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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Mar-2012 02:00 PM to 26-Mar-2012 02:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Engineering, Analytical, Technical and Business

Services for the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. This requirement is to provide a full range of engineering, analytical, technical, and business services for the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL). While the core services required under the scope of this contract is known, the incidental tasks required in the option years is not specifically defined.

1.2. Presently, MCWL is responding to growing requirements for experimentation and Overseas Contingency support applying streamlined acquisition techniques, and seeking the expert services of an industry partner to achieve operational goals. MCWL requires technical services that respond to these challenges and requirements with a comprehensive, flexible solution. Such a solution must consider an integrated technical and management approach that demonstrates vision, depth of capabilities, and the flexibility to respond to the changing environment. MCWL will rely heavily upon these services to support its evolving mission. The mission of the MCWL is to enhance Marine Corps warfighting abilities by: conducting concept-based experimentation to develop and evaluate Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for the Combat Developer; conducting Advanced Technology Demonstrations for technology user assessments; and providing technology solutions support to the operating forces to fight the Overseas Contingency. MCWL is currently organized in the following Divisions: Office of the Chief of Staff (Command Element), Science & Technology (S&T) Plans, Operations, Experiment, Technology, Wargaming, Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED), Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities (CETO), Concepts, and Joint Concept Development and Experimentation (JCDE). Note that JCDE, Wargaming and CETO are not part of this requirement.

2. BACKGROUND

2.1. MCWL was created in 1995. The mission of the Lab has evolved over the years with an experimentation focus and a broader mandate to develop the future vision and map the future capabilities for the Marine Corps as an integral part of the combat development process. MCWL is responsible for developing new operational concepts, TTPs and technologies to prepare Marines for combat. MCWL is a part of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC) and is located on Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia.

3. SCOPE

3.1. This PWS identifies and defines the contract tasks to support the MCWL. MCWL is engaged in a broad based program of experimentation pursuing 21st Century concepts for warfighting in the littoral battlespace. MCWL experiments with warfighting TTPs and supporting technologies in fulfillment of a MCWL Campaign Plan (MCP) comprised of many phases. Each phase may terminate with a major, force-on-force Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE), which is typically preceded by several Limited Objective Experiments (LOEs) and Limited Technical Assessments (LTAs). This PWS provides support to MCWL in the planning, execution, analysis and evaluation of these experiments. It also provides support in the identification, monitoring, development and evaluation of technologies to enhance current and future warfighting capabilities whether or not they are associated with these experiments. This PWS is primarily focused to support the following MCWL Divisions; Operations, S&T Plans, Technology, Experiment, and CIED.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. ON-SITE & OFF-SITE SUPPORT

4.1.1. The majority of the work shall be performed during the period Monday through Friday (0630-1730), with 8-hour workdays, the expected norm. Flexible schedules for each individual may be accommodated, but must be authorized by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Some personnel may be required to work a varied schedule outside of the foregoing. This varied work schedule may include contractor support of large events at MCWL or a temporary assignment away from MCWL (location TBD) and these events may have an extended work week beyond the expected normal operations of 8-hour workdays, depending on the needs of the government.

4.1.2. The Contractor must have the ability to work at the Contractor’s site, if due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances the Government site is closed.

4.2. On-Site Support

4.2.1. The contractor shall provide on-site services to MCWL. The work shall take place primarily in U.S. Government facilities, at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, as identified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), with the exception of the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Liaison Officers (LNOs). The on-site support for the MEF LNOs will be based at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA for I MEF, and Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejuene, NC for II MEF.

4.3. Off-Site Support

4.3.1. The contractor is not required to provide off-site services to MCWL events).

5. REQUIREMENTS

5.1. The contractor shall provide MCWL with comprehensive capabilities to support performance requirements of MCWL Divisions listed in the following sections.

5.1.2. Reachback Capability

5.1.2.1. The Contractor may be required to access a variety of outside sources such as academia, industry, and other Government and Non-Government organizations to acquire necessary subject matter expertise in areas such as regional historical patterns, demographics, conflicts; counter-insurgency operations (COIN); world economic and industrial bas issues and inter-agency relations and operations.

5.1.2.2. Any specific use of reachback capability will be provided as incidental support under the task order process.

5.2. OPERATIONS DIVISION

5.2.1. Scope

5.2.1.1. The contractor shall provide project management, engineering, analytical and administrative support to the Operations Division.

5.2.1.2. The Operations Division consists of a command element, the Program Support Management Office, the Synthesis Center, LNOs for I & II MEFs, Web/Information Technology (IT) Support Branch, and a Public Affairs Office. Personnel in the Program Support Management Office manage all of the support services provided by this contract. The mission of the Synthesis Center is to synthesize the knowledge gained from experiments with TTPs and enabling technologies that could be used to help fight and win battles. The primary missions of the LNOs are to advise government personnel on technology integration and operational requirements.

5.2.2. Support

The contractor shall provide the Operations Division expertise to manage all of its personnel and tasks supporting MCWL, provide support to the Synthesis Center, and provide LNO support to the Command Element Staffs of I & II MEFs. Also provide technical staff with support in Program Management(PM)/PAO, PAO/Multi-Media, IT, LNO, Synthesis Center, and Web/Information Technology to meet current and evolving goals.

5.2.3. Support Contract Program Management/Public Affairs Support

5.2.3.1. The contractor shall provide on-site Program Manager (PM) capability to oversee the support services provided in this contract. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Managing the contractor's personnel supporting MCWL; (2) Serving as the liaison between the MCWL COR; (3) delegate tasks assigned to the contractor personnel; (4) Compiling and providing monthly reports on the tasks and activities of the contractor's personnel; (5) Serving as the liaison between MCWL and the contractor's office to identify and resolve any problems, questions, or issues of concern that exist or may arise, related to assigned tasks or contractor personnel support; and (6) Assisting in providing support to MCWL as required in support of its overall mission, e.g. fast-response reports, facilitation of ad-hoc meetings, etc.

5.2.3.2. The PM will also be "dual-hatted" and provide services in support of the Command's PAO. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Coordinating with Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) from other organizations, to include: MCCDC, Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Quantico, Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Industry; (2) Coordinating command visits; (3) Informing and educating target audiences about MCWL to include: Marines, policymakers, senior leadership, other services both (foreign & domestic), and the public; (4) Assisting in planning, preparing, and coordinating public relations meetings with distinguished visitors to the MCWL; (5) Assisting in planning, preparing, coordinating, and conducting public relations training for MCWL personnel; (6) Assisting in planning, preparing, and coordinating public relations meetings, news conferences, briefings, and information releases with the media (press, television, radio, etc.); (7) Assisting in coordinating and staffing trade shows, public displays to include: Fleet Weeks, Modern Day Marine, and Congressional Days; (8) Developing products (e.g. fact sheets, information kits, and website content); (9) Promoting and supporting experimentation; and (10) Maintaining the MCWL Command Chronology.

5.2.4. Public Affairs Support/Multi-Media Graphic Design

5.2.4.1. The contractor shall provide services in support of the Command's Public Affairs Office. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Coordinating with Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) from other organizations, to include: MCCDC, MCSC, Quantico, ONR and Industry, and USMC PAOs; (2) Coordinating command visits; (3) Informing and educating target audiences about MCWL to include: Marines, policymakers, senior leadership, other services both (foreign & domestic), and the public; (4) Assisting in planning, preparing, and coordinating public relations meetings with distinguished visitors to MCWL; (5) Assisting in planning, preparing, coordinating, and conducting public relations training for MCWL personnel; (6) Assisting in planning, preparing, and coordinating public relations meetings, news conferences, briefings, and information releases with the media (press, television, radio, etc.); (7) Assisting in coordinating and staffing trade shows, public displays to include: Fleet Weeks, Modern Day Marine, and Congressional Days; (8) Developing products (e.g. fact sheets, information kits, and website content); (9) Promoting and supporting experimentation; and (10) Maintaining MCWL Command Chronology. Also, provide graphic design technical support to MCWL which includes: (11) Developing conceptual, strategic, and dynamic design solutions that incorporate the MCWL goals and positioning; (12) Operating and maintaining audio visual equipment, providing for processing and handling of exposed film, produce video tapes, operate cameras and perform audio visual work in the production of training and presentation aids; (13) Possessing a thorough understanding of creative video storytelling, an aggressive and competitive spirit, a cooperative attitude, a fearless approach to new technology and good daily work habits; (14) Responsible for creation of collateral materials, mock ups, presentation boards, and visual materials needed to support MCWL; (15) Producing a variety of printed materials (e.g., story-boards, tri-folds and program fact sheets); (16) Defining the needs and developing the creative strategy for clients, including listening, asking, hearing, prioritizing and translating client needs into strategic documents; (17) Providing and coordinating graphic design services in support of all MCWL activities; and (18) Working knowledge of graphic art principles, graphic design, branding, web design illustration techniques, use of typography, printing, and the elements of layout.

5.2.4.2. The Contractor shall have experience working with art media in order to apply color to design. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: Designing and preparing multi-media graphics tailored for Marine Corps briefs and presentations (e.g. project presentations, display boards, brochures, posters, video, etc.). Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to the following: (1) Demonstrated skill in presenting information, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences; (2) Ability to write, edit and proofread copy for publication; (3) Knowledge of the principles and methods of electronic and print publishing, including editing, layout, and design; (4) Experience, training, or education in journalism, communications, and/or public and media relations (prior military service as a Marine with the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes of 4302 (Public Affairs Officer), 4341 (Combat Correspondent), 4321 (Print Journalist), and/or 4391 (Public Affairs Chief) are preferred); (5) Demonstrated experience as a Public Affairs Officer for a military command; (6) Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with military and civilian employees, agencies, and organizations; (7) An understanding of the Marine Corps S&T and Experimentation processes; and (8) Demonstrated experience as a photographer (both still and video photography).

5.2.5. Experimental Synthesis Support

5.2.5.1. The contractor shall provide the capability to carry out the tasks of the MCWL Experimental Synthesis Project. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Synthesizing experimentation results into booklets known as

X-files for quick input to the operating forces; and (2) Refining experimentation results and developing them into recommended TTPs to be inputted into the Expeditionary Force Development System (EFDS) and Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS).

5.2.5.2. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Prior U.S. Military experience; (2) Demonstrated knowledge of the Expeditionary Force Development System and the organization and missions of ONR and MCWL; (3) Understanding of the Marine Corps and Joint requirements development process; (4) Experience in military experimentation and integrating operational concepts and requirements into new and emerging technologies; (5) Knowledge and understanding of the conduct of military and Marine Corps operations (TTPs and technologies); and (6) Writing skills commensurate with article submission to military publications. A technical/scientific graduate level degree is desired.

5.2.6. LNO Support – I MEF & II MEF

5.2.6.1. The contractor shall provide support to the Senior MCWL leadership and Marine Corps operating forces (Headquarters Staff of I MEF, and II MEF). This support will be located with the Headquarters Staff at their home bases (Camp Pendleton, CA for I MEF, and Camp Lejuene, NC for II MEF). Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Interacting with MEF Staffs to assist in the identification of operational shortfalls and requirements that may be fulfilled with technology solutions; (2) Advising government personnel on technology integration and operational requirements; (3) Assisting in the preparation of memorandums of understanding for the conduct of specific experiments; (4) Acting as the initial point of contact for any experimentation, demonstrations, and technology integration conducted within the MEFs; (5) Preparing and giving technical presentations to audiences, both technical and non-technical, ranging from senior government officials to operational end-users; and (6) Assisting in the development and execution of visitor and media plans for the conduct of experiments.

5.2.6.2. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Prior Marine Corps experience; (2) Prior experience on military planning staffs (regiment and above preferred); (3) Demonstrated knowledge of the Expeditionary Force Development Systems (EFDS) and the organization and missions of ONR and MCWL; (4) Understanding of the Marine Corps and Joint requirements development process; and (5) Experience in military experimentation and integrating operational concepts and requirements into new and emerging technologies.

5.2.6.3. A current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Top Secret (TS) eligibility access is required. Eligibility to access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level information is required.

5.2.7. Network Administration and Development Support – Senior

5.2.7.1. The contractor shall provide the Information Systems Management Office (ISMO) staff with engineering and administration support for legacy and non-legacy systems to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: (1) Managing all existing networks supporting MCWL Technology and Experiments programs; (2) Developing recommendations for new hardware/software and network devices in accordance with the Lab’s Technology and Experiments programs including existing infrastructure; (3) Researching and providing recommendations on equipment solutions to suit emerging network needs; (4) Providing the main customer interface for MCWL personnel in connection with network and computer support; (5) Providing expertise to assist in the management of the lab’s secret networks, including the Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) net infrastructure; (6) Providing expertise on information security and physical security; (7) Providing experimental project support as necessary; (8) Supporting the lab’s Audio Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems; (9) Supporting required Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment; (10) Support Cyber Security programs; specifically the ability to implement Information Assurance (IA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Vulnerability Management (VM) requirements; (11) Support the documentation requirements of the lab’s IT efforts; (12) Support Knowledge Management (KM) programs as required; and (13) Management network privileges and permissions.

5.2.7.2. The contractor shall be responsible for all training certification listed in the following description. The following skill sets and/or certifications are required: (1) Microsoft (MS) Active Directory support; (2) Security+ certification - CompTIA or Department of Defense (DoD) required industry standard equivalent; (3) Familiarization with network; design, installation, monitoring and repair using test equipment; (4) Supporting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and MS Outlook; (5) Support for cellular service; (6) Supporting Local Area Network (LAN)-based video teleconferencing (VTC); (7) Supporting the DoD accreditation process; and (8) Supporting Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Desired skill sets, certifications or equivalent work experience, shall include, but are not limited to the following: (1) Windows Vista, and Windows 2007; (2) Windows Server 2008; (3) MS Exchange 2003 and 2007; (4) MS Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA); (5) DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP); (6) XACTA (USMC tool used to support DIACAP); (7) CISCO Platforms (from 3500 series to 6500); (8) CISCO Software (all IOS version); (9) CISCO PIX firewall configuration and administration; (10) Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Secure VoIP; (11) Tandberg Management System (TMS); (12) Wireless technologies 802.11a/b/g/n; (13) Installation, configuration and maintenance of all forms of network media including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); (14) Marine Corps Physical Security Protection Standards; (15) Advanced familiarization of MS core desktop publishing applications to include Visio; and (16) Malware, Spyware detection & mitigation.

5.2.7.3. A Secret Clearance is required.

5.2.8. Network Administration and Development Support – Junior

5.2.8.1. The contractor shall provide the ISMO staff with engineering and administration support for legacy and non-legacy systems to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: (1) Managing all existing networks supporting MCWL Technology and Experiments programs; (2) Developing recommendations for new hardware/software and network devices in accordance with the Lab’s Technology and Experiments programs including existing infrastructure; (3) Researching and providing recommendations on equipment solutions to suit emerging network needs; (4) Providing the main customer interface for MCWL personnel in connection with network and computer support; (5) Providing expertise to assist in the management of the lab’s secret networks, including the Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) net infrastructure; (6) Providing expertise on information security and physical security; (7) Providing experimental project support as necessary; (8) Supporting the lab’s Audio Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems; (9) Supporting required COMSEC equipment; (10) Support Cyber Security programs; specifically the ability to implement Information Assurance (IA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Vulnerability Management (VM) requirements; (11) Support the documentation requirements of the lab’s IT efforts; (12) Support Knowledge Management (KM) programs as required; and (13) Management Network Privileges and permissions.

5.2.8.2. The contractor shall be responsible for all training certification listed in the following description. The following skill sets and/or certifications are required: (1) MS Active Directory support; (2) Security+ certification - CompTIA or DoD required industry standard equivalent; (3) Familiarization with network; design, installation, monitoring and repair using test equipment; (4) Supporting PKI and MS Outlook; (5) Support for cellular service; (6) Supporting LAN-based video teleconferencing (VTC); and (7) Supporting Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Desired skill sets, certifications or equivalent work experience, shall include, but are not limited to the following: (1) Windows Vista, and Windows 2007; (2) Windows Server 2008; (3) MS Exchange 2003 and 2007; (4) MS Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA); (5) Familiarity with the DIACAP process; (6) XACTA (USMC tool used to support DIACAP); (7) CISCO Platforms (from 3500 series to 6500); (8) CISCO Software (all IOS version); (9) CISCO PIX firewall configuration and administration; (10) Familiarity with VoIP and SVoIP; (11) Familiarity with TMS; (12) Wireless technologies 802.11a/b/g/n; (13) Installation, configuration and maintenance of all forms of network media including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and ISDN; (14) Marine Corps Physical Security Protection Standards; (15) Advanced familiarization of MS core desktop publishing applications to include Visio; and (16) Malware, Spyware detection & mitigation.

5.2.8.3. A Secret Clearance is required.

5.2.9. Technician Support

5.2.9.1. The contractor shall provide the ISMO staff with engineering and administration support for legacy and non-legacy systems to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: (1) Inventorying IT systems quarterly and updating the ISMO Asset Tracking System; (2) Supporting MCWL lab users in the operation and front-end trouble isolation of all Audio Video Systems (AVS) and supporting AVS scheduling; (3) Supporting MCWL lab users in the operation and front-end trouble isolation of all VTC system and supporting VTC scheduling; (4) Supporting ISMO and the ISMO acquisition officer in shipping, receiving, identifying, documenting and tracking of procurement requests; (5) Supporting ISMO and the ISMO acquisition officer in tracking of cellular devices (telephone, cell phones, blackberries and Air Cards) and supporting front-end trouble isolation for MCWL; (6) Providing training on; Audio Visual System (AVS), VTC, SharePoint, MS Office Pro, Procurement Request Processes, Next Generation Networks (NGEN); and (7) Providing customer desktop support as needed.

5.2.9.3. Desired skill sets, certifications or equivalent work experience shall include, but are not limited to the following: (1) Proficiency in MS Office 2007 and familiarity with Windows based systems; and (2) Proficiency with MS Visio 2007 and MS SharePoint 2007. The contractor shall be responsible for all training certification listed in this description.

5.2.9.4. A Secret Clearance is required.

5.2.10. Database and Web Developer

5.2.10.1. The contractor shall provide the ISMO staff with database and web developer technical support for current and evolving goals. Specific task include, but are not limited to: (1) Serve as webmaster for the MCWL Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) (www.marines.mil) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) (www.mcwl.usmc.smil.mil) websites supporting the MCWL Public Web Site Policy; (2) Assist the MCWL Information Management / Information Systems (IM/IS) Community of Interest (COI) which consists of the Government Manager (G3) and MCWL Divisional Representatives, in prioritizing and in approving user requests by providing estimates as to size, scope, and resources needed to make software, data, and infrastructure changes to the system (3) conduct requirement analysis with system users to determine the software design for all approved software changes. At a minimum, the contractor shall document the request for change, the type of change (e.g., new feature or a modification to existing feature), the impact to the existing system, the timeline required to implement, and the identification of any associated costs, such as hardware or software purchase requirements; (4) Generate screen mock-ups for all approved user interface change requests prior to commencing with software design and development, as required and directed by the COR; (5) Design application code and database changes; (6) Write and execute, upon COR approval, test procedures as part of the implementation for all approved system changes; (7) Develop user-training materials and conduct classroom user-training sessions related to IM/IS; (8) Monitor and record website (and portal) traffic statistics, monitor other system maintenance tasks as required such as data backups, data recoveries, and report generation; report discrepancies when found to the COR; (9) Support MCWL in all areas of IM/IS to include: assisting in operational support of all legacy IM systems and applications on the SIPRNET and NIPRNET, researching and exploring alternative IM solutions, investigating and exploring Marine Corps enterprise IM applications (MS SharePoint and CORASWORKS), and providing technical suggestions and associated cost estimates to the COR. Control user access to the MCWL web sites and monitor disk space usage; (10) Develop, coordinate, and define ways that electronic and information management strategies will assist the MCWL; (11) Design, develop, and recommend integrated security systems solutions that shall ensure proprietary / confidential data and systems are protected; (12) Participate with the Government in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into web development designs; (13) Develop and maintain policies, procedures and guidelines for SharePoint usage; (14) Design, develop and implement web applications and SharePoint web-parts; providing front line support guiding users to develop their requirements and assist users with system problems; (15) Support MCWL’s KM Policy; and (16) Support the Lab’s development of MS Office and MS SharePoint interoperability. The contractor shall be responsible for all training certification listed in this description.

5.2.10.2. A Secret Clearance is required.

5.2.11 Administrative Support.

5.2.11.1. The contractor shall provide the Technical Division staff with administration support to meet current and evolving goals. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1)

Submit Move/Add/Change requests to NMCI/COS via the web portal. Support MCWL in resolving issues related to NMCI/COS MAC submissions, Technical refresh, Trouble Reporting and Upgrades; (2) Prepare Telephone Requests (TRs) to be submitted to Base Telephone; (3) Manage scheduling of VTC; (4) Prepare/Submit Funding Action Route Sheet (FAR) packages for ISMO division. Track Information Technology (IT) FAR packages for Operations Division; (5) Prepare and submit IT waiver packages to COR; (6) Support ISMO budget and procurement planning and reporting; (7) Support ISMO’s Knowledge Management (KM) efforts and (8) Must be proficient in keyboarding and grammar skills, MS Professional.

5.2.11.2. A Secret Clearance is required.

5.3. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (S&T) PLANS DIVISION

5.3.1.

Scope.

5.3.1.1. The contractor shall provide engineering and analytical support to the S&T Plans Division.

5.3.1.2. The S&T Plans Division supports the Commanding General (CG), whom also serves as the Vice Chief of Naval Research (VCNR), in his role as the Executive Agent for Marine Corps S&T, in developing the vision, policies, and strategies needed to exploit scientific research and technological development. The mission of S&T Plans Division is to integrate and focus the USMC S&T efforts and coordinate the S&T process in order to enhance the warfighting capabilities of every Marine. Some of the products of this Division include the Marine Corps S&T Strategic Plan, MCWL Campaign Plan (MCP), and Marine Corps S&T Investment Plan.

5.3.1.3. Four (4) major functions are performed in the S&T Plans Division: (1) Integrates/coordinates S&T issues with MCSC, ONR, and MCCDC; (2) Integrates Marine Corps S&T requirements across all Services and the Department of Defense (DoD); (3) Serves as the Marine Corps Office of Record for the DoD Advance Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD)/Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) Program, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) technology transition; and (4) Serves as the conduit into the USMC S&T Process for Naval Science Advisors and LNOs assigned to Marine Corps commands.

5.3.2. Support.

5.3.2.1. The contractor shall provide the S&T Plans Division with the technical staff to provide engineering and analytical support to: (1) Help coordinate functions and activities related to the Marine Corps S&T requirements process among MCSC, ONR, MCCDC, the Operating Forces, and other DoD organizations; (2) Provide S&T investment strategy data to the Commanding General (CG); (3) Assist in conveying USMC S&T needs to industry, academia, and other services/national labs; (4) Provide Marine Corps commands with real-time S&T situational awareness; (5) Utilize the MCWL Knowledge Management System (E-File) to maintain awareness of sciences and resultant technologies; (6) Evaluate and prioritize new technologies and concepts for possible Marine Corps application with Technology Assessment/Analysis; (7) Participate in the coordination of inputs to Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTDs)/JCTDs, Defense Science Board (DSB), Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate (JNLWD) Technology Investment Panel, Joint Requirements Panel (JRP), Joint Requirements Board (JRB), Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), Marine Corps EFDS, JCIDS, and other forums as required; and (8) Support the development and maintain documentation such as the biennial Marine Corps S&T Strategic Plan, the annual Marine Corps S&T Investment Plan, and the annual MCP.

5.3.3. Science & Technologies Integrator

5.3.3.1. The contractor shall provide a Science & Technologies Integrator to the S&T Plans Division. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Coordinating inputs and drafting the MCWL Campaign Plan (MCP); (2) Coordinating inputs and drafting the annual Marine Corps S&T Investment Plan; (3) Maintaining and updating S&T reference documentation, to include both paper and electronic formats; (4) Participating in the appropriate meetings, forums, and conferences to coordinate and maintain a situational awareness of S&T related issues, forums, organizations, point of contacts, and subject matter experts; (5) Maintaining a database of Marine Corps S&T projects (ongoing and former projects) and correlating the information with Marine Corps S&T Objectives, requirements, and other organizations’ S&T related information; and (6) Drafting, reviewing, and making recommendations on S&T documentation and policies; and (7) Provide other support to the S&T Division as required.

5.3.3.2. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Demonstrated knowledge of the Marine Corps S&T Process, S&T directives, S&T programs, and S&T publications; (2) Demonstrated knowledge of the EFDS and the organization and missions of ONR and MCWL; (3) Knowledge and understanding of the conduct of military operations (TTPs and technologies); (4) Knowledge and understanding of computer networking and systems administration; and (5) Writing skills commensurate with article submission to military publications. A technical/scientific graduate level degree and demonstrated experience in establishing and operating database management systems is desired.

5.3.4. Experimental Technologies Engineer

5.3.4.1. The contractor shall provide experimental technologies engineering support to the S&T Plans Division. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Participating in the appropriate meetings, forums, and conferences to coordinate and maintain a situational awareness of S&T related issues, forums, organizations, point of contacts, and subject matter experts; (2) Drafting, reviewing, and making recommendations on S&T documentation and policies; and (3) Providing other support to the S&T Division as required.

5.3.4.2. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Demonstrated knowledge of the Marine Corps S&T Process, S&T directives, and S&T publications; (2) Demonstrated knowledge of the EFDS and the organization and missions of ONR and MCWL; (3) Demonstrated experience exploring emerging and mature technological solutions and their potential application in support of future Marine Corps warfighting concepts and requirements; (4) Demonstrated understanding of the conduct of military operations (tactics, techniques, technologies, and procedures); (5) Demonstrated experience in military operational planning; and (6) Writing skills commensurate with article submission to military publications. A technical/scientific graduate level degree is desired.

5.3.4.3. A SSBI with TS/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level information is required.

5.4. TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

5.4.1. Scope.

5.4.1.1. The contractor shall provide project management, engineering, analytical and administrative support to the Technology Division.

5.4.2. The Technology Division’s mission is to evaluate capabilities that support experimental warfighter concepts, and then search out and develop, when necessary, the technical solutions needed to support those capabilities. Candidate technology solutions are used to support selected experimental or proof of concepts efforts. These solutions may include government off-the-shelf (GOTS), commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), or new cutting edge technologies. The Technology Division is comprised of the following branches: Air Combat Element (ACE); Ground Combat Element (GCE); Logistics Combat Element (LCE); Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs); Expeditionary Medicine; Command, Control, Communications & Computers (C4); and Force Protection; Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting & Acquisition (RSTA) Sensors.

5.4.3. Three (3) major functions are performed in the Technology Division: (1) Identification, analyses and assessments of technology and equipment that support experimental warfighter concepts; (2) Technology development of prototype systems developed solely by the Lab or in a coordinated effort with other organizations (e.g. ONR, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Service Labs, etc.), and improvements to existing Programs of Record (PORs); and (3) Technology integration into the following: the Lab’s Experimentation Process, the Marine Corps Expeditionary Combat Development Process, MCSC PORs, and other Joint Services concept-based experimentation or development opportunities.

5.4.4. Support.

5.4.4.1. The contractor shall support the Technology Division technical staff in the following technology areas: administrative, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), Ground Combat (including weapons, tactical vehicles & fire support), Air Combat Element (ACE), Logistics Combat Element (LCE), C4, and Expeditionary Medicine Support to meet current and evolving goals. The contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate MCWL Divisions and other organizations to ensure all technologies are properly planned and integrated into the experimental operation orders for all LTAs, LOEs, and AWEs. Support may involve non-standard working hours, e.g., extended work weeks (hours beyond 0630 – 1730) in support of field operations. General tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Planning, conducting and participating in technical forums such as conferences, workshops and tradeshows; (2) Providing recommendations to government Project Officers on related research topics; (3) Planning, preparing, and, upon COR approval, conducting project initiation activities; (4) Assisting in the development of safety plans, and plans of action with milestones for project execution; (5) Managing tasks related to design/development of concept demonstrators; (6) Planning, preparing and upon COR approval conducting engineering feasibility studies; (7) Providing support to assist in developing information briefings, reports, plans and recommendations for procurement actions (this includes statements of work, technical performance factors, sole source justifications, funding proposals, and funding action requests); (8) Planning, conducting and upon COR approval participating in relevant experiments, such as LTAs; (9) Observing experiments/assessments and monitoring/assisting in data collection; (10) Participating in LOEs, and AWEs; (11) Planning and coordinating logistic requirements; (12) Assisting in obtaining any necessary certifications, licenses, and waivers required for experimentation projects; and (13) Providing support in coordinating related projects with government laboratories, contractors, and other appropriate organizations external to MCWL.

5.4.5. Administration Support

5.4.5.1. The contractor shall provide administrative support to assist in management of Technology Division projects. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Assisting in integration and synchronizing of technology Division project schedules into the Experiment Division’s Training Exercise and Operations Employment Plan (TEEP); (2) Assisting Technology Division Director, Deputy Director, and Project Offices in the administration of the research & Development (R&D) and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) budgets associated with the Technology Division projects portfolio; (3) Supporting any and all technology project management functions to include document preparation, coordinating travel arrangements, and monitoring logistics support of technology projects; (4) Provide administrative budget support to Technology Division staff, in close coordination with the Business Financial Management Office (BFMO) staff; (5) Assisting in the funding document assembly process, to include maintaining files (both hardcopy and electronic) of funding packages and associated execution documents; (6) Assisting in acquiring copies of financial execution documentation from Government activities; (7) Establishing and maintain technology Division central administration through implementation of collaborative knowledge management functions.

5.4.6. UAS Support

5.4.6.1. The contractor shall provide technical engineering and analytical support for the application of emerging UASs technologies to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Overseeing the conduct of tests and evaluations of new and modified UASs; (2) Testing and evaluating UAS flying qualities and performance, aeronautic and propulsion characteristics, avionics systems, UAS control and ground stations, and payload systems of developmental and production UASs; (3) Performing a variety of UAS flight support, including UAS pilot flight instruction; (4) Performing UAS Engineering Technician support for the design, fabrication, installation of specialized test equipment and instrumentation for a wide range of test disciplines (airframe, engines, data link, & payloads); and (5) Repairing and maintaining experimental UASs as required.

5.4.6.2. Specific expertise must include, but is not limited to, first-hand experience with operations and maintenance with USMC UASs. Such experience includes operational experience with the Dragon Eye Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Pioneer UAV, Raven UAV, Shadow UAV, and Scan Eagle. Additionally, experience with other DoD UAS is desired.

5.4.7. GCE Fires Support

5.4.7.1. The contractor shall provide project management support for the application of emerging Fires Support technologies to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Seeking solutions or advancements to current Marine Corps precision targeting and fires systems capabilities and limitations; (2) Planning and participating in Integrated Process Team (IPTs) for GCE projects or in support of other organizations’ efforts (e.g., MCSC, MCCDC, & ONR); (3) Attending demonstrations, conferences, and meetings related to GCE technologies; and (4) Providing general support to the GCE Branch as required.

5.4.7.2. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Demonstrated understanding about the missions of fire support in the Marine Corps and its capabilities and limitations; (2) Demonstrated understanding of the conduct of military operations (i.e., TTPs), especially fire support and targeting; (3) Demonstrated understanding of advanced guidance systems, aero-ballistics, gun, rocket, missile, and propellant design and physics; (4) Demonstrated understanding of engineering techniques, and command and control systems for fire support and targeting; and (5) Demonstrated understanding of test evaluation criteria for fire support and targeting technologies.

5.4.8. Ground Combat Element (GCE) Tactical Vehicles Support

5.4.8.1. The contractor shall support the application of emerging Tactical Vehicle technologies to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Seeking solutions or advancements to current Marine Corps tactical wheeled vehicle capabilities and limitations; (2) Planning and participating in IPTs for GCE projects or in support of other organizations’ efforts (e.g., MCSC, MCCDC, & ONR); (3) Attending demonstrations, conferences, and meetings related to GCE technologies; and (4) Providing general support to the GCE Branch as required.

5.4.8.2. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Demonstrated understanding of the conduct of military operations (i.e. TTPs); (2) Demonstrated understanding about the missions of tactical wheeled vehicles in the Marine Corps and the capabilities and limitations they possess; (3) Demonstrated understanding of advanced power-plants, propulsions, armor, and suspension technologies for tactical wheeled vehicles; and (4) Demonstrated understanding of test evaluation criteria for tactical wheeled vehicle technologies.

5.4.9. ACE Expertise Support

5.4.9.1. The contractor shall provide project management support for the application of emerging Aviation and Aviation C2 technologies to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to seeking solutions or advancements to current Marine Corps aviation and aviation C2 capabilities and limitations, with an emphasis on the Close Air Support interface between aircraft and Forward Air Controllers (FAC’s).

5.4.10. C4 Program Admin, Coordination & Development Support

5.4.10.1. The contractor shall provide technical engineering and analytical support for the application of emerging C4 technologies to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Providing administration support, coordination, and recommendations on C4 systems integration program development and experimentation; (2) Providing administration support, coordination, and developing recommendations to enable improved Coalition Interoperability; (3) Assisting in conducting project management reviews; (4) Recommending policies for network management and security; and (5) Assisting in coordinating experimental C4 equipment training with designated Operating Forces units and personnel.

5.4.10.2. Access to COMSEC equipment and information may be required.

5.4.10.3. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: Program administrative support (MS Project) expertise; and Coalition C4 Interoperability experience.

5.4.11. C4 Comms Integration Development & Experimentation Support

5.4.11.1. The contractor shall provide technical engineering and analytical support for Communications Integration Development and Experimentation to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks will include, but are not limited to: (1) Providing support for C4 communications and network engineering development; (2) Developing recommendations for network engineering and integrated communications solutions; (3) Developing recommendations for wireless solutions; and (4) Assisting in coordinating experimental C4 equipment training with designated Operating Forces units and personnel.

5.4.11.2. Access to COMSEC equipment and information may be required.

5.4.11.3. Specific expertise shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Knowledge of legacy USMC communications equipment; (2) Communications integration planning; (3) Limited Technical Assessment (LTA) test and assessment process and procedures; (4) Planning and managing LTA execution; (5) Communications and network technology watch; and (6) Wireless connectivity and network engineering knowledge and experience.

5.4.12. Expeditionary Medicine Support

5.4.12.1. The contractor shall support the application of emerging Expeditionary Medicine technologies to increase combat effectiveness. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: (1) Seeking solutions or advancements to improve immediate personnel survivability; and (2) Seeking solutions or advancements to reduce the required logistics of medical services in the maneuver element.

5.5. EXPERIMENT DIVISION

5.5.1. Scope.

5.5.1.1. The contractor shall provide project management, engineering, and analytical, services, and administrative support to the Experiment Division (EX Div).

5.5.1.2. The EX Div is the experimentation arm of the MCWL. It is responsible for planning, design, support, execution and transition of experiments and their findings. Supporting events may include workshops, wargames, simulations, meetings, conferences, briefings, studies, observation of events/exercises and interviews. Experiments can be live-force, simulation or a combination and are identified as Limited Technical Assessments (LTA), Limited Objective Experiments (LOE), Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWE), or Extended User Evaluations (EUE).

5.5.1.3. EX Div provides experimentation input to the MCWL Campaign Plan (MCP) which defines the broad concepts and themes for MCWL experimentation for five(5) years. It also includes proposed supporting technologies for development by MCWL. The MCP is updated on an annual basis in order to incorporate knowledge gained, reflect any changes, and remain as a relevant guide for experimentation.

5.5.1.4. In addition to the broad planning defined by the MCP EX Div creates the detailed experiment plans for experiments conducted by EX Div. This includes creating experiment objectives, designing the experiment, identifying supporting force requirements, arranging support for participation, developing TTP’s necessary to prosecute the experiment, training the Experiment Force (EXFOR) on new TTP’s, integrating new technologies, coordinating with supporting forces and organizations, coordinating and/or arranging for facilities, ranges, equipment etc., necessary for execution, developing/coordinating/executing the data collection plan. Each experiment is unique and differences in concept, design, equipment, Experiment Force (EXFOR) and venue mean the focus and effort necessary for any one facet of experiment planning and execution varies. Contractors may be required to assist with any aspect of experimentation.

5.5.1.5. EX Div coordinates the explanation and transition of experiment findings through experiment reports of various types, briefings, information papers, or other documentation means. EX Div coordinates with the on-site Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) personnel to prepare analysis plans and document experiment outcomes. EX Div will provide reports and other documentation along with recommendations to interested organizations both internal and external to the Marine Corps. Normally partners include the Operating Forces, MCCDC, MCSC, and Training and Education Command (TECOM). However, any number of organizations can be partners or recipients of MCWL products.

5.5.1.6. EX Div is also responsible for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) experimentation efforts within MCWL. The M&S branch within EX Div focuses on specific experiments in modeling and simulation development and on modeling and simulation support to LOE’s and AWE’s as required.

5.5.2. Support.

5.5.2.1. The contractor shall provide EX Div technical staff with expertise in Experiment Planning, Experiment Design, Experiment Execution, Operations, Weapons/Technology Integration, Communications, Project Management, Logistics, Transition of Products, Fires and Maneuver.

5.5.2.2. The contractor shall perform Experimentation Planning.