12-R-0002 MCWL SOLICTATION.doc

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Months

Support Services

FFP

Engineering, Analytical and Technical services

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M2040912RC0007

NET AMT

Cost

Travel

COST

Do not quote on this line item. The Government estimate for this line item is $475,000.00. This is a cost reimburseable line item. Travel shall be in support of experimentation planning and execution throughout a myriad of venues in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS), in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. The Contractor shall provide data supporting invoices for this CLIN. This is a Cost Reimbursable CLIN – NO FEE ALLOWED. Total cost is not to exceed the total amount of this CLIN.

ESTIMATED COST

Cost

ODCs

COST

Do not quote on this line item. The Government estimate for this line item is $20,000.00 in support of conference fees. The Contractor shall provide data supporting invoices for this CLIN. This is a Cost reimbursable CLIN - NO FEE ALLOWED.

ESTIMATED COST

Months

FFP

Engineering, Analytical and Technical services

NET AMT

Labor Hours

LH

Labor Hours. The Contractor shall fill out the table in Section L, Factor 4, entitled “Price”.

TOT ESTIMATED PRICE

CEILING PRICE

Cost

COST

Do not quote on this line item. The Government estimate for this line item is $480,000.00. This is a cost reimburseable line item. Travel shall be in support of experimentation planning and execution throughout a myriad of venues in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS), in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. The Contractor shall provide data supporting invoices for this CLIN. This is a Cost Reimbursable CLIN – NO FEE ALLOWED. Total cost is not to exceed the total amount of this CLIN.

ESTIMATED COST

Cost

COST

Do not quote on this line item. The Government estimate for this line item is $20,000.00 in support of conference fees. The Contractor shall provide data supporting invoices for this CLIN. This is a Cost reimbursable CLIN - NO FEE ALLOWED.

ESTIMATED COST

Months

FFP

Engineering, Analytical and Technical services

NET AMT

Labor Hours

LH

Labor Hours. The Contractor shall fill out the table in Section L, Factor 4, entitled “Price”.

TOT ESTIMATED PRICE

CEILING PRICE

Cost

COST

Do not quote on this line item. The Government estimate for this line item is $485,050.00. This is a cost reimburseable line item. Travel shall be in support of experimentation planning and execution throughout a myriad of venues in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS), in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. The Contractor shall provide data supporting invoices for this CLIN. This is a Cost Reimbursable CLIN – NO FEE ALLOWED. Total cost is not to exceed the total amount of this CLIN.

ESTIMATED COST

Cost

COST

Do not quote on this line item. The Government estimate for this line item is $20,000.00 in support of conference fees. The Contractor shall provide data supporting invoices for this CLIN. This is a Cost reimbursable CLIN - NO FEE ALLOWED.

ESTIMATED COST

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DEFINITIONS

Amendment: A change to a solicitation prior to contract award.

Clarification: Communication with an offeror for the sole purpose of eliminating minor irregularities, informalities, or apparent clerical mistakes in the proposal.

Contract: A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies or services and the buyer to pay for them.

Contract Modification: Any written change in terms of a contract.

Contracting Officer (KO): A person with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and makes related determination and findings.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The Government official appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer, and designated in the contract, who provides technical direction and or clarification and guidance with respect to the contract specifications or PWS.

Core Support: Refers to those requirements in this contract that will likely be renewed with each option year, and whose tasks, deliverables and period of performance are defined in this contract.

Contractor: The term contractor as used in the contract refers to both the prime contractor and any subcontractors.

Day: Means a calendar day, unless otherwise specified.

Deficiency: Any part of a proposal that fails to satisfy the Government’s requirements.

Discussion: any oral or written communication between the government and an offeror other than communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification and guidance with respect to the contract specifications or of work.

Firm Fixed Price: A fixed-price contract that provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract.

Incidental: Refers to those requirements in this contract that will be ordered as required under individual TO’s. This applies to support that occurs, or is anticipated to occur for periods shorter than the duration of the entire contract period (base plus option years), and support that may arise during the contract period such as support to meet new emerging requirements.

Inspection: Examining and testing supplies or services to determine whether they confirm to contract requirements.

In writing or written: Any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Negotiation: An exchange of positions between representative of the Government and a contractor with the view of reaching agreement.

Non-Personal Service: a contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

Offer: A response to a solicitation that, if accepted, would bind the offeror to perform the resultant contract.

Offeror: The contractor who is submitting a proposal in response to the solicitation.

Option: A unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional supplies or services called for by the contract, or may elect to extend the term of the contract.

Organizational Conflict of Interest: Means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the person’s objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage.

Responsible Prospective Contractor: Means a Contractor that meets the standards in FAR 9.104.

Sensitive Information: Any information that should be handled with limited distribution such as information that is classified, proprietary, business sensitive, etc.

Service Contract: A contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply.

Shall: Denotes the imperative.

Signature or signed: The discrete verifiable symbol of an individual which, when affixed to a writing with the knowledge and consent of the individual, indicates a present intention to authenticate the writing. This includes electronic symbols.

Solicitation: Any request to submit offers or quotations to the Government.

Task Order: An order for services placed against an established contract.

ACRONYMS

AA

Associates of Art

ACE

Air Combat Element

ADPE

Automated Data Processing Equipment

ATLASS

Asset Training Logistics and Supply System

AVS

Audio Video System

AWE

Advanced Warfighting Experiment

BA

Bachelors of Art

BFMO

Business Financial Management Office

BS

Bachelors of Science

C2

Command & Control

C4

Command, Control, Communications, & Computers

C4I

Command, Control, Communications, Computers

& Intelligence

CCR

Central Contractor Registration

CD-ROM

Compact Disk – Read Only Memory

CETO

Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

CG

Commanding General

CLIN

Contract Line Item Number

CMC

Commandant of the Marine Corps

COI

Continuity of Interest

COMSEC

Communications Security

COR

Contracting Officer’s Representative

COS

Continuity of Service

COTS

Commercial off-the-Shelf

CPARS

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

CSS

Combat Service Support

CSSE

Combat Service Support Element

DARPA

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

DCAA

Defense Contract Audit Agency

DCAP

Data Collection and Analysis Plans

DC&CDI

Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration

DCMA

Defense Contracts Management Agency

DFARS

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement

DO

Distributed Operations

DOD

Department of Defense

DODAAC

Department of Defense Activity Accounting Code

DOTMLPF

Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities

DWG

DOTMLPF Working Group

DSB

Defense Science Board

DTS

Defense Travel System

EDI

Electronic Data Interchange

EFDS

Expeditionary Force Development System

EWS

Expeditionary Warfare School

EX DIV

Experiment Division

EXFOR

Experiment Force

FAC

Forward Air Controller

FAR

Federal Acquisition Regulation

FAR:

Funding Action Request

FFP

Firm Fixed Price

FOB

Free on Board

FSCC

Force Support Coordination Center

FSSG

Force Service Support Group

G&A

General & Administrative

GCE

Ground Combat Element

GFE

Government Furnished Equipment

GFI

Government Furnished Information

GOTS

Government off-the-Shelf

HMMWV

High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle

HP

Hewlett Packard

I&L

Installations & Logistics

IAPS

Improved Awards Processing System

ICD

Initial Capabilities Document

IDIQ

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

IED

Improvised Explosive Devices

IED WG

Improvised Explosive Devices Working Group

IFB

Invitation for Bids

IM/IT

Information Management/Information Systems

IOAG

Infantry Operational Advisory Group

IPT

Integrated Process Team

ISR

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

IT

Information Technology

ITS

Individual Training Standards

JCDE

Joint Concept Development and

Experimentation

JCIDS

Joint Capabilities Integration Development System

JCTD

Joint Concept Technology Demonstration

JFO

Joint Fires Observer

JIEDDO

Joint IED Defeat Organization

JNLWD

Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate

JRB

Joint Requirements Board

JROC

Joint Requirements Oversight Council

JRP

Joint Requirements Panel

JTAC

Joint Terminal Attack Controller

KO

Contracting Officer

LOE

Limited Objective Experiment

LOI

Letter of Instruction

LNO

Liaison Officer

LPO

Local Processing Office

LTA

Limited Technical Assessment

MA

Masters of Art

MAC

Move/Add/Change

MAGTF

Marine Air-Ground Task Force

MBA

Masters of Business Administration

MCCDC

Marine Corps Combat Development Command

MCP

Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Campaign Plan

MCSA

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

MCSC

Marine Corps Systems Command

MCTFS

Marine Corps Total Force Structure

MCWL

Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

ME

Masters of Engineering

MEB

Marine Expeditionary Brigade

MEF

Marine Expeditionary Force

MERS

Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad

MEU

Marine Expeditionary Unit

MIMMS

Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System

MLG

Marine Logistics Group

MOL

Marine On Line

MOS

Military Occupational Skill

MOUT

Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain

MS

Masters of Science

MSEL

Master Scenario Event List

NAICS

North American Industry Classification System

NGLO

Non-Governmental Liaison Officer

NITE

Night Integrated Training Environment

NMCI

Navy-Marine Corps Intranet

OC

Overseas Contingency

OCI

Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCO

Overseas Contingency Operations

ODC

Other Direct Cost

OEF

Operation Enduring Freedom

OIC

Officer-In-Charge

OIF

Operation Iraqi Freedom

O&M

Operation & Maintenance

ONR

Office of Naval Research

OPT

Operational Planning Team

PAO

Public Affairs Officer

PM

Program Management

PMR

Program Management Review

POA&M

Plan of Action & Milestones

POI

Program of Instruction; Plans of Instruction

POM

Program Objective Memorandum

POR

Program of Record

PPBE

Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution

PP&O

Plans, P olicies & Operations

PWS

Performance-based Work Statement

QASP

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

R&D

Research & Development

RFP

Request for Proposal

RFQ

Request for Quotations

RSTA

Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting & Acquisition

S&T

Science & Technology

SACC

Supporting Arms Coordination Center

SASO

Stability and Support Operations

SASSY

Supported Activities Supply System

SBA

Small Business Administration

SCI

Sensitive Compartmented Information

SIPR

Secure Internet Protocol Router

SME

Subject Matter Expert

SOF

Special Operations Forces

SPMAGTF

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force

SSBI

Single Scope Background Investigation

T&R

Training & Readiness

T&M

Time & Materials

TECOM

Training & Education Command

TEEP

Unmanned Air Systems

TO

Task Order

TPOC

Technical Point of Contact

TS

Top Secret

TTP

Tactics, Techniques & Procedures

UAS

Unmanned Aerial Systems

UNS

Universal Needs Statement

US

United States

USC

United States Code

USJFCOM

United States Joint Forces Command

USMC

United States Marine Corps

UUNS

Urgent Universal Needs Statement

VCNR

Vice Chief of Naval Research

VM

Vulnerability Management

VOIP

Voice Over Internet Protocol

VTC

Video Telephone Conference

WAN

Wide Area Network

WAWF-RA

Wide Area WorkFlow-Receipt and Acceptance

WG

Working Group

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Engineering, Analytical, Technical and Business

Services for the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

C - 1. INTRODUCTION

C - 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 support services required under the scope of this contract is known, the incidental tasks required in the option years is not specifically defined.

C - 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.

C - 2. BACKGROUND

C - 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.

C - 3. SCOPE

C - 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.

C - 4. GENERAL INFORMATION

C - 4.1. ON-SITE & OFF-SITE SUPPORT

C - 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.

C - 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.

C - 4.2. On-Site Support

C - 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 Lejeune, NC for II MEF.

C - 4.3. Off-Site Support

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

C - 5. REQUIREMENTS

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

C - 5.1.1. Reachback Capability

C - 5.1.1.1. 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 base issues and inter-agency relations and operations.

C - 5.1.2.2. Any specific use of reachback capability will be provided as incidental support by modification issuance as needed.

C - 5.2. OPERATIONS DIVISION

C - 5.2.1. Scope

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

C - 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.

C - 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.

C - 5.2.3. Support Contract Program Management/Public Affairs Support

C - 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.

C - 5.2.4. Public Affairs Support/Multi-Media Graphic Design

C - 5.2.4.1. The PM’s duties will be “dual hatted” and provide 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, 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.

C - 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).

C - 5.2.5. Experimental Synthesis Support

C - 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).

C - 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.

C - 5.2.6. LNO Support – I MEF & II MEF

C - 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 Lejeune, 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.

C - 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.

C - 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.

C - 5.2.7. Network Administration and Development Support – Senior C - 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) Providing technical advice for the management of 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) Providing technical advice for the management of network privileges and permissions.

C - 5.2.7.2. The contractor shall be responsible for all training certifications 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.

C - 5.2.7.3. A Secret Clearance is required.

C - 5.2.8. Network Administration and Development Support – Junior

C - 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) Providing technical advice for the management of 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) Providing technical advice for the management of Network Privileges and permissions.

C - 5.2.8.2. The contractor shall be responsible for all training certifications 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.

C - 5.2.8.3. A Secret Clearance is required.

C - 5.2.9. Technician Support

C - 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.

C - 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 certifications listed in this description.

C - 5.2.9.4. A Secret Clearance is required.

C - 5.2.10. Database and Web Developer C - 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) Subject to review by and approval of the ISMO staff, 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 certifications listed in this description.

C - 5.2.10.2. A Secret Clearance is required.

C - 5.2.11 Administrative Support.

C - 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.

C - 5.2.11.2. A Secret Clearance is required.

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

C - 5.3.1. Scope.

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

C - 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.

C - 5.3.1.3. Four (4) major functions are performed in the S&T Plans Division: (1) ntegrates/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.

C - 5.3.2. Support.

C - 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.

C - 5.3.3. Science & Technologies Integrator

C - 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.

C - 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.

C - 5.3.3.3. A SSBI with TS/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) level information is required.

C - 5.3.4. Experimental Technologies Engineer

C - 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.

C - 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.

C - 5.4. TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

C - 5.4.1. Scope.

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

C - 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.

C - 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.

C - 5.4.4. Support.

C - 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.