SOW_Sat-Net.pdf

Statement of Work for Satellite and Networking Services

1. Introduction

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for satellite networks to support ongoing NRL research and development efforts as well as overseas contingency operations at locations in the Continental United States and outside of the US. Two of these are partially based in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), and require a single individual to conduct both satellite communications and networking operations.

2. Objectives

a. To provide remote and on-site support for communications links and their associated networks during Hunter and/or Copperhead operations in the

CENTCOM AOR.

b. To troubleshoot and correct problems that may occur with communications links being supported and/or developed by NRL.

c. Provide engineering support in creating/correcting/adjusting network architectures in support of NRL efforts.

d. To provide troubleshooting and liason with DISA and their representatives in accomplishing the NRL communications mission.

3. Scope

a. The contractor is to provide onsite support for satellite-based networks at locations in the CENTCOM AOR on a periodic basis. The contractor should also be meeting with NRL on a bi-monthly basis to discuss operations, contingencies and work required to maintain, adjust and improve support of the NRL/ISR programs. The contractor will intercede and initiate coordination with DISA for all related connectivity and authorizations required to establish and maintain the necessary authorizations and accesses

b. The contractor is to provide engineering and networking support for the NRL/ISR programs as well as for related efforts in optical and RF communications. This support will occur at field locations with occasional work at NRL in Washington, DC.

4. Task Descriptions

a. In coordination with NRL, other Prime Contractors and US Government parties, participate in the integration, installation, and testing of the end-to-end satellite and/or terrestrial communications systems as directed.

b. Support NRL and its sponsors in developing the necessary accreditation for these links the end-to-end satellite and/ or terrestrial communications systems when implemented.

c. Direct the effort for frequency authorization and coordination with the CENTCOM AOR, as required, working directly with all appropriate regulatory bodies (i.e. Federal Aviation Administration, National Telecommunications & Information Administration, DISA, the US Army Spectrum Office, and others).

d. Travel to program sites as required and directed by NRL via writing (email will suffice).

e. Support and guide NRL in the drafting and submission of requests for service to DISA, for provision of DoD satellite, teleport and terrestrial assets.

• This includes the requisite follow-up and troubleshooting support of DISA-related provisioning.

f. Implement NRL network architectures in emerging SATCOM networks in the

CENTCOM AOR. This requires on-site installation, checkout and troubleshooting, as well as assisting NRL in providing remote support from CONUS to personnel in the CENTCOM AOR.

g. Support additional CONUS development and testing of LOS communications systems and networks.

h. The contractor should be prepared to provide personnel to travel overseas, including travel into active war zones.

i. Training and authorizations will be the responsibility of the contractor.

j. The contractor shall procure hardware to complete their tasking when necessary to meet mission and/or schedule requirements. That hardware selection and procurement must be directed and approved by NRL.

5. Security - DD-254

The prime contractor must hold a DoD SECRET clearance.

6. Travel

The contractor will be required to travel to locations in the CENTCOM AOR. The following is what is required for a contractor to be allowed access to the nation of Afghanistan as a part of the US DoD operations there. The contractor shall have the following items completed before contract award:

Item Details CRC Training This is required prior to sending anyone downrange who hasn’t been there before – duration is one week.

Must be repeated once each year for long-term deployees (deployments longer than 17 days).

SERE Training Required to be updated once each year (must also be completed along with CRC).

AT Level 1 Training Antiterrorism training must be updated once each year

(also must be completed along with CRC).

Medical Evaluation For long term deployees this must be updated every year. For short-term deployees, shot card must be kept up-to-date (i.e. required vaccinations). This item also requires a special dental exam, which includes a 360⁰ head X-Ray.

Business Registration Any contractor company (even subcontractors) doing work in Afghanistan must have their business registered with the Afghan Government.

Afghan Visa Any person traveling to Afghanistan on behalf of the US

Government must hold a current Afghan visa. This process can take up to six weeks, and requires the traveler to surrender his/her passport for the processing. A Multiple-Entry Afghan visa is good for one calendar year.

DBA Insurance Any contractor traveling and working in the CENTCOM

AOR in support of any CENTCOM component is required to hold this insurance.

Registration with DFS Any contractor using DFS Middle East for travel between Dubai (gateway city) and Afghanistan must be registered with DFS. This is necessary for the contractor.

7. Material

The contractor shall procure materials to complete their tasking when necessary to meet mission and/or schedule requirements. Materials selection and procurement must be directed and approved by NRL.

8. Equipment Purchases

Equipment may be procured by the contractor for Travel/Demonstration purposes, with the permission of NRL.

9. Deliverables

1. Prepare network diagrams of any completed installations or design suggestions

2. A trip report detailing work and progress made during work conducted in the CENTCOM AOR, in MS Word, should such a trip be deemed necessary by

NRL.

3. Trip reports for any field activity on behalf of NRL are required within one week.

4. Plan of actions and explanations for existing and emerging DISA requirements.

5. Monthly financial reports