N0018918R0063,_Amendment_2.docx

N0018918R0063

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Fleet Support Services

CPFF

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6894818RC003AD

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6894818RC003AD

SIGNAL CODE: J

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

Fleet Support Services

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Lot

Travel / Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

COST

All travel must be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR); Reimbursable ODC's IAW PWS sections 6 and 7.

ESTIMATED COST

CPFF

In accordance with FAR 52.217-8 FOB: Destination

SIGNAL CODE: J

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

FFP

In accordance with FAR 52.217-8

NET AMT

Lot

COST

All travel must be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR); Reimbursable ODC's IAW PWS sections 6 and 7.

IAW FAR 52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services

ESTIMATED COST

PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE

PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE UNDER CPFF TASK ORDERS (CPFF MULTIPLE AWARD IDIQ) (SEP 2015)

(a) This contract is one of a set of Multiple Award Contracts (MAC). The fixed-fees established in the individual contracts are estimates only. The total Fixed Fee to be paid under any individual contract is the sum of the Fixed-Fees identified in any resultant CPFF task orders awarded to the individual contract holder. Fixed-price task orders do not impact the total fixed-fee to be paid under this contract.

(b) For CPFF task orders, the Government shall make monthly payments at the fixed fee payout rate established in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) below, for each task order direct labor hour invoiced by the contractor. The CPFF task order fixed-fee and fixed-fee payout rates shall be established as follows:

Non-Competitive CPFF Task Orders - The fixed fee payout rate for non-competitive task orders to be paid under any individual task order will be the hourly fee rate determined by dividing MAC solicitation’s Estimated Total Hours by the individual contractor’s proposed fixed fee for the award of the MAC contract. The task order fixed-fee shall be calculated by multiplying the task order level of effort by the below hourly fixed-fee payout rates –

Competitive CPFF Task Orders – The fixed-fee for competitive task orders shall be established by the competitive solicitation process. The maximum fixed fee percentage an individual contractor shall quote in response to any competitive CPFF task order solicitation is the fixed fee percentage that contractor proposed for the award of the MAC contract calculated in the same manner used for the proposal for the contract. However, the contractor is free to propose a lower fee percentage rate than that contractor proposed for the award of the MAC contract. The fixed fee payout rate under each competitive CPFF task orders shall be calculated by dividing the proposed fixed fee amount for that task order by the task order’s estimated level of effort.

If substantially fewer than the estimated hours established in any task order are employed in the performance of that task order, then the fixed fee amount for the task order shall be equitably reduced to reflect the reduction of work.

(d) All payments shall be in accordance with the provisions of FAR 52.216-8, “Fixed Fee,” and FAR 52.216-7, “Allowable Cost and Payment.” The total of all such payments shall not exceed eighty-five (85%) percent of the fixed fee specified under each applicable delivery/task order. Any balance of fixed fee due the contractor shall be paid to the Contractor, and any over-payment of fixed fee shall be repaid to the Government by the Contractor, or otherwise credited to the Government at the time of final payment.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1 INTRODUCTION

The Navy Warfare Development Command (NAVWARDEVCOM) requires planning, design, execution, analysis and assessment, and reporting/product delivery support for operational experimentation in Navy, joint, multi-service, and/or Allied environments.

2 BACKGROUND

NAVWARDEVCOM is located at the Norfolk Naval Base, in Norfolk, Virginia and develops and integrates innovative solutions to complex naval warfare challenges to enhance current and future warfighting capabilities. NAVWARDEVCOM is Navy’s lead expert for warfighting development integration and maritime operational level of war command and control and helps shape current and future force employment through: innovation in concept generation and development, design and execution of experiments, modeling and simulation, wargaming, analysis, lessons learned, and development of doctrine.

NAVWARDEVCOM is tasked by Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), with providing the core competencies and material support required to meet operational goals and advanced fleet readiness.

3 OBJECTIVE

NAVWARDEVCOM works with Navy commands, other military services, government labs and science and technology (S&T) activities, Allies, and academic organizations to identify potential solutions/initiatives, coordinate assignment of these initiatives to specific experimentation venues, develop detailed experiment objectives and planning products, determine required metrics and data collection methodologies, plan and design the experiment, execute the experiment, and perform analysis of data to support the development of doctrine, revised organizational efforts, new or revised training, and recommendations to decision makers regarding the future of material solutions.

NAVWARDEVCOM’s objective is to provide the material support and subject matter expertise required to support the development and integration of innovative solutions to complex naval warfare challenges and the enhancement of current and future warfighting capabilities. Areas of specific focus include:

· Support and / or improvement of existing information technology and communication delivery systems

· Ability to conduct relevant research, generate solutions, think critically, collaborate internally and externally, and articulate ideas or present results at a senior or executive-level

The requirements outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) summarize the task order deliverables necessary to develop a product and or enable NAVWARDEVCOM to complete mission objectives.

4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND DIRECTIVES

The Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) will work with the contractor pursuant to the scope of the PWS as necessary in order to meet mission requirements. The TPOC is not authorized to direct the contractor or take any actions that would change the contract or commit the Government in any way. The contractor is not authorized to perform any task or deliverable that does not fall under the task and deliverable categories detailed in this PWS or the task order PWS or perform any work that is outside the scope of this contract or subsequent order.

The prime contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all tasks listed below utilizing best practices, the most current information and technology available, and without incurring undue risks that may jeopardize the objective of this effort. All tasks shall be executed in accordance with NAVWARDEVCOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), which will be provided by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) upon award of contract.

Projects will have certain innate deliverables identified within the tasking below. Project Management Plans (PMP) may be required for specific projects. The Contractor shall adhere to the latest version of the applicable documents and directives as identified in Appendix A of this PWS.

5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide the necessary resources to accomplish the tasks set forth in each task order. This PWS outlines the overarching support areas required, whereas each subsequent task utilization agreement will further define the specific tasks and deliverables required.

At the task order level the Contractor shall support NAVWARDEVCOM in the planning, design, execution, analysis, and reporting of all materials and services required to complete mission related tasking. The contractor shall support data collection and analysis, attend all required meetings, conferences, telephone conferences, etc. as necessary to achieve the tasks outlined in this PWS. Contractor shall assist with the production of analytical studies of military problems, naval concepts, doctrine, war games, and support force development of Operational Level of War (OLW) and advanced cross-domain solutions to improve military operations through the implementation of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) solutions.

The contractor shall provide all required written documentation, reports, briefing materials, studies, meeting minutes, contacts, and other deliverables as described in the format required by the government, free of spelling, grammatical, calculation, or technical errors in accordance with the directives listed in Appendix A of this PWS where appropriate. Contractor personnel supporting this effort shall be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). Contractors may be required to provide capable personnel proficient in Microsoft Project and SharePoint.. Contractor shall provide support in the following areas:

5.1 Analysis

The contractor shall provide military analysts to conduct a diverse set of analytic studies and initiatives that support capability development, capability integration, lessons learned, and readiness production processes. A senior military analyst is defined as a person with military experience (preferably Navy), an advanced degree (master’s or higher), and the ability to analyze large amounts of data and apply critical thinking to produce relevant findings. The ability to conduct independent research and write Flag and executive level reports and briefs is required.

Projects may be small or large in scope, complexity, and duration, resulting in formal executive level written reports and briefs that contain findings and recommendations. Completion of the projects will require supplementary knowledge of analytical tools, quantitative and qualitative analytical processes, Microsoft Excel, and professional writing and briefing.

Projects are expected to be completed for the following: Navy Lessons Learned Program, NAVWARDEVCOM’s Fleet Wargaming and Analysis Center, the Navy’s Warfighting Development Center integration, NAVWARDEVCOM Experimentation, the Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) program, NWDC’s Strike Group/Fleet 360 War Games, and enable analysis and after-action report development from senior leadership engagement events and wargaming programs. The above list is not all inclusive and will be further defined on each task order.

5.1.1 Provide subject matter expertise in the application of standard analytical processes, procedures, and tools to execute the projects in the following manner:

5.1.1.1 Identify military problem and associated hypotheses and identify research approach.

5.1.1.2 Draft and deliver baseline assessment reports. Baseline assessment reports are preliminary research and analytical tools that describes the military problem, contain background research, and propose the research approach for the project.

5.1.1.3 Develop/support development of a Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP) which states the military problem being addressed; the study purpose; identifies study objectives, research questions supporting those objectives, data requirements, and metrics with assessment criteria; provides a timeline for collecting and analyzing the data; identifies interim products associated with the planned study; and provides an estimate of any travel requirements for study execution.

5.1.1.4 Apply both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to execute studies.

5.1.1.5 Recommend, maintain, or develop analytical tools necessary to accomplish projects. Develop analytical techniques necessary to accomplish projects.

5.1.1.6 Create and maintain databases as necessary to support data collection and analysis.

5.1.1.7 Collect data to support study/project execution.

5.1.1.8 Analyze data to support study/project execution and develop and draft findings to support study/project execution.

5.1.1.9 Prepare executive (Flag/SES) level analysis reports and briefs. These include: baseline assessment reports, Interim Progress Review (IPR) reports and briefs, interim and final project reports, and other reports necessary to complete tasks and projects that support capability development and readiness maintenance/improvement.

5.1.1.10 Conduct quality assurance on reports and briefs.

5.1.1.11 Participate in peer reviews of analytic materials.

5.1.2 Develop Lessons Learned Information Papers that bring executive level attention to Fleet trends and concerns.

5.1.3 Develop Lessons Learned Bulletins that provide relevant and timely information to strike group commanders and Navy senior leadership.

5.1.4 Perform Lead Analyst duties on Focused Collection and Analysis Teams (FCAT). This includes authoring baseline assessments, DCAPs, Quick Look reports and briefs, and final reports and briefs.

5.1.5 Respond to requests for information on fleet operations and performance from a lessons learned perspective.

5.1.6 Conduct research and analysis to support concept generation and development and link Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) studies and analysis to cross-domain warfighting gaps.

5.1.7 Analyze fleet lessons learned, post deployment briefs, experiments, war games, and other authoritative sources as appropriate to identify trends, capability gaps, and best practices.

5.1.8 Provide support to Fleet capability analyses and assessments.

5.1.9 Provide analytical support to other NAVWARDEVCOM initiatives as needed.

5.2 Doctrine

The contractor shall provide SME support necessary to develop new, or modify existing, doctrinal publications that cover the spectrum of Navy missions to include joint doctrine, Allied Doctrine and Navy Doctrine across the range of operational to tactical level publications.

5.2.1 Develop publications in compliance with Navy Tactical Reference Publication (NTRP) 1-01 guidelines. The documents will cover the range of naval warfare publications (Naval Doctrine Publication 1 (NDP-1), Naval Warfare Publications (NWP), Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP), and Navy Tactical Reference Publication (NTRP) and other doctrine for which NAVWARDEVCOM has been formally designated as the lead agent or publication custodian (e.g., joint publications (JP’s) or Allied publications).

5.2.2 Provide SME(s) for technical and tactical knowledge of publication content, as well as writing ability and a thorough knowledge of the doctrine development processes and practice to develop new, or update existing, publications and Tactical Memoranda (TACMEMO).

5.2.3 Provide support, as required, in all phases of the publications development or maintenance processes.

5.2.3.1 Participate in review conferences and meetings to collect information for development, revisions, or changes to U.S. or Allied publications.

5.2.3.2 Participate in on-site visits to various Government activities, including ships at sea, to determine deficiencies in requirements and improvements to naval publications.

5.2.4 Draft and deliver a Program Directive message per NTRP 1-01 format. The message shall contain a listing of the Coordinating Review Authorities (CRA), a POA&M and a draft outline of the publication.

5.2.5 Develop and deliver a Transformation Proposal (TP) as required that will assist in defining the scope and breadth of the publication as well as support the Primary Reviewing Authority (PRA) during preliminary project discussions.

5.2.6 Develop and deliver an annotated outline as required that will assist in defining the scope and breadth of the publication as well as support the PRA during preliminary project discussions.

5.2.7 Provide a draft publication on the selected topic in NTRP 1-01 format or other format, as required by NAVWARDEVCOM. The publications shall include art work if required.

5.2.8 When using the “please review system”, contractors will be required to act as the review moderator by responding to reviewer feedback and suggestions and making adjudication recommendations to PRA and NAVWARDEVCOM action officers. If required to use a Comment Review Matrix (CRM), contractors will be required to consolidate review comments in the CRM prior to staffing and incorporation into the proposed publication.

5.2.9 Develop either a second draft or a final draft of the publication. The final iteration of the publication shall include all necessary changes needed to be approved for immediate publication.

5.2.10 Participate in meetings on subjects related to the development of NWP/Navy, joint or Allied publications and provide detailed reports on discussed subject matter. Meetings may also be used as a forum to disseminate information about the proposed publications as a way of gathering feedback from alternative sources.

5.2.11 All meetings or contact with other government activities shall be reported to NAVWARDEVCOM and the Primary Review Authority.

5.3 Concepts

The contractor shall provide SMEs able to support the CNO Concept Generation and Concept Development (CGCD) program and deliver concepts that offer the greatest, most rapidly achievable warfighting advantages. SMEs will be an integral part of the generation of operational concepts that enable warfighting and align resource sponsors and fleet type commanders. SMEs are expected to participate in all facets of concept generation and development including administrative support. SMEs should be experienced in Navy staff hierarchy functions and be able to interface with senior staff, other services, and coalition partners.

5.3.1 Conduct research

5.3.1.1 Conduct research needed for concept generation and development.

5.3.1.2 Research warfighting gaps and recommend potential conceptual solutions that may eliminate gaps across the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities -Policy (DOTMLPF-Policy) spectrum.

5.3.1.3 Study issues related to concepts under development and determine SME assistance necessary for developing the concept.

5.3.1.4 Review war games, graduate theses, developments in science and technology, and other DOD, academic, scientific and media publications that may inform concept generation.

5.3.1.5 Maintain liaison with the NAVWARDEVCOM Science Advisor and the representative from the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) in concept generation and development efforts.

5.3.2 Support concept writing

5.3.2.1 When directed, assume the lead writer role for a concept or concept of operations (CONOPS); provide continual updates to the Concepts Division Chief.

5.3.2.2 Assist lead writers in preparing concept point papers, concept white papers, research papers, concepts, and concept development action plans.

5.3.2.3 Participate in concept writing teams consisting of SMEs from NAVWARDEVCOM and other organizations.

5.3.2.4 Prepare periodic status updates to include briefing slides, point papers, and background e-mails (e.g., ghosts).

5.3.2.5 Read and summarize concept related products, reports, and proposals and provide feedback and recommendations.

5.3.2.6 Assist in the planning and execution of workshops, studies, or war games that support concept generation and development.

5.3.2.7 Maintain liaison, and when necessary, coordinate with NAVWARDEVCOM modeling and simulation, experimentation, and analysis capabilities for support and refinement of selected concepts.

5.3.2.8 Prepare periodic progress reviews - briefs, point papers, or e-mails.

5.3.3 Maintain relationships with stakeholders

5.3.3.1 Maintain relationships with staffs, commands, other services, and coalition partners who are stakeholders in CGCD process.

5.3.3.2 Track and report concept-related tasks from OPNAV received verbally, via e-mail or naval message, or via the myriad command task systems. Advise of impending due dates.

5.3.3.3 When directed, prepare briefings, presentations, and papers for non-NAVWARDEVCOM organizations that communicate ideas, summarize concept proposals, and outline strategies.

5.3.3.4 Maintain a network of warfare SMEs and request their evaluation of prospective concepts for warfighting value, technical feasibility, and fleet integration potential.

5.3.4 Provide administrative concept support

5.3.4.1 Preserve archives (electronic and paper) of analytical projects, reports, memos, e-mails, etc., related to concepts and concept development. Retrieve items upon request.

5.3.4.2 Maintain those sections of classified and unclassified NAVWARDEVCOM websites that contain current and archived concepts and related documents.

5.3.4.3 Ensure all Concept Division documents are routed in accordance with higher headquarter staff and NAVWARDEVCOM directives and instructions. Coordinate with NAVWARDEVCOM N1 and front office staff as needed to ensure compliance.

5.3.4.4 Maintain the division calendar and planning schedule.

5.3.4.5 When directed, plan and coordinate concept division events.

5.3.4.6 Assist visitors to the Concept Division in obtaining necessary security permissions, badges, and building access.

5.3.4.7 Coordinate use of NAVWARDEVCOM conference rooms, external use of NAVWARDEVCOM facilities, and participation in USFF battle rhythm events.

5.4 Operations

The contractor shall provide operational/analytical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the areas of naval operations research and systems analysis (ORSA), capability development, capability integration, and readiness production processes to support the planning and execution of a diverse set of analytical studies and initiatives, referred to as “projects”. Projects may be small or large in scope, complexity, and duration, resulting in formal executive level written reports and briefs that contain findings and recommendations. Completion of the projects will require supplementary knowledge, skills, and abilities of analytical tools, quantitative and qualitative analytical processes, Microsoft Excel, Access and other database tools and professional writing and briefing.

Projects are expected to be completed for the following: Navy Lessons Learned Program, Navy Warfare Improvement Program, Navy Readiness Kill Chain Process, the Navy’s Warfighting Development Center integration, NAVWARDEVCOM Experimentation, the Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) program, enable analysis and after action report development from senior leadership engagement events and wargaming programs. Projects shall include the production of draft and final products that identify capability gaps and recommendations in DOTMLPF, Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, and Ordnance (PESTO), and other relevant constructs. Coordinate cross domain capability improvement initiatives with the WDCs to enable integrated cross-domain warfighting tactics and training development. The above list is not all inclusive and will be further defined on each task order.

5.4.1 Coordinate cross domain capability improvement and initiatives with the WDCs to enable integrated cross-domain warfighting tactics and training development.

5.4.2 Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) of tactics development efforts across all WDCs.

5.4.3 Integrate tactical and operational level doctrinal products with the training community including CSG4/15, TACTRAGRULANT/PAC, EWTGLANT/PAC, and the training commands.

5.4.4 Assist with the management of the NAVWARDEVCOM SIPR Cross Domain Warfighting Development portal and NAVWARDEVCOM NIPR portal to include, but not limited, to:

5.4.4.1 Coordinate/incorporate WDC input and products;

5.4.4.2 Coordinate/incorporate NAVWARDEVCOM focus area input and products;

5.4.4.3 Coordinate with NAVWARDEVCOM N6 to facilitate format changes and enable portal user access;

5.4.4.4 Ensure personnel are available for battle rhythm events .

5.4.5 Schedule, plan and conduct engagement opportunities with senior leaders, Fleet warfighters and trainers, and WDC commanders as assigned.

5.4.6 Produce high quality Flag-level briefings, spreadsheets and reports, applying proficiency and expertise with Microsoft Office.

5.4.7 Produce tailored products for specific stake-holders.

5.4.8 Respond to queries from customers and stake-holders.

5.4.9 Provide support for the integration of internal battle rhythm events to enable cross-command information flow and situational awareness within NAVWARDEVCOM to:

5.4.9.1 Coordinate the NAVWARDEVCOM battle rhythm (including but not limited to, recurring reports to the commander, NAVWARDEVCOM Commander’s Operations Brief, NAVWARDEVCOM input to USFF Type Command (TYCOM) briefings, weekly Chief of Staff Planning Boards, and any other related Battle Rhythm or planning product).

5.4.9.2 Produce command-wide and/or departmental calendars and planning schedules.

5.4.9.3 Track and report on all internal and external tasks.

5.4.9.4 Track Operations Department tasks, products and due dates.

5.4.9.5 Coordinate use of NAVWARDEVCOM conference rooms, external use of NAVWARDEVCOM facilities and participation in USFF battle rhythm events.

5.4.9.6 Coordinate department inputs as required to support command activity reports, emails, and correspondence.

5.4.9.7 Provide command feedback, as necessary, via meeting minutes and notes to command leadership following battle rhythm events.

5.4.9.8 Assist with the development of information management tools for the purpose of formalizing a command knowledge management process.

5.4.10 Assist with the management of the command engagement plan:

5.4.10.1 Develop plans (e.g., agenda, briefing products and subject content) necessary to support command visits/engagement opportunities; and

5.4.10.2 Develop COMNAVWARDEVCOM 5050 Notices and Plans of Action & Milestones (i.e., POAMs) to support engagement opportunities.

5.4.11 Provide support for coordination/integration across NAVWARDEVCOM and all stakeholders to include:

5.4.11.1 Conduct analysis in order to identify capability gaps and provide recommendations regarding future requirements to close the gaps.

5.4.11.2 Analyze operational warfighting gaps and vulnerabilities identified within Navy and Fleet commands’ strategic and long-range planning efforts and use those results and lessons learned to develop appropriate warfighting concepts, capabilities, technologies and non-material solutions to fill the gaps.

5.4.11.3 Research and assess emerging capabilities within the Special Operations, air, surface and sub-surface communities to provide recommendations for maximizing operational impact through new/revised Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and tactics

5.4.11.4 Ensure classified information is marked appropriately, with both the hardware (i.e., SIPR hard drives) and information being handled in accordance with NAVWARDEVCOM and higher echelon instructions and all non-planning material is shredded appropriately.

5.4.12 Provide SME support in new or emerging warfare areas/missions/capabilities, including but not limited to:

5.4.12.1 Provide SME support in Electro-Magnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) to participate in the development of concepts, CONOPS, and doctrine through research, discussion, wargames and experimentation.

5.4.12.2 Provide SME support in the Operational Level of War (OLW) to participate in the development of concepts, CONOPS and doctrine through research, discussion, wargames, experimentation and training.

5.4.12.3 Provide SME support in various cross-domain areas such as Command and Control, Counter-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Integrated Air and Missile Defense to participate in the development of concepts, CONOPS and doctrine through research, discussion, wargames and experimentation.

5.5 Experimentation (RDT&E)

The Contractor shall support USFF/Commander Pacific Fleet (CPF)/NAVWARDEVCOM in the end-to- end planning, design, execution, analysis, reporting of experimentation efforts/events and development of post-experiment/event products. The intent of this requirement is to ensure all experimentation is conducted using consistent methodologies resulting in independent, objective results that inform decision makers. The contractor shall support data collection and analysis, attend all required meetings, conferences, telephone conferences, etc. as necessary to achieve the tasks outlined in this PWS. Contractor shall assist with the production of doctrine, organizational process changes, training process improvements/procedures, and provide beneficial recommendations for both materiel and non-material solutions. Primary focus areas include:

· Experimentation planning and design.

· Production of experiment planning products and development of post-experiment doctrine, organization changes, training process improvements, and material solution recommendations across Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF).

· Data collection planning, analysis, and assessment.

· Experiment execution/post-experiment briefings and support.

· Development of final experiment reports based on analytical rigor.

· General support for all experiment administrative requirements linked to the execution of the event.

5.5.1 Experimentation planning and design

The contractor shall provide all required written documentation, reports, briefing materials, studies, meeting minutes, contacts, and other deliverables as described in the format required by the government, free of spelling, grammatical, calculation, or technical errors in accordance with the directives listed in Appendix A of this PWS where appropriate. Contractor personnel supporting this effort shall be proficient in the use of Contractor personnel supporting this effort shall be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). Contractors may be required to provide capable personnel proficient in Microsoft Project and SharePoint. . Contractor shall provide support in the following areas:

5.5.1.1 Planning and Management

5.5.1.1.1 Support the mission of the NAVWARDEVCOM Experimentation Department through end-to-end coordination, designing, planning, and executing and analyzing all assigned experimentation campaigns, including the development of related planning products and post-experiment products in support of experimentation initiatives in the context of CPF/Commander US Fleet Forces (USFF) focus areas and all other warfare areas.

5.5.1.1..2 Support the development of assigned Fleet Experimentation Campaign Plan(s).

5.5.1.1.3 Provide support to develop related experimentation requirements, future architectures, CONOPs, and TTPs.

5.5.1.1.4 Coordinate and facilitate experimentation related events such as at-sea events, war games, workshops, and planning conferences. As required, deploy aboard navy vessels to execute at-sea experimentation.

5.5.1.1.5 Develop all experimentation documentation/briefs supporting war games, conferences and execution events.

5.5.1.1.6 Develop measures, programmatic documentation, and supporting operational sequence diagrams.

5.5.1.1.7 Support the development of experiment planning products that comprise the complete Experiment Plan such as Control plans, Technical Engineering Plans (TEPs), Data Collection and Analysis Plans (DCAPs), Manning plans, Logistics plans, Information Management plans, and Public Affairs plans.

5.5.1.1.8 Support post-experiment assessment of technologies and initiatives.

5.5.1.1.9 Support the development of experimentation initiative documentation, reports, and other post-experiment documentation such as doctrine, organizational changes, training process improvements, and DOTMLPF recommendations regarding both material and non-materiel solutions.

5.5.1.1.10 Ensure Joint/Allied experimentation requirements are appropriately considered / represented in developing experimentation priorities and plans.

5.5.1.1.11 Examine long term experimentation planning based on warfighting capability gaps and future capability requirements and provide beneficial recommendations/input as required.

5.5.1.1.12 Conduct research to identify potential warfighting ideas that offer transformational capabilities for joint and Allied/coalition forces.

5.5.1.1.13 As required and approved by the COR, attend Navy, service, joint, multinational, and other experimentation related conferences, war games, exercises, seminars, etc. in order to inform or incorporate those efforts into the experimentation campaign plan(s).

5.5.1.1.14 Coordinate with initiative sponsors/providers to define the specific and detailed objectives for each initiative. Objectives shall be designed to meet or close a Fleet capability gap.

5.5.1.1.15 Coordinate with initiative sponsors/providers to define the specific questions to be answered during the experiment. Questions shall be refined to express the specific qualities or attributes which can be measured and assessed.

5.5.1.1.16 Identify specific metrics and measures required to evaluate the attributes needed to answer the experiment questions.

5.5.1.1.17 Coordinate with initiative sponsors/providers to generate diagrams for initiatives. These include both technical diagrams for understanding system interaction (both experimental and existing), and decision diagrams (e.g. time sequence diagrams for decisions/workflow relevant to the initiative).

5.5.1.1.18 Coordinate with initiative sponsor/providers to determine the data needed to support the identified metrics, possible data collection methods, necessary test conditions, requirements for run variations and the appropriate quantity of runs under different conditions needed to support the experiment objectives. If the data cannot be collected given experiment constraints, contractor shall provide or recommend alternative venues/options that could be used to successfully support the experiment.

5.5.1.1.19 Prepare briefs/reports/white papers and other products as a result of the experiment findings and effectively present them upon experiment completion.

5.5.1.1.20 Assist in the development of an annual experimentation plan to identify and validate potential technology and non-material solutions for identified capability gaps.

5.5.1.1.21 Coordinate with other organizations such as Office of Naval Research (ONR), OPNAV, Naval War College (NWC), Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), USFFC, industry, Allies (ex. AUSCANNZUKUS) and other organizations as required.

5.5.1.1.22 Identify potential experimentation venues for Experimentation and provide recommendations for inclusion in operational experimentation plans.

5.5.1.1.23 Provide technical continuity and coordination between NAVWARDEVCOM and USFF N3 and N8/9, SPAWAR, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), and other Navy/United States Marine Corp (USMC)/Coalition laboratories, agencies, and systems commands to ensure selected experiment proposals are technically feasible, compatible, and interoperable with other naval, joint, coalition and national programs, operational experiment objectives and related projects.

5.5.1.1.24 Assist in the development of changes to, or creation of, new concepts of operation (CONOPS) or tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) as solutions to gaps in operational capability, including CONOPs or TTPs arising from the introduction of new technologies.

5.5.1.1.25 Review experimentation initiatives/plans for feasibility to participate in specific experiment venues and provide value-added recommendations to NAVWARDEVCOM N8 Experimentation Director/assigned Project Leads, including how proposals align with venue goals and venue platforms/architecture(s).

5.5.1.1.26 Coordinate the participation and integration of technologies from different providers into specific experiment events within all warfare areas; determine and coordinate objectives derived from the integration of technologies within a category to establish relevant and measurable metrics for specific experiments.

5.5.1.1.27 As required, coordinate with USFF and Numbered Fleet schedulers to identify specific platforms for use in underway experimentation venues to ensure selected platforms will support achievement of experiment objectives.

5.5.1.1.28 Assist with the development of experiment/event scenario and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) documentation.

5.5.1.1.29 Coordinate with technology providers to assess risk to operational platform systems from installation of experiment systems.

5.5.1.1.30 Coordinate with technology providers to ensure that all applications, networks, servers, or associated devices procured and/or connected to a Navy network have completed all required Information Assurance (IA) certifications and accreditations. Equipment that is required to be installed on a naval vessel or aircraft must have the appropriate documentation completed prior to an experimentation event.

5.5.1.1.31 Coordinate with government personnel to ensure compliance with all current Navy Information Technology (IT), IA, and ship/ashore policies associated with the introduction of equipment or modification of ships and aircraft to include but not limited to:

· Navy Modernization Process (aka SHIPMAIN)/ Non-Permanent Change Ship Change Document (NPC-SCD's).

· Risk Management Framework (RMF), which includes development and approval of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages.

· Application Integration (AI), which provides analysis and testing of software and/or hardware using afloat networks.

· Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB) Process.

· Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) which includes OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (One-Net) Request for Change (RFC)/Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Application Release processes.

· Regional Maintenance and Modernization Coordination Office (RMMCO) process.

· Electromagnetic Spectrum use.

· Integrated Warfare Systems Enterprise Configuration Control - this process involves coordination with applicable warfare systems owners and Configuration Control Board (CCB) members to conduct detailed assessments of impact to the combat or weapon system that our initiatives interface with.

· Laser Safety Hazards Control Process.

· Coordinate execution of experiments to ensure that technologies follow the experiment plan and record required data for the evaluation of experiment objectives.

· Provide technical and engineering expertise to monitor and maintain data collection systems during the experiment events.

· Ensure proper security is maintained at all times and that Operations Security (OPSEC) is given due consideration in the planning and conduct fall experiment campaigns. Comply with all security guidance.

5.5.1.2 Experimentation Data Collection and Analysis

5.5.1.2.1 For each assigned experimentation campaign, assist in the development of a Data Collection and Analysis Plan (DCAP) as outlined in the Experiment Planning Guide (EPG). This plan shall include a summary of all necessary equipment, personnel, and metrics required for collection of experiment data at each location, ashore or afloat. The plan shall be promulgated to all involved organizations as a final draft at the Final Planning Conference (FPC), then NLT 30 days in advance of the actual experiment as directed by the task order.

5.5.1.2.2 Assist in the development of the resulting experiment analysis report.

5.5.1.2.3 Identify the scenario or sequence of events, including changing conditions, necessary to collect the required data. Document this scenario or sequence for inclusion in the event test plan or the Master Scenario Event List (MSEL). The MSEL shall provide all experiment activities in a timeline, to include changing conditions, start and stop times for each run, and de-confliction of initiatives where required.

5.5.1.2.4 Identify the methodologies that will be used to gather metrics for each initiative.

5.5.1.2.5 For quantitative metrics to be obtained using technical/mechanical measurement, identify equipment to be used and how the equipment will be connected/utilized to collect the required data.

5.5.1.2.6 For quantitative metrics, coordinate with initiative sponsors/providers to identify the organizations responsible for providing collection equipment, recording, transportation, and archiving of data for analysis.

5.5.1.2.7 For quantitative metrics, coordinate with initiative providers/sponsors to identify qualified and capable individuals responsible for data collection and ensure they are fully informed of required duties.

5.5.1.2.8 Coordinate with experimentation certification and accreditation personnel to obtain all required certifications for data collection equipment requiring connection to any network.

5.5.1.2.9 For qualitative metrics to be obtained by survey/questionnaire, identify whether data is to be collected from observers or operators, or both.

5.5.1.2.10 For qualitative metrics, coordinate with initiative sponsors/providers to design surveys to obtain required metrics to answer experiment questions and to provide feedback to the sponsor/providers in terms of the objective and overall experiment question.

5.5.1.2.11 For qualitative metrics, coordinate with initiative sponsors/providers to identify the numbers and types (qualifications/experience) of personnel required to complete surveys, observation logs, or other forms.

5.5.1.3 Experiment Execution

5.5.1.3.1 Execute experiment plans. Coordinate start/stop directions for each event, ensure individual initiatives are conducting experiments according to the schedule, and report results.

5.5.1.3.2 When required, provide recommendations to NAVWARDEVCOM leads to modify schedule during an event to optimize data collection based on current circumstances.

5.5.1.3.3 Support the development of daily SITREPs to NAVWARDEVCOM Experimentation representative at beginning and end of experiment periods, as required.

5.5.1.3.4 Facilitate interaction amongst workshop/war game participants in order to accomplish experiment objectives and critical lines of inquiry

5.5.1.3.5 Ensure completion of surveys, logs, forms, or other documentation required for individual initiatives and track completion.

5.5.1.3.6 Ensure that the data collection, storage and handling/transport plan is executed as approved; report any failures to the NAVWARDEVCOM Experimentation representative via the daily SITREP.

5.5.1.3.7 Arrange/coordinate/conduct de-installation of data collection equipment at completion of experiment.

5.5.1.4 Reporting and Experiment Product Delivery

5.5.1.4.1 Provide monthly status reports including obligations, expenditures, significant accomplishments, breakdowns of individual personnel costs, contractor travel in support of the program, any other issues deemed appropriate for documentation.

5.5.1.4.2 Support the development of all experiment products including doctrine Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), changes to organizations, changes to training processes, and DOTMLPF change recommendations for all technologies/material solutions, as required.

5.5.1.4.3 Produce and support the production of a Quick Look report, Final Experimentation Report, experiment Analysis report and briefs, as required.

5.5.1.4.4 Final Experimentation template shall include, but not limited to, the following data:

· EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

· Background / Discussion

· Construct of the Experiment

· Analysis Results – Key Findings and Recommendations

· INTRODUCTION TO THE EXPERIMENT

· Experimentation Initiative Description

OR

· Summary of Tasking

· Baseline Assessment (Research) Summary

· Problem Statement

· If re-stated/refined from the original problem statement submission, briefly describe the changes from the original version and the reasons therefore

· Experiment Event Description and Scope (What, when, where, who, constraints, limitations)

· Experiment Approach

· Operational View (OV-1)

· Stakeholders

· ANALYTICAL APPROACH

· Lines of Inquiry

· Hypotheses

· Objectives

· Analytical Questions

· Measures

· Data Collection

· SUMMARY OF RESULTS

· KEY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

· CONCLUSIONS

· ENCLOSURES:

· ENCLOSURE 1 – LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

· ENCLOSURE 2 – DEFINITION OF TERMS

· ENCLOSURE 3 – BASELINE ASSESSMENT REPORT

· ENCLOSURE 4 – EXPERIMENT PLAN

· ENCLOSURE 5 – DATA CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS PLAN

· ENCLOSURE 6 – ANALYSIS REPORT

6 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS, AND REFERENCES

Contractors shall fully review and comply with Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (COMUSFLTFORCOM) / COMPACFLT Instruction 6320.3B (Reference M) and supporting references. These documents establish Fleet policy concerning medical screening of contractors, and the provision of medical and dental care to contractors, who embark on USN ships when the vessel is afloat and away from shore for periods of time greater than 24 hours. All contractors shall complete the required medical and dental screening form and submit the form to the ship’s Senior Medical Department Representative (SMDR) or Senior Medical Officer (SMO) prior to boarding. For contractors who embark frequently, the screening form may be retained by the contractor at the end of a voyage and resubmitted for subsequent embarkations for up to 12 months if there are no intervening changes to the contractor’s medical and dental history.

7 TRANSITION PLAN

7.1 Phased Transition (Phase-In and Phase-Out).

The Contractor shall develop, submit and maintain a "Phased Transition Plan." This plan shall be submitted to the COR no later than the five (5) days after the issuance of a transition task order.

The Plan consists of two (2) parts: Phase-In and Phase-Out of incumbent/new contractor teams. The Phase-In and Phase-Out periods each shall be no more than thirty (30) calendar days from the beginning of contract performance and thirty (30) calendar days prior to the end of contract performance. The level of detail for the plan must be sufficient for each of the parties (Government/Contractor) to understand and be able to execute. The plan shall address the ramp-up of the contract and the process to ensure that the impact to other programs within NAVWARDEVCOM or other Government sites is mitigated.

7.1.1 Phase-In.

7.1.1.1 The Phase-In shall address the ramp-up in numbers of people and the transition of the work.

7.1.1.2 The Phase-In requires the Contractor to work with the existing contractor in the transition of work being performed.

7.1.2 Phase-out.

7.1.2.1 Phase-Out of the contract shall address the transition to the next Contractor team at the end of this contract.

7.1.2.2 Task delegation during the overlap period of the two (2) contracts is a Government function. Guidance will be issued providing direction and clarification of each contractor's responsibility that is within the scope of the respective contract.

7.1.2.3 During transition, the Contractor shall provide the following:

and reference materials.

(4) Exchange program-related corporate knowledge with incumbent.

8 DELIVERABLES

8.1 Post Award Orientation

The Post-Award Orientation shall be held within seven (7) calendar days of the start of performance. Schedule and conduct this meeting, in coordination with the COR, and Contracting Officer. The purpose of the Post-Award Orientation is to: 1) discuss any unique characteristics of the requirement(s); 2) identify stakeholders' roles and responsibilities; 3) establish a common understanding of cost, schedule, and performance expectations.

8.2 Quad Chart

Create, and maintain (as needed), Quad Chart with relevant information to accurately reflect the work the contractor is performing. If at any time during task execution, the Period of Performance (PoP) or the Requiring Activity’s (RA) contact information changes, the Quad Chart must be updated. A Quad Chart shall be developed for each task in accordance with the SOP.

8.3 Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM)

Draft and maintain a POA&M for all projects. The POA&M shall provide a resource-loaded schedule that outlines the steps that will be taken, the timeline to completion, and any associated risks with execution of the order. If/when a project tasking is submitted to the contractor, the POA&M will be updated within fifteen (15) days of each new project tasking. The update shall specify estimated project start and stop dates as well as a risk mitigation plan and an expenditure plan aligned to key milestones within the project, to include any anticipated Other Direct Costs (ODCs). The update should highlight any interdependencies within the tasks and/or the project(s) schedules. Upon acceptance and approval by the Government, the contractor shall meet the cost, schedule and forecasted delivery date of all deliverables by taking all reasonable measures to fulfill the requirement and shall report monthly status updates in the Monthly Progress and Status Report (MPSR).

8.4 Monthly Progress and Status Report (MPSR)

The Contractor will provide a monthly progress, status and management report consistent with the invoice period by the 15th of each month to the COR. At a minimum the reports shall include the following information:

· Activities of the past month.