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COMNAVSURFLANT | Force Generation Support Services PWS Performance Work Statement (PWS) Force Generation (FG) Support Services Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT)

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1. General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Force Generation (FG) support services in support of Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT; a.k.a. CNSL) located at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services / Introduction

The contractor shall provide non-personal services necessary to perform independent data analytics, subject matter expertise, and data-driven recommendations to inform COMNAVSURFLANT’s strategic planning as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background

There is increased emphasis on identifying, understanding and developing optimized resource prioritization to improve preparation and execution across the Personnel, Equipment (maintenance & modernization), Supply, Training, Ordnance, Networks and Infrastructure (PESTONI) pillars with aligned support to National Strategic and Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) demands.

Specifically, to improve Force Generation (FG) and Employment (FE) preparation, execution and completion by ship class and systems fielded by Carrier Strike Groups (CSG), Amphibious Readiness Groups (ARG) and independently deploying ships. Consequently, there is increased task load because of scope of requirements to analytically examine the underpinning programs and associated data / metrics to operational readiness originating in the Force Generation (FG) stage of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP), the follow-on Global Maritime Response Plan (GMRP) FE and to make recommendations for optimization, improvement, mitigation or resolution.

The Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic (CNSL) Commander’s Action Group is responsible to the Commander for assessing the state, capability and capacity of FG to execute mission areas (Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Surface Warfare (SUW), etc.) across the spectrum of supporting PESTONI readiness pillars. This includes understanding, assessing and providing independent analytical products, models, and data visualizations specific to CNSL as well as those stakeholders withing U.S. Fleet Forces and Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretariat.

1.3 Scope

Effective Contractor support is required to provide independent data analytics, subject matter expertise, and data-driven recommendations to inform COMNAVSURFLANT’s strategic planning across distinct areas of Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) and Amphibious (AMPHIB) operations, training, planning and employment as well as supporting programs and initiatives. Contractor expertise will be leveraged to develop analytical products and models to improve and sustain ship class and system operational readiness across the PESTONI readiness pillars.

1.4 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and three (3) 12-month option years.

1.5 General Information Requirements

1.5.1 Quality Control

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP is to be delivered within 30 days after contract award subject to approval by the Contracting Officer Representative.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays

The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal holidays. For the purposes of this contract, the standard observed Federal holidays are listed below. Actual performance or non-performance of services on these holidays, as well as employee compensation for them, shall be governed by the contractor’s established corporate fringe benefit policies. The Government will only be invoiced for actual hours worked.

1.5.4 Hours of Operation

The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0630 to 1800 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed. All positions require full-time (40 hours per week) support. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.5 Place of Performance

The Contractor shall perform this work at Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT) Norfolk, VA. The Contractor shall provide a staffing plan to perform work at identified locations. Any changes in specific performance location must be approved by the Government in advance.

1.5.6 Type of Contract

Resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract type.

1.5.7 Security Requirements

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a Secret clearance at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254.

1.5.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.5.8 Post Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor how the government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.5.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

The (COR) will be identified by a separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.5.10 Identification of Contractor Employees

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) in the performance of this service.

1.5.11 Data Rights

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights. DFARS Clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data – Noncommercial Items will be incorporated in solicitation and contract.

1.5.12 Organizational Conflict of Interest

Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2. Definitions & Acronyms This section defines key terms and acronyms utilized throughout this Performance Work Statement to ensure clarity and alignment of expectations.

2.1 Definitions

3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3.1 Services

None.

3.2 Facilities

The Government will provide the necessary workspace for the contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include desk space, telephones, computers, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

3.3 Equipment

Office equipment provided as part of the Facilities, are incidental to the place of performance.

3.4 Materials

The Government will provide office materials as appropriate.

Note: The contractor shall maintain the assigned office space(s) in a neat and orderly manner. The contractor shall only use Government provided items to accomplish the tasks required under this contract. Personal or company use of phones, utilities, computers, printers, copiers, etc., not directly related to required services is strictly prohibited. The contractor shall not remove any Government-provided items from the worksite without the express written permission of the Contracting Officer's Representative or his/her designated representative.

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Clearance

The contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have eligibility for secret access from the Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF). The DD 254 is provided as Attachment 1.

5. Contractor Qualifications The Contractor shall ensure that personnel assigned to this contract possess the minimum qualifications, skills, and experience outlined below to successfully execute the requirements of this Performance Work Statement.

5.1 Senior Manager, Force Generation Support (Key Personnel)

Experience in the United States Navy as a post-Major Command Commander afloat or equivalent;

Significant experience in United States Navy (or Department of Defense) major staffs (Echelon 2 or above);

Recent (within last five years) experience analyzing Navy Surface Ship Class (both CRUDES and AMPHIB) requirements to include elements of manning, training, maintenance and equipping, and life-cycle sustainment of hull and systems;

Recent experience (within last five years) in reviewing CNO and OPNAV strategic guidance, maritime strategy, or other Fleet and Joint Doctrines and making recommendations for revisions to programs and processes to improve operational readiness;

Significant Experience with analyzing specific metrics embedded within the PESTONI (Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, Infrastructure/Networks) pillars of analysis;

Recent experience (within the past five years) in reviewing, assessing and validation of Surface Warfare requirements, budget and execution within the larger Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes. This experience must include development of Flag-level requirement identification / validation and budget documents and operational / financial risk assessments;

Deep understanding of the Secretary of the Navy and Surface Force’s business practices, primary (organic) data sources, secondary (non-organic) data needs, data gaps, organic analytic capabilities and predictive modelling, develop alternative courses of action for decision-makers at all levels;

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications;

Proficient in data analysis and its interpretation and development of viable alternate courses of action;

Demonstrated experience producing executive-level analytical summaries, data visualizations, and quantitative reports for senior leadership;

Proficiency with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and interpreting machine learning or AI-driven analytical outputs;

Master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.

5.2 Senior Metrics and Data Analyst (Key Personnel)

Experience in the United States Navy in as a Post-Command Commander afloat or equivalent.

Five years’ experience on Echelon 3 or higher staff.

Five years’ experience in database design and management;

Five years’ experience in data analysis for complex projects;

Experience with analyzing specific metrics embedded within the PESTONI (Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, Infrastructure/Networks) pillars of analysis;

Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Surface Force’s business practices, primary (organic) data sources, secondary (non-organic) data needs, data gaps, and organic analytic capabilities to inform the development of a meaningful data visualization tool suite and predictive modeling needs for decision-makers at all levels;

Demonstrated experience developing and applying machine learning models, predictive analytics, and AI-driven data interpretation to complex defense problems;

Proficiency in leveraging modern data analytics platforms and languages (e.g., Python, R) to perform statistical analysis and build financial and operational risk models;

Highly proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office, especially with Access, Excel and PowerPoint;

Experience in producing executive-level analytical products and reports;

Master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university (a major in an Analytics or Computer related field is highly desired).

5.3 Readiness & Operations Analyst

Experience in the United States Navy in an Engineering or Combat Systems Department related billet at sea;

Five years experience on an Echelon 3 or higher staff.

Five years experience in data analysis for complex projects;

Experience with analyzing specific metrics embedded within the PESTONI (Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, Infrastructure/Networks) pillars of analysis;

Ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Surface Force’s business practices, primary (organic) data sources, secondary (non-organic) data needs, data gaps, and organic analytic capabilities to inform the development of a meaningful data visualization tool suite and predictive modeling needs for decision-makers at all levels;

Highly proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office, especially with Access, Excel and PowerPoint;

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) (or higher) from an accredited college or university (study in an Analytics or Computer related field is highly desired).

5.4 Junior Metrics and Data Analyst

Experience in the United States Navy in an Engineering or Combat Systems Department related billet at sea.

Two years experience on an Echelon 3 or higher staff (Desired).

Two years experience in data analysis for complex projects;

Experience with analyzing specific metrics embedded within the PESTONI (Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, Infrastructure/Networks) pillars of analysis;

Highly proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office, especially with Access, Excel and PowerPoint;

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) (or higher) from an accredited college or university (study in an Analytics or Computer related field is highly desired).

5.5 Estimated Level of Effort (LOE)

To facilitate a standardized and competitive evaluation of technical staffing proposals under this Performance Work Statement (PWS), offerors shall structure their staffing and pricing plans in accordance with the Government’s estimated Level of Effort (LOE) outlined below. All roles require standard full-time coverage of forty (40) hours per week.

5.5.1 Labor Hour Baseline Table

Total Estimated LOE

5.5.2 Implementation and Proposal Guidance

Labor Hour Definition: One (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is calculated at 1,920 productive hours per year, accounting for federal holidays and standard leave.

Staffing Plan Consistency: Offerors must ensure that their proposed staffing volumes in the Technical Volume align identically with the hours outlined in their Cost/Price Volume.

Key Personnel Commitments: For the designated Key Personnel roles (Sections 5.1 and 5.2), offerors must submit signed letters of intent and corresponding resumes demonstrating compliance with the qualifications defined in the PWS.

6. Contractor Tasking The contractor shall seamlessly integrate contract tasks to ensure that effective strategic planning and execution are aligned with objectives and initiatives. The contractor shall perform/execute tasks in an integrated and coordinated manner.

6.1 General Support

Bolster sustainment of the Surface Force by providing clear data-driven recommendations for enhancement of key value chain elements — operations, maintenance, training, workforce distribution, and non-inherently governmental aspects of the acquisition process, to include the full spectrum of associated underpinning programs and initiatives, to include the following:

Identify system and/or process gaps or barriers which reduce current Surface Force effectiveness and develop data-driven recommendations for eliminating these barriers to support PESTONI FG requirements;

Develop and deliver independent analyses, to support and improve Surface Force Generation across the spectrum of the PESTONI Readiness domains to deliver combat ready ships in support of the GMRP;

Develop, through data analysis and collaboration with appropriate stakeholders and action officers, recommended courses of action for issues identified through, but not limited to, the following:

Commander, Naval Surface Forces (CNSF) Surface Analytics Group (SAG) The Type Commander’s Readiness Operations Center (ROC) VCNO Performance to Plan (P2P) initiatives Fleet Readiness Board (FRB) Fleet Commanders Readiness Council (FCRC) Surface Master Plan (SMP) Type Commander’s (TYCOM) Readiness meetings Prepare initial recommendations for business processes, data management, data analyses, and training required to achieve the desired data analytic and visualization end-states.

6.2 Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

The contractor shall provide independent, data-driven analytical products and subject matter expertise to inform CNSL leadership’s strategic planning and decision-making. Tasking includes:

6.2.1: Develop and deliver independent analyses, point papers, and data visualizations on complex organizational and operational issues for Government review and use.

6.2.2: Conduct comprehensive, in-depth data analysis of PESTONI pillars to identify root causes of readiness gaps. Develop and deliver formal Analyses of Alternatives (AoA) and Business Case Analyses (BCA) that model the operational and financial risks of different courses of action.

6.2.3: Develop and deliver analytical products that assess the linkage between programmatic cause-and-effect to inform Government efforts to improve readiness and cost-to-value results.

6.2.4: As analytical requirements evolve, develop and recommend new metrics, data models, and leading indicators to enhance the Government’s ability to forecast future readiness.

6.3 Force Generation Support

The Contractor shall support efforts to analyze readiness gaps and seams through advanced data modeling and make recommendations for improvements and resourcing to ensure Surface Forces are: (1) maintained to achieve expected service life; (2) modernized appropriately to ensure combat relevance throughout service life; (3) manned with properly trained crews that are competent and confident in their ability to project power globally; and (4) supported logistically and by adequate infrastructure to achieve the Fleet Commander and COCOM Strategic, Operational and Tactical objectives both in peacetime and in wartime. An integral part of this effort includes delivering prioritized resource allocation models for Flag-Level decisions. This includes the following:

Facilitate working level and flag level collaborative meetings by providing integrated data models to improve waterfront readiness;

Assist in defining and understanding the link between readiness requirements, Pillar resources, production of those resources, and costs to effect continual improvement in FD, FG and FE;

Collect and analyze metrics that describe current readiness of the force;

Assist in identifying, validating, and eliminating FD and FG gaps related to the Surface Force to sustain ships and systems to achieve expected service life through rigorous data analysis;

Develop and present data-driven proposals for improved management of future readiness (FD) initiatives as opportunity permits;

Assess readiness by analyzing Navy datasets and other readiness systems and develop economic models to recommend changes in funding allocations, procedures, policy, staffing and training to improve waterfront readiness;

The Contractor will provide strategic level metric support in the examination of existing programs, processes, directives and instructions across the PESTONI pillars and develop formal Analyses of Alternatives for improvement.

6.4 Data Analytics Support

The Contractor shall gain a comprehensive understanding of the Surface Force’s business practices, primary (organic) data sources, secondary (non-organic) data needs, data gaps, and organic analytic capabilities to inform the development of a meaningful data visualization tool suite and predictive modeling needs for decision-makers at all levels. This effort will include conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups with CNSP and CNSL staff members. The Contractor will develop strategic and tactical FG analyses of Alternative courses of action supporting programs and initiatives within all the PESTONI pillars. This includes the following:

6.4.1: Gain a comprehensive understanding of all relevant data sources, including ADVANA/Jupiter, and leverage the Department of War’s Generative AI resources to develop advanced analytical models.

6.4.2: The contractor shall prepare initial recommendations for business processes, data management, data analyses, and training required to achieve the desired data analytic and visualization end-states;

6.4.3: Facilitate working level and flag level collaborative meetings that provide integrated solutions to improve Type Commander analytics and data-driven decision tools;

6.4.4: Apply empirically proven data science methodologies, including machine learning algorithms and AI-driven modeling, to analyze all relevant data and identify statistically significant and actionable operational factors.

6.4.5: Develop and deliver a data-driven monitoring framework to enable Government personnel to assess TYCOM initiative performance against projected outcomes.

6.5 Administrative Support

The Contractor shall provide support of an administrative nature to facilitate communications related to the tasking. Administrative support includes:

Coordinating off-site training and conferences;

Scheduling meetings and events;

Coordinating video teleconferences;

Maintaining distribution lists;

Preparing, maintaining and updating action items;

6.5.6 (REVISED): Provide analytical inputs, data-driven summaries, and draft visualizations for inclusion in Government-prepared point papers, memoranda, and Flag-level briefs.

6.6 Training

The Contractor is responsible for its employees (and subcontractors) supporting this contract, completing and staying up to date on all training required by COMNAVSURFLANT and supported activities for individuals working on Government installations. The required training is subject to change throughout the life of this contract; however, the Contractor should assume at least a total of nine hours for all required training courses annually per Contractor. The Contractor shall provide documentation (copies of training certificates) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative confirming that Contractors have completed the required training within five days of the specific training due date.