Conformed Amendment - N0018926Q31040002.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

N0018926Q3104

N0018926Q31040002

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

GENERAL INFORMATION

This solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR 16.5 under the Seaport program of multiple award IDIQ contracts. Only SeaPort MAC holders are eligible to participate in this solicitation process. To the extent that the words "offer" or "proposal" appear in this solicitation, they shall be construed to mean "quote" (or "quotation"), and to the extent that the word "offeror" appears in this solicitation, it shall be construed to mean "quoter."

This requirement is being processed as a follow-on to task order N0018921F3017, which was awarded to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. under their SeaPort NxG contract N0017819D7693.

Quoters may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements via e-mail to Rubean Varghese, rubean.j.varghese.civ@us.navy.

mil. Responses to questions received will be provided via an amendment to this solicitation.

PREPARATION COSTS

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quotation.

FAIR OPPORTUNITY EVALUATION FOR AWARD

The Navy will provide interested sources a fair opportunity IAW FAR 16.507 using the procedures and evaluation factors described in this provision.

It's emphasized that this is a FAR 16.507 fair opportunity process intended to streamline the source selection and be minimally burdensome for both the Navy and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awardees interested in competing for this requirement. The procedures of FAR 15.2 do not apply to the source selection. While not an all-inclusive list, some examples of FAR 15.2 requirements that don't apply are the late is late rule, competitive range determinations, the FAR 15.2 rules for discussions, formal evaluation plans, and formal evaluation documentation.

The Contracting Officer will make the source selection using the following two-step process.

STEP ONE:

No later than 5:00 PM EST, 13 August 2026, interested sources must submit, on no more than two (2) (single-sided) pages, a description of their experience on prior contracts they consider most similar to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested sources should use their judgement on how to best demonstrate through their two-page submission that they're a viable competitor. For example, a source with relatively limited experience related to the PWS could address how it has the commitment of key personnel or other contractors with more relevant experience.

Step One submissions must also attest that the interested vendor is a SeaPort NxG Prime Contract Holder, and the contract number must be provided within the submission. Additionally, sources must attest that they possess a Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL). Submissions that do not provide such attestations may be determined ineligible to participate in Step Two.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate each submission and determine which sources are viable competitors for award. The Contracting Officer may communicate with interested sources, without regard to the rules of FAR 15.2 concerning competitive range determinations and discussions, if such communications will enhance the Contracting Officer's determination of whether the quoter is a viable competitor for award. A determination an interested source is nonviable doesn't necessarily mean the Contracting Officer believes the source can't successfully perform the PWS. An interested source could be determined nonviable because of their experience relative to other interested sources. The Contracting Officer will notify those sources determined nonviable that they are eliminated from further consideration, and invite sources determined viable to submit a quote in response to Step Two.

Step One submissions shall be emailed to rubean.j.varghese.civ@us.navy.mil in .PDF format.

STEP TWO:

Upon the completion of Step One, the Contracting Officer will request the information detailed in Sections L and M of the Request for Quotations from the viable competitors. Refer to Section L for entirety of instructions and Section M for evaluation criteria. In addition to the information submitted by competitors, the Contracting Officer may consider other information reasonably related to the evaluation factors, to include the personal knowledge of the competitor's commercial and Government customers, and past performance databases. The Contracting Officer isn't obligated to evaluate all information submitted from each competitor. For example, the Contracting Officer may curtail evaluation of a competitor's submission if at any point the Contracting Officer determines the competitor's quote is unlikely to represent the best value.

The Contracting Officer may communicate with interested sources and competitors at any time during Steps One and Two without regard to the FAR

15.2 rules concerning competitive range determinations and discussions. The Contracting Officer may also identify the competitor whose quote is likely to represent the best value and hold negotiations solely with that firm to finalize the order and/or negotiate more favorable terms for the Government.

Any quotations received from firms that were determined not viable during Step One and not invited to submit a quotation based on the review conducted during Step One will not be evaluated and immediately disqualified for consideration in this requirement.

Firms determined viable will be requested to submit a technical and cost/price quotation via e-mail to rubean.j.varghese.civ@us.navy.mil.

LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST TYPE CONTRACT) ("C"-TYPE CONTRACT) (SEP 2015)

(a) The level of effort for the performance of this contract during the period from the start of contract performance to twelve months thereafter is based upon 54,680 estimated manhours of direct labor. If all options are exercised by the government, the level of effort for the performance of this contract will be increased by an additional 246,060 estimated manhours of direct labor, for a total level of effort of 300,740 estimated manhours of direct labor (hereinafter referred to as the "Estimated Total Hours").

(b) The estimated composition by labor category of the Estimated Total Hours is as follows:

Level of Effort for Labor CLINs (O&M Funding):

Labor Categories Base Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5

(52.217-8)

Program Manager [Suffolk, VA] 360 360 360 360 360 180

Program Manager Assistant [Suffolk, VA] 480 480 480 480 480 240

Senior Program Mgmt Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 570

Program Management Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 520

Information Knowledge Mgr (IKM) [Suffolk, VA] 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 520

Senior Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior Operations SME [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Operations SME [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Senior C2 SME [Tampa, FL] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Senior Operations SME [Tampa, FL] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Senior Special Analyst [TBD Various Locations] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Special Analyst [TBD Various Locations] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Total Estimated Labor (Hours) 27,340 27,340 27,340 27,340 27,340 13,670

Level of Effort for Labor CLINs (RDT&E Funding):

Labor Categories Base Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 (FAR 52.217-8)

Program Manager [Suffolk, VA] 360 360 360 360 360 180

Program Manager Assistant [Suffolk, VA] 480 480 480 480 480 240

Senior Program Mgmt Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 1140 1140 1140 1140 1140 570

Program Management Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 520

Information Knowledge Mgr (IKM) [Suffolk, VA] 1040 1040 1040 1040 1040 520

Senior Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 1080 1080 1080 1080 1080 540

Senior Operations SME [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Operations SME [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Senior C2 SME [Tampa, FL] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Senior Operations SME [Tampa, FL] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Senior Special Analyst [TBD Various Locations] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Special Analyst [TBD Various Locations] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Total Estimated Labor (Hours) 27,340 27,340 27,340 27,340 27,340 13,670

Total Level of Effort for Labor CLINs:

Labor Categories Base Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 (FAR 52.217-8)

Program Manager [Suffolk, VA] 720 720 720 720 720 360

Program Manager Assistant [Suffolk, VA] 960 960 960 960 960 480

Senior Program Mgmt Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 2280 2280 2280 2280 2280 1140

Program Management Analyst [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Information Knowledge Mgr (IKM) [Suffolk, VA] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 1040

Senior Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

Targeting SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

Senior Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

Fires/Effects SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

Senior ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

ISR SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

Senior C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

C2 SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

Senior C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

C4A/Engineering SME [Suffolk, VA] 2160 2160 2160 2160 2160 1080

Senior Operations SME [Suffolk, VA] 4160 4160 4160 4160 4160 2080

Operations SME [Suffolk, VA] 4160 4160 4160 4160 4160 2080

Senior C2 SME [Tampa, FL] 4160 4160 4160 4160 4160 2080

Senior Operations SME [Tampa, FL] 4160 4160 4160 4160 4160 2080

Senior Special Analyst [TBD Various Locations] 4160 4160 4160 4160 4160 2080

Special Analyst [TBD Various Locations] 4160 4160 4160 4160 4160 2080

Total Estimated Labor (Hours) 54,680 54,680 54,680 54,680 54,680 27,340

(c) The Estimated Total Hours include subcontracting hours but exclude holidays, sick leave, vacation days and other absences.

(d) The number of manhours expended per month may fluctuate in the pursuit of performance of the contract statement of work, provided that such fluctuation does not result in the utilization of the total manhours of effort prior to the expiration of the contract. The number of manhours for any labor category may be utilized by the contractor for any other labor category if necessary in performance of the contract.

(e) The contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance beyond the Estimated Total Hours, except that the Contracting Officer may require the contractor to continue performance in excess of the Estimated Total Hours until the total estimated cost has been expended. The government will not be obligated to pay fee on any hours expended in excess of the Estimated Total Hours. Any hours expended in excess of the Estimated Total Hours shall be excluded from all fee computations and adjustments. The Contracting Officer may also require the contractor to continue performance in excess of the total estimated cost until the Estimated Total Hours have been expended. In no event, however, will the Contracting Officer, pursuant to this paragraph (e), require the contractor to continue performance in excess of the Estimated Total hours if the Contracting Officer is requiring or has required the contractor to continue performance in excess of the total estimated cost. Nor will the Contracting Officer, pursuant to this paragraph (e), require the contractor to continue performance in excess of the total estimated cost if the Contracting Officer is requiring or has required the contractor to continue performance in excess of the Estimated Total Hours. The Contracting Officer may extend the period of performance in order to expend either the total estimated cost or the Estimated Total Hours.

(f) If at any time during the performance of this contract the contractor expends in excess of 85% of the available estimated manhours of direct labor, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter or waive any of the rights or obligations of either party pursuant to the clause entitled "Limitation of Cost" and/or "Limitation of Funds."

(End)

PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE ("C" TYPE, CPFF CONTRACTS) (SEP 2015)

The fixed fee for work performed under this contract is $ provided that approximately hours of technical effort are employed by the __*__ __**__ contractor in performance of this contract. If substantially less than hours of technical effort are employed, the fixed fee shall be equitably __**__ reduced to reflect the reduction of work. The Government shall make monthly payments of the fixed fee at the rate of $ per direct labor hour _***_ invoiced by the contractor. 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." Payments shall be subject to the withholding provisions of Paragraph (b) of FAR 52.216-8, provided that the total of all such monthly payment shall not exceed eighty-five (85%) percent of the fixed fee. 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.

*Fixed Fee **Hours ***Dollars Per Direct Labor Hour

Base

Option I

Option II

Option III

Option IV

Option V

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Base Period - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Operations and Maintenance O&M Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Base Period - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Research Development Testing and Evaluation RDT&E Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option I - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Operations and Maintenance O&M Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option I - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint

6101 Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Research Development Testing and Evaluation RDT&E Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option II - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Operations and Maintenance O&M Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option II - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Research Development Testing and Evaluation RDT&E Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option III - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Operations and Maintenance O&M Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option III - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Research Development Testing and Evaluation RDT&E Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option IV - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Operations and Maintenance O&M Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option IV - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Research Development Testing and Evaluation RDT&E Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option V - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Operations and Maintenance O&M Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Up to 6-month option extension pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

Option V - Program Management Support Services in support of Joint Staff JS J6 DDC5I, Research Development Testing and Evaluation RDT&E Funding, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Up to 6-month option extension pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee

1 Lot

7000 Base Period - Travel in support of CLIN 6000. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A. 1 Lot

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

Base Period - Travel in support of CLIN 6001. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Base Period - Other Direct Costs (ODCs) in support of CLIN 6000.

O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Base Period - ODCs in support of CLIN 6001. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option I - Travel in support of CLIN 6100. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option I - Travel in support of CLIN 6101. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option I - Other Direct Costs (ODCs) in support of CLIN 6100. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option I - ODCs in support of CLIN 6101. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option II - Travel in support of CLIN 6200. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option II - Travel in support of CLIN 6201. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option II - Other Direct Costs (ODCs) in support of CLIN 6200. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option II - ODCs in support of CLIN 6201. RDT&E Funding. This is a

7203 not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option III - Travel in support of CLIN 6300. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option III - Travel in support of CLIN 6301. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option III - Other Direct Costs (ODCs) in support of CLIN 6300.

O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option III - ODCs in support of CLIN 6301. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option IV - Travel in support of CLIN 6400. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option IV - Travel in support of CLIN 6401. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option IV - Other Direct Costs (ODCs) in support of CLIN 6400.

O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option IV - ODCs in support of CLIN 6401. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option V - Travel in support of CLIN 6500. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A. Up to 6-month option extension pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option V - Travel in support of CLIN 6501. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A. Up to 6-month option extension pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option V - Other Direct Costs (ODCs) in support of CLIN 6500. O&M Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A. Up to 6-month option extension pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option V - ODCs in support of CLIN 6501. RDT&E Funding. This is a not-to-exceed line item, inclusive of G&A. Up to 6-month option extension pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 This performance-based work statement (PWS) specifies the non-personal research and development (R&D) and INTRODUCTION.

operation and maintenance (O&M) support services, that are to be provided to the Deputy Director, Cyber and Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C5) Integration (DDC5I), Joint Staff (JS) J6, Department of War (DOW), in support of the JS Coalition Interoperability and Assurance Validation (CIAV) Team, led by the JS CIAV Chief. Support is required in two functional areas:

1.1 Research and Development (R&D)

1.2 Operation and Maintenance (O&M)

These services support the DDC5I vision, mission, guiding principles, and core competencies. Services may be required on a limited basis to support other related JS CIAV interests on the Joint Staff, such as program support and project planning services in other Joint Staff (JS) J6 DDC5I divisions or requirements assigned to JS CIAV.

2.0 CIAV was originally established to help resolve critical coalition mission interoperability issues in Afghanistan. After BACKGROUND.

more than two decades of war in Afghanistan, the need to improve interoperability jointly and among coalition mission partners (MPs) has increased exponentially. The necessity for an enduring capability to improve joint and coalition interoperability became evident. Based on the Afghanistan lessons learned, the CJCS assigned the JS J6 to evolve further to a more standardized Mission Partner Environment (MPE) capability to support future coalition requirements. CIAV has transitioned from an Afghanistan Mission focus to supporting Department of War (DOW) MPE efforts to support the operationalization of mission releasable network environments across all the geographic Combatant Commands (CCMDs). CIAV's focus has expanded to analyze warfighting functions across all echelons of the DOW, to identify capabilities and limitations and provide recommendations to improve mission effectiveness, efficiency, and joint/coalition interoperability. JS CIAV's activities enable DOW organizations to become more effective, more efficient, and more interoperable both jointly, across the DOW CCMDs/Services/Agencies (CC/S/As), and with MPs. JS CIAV is critical to ensuring the Joint Force is prepared and ready to conduct combined joint warfare.

The JS CIAV Team capability is required to provide unbiased, third-party mission-based analysis of warfighting functions for U.S. combined/joint military operations across DOW CC/S/As. The purpose of JS CIAV Team activities are to inform offices of the DOW, JS and CC/S/As of operational and technical capabilities and limitations, identifying operational impact, and recommending actions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and interoperability.

3.0 The contractor shall research, develop and provide programmatic support documents, project plans, analysis, reports, procedural SCOPE.

workflow maps, and briefings, supporting all phases of JS CIAV tasks. Work shall include project development services, workflow analysis, operations analysis, technical analysis, product development (reports, process maps, storyboards, briefings), impact assessment, and other documentation and reporting to the JS CIAV Chief government lead. The contractor shall utilize the DOW-standard Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities-Policy (DOTMLPF-P) spectrum to categorize and report project findings. The contractor shall identify capabilities and limitations, analyze associated positive/negative operational impacts, and develop smart, feasible mitigation solutions to resolve identified limitations. The contractor shall manage the JS CIAV lab-based testing environment and provide recommendations to the JS CIAV Chief on lab-based capability enhancements and joint/combined testing activities. The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief Weekly Activity Reports, Biweekly activity updates, and other episodic updates on activities as requested by the JS CIAV Chief. In performing this PWS, the contractor will be required to interact with military members, government civilians, and contractors across DOW CC/S/As, coalition MPs (allies/partners) to include the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other government agencies outside the DOW.

4.0 The following documents are applicable and provide a frame of reference for contractor work: APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

- CJCSI 6290.01A, "Mission Partner Environment Support Request Management Process for Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation"

- DOW Directives, Instructions, Publications, and Manuals

- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Instructions and Manuals

5.0 JS CIAV, in support of the President of the United States (POTUS), the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), and the REQUIREMENTS.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) priorities, DOW CC/S/A existing and emerging combined/joint warfighting functions in terms assesses of operational efficacy, focused on increasing efficiency, effectiveness and joint/coalition/interagency interoperability across the DOW. The contractor shall provide research and development, and operation and maintenance services to the government lead--the JS CIAV Chief--as described in the following tasks.

5.1 Research & Development (R&D) Requirements:

5.1.1 The contractor shall provide Program Managers to conduct oversight of all activities and tasks required by this Program Management.

PWS, employing productivity and management methods such as Quality Assurance, Work Breakdown Structure, and Human Engineering at the Contract level. Requires Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secret, Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCMs), SCI, and Special Access Programs (SAPs).

5.1.1.1 The contractor PM shall oversee the execution of the JS CIAV contract, ensuring it aligns with both the contract Program Manager (PM).

terms and program objectives; PM duties include strategic planning and execution, stakeholder management, resource management, risk management, contract compliance, financial management, performance monitoring and reporting, quality assurance, team leadership, technical management, process improvement, conflict resolution, and adaptability. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.1.2 The contractor PM Assistant shall support the PM with the tasks and requirements dictated in section 5.1.1.1 of this PWS. PM Assistant.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.2 The contractor shall provide Program Management Analyst Support to the JS CIAV Chief, Program Management Analyst Support.

assisting with planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects effectively. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.2.1. The contractor shall coordinate, develop, update, and maintain JS CIAV Support Requests (SRs) from DOW JS CIAV Support Requests.

and DOW-sponsored organizations in the JS J6 Net-Enabled Requirements Identification Database (NRID), in accordance with (IAW) CJCSI 6290.01 A. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.2.2 The contractor shall facilitate and track all JS CIAV tasks, activities, events, and JS CIAV Tasks, Activities, Meetings, and Scheduling.

meetings for awareness and scheduling oversight; the contractor shall provide logistical support to plan and schedule attendance, topics/products, times, rooms/locations, following guidance and direction from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.3 The contractor shall follow and/or utilize all government-provided and approved JS CIAV Standard Standardized Procedures.

Operational Procedures (SOPs), product templates, functional checklists, analytical questionnaires, methodologies, and any other guidance or direction provided by the JS CIAV Chief to deliver consistent, efficient, and effective support to the government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.3.1 The contractor shall follow the JS CIAV SOP to ensure consistent, efficient, and effective performance on all JS CIAV-assigned SOPs.

projects and tasks; the JS CIAV SOP acts as a guide, outlining how to complete tasks in a specific, standardized way, to mitigate errors and oversights, achieve quality and efficiency, and maintain compliance with regulations. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.3.2 The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV templates to streamline the creation of new products, save time, reduce errors, and Templates.

maintain consistency and quality of product format and information. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.3.3 The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV checklists to ensure all necessary tasks, procedures, and steps are completed consistently Checklists.

and correctly within a specific project. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.3.4 The contractor shall utilize JS CIAV questionnaires to facilitate the collection of information for analytical purposes, in a Questionnaires.

structured and consistent way, promoting efficiency in corresponding reporting and product development activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4 The contractor shall conduct and receive JS CIAV-specific and warfighting function-specific training to build a strong Training.

workforce and enhance productivity and efficiency. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.1 The contractor shall receive JS CIAV-specific Initial Training from the JS CIAV Chief and/or experienced JS CIAV Initial Training.

team members, to set the foundation for success within JS CIAV. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.1.1 Trained and experienced JS CIAV contractors shall conduct Initial Training for new JS CIAV team members. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.2 The contractor shall receive JS CIAV-specific Continuous Training from the JS CIAV Chief and/or experienced Continuous Training.

JS CIAV team members, to ensure contractors stay updated with the latest skills, knowledge and guidance, and improve performance and productivity. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.2.1 Trained and experienced JS CIAV contractors shall conduct Continuous Training for JS CIAV team members, as directed and under oversight from the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.3 The contractor may be required to attend external DOW-provided training courses/events to maintain subject matter Additional Training.

expertise and currency, to ensure knowledge and skills remain up-to-date and relevant for their role within JS CIAV. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.4.3.1 Additional/External Training will be facilitated by the JS CIAV Chief, or other DOW government officials, in close coordination with the contractor Program Management Support team and all required managers, following all applicable legal directions and regulations. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5 The contractor shall plan, organize, and manage resources effectively to achieve JS CIAV specific tasks within Task Management.

defined goals and constraints, providing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support necessary planning, preparation, research, execution, analysis, development, and delivery of JS CIAV tasks. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.1 The contractor shall develop Task Plans for all tasks assigned by the JS CIAV Chief, and the contractor will present Task Plans Planning.

to the JS CIAV Chief for approval; Task Plans should establish a roadmap for achieving task goals by defining scope, timelines, resources, and responsibilities, to minimize risks, reduce uncertainty, and ensure efficient execution by providing a clear structure for task execution, covering all phases of preparation/research, coordination, travel and logistics, security considerations, execution, progress reporting, and product development and delivery. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.2 The contractor shall conduct preparation and research for all assigned tasks. Preparation and Research. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.2.1 Preparation ensures a task is well-defined, feasible, and ready for execution; task preparation builds off the planning process and should include creation of materials, such as questionnaires, to be utilized during execution. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.2.2 Research provides the knowledge and understanding needed to address task needs and challenges effectively; research prepares the contractor to perform analysis and/or other execution tasks by understanding the focus and subject of the task effort. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.3 The contractor shall conduct coordination with all required JS CIAV customers and stakeholders, with support from the Coordination.

JS CIAV Chief as required, to ensure smooth and successful task execution; coordination is necessary to create clear communication and transparency, managing expectations, fostering collaboration, ensuring customer satisfaction, and planning travel and security logistics, ultimately ensuring smooth task accomplishment and delivery of product(s) to the customer. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.3.1 The contractor shall work with the JS CIAV Chief to obtain and maintain approvals from customers and necessary higher-echelon DOW personnel for all JS CIAV tasks and activities. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.4 The contractor shall incorporate travel and logistics into planning, preparation, and coordination activities, Travel and Logistics.

building on overall task management; travel and logistics planning will organize and arrange the details of a trip to maximize efficient use of time and resources, help keep the contractor organized and on track to perform travel, manage potential travel-related risks, and identify necessary domestic and

/or foreign travel requirements, such as visas or other approvals or requirements, to gain access to the locations needed to achieve specific task goals.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.5.4.1 The contractor shall utilize the JS CIAV Travel Tracker to request government approval to conduct official travel from the government.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.5.5 The contractor shall ensure all applicable security considerations are accounted for in JS CIAV tasks, in Security Considerations.

accordance with section 5.1.9 of this PWS. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6 The contractor shall provide analytical, operational, and technical/engineering Execution: Operational and Technical Analysis.

services necessary to successfully satisfy the requirements and performance objectives for JS CIAV task execution. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6.1 The contractor will provide expertise in support of demonstrations, trials, events, exercises, operational/technical analysis, and engineering. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6.2 The contractor shall r eview and provide comments and/or recommend changes related to DOW, JS, CC/S/A, NATO, and combined (U.

S.-MPs) standards, directives, manuals, instructions, doctrine, plans, publications, agreements, specifications and policies. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

execute operational and technical analysis in accordance with the Task Plan, JS CIAV SOP(s), and guidance from 5.1.5.6.3 The contractor shall the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.6.4 The contractor, conducting operational and technical analysis, shall identify capabilities and limitations, categorize findings utilizing the DOW-standard DOTMLPF-P spectrum, assess operational impact, and provide recommendations for all discovered limitations. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.7 The contractor shall develop and execute operational and technical scenarios, vignettes, test cases and Execution: Testing Activities.

use cases to support JS CIAV testing and analysis activities; JS CIAV Testing Activities will support exercises, trials, demonstrations, experiments, or other events. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.7.1 Testing Activity results--findings--will be analyzed in accordance with section of this PWS. 5.1.5.6 Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.8 Task Progress Reporting. The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief updates on Task Progress; Task Progress reporting should be clear, regular, and focus on highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps, while aligning with task goals and timelines to obtain government feedback. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.8.1 The contractor shall present Task Progress reporting schedule, format(s), and frequency to the JS CIAV Chief for approval. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.5.9 The contractor shall develop and deliver required products/deliverables such as plans, Product Development and Delivery.

storyboards, briefings/presentations, reports, inputs to reviewed documents, templates, guides, summaries, and any other products/deliverables, in accordance with DOW standards/regulations, the JS CIAV SOP(s), JS CIAV product templates, and section 5.1.9 of this PWS. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.6 The contractor shall provide engineering services to support JS CIAV activities and supporting mission systems and Engineering.

networks, and will support analysis, exercises, trials, demonstrations, and any other events in support of the JS CIAV mission. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.6.1 The contractor shall coordinate with JS J6 DDC5I engineers for support to the JS CIAV Lab environment in Lab Coordination.

Suffolk, Virginia; coordination includes any supporting/related computer and data (analog and digital) networks, information technology assets, physical facilities, peripheral equipment, and associated systems and software, operating at multiple levels of classification (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret). Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.6.2 The contractor shall provide planning and configuration support for hardware and software to support JS CIAV Lab Testing Events.

task execution and will conduct the operation of all data collection events using appropriate tools and methodology. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7 The contractor shall provide IKM services to support JS CIAV activities, to Information Knowledge Management (IKM).

facilitate the flow, management, and utilization of JS CIAV analysis; IKM services capture, structure, disseminate and store analysis, enhancing productivity and ensuring product quality is achieved. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.1 The contractor IKM shall update and maintain an organized internal file structures for the JS CIAV team on Internal File Plans.

multiple unclassified and classified networks, utilizing Microsoft Teams folder structure, and/or other file structures as determined by the JS CIAV Chief. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.1.1 The contractor shall work with JS CIAV team members to ensure all JS CIAV related work is stored in an organized fashion in this file structure. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.2 The contractor IKM shall update and maintain an organized external file structure on a classified network, External File Plans.

allowing stakeholders and customers to access JS CIAV final products. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.2.1 The contractor shall work with JS CIAV team members to ensure all JS CIAV final products are stored in an organized fashion in this external file structure. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.7.3 The contractor IKM shall conduct reviews of draft final products, to ensure quality, accuracy, formatting, spelling, Product Reviews.

grammar, and clarity is achieved prior to submitting to the JS CIAV Chief for final review and publishing. Requires TS/SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.8 The contractor shall provide clear, concise, and regular updates on the progress of JS CIAV tasks, activities, and Reporting.

availability status, to the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.8.1 The contractor Program Management Analyst Support team shall provide an email of consolidated Weekly Activity Reports (WAR).

unclassified activity summary bullets to the JS CIAV Chief every Tuesday. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.8.2 The contractor shall update and maintain an operationally focused slide deck highlighting activities, Biweekly JS CIAV Meetings.

task progress, travel, non-availabilities, and any issues to report the JS CIAV Chief. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.8.2.1 The contractor shall present Biweekly slide decks to the JS CIAV Chief every two weeks as dictated by CIAV schedule. Requires TS /SCI clearance with access to CUI, NATO Secret, ACCMs, SCI and SAPs.

5.1.8.3 The contractor shall provide the JS CIAV Chief unsolicited and solicited verbal or written reports on any Significant Activities.

significant activities or issues, to provide timely and accurate information for informed decision-making and strategic alignment. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.8.4 The contractor shall update and maintain the JS CIAV Microsoft Outlook calendar with key events, JS CIAV Outlook Calendar.

activities, travel, meetings, and individual non-availabilities to enable to JS CIAV Chief to plan, track, and coordinate official JS CIAV activities.

Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9 The contractor shall follow all below physical security, information security, operations security, and visit- Security Procedures.

related requirements to safeguard access to sensitive and classified US government information and locations. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.1 The contractor shall follow all physical security rules, requirements, regulations, and procedures for their Physical Security.

government-hosted locations, including obtaining and maintaining physical access to government facilities through swipe/proximity badges, door lock /safe combinations, alarm codes, and any other relevant physical security items pertinent to performing the requirements in this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.2 The contractor shall follow all DOW Regulations, Directions, Instructions, and Manuals for safeguarding and Information Security.

marking CUI and classified information. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.2.1 The contractor shall obtain appropriate Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and/or other appropriate classification sources through preparation, research, and/or coordination, to perform task requirements as outlined in this PWS. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.2.2 The contractor shall always protect sensitive and classified information and ensure appropriate classification markings/designations are utilized on all JS CIAV-developed plans, working papers, briefings, conversations, correspondence, reports, and products. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.3 The contractor shall safeguard DOW and JS CIAV operations information that may be individually unclassified Operations Security.

or CUI, but in compilation could divulge classified information to an adversary or threat of the US government. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.3.1 The contractor shall refrain from discussing JS CIAV activities in public locations and over unsecure phones and computers. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.4 When travel is required to other DOW locations, the contractor shall coordinate with the Joint Staff Security Office Visit Requests.

(JSSO) and/or to send JS CIAV contractor security clearances to the appropriate Security Management Joint Staff Suffolk Special Programs Office Office. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.9.5 When JS CIAV activities include hosting visitors to JS CIAV locations, contractors shall coordinate and facilitate Hosting Visitors.

visitor approvals and access with the JS CIAV Chief and JSSO. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.10 The contractor shall provide sustainment services to ensure organizational investments and changes are maintained, Sustainment.

momentum and value are sustained, regression is prevented, and government return on investment is maximized. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.10.1 The contractor shall maintain JS CIAV SOPs, templates, questionnaires, checklists, and any other Standards Maintenance.

performance-related standards, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all JS CIAV activities. Requires Secret clearance with access to CUI and NATO Secret.

5.1.10.1.1 The contractor shall r eview and provide recommendations to develop and/or refine JS CIAV processes, products, and methodologies to the JS CIAV Chief.