DRAFT_RFP_N00421-15-R-0012.docx

N00421-15-R-0012

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

Contract Specialist:

Nicole Barnhill

(301) 757-1943 nicole.barnhill@navy.mil

Procuring Contracting Officer:

Andrew A. Gordon

(301) 757-1782 andrew.gordon1@navy.mil

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE: TO BE DETERMINED AT CONTRACT AWARD

(1) This acquisition is a small business set-aside competition that will result in placement of a Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Term task orders will be issued under this Single Award IDIQ contract. NAVAIR clause 5252.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR) (DEC 2012) will be included in term task orders.

(2) The Product/Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is AC16. The NAICS code is 541513 and the small business size standard is $27,500,000.00.

(3) The resulting Single Award IDIQ contract will have an ordering period of four (4) years.

(4) This contract has cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) and cost reimbursement (non-fee bearing) line items.

(5) The contractor will be required to have a TOP SECRET facility clearance. See the Section C Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment (1), and Attachment (2) for the specific clearances needed for personnel. The contractor will not be permitted access to classified information until a final DD254 is incorporated as an attachment to the contract award.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

CEILING AMOUNTS

The Government reserves the right to change individual CLIN ceiling amounts.

RDT&E Labor

CPFF

Labor in accordance with the Performance Work Statement in Section C.

FOB: Destination

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

Procurement Labor

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

O&MN Labor

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

FMS Labor

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

Working Capital Funds (NWCF) Labor

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

Travel support of CLIN 1005 RDT&E Labor

COST

ESTIMATED COST

Travel support of CLIN 1001 Procur Labor

ESTIMATED COST

Travel in support of CLIN 1002 OMN Labor

ESTIMATED COST

Travel in support of CLIN 1003 FMS Labor

ESTIMATED COST

Travel in support of CLIN 1004 WCF Labor

ESTIMATED COST

Material support of CLIN 1005 RDT&E Lab

ESTIMATED COST

Material support of CLIN 1001 Proc Labor

ESTIMATED COST

Material in support of CLIN 1002 OMN Lab

ESTIMATED COST

Material in support of CLIN 1003 FMS Lab

ESTIMATED COST

Material in support of CLIN 1004 WCF Lab

ESTIMATED COST

NSP Technical Data

FFP

Not Separately Priced (NSP) Technical Data IAW Section C PWS.

NET AMT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

***FOR PROPOSAL PURPOSES ONLY: See Attachment (1), Labor Categories and Requirements***

Totals

* denotes Key Personnel labor categories

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Item 1000 – The contractor shall provide services in accordance with and within the scope of the Section C PWS of the basic contract and as detailed in the individual Task Order PWS.

Item 2000 – The contractor shall provide travel in accordance with NAVAIR clause 5252.232-9509 and within the scope of the Section C PWS of the basic contract and as detailed in the individual Task Order PWS.

Item 3000 – The contractor shall provide material in accordance with H-1 clause 5252.242-9515 “RESTRICTION ON THE DIRECT CHARGING OF MATERIAL” and within the scope of the Section C PWS of the basic contract and as detailed in the individual Task Order PWS.

Item 4000 – The data to be furnished hereunder shall be in accordance with Exhibit A DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), and within the scope of the Section C PWS as detailed in the individual Task Order PWS.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), headquartered at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS), provides products and full life-cycle support for naval aviation weapons systems, including research, design, development, test and evaluation, training, and in-service engineering. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is a product center within NAVAIR that is the steward of the ranges, test facilities, laboratories, and aircraft necessary to support the Fleets requirements.

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department, NAWCAD 5.4, is the Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) center of excellence for modeling and simulation of the Battlespace environment. The Department is NAVAIR’s lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual Battlespace environments in support of research, development, testing, training, and system evaluation. IBST operates, maintains, and manages a number of test facilities to support test and evaluation events using simulated environments, physical environments to stimulate aircraft systems, and combinations of physical and simulated environments.

This statement of work describes operations and maintenance support required by the Simulation Division (SD), NAWCAD 5.4.3, which is one of three divisions within IBST and is responsible for simulation expertise and products for naval aviation systems and the Battlespace environment within which they operate. Simulation is used throughout the acquisition lifecycle to reduce risk and improve the quality of naval aviation systems.

Simulation Division aircraft and aircraft system simulation activities includes the operation of man-in-the-loop simulation facilities and the development of simulation software, simulation systems, hardware-in-the-loop test benches and prototype training systems. Typical applications for aircraft and system simulations include:

· Flight test planning, coordination, and rehearsal.

· Aircrew proficiency training

· Hardware-in-the-loop systems and integration testing.

· Human factors evaluations.

· Flying qualities and performance evaluations.

· Mission effectiveness and concept of operations.

· Accident and incident investigations.

Simulation Division Battlespace modeling and simulation provides credible, repeatable models of highly complex, interactive and reactive environments in support of the warfighter. Battlespace modeling and simulation products are used across the DoD and NAVAIR for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), analysis and training. The Division also provides national leadership in distributed modeling and simulation, scenario development, and verification and validation.

Simulation Division labs also process, reduce, analyze and evaluate aircraft flight test data.

Facilities and laboratory spaces operated by the SD include the Manned Flight Simulator (MFS) facility, E-2C System Test and Evaluation Lab (ESTEL), the P-8 System Integration Lab (PAX-SIL), Warfare Simulation Lab, UAS Integration Lab, H-60 Data Reduction Lab (DRL), and executive helicopter SIL and ADAPT labs. The SD also provides support for IBST’s classified network and unclassified RDT&E network assets.

The SD works closely with other teams and laboratories within IBST to support aircraft and system simulation and stimulation testing, including:

· Air Combat Environments Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF)

· Integrated Battlespace Arena (IBAR)

· Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)

· Surface/Aviation Interoperability Laboratory (SAIL)

· Radar Reflectivity Lab (RRL)

1.2 Organizational Layout

The Simulation Division (5.4.3) is currently composed of 10 branches:

1.2.1 Enterprise Operations Branch (5.4.3.1). Provides the resources for the operation, maintenance, and development of Simulation Divisions Laboratories and Facilities.

1.2.2 Mission Systems Branch (5.4.3.2). Provides resources to simulate, integrate, and test avionics and mission systems.

1.2.3 Flight Simulation Technologies Branch (5.4.3.3). Provides resources for the design, development, fabrication, integration, testing, and installation of air vehicle simulation systems to support RDT&E and Training requirements.

1.2.4 Simulation Prototyping Branch (5.4.3.4). Provides resources for the design, development, integration, testing, and installation of air vehicle simulation systems to support RDT&E and Training requirements.

1.2.5 Modeling and Interface Branch (5.4.3.5). Provides the resources required for the development of simulation models, integration architectures, and distributed simulation execution.

1.2.6 Battlespace Applications Branch (5.4.3.6). Provides the resources required for management and execution of test, training and other support involving integrated Battlespace modeling and digital simulation models, rapid display prototyping, training support operations and software, scenario development, scenario design and creation of validated and repeatable scenarios, ranging from theater to unit level scenarios.

1.2.7 Battlespace Modeling V&V Branch (5.4.3.7). Provides the Division and DoD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) community a cost effective means of defining and meeting simulation credibility requirements.

1.2.8 Mission Systems Test and Evaluation (T&E) Support and Analysis Branch (5.4.3.8). Provides the engineering personnel, processes and facilities to provide specialized mission systems laboratories/test facilities and analysis tools to support the life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays, and associated software systems.

1.2.9 Cyber Simulation Branch (5.4.3.9). Provides the engineering and technical personnel, processes and facilities for life cycle Test and Evaluation (T&E) and demonstration of integrated and interoperable system-of-systems and systems as installed on all manned and unmanned platforms and weapons systems.

1.2.10 Battlespace Training Applications Branch (5.4.3.10/543J00) (ORL). Provides resources required for management and execution of tests, training, and other support involving test and integration of digital simulation models, rapid display prototyping, training support operations and software, scenario development and design, and integrated Battlespace modeling. This branch is located in Orlando Florida.

2.0 SCOPE

The scope for this contract is for performance-based operation and maintenance services and incidental materials in support of Simulation Division teams, equipment and facilities. Support includes laboratory operation and management, facilities operation and maintenance, and information technology support. Specific support functions to be accomplished are outlined in Section 4.0.

The Simulation Division operates within Integrated Product Teams and Enterprise Teams for all aspects of performance, and the contractor shall be required to work in a highly integrated team environment with civil servants, military personnel, and other contractors.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The contractor shall conform to the most current versions of all Simulation Division Quality Management System (QMS) processes, standards, and procedures in the performance of this contract. SD standards and processes are expected to evolve over the period of performance of this contract, but will not affect the scope of the work of this contract.

The contractor shall conform to applicable IBST, DoN and DoD procedures and standards in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall comply with the most current version of all applicable security standards and procedures.

3.1 Simulation Division (5.4.3) Standards and Procedures

Project Management

Information Technology

Project Support

3.2 Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Tests (5.4) Standards and Procedures

3.3 DOD, DON, and NAVAIR Standards

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General Requirements

4.1.1 Funding types utilized in support of this contract are cited parenthetically after each PWS Section where applicable. Much of the tasking for this contract supports Simulation Division operations as a whole rather than discrete projects. Accordingly, Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF) will be the predominant funding type utilized under this contract that would otherwise be funded using appropriation specific funds such as RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M as when used in direct cite work requests. NWCFs can be used to support any tasking under all the funding types listed herein with the exception of FMS funds.

4.1.2 Performance of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be evaluated in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) shown in Attachment 7. Applicable documents in Section 3.0 shall be used as guidance to comply with minimum acceptable performance criteria.

4.1.3 For the purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS), “Program” is defined as the entire contract effort, managed, administered and operated by the contractor. A “Project” is defined as an effort performed within the Program to meet specific technical and operational requirements for the Simulation Division and its customers executed by Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) consisting of contractors, government and military employees.

4.1.4 The contractor shall provide a management structure that ensures they maintain supervisory, administrative, technical, and developmental control of their employees while working in teams with civil servants and military personnel.

4.1.5 Provide visitor escort support to individuals who have an official requirement to be in Simulation Division supported restricted spaces but do not have the appropriate security clearance. Escorting is an auxiliary function that may be required periodically from any contractor. A contractor will typically escort individuals working on efforts they are supporting. Escorting of visitors shall be in accordance with the IBST SOP and current NAVAIR, NAWC-AD and NAS Patuxent River directives.

4.2 Program and Project Management Support (CLINs: 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000)

The Contractor Shall:

4.2.1 Program Management. Manage the contracted effort by providing best-value program performance within cost objectives. Ensure effective management of contracted program/project resources as well as the financial and administrative aspects of the program with respect to the contract. Serve as the primary point of contact with the COR for the contract and oversee the production of deliverables. Review and provide detailed analysis of the development and/or modification of program management plans, strategies, schedules and milestones.

4.2.2 Program Support. Administer and provide financial tracking for the contracted effort. Produce monthly financial reports in accordance with contract reporting requirements (See Section 5.1). Analyze financial program performance to project funding issues. Coordinate with Business Financial Manager (BFM) on the allocation and expenditure of funds committed to contract. In support of program and project managers to facilitate the management and tracking of financial and contract administrative data.

4.2.3 Develop and update documentation/presentation materials such as view graphs, brochures, display booths and other briefing materials in support of program/project objectives and business development.

4.2.4 Provide technical tours of Simulation Division facilities and provide capability presentations to potential customers and tour groups. All tours and capability briefs must have prior approval of the SD Management or the COR.

4.3 Operations Support (CLINS 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000)

The contractor shall:

4.3.1 Administrative Support . Provide administrative support for the Simulation Division and supported activities. Administrative support is primarily to be provided in buildings 2035 and 2109; however, support could be provided at other locations at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Tasks include:

· Entering and processing requests for travel orders and vouchers in the Defense Travel System (DTS).

· Compiling and preparing business operations documentation and reports for management. Process information from organization business databases and tools.

· Maintaining facility conference room calendars and personnel leave calendars.

· Assisting with personnel tracking, including check-in/check-out procedures, managing personnel database information, and tracking personnel training requirements.

· Assisting with material tracking and inventory.

· Creating professional preparation of official correspondence.

· Assist with the planning, scheduling, and documentation of meetings, conferences, presentations, and technical exchanges.

· Creating office supply orders, receiving supplies, and maintaining office supply cabinets.

· Using the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to verify clearances.

· Creating and processing System Authorization Access Request – Navy (SAAR-N) forms for employees and visitors requiring access to Navy IT systems.

· Providing backup coverage for primary front-desk visitor control support (Section 4.3.2) during breaks and periods of leave.

4.3.2 Visitor Control Support. Operate visitor reception stations at classified facilities and perform administrative security, facility access and base access functions in accordance with all applicable security procedures and guidelines. Tasks include:

· Greeting, directing, and providing informational assistance to visitors and tour groups.

· Using the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) to verify clearances.

· Verifying visitor security clearance and access requirements. Granting visitors facility access based on IBST Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and their access requirements.

· Enter visitor information into and schedule visitors using the BASICS II system.

· Maintain security logs and records in accordance with IBST SOP and NAVY/DoD Procedures.

· Answering telephones and taking messages or directing calls.

· Receive incoming mail, facsimiles and packages.

4.3.2.1 Provide visitor control support for the Manned Flight Simulator facility (Building 2035) security desk from 0700-1700 Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays.

4.3.2.2 Provide visitor control support for the P-8 PAXSIL facility (Building 2865) security desk from 0700-1700 Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays.

4.3.3 Laboratory Support. Provide laboratory facility operations and laboratory infrastructure development and maintenance support. Tasks include:

· Assisting Laboratory Technicians with the installation of new systems and infrastructure into Simulation Division facilities.

· Assist Laboratory Technicians with the fabrication and installation of wooden structures and the mechanical assembly of structures.

· Assisting with delivery, removal and movement of large items in the facility. Move items within the facility using a forklift (see Section 4.3.7), dolly, and hand trucks. Deliver and remove materials from Simulation Division facilities by truck and/or trailer.

· Fabricate wooden crates, pallets, and braces to ship and store material.

· Escort (see Section 4.1.4) and enable facilities support technicians working in Simulation Division supported spaces.

· Providing support for inventory tracking efforts, inventory part marking, and inventory audits.

· Maintaining clean and safe secure work areas in accordance with Attachment (7), QASP, criteria.

· Remove bulk trash from Simulation Division facilities to nearby dumpsters.

· Perform minor periodic preventative maintenance and repair of laboratory spaces and facilities.

· Assist with minor laboratory infrastructure improvements, to include assisting with the installation of research and test equipment into Simulation Division supported facilities.

4.3.4 Laboratory Technical Support. Develop, modify, maintain, and repair RDT&E laboratory infrastructure to meet operational requirements and support to the configuration of RDT&E infrastructure to meet the needs of test events and activities. Tasks include:

· Fabricating and running electronic and optical cables to connect computer network components, avionics and RDT&E infrastructure.

· Assembly, wiring, and integrating computers, electronics racks, and avionics into RDT&E infrastructure.

· Assembling permanent and temporary structures to support test components using wood, pre-fabricated metal components, and COTS hardware.

· Working with facility and test engineers to develop event specific and permanent infrastructure requirements.

· Maintaining, trouble-shooting, and repairing RDT&E infrastructure.

· Positioning and configuring test equipment in support of test events.

4.3.4.1 Laboratory Technical support for the Manned Flight Simulator laboratory (Building 2035) in support of laboratory operations and development. Install, maintain, repair and upgrade man-in-the loop simulation capabilities, distributed simulation connections, and related support systems, which include hardware-In-the-loop (HWIL) avionics racks, RDT&E networks, image generators, and display systems.

4.3.4.2 Laboratory Technical support for the ESTEL laboratory (Building 2044) in support of E-2C/D development and testing requirements. Install, maintain, repair, and upgrade man-in-the-loop simulation workstation, HWIL avionics racks, RF communications assets, and test support systems and infrastructure.

4.3.4.3 Laboratory Technical Support for the Integrated Combat Environment Division, NAWCAD 5.4.4, test events, networks, and development efforts. Setup and configure equipment in preparation for planned test events, including audio systems, video systems, communications, and network configurations. Support the connection of test equipment for unique test events, including the fabrication and installation of electrical and fiber optic cables. Assist with the development of laboratory infrastructure to support upcoming test requirements. Support is to be provided in laboratories and the Anechoic Chamber, building 2191, laboratories in building 2109, and Hangar 144.

4.3.4.4 Laboratory Technical Support for Simulation Division laboratories and supported RDT&E projects. Support includes support for the P-8 SIL (Building 2865), UCLASS Laboratory, and Warfare Simulation Laboratory (Building 2109).

4.3.5 Laboratory Operations Support. Operate and maintain simulation equipment including, but not limited to, simulation crew stations, visual image generators, collimated and real-image visual display systems, motion cueing systems, aural cueing systems, instructor operator stations, hardware-in-the-loop stimulation racks, real-time audio, video and data networks, data acquisition systems, cable harnesses, instrumentation connections, and other interfaces (hardware, fiber optic, coaxial, etc.) in accordance with current standards to ensure simulation event objectives are met. Tasks include:

· Positioning, setting up, and initiating simulation hardware to support scheduled simulation activities. This includes the coordinated movement of large and heavy systems such as mobile simulation crew-stations and electronics racks, establishing system electrical and mechanical connections, and initiating simulation software systems.

· Providing pre-event, event, and post-event operations support for simulation system based test and training events.

· Maintain electronic schedules of simulation labs, systems, infrastructure, and equipment to on-time availability of simulation resources and prevent scheduling conflicts.

· Performing corrective maintenance, scheduled preventative maintenance, and upgrades of simulation systems and infrastructure to maximize simulation system availability and performance within cost objectives.

· Maintaining appearance and performance of simulation systems with cleaning of simulations system components such as mirrors, lenses, crew-station displays, crew-station windows, and crew-station areas.

4.3.5.1 Manned Flight Simulator (MFS) Laboratory Operations. Configuration, startup, maintain, schedule, and operate (as required) simulation systems in the MFS laboratory to ensure on-time availability and operability of simulation resources for scheduled simulation events.

4.3.5.2 Laboratory Operations Support for ESTEL, to include system configuration, startup, scheduling, and system operation, to include operating E-2 mission systems stations. The ESTEL laboratory includes simulated and stimulated E-2C/D systems that include an E-2D Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) avionics bench, E-2C HWIL avionics bench, E-2C mobile HWIL avionics van, and an antenna tower for RF test range connectivity. ESTEL Laboratory operations support system component testing, system development and testing, and distributed simulation / LVC test events.

4.3.5.3 Laboratory Operations support for Simulation Division Labs. Configuration, startup, maintain, schedule, and operate RDT&E simulation systems (other than MFS/ESTEL) as required to meet operational requirements.

4.3.6 Flight Test Data Handling and Preparation. Retrieve flight test data from aircraft removable media and prepare the data for analysis. Protect flight test data during retrieval and preparation thru the application of prescribed security procedures.

4.3.7 Provide a licensed vehicle operator for government owned and maintained trucks and forklifts. Forklift operation and vehicle operation is a periodic auxiliary function in support of laboratory operations.

4.3.8 Ensure compliance with safety, hazardous material control, and waste management programs in accordance with established procedures and applicable standards of each lab. Hazardous materials are used in support of laboratory infrastructure maintenance and development.

4.4 Information Technology Support (CLINs 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000)

The contractor shall:

4.4.1 System Administration. Administer and maintain Simulation Division non-Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) classified and unclassified computer systems, Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Maintain the functionality, efficiency, integrity, and security of servers and systems. The Simulation Division operates computer with both the Windows and Linux operating systems. Tasks include:

· Researching, installing, updating and trouble-shooting software and IT hardware.

· Performing scans to verify STIG compliance and mitigate issues identified.

· Applying patches to computer networks and systems and re-verifying system functionality.

· Creating and administering system user accounts.

· Investigating and mitigating system performance issues.

· Develop specifications for new computer systems based on user requirements.

· Establish and maintain authorized user accounts for information systems.

· Assist the Information Assurance Officer (IAO) with accreditation and incident response.

· Providing technical support to system users.

· Maintain system documentation to support system certification and accreditation.

4.4.1.1 RDT&E System Administration. System administration support IBST’s classified and unclassified RDT&E networks and stand-alone laboratory networks and computers. Networks and stand-alone systems are found in most, if not all, Simulation Division spaces, which include Buildings 2035 (MFS), 2044 (ESTEL), 2109, 2191, 2865 (P-8 PAXSIL). The size and configuration of RDT&E information technology systems varies according to operational, test, and development requirements. The approximate size and configuration of current RDT&E assets is given in the table below. The potential exists for network size to increase by between 10% and 20% over the course of the contract.

1 – Includes Servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual servers/computers 2 – Includes Operating System

4.4.1.2 Procurement System Administration. System administration support for the development of simulation products for training and operational requirements. Developmental simulation products include, but are not limited to aircraft simulation-based training systems, aircraft maintenance training systems, ground control and mission system stations training systems, battlespace modeling and distributed simulation software products for training and tactics development.

4.4.1.3 O&M System Administration. System administration support for the maintenance of fielded non-developmental Simulation Division systems and software products. O&M software support includes software re-loading, operating system upgrades, and computer repair/replacement. Note: O&M funding is not used for operations and maintenance of RDT&E infrastructure.

4.4.1.4 FMS System Administration. System administration support for the development, installation, integration, and delivery of simulation products for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) applications.

4.4.2 Information Assurance. Assist in providing Information Assurance (IA) support for Simulation Division operated computer systems and networks by applying knowledge of DOD, DON and NAVAIR security policies and procedures to protect information. Monitor and maintain the security posture of IT resources and their interconnections across classified and unclassified networks. Individuals supporting this requirement must be trained and accredited according to DoD 8570 standards. Tasks include:

· Assisting with the development and maintenance of documentation to support system certification and accreditation, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and Platform Information Technology (PIT) processes.

· Assisting with the development of risk mitigation and action plans to address the results of security audits, reviews, and scans. Work with NAWCAD 7.2.6 to communicate results and resolve issues.

· Maintaining knowledge in current DOD, DON and NAVAIR security policies and procedures.

· Communicating security policies to simulation division personnel.

· Approving and documenting modifications to the configuration of IT resources.

· Support tracking and validation of all Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVB).

· Ensure completion of and compliance with the Navy’s System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) process.

· Support a portfolio for software applications in the DON Applications and Database Management System (DADMS).

· Reviewing and approval/disproval of the use of new software on Simulation Division supported networks. Applying for additions and modifications to Simulation Division’s approved profile through the DONs Functional Area Management (FAM) process.

4.4.2.1 RDT&E Information Assurance. Information Assurance support for IBST’s classified and unclassified RDT&E networks and stand-alone laboratory networks and computers. The size of Simulation Division operated RDT&E Information Technology systems are discussed in Section 4.4.1.1.

4.4.2.2 Procurement Information Assurance. Information Assurance support for the development of simulation products for training and operational requirements. Provide support for simulation product development teams or product customers to assist with system security accreditation.

4.4.2.3 O&M Information Assurance. Information Assurance support for the maintenance of fielded non-developmental Simulation Division systems and software products. Assist activities using Simulation Division products with re-accreditation of their fielded systems. Note: O&M funding is not used for operations and maintenance of RDT&E infrastructure.

4.4.3 Network Architecture. Design and development complex hardware and software network architectures to support real-time aircraft simulations, battle-space simulations, and distributed simulation events between IBST resources and off-site systems. Tasks include:

· Identifying networking hardware using knowledge of switches, routers, and COTS computer platforms.

· Determining real-time requirements, designing throughput and data paths, and configuring the appropriate hardware and software to meet simulation requirements.

· Research, design, develop, and integrate software network interfaces.

4.4.3.1 RDT&E/NWCF Network Architecture. Network Architecture support for IBST’s classified and unclassified RDT&E networks and stand-alone laboratory networks and computers. The size of Simulation Division operated RDT&E Information Technology systems are discussed in Section 4.4.1.1.

4.4.3.2 Procurement Network Architecture. Network Architecture, as needed, for the development of simulation products for training and operational requirements.

4.4.3.3 FMS Network Architecture. Network Architecture support for the development of simulation products for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) applications.

4.4.4 IT Helpdesk Support. Coordinate and track reported issues with Simulation Division RDT&E classified and unclassified networks and RDT&E stand-alone systems. Provide Tier 1 technical support for IT systems using provided checklists and information sheets to resolve common IT issues. Assist System Administrators and Information Assurance Analysts with the tracking of IT issues using database tracking tools. Serve as a single point of contact for the modification and acquisition of new systems and services. Assist with IT Operations with administrative tasks, including the collecting and verifying information to support network certification and accreditation packages. The size of Simulation Division operated RDT&E Information Technology systems are discussed in Section 4.4.1.1.

5.0 REPORTING

5.1 Monthly Financial Report

5.1.1 The contractor shall track funding and expenses incurred for each project supported by this contract, as well as project tasks that require financial tracking. Each project and financially tracked project task will be assigned a tracking number by the government. The same tracking number will be used on all Simulation Division support contracts for each project/task and may not be sequential on this contract. A Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) will be assigned to each project and to some financially tracked project tasks. The TPOC will be a government employee who is accountable for the funding and performance of the effort.

5.1.2 Monthly Financial Summary (CDRL A001). The contractor shall provide a monthly financial summary report (CDRL A001) in accordance with the template provided in Attachment (4). The government reserves the right to adjust the template as necessary to meet program goals with a 30 day notice. The monthly financial summary report shall be submitted electronically in the Microsoft Excel format. For each project supported by this contract, the monthly financial report shall include the following data for the current contract year, organized by tracking number:

· Tracking number, project name, and TPOC for each project and financially tracked task.

· Total funding for each project (allocated to tasks if applicable).

· Total expenditures for each project (allocated to tasks if applicable) through the reporting month.

· Balances for each project CLIN (allocated to tasks if applicable) through the reporting month.

· Total contract funding, expenditures, balances, and ceiling remaining for labor, travel, and material.

· Ceiling, expended, and remaining labor hours for the contract.

5.1.3 Monthly Project Financial Summaries (CDRL A002). The contractor shall provide a monthly financial summary report to the identified project TPOC and the COR for each project supported by this contract in accordance with the template provided in Attachment (5). The government reserves the right to adjust this template as necessary to meet program goals with a 30 day notice. The monthly project financial summaries shall be submitted electronically in the Microsoft Excel format. As applicable, financial data shall be included, and organized according to, each identified financially tracked tasks within the project. The monthly project reports shall include:

· Current reporting period expenses for labor, travel, and material, as applicable.

· Total project expenses, funding, and balances for labor, travel, and material, as applicable.

· Months of labor remaining at the current labor burn rate (labor balance / reported period expenses).

· For projects with financially tracked tasks, the expenses, allocated funding, and balance for labor travel and material, as applicable.

· Hours expended by each prime contractor employee and sub-contractor supporting the project for the reporting month.

· Labor hours charged by each contractor – identified by name and labor category - for the current reporting period (month), total hours for the contract year through the reporting period, and total overtime hours charged at 1.5 times the contractor’s normal rate. Hours shall be organized by project task, as applicable.

5.2 Monthly Progress Report

The contractor shall provide a monthly progress report in accordance with CDRL A003 to the COR. This report shall list the monthly accomplishments and upcoming project objectives for each project and each identified financially tracked project task. Trips and significant event shall also be addressed. The report shall be delivered by the 15th day of the following month. The report shall be organized by project, then by financially tracked task, as applicable.

5.3 Other Reporting

As requisites to the various task activities of the contract, the contractor shall provide additional reporting, documentation, and schedules in accordance with CDRL A005. Reporting shall be in sufficient detail and quality to meet the requirement established at project/task definition and shall be in compliance with the standards and guidelines in Section 3.0. Other reporting requirements could include, but are not be limited to:

· Technical data and reports.

· Maintenance requirements, guidelines, schedules, procedures, instructions, and corrective actions.

· Agendas, minutes and presentation materials for meetings, presentations, and conferences.

· Supporting documentation for material procurements.

· Program and project management documentation such as project planning, funding plans, project EVM data, proposals, standards and guidelines.

6.0 TRAVEL (CLIN 2000)

6.1 The Contractor may be required to travel in performance of this contract. Costs associated with travel are subject to NAVAIR clause 5252.232-9509 Reimbursement of Travel, Per Diem, and Special Material Costs.

6.2 The numbers of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements.

6.3 All contractor travel in support of this contract shall be subject to approval in advance by the COR who will evaluate the necessity of the travel and compliance with the most recent NAVY, NAVAIR, and IBST travel review and approval processes.

6.4 The Government may direct other travel as necessary to accomplish assigned tasking including foreign travel.

7.0 SECURITY

7.1 The Contractor shall have and maintain a Secret facility clearance upon contract award and throughout the performance of this contract. In addition, all contractor employees supporting this contract must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance through the performance of this contract. The highest level of security required for performance of this contract is Top Secret, as detailed in the table below. At time of award a minimum of Interim Secret is required. All final clearances should be achieved within 180 days of contract award.

Contractor employees shall not discuss or disclose any sensitive information to which they have access to during performance under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees that require Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) meet requirements for issuing CACs at time of award. DoD CAC requirements must be maintained throughout the Period of Performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall contact the COR for information on base access. The Contractor can refer to NAVAIR;s Navigator website for more information including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). From NAVAIR Website 'Navigator' choose "Instruction/Policy", then choose "Security & Policy Review". There are several documents listed that provide further information. The link below will take you directly to the FAQ from the Security website:

https://myteam.navair.navy.mil/ad/74/74storefront/default.aspx.

7.2 Only United States citizens may perform under this contract. The contractor shall conform to the provisions of DOD-D-5220.22, “National Industrial Security Program,” and shall obtain security clearances for contractor employees requiring access to classified information and/or entry to controlled areas.

7.3 Reserved.

7.4 In accordance with Attachment (3), DD Form 254, a Top Secret Facility Clearance must be obtained within 30 days of contract award. Individuals requiring Top Secret clearances as identified in Attachment (3) must be able to perform at the Top Secret level at the same time that Top Secret Facility Clearance is required.

7.5 Identification Badges. Contractor identification badges will be issued by the Government to on-site Contractor personnel. In accordance with NASPAXRIV Instruction 5510.15Q, or the most current version of this instruction, identification badges must be displayed at all times. The Contractor shall furnish all requested information required to facilitate issuance of identification badges and shall conform to all applicable regulations concerning their use and possession. Identification badges are U.S. Government property and shall be surrendered to the Pass and ID Office (22268 Cedar Point Rd, BLDG 409, NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670) upon expiration of the contract or termination of employment. The Government will not check out Contractor personnel unless all media, including Common Access Cards (CAC), are returned in accordance with the instruction identified previously in this paragraph.

7.6 Contractor Affiliation Identification. Contractor Personnel Identification shall be in accordance with clause 5252.211-9510 Contractor Employees (NAVAIR) (MAY 2011).

7.7 Information Technology Security. The Department of the Navy (DON) Automated Data Processing (ADP) Security Program outlined in OPNAVINST 5239.1C, or the most current version of this instruction, applies to all efforts under this contract.

7.8 OPSEC Plan (CDRL A004). The contractor shall provide Operations Security (OPSEC) protection for all classified information and sensitive information, pursuant to the National Security Decision Directive 298 of 22 January 1988. The current editions of DoD manual 5200.1-R and OPNAVINST 3432 should be used as guidance. In order to meet this requirement, the contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a facility level OPSEC program to protect classified and sensitive information to be used at a contractor's and subcontractor's facilities during the performance of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for subcontractor implementation of the OPSEC program requirements for this contract.

8.0 WORKPLACE AND WORK SCHEDULE

8.1 It is estimated that approximately 97% of the required support will be conducted on-site at Patuxent River, Maryland in government facilities. Department of Defense Instruction 1035.01 of 4 April 2012 will be used as a guide for determining situations where teleworking is feasible. Approval or denial of teleworking agreements will be based upon, but not limited to, mission requirements, type of work being performed, and the needs of the AIR-5.4.3 Simulation Division.

(a) For telework to be authorized by the COR and the Contracting Officer, the following must be in place with the Contractor; and can be requested after contract award:

1. Written company policy for Telecommuting covering all terms and conditions, including be not limited to:

i. Written agreement between company and employee;

ii. Work Site of Telework;

iii. Time and Attendance; Work Performance; Overtime;

iv. Security and Equipment;

v. Liability and Injury Compensation; Standards of Conduct; Mileage Savings;

vi. Length of Agreement; and

vii. Specifics on the employees’ telework and emergency planning policies.

2. Proposed definitive amount of work or level of effort to be accomplished.

3. Guaranteed savings to the Government if authorized to Telecommute.

4. Measures in place to ensure project will be on schedule and auditable for reimbursement.

5. Access to NMCI, if access is required for performance.

(b) The Government reserves the right to revisit any telework agreements in place every three months.

(c) The Government reserves the right to prohibit telework where the Government determines it to not be in the Government’s best interest.

8.2 Work Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the required services and staffing coverage during normal working hours (NWHs). NWHs are typically 8.5 hours (including a 30-minute lunch break) from 0730-1600 each Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. All employees shall be available during core hours between 0900 and 1500. Some supported office spaces have the flexibility to start as early as 0600 and end as late as 1800 Monday through Friday.