SOW_-_Operation_and_Maintenance.docx

SECTION C DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), headquartered at Patuxent River 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 performance-based 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 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 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. Provides network administration, architecture, maintenance, and information assurance support for IBST classified networks and unclassified RDT&E network assets. Develops and manages simulation environment visual and sensor databases and heads-down display interfaces.

1.2.2 Mission Systems Branch (5.4.3.2). Provides resources to simulate, integrate, and test avionics and mission systems. Applies expertise in sensors (radar, EO/IR, acoustic, etc.), electronic support measures (ESM), Communication / Navigation / Identification systems and technical data links to fulfill the requirements of simulation development projects and RDT&E test activities.

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. Resources include project management, hardware engineering, fabrication and wiring, project support services, computer science, and software engineering support.

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. Resources include project management, hardware engineering, project support services, computer science, and software engineering support.

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. Competencies include creating representative behavioral models of both friendly and threat warfare systems, the creation of simulated or stimulated environments into which behavior models are inserted, and providing expertise in large-scale simulations and distributed simulation events.

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. This branch oversees related processes as they apply to verification, validation and/or accreditation to establish a documented pedigree of simulation and models.

1.2.8 Mission Systems 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. Interacts with test teams, external customers, and other organizational entities for the design and creation of validated and repeatable test environments and scenarios. This branch is located in Orlando Florida.

1.3 Scope

The scope for this contract is for uninterrupted operation and maintenance services and 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 outlines in Section 3.0.

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.

2.0 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 and be expanded 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.

2.1 Simulation Division (5.4.3) Standards and Procedures

Document ID Number

Applicability

Project Management

Facilities and Operations

Information Technology

Project Support

2.2 Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Tests (5.4) Standards and Procedures Document ID Number

Applicability

2.3 DOD, DON, and NAVAIR Standards

Applicability

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

3.1.1 Applicable documents in Section 2.0 may be used as guidance to comply with minimum acceptable performance criteria outlined in the QASP.

3.1.2 The contractor’s objective shall be to properly maintain and operate Simulation Division laboratories and facilities, provide testing and training support, increase utilization of the testing assets, and support the development and improvement of new and existing assets.

3.1.3 For the purpose of this Performance Based Statement of Work (PBSOW), “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.

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

3.1.5 Use of any software, hardware or documentation developed by the contractor or a sub-contractor financed in part or in whole at private expense and offered without full government purpose rights shall be subject to COR approval prior to use in support of a Simulation Division project or incorporation into Simulation Division infrastructure.

3.2 Program and Project Management Support

The Contractor Shall:

3.2.1 Program Management. Provide program management support for the contracted support effort. Provide best-value program performance within cost objectives. Manage 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 Contract Officer Representative (COR) and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for the contract and oversee the production of deliverables. Review and recommend the development and/or modification of program management plans, strategies, schedules and milestones.

3.2.2 Program Support. Provide program administration and contract financial support. Produce monthly financial reports in accordance with contract reporting requirements (See Section 4.1). Analyze financial program performance to project funding issues. Coordinate with Business Financial Manager (BFM) on the allocation and expenditure of funds committed to contract. Support program and project managers with management and tracking of financial and contract administrative data.

3.2.3 Business Development. Produce and update documentation/presentation materials such as view graphs, brochures, display booths and other briefing materials to support program/project objectives and business development as required. Support the development of project proposals and promote the capabilities of the Simulation Division and IBST as required.

3.2.4 Technical Tours. Provide and support 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.

3.3 Facility and Operations Support

The contractor shall:

3.3.1 Administrative Support. Provide administrative support for the Simulation Division and supported activities. Administrative support duties 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 (3.3.2) during breaks and periods of leave.

3.3.2 Visitor Control Support. Provide front-desk visitor control and security support at Simulation Division Supported facilities at all times during normal business hours, 0700-1700 Monday thru Friday. Front desk visitor control support includes:

· 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.

3.3.3 Janitorial Support. Provide janitorial support for Simulation Division supported facilities and spaces. Most spaces are at or above the GENSER secret security level and janitorial support requires individuals able to maintain a Secret level clearance. General routine daily support shall include:

· Sweeping or vacuuming of hallways, office areas, lab space, and conference rooms.

· Emptying trashcans in offices, cubicles, work-areas, and public spaces.

· Cleaning and stocking of restrooms.

· Cleaning countertops in break areas.

Weekly tasks shall include, but are not limited to:

· Mopping hallways and stairwell floors.

· Polishing visitor area and conference room tables and desktops.

· Washing windows and mirrors. Polishing door hardware.

· Dusting accessible facility surfaces prone to the collection of airborne particles.

· Cleaning and dusting of lobbies, common areas, conference rooms, and utility rooms.

Non-routine tasks shall include, but are not limited to:

· Cleaning spills.

· Waxing and buffing tile floor areas, shampooing carpets.

· Supporting coordinated cleanout of break room appliances.

3.3.4 Facilities Maintenance and Operation. Provide facilities maintenance and operations support. Support shall include, but are not limited to:

· Assisting with deliver, removal and movement of large items in the facility. Move items within the facility using a forklift (see 3.3.9), dolly, and hand trucks. Deliver and remove materials from Simulation Division facilities by truck and/or trailer.

· Escort (see 3.3.8) and enable facilities support technicians working in Simulation Division supported spaces. Facilities support technicians include HVAC repair technicians, elevator repair and maintenance technicians, electricians, plumbers, security system technicians.

· Remove bulk trash from Simulation Division facilities to nearby dumpsters. Transport excess material to required destination (DRMO, metal recycling, etc.).

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

· Perform minor periodic preventative maintenance of facilities, such as checking emergency lights and exit signs and lubricating door hardware.

· Perform minor facility repair to include replacing light bulbs, adjusting door hardware, repairing drywall, touch-up painting, and replacing ceiling tiles.

· Assist with minor facility improvement, to include cutting access holes in floor tiles, hanging / replacing signs, and assisting with the installation of research and test equipment into Simulation Division supported facilities.

Non-routine facility maintenance and operation tasks include, but are not limited to:

· Supporting project fabrication and wiring teams with the movement, and installation of test and training systems in and around Simulation Division supported facilities.

· Assist with the mitigation of severe weather impacts before and after weather events. This includes assisting with securing loose exterior materials, applying flood prevention measures, applying salt / anti-slipping measures in icy conditions and shoveling snow from walkways leading to Simulation Division facilities. Weather mitigation support is not required during extreme weather when the base or facilities are closed except for critical employees.

3.3.5 Facility Technical Support. Provide support to develop, modify, maintain, and repair RDT&E infrastructure to meet operational requirements and support to configure RDT&E infrastructure to meet the needs of specific test events. Facility technical support includes, but is not limited to:

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

· Assembling, 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.

3.3.6 Laboratory Operations and Maintenance 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 approved standard operating procedures to ensure simulation event objectives are met. Lab operations and maintenance activities 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, crewstation displays, crewstation windows, and crewstation areas.

3.3.7 Flight Test Data Handling and Preparation. Provide flight test data specialist support, including retrieve flight test data removable media from test aircraft, protecting flight test data by following prescribed security procedures during handling and storage, and preparing flight test data for analysis.

3.3.8 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory. Provide shipping, receiving and inventory support for Simulation Division facilities and projects. Support includes:

· Shipping and receiving materials to/from Simulation Division supported facilities in accordance with applicable standards.

· Generating and maintain required shipping and receiving documentation.

· Generating and maintaining inventory documentation and databases to include Accountable Property System of Record (Navy ERP) inventories, Simulation Division inventories, and project inventories.

· Marking materials with required tracking/identification tags (to include NAVY, PAXIS, and Simulation Division identification tags) and entering markings/material data into inventory tracking systems.

· Entering and updating information in the inventory tracking system.

· Support material inventory audits.

· Create and process DD1149 forms for materials transferred to a new individual or another organization.

· Facilitate transfer or materials to PMT, SMARTCO and DRMO in accordance with applicable standards.

3.3.9 Visitor Escorting. 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 of visitors shall be in accordance with the IBST SOP and current NAVAIR, NAWC-AD and NAS Patuxent River directives.

3.3.10 Forklift and Truck Operation. Provide a licensed vehicle operator for trucks and forklifts.

3.3.11 Hazardous Waste. Provide support to ensure compliance with safety, hazardous material control, and waste management programs in accordance with established procedures and applicable standards. Hazardous material tracking and storage is coordinated by the facilities manager. Hazardous materials are used in support of fabrication, wiring, and facility maintenance.

3.4 Information Technology Support

The contractor shall:

3.4.1 System Administration. Provide system and network administration and maintenance support for non-Navy Marine Corps (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. Individuals supporting this requirement must be trained and accredited according to DoD 8570 standards. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

· Performing scans to verify STIG compliance and mitigates 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.

· Providing technical support to system users.

· Maintain system documentation to support system certification and accreditation.

3.4.2 Information Assurance. Provide 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 manage the security posture of IT resources and their interconnections across classified and unclassified RDT&E networks. Individuals supporting this requirement must be trained and accredited according to DoD 8570 standards. Information Assurance support include, but is not limited to:

· Developing and maintaining documentation to support system certification and accreditation, including the DIACAP and PIT processes.

· Developing risk mitigation and action plans to address the results of security audits, reviews, and scans. Work with NAWC-AD 7.2.6 to communicate results and resolve issues.

· Maintaining knowledge in current security policies and procedures.

· Communicating security policies to simulation division personnel.

· Approving modifications to the configuration of IT resources.

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

· 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 FAM process.

3.4.3 Network Architecture. Provide technical expertise in the design and development of 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. Support includes, but is not limited to:

· 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.

3.4.4 IT Helpdesk Support. Provide administrative support for information technology systems operations. Provide Tier 1 technical support for IT systems using provided checklists and information sheets to resolve common IT issues. Coordinate and track resolution of IT issues with System Administrators and IA Analysts. Serve as a single point of contact with Navy Marine Corps Internet (NMCI) representatives for the modification and acquisition of new services. Support IT operations with administrative tasks, including the collecting and verifying information to support network certification and accreditation packages.

4.0 REPORTING

4.1 Monthly Financial Report

4.1.1 The contractor shall track funding and costs incurred for each project supported by this contract. Projects will be initiated by the COR and will be assigned a project number and primary Point of Contact(s) (POC). The POC(s) for each project will be a Civil Servant(s) who are responsible for the funding and performance of the effort.

4.1.2 Monthly Financial Summary. The contractor shall provide a monthly financial summary report in accordance with CDRL A001. For each project supported by this contract, the financial summary report shall include:

· Funding (labor/material/travel) for the current contract year, including the SLIN(s) and ACRN(s) for each project supported by this program.

· Total expenditures (labor/material/travel) for the current contract year thru the reporting month.

· Balances (labor/material/travel) for the current contract year at the end of the reporting month.

· Total labor hours charged during the current contract year.

· Total Overtime / Compensatory Time hours charged during the current contract year.

Total funding, expenditures and balance values (labor/material/travel) for this contract shall also be shown.

4.1.3 Monthly Project Financial Summaries. The contractor shall provide a monthly financial summary report to the identified project POC for each project supported by this contract. This is a subset of the Monthly Financial Summary report The monthly project reports shall include:

· Total funding (labor/material/travel) for the project on the current contract year.

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

· Total hours expended by each prime contractor employee and sub-contractor supporting the project in the current contract year.

· Overtime hours expended by each prime contractor employee and sub-contractor employee supporting the project in the current contract year (a sub-set of the total hours charged).

· Total labor costs for the reporting month and for the current contract year. Labor costs for individual contractors should not be given on this report.

· Total material funding expended and remaining in the current contract year.

· Travel expended in the reporting month, total travel expended in the current contract year and total travel funding remaining.

4.1.4 Monthly Burn Rate Report. The contractor shall provide a monthly funding burn rate report in accordance with CDRL A001. The burn rate report shall consist of graphs for labor, material, and travel that plot the total contract funding and expenditures over the course of the current contract year. The graphs will have sufficient resolution to predict potential future funding deficiencies in a timely manner.

4.2 Monthly Progress Report

The contractor shall provide a monthly progress report in accordance with CDRL A002. This report shall list the monthly accomplishments and upcoming project objectives for each project, or groups of projects as deemed appropriate by the COR. Trips and significant event shall also be addressed. The report shall be delivered by the 15th day of the following month.

4.3 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. Deliverable requirements shall be determined during task definition. Reporting should be in sufficient detail and quality to meet the requirement established at task definition and shall be in compliance with the standards and guidelines in Section 2.0. Other reporting requirements could include, but are not be limited to:

· 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.

4.4 Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA) The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Air Systems Command, Office of Naval Research, Army PM-Cargo and United States Air Force via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

4.5 Incurred Cost Progress Reporting

In order to support invoice reviews conducted as part of proper surveillance, the Contractor shall report incurred cost and progress in accordance with NAVAIR clause 5252.232-9529, “Incurred cost and Progress Reporting for Services,” CDRL A003, and contract Attachment 2.

5.0 TRAVEL

5.1 The Contractor will 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 and/or NAVSEA clause HQ B-2-0020 Travel Costs - Alternate I.

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

5.3 All contractor travel in support of this contract shall be subject to approved in advance in accordance with the most recent NAVY, NAVAIR, and IBST travel review and approval processes.

5.4 Travel may include, but is not limited to, various Contractor facilities, Navy facilities, DoD facilities, other government agency facilities, OCONUS DoD installations, and other activities as required.

6.0 SECURITY

6.1 All Contractor personnel will comply with the IBST Security Standard Operating Procedures and all applicable NAVY and DoD security instructions.

6.2 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.

6.3 All Contractor personnel supporting tasks under this order must be eligible for a SECRET security clearance. The highest level of security required for performance of the tasks in Section 3.0 is TOP SECRET. Interim clearance is acceptable.

6.4 In accordance with Attachment X (DD Form 254), Top Secret Facility Clearance must be obtained within 30 days of contract award. Individuals requiring Top Secret clearances as identified in attachment 4 must be able to perform at the Top Secret level at the same time that Top Secret Facility Clearance is required.

6.5 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.

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

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

6.8 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.

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

7.1 Approximately 95% of the required support will be conducted on-site at Patuxent River, Maryland. Support for Battlespace Training Applications Branch, 5.4.3.10, will be performed in Orlando Florida.

7.2 Direct labor to be performed at alternate worksites – other than that performed on approved travel – must be specifically pre-approved by the COR.

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SPACES

8.1 The Government will provide on-site office space where applicable. The contractor shall have access to office furnishings, telephone, and photocopy equipment as required when performing tasks under this order on Government site in a duty authorized fashion.

8.2 The necessity for contractor seats on the Navy-Marine Corps Internet (NMCI) will be determined on an as needed basis. If Contractor access to NMCI is deemed necessary to provide technical support for any task under this procurement, clause 5252.237-9503 Ordering Procedures for Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Services, (NAVAIR) (MAY 2012) is applicable.

8.3 The Contractor shall have access to the laboratory space, equipment, tools, and spare parts required to perform tasking under this contact.

9.0 TECHNICAL DIRECTION LETTERS (TDL)

Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) will be issued to initiate contractor support on projects under this contract within the scope of the PBSOW in accordance with NAVAIR clause 5252.242-9502. TDLs will not be issued for ongoing operations and maintenance activities and small, short-term R&D projects. TDLs will be issued for all Level 1 Projects and Level 2 Projects, as defined by the Simulation Division Project Levels, M100D0013. TDLs will be used for smaller projects as well when deemed appropriate.

10.0 NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS

10.1 In the performance of the contract, the Contractor may have access to non-public proprietary information. The Contractor shall require that any employee performing services under the contract execute a non-disclosure agreement satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. The non-disclosure agreement shall acknowledge the Contractor and employees’ duties with respect to non-public information and promise to comply with those obligations. A copy of the executed non-disclosure agreements shall be provided to the Government.

10.2 In addition to complying with the terms and conditions of NAVAIR 5252.209-9510(e) (5) with respect to proprietary data of third parties, and DFARS 252.227-7025 with respect to technical data, the Contractor shall use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, and disclose any non-public information provided to or obtained by the Contractor in the course of performing the contract only for Government purposes, and shall not do so for any commercial or personal purpose.

10.3 In the event that the Contractor knows of or identifies that it has a commercial interest in the subject matter of any proposed or on-going agreement with respect to which contract services are to be performed, the Contractor shall consider such interest a potential conflict of interest under NAVAIR 5252.209-9510(g) and promptly disclose it to the Contracting Officer.

11.0 LABOR CATEGORIES AND ESTIMATED HOURS

Attachment 1, Labor Categories and Requirements, lists the planned personnel positions required at contract initiation and links each position to security clearance requirements, applicable SOW Sections, estimated number of personnel required and associated NAVAIR Standard Labor Categories.

Attachment 2, Incurred Cost and Progress Reporting, lists applicable standard labor category functions and qualifications on the ‘Tripwires’ worksheet. As the functions listed in the NAVAIR Standard labor categories do not align perfectly with every position required for this contract, function are to be interpreted within the context of the SOW sections sited for each position in Attachment 1.

The NAVAIR Standard Labor Categories lists general qualifications for each position. Attachment 3, Position Qualifications, lists additional qualifications required for specific positions. These additional qualifications are primarily for key senior-level positions and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).