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SECTION C DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 Introduction

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department is the Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) center of excellence and point–of–entry for modeling and simulation of the Battlespace environment. The Department is the NAVAIR lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual battle space environments in support of research, development, testing, training, systems evaluation and experimentation. For large–scale simulations used across an acquisition lifecycle, the department is also the lead for model management, scenario development, interface support, distributed simulation expertise, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A). The IBST Department manages the NAVAIR Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Domain and, as part of the NAVAIR Chief Information Officer (CIO) process, oversees the RDT&E Governance Board.

The Department operates, maintains and manages a number of Navy Installed System Test Facilities to support test and evaluation events for a variety of aircraft avionics and weapon systems. These facilities provide both physical and simulated environments and are designed to place test articles in a realistic, yet simulated combat environment. From launch to recovery, every phase and aspect of a mission is simulated to enable engineers to capture data necessary to assess the efficiency and capabilities of the avionics or weapons systems under test. Real–world threat signals are produced to evaluate avionics and sensor system performance while studying and identifying the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) these and other signals have on the avionics and other co–located systems. Pattern–Unit Cockpit training systems are manufactured and placed into simulated combat environments to assess the efficiency of cockpit layout and to evaluate aircrew workload and effectiveness; while a multitude of communications simulations provide assessments of aircraft and aircrew communications and interoperability capabilities. Additional testing provides ground RADAR cross–section measurements, missile fuse characterization and measurements and overall assessments of the entire kill–chain, from target identification, to target engagement, including damage assessment and indication.

The IBST Department is a geographically dispersed organization, with major centers of technical expertise at three primary sites located on both coasts of the continental United States. IBST performs and supports full spectrum RDT&E of highly integrated /adaptive aircraft, weapon, ground and distributed systems through the application of secure and controlled engineering processes and by the use of a suite of fully integrated simulation/stimulation laboratories. This environment is developed, integrated, validated, and maintained by a collection of highly integrated divisions.

Each of IBST's five major divisions contains laboratories capable of operating either independently or collaboratively to provide complete test and evaluation of aircraft and weapons systems. IBST has the unique ability to reduce program risk by creating complex battle space environments where concepts, hardware and war fighters can be immersed into the missions of today and of the future. This capability is often referred to as the Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). The ACETEF capability is identified as a Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) asset and so is required to support all Department of Defense (DoD) RDT&E. The integrated assets, distributed capability and the synthetic battlespace are powerful tools that support RDT&E across all phases of systems acquisition.

2.0 Scope

The scope of this work is to provide uninterrupted technical support for the ACETEF capability to accomplish the general tasking outlined in Section 4.0. The ACETEF capability utilizes 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 service, military, and other contractor personnel. Tasking addresses the management, design, fabrication, development, installation, integration, upgrade, analysis, documentation, operation, and maintenance of all associated ACETEF laboratories, facilities and projects.

3.0 Applicable Documents

Some of the applicable documents for this effort include, but are not limited to, the following:

· 5.4 IBST Department Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

· NASPAXRIV 5510.15N- Base Access Regulation

· OPNAVINST 5239.1B- Navy Information Assurance (IA) Program

· SECNAVINST 5510.36 DON Information Security Program (ISP) Regulation

· DOD-D-5220.22 National Industrial Security Program

· Joint Travel Regulations

4.0 Requirements

4.0.1 The contractor shall provide qualified personnel, material, equipment, software, and other services necessary to support the Navy in the execution of this contract.

4.0.2 The contractor shall team with Government personnel to develop cross -functional/-discipline teams based on Integrated Product Team (IPT) concepts. Additionally, the contractor shall ensure that their personnel understand and follow statutory and regulatory restrictions and standards of conduct issues faced when close working relationships, such as IPTs, are required. All contractor team members shall have the authority, knowledge and expertise to participate in problem solving and decision-making (except for Government functions normally referred to as inherently Governmental such as the act of governing, i.e., the discretionary exercise of Government authority, and monetary transactions and entitlements), and the implementation of team decisions.

4.0.3 The contractor shall become and remain knowledgeable in the ACETEF capability. The contractor shall remain current in their functional areas of expertise and evolving technologies. The contractor shall be required to attend Government sponsored training, as required. The contractor shall be required to provide training to or for Government personnel at the contractor's facility or other agreed upon locations, as required.

4.0.4 The contractor shall work in the interest of IBST to foster new relationships with other organizations that would benefit by leveraging the ACETEF capability.

4.0.5 All Information Technology (IT) systems and software development, modification or support shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Federal, DoD, DoN, and NAVAIR policy, guidance, standards, and strategies.

4.1 Program Management (CLIN Reference, Funds type?)

4.1.1 The contractor’s objective shall be to maintain and operate the laboratory and facility, provide testing support, increase utilization of the testing assets, improve simulation applications for RDT&E programs and activities, and improve simulation and stimulation training tools.

4.1.2 The contractor shall assist in the management of ICE and Battlespace M&S Division projects. The management assistance will include meeting with customers, reviewing requirements, managing cost and schedule and ensuring the timely delivery of quality products to the customers.

4.1.3 The contractor shall review, analyze, revise, and update ICE and Battlespace M&S Division program documentation and prepare draft revisions to such documents.

4.1.4 The contractor shall 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 for the ICE and Battlespace M&S Divisions.

4.1.5 The contractor shall provide system-engineering expertise in the research and development of technical projects and program plans. The contractor shall engineer assigned projects utilizing approved processes that have been developed utilizing a systems engineering approach to project design and development.

4.2 Engineering/Technical Support of the ICE division (CLIN Ref/Funds type?) will probably need to break out each paragraph by action performed.

4.2.1 The contractor shall research, develop, test, maintain, modify, and operate software including, but not limited to, the following:

· simulation models, simulator, stimulator interfaces, data collection, presentation & analysis tools, DIS / HLA interfaces and tools, database development and manipulation tools. The software shall be written in computer languages as specified in the Technical Direction Letter or specified by the Integrated Product Team.

· remote sensing devices, such as Radar, Forward Looking Infrared Radar and Synthetic Aperture Radar.

4.2.3 The contractor shall perform engineering design, fabrication, development, installation, integration, testing, upgrade, analysis, and maintenance of simulation hardware and associated systems:

· portable stimulators and associated systems,

· assorted lab hardware,

· projection systems, and

· network hardware.

The fabricating requirements could range from complete system construction, conceptual planning, research and development efforts, to customization of existing platforms and configurations. The contractor shall provide the material and equipment required for this tasking.

4.2.4 The contractor shall conduct research and development studies to establish and update:

· appropriate signal densities, data rates, and operational systems, environmental conditions that will be required to simulate/stimulate, to ensure an accurate simulation/ stimulation of combat environments.

· simulation requirements, data rates, data capture, reduction, processing, storage, analysis, and presentation system alternatives to meet ICE technical, financial, and schedule requirements.

4.2.6 The contractor shall perform research and development studies and support efforts to/for:

· provide simulation control hardware, software, documentation, and integration with the facility environment models to other ICE laboratories, and off-site assets.

· communication, navigation, and identification (CNI) stimulator hardware, software, and documentation to ensure accurate CNI simulation.

4.2.8 The contractor shall perform engineering design and development of:

· CNI simulation, hardware, software, and documentation to ensure an accurate simulation of combat environments are presented to the platform(s) under test.

· aircraft simulation hardware, software, data capture and analysis systems, data presentation systems, and documentation to ensure that an accurate simulation of combat environments is presented to the platform(s) under test.

4.2.10 The contractor shall perform design studies to establish performance, operational, or user requirements for simulation hardware and software (radar, communications, missile seeker, missile launch, and missile fly-out), simulation interfaces, and related documentation.

4.2.11 The contractor shall prepare functional and/or detailed specifications (as required) for simulation hardware and/or software (radar, communications, missiles seeker, missile launch, and missile fly-out), simulation interfaces, data capture and analysis systems, data presentation systems, and related documentation.

4.2.12 The contractor shall research, design, develop, fabricate, update, modify, acquire, operate, implement, integrate, maintain and test:

· software-interfaces, runtime tools, environment controllers, post-execution analysis tools and various support routines, and shall participate on teams involved in the design, development, and implementation and testing of such software.

· the necessary hardware and software to allow the ICE division to interface with other simulation laboratories, located in the NAWCAD and worldwide.

· the necessary hardware and software to allow the competency laboratories and/or non-local facilities to interface effectively.

· the necessary hardware and/or software to allow various subsystems internal to the competency laboratories to ensure efficient and accurate simulation of signals representing realistic combat environments.

· the components of real-time high fidelity radar target generators.

· the components of real-time high fidelity infrared stimulators.

· the components real-time high fidelity Electronic Warfare (EW) stimulators.

· the components of real-time high fidelity CNI stimulators.

· the special instrumentation, system components, and interfaces, (hardware and software) to extract, reduce, record, analyze data and distribute data to/from competency laboratories/facilities and remote laboratories/facilities.

· the necessary hardware and software to ensure various subsystems internal to the ICE to ensure representation of realistic combat environments.

4.2.14 The contractor shall perform integration of actual aircraft hardware into the virtual environments located within the ICE labs and other participating laboratories. The aircraft equipment can range from single unit radar warning receivers to entire aircraft avionics suites of any air vehicle.

4.2.22 The contractor shall install, move, modify, and operate new and existing competency resources prior to, during, and after integration/upgrades or tests.

4.2.24 The contractor shall operate and maintain ICE instrumentation, simulation systems, software, test equipment, and interfaces. The contractor shall identify the necessary spares and supplies required to operate and maintain the equipment.

4.2.25 The contractor shall provide system administration support for the classified and unclassified Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

4.2.26 The contractor shall operate, schedule, and maintain the classified and unclassified computer networks, computer configuration management systems, computer security systems, local area networks, computer databases, and program management tracking resources.

4.2.27 The contractor shall move equipment, cables, and other components required to operate, maintain, fabricate, modify, repair, reconfigure, and upgrade laboratory stations, computer systems, and other facility equipment.

4.2.28 The contractor shall control the ICE material packaging, handling, shipping, and transportation of equipment as necessary to support current and future ICE programs.

4.2.29 The contractor shall provide technician support to the engineers during tests by performing such tasks as fabricating cables and connectors, moving and configuring test hardware, and troubleshooting cables, connectors, and typical test-engineering measurement and analysis equipment.

4.2.30 The contractor shall perform, evaluate, document, and maintain hardware and software configuration management of ICE resources in accordance with ICE defined methods and requirements. The contractor shall recommend and support new initiatives for risk reduction, configuration management, quality, and product development.

4.2.31 The contractor shall provide engineering documentation support for programs and projects. The documentation support will include, but is not limited to, the drafting and modeling of networks, stimulators and wiring schematics. The creation, editing, updating or modification of process manuals, testing procedures, and documentation configuration control may also be required. The documentation and drafting and other drawings shall be completed by the contractor using the required documentation and drawing packages as defined by the ICE management.

4.2.32 The contractor shall install, modify, and maintain building equipment, laboratories, shops and spaces that are essential to the operation and maintenance of the simulators and facilities.

4.2.33 The contractor shall provide a licensed vehicle operator for trucks and forklifts, as well as material handler to transport, move, and pickup miscellaneous equipment and materials including but not limited to HAZMAT.

4.2.34 The contractor shall perform property management tasks such as bar coding equipment, entering data into the Government Furnished Equipment Property Management System, maintaining data, i.e. keep data current and accurate, and print reports for both the ICE and Battlespace Divisions.

4.2.35 The contractor shall perform Information Assurance (IA) and Information Assurance Officer (IAO) functions in accordance with established procedures.

4.2.36 The contractor shall track and validate all Information Assurance Vulnerabilitity Alerts (IAVA) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletins (IAVB).

4.2.37 The contractor shall evaluate IA products in accordance with established policy and procedures.

4.2.38 The contractor shall Maintain a portfolio for T&E software applications in the DON Applications and Database Management System (DADMS).

4.2.39 The contractor shall support the Test and Evaluation of complex systems in an airfield hanger, ramp, and test chamber environment, including but not limited to aircraft, vehicles, Unmanned Systems and surface craft.

4.2.40 The contractor shall support the performance of TEMPEST testing, and be capable of meeting TEMPEST certification requirements for personnel as directed by the Government.

4.2.41 The contractor shall provide administrative assistance and executive assistant personnel as required to support the Division and Branch organizational structures for both the ICE and Battlespace Division.

4.2.42 The contractor shall provide janitorial services for the ICE and Battlespace M&S Division facilities. The services include, but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, dusting, polishing, washing windows, waxing and buffing floors, shampooing carpets, cleaning restrooms, and other cleaning duties.

4.3 Battlespace M&S Division Support

4.3.1 The contractor shall research, develop, test, maintain, modify, and operate software including, but not limited to, the following: simulation models, IBST Department interfaces, data collection, presentation & analysis tools, Distributed Information System/High Level Architecture (DIS / HLA) interfaces and tools, database development and manipulation tools. The software shall be written in computer languages as specified in the Technical Direction Letter or specified by the Integrated Product Team.

4.3.2 The contractor shall conduct research and development studies to establish and update simulation requirements, data rates, data capture, reduction, processing, storage, analysis, and presentation system alternatives to meet Battlespace M&S technical, financial, and schedule requirements.

4.3.3 The contractor shall be knowledgeable of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and shall abide by all IBST organizational policies associated with CMM including but not limited to project management, requirements management, project planning, project tracking, configuration management, cost estimation, testing, documentation and software quality assurance.

4.3.4 The contractor per request shall deliver formal and / or informal training on the environment generator(s) for Battlespace M&S Division. This includes software simulation models and the various simulators.

4.3.5 The contractor shall perform research and development studies and support efforts to provide simulation control hardware, software, documentation, and integration with the facility environment models to other ACETEF laboratories, and off-site assets.

4.3.6 The contractor shall support the identification and research of new and existing modeling and simulation concepts and issues and determine the potential impact at ACETEF as required.

4.3.7 The contractor shall provide on-site and/or off-site technical support to other teams/organizations/facilities internal and external to Battlespace M&S labs in support of projects. The technical support may be in the form of research, advice, software support, software debug, environment set up or project coordination.

4.3.8 The contractor shall research, design, develop, implement, maintain, test, evaluate, and execute engineering-level, engagement-level, mission-level, and campaign-level warfighting scenarios for the simulation of operational and test environments.

4.3.9 The contractor shall perform design studies to establish performance, operational, or user requirements for simulation hardware and software (radar, communications, missile seeker, missile launch, and missile fly-out), simulation interfaces, and related documentation.

4.3.10 The contractor shall design, develop, implement and test software-interfaces, runtime tools, environment controllers, post-execution analysis tools and various support routines, and shall participate on teams involved in the design, development, and implementation and testing of such software.

4.3.11 The contractor shall operate post-test analytical tools relating to warfighting scenario execution.

4.3.12 The contractor shall research, develop, design, fabricate, update, modify, acquire, operate, and maintain the necessary hardware and software to allow the Battlespace M&S Division to interface with other simulation laboratories located in the NAWCAD and worldwide.

4.3.13 The contractor shall design, develop, fabricate, update, modify, operate, and maintain necessary hardware and software to allow the competency laboratories and/or non-local facilities to interface effectively.

4.3.14 The contractor shall maintain broad expertise in a variety of military matters, serving as a focal point for military expertise by providing credible warfare scenario requirements-management and ensuring the realism of Battlespace M&S scenarios.

4.3.15 The contractor shall assist in identifying customer warfighting simulation requirements and specifications, and the determination of appropriate warfighting simulation methodology.

4.3.16 The contractor shall assist other laboratories and departments, both internal and external to the Battlespace M&S Division as required, in providing constructive, simulated, and virtual environments necessary to meet customer objectives and data collection efforts.

4.3.17 The contractor shall research, develop, evaluate, and propose new systems and/or modifications to existing warfighting simulation resources that can enhance the Facility’s capabilities, efficiency and reliability.

4.3.18 The contractor shall provide the personnel necessary to assist Battlespace M&S to conduct technical research studies in support of the warfighting simulation technical library and scenario development. These studies shall include the use of operational, doctrinal, technical, parametric, and other databases, both classified and unclassified as generated and maintained by the cognizant government agency.

4.3.19 The contractor shall provide the personnel necessary to assist Battlespace M&S to conduct technical research studies to establish and update orders of battle, signal densities, operational systems, environmental conditions, and other factors as required to accurately simulate selected warfighting environments.

4.3.20 The contractor shall provide the personnel necessary to assist Battlespace M&S to perform technical research studies of command and control environments, warfighting doctrines, operational factors, and tactical applications to ensure realism of selected warfighting simulations.

4.3.21 The contractor shall create and maintain a simulation generation process that permits scenario development.

4.3.22 The contractor shall create warfighting scenarios that include appropriate orders of battle and potential adversary action.

4.3.23 The contractor shall report deficiencies in the content of warfighting scenarios or delays in their scheduled completion, and shall take or direct corrective actions to resolve deficiencies with warfighting scenarios in an efficient manner.

4.3.24 The contractor shall perform systems development tasks to support distributed simulation systems including prototype simulators and visual displays, provide network management, serve as subject matter experts for simulated warfare environments such as, but not limited to the Joint Integrated Mission Model (JIMM), Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), Joint Warfare Simulation (JWARS) or Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) and provide expertise for multiple site mission level exercises.

4.3.25 The contractor shall perform, evaluate, document, and maintain hardware and software configuration management on competency resources. 5.4 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.

4.3.26 The contractor shall develop simulation scenarios that interface with the various stimulator labs to ensure that an accurate representation of a combat environment is presented to the aircraft(s) under test.

4.3.27 The contractor shall perform, evaluate, document, and maintain hardware and software configuration management of Battlespace M&S resources in accordance with Battlespace M&S defined methods and requirements. The contractor shall recommend and support new initiatives for risk reduction, configuration management, quality, and product development.

5.0 Security

5.1 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. Some tasks may require up to a Top Secret clearance, although most work will be unclassified. contractor personnel shall have the ability to obtain up to a Top Secret level clearance, when required.

5.2 Identification Badges: contractor identification badges will be issued by the Government to on-site contractor personnel and must be visible at all times while contractor employees are at NAVAIR sites. The contractor shall furnish all requested information required to facilitate issuance of identifications badges and must conform to applicable regulations concerning the use and possession of the badges. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all identification badges issued to contractor employees are returned to the Security Department at NAVAIR within 48 hours following the completion of the contract, or termination of an employee, or upon the request of the Contracting Officer.

6.0 Travel

The contractor may be required to travel. Costs associated with travel and lodging will be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). The numbers of trips and personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish tasking requirements and shall be coordinated with cognizant project leads and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

7.0 Government Furnished Property, Information, and Spaces

The Government will provide on-site space where applicable, as well as access to specialized tools, spare parts, technical information, and test equipment when available. If contractor access to NMCI is deemed necessary to provide technical support for any task under this procurement, access will be provided by the government.

8.0 Place of Performance

The primary place of performance is the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located in Patuxent River, MD. However, some tasking may also require performance at IBST Department facilities which are currently located at the Naval Air Warfare Centers (NAWC) in China Lake, CA, and Point Mugu, CA.

9.0 General Qualifications

The contractor is required to provide personnel having the proper levels of professional and technical experience as well as the proper security clearance level. Contractors should strive for technical excellence in personnel by demonstrating experience and qualifications beyond the minimum. Specialized experience shall have been obtained in the appropriate fields of endeavor and should be recent, that is experience should be within the last five years. All contractor personnel interacting with Government personnel under this contract must be able to speak and write in English fluently.

10.0 Personnel Qualifications

The Contractor is responsible for providing personnel fully qualified and competent to perform the scope of the effort set forth herein. The Government reserves the right to review the position descriptions of Contractor employees performing under the contact for the purpose of ascertaining required qualifications. Accordingly, the Contractor shall furnish such position descriptions upon request by the COR or Contracting Officer. An asterisk (*) denotes key labor categories. See NAVAIR Clause 5252.237-9501 in section H for more information.

Administrative Assistant (SCA 01020) (a) Education: Position requires a high school diploma or GED.

(b) Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in a customer and business oriented position.

(c) Functional Description: In addition to secretarial duties (filing, taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements), this position will provide administrative support to executive staff with office management responsibilities to include budgeting, personnel records and payroll. The Administrative Assistant may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials. Executive Assistant (Administrative Assistant, Senior) (a) Education: High School diploma or GED.

(b) Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in a customer or business oriented position, one of which must be in support of NAVAIR.

(c) Functional Description: Applies knowledge of Microsoft Office software, demonstrated oral and written skills, brief preparation, one of five years must be within DoD. Leads the execution of complex tasks. Provides support to executives and associated staffs. Uses greater judgment and initiative in handling a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the administrative functions of the office. Participates in developing work deadlines. Composes correspondence requiring some understanding of technical matters; works independently on assigned projects; assist staff members to represent organization at conferences and meetings; reviews outgoing correspondence and alerts writer to any conflict with the file or departure from policies; advises on the resolution of problems; summarizes the content of incoming materials or meetings; ensures that requests for action or information are relayed to the appropriate staff member; interprets requests and helps implement action; makes sure that information is furnished in a timely manner, deadlines are met and action items are tracked for closure.

Computer Specialist, Junior (a) Education: BS or BA degree in a computer science or relevant technical discipline. Allowable substitution: The equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

(b) Experience: At least one (1) year of recent relevant experience.

(c) Functional Description: Utilizes business and technical methodologies to provide support of hardware, software and service acquisition and life cycle management. Support and draft program milestone related documentation to ensure compliance with all aspects of the DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives. Access program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements. Attend, participate, support, analyze, provide input, develop, prepare and report on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards. Participates in meetings and supports specified Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Computer Specialist (a) Education: BS or BA degree in computer science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or engineering. Allowable substitution: Eight (8) years of combined education (at the undergraduate level in any academic field) and experience performing the foregoing functions can be for a BS or BA degree.

(b) Experience: At least three (3) years of recent relevant experience. At least one (1) year of the total experience shall have consisted of performing computer specialist functions in a relevant technical discipline.

(c) Functional Description: Applies knowledge of computer science principles, information management principles, automated data processing (ADP) functions, hardware and software systems structures and operation, and computer programming languages and techniques to solve automation problems. Applies scientific, engineering or business objects by writing, modifying, or adapting computer programs in machine level, assembly and third or fourth generation programming languages. Interfaces with and uses minicomputer and mainframe computer systems in addressing project objectives. Uses standard or conventional approaches, methods, and techniques to define, plan, organize, design, develop, modify, test and integrate database or data processing systems, computer hardware systems, and simulation models. Assist in formulating architectural design, functional specifications, interfaces and documentation of hardware and software systems. Use detailed specification and adapts standardized techniques, methods, criteria and precedents to develop or modify portions of a system or program. Responsible for segments or phases of broader, more complex projects.

Computer Specialist, Senior (a) Education: BS or BA degree in computer science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or engineering. Allowable substitution: Eight (8) years of combined education (at the undergraduate level in any academic field) and experience performing the foregoing functions can be for a BS or BA degree.

(b) Experience: At least four (4) years of recent relevant experience in performing the foregoing functions. At least one (1) year of the foregoing total experience shall have been as a team leader or supervisor. At least one (1) year of the foregoing total experience shall have consisted of performing computer specialist functions in a relevant technical discipline.

(c) Functional Description: Independently applies knowledge of computer science principles, information management principles, automated data processing (ADP) functions, hardware and software systems structures and operation, and computer programming languages and techniques to solve automations problems. Addresses scientific, engineering or business objectives by writing, modifying or adapting computer programs in machine level, assembly and third or fourth generation programming languages. Interfaces with and uses minicomputer and mainframe computer systems in addressing project objectives. Independently identifies and uses standard, unconventional and original mathematical, algorithmic, and programmatical approaches to define, plan, organize, design, develop, modify, test, and integrate database or data processing systems, computer hardware systems and simulations models. Formulates architectural design, functional specifications, interfaces and documentation of hardware or software systems considering system interrelationships, operating modes and software or equipment configurations. Researches unconventional applications of software and operating systems in designing and developing new methodologies, significant modifications or adaptations of standardized techniques. Responsible for developing project plans, guidelines, and controls. May act as team or project leader, supervising and advising with respect to the work of other computer specialists, scientists, or technicians.

Draftsman Illustrator (Drafter III or IV (SCA) and Illustrator III (SCA))

Drafter/CAD Operator III – SCA Code 30063 (a) Education: High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of Labor functional description.

(b) Experience: Adequate experience performing the duties of the labor category as described in the Department of Labor functional description.

(c) Functional Description: Prepares complete sets of complex drawings which include multiple views, detail drawings, and assembly drawings. Drawings include complex design features that require considerable drafting skill to visualize and portray. Assignments regularly require the use of mathematical formulas to draw land contours or to compute weights, center of gravity. load capacities, dimensions, quantities of material, etc. Works from sketches, models, and verbal information supplied by an engineer, architect, or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments. Selects required information from precedents, manufacturers' catalogs, and technical guides. Independently resolves most of the problems encountered. Supervisor or design originator may suggest methods of approach or provide advice on unusually difficult problems. Typical assignments include:

From layouts or sketches, prepares complete sets of drawings of test equipment to be manufactured. Several cross-sectional and subassembly drawings are required. From information supplied by the design originator and from technical handbooks and manuals, describes dimensions, tolerances, fits, fabrication techniques, and standard parts to use in manufacturing the equipment.

From electronic schematics, information as to maximum size, and manuals giving dimensions of standard parts, determines the arrangement and prepares drawing of printed circuit boards.

From precedents, drafting standards, and established practices, prepares final construction drawings for floodgates, navigation locks, dams, bridges, culverts, levees, channel excavations, dikes and berms; prepares boring profiles, typical cross-sections, and land profiles; and delineates related topographical details as required.

Prepares final drawings for street paving and widening or for water and sewer lines having complex trunk lines; reduces field notes and calculates true grades. From engineering designs, lays out plan, profile and detail appurtenances required; and notifies supervisor of conflicting details in design.

Excludes drafter performing work of similar difficulty to that described at this level but who provide support for a variety of organizations which have widely differing functions or requirements.

Drafter/CAD Operator IV – SCA Code 30064 (a) Education: High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of Labor functional description.

(b) Experience: Adequate experience performing the duties of the labor category as described in the Department of Labor functional description.

(c) Functional Description: Works closely with design originators, preparing drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs which require a high degree of precision. Performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise. Assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawing produced. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent. Although working primarily as a drafter, may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details. May provide advice and guidance to lower level drafters or serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.

Illustrator III – SCA Code 13043 (a) Education: High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of Labor functional description.

(b) Experience: Adequate experience performing the duties of the labor category as described in the Department of Labor functional description.

(c) Functional Description: The projects to which the Illustrator III are assigned, usually involve several of the common art media (as in the case of Illustrator II), but the illustrations themselves typically require a higher degree of skill in the use of many of the media. This degree of skill is required for the following reasons: (a) the speed with which the illustration must be completed requires the ability to work quickly and competently in order to produce an acceptable finished product within the available time limit. (b) The illustration calls for the use of fine detail, special artistic effects, or an unusual use of the chosen medium or; (c) The method of reproduction, how the illustration will be used, or the information or artistic results desired, calls for exceptional care and skill in the use of the medium. The themes illustrated may be either concrete in nature or they may represent ideas and abstract concepts. The illustrations differ from those typical of Illustrator II in that they are expected to interpret the publications, chart, poster, or exhibit in which they appear, while Illustrator II presents factual, rather than interpretative material. Illustrator III is required to have knowledge of a specialized subject matter field such as medicine, science, or technical equipment, and will prepare illustrations that are designed to reproduce the appearance of specific medical or scientific specimens or of pieces of technical equipment. Engineer, Senior (Engineer/Scientist V) (a) Education: BS or BA degree in a relevant engineering/science field.

(b) Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in an engineering position, three (3) of which must be directly related to Naval systems. Demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise. (c) Functional Description: Performs tasks with little or no guidance. Has demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise. Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, and design, develop, implement, test or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management. Analyzes designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems.

Engineer (Engineer/Scientist III and IV) Engineer/Scientist III

(a) Education: BS or BA degree in a relevant engineering/science field.

(b) Experience: At least six (6) years of experience in a relevant engineering/science field.

(c) Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

Engineer/Scientist IV (a) Education: BS or BA degree in a relevant engineering/science field.

(b) Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in a relevant engineering/science field.

(c) Functional Description: Performs tasks with little or no guidance. Has demonstrated knowledge in area of engineering expertise. Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, and design, develop, implement, test or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management. Analyzes designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems.

Engineer, Junior (Engineer/Scientist I and II) Engineer/Scientist I

(a) Education: BS or BA degree in a relevant engineering/science field.

(b) Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in a relevant engineering/science field.

(c) Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

Engineer/Scientist II (a) Education: BS or BA degree in a relevant engineering/science field.

(b) Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in a relevant engineering/science field.

(c) Functional Description: Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate military weapons systems. Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, quality assurance testing, or acquisition and resource management. Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, tests, or evaluates software, components, or systems related to engineering or functional requirements of military weapons systems, associated support systems, or management information systems.

Engineering/Electronics Technician (a) Education: High School diploma or GED; Completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of training in electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, or engineering technology; or completion of at least 30 semester hours of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum.

(b) Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in performing engineering technician functions. At least one (1) year of engineering technical functional experience shall have consisted of performing engineering/technical functions in a relevant technical discipline.

(c) Functional Description: Applies engineering techniques, principles and precedents to develop, design, modify, install, test, evaluate, or operate electrical, electronic, avionics, mechanical, communications, stores, armament/ordnance, or related data processing systems for military weapon systems or associated support equipment or components. Reviews, analyzes, develops, prepares or applies engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards, or procedures. Organizes, analyzes, and prepares reports or presentations of technical data and information. Plans and performs tests and evaluations of systems equipment or components. Compiles, processes, reduces, or analyzes test data results.

Engineering/Electronics Technician, Senior (a) Education: High School diploma or GED; Completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of training in electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, or engineering technology; or completion of at least 30 semester hours of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum.

(b) Experience: At least ten (10) years of experience in performing engineering technician functions in a relevant technical discipline.

(c) Functional Description: Leads the execution of complex tasks. Applies engineering techniques, principles and precedents to develop, design, modify, install, test, evaluate, or operate electrical, electronic, avionics, mechanical, communications, stores, armament/ordnance, or related data processing systems for military weapon systems or associated support equipment or components. Reviews, analyzes, develops, prepares or applies engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards, or procedures. Organizes, analyzes, and prepares reports or presentations of technical data and information. Plans and performs tests and evaluations of systems equipment or components. Compiles, processes, reduces, or analyzes test data results.

Facilities Technician (Facilities Maintenance Technician) (a) Education: High School diploma or GED; Technical training in a relevant technical discipline.

(b) Experience: At least one (1) year of recent relevant experience.

(c) Functional Description: Performs maintenance service tasks in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs, and/or installations .Participates in the development and coordination of the distribution of work packages in the areas of manufacturing, assembly and construction. Uses power tools and hand tools. Repairs woodwork using carpentry tools. Estimates time and materials costs of various projects. Requisitions new supplies and equipment. Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced repairers. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Reads and interprets complex blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Information Management and Technology Analyst (a) Education: BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a relevant technical discipline. Allowable Substitution: An AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience can be substituted for a BS or BA degree or an additional eight (8) years of…