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RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY (R&M)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), System Engineering

Competency is tasked to provide reliability, maintainability, systems safety, diagnostics, and testability support of

Naval aircraft and their subsystems.

2.0 SCOPE. The contractor shall provide engineering and technical support for reliability, maintainability, testability, quality assurance, diagnostic and system safety analyses during the design, development, production and in-service cycles of all Naval aircraft and their systems. This support encompasses carrier based tactical aircraft, shipboard capable vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, maritime support aircraft, unmanned aircraft, tactical weapons systems, support systems and equipment and aircraft launch and recovery equipment.

2.1 The primary location for services in support of this contract will be at the NAWCAD, Patuxent River, Maryland, NAWCAD, Lakehurst, New Jersey, NAWCWD, China Lake, California, NAS Jacksonville, Florida, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, NAS North Island, California, West Palm Beach, Florida, Beaufort AS, South

Carolina, Eglin AFB, Floride, Hill AFB, Utah, Luke AFB, Arizona, and MCAS Yuma, Arizona . In addition, support services may be required at other primary locations not currently identified. Technical support for project tests may be required for extended periods of time at locations other than Patuxent River, Maryland.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. This list of military standards, handbooks and specifications is being provided as general guidance only. Contractors are encouraged to submit alternatives to the military standards and specifications, if practical. The alternatives shall be evaluated to ensure they meet Government requirements. At the time of award, if the contractor’s proposed alternative standards or specifications are determined to be acceptable, the alternative documents shall replace the existing listed military standards or specifications.

3.1 R&M

DOD 5000.1/2 - Defense Acquisition 25 November 2013

MIL-HDBK-189C – Reliability Growth Management 14 June 2011

MIL-HDBK-781A – Reliability Test Methods, Plans and Environments for Engineering, Development, Qualification and Production 29 June 2007

MIL-HDBK-217F - Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment 28 February 1995

MIL-HDBK-338B – Electronic Reliability Design Handbook 1 October 1998

MIL-STD-810G - Environmental Test Methods and Engineering Guidelines 15 April 2014

MIL-HDBK-470A – Designing and Developing Maintainable Products and Systems

MIL-HDBK-471 - Maintainability Verification/Demonstration/Evaluation 8 December 1978

MIL-STD-472- Maintainability Prediction 12 January 1984

MIL-STD-1472G - Design Criteria for Human Engineering 11 January 2012

MIL-STD-1629A – Procedures for Performing a Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis

24 November 1980

MIL-STD-2084 - General Requirements for Maintainability of Avionics and Electronic Systems and Equipment 12 July 1991

MIL-HDBK-2155 – Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System

MIL-HDBK-2164 – Environmental Stress Screening for Electronic Equipment

MIL-STD-8708C - General Specification for Demonstration of Aircraft Weapon Systems 12

August 1991

OPNAVINST 4790.2 - Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, 15 June 2013

3.2 SYSTEM SAFETY

MIL-STD-882 - System Safety Program Requirements 11 May 2012

NAVAIRINST 5100.3C- System Safety Policies Objectives and Responsibilities, 10 December

3.3 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

OPNAVINST 5510.1H - Department of Navy Information and Personnel Security Program

Regulations, 30 December 1994

NAVAIRINST 3960.4B Project Test Plan Policy and Process For Testing Air Vehicles, Weapons and Installed Systems 7 June 2005

NAVAIRWARCENACDIVINST 5239.1 - NAVAIRWARCENACDIV Information Systems

Security Program, 3 August 1995

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Reliability and Maintainability Design Development (RDT&E, APN,OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.1.1 The contractor shall support top level R, M & ID program planning with regard to system requirements development to ensure that all appropriate R, M & ID tasks and activities are included and specifically tailored for cost effective execution and compatibility with program schedules and milestones.

The contractor shall support the development and/or review of acquisition documentation for technical accuracy and adequacy the reliability, maintainability, and integrated diagnostics (R, M & ID) acquisition requirements and associated tasks for new or modified aircraft, unmanned aviation vehicles, avionics systems, and support equipment. This effort consists of the development and evaluation of all R, M & ID acquisition documentation which includes, but is not limited to: development in support of and review of qualitative and quantitative operational requirements and contractual specifications; ensuring requirements and specifications are realistic and testable; assurance of a proper audit trail between documents and requirements; creation and evaluation of the mission profile and operating environment; evaluation of R, M

& ID program schedule and program plans. Results shall be documented and reported in accordance with

CDRLs A001, A002, A003, A004, A006, A007, and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.2 Reliability and Maintainability Design Analyses (RDT&E, APN,OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.2.1 The contractor shall support the development and/or review of R, M & ID engineering design analyses for development and system modifications to Navy aircraft and unmanned aviation vehicle systems, e.g., avionics, electrical, mechanical, propulsion systems, and aviation support equipment. These analyses shall include, but not be limited to: failure mode effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), reliability centered maintenance analyses (RCM), testability analyses, risk analyses, parts obsolescence, fault tree analyses, parts program analyses, critical item analyses, R, M & ID predictions, R, M & ID allocations, thermal surveys, parts derating, and stress analyses. Analysis results shall be documented and reported in accordance with CDRLs A002, A003, A004, A005, and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.3 R&M Testing and Design Verification (RDT&E, APN, OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.3.1 The contractor shall provide R, M & ID support in conducting equipment ground testing, integrated on-aircraft flight testing and environmental testing for evaluation of new designs, design modifications and engineering change proposals (ECPs) for developmental and in-service equipment and aircraft. The contractor shall support the following testing activities as required by project requirements:

reliability demonstration tests (RDTs); maintainability demonstrations (M-demo); initial BIT demonstrations; reliability qualification testing (RQT); accelerated life testing; production reliability acceptance testing; environmental stress screening; equipment mock-up reviews; fault insertion testing;

independent validation and verification (IV&V) of software related to BIT and R, M & ID impact assessments; developmental flight test (DT), and operational test (OT). Reports and documentation shall be submitted in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A008, A009, and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.4 Data Documentation and Reporting (RDT&E, APN, OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.4.1 The contractor shall support the development of test procedures, prepare test plans, collect and store test data, analyze and evaluate equipment test data to determine R, M & ID characteristics, document equipment deficiencies and document test results. The contractor shall assist in the preparation of reports to support major milestone decisions. Reports and documentation shall be submitted in accordance with CDRLs A007, A008, A009 and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.5 R, M & ID Technical Meetings and Design Reviews (RDT&E, APN, OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.5.1 The contractor shall participate in project meetings, conferences, failure review boards, and reviews at contractor and Government facilities, as appropriate. At these meetings, the contractor shall assess equipment design and maintenance characteristics to ensure that the equipment design characteristics are satisfactory for the intended operational environment. Inputs in the form trip reports and/or meeting action items shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A010 as required by the individual task order.

4.6 In-Service R&M Engineering and Analysis (APN, OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.6.1 The contractor shall analyze operational flight data, maintenance data, and procedures to ascertain R&M characteristics and identify R&M problem areas. The contractor shall assist in the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of design modifications, and engineering change proposals affecting R&M. Engineering change proposal information shall be submitted in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004 and/or A005 as required by the individual task order

4.7 R, M & ID Program Planning (RDT&E, APN, OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.7.1 The contractor shall support the use and development of web based R, M & ID tool sets to facilitate program planning functions, including risk analyses, knowledge management systems, and other specialty and COTS software management products used in R, M & ID program planning, performance assessments, and decision making processes. Developed software products will be submitted in accordance with CDRL A012 as required by the individual task order.

4.8 Specialized R&M Modeling (RDT&E, APN, OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF, Section-852)

4.8.1 The contractor shall provide technical support in developing specialized computerized and non-computer based analytical models to support R&M engineering and design analyses. These models will employ existing and proven R&M methodologies, where appropriate and cost effective. However, where specialized analyses or unique computerized models are necessary, the innovative modification of existing methodologies and/or the development of totally new methodologies or algorithms may be required. Specialized modeling will support, but may not be limited to, analyses involving parametric studies, unique highly specialized studies of limited scope, and “short fused” intensive studies. R&M computer models and analyses shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A012 as required by the

4.8.2 The Contractor shall support the development of R&M engineering standard work packages and their subsequent training modules. In addition, the contractor shall assist with workforce development training in support of the SWPs. The contractor shall document result in accordance with CDRL A003 as required by the individual task order.

4.9 System Safety Engineering Support (RDT&E, APN, OMN, FMS, WPN, APAF, OPN, NWCF)

4.9.1 The contractor shall support the development and documentation of various System Safety hazard analyses on aircraft and weapons systems, subsystems, support systems and components, including hardware and software, for all life cycle phases. The application of scientific and engineering principles will be utilized for timely identification of hazards and initiation of actions to eliminate/control hazards or reduce the associated risk to an acceptable level within the system. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A007, A011, A013, and/or A014 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.2 The contractor shall assist in the review and development of system safety evaluations of

Engineering Change Proposals, specifications, test reports and test data provided from flight, ground and laboratory tests. Evaluations shall encompass systems designs and operations of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, avionics, flight controls, environmental control systems (ECS), egress, weapon integration, secondary power, propulsion and software. Evaluations will consider the safety characteristics of the system, system integration, software interfaces, specification compliance and the ability of the overall system to safely operate in all designated modes. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A007, A011, A012, A013, A014, and/or A015 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.3 The contractor shall participate in and support program meetings, technical interchange meetings and planning meetings. These meetings/trips are to include System Safety Working Groups, design reviews, program status reviews, Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Boards (WSESRB), test planning coordination meetings, test and evaluation working groups, data extraction working groups, and test requirements working group meetings. As a result of information obtained from these meetings, the contractor shall provide recommendations to eliminate/control or reduce the associated risk of identified hazards to an acceptable level within the system. The contractor shall assist in the preparation of reports documenting the current status of safety deficiencies and recommendation for correction of such deficiencies. The contractor shall document trip reports/meeting action items and results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A007, A010, A011, A013, and/or A014 as required by the

4.9.4 The contractor shall support the requirement to maintain and update a database of Safety

Action Records, mishap/incident reports, accident report recommendations, CDRL status, and specific platform/weapon data requirements. The contractor shall support the development or generation of technical data for safety point papers/trade studies, system safety program plans, management plans, Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board and Laser Safety Review Board data packages and letters, Hazardous Material Reports and responses, technical briefs, System Safety Risk Assessments, and official correspondence, as required. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs

A007, A010, and/or A012 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.5 The contractor shall, upon request or as specified, participate in and monitor aircraft (original manufacturer, government facility or fleet activity) laboratory, ground, or development flight tests concerning aircraft or weapons, system, subsystem, or component improvements for safety related issues.

Evaluate test adequacy and provide safety inputs to the test procedure to ensure safety is not compromised or degraded as a result of any proposed modifications to test procedures. Document the results of any proposed modifications to test procedures. Document the results of these tests after completion in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A011, and/or A014 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.6 The contractor shall support tasks to review, analyze, and comment on prime contractor

CDRL deliverables and provide recommendations to the appropriate government sponsor to accept or reject

CDRLs. Report findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A005, A011, A012 and/or A015 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.7 The contractor shall participate in and support the flight clearance process by providing current safety data, open hazards and issues/concerns to the flight clearance boards. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A007, and/or A015 as required by the individual task order.

4.1.10 Labor Categories/Qualifications

The contractor shall provide personnel having professional and technical experience necessary to ensure accomplishment of the tasks specified in this performance based work statement. The contractor is encouraged to strive for technical experience beyond these qualifications.

The following list represents those labor categories identified by the Government as associated with the contract.

Labor Categories

Engineer/Scientist IV (Key)

Scientist II (Key)

Engineer/Scientist I

Engineer/Engineering/Electronics Technician, Senior (Key)

Engineering/Electronics Technician, Junior

Computer Specialist

Data Specialist

Program Manager

The following lists the labor category functions and the minimum education/experience requirements.

Labor Qualifications

ENGINEERING/SCIENTIST IV – KEY

(a) Functions

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.

(b) Education

BS or BA degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics, or aeronautics from an accredited college or university.

(c) Experience

At least ten (10) years of general or practical R&M/System Safety (SS) engineering and technical experience is required. R&M/SS experience should include solving complex R&M/SS problems through the use of R&M/SS probabilistic analysis, modeling, and risk assessment and evaluation. Aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment development test and evaluation is desireable. A masters degree in an engineering field may be substituted for two (2) years of the minimum general experience requirement.

ENGINEER/SCIENTIST II – KEY

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.

At least three (3) years of general or practical R&M/System Safety (SS) engineering and technical experience is required. R&M/SS experience should include solving complex R&M/SS problems through the use of R&M/SS probabilistic analysis, modeling, and risk assessment and evaluation. Aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment development test and evaluation is desireable. A masters degree in an engineering field may be substituted for two (2) years of the minimum general experience requirement.

ENGINEER/SCIENTIST I

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.

At least one (1) year of experience in engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics, or aeronautics.

ENGINEERING/ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, SENIOR – KEY

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.

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.

At least ten years of general or practical experience in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment. This experience shall have led to the development of a strong understanding of basic principles, theory, support. Military experience in aviation maintenance is applicable and highly desirable. This experience shall have led to the development of a strong understanding of aircraft operating principles, theory, skills, and maintenance of aircraft, aircraft systems and equipment, or ground support equipment.

Military experience in aviation maintenance is applicable and desirable. Experience in technical writing, including preparation of well organized technical documents and reports that included significant analysis and discussion of the subject matter with pertinent conclusions and recommendations is required.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: Twenty-four (24) credits of post high school credits in a related discipline can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

ENGINEERING/ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, JUNIOR

Performs tasks under supervision. 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.

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.

At least one (1) year of experience in performing engineering technician functions in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment. This experience shall have led to the development of basic understanding of aircraft operating principles, theory, skills, and activities related to his/her area of technical specialty. Military experience in aviation maintenance is applicable and desirable.

COMPUTER SPECIALIST

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. Assists in formulating architectural design, functional specifications, interfaces and documentation of hardware or software systems. uses 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.

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 substituted for a BS or BA degree.

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 the information technology field or a related discipline providing support on computer hardware or software systems. Experience with the development, implementation and maintenance of database applications is highly desireable.

DATA SPECIALIST

Conduct data related research on well-established topics in support of a larger analytical effort. Compile and organize data in response to assigned tasking of increasing complexity including the entry of data into a database system. Maintain data files and conduct searches to provide information as part of more in-depth analytical tasking. Perform basic analysis by correlating data from a limited number of sources.

A high school diploma or equivalent training and/or experience.

This position requires a strong familiarity with Microsoft Office tools. Experience in aviation maintenance data research and analysis is applicable and desirable.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Acts as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort in support of aircraft subsystems, ACAT III-IV programs or AAPs. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with

Government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues. Oversees contractor personnel program/project operations by developing procedures, planning and directing execution of the technical, programming, maintenance and administrative support effort and monitoring and reporting progress. Manages acquisition and employment of program/project resources and controls financial and administrative aspects of the program/project with respect to contract requirements.

BS or BA degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university. An

AS or AA degree and an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS or an additional eight (8) years of experience may be substituted for a BA/BS.

At least six (6) years of professional experience in the Defense acquisition, and three (3) years of experience in support of Navy Acquisition management. Experience with aircraft systems, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems integration, and systems supportability.

Experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives directly related to aircraft systems, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems integration, and systems supportability. Knowledgeable of acquisition policies and procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DOD 5000 series. Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management.

5.0 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs).

5.1 Travel

5.1.1 The contractor shall travel, as required, during the performance of this contract. The

Government shall reimburse the contractor for allowable travel costs, exclusive of fee, incurred by the contractor in performance of the contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2 and with rules set forth for temporary duty travel in the Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations, Volume II, for civilian personnel. Travel and subsistence are authorized for travel beyond a 50-mile radius of the contractor's office whenever a task assignment requires work to be accomplished at a temporary alternate work site.

Travel other than local travel must receive prior written authorization by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR). The contractor is responsible for making all travel arrangements for its personnel.

The costs associated with obtaining passports for contractor personnel shall not be billed as a direct charge to this contract. The cost for travel will be reimbursed in accordance with the ODC CLINs included in this contract.

5.1.2 Contractor required access to Government owned facilities will be authorized with the proper clearances and visit requests. Travel to various worldwide locations to attend meetings, monitor testing, conduct necessary validation and verification exercises and develop technical findings may require passport and country clearances. The contractor shall provide all necessary information, as required, to support such clearances and visit requests.

5.1.3 Anticipated per option year travel requirements include, but not are limited to, the following:

Location Duration # of Trips # of People

ATK - Clearwater, FL 1 Week 3 1

ATK - Woodland Hills, CA 1 Week 2 1

BAE - Nashua, NH 1 week 3 1

BAE - Lansdale, PA 4 days 3 1

Bell Helicopter - FortWorth, TX 1 Week 12 1

Boeing - St Louis, Mo 3-4 Days 12 2

Boeing Vertol - Philadelphia, PA 1 Week 20 1

Edwards AFB, CA 3 weeks 4 2

Eglin AFB, FL 3 weeks 16 2

General Dynamics - Bloomington, MN 1 Week 2 1

Harris - Melbourne, FL 3-4 Days 3 1

Honeywell - Albuquerque, NM 3-4 Days 2 1

Honeywell - Clearwater, FL 3-4 Days 2 1

ITT - Clifton, NJ 1 Week 6 1

Lockheed - Ft Worth, TX 1 Week 6 1

Lockheed Martin - Orlando, FL 1 Week 6 1

Lockheed Martin - Owego, NY 1 Week 24 1

NAS Norfolk, VA 1 Week 2 1

NAS Whidbey Island,WA 1 week 2 1

NAWC China Lake – CA 1 Week 7 1

NAWC, Lakehurst, NJ 3-4 Days 12 1

Nellis AFB, NV 2 weeks 3 1

Northrop/Grumman - Rolling Meadows, IL 1 Week 4 1

Northrop/Grumman – Rolling Meadows, IL 1 Week 12 2

NSWC - Crane, IN 1 Week 4 1

Numerous Subcontractor Facilities 1 Week 68 1

Point Mugu, CA 1 Week 2 1

Raytheon - El Segundo, CA 3-4 Days 3 1

Raytheon - Fullerton, CA 1 Week 15 1

Rockwell Collins - Cedar Rapids, IA 1 Week 6 1

Sikorsky - Stratford, CT 1 Week 30 1

5.2 Material

5.2.1 The contractor shall purchase material, as required, during the performance of this contract.

Material estimates are based on a per annum not-to-exceed amount. The contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the individual task order level prior to the purchase of any material. All material purchased by the contractor under this item becomes the property of the

Federal Government. The Government shall reimburse the contractor for allowable material costs, exclusive of fee, incurred by the contractor in performance of the contract in accordance with FAR Subpart

31.2.

5.2.2 The contractor shall be advised that tasks performed on the aircraft flight line require the use of personnel protection equipment such as helmets, safety shoes, hearing attenuators, etc. These items are available for check out through the Government tool room issue.

6.0 NAVY MARINE CORPS INTRANET (NMCI).

6.1 The contractor shall provide NMCI seats and services, as required, during the performance of this contract. NMCI estimates are based on a per annum not-to-exceed amount. The contractor is advised that Information Technology (IT) services shall be ordered pursuant to the authority of the Navy Marine

Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract N00024-00-D-6000 and in accordance with the provisions of 5252.237-

9503. The contractor shall obtain written authorization from the Contracting Officer executing this contract prior to ordering directly from the NMCI contractor. Any NMCI order exceeding the written authorization of the Contracting Officer shall be treated as an unallowable cost pursuant to FAR Part 31. The contractor shall order NMCI seats and services and provide a copy of the purchase order, itemized by name, seat type, and locations to the NAVAIR NMCI Customer Technical Representative (CTR) via the local 4.5 NMCI

POC. The Government shall reimburse the contractor for the placement of NMCI orders, including applicable indirect burdens (general and administrative, etc.), excluding profit or fee.

7.0 FACILITIES.

7.1 For those contractor employees working on-site in Government facilities, the Government will provide the appropriate access to facilitate performance of the applicable PBWS requirements.

7.2 The contractor will occasionally need access to Communications Security (COMSEC) material to perform various equipment tests. A Government employee will be required and available whenever contractor access to COMSEC is necessary.

8.0 WORKPLACE AND SCHEDULE.

8.1 Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). The contractor shall provide the required services and staffing coverage during normal working hours (NWHs). NWHs are usually 8.5 hours (including a 30-minute lunch break), from 0730-1600 each Monday through Friday (except on the legal holidays specified elsewhere). Some supported Government offices have flexibility to start as early as 0600/0630 and end as late as 1800 Monday through Friday. Services and staffing shall be provided for each office at least 8 hours per day (during the 8.5 hour workday which includes the 30-minute lunch break). Government employees are allowed to voluntarily work a "Compressed Work Schedule" (CWS). CWS is an alternative work schedule to the traditional five 8.5 hour workdays (which includes a 30-minute lunch) worked per week.

Under a CWS schedule, an employee completes the following schedule within a two-week period of time:

eight weekdays are worked at 9.5 hours each (which includes a 30-minute lunch), one weekday is alternately worked as 8.5 hours (which includes a 30-minute lunch) and one weekday is not worked by the employee. The result is 80 hours worked every two weeks, with 44 work hours one week and 36 work hours the other. The contractor awarded this contract, with agreement by the COR, may allow its employees to work a CWS schedule. The contractor is advised that Friday is the only day allowed as the weekday not worked by employees on a CWS schedule. Any contractor that chooses to allow its employees to work a CWS schedule in support of this contract agrees that any additional costs associated with the implementation of the CWS schedule vice the standard schedule are unallowable costs under this contract and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Furthermore, all contractors shall comply with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and particularly with Section 7 regarding compensatory overtime. Additionally, the CWS schedule shall not prevent contractor employees from providing necessary staffing and services coverage when required by the Government facility.

9.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. The contractor shall provide the following in accordance with the identified CDRLs.

9.1 The contractor shall maintain a cost tracking system, which is able to differentiate labor and other direct costs according to task areas defined by the Government. The tracking system will be maintained to the point of being able to produce "real-time" data reports regarding expenditures at the request of the Government. The cost tracking data shall be incorporated into the Progress, Status and

Management Report submitted in accordance with CDRL A017.

9.2 Restrictions on Direct Charging of Material.

9.2.1 It will be necessary for the contractor to have a material funding allocation (ODC

CLIN) to immediately respond to tasking requirements. All incidental material purchases will be approved per the individual task order PBWS.

9.3 Operational Security (OPSEC) Plan. The Operational Security Plan shall be furnished pursuant to the requirements provided herein:

9.3.1 The contractor shall provide Operational Security (OPSEC) protection for all classified information (as defined by FAR 4.401) and sensitive information (as defined by Section

3(d)(4) of PL 100-235 (101 Stat 1727)), pursuant to the National Security Decision Directive 298 of 22 January 1988 and DFARS clause 252.239-7016. 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 OPSEC Plan shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL

A016.

9.3.2 The Contractor is responsible for subcontractor implementation of the OPSEC program requirements for this contract.

9.4 Quality Control Plan (QCP). As required by the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan provided as Attachment 4, the contractor shall develop and submit a Quality Control Plan. The QCP shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A020.

10.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT). The contractor shall be aware of, and ensure contractor performance is in accordance with, the following regulations, policies and guidelines regarding IT.

10.1 Clinger-Cohen Act: In 1996, Congress enacted the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA), requiring agencies to use a disciplined capital planning and investment control process to acquire, use, maintain and dispose of information technology. Per CCA, OSD Memo of 08 Mar 2000, the DoD 5000.2 of 13 May

2003, and SECNAVINST 5000.2C of 19 Nov 2004, CCA compliance is required for all programs that contain IT, including IT in weapons and weapons system programs. The law provides authority to the agency’s CIO to manage IT resources effectively. The authority to grant compliance with CCA and approve the Information Assurance strategy depends on the Acquisition Category (ACAT).

10.2 System Software / Application Compliance: All information technology systems or software/application development, modification or support shall be performed in accordance with Defense

Business Transformation guidance (formerly Business Management Modernization Program (BMMP)), DoN/NAVAIR Functional Area Manager (FAM) Policies and Guidance, Network and Server Registration, and Web Enablement mandates.

10.3 Web Sites, Web Enablement and Application / System Development, Modification, and

Maintenance Support Services: All information technology systems, software, and website development, modification or support shall be performed in accordance with all applicable Federal, DoD, DoN, and

NAVAIR policy, guidance, standards, and strategies, and should be integrated with MyNAVAIR

(NAVAIR Corporate Portal) whenever possible. Any Web sites/servers hosted/located in contractor facilities, or outside NAVAIR enclave, will transition to NAVAIR architecture and infrastructure in accordance with Legacy Shutdown guidance. Policies include, but are not limited to:

OMB Guide for Managing U.S. Government Websites http://www.firstgov.gov/webcontent/

OMB Policies for Federal Public Websites, OMB M-05-04 http://www.usa.gov/webcontent/reqs_bestpractices/omb_policies.shtml and http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2005/m05-04.pdf http://www.firstgov.gov/webcontent/ http://www.usa.gov/webcontent/reqs_bestpractices/omb_policies.shtml http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/fy2005/m05-04.pdf

Section 508 Standards http://www.section508.gov/

DOD Web Policy and Guidelines http://www.defenselink.mil/webmasters/

Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Norfolk Web Risk Assessment Team Website https://www.nioc-norfolk.navy.mil/operations/wra/wra.shtml

SECNAV 5720.47B DON Policy for Content of Publicly Accessible Web Sites (NIOC Norfolk routinely monitors publicly accessible Navy websites for policy compliance; Site has a downloadable “Website Self-

Assessment Checklist” for Webmasters.)

http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/internet/secnav5720-47b.pdf

NAVAIR CIO Website (NAVAIR specific policy and guidelines) https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/cio/

10.4 Software Development/Support Services: Where applicable, application tool suites under this effort shall be modernized and developed in accordance with the Navy Enterprise Application

Developer’s Guide (NEADG), which includes Functional Area Manager (FAM), NMCI and task Force

Web requirements. Any tools developed that will be hosted by the Naval Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) or run on NMCI workstations will be certified for NMCI and comply with NMCI policy. Additionally, any servers supporting this effort will be transitioned to meet the requirements of the current NAVAIR Server

Consolidation effort.

10.5 Enterprise Architecture: Enterprise Architecture shall adhere to the following requirements:

10.5.1 Contractor Networks and Connections. The contractor may access non-

Government, external IP space via the NAVAIR-provided VPN Outreach service or NAVAIR

CIO approved IP service.

10.5.2 Disclosure of Pre-Existing Networks, Circuits or Connections. Any and all networks, circuits or connections between the contractor and any NAVAIR site related to previous contracts shall be identified in a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA). Failure to comply and subsequent discovery of an unregistered network, circuit or connection shall be grounds for immediate disconnection.

10.5.3 IT Approval. The contractor shall not purchase any IT equipment on behalf of

NAVAIR in support of a contract without a NAVAIR CIO signed IT approval to be obtained by the COR.

10.6 In accordance with NAVAIR clause 5252.204-9505, contractor personnel (prime, subcontractor, consultants and temporary employees) requiring access to Navy IT resources shall submit a completed System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N), OPNAV 5239/14 (Jul 2008) form or latest version thereof. The contractor shall submit IT Personnel Security Reports for all employees requiring access to Government IT systems in accordance with CDRLs A018 and A019.

11.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT. The contractor shall furnish all necessary office furnishings and office support equipment necessary to support the tasks outlined in the Performance Based Work

Statement. The contractor shall provide its own telephone service except where direct contact with the Government

COR is required, in which case the Government will furnish a telephone. In addition, the cost of general purpose business items/expenses required for the contractor to conduct its normal business operations will not be considered an allowable direct cost in the performance of this contract. General purpose business items include, but are not limited to, the cost for items such as telephone and telephone charges, typewriters, reproduction machines and other office equipment and supplies.

http://www.section508.gov/ http://www.defenselink.mil/webmasters/ https://www.nioc-norfolk.navy.mil/operations/wra/wra.shtml http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/internet/secnav5720-47b.pdf https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/cio/