SOW_MSTED_draft__09_27_17.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

MISSION SYSTEMS SUPPORT SERVICES

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This Statement of Work (SOW) is for contract support services for the AIR 5.1.2 Mission Systems Test and Evaluation Division (MSTED).The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) tasks the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to perform test and evaluation engineering, which includes research and development, systems analysis and engineering, prototyping, and integration of warfare systems into Naval aircraft and aviation systems. The NAWCAD has engineering responsibility for a wide variety of programs and platforms. In addition to core Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) activities, NAWCAD also supports other DOD, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Commercial development activities.

1.2 The MSTED is responsible for providing the people, processes, and facilities for Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) to plan, coordinate, and conduct integrated mission systems test and evaluation of avionics systems integrated in various aircraft. The ITT conducts Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) via lab, ground, and flight test of newly installed or developmental systems and/or modifications to fleet deployed systems. Tasking is also undertaken for data gathering to support potentially new systems or to improve existing systems. Prototype experimentation and test is also performed by MSTED. Contractor support is required for engineering and technical support to ensure completion of mission essential and effective completion of MSTED tasking.

1.3 The contractor shall provide Engineering, Technical, and Project Management support in the areas of Test Planning, Test conduct, Data Analysis, Test Reporting, Technical Documentation, Test Project Management, and Systems Engineering. This SOW outlines the requirements for providing these areas of support to the AIR-5.1.2 MSTED at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents, or most recent versions of these documents, at task order award, are necessary for proper performance under this task order.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Requirements

3.1.1 Compatibility – The Contractor shall maintain the capability to prepare documents and software packages compatible with the Government IT environment through the security classification of TOP SECRET/SCI (SI/TK). The current operating environment required for this contract includes:

The Contractor shall maintain the ability to interface with and transfer data to and from requiring office software applications and the upgraded versions. The Contractor shall maintain state-of-the-art virus software and ensure that all media are virus free when delivered. The Contractor shall be capable of Internet and LAN communications with the AIR 5.1.2 office. Contractor personnel shall be capable of maintaining real-time communications, both voice and data transfer capabilities, with the AIR 5.1.2 office during working hours whether at Contractor work site or on travel.

3.1.2 Work Location and Facilities

3.1.2.1 Work Location - Approximately 74 percent of work will be performed at Government site and 26 percent of work will be performed at Contractor site. Government site(s) include NAWCAD, Patuxent River (PAX) MD, NAWCWD, China Lake (CL) CA, and NAWCWD, Point Mugu (PM) CA facilities. Contractors performing on-site support will be provided access to workspaces, telephones, printers, facsimile machines, copy machines, shredders, computers, and network access including web servers and applicable databases or other applications necessary to carry out assigned tasks.

3.1.2.2 Meeting and conference room support - The Contractor shall have the capability to locate and secure conference room facilities for conducting meetings at classification levels up to SECRET. The conference room should hold a minimum of 20 persons and have VTC capability (TBD). The conference room shall contain equipment to conduct meetings with presentations. Therefore, the facility shall have projectors and/or TV displays, computer(s) with compatible software as required in Paragraph 3.1.1 and telephone(s) are considered minimum requirements. This support shall be provided at Patuxent River.

3.1.3 Contract Status reporting – The Contractor shall provide the following documentation.

3.1.3.1 Monthly Progress and Financial Status Report – The Contractor shall provide a progress and financial status report in accordance with Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) A001. The report shall include work accomplished since submittal of last report, both monthly and cumulative man-hours labor costs expended by labor category, and material and travel costs. The Contractor shall provide Travel/Trip reports in accordance with CDRL A005 which will be included with the delivery of the Monthly Progress and Financial Status report

3.1.3.2 Test Plan – The Contractor shall provide support for specific test programs by preparing preliminary test plans, provide test plan input, test plan review and comment, developing flight test scenarios, and designing and developing necessary data collection/reduction hardware and software to satisfy specified test requirements. This support shall be in accordance with CDRL A002

3.1.3.3 Test and Evaluation Report – The Contractor shall provide support for specific test programs by preparing preliminary flight test reports that provide test report input, test report review and comment. This support shall be in accordance with CDRL A003.

3.1.3.4 Document Review – The Contractor shall review and study various documents and evaluate systems effectiveness and suitability for Naval Air applications. Documents such as specifications, system designs, interface control documents, shall be reviewed in detail and the system’s potential effectiveness, suitability and implications, including deficiencies, shall be specifically described. This support shall include all technical reviews, inputs and descriptions in accordance with CDRL A004.

3.1.3.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan – The Contractor shall develop and provide an OPSEC Plan to document in detail the ongoing OPSEC program to be conducted for the Prime and Sub contractors. This OPSEC Plan shall be in accordance with CDRL A006.

3.1.3.6 Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA) - The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the [NAMED COMPONENT] via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

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

3.1.4 Work Schedule to include Compressed Work Schedule (CWS), overtime, holidays, and installation closure

3.1.4.1 Work Schedule – The Contractor shall provide the required services and staffing coverage during normal working hours. Normal working hours are usually 8.5 hours including a 30 minute lunch break, from xxxx to xxxx each Monday through Friday, except on the legal holidays specified in Paragraph 3.1.3.1.2. Some supported Government offices have flexibility to start as early as 0600/0630 and end as late as 1800, Monday – Friday.

3.1.4.1.1 Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) – CWS is an alternative work schedule to the standard five 8.5 hour workdays which include 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 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 2 weeks, with 44 hours one week and 36 more hours the other week.

The Contractor with agreement by the COR/ACOR may allow its employees to work a CWS schedule. If the Contractor chooses to allow its employees to work a CWS schedule in support of this contract, 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. Additionally, the CWS schedule shall not prevent Contractor employees from providing necessary staffing and services coverage when required by the Government. If agreement to implement the CWS schedule is reached with the COR the overall schedule must be provided and approved. Key Contractor personnel at the discretion of the COR may not be allowed to work a CWS schedule even if the remaining employees are permitted to do so.

3.1.4.1.2 Holidays: The Government observes the following holidays:

New Year’s Day, January 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday, the third Monday in January President’s Birthday, the third Monday in February Memorial Day, the last Monday in May Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, the first Monday in September Columbus Day, the second Monday in October Veteran’s Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25

With the exception of the events in section 3.1.3.1.3 below, the contractor is permitted to observe the above Holidays in accordance with its corporate policy. In the event any of the above holidays occur on a Saturday or Sunday, or CWS alternate Friday, then such holiday shall be observed in accordance with COR direction.

3.1.4.1.3 Installation closure - When Federal employees are officially excused from work due to a holiday or a special event, severe weather, a security threat, or any other Government facility related problem that prevents Federal personnel from working at the Government facility, contractor personnel assigned to work at that facility performing non-mission essential work in support of such Federal employees shall follow their parent company’s policies.

While generally contractor personnel may not perform work on-site at a Government facility without supervision from Federal personnel, in very limited circumstances, work being performed by contractor personnel may be deemed mission essential and performance of such mission essential work may be authorized to continue at the Government facility despite the facility being otherwise closed for normal operations. The circumstances permitting work being performed by contractor personnel to be deemed mission essential are extremely limited and generally only apply to performance of efforts related to public health, safety, or matters related to national security. The cognizant Contracting Officer must concur with any determination that work being performed by contractor personnel is mission essential.

3.1.4.1.4 Overtime – All overtime requests must be approved by the cognizant Branch Head or Program Office, and by the COR/ACOR.

3.1.5 Other Direct Costs (ODC)

3.1.5.1 Travel - Travel will be allowable only when it is essential to the performance of the tasks detailed in Section 3.3. Reimbursement for travel performed shall be in accordance with the Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulation (http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm). The COR shall approve all travel performed in support of this contract prior to the commencement of the travel. COR approval for local travel expenses is required. Travel may include general and administrative expenses, but shall not include profit. Temporary travel to other locations in support of program tasking is required. If required, temporary travel locations include St Louis, China Lake, Seattle and West Palm Beach. This list is not all inclusive as locations may change over the life of the contract. Travel authorization request shall be provided for approval per AIR 5.1 policy including COR approval. The email request shall be submitted 10 business days prior to the planned start for travel approval.

3.1.5.2 Material - Prior written approval shall be required for all purchases of materials. The COR may authorize material purchases up to $100,000.00. For any material purchase of $100,000.0 or greater the Contracting Officer must provide approval. If the contractor’s proposal includes a list of materials with associated prices, then the COR acceptance of the contractor’s proposal shall constitute written approval of those purchases. Any material provided by the contractor is subject to the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable Department of the Navy regulations and instructions. All materials not depleted during the performance of this contract shall become Government property upon completion of this contract. The contractor shall transfer all materials not depleted to the COR by way of Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD Form 250). Other Direct Charges may include general and administrative expenses but shall not include profit.

The costs of general purpose business expenses required for the conduct of the contractor’s normal business operations are not an allowable direct cost in the performance of this contract. General purpose business expenses include, but are not limited to, the cost for items such as telephones and telephone charges, reproduction machines, word processing equipment, personal computers and other office equipment and office supplies.

3.1.6 Subcontractor - Provisions stated herein shall be clearly and effectively communicated to all subcontractors providing support under this contract. All provisions of this SOW shall flow down to subcontractors providing support under this contract.

3.1.7 Management of Contractor Personnel - The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. The contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services.

3.1.8 Transition Strategy - The overall strategy shall be built around maintaining the mission of the Air 5.1.2 Division with minimal impact, not only in terms of timeliness of performance but also to ensure that critical data and knowledge transfer occurs. Upon termination or expiration of the contract, the contractor shall ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities, while minimizing impact to the operation. The contractor shall submit a Transition Out Plan, to include the minimum elements listed below in accordance with CDRLA002.

- Work Turnover. The contractor shall provide a plan of action to effectively transfer tasked work that is in process at the expiration or termination of the contract to the successor company. Establish and maintain effective communication with the incoming contractor or Government personnel for the period of transition via weekly status meetings.

- Quality Assurance. The contractor shall provide a plan of action to ensure continuation of quality review processes during the transition period to the successor company.

- Risk Mitigation Strategies. The contractor shall provide a plan of action to mitigate contract performance risks (quality and schedule) encountered during the transition period.

- Data/Information Transfer. The contractor shall provide a plan of action for the efficient inventory and transfer of program data to the successor company.

3.2 Security

3.2.1 Citizenship Requirements - Only U.S. citizens may perform under this contract. If the Contractor cannot find qualified U.S. citizens to perform the work, the Contractor shall submit a citizenship waiver request with justification to the Government Security Office. The waiver request should include:

a. The individual's name, date and place of birth, position title, and current citizenship.

b. A statement that a qualified U.S. citizen cannot be hired in sufficient time to meet the contractual requirements.

c. A statement of the unusual expertise possessed by the applicant.

d. A statement that access will be limited to a specific government contract (specify contract number).

e. A statement that the Contractor has obtained an export license for the information required to perform the contract.

3.2.2 Investigative Requirements - All Contractor personnel shall maintain security clearance eligibility commensurate with the level of classification of the work performed as annotated in the Contract’s DD-254, Contract Security Specification. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel receive the requisite investigation and are favorably adjudicated in accordance with DoDM 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. Contractor employees who fail to meet security clearance requirements may not access classified information or perform sensitive duties. In such cases, the Contractor employee may not perform on the contract.

3.2.3 Common Access Card (CAC) / Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), System Authorization Access Request (SAAR-N).

3.2.3.1 SAAR-N - All contractor personnel requiring access to Government Information Technology (IT) systems shall have an approved System Authorization Access Request (SAAR-N) Form OPNAV 5239/14 (Rev Sep 2011) on file, and complete required Annual Cyber Awareness Training. New employees must submit their SAAR forms within thirty (30) days of their first day of work. Instructions for processing the SAAR-N forms are available at: http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/publications/Forms/OPNAV_5239_14_SAAR_N.pdf. SAAR-N forms shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), or to the assigned government Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Trusted Associate.

3.2.3.2 Command Access Cards (CAC) / Local Badges - Contractor CACs and facility specific identification badges will be issued by the Government to on-site contractor personnel and shall be visible at all times while personnel are at the Government site. The contractor shall furnish all requested information required to facilitate issuance of identification badges and shall conform to (Facility instructions/guidance TBD). All CACs and identification badges issued to Contractor employees shall be returned to the Government Security Department at the Government site in accordance with (Facility instructions/guidance TBD) following completion of the contract, relocation or termination of an employee, or upon request from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Government will provide the contractor access to Government facilities, as required, for performance of tasks under this contract. Contractor personnel shall comply with (Facility instructions/guidance TBD).

3.2.3.3 DD-254 - The contractor shall comply with security requirements specified in the DD-254 attached to this contract. Information or data that the contractor accesses shall be handled at the appropriate classification level, unclassified information shall be handled as “For Official Use Only”. Distribution is authorized to the Requiring Office’s Organization and supported Activity only. Other requests for deliverables under this contract shall be referred to the TPOC/COR of this contract for approval.

3.2.4 Information Security - If the work is performed at the Contractor’s facility, the Contractor shall implement and maintain security procedures and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information and controlled unclassified information (CUI) and to control distribution of CUI in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), and SECNAV M-5510.36. If the work is performed at the Government’s facility, the Contractor shall comply with (Facility instructions/guidance TBD).

3.2.4.1 Marking: All information generated by the Contractor shall be properly marked. For Official Use Only information generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked in accordance with DoDM 5200.01. Technical information shall also be marked with appropriate Distribution Statements and Export Control warnings in accordance with DoDD 5230.24 and program Security Classification Guidance

3.2.4.2 Public Release: No information pertaining to this contract shall be released for public dissemination, including posting to any social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter, unless it has been approved for public release by the appropriate U.S. government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for approval prior to release through (Organization and/or servicing Public Affairs contact information TBD).

3.2.4.3 Loss, Compromise and/or Electronic Spillage of Classified or Controlled Unclassified Information: All instances of loss, compromise and electronic spillage of classified or controlled unclassified information shall be reported to the COR, TPOC and Government Security Office within 24 hours of the incident occurring

3.2.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) - The contractor shall comply with activity OPSEC program instructions, guidance and contribute to organization-level OPSEC efforts. The contractor will include OPSEC as part of its ongoing security awareness program and take all required activity OPSEC training. The contractor will protect identified critical information, sensitive unclassified information and activities, which, if divulged, could further compromise classified or sensitive information or operations, or degrade the planning and execution of operations performed by the RO and contractor in support of the mission.

While performing aboard NAVAIR or NAVAIR sites, the contractor shall comply with facility OPSEC program instructions and contribute to organization-level OPSEC efforts. Include OPSEC as part of its ongoing security awareness program and take all required Agency training. Be responsive to the Supporting OPSEC Manager on a non-interference basis. Protect sensitive unclassified information and activities, which could compromise classified information or operations, or degrade the planning and execution of operations performed by the RO and contractor in support of the mission.

3.2.6 Anti-Terrorism Force Protection and Emergency Management - The work performed on this contract is not Emergency Essential in accordance with OPNAVINST 3440.17A and Government Emergency Management, Antiterrorism and/or Continuity of Operations Plans. Contractor personnel shall comply with all Government Emergency Management, Antiterrorism and/or Continuity of Operations Plans and directives. Contractor personnel shall not report for work at Government facilities upon declaration of Force Protection Condition CHARLIE or in any event or emergency where Government officials direct curtailment of operations to “Mission Essential Only”. All Contractor personnel assigned to a government facility shall complete annual Antiterrorism (Level One) and Active Shooter training

3.3 Detailed Support Requirements – This section describes tasks aligned to specific task areas for Mission Systems Test and Evaluation (T&E).

3.3.1 Rotary Wing (RW) Maritime & Executive Transport T&E.

3.3.1.a Rotary Wing (RW) Maritime & Executive Transport T&E efforts using RDT&E funds to perform planning, execution and maintenance of test efforts for aircraft and avionics components through a Milestone C decision. This may include DT/IT-C (TECHEVAL) and OT-C (OPEVAL) testing as well as OT-III or OT-D T&E efforts for programs committed to productions prior to completion of the R&D phase and the testing of modifications to existing commercial-off-the-shelf/non-developmental items, which require engineering, design, integration, test or evaluation. RDT&E funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.1.1 through 3.3.3.1.4.

3.3.1.b Rotary Wing (RW) Maritime & Executive Transport T&E efforts using Procurement funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support modifications to aircraft and systems post Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review. This includes production acceptance testing, tests to refine estimates made during IOT&E, evaluation/ re-evaluation of systems for operational effectiveness and suitability and to meet readiness and performance goals. Also used to evaluate Low Rate Initial Production Qualification articles for increase in production rate analysis, follow-on production testing, First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental Item testing without alteration or modification, and major service life extension programs. Procurement funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.1.1 through 3.3.1.4.

3.3.1.c Rotary Wing (RW) Maritime & Executive Transport T&E efforts using Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to demonstrate mature operational employment or develop operational tactics, testing and operational evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental items that do not require RDT&E. This includes design or integration for items below the investment threshold, acceptance, quality control surveillance testing of articles procured with O&M; routine testing in connection with logistics support and testing of fielded equipment and material; and insertion of technology as part of maintenance (not modernization) of fielded aircraft components or systems. O&M funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.1.1 through 3.3.1.4.

3.3.1.d Rotary Wing (RW) Maritime & Executive Transport T&E efforts using FMS funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support properly executed and approved FMS Cases. FMS funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.1.1 through 3.3.1.4.

3.3.1.1 The contractor shall support test facilities by providing engineering personnel for life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays, and associated software systems for maritime and executive transport helicopters.

3.3.1.2 The contractor shall provide platform-specific knowledge and expertise, along with general familiarity across subsystems and sensors, in the integration and test of mission systems aboard these platforms.

3.3.1.3 The contractor shall coordinate with other Integrated Systems Evaluation, Experimentation and Test (ISEET) Divisions and mission system performance test branches to ensure comprehensive test and evaluation.

3.3.1.4 The contractor shall work closely with test aircrew, forming a pilot-engineer team to plan, conduct, analyze, and document system and platform level performance testing of integrated mission computers, software, controls and displays, and interoperability with associated subsystems, ships, aircraft, mission support and situational awareness devices, and weapon systems. The purpose of these tests is to quantify system requirements, suitability and effectiveness for the intended mission and/or assess the ability of the system to meet mission objectives. The role of the contractor personnel is to assist the government personnel in conducting testing that may include laboratory testing (utilizing aircraft hardware/software integration labs and similar facilities), ground testing, as well as flight tests.

3.3.2 RW Expeditionary T&E

3.3.2.a Rotary Wing (RW) Expeditionary T&E efforts using RDT&E funds to perform planning, execution and maintenance of test efforts for aircraft and avionics components through a Milestone C decision. This may include DT/IT-C (TECHEVAL) and OT-C (OPEVAL) testing as well as OT-III or OT-D T&E efforts for programs committed to productions prior to completion of the R&D phase and the testing of modifications to existing commercial-off-the-shelf/non-developmental items, which require engineering, design, integration, test or evaluation. RDT&E funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.2.1 through 3.3.2.4.

3.3.2.b Rotary Wing (RW) Expeditionary T&E efforts using Procurement funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support modifications to aircraft and systems post Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review. This includes production acceptance testing, tests to refine estimates made during IOT&E, evaluation/ re-evaluation of systems for operational effectiveness and suitability and to meet readiness and performance goals. Also used to evaluate Low Rate Initial Production Qualification articles for increase in production rate analysis, follow-on production testing, First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental Item testing without alteration or modification, and major service life extension programs. Procurement funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.2.1 through 3.3.2.4.

3.3.2.c Rotary Wing (RW) Expeditionary T&E efforts using Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to demonstrate mature operational employment or develop operational tactics, testing and operational evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental items that do not require RDT&E. This includes design or integration for items below the investment threshold, acceptance, quality control surveillance testing of articles procured with O&M; routine testing in connection with logistics support and testing of fielded equipment and material; and insertion of technology as part of maintenance (not modernization) of fielded aircraft components or systems. O&M funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.2.1 through 3.3.2.4.

3.3.2.d Rotary Wing (RW) Expeditionary T&E efforts using FMS funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support properly executed and approved FMS Cases. FMS funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.2.1 through 3.3.2.4.

3.3.2.1 The contractor shall support test facilities by providing engineering personnel for life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays, and associated software systems for expeditionary helicopters.

3.3.2.2 The contractor shall provide platform-specific knowledge and expertise, along with general familiarity across subsystems and sensors, in the integration and test of mission systems aboard these platforms.

3.3.2.3 The contractor shall coordinate with other ISEET Divisions and mission system performance test branches to ensure comprehensive test and evaluation.

3.3.2.4 The contractor shall work closely with test aircrew, forming a pilot-engineer team to plan, conduct, analyze, and document system and platform level performance testing of integrated mission computers, software, controls and displays, and interoperability with associated subsystems, ships, aircraft, mission support and situational awareness devices, and weapon systems. The purpose of these tests is to quantify system requirements, suitability and effectiveness for the intended mission and/or assess the ability of the system to meet mission objectives. The role of the contractor is to assist the government personnel in conducting testing that may include laboratory testing (utilizing aircraft hardware/software integration labs and similar facilities), ground testing, as well as flight tests.

3.3.3 Identification T&E

3.3.3.a Identification T&E efforts using RDT&E funds to perform planning, execution and maintenance of test efforts for aircraft and avionics components through a Milestone C decision. This may include DT/IT-C (TECHEVAL) and OT-C (OPEVAL) testing as well as OT-III or OT-D T&E efforts for programs committed to productions prior to completion of the R&D phase and the testing of modifications to existing commercial-off-the-shelf/non-developmental items, which require engineering, design, integration, test or evaluation. RDT&E funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 through 3.3.3.6.

3.3.3.b Identification T&E efforts using Procurement funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support modifications to aircraft and systems post Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review. This includes production acceptance testing, tests to refine estimates made during IOT&E, evaluation/ re-evaluation of systems for operational effectiveness and suitability and to meet readiness and performance goals. Also used to evaluate Low Rate Initial Production Qualification articles for increase in production rate analysis, follow-on production testing, First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental Item testing without alteration or modification, and major service life extension programs. Procurement funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 through 3.3.3.6.

3.3.3.c Identification T&E efforts using Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to demonstrate mature operational employment or develop operational tactics, testing and operational evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental items that do not require RDT&E. This includes design or integration for items below the investment threshold, acceptance, quality control surveillance testing of articles procured with O&M; routine testing in connection with logistics support and testing of fielded equipment and material; and insertion of technology as part of maintenance (not modernization) of fielded aircraft components or systems. O&M funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 through 3.3.3.6.

3.3.3.d Identification T&E efforts using FMS funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support properly executed and approved FMS Cases. FMS funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 through 3.3.3.6.

3.3.3.1 The contractor shall support the test facilities by providing engineering personnel for life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays, and associated software systems required to conduct component stand-alone and fully integrated ground and flight testing of Electronic Civil and Combat Identification Systems and Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS). The transponder and interrogator functions for Identification Systems are primarily Mark XIIA Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) and modes include 1, 2, 3, C, 4, 5, and S.

3.3.3.2 The contractor shall support tests that are conducted using Lear Jet targets with instrumented equipment racks and a ground based laboratory.

3.3.3.3 The contractor shall support a specialized data reduction facility to be used for reformatting, merging, data reduction, and analysis of IFF and TCAS flight test data.

3.3.3.4 The contractor shall support Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System; Identification, Friend or Foe; and Mark XII/MKIIA System Systems (AIMS) certifications as well as tracking and data fusion algorithm testing, which will be performed for new applications.

3.3.3.5 The contractor shall support interoperability and vulnerability testing of assigned systems.

3.3.3.6 The contractor shall also support data fusion testing.

3.3.4 Integrated Communication Systems T&E

3.3.4.a Integrated Communication Systems T&E efforts using RDT&E funds to perform planning, execution and maintenance of test efforts for aircraft and avionics components through a Milestone C decision. This may include DT/IT-C (TECHEVAL) and OT-C (OPEVAL) testing as well as OT-III or OT-D T&E efforts for programs committed to productions prior to completion of the R&D phase and the testing of modifications to existing commercial-off-the-shelf/non-developmental items, which require engineering, design, integration, test or evaluation. RDT&E funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.4.1 through 3.3.4.4.

3.3.4.b Integrated Communication Systems T&E efforts using Procurement funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support modifications to aircraft and systems post Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review. This includes production acceptance testing, tests to refine estimates made during IOT&E, evaluation/ re-evaluation of systems for operational effectiveness and suitability and to meet readiness and performance goals. Also used to evaluate Low Rate Initial Production Qualification articles for increase in production rate analysis, follow-on production testing, First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental Item testing without alteration or modification, and major service life extension programs. Procurement funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.4.1 through 3.3.4.4.

3.3.4.c Integrated Communication Systems T&E efforts using Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to demonstrate mature operational employment or develop operational tactics, testing and operational evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental items that do not require RDT&E. This includes design or integration for items below the investment threshold, acceptance, quality control surveillance testing of articles procured with O&M; routine testing in connection with logistics support and testing of fielded equipment and material; and insertion of technology as part of maintenance (not modernization) of fielded aircraft components or systems. O&M funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.4.1 through 3.3.4.4.

3.3.4.d Integrated Communication Systems T&E efforts using FMS funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support properly executed and approved FMS Cases. FMS funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.4.1 through 3.3.4.4.

3.3.4.1 The contractor shall support the test facilities by providing engineering personnel for life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays, and associated software systems required to conduct fully integrated ground and flight testing of communications systems such as: High Frequency (HF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Very High Frequency (VHF), HaveQuick, Single-Channel Ground-Air Radio System (SINGARS), Satellite, Communication Relay systems, and Network Centric Warfare data-link communications systems like the Joint Tactical Information and Display System (JTIDS), Multifunction Information Display System (MIDS), Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), and Joint Tactical Airborne Radio System (JTARS).

3.3.4.2 The contractor shall support tests conducted in Closed Loop, Line of Sight, Over the Horizon and Satellite modes of operation.

3.3.4.3 The contractor shall support interoperability and vulnerability testing of assigned systems.

3.3.4.4 The contractor shall perform system level testing of the functionality of communication systems and their integration on specific platforms.

3.3.5 Communication & Antenna Systems T&E

3.3.5.a Communication & Antenna Systems T&E efforts using RDT&E funds to perform planning, execution and maintenance of test efforts for aircraft and avionics components through a Milestone C decision. This may include DT/IT-C (TECHEVAL) and OT-C (OPEVAL) testing as well as OT-III or OT-D T&E efforts for programs committed to productions prior to completion of the R&D phase and the testing of modifications to existing commercial-off-the-shelf/non-developmental items, which require engineering, design, integration, test or evaluation. RDT&E funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.5.1 through 3.3.5.4.

3.3.5.b Communication & Antenna Systems T&E efforts using Procurement funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support modifications to aircraft and systems post Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review. This includes production acceptance testing, tests to refine estimates made during IOT&E, evaluation/ re-evaluation of systems for operational effectiveness and suitability and to meet readiness and performance goals. Also used to evaluate Low Rate Initial Production Qualification articles for increase in production rate analysis, follow-on production testing, First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental Item testing without alteration or modification, and major service life extension programs. Procurement funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.5.1 through 3.3.5.4.

3.3.5.c Communication & Antenna Systems T&E efforts using Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to demonstrate mature operational employment or develop operational tactics, testing and operational evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental items that do not require RDT&E. This includes design or integration for items below the investment threshold, acceptance, quality control surveillance testing of articles procured with O&M; routine testing in connection with logistics support and testing of fielded equipment and material; and insertion of technology as part of maintenance (not modernization) of fielded aircraft components or systems. O&M funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.5.1 through 3.3.5.4.

3.3.5.d Communication & Antenna Systems T&E efforts using FMS funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support properly executed and approved FMS Cases. FMS funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.5.1 through 3.3.5.4.

3.3.5.1 The contractor shall support the test facilities by providing engineering personnel for life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays, and associated software systems required to conduct component stand alone and fully integrated ground and flight testing of communications systems such as: HF, UHF, VHF, HaveQuick, SINGARS, Satellite, Comm Relay systems, antenna systems and Network Centric Warfare data-link communications systems like the Joint Tactical Information and Display System (JTIDS), Multifunction Information Display System (MIDS), Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), and Joint Tactical Airborne Radio System (JTARS).

3.3.5.2 The contractor shall support tests that are conducted at the box level to facilitate trouble shooting and characterization in support of Closed Loop, Line of Sight, Over the Horizon and Satellite modes of operation.

3.3.5.3 The contractor shall support interoperability and vulnerability testing of assigned systems.

3.3.5.4 The contractor shall respond to short duration projects, perform test and evaluation of communication systems and make use of laboratories for box level verification as necessary.

3.3.6 Airborne Early Warning (AEW), Command/Control (CMD/CTRL) & Transport T&E 3.3.6.a Airborne Early Warning (AEW), Command/Control (CMD/CTRL) & Transport T&E efforts using RDT&E funds to perform planning, execution and maintenance of test efforts for aircraft and avionics components through a Milestone C decision. This may include DT/IT-C (TECHEVAL) and OT-C (OPEVAL) testing as well as OT-III or OT-D T&E efforts for programs committed to productions prior to completion of the R&D phase and the testing of modifications to existing commercial-off-the-shelf/non-developmental items, which require engineering, design, integration, test or evaluation. RDT&E funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.6.1 through 3.3.6.4.

3.3.6.b Airborne Early Warning (AEW), Command/Control (CMD/CTRL) & Transport T&E efforts using Procurement funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support modifications to aircraft and systems post Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review. This includes production acceptance testing, tests to refine estimates made during IOT&E, evaluation/ re-evaluation of systems for operational effectiveness and suitability and to meet readiness and performance goals. Also used to evaluate Low Rate Initial Production Qualification articles for increase in production rate analysis, follow-on production testing, First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental Item testing without alteration or modification, and major service life extension programs. Procurement funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.6.1 through 3.3.6.4.

3.3.6.c Airborne Early warning (AEW), Command/Control (CMD/CTRL) & Transport T&E efforts using Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to demonstrate mature operational employment or develop operational tactics, testing and operational evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental items that do not require RDT&E. This includes design or integration for items below the investment threshold, acceptance, quality control surveillance testing of articles procured with O&M; routine testing in connection with logistics support and testing of fielded equipment and material; and insertion of technology as part of maintenance (not modernization) of fielded aircraft components or systems. O&M funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.6.1 through 3.3.6.4.

3.3.6.d Airborne Early Warning (AEW), Command/Control (CMD/CTRL) & Transport T&E efforts using FMS funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support properly executed and approved FMS Cases. FMS funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.6.1 through 3.3.6.4.

3.3.6.1 The contractor shall support the test facilities by providing engineering personnel for life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and displays, and associated software systems for AEW, command/control, and transport aircraft.

3.3.6.2 The contractor shall provide platform-specific knowledge and expertise, along with general familiarity across subsystems and sensors, in the integration and test of mission systems aboard these platforms.

3.3.6.3 The contractor shall coordinate with other ISEET Divisions and mission system performance test Branches to ensure comprehensive test and evaluation.

3.3.6.4 The contractor shall work closely with test aircrew, forming a pilot-engineer team to plan, conduct, analyze, and document system and platform level performance testing of integrated mission computers, software, controls and displays, and interoperability with associated subsystems, ships, aircraft, mission support and situational awareness devices, and weapon systems. The purpose of these tests is to quantify system requirements, suitability and effectiveness for the intended mission and/or assess the ability of the system to meet mission objectives. The role of the contractor is to assist the government personnel in conducting testing that may include laboratory testing (utilizing aircraft hardware/software integration labs and similar facilities), ground, as well as flight tests.

3.3.7 Maritime Patrol T&E

3.3.7.a Maritime Patrol T&E efforts using RDT&E funds to perform planning, execution and maintenance of test efforts for aircraft and avionics components through a Milestone C decision. This may include DT/IT-C (TECHEVAL) and OT-C (OPEVAL) testing as well as OT-III or OT-D T&E efforts for programs committed to productions prior to completion of the R&D phase and the testing of modifications to existing commercial-off-the-shelf/non-developmental items, which require engineering, design, integration, test or evaluation. RDT&E funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.7.1 through 3.3.7.4.

3.3.7.b Maritime Patrol T&E efforts using Procurement funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support modifications to aircraft and systems post Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review. This includes production acceptance testing, tests to refine estimates made during IOT&E, evaluation/ re-evaluation of systems for operational effectiveness and suitability and to meet readiness and performance goals. Also used to evaluate Low Rate Initial Production Qualification articles for increase in production rate analysis, follow-on production testing, First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental Item testing without alteration or modification, and major service life extension programs. Procurement funding applies to paragraphs 3.3.7.1 through 3.3.7.4.

3.3.7.c Maritime Patrol T&E efforts using Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to demonstrate mature operational employment or develop operational tactics, testing and operational evaluation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/ Non-Developmental items that do not require RDT&E. This includes design or integration for items below the investment threshold, acceptance, quality control surveillance testing of articles procured with O&M; routine testing in connection with logistics support and testing of fielded equipment and material; and insertion of technology as part of maintenance (not modernization) of fielded aircraft components or systems. O&M funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.7.1 through 3.3.7.4.

3.3.7.d Maritime Patrol T&E efforts using FMS funds perform planning and execution of test efforts to support properly executed and approved FMS Cases. FMS funding may apply to paragraphs 3.3.7.1 through 3.3.7.4.

3.3.7.1 The contractor shall support the test facilities by providing engineering personnel for life cycle test and evaluation of integrated mission computers, controls and…