06-Jun-2025 240-587-9003 stacey.l.stone9.civ@us.navy.mil

Stacey Stone/Contracting Officer

N0042125D0082

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

Contract Specialist: Zachary Novick Email: zachary.m.novick.civ@us.navy.mil

Procuring Contracting Officer: Stacey Stone Email: stacey.l.stone9.civ@us.navy.mil

(1) This Single Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a five (5) year ordering period with a six-month option to extend services using FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

(2) The Product/Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is AC12. The NAICS code is 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

(3) This contract has Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Cost Reimbursement (non-fee bearing) line items.

(4) Both performance based Delivery Orders (DOs) and non-performance based level of effort Task Orders (TOs) will be issued under this contract.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

B-1

B-1 PRICING NOTES

All orders shall share a single common Cost/Fee ceiling to be allocated at the individual order level as either Non-Performance Based Level of Effort Services TOs or Performance Based Completion DOs.

The Contractor shall utilize the same fee rate established at the Basic IDIQ contract award for each Completion based order. The cost and fee shall be allocated against the CLIN 0001 contract ceiling during execution.

Hourly Burdened Composite Labor Rates (excluding fee)

(1) The Hourly Burdened Composite Labor rates (provided within Attachment P1) applicable to CLINS 0002 and 0003 only:

i. Hourly Burdened Composite Labor Rates shall include direct labor rates plus all applicable burdens, to include indirect rates, applicable escalation, subcontractor fee on subcontractor labor, and subcontractor pass-through costs (exclusive of prime fee on subcontractor’s labor).

ii. Hourly Burdened Composite Labor Rates shall not include prime fee on prime labor, prime fee on subcontractor labor, Other Direct Costs (ODCs) such as Travel and Material, and Cost of Money costs (if proposed).

iii. The Hourly Burdened Composite Labor Rate would be the sum of both the prime and all subcontractor labor costs, as described above, for that labor category divided by the total number of labor hours for that labor category.

(2) The Hourly Burdened Composite Labor Rates in Attachment P2 are estimates, and invoicing will be based on actual costs incurred.

B-2 LEVEL OF EFFORT TASK ORDER STREAMLINED ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR CLINS AND/OR

ORDERS

TOs that include CPFF Labor Term CLIN 0002 will be issued under this contract using the following streamlined ordering procedures:

(1) For each proposed order that includes CPFF Labor Term CLINs, the contracting officer will provide the contractor a TO (DD 1155) and an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). The IGCE is an estimate of labor hours by labor category utilizing Attachment 1 Composite Labor rates to calculate the total estimated cost for the proposed CLINs and/or TO.

i. The TO fixed fee is calculated using HTXT.232-9510 PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE (NAVAIR). The fixed fee will be calculated and invoiced based on a fee per hour basis. The fee per hour is the total fee proposed for the labor CLINs for all periods of the performance of the order divided by the total number of LOE hours for all periods of the performance of the order. The non-performance based fee per hour will be completed at the order level.

ii. Ceiling for ODCs will be priced in accordance with the Government estimate.

iii. TOs crossing multiple years will be estimated by the Government using the Hourly Burdened Composite Labor Rates for each year in proportion to the Period of Performance (PoP) of the TO.

iv. Each proposed order will be bounded by BTXT.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT)

(NAVAIR) (DEC 2012).

v. Annual Period of Performance not to exceed one (1) year without option periods.

vi. If there is a need for additional LOE to perform the tasking, then a constructive modification to add hours and resultant cost and fee ceiling with appropriate funds will be needed.

(2) Within three (3) working days of receipt of the TO and IGCE, the contractor shall respond:

i. If the contractor agrees that it can perform the TO within the parameters of the IGCE, they will sign and return the DD 1155 to the contracting officer. If the requirement remains valid, a priced order will be issued to the contractor;

Or

ii. If the contractor does not agree with the TO and/or IGCE, the contractor shall acknowledge its disagreement within three (3) working days. Additionally, a proposal shall be submitted to the contracting officer within five (5) working days of receipt of the TO and IGCE, addressing only the specific areas of difference in labor categories and/or hours in the IGCE. Once the differences are resolved between the contracting officer and the contractor, and the requirement remains valid, a priced order will be issued to the contractor.

B-3 COMPLETION BASED ORDERING

DOs will be issued under this contract using the following streamlined ordering procedures:

The following procedure will be followed for all Completion DOs issued under CLIN 0003 pursuant to FAR 16.306(d)(1) Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.

For each proposed DO, the contracting officer will send a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the contractor for the specific effort. The RFP will include a letter detailing all the required submission documentation as well as the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the specific effort. Each Task Order will be negotiated. Negotiations may include but are not limited to the following: labor mix, labor hours, proposed performance approach, proposed materials, proposed travel, period of performance, payment structure and cost. During negotiations, the Government will utilize Attachment 1 Composite Labor Rates and the proposed ODC burdens to determine cost reasonableness.

(For proposal purposes utilized Attachment P2 to populate Table 1).

B-4 ESTIMATED AND NEGOTIATED LABOR RATES

For purposes of estimating hours and establishing an estimated cost and fixed fee for each Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task order; the following composite rates will be used. These composite rates are estimates, and invoicing will be based on actual costs incurred. Ceiling for Other Direct Costs will be priced in accordance with the Government Estimate. Orders crossing multiple years will be estimated by the Government using the composite rates for each year in proportion to the period of performance of the order.

Negotiated Composite Labor Rates are displayed within Attachment 1, which breaks out each composite rate by Government/Contractor Site.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot $294,019,256.96 Airborne ASW R&D Support Services

CPFF

Ceiling for CLINs 0002-0005 FOB: Destination

PSC CD: AC12

ESTIMATED COST $282,397,017.36

FIXED FEE $11,622,239.60

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

$294,019,256.96

0002 1 Lot NSP Non-Performance Based LOE labor

CPFF

Not Separately Priced (NSP) from CLIN 0001.

Appropriations and hours to be defined at TO level

ESTIMATED COST $0.00

FIXED FEE $0.00

$0.00

0003 1 Lot NSP Completion Based Delivery Orders

CPFF

Not Separately Priced (NSP) from CLIN 0001 Appropriations and hours to be defined at DO level

FIXED FEE $0.00

$0.00

0004 1 Lot NSP Material in support of CLIN 0002

COST

Not Separately Priced (NSP) Appropriations and hours to be defined at TO level

0005 1 Lot NSP Travel in support of CLINs 0002 and 0003

COST

Not Separately Priced (NSP) Appropriations and hours to be defined at TO/DO level

0006 1 Lot NSP

Technical Data in support of CLIN 0001

COST

Not Separately Priced (NSP)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

BTXT.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR) (DEC 2012)

(a) The level of effort estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is (To be completed at the individual Order Level) estimated man-hours of direct labor including authorized subcontract labor, if any.

The contractor shall not, under any circumstances, exceed one hundred (100%) percent of the total level of effort specified in this basic contract. The estimated composition of the total man-hours of direct labor by classification is as follows: (To be completed at the individual Order Level)

(b) FAR Clause 52.232-20, "Limitation of Cost" applies to fully funded orders and FAR Clause 52.232-22, "Limitation of Funds" applies to incrementally funded orders. Nothing in this clause amends the rights or responsibilities of the parties hereto under either of those two clauses. In addition, the notifications required by this clause are separate and distinct from any specified in either FAR Clause 52.232-20 or FAR Clause 52.232-22.

(c) In the event that less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established level of effort of the contract/order is actually expended by the end of the performance period, the Government shall have the option of:

(1) Requiring the Contractor to continue performance, subject to the provisions of the FAR Clause 52.232-20 or 52.232-22, as applicable, until the effort expended equals 100% of the established Level of Effort; or

(2) Effecting a reduction in the fixed fee by the percentage by which the total expended man-hours is less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established Level of Effort.

(d) The contractor agrees that effort performed in fulfillment of level of effort obligations under this contract shall include only verifiable effort in direct support of the work specified. It shall not include efforts such as work performed in transit to or from an employee's usual workplace, work during lunchtime activities, or effort performed at other non-work locations.

(e) In performing the contract/order, the contractor may use any reasonable combination of hours for the labor categories in support of section C of this contract/order.

BTXT.216-9506 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QUANTITIES (NAVAIR)(MAR 1999)

As referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.216-22 " Indefinite Quantity" of this contract, the contract minimum quantity is [$10,000.00]; the maximum quantity is $294,019,256.96

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work (SOW) for

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background

The Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Battlespace Division, with support from other divisions and departments in the Advanced Technology Development Department and the Avionics Engineering Department, is responsible for the research, design, development, test, integration, delivery, and support of unique sensors and mission systems for naval air platforms to include Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA), Multi-mission Helicopters (H- 60), and other air platforms, manned or unmanned. The team is responsible for all acquisition phases of naval aircraft and aviation weapon systems including research, design, development, and engineering; procurement; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support. The team provides affordable, reliable, effective, and flexible avionics and mission systems critical to the implementation of NAVAIR’s strategies for naval aviation. The work and efforts defined in this document address the full spectrum of activities performed regularly to meet mission requirements in the areas of research, development, testing, evaluation, procurement, operations, and sustainment of fixed-wing and rotary-wing platform ASW systems.

The objectives of this SOW are to augment the Government’s capabilities in Avionics and Sensor Systems Engineering and Product development to include Software (processing, development, and sustainment of software tools) that are multi-faceted and focused on fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft technologies that transition to the Fleet. These capabilities will also include systems engineering, analyses, environment data, fabrication, installation, test, maintenance, aircrew training, Fleet assistance/training, and procurement activities. The capabilities will examine core areas of Airborne ASW acoustic and non-acoustic systems, including Airborne Information Processing, Communication, Flight, Navigation, Identification, Recording, Airborne Mine Countermeasures, RADAR and Antenna, Electro-Optic (EO) and Infrared, and Electronic Warfare (EW). Applications to be further developed based on these augmented capabilities include acoustic ASW Special Mission Sensors, Imagery and Video Systems Software Enhancements, Integration and Interoperability/Integrated Warfare Capabilities, system and application prototyping, active and passive display enhancements, Information Assurance (IA) and Anti-Tampering (AT) and Cybersecurity (Cyber) concepts and techniques and analysis to predict the performance of the associated ASW systems. Products and applications may be further developed to the operational level with commensurate implementation, quality assurance, integration, testing, and initial limited system manufacturing/production.

1.2 Scope

This SOW defines the requirements needed to support the research, development, prototyping, limited production, test and evaluation, Fleet introduction, and sustainment of ASW systems in support of legacy and new acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, systems, and subsystems for naval air platforms and to improve existing MPRAs. This includes support to other DoD agencies, Federal Agencies, Allied partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Research focus areas shall include but are not limited to: Acoustic Transduction Materials and Devices, Power and Energy systems including battery and power management technologies, signal processing, autonomy, distributed cooperative systems, and system performance optimization inclusive of software. This SOW requires a staff that is experienced in supporting unclassified and classified programs across all phases of the acquisition process including Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), aircraft and ordnance procurement, system/platform development, test and integration, fielding, operations and sustainment, continued verification, and training. The scope will include engineering and technical labor, material/equipment acquisition, material/equipment upgrade, material/equipment refurbishment, technology assessment and development, laboratory and field experimentation, participation in shipborne and airborne exercises, system integration, and environmental compliance activities.

The contract deliverables (including reports, software, and hardware) will not be classified at the SCI level. SCI will be utilized and accessed as part of routine work only.

Tasking shall require access to SCI-level information and facilities.

This is a single award indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (SA IDIQ) contract. Specific requirements will be derived from the scope of this SOW and documented through individual TOs or DOs. Orders are expected to be issued as cost plus fixed fee non-performance-based level of effort and performance-based completion requirements.

2.0 Applicable Documents

The following documents apply to the SOW as specified herein. This list is not all-inclusive.

Individual TO/DO may define additional documents, as required. This list is for reference only and defines the most common documents, policies, and specifications that may be applicable in the performance of the duties defined within this SOW. New instructions, supplements, amendments, or revisions to documents may be issued during the term of the contract and shall be in full force and effective immediately upon receipt by the Contractor. In the case of an inconsistency between the industry standards referenced herein and the Government documents referenced below, the Government standard will always take precedence.

In the event of a conflict between the documents referenced herein and the contents of this SOW, the SOW takes precedence. Nothing in this SOW supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been or is obtained.

2.1 Department of Defense (DoD) Documents

• DoD National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32

Code of Federal Regulations Part 117, NISPOM Rule

• DoD Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management Guide for Defense Acquisition

Programs

• DoD 2875 SAAR – System Authorization Access Request (SAAR)

• DoDM 5205.02-M CH-2, DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manual 29

October 2020

• DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

• DoDD 5400.07, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program, 5 Apr 2019

• DoDD 8140.01, Cyberspace Workforce Management

• DoDI 3204.01 CHG-2, DoD Policy for Oversight of Independent Research and

Development (IR&D)

• DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System

• DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information

• DoDI 5220.31 National Industrial Security Program (NISP)

• DoDI 5230.24, Distribution Statements on DoD Technical Information

• DoDI 8500.01 CHG-1, Cybersecurity

• DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Systems

• DoDI 8520.02, Public Key Infrastructure and Public Key Enabling

• DODI 8582.01 - Security of Non-DoD Information Systems Processing Unclassified

NonPublic DoD Information

• DoDM 5200.01 Vol 1 CHG-2, DoD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, and Declassification

• DoDM 5220.32, Vol 1 CHG-2, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security

Procedures for Government Activities

• DoDM 5220.32, Vol 2 CHG-2, National Industrial Security Program: Procedures for

Government Activities Relating to Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)

• DoDM 5400.07, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program

• Joint Service Specification Guide (JSSG) 2005 NOT 3, Avionic Subsystem

2.2 Department of the Navy (DoN) Documents

• SECNAVINST 5000.2G, Implementation & Operation of the Defense Acquisition System and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System

• SECNAVINST 5100.13F – Navy Tobacco Policy, 2 December 2020

• SECNAVINST 5239.25 – Department of the Navy Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program

• SECNAVINST 5239.3C Department of the Navy Cyber Security Policy

• SECNAVINST 5510.30C, Department of the Navy, Personnel Security Program

• SECNAVINST 5510.36B, Department of the Navy Information Security Program

• OPNAVINST 3432.1A, Operations Security

• OPNAVINST 3440.17A, Navy Installation Emergency Management Program

• OPNAVINST 3710.7V, Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures (NATOPS)

Standardization Program

• OPNAVINST 5090.1E, Environmental Readiness Program

• OPNAVINST 5239.1D – US Navy Cybersecurity Program

• OPNAVINST C5510.93F

• OPNAVINST 5530.14E CH-3, Navy Physical Security and Law Enforcement Program

• NAVAIRINST 13050.7, Change Management Policy, Procedures, and Responsibilities for Aircraft Assigned to Naval Air Systems Command Aircraft Controlling Custodian

• NAVAIRINST 3710.1H, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations

• NAVAIRINST 3710.8F CH-1, Authority for Personnel to Pilot or Fly in Aircraft Under the Controlling Custody of Naval Air Systems Command

• NAVAIRINST 4355.19E, Systems Engineering Technical Review Process

• NAVAIRINST 5000.21B, Naval Systems Command Risk Management Policy

• NAVAIRINST 5211.5A, Naval Air Systems Command Privacy Act Program

• NAVAIRINST 13034.1G, Airworthiness Policy

• NASPAXRIVINST 5510.15R –Regulations Governing Admission to the Naval Air

Station, Patuxent River, Navy Outlying Field Webster, and Naval Recreation Center, Solomon’s Maryland

• NASPAXRIVINST 12610.7H – Employee Reporting Procedures during Emergencies

• NAVSEAINST 9310.1C, Naval Lithium Battery Safety Program

• NAVSEA S9310-AQ-SAF-010, Rev 3, Navy Lithium Battery Safety Program

Responsibilities and Procedures NAVADMIN 259/23 System Access Authorization Request (SAAR)

2.3 Other Federal documents

• Executive Order 12829, as amended, National Industrial Security Program

• Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information

• Committee on National Security Systems Instruction 1253, Security Categorization and

Control Selection for National Security Systems

• Communications Security Materials System (CMS-1) Policy and Procedures Manual

• DFARS Clause 252.204–7012 Safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting

• DFARS 252.228-7001, Ground and Flight Risk

• Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-019 - “Policy Guidance for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)

• CMS-1 Department of the Navy (DON) COMSEC Policy and Procedures Manual

• Instruction 1-07, United States Security Authority for NATO

• MIL-HDBK-61B, Configuration Management Guidance

• MIL-HDBK-29612/1A NOT 4, Guidance for Acquisition of Training Data Products and

Services

• MIL-PRF-29612B NOT 4, Training Data Products

• MIL-STD-464D, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems

• National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service (CSS) Policy Manual 3-16

• NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2, Special Publication: Protecting Controlled Unclassified

Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations

2.4 Industry Documents

TBD at task order level

3.0 Requirements

The Contractor shall augment the requiring office’s technical abilities throughout the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle for naval aircraft, mission systems, and weapon system acquisition. The work includes, but is not limited to, research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E);

procurement; training; revitalization and recapitalization of Government facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support.

The Contractor shall provide the required levels of experience and qualifications in program/project administration; integral and technical financial, acquisition, configuration, production, and administrative support; and information technology.

The requirements defined in this SOW represent a broad set of scientific or engineering activities describing typical tasking that the Contractor shall accomplish. The Contractor shall deliver the supplies, services, and data in accordance with (IAW) provisions stated in the individual TO/DO, associated exhibits, or Contract Data Requirements Listings (CDRLs).

3.1 Administrative Requirements

3.1.1 Compatibility and Interoperability

The Contractor shall maintain the capability to prepare documents and software packages compatible and interoperable with the Government Information Technology (IT) environment.

The current operating environment and software applications required for this contract include:

• Microsoft Windows 10

• Linux

- Ubuntu

- Red

• Microsoft Project 2016

• Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2016

• Microsoft O365 Flank Speed Teams

• Microsoft SharePoint 2016

• Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Internet access

• Microsoft Teams

Additional capability requirements will be included in individual TO/DO and may include, but not be limited to the following:

• CAMEO

• SYSML

• COMSOL

• MATLAB 2016a

• LabView 2016

• AutoCad 2016

• SolidWorks 2016

• Visio 2010

3.1.2 Work Location, Facilities, and Telework

3.1.2.1 Work Location

Approximately 10 percent of the work is expected to be performed at a Government site and 90 percent will be performed at a contractor site. The primary Government place of performance is NAWCAD, Patuxent River, MD. Other performance sites may include Jacksonville, FL;

California MD; Lexington Park, MD; Warminster, PA; Horsham, PA; Huntington Beach, CA;

and Whidbey Island, WA. As defined at the TO/DO level, the Contractor shall be required to provide short and/or long-term technical support services, via travel/temporary duty, in both Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

Contractors performing at a Government site will have access to workspaces, telephones, printers, facsimile machines, copy machines, shredders, computers, and network access including web servers, tooling, and applications, as required, to conduct their assigned tasks.

3.1.2.2 Telework

The Contractor may allow employees to telework with concurrence from the requiring office and written approval from the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Contractor may utilize alternate worksites/locations and telework to support the continued performance of SOW tasks IAW company policy. The requiring office has the right to require Contractors to report to the regular worksite on scheduled telework days, based on mission/operational requirements. When using telework, the Contractor remains responsible for contract performance and compliance with any applicable cost accounting standards and contract cost principles/procedures.

3.1.2.3 Meeting Support

In support of the tasking outlined in this SOW, the Contractor shall have the capability to host and conduct meetings at classification levels up to Secret. The Contractor shall provide meeting space capacity of up to 80 individuals for Unclassified through Secret level meetings. Meetings that include SCI must be held at accredited government facilities only. The Contractor shall furnish sufficient equipment to conduct in-person or virtual meetings with presentations including compatible software as required in paragraph 3.1.1 of the SOW. The Contractor shall provide the meeting support within 15 driving miles of NAS Patuxent River, MD.

3.1.3 Contract Status Reporting

The Contractor shall, when specified or otherwise required, provide the following data outlined in the subordinate paragraphs of this section. To enable electronic data harvesting and cross-checking, the Contractor shall use personnel names and labor categories EXACTLY the same across all CDRLs consistent with SOW Section 3.4.

3.1.3.1 Monthly Progress and Status Reporting

The Contractor shall provide a monthly progress and status report IAW CDRL A001. This report provides the progress of work and the status of the contract and TO/DO, financial status, and informs the Government of any existing or potential problem areas. The Contractor shall provide an overall contract summary of the awarded ceiling, funded ceiling, unfunded committed ceiling from unexercised priced options, obligations not expensed, and expenditures. The Contractor shall include an itemized breakout of all work accomplished since the submittal of the last report, both monthly and cumulative man-hour labor costs expended by CLIN, labor category, material, and travel costs, and shall be organized by TO/DO. The report shall include a summary table of the current average hourly fully burdened rate in execution by labor category, level, and performance period compared to the proposed average rates. The report shall also provide an order financial health projection based on average labor burn rates for each TO/DO and at the basic level of the contract.

3.1.3.2 Material Tracking Report

The Contractor shall provide an annual inventory report IAW CDRL A002. This report enables the Contractor to provide the requiring office with an inventory listing of Government property (i.e., both Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)) in the contractor’s possession (to include subcontractors) by TO/DO. The Contractor shall document all non-consumable GFP, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and CAP that is or has been in the possession of the Contractor at any time. The Contractor shall report each item, quantity, replacement value, location, purchase order number (CAP only), date of receipt, and date of transfer of custody to the Government, and the Government and Contractor technical point of contact. The Contractor shall return all GFP/GFE/CAP to the Government upon completion of the associated TO/DO and termination or expiration of the contract.

3.1.3.3 Personnel Locator Report

The Contractor shall provide a Personnel Locator Report IAW CDRL A003. Note: This CDRL also satisfies the reporting requirements identified in CTXT.204-9502 REQUIREMENTS FOR

LOCAL SECURITY SYSTEM (NAVAIR).

3.1.4 Work Schedule to include Compressed Work Schedule, 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 0730 to 1600 each Monday through Friday (except on the legal holidays specified in paragraph 3.1.4.1.2). Some supported Government offices have the flexibility to start as early as 0600/0630 and end as late as 1800, Monday –Friday. The Contractor shall have access to Government facilities from 0600 to 1800 Monday – Friday. The Contractor shall submit justification for access outside those hours, or non-workdays, to the COR/ Alternate COR (ACOR).

3.1.4.1.1 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 two weeks: eight weekdays are worked at 9.5 hours each (which includes a 30-minute lunch), one Friday is alternately worked as 8.5 hours (which includes a 30-minute lunch) and one Friday 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 may allow employees to work a CWS schedule with concurrence from the requiring office and written approval from the TPOC/COR. 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 service coverage as required by the Government.

3.1.4.1.2 Overtime

Overtime premiums cannot be charged directly to the contract unless first approved in writing by the Chief of the Contracting Office IAW NMCARS 5222.103. For critical/time-sensitive tasking, with prior approval of the COR/ACOR, additional hours may be authorized at the Contractor's regular fully burdened hourly rate to the extent consistent with the Contractor's accounting practices and the Fair Labor Standards.

3.1.4.1.3 Holidays

The Government observes the Federal holidays identified on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview.

3.1.4.1.4 Installation closure

When the Government closes its Federal facilities, or when Federal employees are officially excused from work due to a holiday, a special event, severe weather, a security threat, or any other Government facility problem that prevents Federal personnel from working at the Government facility, Contractor personnel assigned to work at that facility in support of such Federal employees shall follow their parent company’s policies.

Contractor personnel may not perform work on-site at a Government facility without oversight from Federal personnel. In extremely limited circumstances, the Government may authorize the Contractor to continue working at the Government’s facility, although closed, if the work is mission essential. The circumstances permitting mission-essential work performed by contractor personnel are extremely limited and generally only apply to the performance of efforts related to public health, safety, or matters related to national security. The cognizant Contracting Officer (CO) must concur with any determination that work performed by contractor personnel is mission essential.

3.1.5 Other Direct Costs (travel, special tooling and test equipment, computer services, consultant services, preservation, and packaging)

3.1.5.1 Travel

The Contractor shall be required to travel in support of these requirements and TO/DO issued under this contract. Travel will be allowable only when it is essential to the performance of the tasks detailed in the TO/DO. All travel shall be approved and reimbursed by IAW CTXT.232- 9509 TRAVEL APPROVAL AND REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES (NAVAIR – Alt 1)

(OCT 2013).

3.1.5.1.1 Travel Locations

Travel locations may include, but are not limited to, various commercial facilities, contractor facilities, Navy facilities and ships, DoD facilities/installations, other Government agency offices (e.g. test ranges, operational activities, project/program offices, and support activities), including travel OCONUS to any Component Commander’s Area of Responsibility. CONUS travel locations may include:

• Florida: Panama City, Tampa, DeLeon Springs, Orlando, and Jacksonville.

• North Carolina: Cherry Point.

• Maryland: Patuxent River, Lexington Park, and California.

• New Jersey: Lakehurst.

• Pennsylvania: Warminster, and Horsham.

• Indiana: Crane, Ft. Wayne, and Lapel.

• Washington: Seattle, Whidbey Island

• California: Huntington Beach, North Island, China Lake, San Diego, Point Mugu, and St

Clemente Island.

This list is not all-inclusive as locations may change over the life of the contract.

3.1.5.1.2 Travel Efficiency

The number of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements. Contractor Personnel traveling for a common mission shall utilize common facilities and transportation (e.g., hotels and rental cars) as much as is practical.

The Government will not reimburse travel costs incurred in replacing personnel at a temporary duty (TDY) site when such replacement is at the Contractor’s or employee’s convenience.

Exceptions may be made with COR approval when considering the circumstances of the stated travel.

3.1.5.1.3 Government and Military Transport

Contractor personnel may be authorized to be a passenger on Government or military aircraft, ships, and barges during non-test periods in the performance of their duties under this contract.

Contractor personnel will never be authorized to be a passenger if the aircraft, ship, or barge is an Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) item. Contractor personnel may also be authorized to be a passenger in Government-operated shuttles. Contractor transport on Government or military vehicles will be authorized only when such transport is essential to the performance of the contract and is determined to be cost-effective for the Government. The Contractor's travel request to the COR shall specifically request the use of Government transportation when applicable.

3.1.5.1.4 OCONUS Travel Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with all OCONUS travel requirements dictated by the DoD, Department of State (DoS), Host Nation, and respective Combatant Command (COCOM).

3.1.6 Material

The Contractor shall obtain written approval by the COR/PCO prior to the purchase of any material as directed in NAVAIR Clause CTXT.242-9520. If the Contractor’s TO/DO proposal includes a list of materials with associated prices, then the PCO 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 FAR, the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable Department of the Navy regulations and instructions including NAVAIR Clause CTXT.242-9520 PROCEDURES AND APPROVALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO INCURRING DIRECT MATERIAL COSTS. All materials not depleted during the performance of a TO/DO, or 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) upon completion of the TO/DO or the contract. Material costs may include general and administrative expenses but shall not include profit/fee on CLINs 0004 and 0005.

3.1.7 Subcontractors

The Contractor shall communicate all provisions stated herein to all subcontractors providing support under this contract. The Contractor shall flow all provisions of this SOW down to the subcontractors providing support under this contract.

3.1.8 Management of Contractor Personnel

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. The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances will the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees.

3.1.9 Transition out Strategy

The Contractor shall develop a transition-out strategy that provides continuity of operations of the work. The transition-out strategy will include timeliness of performance and 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 IAW CDRL A004.

- 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 the 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/Materials Transfer. The Contractor shall provide a plan of action for the efficient inventory and transfer of data and materials/Government Property to the successor company.

3.1.10 Labor Category Training Requirements

The Contractor is responsible for providing individuals who are trained, certified, and qualified to perform the tasks outlined in the SOW. Training to meet labor category requirements is the sole responsibility of the Contractor – both initial training and required re-certifications. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of the training (class, travel, supplies) and the labor associated with the training. These training requirements shall be met before the contractor personnel reports for duty except as identified in the specific labor category description. Due to the availability and location of some training classes, exceptions may be made to allow personnel to begin working while waiting for the training to become available with prior approval by the COR. In the case of re-certifications, the Contractor shall plan ahead of time to not impact workload due to missed days for training or expiring certifications.

3.1.11 Technical Training

Due to the technical nature of the work, there may be special, unique, and emergent training required during the execution of this contract. This training may include but is not limited to, specific software, hardware, and procedures as required for the specific system, or requirements being supported. All requests for cost-reimbursable training shall include a written justification by a Government TPOC and course information including, but not limited to, the source of the training, the dates of the training, a training course description, and training cost including quotes from the vendor. General educational courses or programs for the enhancement of basic qualifications or academic standing of employees shall not be accomplished at the Government’s expense. No cost-reimbursable training shall be scheduled or executed without written approval from the COR IAW CTXT.242.9520 PROCEDURES AND APPROVALS REQUIRED PRIOR

TO INCURRING DIRECT MATERIAL COSTS (APR 2022).

3.1.12 Mandated Training

For the performance at Government facilities, this contract requires contractor personnel to complete training such as Anti-Terrorism and Active Shooter, and any required Operational Security (OPSEC) topics. In addition, during the contract, the Government may mandate training for all personnel. This training may be computer or instructor based. Contractor personnel shall participate in these training requirements. Participation may be at live training, events, computer-based training, or via review of a provided set of documents. This training shall be provided and/or reimbursable by the Government. Contractor personnel supporting functions where Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or classified data may be handled, shall complete the Navy-provided “Security Awareness training” and “Privacy Act Training” within forty-five (45) days of assignment to such functions and annually thereafter. The Contractor Program Manager shall ensure all contractors on the contract are trained and shall report compliance to the COR within five (5) working days after the announced deadline of the training.

3.1.13 Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

In the performance of the contract, the Contractor may have access to non-public proprietary information. In said cases, the Contractor shall require that any employee performing services under the contract execute an NDA satisfactory to the Contracting Officer or their designated representative. The NDA shall acknowledge the Contractor and employees’ duties concerning non-public information and promise to comply with those obligations. A copy of the executed NDAs shall be provided to the COR upon request.

3.1.14 Aircraft Facility Related Activities

In the performance of the contract, the Contractor may have access to aircraft hangars, flight lines, maintenance areas, mobile and fixed ground control stations, or other facilities or spaces that operate under Ground Operating Procedures. All Contractor personnel shall follow the local instructions, policies, and procedures regarding physical access, foreign object damage, tool control, and reporting requirements.

3.1.15 Shipboard Related Activities

In the performance of the contract, the Contractor may have access to ships, support vessels, harbors, dock, piers, and other associated facilities. All Contractor personnel shall follow the local instructions, policies, and procedures in regard to physical access, foreign object damage, tool control, and reporting requirements.

3.1.16 Contract Kick-Off Meeting

The Contractor shall conduct a one (1) day contract kick-off meeting within thirty (30) days of the basic contract award. The Contractor shall host the kickoff meeting at its facility.

3.2 Security Requirements

3.2.1 Citizenship Requirements

Only United States (U.S.) citizens may perform under this contract. The Contractor shall submit a citizenship waiver justification to the Government Security Office, via the TPOC, if unable to find a qualified U.S. citizen to perform the work, 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 (TBD at time of award).

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

Note that submittal of a waiver does not guarantee Government approval.

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 Classification Specification Form.

Contractor personnel shall require access to classified information in the performance of this contract up to and including TS/SCI with a safeguarding level of TOP SECRET . The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel receive the requisite investigation and are favorably adjudicated IAW National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, NISPOM Rule. 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.

Additional investigative requirements apply for all personnel supporting TS/SCI tasking;

reference Section 3.2.11.

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

3.2.3.1 CAC

Contractor CACs and facility-specific identification badges will be issued by the Government to on-site personnel and shall be always visible above the waist while personnel are at the Government site. The Contractor shall furnish all requested information required to facilitate the issuance of identification badges. The Contractor shall return CAC identification.

All CACs and identification badges issued to contractor employees shall be returned to the Trusted Agent (TA) following completion of the contract, relocation, or termination of an employee, or upon request from the Contracting Officer’s Representative/PCO. The Government will provide the Contractor access to Government facilities, as required, for the performance of tasks under this contract.

3.2.3.2 SAAR

Contractor personnel shall have an approved DoD System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) form on file before accessing and operating Government IT systems and networks IAW NAVADMIN 259/23. New employees must submit their SAAR forms within (30) days of their first day of work. The SAAR form is available at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd2875.pdf

The Contractor shall submit SAAR forms to the COR, Government TPOC, or to the assigned Government Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) Trusted Associate.

3.2.3.3 Other Badging

Badges to special, classified, limited access, and/or commercial facility (e.g., Prime Contractor for a project or platform) areas may be required by the Contractor based on location and tasking.

The Contractor shall adhere to the rules governing the issuance of those badges.

3.2.4 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 marked and safeguarded at the appropriate classification level and control/handling caveats as prescribed.

3.2.5 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 IAW National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117, NISPOM Rule and SECNAV M-5510.36B, Department of the Navy, Information Security Program. If the work is performed at the Government’s facility, the Contractor shall comply with instructions/guidance required by that facility.

3.2.5.1 Marking

All information generated by the Contractor shall be properly marked. CUI including Covered Defense Information (meeting the definition of 48 CFR 252.204–7012(a)) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked and safeguarded as specified in DoD Instruction 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/520048p.PDF.

Technical information shall also be marked with appropriate Distribution Statements and Export Control warnings IAW the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, SECNAV M-5510.35B – Information Security Program, and program Security Classification Guidance. Any product containing Covered Defense Information shall be assigned and marked accordingly a distribution statement (distribution statements B through F) using the criteria outlined in DODI 5230.24 (Distribution Statements on Technical Documents); and have this statement displayed per DODI 5230.24, Enclosure 3.

3.2.5.2 Public Release

No information about 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 before release through the NAWCAD Public Affairs Office (PAO) via the COR listed in GTXT.201-9501 Designation Of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

(NAVAIR) (APR 2022).

3.2.5.3 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.

3.2.5.4 Compliance with NIST 800-171

a) The Contractor shall fully implement the CUI Security Requirements (Requirements) and associated Relevant Security Controls (Controls) in NIST Special Publication 800-171 (Rev. 1) (NIST SP 800-171) or establish a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) that varies from NIST 800-171 only IAW DFARS clause 252.204-7012(b)(2), for all covered contractor information systems affecting this contract.

b) Notwithstanding the allowance for such variation, the Contractor shall name in any SSP and POA&M their plans to implement the following, at a minimum:

(1) Implement Control 3.5.3 (Multi-factor authentication). This means that multi-factor authentication is required for all users, privileged and unprivileged accounts that log…