DRAFT RFP N6134021R0001_Att BC 1_FTSS V SCOPE_FINAL_7.20.21 .docx

FIELDED TRAINING SYSTEMS SUPPORT (FTSS)

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DRAFT SOLICITATION FTSS V MAC N6134021R0001

Basic FTSS V Scope

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1.0 FTSS V Scope

1.1 Scope of Requirements. As per guidance in OPNAVINST 1551.1B, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), as the Contracting Agency, is tasked with providing a wide range of Fielded Training Systems Support (FTSS) services for various Navy and non-Navy customers. The Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) to which this Scope document applies is the fifth such MAC (FTSS V) and is designed to be a streamlined, quick-response contractual vehicle that will meet the long-term FTSS needs of USN/USMC units Sustainment services to maintain training devices and provide instruction are required at approximately twenty-nine United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) sites to cover twenty-four weapons platforms and over 900 training devices. The sources of the requirements include, but are not limited to, USN/USMC units, Wings and Squadron (both Fleet and Fleet Readiness Squadrons) weapons training units; Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) and Training Air Wings; school houses (such as Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC)); aviation survival training units; Commander Naval Reserve Forces (RESFOR) Wings and Squadrons; Surface and Undersea training centers; and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The FTSS services, addressed herein, are intended to support various training systems located at multiple training sites around the world, including approved Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases.

The various training systems to be supported under this scope satisfy a myriad of training requirements, including initial operator and crew training, mission rehearsal training, maintenance training, etc. Detailed requirements are site-specific and will be provided in Task Orders (TO).

This document defines a broad scope of FTSS requirements for both MAC Lot 1 (Unrestricted) and MAC Lot 2 (Small Business Set Aside) and could include those items listed below in paragraph 1.2 to 1.9.

Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS) and Contractor Instructional Services (CIS) will form the vast majority of the total FTSS V TO requirements (estimated to be over 90%), with other elements complementary to the larger COMS or CIS efforts. The MAC utilizes a single COMS-centric NAICS code to account for all anticipated TOs. Most TOs issued under FTSS V will include COMS or CIS as a predominant effort with other elements such as device relocations, or any other in-scope requirement to be complementary or ancillary to the COMS or CIS effort.

Task Order security requirements will be identified in the Task Order specific DD 254, if applicable, and may be at the Top Secret or Secret level.

1.2 Contractor Operation and Maintenance Services (COMS). The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, consumables, equipment, tools and test equipment, and transportation necessary to maintain the simulators, training devices, systems, and equipment in a fully operational condition. COMS support includes the following, as detailed in individual Task Orders:

1.2.1 Training Device Operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for trainer operation and control throughout the training event.

1.2.2 Maintenance. The Contractor shall assume full corrective and preventive maintenance/support responsibility for simulators, training devices and associated systems upon completion of the Mobilization Phase, or at Contractor Support Date (CSD) for each device and system. Scheduled maintenance required shall be provided for all simulators, training devices and associated systems as required by the Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS) and the equipment manufacturer’s maintenance documentation.

1.2.2.1 Maintenance Categories. There are three general categories of maintenance within the FTSS V construct: COMS, CMS, and On-Call, as described below.

1.2.2.1.1 COMS: Maintenance associated with simulators, training devices or systems funded by COMS Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) is the most expansive, encompassing standby maintenance capability throughout the Contracted Training Time (CTT, the active utilization for training period) and for all other hours outside of CTT, with the Contractor having continuous access to the simulator, training device or system to accomplish all preventive (scheduled) and corrective (unscheduled) maintenance, personnel training and any other associated allowable activities that the Contractor deems appropriate. The primary distinguishing feature of this level of support is that the Contractor is fully responsible for the operation of the simulator, training device or system.

1.2.2.1.2 CMS: Maintenance associated with a simulator, training device or system funded by a CMS CLIN limits the maintenance responsibility to a defined quantity of hours per a defined number of days per week or per month, identified as Maintenance Support Hours (MSH). During this period, the Contractor is required to ensure the simulator, training device or system is operationally ready for training and the Contractor has maintenance personnel that will respond to a request for support from the end-users. The Contractor’s personnel are not required to continually monitor the simulator, training device or system during the MSH but shall be readily available to receive and respond to support requests within the contractually specified timeframe. As with maintenance under a COMS CLIN, the Contractor generally has all-hours access to the simulator, training device to conduct any additional support activities, to include all preventive and corrective maintenance, and cybersecurity sustainment. The primary difference between COMS CLIN supported and CMS CLIN supported simulator, training devices or systems is that under CMS the Contractor has no operations responsibility.

1.2.2.1.3 On-Call: Maintenance associated with a simulator, training device or system funded by an On-Call CLIN further limits the maintenance responsibility. The Contractor has no on-going or recurring requirements and is only required to respond to a support request made by the site Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or designated alternate. The Contractor is not responsible for preparing the simulator, training device or system, is not responsible for preventive or corrective maintenance, parts ordering, documentation support, cybersecurity or any other support until a specific support request is issued. The support request may encompass any tasking that would reasonably be expected to be performed as if the simulator, training device or system were under a CMS CLIN. The Contractor may or may not have all-hours access to the simulator, training device or system. Limitations on Contractor access would be identified in the Task Order.

1.2.3 Cybersecurity. The Contractor shall provide cybersecurity sustainment activities necessary to maintain the Security Authorization Package and approved Continuous Monitoring Strategy. Cybersecurity requirements include implementing/installing Government directed patches such as Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA); Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Scans; enforce Department of Navy (DON) System Account Management including account access and password policy; weekly antivirus software updates and scans; and implementation and validation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). Additionally, taskings may require the Contractor to provide cybersecurity oversight for accredited simulator, training devices and systems to include, but not limited to coordinating with the site COR and other Government Representatives on physical and cybersecurity measures; and assisting with analyzing security procedures and periodic testing, evaluation, verification, accreditation, and review of information system installations at the appropriate classification level.

1.2.4 Supply Support. The Contractor shall maintain spare parts, tools and test equipment in a fully operable, ready-for-issue condition, at the Government-provided inventory level, and with a cross-reference list for parts used in repair, or inventory that differs from the original baseline, and to store labeled/tagged spare parts to indicate condition in accordance with (IAW) applicable Navy directives or requirements.

1.2.5 General Security. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor personnel are familiar with and comply with all Station or site security directives and policies or as directed by the COR. Site specific requirements are provided in each TO site-specific Appendix.

1.2.6 Contractor Staffed Entry Point. The Contractor shall control access of FTSS facilities in accordance with specific site policies and procedures, in accordance with TO specific documents.

1.2.7 Basic Cleaning Contractor Assigned Spaces. The Contractor shall provide all required labor, equipment, materials and supplies to maintain general cleanliness for assigned spaces.

1.2.8 General Housekeeping Contractor Assigned Spaces. The Contractor shall provide services where specified in individual Task Orders.

1.2.9 Technical Data Verification (TDV). The Contractor shall perform TDV of Technical Manuals, Maintenance Instructions, and Maintenance Drawings for new or revised documentation which may include electronic media, and conversion of paper into electronic media format. TDV also requires the Contractor to provide all hardware and software required to accomplish the technical data verification. Specific media and software formats will be identified in individual TOs.

1.2.10 Trainer Modification Support. When tasked by the Government, Contractor personnel shall participate in Government led events such as test and evaluation, configuration audits, and other events as designated in individual TOs.

1.2.11 Trainer Space Preparation.

The Contractor may be tasked, in a limited capacity, to prepare existing trainer spaces to receive new or newly modified training device(s). This limited capacity is not to exceed the construction micro-purchase threshold in accordance with 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, Wage Rate Requirements (Construction). This could include security system upgrades, installation of raised computer flooring, re-routing of HVAC and fire-suppression equipment, modifying trainer pad and cabling/hose trenches, electrical service panel changes, and other modifications necessary to prepare the existing space to receive the new, or newly-configured training device(s). These efforts may require Naval Facilities Engineering Command approval. Modifications to the facility that require the relocation, replacement, alteration, and/or removal of load-bearing structures or the addition/expansion of new and/or existing utilities will not be authorized under this contract.

Modifications to the facility that require the relocation, replacement, alteration, and/or removal of load-bearing structures or the addition/expansion of new and/or existing utilities will not be authorized under this contract.

1.2.12 Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) and Exercise Support. When tasked by the Government, the Contractor shall provide support for unit or fleet level FST events and exercises in terms of scheduling, Naval Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) gateway management, planning, testing and execution of these events.

1.3 Contractor Instructional Services (CIS). The Contractor shall provide Contract Instructors (CI) in support of simulators, training devices and associated systems, FST, associated classrooms and/or other training methods (including in actual aircraft) to train users in the knowledge and skills to support the mission and the established learning objectives. This service requires the Contractor to provide instruction, operation, and curriculum support requirements. This service could also include scenario planning and development, testing, execution and administration of unit or Fleet level FST events. CI responsibilities are generally grouped as primary responsibilities, additional support responsibilities and collateral responsibilities as further defined within a TO.

1.4 Training Device Relocation (TDR). Requires the Contractor to relocate simulators, training devices, systems, and associated equipment, including all associated Material Support Packages (MSP). The Contractor shall be responsible to provide experienced and qualified personnel, packing and shipping equipment and supplies, permits, and all other materials and resources necessary to inspect, inventory, safely disassemble, package, ship, install, test, and restore the simulator, training devices, systems, and associated equipment to a fully operable condition and MSP to ready-for-issue condition, or as defined within a TO.

1.5 Training Systems Management (TSM). The Contractor shall provide a program or system to include all necessary support to run and manage a training site. This may include those activities associated with training facilitation and student management activities such as: scheduling, administration, record keeping, and reporting. TSM may be turnkey level of support, typically performed at a centralized training site.

1.6 Training Device Modification (TDM). The Contractor shall accomplish quick turn-around changes or modifications made in compliance with Government issued Training Equipment Change Directives (TECD) or aircraft Technical Directives (TD). TECDs implement modification or engineering change requests related specifically to simulators, training devices, whereas TDs implement Air Frame Changes (AFCs) or Avionics Changes (AVCs) applicable to both aircraft and training devices. Additional changes or modifications may occur as a result of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) changes, Naval Aviation Technical Information Product (NATIP) changes or from deficiencies found on the simulators or training devices.

In response to Government solicitations for trainer changes/modifications, the Contractor shall make effective use of on-site personnel in proposal development, and in the resulting modification work effort. Modifications will involve no or limited design/development work.

1.7 Spares and Product Support. When tasked by the Government on an over & above work request basis within a COMS TO, the Contractor shall procure spare parts for new, newly modified, or fielded simulators, training devices and equipment. The Government will provide the provisioning data to the Contractor. This will include providing services including screening parts for source and availability, ordering, packaging, shipping to the site(s), and configuration conformance of the logistical support packages. The Contractor shall act as freight and shipping consolidator.

The Contractor may also be required to make Commercial-Off–The-Shelf (COTS) product buys in support of Government accomplished modification efforts (where the Government is acting as the integrator). This will not include "subassemblies" from a contractor that require development and/or design work as part of the tasking.

The work may also be accomplished through a TO with no other associated responsibilities.

1.8 In-Service Engineering Office (ISEO) Support. When tasked by the Government, the Contractor shall provide engineering, technical and administrative support services to a designated Government engineering field office(s) in support of the FTSS program. This service could also include NCTE gateway management and other required actions in support of unit or Fleet level FST events.

1.9 Training Device De-militarization and Disposal Support. When tasked by the Government, the Contractor shall disassemble, inventory, transport, and otherwise prepare simulators, training devices and associated systems and parts for disposal. Compliance with any Federal, State, Local, or Base regulations regarding possible environmental safety impacts is required.

2.0 Requirements/Programs Identified to Lot.

2.1 Known Recurring Requirements. Known recurring service requirements are assigned to either the Unrestricted Lot 1 or Set-Aside Lot 2 as identified in the table below.

Task Order Number

Program/Description

Lot 1 Complex Programs (non set-aside)

Lot 2 Non- Complex Programs (Set-Aside)

2.2 Future Requirements. Future in-scope Task Order requirements will be assessed for suitability for large or small business and assigned to Lot 1 or Lot 2 of the MAC, based on the government analysis of a variety of factors contributing to overall complexity, including scope, magnitude, and performance risk, as described below. Task Order requirements determined as having significant scope, magnitude, and performance risk (more complex)risk will be considered suitable for large business and competed in Lot 1 of the MAC. Task Order requirements determined to have lower scope, magnitude, and performance risk (less overall complexity) will be considered suitable for small business and will be reserved for Lot 2 of the MAC. The programs identified in the table above illustrate the level of scope, magnitude, and performance risk with currently expected and corresponding Lot assignment. All suitability determinations will consider the range and depth of FTSS scope elements required for each program/acquisition. Some elements that may be considered include, but are not limited to:

· Number/Complexity of Scope Elements Required (1.2 to 1.9 above)

· Magnitude of the requirement (size of the workforce, number of sites, program value, etc.)

· Quantities of devices/platforms with highly complex systems

· Activity level/op-tempo

· Degree of integrated turn-key student management complexities

· Geo-political complexities & risks (overseas performance, FMS)

· Degree of maturity or stability of program and devices

· Availability of data

· Interoperability requirements

· Degree(s) of risk (performance, schedule, cost)

· Other items impacting complexity & risk

3.0 Definitions.

The following definitions apply to terms noted in the FTSS Addenda and Task Orders. The applicability of the terms may be noted in individual Task Orders. Where applicable, some terms may be differently defined within a TO. In those cases, the definition within that TO supersedes a definition listed here.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). AQL is the maximum percent defective, the maximum number of defects per hundred units, or the number of defects in a lot on average that may occur before the Government will affect the price computation system In Accordance With (IAW) the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and Inspection of Services Clause.

Additional Instruction. Government instruction in excess of the requirement (i.e., in excess of hours per day, hours per week or hours per month for CI or make up time). Additional instruction may be scheduled by the Government on holidays, non-working weekdays, weekends, and inside and outside of the window of CI operation on working days.

Aircraft Common Equipment (ACE). Unmodified aircraft equipment used in a training device. Temporary minor changes to physical configuration or minor calibration/adjustment of aircraft common equipment required for use in a trainer(s) shall not change designation of the equipment.

Assistant NATOPS Instructor (ANI) (OPNAVINST 3710.7). A highly qualified aircrew member who shall receive initial and subsequent NATOPS evaluations from the appropriate NATOPS evaluator or unit NATOPS instructor and be designated in writing by the commanding officer. CIs may also be designated as ANIs by the respective type wing/marine air group commander. CIs who maintain this designation shall receive a NATOPS standardization evaluation annually by an appropriate NATOPS evaluator.

Availability Performance Factor (APF). This factor is a measurement of the performance capability of a training system or equipment for each Government Scheduled Use (GSU) and is determined as described in Task Order.

Backup Support. Technical assistance provided above and beyond the scope, skill, and knowledge of on-site Contractor personnel to assist in returning a failed training system/equipment to operational status. Backup support also includes appropriately qualified personnel temporarily sent to a site when the on-site staff cannot accomplish all required tasking.

Baseline Inventory. Established through the Contractor performing a 100% physical inventory of Government Furnished Property (GFP) during the Mobilization period and reconciling the physical inventory with the Government and prior contracting period inventory. Each reconciled Baseline Inventory updates the Government’s Material Support Package (MSP), reflecting additions and deletions since the last Baseline Inventory. The resulting Baseline Inventory accomplished during the new contract Mobilization period determines the serviceability of assets prior to the Contractor assuming responsibility for the contract term, and is the standard used to measure Contractor accountability for these items when the Task Order ends.

Basic Cleaning. Cleaning of all surfaces seven feet and below that includes thorough and complete removal of dirt, dust, foreign debris, streaks, mold, mildew, spills, stains, cobwebs, swirl marks, scuff marks, odor, rubbish, impurities and all trash.

Best Commercial/Industrial Practices. Where the Government does not otherwise specify a standard, requirements and responsibilities may be stated as performed in accordance with best commercial practices, best commercial standards, best industrial practices and similar terminology. A best practice is a method or technique that has been generally accepted as superior to any alternatives because it produces results that are superior to those achieved by other means or because it has become a standard way of doing things. Best practices can be used to maintain quality as an alternative to mandatory legislated standards and can be based on self-assessment or benchmarking. They may be documented in some sort of commercial standard, (e.g., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers [IEEE], American Society for Testing and Materials [ASTM], American National Standards Institute [ANSI]).

Cannibalization. The removal of serviceable assets or repair parts from other training systems and equipment for the purpose of using them in the repair of unserviceable training systems or equipment.

Casualty Report (CASREP). A report generated by the Training Activity to immediately report equipment failures and the resulting impact on the capability to perform assigned training missions.

Change (As it Relates to Modifications of Simulators, Training Devices, Equipment, Etc.): To replace something, typically with an improved item (upgrade). For example, replacing a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) based visual image projector with a Light Emitting Diode (LED) based visual image projector is a change. A change in this case is a modification (MOD) of the simulator or training device. All changes are considered MODs for purposes of this contract. A change alters the simulator or training device configuration.

Chargeable Downtime (CDT). Any portion of downtime not designated non-chargeable as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). CDT includes Partial Mission Capability Quantity (PMCQ). When trainer malfunction, lack of a required trainer operator or inadequate operator performance precludes completion of, or appreciably degrades a scheduled training mission, the entire period will be recorded as CDT unless the Instructor/COR elect to initiate training in a degraded mode.

Chargeable Lost Instruction (CLI) Units. Instructional units scheduled (IS) that are lost/not completed by the Contractor and are chargeable against the contractor (i.e., attributable to the Contractor’s failure to fulfill CIS requirements).

Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). CIS, COMS and CMS support, while defined generically as a number of Hours per Day (HPD), Hours per Week (HPW) or Hours per Month (HPM) over a period, shall be adaptive to variability in planned, scheduled and actual instruction, simulator, training devices and systems requirements. The scheduling authority may alter the workweek from a five-day period to a compressed work schedule (CWS) and may stack the weekly availability into these shorter periods. Compressed work week HPD, HPW and HPM limitations must be identified in the individual weapons system Appendices. For example, for a contracted HPW of 100 hours of instruction or training device operation, compressing from a 5-day to a 4-day workweek will allow 100 hours to be completed in four days, subject to HPD/HPW/HPM, Additional Instruction Time (AIT) and Premium Time (P/T) limitations in the individual weapons system Appendices.

Consumables. Items/materials that are consumed in use. Examples include paper, printer ribbons, hydraulic fluid, oil, and filters.

Contract Instructor (CI). The person who is conducting the instruction and directly interfaces with the student.

Contractor Instruction Factor (CIF). A measurement of contractor success in meeting Government instruction requirements.

CI Schedule. Identifies CI to be conducted during normal instruction events, make-up instruction events, and additional missions and/or instruction events.

Contractor Performance Factor (CPF)/Contractor Measurement Factor (CMF). CPF/CMF are tangible measures of Contractor performance for device availability and Contractor Maintenance Services (CMS) to measure Contractor success in meeting Government training requirements. Computation of CPF/CMF is described in Part 6 of Addendum A.

Contractor Support Date (CSD). The date a Contractor assumes full performance responsibility as specified in a Task Order/appendix. CSD shall usually coincide with the end of the mobilization phase.

Contracted Training Time (CTT). A standard block of time established for scheduling of training. The scheduling authority may adjust CTT as operations dictate.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An acquisition professional in the Federal Government, authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative contract functions. The designated Government Point of Contact (POC) responsible for surveillance of contractor performance and additional functions. The COR is the on-site Government technical representative, and a single point of contact for the Contractor. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract. When designated in the Task Order, an alternate COR (ACOR) may be assigned as a backup in the absence of the COR. The COR may be assisted by one or more on-site technical representatives.

Degraded Mode. Equipment Utilization at Government discretion during scheduled use of a piece of equipment or any portion thereof without requiring corrective maintenance when the Partial Mission Capability (PMC) table is less than 100% for that piece of equipment. Specifics will be addressed in Task Order/appendix.

Depot-Level Maintenance. Highest level of maintenance performed on defective material to include complete rebuild of parts, assemblies, and subassemblies as well as the manufacture, modification, testing and reclamation of parts required to return the simulator, training device, training system or equipment to a fully operable condition.

Dormant State. A 'dormant' state exists when the device processors halted, disc drives spun down, displays/projectors blanked, hydraulic pumps shut down, cockpit/IOS indicator lights turned off but with power applied to individual power supplies in system.

Downtime. That portion of CTT when a trainer is not operationally ready and/or a qualified operator is not provided when required.

Energized Equipment. Simulator, training device, training systems, equipment or sub-assemblies that are in a powered-up condition to include those that do not have power removed by opening the main power breaker or switch located between the building facility and the equipment main power panel.

Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). With respect to a COMS Contract or Task Order, a recommendation for an engineering change typically submitted by the ISEO or the COMS contractor to the appropriate approval authority to modify, add to, delete, or supersede original parts or design of an equipment item.

Exception Items. Items that do not conform to established criteria of acceptability discovered through Government inspection.

Exception Items Factor (EIF). The total of all exception items identified during inspection that have not been corrected. This factor will be determined monthly by Government audits and inspections, applicable documents, records, and reports.

Failure. Any part of a training system or equipment that does not operate IAW performance specifications.

Fully Operational Condition (FOC). Simulator, training device, system or equipment performing within defined parameters, available to be used for its intended purpose, and accepted by the Government through a formal testing and turnover process.

Government Furnished Property (GFP). All assets, including the Material Support Package (MSP) furnished to the Contractor by the Government. As defined in FAR 45.101, GFP means property in the possession of or directly acquired by the Government and subsequently made available to the Contractor for performance of a contract.

Government Scheduled Use (GSU). A block of time designated by the Government to utilize a training system or equipment identified in each Task Order. The Government may schedule a GSU for any purpose to include, but not limited to: instructor preparation, curriculum or scenario development, training, demonstrations, inspections, modifications and upgrades.

Inspected Items. All items selected for review during Government inspections.

Instruction Factor (IF). A measurement of Contractor success in meeting the Government’s Instructional Services (CIS) requirements.

Instruction Unit. An instruction event, normally one hour in duration. May include all, or part of a brief, instruction, and debrief. Instruction units may be structured as a mission.

Instruction Units Completed (IC). The portion of Instruction Units Scheduled (IS) that are satisfactorily completed by the Contractor. IC is a component used to calculate the CI Instructional Factor (IF).

Instructional Units Scheduled (IS). The portion of hours per day that CIs are required under the Task Order that are scheduled in accordance with the Task Order criteria. IS, is a component used to calculate the CI Instruction Factor (IF).

Intermediate-Level Maintenance. Maintenance that normally consists of calibration, repair or replacement of damaged or unserviceable parts, components, or assemblies, and the emergency manufacture of non-available parts. It is usually performed on items that have been removed from the simulator, training device or system and may also be called off-equipment maintenance.

Key Personnel. Personnel whose aggregate technical and professional experience is essential to successfully support individual Task Order requirements. The Government determines and specifies what billets are designated as key personnel in each TO.

Lot. The total number of service outputs in a surveillance period.

Lost Training. Scheduled training not accomplished due to trainer downtime.

Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU). Replaceable or repairable units, items, or parts that are essential support items removed and replaced or repaired at field level to restore the training system or equipment to a Fully Operational Condition (FOC). The LRU item or part is determined by the COR.

Maintenance Action Form (MAF). A multi-purpose form used to record maintenance actions for use in the Maintenance Data System (MDS) and Visual Information Display System (VIDS). See OPNAVINST 4790.2 for additional information.

Maintenance Drawings. For the purpose of Technical Data Verification (TDV), maintenance drawings are defined as functional block diagrams, mechanical/floor plan diagrams, schematics, wiring lists, and power distribution diagrams. One maintenance drawing shall be considered equivalent to four (4) 8 1/2 X 11 inches pages.

Maintenance Support Hours (MSH). The operating window during which the Contractor is responsible for Contractor Maintenance Services (CMS) for specified equipment. The equipment may be utilized after prescribed MSH, however, if a malfunction occurs during that time, hours to repair for CMF calculation will not begin until the Government notifies the contractor during the next day’s scheduled MSH.

Material Support Package (MSP). The inventory of supporting materials, tools, equipment, spare parts, technical data, consumables, and software media provided by the Government. The MSP is considered part of a simulator, training device or system and will be located on site.

Make-up Training/Instruction. All rescheduled missions or instruction events/units due to lost training/instruction.

Mission. An event normally consisting of a brief, instruction, and debrief or a period of instruction as required in Task Order/appendix.

Mission Instruction Factor (MIF). A measurement of Contractor success in meeting mission-based Government instruction requirements.

Mission Essential Subsystem Matrix (MESM). The definitive document used to determine trainer material condition and establish which systems must be operational to complete a specific training mission/scenario.

Mobilization. The Task Order phase immediately prior to CSD designated for Contractor preparation to assume full responsibility for Contractor Services described in the Task Order.

Modification (Of Simulators, Training Devices, Equipment, Etc.): To alter or modify something, typically to make an improvement (upgrade). For example, revising a simulator or training device aero model software to correct a deficiency or to add capability is a modification (MOD). A MOD alters the simulator or training device configuration. All changes (see Change) are considered MODs, but not all MODs are changes.

Monthly Training Plan. The plan for the following month provided by the Government that identifies planned or intended use of the trainer(s) in terms of planned operating hours, number of planned training periods per day or week, and the required material condition for individual periods or blocks of periods, if known. It is provided to the Contractor for general planning purposes. The plan shall in no way constrain the Government with regard to changes dictated by operational necessity.

NATOPS Instrument Evaluator (OPNAVINST 3710.7 SERIES). A highly qualified military aviator or naval flight officer (NFO) designated by the Commanding Officer to conduct instrument evaluation flights. CIs may also be designated as NATOPS instrument evaluators by the respective type wing/marine air group commander. CIs who maintain this designation will receive a NATOPS instrument standardization evaluation annually by an appropriate NATOPS evaluator.

Non-chargeable Downtime (NCDT). Any portion of downtime not designated chargeable as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Usually as a result of factors outside the control of the COMS Contractor (such as loss of facility power or air conditioning) that precludes completion of a scheduled training mission.

Non-chargeable Lost Instruction (NCLI). The portion of lost instructional units scheduled (IS) that is not completed by the Contractor, not the fault of the Contractor and not chargeable against the Contractor.

Normal Operating Window. The period of time, as specifically identified in the Task Order, within which the Government expects to schedule any uses of the training system or equipment. (See "Government Scheduled Use").

On-Site Government Representative (OSGR). An on-site designated Government employee responsible for Task Order administration. The initial OSGR will be identified prior to CSD.

On-Call Support Services. Support services performed by the Contractor on specified equipment on an as needed basis upon notification/approval by the Government.

Organizational-Level Maintenance. Maintenance performed by the Contractor on assigned equipment. Normally consists of inspecting, troubleshooting, servicing, calibrating, lubricating, adjusting, and repairing or replacing parts, components, assemblies and subassemblies. Additionally, it typically includes the use of test capabilities of trainer hardware and software to minimize downtime during operational training periods.

Partial Mission Capability (PMC) Operation. Utilization of a simulator, training device or system during a period when one or more systems or subsystems are inoperative or operating in a degraded mode, but where residual capability enables adequate training on a case by case basis at the discretion of the end-user/instructor/COR.

Partial Mission Capability Time (PMCT). The portion of CTT when a device is used in a degraded (PMC) condition. The decision to utilize a training device in a PMC condition is made by the end-user, Instructor or COR. PMCT starts at the point during the CTT that the fault is discovered and continues for remainder of CTT until it is corrected.

Partial Mission Capability Factor (PMCF). PMCF is the percent of degradation as determined by the COR utilizing the PMC standard contained in each site/device PMC table appendix of the Task Order. In instances where more than one subsystem has failed on a device, PMCF will be determined by the highest individual degradation associated with the failed subsystems.

Partial Mission Capability Quantity (PMCQ). PMCQ is the PMCF (percent of degradation) multiplied by the PMCT (partial mission capability time). PMCQ is used in the computation of the CPF, with the same effect as CDT.

Per Item/Per Single Item. Per Item (Repair/Rework) is the lowest repairable assembly, subassembly or module as determined by the COR. Per Single Item (Replenishment/Replacement) is the lowest discrete consumable piece part or lowest consumable assembly, subassembly or module as determined by the COR.

Performance Standards Table (PST). Identifies key service outputs of the Task Order that will be evaluated by the Government to assure the Contractor meets Task Order performance standards. The PST is included in the applicable Task Order Addendum.

Post-Modification Inspection/Test. Repeat of all or most of the Pre-Modification inspection/testing procedures. Inspection is performed or monitored by the Government. Testing ascertains baseline parameters are met and operational performance of the equipment is within allowable limits.

Pre-Modification Inspection/Test. A functional inspection/test of a simulator, training device, system or equipment to determine its fully operational condition (FOC) and establish its baseline performance. Results are used to measure post-modification inspection condition. Inspections/test normally performed prior to equipment bailment.

Premium Time. Any Government requirement other than make-up training which necessitates operation of the trainer (e.g., additional training, inspections, modifications, etc.) and/or facility access at times other than the contracted period (CTT, Access Hours). Reduced applicability to CMS equipment.

Preventive Maintenance (PM). Deters the occurrence of major defects through systematic inspection/measurement, alignment/adjustment, calibration, time-based/wear-based consumables replacement, lubrication, cleaning, fault detection of incipient failures and similar actions to maintain equipment and sub-systems in satisfactory operating condition.

Preventive Maintenance Factor (PMF). This factor is a measurement of the preventive maintenance conducted by the Contractor. This factor will be determined monthly by Government audits and inspections, and applicable documents, records, and reports.

Quality Assurance (QA). Those actions taken by the Government or Contractor to assure services meet the requirements of the TO.

Quality Assurance and Revalidation (QA&R). A Government performed test of the operational and material condition of a simulator, training device, its systems, subsystems and associated elements.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP is the Government plan for oversight of the quality assurance methods used in the administration of the FTSS V TOs.

Quality Control (QC). Actions taken by a Contractor to control the production of goods or services to ensure TO requirements are met.

Random Sampling. A sampling method where each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected.

Reconfigure. Changing training system or equipment parameters to alter the configuration of the training system or equipment hardware or software.

Ready For Issue Material (RFI). Material or equipment requiring nothing but routine pre-installation and post installation condition verification prior to use. RFI items are functionally reliable and meet applicable performance specifications.

Repair. The restoration of a system, subsystem, or component so it may be effectively utilized for its designated purpose.

Repair Parts. Individual parts or non-repairable assemblies required for the repair of repairable or major end items.

Repairable. An item of a durable nature which can be restored to a serviceable condition through regular repair procedures.

Replace. To remove damaged, defective, or deteriorated materials or parts and install new or, if approved by the Government, used materials or parts.

Replenish. The restocking of an item for support of end items.

Scheduled Training Time. Scheduled Training Time includes training time, make-up training time, and additional training (Premium Time).

Scheduling Authority. Designated activity (e.g., training Air Wing Commander, Training Officer) or COR.

Stand-Down. Period of non-operational use designated by the Government for which training systems and equipment will not be utilized.

Support Equipment. Any equipment required to make a system, subsystem, or end item of equipment operational in its intended environment. This includes equipment required to overhaul, maintain, and operate the system, subsystem, end item and component.

Subject Matter Expert (SME). A SME is that individual who exhibits the highest level of expertise in performing a specialized job, task, or skill within the organization.

Supply Support. Contractor responsibility for the storage, care and upkeep of repairable and consumable items, spare and repair parts, and equipment specific assets used in support of maintenance for training systems.

System/Subsystem. The generalized breakdown of a training device and its elements. The Contractor is responsible for all system/subsystem elements not being specifically modified to the lowest level as defined in the definition of “Per Item/Per Single Item.”

Technical Data Support Package (TDSP). Technical design and manufacturing information sufficient to enable the sustainment of equipment. Typically includes technical manuals, drawings, software listings, System Admin Guide Books, etc.

Technical Data Verification (TDV). TDV is an evaluation of technical accuracy and adequacy of new/revised data contained in text, tables, lists, and illustrations/drawings against the actual hardware to ensure the data accurately reflects trainer configuration.

Training Mission. A single mission, sortie, period, or event.

Training Mission Schedule. A daily or monthly schedule for trainer utilization that identifies training missions to be accomplished during CTT, make-up, and additional training periods.

Training Time. Contracted Training Time (CTT) or Premium Time (additional training) when authorized. May include utilization for any Government requirement that necessitates operation of the trainer (i.e., training, inspections, software development, Quality Assurance and Revalidation).

Trainer Unique Equipment (TUE). Modified or unmodified commercial equipment, modified operational equipment, and equipment manufactured for a specific training purpose. TUE normally consists of electronic and electromechanical subsystems, equipment, and parts, including all associated software and firmware.

Transition Phase. A time period at the end of a Task Order in which a Contractor continues to perform TO responsibilities while preparing to turn over the effort to a successor or under the same Contractor new contract. The Transition Phase will coincide with the successors Mobilization Phase as defined in Task Order/appendices.

Unattended Operations. Simulators, training devices and systems under a COMS CLIN shall not be left unattended at any site at any time unless all power systems for that device are de-energized. A device is in an "Unattended Operation Condition" when there are no maintenance personnel in the building containing the training device and when the device is in any configuration other than a 'dormant' state.

Upgrade (As it Relates to Modifications of Simulators, Training Devices, Equipment, Etc.): To improve some aspect of something, typically by a change (replacement with an improved item) or modification (alter or modify to make an improvement). (See Change and See Modification). An upgrade alters the simulator or training device configuration. All upgrades are considered MODs.

Window of CI Operation. A standard block of time during specific days of the week established for scheduling of training for Contractor Instructional Services (CIS). The scheduling authority may adjust the window of CI operations as operations dictate.

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