NCTE ENG SOW_Draft.pdf

NCTE LVC Systems Engineering Contract Statement of Work

1.0 Introduction

This Statement of Work is for the acquisition of Engineering services in support of the Fleet ‘s

Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE), Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) for the Naval

Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division (here after referred to as Corona Division).

Corona Division is a Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command activity. The mission of Corona

Division is to “Provide transparency to warfighting readiness through data analytics and assessment, Engineering the Fleet’s Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environment, and assuring accuracy of measurement.”

2.0 Background

NCTE serves as a globally interconnected and integrated enterprise system designed to support the U.S.

Navy, other branches of the U.S. armed forces, and coalition partners in meeting mission-critical requirements for training combat-ready maritime forces capable of worldwide operations. NCTE incorporates a wide range of systems, including Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and

Intelligence (C4I), Electronic Warfare (EW), Information Warfare (IW), Instrumentation, Scoring, and advanced communications technologies, all of which are vital for enabling distributed training and mission rehearsal. By leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, NCTE ensures the effective design, analysis, and management of complex system architectures. Through advanced systems engineering and integration practices, NCTE continues to evolve as a resilient and interoperable tactical training environment, empowering the Navy and its partners to maintain operational superiority and readiness in dynamic and contested environments.

3.0 Scope

This SOW sets forth the requirement for non-personal services to obtain NCTE LVC Engineering support services to satisfy new and existing needs for program management, risk management, engineering, architecture, and operational monitoring/analysis/response.

Services will be required in multiple Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United

States (OCONUS) locations including the following: 1) NCTE Field Office Norfolk (Prime Place of

Performance), 2)NAS OCEANA Bldg 501/Bldg 232, 3)NAS OCEANA Dam Neck Hopper Hall, Taylor

Hall, 4)NAS OCEANA BLDG 210/310, 5)NAS OCEANA Dam Neck Annex, Chamberlain Hall (Hefti

GLOC), 6)Tactical Training Group Pacific (TTGP), 7)COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC, 8)SWTTR, MCAS

Yuma, 9)SCTTR, San Clemente, 10)Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, NV, 11)NAS Lemoore, CA, 12)NAS Whidbey Island, WA, including Naval Facility Pacific Beach, WA and Mt. Octopus, WA, 13)Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, AZ, MCAS Miramar, CA, 14)Naval Air Facility El Centro, CA, 15)NAS Oceana, VA, including Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes

(FACSFAC VACAPES), and Dam Neck Annex, Global LVC Operations Center (GLOC) also known as

Chamberlain Hall, and Tactical Training Group Atlantic, 16)Navy Dare Range, NC, 17)Cherry Point, NC, including Mid‐Atlantic Electronic Warfare Range NC, Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, NC, and Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, NC, 18)MCAS Beaufort, SC, 19)Pinecastle Range

Complex, FL 20)NAS Jacksonville and Mayport Naval Station to include ATG Mayport, FL, 21)NAS

Key West, FL, 22)Navy Center for Advanced Modeling and Simulation (NCAMS) at Naval Warfare

Development Center (NWDC) on Naval Station Norfolk, VA, Naval Station Norfolk (to include ATG

Norfolk), 23)Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek ‐ Fort

Story, VA, 24)Tactical Training Group Pacific (TTGP), Naval Station San Diego, CA, 25)Naval Station

San Diego, CA (to include ATG San Diego), 26)Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR)

Operations Center Naval Air Station North Island, CA, 27)Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific, Naval

Station Pearl Harbor, HI, 28)NCTE Field Office Rota, Naval Station Rota, Spain, 29)Tactical Training

Group Pacific Detachment Yokosuka Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, 30)U.S. Forces

Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 31)Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, 32)Naval Base Ventura

County, CA, 33)NAS Patuxent River, MD, 34)Naval Support Activity Orlando, FL, 35)Naval Support

Facility Dahlgren, VA, 36)Combat System Engineering Development Site, Moorestown, NJ, 37)Fleet

Integrated Simulation Technology Testing Facility Ford Island, HI, 38)Surface Combat Systems Center, Wallops Island, VA, 39)MCB Camp Pendleton, CA, 40)MCB Twenty‐nine Palms, CA, 41)Atlantic

Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Avon Park, FL, 42)Boardman Range, OR McMullen Range, TX, 43)SEARAY Target Range Complex, MS, 44)Farallon de Medinilla in the Commonwealth of the

Northern Mariana Islands, and 45)Oki Daito Jima Islands, Japan.

Note: Emerging Naval training requirements may require services specified herein to be performed at additional places of performance than addressed above during the course of the Task Order.

4.0 Applicable Documents

Federal Standards: The Contractor is required to adhere to the most recent standards and guidelines specified in the Task Order and the basic contract when applicable. The following table provides a listing of all applicable documents specifically referenced within the SOW. All subsequent versions to those referenced below will take precedence. This listing is not exhaustive and other applicable federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), state, local and installation policies, directives or other guidance will be specified via Technical Instruction

References:

Category Organization &

Reference Number Document Title Link / Source

Civil &

Structural

ASCE 7

Minimum Design Loads and Associated

Criteria for Buildings ASCE Library

TIA-222

Structural Standard for Antenna

Supporting Structures and Antennas TIA Online

UBC 2330-2338 Earthquake / Seismic Designs ICBO/ICC

EM 385-1-1

Safety and Occupational Health

Requirements USACE

UFGS-01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements WBDG

Unified Facilities

Criteria (UFC)

DoD Building Code (General UFC

Index) WBDG

Telecom &

Cabling

ANSI/TIA-568-C

Commercial Building

Telecommunications Cabling Standard TIA Store

ANSI/TIA-569-C

Telecommunications Pathways and

Spaces TIA Store

ANSI/TIA-607-C

Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) TIA Store

NECA/BICSI 607

Standard for Telecommunications

Bonding and Grounding BICSI Store https://ascelibrary.org/doi/book/10.1061/9780784414248 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://global.ihs.com/doc_details.cfm%3Fdocument_name%3DTIA%252D222 https://www.iccsafe.org/ https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-01-35-26 https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc https://www.google.com/search?q=https://global.ihs.com/doc_details.cfm%3Fdocument_name%3DTIA%252D568%252DC https://www.google.com/search?q=https://global.ihs.com/doc_details.cfm%3Fdocument_name%3DTIA%252D569%252DC https://www.google.com/search?q=https://global.ihs.com/doc_details.cfm%3Fdocument_name%3DTIA%252D607%252DC https://www.bicsi.org/standards

Organization &

Reference Number Document Title Link / Source

ANSI/TIA-568 &

ANSI/TIA-569-E

Telecommunications Cabling and

Pathways Spaces IHS

Grounding &

Lightning

NFPA 780

Standard for the Installation of

Lightning Protection Systems NFPA Free Access

FAA-STD-019e Lightning and Surge Protection, Grounding, and Shielding FAA.gov

IEEE 81-2012

Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity and Ground Impedance IEEE Xplore

IEEE 1100-2005

Powering and Grounding Electronic

Equipment (Emerald Book) IEEE Xplore

IEEE 1692-2011

Protection of Communication

Installations from Lightning IEEE Xplore

MIL-HDBK-419A

Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding

(Vols 1 & 2) EverySpec

MIL-STD-188-124B

Grounding for Long Haul/Tactical

Communications EverySpec

UL 1449 Standard for Surge Protective Devices UL Standards

RF Safety &

Comms

IEEE C95.1

Safety Levels for Human Exposure to

Radio Frequency IEEE Xplore

AS 3516.2-1998

Siting of Radiocommunications

Facilities (30 MHz+) Standards Australia

IEC 62037-1

Passive RF and Microwave Devices

Intermodulation IEC Webstore

Motorola R56 Standards and Guidelines for

Communication Sites Motorola Solutions

Systems

Engineering ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 System Life Cycle Processes ISO.org

ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 Architecture Description ISO.org

IEEE 1220

Application and Management of

Systems Engineering IEEE Xplore

ISO/IEC 24641:2023

Methods and Tools for Model-Based

Systems Engineering ISO.org

INCOSE Vision 2025 Systems Engineering Vision 2025 INCOSE

MOSA Framework Modular Open Systems Approach

Reference Framework CTO.mil PDF

MIL-STD-882E

Change 1 Systems Safety DLA

MIL-HDBK-454C

General Guidelines for Electronic

Equipment DLA https://global.ihs.com/ https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=780 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/FAA-STD-019e.pdf https://www.google.com/search?q=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6393529 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/1581452 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6032486 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://everyspec.com/MIL-HDBK/MIL-HDBK-0300-0499/MIL-HDBK-419A_13214/ https://www.google.com/search?q=https://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-0100-0299/MIL-STD-188_124B_1170/ https://www.google.com/search?q=https://standardscatalog.ul.com/ProductDetail.aspx%3FproductId%3DUL1449 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8859679 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.standards.org.au/standards-catalogue/sa-snz/communications/rc-006/as--3516-dot-2-1998 https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/6347 https://www.motorolasolutions.com/ https://www.iso.org/standard/63711.html https://www.iso.org/standard/74393.html https://www.google.com/search?q=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/1435427 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.iso.org/standard/79267.html https://www.incose.org/about-systems-engineering/se-vision-2035 https://www.cto.mil/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MOSA-Framework-2020.pdf https://landandmaritimeapps.dla.mil/Programs/MilSpec/default.aspx?DocTYPE=HB https://landandmaritimeapps.dla.mil/Programs/MilSpec/default.aspx?DocTYPE=HB

Organization &

Reference Number

MIL-HDBK-29612-1

Guidance for Acquisition of Training

Data Products DLA

MIL-HDBK-29612-2

Instructional Systems

Development/Systems Approach to

Training DLA

Configuration

Mgmt SAE-EIA-649C Configuration Management Standard SAE.org

GEIA-HB-649A CM Standard Implementation Guide SAE.org

SAE-EIA-649-1A

CM Requirements for Defense

Contracts SAE.org

MIL-HDBK-61B Configuration Management Guidance DAU.edu

MIL-STD-130N

Change 1

Identification Marking of U.S. Military

Property Everyspec

MIL-STD-31000B Technical Data Packages Everyspec

ISO/IEC 20000

Information Technology — Service

Management ISO.org

Cyber &

Defense

NIST SP 800-53

Security and Privacy Controls for

Information Systems

NIST CSRC

NIST SP 800-171 Protecting CUI in Nonfederal Systems NIST CSRC

NIST SP 800-160

Engineering Trustworthy Secure

Systems

NIST CSRC

DODI 5000.88 Engineering of Defense Systems DOD Issuances

DODI 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information DOD Issuances

DODI 8140.02

IDENTIFICATION, TRACKING,

AND REPORTING OF

CYBERSPACE WORKFORCE

REQUIREMENTS

DOD Issuances

DODI 8140.03

CYBERSPACE WORKFORCE

QUALIFICATION AND

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

DOD Issuances

DODI 8440.01 &

DESMF

DoD IT Service Management /

Enterprise Service Management

Framework DOD Issuances

DoDI 8500.01, Change

1 Cybersecurity DOD Issuances

DoDI 8510.01

Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD IT DOD Issuances

DODAF

Department of Defense Architecture

Framework

DOD CIO

https://landandmaritimeapps.dla.mil/Programs/MilSpec/default.aspx?DocTYPE=HB https://landandmaritimeapps.dla.mil/Programs/MilSpec/default.aspx?DocTYPE=HB https://www.sae.org/standards/eia649c-configuration-management-standard https://www.sae.org/standards/geiahb649a-configuration-management-standard-implementation-guide https://www.sae.org/standards/eia649_1a-configuration-management-requirements-defense-contracts https://www.dau.edu/mil-hdbk-61-configuration-management-guidance http://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-0100-0299/MIL-STD-130N_CHG-1_43231/ http://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-10000-and-Up/MIL-STD-31000B_55943/ https://www.iso.org/isoiec-20000-information-technology-service-management.html https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/53/r5/upd1/final https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/171/r3/final https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/160/v1/r1/final https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://dodcio.defense.gov/Library/DoD-Architecture-Framework/

Organization &

Reference Number Document Title Link / Source

MIL-STD-881

Work Breakdown Structures for

Defense Materiel EverySpec

CNSSI No. 1253 Security Categorization and Control

Selection for National Security Systems

CNSS

DoN CIO Message

281759Z Aug 12

Processing of Electronic Storage Media for Disposal DON CIO

NCTE 21-0141

NCTE Cybersecurity Incident Response

Plan

NSWC COR -

ATTACHED

NSWCCORDIV M-

5100.4 & M-5510.2B

Information & Personnel Security

Manuals

NSWCCORDIVINST

3010.2B Antiterrorism Plan

3070.1C & 3070.2

Operations Security Program /

Designation of Critical Info

5530.2D Physical Security Plan

SECNAVINST

5510.30C DoN Personnel Security Program SECNAV

Regulatory &

Gov 47 CFR Part 17

Construction/Lighting of Antenna

Structures eCFR

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA Free Access

EO 14028 Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity WhiteHouse.gov

NEPA

National Environmental Policy Act of

EPA.gov

STANAG 4586

NATO Standard Interfaces for UAV

Control Systems

NATO SSO

OPNAVINST

1500.57D

OPNAV N9 LVC CRD for Strike

Group Training

SECNAV

NAVWAR M-4720.1

Shore Installation Process Handbook

(SIPH) NAVWAR

29 CFR part 1910 &

Standards for General Industry &

Construction ECFR

SPAWAR M-3090.2C

Fleet Readiness Certification Board

Handbook NAVWAR

DoDI 5000.64

Accountability and Management of

DoD Equipment DOD Issuances

SECNAV M-5200.45

DoN General Equipment

Accountability and Management SECNAV

DoDM 4160.21, Vol 1 Defense Materiel Disposition DOD Issuances https://www.google.com/search?q=https://everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-0800-0899/MIL-STD-881F_58066/ https://www.dcsa.mil/portals/91/documents/ctp/nao/CNSSI_No1253.pdf https://www.doncio.navy.mil/ https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/ https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-17 https://www.nfpa.org/70 https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/05/12/executive-order-on-improving-the-nations-cybersecurity/ https://www.epa.gov/nepa https://nso.nato.int/nso/nsdd/main/standards https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Directives https://www.navwar.navy.mil/ https://www.ecfr.gov/ https://www.navwar.navy.mil/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/ https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/

Organization &

Reference Number

DoDM 4160.28, Vol 2 Defense Demilitarization Procedures DOD Issuances

COMNAVIFOR M-

2620.2 Navy Process Reference Model NAVIFOR-Attached

DoD Business Rules for

SPOT

Synchronized Pre-deployment and

Operational Tracker OSD

Public Law 99-234

TRAVEL EXPENSES OF FEDERAL

CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES CONGRESS.GOV

COMUSFLTFORCOM

/COMPACFLTINST

6320.3B

MEDICAL SCREENING FOR U.S.

GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN

EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES, GUESTS AND

VISITORS PRIOR TO EMBARKING

FLEET UNITS CUSNC

U.S.C TITLE 49.CH51 Hazardous Material Transportation Act House.gov

5.0 Requirements

5.1 System Requirements Analysis

The Contractor shall collaborate with relevant stakeholders to document and refine system-level functional, performance, and interface requirements utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools. In execution of this effort, the Contractor must ensure all requirements are strictly aligned with operational needs, security categorizations, and validated capability documents (such as the OPNAV LVC

CRD) by leveraging mission-based scenarios. Furthermore, the Contractor shall support the development of comprehensive system specifications, including the establishment of installation and fleet-specific requirements, through the application of digital models.

The Contractor shall provide the Government with the following deliverables:

1. Digital Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) -Technical Report [CDRL C002].

2. System Requirements Document (SRD) incorporating embedded MBSE models to ensure robust traceability. – Engineering Project Plan – [CDRL B001]

In accordance with the following references:

• CNSSI No. 1253 (Security Categorization and Control Selection)

• DoDI 5200.48 (Controlled Unclassified Information)

• OPNAV N9 LVC CRD for Strike Group Training

5.2 System Architecture and Design

The Contractor shall develop a comprehensive systems architecture which encompasses operational concepts, mission profiles, and system performance specifications, utilizing Model-Based Systems

Engineering (MBSE) tools. Throughout this development process, the Contractor must rigidly apply

Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles to ensure system interoperability and scalability https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/dodi/ https://www.acq.osd.mil/ https://www.congress.gov/99/statute/STATUTE-99/STATUTE-99-Pg1756.pdf https://www.cusnc.navy.mil/Portals/17/Media%20Embark/MEDICAL_SCREENING_FOR_US-GOVERNMENT_CIVILIAN_EMPLOYEES_CONTRACTORS_GUESTS_AND_VISITORS_PRIOR_TO_EMBARKING_FLEET_UNIT.pdf?ver=2016-02-03-061020-537 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title49/subtitle3/chapter51&edition=prelim while adhering to established DoD cybersecurity and systems safety standards. Additionally, the

Contractor shall conduct rigorous trade studies to evaluate various design alternatives, ultimately selecting optimal solutions based on cost, schedule, and performance parameters.

1. Trade Study Reports containing the associated digital analysis – System/Design Trade Study Report

[CDRL B002]

2. Operational Concept Document (CONOPS) detailing the required mission-based scenarios. – Network and Cybersecurity Concept of Operations [CDRL E001]

• MIL-STD-882E Change 1 (Systems Safety)

• DoDI 8500.01, Change 1 (Cybersecurity)

• DoDI 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems)

• MIL-HDBK-454C (General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment)

5.3 System Installation and Configuration

The Contractor shall review and validate Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for compliance with system requirements and operational needs utilizing MBSE best practices and digital tools. The Contractor shall assess the physical layout of the system for reliability, maintainability, and ease of operation through the application of MBSE modeling and simulation methodologies. The Contractor shall verify all equipment installations against established installation processes and policies and shall propose corrective modifications as required to ensure full compliance with system specifications. The Contractor shall develop and maintain installation standards and practices for the system utilizing authoritative digital repositories to ensure consistency and accessibility of installation documentation across the program.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall assist in maintaining the NCTE Program configuration information repository, ensuring it accurately describes the current NCTE System of Systems baseline and reflects all approved configuration changes throughout the system lifecycle.

The contractor shall provide the Government with the following deliverables:

1. Installation Configuration Plan – Engineering Project Plan [B001]

Applicable References:

• ANSI/TIA-568 & ANSI/TIA-569-E (Telecommunications Cabling and Pathways)

• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)

• NAVWAR M-4720.1 (Shore Installation Process Handbook)

• EM 385-1-1 (Safety and Occupational Health Requirements)

• UFGS-01 35 26 (Governmental Safety Requirements)

• 29 CFR part 1910 & 1926 (Standards for General Industry & Construction)

5.4 Fleet Support

The Contractor shall provide time-critical engineering support for training systems installed on active fleet platforms by leveraging mission engineering frameworks and fleet readiness protocols. Additionally, the Contractor shall monitor and address performance issues during fleet training and exercises, ensuring the Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems strictly meet operational requirements using digital performance metrics. The Contractor shall capture and analyze system failure trend data from fleet training and exercises, identify patterns and root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve system reliability and operational readiness. The Contractor must also support the transition of newly fielded systems to operational status or coordinate their removal as necessary, utilizing MBSE models to track configurations.

1. Fleet Training Engineering Reports – Technical Report (CDRL C002)

2. Training Systems Fielding Transition Plan – Work Instructions, Procedures, and Standard Operating

Procedures [CDRL A011]

3. Incident Reports [CDRL A010]

• SPAWAR M-3090.2C (Fleet Readiness Certification Board Handbook)

• OPNAV N9 LVC CRD for Strike Group Training

5.5 Operator and Maintainer Support

The Contractor shall assist in the development of comprehensive training plans and materials, including the delivery of training, utilizing digital simulations and established instructional systems development handbooks to ensure operators and maintainers are fully prepared to support the system. Furthermore, the

Contractor shall review and recommend improvements to training and manning requirements based on continuous system performance evaluations and fleet feedback. The Contractor is also tasked with supporting the procurement, installation, and acceptance of training subsystems and equipment through the execution of mission-based scenarios. Additionally, the Contractor shall develop, maintain, and apply an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) transition plan for all supported and developed systems to ensure seamless long-term sustainment.

1. Training Plan for Deployable Systems – Training and Certification Plan [CDRL A014]

2. Training Modules – Training Materials [CDRL C003]

3. O&M Transition Plan -Logistics Plan [CDRL F001]

In accordance with the following references:

• MIL-HDBK-29612-1 (Guidance for Acquisition of Training Data Products and Services)

• MIL-HDBK-29612-2 (Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to Training)

5.6 Lifecycle Product Support

During system design, the Contractor shall develop and maintain a Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) utilizing MBSE tools to ensure the system’s long-term supportability, proper equipment accountability, and maintainability. The Contractor must coordinate and monitor the implementation of the LCSP, ensuring strict alignment with program milestones, materiel disposition guidelines, and reporting requirements.

Additionally, the Contractor shall actively participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to address sustainment challenges and optimize lifecycle support using mission engineering insights.

1. Lifecycle Sustainment Plan including analysis of short- and long-term costs incurred. - Logistics Plan

[CDRL F001]

• DoDI 5000.64 (Accountability and Management of DoD Equipment)

• SECNAV M-5200.45 (DoN General Equipment Accountability and Management)

• MIL-STD-130N Change 1 (Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property)

• DoDM 4160.21, Volume 1 (Defense Materiel Disposition)

• DoDM 4160.28, Volume 2 (Defense Demilitarization Procedures)

• DoN CIO Message 281759Z Aug 12 (Processing of Electronic Storage Media for Disposal)

5.7 Data Management

The Contractor shall propose Configuration Items (CIs) for government approval and provide

Configuration Management (CM) change management of identified CIs. The Contractor shall ensure all technical data defining the product baseline remains current and accurately reflects approved engineering changes utilizing authoritative digital repositories and configuration management standards. To achieve this, the Contractor shall develop and maintain a data management plan to guarantee the availability and accuracy of technical data throughout the entire system lifecycle. The Contractor must provide all data deliverables in formats fully compatible with government data systems to ensure interoperability. Furthermore, the Contractor shall perform quarterly configuration audits to validate that the system is accurately represented by the technical data. Finally, the Contractor shall actively monitor for change management throughput backlog, identifying any backlog presence and executing a plan to clear it.

1. Data Management Plan (DMP) formatted to support data sharing and version control – Data

Management Implementation Plan [CDRL D002]

• MIL-STD-31000B (Technical Data Packages)

• EIA-649-C & EIA-649-1 (Configuration Management Standard / Requirements for Defense

Contracts)

• DoDI 5200.48 (Controlled Unclassified Information)

5.8 Risk and Issue Management

The Contractor shall consistently identify and manage risks associated with system installation, fleet support, facility vulnerabilities, and sustainment activities utilizing MBSE and mission engineering tools.

The Contractor is required to develop robust mitigation strategies for all identified risks (including physical security, OPSEC, and incident response) and systematically track their resolution through digital dashboards. Furthermore, the Contractor shall conduct regular risk reviews and provide comprehensive updates to program leadership.

1. Risk Register with tracking and visualization tools – Engineering Project Plan [B001]

2. Risk Mitigation Plan – Engineering Project Plan [B001]

3. Risk Review Reports – Engineering Project Plan [B001]

4. Security Plan [CDRL A016]

• NIST SP 800-53, Rev. 5 (Security and Privacy Controls)

• NCTE 21-0141 (NCTE Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan)

• NSWCCORDIVINST 3010.2B (Antiterrorism Plan)

• NSWCCORDIVINST 3070.1C & 3070.2 (Operations Security Program / Designation of Critical

Information)

• NSWCCORDIVINST 5530.2D (Physical Security Plan)

5.9 Specialty Mission Tasks

5.9.1 Radio-Frequency (RF) Systems Engineering

The Contractor shall perform comprehensive Radio Frequency (RF) systems engineering, design, and analysis leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, digital engineering simulations, and specialized RF engineering tools. This effort includes the design and analysis of antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF propagation models in accordance with required DoD and industry standards. The Contractor shall conduct RF spectrum analysis to ensure compliance with spectrum management policies and mitigate interference risks, while providing direct support for spectrum modification processes, requests for additional frequencies/radiation sites, and the creation of new spectrum packages through technical data gathering and performance evaluation testing.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall perform RF system integration and testing to validate performance in operational environments by leveraging mission-based scenarios. Finally, the Contractor shall develop RF system models to support lifecycle sustainment, including predictive maintenance and performance optimization, to ensure long-term structural, environmental, and operational integrity.

The Contractor shall develop and submit the following deliverables:

1. RF System Design Models and Analysis Reports in digital format.- Technical Data Review Report

[CDRL C007]

2. RF Spectrum Compliance Reports in digital format – Configuration Audit Report [CDRL D001]

3. RF Systems Test and Validation Reports in digital format. – Test Plan/Procedures [CDRL C006]

• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) DoD Building Code

• Motorola R56 Communication Site Installation Guide

• TIA-222 Structural Standards for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas

• ASCE-7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

5.9.2 Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Training Systems Integration

5.9.2.1 Live Training Range System Integration

The Contractor shall integrate live training range instrumentation systems to support real-time data collection, analysis, and after-action review (AAR), ensuring seamless interoperability with existing legacy and modern training infrastructure. Furthermore, the Contractor must integrate and update Range

Threat Representative Systems within the range spaces, leveraging mission engineering principles and conforming to existing standards to guarantee full operability with current range systems. To fully support these live ranges, the Contractor shall provide exercise control facility design, upgrades, and sustainment by applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies aligned with mission-based needs. Finally, the Contractor must conduct a comprehensive trade study of available live training systems to evaluate and identify solutions for potential Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) integration.

1. Trade Study Report – System/Design Trade Study Report [CDRL B002]

• ISO/IEC 24641:2023 - Methods and Tools for Model-Based Systems Engineering

• DODI 5000.88 - Engineering of Defense Systems

• ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 - System Life Cycle Processes

• MOSA Framework - Modular Open Systems Approach Reference Framework

5.9.2.2 Virtual and Constructive Training Systems Integration

The Contractor shall design and integrate synthetic training systems to simulate operational environments by leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and mission engineering frameworks. To ensure seamless interoperability, the Contractor must ensure the complete compatibility of these virtual and constructive systems with existing live training systems, strictly adhering to required data exchange standards. Furthermore, the Contractor shall conduct rigorous performance testing of the integrated synthetic systems utilizing advanced digital models and mission-based scenarios. To fully support these virtual and constructive ranges, the Contractor shall provide exercise control facility design, implement necessary upgrades, and provide ongoing support utilizing MBSE methodologies aligned with mission-based needs. Finally, the Contractor must conduct a comprehensive trade study of available virtual and constructive training systems to evaluate and identify optimal solutions for potential Navy Continuous

Training Environment (NCTE) integration.

1. Virtual and Constructive System Performance Test Report – Test Plan/Procedures [C006]

2. Trade Study Report– System/Design Trade Study Report [CDRL B002]

• ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 - System Life Cycle Processes

• IEEE 1220 - Application and Management of Systems Engineering

• DODAF - Department of Defense Architecture Framework

5.9.2.3 Range RF Communications Systems

The Contractor shall design and integrate range Radio Frequency (RF) communications management systems to support operational environments by leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and mission engineering frameworks. To enable these capabilities, the Contractor must design and facilitate the robust network infrastructure required to effectively support digital radio management.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall ensure strict RF spectrum compatibility for all systems connected to the

Digital Radio Management System (DRMS), while guaranteeing the full interoperability of the DRMS with all existing range infrastructure. Finally, the Contractor must address Enterprise Risk Management

(ERM) statements to ensure the continuous sustainment and comprehensive support of both current and future products.

1. Digital Radio Management System (DRMS) Integration Report

2. DRMS Acceptance Report

3. Interoperability Assessment Report

• IEC 62037-1 - Passive RF and Microwave Devices Intermodulation

• Motorola R56 - Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites

• ANSI/TIA-568-C - Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

5.9.3 Foreign Partner Training System Integration

The Contractor shall design and integrate training systems tailored to foreign partner requirements, ensuring strict alignment with mission objectives and operational needs. Throughout all phases of design and integration, the Contractor must ensure absolute compliance with all applicable international agreements, export control regulations, and foreign disclosure policies. Furthermore, the Contractor shall validate overall training system performance in direct collaboration with foreign partners by leveraging tailored, mission-based scenarios. Finally, the Contractor must ensure the seamless interoperability of

Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) systems across both foreign and domestic training environments, including all relevant coalition partners.

1. Export Compliance Report – Export Compliance/Logistics Plan for Foreign Military Sales [CDRL

G002]

• STANAG 4586 - NATO Standard Interfaces for UAV Control Systems

5.9.4 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Training Systems Integration

The Contractor shall develop and integrate training systems for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, ensuring strict alignment with both U.S. and partner nation requirements. Throughout these efforts, the

Contractor must provide comprehensive Information Security Systems Engineering (ISSE) support to safeguard all FMS systems and data, as well as provide timely software releases in accordance with the associated FMS cases. Furthermore, the Contractor shall conduct rigorous acceptance testing of the FMS training systems in direct coordination with partner nations by leveraging tailored, mission-based scenarios. To ensure long-term operational readiness and sustainment, the Contractor must also provide on-site training, remote training, and reach-back support for Navy Training Baseline (NTB) products and systems integration in accordance with the applicable FMS cases.

1. FMS Training System Acceptance Test Report – Test Plan/Procedures [C006]

• NIST SP 800-160 - Engineering Trustworthy Secure Systems

• NIST SP 800-53 - Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems

5.9.5 C5ISRT Systems Integration

The Contractor shall integrate Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT) systems to support mission-critical operations. To verify operational effectiveness, the Contractor must validate C5ISRT system performance by utilizing mission-based scenarios and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools. Furthermore, the

Contractor shall ensure the seamless compatibility and interoperability of these integrated C5ISRT systems with both live and virtual training environments, adhering strictly to required data exchange standards.

5.9.6 National and Commercial Data Provider Systems

The Contractor shall design and evaluate the requirements for external data feeds to create an inclusive training environment focused on generating a full operational picture. To effectively support this capability, the Contractor must evaluate the access of these feeds at NCTE enabled locations, specifically analyzing where the feeds are introduced into the network and how they are distributed across the enterprise. Based on this analysis, the Contractor shall design a comprehensive feed plan that properly distributes the data across the enterprise, ensuring that all applicable ranges have uninterrupted access to the specific data required for their areas of operations. Finally, the Contractor must continuously sustain the necessary accreditations and access authorizations for these data feeds to ensure ongoing security compliance and enterprise accessibility.

• NIST SP 800-53 - Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems

5.9.7 In-Service Systems Engineering

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive in-service systems engineering support to rapidly address performance issues, implement necessary upgrades, and ensure the continuous operational readiness of fielded systems. In the event of system degradation or failures, the Contractor must conduct thorough root cause analyses and formally recommend corrective actions by utilizing Model-Based Systems

Engineering (MBSE) tools to ensure long-term system stability and performance.

NOTE: Additional hours or adjusted working periods may be required to support critical missions that run during off hours to the prime place of performance.

5.3.13 Engineering Project Management

The Contractor shall perform project management for engineering efforts performed on the TO, to include development and implementation of processes and tools for performing project management IAW

Government policies and processes. The contractor shall provide reporting on the baseline project plans and changes made during execution as well as cots, schedule, and technical performance status throughout the lifecycle of projects. In addition to the above, the contractor will identify, report, provide analysis for, and resolve issues, including deviations from the project baseline plans, during project execution

The contractor will provide the Government with the following deliverables:

1. Engineering Project Plan (CDRL B001)

2. Monthly Status Report (CDRL B003)

5.3.14 Technology Transition

Technology transition activities are critical to ensure that new technology developed or deployed are integrated into the NCTE, and are operated, maintained, and sustained as part of the overall NCTE solution. The contractor shall conduct a demonstration of the technology operating in the deployed configuration and verify the implementations meets the as-designed functions. The contractor will provide a product-level technical data package (TDP) or Technical Report to support transitioning the technology into the baseline capability.

The Contractor shall Provide the Government with the following deliverables:

1. Technical Report (CDRL C002)

5.2.15 Change Order Services

The Change Order service provides a structured and disciplined life cycle systems engineering approach to manage sustainment and planned growth of the enterprise architecture. The Change Order Process provides the engineering and technical support services to design, model, acquire a test article, configure the test article in a representative test environment, perform functionality and operability verification tests, develop the new configuration(s) required for the enterprise, procure quantities required, coordinate schedules and plan via Release and Deployment Management, and execute deployment per Logistics

Management. The contractor shall develop and maintain a Derived Requirements Traceability Matrix

(DRTM), to ensure derived technical needs are captured against their initiating needs statement, as well as capture and maintain requirements in the NCTE requirements management tools. The contractor shall develop and deliver all design hardware (HW) and software (SW) specifications, digital models, drawings, documentation, and Bill of Materials (BOM) including incorporation of input from the

Government for all changes. The contractor is will test all changes per 05.3.18 Testing Services to verify functionality of modified designs where applicable.

1.Engineering Change Proposal (CDRL C005)

2. Priced Bill of Materials (CDRL B004)

3. Technical Report (CDRL C002)

In Accordance with the following references:

• SOW Section 5.3.18 Testing Services

5.3.16 Technology Refresh and Modernization

Technology Refresh is the periodic replacement of HW and SW to avoid obsolescence and loss of

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support, improve reliability and availability, reduce the total operational cost (TOC), and remain current with Government security requirements and industry standards. The contractor shall develop and update the semi-annual technology refresh and insertion plan

(TRIP) in collaboration with the Government. Once approved by the appropriate Government subject matter experts (SMEs) the contractor will plan and execute the TRIP. Additionally The contractor shall dispose of or transfer Government Furnished Property (GFP) no longer supporting functions under this task order. Modernization consists of proposing, planning, testing, and implementing new technologies to maintain current capabilities and performance at lower cost or provide improved capabilities and performance at the same cost. The contractor will conduct monthly collaborate meetings with the

Government to strategize and refine the TRPs including validating specified HW and SW conforms to approved certified solution requirements. The contractor will also provide the status of Technology

Refresh dn Modernization in the Monthly Status Report and brief to the Government on a monthly basis.

The Contractor will provide the Government with the following deliverables:

1. Monthly Status Report (CDRL B003)

5.3.17 Cybersecurity Inspections and Assessments

The Contractor shall maintain inspection readiness for both announced and unannounced cybersecurity inspections and assessments while systematically tracking and managing post-inspection audit findings and results. In support of these reviews, the Contractor shall develop comprehensive follow-on reports and perform analysis on audit statistical data, compliance metrics, and historical finding trends. To continually improve program scores, the Contractor must track and report cybersecurity inspection compliance, leveraging these insights to pinpoint specific areas where the NCTE program should focus its cybersecurity efforts. Furthermore, the Contractor shall provide end-to-end support for all post-inspection issues, including executing finding adjudications within the Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring

(CMRS) system, assessing the ongoing status of post-inspection adjudications, and providing expert

STIG review and interpretation.

5.3.18 Testing Services

Testing Services encompass a broad spectrum of testing events across the unclassified and classified systems, consisting of 1) risk assessments; 2) performance assessments; 3) HW testing and certification;

4) SW testing and certification; 5) application testing and certification; 6) system integration testing; 7) release testing; and 8) production testing. The contractor shall develop test plans, procedures, and reports for all products tested under the task order. The contractor will conduct testing with Government oversight and IAW Government approved test plans.

1. Test Plan/Procedures (CDRL C006)

2. RMF Package Deliverables [C001]

5.3.18.1 Test Environment

In addition to the above, the Contractor shall provide, operate, and maintain a representative test environment that mirrors the NCTE production environment, which shall include a dedicated test bed for

Government-directed product testing. Concurrently, the Contractor will establish and sustain an NCTE

Testing Services environment explicitly designed to test and certify any changes, additions, or refreshes of hardware, software, systems, and applications, encompassing both GOTS and COTS products. Within these environments, the Contractor shall execute comprehensive service, system, and application testing in support of all provided NCTE services. To ensure cross-organizational integration, the Contractor shall perform testing services that enable the participation and collaboration of appropriate Government agencies. Furthermore, the Contractor must grant other service provider organizations authorized access to the test environment, allowing them to direct, observe, participate in, or independently conduct operational testing as explicitly directed by the Government.

5.3.19 End User Training Services

End User Training Services includes the development and delivery of training to NCTE end users. End

User Training Services are to be delivered by web-based e-learning. The contractor shall conduct an analysis and document end user training requirements to be provided to the Government in System Trade

Study Reports. The contractor will also develop end user training solution alternatives and recommendations. The contractor shall provide end users with web accessible training materials and provide content, manuals, and job aids for any Contractor provided or deployed end user HW and SW.

1. System/Design Trade Study Report (CDRL B002)

2. Technical Report (CDRL C002)

3. Training Materials (CDRL C003)

5.3.20 Logistics

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Logistics Plan.

1. Logistics Plan (CDRL F001)

5.3.20.1 Warranty Management

For the assigned services and systems, the Contractors shall track and manage warranties for existing and newly procured Government equipment IAW DFARS 252.246-7006.The contractor shall obtain at least standard warranties when procuring new commercial products. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining new commercial products through the life of the task order, whether within or beyond the length of the warranty. The contractor shall transfer all warranties or maintenance agreements that are not already in the Government’s name, to the Government or the new Successor Contractor(s) if the warranty or maintenance agreement extends beyond the life of the contract.

The Contractor Shall provide the Government with the following deliverables:

1. Warranty Performance Report (CDRL F002)

5.3.20.2 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages

For the assigned services and systems, the Contractor shall implement an effective Diminishing

Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) management program to comprehensively manage obsolescence issues. Within this program, the Contractor must establish and execute a robust process to continuously identify and immediately notify the Government of any pending and emergent obsolescence issues, alongside any emergent service provider-implemented changes associated with the approved baseline. To proactively mitigate impacts, the Contractor shall minimize obsolescence by strategically selecting products designed to avoid or resolve hardware (HW), software (SW), and firmware obsolescence challenges. Furthermore, the Contractor must actively forecast and seamlessly incorporate all DMSMS considerations into the TRP, while ensuring that any identified DMSMS risks are formally reported and tracked via the established Risk Management process.

1. Engineering Change Proposal (CDRL C005)

5.3.20.3 Demilitarization and Disposal

Government policies, regulations, and instructions require the demilitarization and disposal of all Global

Information Grid (GIG) HW, SW, and electronic components at the end of service life. The Contractor shall demilitarize and dispose of HW and SW at cleared Contractor or Government facilities.

Additionally, the contractor shall dispose of classified and unclassified hard drives, IAW DoN CIO

Message Processing of Electronic Storage Media for Disposal 281759Z Aug 12 and maintain accountability records for assigned Government Property.

• DODM 4160.21, Volume 1, Defense Materiel Disposition: Disposal Guidance and Procedures

• DODM 4160.28, Volume 2, Defense Demilitarization: Demilitarization Procedures

• 32 CFR Part 117

5.3.20.4 Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation

For the assigned services and systems, the Contractors shall attach a complete packing list to each shipment and will handle, package, transport, and store hazardous material and parts properly.

1. Property Management Plan (CDRL G001)

• 29 CFR part 1910 & 1926 (Standards for General Industry & Construction)

• Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 1975, Title 49 U.S.C

5.3.22 Contractor's Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) in Delivery of

Engineering Services

5.3.22.1. Compliance with Responsible AI Practices

The Contractor shall ensure that all AI/ML systems used in the performance of this contract comply with the Department of Defense (DOD) AI Ethical Principles, including but not limited to the principles of responsibility, equitability, traceability, reliability, and governability. The Contractor shall demonstrate adherence to these principles throughout the lifecycle of the AI/ML systems, including design, development, deployment, and operation.

In accordance with the following applicable references:

• Executive Order 13960 of December 3, 2020, Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial

Intelligence in the Federal Government

• OSD Memo of May 26, 2021, Implementing Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Department of

Defense

• NIST AI 100-1, Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)

5.3.22.2. Risk Management and Transparency

The Contractor shall implement robust AI risk management practices aligned with the NIST AI Risk

Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0). The contactor shall establish governance structures to manage AI risks effectively to include mapping measuring, and managing risks related to data quality, bias, security, privacy, and system reliability. The Contractor will document all risk management processes, including residual risks, and provide transparency regarding the AI system’s functionality, limitations, and impacts.

5.3.22.3. Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV)

The Contractor shall conduct routine, rigorous TEVV processes for all AI/ML systems to ensure their validity, reliability, safety, security, and resilience. These processes shall include testing AI systems under conditions similar to deployment settings using latest advancements in AI testing methodologies and monitoring system performance and identifying emergent risks during operation. The contractor shall provide documentation of TEFF results, including metrics, methodologies, and limitations.

1. Technical Report (CDRL C002)

• OSD Memo of May 26, 2021, Implementing Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Department of

5.3.22.4. Data Management and Privacy

The Contractor shall ensure that all data used for training, testing, and deploying AI/ML systems is representative, secure, and…