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Performance Work Statement

1. Background. Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE (VX-1), based at NAS Patuxent River MD, is a Major Shore Command charged with the execution of Operational Test and tactical development and analysis under the direction of Commander, Operational test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR). VX-1 is comprised of approximately 50 officers and 250 enlisted personnel executing work on seven different type series models of Naval and Marine Corp aircraft.

2. Scope of Tasking. Contractor will provide technical and analytical support to COMOPTEVFOR/VX-1 in the definition, conduct and analysis of structured Operational Test (OT), Integrated Test (IT), and evaluation and tactical development/analysis of Naval systems. This support will be required in one or more of the following forms: Documentation Review, Test/Exercise Planning Support, Test/Exercise Analysis and Reporting, Test/Exercise Operations Support, and Program Management Support.

a. Place of Performance. Work shall primarily be performed at the customer location:

Air Test and Evaluations Squadron ONE 47298 Tate Road, Hanger 305 NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670

b. Travel. Travel will be required throughout the course of this contract. Locations include CONUS, OCONUS and afloat locations.

3. Specific Tasking. The contractor shall provide support for the projects listed in Attachment A, and any other project subsequently assigned to VX-1 for test or tactics evaluation, IAW the format prescribed in COMOPTEVFORINST 3980.2, Operational Test and Evaluation Manual (or other governing references listed in paragraph 5).

a. Review of Documentation (Associated CDRL: A001)

(1) Review program documentation, including but not limited to: Top Level Requirement (TLR), Required Operational Capability (ROC) / Predicted Operational Environment (POE), Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Operational Requirements Documents (ORD), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) (both Integrated and Operational), Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capability Development Document (CDD), and Capability Production Document (CPD), Navy Training Plan, manning documents, Program Acquisition Logistics Support Plan (ALSP), training manuals, and operator and maintenance manuals, and provide comments.

(2) Conduct configuration requirements research for development of asset scheduling and availability tracking.

b. Test Planning Support (Associated CDRL: A002, A003)

(1) Assist in the development of Critical Operational Issues (COI) for OT, Developmental Testing (DT) assists, Assessment of Operational Capability (AOC), Early Operational Assessments (EOA), Operational Assessments (OA), Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTD), Observation of Operational Capabilities (OOC), Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E), and Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluations (FOT&E), and compile data necessary to draft the tests (both integrated and operational).

(2) Assist in the development of Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) Framework, in conjunction with mission-based COIs, cross-referenced with Navy Mission Essential Task Lists (NMETL) and/or Joint Mission Essential Task Lists (JMETL) for IT/OT.

(3) Conduct background research and provide analytical support and recommendations for the development of data collection plans for testing the operational effectiveness and suitability.

(4) Draft TEMP comments and TEMP Part IV and applicable portions of Part V.

c. Operational Test/Tactics Exercise Design (Associated CDRL: A004, A005, A006)

(1) Design and plan test operations in support of IT, OT or Tactics Exercise.

(2) For IT and OT, devise test matrices and procedures to satisfy COMOPTEVFOR testing objectives.

(3) For Tactics Exercises, devise test matrices and procedures to satisfy tactic objectives particular to the system under evaluation in concert with the applicable Tactics Officer (TO).

(4) Determine data collection/reduction/reconstruction requirements (including hardware and software resources necessary for the collection and storage); identify facilities that can provide this processing; and prepare appropriate documentation to support the required service(s).

d. Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Analysis Support (Associated CDRL: A007)

(1) Provide support in conducting liaison with model proponents, IV&V agents, developing agencies, Navy laboratories, service Cryptologic Agencies, Navy operational commands, other U.S. Government agencies, and hardware/software contractors to ensure M&S OT&E requirements are adequately addressed to permit timely and effective accreditation of M&S in support of OT&E.

(2) Develop methods and practices for how M&S can be used to supplement IT and OT and help manage testing risk.

(3) Provide support in maintaining an M&S database that consists of the version and accreditation status of all M&S used in OT&E.

e. Database Development and Management (Associated CDRL: A006)

(1) The following represents (but is not limited to) the type of data collected during these tests:

· Qualitative Human Factors Data (Text narrative)

· Quantitative Flight Log Data (Alpha-Numeric)

· Qualitative Training Surveys (Text narrative)

· Qualitative Maintenance Surveys (Text narrative)

· Built-in Test (BIT) Results (Alpha-Numeric)

· Flight costs (Alpha-Numeric)

(b) Data shall be collected via a database consisting of a backend data server and frontend client application. Aircrew debriefing data will be entered from paper debriefing sheets and kneeboard cards via the client application by government and contractor personnel.

(c) Aircraft Maintenance data will be accessed via the NALCOMIS application and downloaded to the current TIMS database.

(2) The database support for this specific requirement will be provided for the following functional areas:

(a) Configuration Management. The contractor shall ensure any new data which affects the database configuration remains compatible with existing systems at VX-1 by:

1. Maintaining the capability for further modifications and enhancements to the further improve connectivity and improvement of the current configuration as may be required to meet specific test objectives.

2. Fully evaluate and recommend a course of action for all proposed system enhancements, including an assessment of the potential impact on current and planned support operations.

(b) System Configuration. The contractor shall configure the database to meet programspecific test information requirements as follows:

1. Refine and upgrade the database functions to support program-specific data requirements.

2. Extract data outside of the database (i.e., NALCOMIS via a data extraction tool) for inclusion in the database generated reports as required.

3. Extract data from onboard (i.e., aircraft mission planning/recording) sources (via a data extraction tool) which will be included in/with the database generated reports as required.

(c) System Administration. The contractor shall administer the database systems as follows:

1. Configure and operate the database at VX-1.

2. Provide on-site administrative support to test and tactics operations.

3. Collect feedback for system and process improvement.

4. Provide database anomaly analysis and support to ensure availability on a continuous basis.

(d) User Training. The contractor shall provide database training by:

1. Detailed instruction and orientation on the use of the database, for VX-1 personnel, as required.

2. Assisting and training VX-1 personnel on program-specific database support capabilities.

3. Updating user training as additional tasking is included.

(e) Test Report Documentation Support. The contractor shall:

1. Provide on-site information analysis support to test and tactics operations.

2. Provide database expertise for compiling and extracting data from the database.

3. Provide written reports based on data collected from the database for inclusion in program-specific Test Report.

4. Provide printouts of required data collection points for aircrew briefs.

5. Collect flight and ground test data and enter into the automated test information system as required.

6. Report any test data voids and apparent anomalies based on analysis of the test information entered into system.

7. Assist in reducing the test data into selected reports and preparing an overall evaluation of the effectiveness and suitability of project under evaluation.

8. Interface with NALCOMIS for the direct collection of reliability and maintainability data.

9. Provide the tracking and reporting of required system performance calculations, as determined by specific projects under test.

10. Provide collation and analysis of qualitative data, as determined by specific test.

e. Test Operations/Tactics Evaluation Support (Associated CDRLs: A005, A006, A008, A009, A010, A011)

(1) Attend program review meetings with OTD/TO during the timeframe in various locations and provide technical reports.

(2) Assist OTD/TO as required in briefing test/exercise participants, emphasizing the event objectives and specific data-gathering requirements for each participant.

(3) Observe test/exercise events as appropriate with OTD/TO, collect test data, and provide technical reports.

(4) Attend program review meetings with OTD(s) during the timeframe in various locations and provide asset availability and configuration reports.

(5) Track aircraft asset utilization for aircraft assigned to charged effort and devise optimized planning tools.

(6) Maintain detailed aircraft configuration records for aircraft assigned to the effort charged.

(a) Track configuration changes, including initiating aircraft configuration change forms, “pink sheets.”

(b) Track status on all outstanding pink sheets.

(c) Track aircraft deficiencies and their effect on upcoming testing, assist squadron in determining required resources to correct aircraft deficiencies.

(d) Devise aircraft utilization to balance maintenance and operations requirements with test events.

(e) Coordinate and track instrumentation, aircraft configuration and maintenance actions.

(7) Define, document and investigate issues with aircraft assigned to the effort charged, aircraft configurations, and test assets to provide solutions to schedule conflicts.

(8) Coordinate IT efforts with other platforms and squadrons for aircraft assigned to the effort charged.

(9) Interpret long-range project goals to formulate a weekly schedule plan for all aircraft assigned to the effort charged.

(10) Develop, maintain and coordinate weekly and daily flight schedules for all aircraft assigned to the effort charged.

(11) Participate in operations coordination meetings with outside entities/squadrons as necessary.

g. Test/Tactics Analysis and Reporting (Associated CDRLs: A006, A008, A012, A013, A014)

(1) Provide technical comment on changes made to the draft test plan /exercise plan during staffing.

(2) Perform data reduction and analysis of data to ensure data validity, prior to more detailed data processing.

(3) Correlate data using appropriate statistical techniques to analyze operational effectiveness and suitability tests.

(4) Provide follow-up assistance as necessary on reports and briefs.

(5) Assist in the development of draft blue/gold sheets in the appropriate COMOPTEVFOR and/or VX-1 format.

(6) Assist in the development of draft test/tactics evaluation reports in the appropriate COMOPTEVFOR and/or VX-1 format.

h. Program Management Support (Associated CDRLs: A014, A015, A016, A017)

(1) Provide trip reports and monthly reports including the progress of work on assigned tasks, conferences/meetings attended, work plans, and the expenditure of funds and labor hours during the month.

(2) Provide support in conducting liaison with developing agencies, Navy laboratories, Navy Operational Commands, other U.S. Government agencies, and hardware/software contractors to ensure requirements are adequately addressed to permit timely and effective testing/evaluation.

4. Deliverables

a. CDRL A001 Review of Documentation - Deliverable may take the form of draft comment letters, draft presentations, and spreadsheets. Electronic submission preferred. Deliverable to be submitted within 10 working days after receipt of designated documents from government, unless otherwise agreed upon with the TPOC.

b. CDRL A002 Framework Development - The Contractor shall provide draft test and evaluation framework inputs in accordance with COMOPTEVFOR policy. This deliverable is normally due early in program development. Depending on the size and scope of the program the actual delivery date will be determined by the VX-1 Assistant Chief Operational Test Director.

c. CDRL A003 Draft TEMP Input - The contractor shall provide draft TEMP, derived from scenarios, COIs and detailed test objectives, and resource summary, with additional content and format in accordance with block 4. This deliverable is normally due not later than 30 calendar days after delivering the draft OT&E scenarios, COIs and detailed test objectives, and shall be consistent with prior test planning deliverables with incorporated government comments.

d. CDRL A004 Draft Test/Tactics Evaluation Plan - Draft test plan inputs. The contractor shall prepare the OT&E inputs (both integrated and operational) as advised by the OTD prior to 9 months before the test/tactics event (unless agreed upon by the OTD)

e. CDRL A005 Kneeboard Cards and Surveys - Produce kneeboard cards and survey sheets for test/tactical data collection as required by each test plan/event.

f. CDRL A006 Test Database Planning Support - Provide database setup and/or manipulation to support the data collection and analysis as provided by the OTD and/or test/tactics analyst. Due 5 months prior to start of test/tactics evolution and throughout testing and analysis periods.

g. CDRL A007 Draft M&S Plan - The contractor shall prepare a draft M&S plan detailing COMOPTEVFOR requirements for V&V to permit accreditation in support of OT&E objectives, in accordance with COMOPTEVFORINST 5000.1.

h. CDRL A008 Test Operations Support - Deliverable may take the form of draft comment letters, draft presentations, and spreadsheets to be submitted within 5 working days after receipt of designated documents from government, unless otherwise agreed upon with the OTD.

i. CDRL A009 Maintain Aircraft Configuration Records For Applicable Aircraft - Draft deliverable in VX-1 format to be submitted as required after receipt of designated documents from government (unless agreed upon by the OTD).

j. CDRL A010 Draft Weekly Schedule Plan For All Applicable Aircraft Based On LongRange Project Goals - Draft deliverable in VX-1 format on a weekly basis (unless otherwise agreed upon with the OTD).

k. CDRL A011 Draft Daily Flight Schedule Inputs For All Applicable Aircraft - Draft schedule inputs will be submitted to VX-1 Operations Department as required.

l. CDRL A012 Analysis and Reporting of Data - Provide onsite technical data collection, analysis and reporting for each test/tactics event conducted, within 5 days after completion of the event.

m. CDRL A013 Draft Blue/Gold Sheets and Test/Tactics Test Report

(1) Provide draft blue/gold sheets as required within 10 days of identification of risk/deficiency.

(2) Provide a draft Test and/or tactics report in COMOPTEVFOR/VX-1 format as required within 30 days after the end of test operations. Format will be provide by the Government.

n. CDRL A014 Draft Briefs - The contractor shall produce a draft(s) in COMOPTEVFOR/VX-1 format as required. Format will be provided by the Government for the following types of briefs: Concept of test; test plans; test reports; detachment briefings. Submissions will be based on each specific requirement.

o. CDRL A015 Monthly Progress Reports - Contractor format acceptable. The contractor shall prepare a progress, performance and funds expenditure by 15th of the month starting 1 month after contract award date.

p. CDRL A016 Trip Reports - Contractor format acceptable. The contractor shall prepare a trip report detailing key information issued at the program meeting attended within 10 working days after returning from the meeting.

q. CDRL A017 Annual Summary Report. The contractor shall prepare a summary report 30 days after each option year has ended with detailed accounting of fund expenditure and program support provided to VX-1 for each task order.

5. Labor Categories required. Personnel provided under this order are critical to the mission of the Department of the Navy. See Attachment 4 for a listing of required personnel qualifications. The contractor shall maintain a file of resumes for its employees, and those resumes shall be available for Government inspection upon request.

6. References. This list of references is not all inclusive and may change as program and tactical evaluation needs change and each program will have its own documentation requirements

a. DODD 5000.1, The Defense Acquisition System

b. DOD 5000.2, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System

c. SECNAVINST 5000.2, Defense Acquisition System and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System Implementation

d. COMOPTEVFORINST 3980.2, Operational Test and Evaluation Manual

e. COMOPTEVFORINST 5000.1, Use of Modeling and Simulation in Operational Test

f. CJCSM 3500.04, Universal Joint Task List Manual

g. OPNAVINST 3500.38/MCO3500.26/USCG COMDTINTS 3500.1, Universal Naval Task List (UNTL)

h. Program Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)

i. Program Requirements Documentation

j. Navy Training System Plan (NTSP)

k. Program Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP)

l. OPNAV 4790 series

m. NAWCADINST 13050.1, Aircraft Mod and CM Policy

n. Other program/test specific documentation as required

7. Security Clearance. A minimum security clearance of SECRET is required for personnel supporting this task and on an as required basis some personnel may be required to be eligible for Top Secret. Any personnel proposed to work on this effort shall be eligible for necessary clearances to immediately begin performance at the time of task award.

8. Specific Programs. Attachment A lists test/tactics projects currently assigned to VX-1 requiring contract support. This list is not all-inclusive; projects will be finished and new ones started throughout the life of this contract.