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Performance Work Statement for:

84th Radar Evaluation Squadron (84 RADES) Combined Support Services

Contract: FA 48 90X XXXX XX

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84 RADES Mission Support

Contract: FA4890XXXXXXX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. SOFTWARE SUSTAINMENT SERVICES

1.2. RADAR TECHNICAL ADVISOR/ANALYST TECHNICIAN SERVICES

1.3. INFORMATION SYSTEM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES

1.4. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SERVICES

1.5. RADAR ENGINEER SERVICES

1.6. DELIVERABLES

1.7. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

2. TASK MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1. MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS

2.2. TASK MANAGEMENT

2.3. TASK REPORTING

2.4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

2.5. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

2.6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.7. PRIVACY ACT REQUIREMENTS

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.2. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.3. HOURS OF WORK

4.4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

4.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

4.6. REIMBURSABLE COSTS

4.7. PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENT

4.8. RECORDS

4.9. RIGHTS

4.10. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETINGS

4.11. OTHER ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Appendix A – 84 RADES Mission Critical Application Summary Appendix B – 84 RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

LIST OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 - List of Deliverables Exhibit 2 - Service Delivery Summary

PWS Changes

PWS

Revision Date of PWS

Revision Amendment/Modification #

Summary of PWS Revisions

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Glossary

Contract: FA4890XXXXXXX

Acronym / Initialization Defined 84 RADES 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron AARO All-domain Anomalous Resolution Office AEWS Atmospheric Early Warning System AFB Air Force Base AFI Air Force Instruction AFNIC Air Force Network Integration Center AFNIC/NTV AFNIC Validation Environment AIS Automated Information System AFNORTH Air Forces Northern AOPC Agency/Organization Program Coordinator AOR Area Of Responsibility ARW Application Request Worksheet C2 Command and Control CAC Common Access Card CCB Configuration Control Board CONUS Continental United States COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial Off The Shelf CRC Control and Reporting Center (previously GTACS) DHS Department of Homeland Security DoD Department of Defense DSCC Defense Server Core Configuration DTS Defense Travel System FAA Federal Aviation Administration FTI FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure GTACS Ground Theater Air Control System GTC Government Travel Card HP-ALM Hewlett-Packard Application Lifecycle Management JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudication System JSS Joint Surveillance System JTR/JFTR Joint Travel Regulation/Joint Federal Travel Regulation NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command OCONUS Outside Continental United States OE Obstruction Evaluation OUSD Office of the Under Secretary of Defense PM Program Manager POC Point of Contact

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Acronym / Initialization Defined PWS Performance Work Statement RA Resource Advisor SACA Software and Application Certification Assessments SDC Standard Desktop Configuration SME Subject Matter Expert SPARTA Special Purpose Advanced Radar Test and Analysis – Secure Network STIG Security Technical Implementation Guide TARS Tethered Aerostat Radar System TDY Temporary Duty TIM Technical Interchange Meeting TMO Travel Management Office VGSA Visitor Group Security Agreement

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Contract: FA4890XXXXXXX

Introduction The mission of the 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron (84 RADES) is to provide the Warfighter responsive worldwide radar-centric planning, optimization, and constant evaluation to create the most sensitive integrated radar picture. The 84

RADES evaluates, optimizes, and integrates fixed and mobile sensors for the Department of Defense as well as other

United States Government agencies. Additionally, the 84 RADES sets the standard for radar coverage prediction and depiction, as well as provides data analysis and unique radar forensics supporting search and rescue and aircraft mishap investigations. Squadron members ensure that C2 operators and aircraft controllers have reliable and accurate sensor information for day-to-day operations, contingencies and specialized activities such as counter-narcotics and search and rescue. Armed with technical experts, Air Battle Managers, communicators, radar maintainers, specially trained surveyors, and with operating locations at four Air Defense Sectors (ADSs), the 84 RADES is a major contributor to all facets of aircraft detection, air sovereignty, air defense and command and control (C2).

The 84 RADES’ major programs include the Joint Surveillance System (JSS), Tethered Aerostat Radar System

(TARS), Atmospheric Early Warning System (AEWS), Control and Reporting Center (CRC), and others. The 84

RADES reports directly to the 505th Test and Training Group, Hurlburt Field, Florida which is part of the 505th

Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

This performance work statement (PWS) identifies the specific tasks the contractor shall perform in support of the

84 RADES mission and how they shall accomplish these tasks in the context of current 84 RADES’ policy, processes, operating instructions, and other procedures.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contractor shall provide all management and skilled labor in support of RADES’ mission services; including software sustainment, radar technical advisor and analysis, IT support, Cybersecurity and travel coordination services in support of the 84 RADES’ programs.

1.1. SOFTWARE SUSTAINMENT SERVICES

1.1.1. RADES MISSION CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

1.1.1.1. Under this task order effort, the contractor shall develop and maintain all of the 84 RADES mission critical applications. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of applications and requirements:

1.1.1.1.1. Major Applications: RADES Software Cloud/Web applications, RADES Software 4 (RS4), Distributed Radar Analysis and Monitoring System (DRAMS), Radar Coverage Tools

(RCT), Radar Data Recorder (RDR), Data Repository, Radar Site Database (RSDB)

1.1.1.1.2. Minor Applications: RADES Utilities, Archive Utility, Publish Review, Obstruction

Analysis, DRAMS Analytics

1.1.1.1.3. Resource Services: RADES Tile Server, RADES Data Services

1.1.1.1.4. Common Libraries: RADES .NET, RADES Software Development Kit (SDK), RSDBNet, KRDR, Target Analyzer

1.1.1.2. Appendices A and B provide a summary of the major 84 RADES mission critical applications and the knowledge, skills, and experience the contractor software sustainment team shall possess in order to properly support and maintain each application. RADES software is becoming more interoperable, requiring applications to increasingly rely on inter-communication. This shift also requires services to consume from and distribute information to other services and applications, both on internal networks and through web and cloud infrastructures. Additionally, within RADES software development and our daily mission operations, we are increasingly leveraging the capabilities of

Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

1.1.2. SOFTWARE RELEASES AND LEVEL OF EFFORT

1.1.2.1. The software release schedule is flexible based on user needs but an estimate of the typical number of software releases for a year may be derived based on historical data. For major releases, the schedule will include monthly iterative user releases utilizing the Agile project management methodology. The

84 RADES software program manager determines the release schedule priority and which software products receive updates. Using past years, the following level of effort is needed annually to support the 84 RADES mission.

1.1.2.1.1. Four (4) Major Releases

1.1.2.1.2. Six (6) Minor Releases

1.1.2.1.3. Twelve (12) Iterative Alpha-Beta Releases

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1.1.2.2. Major releases are defined as containing changes to include any additional features, modification to software design/architecture or current features, , and may also include minor release changes. Minor releases are defined as containing changes to include defects resolution, usability enhancements, and minor user interface adjustments. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is

13720 man hours* (1960 hours per man-year). The expected software development team will consist of at least one Senior Systems Engineers, four Senior Software Engineers and two Mid-level Software

Engineers with a team average of four years’ experience developing 84 RADES software engineering tools. The detailed skill-level required for these developers is explained in Appendix B – 84 RADES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.1.2.3. Provide in-house maintenance and troubleshooting support for 84 RADES developed applications during core support hours (M-F 8am - 4pm) with either a Senior or Mid-Level Software Engineer.

1.1.3. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT

In executing software development and sustainment projects, the contractor shall use the latest versions of software tools identified by the team and authorized by the software program manager with written

Government approval. Examples of software used in 84 RADES development, but are not limited to, are:

Adobe Photoshop, , VM-Ware, CodeSonar, C-Markup, Chart Director, Net Advantage for WPF, Visual Studio, Git and GitLab, WolfSSL, Smart SubVersion (SVN) and PyCharm.

1.1.4. SOFTWARE PROCESS

84 RADES uses a Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model (SEI CMM)-compliant software process that ensures proper and consistent management, management controls, and engineering activities are applied to all software development and maintenance projects. This process is outlined in Attachments 1, “84

RADES Software Development Process.” The contractor shall use the existing process. Since this process is iterative, the contractor shall also participate in the change process and adhere to any changes established by the

84 RADES. The contractor shall propose improvements to the existing process where warranted to reduce overall software lifecycle costs.

1.1.5. RADAR DATA INFORMATION SERVICES (RDIS) II

1.1.5.1. The contractor shall provide required functional area expertise to optimally combine applications and data sets based on the individual application’s unique functionality to provide the users with enhanced capabilities to analyze current and historical radar performance; to monitor current performance; to perform target of interest (TOI) studies; and to perform theoretical coverage analysis.

1.1.5.2. The contractor shall provide required functional area expertise to architect, design, develop, integrate, and perform the maintenance of the RDIS II software suite. RDIS II shall be implemented as a unified and seamlessly integrated system-of-applications that provides a foundation for new enhanced capabilities, streamlined maintenance, and superior performance. Major requirements for the RDIS II maintenance effort shall include but not be limited to:

1.1.5.2.1. Integration of RDR, Data Repository, and DRAMS Services to provide seamless control and

Performance Work Statement Page 5 management of the radar data and radar trend archives. This shall include addressing issues of bandwidth, auto-redundancy, data integrity, and maintenance effort. Interfaces and protocols shall be designed for compatibility with both C++ and C# applications and shall be designed to optimally utilize system resources. This integration effort shall provide the necessary tools and features to reduce manpower required to maintain these archives.

1.1.5.2.2. Interoperability of RS4, Data Repository, and DRAMS in a way that allows the end user to use both RS4 and DRAMS as one seamlessly integrated application instead of two disparate applications. For example, a future release of RDIS II shall allow the user to automatically launch RS4 from DRAMS with all of the appropriate data, including issues and bookmarks when a problem or anomaly with a radar is detected in DRAMS.

1.1.5.2.3. Implementation of the Enterprise Resource Provider to provide a new set of tools to help maintain the secondary and auxiliary datasets. This is especially needed to facilitate effective use of RADES applications while TDY by pre-loading RADESNet laptops with all the necessary data and redundancy during system outages.

1.1.5.3. Implement new RDIS II features while maintaining current capabilities. This shall include but not be limited to the efficient and effective planning for a combination staged releases of server and client applications taking into account the requirement for forward and backward compatibility and phased obsolescence.

1.1.6. DATABASE AND DATA STORAGE DEVELOPMENT

Database and data storage development shall follow the same management controls and lifecycle as performed for the standard software development. In addition, during the design phase, the contractor shall evaluate the data storage, access, sharing, and performance requirements for 84 RADES software. Based on the needs of the software, the contractor shall design and implement the appropriate data store/access mechanism. Some additional components of database and data storage design decisions that shall be made during the design phase include:

1.1.6.1. Determining appropriate data storage mechanism base on the amount of data, data structure, data retention and access requirements

1.1.6.2. Designing/Redesigning of tables, indexes, store procedures and queries in existing or new relational databases

1.1.6.3. Designing and implementing appropriate interfaces and access mechanisms to the data to meet performance and design requirements of integrating RADES applications

During the engineering build, integration, and deployment phases, in addition to performing the required software development tasks, the contractor shall also:

1.1.6.4. Provide installs and update scripts to install, upgrade or convert existing databases to the new schema or storage mechanism.

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1.1.6.5. Implement read and write restrictions as needed by the data security requirements

1.1.6.6. Perform unit level and system level testing to verify data storage, access and performance requirements are met

1.1.7. DATA MANAGEMENT AND DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

The contractor shall provide database management support to the 84 RADES to ensure all mission database management systems operate as required to support the 84 RADES mission. These tasks include, but are not limited to:

1.1.7.1. Installing required Microsoft SQL Server upgrades and patches.

1.1.7.2. Providing the tools and processes to backup and recover databases.

1.1.7.3. Evaluating database performance including, but not limited to, access time, frequency of reads/writes, table size, query performance, indexing strategy.

1.1.7.4. Optimizing and tuning databases as needed based on performance evaluation.

1.1.7.5. Applying Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements to databases.

1.1.7.6. Installing schema and data updates required by RADES applications.

1.1.8. AIR FORCE CERTIFICATION FOR SOFTWARE

Software used on Air Force Network (AFNet) needs to be certified by the Air Force. This is accomplished by submitting an Application Request Worksheet (ARW) to HQ/CCC Software and Application Certification

Assessments (SACA) . This certification adds the software to the Air Force-Evaluated Product List (AF- EPL) for use across the entire Air Force. This certification process is always evolving, with new security requirements and process improvements implanted as SACA deems necessary. Regardless, their process will be followed to obtain the certification of RADES software products for Air Force networks. Typically, submitting software should be accomplished on products that will be utilized by large numbers of Air Force users on the

Enterprise Secure Host Baseline (ESHB), Enterprise Secure Server Baseline (ESSB), Standard Server

Configuration (SSC) , and for web applications. Determination to locally sponsor test or utilize SACA sponsored testing will be made by the software program manager.

1.1.8.1. If utilizing the SACA local sponsor testing process, the contractor shall setup the SACA validation environment for RADES applications testing by implementing HQ CCC/SACA’s recommended test bed setup and test procedures as defined by SACA, and using SACA’s “mkruntest” testing tool. This process includes submission of ARW to SACA and adhering to their approval process for final validation and certification of software.

1.1.8.1.1. The contractor shall perform yearly and document certification testing results using the SACA local sponsored testing process and present results to government personnel for review.

1.1.8.2. If utilizing the SACA 3rd party sponsor testing process, the contractor shall then submit an ARW to SACA and follow the certification process.

1.1.8.3. The contractor shall maintain up-to-date and accurate SACA certification process documentation and procedures.

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1.1.9. SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS FOR MODE 5/ASTERIX SUPPORT

1.1.9.1. Background

1.1.9.1.1. Mode 5: The Air Force is currently developing an upgrade to enhance existing radar systems and developing new radar systems in support of the Mark XIIA Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) (referred to as “Mode 5”) program. The Mark XIIA Mode 5 IFF is a cooperative identification system that uses interrogators and transponders on host platforms to send, receive, and process friendly identification data. As these modified and new radar systems are developed the 84RADES has been tasked the perform system developmental and operational tests. Our current radar evaluation software suite must undergo significant modifications to be able to read, record, store, playback, and analyze radar data embedded with Mode 5 information.

1.1.9.1.2. ASTERIX: (All Purpose Structured Euro-Control Surveillance Information Exchange) is a standard for the exchange of air traffic services (ATS) information. ASTERIX is an extensible radar data standard with a number of different categories, each of which deals with one particular kind of information. These include target reports from surveillance sensors such as radars as well as processed information such as aircraft tracks and various system status messages. ASTERIX is quickly becoming the standard for all radar and ATS systems in North America. Although ASTERIX is advertised as a standard there are a multitude of variations. Each modified radar system has adopted a different variation of the

“standard” for their unique mission and as such all 84RADES software applications must be modified to read, record, store, playback, and analyze data in all variations of ASTERIX data.

1.1.9.2. The contractor shall provide required functional area expertise to design and implement the necessary enhancements/modifications to the entire suite of 84RADES software in support of the Mode 5 and

ASTERIX system modifications. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is

3920 man hours* (1960 hours per man-year). The expected software development team will consist of one Senior Software Engineer, and one Mid-level Software Engineer. The detailed skill-level required for these developers is explained in Appendix B – 84 RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

*Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.1.10. MAINTENANCE OF RADAR COVERAGE TOOLS AND 3D TERRAIN SCANNER SOFTWARE

1.1.10.1. Background: Modeling of radar coverage over an expected atmospheric volume utilizes a number of various data types to create the best possible theoretical prediction of the radar coverage volume.

Historically, the 84RADES has used combination of on-site surveys of screening angles and digital terrain data to calculate a predicted coverage volume. The on-site surveys are limited by measurements all taken from a single location (site radar platform), thereby missing obstructions that are not within the apparent line of sight. The RADES utilizes a Riegl VZ-2000i 3-dimentional (3D) terrain scanner. This instrument will provide additional location and height data of close-in

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1.1.10.1. The contractor shall provide required functional area expertise to design and implement the necessary enhancements/modifications to the components of the 84RADES software suite supporting the 3D terrain scanner tool. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 1960 man hours*. The expected software development team will consist of one Senior Software Engineer. The detailed skill-level required for these developers is explained in Appendix B – 84 RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.1.11. INTEGRATION OF RADAR ENGINEERING DEVELOPED PROTOTYPES

1.1.11.1. Background: The ever-changing 84RADES work environment requires continuous enhancements to the way we evaluate radars. 84RADES’ engineers and technicians have met this challenge by building self-made analysis applications to meet the on-demand need. As these applications are proven universally useful in the field they must be codified by inclusion into the official suite of RADES software. This process involves thorough testing and often re-writing of the code to integrate with the rest of the RADES software suite.

1.1.11.2. The contractor shall provide required functional area expertise to design and implement the necessary enhancements/modifications to the components of the 84RADES software suite supporting the integration of these engineering prototypes. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 1960 man hours* (1960 hours per man-year). The expected software development team will consist of one Mid-level Software Engineer. The detailed skill-level required for these developers is explained in Appendix B – 84 RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.1.12. MAINTENANCE OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS, PROCESSES AND OPERATIONAL

ENVIRONMENTS

1.1.12.1. Background: As the 84RADES’ suite of software applications become increasingly complex, the environment in which they are developed, maintained, and operated also becomes more complex.

Specifically, the software development tools required to build these sophisticated applications are complicated and unique requiring many man-hours to procure, license, and certify for use on Air Force networks. Additionally, once these applications are developed, they require continued maintenance and monitoring to perform at peak efficiency and accuracy.

1.1.12.2. The contractor shall provide required functional area expertise to monitor and maintain the 84

RADES developmental and operational environments. The contractor shall perform the following activities including but not limited to:

1.1.12.2.1. Identifying and Procure Software Development Tools - Research and identify the best tools and purchase with government approval. (Funding provided through additional

CLIN) Set up and maintain software development environment, ensuring tools are licensed, inventoried, configured, and running properly while ensuring software license and maintenance agreements are in place.

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1.1.12.2.2. Hardware Identification and Procurement. Working with the 84 RADES CCB to identify hardware required in the development environment and purchase with government approval. (Funding provided through additional CLIN) Hardware purchased shall be installed and configured by the 84 RADES IT Support.

1.1.12.2.3. Periodic maintenance and monitoring of the live DRAMS, Data Archive, and RSDB servers ensuring systems and backups are working properly.

1.1.12.2.4. Research, document, and implement software certification mitigation criteria for 84

RADES developed software as approved by the 84 RADES CCB at least every three months.

For example, the Radar Data Information Suite (RDIS) II certification package qualifies for this requirement.

1.1.12.2.5. Optimize the RADESNet software environment – Identify requirements, document, and implement changes approved by government personnel to streamline the software development and deployment environments. (For example, migrating to a DevSecOps environment would qualify as a valid optimization.)

1.1.12.2.6. Administers and maintains the processes and tools that enable the organization to identify, document, access intellectual capital, and information content. Monitors and automates processes, technologies, and practices that identify, capture, document, organize, and employ information. Authors new or modifies existing specialized utility programs following software assurance best practices. (for example, utilizing Microsoft’s

PowerApps/BI and related technology would fall under this category).

1.1.12.3. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 1960 man hours* (1960 hours per man-year). The expected software development team will consist of one Mid-level Software

Engineer. The detailed skill-level required for this developer is explained in Appendix B – 84

RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.1.13. TRAINING AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1.13.1. Contractor shall comply with all training and classification requirements IAW AFMAN 17-

1303_AFGM2019-01 dated 9 AUGUST 2019 or newer.

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1.2. RADAR TECHNICAL ADVISOR/TECHNICIAN SERVICES

The contractor shall provide radar technical advisor/technician services in support of 84 RADES baseline and special radar evaluations supporting both major programs and special projects to include current and emerging sensor platforms and surveillance systems as required.

1.2.1. The contractor Technical Advisor shall act as subject matter expert on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment.

1.2.1.1. Provide sound technical guidance on recommendations to senior leaders and maintenance technicians.

1.2.1.2. Prepare written reports and provide briefings and recommendations.

1.2.1.3. Accurately determine system condition through extensive test measurement and analysis.

1.2.1.4. Develop evaluation test objectives based on user requirements and system capabilities/limitations.

1.2.2. The contractor Technical Advisor shall support the squadron and the commander in various areas of program/project development, planning, and evaluation.

1.2.2.1. Effectively implement policy and procedures directly affecting specific programs and projects.

1.2.2.2. Organize radar evaluations, set objectives, and assist in establishing standards of performance to meet mission requirements.

1.2.2.3. Coordinate directly with MAJCOMs, contractors, and users with recommendations for acquisition, performance expectations, testing, and modifications.

1.2.2.4. Accurately document equipment condition, performance, system interface, and project status.

1.2.3. The contractor Technical Advisor shall collect and analyze data from a variety of radar systems and data processors.

1.2.3.1. Effectively apply knowledge of radar analysis technologies and testing in maintaining, analyzing, and directing restoration of radar performance to optimal levels.

1.2.3.2. Clearly express radar data analysis, concepts, ideas, and results in oral and written form to management.

1.2.4. The contractor Technical Advisor shall conduct formal and informal training on equipment, components, and procedures to include developing, producing, teaching, and evaluating all course curricula.

1.2.4.1. Promptly provide requested training support.

1.2.4.2. Accurately develop training requirements.

1.2.4.3. Accurately present oral and written technical papers, reports, and briefings.

1.2.5. The contractor Technical Advisor shall technically manage all personnel dedicated to an assigned program or project.

1.2.5.1. Maintain cooperative working relationships and assure team requirements in field.

1.2.5.2. Accurately identify requirements to support projects.

1.2.6. The contractor Technical Advisor shall work under adverse environmental conditions as necessary.

1.2.7. The contractor Technical Advisor must be TS/SAP eligible.

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1.2.8. The contractor Radar Technician shall perform maintenance and test procedures on RADAR Antennas that require climbing as necessary.

1.2.8.1. Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment to include fall arrest systems when required

1.2.9. The contractor Radar Technician shall support subject matter experts on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment.

1.2.9.1. Provide sound technical guidance on recommendations to senior leaders and maintenance technicians.

1.2.9.2. Prepare written reports and provide briefings and recommendations.

1.2.9.3. Accurately determine system condition through extensive test measurement and analysis.

1.2.9.4. Provide input in support of developing evaluation test objectives based on user requirements and system capabilities/limitations.

1.2.10. The contractor Radar Technician shall support the squadron and the commander in various areas of program/project development, planning, and evaluation.

1.2.10.1. Effectively support policy and procedures directly affecting specific programs and projects.

1.2.10.2. Participate in radar evaluations, help set objectives, and assist in establishing standards of performance to meet mission requirements.

1.2.10.3. Accurately document equipment condition, performance, system interface, and project status.

1.2.11. The contractor Radar Technician shall collect and analyze data from a variety of radar systems and data processors.

1.2.11.1. Effectively apply knowledge of radar analysis technologies and testing in maintaining, analyzing, and directing restoration of radar performance to optimal levels.

1.2.11.2. Clearly express radar data analysis, concepts, ideas, and results in oral and written form to management.

1.2.12. The contractor Radar Technician shall participate in formal and informal training on equipment, components, and procedures.

1.2.12.1. Promptly provide requested training support.

1.2.12.2. Accurately help develop training requirements.

1.2.12.3. Accurately present oral and written technical papers, reports, and briefings.

1.2.13. The contractor Radar Technician shall actively be part of a team dedicated to an assigned program or project.

1.2.13.1. Maintain cooperative working relationships and assure team requirements in field.

1.2.13.2. Accurately identify requirements to support projects.

1.2.14. The contractor Radar Technician shall Work under adverse environmental conditions as necessary.

1.2.15. The contractor Radar Technician shall perform maintenance and test procedures on RADAR Antennas that require climbing as necessary.

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1.2.15.1. Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment to include fall arrest systems when required.

1.2.15.2.

1.2.16. The expected annual level of effort associated with these radar technician services is 5880 man hours*. The expected team will consist of two Radar Technicians and one Technical Advisor. The contractor shall provide radar technicians possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in Appendix B – 84 RADES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.2.17. The contractor Radar Technician must be TS/SAP eligible.

1.2.18. OBSTRUCTION EVALUATION (OE) TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The United States Air Force’s (USAF’s) participation in the Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis

(OE/AAA) program assists the DoD with identifying impacts of man-made objects that may interfere with

National Defense Surveillance Systems. To accomplish this mission, technical studies are conducted based on information provided by proponents on an FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction. The 84

RADES OE Analysis Team directly supports NORAD’s air defense mission by analyzing potential obstructions to determine if there are adverse impacts on radar performance and the corresponding air picture. The team’s primary focus is assessing proposed wind turbine development throughout the United States and other structures of interest obtained from the FAA OE/AAA system.

The contractor shall provide all skilled labor for the OE/Wind Turbine Analysis Team. The tasks that this team shall perform shall include:

1.2.18.1. Working closely with the OE/AAA program coordinators and ACC’s Long Range Radar Joint

Program Office (LRR JPO) to ensure efficient program coordination and execution. This includes establishing and maintaining an efficient and effective process for receiving OE request letters, prioritizing evaluations, monitoring obstruction assessment processing schedules, tracking suspense dates, and distributing assessment reports.

1.2.18.2. Maintaining the OE processing database. The OE processing database tracks and maintains current and historical information on all OE cases that have been evaluated. This information includes case study numbers, suspense dates, response dates, work status, assessment type, impact type, assigned analyst, primary ADS designator, FAA designator, radar impacted, study information, number of wind turbines, and other case notes.

1.2.18.3. Maintaining case folders for each case study in an online repository. Information included in each case folder include the assessment report, supporting analysis information, case summary information, TopoUSA graphics files, BA configuration files, surrounding wind turbine information, and other supporting data required to reconstruct the analysis.

1.2.18.4. Downloading case information from the FAA OE/AAA system website. The case information includes all essential data required for the analysis including the structure type, latitude/longitude, above ground level (AGL) and above mean sea level (AMSL) heights, prior study information, surrounding wind turbine locations, and other pertinent information. Each member of the OE/Wind Turbine Analysis

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Team shall maintain active accounts with the OE/AAA system website.

1.2.18.5. Performing the detailed technical assessments of the proposed structures with respect to radar performance. For non-wind turbine structures, the technical assessments shall include determining radars with potential conflict and performing screening analysis to determine impact to radar coverage.

For wind turbines and wind farms, analysis shall also include screening, sensitivity, and false target analysis, simulated aircraft track analysis, signal-to-noise versus range, altitude and tilt (SNRAT) analysis, signal/data processor impacts (e.g. Smart radar, Angel Desensitization zones), random aircraft traffic analysis, and clutter analysis for the affected radar sites.

1.2.18.6. In performing the required assessments, the OE/Wind Turbine Analysis Team shall utilize the 84

RADES’ radar analysis and coverage prediction applications including RSDB, BA, RS4, DRAMS, RCP3; commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products including ArcGIS, TopoUSA, Microsoft Office, Google Earth, MSN Aerial and Bird’s eye maps; in-field test results; 84 RADES’ in-house radar expertise, and their personal radar expertise.

1.2.18.7. Determining acceptable mitigation options to ensure mission requirements are maintained. This may include but are not limited to wind turbine relocation recommendations, assessment of overlapping coverage, radar settings, siting guidance, and other recommendations based on radar type or radar site location.

1.2.18.8. Preparing assessment reports of the proposed structures with respect to radar performance and impact on the air defense and homeland security missions and distributing assessment reports to ACC’s LRR

JPO, Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH), and NORAD agencies.

1.2.18.9. Developing and maintaining operating instructions, guidelines, and processes for performing OE/wind turbine analysis. This shall include investigating and developing automated caseload processing, developing centralized database caseload management solutions, developing Microsoft Office automation solutions, and developing other process improvement initiatives.

1.2.18.10. Providing weekly and monthly OE case study report statistics including number of wind farm preliminary assessments, number of moderate or significant impact assessments, number of FAA/OE preliminary assessments.

1.2.18.11. Participating in OE TIMs with MAJCOMs, other government agencies and contractors involving obstruction mitigation; participating in wind turbine related test efforts at the DoD level; and participating in radar system specific test efforts to characterize the impact wind turbines have on radar performance.

1.2.18.12. Keeping current on ongoing wind turbine studies performed by industry or other government agencies and utilizing this information to improve the team’s assessment capabilities.

1.2.18.13. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 1960 man hours*. The expected team will consist of one Site Evaluator. The contractor shall provide an OE/Wind Turbine

Analysis Evaluator possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in Appendix B – 84

RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and

Performance Work Statement Page 14 estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.2.19. TETHERED AEROSTAT RADAR SYSTEM (TARS) TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The Tethered Aerostat Radar Systems are primarily situated along the southern border of the United States and are owned and operated by the Department of Homeland Defense (DHS). The 84 RADES directly supports

DHS by remotely monitoring, analyzing data, and evaluating the performance of these systems. To accomplish this mission, an 84 RADES technical support team provides continuous monitoring of data feeds and publishes a periodic system performance status report for DHS. These evaluations will be conducted in accordance with established RADES processes and procedures.

The contractor shall provide skilled labor supporting the 84 RADES TARS technical support team.

Specifically, the tasks this team shall perform will include:

1.2.19.1. Work closely with the DHS program coordinators and the Long Range Radar Joint Program Office

(LRR JPO) to ensure efficient program coordination and execution. This includes prioritizing evaluations, monitoring system performance through remote data feeds, and distributing assessment reports.

1.2.19.2. Perform detailed technical assessments of the each system’s performance. Analysis shall include sensitivity, and false target analysis, signal-to-noise versus range, altitude and tilt (SNRAT) analysis, random aircraft traffic analysis, and clutter analysis for the affected radar sites.

1.2.19.3. In performing these required assessments, the team shall utilize the 84 RADES’ radar analysis and coverage prediction applications including, RS4, DRAMS, RCP3, RSDB, commercial-off-the-shelf

(COTS) products, in-field test results, 84 RADES’ in-house radar expertise, and their own personal radar expertise.

1.2.17.1. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 1960 man hours*. The expected team will consist of one Technical Advisor. The contractor shall provide a Technical Advisor possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in Appendix B – 84 RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.2.20. RADAR OPERATIONS ANALYST TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The Radar operations analyst uses a wide range of electronics, radar theory, operations, techniques, practices and procedures to provide evaluation and analysis of airborne tracks or anomalies. In addition to normal analysis tasks, the 84 RADES directly supports the All-domain Anomalous Resolution Office (AARO) led by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD). To accomplish the mission, an 84 RADES radar analysis team provides regular reports and reconstructions in response to analysis requests. These analysis reports will be conducted in accordance with established 84 RADES processes and procedures. Requests outside of established procedures are approved by the 84 RADES commander.

The contractor shall provide skilled labor supporting the 84 RADES Radar Operations Analysis team.

Specifically, the tasks this team shall perform will include but are not limited to:

1.2.20.1. Develop target or track reconstructions using 84 RADES software and recorded data. This

Performance Work Statement Page 15 includes working closely with requesting agencies to define reconstruction requirements and classification levels. During reconstructions the analyst will validate data quality, define limitations, create visual representations and conduct peer reviews prior to publishing reports.

1.2.20.2. Conduct radar and data analysis using DRAMS and other 84 RADES tools to analyze performance parameters, trends, seasonal patterns, weather, and hidden anomalies. The analyst will use statistical comparisons from single or multiple sites using Long Term Trend Analysis

(LTRACS) and Site Performance Analysis Reports (SPAR) during their analysis.

1.2.20.3. Assess obstruction and wind turbine evaluations to determine the impacts of these factors on radar performance. The analyst will work closely with other analysts to ensure all obstructions are included in their analysis.

1.2.20.4. Work closely with AARO program coordinators and other Government agencies to ensure efficient program coordination and execution. This includes prioritizing radar analysis, report production, and distribution of analysis reports.

1.2.20.5. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 1960 man hours*. The expected team will consist of one Radar Operations Analyst. The contractor shall provide a Radar

Analyst possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in Appendix B – 84 RADES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. *Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.2.20.6. The contractor Radar Operations Analyst must be TS/SCI clearance eligible

1.2.21. RADAR OPERATIONS ANALYST TECHNICAL SUPPORT (EASTERN AIR DEFENSE SECTOR)

The Radar operations analyst uses a wide range of electronics, radar theory, operations, techniques, practices and procedures to provide evaluation and analysis of airborne tracks or anomalies. In addition to normal analysis tasks, the 84 RADES directly supports the Eastern Air Defense Sdector (EADS). To accomplish the mission, an 84 RADES radar analysis team provides regular reports and reconstructions in response to analysis requests. These reports will be conducted in accordance with established 84 RADES processes and procedures. Requests outside of established procedures are approved by the 84 RADES commander.

The contractor shall provide skilled labor supporting the 84 RADES Radar Operations Analysis team.

Specifically, the tasks this team shall perform will include but are not limited to:

1.2.21.1. Develop target or track reconstructions using 84 RADES software and recorded data. This includes working closely with requesting agencies to define reconstruction requirements and classification levels. During reconstructions the analyst will validate data quality, define limitations, create visual representations and conduct peer reviews prior to publishing reports.

1.2.21.2. Conduct radar and data analysis using DRAMS and other 84 RADES tools to analyze performance parameters, trends, seasonal patterns, weather, and hidden anomalies. The analyst will use statistical comparisons from single or multiple sites using Long Term Trend Analysis (LTRACS) and Site Performance Analysis Reports (SPAR) during their analysis.

1.2.21.3. Assess radar obstructions to determine the effects of these factors on radar performance. The analyst will work closely with other analysts to ensure all obstructions are included in their analysis.

1.2.21.4. Work closely with EADS operations leaders, personnel, coordinators, and other Government

Performance Work Statement Page 16 agencies to ensure efficient program coordination and execution. This includes prioritizing radar analysis, report production, and distribution of analysis reports.

1.2.21.5. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 1960 manhours*. The expected team will consist of one Radar Operations Analyst. The contractor shall provide a Radar Analyst possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in Appendix B – 84 RADES Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

*Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.2.21.6. The contractor Radar Operations Analyst must be TS/SAP eligible.

1.2.22. RADAR OPERATIONS ANALYST TECHNICAL SUPPORT – OPERATION LOCATION WESTERN

AIR DEFENSE SECTOR

The Radar operations analyst uses a wide range of electronics, radar theory, operations, techniques, practices and procedures to provide evaluation and analysis of airborne tracks or anomalies. In addition to normal analysis tasks, the 84 RADES directly supports the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS). To accomplish the mission, an 84 RADES radar analysis team provides regular reports and reconstructions in response to analysis requests. These reports will be conducted in accordance with established 84 RADES processes and procedures. Requests outside of established procedures are approved by the 84 RADES commander.

The contractor shall provide skilled labor supporting the 84 RADES Radar Operations Analysis team.

Specifically, the tasks this team shall perform will include but are not limited to:

1.2.22.1. Develop target or track reconstructions using 84 RADES software and recorded data. This includes working closely with requesting agencies to define reconstruction requirements and classification levels. During reconstructions the analyst will validate data quality, define limitations, create visual representations and conduct peer reviews prior to publishing reports.

1.2.22.2. Conduct radar and data analysis using DRAMS and other 84 RADES tools to analyze performance parameters, trends, seasonal patterns, weather, and hidden anomalies. The analyst will use statistical comparisons from single or multiple sites using Long Term Trend Analysis

(LTRACS) and Site Performance Analysis Reports (SPAR) during their analysis.

1.2.22.3. Assess radar obstructions to determine the effects of these factors on radar performance. The analyst will work closely with other analysts to ensure all obstructions are included in their analysis.

1.2.22.4. Work closely with WADS operations leaders, personnel, coordinators, and other

Government agencies to ensure efficient program coordination and execution. This includes prioritizing radar analysis, report production, and distribution of analysis reports.

1.2.22.5. Provide radar analysis training to Government personnel or others as designated by the COR and in support of mission requirements.

1.2.22.6. The expected annual level of effort associated with these services is 980 manhours*. The expected team will consist of one Radar Operations Analyst. The contractor shall provide a Radar

Analyst possessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in Appendix B – 84 RADES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

*Man-hour estimates are provided for informational and estimating purposes only and are not necessarily binding.

1.2.23. WEATHER & ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYST

Performance Work Statement Page 17

The Weather & Environmental Data Analyst provides technical support in the analysis of meteorological conditions, environmental data, and radar related anomalies. The analyst identifies atmospheric patterns that may influence radar performance—such as temperature inversions, ducting, and anomalous propagation (AP)—and develops Python based tools to automate data processing, visualization, and reporting. This role supports operational decision making, environmental assessments, and radar system performance evaluations.

1.2.23.1. Monitor, analyze, and interpret weather patterns, mesoscale features, and boundary layer conditions that may influence radar detection, clutter, or false returns.

1.2.23.2. Identify and characterize anomalous propagation (AP) indicators using radar products, environmental data, and atmospheric profiles.

1.2.23.3. Develop and maintain Python scripts for weather data ingestion, cleaning, visualization, and automated reporting.

1.2.23.4. Integrate data from sources such as NEXRAD, NOAA models (HRRR, NAM, GFS), radiosonde soundings, and satellite products.

1.2.23.5. Produce and present as required event-driven environmental summaries for Government stakeholders.

1.2.23.6. Support radar analysts by providing meteorological context for observed anomalies.

1.2.23.7. Assist in developing environmental risk assessments, radar interference analyses, and operational impact summaries.

1.2.23.8. Maintain documentation for analytical methods, scripts, and workflows.

1.2.23.9. Collaborate with engineers, radar analysts, and program managers to ensure environmental factors are incorporated into technical evaluations.

1.2.23.10. Identify, characterize, and document anomalous propagation (AP) indicators using radar products, atmospheric soundings, and model data.

1.3. INFORMATION SYSTEM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES

84 RADES requires support with a broad spectrum of Information System (IS) and Information Technology

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