PWS APLS Sustainment 2025 - coordinating copy august2025.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

AIRBORNE POSITION LOCATION SYSTEM SUSTAINMENT

TASK ORDER 5

28 August 2025

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Airborne Position Location System (APLS) Sustainment. The U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) have a requirement for continued sustainment for the APLS located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This requirement will support testing conducted at USAOTC, ABNSOTD. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractors performing the services herein.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide APLS Sustainment as defined in this PWS except for items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The APLS has been produced solely for the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) since the initial successful contract DATM01-01-C-0006 by SRI International, Menlo Park, CA. SRI International has successfully sustained, upgraded, and provided field support for the APLS through several contracts, the latest being W9115-21-D-0008, APLS Sustainment Re-Compete. SRI International has also developed and produced APLS hardware on multiple contracts.

1.3. Objectives: Sustainment requirements will be performed for the APLS personnel and pallet units, Miniaturized APLS (MAPLS) units, Global Position System (GPS) re-radiator assemblies, rapid data download/charger rack, analysis workstation and both the legacy and new APLS software.

1.4. Scope: The Government requires sustainment support for the APLS. The support includes hardware depot level repair, refurbishment, software configuration and upgrades both onsite at Government Facilities and at Fort Bragg, NC (onsite) and at the contractor’s facility (in-house). The APLS hardware supported under this acquisition includes personnel units, MAPLS units, pallet units, GPS re-radiators, and rapid data download/charger rack and analysis workstations. Software includes both legacy and new APLS software.

1.4.1. Locations:

1.4.1.1. USAOTC/ABNSOTD, Fort Bragg, NC 28310. Building R-2763

1.4.1.2. Location 2. SRI International, 333 Ravenswood Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA

1.4.1.3. Contingency locations, US Government facilities at federal installations hosting active Operational Tests when designated by ABNSOTD by notification to the contractor in writing.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall consist of a five year base IDIQ type contract with task order periods covering 60 months. The period of performance for the base contract is 18 November 2026 – 17 November 2031.

1.6. GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.6.1. Quality Control (QC) Plan: The Contractor is required to control the quality of service delivery and offer to the Government for acceptance only services that conform to contract requirements. The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of quality services to the Government (see FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements). The overall control of quality must meet the specifics in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) described in (PRS) described in section 6.

1.6.1.1. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of the QC procedures. If the contractor amends the QCP, the contractor shall submit QCP changes to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor to ensure that it performs and delivers high-quality service. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract. The QCP as a minimum shall address:

1.6.2. Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.3. Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.4. Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.5. Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

1.6.6. Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.7. Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.8. Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but is not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.9. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.10. Recognized Holidays: The vendor is not required to perform services on holidays.

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1.6.11. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business according to their corporate/business workplace hours, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when their facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government/Local Authority directed facility closings. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when their facility is not closed for the above reasons. When operating at a designated location (per Paragraph 1.4 of this PWS) the business hours will conform to the Government facility’s business hours and operating rules.

1.6.12. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Contractor’s facility. However, upon request by the COR, the contractor shall provide support at locations identified in Paragraph 1.4 of this PWS.

1.6.13. Type of Contract: The Government will award a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee contract.

1.6.14. Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.14.1. FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI 2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.14.2. HPCON: The contractor shall be responsible for adhering to the installation’s Health Protection Condition (HPCON) guidance regarding the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

1.6.14.3. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. When operating at a government site, at the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.

1.6.14.4. Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.14.5. Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the Confidential level in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) at the time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified as Confidential or Secret. Controlled Unclassified Information (UCI) designation requires additional care and safeguards but is not itself a classification.

1.6.14.6. The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.14.7. Background Checks (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

Full birth name Married name (if applicable) SSN or local equivalent (ID card number) Date of birth Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.14.8. Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

1.6.14.8.1. Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

1.6.14.8.2. Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

1.6.14.8.3. Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.14.9. Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.14.10. Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.14.11. Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.14.12. Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Not Anticipated.

1.6.14.13. Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.14.14. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.14.15. Access to Government Information Systems: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract who have access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully completed the DoD Information Assurance Awareness training prior to access to the information system and then annually thereafter.

1.6.14.16. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. Contractor shall not duplicate keys provided by the Government. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

1.6.14.17. The Contractor shall report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the KO and the COR (and physical property manager, if applicable) within two (2) hours or the next business day if after hours [time period may be changed to match local policies and guidance] and to request key or lock(s) replacement. This notification and request for key(s) and lock replacement shall be submitted in writing. The total cost of the replacement may be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.6.14.18. Only authorized Contractor personnel shall use Government issued key(s) and/or key card(s). Contractor personnel shall follow security access requirements when entering secure areas. Contractor shall receive appropriate security clearance approval to allow visitor(s) access in secure areas.

1.6.14.19. Lock Combinations: Reserved.

1.6.15. Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.16. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.17. Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Program Manager, Computer Programmer, and Hardware Technician. The Contractor shall provide a program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO. The program manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The program manager or alternate shall be available between 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays.

1.6.18. Special Qualifications or Certifications: none.

1.6.19. IA/IT Training Certification: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.20. Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.20.1. Badging of Contractor Employees: If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors’ employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.20.2. Uniform: The Contractor may provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers. Company logo is optional.

1.6.21. Contractor Travel: The Contractor shall travel to on-site training and repair locations as designated by the Government; and ship training aids/parts to these locations in support of the PWS. Contractor shall be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires prior Contracting Officer approval and notification to the COR.

1.6.22. Other Direct Costs (ODC): Reserved.

1.6.23. Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. The Contractor shall not use or sell these documents and materials without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and the Contractor may not use the materials for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.24. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be averse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.24.1. Non-Disclosure Statements: (Insert if applicable, if not applicable remove language leaving paragraph number & title. Beyond the colons add “Reserved”) The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.25. Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.26. INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub- contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.27. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.28. Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved.

1.6.29. General Training Requirements:

1.6.29.1. Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirements: The Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to the Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office to meet installation access requirements. The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.29.2. OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information

1.6.29.3. Cybersecurity: All contractor employees with access to a government information system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DOD Cybersecurity Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cybersecurity awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter.

1.6.30. The Contractor shall design, develop, and integrate cybersecurity into the APLS (to include, but not limited to, all hardware, software and/or equipment) IAW the DOD, Department of the Army (DA), any other applicable Government Agency standards or regulations. This work shall be done IAW ALL applicable Cybersecurity Regulations and Directives. The contractor will utilize the latest DoD approved Operating Systems for all systems provided. All hardware provided will be on the DISA Approved products list. If hardware is not available on the DISA Approved Products List, all hardware must be assessed through the Assess Only process and approved through the Configuration Control Board (CCB).

1.6.31. Non-Government-owned Computing Systems or Devices: The Contractor shall not install or connect non-Government-owned computing systems or devices to Government networks nor utilize non-Government-owned systems or devices for Government data without the COR's coordinating and obtaining proper authorization from the appropriate Command or Local level Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

1.6.32. Useful Links: https://rmfks.osd.mil/ The Contractor shall refer to the above site for the most current guidance and information related to RMF assess only execution for hardware and software additions to an Army authorized network. The minimum control set identified in the NETCOM Assess Only TTP must be met prior to processing DoD data or connection to an Army network. Access to the above sites require a valid CAC for authentication and access to the websites. Deficiencies in this control set will be identified, along with mitigations, to the local Information System Security Manager for inclusion in their system POA&M.

1.6.32.1. Information Assurance (IA) Training (As determined by AT/OPSEC Review): Contractor employees, including subcontractors, requiring access to Government information systems shall complete the DOD IA Cyber Awareness Training. All employees working information technology (IT)/IA functions must comply with DOD and Army training requirements per DOD Directive (DODD) 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management, DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, and AR 25-2, Information Assurance, within 30 days of employment. Training is available at https://www.cyber.mil/cyber-awareness-challenge.

1.6.32.2. Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract and require a security clearance, shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. TARP training is available at the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) https://www.lms.army.mil/. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local Counterintelligence (CI) Officer at their assigned location for classroom training and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the CI Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.32.3. iWATCH Training: The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub- contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.32.4. Operations Security (OPSEC) Training. All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

1. DEFINITIONS:

1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

1.2. Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

1.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non- manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

1.7. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

1.8. Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

1.9. QASP. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

1.10. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of final products or services shall meet contract requirements.

1.11. Subcontractor. One that enters a contract with a prime Contractor.

1.12. Workday. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

1.13. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

1.14. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

1.1. Services: The Government will provide the cost to ship the equipment-needing repair or refurbishment to and from the contractors’ establishment. The equipment will contain a detailed problem report.

1.2. Equipment: Upon completion of the current APLS sustainment contract, the GFP will be returned to ABNSOTD. There will not be any GFP provided to the contractor under the follow-on sustainment contract.

1.3. Emergency and Rescue:

1.3.1. The Government will furnish emergency medical and rescue services to prevent loss of life, limb, or undue suffering within the areas serviced by the applicable installation emergency services provider. The Government will seek reimbursement for medical services rendered, as appropriate.

1.3.2. The Government will provide installation fire services to include firefighting, fire prevention inspections and investigations; Installation security services; confined space rescue; and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) first response.

1.4. Telecommunications/Utilities:

1.4.1. The Government will provide reasonable access to Government-furnished telecommunications for official use related to this effort. Line service will include on-post service, and Defense Switched Network (DSN). The cost of unofficial telephone service (e.g., telephone service not incidental to performance of the contract) shall be reimbursed to the Government. The contractor shall ensure compliance with AR 25-1 Information Assurance as related to telecommunications use and access. The Government will not provide reimbursement for additional services or special connectivity relative to contractor unique equipment, software, or corporate requirements.

1.4.2. The Government will furnish appropriate amounts of heat, heating fuels, gas, electricity, sewage, and water utilities, as currently installed in GFF, for use under this contract. All facilities do not receive the same utility services. The contractor shall not change or modify any Government provided utility systems or components or install any CFE components or system without prior KO or designated representative written approval as coordinated through the DPW.

1.4.3. The Government will provide limited access to the existing Local Area Network (LAN) to include electronic mail (e-mail). The number of active LAN drops and e-mail accounts available will be determined by the Government. The contractor shall not use the LAN or e-mail for purposes other than official Government work required under this contract.

1.4.4. Radio frequency assignments and authorization will be controlled and furnished by the Government. The contractor will not operate any radio (e.g. FMS/GMRS [Family Radio Service/ General Mobile Radio Service] typically commercially available with frequencies in the 450- 470 MHz band and less than 50 watts) on the installation without proper authorization.

1.5. Government Furnished Facilities and Real Property. None provided. All facilities accessed or used by the contractor will be solely under the control of the Government. Access identification, clearance, or other conditions are covered in section 1.6 of this PWS.

1.6. Government Furnished Services

1.6.1. The Government will provide preventive maintenance and repair of GFF in accordance with AR 420-1. The contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of its designated point of contact that will be requesting repairs / opening work orders to the appropriate Facility Coordinator during the transition-in period.

1.6.2. The Government may provide scheduled custodial services for contractor operated administrative areas on a limited basis in accordance with the current DPW contract. The contractor shall report to the Government, any discrepancies in performance of Government provided services.

1.6.3. The Government will provide pest control services as required.

1.6.4. The Government will provide grass cutting in accordance with the current post-wide grass cutting contract.

1.6.5. The Government will provide snow removal outside the contractor’s area of responsibility at contractor-occupied facilities.

1.6.6. The Government will provide available containers at specific contractor occupied facilities for collection of recyclable paper and cardboard, on-hand scrap metal, non-hazardous waste wood and wood by-products, and trash pickup.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

1. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

1.2. The contractor shall procure material, equipment, and supplies, which are incidental to the provision of services of this PWS. The contractor shall ensure on-site maintenance personnel are equipped with proper individual / hand tools for the effort to be completed (i.e. general mechanics tools). The Government will not provide individual tools to be used by maintenance personnel under this effort. Each employee mechanic must have their own tools. The Government has revoked its assumption of risk regarding individual tools used under this effort. At no time will the Government be responsible for the replacement of lost, damaged, or broken individual tools.

1.3. Except for those items and services specifically stated in Part 3 as Government-furnished, the contractor shall furnish everything needed to perform this contract according to all its terms and conditions as stated in specific sections of this PWS and as identified in the Purchasing/Invoicing Guide.

1.4. Contractor-furnished equipment or items, inoperable or unserviceable for any reason, must be removed from the U.S. Government’s Installation within ten (10) business days after failure. The condition of contractor-furnished equipment shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility to provide services as required in this contract. The contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR, in writing, of circumstances regarding delay of work due to equipment or material problems.

1.5. The contractor shall furnish additional telephone and peripheral equipment requirements not furnished by the U.S. Government, if required. All additional costs must be approved in writing by the KO prior to the items being placed in service.

1.6. All contractor furnished vehicles shall be maintained in a neat, presentable, and operational condition and shall meet Government safety inspection standards. The contractor’s vehicles not meeting standards shall not be operated or stored on U.S. Government installations. The contractor shall provide a sign on the right and left side of contractor furnished vehicles with the contractor's company name and telephone number.

2. Materials and Equipment

2.1. The contractor shall use the equipment type and size suitable for the required operation and shall operate the equipment from existing Government-furnished electrical power sources. The contractor shall affix a highly visible, permanent contractor’s nameplate on all contractor-owned equipment. The contractor shall ensure that if commingling of U.S. Government and contractor-furnished equipment occurs, each set of equipment is easily identifiable and can be separated for inspection and inventory as required.

2.2. The contractor shall maintain a sufficient quantity of on-hand materials and supplies to perform all work required under this Contract. Failure on the part of the contractor to provide sufficient quantities and quality of supplies and materials within the specifications of the Contract shall not be cause for reduction in any service or performance. The contractor shall maintain stocks to ensure continuous operation of critical systems as approved by the KO. Critical systems are those that are directly related to health care, safety, and mission accomplishment. The contractor shall provide a system for rapid procurement of items whose usage levels do not require maintenance of on-hand stocks. This system shall include a list of vendors for each such mission-critical repair item, information on availability, and expected delivery times.

PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

1. SUSTAINMENT. The Contractor shall provide sustainment services in the form of requirements that will be performed in accordance with this PWS for the following APLS equipment:

· 100 personnel units

· 25 pallet units

· 112 MAPLS units

· 3 GPS re-radiator assemblies,

· 8 rapid data download/charger rack

· Software on 4 analysis workstations

2. EQUIPMENT REPAIR, REFURBISHMENT, AND UPGRADES (Contractor In-House).

2.1.1. The Contractor shall provide depot-level repairs, refurbishments, and upgrades of the above listed equipment. This includes equipment damaged during field operations and major exercises and identified by the Government. The Government will provide the shipment of equipment to the Contractors’ facility for the Contractor to inspect and provide an estimate of repair or refurbishment by submitting a work order report to the Government for approval prior to start of the repair or refurbishment. The work order report shall include the labor category, man-hours, discrepancy, type of repair, a list of the materials needed. Upon evaluation of the contractor’s work order report, the Government will determine whether or not the contractor shall proceed with the work identified. It is critical that repairs and upgrades be provided with sufficient turn-around time in support of ABNSOTD data collection during Operational Tests. The Governments average turnaround time is no more than seven days.

3. SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE (Contractor In-House Only).

3.1.1. The Contractor shall maintain software capability, and provide updates or changes as required by the Government for new mission needs or from recommendations due to historical testing results and data received from field experience. The Government will provide the types of updates and changes for the Contractor to perform. The Contractor shall submit a price and technical proposal to the Government within five days of receipt of updates and changes for review and either approval or rejection. Prior approval is required before start of any updates or changes.

3.1.2. This requirement includes system support for re-design, software capabilities maintenance, calibration, and scheduled upgrades located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and other deployed operation areas for the above listed equipment. In addition, the contractor shall update and keep all documentation current to include the software user’s manual. The Contractor shall maintain a web-based Software Issue Tracking Page for this project giving ABNSOTD staff the ability to document any software anomalies, deficiencies, or malfunctions that occurs during everyday operations. The contractor will respond immediately to malfunctions and will correct minor anomalies and deficiencies during major software updates.

4. TRAINING. The Contractor shall provide system hardware and software support…