PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

US Army Transportation School

Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE) Maritime and Intermodal Training Department (MITD)

Technical Refresh

C-1 GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide the MITD technical refresh of the Collision Avoidance Radar Navigation System (CARNS) and C5ISR Suite. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the service providers performing the services herein. Such service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

C-1.1. Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, needed supplies, transportation, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform technical refresh of Collision Avoidance Radar Navigation System (CARNS) and C5ISR Suite at the Transportation School, Fort Eustis, VA. The Contractor shall perform to the standards outlined in this PWS.

C-1.2. Background. The Transportation School at Fort Eustis, to provide current, state of the art training for soldiers MITD must maintain properly maintained training simulators. In FY17, the Transportation School contracted for a technical refresh. The current Simulator needs an upgrade to incorporate new technology and system applications that will enhance the overall training experience of our Soldiers.

C-1.3. Objective. The objective is to obtain the necessary services, software, and hardware to complete the technical refresh, as outlined in this PWS. This will entail the incorporation of new features and capabilities that a “state of the art” system must have, along with the developments since the installation of the current training simulator.

C-1.4. Scope. The scope of work covers the complete cost, time, travel, and purchase of components for the project as stated in the PWS. Additionally, this includes required installation of new software, hardware, parts, components for the Simulators. All work will be limited to the upgrade for the simulation platform and done at the contractor’s location and or a combination of visits to Fort Eustis to complete the tasks associated with the project.

C-1.5. Period of Performance (POP): The period of performance is below:

15 July 2024 – 14 February 2025.

C-1.6. Place of Performance. The USATSCH, MITD Maritime Simulation, CARNS lab, Bldg.

839 Levy Street, Fort Eustis, Virginia.

C-1.7. Contractor Single Point of Contact (POC). The Contractor shall provide a single POC to be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), within five (5) business days after the award date. The POC shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract and shall be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday. Site visits may be required of the POC for In-Process Reviews

(IPRs) and other related meetings. The POC shall respond to inquiries from the KO or the COR within one (1) business day. The POC shall coordinate all aspects of this contract through the COR.

C-1.8. Final Inspection and Acceptance by the Government. A final inspection of all work will be conducted jointly by the Contractor POC and the COR to ensure all work and components are satisfactory and the quality of work is sufficient for payment under this contract.

C-1.9. General Information. The Contractor shall alert the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of any Government requested changes to this PWS that will impact scope (schedule/cost). The Contractor shall not perform any services beyond what is specified in the PWS until a modification to the contract has been executed by the KO authorizing the requested changes.

C-1.10. Federal Holidays: The following holidays will be observed during the course of the contract.

4 July 2024 - Independence Day 2 September 2024 Labor Day 14 October 2024 Columbus Day 11 November 2024 Veterans Day 28 November 2024 Thanksgiving Day 25 December 2025 Christmas Day

C-1.11. Hours of Operation. The Contractor is responsible for conducting services between the hours of 8:00 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, including those authorized by EO of the President, or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

C-1.11.1. Visitor Access. Fort Eustis conducts identification (ID) checks of all adults (18 years and older) entering the post. Anyone coming to Fort Eustis for the First time without a federal identification card, or with an expired access pass, must go to the 733rd Visitor Control Center (VCC), located at 1 Dozier Road, building 2, Fort Eustis, VA 23604, with a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) to receive an initial background check. Security Manager, MITD, will coordinate with the contractor to facilitate visitor/vehicle access.

C-1.12. Security Requirements. Security requirements will be IAW the paragraph listed above.

The Contractor shall not have a need for/nor access to the Army LAN or network for the performance of services under this contract.

C-1.13. Employment Restrictions. The Government may restrict any Contractor employee from accessing Government facilities/installations if he/she is determined to be a potential threat to the health, safety, general well-being or operational mission on the installation or its population. In the event this occurs, the Contractor is still required to perform the services and meet contract requirements.

C-1.14. Prohibition of Photography on the Installation. In accordance with All Army Activities (ALARACT) Message 087-2008, Commercial Imagery 1, Department of Defense Instruction Number 5200.08, 10 Dec 05, and Department of Defense 5200.08-R, Physical Security

Program, 9 Apr 07, contractors in support of Government contracts shall not take photographs or videotape on the installation without the Senior Commander’s written approval. Approval shall be coordinated in advance through the COR.

C-1.15. Media Requests. Contractor personnel contacted by the media shall refer the request to the COR.

C-2. ACRONYMS.

ALARACT - All Army Activities AR – Army Regulation COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative EO – Executive Order IAW - In Accordance With ID - Identification KO - Contracting Officer MITD - Maritime and Intermodal Training Department OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration PWS – Performance Work Statement POC – Point of Contact POP - Period of Performance PRS - Performance Requirements Summary USATSCH – United States Army Transportation School VCC - Visitor Control Center WAWF – Wide Area Workflow

C-3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES. Government furnished items and services must be utilized in accordance with contract requirements. Accountability for Government furnished items will be conducted in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 735-5.

C-4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, equipment, tools, and services required to perform work under this contract.

C-5. SPECIFIC TASKS AND EQUIPMENT

C-5.1 CARNS Instructor Operating Station (1 IOS)

1. Provide new computer running Windows 10 and updated software.

2. Provide technology refresh including mouse, keyboard, monitors and new network switch at Instructor Station.

3. Provide a new audio amplifier and single ear headset at the IOS.

4. Provide software updates to MaST, PCSim, and PCRadar at the IOS to latest versions to support bug fixes and enhanced radar functionality.

5. MaST will provide new VHF Radio capability at the IOS station in place of a virtual VHF radio.

6. Install all hardware, software and complete configuration and testing of Instructor

Station.

C-5.2 CARNS Student Stations. (4 Student Stations)

1. Provide update to VHF radio communication package running on all student stations with new VHF Radio Emulator and current VOIP software.

2. Steering Stand computer will be updated to Windows 10

3. Provide new Virtual Steering Stand (VSS) software running on all student stations.

4. Provide upgrade from Synapsis ECDIS to the Synapsis NX ECDIS software running on

Windows 10.

5. Update Radar to NX version to be compatible with NX ECDIS.

6. Reconfigure network settings to support updated version of Raytheon software to prevent cross station interference.

7. Provide latest version of our SynapseSim radar simulation software installed on new computers running Windows 10 for Radar and Radar Overlay on the chart display.

8. Student Response Units (SRU) computers to be updated from Legacy Windows XP to new computers running Windows 10.

9. Deliver, mount and wire new 55”TV monitors for each student station.

C-5.3 C5ISR Suite Tech Refresh (Optional Software)

1. Provide the necessary services, software, and hardware to complete the technical refresh

Instructor Station (1) and Fifteen (15) Student Stations per Technical Exhibit 1 (TE1)

C-6 Deliverables:

C-6.1 Kick-off Meeting. The Contractor, in coordination with the COR, shall participate in an on-site meeting or MS Teams to outline the installation processes and procedures for the services. The meeting will be conducted within seven (7) calendar days of the start of the period of performance. The location will be at Bldg. 839, Conference Room.

C-6.2 Invoices. The Contractor shall submit an invoice after the completed services have been accepted by the Government. The submission of the invoice shall be through WAWF IAW the WAWF instructions in the contract.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

Performance Requirement

Summary Performance

Objective

PWS

Para.

Performance Standard Surveillance method

Maximu m

Allowabl e

Deviatio n

Remedy Amount of Call Price

PO1: Complete the project to standard within the time period allotted.

C-1.3 C-1.4 C-1.5

The Contractor shall complete the required services IAW PWS requirements.

Periodic on-site inspection of progress by COR. A final inspection of all work will be

5 calendar days beyond the allowed date for completion

$100.00 per calendar day for each calendar day.

Notes

1. Remedies will be applied per each determined defect as appropriate upon review by the KO. The total remedy amount will be deducted from the appropriate month invoice.

conducted jointly by the Contractor POC and the COR to jointly ensure all work and components are satisfactory and the quality of work is sufficient for payment.

of the services.

PO2 Provide software, hardware and equipment and ensure that only the quantities used are charged to the Government

C-5.1 C-5.2

Materials must meet current standards for use and must not exceed the amounts required for the project.

Periodic on-site observation by the

COR.

None Contractor bears full cost of repairs, corrections, and replacement due to failure to comply with PO2 of the PRS.

PO3 Final inspection by the contractor and

COR.

C-1.8 C-5.1 C-5.2

Work completed meets all requirement stated in

PWS.

Contractor with COR verifies all standards.

None The Contractor shall be required to re-perform the non-conforming services.

All re-performance shall be IAW PO 1 timeframes.

Technical Exhibit 1 (TE1) C5ISR Software Update

Instructor Station

Update the Instructor tool for controlling C5ISR simulation to our C5ISRGUI. This software lets the instructor setup and control simulation parameters. Depending on the final configuration, the C5ISRGUI will be expanded to provide necessary control parameters for the new devices listed below. In some cases, these are extensions of current functions provided (i.e. Crypto Keys), and in others will require new features added into the Instructor Software for pushing configuration information needed by devices. Overall exercise management level functions such as ownship placement, time control, waypoint control, and monitoring of student devices settings remain unchanged.

Student Stations Each of the fifteen (15) student positions will contain each device necessary for C5ISR training. Unused devices will be removed from the configuration. Existing devices still used will have their functionality enhanced where necessary to support currently unimplemented features needed for training. After upgrading, the following is a list of devices that will be used in C5ISR training:

- 2x AN/PRC-117G (VHF/UHF Radio)

- 1x AN/PRC-160 (VHF / MFHF Radio)

- 1x AN/APX-123 (IFF)

- 2x AN/PYQ-10 (Secure Key Loader)

- 1x AN/PSN-13A Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)

- 1x Antenna Patch Panel

- 1x Filing Cabinet

AN/PYQ-10

The AN/PYQ-10 is a secure key loader (SKL) used for transferring crypto keys to other C5ISR devices. Crypto keys are defined at the C5ISRGUI and can be loaded to the following devices:

- AN/PRC-117G

- AN/PRC-160

- AN/APX-123

- Other AN/PYQ-10

COMSEC Key loading is the primary function for the PYQ-10 and will be defined at the C5ISRGUI prior to running the scenario. Specific procedures for loading keys to the various devices will be implemented as per manual specifications for the devices. All previous functionality accomplished using the AN/CYZ-10 Key Loader will be implemented in the AN/PYQ-10 for existing devices (i.e.

the IFF and other SKL)

PYQ10 Secure Key Loader (SKL)

AN/PRC-117G

The AN/PRC-117G is a VHF/UHF capable radio used for communicating with the instructor and other student stations. The following functionality shall be supported:

- LOS (VULOS) Voice Operations o Changing crypto on nets o OTAR (Over the air rekeying) Operations

- Support for VINSON and ANDVT (Advanced Digital Voice Terminal) COMSEC

- SINCGARS Voice Operations o Frequency Hopping Presets and Frequency Hopping Nets o Changing crypto on nets o CUE (Fixed frequency) channels

Join / Depart Nets o Hot Start Net Opening o Cold Start ERF

Sending Hopset / Lockout from Master Radio to Member Station(s) Receiving Hopset / Lockout on Member Station from Master Radio o Late Net Entry (LNE) Enable Passive LNE o Electronic Remote Fill (ERF) from Master to Member Station(s) Sending Hopset / Lockout from Master Radio to Member Station(s) Receiving Hopset / Lockout on Member Station from Master Radio

- DAMA (Demand Access Assigned Access) operations o Loading of ANDVT Transmission Encryption Key (TEK)

- Integration with DAGR device (listed below) for input of timing for the nets

- Manual timing inputs

PRC-117G Radio

The user interface including knobs, buttons, switches, and menu system shall represent the AN/PRC117G. Menus and Functions not related to the above functions shall not be implemented. In cases where menus would normally give the user options not related to these tasks, a “MENU NOT SUPPROTED” label shall flash briefly and then return the user to the previous menu.

AN/PRC-160

The AN/PRC-160 is an HF/VHF capable radio used for communicating with the instructor and other student stations. The following functionality shall be supported:

- HF Beyond Line of Sight Voice Operations

- ANDVT (Advanced Digital Voice Terminal) Operations o Changing Crypto on Nets o OTAR (Over the air rekeying) Operations o Update Key Encryption Key (KEK) during OTAR Operations

- Startup Built in Test (BIT)

The user interface including knobs, buttons, switches, and menu system shall represent the AN/PRC160. Menus and Functions not related to the above functions shall not be implemented. In cases where menus would normally give the user options not related to these tasks, a “MENU NOT SUPPROTED” label shall flash briefly and then return the user to the previous menu.

Figure 9 - PRC-160 Radio AN/APX123 Transponder

The AN/APX123 is an Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder responsible for intercepting and transmitting interrogation signals by other IFF system Interrogators. The following functionality shall be supported by the AN/APX-123

- Built in Test (BIT)

- Mode 4 Operations o Operate in Mark XII Mode 4 IFF o Load COMSEC Fill data for Cipher Text Operation

- Mode 5 Operations

- COMSEC storage and management procedures

Figure 10 – AN/APX123 IFF

AN/PSN-13A Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)

The DAGR is a portable GPS receiver for providing navigation assistance. The following functionality shall be supported by the DAGR:

- Power On Procedure

- Integration with PRC117-G for loading timing for SINCGARS operation

The navigation capabilities will not be supported for C5ISR simulation. The user interface shall reflect the actual device, however only the crypto operations will be supported and all other menus unrelated to crypto functions shall indicate “MENU NOT SUPPROTED”.

Figure 11 – DAGR GPS Receiver

Antenna Patch Panel

The antenna patch panel allows the operator to carry out antenna patching based on the communications requirements and system configuration. Depending on the antenna chosen for each radio, communications shall be affected accordingly with respect to range. The total number of antennas and radio configurations will reflect the conversations between BCG and the Army.

Figure 12 – Antenna Patch Panel