PWS_Data Driven Test Course_V4..2Final_2Oct2024.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For

DATA DRIVEN TEST COURSE

A Contract Providing

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINMENT,

AND ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION SERVICES

For

USAF TEST PILOT SCHOOL

At

EDWARDS AFB, CA

2 OCT 2024

FA9304-XX-X-XXXX

Table of Contents

1.0 SECTION I: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope

1.2 Background

1.3 Objectives, Scope, and Period of Performance

1.4 Tasks and Technical Requirements

1.5 Minimum Qualifications

1.6 Deliverables

1.7 Data Rights

1.8 Contractor Travel

2.0 SECTION II: SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 General

2.2 Performance Evaluation

2.3 Service Summary Table

2.4 Government Quality Assurance

2.5 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

2.6 Contractor Performance

3.0 SECTION III: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY and SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Services

3.2 Government Facilities

4.0 SECTION IV: GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Hours of Operation

4.2 Contract Personnel

4.3 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis

4.4 Green Procurement Program

4.5 Miscellaneous

4.6 Security

4.7 OPSEC

4.8 Safety

5.0 SECTION V APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

APPENDIX 1 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms APPENDIX 2 Syllabi

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

1.1. General. The mission of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) is to create highly adaptive, critical-thinking test leaders to accelerate multidomain capabilities to the warfighter. To accomplish that mission, USAF TPS educates approximately fifty (50) students per year in flight test and twenty-five (25) students a year in space test. As the U.S. continues to integrate its warfighting capabilities across multiple domains (space, air, cyberspace, and even others like land, sea, and subsurface), the education required for USAF TPS graduates continues to evolve. USAF TPS is continuing is tradition of producing high-caliber graduates while simultaneously modernizing its curriculum, and it is doing this during an unprecedented manning shortage impacting operations across the Air Force. As such, USAF TPS is looking to augment its cadre with contracted subject matter experts to develop academic material and/or provide instruction of such material to its students. Doing this will have myriad benefits to USAF TPS and the DoD: it will ensure the highest-quality instruction is provided to its students while ensuring its staff and students remain educated on the most modern and relevant test method regarding autonomous aircraft and data-driven mission systems. This PWS will allow such events to continue and provide a vehicle for formal partnerships enabling such learning events. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide curriculum development, updates, and academic instruction services. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the government.

1.1.1 Description of Services/Objectives. The qualified contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide curriculum development, curriculum sustainment, and academic instruction services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. This includes the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resources application to accomplish all tasking under the contract.

1.2 Background. The USAF TPS mission is to "Create Highly Adaptive Critical-Thinking Test Leaders to Accelerate Multi-Domain Capabilities for The Warfighter." USAF TPS prepares mid-career aviators, satellite operators, and engineers to test and evaluate highly complex systems in conditions of significant risk, time pressure, senior leadership/Congressional oversight, and resource constraints. USAF TPS is world-class in preparing students for the test and evaluation profession, but in keeping with our mission, we need to further prepare students for advanced and emerging technologies which have the potential to significantly disrupt the government's acquisition, test, and evaluation efforts.

The collection, analysis and utilization of data is transforming the test profession. Going forward, USAF TPS graduates will be testing systems which are as much computers and algorithms as they are aircraft and spacecraft. In developing these systems, graduates will coordinate with multiple AFMC, DoD and contractor agencies – each responsible for a different part of the “system of systems” that composes a modern capability. USAF TPS graduates must be truly collaborative design partners in an iterative process of defining requirements, designing, testing, and improving systems integrating both hardware and software. For graduates to effectively participate in the design and test of modern capabilities, it is imperative that they gain fluency in the principles of data collection, data analysis and data-driven techniques like machine learning/AI, in addition to mastering conventional flight and space test techniques. USAF TPS is seeking to partner with leading experts in industry and academia who can provide instruction on, and practical experience with, the development, test, and analysis of data-driven systems.

1.3 Objectives, Scope and Period of Performance. The overall objective of this PWS is to develop a pool of contractors who will support USAF TPS by providing curriculum deployment, sustainment, and instruction to Flight Test Course (FTC) and/or Space Test Course (STC) students focused on preparing graduates to test autonomous aircraft and data-driven test systems. The curriculum should focus on the following Curriculum Focus Areas (CFAs): (1) Data-Analysis and Controls for Flight Sciences, (2) Data- Driven Analysis and Decision Making for Mission Systems, and (3) Practical Capstone Exercises in Simulation and Testing of Autonomous Aircraft. This will provide the highest-possible quality USAF TPS graduate who will thereby have the highest potential for success in achieving national objectives upon completion of the course. Specific instruction objectives to be achieved are:

Student Instruction Scope: Contractors shall teach the curriculum to two separate 40 person classes of USAF TPS students annually and congruently. All students will go through the same curriculum progression. Note that students are enrolled at USAF TPS for 1 year and start the course approximately 6 months offset from one another. 60-80 hours of student contact time per class is expected (totaling 120-160 hours annually for both classes). Contact time estimations in this document are notional. The contractor may suggest more or less hours as required with USAF TPS approval.

Instruction Training Scope: Contractors will also provide instructor training to USAF TPS faculty. 60 hours of instructor training contact time annually is expected. The intent of instructor training is both to help USAF TPS faculty to gain fluency in the contractor-produced curriculum and to assist USAF TPS faculty in incorporating data science into their own existing courses. Contact time estimations in this document are notional. Contractors may suggest more or less hours as required with USAF TPS approval. The curriculum developed is expected to expand to classes for the USN TPS in Patuxent River, MD.

Contractors will achieve these objectives by executing duties as defined. Each contractor will be expected to perform program management and other duties in support of this PWS. Specifically, those tasks are defined below.

This contract’s period of performance is one (1) year, with options for four (4) consecutive, successive years of follow-on performance after the expiration of the original period of performance.

1.4 Tasks and Technical Requirements.

1.4.1 Program Management.

1.4.1.1 The contractor shall identify a program manager to USAF TPS who will support the implementation of this contract. The manager may, but is not required, to be an individual separate from the individual(s) who will be directly performing the work under this contract.

1.4.1.2 USAF TPS will keep the Program Manager apprised of the latest projected requests for support as soon as such information is available for dissemination.

1.4.2 Curriculum Focus Areas

The contractor shall include content in all of the following curriculum focus areas referenced below.

1.4.2.1 Data-Analysis and Controls for Flight Sciences. Understanding and applying data-driven approaches for the analysis of flight sciences data and learning-based approaches for the control of aircraft. Instruction should focus on the technical underpinnings of data-driven approaches, comparisons and contrasts to classical approaches, and considerations for safe and efficient system characterization, flying qualities/performance testing, and envelope expansion.

1.4.2.2 Data-Driven Analysis and Decision Making for Mission Systems.

Understanding and applying data-driven approaches for perception, navigation, networking, sensor fusion and management, and electronic warfare. Instruction should focus on the technical underpinnings of data-driven approaches, comparisons and contrasts to classical approaches, and considerations for safe and efficient system characterization and testing.

1.4.2.3 Practical Capstone Exercise. Designing and coordinating practical capstone exercises that mimic real developmental flight test and data analysis utilizing the USAF TPS X-62 VISTA, the Joint Simulation Environment, or other suitable systems.

1.4.3 Desired Learning Objectives. The learning objectives include content in all of the following desired learning outcome themes. The Government may include the listed references below in the completed syllabus by the contractor.

1.4.3.1 Data-Driven Decision Making and Control: The content for learning-based approaches to develop control algorithms for autonomous aircraft are expected to include the following topics:

(a) Autonomy stacks

(b) Reinforcement learning techniques

(c) AI performance, robustness, and trustworthiness

(d) System characterization and developing simulations

(e) Simulation training and test techniques

(f) The Sim-to-Real gap

(g) Real-world test of autonomous systems

1.4.3.2 Data-Driven Perception: The content for learning based approaches for classifying, localizing, and filtering sensor data may include the following topics:

(a) Common sensor modalities and data formats

(b) Principles of artificial neural networks

(c) Training neural networks

(d) Neural network architectures for perception

(e) Evaluating and testing learning-based perception algorithms

(f) Edge deployment

1.4.3.3. Data-Driven Analysis: The content for techniques for collecting, curating, and drawing insights from large amounts of unstructured or structured data.

(a) Basic techniques in statistical inference, correlation, regression, sampling, and probability

(b) Data visualization

(c) Data collection

(d) Data labeling

(e) Data pipelines and database management

(f) System characterization from structured and unstructured data

(h) Statistical data analysis techniques

1.4.4. Academic Material Development. The contractor shall develop academic material for USAF TPS students. The Government may require the contractor to develop academic material in some or all the curriculum areas outlined in Section 1.4.2 of this PWS. The contractor duty shall extend to USN TPS students. The separate deliverables for USN TPS students will be defined as this location is added.

1.4.4.1. If no unique delivery method for a specific cohort is specified, all academic materials shall be delivered electronically via email to the COR, designated USAF TPS Branch Chiefs, and/or USAF TPS assigned staff. All documents submitted shall be in Microsoft Word for Office 365 compatible format or Adobe PDF. If a secure delivery method is required, the Contractor shall request this in advance of 30-day review deadline from the COR or designated USAF TPS Branch Chiefs.

1.4.4.2. The contractor shall submit academic materials for approval by the Government and review for the COR The contractor shall be required to submit academic materials to the COR. The COR will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the academic material. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the COR. Final approval of the materials will be the responsibility of the COR, designated USAF TPS Branch Chiefs, and/or USAF TPS assigned staff.

1.4.5. Academic Instruction The contractor shall be responsible for supporting USAF

TPS FTC and/or STC students as well as USN TPS students by providing academic instruction of USAF TPS curriculum to achieve all learning objectives as defined within the syllabus for the curriculum topic.

1.4.5.1. The specifics of the required instruction and learning objectives have been identified in sections 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 of this PWS.

1.4.5.2. Instruction shall be performed at USAF TPS, Edwards AFB, CA. The Government anticipates that instruction will expand to include USN TPS, Patuxent River, MD.

1.4.5.3. The Government may require instructors to pass a qualification upgrade to instruct USAF and USN TPS students. The minimum specifics for qualification are identified in Section 1.5 of this PWS. Certain curriculum will require unique minimum qualifications for instruction and this will be addressed at the submission of academic materials for approval.

1.4.5.4. The Government may audit the instruction provided by the contractor and provide feedback via the COR or CO on any necessary improvements or changes to instruction.

1.4.4.4 The Government may record instruction provided by the contractor. The instruction will be the sole possession of USAF TPS, with all rights retained by the government, unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing and agreed upon with the signatures of appropriate representatives of both the contractor and the CO as the Government representative.

1.4.6 The Government may assign instructors other than the contractor to instruct material that the contractor has provided. The Government may require the contractor to incorporate and instruct material that it has not developed and may have been previously developed. Contractor instructors will be provided the opportunity to review and modify academic material prior to their providing instruction of that material. Any academic content modification shall be coordinated with the COR and will be approved by USAF TPS.

1.4.7 During the performance of this contract, the COR will be responsible for communicating any changes/revisions/updates to syllabi and/or learning objectives to the contractor.

1.4.8. Any changes which may impact the contractor’s ability to either meet a proposal or contract performance deadline are to be communicated to the CO immediately to allow for the proper contract action, if necessary, to be executed.

1.4.9. The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this PWS.

1.5 Minimum Qualifications. The diverse range of potential academic topics within the scope of this contract render a set of minimum qualifications not feasible to define. While this contract therefore does not have minimum qualifications, there are nonetheless attributes that are highly desirable as explained below.

1.5.1 Academic Background. Most USAF TPS courses have rigorous academic content requiring a high level of technical acumen. While not applicable to all courses or classes, an established history of academic performance is highly desired. This includes advanced degrees, published papers, or activity in respected technical societies.

1.5.2 Education Experience. Ultimately USAF TPS students need to learn the course material.

Developing content that is easily understood and conveying that content in a manner making it easily retained is highly desired. Experience as an educator, whether in academia at universities, in the military, or in other manners, is desired.

1.5.3 Awards and Recognitions. USAF TPS is an institution that takes pride in its ability to provide high quality graduates and uphold its prestigious reputation. Individuals who have been awarded or recognized as high performers among their peers in areas pertinent to this contract, such as academic achievement, instruction ability, professional societies, military performance or otherwise, are highly desired.

1.6 Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this contract, to include recordings of instruction. Contractors will eventually pass the curriculum on to be taught solely by USAF TPS faculty and/or USN TPS faculty. As such, all educational materials produced by the contractor for USAF TPS or USN TPS including lessons plans, lab events and activities, and course infrastructure shall be the property of the government.

1.7 Contractor Travel. Contractor may be required to travel during the performance of this contract.

Contractor may be authorized travel expenses not contrary to FAR 31.205-46 at rates that shall not exceed rates set forth in the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract..

All travel requires government approval/authorization and notification of the CO or, if delegated, to the COR. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts.

SECTION II

2.0 Service Summary (SS).

2.1 General.

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission critical items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success but do not represent all contract performance requirements. All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

2.2 Performance Evaluation.

Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether it meets the performance requirements in accordance with this PWS. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the Contracting Officer shall take appropriate measures according to inspection of services clause in the contract. CARs may categorize nonconformance as minor, major or critical as defined IAW FAR 46.101 definitions.

2.3 Service Summary Table

SS # Performance Objective PWS

Paragraph Performance Threshold

Rating Criteria

The contractor shall be responsible for supporting USAF TPS and FTC and/or STC students by developing academic material for USAF TPS students in some or all curriculum areas outlined in Section 1.4.2 of this

PWS.

1.4.2 Contractor provides

curriculum materials no less than 30 days prior to date instruction commences, via a means agreed upon by the US government, in electronic (soft) copy at a minimum, via hard copy if requested, and includes all applicable source documentation, computer code or scripts (Python, Matlab, or other as needed), or other artifacts pertinent to the curriculum materials as needed to continue updating and maintaining the material after delivery.

Exceptional Materials Meet Satisfactory criteria. In addition, materials are learner-centered and include real-life, pertinent examples (modern and/or historical as appropriate).

Satisfactory Material meets all Marginal criteria; in addition, Material is well-organized and searchable, free of grammatical errors and in a professional, consistent format.

Marginal Materials delivered on or ahead of schedule via agreed-upon delivery method. Material includes all necessary supporting documentation or references needed (an example would be a standard atmospheric table if referencing a standard atmosphere).

Materials include any computer code or scripts in all requested formats.

Materials meet all applicable learning objectives or outcomes.

Unsatisfactory Any of the following criteria are unsatisfactory:

-Materials not delivered on time -Materials not delivered via appropriate delivery method.

-Materials do not meet all applicable learning objectives or outcomes.

-Materials lack supporting documentation, source code, or other necessary artifacts to enable student learning.

The contractor shall be responsible for supporting USAF TPS and FTC and/or STC students by providing academic instruction of USAF TPS curriculum to achieve all learning objectives as defined within the syllabus for the curriculum topic.

1.4.4 Contractor provides

instruction to USAF TPS students that facilitates learning in accordance with all applicable USAF TPS learning objectives and outcomes, to include any necessary individual or small- group instruction outside of scheduled, regular curriculum events.

Contractor is able to accommodate schedule changes to the maximum reasonable extent. Contractor will conform to all guidance and directives on instruction provided by applicable regulations and procedures, as well as direction and guidance given by USAF TPS authorities.

Exceptional Contractor passes all applicable qualification programs.

Contractor provides instruction that easily fulfills all pertinent learning objectives and outcomes.

Contractor is available for any additional instruction outside of regular, scheduled curriculum events.

Audits of contractor instruction do not yield deficiencies and find exemplary instructional techniques.

Contractor meets all timelines for scheduled events, to include student gradebook inputs if applicable.

Contractor communicates any pertinent student performance feedback to USAFTPS/ED.

Satisfactory Contractor passes all applicable qualification programs.

Contractor provides instruction that fulfills all pertinent learning objectives and outcomes. Audits of contractor instruction do not yield major deficiencies.

Marginal Contractor passes all applicable qualification programs.

Contractor provides instruction that fulfills most pertinent learning objectives and outcomes. Audits of contractor instruction may yield one or two major deficiencies.

Unsatisfactory Any of the following conditions:

-Contractor does not pass all qualification programs.

-Contractor does not instruct to applicable pertinent learning objectives/outcomes.

-Contractor provides instruction that is unsafe or not technically sound.

-Contractor fails to meet established and negotiated timelines.

2.4 Government Quality Assurance. The government shall inspect and evaluate the contractors’ performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this PWS.

2.4.1 When an evaluation indicates defective performance, the COR will inform the contractor.

2.5 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). CORs are representatives of the CO and will participate in the administration of this contract. After award of the contract, the contractor will be provided a letter identifying the COR and setting forth their duties and authorities. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.6 Contractor’s Performance. The government evaluates a contractor’s performance on an on-going basis and provides a record.

2.6.1 Past Performance Information (PPI). PPI can be provided to other government agencies, as requested.

SECTION III

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1. Government Furnished Services (Base Support). Base support services will be provided to the contractor during performance on Edwards AFB, CA

3.1.1. Telephone and Internet Service. The Government will provide local and DSN telephone services, as well as access to computers on an as-available basis for use on the local area network (LAN), email, and internet for work related conducted IAW this PWS.

3.1.2. Custodial Service. The Government will provide custodial services for restroom facilities in base facilities IAW the current base custodial contract.

3.1.3. Emergency Medical Services. Edwards AFB will provide emergency medical services for contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract. All mishaps will be promptly reported to the base safety office through the COR.

3.2 Government Facilities. The Government will permit the contractor to utilize available and appropriate spaces within USAF TPS for office work or other administrative duties on an as-available basis in the performance of the contract.

SECTION IV

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

4.1.1 Recognized Federal Holidays Not Requiring Contractor Services.

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

*The holidays and day on which they are observed may be changed from time to time, and the CO or COR can provide the most current dates for holidays.

4.2. Contract Personnel

4.2.1. Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall identify a contract manager, who shall be responsible for the performance of work to ensure it meets the performance requirements of this contract.

The name of this person and, if desired, an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO within fifteen (15) days of contract award. The contract manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contracting matters relating to the daily operations of this contract.

4.3. Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis.

In Accordance with DoDI 1100.22, (12 Apr 2010, Change 1 Dec 2017) Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crises, and the Air Force implementation thereof, unless otherwise directed by the CO or COR, it is determined that the services as identified in this PWS ARE essential for performance during a crisis.

(1) All services in this PWS are designated as essential services for performance during crisis IAW DFARs 237.76, “Continuation of Essential Contractor Services” and the contractor shall prepare a plan for performing these services in accordance with the included clause. Hereafter, the personnel identified by the contractor to perform these services shall be referred to as “Mission Essential Contractor Personnel.”

(2) The requirement for continuation of essential services could possibly be as currently scheduled in the PWS; however, the schedule will be determined based on the crisis requirements. The CO or COR will contact the contract manager by telephone or in person that essential services are required. This will be followed up in writing and subsequently by modification to the contract to incorporate the requirements via full text or by reference. The contractor may file a proposal for cost or other impacts under the Changes clause or a Request for Equitable Adjustment.

4.4 Green Procurement Program (GPP). The GPP is mandatory federal acquisition program that focuses on the purchase and use of environmentally preferable products and services. Many different items are covered by the GPP. Recycled-content products are designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Bio-based” products made from renewable plant materials are designated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Energy and water efficient products are designated by the Department of Energy (DOE). GPP also requires the government to avoid purchasing Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and EPA-designated priority chemicals. Environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) is a voluntary program, and it encourage the purchase of goods and services that have decreased effects on human health and the environment (compared to the competing goods and services that serve the same purpose) but are not already required by one of the mandatory GPP elements.

(1) Green Procurement is mandated except when the contractor can show that the product with recycled content does not meet intended specifications, has excessive costs, or cannot be delivered in time to support the schedule of the contract. If the contractor is unable to locate a specified product meeting the GPP requirement, identify the issue to the CO or GPM for guidance. GPP is based on legal requirements and the Department of Defense facilities are subject to enforcement action if these requirements are ignored.

(2) The contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA- designated items IAW FAR Clause 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. The list of EPA-designated items is available at https://www.epa.gov/smm.comprehensive- procurement-guidelines-cog-program.

4.5. MISCELLANEOUS:

4.5.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoDM 5400.07_AFMAN33-302). Any request received by the contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including government/contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

4.5.2. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

(1) The contractor shall comply with DoD 5200.48 Controlled Unclassified Information and implementing Air Force Guidance for Controlled Unclassified Information (currently, Air Force Guidance Memorandum 2020- 16-01) and the CUI requirements in this contract. The CUI regulation cited in this paragraph sets policy and procedures for marking, handling, transmitting, safeguarding, decontrolling and authorizing for public release of CUI material.

(2) Any Contractor employee CUI training required under DoDI 5200.48 including initial and annual CUI training shall be accomplished following coordination with the COR/cognizant local CUI authority.

4.5.3 Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The contractor shall provide immediate notice to the CO in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other federal department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DoD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

4.5.4 Correspondence. The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

4.5.5 Post Award Conference. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the CO IAW FAR Part 42.5. Such meetings may be held in person or virtually at the discretion of the CO and shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

4.5.6 Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S.

Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

4.5.7 Records. All records created and received by the contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the Government.

4.6 Security

4.6.1 General Information

4.6.1.1 The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations and with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work.

4.6.1.2. The contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

No States are subject to Real ID Act enforcement at this time. The Department of Defense will accept standard State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards from all U.S. States and territories as proof of identity. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. Once Real ID Act is enforced, the Contractor shall comply fully.

4.6.1.3. Base Access. For Contractor personnel requiring frequent base access to perform work at Edwards AFB will be granted access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card. Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, the Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) contract start and stop date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

4.6.1.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and

3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of payment.

4.6.1.5. Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long-term Base pass.

4.6.1.6. The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000, or the Visitor Control Center in Building 1004, for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

4.6.1.7. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Air Force installations.

4.6.1.8. The contractor shall report any suspicious activity to Security Forces in a timely manner.

4.6.1.9. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment and materials provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4.6.1.10. The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. Specific security considerations will be handled as required.

4.6.1.11. It is recommended that the Prime Contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee comes to the Contracting Office at Building 2800 to get their AFMC Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner

4.6.1.12. During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

4.6.1.13. All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control, and 412th Test Wing Integrated Defense Plan (IDP) 31, Volume I (the AFMAN and IDP are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

4.6.1.14. The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition (FPCON) changes/measures and/or health protection condition (HPCON) changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force/health protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work

4.6.2 Required Training

4.6.2.1. Contractor shall maintain and make available to the COR, within 45 days after award, records of any training of contract employee and subcontract employee required by Clause FAR 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors, both initially and annually thereafter.

Level I – Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training may be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam or as Coordinated by the COR with the requiring unit Anti-Terrorism Representative (ATR).

4.6.2.2. Contract employees requiring a Common Access Card (CAC) shall receive documented Information Assurance (IA) training, by the Government, prior to receiving access to the local area network (LAN). Authorized users will receive initial IA orientation and annual awareness training to ensure they know, understand, and apply the IA requirements of Air Force information and IAs. The minimum orientation and awareness requirements for users are outlined in DoD 8570.01-M. IA Program. The contractor shall comply with the established Command, Control, Communication, and Computers (C4) Systems IA program to integrate security education, training, and awareness covering the Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security (COMPUSEC), and Emissions Security (EMSEC) disciplines. The contractor’s PM or alternate shall complete all necessary documents for all contractor personnel requiring access to Edwards AFB if required for task completion. Common Access Cards (CAC) shall be required for all on-site contractor personnel. The contractor’s PM shall ensure the government representative in the local organization designated to authorize issuance of contractor’s CACs (i.e. Trusted Agent, or TA, receives a Visitor Request for each employee through the Trusted Agent Security System or TASS). Contractor personnel shall electronically submit application to the Trusted Agent, once approved set up appointment at https://rapids- appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ or go to the

Military Personnel Section.

4.6.2.3. Classified Material handling. In the event of handling classified material, 32 CFR Part 117 shall be adhered to. The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NIPSOM) provides standards and procedures for all government Contractors who deal with classified information.

All access to and/or possession of classified material by on-base visitor group personnel or Integrated Contractors, including oral and/or visual at the AF activity, will be under the AF activity’s supervision.

The AF activity maintains accountability, control, and ownership of all classified information involved under the terms of their contract at all times per DoDM 5200.01 DoD Information Security Program, AFI 16-1404 Air Force Information Security Program and AFI 16-1406 National Industrial Security Program.

The visitor group or Integrated Contractor’s access to classified information will be controlled by the AF activity and limited to “contract-specific, need-to-know” information only.

The visitor group receives, releases, and disseminates classified material at the discretion of the AF Activity, Edwards AFB, CA, in accordance with DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program and AFMAN 16-1404, Air Force Information Security Program.

If contractor personnel, during contract performance, discover unattended classified material out of proper control (unattended outside a GSA approved security container) they will immediately secure the material and notify the AF activity Security Manager (SM). During non-duty hours, Visitor Group or Integrated Contractor personnel will notify the 412 TW Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk Sergeant at extension 7-3340 or 7-3341. Classified material will be turned over to Security Forces for safeguarding if the designated primary or alternate classified custodian cannot be contacted. The 412 TW/IPII and AF activity SM will be notified no later than the close of the next duty/business day.

4.6.2.4. End of Day Security Checks. Contractors may be used to conduct end-of-day checks prior to departing facilities IAW local procedures. Contractors that store classified material shall follow established end-of-day security checks procedures, within their assigned work areas, developed by the AF activity, per DoDM 5200.01 and AFMAN 16-1404. The Standard Form 701, Activity Security Checklist, and Standard Form 702, Security Container Check Sheet, will be used to record these checks.

4.6.2.5. Security Incidents. Visitor Groups/Integrated Contractors will immediately report any security incidents through their unit SM to the Wing Information Protection Office.

4.6.2.6. Computer Security. Visitor Groups are prohibited from establishing their own Information Technology (IT) systems/networks (Local Area Networks [LAN], Wide Area Network [WAN], Cellular phone/USB Modem as WAN, Wi-Fi as WAN, etc.) without the direct permission of governing communications and responsible information systems office. If permission is granted, the Government office approving the contractor system/network is responsible for providing oversight to the contractor’s system/network to ensure the system/network is properly accredited and all DoD/AF information technology requirements are met. AFI 16-1406 para 4.2.3.

4.6.2.6. Contractor personnel who require routine physical access to the installation shall comply with Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness training requirements. Routine physical access applies to contractor personnel whose contract, performance work statement/statement of work has a 45 day or more period of performance. AT Level I training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. AT Level I training can be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf for non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders. CAC holders may complete AT Level I training (Force Protection course) via myLearning at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. AT Level I training will be completed by all contractor personnel within 30 days of requiring access and annually thereafter. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit Antiterrorism Representative.

4.6.3 Security Clearance Levels. The security level required will vary depending on the academic topics covered in the curriculum. For any proposed topics requiring Secret or Top-Secret access, contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a Secret or Top Secret at time of the award and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the DD254.

4.6.4 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. All contractor employees requiring access to an Air Force Base will be subject to further steps as necessary in accordance with the contractor’s individual situation.

4.6.5 Notification of Government Security Activity and Visitor Group Security Agreements.

This contract contains a DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, and may require performance at a government location in the United States. Further information regarding classified contract actions will be specified to specific contractors as needed.

4.7 OPSEC. The Contractor shall comply with DOD, USAF, and locally established Operations Security (OPSEC) policies and procedures to protect sensitive and unclassified information and/or equipment, which is furnished to and operated by the Contractor, and prevent compromise of classified information and equipment.

4.7.1. Contractor shall maintain Operations Security (OPSEC) in accordance with DOD Directive & Manual 5205.02, DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Edwards AFB OPSEC policies and procedures.

4.7.2. Completion of OPSEC Training of contractor employees offered by the Government IAW AFI 10-701, para. 4.1 and 4.2.3 shall be required of all Contractor employees within 90 days of initiating work. Access to mission critical information will not be allowed until OPSEC education has been completed and documented. This training provides Contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible threats, understand basic security procedures, understand the obligation to report security violations and the continued obligation to safeguard information. The requiring unit Security Manager/OPSEC Coordinator will coordinate, and track completed training with the Contractor.

4.7.3. Contact the unit Security Manager/OPSEC Coordinator or Wing OPSEC Signature Manager at (661) 277-2066 for questions or reporting.

4.8. Safety. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of and full compliance with OSHA requirements. Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. It is the contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA, Public Law 91-596. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, and Air Force Instructions for the protection of their employees while working on an Air Force Installation or property. The protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. Contractor shall manage all work areas to ensure the safety of building occupants, base personnel, or visitors in or near the areas.

4.8.1. Safety Threats. The government reserves the right to restrict the employment, under this contract, of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or the operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor shall perform background checks, at contractor's expense, to ensure that said employee has not been convicted of any sexual crime or any crime against children.

4.8.2. Safety and Health Requirements: It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of OSHA requirements. Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. Contractors are responsible for complying with federal and state occupational safety and health standards for their employees, except where the Air Force contractually agreed to assume responsibility.

4.8.3. Mishap Reporting. The Contractor shall promptly report pertinent facts to the Government Program Office (GPO) regarding mishaps involving government personnel or property, on or off the Air Force Installation, incidental to work performed IAW DAFI 91-204, Safety Investigation and Hazard Reporting. Direct costs related to the mishap shall be separated from other cost and provided to the GPO and Safety Investigators. The Contractor is responsible for establishing requirements for all subcontractors who qualify as subcontractors under the resulting contract.

4.8.4. Substance Abuse Testing. The contractor may be subject to substance abuse testing.

SECTION V APPENDIX 1

DEFINITIONS

Contract Administrator (CA)/Contract Specialist (CS). The individual within the contracting office who performs the day-to-day administration of the contract. The contract administrator may also be the contracting officer.

Contracting Officer (CO). The duly appointed Government agent authorized to award or administer contracts. The contracting officer is the only person authorized to contractually obligate the Government.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Individual who monitors a Contractor on a daily basis and who is involved in every aspect of a contract to ensure the Contractor is in compliance with that contract.

Corrective Action Report (CAR). Used to document unacceptable performance by the Contractor.

Defect. Any non-conformance with requirements specified in the contract.

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance specified in the contract for that service.

Government Furnished Property (GFP). Facilities, equipment, tools, supplies, parts, or any other items furnished for the concessionaire's use by the Government.

Major Deficiency. Major deficiency means an unsatisfactory condition that is in violation of direction from USAF TPS and if left uncorrected would result in an unfulfilled learning objective, transmission of incorrection information and/or an unsafe situation.

Minor Deficiency. Minor deficiency means an unsatisfactory condition that requires repair or correction but does not meet the criteria of a Major Deficiency.

Performance Assessment. A process that measures success towards achieving defined performance objectives or goals defined within the performance thresholds in the services summary or the process of assessing…