RFP Attachment 08 - Task Order 0001 Performance Work Statement.pdf

FA7022-21-RXXXX

TO - 1

3 March 2020

SORTA FAST

Task-Order (TO) #1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS)

FOR

Management, Engineering, & Research Concepts – Geophysical

(MERC-G)

01 Jan 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 5

1.1 SCOPE 5

1.2 CONTRACTOR TASKS 5

1.2.1 Transition Period 5

1.2.2 Support to the United States National Data Center (US NDC) 5

1.2.2.1 System Analysis – Configuration Management (CMB) Board Manager 6

1.2.2.2 System Analysis – Configuration Manager / Change Request Manager 6

1.2.2.3 Systems Engineering 7

1.2.2.4 AFTAC Mission-Essential Data Flow 7

1.2.2.5 Geophysical Data Analyst – US NDC 7

1.2.3 Support to the AFTAC Geophysical Research 8

1.2.3.1 Geophysical Data Analyst – Research 8

1.2.3.2 Event Discrimination Methodologies 8

1.2.3.3 NNSA Office of Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development (NA-22) – Lab Interface 8

1.2.3.4 Infrasonic Research 9

1.2.3.5 Additional Geophysical R&D Guidance 9

1.2.3.6 Scientific Programming Support for Cepstral Analysis 9

1.2.3.7 Mediterranean Regional Seismic Database Support 9

1.2.3.8 Time Dominant Operations (TDO) Geophysical Research Support 10

1.2.4 Atmosphere & Space Program Support 10

1.2.4.1 Atmosphere & Space Software and Systems Engineering Support 10

1.2.4.2 Atmosphere & Space Scientific and Program Support (Software/Systems Eng) 11

1.2.5 Integrated Product Support Team 11

1.2.6 Geophysical Engineering Support Services 11

1.2.6.1 Operational Engineering Services 11

1.2.6.2 Engineering and Technical Support Services / AFTAC Monitoring Requirements 11

1.2.6.3 Integration and Installation Support Services 12

1.2.7 Geophysical Drafting and Technical Writing Services 12

1.2.7.1 Geophysical Drafting Services 12

1.2.7.2 Geophysical Technical Writing Services 12

1.2.8 Geophysical Equipment Data Management Services 12

1.2.8.1 Data Management 13

1.2.8.1.1 Database Security 13

1. 2.8.1.2 Database Training 13

1.2.8.1.3 Database Meetings 13

1. 2.8.2 Configuration Management and Control 13

1.2.9 Geophysical Engineering Management Services 14

1.2.9.1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Services 14

1.2.10 Geophysical Acquisition Management and Scheduling Support Services 14

1.2.10.1 Program Control – Geophysical Mission 14

1.2.10.2 Acquisition Planning & Scheduling 14

1.2.11 High Interest Panel/Event Support 15

1.2.12 Integrated Product Team Support Services 15

1.2.13 Consultant Support 15

1.2.14 Procurement Support 15

1.2.14.1 Purchasing System 16

1.2.15 United States Prompt Diagnostics System (USPDS) Program Support 16

1.2.15.1 USPDS Related Travel 16

1.3 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 16

1.3.1 Status Reporting 17

1.3.2 Supervision Requirements 17

1.3.3 Travel 17

1.3.4 Training 17

1.3.5 Quality Control Plan 17

1.3.6 Contractor Manpower Reporting Clause 18

1.3.7 Skill set Demonstration 19

1.3.8 Additional Reach back Capability 19

1.3.9 Security Requirements 19

1.4 CONTRACT DATA 20

1.4.1 Data Deliverables Requirements 20

1.5 SERVICES SUMMARY 21

1.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 22

APPENDICES and ATTACHMENTS

Appendix A – Additional Geophysical R&D Guidance 23 Appendix B – Historical Information 26

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. SCOPE

The scope of this effort is to provide Advisory and Assistance (A&AS) support to the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) Systems Development Directorate (AFTAC/SD) United States Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS) in the following six (6) areas: (1) performing research, studies and analyses in the disciplines of geophysics and seismology (Research and Development (R&D)), (2) performing research, studies, analyses, and support to the center’s United States National Data Center (US NDC), (3) providing engineering services related to all aspects of acquisition, maintenance, and sustainment for existing fielded and new systems, (4) providing program/project management and acquisition support, (5) providing key research and operational support to the United States International Monitoring System (USIMS), and additional missions related to the discipline of geophysics as required, and (6) providing limited procurement support for the purchase of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and R&D mission related equipment.

1.2 CONTRACTOR TASKS

1.2.1 Transition Period

During the first 30 days, the government will waive all contract reporting requirements for CDRL A001.

1.2.1.1 For the few contractor employees without a Top Secret clearance or SCI eligibility, a seat will be provided in a collateral area within Building 10989.

Though the individual shall not be able to sit with their assigned work group, the contractor shall provide full performance. Because this seating arrangement will reduce efficiency, the contractor shall strive to hire as many fully qualified and cleared personnel as possible.

1.2.2 Support to the United States National Data Center (US NDC) Program The contractor shall provide support to the AFTAC/SD US NDC Research as detailed in the five (5) subparagraphs below; (1) System Analysis - Configuration Management Board (CMB) Manager; (2) System Analysis – Configuration Manager/Change Request Manager; (3) Systems Engineering; (4) Database Administration; and (5) Geophysical Data Analyst – US NDC. The US NDC is an advanced geophysical data acquisition and processing system, which provides the capability to receive, process, archive and report events of interest to meet nuclear treaty monitoring requirements. It acquires waveform data from a global network of seismic, hydroacoustic and infrasonic stations. Data is stored, distributed to researchers both internal and external to AFTAC, and reliably forwarded to a classified processing system. The US NDC receives data from the AFTAC United States Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS) network, the International Data Center (IDC) originating from International Monitoring System (IMS) sensors, from the United States Geological Survey, and from other countries. Data is automatically processed and users interactively display, review, refine, correct, and report currently available results. (CDRL A001, A003, A004, A005)

1.2.2.1 System Analysis - Configuration Management Board (CMB) Manager

1.2.2.1.1 The contractor shall perform CMB manager duties. These duties shall include the following six (6) tasks: (1) facilitating CMB meetings; (2) creating CMB agendas; (3) writing CMB minutes; (4) closing completed Change Requests (CRs); (5) developing and updating the CMB guide; and

(6) general duties related to the CMB management function. (CDRL A001)

1.2.2.1.2 The contractor shall support the government in developing US NDC requirements and manage those requirements using configuration management (CM) tools. To perform these functions the contractor shall use the IBM® Rational® Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) and IBM® Rational® Requirements Composer (RRC) tools and maintain and update the US NDC and SD DOCs web sites using Dreamweaver. (CDRL A001)

1.2.2.1.3 The contractor shall provide security reviews of software codes that are related to software changes requiring transfer from SIPRnet (the government’s SECRET classified mission system) to NIPRnet (the government’s unclassified network). The contractor shall provide security related advice to the government to include updating the security classification guide, reviewing presentations for correct classification markings, and answering questions on AFTAC classification methods.

(CDRL A001)

1.2.2.1.4 The contractor shall provide technical advice and

recommendations to the US NDC Program and acquisition team. Provide support in the drafting and staffing of official documentation, and perform US NDC CR manager duties when the primary CM manager is not available. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.2.2 System Analysis – Configuration Manager / Change Request Manager

1.2.2.2.1 The contractor shall manage and track all US NDC CR actions using the CM tool (IBM® Rational® Team Concert (RTC)), researching and reviewing all new CRs for completeness, relevance, professionalism, checking for redundancy, entering data into RTC, and providing RTC support and training to developers. (CDRL A001)

1.2.2.2.2 The contractor shall provide security reviews of software code related to software changes requiring transfer from SIPRnet to NIPRnet.

1.2.2.2.3 The contractor shall validate CR statistical data for quarterly US NDC Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and will provide CR statistical data for quarterly US NDC CMB Chairs to support other AFTAC meetings. (CDRL A001)

1.2.2.3 Systems Engineering

The contractor shall perform the following nineteen (19) technical and acquisition tasks in support of the US NDC Program Management Office (PMO): (1) identify process improvement areas; (2) ensure compliance with all applicable Air Force policies; (3) apply and interpret formal Systems Engineering processes; (4) maintain an overall view of all technical activities in the PMO; (5) ensure internal process compliance; (6) conduct a detailed review of Program schedule and progress; (7) monitor and update station/data changes to the Network Definition Document (NDDOC); (8) ensure compliance with entry and exit criteria for technical reviews; (9) provide recommendation of pass/fail for design reviews;

(10) conduct functional configuration audits; (11) review all testing procedures and plans to ensure requirements traceability; (12) participate in software testing and review associated test reports; (13) evaluate waiver and deviations requests; (14) review Document Change Notice (DCN) inputs for accuracy and coordinate any necessary additional technical reviews and closures; (15) review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Configuration Change Proposals (CCPs) for technical justification; (16) review US NDC contractors’ Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) for anomalies and concerns; (17) perform technical evaluations, analyze Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), Source Lines of Code (SLOC) estimates and proposed schedules; (18) participate with preparation of Performance Work Statement , Statement of Objectives (SOO), and sources sought; (19) perform other routine systems engineering tasks in support of the US NDC. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.2.4 AFTAC Mission-Essential Data Flow

The contractor shall support the AFTAC/SD mission-essential data flow. Support includes the following (6) tasks: (1) monitor data flow across and between networks daily; troubleshoot and fix any interruptions to data flow. (2) Recommend changes to improve data flow and monitoring. (3) Meet with POCS from AFTAC programs to understand and document data flow requirements. (4) Design data flows and route to acquire data for various AFTAC programs. (5) Document the data flow user interface using explanatory processor naming, comments, and notes. (6) Set and follow priorities for the overall data flow project, while working hardware, software, and data flow issues simultaneously.

(CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.2.5 Geophysical Data Analyst – US NDC

The contractor shall perform the following four (4) tasks: (1) provide expert testing of the US NDC analysis tools after modification of software; (2) provide detailed testing results to the US NDC Program team; (3) provide expert seismic analysis of data for US NDC station tuning studies to serve as “ground truth” for automated processing measurement; and (4) provide general analyst support to the US NDC mission. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.3 Support to AFTAC Geophysical Research

The contractor shall provide support to AFTAC Geophysical Research as outlined in the sub-paragraphs below. AFTAC conducts basic and applied scientific research to demonstrate the effectiveness of analytical techniques in seismology, hydro acoustic, and infrasonic methods to achieve more accurate and efficient data evaluation. The contractor shall develop prototype algorithms and demonstrate their efficacy to scientific peer review.

Additionally, Contractor shall support SDGR in the following five (5) functions: (1) budget estimations and technical support for approved projects; (2) development, testing, and evaluation of improvements to operational systems and equipment in support of the mission;

(3) management of Department of Defense (DoD) research programs in seismic, hydro acoustic, and infrasonic phenomenology; (4) drafting and maintenance of earthquake and explosion seismology related technical reports and scientific journals; and (5) assessment of current and new techniques for nuclear treaty monitoring purposes. (CDRL A001, A003, A004, A005)

1.2.3.1 Geophysical Data Analyst – Research

The contractor shall provide seismic and infrasound analysis of data for SD research projects, providing seismic research analysis of special data sets for incorporation into AFTAC/SD databases for use in SD research initiatives.

Analysis work shall include the following five (5) tasks: (1) reading arrival times of seismic phases; (2) measuring amplitudes; (3) locating epicenters; (4) applying discriminates to signals; and (5) providing generalized support for the seismic and infrasonic mission areas. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.3.2 Event Discrimination Methodologies

The contractor shall provide research into, and calibration for, event discrimination methodologies in the following seven (7) areas: (1) discriminant investigation; (2) determination of data corrections; (3) compilation of reference data sets; (4) calibration of discriminants; (5) examination of data/model biases;

(6) incorporation of new discriminants into an operational discriminant model; (7) generalized event discrimination methodologies support to the AFATC/SD geophysical mission. This task requires interfacing with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) labs in support of a cooperative agreement between AFTAC/SD and the NNSA. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.3.3 NNSA Office of Nonproliferation and Verification Research and Development (NA-22) – Lab Interface The contractor shall interface with NNSA-NA22 labs for NNSA-NA22 to accomplish data product deliveries, visiting scientists (to include incorporation of forwarded data and software), and knowledgebase database maintenance. The contractor shall support the design, implementation, and population of new research databases for a variety of geophysical and geological data. The contractor shall conduct research into the application of digital imagery and cartographic products Geographic Information System (GIS) into research and development efforts. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.3.4 Infrasonic Research

The contractor shall conduct research into the use of infrasound data for treaty monitoring purposes. This effort shall include the following four (4) areas: (1) modeling signal propagation through realistic atmospheres; (2) investigation of signal-source scaling for a variety of source conditions; (3) evaluation of techniques for wind noise suppression with existing and experimental sensor technologies; and (4) general infrasound research in support of the AFTAC/SD geophysical mission. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.3.5 Additional Geophysical R&D Guidance

The contractor shall review Appendix A attached to this PWS. Appendix A is included to support the contractor in understanding the tasks that historically have been performed in support of the Geophysical Research areas and that are considered to be within scope of the subparagraphs under 1.2.3 and may or may not be performed during the performance period of the contract. The contractor shall not propose separately on these tasks, however, individual contractor personnel selected to perform on the tasks in this section should have a working familiarity with the items contained in Appendix A.

1.2.3.6 Scientific Programming Support for Cepstral Analysis

The contractor shall evaluate the Cepstral Depth program for utility and potential integration into the US NDC baseline system. This activity requires the contractor to modify an existing Matlab proof-of-concept (POC) program and engineer this program into an integrated prototype using a programing language and development environment compatible with that of the AFTAC near-real time system. This requirement requires a mid-level computer programmer/engineer with a knowledge of scientific computing on UNIX/LINUX systems using Matlab, C, C++, and scripting utilities such as python. A working knowledge of signal processing and frequency domain operations is highly desirable.

Additionally, the contractor shall assist in developing engineering integrated prototype codes to Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) beyond proof-of-concept (TRL-3), and in testing and evaluation of the integrated prototype codes (TRL- 4/5/6), and finally, in promoting the codes to integrate with baseline processing systems (TRL-7+). (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.3.7 Mediterranean Regional Seismic Database Support (DTRA Project Support) The contractor shall support the creation of a trusted data set (database) of regional seismic instrument responses of various well-identified regional conditions. Data sets shall include events and waveforms recorded on a specific regional geophysical array and other stations in a defined region surrounding the specified array. These additional stations shall include, but not be limited to, data from the IMS, IRIS, USGS.GSN, Med-net, and Geo-scope. The contractor shall support the input of records to an Oracle, or compatible, relational database with

CSS table attributes and waveform data in standard CSS seismic formats. This data shall include associated metadata identifying the physical, equipment, and electrical characteristics of the station. The contractor shall work directly with the Government geophysical team on other tasks related to this effort. (CDRL A001, A003, A004)

1.2.3.8 Time Dominant Operations Center (TDOC) Geophysical Research

Support The contractor shall perform and develop improvements to preliminary analysis, ongoing assessments, and final evaluations of regional geophysical data collected by worldwide networks for monitoring compliance with international nuclear treaties. The contractor shall perform scientific evaluations of regional geophysical data (primarily seismic, acoustic, and hydro-acoustic, but expanding to other phenomenologies) collected by worldwide monitoring networks to detect and identify foreign nuclear explosions. Specific responsibilities of this task include the following: (1) draft scientific evaluation reports and brief portions of evaluations results to Government leadership and senior Government staff; (2) assists with the assessment of regional data evaluation procedures and software used by research and evaluation personnel; (3) recommends actions to correct deficiencies, increase efficiency, and improve capabilities across the spectrum of geophysical operations; (4) provides operations guidance and recommendations to Government personnel on matters involving regional geophysical monitoring; (5) identifies state-of-the-art developments which may have applications to improving the Center’s capability for worldwide monitoring of nuclear explosions to include an understanding of other geophysical monitoring technologies that could speed evaluation, increase fidelity, and reduce uncertainty; (6) verifies technical feasibility, suitability, and sustainability of computer data processing and evaluation methodology proposed by the Center for use in geophysical monitoring and; (7) monitor the Center’s acquisition programs to ensure new software and hardware meet mission requirements for detecting, identifying, and reporting geophysical events at the speed of relevance. (CDRL A001, A003,

1.2.4 Atmosphere & Space Program Support

The contractor shall support research and development components of the Atmosphere & Space Program through performance of the following:

1.2.4.1 Atmosphere & Space Software and Systems Engineering Support The contractor shall perform the following routine systems engineering tasks in support of the Atmosphere & Space mission: (1) conduct functional configuration audits; (2) participate in software testing and review associated test reports; (3) review software testing to ensure requirements traceability; (4) support acquisition and sustainment of computer systems and software development, testing, and evaluation of improvements to systems and equipment in support of the mission; (5) provide budget estimations and technical support for approved research and development projects and; (6) management of Department of

Defense (DoD) research programs and capabilities related to Atmosphere & Space. The contractor must possess the qualifications listed in Attachment 1 to the

PWS. (CDRL A001, A003, A004)

1.2.4.2 Atmosphere & Space Scientific and Program Support

(Software/Systems Engineering)

The contractor shall provide technical advice and recommendations to the Atmosphere & Space acquisition and scientific team to include the following: (1) provide technical and acquisition tasks in support of capabilities and systems enabling the Atmosphere & Space programmatic and technical team; (2) attend meetings and teleconferences, prepare briefings and position papers, and identify potential opportunities or issues with systems supporting Atmosphere & Space;

(3) provide professional services in support of one (1) information exchange event at the AFTAC facility and; (4) support the development, installation, integration, testing, and sustainment of new and existing AFTAC/SD systems . These services shall include providing the necessary expertise to provide meaningful contributions to the systems and capabilities that support Atmosphere & Space.

The contractor must possess the qualifications listed in Attachment 1 to the PWS.

(CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.5 Integrated Product Team Support Services

The contractor shall participate in AFTAC/SD Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to support implementation of developing mission programs; to support engineering, development and operation of the US NDC; and to support development, installation, integration, testing, and sustainment of new and existing AFTAC/SD systems. The contractor shall prepare and distribute IPT meeting agendas and minutes. (CDRL A001, A002, A003,

1.2.6 Geophysical Engineering Support Services

1.2.6.1 Operational Engineering Services

The contractor shall support AFTAC/SD in operational-engineering tasks in support of the mission. The contractor shall support the government in the evaluation, modification, and configuration control of existing systems; the development and review of sustainment-related documentation; and provide support to the upgrading, phase out, and disposal of existing systems. (CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.6.2 Engineering & Technical Support Services/AFTAC Monitoring Requirements The contractor shall provide AFTAC/SD systems engineering support for the siting, preparation, installation, upgrade, operation and maintenance of new and existing systems required for meeting AFTAC mission requirements. The contractor shall support preparation of documentation required for siting, preparation, installation, upgrade, operation, and maintenance of seismic, hydro acoustic and infrasonic sensors. The contractor shall attend meetings and shall report findings, progress, and recommended corrective actions to the government.

(CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.6.3 Integration and Installation Support Services

The contractor shall support the installation of new systems and the engineering integration and installation of upgrades to existing systems to ensure interoperability and to meet AFTAC mission requirements. The contractor shall evaluate and recommend revisions to interface control and functional requirements documents. The contractor shall support related meetings and activities. The contractor shall report on integration and installation support issues and recommended corrective actions to AFTAC/SD. (CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.7 Geophysical Drafting and Technical Writing Services

1.2.7.1 Geophysical Drafting Services

The contractor shall provide drafting support for AFTAC/SD engineering drawings. The contractor shall work directly with SDE engineers, technicians, and the configuration manager (CM) to perform the following seven (7) tasks: (1) develop, modify, and manage engineering drawings to ensure compliance with established standards; (2) build new items from the item master for drawing parts lists ensuring naming conventions and standard units are followed; (3) develop drawing processes and procedures; (4) provide technical advice and recommendations; (5) develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and continuity handbooks; (6) provide training to engineers and technicians on drawing standards and procedures; and (7) perform general drafting services.

The contractor may require government funded recurring and specialized training as identified and documented by the CM. (CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.7.2 Geophysical Technical Writing Services

The contractor shall provide technical writing support for the AFTAC/SD technical documents to include technical manuals and operating procedures. The contractor shall work directly with SDE engineers, technicians, and the CM to perform the following six (6) functions: (1) develop, modify, and manage technical documentation assuring technical documents meet established standards and advising and working with the CM to identify and correct document discrepancies and deficiencies; (2) reference and utilize engineering drawings and parts management databases to ensure naming conventions and standard units are applied to technical documents; (3) develop technical document processes and procedures, providing technical advice and recommendations; (4) develop and maintains SOPs and continuity handbooks; (5) provide training to engineers and technicians on technical document standard and procedures; and (6) perform general technical writing services. The contractor may require government funded recurring and specialized training as identified and documented by the CM.

1.2.8 Geophysical Equipment Data Management Services

1.2.8.1 Data Management

The contractor shall perform the following six (6) tasks in support of the AFTAC/SD lead engineer and CM: (1) support in parts qualification of new items and management of legacy items to ensure parts information is fully identified and documented; (2) ensure parts data meet established standards and consistency exists between parts management and drawing management databases, advising the CM on data discrepancies/deficiencies and working with the CM to implement corrections; (3) build new items into the item master for engineering projects’ bill of materials while ensuring that naming conventions and standard units are followed; (4) develop parts processes and procedures providing technical advice and recommendations to the CM; (5) develop and maintain SOPs and continuity handbooks and provide training to engineers and technicians on parts standards and procedures; (6) perform general data management services. (CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.8.1.1 Database Security

The contractor shall support maintenance of the security and integrity of AFTAC/SD databases. The contractor shall provide and periodically review access procedures to database structures according to approved mission requirements. The contractor shall train new users on proper database usage, brief users on significant database changes, respond to user data requests, and support users in addressing database problems.

(CDRL A001, A002)

1.2.8.1.2 Database Training

The contractor shall attend training to maintain proficiency on AFTAC/SD-related database applications. The contractor shall attend training on government-furnished Computer-Assisted Software Engineering (CASE) database tools. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.2.8.1.3 Database Meetings

The contractor shall attend AFTAC/SD Configuration Control Board (CCB) and other database- related meetings to report on the current and projected status of databases. The contractor shall support the development and presentation of information briefings on AFTAC/SD databases. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.2.8.2 Configuration Management and Control

The contractor shall support development and evaluation of specifications, drawings, data, and other documentation for compliance with appropriate configuration control requirements and standards. The contractor shall support configuration item change control/status accounting and physical/functional configuration audits as required. The contractor shall provide advice on configuration management-related issues and recommend corrective actions to

AFTAC/SD. (CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.9 Geophysical Engineering Management Services

1.2.9.1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Services

The contractor shall support AFTAC/SD in the development of a disciplined, unified logistics support concept to influence the design of new AFTAC systems.

The contractor shall support the development and assessment of maintenance planning concepts. The contractor shall provide analysis and advice to AFTAC/SD on the following requirements: spares, forward supply point, test/support equipment, and transportation and handling. The contractor shall support identification of logistics personnel requirements and evaluation or development of logistics- related training programs. The contractor shall support the development, review, and validation of operations and maintenance manuals and any other documentation necessary for system operations and maintenance.

This task shall include support in the form of technical interchange meetings with the international customer in Vienna, Austria. The contractor shall support the government in establishing the alignment of the government customer with the international customer (United Nations) in the implementation of a Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Program. The contractor shall provide support for supply chain management improvements, including: (1) exploitation of supply chain demand data to identify supply shortfalls, excessive inventory, bottlenecks and failure rates exceeding acceptable mean time between failure/replacement; (2) Update, maintain and support of automated systems for asset management/control.

(CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.10 Geophysical Acquisition Management and Scheduling Support Services

1.2.10.1 Program Control—Geophysical Mission

The contractor shall support control functions for existing AFTAC/SD systems.

Tasks shall include providing support in conducting specialized analysis to enhance cost analyses; providing information to support the estimating costs for all AFTAC/SD systems; using software tools to support scheduling activities, including maintaining the currency of program schedules; providing independent schedule assessments, and providing inputs to program documentation. (CDRL

1.2.10.2. Acquisition Planning & Scheduling

The contractor shall coordinate with individual government project task managers to develop, maintain and manage resource-loaded schedules and monitor costs for multiple assignments and projects, support the project managers in keeping those schedules current. Specific tasks shall include: (1) coordinating with program management to integrate multiple project schedules into an overall Master Program Schedule; (2) maintaining the overall Master Program Schedule;

providing recommendations to project management on establishing project structures to include Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), resource allocation, resource leveling, task relationships and project inter-dependencies; (3) performing analysis of project schedules and provide recommendations to government project staff to resolve budgeting and scheduling issues; (4) producing standard and ad hoc reports and; (5) preparing and participating in project status reviews. This work may also include minor administrative duties in relation to the Atmosphere and Space missions. (CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.11 High Interest Panel/Event Support

The contractor shall provide professional services in support of approximately three to five (3-5) geophysical meetings/events per year. These services shall include providing the necessary expertise to provide meaningful contributions to the seismic review panel, as well as other requested AFTAC events, and payment of associated travel and per diem expenses. The government estimates that each event shall be one to three (1-3) days in duration with typically one (1) event per year being held at the Pinedale Wyoming location and the remaining events held at the AFTAC facility. All requirements for travel and reporting shall be accomplished per paragraphs 1.3.1 and 1.3.3. (CDRL A001, A002).

1.2.12 Integrated Product Team (IPT) Support Services (Overall) The contractor shall participate in AFTAC/SD IPTs and other mission related meetings to support implementation of developing mission programs; to support development and operation of the US NDC; and to support development, installation, integration, testing, and sustainment of new and existing AFTAC/SD systems. The contractor shall prepare and distribute IPT meeting agendas and minutes. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.2.13 Consultant Support (Based on availability of funds)

The contractor shall provide support with the various AFTAC/SD systems by engaging with specific individuals identified by the government to ensure they are available for consultation when requested by the government. The contractor shall handle administrative actions to include payment of the consultants and coordination on security clearances with the consultant’s parent organization. The consultant and the parent organization shall assume responsibility for maintaining current security clearances.

Travel arrangements shall be the responsibility of the contractor in coordination with the consultant. Consultants shall coordinate travel with the contractor and may utilize contractor travel resources when more expedient or cost effective. All requirements for travel and reporting shall be accomplished per paragraphs 1.3.1 and 1.3.3. (CDRL

1.2.14 Procurement Support

The contractor shall procure all necessary equipment and materials to support geophysical mission activities outlined in PWS paragraphs 1.2.1 through 1.2.10 inclusive; additionally, the contractor shall procure equipment and materials to support all elements of the AFTAC/SD mission. The contractor shall procure all items listed on government provided Bills of Materials (BOM) as needed. Funding for this task will be government provided and the contractor shall not bid on this area directly; however the contractor shall be responsible for any direct labor involved in purchasing the necessary equipment. This work may also include minor administrative duties in relation to the Atmosphere and Space missions. This area requires COR and CO approval prior to execution. (CDRL A001, A002, A003)

1.2.14.1 Purchasing System

The contractor shall maintain a procurement system to ensure that all purchases are made in a cost effective manner. For any BOM where the aggregate of all items is expected to exceed (or actually exceeds) $3,000, the contractor shall obtain 3 competitive bids for each item.

The contractor’s procurement system shall be subject to inspection by the government at all times.

The COR will submit purchase requests to the contractor. The contractor shall research all items on the BOM and present this consolidated information to the government COR. This area requires COR and CO approval prior to any commitments being made by the contractor. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.2.15 United States Prompt Diagnostics System (USPDS) Program Support

The contractor shall support operations & maintain components of the USPDS Program.

Support shall consist of the following six (6) areas: (1) operational support for the Integrated Yield Determination Tool (IYDT) and models; (2) seismic and air pressure signal processing of the Humming series of USPDS field tests, including sensitivity studies and investigation of additional signal features for incorporation into the IYDT; (3) observation, evaluation and documentation of field experiments; (4) determining noise characteristics of the USPDS seismic and air pressure stations, (5) function as the point of contact with various national agencies; and (6) performing general USPDS operational transition activities to include software and database assistance with data migration from low side to high side systems. (CDRL A001, A002, A003, A004)

1.2.15.1 USPDS Related Travel

The contractor shall travel as required to support this task. Travel is estimated at 12 trips per year and an appropriate amount of travel funding will be government provided. All requirements for travel and reporting shall be accomplished per paragraphs 1.3.1 and 1.3.3. (CDRL A001, A003)

1.3 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

The contractor shall provide, organize, manage, and control the contractor work force and other essential resources to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks within contractual constraints and in accordance with (IAW) all CDRL and Services Summary items meeting all metrics contained therein. The contractor shall take no action that affects or has the potential to affect site, system, subsystem, communications or component operation, performance or specifications without prior coordination with and written approval from the government. The contractor shall not represent or present the appearance of representing the government’s position in any instance which involves obligation of government resources.

Normal office hours will run between 0600 and 1700 hours Monday through Friday. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.3.1 Status Reporting

Upon completion of each month, the contractor shall submit a monthly status report in accordance with CDRL A001. This status report shall include, at a minimum, a synopsis of the work performed during that month. The contractor shall report on the following tasks: (1) schedule for completion of other assigned projects; (2) cost-reimbursable contract elements; (3) calendar of contractor-supported travel; (4) reviews; (5) meetings and; (6) briefings. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.3.2 Supervision Requirements

The contractor shall not, under any circumstances, supervise or otherwise direct government employees or employees of other government contractors. The government shall not directly supervise contractor employees. The government shall reserve the right to manage contractor priorities, within the scope of the contract, as necessary, commensurate with changing mission requirements. All formal direction of a more substantive nature shall be through the government CO. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.3.3 Travel

The contractor shall perform periodic travel commensurate with mission requirements.

Historically, the number of trips per annum has not exceeded thirty-four (34) and averaged twenty-five (25). The contractor shall prepare trip reports at the conclusion of each trip, within ten (10) working days of trip completion. The contractor shall obtain all contractor personnel passenger transportation, lodging, and subsistence for both domestic and international travel. The contractor shall travel using the lowest cost mode of transportation. When using air travel, the contractor shall use coach, tourist, or economy class unless exceptional circumstances warrant otherwise. Any deviation from the above shall be coordinated in advance by the government COR and CO. All travel shall be accomplished in accordance with government JTR guidelines and shall be coordinated with the COR and CO prior to commencement of travel. Travel estimates shall be coordinated with the COR and CO at least ten (10) working days prior to any travel. (CDRL A001, A002, A003).

1.3.4 Training

Costs of training and education related to the specific field in which the employee is working, or may reasonably be expected to work, are allowable, except as follows.

All requests for specialized training shall be provided to and approved, in writing, by the government COR and CO in advance of the commencement of any training activities. Training is not considered approved and no costs shall be considered for reimbursement until the aforementioned government approval has been obtained.

Training which might fit into this category includes training which the contractor would not reasonably been expected to have prior to contract initiation, for example new mission specific equipment. Allowable costs incurred shall be paid on a cost-reimbursable basis. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.3.5 Quality Control Plan

The contractor shall develop, maintain, enforce, and document a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP shall ensure the government receives the level of quality that is consistent with the requirements specified in the PWS. The QCP shall be made available to the government by day thirty one (31) of contract performance. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.3.6 Contractor Manpower Reporting Clause

1.3.6.1 Overview. In accordance with Section 8108 of the National Defense Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2011 the contractor shall report, annually, for performing services on Department of Defense installations in support of this contract, all required prime contract and subcontract data, or require any subcontractors to report separately using the Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCRMA) located at http://www.ecmra.mil.

There are four separate eCMRA tools: Army, Air Force, Navy and All Other Defense Components. The appropriate eCMRA reporting tool to use is determined by the requiring activity being supported (e.g., if DISA awards a contract for an Air Force requiring activity, the contractor shall load the required reporting data in the “Department of Air Force CMRA” tool). The contractor shall report ALL contractor direct labor hours and direct labor dollars (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract. The contractor is only responsible for entering the Order, Contact, and Location Data. The contractor may view user manuals and frequently asked questions (FAQs) at https://cmra.army.mil/Help/help.html.

1.3.6.2 Initial Contract/Order Creation. The contractor shall enter initial data (Order and Contact Data only) into the appropriate eCMRA tool to establish the basic contract record no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of contract award. The contractor shall notify the COR and the CO when the basic contract record has been established in the appropriate eCMRA tool.

1.3.6.3 Annual Reporting. Reporting inputs will be for the direct labor executed during the period of performance (PoP) for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. The contractor shall provide reporting inputs for the final PoP of this contract no later than 30 calendar days after contract expiration. The contractor may direct technical questions about the eCMRA tool to the CMRA help desk at dodcmra@pentagon.af.mil.

1.3.6.4 Uses and Safeguarding of Information. Information from the secure website is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

1.3.7 Skill set Demonstration

The contractor shall maintain sufficient personnel with the required skill sets for the duration of the contract performance period. A determination of the skill levels required for this capability shall be made by the contractor with the government maintaining the right to establish level of expertise and skills required for each position. (CDRL A001,

1.3.8 Additional Reach back Capability

The contractor shall draw on additional personnel resources to fulfill short-term, short-notice requirements, and to add additional personnel as required during the contract period. This requirement may be fulfilled in one or more of the following ways: other company employees, partnership agreements, or other methods which demonstrate the contractor can fulfill other personnel requirements without extended delays. (CDRL A001, A004)

1.3.9 Security Requirements

The contractor supports a classified DoD Program. Program-specific instructions will be provided in the Security Classification Guide that will be provided to the contractor. All contractor personnel will require a final adjudicated current security clearance at the Top Secret, DCID 6/4. Contractor will be cleared to work on day one of the PoP. Additional details on security requirements associated with this contract are contained on the DD Form 254 (and attachments).

Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position (see paragraph 1.2.2.4 Database Administration) includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent in this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification (IAT II) within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of the six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01- M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

1.3.9.1 Facility Clearance

The contractor shall maintain a Top Secret Facility Clearance.

1.3.9.2 DoD 5220.11 National Industrial Security Program operating Manual

(NISPOM)

The contractor shall maintain compliance with the NISPOM.

1.3.9.3 Personnel Clearances

On day one of the Period of Performance (PoP) the contractor shall have 70% of their personnel with active Top Secret Security Clearances (not an interim) and SCI eligibility. (See para 1.3.9)

No later than day 181 of the Period of Performance (PoP) the contractor shall have 80% of their personnel with active Top Secret Security Clearances (not an interim) and SCI eligibility. (See para 1.4.9)

No later than day 365 of the Period of Performance (PoP) the contractor shall have 100% of their personnel with active Top Secret Security Clearances (not an interim) and SCI eligibility. (See para 1.4.9)

Allowances will be made for contractor attrition and waivers to this paragraph will be approved, on a case by case basis by the CO, through the COR, provided that the contractor can show strong, diligent efforts in recruiting, background checking, hiring, and clearing well-qualified personnel. (CDRL A001)

1.4 CONTRACT DATA

1.4.1 Data Deliverables Requirements

All deliverables generated in support of AFTAC programs shall be submitted to the government in accordance with requirements specified in the DD Form 1423s, Contract Data Requirements Lists per Table 1-1 below:

Table 1-1

CDRL # Data Item # Data Item Description Frequency Submit To

A001 DI-MGMT-80368A Monthly Status Report Monthly; due the 15th working day after the first month of contract award then the 15th working day after the reporting period.

CO/COR

A002 DI-MGMT-81834A Personnel Roster Five (5) working days prior to period of performance start and within five (5) working days of personnel substitutions.

CO/COR

A003 DI-MISC-80711A Science & Technical Reports

Draft shall be provided within ten (10) working days after qualifying event. Final shall be provided five (5) working days after receiving Govt. comments or as directed by the Govt. if additional time is warranted.

CO/COR

A004 DI-MISC-81943 Trip/Travel Report Within Ten (10) working days of travel completion.

CO/COR

A005 DI-MGMT-81468 Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR)

Monthly; due the 15th working day after the first month of contract award then the 15th working day after the reporting period.

CO/COR

1.5 SERVICES SUMMARY

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph(s) Performance Threshold

Provide and maintain a qualified and stable workforce to ensure performance of all contract requirements.

1.2 – 1.2.15.1

There shall be no adverse mission impact as a result of the Contractor’s inability to fully staff this contract with the required level of skills and clearances.

Provide support to AFTAC Geophysical Research groups and US NDC, mission areas.

Deliver products to meet government technical expectations as directed by Geophysical and US NDC mission standards. (CDRL A001, A003, A004)

1.2.2 – 1.2.4, 1.3.1

No more than one (1) late delivery of aforementioned products, per task order.

Untimely deliveries shall not be later than five (5) calendars late unless approved by the contracting officer.

Provide support to Geophysical Field System engineering, drafting/technical writing, data management, engineering management, the IMS, and project/schedule management mission areas.

(CDRL A001, A003, A004)

1.2.5 – 1.2.15, 1.3

No more than one (1) late delivery of aforementioned products, per task order.

Untimely deliveries shall not be later than five (5) calendars late unless approved by the contracting officer.

Provide assistance with the arrangements of high-interest panel events / member activities. Assistance includes payment of necessary panel fees and reimbursement of travel expenses. (CDRL A001, A002, A004, A005)

1.2.11 Provide 100% of panel member

payments and reimbursements within 30 calendar days. Provide all necessary technical support to the panel events.

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph(s) Performance Threshold

Timely and Quality CDRL delivery (CDRL A001, A002, A003, A004, A005)

All PWS paragraphs

No more than two (2) late CDRL deliveries per year at either the contract or task order level, and no more than five

(5) days late. No more than one (1) set of corrections/edits for accuracy or agreed to format quarterly; with all corrections accomplished within two (2) working days.

1.6 Government Furnished Property

Office space will be provided to contractors assigned to AFTAC (e.g., cubicles, workstations, and access to printer, copier, and other office equipment). Base support will be provided to include all desks, telephones, computers, and basic office supplies.