S03_Sol_N6230622Q0004.pdf

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

N6230622Q0004 26-Oct-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

228 688-4137

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

01:00 PM 05 Nov 2021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

N623069. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ZAHRAH K. MAYNARD

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE

CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT

STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS 39522-5001

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$16,500,000

NAICS:

541990

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

PAGE 2 OF72

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

N6230622Q0004

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months Acoustic Database Support - Bottom Loss

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2021 through 28 November 2022

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R499

NET AMT

0002 12 Months Acoustic Database Support- Ambient Noise

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2021 through 28 November 2022

0003 12 Months Acoustic Electronic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2021 through 28 November 2022

0004 Job Oceanographic Logistic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2021 through 28 November 2022 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

0005 Each Oceanographic Electronics Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2021 through 28 November 2022 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

1001 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Database Support - Bottom Loss

FFP

29 November 2022 through 28 November 2023

1002 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Database Support- Ambient Noise

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2022 through 28 November 2023

1003 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Electronic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2022 through 28 November 2023

1004 Job OPTION Oceanographic Logistic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2022 through 28 November 2023 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

1005 Each OPTION Oceanographic Electronics Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2022 through 28 November 2023 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

2001 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Database Support - Bottom Loss

FFP

29 November 2023 through 28 November 2024

2002 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Database Support- Ambient Noise

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2023 through 28 November 2024

2003 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Electronic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2023 through 28 November 2024

2004 Job OPTION Oceanographic Logistic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2023 through 28 November 2024 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

2005 Each OPTION Oceanographic Electronics Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2023 through 28 November 2024 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

3001 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Database Support - Bottom Loss

FFP

29 November 2024 through 28 November 2025

3002 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Database Support- Ambient Noise

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2024 through 28 November 2025

3003 12 Months OPTION Acoustic Electronic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2024 through 28 November 2025

3004 Job OPTION Oceanographic Logistic Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2024 through 28 November 2025 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

3005 Each OPTION Oceanographic Electronics Support

FFP

Ordering Period:

29 November 2024 through 28 November 2025 See ELIN Schedule for Task List

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

European Deterrence Initiative (EDI): Oceanographic and Acoustic Support for the Theater Anti-Submarine

Warfare (ASW) Scientific, Technical, and Logistic Support Services

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) is supporting oceanographic missions for environmental data collections from unmanned systems and shipboard surveys in support of European Deterrence Initiative (EDI). The Acoustic Department (Code NP5) conducts project management over the following Oceanographic and Atmospheric Master Library (OAML) databases and model: Low Frequency Bottom Loss (LFBL) database, High Frequency Bottom Loss (HFBL) database, Ambient Noise Database (ANDB), Shipping and Fishing Estimate (SAFE) database, and Dynamic Ambient Noise Model (DANM) as well as relational databases. The objective is to provide scientific and technical services to support increased data collection from deployed sensing system platforms and survey ships.

This includes data analytical services of acoustic datasets, electronics technical support of Slocum autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) glider maintenance and profiling floats, and logistics support for unmanned systems at Stennis Space Center, MS.

2.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall support data gathering, data processing and interpretation, data analysis, acoustic modeling, and upgrading acoustic bottom loss databases and noise databases to meet mission requirements.

The contractor shall support the operations and maintenance of gliders; and shall support the logistics and shipping preparation of such gliders and profiling floats at the Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS. The contractor shall provide logistics support for receiving, storing, and transporting profiling floats and gliders to vessels and/or aircraft of opportunity. Location of logistics support are within the continental United States at the Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS, and surrounding area, as outlined in Section 5.0, below.

3.0 ACOUSTIC DATABASES SUPPORT SERVICES

The contractor shall support upgrading the bottom loss databases (LFBL and HFBL), noise databases (ANDB and SAFE), and databases in mission critical areas. Upgrading the bottom loss databases is a multiple step process. LFBL consists of two databases: a geophysical database that describes the travel time to acoustic basement, and a province geoacoustic database that describes the geoacoustic properties, sound speed, density, and attenuation, of the provinces.

Upgrading LFBL typically involves both databases, starting with geophysical database when determined its accuracy is insufficient. Upgrading LFBL and HFBL both involved acoustic modeling, and the comparison of measured and modeled data to determine which bottom loss description minimizes the differences between modeled and measured data. Unmanned systems (e.g. profiling floats, gliders) data will be processed in support of HFBL database upgrading.

The Ambient noise upgrades will contribute to the ANDB, SAFE databases, and DANM through software development, data processing, and model calculations.

Bottom Loss The contractor shall:

3.1 Geophysical Data Gathering Task: Gather (from NAVOCEANO holdings, literature, existing databases, laboratories, academia, etc.) sub-bottom geological data, including seismic and sub-bottom profiler data, sediment thickness data, and sediment thickness databases, that could be used to upgrade LFBL’s gridded geophysical database of two-way travel time (TWTT) to acoustic basement.

3.2 Acoustics Data Gathering Task: Gather acoustic data, including transmission loss (TL) measurements and geo-acoustic models used to upgrade HFBL and/or LFBL. Sources may include NAVOCEANO data holdings from shipboard and glider surveys, literature, existing databases, laboratories, academia, etc.

3.3 HFBL Task 1: Based on available data, generate an upgrade to HFBL database.

3.3.1 For data collected from glider deployments, process the data in order to achieve loss-versus-angle curves, and identify the closest corresponding HFBL curve.

3.3.2 For TL data collected by other means:

3.3.2.1 Forward model TL with OAML approved Navy standard Comprehensive Acoustic System Simulation

(CASS) model with Gaussian Ray Bundle (GRAB) using best available environmental information.

3.3.2.2 Compare measured and modeled TLs if measured TL is data source, or modeled TLs if geoacoustic model is data source, to determine which HFBL curve provides the best comparison and minimal difference.

3.3.3 From all collected data, determine HFBL provinces. Compute metrics and/or estimate confidence.

3.3.4 Generate database upgrade.

3.3.5 Upgrade database documentation.

3.4 HFBL Task 2: Recommend sites for acoustic surveys and/or glider deployments to improve HFBL database accuracy. Assign collection priorities to sites.

3.5 LFBL Task 1: For available geologic information, process and interpret sub-bottom data to determine sediment layer thickness in two-way travel time (TWTT) to acoustic basement. Grid sub-bottom thickness.

Generate an upgrade to LFBL’s gridded geophysical database of sediment thickness.

3.6 LFBL Task 2: Based on available data, generate an upgrade to LFBL database.

3.6.1 Perform geoacoustic inversion via forward modeling TL utilizing OAML approved Navy standard Parabolic Equation (PE) model and best available environmental information. Determine best geoacoustic parameters by comparing measured and modeled TLs if measured TL is data source, or modeled TLs if geoacoustic model is data source, to identify set of geoacoustic parameters that minimize difference.

3.6.2 Determine LFBL provinces.

3.6.3 Compute metrics and/or estimate confidence.

3.6.4 Generate database upgrade.

3.6.5 Upgrade database documentation.

3.7 LFBL Task 3: Recommend sites for acoustic surveys to improve accuracy of the LFBL database. Assign collection priorities to sites.

Ambient Noise The contractor shall:

3.8 Access and process available ambient noise data and process for inclusion in the ANDB. Data may include

Environmental Acoustic Recording Sensors (EARS), towed and fixed array systems, gliders, and other non- Navy open-source data (e.g. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Org., university collections, etc.).

3.9 Compute noise statistics for measured data. Noise statistics may include directional or beam data, horizontal and vertical, and include mean, standard deviation, minima and maxima, and others.

3.10 Design and perform large-scale acoustic modeling calculations. May require use of Staple Toolkit (STK) in the Reach Back Cell (RBC). Compute noise statistics for modeled results.

3.11 Provide modeled TL, and measured and modeled noise statistics in format suitable ready inclusion in ANDB.

3.12 Design and implement processing for glider-collected ambient noise data to generate beam and directional statistics for inclusion in ANDB and to return to Fleet for current operations.

3.13 Process shipping density data for upgrades to the SAFE database.

3.14 Upgrade SAFE and ANDB databases.

3.15 Upgrade SAFE and ANDB HDF5 and C build (database populating) and extraction software and upgrade

DANM for mission support.

3.16 Upgrade SAFE, ANDB, and DANM documentation.

3.17 Modify existing SAFE software to generate build and extraction software for wind climatology database.

3.18 Document procedures and results for future reference or inclusion in OAML submission documents.

3.19 Compile and/or generate minor components that support these efforts, e.g. spatial and spectral information about biologic noise, seismic noise, ice noise, etc.).

3.20 Implement Information Assurance/Security-mandated and Department of Defense (DoD), Navy cybersecurity and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) - Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliance requirements, as defined in DOD Instruction 8500.01, OPNAV Instruction 5239 Instruction 5239.1D, and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). All software applications developed for use on Navy information systems shall adhere to the latest active release of the Application Security and Development (ASD) STIG.

4.0 ACOUSTIC ELECTRONICS & GLIDER SUPPORT SERVICES

The contractor shall provide electronics support to unmanned glider variants at NAVOCEANO for the Acoustics Department. The anticipated full operational spectrum of glider systems is to maintain up to 30 gliders. Up to three

(3) survey missions to deploy and recover these gliders will occur each year. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support during these missions include activities such as preparing sensing system deployments, troubleshooting issues, and packing systems for shipment. Glider piloting not required.

The contractor shall provide electronics operations and maintenance support to the AUV Slocum gliders. The anticipated full operational spectrum of glider systems is to maintain up to 10 gliders. Glider piloting is not required.

All parts and gliders will be supplied by NAVOCEANO.

4.1.1 Prepare each Slocum glider system for deployment by performing an extensive suite of functional testing prescribed by the manufacture and Government procedures.

4.1.2 Troubleshoot gliders to identify and correct faults with the system and then complete appropriate repairs.

4.1.3 Maintain existing inventory list of stocked glider parts and batteries purchased and consumed by NAVOCEANO. Provide inventory reports that will inform the Government with information needed to replenishing inventory.

4.1.4 Use and maintain specialized glider test equipment such as helium leak detectors and ballast tanks (all supplied by NAVOCEANO).

4.1.5 Perform ballasting of each glider for area specific deployments.

4.1.6 Pack and prepare systems for shipment and track the operational status of glider fleet.

4.1.7 Perform upgrades of associated electronic equipment’s hardware and software when upgrades become available.

4.1.8 For instrument support, contractor shall be held liable if instruments are damaged, either while the contractor is working on them, or while the contractor is transporting the instruments from NAVO to Stennis Airport, Keesler AFB, or other local area locations using contractor-provided transport and/or their folks handled the packaging of the instruments for transport and did not follow NAVO instrument packaging guidelines per the Government-provided Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The contractor shall also be held liable if Government-provided SOPs are not followed, and instruments are damaged while the contractor is working on them.

5.0 OCEANOGRAPHY LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PROFILING FLOATS

The Contractor shall provide logistics support in the form of shipping and storage operations. The support will consist of the receiving, storing and moving of remote sensing systems such as profiling floats with alkaline and lithium battery packs.

The Government requires Float Receiving Support (Section 5.2.2) up to 50 times per year. The Government requires Float Pre-Shipping Support (Section 5.2.3) up to 75 times --per year; Float. Pre-Shipping Support is required seven

(7) to 30 days ahead of shipping of the floats to a vessel, or delivery of the floats to Stennis Airport, MS, Keesler AFB, MS, or another location within a 50 mile radius of NAVOCEANO. The Government requires Float Transportation Support (Section 5.2.4) up to 100 times per year. The total number of floats supported in each of the above three ways is expected to be 1000 per year, or less. When attending to the floats, the contractor should be careful not to disturb the shock sensors on the shipping and deployment containers. The Government will provide SOPs for guidance.

5.1 General Information

5.1.1 The contractor shall not stack profiling floats more than two high in warehouse long-term storage.

5.1.2 The contractor shall not stack profiling floats more than three high on a truck.

5.1.3 Float shipping containers and floats shall be positioned horizontally, never vertically.

5.1.4 Profiling floats are shipped and stored long term in their original containers; they are removed from the shipping containers for loading onto aircraft.

5.1.5 The total weight of a profiling float in its shipping container is up to 320 pounds.

5.1.5.1 The profiling floats themselves weigh up to 100 pounds, and are up to 120” x 20” x 20”.

5.1.5.2 The shipping containers weigh up to 220 pounds, with exterior dimensions up to 130” x 37” x 35”.

5.1.5.3 Government will provide exact profiling float and shipping crate weight and dimensions in the task order.

5.1.6 The contractor shall provide the following: 1) Power tools for removing and reattaching shipping container lids; 2) tools for disposal of emptied shipping containers in accordance with warehouse procedures; 3) additional tools for logistical support services; and 4) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), per OSHA and NAVOCEANO standards.

5.1.7 For instrument support, contractor shall be held liable if instruments are damaged, either while the contractor is working on them, or while the contractor is transporting the instruments from NAVOCEANO to Stennis Airport, Keesler AFB, or other local area locations using contractor provided transport (their insurance should cover any damages). Contractor will be held liable if its personnel handled the packaging of the instruments for transport and did not follow the Government-provided NAVOCEANO instrument packaging guidelines. The contractor shall also be held liable if Government-provided SOPs are not followed, and instruments are damaged while the contractor is working on them.

5.2 Tasks

The contractor shall provide logistics support for approximately 300-700, but not to exceed 1000 profiling floats per year, including receiving support, pre-shipping support, and transportation support, as described below:

5.2.1 General Task Provisions to be followed: Floats shall not be stacked more than two (2) containers high for long-term storage. The floats and float shipping containers shall always be positioned horizontally, never vertically, and floats shall be treated carefully at all times, so as not to disturb the attached shock monitors.

5.2.2 Receiving Support – The contractor shall provide logistics support for receiving profiling floats, up to 50 times per year, at the NAVOCEANO warehouse, as follows:.

5.2.2.1 The contractor shall assist Government personnel with all the following Receiving tasks:

5.2.2.2 Remove each float from its shipping container, but not the deployment packaging, for inspection (physical, mechanical, & electronic) as described in Section 6.2, below.

5.2.2.3 Secure each float in its shipping container, and relocate for storage at warehouse location identified by

Government.

5.2.2.4 The contractor shall submit a detailed written summary of tasks and any issues or challenges encountered to the COR.

5.2.3 Pre-shipping Support - The contractor shall provide logistics support for shipping preparation of profiling floats at the NAVOCEANO warehouse, up to 75 times per year.

5.2.3.1 The contractor shall assist Government personnel with all the following tasks for each float, as follows:

Remove Government-identified float(s), in shipping container(s), from long-term storage location, and relocate to staging location.

Remove each float from its shipping container, while leaving the deployment packaging intact, for inspection and potential resetting of parameters (physical, mechanical, & electronic), as described in Section 6.2.

Secure floats in shipping containers, and relocate them to staging area in warehouse for shipping.

Label/Re-label and attach shock monitors to individual float shipping containers and deployment containers as specified in the provided instructions by Government SOPs and personnel.

The contractor shall provide parachute-rigging services (attachment and detachment) on the profiling floats as necessary.

The contractor shall submit a detailed written summary of tasks and any issues or challenges encountered to the COR.

5.2.4 Transportation Support – The contractor shall provide logistics support for transporting up to two loads, of 17 profiling floats each, from the NAVOCEANO warehouse to the delivery location, not to exceed 75 occurrences per year.

5.2.4.1 The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

Stage floats for shipping at NAVOCEANO warehouse location identified by Government.

5.2.4.2 The contractor shall load floats onto/into truck.

5.2.4.3 Float shipping containers shall not be stacked more than three (3) containers high.

5.2.4.4 Floats on the truck and the float shipping containers shall be secured on/in the truck to avoid shifting during transport. If a flatbed truck is used, at a minimum, heavy waterproof tarp and tie-downs will be provided by the Government to protect the floats during inclement weather.

5.2.4.5 Park truck in Government-provided climate-controlled space (for up to 1 week), if the delivery of the floats does not occur the same day as loading.

5.2.4.6 Transport float assets to delivery location.

5.2.4.7 Off-load profiling floats from truck and remove from shipping containers while leaving the deployment packaging intact.

5.2.4.8 On-load floats and accessories onto deployment craft/vessel.

5.2.4.9 Reseal empty float shipping containers and load them back onto truck.

5.2.4.10 Transport truck with empty float containers back to warehouse.

5.2.4.11 Remove all shipping containers from truck and relocate to Government-identified NAVOCEANO location.

5.2.4.12 Restore Government equipment to original location(s) at NAVOCEANO warehouse.

5.2.4.13 Prepare empty shipping containers for disposal and/or recycling in accordance with NAVOCEANO warehouse policies.

5.2.4.14 The contractor shall submit a detailed written summary of tasks and any issues or challenges encountered to the COR.

6.0 OCEANOGRAPHY ELECTRONICS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PROFILING FLOATS

The contractor shall provide electronics support for up to approximately 300-700, but not to exceed 1000 profiling floats per year.

The contractor shall provide (for testing purposes only): Two (2) laptop computers with RS-232 and USB cables and connectors for field usage with software to address pre-deployment configurations and satellite communications testing of the floats with the appropriate software and system requirements to complete each task.

6.1 The contractor shall work with NAVOCEANO on Government computer systems to acquire and activate Iridium modems for remote sensing platform instrument data collection.

6.2 The contractor shall perform profiling float system checks:

6.2.1 Remove the float from the shipping container.

6.2.2 Perform physical damage checks and document any damage with photos and description in written report.

6.2.3 Screen capture shall be initiated prior to any bench testing or parameter changes.

6.2.4 Perform bench test of instrument electronics, and instrument communication tests.

6.2.5 Email the screen capture output file to the COR immediately.

6.2.6 Return the float to its shipping container.

6.3 These checks shall be done as part of the Receiving Support process described in Section 5.2.2, above, and also in the Pre-Shipping Support process described in Section 5.2.3 above - so it is done twice for each float. Services are required for a total of approximately 600-1400, but not more than 2000 times per year (i.e., each year it may be required twice for each of up to 1000 floats each).

7.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND WORKING HOURS

7.1 The Period of Performance. This is requirement is for a base year of 12 months with three (3) 12-month options.

7.2 NAVOCEANO core working hours are between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Designated workspaces will be closed on all Federal holidays. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site.

7.3 Services requiring travel will be within in the local commuting area. It will include travel to and from a vessel and/or logistics location. Travel expenses will not be authorized for local travel. The working hours are likely to be non-standard due to the port’s schedule and that of delivery arrivals or shipment deliveries per the flight schedule.

8.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

8.1 Acoustic Databases Support and Acoustic Electronic Support Services shall be performed at Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), located at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

8.2 Oceanography Logistics Support (Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, & 5.2.3) shall be performed at Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), located at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, at the Stennis Airport when needed.

8.3 Oceanography Logistics Support (Sections 5.2.1 - 5.2.4) shall be performed at the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, and at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

8.4 Oceanography Electronic Support (Sections 6.1 & 6.2) shall be performed at the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), located at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

9.0 PERSONNEL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Acoustic Database Support Services

9.1.1 Contractor shall provide the appropriate support to meet the requirements of the PWS as it relates to the performance of this task. Such support shall have, at minimum, the combination of education and experience required to qualify for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) General Schedule (GS) Qualifications Standard at equivalent grade of GS-12 in the following related OPM Series: Physical Science 1301, Physics 1310, Geophysics 1313, Geology 1350, Oceanography 1360, General Mathematics and Statistics 1501, and Mathematics 1520.

9.1.2 Contractor shall provide the appropriate support that, at minimum, has all of – or a combination of – the following expertise: geology and geophysics, seismic data processing and interpretation, underwater acoustics, underwater acoustic modeling, data research, database management, statistics, signal processing, computer programming, data visualization, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and scientific/technical writing. Contractor expertise shall be consistent with task being performed.

9.1.3 All contractor personnel shall have a working knowledge of the UNIX/LINUX and Windows operating systems.

9.1.4 All contractor personnel shall have a working knowledge of virtual machines and secure cloud environments.

9.1.5 Contractor personnel shall be proficient in utilization of IHS Kingdom, MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, ESRI ArcGIS, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional, scientific programming, shell scripts, and Navy standard acoustic models, specifically CASS/GRAB, PE, and DANM. Contractor proficiency shall be consistent with task being performed.

9.2 Acoustic Electronics Support and Oceanography Electronics Support

9.2.1 Contractor shall provide the appropriate support to meet the requirements of the PWS as it relates to the performance of this task. Such support shall have, at minimum, the combination of education and experience required to qualify for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) General Schedule (GS) Qualifications Standard at equivalent grade of GS-11 in the following OPM Series: Electronics Technical, 0856.

9.2.2 All contractor personnel shall have, at minimum knowledge of basic electronics and electricity including Ohm's law, parallel and series circuits, magnetism, AC/DC circuits, capacitance, inductance, transformers, semiconductors, integrated circuits and digital electronics.

9.2.3 All contractor personnel shall be proficient in interpreting circuit wiring, manufacture manuals, drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems and equipment to understand the function and interconnections of the various assemblies for the operation and troubleshooting of the system.

9.2.4 All contractor personnel shall have, at minimum knowledge in marine environmental impacts to electronics and mitigation strategies to prevent failure of undersea electronics.

9.3 Oceanography Logistic Support Services

9.3.1 Contractor shall provide the appropriate support to meet the requirements of the PWS as it relates to the performance of this task. Such support shall have the following:

9.3.1.1 An understanding and experience and be capable of providing services for the storage of lithium-powered instrumentation.

9.3.1.2 Be knowledgeable and be capable of providing services for the shipment of sensitive systems to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

9.3.1.3 An understanding and be capable of providing services for the moving of equipment and electronics to aircraft and ships.

9.3.1.4 Industry standard forklift certification.

9.3.1.5 At minimum, a Mississippi Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with a Hazardous Materials

(HazMat) endorsement.

9.3.1.6 Appropriate training in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use.

9.3.1.7 All necessary PPE for contractor personnel.

10.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

10.1 The contractor shall provide management support as follows:

10.1.1 The contractor shall assign a Program Manager (PM), also known as the Contract Manager (CM), to act as the single primary interface with NAVOCEANO. The PM/CM has the responsibility of interfacing with NAVOCEANO on all matters pertaining to this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The PM/CM shall direct the contractor employee’s effort through the company’s internal management system. This management system shall provide project progress visibility to assure on-time completion of all requirements.

10.1.2 The contractor shall utilize standard processes based on best practices wherever applicable.

10.1.3 The Government participation in the quarterly reviews will include but not limited to the contracting officer, contracts specialist, PM/CM, and COR. The contractor shall sponsor quarterly program management reviews to monitor contractor performance and discuss any issues that the contractor and/or NAVOCEANO are experiencing with the project. NAVOCEANO will schedule this review and submit a suggested agenda to the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for all briefing slides and materials.

11.0 DELIVERABLES

11.1 All Tasking:

11.1.1 The contractor shall provide a written report detailing status for all tasks on a monthly basis (Preferably use

Microsoft Office or Adobe software).

11.1.2 The contractor shall attend regularly-scheduled progress meetings to discuss and demonstrate progress on all tasks. Meeting schedule will depend on tasks.

11.1.3 The contractor shall follow current security regulations and guidelines for the control of classified information and immediately report any incident to COR and ACOR.

11.2 Acoustic Databases Support Services:

11.2.1 The contractor shall provide progress status while attending bi-weekly meetings with COR, ACOR, and subject matter experts (SMEs) in attendance. Bi-weekly status meetings give the contractors and government personnel the opportunity to discuss tasking progress, delivery milestones, mandatory training, and any other concerns.

11.2.2 The contractor shall provide zip files containing all data, databases, products, documentation, scripts, and software associated with tasks. All data, databases, products, documentation, and software shall be in format compatible with NAVOCEANO systems.

11.2.3 The contractor shall provide written description of how tasks were accomplished as part of each deliverable. This written description shall include data sources and references, procedure descriptions, coverage gaps, and follow-on tasks that would improve the quality and coverage of databases.

11.2.4 The contractor shall demo progress upon request. Demo will be scheduled in advance and will be attended by COR, ACOR, and designated SMEs.

11.2.5 The contractor shall make intermediate (i.e. beta) deliverables to the COR, ACOR, for test and evaluation purposes. The delivery will be passed to designated SMEs for further review (as outlines in the PRS).

11.2.6 The contractor shall make final deliverables to COR and ACOR 30 days prior to end of contract. Final deliverables shall be made after NAVOCEANO security review and packaging are completed. Deliverables shall be stored on shared network storage assessable by contractors, COR, and ACOR. The Contractor shall notify COR and ACOR by email that deliverables have been posted.

11.2.7 Typically one upgrade per database (HFBL, LFBL, ANDB, and SAFE) shall be made every 6 months.

11.2.8 All delivered software shall adhere to Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy cybersecurity requirements as defined in DOD Instruction 8500.01, OPNAV Instruction 5239.1D, and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). All software applications developed for use on Navy information systems shall adhere to the latest active release of the Application Security and Development (ASD) STIG.

Additional information about STIG requirements can be found at https://www.disa.mil.

More defined deliverable in accordance with specific requirements will be defined as follows:

11.3 Oceanographic Logistic Support Deliverables

11.3.1 The contractor shall provide the services identified in PWS Section 5.

11.3.2 The contractor shall submit a detailed typed summary, via email in digital format, of tasks completed and any issues or challenges encountered to the COR for each task for services described in Section 5.2.2.4, 5.2.3.1.6, and 5.2.4.1.13. The reports are due no later than one (1) business day after each Support instance.

11.4 Oceanographic Electronic Support Deliverables

11.4.1 The contractor shall provide the services identified in PWS Section 6.

11.4.2 For Iridium modem activation (Section 6.1) contractor shall submit to the COR a detailed written summary, via email in digital format, of tasks and any issues or challenges encountered. The report is due no later than one (1) business day after each Support instance.

11.4.3 For Profiling Float System Checks (Sections 6.2 & 6.3), the contractor shall email the screen capture output file from each individual procedure to the COR, and shall submit to the COR a detailed typed summary, via email in digital format, of tasks and any issues or challenges encountered. The report is due no later than one (1) business day after each Support instance.

12 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

12.1 The scope of the contract will be limited to SECRET, except for tasks performed under Section 5. Tasks performed under Section 5 of this PWS is UNCLASSIFIED. Performance of work other than that specified in Section 5 will require access to classified records within NAVOCEANO’s controlled workspaces.

12.2 All Contractors require IT Level II non-critical (sensitive information access) as defined in SECNAV M5510.30. All contract personnel shall comply with the directives and policies established in DoD 5220.22-M “National Industrial Security Program, Operating Manual”, SECNAV M-5510.30 “Personnel Security Program”, and SECNAVINST 5510.36B “DoN Information Security Program” and NAVOCEANOINST 5510.13M “Information and Personnel Security Manual”.

12.3 The contractor shall ensure the required security training, security application paperwork, and system access requests for all new employees are submitted to NAVOCEANO in sufficient time such the required facility and system access credentials can be provided by NAVOCEANO prior to the contractor reporting to the facility.

12.4 All contract personnel shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract.

12.5 All information, products delivered, or services performed may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the authorized COR. Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or other person or entity; publication of technical or scientific papers; advertising and or other proposed public release.

12.6 The potential consequence for failing to meet any of the requirements listed above includes a determination on untrustworthiness and denial of access for the proposed contractor employee. Failure to obtain a favorable trustworthiness determination in no way relieves the contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors shall plan ahead in processing their employees and subcontractor employees for working in non-sensitive positions, with sensitive information, and/or on Government IT systems. The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is permitted to have physical access to a federally controlled facility and/or access to a federally-controlled information system/network and/or access to Government information.

12.7 “All information technology (IT) solutions will adhere to Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy cybersecurity requirements as defined in DOD Instruction 8500.01, OPNAV Instruction 5239.1D, and applicable STIGs. In particular, all applications developed for use on Navy information systems must adhere to the latest active release of the Application Security and Development (ASD) STIG. All data transmitted to a Navy information system must be protected in accordance with transmission confidentiality controls defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 and protection measures mandated by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) Category Assurance List (CAL) and Vulnerability Assessments (VAs).

No function of the aforementioned information systems may circumvent or weaken the cybersecurity mechanisms of existing Navy information systems. STIG V-32372 requires "IT position designations (which) are assigned to each civilian and military position or contractor employee duties contained in statements of work in which an employee has duties requiring access to a Government Information System.

In most cases this will encompass 100% of all employees." IT levels are defined in SECNAV M5510.30.Compliance strategy shall conform to the cybersecurity risk management best practices set forth in the NIST framework for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity and DISA STIGs. These methods and processes shall be documented in the system security plan and upgraded as necessary to ensure continuing compliance throughout the period of performance.”

13.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

13.1 Government contractors shall complete the training requirements as specified in the DON Mandatory

Training List for Contractors.

13.2 Contractor performing on this contract are required to conduct required DoD and command training that is not uniquely specified at the time of contract award.

13.3 Contractor shall provide COR with copy of all training certificates as required. The COR shall provide the contractor training certificates to the NAVOCEANO training office.

13.1.3 Additional training requirements may be required by DON.

14.0 INFORMATION ASSURANCE CONTRACTOR TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

14.1 The Contractor shall ensure that personnel accessing information systems have the proper and current information assurance certification to perform information assurance functions in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. The Contractor shall meet the applicable information assurance certification requirements, including:

The contractor shall follow current IA regulations and guidelines.

DoD-approved information assurance workforce certifications appropriate for each category and level as listed in the current version of DoD 8570.01-M; and Appropriate operating system certification for information assurance technical positions as required by DoD 8570.01-M

14.2 Upon request by the Government, the Contractor shall provide documentation supporting the information assurance certification status of personnel performing information assurance functions.

14.3 Contractor personnel who do not have proper and current certifications shall be denied access to DoD information systems for the purpose of performing information assurance functions.

15.0 IT SYSTEM ACCESS

15.1 When access to IT systems is required for performance of the contractor employee’s duties, such employees shall in-process with the Navy Command’s Security Manager and Information Assurance Manager upon arrival to the Navy command and shall out-process prior to their departure at the completion of the individual’s performance under the contract. Completion and approval of a System Authorization Access Request Navy (SAAR-N) form is required for all individuals accessing Navy Information Technology resources.

15.2 When required to maintain access to required IT systems or networks, the contractor shall ensure that all employees requiring access complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training, and maintain a current requisite background investigation. The Contractor’s Security Representative shall contact the Command Security Manager for guidance when reinvestigations are required.

15.3 The potential consequences of any requirements under this clause, including denial of access for a proposed contractor employee who fails to obtain a favorable trustworthiness determination, in no way relieves the contractor from the requirement to execute performance under the contract within the timeframes specified in the contract. Contractors shall plan ahead in processing their employees and subcontractor employees for working in non-sensitive positions, with sensitive information, and/or on Government IT systems. The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is permitted to have physical access to a federally controlled facility and/or access to a federally-controlled information system/network and/or access to Government information.

16.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)

16.2 There will be no Government furnished property or equipment provided to the contractor for this requirement. All equipment is incidental to the place of performance and this requirement establishes that contractor personnel are to be located on the Government site, and the property used by the contractor within the location will remain accountable to the Government. Therefore, in accordance with FAR 45.000(b)(5) no GFP/GFE clauses are applicable to this action.

16.2 NAVOCEANO shall provide working space, office equipment, hardware, and software necessary for the completion of the assigned tasks. All data and software provided to the contractor shall only be used under the terms of fulfilling their contractual obligations. All data and software shall be transitioned back to NAVOCEANO upon project completion or contract performance period.

16.3 All equipment and materials provided by the Government shall remain in designated Government spaces during project. All equipment and materials will be returned to NAVOCEANO upon completion of this project or as directed.

16.4 System access for scientific workstations will be provided by NAVOCEANO within 30 business days of the contractor completing all required security training, security application paperwork, and system access requests. Computer accounts for unclassified and classified systems, including NAVOCEANO's scientific and Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) systems, will be established for the contractor personnel required for project completion.

16.5 Designated NAVOCEANO personnel will provide tasking familiarization and coordinate / facilitate project efforts. Familiarization for new contract employees shall consist of Acoustic Database overview and software orientation. The duration of this familiarization shall be at the discretion of NAVOCEANO and shall not exceed five business days.

17.0 DISTRIBUTION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

All Government Furnished Information (GFI), technical data, provided to the contractor by the Government will be protected from public disclosure and disclosure to other Government agencies in accordance with the markings contained thereon. All other information relating to the items to be delivered or services to be performed under this contract may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the authorized Government representative. The contractor shall provide adequate physical protection to such information so as to preclude access by any person or entity not authorized such access by the Government. Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or other person or entity; publication of technical or scientific papers; advertising; or any other proposed public release. The contractor shall provide adequate physical protection to such information so as to preclude access by any person or entity not authorized such access by the Government. At completion of the contract, all GFI will be returned to NAVOCEANO.

18.0 DATA RIGHTS

It is NAVOCEANO’s intent to retain unlimited rights to all software, documentation, and data in the performance of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). NAVOCEANO will not relinquish software, documentation, nor data for neither permanent nor temporary ownership at any time in the performance of this PWS.

19.0 IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All contractor personnel performing under this Performance Work Statement shall identify themselves as a contractor employee to avoid creating any impression that they are Government officials. Such identification shall be made in all meetings attended, when answering Government telephones, on all e-mails, and when working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

20.0 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

20.1 The contractor shall comply with the reporting requirements of 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting

Requirements and 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts.

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Oceanographic Office via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at the following web address: www.sam.gov.

20.2 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than the end of the period of performance. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: www.sam.gov.

20.3 Contractor reported information will be reviewed for reasonableness and consistency with available contract information. In the event the agency believes that revisions to the contractor reported information are warranted, the contractor shall be notified no later than November 15. By November 30, the contractor shall revise the report, or document its rationale.

21.0 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE

21.1 The contractor shall perform inspections prior to requesting acceptance of the work by NAVOCEANO.

Contractor-performed inspections are independent of those performed by the Government.

21.2 The contractor’s PM/CM shall attend meetings with the COR and other NAVOCEANO personnel to resolve quality considerations and problems that may arise in the course of the work.

21.3 The contractor shall submit a Final Quality Control Plan to the COR for approval within 30 days after contract award. The Quality Control Plan will outline the contractor’s inspection system and method(s) of documentation.

22.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

22.1 This PWS…