SAF_SQ Performance Work Statement_20240904.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SPACE ACQUISITION AND

INTEGRATION

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT

AT

PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC

4 September 2024

Contents

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General

1.2 Background

SECTION II

2.0 Task Descriptions

2.1 Task 1 Executive Action Group

2.2 Task 2 Resource Management and Support Operations

2.3 Task 3 Capability Delivery

2.4 Task 4 Science Technology and Engineering

2.5 Task 5 Integration

2.6 Task 6 Space Systems Engineering Support and Architectures

2.7 Task 7 Strategic Planning and Senior Executive Support

2.8 Task 8 Program Management

2.9 Task 9 Surge Capability

2.10 Task 10 Deliverables

SECTION III

3.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

SECTION IV

4.0 DELIVERABLES

SECTION V

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL,

INFORMATION, OR SERVICES

5.1 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Material, Information, or Services. . 32

SECTION VI

6.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Scheduling Concerns

6.2 Kickoff Meeting/Orientation Meeting

6.3 Transition-In Plan

6.4 Transition-Out Plan

6.5 Quality Control

6.6 Emergency Operations/Mission Essential Personnel

6.8 Security Instructions

6.9 Travel

6.10 Employee Accountability & Turnover

APPENDIX 1

1.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS

2.0 ACRONYMS

Attachment A: Space Operations and Associated Capabilities

Attachment B: Non-Disclosure Agreement

SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General.

The Headquarters United States Air Force, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, SAF/SQ, is responsible for the acquisition of space systems and programs for the DAF. SAF/SQ is responsible for, and shall oversee, all architecture and technical integration with respect to acquisition of the space systems and programs of the Armed Forces. SAF/SQ is responsible for acquisition policy, direction and management of a $28 billion annual budget of Space Force research and development, test, production and modernization programs. Guides 7,000 worldwide acquisition personnel in the management of over 60 major acquisition programs in mission areas including Satellite Communications; Space Launch; Space Operations and Associated Capabilities (SOACs) missions - Position, Navigation, and Timing;

Missile Warning; Remote Sensing; Space Domain Awareness; Offensive and Defensive Space Control; and Space Command and Control. Formulates the $145 billion Space Force investment strategy for acquiring systems, supplies and services to provide combat capability to joint warfighting commanders. Further, SAF/SQ is responsible for planning and coordinating the acquisition processes, functions, personnel and governance structures for the Space Force and coordinating architecture integration of independently acquired systems within the DAF and across the Armed Forces.

1.1.1 Scope. Advisory and Assistance and Professional Services. The services requested and expected on this vehicle are professional in nature. The Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) contract will provide support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration, (SAF/SQ). The contract support will assist with enabling SAF/SQ to meet all technical, space acquisition-related, and support advisory and assistance services for the Space Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) in support of its space related activities.

The Contractor’s output may take the form of information, advice, opinions, reports, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, Information Technology (IT) tools, training, and/or services to complement the Government’s expertise and to allow the Government to function more efficiently. The nature of the work will at times require that the Contractor be capable of quick responses to stringent deadlines. The Contractor shall be capable of working both within a team and independently when necessary. This section describes the general requirements and services the Contractor shall provide to the degree, depth, and frequency prescribed by the Government.

This task order will cover services that are: classified (Secret, Top Secret, SCI, and Special Access Program (SAP)) and/or unclassified; and performance will be at the Pentagon, and other SAF/SQ office locations within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Due to the dynamic nature of our work, modifications to increase the level of support are possible. The contractor should be prepared to increase support based on the needs of the

Government. Contractors shall include pricing to cover up to 6 months of additional support as required in FAR Clause 52.217-8.

1.2 Background

This is a follow-on requirement to support the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF) establishment of the Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) of the Department of the Air Force for Space Systems and Programs in October 2021. SAF/SQ is structured to, among other duties, integrate space architectures and acquisition programs across the Department of Defense and minimize duplication between various DoD and intelligence community capability providers. SAF/SQ has overall responsibility for the acquisition of space systems and programs for the Department of the Air Force. SAF/SQ chairs the Space Acquisition Council (SAC). SAF/SQ is a member of the Air Force Council, Space Force Council, Capability Development Summit, and other related bodies. Overarching organization responsibilities include technical integration, science and technology, capability delivery, program and policy integration, business support, USSF contracting, Functional Authority responsibilities for 2K Force Modernization Guardian Officers in the 62E Developmental Engineer and 63A Acquisition Management career fields and additionally, SAF/SQ has delegated SecAF authority and, business support assignment of responsibility as: 1) the DoD Executive Agent for the management of the Space Test Program; 2) the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) duties and authorities for space systems and programs (per FY22 NDAA).

The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel act to fully integrate into SAF/SQ creating a seamless Government-Contractor team. The Contractor shall manage contractor personnel. The Contractor shall ensure the completion of each task order objective notated within this document.

The Contractor shall provide the technical and expert support required to fulfill each task order.

SECTION II

2.0 Task Descriptions.

The objective of this task order is to provide technical, acquisition and integration support to space-related programs and systems. The Contractor shall support Government-sponsored space acquisition programs, systems, and efforts. The Contractor shall provide the functional support required to fulfill this requirement as described in the following tasks. The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, supplies, equipment, and project supervision, as required in connection with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Personnel may be required to work cross functionally with other task areas as the mission requires, which may also include:

2.1 Task 1 Executive Action Group.

2.1.1 Subtask 1 Congressional Affairs.

The Contractor shall provide budget and subject matter expertise to support answering Congressional inquiries and questions for the record. The Contractor shall provide programming and budget analysis of congressional marks in order to support senior leaders on matters related to the space acquisition enterprise. The Contractor shall provide legislative research support for the SAF/SQ, as well as legislative process instruction and mentorship. Activities to support will include, but not be limited to:

Conduct management of Congressional ETMS2 tasking system.

Coordinate inputs for Congressional items SAF/SQ Staff Meeting Slides and SAF/SQ

WAR.

Support internal SQ meetings and tag-ups.

Coordinate and participate in liaison tag-ups.

Advise on strategic engagement strategy with Congress for SAF/SQ leadership and 3Ltr personnel; coordinate products with DAF Acquisition Offices (to include but not limited to SSC, SDA, SpRCO, DAF RCO, AFRL, C3BM, NRO, MDA, etc.).

Work to provide responses to Congressional request for information and questions for the record.

Lead coordination and package management of Congressional Reporting Requirements with appropriate coordination within DoD, DAF, OMB, USSF.

Coordinate logistics and preparation for Congressional engagements, and close out of any actions.

Facilitate coordination and approval of annual fiscal year budget roll out (e.g., Senior Leader prep sessions, Posture Papers, Late Nights, etc.).

Coordinate with Strategic Communication branch on the development of SAF/SQ Congressional testimonies and hearing preparation sessions.

Organizing and supporting annual Staffer Day Briefings in coordination with respective DAF Acquisition Offices Congressional Affairs teams.

Facilitate appropriate trainings for related to Congressional activities for SAF/SQ 3Ltr and associated offices.

Follow, track and analyze Congressional activities on annual fiscal year budgets (e.g., language, marks, and amendment trackers, reclamas, etc.

2.1.2 Subtask 2 Strategic Communications

The Contractor shall provide technical support and expertise in planning and preparing strategic communications opportunities and associated communications media related to defense space acquisition policies, priorities, and congressional matters across the NSS enterprise. The Contractor shall conduct research and analysis to write, edit, and qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate executive communications to ensure products are in alignment with public communication efforts and meet legal guidelines. Activities to support will include, but not be limited to:

Lead development of strategic communication plan for ASAF and MilDep external speaking engagements/events.

Interface with DAF office (e.g., SAF/CX/CSO/VCSO), and DAF Acquisition Offices on external speaking engagements.

Develop and provide strategic messages, speeches, and talking points for Senior leadership to use during all engagements.

Lead and coordinate all SQ activities and messaging [internal and external] in support of annual conference, tradeshows, internal air shows, etc.

Coordinate with Congressional branch on the development of SQ Congressional testimonies and hearing preparation sessions.

Conduct all preparation sessions for SAF/SQ external speaking engagements.

Facilitate coordination with SAF/AQ to develop preparation materials for all Senior leader engagements with industry partners.

Advise staff on the Senior leader engagement plan with defense industrial partners at annual conference, tradeshows, internal air shows, etc.

Coordinate compilation of weekly activity reports from all SQ and program offices for distribution to DAF and USSF Senior leadership.

2.1.3 Subtask 3 Workflow Management.

The Contractor shall provide support for entering, forwarding, tracking, and reviewing for completeness, actions assigned by or to the SAF/SQ, primarily using ETMS2 tasking system, CATMS, PAIRS, and any other tasking systems as appropriate. Activities to support will include, but not be limited to:

Facilitate the weekly SAF/SQ Staff Meeting.

Support classified meeting (e.g., NSIC, Space Acquisition Council, etc.).

Coordinate and prepare packages for weekly ASAF review and approval.

Interface with internal/external workflows and AOs as needed.

Track and present workflow metrics in appropriate forums.

Update, support, and brief SQ Workflow Training/Business Rules

Support DAF correspondence meeting and recommend related updates to SQ internal processes.

Manage SAF/SQ Intranet Workflow Resource page (e.g., SAF/SQ Templates, etc.).

Lead periodic directorate workflow meetings, to ensure timely completion of tasks.

2.2 Task 2 Resource Management and Support Operations

2.2.1 Subtask 1 Human Resource (HR) and Manpower Management.

The Contractor shall provide full-spectrum military, civilian and joint personnel human resource management for a multi-service staff. Manage in/out-processing, evaluations, promotions, reassignments, deployments, retirements, awards, and decorations.

Forecast manning turnover and shortfalls; performs recruitment and staffing efforts to backfill civilian and military vacancies. This includes:

Assist with the team member on-boarding and termination processes and associated documentation

Answer questions or concerns regarding government employee benefits, policies, practices, and regulations.

Ensure team member records are current by processing status changes in the government personnel records systems.

Assist with providing guidance of the performance review process, goal planning, and compensation.

Assist with supporting initiatives and activities for team members to include one-time and recurring training.

Assist with maintaining compliance with employment laws and regulations by staying abreast of current HR practices and changes in employment laws and regulations.

Assist with posting and tracking civilian hiring actions via USA Jobs and other associated job boards.

Assist with maintaining the currency of organizational position descriptions.

Assist with providing and interpreting organizational HR policy guidance.

Assist with conducting exit Interviews and perform qualitative data analysis of turnover, discipline, and other metrics.

Provide analysis and program management support to monitor project execution (cost, schedule, performance, and deliverables) via project tracking tools, periodic (monthly) reports, and financial products.

Prepare budget and organizational funding justification as needed during the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) cycle, and prepare and deliver briefs and documents as required to support the customer.

Prepare, coordinate, and staff organizational funding documentation for leadership review and approval.

Coordinate with SAF/AAR to obtain SAF/SQ’s Unit Manpower Documents (UMDs) and Unit Personnel Management Rosters (UPMRs) respectively for senior leadership use and review.

Create, maintain, and provide recurring and ad hoc products to SQ leadership, including organizational charts, manning documents, and facilities reports.

2.2.2 Subtask 2 Security Operations.

The Contractor shall provide security assistance and support to maintain the security accreditation of applicable facilities, conduct personnel security actions, conduct security reviews in accordance with (IAW) applicable security classification guides, maintain proper information systems security, identify, and correct security issues, and comply with relevant industrial security guidance. This includes:

Assist with all security tasks to include Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP), and Unclassified and conduct all tasks to ensure security compliance.

Process and manage all personnel security requirements for personnel assigned to or that have access to Collateral/SCI/SAP information utilizing SAP SORN, and DISS.

Reconcile personnel security files, records and access lists; prepare reports and recommendations for whether SAP and/or SCI accesses should be granted.

Document processes and ensure the protection of sensitive information.

Implement and execute all Government security directives as applicable

Manage SAF/SQ daily Special Access Program (SAP) operations.

Ensure SAF/SQ maintain in compliance with SAP security requirements per DoD SAP manuals and AF Instructions.

Prepare and process personnel security requests through appropriate approval authority.

Ensure SAF/SQ’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) physical security continues to comply with standards and directives for CSA certification and accreditation.

Ensure SAF/SQ is in compliance with special communication standards of SAP facilities and information.

Investigate security incidents, conducting risk analysis, and preparing written reports that identify contributing factors and specifying preventive action.

Provide classification management and classification marking guidance as needed.

Track and issue security refresher training, performing indoctrinations ensuring proper classification markings, wrapping, handling, couriering, accountability, and destruction, and managing the records/disposition of these tasks as assigned.

Manage, conduct, and record, of annual self-inspections, combination changes, external facilities locations, initial and reoccurring collateral and SCIF accreditations, inspections/staff assistance visits, directorate facility security requirements and close-out information.

Attend required technical and security training relative to assigned duties.

2.2.3 Subtask 3 Technology Solutions.

2.2.3.1 The contractor shall serve as the organizations client support technicians and provide user laptop/desktop support in initial troubleshooting computer systems, MFD’s, and other IT equipment. The contractor shall support the return and turn-in of government furnished IT Assets and submit deprovisioning requests for released SQ contractors as required. The contractor shall provide support for preparing, planning and coordination of specified recurring and non-recurring in-person and online meetings. The nature of work will at times requires quick responses to stringent deadlines while working both within a team and independently when necessary. The Contractors output may take the form of information, advice, opinions, reports, alternatives, analysis, evaluations, recommendations, information technology tools, IT equipment installations and relocations, training and or service to compliment the Government’s expertise and to allow the Government to function more efficiently. The Contractor shall provide Information Systems Security Officer duties for SAF/SQ to include software and hardware issues, account access, data transfers, scanning, and copying data to/from external media. This includes:

Perform preventative maintenance duties on technology related equipment and facilities to assure superior/trouble free functionality.

Ensure that the organization’s SAP and/or SCI data and infrastructures are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.

Ensure physical environmental protection measures are coordinated with appropriate officials in accordance with Department of Defense Directives (DoDD).

Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization artifacts.

Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need to know, and are provided security awareness training before granting access to information systems.

Oversee the identifying and triggering of local incident response procedures to assess and cleanup classified message incidents and report to delegated authorities.

Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization artifacts. Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the delegated authority prior to the change.

Formally notify the delegated authority when changes occur that might affect system authorization(s).

Collaboratively work with the information system owner, information system security engineer and information systems security managers on the risk assessment process.

Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.

Ensure all information system security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individual.

Ensure audit records are collected and reviewed in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICD).

Coordinate all new SAP and/or SCI IT requirements and provide accountability of electronic equipment.

Conduct annual SCIF cyber assurance self-assessments and program reviews for all assigned SCI and/or SAP SCIFs.

Provide AF JWICS account and Public Key Infrastructure.

Process and manage all Personal Electronic Device/ Electronic Medical Device request for approval. Ensures all devices are approved via the NSA approval listing.

2.2.3.2 The Contractor shall provide webpage design and integration, adaptation of information to web-based presentation(s) and ensure coordination with internal and external IT service providers. Maintain multiple SAF/SQ websites to include public, military/government, SIPRNET, JWICS, and Intelink. The Contractor shall provide assistance and support in the development and maintenance of Microsoft Access databases or forms in support of SAF/SQ business functions. This includes:

Process automation/improvement.

Perform Low-Code development and troubleshoot issues/builds.

Develop and maintain multiple SAF/SQ web sites to include public, AF portal, Intelink SharePoint-U, Intelink SharePoint-S, and Intelink SharePoint-TS.

Conduct Site management/development (Intranet, Public, Portal).

Accomplish Subsite development per Mission Requirements.

Form development, design, and maintain access-controlled sub-sites for team collaboration.

Perform Legacy Database Management/Feature Developer (Personnel, Security).

Act as Information Official, APAN, AF Portal Manager, Public Site Manager, and Site Collection Manager.

Create customized support tools and products for business processes and mission work.

Perform migration testing for web services that are upgrading to newer versions or different platforms.

Provide Site Management/Site Collection Administration by performing end- user requirements gathering and definition support for web-portal based systems.

Resolve or facilitate resolution of end user questions and issues by providing best practice solutions for desktop, network, hardware, and software technical problems to SAF/SQ members across multiple networks.

Assist the Government in defining solution approaches; improving site design and functionality; and creating custom workflows.

2.2.4 Subtask 4 Facility Services and Logistics

The Contractor shall provide assistance and support to maintain and execute SAF/SQ facility agreements, manage supplies, inventories, and equipment, and maintain and repair facilities and equipment to ensure organizational compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, NFPA, and state and local standards. The Contractor shall provide the support needed to operate the SAF/SQ’s meeting and conference facilities at all SAF/SQ locations in the Pentagon, including setup. The Contractor shall receive and send classified mail from the AF mail facility and perform urgent technical problem resolution. The Contractor shall support the business Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan and evacuation plans for the organization and all associated facilities. Support also includes:

Perform all basic maintenance functions associated with the continuous upkeep of all SAF/SQ facilities.

Prepare and facilitates work-order requests and coordinate with internal and external POCs to ensure completion of all actions.

Provide technical support and analysis for improving operational facility capabilities, effectiveness and productivity.

Coordinate with other government agencies to maintain the upkeep of the SCIFs/SAPFs.

Coordinate and facilitate all new and modified office space and oversee the installation of acquired modular furniture and other infrastructure as warranted.

Assist with implementing recommended process improvements to overcome operational deficiencies and facilitate smooth and timely transition activities.

2.2.5 Subtask 5 Career Field Management Support

The contractor shall provide support to the career field management team. The contractor shall support advocacy for the military (63x/62x) and civilian (1101/801) space acquisition and engineer career field specialties, research issues and coordinate functional concerns across various staff. The contractor will support the distribution of career field policy and guidance.

The contractor shall serve as liaison with SAF/AQH, SAF/AQR, SAF/AQX, USSF/S1, and the USSF Enterprise Talent Management Office (ETMO) at AFPC. The contractor will support career field management duties and responsibilities to include:

Understand and build career field policies, plans, programs, training, Development Team, mentoring/vectoring, and actions affecting career field management and development.

Accomplish total force assessments, career pyramids, and manning products to support vector recommendations.

Assist Functional Authority (FA) and Career Field Managers (CFM) with updating guidance based on career field dynamics as well as current and projected personnel requirements.

Coordinate with the space acquisition and engineer assignment teams to support the execution of assignments within established guidance and prioritization plans.

Assisting in managing and executing PEM assignment process, USSF & SAF staff placement of acquisition and engineering personnel, assist with recurring General Officer 6X DT meetings, Acquisition Leadership Council (ALC) and other related events

Assisting with developing and operating IT tracking tools to support the FA and CFM function

Assist with integrating FA/CFM direction into broader USSF/S1 plans

2.2.6 Subtask 6 Administrative and Training Support

The Contractor shall provide support for entering, forwarding, tracking, and reviewing for completeness, actions assigned by or to the SAF/SQR, primarily using Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2). The Contractor shall establish restoration and disaster recovery plan for all vital records and ensure identified vital records are included in the directorate’s emergency preparedness plan. This includes:

Manage and maintain calendar for SAF/SQR Director.

Secure facilities (on site and off site) prior to event by coordinating with the conference room coordinator or applicable office/agency.

Review and coordinate SAF/SQR taskers received via ETMS2 through completion, utilizing SAF/SQ Action Officer/Workflow guidance.

Properly monitor and track correspondence as required to ensure that all assigned suspense requirements are met.

Prepare and develop correspondence, reports, memorandums, presentations, papers, ready- to-send (RTS) emails, and other forms of communication for distribution across the organization.

Review all correspondence for accuracy, correctness, and conformance to procedural and regulatory requirements and instructions, as well as perform quality checks for grammar, typographical errors, and necessary attachments.

Perform quality control reviews of all reports, papers, and other documents to ensure high quality correspondence.

Maintain files and records systems in accordance with approved guidelines.

Efficiently and effectively manage the Defense Travel System (DTS) for SAF/SQR and SAF/SQ front office.

Efficiently and effectively work with any version of the Microsoft Office Suite software applications in day-to-day administrative duties, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, and Microsoft Teams.

Read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively across the civilian and military spectrum from the Action Officer to the General Officer/Flag Officer.

Develop and maintain all required training checklists and training databases and provide an updated training tracker to management monthly.

Continuously assess Training Program effectiveness and develop, implement, and evaluate training program requirements.

Assist with planning and management of unit training funds.

Communicate Acquisition Certification training requirements and training opportunities to assigned acquisitions personnel.

Facilitate required instructor-led training for SAF/SQ, such as Sexual Assault Prevention Response (SAPR) and Suicide Prevention (SP) training.

2.3 Task 3 Capability Delivery.

The Contractor shall provide technical and acquisition and integration support to the Capability Delivery Directorate in directing, planning, and programming for the development and procurement of space programs as outlined in the following subtask areas.

2.3.1 Subtask 1 Space Control

The Contractor shall provide technical support delivering capabilities primarily in space control, space domain awareness, and space C2.

2.3.2 Subtask 2 Space Sensing and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) The Contractor shall provide technical support delivering capabilities primarily in environment monitoring, missile warning/tracking/defense, space-based air and ground moving target indicator (GMIT), and Nuclear C3.

2.3.3 Subtask 3 Global Space Power

The Contractor shall provide technical support delivering primarily in positioning, navigation and timing, launch, ranges, and satellite communications systems.

2.3.4 Subtask 4 Plans and Programs Assessment

Provide technical and acquisition support to communicate critical information, such as senior leader decision forums, annual planning guidance, and the results of periodic portfolio reviews to support decisions affecting future space and space-related systems and capabilities. The Contractor shall provide the required expertise as described in subtasks 2.3.1 and planning, programming, budget, and execution to support the SAF/SQ’s development of a space strategic plan, a future roadmap that ensures DoD program and budget submissions correlate with existing plans, policy, guidance, and architectural decisions. The Contractor shall support the assessment of the DoD program/budget submissions to develop Space Program Assessments and evaluate service POM compliance with policy intent. The Contractor shall provide assessments to SAF/SQ and advise the Three-Star Programmer’s Review and Defense Management Action Group (DMAG) on priorities. This support will assist the SAF/SQ in assessing NSS programs for capability gaps and overlaps and formulating recommendations to support NSS decision makers.

2.3.5 Subtask 5 Congressional Support

The Contractor shall provide budget and subject matter expertise to support answering congressional inquiries and questions for the record. The Contractor shall provide programming SETA Support and budget analysis of congressional marks in order to support senior leaders on matters related to the space enterprise. The Contractor shall provide legislative research support for the SAF/SQ, as well as legislative process instruction/mentorship.

2.3.6 Subtask 6 Capability Concept Development

The Contractor shall provide expertise to the SAF/SQ to support the identification of promising system concepts and capabilities, as well as research and development efforts, for the definition, analysis, operational concept development, cost assessments, engineering, integration, operation, security, transition, and support of space and space-related solutions for NSS missions. This will also support development of new capability concepts; doctrine; tactics, techniques, and procedures; and other non-material solutions for cyber, terrestrial, maritime, air, and space integration. This support shall interface with DoD, IC, civil, commercial, and international agencies, as required.

2.3.7 Subtask 7 Administrative Support

The Contractor shall provide support for entering, forwarding, tracking, and reviewing for completeness, actions assigned by or to the directorate, primarily using Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2). The Contractor shall establish restoration and disaster recovery plan for all vital records and ensure identified vital records are included in the directorate’s emergency preparedness plan. This includes:

Manage and maintain calendar for the Director.

Secure facilities (on site and off site) prior to event by coordinating with the conference room coordinator or applicable office/agency.

Review and coordinate directorate taskers received via ETMS2 through completion, utilizing SAF/SQ Action Officer/Workflow guidance.

Properly monitor and track correspondence as required to ensure that all assigned suspense requirements are met.

Prepare and develop correspondence, reports, memorandums, presentations, papers, ready- to-send (RTS) emails, and other forms of communication for distribution across the organization.

Review all correspondence for accuracy, correctness, and conformance to procedural and regulatory requirements and instructions, as well as perform quality checks for grammar, typographical errors, and necessary attachments.

Perform quality control reviews of all reports, papers, and other documents to ensure high quality correspondence.

Maintain files and records systems in accordance with approved guidelines.

Efficiently and effectively manage the Defense Travel System (DTS) for SAF/SQS.

Efficiently and effectively work with any version of the Microsoft Office Suite software applications in day-to-day administrative duties, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, and Microsoft Teams.

Read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively across the civilian and military spectrum from the Action Officer to the General Officer/Flag Officer.

2.4 Task 4 Science Technology and Engineering.

2.4.1 Subtask 1 Administrative Support

The Contractor shall support the provide by facilitating the oversight and direction of staff actions, ensuring staff compliance with SAF/SQ, and ensuring the Directorate is prepared to successfully execute the duties of the day. The Contractor establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the SAF/SQ organization’s internal and external stakeholders, thrives in a work environment with high expectations, and executes diverse work assignments while maintaining strict attention to detail. This includes:

Perform administrative tasks including maintaining records, schedules, and correspondence.

Manage and coordinate Director and Deputy’s travel to include Defense Travel System (DTS) activities

Coordinate and de-conflict scheduling of events for the Director’s and Deputy’s calendars and ensure scheduled events reflect the priorities of the Executive Action Group’s Director and senior leader stakeholders.

Communicate the Director and Deputy’s direction to staff officers in coordination with government leadership, as required.

Manage records generated during the execution of the Director’s projects and programs in accordance with statute and regulations, as well as military directives and instructions.

Provide recommendations/edits on briefings, point papers, and other materials based on the Director’s direction.

2.4.2 Subtask 2 Workflow Management

The Contractor shall:

Manage staff actions for the Executive Action Group using the Enterprise Task Management System (ETMS2) software application and Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS).

Preview staff packages and documentation to ensure compliance with standards set forth in HQ Operating Instruction 33-3, the Tongue and Quill, and other related staff guides.

Perform iterative editorial coordination with staff officers to ensure work products are compliant with required quality and format standards prior to the Executive Action Group Director’s review.

Develop HQ staff packages and documentation as needed to include Electronic Staff Summary Sheets (eSSS), “buckslips”, memoranda, and official letter correspondence.

Monitor progress on staff action items, track progress against suspense deadlines, prepare periodic reports on action status and keep the Director aware of late, pending, new actions.

2.4.3 Subtask 3 Science and Technology (S&T) Management

The Contractor shall provide expertise and technical support in managing the space science and technology portfolios to include:

Provide support and advice to each Program Element Monitor (PEMs) to support oversight, advocacy and stakeholder collaboration for of basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development program elements to include the following program elements:

o Science and Technology Special Access Programs (SAP) o Science and Technology Collateral basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development program elements o Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology

Transfer (STTR) program element.

Provide budget and subject matter expertise to support answering congressional inquiries and questions for the record. The Contractor shall provide programming support and budget analysis of congressional marks in order to support senior leaders on matters related to the space enterprise. The Contractor shall provide legislative research support as well as legislative process instruction/mentorship.

Provide expertise and technical in supporting Program Element Monitor (PEM) in advising S&T Executive for space in the execution of the S&T strategy and technology modernization priorities.

Provide expertise and technical support to Director and Deputy’s in execution of responsibilities associated with OUSD(R&E) S&T EXCOMs and working groups, boards and councils and OUSD(R&E) Chief Technology Officer working groups and Council.

2.4.4 Subtask 4 Engineering and Prototyping

The Contractor shall provide expertise and technical support in managing the advanced technology development portfolios. The Contractor shall provide expertise and technical support in engineering and risk assessments for the development and procurement of space programs, provide expert recommendations for prototyping and experimentation of space systems and programs to enable transition of new capabilities, technologies, and approaches into validated space architectures. Duties include:

Provide support and advice to each Program Element Monitor (PEMs) to support oversight, advocacy and stakeholder collaboration for the advanced component development and prototypes program elements to include the following program elements:

o Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) and Space Warfighting and Analysis Center (SWAC) program elements.

o Space Technology Transition program elements o Space Systems Prototype Transitions (SSPT) program element o Space Test Program (STP) program element o Space Force Information Technology, Data Analytics, Digital Solutions program element o Space Futures Command Program Elements

Provide budget and subject matter expertise to support answering congressional inquiries and questions for the record. The Contractor shall provide programming support and budget analysis of congressional marks in order to support senior leaders on matters related to the space enterprise. The Contractor shall provide legislative research support as well as legislative process instruction/mentorship. In addition, Provide technical support for the directorate’s role in engineering oversight of space systems and programs to ensure technical discipline and risk management. Provide advice, guidance and recommendations on technical risks to inform milestone decisions.

Provide support to SAF/SQ in executing responsibilities of the USSF Principal Technology Transition Advisor to include provide advice and recommendations on the transition of technologies from science and technology programs of the DAF, industry, and academia, to DAF programs of record.

Provide support to the directorate in collaborations with Space Futures Command to include interactions with stakeholders and participations in associated planning working groups and supporting the directorate’s role in providing oversight and guidance on S&T and prototyping prioritization.

Provide science and technology expertise to support SQT’s role in Tri-Services DARPA Working Group (TDWG) to include management of space force billets and action officer activities.

2.4.5 Subtask 5 External DAF Space Science and Technology Collaboration The Contractor shall provide expertise in expanding collaborations with space Science and Technology stakeholders by communicating and integrating space capabilities and information in support of the development and advancement of joint space operations. Duties include:

Provide expertise and technical support for DoD science and technology planning and implementation efforts. Engage with diverse groups of Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) organizations and boards to prioritize and fund S&T, engineering, and prototyping efforts across DoD, optimize technology transition, and ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

Work independently with external government stakeholders to include civil agencies, the intelligence community, and the executive branch (i.e., OSTP). Actions include preparing team members to brief senior leaders, serve as an action officer for interagency technical working groups (i.e. DAF-NASA-NRO Leadership Forum); provide support for senior leaders working on policies related to USSF (i.e. strategy or implementation plan development with OSTP), manage daily actions for internal and external teams, manage review processes for the directorate (i.e., STRATFI); provide weekly S&T action reports for SAF/SQ senior leaders; draft responses to congressional inquiries.

2.5 Task 5 Integration

2.5.1 Subtask 1 Administrative Support

The Contractor shall provide support to maintain a compliant records management program to include an archive of all SAF/SQ briefings, products, and reference materials (e.g., architecture development and studies results). The Contractor shall track, conduct, and report document searches and establish collection locations for documents as tasked by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests or document hold requests from General Counsel. The Contractor shall provide support for entering, forwarding, tracking, and reviewing for completeness, actions assigned by or to the SAF/SQ, primarily using Microsoft Teams and the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2). The Contractor shall establish restoration and disaster recovery plan for all vital records and ensure identified vital records are included in the directorate’s emergency preparedness plan.

2.5.2 Subtask 2 Acquisition Execution and Oversight

The Contractor shall support SAF/SQX in performing all oversight activities related to programming (Program Objective Memoranda – POM), budgeting (President’s Budget – PB), budget enactment, and program/portfolio and financial execution to support the Space Service Acquisition Executive (SAE). The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and possess expertise in both DoD program management and financial management processes and activities. The Contractor shall be capable of maintaining and working with databases of budget and program information (e.g., PMRT, DAVE, AVDF, PBES, NGRMS, CCaR, etc.), analyzing that information, assessing health of programs/portfolios, and making recommendations and providing findings to support senior SAF/SQ and USSF leadership and decision-makers. The Contractor shall possess skillsets and sufficient expertise to be able to work with these databases and data, including extracting and manipulating data, running and creating reports, and assessing and interpreting the data. The Contractor shall participate in all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process for all space acquisition programs and budgets; this support includes analyses of the POM, PB, congressional marks, Omnibus reprogramming activities, etc.. In support of the PPBE processes and activities, the Contractor will be required to work with cross-functional teams and other staff and functional organizations, including but not limited to SF/CSRO, SF/S2, SAF/FMB, SAF/FMC, AFCAA, OSD CAPE, OUSD(C), OUSD(A&S), OUSD(R&E), OUSD(I&S), OMB, etc. The Contractor shall support OSD’s annual Program/Budget Review (PBR) and participate in Program Review Team (PRT) preparation activities, including analyzing and assessing program options, alternatives, and adjustments and recommending possible courses of action.

2.5.3 Subtask 3 Acquisition Policies and Processes

The Contractor shall provide cross organizational synthesis of SAF/SQ products, materials, and recommendations for both internal and external audiences. The Contractor shall provide acquisition and policy expertise to enable space acquisition program success. This effort shall include, but not be limited to, a strong understanding of statutory and regulatory acquisition requirements, as well as DoD and/or DAF-level acquisition policies and guidance. The Contractor shall support the development of National, DoD, and service policies relevant to space. The Contractor shall support development and execution of policies, plans, implementation strategies for legislation, policy, and other direction related to address gaps and opportunities across the space enterprise. The contractor shall support engagements with offices across the Department of Defense and associated Services. The Contractor shall provide planning and execution support for Acquisition Review Boards, Space Acquisition Councils, Configuration Steering Boards, Strategic Planning Events, and other meetings, conferences, and proceedings. Support shall include content-oriented meeting preparation, execution, and post-meeting support. The Contractor shall provide support in the archiving of key acquisition documents and engaging with stakeholders on the content of archived acquisition documents.

The Contractor shall provide support in creating and maintaining documents that support the coordination of key acquisition documents, to include the Space Coordination Matrix. The Contractor shall provide support for entering, forwarding, tracking, and reviewing for completeness, actions assigned by or to the SAF/SQ, primarily using Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2).

2.5.4 Subtask 4 Special Programs Management

2.5.4.1 The contractor shall provide support the assessment of threats and vulnerabilities associated with information, technology (Critical Program Information), and components (mission-critical functionality), as well as key protection activities. The contractor shall support leadership with annual Anti-Tamper related requirements and participate in Anti-Tamper activities, events, and taskers, based upon mission requirements. The contractor shall provide analysis on Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) transactions and cases involving SAP space equities. This contractor will conduct analysis and support for, but not limited to, Anti-Tamper, CFIUS and Critical Program Information Components.

2.5.4.2 The Contractor shall provide support on the evaluation of technical and programmatic SAP packages that provide integration across services, to meet warfighter requirements. The contractor shall participate in independent programmatic and technical risk assessments to propose mitigation activities to improve program security and integration. This contractor will conduct analysis and support for, but not limited to, the following tasks: Security Classification Guides (SCGs), Program Apportionment, timely review of packages containing Space or DAF equities, Periodic Program Reviews (PPRs) and Corporate Portfolio Program (CPPs) technical reviews.

2.5.4.3 The Contractor shall provide support on technical and programmatic special access program (SAP) matters pertaining to security architecture and international cooperation matters.

The contractor shall conduct analysis on proposed security program changes that can impact or aid other programs, future operations, and overall SAP security architecture. This contractor will conduct analysis and support for, but not limited to, the following tasks: Classification Downgrade, Foreign Release and International agreements, and SCG technical review.

2.5.4.4 The Contractor shall serve as a reliable point of contact for all current space-related SAP congressional matters. The Contractor shall coordinate and develop clear and consistent Congressional messaging strategies and products that effectively communicate to Congressional members and staffers SAP acquisition program information, multi-domain inquiries with space-related equities, and cross-service and cross-agency space-related strategies. The Contractor shall coordinate across DAF stakeholder teams to build, maintain, and report a living record of planned Congressional messaging, engagements, reporting requirements, interest items, marks, requests for information (RFIs), appeals, and all other information relevant to SAF/SQ SAP congressional affairs that keeps the composite DAF space SAP congressional team abreast of SAP space-related congressional matters and to ensure timely responses for SAP space-related congressional engagements. The Contractor shall coordinate with DoD SAPCO, SAF/LL, and SAF/FML on SAP congressional engagements for acquisition programs under the purview of the SAF/SQ and funded with USSF funds. The Contractor shall coordinate and control documents for SAP Space-related congressional engagements. The Contractor shall provide support to DAF and DoD congressional offices and Industry partners with Visit Requests as required to support SAP Space related congressional engagements, CODELS and STAFDELS.

2.5.4.5 The Contractor shall maintain timely and accurate budget reporting across SAP program stakeholders, both internal and external to SAF/SQ. The Contractor shall provide planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) subject matter expertise to support responses to congressional inquiries and reporting requirements, requests for information, and questions for the record, as well as to prepare senior leadership for various congressional, White House, and public testimony, hearings, meetings, and other engagements. The Contractor shall provide analyses of congressional marks and DoD/DAF/USSF reductions and drills, to support SAF SQ and DAF/USSF senior leaders on matters related to the space enterprise. The Contractor shall translate budget tradeoff decisions in a clear manner, suitable for executive staffing. The Contractor shall provide legislative research support and sufficiently understand the legislative process and cycles well enough to be able to provide instruction/mentorship.

2.5.5 Subtask 5 External Audits and Inquiries

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