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Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) 2 For the Test Enterprise
DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS)
For
96 Test Wing
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.0 Task Requirements
3.1 96 TW Financial Management (96 TW/FM)
3.2 96 TW/IPAT and 96 TW/AP
3.3 96th Range Support Squadron (96 RANSS)
3.4 96th Range Control Squadron (96 RNCS)
3.5 96th Test Systems Squadron (96 TSSQ)
3.6 782d Test Squadron (782 TS)
3.7 413th Flight Test Squadron (413 FLTS)
3.7.1 413 FLTS Support (RW)
3.7.2 413 FLTS, Detachment 1
3.8 96 OG Det 2 (AWACS CTF)
3.9 40th Flight Test Squadron (40 FLTS)
3.10 96th Operational Support Squadron (96 OSS)
3.10.1 Non-Technical Requirements
3.10.1.1 96 OSS/OSO Current Operations Flight
3.10.1.2 96 OSS/OSP Special Programs Flight
3.11 780 Test Squadron (780 TS)
3.11.1 Technical Requirements
3.11.2 Non-Technical Requirements
3.12 417 FLTS
3.13 Air Force SEEK EAGLE (AFSEO)
3.14 96th Communications Squadron (96 CS/SCP)
3.0 Task Requirements.
The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in the development and/or completion of technical handbooks, studies, reports, project plans, test planning documents, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, test procedures, program documentation, trip reports, briefings, minutes, schedules, and metrics, etc., as required.
The Contractor shall provide support onboard military test aircraft during flight test missions. The Contractor employees shall fly as non-crew members to conduct test objectives or as Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) as requested by the Government with prior approval in writing by the test program's designated Government Flight Representative (GFR) and IAW AF Instruction 10- 220 and AFMC Supplement. In addition, with the appropriate qualifications and approval in writing by the test program's designated GFR, Contractor employees may also fly as navigators or flight engineers IAW AF Instruction 10-220 and AFMC Supplement or as MEP in accordance with the provisions of D0D 4515.13R and AFI 11-401 AFMC Supplement 1, Paragraph 1.6.2.5.1.
The Contractor's workman's compensation insurance shall cover all such activities. The Government will provide physiological training (altitude chamber), any mandatory aircrew recurring training and may provide category 9C physical examinations (AF FM 1042, Medical Recommendation for Flying), and annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) class III flight physicals as necessary to support flight tests. If on-base facilities are not available, the Government will cover the cost of an individual’s annual FAA flight physical as an Other Direct Charge. The Government will provide personal equipment for the Contractor personnel required to participate in flight-testing. Personal equipment will remain property of the Government and must be surrendered upon demand. These efforts support Government test support to ensure excellence in the execution of the AFTC test management mission. The Contractor support shall also cover a variety of Project Management support phases, ranging from planning and provisioning to analysis, and reporting. This Contractor support extends across all portfolios. While some support required will be similar from program to program, and from portfolio to portfolio, the Contractor shall demarcate support by portfolio and thoroughly examine individual test program requirements for determination of appropriate technical skills. This service task involves providing advice and assistance in the following task elements (TEs). These tasks do not include resources performing IT application development, modernization or sustainment.
3.1 96 TW Financial Management (96 TW/FM)
3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide direct support to accomplish the requirements stated in this PWS, which includes but is not limited to the following:
3.1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of analyzing, supporting, and monitoring database operations to ensure requirements, tables, interfaces, structures, inputs/outputs are proper and efficiently maintained to meet Team Eglin requirements.
Work with other staff elements to assist in designing efficient and effective financial management processes, guidance and procedures for Team Eglin products and services that comply with Congressional laws and guidance, DoD instructions, procedures and policies. Maintain close coordination with financial management and organization focal points to ensure all internal requirements, tables and data are properly and efficiently maintained. Identify system deficiencies, either in design or operations to the COR for further resolution IAW established procedures.
Perform database validations. Assist in ensuring successful operation of scheduling, interfaces, approvals, consolidation and other processing requirements necessary to the total capture of Eglin cost accounting and reimbursement financial data. Assist in providing technical knowledge to financial management personnel relating to the capabilities, requirements and maintenance for the financial document flows. Assist the supported organization in the interpretation of functional requirements as they pertain to changing financial systems or processes. Analyze the impact of impending financial systems upgrades/patches/major releases and identify to the COR; identify potential areas of concern to the COR for resolution. Work closely with supporting and supported organizations (Government Accounting Financial System, Standard Base Supply System, Work IM System, Contractor’s Management ISs, etc.) of impending changes to minimize affected interfaces, schedules or exports from those systems. Assist Team Eglin with FY-end system conversion processes and provide Technical Automated Security Officer support to financial applications.
3.1.1.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of technical software studies and analysis to support introduction of new programs and requirements in support of Team Eglin financial analysis and services. Assist in implementing and documenting new financial systems software initiatives. Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining detailed reports in Automated Business Services System (ABSS) and on website as requested as a supplement to financial systems reporting and standard processes. Maintain proficiency in ABSS database management tools to include but not limited to: Oracle databases, Microsoft Access/SQL, Oracle Discoverer, and Microsoft Web Server. Create scripts and processes to assist with data integrity, data management, data validation and financial processes. Creating table views in various forms (Web based, client/server, etc.) to support customer ad-hoc reporting functions as well as creating flat files to support MIS requirements and database changes. Update views with current financial systems information, write code as needed and document scripts and processes created.
3.1.1.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of technical and functional support to Eglin users of financial systems. Monitor user trouble calls, ensure appropriate action is taken for each trouble call, and resolve application access conflicts, operational or procedural conflicts. Urgent phone call/e-mails should be responded to within 4 hours of customer initiating the trouble call. Routine calls shall be resolved within 1 duty day of the call. Provide day-to-day assistance to Eglin customers in operational requirements of financial systems. Identify customer programs and assist in the formulation and implementation of a strategy to bring new programs to Eglin. Provide end-user training on software implemented under this contract. Identify new or update existing desktop user instructions, operating guides, process diagrams, system analysis and flow charts required for the financial systems operations continuity.
Identify and resolve conflicts with interfacing systems (input or output) to maintain current, accurate financial systems data. Install financial applications for users, if needed. Provide financial systems users e-mails when financial systems will be unavailable or any reason.
3.1.1.4 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the 96TW/FM to ensure the proper operation and application of financial systems including accounting tools, FM Workflow, and reimbursement process, adhering to current Congressional laws and guidance, DoD instructions, procedures and policies. Ensure any needs and suggestions from Team Eglin customers regarding financial systems application and operations are processed within established guidelines. Provide any assistance by acting as the primary focal point for financial systems application and operations. Identify functional application and operations that have an impact on the maintenance of financial systems. Assist as financial systems liaison with HQ AFMC and SAF/FM PMO on impending changes to application and operation of financial systems.
Coordinates financial systems processing schedules (examples are but not limited to: interfaces, consolidation, archival, reports) with Eglin users to ensure it meets deadlines, processing constraints, and 96TW/FM guidelines. Coordinate with Eglin users to update application releases.
Research document flow issues and execute the corrective action within 4 hours or as requested by the COR. Provide monthly program SR on ABSS activity. Ensure dual access requests are properly routed and approved. Identify any unauthorized systems activity to the COR for appropriate action.
3.1.1.5 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of Software Change Request (SCR) and Help Desk Problem Assistance Reports (PARs), with COR approval, to the PMO or other designated office. Track the status of the site submitted SCRs/PARs and report the status in a Monthly SR. Provide comments on other site’s SCRs within two workdays when requested by the COR or by the due date listed on the 96TW/FM request. Assist in the coordination and implementation of problem resolutions with the PMO or their designated representative. The Contractor may be required to participate in conferences or other user forums.
The Contractor may be required to maintain liaison with other system administrators as needed.
3.1.1.6 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the 96TW/FM in identification of and completion of ABSS and WAWF initial and proficiency training and assist in developing and providing training to Eglin serviced organizations as well as 96TW/FM personnel.
Evaluates and recommends improvements in the training program. Training will include financial management processes as well as systems usage. The Contractor shall accomplish required training to maintain access and permissions on supported financial systems.
3.1.1.7 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of preparing briefings and reports. Assist in presenting specific briefings to Government personnel and Contractors. Assist in providing illustration/graphics and technical graphics techniques, processes, and equipment support.
3.1.1.8 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of technical reviews, functional reviews, costs accounting/technical staff meetings, workgroup meetings, training classes, and audits. The Contractor may participate in technical and functional testing of future finance systems releases. Participation may include the preparation and presentation of briefings. Other activities may include the coordination of agendas and schedules, the conducting of special analyses, the identification of problems and solutions, the development or revision of documentation, the execution of action items, and the development or review of meeting minutes.
3.2 96 TW/IPAT and 96 TW/AP Contractor shall provide the following advice and assistance in support of 96 TW/IPAT and 96
TW/AP.
3.2.1 Security Management
The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in Security Management. The Contractor shall be capable of interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments, planning and developing projects concerned with unique or controversial items that have a major effect on organizational program(s). The Contractor shall perform work involving exploration of the subject area, including defining scope, and identifying problems for investigation. All Contractor personnel shall possess a FINAL (no interim) Secret or Top Secret clearance with an investigation current within 6 years. Specific areas of support require a Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), SSBI Periodic Reinvestigation (SSBI-PR), or a Phased Periodic Reinvestigation or equivalent investigation current within 6 years. In addition, the Contractor must meet personnel security requirements identified in the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) questionnaire. All classified information will remain under the control of the appropriate government office. Any classified information generated shall be in accordance with (IAW) the appropriate security classification guide. Contractors shall participate in end-of-day security checks.
3.2.1.1 Contractor shall advise and assist the Government with duties required per DoD Manual 5205.07, DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manual, Volumes 1-4, which include:
Maintaining databases which reflect receipt, storage, inventory, and disposition of classified information to include data entry, updates, and generation of reports. The Contractor shall advise and assist with security inspections and protection to areas where classified information is being stored. The Contractor shall perform or assist in performing inspections (to include annual self-inspections), inventories, logging, storage, reproduction, documentation, transmittal, and internal distribution of classified information via various means. The Contractor shall advise and assist with preparation of materials for mail or courier (wrapping of packages), as well as preparation of fax transmittal cover sheets. The Contractor shall assist in preparing security access related documentation, to include processing and distributing required by the personnel security adjudicative guidelines for the Special Access Program Nomination Process, and maintaining a tracking system of documentation. In addition, the Contractor shall enhance the above mentioned procedures via automated products and also assist with implementation of Force Protection and day-to-day emergency procedures, to include destruction of classified material. The Contractor shall assist the Government in maintaining a database of classified visits and clearance levels, as well as preparation and distribution of classified visit requests. The Contractor shall advise and assist with creation of and distribution of access badges, to include updates to control system as required.
3.2.1.2 The Contractor shall advise and assist Government personnel by attending and participating in reviews, audits, assist with briefings, meetings and working groups. The Contractor shall also support face-to-face initial and annual refresher security training, debriefings, courier briefings (as required), and travel briefings. The Contractor shall advise and assist Government personnel with updating database with training completion dates. In no instance shall the Contractor represent the Government or speak on behalf of the Government in a decision making role.
3.2.2 Project Management Support.
All Contractor personnel shall possess a FINAL (no interim) Secret or Top Secret clearance with an investigation current within 6 years. Specific areas of support require a Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), SSBI Periodic Reinvestigation (SSBI- PR), or a Phased Periodic Reinvestigation or equivalent investigation current within 6 years. In addition, the Contractor must meet personnel security requirements identified in the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) questionnaire.
3.2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by providing acquisition project management support. Task shall require Contractor personnel to comply with all pertinent instructions and documentation to execute the unit’s mission.
3.2.2.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by managing program security and enhanced security programs. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in security practices and be knowledgeable in applicable joint service and Air Force security standards and regulations (e.g. DoDM 5205.07, Vols 1-4, AFI 16-1404, AFI 31-501, and AFI 16-1406).
3.2.2.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by providing risk mitigation analysis to include defining risks, and identifying risk mitigation to future capabilities across facilities, personnel and documentation.
3.2.2.4 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by preparing security program access related documentation, transmittal and internal distribution of classified information. The Contractor shall assist in the development and analysis of Project Management processes to be IAW DoD security regulations, policies and guidance. The Contractor shall assist in developing goals and objectives for security program to include, Information Security, Personnel Security and Industrial Security. The Contractor shall advise and assist the Special Programs Security Manager, assist in managing Unit Industrial Security Program, coordinate Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access through Base Special Security Office (SSO), and assist in managing the Unit Security Education Program.
3.2.2.5 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in Security support tasks, to include the following:
3.2.2.5.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by preparing acquisition security related sections of acquisition program documentation including, but not limited to, Mission Needs Statements, Operational Requirements Documents, Project Management Documents, Program Objective Memorandums, RFPs, Acquisition Strategy Plans, Integrated Logistics Support Plans, and Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analyses.
3.2.2.5.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by reviewing Contractor deliverables from a security perspective. The Contractor shall assist in the security evaluation of program information and hardware throughout the program life cycle including but not limited to studies, analyses, plans, procedures, production, test plans/results, transportation, technology, and storage of end items.
3.2.2.5.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by developing of System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, Operational Security (OPSEC) Plans, Computer Certification and Accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure Analyses, Security Concept of Operations (CONOPS), and other system security engineering-related documents identified in MIL-HDBK 1785, DoDI 5000.02 & AF Sup 1.
3.2.2.5.4 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services by supporting requests for and assisting in the evaluation of Government generated security-related surveys, assessments, and studies, e.g., System Threat Assessment Reports, Multidiscipline Intelligence Threat Analysis, OPSEC surveys, Preliminary System Security Concept.
3.2.3 Information Management/Cybersecurity.
All Contractor personnel shall possess a FINAL (no interim) Secret or Top Secret clearance with an investigation current within 6 years. Specific areas of support require a Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), SSBI Periodic Reinvestigation (SSBI- PR), or a Phased Periodic Reinvestigation or equivalent investigation current within 6 years. In addition, the Contractor must meet personnel security requirements identified in the Special Access Program Nomination Process (SAPNP) questionnaire.
3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in Information Management/Cybersecurity. The contractor shall have full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments, and must be capable of planning and developing projects concerned with unique or controversial items that have a major effect on the program(s). The contractor shall perform work involving exploration of the subject area, including defining scope, and identifying problems for investigation.
3.2.3.2 Contractor shall advise and assist the Government with duties required per DOD Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), which include: develop, implement, and setup all required standalone and networked systems to support the 96TW PSM office(s) IAW DOD JISG requirements, ensure users have proper security clearances, authorization and need-to-know, and are aware of security responsibilities before granting access to the IS. Ensure all IAMs/Information Assurance Officers follow established IS, DOD JSIG and 96TW policies/procedures by conducting self-inspection validations Wing-wide, coordinate and review all 96 TW system accreditation/certification documentation to include organizational CONOPS, Test Plans, and Deployment Plans. Ensure the development and implementation of 96 TW procedures in accordance with DOD JSIG policies/procedures for use of hardware and software on an IS, ensure warning banners are placed on all monitors and appear when a user accesses a system. Ensure system recovery processes are monitored and that security features and procedures are properly restored. Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals, and ensure that periodic testing is conducted to evaluate the security posture of the IS. Formally notify appropriate personnel when a system no longer processes classified information, and formally notify appropriate personnel when changes occur that might affect accreditation/certification. Ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the system life cycle. Establish audit trails and ensure review is conducted IAW DOD JSIG requirements, and ensure user identification and authentication mechanisms of the IS or network are established. Ensure security safeguards and features are implemented for the IS or network, perform network monitoring for the purpose of identifying deficiencies, but only with approved software, and after notifying the appropriate authority.
3.2.3.3 Certification Requirements.
DoD Directive 8140.01 requires all information security personnel supporting DoD, including military, civilian, and contractor, be certified at an appropriate level. The AF special program enterprise cybersecurity workforce and their leadership who support classified information systems and networks must comply with these directives. Detailed information on certification requirements can be found in DoD Directive 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, Incorporating Change 4, November 10, 2015, or its successor document.
IAT Level II and IAM Level I required. Security + certification is recommended. Certification shall be completed within six (6) months of start of performance.
3.2.3.4 Reviews and Meetings.
Reviews and Meetings: The Contractor shall advise and assist Government personnel by attending and participating in organizational reviews and audits, assist with briefings, meetings and working groups. The contractor shall also support IT-related initial and annual refresher training.
3.3 96th Range Support Squadron (96 RANSS).
3.3.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the requirements stated in each of the following subparagraphs for the disciplines listed in the subparagraph.
3.3.1.1 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of design, development, and implementation of IM measures that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data; planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of ISs security programs, policies, procedures, and tools; analysis of customer T&E requirements, develops, and advice to management on IM security standards and procedures; and reviews, evaluation, and modification of security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of IS resources and Eglin Test Mission data recorded and processed throughout the 96 RN on the ETTC and the Joint Gulf Test Range. The Contractor shall ensure training and certification to DoD baseline requirements at IM Level II. Completes and maintains required Workforce Management training according to Air Force IA Certification Implementation Plan. The Contractor shall participate, as required, in vocational training (approved and funded by the Government) necessary to function in assigned positions when changes in the IM hardware/software architecture or the direction/focus of IM operations impact the Contractor's ability to effectively support the 96th Range Group.
3.3.1.2 Core Tasks.
The Contractor shall also advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of providing continuous monitoring and maintenance of the Range Group IM posture of IM systems, including internal Range Group RTD&E stand-alone and network systems or enclaves. This includes: ensuring continued system security, integrity and safety; implementing and maintaining security procedures;
developing/implementing network security features; developing and advising on MOAs.
3.3.1.2.1 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of assessing and evaluate software and hardware requirements and interface issues. The Contractor shall assist the Government in software security testing utilizing the Software Request Worksheet for all 96th Range Group software not currently on the Air Force Approved Software lists or the Eglin approved software list for placement on said list.
3.3.1.2.2 Contractor shall advise and assist with information protection methods and techniques by continuously anticipating, identifying, and analyzing threats and vulnerabilities to the ISs then developing approaches to mitigate system vulnerabilities and recommend changes to systems or components as needed to maintain an appropriate level of information protection.
3.3.1.2.3 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of certifying all software prior to installation and use on communications and computer systems.
3.3.1.2.4 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of review and analysis of the risks, security testing, and certification due to modifications or change to computer systems. Evaluation, assessment, and approval of all hardware, software, and firmware products that provide security features prior to any usage on any accredited IS or network.
3.3.1.2.5 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of analysis and assessment of the impact of proposed security standards and procedures from higher headquarters or authorities on the accomplishment of 96 RN missions, goals, and objectives.
3.3.1.2.6 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise in areas of effective methods and procedures to ensure compliance with both user needs and security standards.
3.3.1.2.7 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise as a System Information Assurance Manager or System IAO for standalone network systems and must adhere to the guidelines set for these systems in AFI 33-200 and AFI 33-210. The Contractor shall complete and maintain required Workforce Management training according to DoD 8570.01-M.
3.3.1.2.8 The Contractor shall advise and assist by providing expertise during attendance and participation in reviews, audits, briefings, meetings, and working groups as required by the 96th Range Group.
3.3.1.2.9 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of acquisition plans, PWSs, source selection plans, and other pre-proposal source selection documentation. The Contractor shall provide inputs to, consolidate, review, coordinate, and track acquisition documentation commensurate with the program phase of development with emphasis on programmatic and technical content, program milestone schedules, and cost. The Contractor shall provide inputs to the Government for use in the development of acquisition plans, CDRLs, Command, Control, Communications and Computer Requirements Documents, foreign disclosure documents, RFPs, PWSs, Sections L and M, and other pre-proposal source selection related documents. The Contractor shall develop and maintain shop level performance indicators. The Contractor shall coordinate on all 96 RN impact letters, sole source letters, and I&M and special project Air Force Form 9s, in regards to 96 RANSS programs noted above, to ensure conformance with 96TW guidelines prior to processing by 96 RN management. The Contractor shall assist in ensuring all mission impact documentation is processed through the coordination cycle to ensure prompt award to minimize impact to mission support. When approved by the CO, the Contractor shall advise the Government during the source selection evaluation process and assist in developing source selection documentation and briefings. The Contractor shall participate in review of other Contractor developed studies as applicable to 96 RANSS programs.
3.3.1.2.10 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of readjustments in program documentation, budgets, and resource assignments as may be required by adjustments in program resources and guidance.
3.3.1.2.11 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of a base of reporting and briefing materials to support periodic program execution reviews and status reporting. The Contractor shall coordinate problem identification with the Government PM. The Contractor shall prepare analysis results and recommendations for Government agency PM reports. Results of analysis affecting the technical or business approach to the program shall be documented and incorporated into program documentation as appropriate. The Contractor shall support acquisition management functions through preparation and inputs to technical papers, in-house and external briefings, reports, and schedule charts related to 96 RANSS I&M programs.
This support will require interface with 96 RANSS Government personnel, 96 RN supporting Contractors, and/or ETTC Range O&M Contractors, as applicable. The Contractor shall track progress of program execution and prepare periodic reports and graphical outputs. The Contractor shall review program guidance and identify areas requiring further definition for Government execution of budgetary and technical requirements.
3.3.1.2.12 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of developing project activity and work breakdown structure (WBS) using available software, and generate network schedules, Gantt chart time schedules, and milestone charts. The Contractor shall develop and update data bases using local program tools, including EVCAS and SMART.
3.3.1.2.13 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of project management and systems analysis support.
3.3.1.2.14 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of briefings, reports, and schedule charts utilizing Microsoft Office products and other software tools.
3.3.1.2.15 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of program direction and identify areas requiring acquisition related action. The Contractor shall draft preliminary program plans and appropriate acquisition documents. The Contractor shall support, participate in, record minutes, and track status of action items of PMRs, Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and other program meetings/reviews. After receipt of Government approval, the Contractor shall implement standard management processes for tracking, evaluating, and approving engineering change proposals and subsequent contract changes.
3.3.1.2.16 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of maintaining a data library on the status of data deliverables on active programs. The Contractor shall assist in monitoring deliverables and notify the Government when delinquencies or deferrals occur.
3.3.1.2.17 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of contract deliverables such as program milestone schedules and SRs to determine if the events, problems, status, and actions are accurately described in the reports and provide comments to the Government.
3.3.1.2.18 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of interfacing between 96 RN and the LMCA regarding equipment and services acquisitions. The Contractor shall assist the Government in interfacing between applicable organizations for review and resolution of operational contracting issues. The Contractor shall assist in preparation, review, coordination, and tracking of equipment and services procurement documentation through Acquisition Management Office, LMCA, base supply, and AFTC/PZIO, and R&D acquisitions through PKZA and PKZB. The Contractor shall assist the Government in review of equipment and services procurement documentation to ensure complete packages are submitted to AFTC/PZIO.
The Contractor shall report findings and make recommendations concerning the status of these purchases.
3.3.1.2.19 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of organizing, reviewing, and tracking equipment and services procurement related documents.
3.3.1.2.20 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives and knowledge management efforts within 96 RANSS.
3.3.1.2.21 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of DoDI 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services during Crisis.
3.3.2 96th Range Support Squadron, Threats and Mobile Targets Flight (96
RANSS/TSRT).
3.3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of utilizing Project Management processes including researching, analyzing, and recommending multiple sources of information to provide inventory, cost, program test schedule, and utilization data for input to the relevant Project Management product. The Contractor shall advise and assist with expertise in integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning to support technical and acquisition management efforts across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines to include providing inputs to PWS preparation. The PWS support requires independent research in conjunction with other on-base organizations to gather, assimilate, and report new data not previously collected. Propose requirements, roles, and reporting procedures related to delivery order requirements. Devise new approaches to problems encountered and make recommendations to the Government.
3.3.2.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of facilitating the interface between the 96 RANSS/TSRFT, 96th OG, Logistics Materiel Control Activity (LMCA), Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO), Supply (96 LRS/LGRM), Transportation (96 LRS/LGRV), Civil Engineering (96 ABW/CE), test customers, and the Range O&M Contractor.
This interface function shall include participating in test support meetings, monitoring target allocation and transport, and providing positioning information. In performing this function, identify problem areas during the target acquisition phase and recommend solutions for Government approval that will result in successful project support.
3.3.2.3 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of target management for Threats and Mobile Targets Section, including providing a thorough knowledge of US and foreign, military and domestic vehicles. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of facilitating the interface between the 96 RANSS/TSRFT and the Range O&M Contractor for all target management related activities. These activities include attending operational support meetings, target identification, target movement, target allocation, and ensuring correct positioning of target assets on Eglin ranges or other CONUS areas 96 RANSS/TSRFT is supporting.
3.3.2.5 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the Government's acquisition, disposition, and preparation of procurement documentation, and to the tracking of target assets through base supply, DRMO, DoD activities, and base civil engineering.
Review procurement package documentation to aid proper processing. Report findings and make recommendations concerning the status of these target assets.
3.3.2.6 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of reformatting, tracking, and reporting task-related environmental data provided by the Environmental Health Branch, Civil Engineering and the Range O&M Contractor.
3.3.2.7 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of designing, developing, and maintaining the targets inventory. The inventory reports developed under this task shall be consistent with policies and guidelines established by 96 RANSS/TSRT, who is responsible for target management at Eglin. Assist in tracking targets inventory and assist in keeping it current.
3.3.2.8 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of acquisition Project Management. The Contractor shall be assigned multiple project support tasks requiring only initial guidance. These tasks require the Contractor to work independently and make on the spot decisions, based on direction from the Government, which affect the project success.
3.3.2.9 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning for technical and acquisition management efforts across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines. The Contractor shall provide support as the primary interface between the 96 TW/TSRFT offices and the O&M Contractor. To provide effective support, the Contractor shall interface with the O&M Contractor, LMCA, DRMO, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron (96 LRS), and a myriad of test programs. This support encompasses participation in test support meetings, ensuring proper target allocation, transport, and ensuring positioning information is available. The Contractor shall identify possible problem areas during the target acquisition phase and recommend probable solutions for successful project support.
3.3.2.10 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of establishing and maintaining databases, including assistance in the design, development, and maintenance of the new Targets database to include providing training, reports, data entry, and query tasks. The Contractor shall, in conjunction with the O&M Contractor, help refine target movement data reporting procedures, develop specialized target reports, and expand the current targets data base to accept mobile target environmental data with little supervision based solely on initial direction provided by the Government. In addition, the Contractor shall assist in the development, management, tracking, and reporting of target vehicle environmental data provided by the O&M Contractor. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide real time data inputs to effect management decisions. This support requires independent research in conjunction with other on base organizations to gather new data not previously collected. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the research, assimilation, establishment of proper format, and reporting of this data, based on initial direction provided by the Government. This transfer of responsibility is complicated and will require hands-on management of this effort by the Contractor. During this transition, it will be necessary to define requirements and to establish roles and reporting procedures, and will require the Contractor to make independent, on the spot decisions based on direction provided by Government. The Contractor shall assist in recommending new approaches to problems encountered based on this initial contractual transfer of the targets to the O&M Contractor. Assist in the development and analysis of Project Management processes. The Contractor shall research and provide inventory and cost data for further management analysis to programmatic inputs and research, analyze, and recommend multiple sources of information in providing inventory, cost, program test schedule and utilization data for input to the relevant Project Management product. Must have and be able to maintain at least a SECRET security clearance, within 5 years.
3.3.2.11 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of DoDI 3020.37, Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis.
3.3.3 96th Range Support Squadron, Range Instrumentation Flight (96 RANSS/RNRI).
The contractor shall provide the following support.
3.3.3.1 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of telemetry and other range instrumentation frequency migration efforts. Facilitate the interface between the 96 RANSS/RNRI and the Range O&M Contractor for all telemetry and range instrumentation frequency migration efforts. Facilitate the interface between the 96 RANSS/RNRI and other spectrum and telemetry related government entities. The contractor shall provide cost tracking and other basic Project Management duties associated with instrumentation modification efforts.
3.3.3.2 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of range instrumentation acquisition efforts. The contractor shall provide inputs to, consolidate, review, coordinate and track acquisition documentation. The Contractor shall provide inputs to the Government for use in the development of acquisition plans, RFPs, PWSs and other pre-proposal source selection related documents. The Contractor shall provide inputs to lot and unit acceptance test plans including providing advice and assistance for the implementation of such test plans. The contractor shall provide advice and assistance in providing documentation relating to the installation of acquired telemetry systems.
3.3.3.3 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of component replacement efforts for telemetry systems. The contractor shall advise and assist in all aspects of modification of telemetry systems. The contractor shall advise and assist in the installation of transmitting and receiving equipment for aircraft flight testing.
3.3.3.4 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in developing a Technical Requirements Document (TRD) that clearly defines the requirements for frequency scheduling from a test/training mission perspective. The Contractor will gather requirements from the SRF Air Force Transition Plan and various organizations such as 96RANSS, GAFC, 96OG, China Lake/Pt
Mugu, PAX River, WSMR, and 412th TW Spectrum Management Office and other Navy, AF, and Army spectrum management offices as appropriate.
3.3.3.5 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in developing a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) as appropriate for implementation/use of the efficiencies/enhancements to the CSE and IFDS. This CONOPS will clearly define the roles of stakeholders and describe how day-to-day operations will be conducted to schedule and de-conflict frequencies used to support test/training missions at the impacted locations where the CSE and Integrated Frequency Deconfliction System (IFDS)are utilized and how the efficiencies/enhancements will be implemented and utilized.
3.3.3.6 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in developing software modules for the CSE software program. These software modules will automate many features currently being performed manually using CSE to schedule and de-conflict frequencies. Upgrades to CSE software modules will be needed for Eglin and Edwards AFB.
3.3.3.7 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in defining requirements for enhancements to the Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center (JTTOCC) Common Operating Picture (COP) that would import CSE and IFDS mission frequency information for display in real-time on COP displays at Eglin and at the Edwards’ JTTOCC equivalent.
3.3.3.8 The contractor shall provide advice and assist the Government in applying scientific methods and robust, rigorous SE disciplines and processes to support a variety of engineering and technical services. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance to support implementation and incorporation of USAF life-cycle system engineering processes for supporting flight/ground tests. The contractor shall provide advice and assistance in the development and/or completion of technical handbooks, studies, reports, project plans, test planning documents, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, test procedures, program documentation, trip reports, briefings, minutes, schedules, metrics, etc., as required.
3.3.3.9 The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of identifying, describing, and analyzing system interface requirements and system interface standards for systems under consideration or test (including range systems). The contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of identifying, describing, analyzing, and reviewing interoperability requirements for interface with DoD net-centric/net-ready systems and range systems. The Test Range requirements include support for the integration of new or modified equipment and systems with existing capabilities, and identify inter-range and intra-range issues and track their resolution.
3.3.3.10 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of project planning briefings, design reviews, requirements reviews, and TIMs and assist in the preparation and presentation of briefings. The Contractor shall utilize available software tools to produce high quality briefings and reports. The Contractor shall have knowledge of and utilize Air Force and local acquisition management policies and Air Force and local Financial Management instructions and practices. The Contractor shall report issues or problems and recommend specific actions required to resolve them.
3.3.4 96 RANSS
The Contractor shall provide the following support.
3.3.4.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of project planning briefings, design reviews, requirements reviews, and TIMs and assist in the preparation and presentation of briefings. The Contractor shall utilize available software tools to produce high quality briefings and reports. The Contractor shall have knowledge of and utilize Air Force and local acquisition management policies and Air Force and local Financial Management instructions and practices. The Contractor shall report issues or problems and recommend specific actions required to resolve them.
3.3.4.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of 96 RANSS (formerly 96 TW/TSR) acquisition Project Management of I&M programs: Over Water Impact Scoring System, FPS-16 Radar Mobilization & Upgrade Congressional Add, Advanced GPS Range Sensor, Operational Ground Test, Advanced Range Telemetry System, Advanced Command Destruct System, Joint Gulf Range Area Network Development, GPS TSPI Systems Upgrade, and Combined High-Speed/High Resolution Electro-Optic/IR Imaging. This support will interface with all areas of 96 RN and 96 RANSS, but will have primary direction from 96 RANSS Technical Director, 96 RANSS/RGRI (Instrumentation/OTT A) Flight Chief, and 96 RANSS/RGRS (Range Systems) Flight Chief. This support position will be co-located within 96
RANSS.
3.4 96th Range Control Squadron (96 RNCS)
3.4.1 The 96th Range Control Squadron (96 RNCS), 96th Range Group (96 RN), 96th Test Wing (96 TW), Eglin AFB, Florida, has responsibility for software engineering and systems engineering support for the Central Control Facility (CCF) and Central Computing Center. The 96 RNCS provides mathematical, engineering and software development services for the measurement, reduction and analysis of test data from weapons and Command and Control systems, provides for the analysis, control, and safety of test and training missions on the Eglin range, provides modeling and simulation (M&S) analysis expertise for surface to air threat systems and serves as the Air Force lead for target and drone control software development.
3.4.2 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance in test support tasks, including data processing, technical writing, mission management activities, expertise for complex T&E project development, evaluation and recommendations for improvements and optimization for advanced programs.
3.4.3 T&E Management. The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance for the following requirements.
3.4.3.1 The Contractor shall provide advice and assistance services in support of the Government in all phases of test programs and T&E facility mission support activities, and expertise for complex project development and evaluation as applicable, to satisfy customer requirements for test programs.
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