A01_PWS_TO_0001__12_June_2018.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Systems Engineering and Program Management Services for PEO C3T

W15P7T-18-R-0005 TO 0001

12 June 2018

SCOPE

GENERAL

The Program Executive Office, Command, Control and Communications Tactical (PEO C3T) is responsible for all facets of developing, fielding and sustaining Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, and for the acquisition, development, and integration of secure tactical communications for the digitized battlefield. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the requirements for contractor-provided engineering support services to augment PEO C3T’s core Government personnel and turn-key solutions to support the missions of PEO and its associated PMs and customers. This support will be conducted in close coordination with project leads from the various PEO C3T Program Offices.

The contractor shall provide support in a diverse range of engineering, architecture, integration and readiness support services that span the total life-cycle of Mission Command systems. The required services include System of Systems Engineering and Integration, Network Engineering, Architecture Development, Interoperability Engineering, Information Assurance, Technology Transition/Insertion, Testing, Fielding and Training. All must be planned and executed in coordination with multiple units and organizations, with special consideration for the US Army war-fighting mission and the current Operations Tempo (OPTEMPO) of US Army war-fighting units as they undergo exercises and training events, deployment, operations, redeployment and reset. PEO C3T must also support a series of Army, Joint, and Combined experiments, demonstrations and exercises that will help define the concepts, requirements, doctrine and equipment for the continued digitization and transformation of the Army.

APPLICABILITY

This effort is within the scope of the basic Systems Engineering and Program Management Services contract W15P7T-17-R-0005.

ORDER TYPE

This order shall be a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (term) (services) and Cost Reimbursement (material and travel) type CLINs.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE / PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be for a base period of twelve (12) months from date of award with two (2) twelve (12) month option periods.

Performance for this contract will occur at the following CONUS and OCONUS U.S. Government facilities/locations.

CONUS Locations

OCONUS Locations

Telework:

Contractors may work ad hoc telework in order to ensure continuity of operations. This is only an option for those contract employees that possess all necessary and appropriate IT equipment to complete their job duties and only in times of inclement weather, other unplanned base closings or related events. In all cases, ad hoc telework arrangements must be approved by the COR. Should regular telework for an individual employee be required/desired, the contractor shall request this and send to the COR with the assigned government TPOC written concurrence for the COR’s approval.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE)

The Government will provide all necessary equipment to perform support services as required by this PWS. Supported units will provide and maintain tactical vehicles or fixed facilities, including the power required to operate the supported systems and the LAN and WAN connectivity to interoperate with other systems. Adequate and secure workspace will be provided to the contractor in the deployed area with the supported unit. While deployed, the Government will provide deployed contractor personnel access to telephones and computer equipment with e-mail/internet access on the same basis as that provided to the deployed unit. The Government will provide a repository of all applicable guidance, instructions and general orders issued by the Theater Commander on mission accomplishment, force protection and safety.

The Government will provide office space, furniture, supplies, computer equipment, telephone, and reproduction capabilities for contractor employees working at Government facilities in support of this effort. All equipment received as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) shall be accounted for in accordance with FAR Part 45 and Government approved contractor internal property controls. These controls will be established and maintained to manage all property provided as GFE, purchased, or otherwise acquired for use in supporting the mission of PEO C3T.

INSPECTION

Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination.

SECURITY

Industrial Security The contractor will be required to have a TOP SECRET facility clearance at time of award. There is no Classified Safeguarding or storage capabilities required at the contractor facility. All classified access will be at the Government Facility only. The contractor will require access to Communications Security (COMSEC) Information, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Non SCI, NATO Information, Foreign Government Information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) e.g. For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. The contractor will be required to have access to the SIPRNET at the Government facility only. The contractor shall adhere to the PEO C3T Security Classification Guide (SCG) for WINT-T Inc 1 dated 15 Feb 2012.

In performing this contract, the contractor may receive and generate classified material, including fabrication/modification/storage of classified hardware, and have access to U.S. classified information (CONUS and OCONUS locations) at a Government facility only. The contractor will comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements.. OPSEC CDRL B001 to include regulatory and any Program specific requirements.

In performing this contract, the contractor will have access to classified information at another Contractor Facility or Government Activity. Services to be performed include facility maintenance in the Government Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). Contractor employees entering the SCIF will be required to have a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance.

The contractor will have access to classified information overseas (Listed in Section 1.4 above) and will be authorized to use the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). Additional OPSEC requirements to the NISPOM are in effect.

Additional security requirements are defined in the Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254.

The Government OPSEC Plan will be provided to the contractor separately. The contractor shall use the Government OPSEC Plan as a guide in developing the contractor OPSEC Plan

Program protection plans will be provided as government furnished information if CPI is identified. DCS, G-2 will provide oversight to ensure program protection plans implementation and CPI protection

Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in AR 380-12, 2-4a.

For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret” and requires contractors to comply with The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); and any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

Personnel shall be required to travel within the CONUS locations identified in this PWS and to the ARCENT Theater of Operations (including but not limited to Iraq and Afghanistan). Official travel costs to include airfare and luggage, hotel, rental car, meals, and other reasonable travel-related expenses associated with travel to Combat Contractor Readiness Center (CRC), return travel from the CRC, travel to ARCENT Theater of Operations, and return travel from the ARCENT Theater of Operations are authorized. Travel pass through for Rest and Relaxation (R&R), in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), . R&R Costs are not allowable and shall not be billed to any contract resulting from this PWS.

DFARS Clause 252.225-7040 (DFARS Clause 252-225-7995 for CENTCOM), Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces deployed outside the US in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, pre-deployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

DFARS Clause 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

This section shall be considered a supplement to block 13 of the Government provided DD 254, Contract Classification Specification. The following security requirements shall apply to this effort.

References:

a. DOD 5200.2-R, DOD Personnel Security Program.

b. DISAI 240-110-36, Personnel Security.

c. DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.

d. DOD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation.

f. DODM 5200.01, Information Security Program, 24 February 2012

ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY

Antiterrorism (AT)

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://Jkodirect.jten.mil/ for CAC holders. Non-CAC-holders may go to: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees shall receive government provided area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 525-13. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander with the unit ATO being the local point of contact. US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees will submit an Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP) prior to deployment, in accordance with AR 525-28, Personnel Recovery. The contractor is required to fill out the survey on NIPRNET at https://prmsglobal.prms.af.mil/prmsconv/Profile/Survey/start.aspx prior to deployment..

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx Information Security (INFOSEC)

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Operations Security (OPSEC)

Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. Level I OPSEC training is available at the following website: http://cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html (Duration: 45 minutes).All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Contractor compliance with OPSEC training requirement shall be reported in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of this PWS and CDRL B001.

The contractor shall adhere to the OPSEC Plan for PEO C3T 13 Sep 16.

Cybersecurity

All contractor employees with access to a government information system (IS) must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD Cybersecurity awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working Cybersecurity/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8140.01, DoD 8570.01-M (Ch4) and AR 25-2 within 60 days of appointment to Cybersecurity/IT functions.

Per DoD 8570.01-M (Ch4) , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, the contractor employees supporting Cybersecurity/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M (Ch4) must be completed upon contract award.

Personnel Security (PERSEC)

DFARS Clause 252.225.7040 DFARS Clause 252.225-7043.

Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

MANPOWER INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND REPORTING SYSTEM (MIRARS):

All contract employees on the government site shall comply with the PEO C3T MIRARS reporting requirement. MIRARS is required to account for all personnel in the event of an emergency or catastrophic event. Each contractor employee is required to report his/her location by 0900 local time. The system is not a time and attendance system.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following publications were used in the preparation of the PWS. They are referenced for information purposes:

· DA Pamphlet 71 5-16, Contractor Deployment Guide (25 Feb 1998)

· FM 4-1 00.2, Contracting Support on the Battlefield (4 Aug 1999)

· FM 3-100.21, Contractors on the Battlefield (26 Mar 2000)

· Joint Publication 4-0, Doctrine for Logistic Support of Joint Operations, Chapter V, “Contractors in Theater” (Apr 2000)

· DA PAM 700-31, Commander’s Handbook for Peacekeeping Operations (1 Jul 1994)

· AR 715-9, Contractors Accompanying the Force

REQUIREMENTS

The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide the necessary resources (except those furnished by the Government) to accomplish tasks of the type set forth below.

Contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. The contractor's management shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards outlined in this Performance Work Statement and as required by the contracting officer or the contracting officer's representative (COR). Contractor employees shall perform independent of and without the supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government shall control access to the Government facility and shall perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work and tasks.

The contractor shall obtain all licenses (specifically the Afghanistan Business License), documents, and approvals as may be needed for performance in OCONUS locations. Required approvals may include, but are not limited to: (a) Theater clearance may be required prior to performance in some OCONUS locations, (b) the contractor shall comply with any Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs) that are in place, (c) the contractor is responsible for complying with all Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) requirements, (d) the contractor is responsible to obtain any required VISAs. The contractor shall prepare and submit all documentation required to obtain such approvals in a timely fashion. When performing OCONUS the contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

TRANSITION PERIOD OF TASK ORDER

The contractor shall develop and execute a Transition-In Plan. The incoming and outgoing contractors shall work together, in collaboration with the Government to execute the transition out provisions called out in the incumbent’s contract and to develop and execute Transition-In Plan ensuring smooth operational turnover during the transition period which minimizes operational impact to supported organizations.

Transition-In Plan. The Government will review and evaluate the Transition-In Plan provided in the contractor’s proposal to ensure that it includes a schedule depicting the transition activities and milestones for accomplishing the Task Order transition. The transition-in period shall not exceed 30 days. The Contractor shall minimally address the performance of the following activities during the transition-in period:

· Establish procedures to fill through existing or recruited employees and/or subcontractors necessary to fill or transition all systems engineering support services while maintaining an uninterrupted continuity of services without a degradation of service, especially addressing system administration, accounts, privileges, and accesses

· Perform joint inventories and inspections of all furnished facilities and property with the government and outgoing contractor

· Perform joint identification and inventory of all contractor maintained data including classified data, equipment and devices relevant to the performance of the contract, to ensure that proper accountability and chain of custody is maintained

· Develop and validate a comprehensive communications and IT support equipment list with the government and outgoing contractor

· Participate with all pertinent stakeholders in weekly joint status meetings at a mutually agreed upon day and time

· Ensure receipt of pertinent (non-proprietary) Project management process documentation

· Points of contact lists

· Location of technical and project management documentation

· Status of ongoing technical initiatives During execution, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and COR a weekly report by email that outlines the steps taken in the previous week to ensure that the contractor is on track to have all personnel hired in the timeframe outlined in this PWS. The report shall identify all problems or issues that may in any way prevent the contractor from meeting its obligations to perform the task outlined in the Order. (CDRL C001 section 4.3)

Transition-Out Plan. The contractor shall be responsible for executing a seamless transition for the follow-on contract to this effort. The transition out plan shall minimally be to the same standard with the same parameters as the transition-in outlined above.

KEY PERSONNEL

Key Personnel are those contractors who are considered Mission Essential. The following personnel are considered key by the Government and their qualifications are listed below:

E33A Systems Engineer Senior: The Senior Systems Engineer shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline and eight (8) years of relevant experience. The Senior Systems Engineer shall have experience in integrating multiple PEO C3T equipment to include WIN-T, JBC-P, Mission Command, and/or Tactical Radios. At the senior level, the engineer should be an expert in two or more tactical Command and Control systems. Must have experience in supporting Network Integration Exercise (NIE). The Senior Systems Engineer must be able to interact with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design, participate in the development of test strategies, and solves engineering problems (or managing the solution of engineering problems) in the functional area to which assigned. The Senior System Engineer shall also have expert experience in one or more of the following: Tactical Routing, switching, QoS, multicast, and VoIP.

E38A Test Engineer Senior: The Senior Test Engineer shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a related scientific or technical discipline. The Senior Test Engineer shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in defining, documenting, analyzing, performing, and interpreting developmental tests for new and/or modified products or product components. The Senior Test Engineer shall have knowledge in investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel, providing technical support and advice to other engineering groups, guiding and directing lower level personnel on the set-up and performance of tests, acting as liaison with outside suppliers in establishing or modifying specifications for purchased items, and devising and applying testing procedures for parts or sub-assemblies received from outside vendors.

E11A Engineer INFOSEC Senior: The Senior INFOSEC Engineer shall have a minimum a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, including, six (6) years of HBSS (Host Based Security Systems) hands on experience, and also experience in TCP/IP, Information Security/Authorization profiles, and security administration of UNIX or NT network/systems. The Senior INFOSEC Engineer shall have knowledge of Government security policies and familiarity with security-related technologies, Endpoint Security Systems and Auditing Tools. The Senior INFOSEC Engineer shall be capable of providing security engineering analysis on a variety of information systems. The Senior INFOSEC Engineer shall have experience with Host Based Security System (HBSS) deployments in tactical environments and in operating, and maintaining tactical networks, Import/Create/Modify HBSS Policy Sets and Tag Creation/Modification Process Queries and Dashboards. IAT Level II Certification required.

M2A Program Manager: The Program Manager shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in management and supervision of substantive military hardware/software development, or related systems analysis. The Program Manager shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a related scientific or technical discipline. The Program Manager manages all contractor personnel assigned to the contract to ensure that all are performing appropriately. Reviews program CDRL documents for consistency of schedules, compliance, and financial document requirements; coordinates with affected subordinate PMs on contractor personnel; participates in IPT's on behalf of contractor; evaluates and balances anticipated budget expectations; and works closely with COR on program issues; provides support in preparing briefing packages for presentation to high level leadership if required.

GENERAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT

General System Engineering Support for Development Activities: The Contractor shall support the Government in designing, developing, establishing, executing, and maintaining an adaptable, flexible, scalable, and reliable C4ISR communications architecture designed to facilitate the access, definition, management, security, and integrity of data/information across PEO C3T, Army, Joint and Coalition systems and organizations. The Contractor shall support the System of Systems (SoS) engineering for PEO C3T required to formulate and implement the SoS architecture development for Army digitization and transformation. Specific products and services may include:

· Systems Engineering Management Plans

· Interface Control Documents

· Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) analysis/development

· Information Support Plans (ISP) and other documentation required by DoD 5000 to support Milestone Decision Reviews

· Operational, Technical and Systems Architectures and other architecture products in accordance with the DOD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

· Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTML-PF) Analyses

· Trade Study Reports /Directions

· Design and Document Review Packages

· Functional/Operational Analyses and system use cases

· Electromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic Interference analyses

· Configuration Management

· Scheduling

· Risk Identification/Management and Analysis

· Quality Assurance

· Safety

· Security

· Requirements Analysis

· System Analysis / Control

· Army Software Blocking and Capability Set plans and guidance

· Operational Mission Threads, Test Threads, Test Procedures, and Test Plans

· Participate in C4ISR Systems Engineering IPT Meetings

· Net-Centric Enterprise Architectures

· Systems Engineering support to currently fielded equipment/systems, new fielding and future upgrades/enhancements

Because of the large number and diverse groups that will use the products developed by the processes above, this task shall require extensive coordination and documentation involving travel, meetings and conferences. The contractor shall provide support essential for the systems engineering and architecture development processes, including preparation, review, compliance monitoring, progress evaluation, schedule compliance, and technical assessments.

DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT PEO C3T PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES:

The contractor shall support PEO C3T staff in the development, implementation and documentation of systems engineering, integration and readiness processes and procedures in order to provide repeatable and reliable design and development processes. The contractor shall assist in the coordination and execution of forums such as the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (SE IPT) for the identification and rapid resolution of technical and programmatic issues at the PEO level as well as to maintain the evolving AMCS architecture. The contractor shall coordinate with program, project and product management offices to assess the efficacy of the engineering and integration processes.

COMMUNICATIONS / NETWORK ENGINEERING:

The contractor shall provide communications engineering expertise to PEO C3T in pursuit of technical and policy solutions to tactical enterprise and local area C4ISR challenges facing the Army’s current and future forces. This support includes providing technical expertise in the areas of communications network engineering, satellite communications, architecture, analysis, development, and network operations support. The contractor shall also provide expertise in the strategic areas of SoS architecture development including next generation technology insertion strategies, and integration planning of future C4ISR capabilities. The contractor shall provide analysis and assessments and test evaluation of potential high payoff communications capabilities in support of the PEO C3T global War-fighter C4ISR support plan. The contractor shall support the Government by performing tradeoff studies for system level design and material acquisition of tactical communication systems implement and test such methodologies and devices.

INFORMATION ASSURANCE ENGINEERING

Information Assurance Engineering for Developmental Support:

The contractor shall provide systems engineering and analysis support to the C4ISR community in support of information assurance requirements to ensure the security and availability of Mission Command as well as Communications systems. The contractor shall provide tailored C4ISR engineering analysis concerning Information Assurance integration at the request of Government and advise the Government of any potential technical issues that result from this integration that present risk to achieving the goals of the digital force. Areas of focus may include communications security development and engineering support as well as programmatic and technology development for external organizations, including joint programs. Technical subject areas include encryption technologies, communications security/transmission security, satellite network security, cellular, radio and Tactical Internet security and cross-domain solutions.

Information Assurance Engineering for Systems Support:

The contractor shall provide systems engineering and analysis support to the C4ISR community in support of information assurance requirements to ensure the security and availability of Mission Command as well as Communications systems. The contractor shall provide tailored C4ISR engineering analysis concerning Information Assurance integration at the request of Government and advise the Government of any potential technical issues that result from this integration that present risk to achieving the goals of the digital force. Areas of focus may include communications security and engineering support as well as programmatic and technology support for external organizations, including joint programs. Technical subject areas include encryption technologies, communications security/transmission security, satellite network security, cellular, radio and Tactical Internet security and cross-domain solutions.

PEO C3T MISSION EVOLUTION SUPPORT

PEO C3T Mission Support:

The contractor shall support the PEO C3T missions worldwide, as required, with subject matter expertise in organizational change management, communications planning, evolution planning and execution, coordination of subordinate organizations, and facility movement. The contractor shall assist the Government in coordinating and executing various PEO level executive forums such as off-site meetings, as required, to enable the effective communication of strategic PEO C3T initiatives.

PEO C3T Mission Evolution Support:

The contractor shall support the PEO C3T evolution of missions worldwide, as required, with subject matter expertise in organizational change management, communications planning, evolution planning and execution, coordination of subordinate organizations, and facility movement. The contractor shall assist the Government in coordinating and executing various PEO level executive forums such as off-site meetings, as required, to enable the effective development and communication of strategic PEO C3T initiatives.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE AND INITIALIZATION DATA PRODUCT

System Architecture and Initialization Data Product Development: The contractor shall provide support to the development of system architectures, communications lay-downs, and the associated data products needed for initialization of C4ISR and related communications networks.

System Architecture and Initialization Data Product Support: The contractor shall provide support of system architectures, communications lay-downs, and the associated data products needed for initialization of C4ISR and related communications networks.

PERFORMANCE ANALYSES:

The contractor shall assist the Government in the assessment of modeling and simulation requirements, and perform analyses and simulations of communications networks, routing architectures and protocols, and information exchange to determine performance bottlenecks and mitigation techniques.

PEO C3T HQ Protocol Support:

The contractor executes/manages operations for visits, tours, and ceremonies within the command group and subordinate organizations. Provides guidance to headquarters staff on proper procedures concerning events and official Army ceremonies. Leads execution of distinguished visitor events, ceremonies and site visits. Ceremonies and events include, but are not limited to: change of command, award presentations, organizational town halls, leadership socials/meals and foreign and domestic federal, state and local distinguished visitor site visits. The contractor will serve as a coordinator for official awards and executes award ceremonies. Contractor can expect to coordinate and execute up to 30 major events/ceremonies per year.

DISTRIBUTED C2 ARCHITECTURES, INFORMATION ENGINEERING AND DATABASE DEVELOPMENT:

The contractor shall provide systems engineering, architecture and prototyping support in the area of information security, and distributed C2 architecture. The contractor shall evaluate technologies in the information security and software domain as it applies to the PEO C3T mission. Particular areas of interest include distributed databases, data synchronization across the battlefield, and information security. The contractor shall analyze information exchange requirements; including data exchange mechanisms and communication net structures, and perform data collection, loading, and performance analyses to determine if C4ISR information processing and network infrastructure is adequate to support the tactical operations supporting Army digitization and transformation.

RESERVED

RESERVED

SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION SUPPORT FOR EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS:

In support of PEO C3T Systems Engineering and Integration activities, the contractor shall provide systems architecture engineering and integration support to external organizations (e.g. Program Management Offices, CECOM LCMC, RDECOM organizations, CENTCOM, other PEO and PM organizations, TRADOC, G6/CIO, and other DA, DOD and Multinational working groups).

RESERVED

RESERVED

TEMPS, TEIPTS & WORKING GROUP SUPPORT:

The contractor shall review and analyze current draft and/or approved versions of PEO C3T Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Test Plans, Test Reports, and other program documentation for consistency, conformity to C4ISR requirements, adherence to higher headquarters directives, program impacts due to changes, etc. and provide appropriate comments to the PEO C3T. When reviewing and analyzing these documents, the contractor shall analyze the consistency of schedules (including training schedules), test strategy, and force level interoperability requirements. This effort shall include coordination with affected PMs concerning recommended modification to TEMPs. The contractor shall also participate in TEMP TEIPT (Test and Evaluation Integrated Product Team) activities on behalf of PEO C3T.

Support shall include assistance in creating, updating, coordinating, and staffing T&E documents that are managed under PEO C3T. The contractor shall assist the combat developer in requirements research by: ensuring requirements can be achieved with either current or anticipated technology; evaluating and balancing user desires against anticipated budget expectations; and assisting and educating users to encourage the development of testable requirements. The contractor shall also assist PEO C3T in support to the Combat Developer in developing Critical Operational Issues and Criteria (COIC), and in staffing to support preparations for and the conduct of user testing.

The contractor shall provide support in preparing briefing packages and support various meetings/briefings, e.g., IPTs, Test Integration Working Groups (TIWGs) and TEIPTs, In Progress Reviews, and General Officer briefs for which the PEO C3T is the lead. The contractor shall advise and assist the PEO C3T on Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and training matters, including, but not limited to, staff assistance and augmentation, and assist PEO C3T at C3 logistics and training meetings, conferences, IPTs, and program reviews.

TECHNICAL TESTING & EVALUATION:

In support of PEO C3T, the contractor shall participate in the planning, conduct and reporting of system-level technical testing at the Central Technical Support Facility (CTSF), APG, and Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and system contractor facilities. The contractor shall also assist in coordinating and conducting functional tests for Tactical Operations Centers (TOCs) in support of the PEO C3T. The contractor shall assist in summarizing, documenting, and reporting various C4ISR/TOC test data and results to the Technical Director, CTSF and Product Manager, Tactical Operations Centers (PdM TOCs). The contractor shall participate in TOC working groups and materiel development meetings to assist in developing coordinated fielding and testing schedules. The contractor shall assist developing and producing Test Design Plans for TOC testing and other Mission Command programs and transformation initiatives.

RESERVED

MODELING & SIMULATION IN SUPPORT OF TESTING, LOGISTICS & TRAINING:

The contractor shall provide support to PEO C3T and its supporting/supported organizations in Modeling, Simulation, and subsequent analysis for C3 systems. The contractor shall be required, if needed, to support the design, development, integration, modification, and testing of models of platform electronic systems and their standard interfaces for the purpose of virtual prototyping of both new and retrofit electronics systems. The contractor shall assist in coordinating PEO C3T requirements with the National Simulation Center, Battle Simulation Centers, Mission Command Training Centers, and PEO Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (STRI). The contractor shall also support other studies and efforts related to Simulation and Modeling for Acquisition, Logistics Requirements and Training, and Simulation Test & Evaluation Program or other Simulation Based Acquisition initiatives.

LOGISTICS & TRAINING STAFF SUPPORT:

The contractor shall review, advise, prepare and provide comments to PEO C3T, when requested, on logistics, readiness and training related reports, documentation, change proposals and issues pertaining to ILS and Logistics Support Analyses plans, technical documentation, reliability and maintainability, MANPRINT, training, provisioning, fielding and database management systems. The contractor shall assist in the preparation and delivery of logistics, readiness and training related plans, papers, studies, and trade-off analyses as required by the PEO C3T; and shall support Army Transformation, Unit Set Fielding (USF), SBCTs, and follow-on digitized forces as required by the PEO C3T. Support also includes ILS products, services, and staff assistance for the C4ISR programs, Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM), Tank Automotive Command (TACOM), other US Army Major Commands, Unit Set Fielding (USF), units designated for deployment, and follow-on digital forces, including TRADOC Schools/Centers/Mission Command Training Centers (MCTC). This is intended to ensure the efficient coordination and execution of ILS and training programs, and to minimize overall logistics, training, and life cycle costs.

The contractor shall assist the Government in the review and editing of logistics/training/readiness related documentation. Contractor shall also assist in the development of draft plans, policies, and procedures related to logistics/training/readiness and logistics support for deployed units; assist, coordinate, and provide support for logistics/training/readiness conferences, meetings, IPTs, Integrated Concept Teams (ICTs), and Process Action Teams (PATs). The contractor shall assist in the development of and to provide ILS briefings to BCT and SBCT staffs, Division/Corps G4’s, Forward Support Brigades (FSB), and AMC/CECOM/TACOM to ensure coordinated implementation of C4ISR Support Strategies. Support by the contractor shall include representing the PEO C3T at meetings, conferences, IPTs, ICTs, and PATs, as well as participation in any necessary demonstrations, evaluations, and working groups.

The contractor shall support data management input to the Single Interface to the Field (SIF) database. The contractor shall be responsible to: manage organizational data; cross reference data from multiple sources to validate database information; understand Army exercises and timelines and have a familiarity with Army unit structure/nomenclature.

LOGISTICS & TRAINING SYSTEMS SUPPORT:

The contractor shall review, advise, prepare and provide comments to PEO C3T, when requested, on logistics, readiness and training related reports, documentation, change proposals and issues pertaining to ILS and Logistics Support Analyses plans, technical documentation, reliability and maintainability, MANPRINT, training, provisioning, fielding and database management systems. The contractor shall assist in the preparation and delivery of logistics, readiness and training related plans, papers, studies, and trade-off analyses as required by the PEO C3T; and shall support Army Transformation, USF, SBCTs, and follow-on digitized forces as required by the PEO C3T. Support also includes ILS products, services, and assistance for the C4ISR programs, Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM), Tank Automotive Command (TACOM), other US Army Major Commands, Unit Set Fielding (USF), units designated for deployment, and follow-on digital forces, including TRADOC Schools/Centers/Mission Command Training Centers (MCTC). This is intended to ensure the efficient coordination and execution of ILS and training programs, and to minimize overall logistics, training, and life cycle costs.

The contractor shall assist the Government in the review and editing of logistics/training/readiness related documentation. Contractor shall also assist in the development of draft plans, policies, and procedures related to logistics/training/readiness and logistics support for deployed units; assist, coordinate, and provide support for logistics/training/readiness conferences, meetings, IPTs, Integrated Concept Teams (ICTs), and Process Action Teams (PATs). The contractor shall assist in the development of and to provide ILS briefings to BCT and SBCT staffs, Division/Corps G4’s, Forward Support Brigades (FSB), and AMC/CECOM/TACOM to ensure coordinated implementation of C4ISR Support Strategies. Support by the contractor shall include representing the PEO C3T at meetings, conferences, IPTs, ICTs, and PATs, as well as participation in any necessary demonstrations, evaluations, and working groups.

The contractor shall support data management input to the Single Interface to the Field (SIF) database. The contractor shall be responsible to: manage organizational data; cross reference data from multiple sources to validate database information; understand Army exercises and timelines and have a familiarity with Army unit structure/nomenclature.

INTEGRATED PRODUCT SUPPORT

Integrated Product Support for Sustainment Support:

Integrated Product Support (IPS) covers all aspects of , sustaining engineering; supply support; maintenance planning and management; Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T); technical data; support equipment; training and training support; manpower and personnel; facilities and infrastructure; computer resources; and product support management. The contractor shall provide product support goods and services defined by this PWS to ensure logistics supportability and sustainment of PEO C3T Mission . Support shall include the following:

· Providing subject matter expertise to advise and assist PEO C3T with any of the aforementioned IPS elements Developing and/or reviewing draft plans, procedures, policies, flowcharts, manuals, guides, and other technical documentation

· Assisting PMs with the development of logistics documents for program milestone reviews as well as logistics objectives for transitioning systems to sustainment

· Developing and/or managing logistics-related databases and tracking tools

· Providing reliability, availability, and maintainability expertise

· Developing and conducting studies, tests, demonstrations, tradeoff studies, and business case analyses

· Serving as a liaison between PEO C3T and external logistics agencies

· Managing forward-deployed activities and sustainment issues

· Planning, executing, and tracking Reset missions for re-deploying units

· Assisting PEO C3T at logistics-related conferences, meetings, and IPTs

Integrated Product Support for Systems Support:

Integrated Product Support (IPS) covers all aspects of life-cycle support and is comprised of the following elements: design interface, sustaining engineering; supply support; maintenance planning and management; Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T); technical data; support equipment; training and training support; manpower and personnel; facilities and infrastructure; computer resources; and product support management. Within the PEO C3T Family of Systems (FOSs), any contractor support should strive to achieve consistency and commonality for a resultant reduction in acquisition and life cycle costs. The contractor shall provide product support goods and services defined by this PWS to ensure logistics supportability and sustainment of PEO C3T systems. That support shall include the following:

· Providing subject matter expertise to advise and assist PEO C3T with any of the aforementioned IPS elements thru all life cycle phases in acquisition (design, develop, test, produce and deploy) and sustainment (operations and support)

· Developing and/or reviewing draft plans, procedures, policies, flowcharts, manuals, guides, and other technical documentation

· Assisting PMs with the development of logistics documents for program milestone reviews as well as logistics objectives for transitioning systems to sustainment

· Developing and/or managing logistics-related databases and tracking tools

· Providing reliability, availability, and maintainability expertise

· Developing and conducting studies, tests, demonstrations, tradeoff studies, and business case analyses

· Serving as a liaison between PEO C3T and external logistics agencies

· Managing forward-deployed activities and sustainment issues

· Planning, executing, and tracking Reset missions for re-deploying units

· Assisting PEO C3T at logistics-related conferences, meetings, and IPTs

FIELD ENGINEERING SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT:

The contractor shall provide fielding engineering and configuration management of C4ISR Systems software. The contractor shall be responsible for reproducing, managing, and controlling the dissemination of C4ISR systems hard drives, and provide the first line of contractor support for all matters relating to hardware, software, and network (including radios, routers, and cabling). The contractor shall conduct troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair or correction of malfunctions wherever possible.