A01-Performance_Work_Statement_Rev_1_20_April_2017.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Revision 1

Command Control Communications and Computers Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) Technical, Logistics, Operations & Management Services for the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) and Logistics & Engineering Operations (LEO) Directorate

20 April 2017

1.1 SCOPE

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for non-personal services to provide other emerging Army Maintenance Transformation Initiatives within the (LRC) Logistics and Readiness Center: Technology Insertion, Systems Integration; Technical Writers; Studies and Analyses; Technical Data Management; Supply Chain Management & Supply Systems Support; Logistics Support; and, Acquisition Support. These services are in direct support of the United States Military and its’ Military Weapons Systems.

1.2 GENERAL

The relevant functional areas will be those in program/project management support, maintenance management, logistics transformation initiatives, CORE, training, property accountability/asset management and transportation. Work includes the review/preparation of program documentation, assessment and implementation of system supportability initiatives, emerging requirements, and mission/operation support. Work also includes responses in an efficient manner to the Government's requirements at the time of contract initiation. A Government approved inspection system will ensure that all deliverables (including data) submitted to the Government conform to contract requirements, whether originated or processed by the Contractor or procured from or another Government activity.

1.3 CONTRACT TYPE

The effort shall be performed on a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Completion type for all line items other than travel, and Other Direct Costs (ODC). Travel, equipment, and materials shall be proposed on a Cost basis in accordance with FAR 15.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be a Base Period of twelve (12) months from date of award with two

(2) twelve (12) month Option Periods.

The performance will take place at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA, and Letterkenny Army Depot, PA. There will be no work performed at the contractor site.

1.3.1 Work Hours

Full time Contractor personnel are expected to work a forty (40) hour work week and eight (8) hour work day. The Contractor is responsible for conducting business during normal business hours, which are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus’ Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

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Contractors are expected to maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is open for operations. When the Government facility is closed due to inclement weather, local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings, Contractor personnel who normally work in the closed Government facility are not responsible for conducting business. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons.

Post/Base closures due to emergencies: From time to time, the Post/Base Commander may decide to close all or part of the Post/Base in response to an unforeseen emergency or similar occurrence. Such emergencies include, but are not limited to, adverse weather such as snow or flood, an Act of God, such as tornado or earthquake, or a post/base disaster such as a natural gas leak or fire. Contractor personnel are considered non-essential personnel for purposes of any instructions regarding the emergency. Contractor personnel shall promptly secure all Government furnished property appropriately and evacuate in an expedient but safe manner.

The contractor will not have the ability to telework or have flexible work schedule under any circumstances.

1.4 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

The Government will provide the necessary oversight, management, and review of cost and performance data submitted in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) addressed in paragraph 4.0 “Deliverables”. In addition to these formal reporting requirements, the Government will maintain appropriate oversight through continuous informal technical interchange with the contractor. When substituting personnel, the contractor shall ensure that the new personnel meet or exceed qualifications to perform requirements in paragraphs 3.0 “Requirements.” The Contractor shall submit a Communication plan on all contractors assigned on any projected losses or gains monthly to the Government IAW the CDRL B001, DI-MISC-80368A, Status Report. This Contract status shall be addressed monthly IAW CDRL A001, DI-MGMT-80227, Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report. The Contractor shall report monthly status of all billing and financial reporting, IAW CDRL F001, DI-FNCL-80912, Performance and Cost Report. The contractor will be monitored by the COR to ensure all standards set forth in QASP (Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan) are adhered to.

1.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/FACILITIES

The Government will provide adequate physical work space and will furnish: desk, phone, computer equipment (to include all necessary hardware & software), an electronic mail (e-mail) account, use of the Government telephone, facsimile machine, copier usage, as required by this position. If GFE/GFP is required, GFE/GFP will be conveyed to the contractor. Throughout the duration of this contract, the contractor shall handle, transport, operate, maintain, track, account for, and control all Government Furnished Equipment/Property (GFE/GFP) in compliance with industry standards.

Damage, destruction, theft or loss, of GFE/GFP will be the Government’s responsibility to either repair or replace. Contractor shall notify the COR within twenty four (24) hours of damage, destruction, theft or loss of GFE/GFP. The contractor shall be responsible for all GFE/GFP and shall take appropriate measures to maintain control and accountability of all GFE/GFP inventory.

Management and control methods for GFE/GFP employed by the contractor must be supportive of and consistent with effective performance of tasks under this contract. All GFE/GFP shall be returned to the Government at the end of the contract for subsequent employment in support of the

DoD mission. The Status of Government Furnished Equipment Reports shall be submitted IAW CDRL C001, DI-MGMT-80269, Quarterly Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Inventories.

1.6 INSPECTION and ACCEPTANCE/FOB POINT

Inspection and Acceptance shall be at Origin. FOB is Destination. Ship to Address is:

AMSEL-LCL-PLM

US Army CECOM LCMC BLDG 6001Combat Drive, APG, MD 21005 ATTN: Contractor Officer Representative Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC): W15GK8

1.7 SECURITY

The security requirements are defined in the attached Department of Defense (DD) Form 254. The contractor will be required to have a SECRET facility clearance with no level of safeguarding. Upon contract award, the contractor will be required to have the necessary security clearances (i.e., for both facilities and personnel). Contractor personnel shall be cleared or clearable U. S. citizens. The contractor will require access to Communications Security (COMSEC) information, Non-SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) intelligence information, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information and For Official Use Only (FOUO) information. The contractor will require access to the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) at Government facilities only. In performing this contract, the contractor will require access to classified information at Government facility. Contractor will also require access to classified information at CONUS locations as directed by the Government. The complete list of locations indicated in the 2011 Army Aviation Blue Book Directory will serve as the official place of performance listing. In the event of a short notice, mission critical, urgent requirement for deployment/travel to any areas not mentioned in this directory , a revised DD254 package will be sent from the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) to CECOM G2, Industrial Security within 10 workdays to cover authorization of additional performance locations. Contractor will be authorized to use the Defense Technical Information Cente r (DTIC). Administrative duties will not require a clearance but may require investigation for Information Technology (IT) duties.

Common Access Card (CAC): 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. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

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 2-4b.

1.8 ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY

1.8.1 Antiterrorism (AT) a. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to government 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (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

b. AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This standard language text required US based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees to make available and to 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.

c. IWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Office (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 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR No Later Than (NLT) 30 calendar days after contract award.

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1.8.2 Information Security (INFOSEC)

a. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also 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 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.

b. 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— (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M); any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.8.3 Operations Security (OPSEC)

a. New contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The Contractor must adhere to the PEO Aviation OPSEC Plan.

1.8.4 Information Assurance (IA)

a. Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems. All contractor employees with access to a government info system 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.

b. For information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M , Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) 252.239.7001 and Army Regulation (AR) 25-2, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

c. For information assurance (I/A) information Technology Training. All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD8570.01, DoD8570.01-M and AR25-2 within six month of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.8.5 Personnel Security (PERSEC) a. For Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force. DFARS Clause 252.225-7040, 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.

b. For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country, 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.

2.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are referenced for the performance of this effort. The contractor shall refer to the most current version of the following documentation during the term of the contract. The Government will make available documentation or provide the applicable web site address. The Government reserves the right to update applicable documents.

2.2 GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS (For Reference Only)

Military Marking for Shipment/Storage

18-Feb-2014

MIL-STD-2073-IE (1) Standard Practices for Military Packaging Required 07-Jan-2011

Information for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS)/Page-Based Required 15-Dec-2015

DoD Instruction 8320.03 Technical Manuals (TMs) Unique Identification (UID) Standards

Required

2.3 OTHER DOCUMENTS (For Reference Only)

Document Number AR 750-1 Chapter 5

AR 25-30

Document Title Depot Maintenance, the Army Material Maintenance Policy Army Publishing Program Applicability Required

Required

G-4 Depot Maintenance Workload Distribution (DMWD) “50-50” Reporting Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) dated 9 January 2014 Required

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide logistics support, support operations and management, industrial base support, and technical writing services to the following specific tasks.

3.1 LOGISTICS SUPPORT

The contractor shall prepare specifications, plans, analyses, modeling, simulations, and performance based reports as they relate to all Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) weapon systems and related equipment. The contractor shall preform logistics analysis on Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) weapon systems and related equipment. This analysis will include reviewing, modeling, and simulating logistics/maintenance/weapon system performance data in order to optimize logistics support of the subject weapon system. Additionally, the contractor shall preform analysis to optimize logistics system support through the study of systems level operation and maintenance procedures, application of performance improvements criteria, tools assessments, metrics management to include system performance metrics, maintenance practices, and other system data. To meet this requirement two Intermediate Logisticians, two Senior Logisticians, and one Program Analyst are needed at a minimum. Operation Research analysts may also be used to conduct this work. The contractor’s ability to meet the requirement at an acceptable level will be evaluated IAW Department of Labor Category Descriptions.

3.1.1 The contractor shall provide written evaluations of weapon system logistics concepts and system support programs by analyzing weapon system data. The result of these evaluations will be used by the Government to make decisions as required. The contractor shall provide support by testing current and future logistics concepts, supporting Logistics Demonstrations, supporting lifecycle support plan/logistics plans development, technical manual Validation/Verification, etc. [all hereafter denoted as logistics events] to include reviewing these logistics event plans for accuracy and adequacy, witnessing/conducting logistics events, sometimes providing third party objectivity, and analyzing logistics events results. Contractor support of these logistics events shall include attending C4ISR program logistics events on site and include monitor procedures and processes, data collection, and determining conformance with program criteria. The contractor shall provide logistics support to system technical manual development/updates, initial provisioning, support to the Maintenance Analysis Review (MAR), support to the Procurement Advisory Group (PAG), supply support, depot maintenance and operator/maintenance training requirements.

3.1.2 The contractor shall support requirements analysis of the current logistics solutions and identifying existing requirements gaps. The contractor shall provide identification, analysis, and compilation of logistics solutions to address outstanding application issues or requirements gaps. The contractor shall perform Government directed studies, analyze logistics solutions, and suggest weapon system changes that may optimize logistics support.

3.1.3 The Government will oversee the contractor performing trend, process mapping, and LEAN analysis to propose more streamlined processes that improve task time and reduce operational costs over the traditional logistics methods and business practices. The contractor shall assess new technology for use in C4ISR programs and systems.

3.1.4 The contractor shall provide a wide range of logistics and technical support to include the following: the development of logistics products necessary to support operator, supply support, and maintenance requirements. The contractor shall attend technical and programmatic meetings. The Government will conduct system engineering for C4ISR Supportability functions necessary to ensure system supportability over the life cycle of system development. The scope of support services shall include validation of the system supply and maintenance concept, development of new national logistics strategies and standards to meet the changing Army Force structure, evaluation of shifting equipment support as defined in the Maintenance Allocation Chart to emerging and ever changing maintenance structures, and the development of criteria and maintenance plans to quantify production capabilities and capacities of field and sustainment maintenance operations through the use of Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) such as Logistics Management Program (LMP). The Contractor shall submit a monthly status IAW CDRL G001, DI-ADMIN- 81373, and CDRL J001, DI-ADMIN-81505 Report.

3.1.5 The contractor shall provide support services in support of product Total Package Fielding (TPF) and Unit Set Fielding (USF) as the interface between gaining units and the C4ISR office. The contractor shall be responsible for daily coordination with gaining units, resolution of customer concerns and issues, development of installation and new equipment training schedule. The contractor shall induct new equipment and sustainment training at unit locations, coordinate assets and resources to ensure adherence to fielding schedules with the LRC/PM in response to system requirements and integration of engineering change orders into previously fielded systems.

3.1.6 The contractor shall support equipment training requirements at locations specified by program requirements, to include the preparation and conduct of briefings, program training, development of training courseware, system installation and post fielding assessments. The contractor shall gather logistics data, analyze production or performance trends for Army maintenance and supply operations.

3.1.7 Support for the LEO Maintenance Division CORE team in support of depot operations. Support for this contract shall be effective, efficient, and responsive full lifecycle management of efforts to include: administrative support, vision statements and doctrine; program support e.g., acquisition and budget planning, business and financial programming and execution, system analysis and integration, integrated logistics support, supply chain management & supply systems support, strategic planning, mission support, program oversight, sustainment and operation, technical writing, and analysis of emerging technologies.

3.1.8 The contractor shall provide Program / Project, Engineering, Training Assistance, Administrative and Logistics support to the Logistics and Readiness Center, including the LEO Directorate. The contractor shall provide Logistics, Operations & Management services to discover and define candidate support strategies, jointly monitor with Government and document data and criteria used in government support strategies, perform objective independent third party reviews, jointly employ trend analysis to derive accurate requirements and budgetary forecasts, document and direct implementation strategies chosen by the government and assessment tools to monitor program performance routinely report program progress through use of business tools and balanced scorecard processes. The relevant functional areas will be those in program/project management support, maintenance management, logistics transformation initiatives, CORE, training, property accountability/asset management and transportation. Work includes the review/preparation of program documentation, assessment and implementation of system supportability initiatives, emerging requirements, and mission/operation support. The Contractor shall be capable to fully respond in an efficient manner to the Government's requirements at the time of contract initiation. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Government approved inspection system to ensure that all deliverables (including data) submitted to the Government conform to contract requirements, whether originated or processed by the Contractor or procured from or another Government activity.

3.1.9 The Contractor shall provide Supply Chain Management (SCM) Analysis support to the LRC. The contractor shall provide support in order to serve as the Supply Chain Management Analyst evaluating the Maintenance and/or Supply impacts of future Op Tempo scenarios globally. Duties shall include:

Training: The contractor shall provide Sustainment Process and Metrics training to new employees as well as providing advanced training for seasoned Item Managers, Provisioners, ILS Managers and Supervisory personnel.

Supply Systems Support & Analysis: The contractor shall conduct analysis and make recommendations on existing and future LMP Electronic Data Warehouse (EDW) and/or Business Intelligence (BI) reports. The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise, to include assessing operational enhancements to the LRC Supply and Logistics Tools to include i2Log, Long Supply Review Tool & Automatic Return Item List (ARIL) Tool. Additionally, the contractor shall serve as i2log POC for issues and modifications across the AMC enterprise. The contractor shall participate in the Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) that oversees and approves Acquisition and Repair requirements and make recommendations to ascertain the appropriate supply action. The contractor shall provide analysis and recommendations for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Data Quality, Global Command and Control System (GCCS) -Army, Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (AESIP), Long Supply, War on Excess and Dormant reviews/programs. The contractor shall provide analysis and input into the development and execution of the AWCF Scoring System.

The contractor shall provide analysis on ongoing Enterprise projects, such as the Consumable Item Transfer. Finally, the contractor shall provide Supply/Logistics SME support to new and existing LRC and AMC Enterprise IPTs to include the Plan to Stock (P2S) IPT.

3.1.10 The Contractor shall provide logistical support on item disposal, item transfers, disposal and demilitarization. The contractor shall coordinate material movement with and amongst CECOM LRC Item Managers, CECOM LRC LEO, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) Production Management, TYAD repair shops, and DLA Distribution-Tobyhanna - thus facilitating demilitarization and eventual disposal of excess B16 stock. The contractor shall coordinate with Tobyhanna central receiving for depot incoming shipments for demilitarization workload. The contractor shall coordinate with environmental to dispose of RAD (Radiation) item demilitarization with the RAD safety officer to maintain disposal of radioactive material in accordance with safety standards. Contractor shall coordinate with environmental personnel to dispose hazardous items and waste being demilitarized in accordance with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) safety standards. Contractor shall provide disposal/demilitarization training to CECOM Item Managers as required.

3.2 SUPPORT OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall provide Operations and Management Support for C4ISR program requirements identified and managed by the LRC to support the product manager(s) in meeting operational requirements to include the following: perform business case analysis and document candidate support strategies, evaluate and document data and criteria used in government support strategies, consult government to employ trend analysis to derive accurate requirements and budgetary forecasts. To meet this requirement one Program Analyst is needed at a minimum. The contractor’s ability to meet the requirement, at an acceptable level, will be evaluated IAW Department of Labor Category Descriptions.

3.2.1 The contractor shall prepare, review and update program documentation in support of the LRC programs and activities with Government oversight. The contractor shall attend meetings and conferences to facilitate maintaining the currency of program documentation. The contractor shall participate in program scheduling and planning that involves formulating both broad and specific guidelines for planning program elements and sub-elements. The contractor shall prepare findings for program objectives, operating schedules, resource requirements, cost analysis, earned value management, and overall program plans with Government oversight.

3.2.2 The contractor shall provide program data to enable the government to determine the best sources for various technology that meet program specifications and performance criteria for the logistics program objectives along with the Government. The contractor shall generate comprehensive spreadsheets, databases and charts using MS Office products jointly with the Government. The contractor shall attend staff related meetings/conferences as required for items of interest to the LRC and milestone reviews. The contractor shall keep minutes of the meetings and report significant issues to the management team or Government supervisor.

3.3 INDUSTRIAL BASE SUPPORT

The contractor shall provide support to the CECOM Industrial Base Office in support of the full range of industrial base duties described in AR 700-90. Further, the contractor shall provide a full range of industrial base support to CECOM to include, but not limited to, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)/obsolescence support, industrial capabilities assessments, industrial sector assessments/analysis/studies, sub sector industrial base assessments/analysis/studies, industrial base research, industrial base assessment/analysis/studies, rare earth elements and strategic materials analysis/assessments/studies, fragility and criticality (FaC) assessments, organic industrial base research/assessment/analysis/studies, and industrial base training. To meet this requirement, the contractor can use a combination of labor categories with a knowledge of Industrial Preparedness Operation including 13-1080 Logisticians, 13-2051 Financial Analysts, and 11-1160 Market Research Analysts. The contractor’s ability to meet the requirement, at an acceptable level, will be evaluated IAW Department of Labor Category Descriptions.

3.4 TECHNICAL WRITING SERVICES

Provides support services to plan, schedule, coordinate, and submit complete technical documentation that can be utilized by the government in support of its C4ISR requirements. The contractor shall provide personnel to support this requirements who can utilize knowledge in support of military programs through the knowledge of program management, utilizing their abilities and knowledge of administrative and program principles, concepts, policies and objectives within publication management to create documentation of studies and analyses and technical reports in support of the efforts.

The contractor shall ensure that the support provided can review, write, edit, co-ordinate, staff and publish a wide variety of documents such as, but not limited to, technical bulletins, technical reports, information papers, standards, regulations, and pamphlets to the current military standard (MIL-STD 40051) in extensible mark-up language (XML) format per AR 25-30. The publications worked on are primarily technical and scientific in nature, although a small percentage of documents are publicity/public relations documents. Reviews drafts prepared by other contractor technical staff;

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Critically reviews, revises, redesigns and otherwise improves upon format, organization and content of documents, their appendices and related forms. Uses own initiative to determine when cross- referencing and indexing are required in order to improve the quality and usability of the publications as a reference. Works closely with subject-matter-expert or project officer in order to identify indices titles; independently prepares often lengthy and complicated appendices/indices. Also, in order to assure that the content of publications is properly documented, incumbent develops concordances which reflect sources from which the information contained in the publication came to include citing laws, regulations, and codes. This allows users to have ready cross-references for pertinent sections of the manual or publication.

To meet this requirement, one Intermediate Technical Writer is needed at a minimum. The contractor’s ability to meet the requirement, at an acceptable level, will be evaluated IAW Department of Labor Category Descriptions.

4.1 DELIVERABLES

4.2 FORMAT

All data deliverables shall be in electronic form via Email, FTP Server, CD or DVD unless paper copies are expressly requested.

4.3 CDRLs

Monthly Progress Reports shall be submitted in accordance with the instruction for each Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

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5.0 TRAVEL

Contractor will be required to travel CONUS and within the NCR during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS.

Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Travel costs will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel. The Joint Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR), while not wholly applicable to contractors, shall provide the basis for the determination as to whether travel costs are reasonable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodations available during normal business hours. All necessary travel meeting the above criteria shall be subject to approval in advance by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Exceptions to these guidelines shall be approved in advance by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). All travel will require a monthly trip report IAW CDRL D001, DI- MISC-81368, Trip Report.

Contractor travel will include up to 22 trips throughout the year to destinations outside the Aberdeen Proving Ground Area, and to other CONUS locations listed below in the following chart.

Number of Travelers Per year

Approx. Duration in Days per Trip

Number of Trips Per Year

Destination

6.0 MATERIALS

The contractor may procure materials at cost (no fee) in support of the services under this cost reimbursement contract. Approval shall be obtained by the COR prior to the contractor procuring any materials.

7.0 MATERIALS CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor Labor Hours) required for performance of services provided under this Contract (to be determined) via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill-in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government Fiscal Year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2016. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at Help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil