Attachment_0001_A01_PWS_Tactical_Expeditionary_Power_and_Energy_Services.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Soldier Tactical/Expeditionary Power and Energy Generation Services In Support of CERDEC, Command, Power and Integration Directorate Power Division

24 March 2017

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Soldier Tactical/Expeditionary Power and Energy Generation Services in support of the United States Army’s Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), Command Power and Integration Directorate (CP&I), Power Division (PD) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government regarding the performance of the contact in accordance with this PWS. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Soldier Tactical/Expeditionary Power and Energy Generation Research & Development function of the United States Army’s Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), Command Power and Integration Directorate (CP&I), Power Division (PD) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Fort Belvoir, Virginia as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Command Power and Integration Directorate (CP&I), Power Division (PD) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Fort Belvoir, Virginia supports a multitude of programs related to the generation, storage, management and distribution of power and energy. The devices that these efforts impact range from soldier worn devices to large trailer mounted generators. These programs incorporate all aspects of the life cycle of these technologies, starting with the advanced development of emerging state of the art technologies through prototype system integration, (including engineering design, fabrication, assembly and packaging), to installation, test and evaluation, and eventually fielding, sustainment and follow-on support.

1.3 Objectives: All work performed pursuant to this PWS shall be consistent with FAR part 35, Research and Development Contracting. This effort is intended to provide labor and materials for the development of advanced power and energy technologies for insertion into Soldier, Small Unit (i.e. Squad & Platoon operational units) and Expeditionary (i.e. Base Camps & Tactical Sites) systems. The technologies to be considered include, but are not limited to:

- Energy Storage – Extreme lightweight materials and components with advanced electrochemical technologies that can enable safe operation for periods greater than 72 hours.

- Fuel Cells – State of the art technologies to enable the use of ruggedized man wearable and man portable fuel cells.

- Energy Harvesting – Man wearable and man portable technologies that enable on-the-move and stationary power generation from alternative or renewable energy sources for periods greater than 72 hours.

- Power Management & Distribution – High efficiency, lightweight, multi-path, cable-less distribution architectures, innovative management algorithms and advanced power network control standards and applications.

- Non-Fossil Fuel Based Power Generation – Power generation technologies that are chemically stable, non-fossil fuel based and can enable continuous power generation for periods greater than 72 hours.

- Fast/Ultra-fast Charging Methodologies – Charging methods utilizing novel electronic circuit designs that enable safe battery charging of a fully depleted battery within one (1) hour or less.

- Electromechanical Energy Conversion – Advancements in generator, internal/external combustion, Stirling engine and environmental control technologies that significantly minimize energy losses through advanced electronic controls to extend operational life of expeditionary power systems.

- Advanced Power Source Analysis Tools – Advanced analysis tools that include data collection of existing and prototype power source designs and using this data for modeling and simulation to enable technical decision making.

- Diagnostic/Prognostic Test & Evaluation Equipment – State-of-the-art test and evaluation equipment that enables accurate identification, examination and forecasting of power & energy technology performance.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall support CP&ID/PD by providing timely, efficient, cost effective and quality support for the purpose of meeting the technical and programmatic requirements of the Power Division. The support required may be provided at the contractor’s facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, or at test events so designated by the Government. Services include but are not limited to support of the following:

- Management and Administrative Support

- Engineering and Development

- Demonstrations, Experiments and Assessments

- Scientific Research

- Program/Project Management

- Testing

- Logistics

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which s/he assures him or herself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be submitted with the proposal as it is part of the evaluation factor. Upon award three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the contracting officer (KO) and contracting officer representative (COR) within 5 working days and whenever changes are made thereafter. The contractor must control the quality of the services and deliverables provided in support of this contract; the contractor must maintain substantiating evidence that services conform to contract quality requirements and furnish such information to the government if requested.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The contractor shall provide a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and the Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the QASP. The QASP shall be submitted with the proposal as it is part of the evaluation factor. Upon award three copies of a comprehensive written QASP shall be submitted to the contracting officer (KO) and contracting officer representative (COR) within 5 working days and whenever changes are made thereafter. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3 Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for providing services, no earlier than 0630 hours and ends no earlier than 1500 hours. The core work hours are from 0900 to 1500 hours. All hours are Eastern Time zone. Work week is Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5.3.1 Extended Workweek or Overtime Hours: Contractor-workweek is forty (40) hours. The Contractor will obtain written approval from the COR prior to incurring any billable extended or overtime hours in excess of the stated contractor workweek.

1.5.3.2 CONUS Holiday: The contractors will not normally be expected to work on the following holidays consistent with the established Government schedule for these holidays (alternate days to compensate for any authorized holidays, which fall on Saturday or Sunday) in accordance with the Service Contract Act:

New Year’s Day Presidents Day Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas The above holidays are observed at overseas sites as well. Therefore, OCONUS personnel will not normally work on the above cited holidays. The above holidays do not constitute billable time for this contract.

1.5.3.3 Facility Closing: During a normal work week if the Government Facility is closed due to inclement weather (e.g., ice, snow, etc.), or force majeure, duty time for contractor personnel performing onsite at the Government Facility will not constitute billable time for the contractor. The contractor shall not include any hours for which the on-site facilities are not available for performance, such as inclement weather or force majeure, unless other arrangements, such as telework, have been pre-approved by the government.

1.5.3.4 Teleworking Agreement: Contractor personnel performing onsite at the Government Facility may be authorized to Telework under this effort with approval from the COR. The Contractor shall ensure that its telework policy is consistent with all aspects of the CERDEC Telework Policy, CER 690-1 prior to authorizing telework for contractor personnel working on this effort.

1.5.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland and Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. Unclassified work may be performed at the contractor’s/subcontractor’s facility. All other work in support of the PWS, shall be performed onsite at a Government Facility.

During the performance of this PWS, Continental United States (CONUS) travel may be required to various locations, facilities during the performance to support such test events, attend technical meetings, and other such efforts required to support various programs.

Locations include but not limited to: Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Gordon, Georgia, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Fort Devens Massachusetts and Washington D.C.

Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) travel may also be required to but not limited to Belgium and Sweden, upon approval from the COR/COTR.

1.5.5 Period of Performance: The performance period is a one (1) year base, four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.

1.5.6 Security Requirements.

1.5.6.1 Contractor shall have a Secret facility with no safe guarding required. Contractor may have access to COMSEC material/equipment which will be required in the performance of this contract. Contractors requiring access to Classified COMSEC Material within a Government facility are subject to the Department of the Army Cryptographic Access Program (DACAP) IAW, AR 380-40. For access to COMSEC on site, a visit request is required and the visit request should indicate COMSEC briefing and date. Approval by the Government Task Leader (COR/CM OR COTR) is required prior to granting COMSEC access to a subcontractor. Contractor may require access to NORTH AMERICA TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO) information which requires a final U.S. Government clearance and special briefings. USAREUR IAW AR 380-15. The NATO briefing form can be found at the following site: http://security.research.ucf.edu/documents/briefings/north Access to foreign government information may be required. If classified information is accessed then a clearance is required. IAW AR 380-5. Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRnet) may be required at Government installations. Contractor must have a final Secret clearance or interim Top Secret. COMSEC and NATO briefing must only be given by the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and recorded on a visit request.

1.5.6.2 Contractor shall have and access to FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY (FOUO) and shall be handled IAW AR 25-55.Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRnet) may be required at Government installations. Contractor must have a final Secret clearance or interim Top Secret. COMSEC and NATO briefing must only be given by the FSO and recorded on a visit request.

1.5.6.3 In performing this contract Contractors will have access to classified material ONLY at another Government or Contractor facility as directed by the Government Task Leader (COR/CM OR COTR ). Contractor may be required to access Security Classification guides (SCG) which may be located at the following site: https://www.dtic.mil

1.5.6.3.1 Contractor may be required to have access to classified information outside U.S. Locations include but not limited to Belgium and Sweden, upon approval from COR/CM OR COTR.

1.5.6.3.2 Contractor shall have access to Army Regulations, the contractor can go to the following website for Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and register for Scientific and Technical Information Services. All contractors should have access to DTIC. https://www.dtic.mil

1.5.6.4 Contractor shall be required to have an Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 days of contract award and provide a copy to the COR who will provide to the Government OPSEC Officer for review and approval. The plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. Contractor personnel performing Information Technology (IT) sensitive duties on site may be required an investigation, IAW AR 25-2.

1.5.6.5 All contractors/subcontractors supporting this effort must be U.S. citizens. When a clearance is required, the contractor must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance.

1.5.6.6 All visit requests (VRs) for CERDEC directorates will be processed through JPAS, Scattered Castles or M3. On the C4ISR campus located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), the attached "C4ISR Visit Request Form," (CECOM Form 5207-E, AUG 14), will only be required for visitors without a security clearance. The C4ISR form will be submitted to the POC for approval and signature. ALL visit requests must be submitted three business days prior to expected time of arrival.

1.5.6.7 All training indicated within the PWS and ATO Cover sheet MUST be completed as directed and submit to COR.

1.5.6.8 The Facility Security Officer (FSO) should receive a copy of the PWS and DD 254 for use throughout life of contract. FSO will send a signed copy of DD 254 for all sub contracts. FSO’s shall be permitted to submit a Common Access Card (CAC) request for themselves, through the COR, to the CERDEC Industrial Security Office for processing. This will allow the FSO to send PII to the Government in a secure fashion.

1.5.6.9 AT Level I training: All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, who are required to work onsite in 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: http://jko.jten.mil

1.5.6.10 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: 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.

1.5.6.11 Contractors requiring 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.

All on site contractors must turn in their CAC and C4ISR Campus Badge to the Industrial Security Office, Building 6010 Room 201C prior to departing CERDEC. Out processing procedures for specific directorates shall be followed. FSO must notify the CERDEC Industrial Security Office prior to the departure of an employee.

1.5.6.12 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: US based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees are required take 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://medinah.sed.apg.army.mil/PRO-File prior to deployment.

1.5.6.13 iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors 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 30 calendar 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.

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

1.5.6.15 Operational Security: Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees working on site must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.1.5.4.10 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) 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 DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.5.6.16 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 Counterintelligence agent or other trainer as specified in AR 381-12 paragraph 2-4b.

1.5.6.17 Contracts that require OPSEC Training. 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.

1.5.6.18 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) 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 DoD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

1.5.6.19 Information Assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and 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.

1.5.6.20 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); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

1.5.6.21 Critical Program Information (CPI) is defined as information/technologies resident in a particular system or program which if divulged to unauthorized persons, would likely result in the reduction of a critical U.S. military technological advantage. In as much, CPI may be identified by the Government during a contracted effort and if identified must be protected by the contractor in accordance with guidance outlined in a Program Protection Plan (PPP), written in collaboration with the contractor. The aforementioned PPP will establish policy and procedures for the protection of CPI.

1.5.6.22 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.

1.5.6.23 Contractor employees working onsite at a Government Facility will be held responsible for completing the courses listed below. Off-site contractors must take the online course equivalent for “LIVE” courses. That course equivalent URL is identified below the actual course located in Total Employee Development (TED). On-site contractors must take the “LIVE” course if offered.

- Anti-Terrorism Force Protection – (LIVE Training for ALL On-Site employees, online version will be accepted for Off-Site employees ONLY https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/)

- Combating Trafficking In Persons Awareness Training (CTIP) – Access via TED

- Operational Security (OPSEC) Training (LIVE Training for ALL On-Site employees, online version will be accepted for Off-Site employees ONLY. https://ted.csd.disa.mil/ted/online_training/STV13_009/STV13_009_OPSEC_video.cfm)

- Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) (LIVE Training for ALL On-Site employees, online version will be accepted for Off-Site employees ONLY https://www.lms.army.mil)

- DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training – Access via TED

- Records Management Training – Access via TED

- Personal Identification Information (PII) (http:iatraining.disa.mil/eta/piiv2/launchPage.htm)

- Annual Security Training (Annual Refresher Training) – (Course Site to be determined)

1.5.6.24 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.5.6.25 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR.

1.5.6.26 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon notification of the COR, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. N/A

1.5.6.27 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the COR.

1.5.6.28 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.5.7 Special Qualifications: None

1.5.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

1.5.8.1 Post Award Meeting. The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. A kick-off meeting will be conducted within 30 days of contract award at APG, MD. The meeting shall be attended by the KO, COR, COTR, other Government personnel, and Contractor PM and applicable staff. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall present an overview of its entire contractual effort to include, as a minimum:

- Key Personnel

- Program Schedule

- Key processes for execution of delivery orders

- Process for procuring materials

- Lead-times for implementing required subcontracting efforts

1.5.8.2 Monthly Status Reviews. The contractor shall host a monthly meeting with the, COR, COTR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, to review the Contractor's performance. The agenda for these meetings will consist, at a minimum the following items:

- Contractor appraising the Government of problems, if any, being experienced and recommended corrective action.

- Summary of all open tasks and material purchases

- Status of funding expenditures for open tasks

- Potential new task starts

1.5.9 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO and COR. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m Eastern Time zone, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Administrative Assistant:

Requires a High School Diploma with 3 years’ experience in office administration. Performs a variety of clerical, administrative and records management functions within program management. Utilizes various software programs and other methods to collect, track, document, and reconcile programmatic and administrative data relative to project management and all aspects of administrative support.

Budget Analyst (Intermediate):

Requires BS/BA in Business, Accounting or a related discipline with 3 years’ experience. Four years of direct relevant experience may be substituted for education. Performs a variety of budgetary functions implementing the organizations budgetary program, policies, and procedures. Develops, formulates and revises the programs budget request. Responsible for developing estimates for labor, travel and other budgetary elements. Manages assigned program in accordance with funding limitations provided. Consolidates the accuracy of budget data estimates by the use of statistical techniques, e.g., extensions, averages, trend analysis of historical data. Monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures for assigned activity accounts on related budgetary forms, schedules, and reports. Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls, and are within amounts programmed. Resolves any discrepancies.

Electrical Engineer (Intermediate):

Requires BS in Electrical Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 3 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Electrical Engineer (Journeyman):

Requires BS in Electrical Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 5 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Electrical Engineer (Senior):

Requires BS in Electrical Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Electronics Technician (Intermediate):

Requires a High School Diploma. Preferred to be a graduate of a technical school with 3 years’ experience in electronics practices. Must have capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems. Performs installation, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for communications equipment, electronics equipment, large computers, minicomputers, or microprocessors, including buses for those in a networked environment. Installs, operates, troubleshoots communications-electronics equipment, power distribution systems, signal distribution systems and RF distribution systems for complex systems such as military shelters, aircraft, ground vehicles, etc., as may be applicable. Ability to work from and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Electronics Technician (Journeyman):

Requires a High School Diploma. Preferred to be a graduate of a technical school with 5 years’ experience in electronics practices. Must have capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems. Performs installation, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for communications equipment, electronics equipment, large computers, minicomputers, or microprocessors, including buses for those in a networked environment. Installs, operates, troubleshoots communications-electronics equipment, power distribution systems, signal distribution systems and RF distribution systems for complex systems such as military shelters, aircraft, ground vehicles, etc., as may be applicable. Ability to work from and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Electronics Technician (Senior / Lead):

Requires a High School Diploma. Preferred to be a graduate of a technical school with 8 years’ experience in electronics practices, of which 5 years shall be related to the fabrication and installation of parts for communications-electronics installations in military systems. Must have capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems. Performs installation, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for communications equipment, electronics equipment, large computers, minicomputers, or microprocessors, including buses for those in a networked environment. Installs, operates, troubleshoots communications-electronics equipment, power distribution systems, signal distribution systems and RF distribution systems for complex systems such as military shelters, aircraft, ground vehicles, etc., as may be applicable. Works from, and assists in the development of, engineering drawings. Works independently, with minimal supervision.

Engineer (Electronics) (Intermediate):

Requires BS in Electronics Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 5 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Engineer (Electronics) (Senior):

Requires BS in Electronics Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Engineering (Software) (Intermediate):

Requires BS in Software Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 3 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Engineering (Software) (Journeyman):

Requires BS in Software Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 5 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Subject Matter Expert:

Requires an advanced science or engineering degree and/or a minimum of 20 years of progressive experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) inside the Department of Defense. Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, experience in supporting large projects related to the individual’s subject matter expertise. These personnel are renowned experts in either functional domains (e.g., war planning, program analysis, doctrine, etc.) or technical disciplines (e.g., architectures, capability analysis, performance measurements, etc.) with many years of experience. They all have extensive experience as technical leaders. A Subject Matter Expert prepares and delivers presentations to colleagues, subordinates, and Government representatives. They assure the proper use of current or requested programming, testing and documentation techniques. A Subject Matter Expert produces or reviews substantive or complex technical documentation reflecting detailed knowledge of technical areas as identified in the statement of work

General Engineer (Intermediate):

Requires BS in any engineering discipline or related scientific /technical discipline with 3 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

General Engineer (Journeyman):

Requires BS in any engineering discipline or related scientific /technical discipline with 5 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

General Engineer (Senior / Lead):

Requires BS in any engineering discipline or related scientific /technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Mechanical Engineer (Journeyman):

Requires BS in mechanical engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 5 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Mechanical Engineer (Senior):

Requires BS in mechanical engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. Must have the technical background and skills to perform in all phases of hardware design, development, and documentation. Performs fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements and performing system analyses or simulations. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments. Prepares data and documentation when applicable. Instructs, as required, engineering technicians.

Program Administrator (Journeyman):

Requires a High School Diploma. Preferred to have an AA/2-year degree with 5 years’ experience in program administration. Performs numerous project management functions necessary to support program administration. Functions include responsibility for the preparation of Project Plans, schedules, budget estimates, travel requests, overtime requests, and project status reports. Requires a thorough knowledge of project management methods, and applicable DOD standards.

Program Analyst (Intermediate):

Requires BS/BA in Business, Accounting or a related discipline with 3 years’ experience. 4 years of direct relevant experience may be substituted for education. Performs a variety of budgetary functions implementing the organizations budgetary program, policies, and procedures. Develops, formulates and revises the programs budget request. Responsible for developing estimates for labor, travel and other budgetary elements. Manages assigned program in accordance with funding limitations provided. Consolidates the accuracy of budget data estimates by the use of statistical techniques, e.g., extensions, averages, trend analysis of historical data. Monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures for assigned activity accounts on related budgetary forms, schedules, and reports. Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls, and are within amounts programmed. Resolves any discrepancies.

Program Assistant (Journeyman):

Requires a High School Diploma. 5 years’ experience in program administration. Performs a variety of clerical, administrative and records management functions within program management. Utilizes various software programs and other methods to collect, track, document, and reconcile programmatic and administrative data relative to project management and all aspects of administrative support.

Program Integrator (Senior / Lead) Requires BS in Engineering, Business, Accounting or a related scientific / technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. 10 years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education. Provides technical oversight of assigned program initiatives. Ensures effective program implementation. Responsible for planning, direction, evaluation, and success of substantial programs, systems development efforts, acquisition, and research and development technology initiatives. Work includes planning, programming, budgeting, scheduling, financial management execution, contracting, cost/risk analysis, engineering and/or logistics planning. Oversees integration of various functions such as funding, procurement, test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, engineering, production, transportation and/or fielding of assigned system throughout life cycle of assigned weapon system. Assignments require developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives. Analyzes, balances, and reconciles program requirements with available resources. Coordinates, integrates, presents and defends assigned programs.

Program Manager (Senior / Lead):

Requires BS in Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. Must be capable of planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of administrative, program, and technical personnel. Must have a thorough understanding and experience in the complete life-cycle management of military systems. Must have knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DOD)/Army plans, policies, standards, and methods aimed at the acquisition and support of military systems. Must be capable of managing and controlling schedules and cost to provide on time, within budget, performance of all aspects of the contractual effort. Must be capable of providing direction for operations and ensuring compliance with all management policies, plans, and procedures. Must be capable of providing recommendations for resolution of technical problems.

Property Management Specialist (Journeyman):

Requires a High School Diploma. Preferred to be a graduate of a 2-year technical school. 5 years’ experience required. Maintains property records. Performs property inventory and property management functions to include operation of automated bar-code scanning equipment. Must be able to operate computer equipment and customized software packages to track property. Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, lifts, cranes, scales, etc. Must be capable of assisting with operations of a supply room to include stocking shelves, inventorying, shopping for resupply items, and issuing consumable supplies to customers. Must be capable of assisting with turn-in, repair, and relocation of equipment. Knowledge of Army supply/property management policies and procedures is desired.

Systems Engineer (Intermediate):

Requires BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 3 years’ experience. Interacts with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design. Participates in the development of test strategies. Solves engineering problems (or managing the solution of engineering problems) in the functional area to which assigned.

Systems Engineer (Journeyman):

Requires BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 5 years’ experience. Interacts with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design. Participates in the development of test strategies. Solves engineering problems (or managing the solution of engineering problems) in the functional area to which assigned.

Systems Engineer (Senior / Lead):

Requires BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. Interacts with system users to translate their requirements into systems, hardware, and software requirements and design. Participates in the development of test strategies. Solves engineering problems (or managing the solution of engineering problems) in the functional area to which assigned.

Test Engineer (Senior / Lead):

Requires BS in Engineering or related scientific /technical discipline with 10 years’ experience. 10 years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education. Defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets developmental tests for new and/or modified products or product components. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups. Guides and directs lower level personnel on the set-up and performance of tests. Acts as liaison with outside suppliers in establishing or modifying specifications for purchased items. Devises and applies testing procedures for parts or sub-assemblies received from outside vendors. Participates in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs. Familiarity with MIL-STD-810.

Test Technician (Senior / Lead):

Requires a High School Diploma. Preferred to be a graduate of a technical school. 8 years’ experience in test practices, of which 5 years shall be related to communications-electronics and/or military systems. Develops, performs and interprets developmental tests for new and/or modified products or product components. Applies testing procedures for parts or sub-assemblies received from outside vendors. Participates in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs. Familiarity with MIL-STD-810. Performs installation, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for test equipment. Works from, and assists in the development of, test plans and specifications. Works independently, with minimal supervision.

1.5.9.1 Procedure for Replacement of Key/Onsite Personnel: The Government expectation is that there will be no break in support provided by those individuals identified as Key personnel, or those designated to work onsite.