SETA_Performance_Work_Statement_-_2017.pdf

Performance Work Statement Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) Services

1. Background. The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) executes the Army extramural basic research program in the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, life sciences), the engineering sciences (mechanical, electrical, materials, environmental), and information sciences (computing, mathematics, and network). The mission of ARO is to invest in scientific research focused on the needs of the Army so that discovery research targeted at developing advances will insure continuing technological superiority. The scope of ARO research is broad and decidedly long range with system application solutions 10 to 15 or more years away. ARO is organized as a part of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). ARO manages much of the Army's extramural investments in basic and applied scientific and engineering research. This research is normally carried out at offsite locations such as universities, private corporations, research institutes, and various national laboratories. The Contractor shall provide non-personal advisory and assistance (A&AS) professional scientific and engineering services that support this mission.

2. OBJECTIVE. ARO is in need of a broad range of non-personal advisory and assistance professional scientific and engineering services. The vehicle for these A&AS services will be a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract that will provide general programmatic support and basic scientific and engineering expertise needed for planning, programming, acquisition, implementation and enhancement of selected extramural basic research programs. The objective of this contract action is to acquire the needed program management support by having a Contractor provide professional scientific, engineering, and analysis services and general programmatic support that includes studies, analysis, evaluations, and scientific/engineering advice in specific ARO program areas.

3. Performance Work Statement.

3.1. The Contractor shall complete the following tasks at the quality and timeliness levels described in the performance based standards. The Contractor shall develop and submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) for the Governments approval. The Government shall perform formal Contract Performance Reviews monthly, quarterly, or annually.

3.1.1. Program Management. The Contractor shall provide an off-site Program Manager (PM). The PM shall be responsible for overall management of the contract and supervision of onsite contractor staff. The PM shall act as the central point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

3.1.2 Man-hour Requirements: The Contractor shall provide continuous support consistent with ARO’s mission and objectives. The Contractor shall provide employees who will perform professional scientific, engineering, and analysis services and general programmatic support that includes studies, analysis, evaluations, and scientific/ engineering advice in specific ARO program areas. Hereafter, all reference to “employees” means Contractor employees unless otherwise specified.

3.1.3. The Contractor shall provide the Government, in writing, the name and home telephone numbers of the PM or management/supervisory personnel employed to perform work under this contract.

3.1.3.1. The Contractor shall provide the Government a written list of all employees who will provide support during the performance period. This list shall include each employee’s name, work assignment, wage rates, and security clearance status.

3.1.4. Standards of Conduct. In accordance with the Standards of Conduct, DOD 5500.7-R, the Contractor shall implement a conduct policy that all current and/or potential employees shall adhere to. The Contractor shall enforce standards of employee conduct and take disciplinary action, as necessary. Contractor personnel shall not participate in disruptive activities or interfere with operations. Contractor personnel shall not operate electronic devices, IPods, IPads, MP3 players, cell phones, within ARO’s facility without prior approval from the COR. The aforementioned devices are prohibited in common areas such as, hallways, auditorium, conference rooms, etc.

3.1.4.1. Removal of Personnel. The Contractor shall remove any employee from the job site for reasons of misconduct, security, or any employee found to be, or suspected of being, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or an incapacitating agent. The removal of an employee from the job site does not alleviate the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform services as required by this contract.

3.1.4.2. Personnel Departure. In accordance with the Out-Processing Clearance Procedures, ARL Pamphlet 690- 54, Appendix D, the Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer Representative and the Contracting Officer in writing by email, of their intent to terminate employment at least two weeks prior to the effective date. The Contractor will complete all Government clearance processes listed in ARL Pamphlet 690-54 NO LATER THAN within 72 hours the termination of employment.

3.1.5. Personal Appearance. The Contractor shall require that all employees, including employees working at a remote location, dress in a manner that creates a professional atmosphere in the minds of government personnel, the general public and professional colleagues/peers. The Contractor shall ensure that employees working during this performance period shall practice personal hygiene and maintain a clean, neat appearance while on duty.

Professional business attire is worn Monday – Thursday, while casual attire, to include denim, can be worn on Friday. The Contractor shall remove any employee from the job site for non-adherence of contract dress code.

Consult with the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative for further guidance.

3.1.6. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person whose employment under the contract could in any way result in a conflict of interest.

3.1.7. Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor’s PM shall meet with the COR as determined necessary, but not less than once every quarter for the period of performance. The Government will normally schedule the meetings, however, the Contractor may request additional meetings if necessary.

3.1.9. Hours of Operation.

3.1.9.1. Contract services shall be provided as needed in areas assigned. Core hours of operations for ARO are 0900 to 1500 hours Monday through Friday. Employees may begin their workday as early as 0630, will include a supervisory approved lunch period of at least thirty (30) minutes, and will end their workday no later than 1800 hours. With approval from the COR, employees may work an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) if adequate cover in that work area is provided and the cause and effect of working an AWS does not adversely affect the requirements of this Contract. Employees may also be approved to FLEX his or her work schedule upon written approval from COR. Employees will not have access to the facility without a government employee present unless approved for access by the COR. The Contractor is not required to perform services on any (official or declared) Federal Holidays.

3.1.9.2. The Government has the option to change the hours and days of operation.

3.1.9.3. Inclement Weather. The Government will pay only for hours worked by the Contractor.

Announcements concerning ARO closures will be provided by voicemail message. Employees may access their voicemail by calling (919) 549-4630 and entering their personal password. A pre-recorded message is also included on the ARO main telephone line (919) 549-0641 or 1-888-803-4679.

3.1.10. Place of Performance

3.1.10.1. Principal contract performance is at the U. S. Army Research Office, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The Contractor may be required to perform work at other facilities at various times. If place of performance is different, the performance work statements will specify the location where work is to be performed.

Travel to other facilities may be required and will be specified in each performance work statement. All travel associated with this contract action shall be coordinated with, and authorized by, the Government designated program manager (PM).

3.1.11. Work Days

3.1.11.1 Full-time (40 hours per week) and part-time positions are anticipated. Normal work hours of employees shall be scheduled in agreement with the Government-designated PM. For full-time positions, a minimum 8-hours of performance are required daily Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified in the performance work statement. In the event of an ARO shutdown for any reason, the Government will not be liable for costs incurred during the shutdown period.

3.1.11.2. Situational telework is authorized. The Government -designated PM will determine if a position allows for work to be accomplished outside of the ARO facility. All telework request must be reviewed and approved by COR.

3.1.12. Travel

3.1.12.1. Travel to various meetings and conferences may be required in support of the various scientific and engineering programs. All travel will be authorized by the Government-designated PM. Total travel costs shall not exceed allocated funding on the travel contract line item number (CLIN). Air travel selections shall take into consideration economy and convenience for the Government. The Contractor shall consider the use of non-refundable tickets when efficiency and mission requirements allow. The cost of travel is reimbursable IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation part 31, "Contract Cost Principles and Procedures".

4. Security Requirements.

4.1.2. Citizenship Requirements. Employees must be native born or naturalized citizens of the United States of America.

4.1.3. Facility Access & Issuance of Security Credentials. Employees will comply with all requirements and restrictions related to the access to the ARO facility and control of security credentials as established within the ARO Physical Security Plan.

4.1.4. Security Clearance. The ability of each employee to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required.

5. Safety.

5.1. Safety Plan. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with the provisions of Army, RDECOM, ARL, ARO and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and directives to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of Contractor employees.

5.1.2. Record of Accidents and Incidents. The Contractor shall provide immediate notification to the COR and the Contracting Officer of accidents resulting in injury or death to Contractor employees or damage to Government property, supplies, and equipment.

5.1.3. Smoking Policy. The ARO site location at the Frontier is a smoke-free facility. A designated smoking area is located outside the facility. Employees may use this area before work, during breaks, and/or after work if they choose to smoke while at the Frontier facility. Employees shall not abuse the smoking policy with excessive breaks.

6. Personal/Contractor Owned Property. The Contractor shall ensure that personal property and Contractor-owned property physically located at ARO is clearly marked as such to preclude misidentification as Government property. The Contractor shall ensure that all personal property and contractor-owned property is removed at the end of the performance period.

7. Personal Appliances in the Workplace. IAW ARO Policy 1-09, employees are not allowed to bring personal appliances into the workplace without prior approval from the Contracting Officer or COR. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure that approved personal appliances meets the safety specifications as set forth by OSHA and the US Army.

8. Internal Controls. The Contractor shall safeguard Government resources according to AR 11-2, Manager’s Internal Control Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining proper conduct and good discipline within Contractor occupied work areas.

9. Record Management. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate files of documentation, records, and reports required under the terms of this contract according to AR 25-400-2, The Army Records Information Management System. The Contractor shall only allow access to the files by individuals specifically authorized by the COR. All files are the property of the Government and shall be turned over to the Government at the completion of this contract.

10. ACRONYMS

A&AS – Advisory and Assistance AMC – Army Materiel Command ANACI – Access National Agency Check with Inquiry AR – Army Regulation ARL – Army Research Laboratory ARO – Army Research Office AT – Antiterrorism AWS – Alternate Work Schedule CAC – Common Access Card CIS – Corporation Information System CLIN – Contract Line-Item Number COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative CPARS – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System CVS – Contractor Validation System DA – Department of the Army DEPSCoR – Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research DFAS – Defense Finance and Accounting Service DISCO – Defense Industrial Security Clearance Organization DOD – Department of the Defense DPS – Defense Property Service DSS – Defense Security Service DTIC – Defense Technical Information Center DURIP – Defense University Research Instrumentation Program EDMS – Electronic Data Management System FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation FOUO – For Official Use Only FP – Force Protection FPCON – Force Protection Condition FPO – Force Protection Officer FSO – Facility Security Officer GFP – Government Furnished Property HBCU/MI – Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minorities Institutions IAW – In Accordance With ISP – Information Security Plan IT – Information Technology ITO – International Travel Order JPAS – Joint Personnel Adjudication System KO – Contracting Officer MURI – Multi-disciplinary University Research Initiative NAC – National Agency Check OCONUS – Outside the Continental United States OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration PECASE – Presidential Early Career Advancement in Science and Engineering PM – Program Manager QAP – Quality Assurance Plan RDECOM – Research, Development and Engineering Command SAEDA – Submersion and Espionage Directed Against the U.S. Army SBIR – Small Business Innovative Research SDS – Services Delivery Summary

SETA – Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance SF – Standard Form SOW – Statement of Work SSR – Security Support Record STIR – Scientific Technology and Innovative Research STTR – Small Business Technology Transfer SL/SC – Scientific Liaison/Scientific Cognizant TDY – Temporary Duty ULO – Un-Liquidated Obligation URI – University Research Initiative VTC – Video Teleconferencing WAWF – Wide Area Workflow

11. Government-Furnished Materials, Property, Supplies and Services.

11.1. General Information. The Government shall provide the facilities, equipment, materials and services for performance of this contract. The Contractor, nor its employees, shall not use any resource provided by the Government for any purposes other than the performance of this contract.

11.1.2. Government-Furnished Facilities. The Government shall furnish or make available facilities or portions thereof as required in performance of this contract. No alteration to the facilities shall be made without specific written permission of the COR. In the case of alterations necessary for compliance with the OSHA, such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Contractor shall return the facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted. The Government will provide preventive maintenance and repairs. Unless otherwise required, maintenance will be provided according to Government maintenance schedules. The Contractor shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer if emergency maintenance is required.

11.1.3. Report of Survey. When an accountable piece of Government-furnished property cannot be located or is damaged or destroyed, the Contractor shall immediately inform the COR so that a Report of Survey may be initiated. The Government will initiate all Reports of Survey.

11.1.4. Government Furnished Information Management Systems. The Government will furnish information management systems required to support this contract. The Contractor shall use these systems inclusive of changes, modifications or replacement of systems, in whole or in part, throughout the period of performance. Recommended alternatives or changes to existing systems shall be submitted to the COR for approval. The Contractor shall contact the ARO Help Desk for ARO supported systems, hardware or application problems.

11.1.5. Forms and Publications. The Government will provide all Government forms and publications required for the performance of this contract.

111.6. Utilities. The Government will provide all fuel, oil, electricity, sewage and water required for the Government-furnished facilities. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude waste of Government-furnished utilities.

11.1.7. Office Furniture. The Government will provide all office furniture required to accomplish the Contractor’s administrative functions in Government-furnished facilities. Such furniture may be workstations, desks, chairs, bookcases, filing cabinets and so forth.

11.1.8. Telephone Service. The Government will provide telephone services for the transaction of official business only. Employees will identify themselves to caller and in voicemail greetings as a Contractor employee. The Government will not be responsible for long distance telephone charges made by or accepted by any employee that are not required in the performance of this contract. Telephone service will be subject to the standard monitoring requirements of the Government telephone network. The Government-furnished telephones are subject to security monitoring at all times. Use of these telephones constitutes consent by employees to this security monitoring.

11.1.9. Custodial or Refuse Services. The Government will provide custodial or refuse services for the Government facilities used in the performance of this contract. The Government provision of custodial/ refuse services does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for keeping work areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

11.1.10. Shred/Burn Services. The Government will provide bins for placement of materials/documents to be shredded/burned. Employees are required to place materials/documents in the proper bins located in the supply area for shred/burn service.

11.1.11. Copying, Printing and Document Reproduction. The Government will provide access to copy machines for copying of official reports, documents and correspondence required in the performance of this contract. The Government will provide all supplies for and maintenance of copier equipment.

11.1.12. Fire and Police Protection. The Government relies upon Durham County and local municipalities for fire and police protection services. The emergency telephone number is “911.”

11.1.13. Information Technology (IT) Services. The Government will provide IT services for use by the Contractor personnel in the performance of this contract. Employees will only use computer and communications equipment and services provided to perform official Government business. IT service (e.g., email) will be subject to the standard monitoring requirements of the Government IT network. The Government-furnished IT services are subject to security monitoring at all times. Use of the IT service constitutes consent by employees to this security monitoring.

12. Labor Categories, Work Descriptions, and Qualifications.

12.1. General Information. The Contractor shall provide support to the ARO workforce for A&AS professional services involving programmatic support in specific scientific and engineering fields of basic, fundamental and applied research.

12.2. Specific Tasks. The Contractor shall provide employees who shall perform tasks independent of Government supervision, direction, and control. The Contractor shall provide Scientific and Engineering services to ARO similar to and including, but not limited to, the following:

a) Prepare for, provide input to, and attend (in non-representational capacity) scientific meetings (to include program reviews) and site visits to evaluate program scientific/technical progress and opportunities.

b) Analyze and provide recommendations on scientific/technical progress and opportunities contained in progress reports and scientific papers.

c) Evaluate and provide input, advice and recommendations on individual research proposals to include identification of strengths and weaknesses, as well as current and potential research opportunities.

d) Assure program accomplishments are documented and, where appropriate, provide program support involving transition to the user community.

e) Seek out, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers to facilitate programmatic interface within the U.S. research and development community.

f) Provide input, recommendations and prepare in draft format a comprehensive document addressing research needs and accomplishments for dissemination to scientists and managers within the Army and DoD.

g) Research, analyze and identify areas of research that have high scientific merit, excellent Army relevance, and high potential to transform Army capabilities and logistics.

h) Maintain awareness of scientific opportunities via literature searches and attendance (non-representational capacity) at appropriate scientific meetings and conferences.

i) Actively solicit awareness of Army needs by participating in non-representational capacity at DoD meetings.

j) Provide input and recommendations and prepare draft written and oral presentations summarizing accomplishments and future scientific opportunities.

k) Provide recommendations and advice regarding the development of research proposals having the potential to obtain external funding aimed at leveraging Army 6.1 dollars.

1) Provide input, make recommendations and prepare in draft format a formal synopsis of research needed and research opportunities, such as SBIR, STTR, MURI, and other topics.

m) Ensure timely review and provide recommendations as necessary regarding Interim Progress Reports, Forecast Expenditure Reports, and Final Progress Reports.

n) Evaluate investigator reports, provide recommendations for corrective action (if any) and ensure that research efforts are properly documented.

o) Provide programmatic support and recommendations involving site visits to ARO-funded scientists to ensure that Army 6.1 funding is being optimally used.

p) Maintain regular contact with investigators in order to monitor and assess breakthroughs and problems.

q) Provide programmatic support and provide recommendations and advice regarding the acceptance of research proposals.

r) Participate in non-representational/non-decisional capacity at ARO and DoD meetings.

s) Develop an understanding of basic research efforts funded by DoD in order to ensure the supported program does not duplicate other efforts.

t) Research and provide inputIrecommendations that will assist DoD-funded investigators find industry partners to enhance research efforts.

u) Research and provide inputIrecommendations that will assist DoD-funded investigators to develop additional funding sources.

13. Labor Category and Work Descriptions.

13.1. Senior Research Engineer III (ESD). Work involves supporting the Office of the Engineering Sciences Directorate Director to achieve maximum effectiveness and economy in operations and improve the prospects of program success. This includes developing, documenting, communicating and defending, both orally and in writing, ARO’s technical programs to the Army, DoD and outside leadership to ensure that the Director’s goals, policies and objectives are met. Expertise, knowledge and skills include the ability to assess, analyze, synthesize, integrate and assimilate a wide range of scientific, technical, financial, programmatic and U.S. Army and DoD requirements information; ability to analyze and evaluate scientific, technical and financial programs; and ability to work with Senior Army, DoD, industry, academic, and international scientists and managers. Efforts consist of creating high-level or detailed technical reports and presentations requiring staff coordination, attending program reviews, responding to programmatic and financial issues/questions, reviewing and commenting on technical and programmatic documentation, investigations and data analyses.

13.1.2. Qualification Requirements. The individual selected to provide these services must minimally have a technical Master’s degree, with PhD preferred, in one or more of the following disciplines: engineering science, mechanical science, materials science, or electronics. The individual should have knowledge, skills, and scientific expertise in engineering concerning materials science, mechanical sciences, and electrical engineering. The individual should also have technical or scientific analyst experience and have demonstrated ability to maintain databases on technical, financial, and programmatic matters. The selected individual should have excellent command of Adobe and Microsoft suite of application software and be proficient in adapting to government and other online applications. The selected individual should be articulate, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of research scientists and professionals in academia, government, and industry. The individual must be able to work with diverse teams and provide quality input and recommendations aimed at ensuring good program success.

Further, the individual must possess the ability to (a) communicate equally well to lay audience and experts in the field, both written and orally; (b) analyze research results in a field and draw conclusions about the efficacy of methods outlined; (c) review proposals (from other agencies); and (d) carry out literature surveys and write reports on the status of a sub-field. Technical skills may be demonstrated by appropriate graduate-level coursework, or independent research experience with documented output in form of reports, conference papers or journal articles.

13.1.3. Work Description: Tasks include but are not limited to those identified in the work description:

a) Prepare Directorate responses for a wide range of scientific and/or technical taskers for internal (ARO) and external (e.g., RDECOM, ASAALT, AMC, OSD, other ARL directorates) recipients, identifying and gathering source information, soliciting input from Division Chiefs (DCs), Program Managers (PMs), and other Directorate and ARO staff as necessary

b) Execute sound judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a substantial body of scientific, technical, fiscal and administrative program principles, concepts, policies, and objectives to complete Directorate tasks to the satisfaction of ARO and in a way that reflects well on the Directorate and ARO

c) Serve as the technical analyst for the Directorate, participating in analytical and planning activities for the Directorate as necessary, and providing critical review of Directorate, Division, and program-level policies, objectives, and documents

d) Review scientific documents (e.g., program review presentations, tasker submissions) for technical correctness and clarity, and integrating additional content as necessary, prior to Directorate Director review.

13.1.4. Reporting Requirements.

a) Oral reports as required by the ESD Directorate Director.

b) Written activity reports summarizing the work performed and results obtained shall be submitted to the COR when requested.

c) An annual report summarizing the work performed. The results obtained shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after the end of each 12 month period. The second annual report shall suffice as a final report.

d) Activity reports shall be submitted to the ARO ESD Directorate Director for each trip taken.

13.2. Senior Research Scientist III (PSD). The Reactive Chemical Systems Program is a dynamic program that consists of a major basic research investment of more than $15M/year. The Program needs a technical advisor to ensure continued success through effective program management support that includes well formulated recommendations for optimizing research capabilities and opportunities and provide the necessary expertise and labor to formulate, capture, and develop additional research opportunities for the Army and DoD.

13.2.2. Qualification Requirements. The individual selected to provide these services must have at least a Master’s Degree in organic, inorganic, or polymer chemistry or a closely related field and at least 5 years of program management support experience. It is desired that the individual (1) be familiar with the objectives and evaluation of Army and DoD related research solicitations and special programs, (2) have experience processing and executing research funds, monitoring financial records and statistics, translating budget reports into functional formats, and updating financial and contractual data, and (3) have in-depth knowledge of the DoD Chemical Biological Defense Program. He/she must be articulate, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of research professionals in academia, government, and industry. The individual must be able to work with diverse teams and provide quality input and recommendations aimed at improving overall program success.

13.2.3. Work Description: Tasks include, but are not limited to, those identified in the work description:

a) Scientific Advisor for the ARO Reactive Chemical Systems Program to advise the Acting Chemistry Program Manager overseeing the reactive chemical systems program. The individual will aid in assessing, developing, and promoting cutting-edge polymer research.

b) Gather information and prepare reports on budgetary matters.

c) Provide advice regarding the annual evaluation of the Reactive Chemical Systems Program, including reviewing white papers, proposals, progress, research plans, and participation in site visits.

d) Develop technical and informational documents that describe research program highlights, accomplishments, activities, and potential areas of improvement and disseminate to the Army and DoD.

e) As opportunities arise, visit local universities to conduct meetings and gather technical information.

f) Identify new scientific opportunities that have Army relevance and have a high potential to transform future Army capabilities by attending scientific and DoD meetings, by reading the literature, by talking to academia, by reading and evaluating proposals, and by technical assessments and recommendations for MURI and SBIR/STTR topic development.

g) Coordinate with government labs, academia, and industry to identify promising transition paths for Reactive Chemical Systems Program results.

13.2.4. Reporting Requirements.

a) Oral reports as required by the PSD Directorate Director, ARO Chemical Sciences Division Chief, or ARO Chemical Sciences PM.

b) Written activity reports summarizing the work performed and results obtained shall be submitted to the COR when requested.

c) An annual report summarizing the work performed. The results obtained shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after the end of each 12 month period. The second annual report shall suffice as a final report.

d) Activity reports shall be submitted to the ARO PSD Directorate Director for each trip taken.

13.3. Senior Research Engineer IV (OD). The objectives of the work to be performed include; provide technical, financial, contractual, and programmatic expertise for the Chief Scientist’s program to assess, develop, and promote cutting-edge research sponsored in the Army Research Office across the disciplines. These programs span a wide range of physical sciences including Biological and Life sciences, Chemistry, Cognitive sciences, Electronics, Mechanical sciences, Material sciences, Physics, and Nanoscience, and capability areas in detection, protection, and hazard mitigation among others.

13.3.1 Qualification Requirements. The individual selected to provide these services must have a successful track record of providing exceptional program, technical, contract and fiscal support to high visibility, multidisciplinary Government research programs, including workflow management for multiple projects across various stages of development. The individual must have a successful track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across multidisciplinary support groups. The individual must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The individual selected to provide these services must have educational background equivalent to a Master’s degree. The individual must be familiar with the objectives and evaluation of Army and DoD related research solicitations and special programs and the Government contracting process.

13.3.2. Work Description: Tasks include, but are not limited to, those identified in the work description:

a) Identify areas of research that have high scientific merit, excellent Army relevance, and high potential to transform Army capabilities and logistics, by attending scientific and DoD meetings, by reading the literature, by talking to investigators, and by reading and evaluating proposals.

b) Prepare synopsis of research needed and research opportunities for the Army Research Office Chief Scientist.

c) Participate in site visits to funded scientists and programs to determine whether Army funding is being optimally used.

d) Develop an understanding of the basic research efforts funded by ARO and DOD.

e) Attend meetings and facilitate collaboration beyond ARL at ASAALT, DARPA, DTRA, ASDR&E, AFOSR, ONR, CIA, RIBI, and DOE among others.

f) Participate in appropriate staff meetings with the Chief Scientist of ARO.

g) Work with ARL laboratories and the Director’s staff to open new opportunities with ARO programs strategically

h) Attend review meetings, for example, at DARPA, AFOSR, ONR, and ASDR&E.

i) Analyze other government agency research programs including but not limited to OSD, DARPA, and DHS, and evaluate and report strategies towards collaborations and leveraging research being executed in government labs, academia, and industry.

j) Facilitate the management and development of ARO programs related to military working dogs, energetic materials and additive manufacturing.

k) Facilitate the management of the ARO acquisition process for the Chief Scientist.

l) Facilitate the management and development of ARO programs in support of Special Operations Forces.

13.3.3. Reporting Requirements.

a) Oral reports as required by the ARO Senior Research Scientist.

b) Written activity reports summarizing the work performed and results obtained shall be submitted to the COR when requested.

c) An annual report summarizing the work performed. The results obtained shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after the end of each 12 month period. The second annual report shall suffice as a final report.

d) Activity reports shall be submitted to the ARO Senior Research Scientist for each trip taken.

13.4. Senior Research Engineer IV (ISD). Work involves supporting the Office of the Information Sciences Directorate Director to achieve maximum effectiveness and economy in operations and improve the prospects of program success. This includes developing, documenting, communicating and defending, orally and in writing, ARO’s technical programs to the Army, DoD and outside leadership to ensure that the Director’s goals, policies and objectives are met. Expertise, knowledge and skills include the ability to conceptualize, synthesize, integrate and assimilate a wide range of technical, financial, programmatic and battlefield requirements information, and the ability to analyze and evaluate technical and financial programs; and ability to work with Senior Army, DoD, industry, academic, and international scientists and managers. Efforts consist of creating high-level or detailed technical reports and presentations requiring staff coordination, attending program reviews, responding to programmatic and financial issues/questions, reviewing and commenting on technical and programmatic documentation, and conducting technology assessments, investigations and data analyses.

13.4.1. Qualification Requirements. The individual selected to provide these services must minimally have a technical Master’s degree, with PhD preferred, in one or more of the following disciplines: computer science, applied mathematics, electrical or computer engineering, or another related yet mathematically grounded scientific or engineering field. The individual must also have experience in assessing science and technology relevant to mathematics, computing science, and network sciences, in addition to programmatic, financial, and contractual management experience. The individual must be familiar with the objectives and evaluation of Army and DoD related research solicitations and special programs. He/she must be able to create high-level or detailed technical reports and presentations, be articulate, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of research professionals in academia, government, and industry. The individual must be able to work with diverse teams and provide quality input and recommendations aimed at ensuring good program success. Further, the individual must possess the ability to (a) communicate equally well to lay audience and experts in the field, both written and orally; (b) analyze research results in a field and draw conclusions about the efficacy of methods outlined; (c) review proposals (from other agencies); and (d) carry out literature surveys and write reports on the status of a sub-field. Technical skills may be demonstrated by appropriate graduate-level coursework, or independent research experience with documented output in form of reports, conference papers or journal articles.

13.4.1. Work Description: Tasks include, but are not limited to, those identified in the work description.

a) Develops draft responses to requests for information from various sources, including senior Army, DoD, industry, academic, and international managers concerning technical, programmatic, and financial aspects of the ARO ISD.

Inquiries frequently require research and coordination with the appropriate in-house subject matter experts.

b) Execute sound judgment, discretion, and knowledge of a substantial body of scientific, technical, fiscal and administrative program principles, concepts, policies, and objectives to complete Directorate tasks to the satisfaction of ARO and in a way that reflects well on the Directorate and ARO.

c) Drafts detailed and high-level Microsoft PowerPoint presentations including multiple movie clips, simulations, and hyperlinks for archiving and reporting success stories across all divisions.

d) Coordinates, edits and formats draft annual reports (such as ARO-in-Review, ARL Annual Performance Plan, R2s, etc.), and more frequent information requests (such as the Weekly Activity Reports).

e) Maintains technical and programmatic cognizance of major ISD initiatives, including MURI, DARPA, JIEDDO and Congressionally mandated efforts.

13.4.2. Reporting Requirements.

a) Develop and maintain database of WARs, PM briefings, accomplishments, etc., for use in preparing draft responses to taskers.

b) Create and maintain materials related to the review and assessment of programmatic proposals from across all Divisions (e.g. proposed MURI topics, DURIP OML's, REP/PIRT/HBCU OMLs, etc.), and recommendations on their relative merits and strengths in an unbiased fashion.

c) Written activity reports summarizing the work performed and results obtained shall be submitted to the COR when requested.

d) An annual report summarizing the work performed. The results obtained shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after the end of each 12 month period. The second annual report shall suffice as a final report.

e) Activity reports shall be submitted to the ARO ISD Directorate Director for each trip taken.

13.5. Environmental Chemist (PSD). Work requires a scientific advisor in the area of Environmental Chemistry to support the basic research needs of the Army. The Government needs a technical advisor to support creating a well-formulated program supporting novel research and in identifying new opportunities not currently funded elsewhere.

13.5.1. Qualification Requirements. The individual selected to provide these services must have a Ph. D. degree in the sciences. The selected individual should have knowledge, skills, and expertise in an area of chemistry dealing with the chemical and biochemical transformations, transport, uptake, and fates of anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic compounds in: a.) soils and aqueous media; and/or b.) living organisms such as fungi, plants and bacteria; and/or c.) the troposphere, including gases and aerosols. The selected individual should have sufficient knowledge and expertise in two, preferably all three of these interrelated areas and be able to appreciate the extensive relations among these areas. It is desired that the selected individual be articulate, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of research professionals in academia, government, and industry. The individual must be able to work with diverse teams and provide quality input and recommendations aimed at ensuring good program success.

13.5.2. Work Description: Tasks include, but are not limited to, those identified in the work description:

a) Provide expert scientific advice to the division chief for the Environmental Chemistry Program, including reviewing white papers, proposals, program progress, research plans, and participation in site visits.

b) Develop technical and informational documents that describe research program highlights, accomplishments, activities, and potential areas of improvement and disseminate to the Army and Department of Defense.

c) Gather information and prepare reports on budgetary matters.

d) As opportunities arise, visit universities to participate in meetings and gather technical information.

e) Identify new scientific opportunities that have Army relevance and have a high potential to transform future Army capabilities by attending internal and external scientific meetings, by reading the literature, by talking to scientists and researchers, by reviewing proposals, and by technical assessments and recommendations for research topic development.

f) Coordinate with government labs, academia, and industry to identify promising transition paths for Environmental Chemistry Program results.

13.5.3. Reporting Requirements.

a) Oral reports as required by the ESD Directorate Director, ARO Environmental Sciences Division Chief, or ARO Environmental Chemistry PM.

b) Written activity reports summarizing the work performed and results obtained shall be submitted to the COR when requested.

c) An annual report summarizing the work performed. The results obtained shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after the end of each 12 month period. The second annual report shall suffice as a final report.

d) Activity reports shall be submitted to the ARO ESD Directorate Director for each trip taken.

13.6. Math Modeling and Complex Systems (ISD). The Mathematical Sciences Division is an integral part of the Information Sciences Directorate of the Army Research Office (ARO). The Modeling of Complex Systems program is an active, dynamic program within the Mathematical Sciences Division, managing a substantial amount of defense funds i n i t s oversight of its Extramural R esearch P r ogram and management of its Basic Research Program components. In the long-term absence of the government employee holding this position, a qualified scientist and program manager is required to assist the Chief of the Mathematical Sciences Division in conducting many of the scientific and administrative duties required by this program. The objective of this effort is to obtain technical, financial, contractual, and programmatic expertise for the Modeling of Complex Systems program to develop, perform, assess, and promote cutting-edge research sponsored in the Modeling of Complex Systems program, as well as the special programs in which it participates, including STTR, MINERVA, and MURI. These programs span a range of fields in information science, center on identifying the common mathematical structure underlying the complex behavior observed in a range of physical, informational, and social disciplines.

13.6.1. Qualification Requirements. The individual selected to provide these services must have a PhD degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline, and experience in carrying out research in applied mathematics (ideally, complex or dynamical systems). The individual must also have experience in assessing science and technology relevant to information science, in addition to programmatic, financial, and contractual management experience. The individual must have knowledge a n d experience working with DoD funding agencies. The individual must be familiar with the objectives and evaluation of Army and DoD-related research solicitations and special programs. The individual must have experience processing and executing research funds, and monitoring financial records and statistics. The individual must be articulate, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of research professionals in academia, government, and industry. The individual must be able to work within diverse teams.

13.6.2. Work Description: Scientific and program management support is required to evaluate and execute high visibility extramural research programs in the Mathematical Sciences Division. Representative tasks to be performed by the individual include:

a) Identify areas of research that have high scientific merit, excellent Army relevance, and high potential to transform Army capabilities and logistics, by attending scientific and DoD meetings, by reading the literature, by talking to investigators, and by reading and evaluating proposals.

b) Prepare synopsis of research needed and research opportunities.

c) Participate in site visits to funded scientists and programs to provide an assessment as to whether Army funding is being optimally used.

d) Develop and assess A R O r esearch programs in technical areas of geometric and topological modeling, analytic modeling for small groups, sociolinguistic modeling, methods for combinatoric-based computational complexity and dynamical system representations, classifications, and analysis, and also in other areas of science, consistent with technical merit, Army relevance, available resources, and fiscal and program management policy.

Create r eports documenting t h e technical progress, financial status, metrics, and future directions for the program.

e) Assess research opportunities through evaluation of solicited and submitted whitepapers and proposals.

f) Analyze and review quarterly and annual reports and technical documents to assess technical progress and technical strategies for the programs. Accomplishments will be documented and provided to the Chief, Materials Sciences Division.

g) Analyze other government agency research programs including but not limited to OSD, DARPA, DTRA, and NIST, and evaluate and report strategies towards collaborations and leveraging research being executed in government labs, academia, and industry.

h) Provide management services for the program budget. This includes evaluating, processing, and executing research funds; and tracking monthly financial data.

i) Organize and/or attend project review meetings at universities ARL, or other locations.

13.8.3. Reporting Requirements

a) Oral reports as required by the ARO Mathematical Sciences Division Chief and ARO Math Modeling and Complex Systems PM.

b) Written activity reports summarizing the work performed and results obtained shall be submitted to the COR when requested.

c) An annual report summarizing the work performed. The results obtained shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days after the end of each 12 month period. The second annual report shall suffice as a final report.

d) Activity reports shall be submitted to the ARO Mathematical Sciences Division Chief for each trip taken.

14. Restrictions. The Contractor and the selected individuals on this contract requirement will be restricted from submitting proposals to ARO in response to portions of any ARO solicitations or Broad Agency Announcements for which the individual is personally involved.

15. Reporting Requirements and Deliverables. The Contractor will provide status reports to the Government-designated PM and the COR.

a) Brief oral and/or written reports as requested by the PM and COR will be submitted within two (2) workdays of the request.

b) A monthly progress report will be submitted to the COR which describes the tasks that all SETA Contractor personnel worked on under this contract and the outcomes. This report will be due monthly within 10 calendar days in which the work was performed.

c) A trip report, consisting of a written report of the interactions, pending actions, and suggested actions resulting from any TDY trip taken in connection with this contract will be submitted to the Government-designated PM within three (3) workdays of the TDY trip. The report shall be a least one page in length.

d) A final report summarizing the Contractor personnel activities and endorsed by the Government-designated PM indicating that the work has been accomplished satisfactorily, will be submitted to the COR within 10 days following the end of the contract's period of performance.

16. Personnel Management

16.1. Qualification Requirements. The scientist or engineer selected for the performance of this…