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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 25 - 26 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

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to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

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PART II - CO NTRACT CLAUSES

CDR, HQUSAINSCOM (NGIC)

2055 BOULDERS ROAD

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22911-8318

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

22 Apr 2016

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W911W5-16-R-0008

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SOL/CONTRACT FORM

DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS

(a) Mailing Address. Proposals should be mailed via Federal Express or United States Postal Service (U.S.

Postal Service) to the following address:

National Ground Intelligence Center

Attn: IANG-PEM-LOC/MS 207

Jessica C. Mullins

2055 Boulders Road

Charlottesville, VA 22911-8318

(b) Due to security procedures, all mail sent to the address provided above must first be processed and scanned at another location prior to entering the National Ground Intelligence Center facility. The U.S. Postal Service and other delivery services reroute all mail to an alternate location for processing. This additional screening process should be factored into your delivery timeframes to ensure packages are received prior to the closing date for receipt of offers.

(c) Hand delivered proposals will NOT be accepted.

(d) Facsimile proposals will NOT be accepted.

(e) Email proposals will be accepted.

(f) Proposals are due no later than 16:00 PM EST, 23 May 2016. Late proposals will not be considered.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot Labor Services

FFP

LABOR: As required by individual task orders and in accordance with the

Performance Work Statement (PWS). Includes all deliverables and reporting requirements. Customer will have a 5 year ordering period from 04 Sept 2016-03

Sept 2021.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 Lot Other Direct Cost

COST

OCD: As required by individual task orders and in accordance with the

Performance Work Statement (PWS). Includes all deliverables and reporting requirements. Customer will have a 5 year ordering period from 04 Sept 2016-03

Sept 2021.

ESTIMATED COST

Manpower Reporting

COST

The contractor shall comply with provision H-15 and completely report all information in the format located at web address

“https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil” on an annual basis. The reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31

October of each calendar year. The Contractor shall report all CLASSIFIED information to the U.S. Army Force Management Support Agency (FMSA) at their SIPRNET address (POC: Steve Croall at (703) 805-4188). This CLIN is Not

Separately Priced.

ESTIMATED COST

SUPPLIES O SERVICES AND PRICES

B001

INDEFINITE QUANTITY

This is an Indefinite Quantity contract with a five (5) year ordering period as contemplated by FAR 16.504. The total scope of the technical tasks for which Task Orders may be issued is set forth in the Performance Work

Statement (PWS). The minimum and maximum quantities the Government may order under this contract is identified in Section I Clause, FAR 52.216-19.

B002

INCREMENTAL FUNDING

a. Incremental Funding: There has been allotted for this contract the total sum of $ See Individual Task Orders

(incremental funding amount). $ See Individual Task Orders on account of the allowable cost and $ See

Individual Task Orders on account of the fee. This sum is deemed sufficient to cover the contractor’s cost and fee for See Individual Task Orders (specify the period of the increment as a date certain: e.g. 30 days, 20 weeks, 12 months, etc.) The parties contemplate that the Government will allot funds to this contract from time to time in accordance with the following schedule: (insert the contemplated funding schedule):

On execution of contract $ See Individual Task Orders

(month) (day), year $ See Individual Task Orders

B003

TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES

(a) Upon identification of the need for a Task Order, the Contracting Officer (KO) will issue a Request for Task

Order Proposal (RTOP) to the Contractor. It is the Government’s intent to issue a RTOP which reflects a performance-based contracting approach. The Government will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) unique to the Task Order. The RTOP will address performance objectives, metrics, anticipated contract type, period of performance, contract line item number (CLIN) structure, task order proposal instructions, due date and other special requirements, as needed. The Government’s RTOP does NOT constitute an authorization to start work. The

Government is not required to approve or issue any resulting Task Order.

(b) Orders will be issued at the sole discrepancy of the Government during the period set forth in SECTION I, DFARS clause 252.216-7006, "Ordering," which will be established at the time of contract award. At the time a

RTOP is issued by the KO, the contractor shall provide a Task Order cost estimate and simplified technical summary. The contractor shall provide supporting rationale for the estimated work hours proposed to accomplish the requirement, to include any material and travel that may be required. Sufficient cost detail shall be provided that will allow proper evaluation of proposed labor hours by labor category, other direct costs, and travel costs. In addition, the contractor shall identify any Government property required for performance.

(c) Upon receipt of the proposal, the Government will review and analyze the proposal and, if acceptable, issue a

Task Order directing the Contractor to commence performance, or if the proposal is not fully acceptable as offered, negotiations shall be conducted prior to issuance of any Task Order. In the event issues pertaining to a proposed work cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the KO, the Government reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the proposed work. In such event, the Contractor shall be notified, via letter, of the KO's decision. This decision shall be final and conclusive and shall not be subject to the Disputes clause or the Contract Disputes Act.

(d) Individual Task Orders shall clearly describe all services to be performed so the full cost or price for the performance of the work can be established when the order is placed.

(e) Response to RTOP. The Contractor shall address the following in each of their proposals:

1. Proposed total cost/price for the Task Order with separate breakdown by CLIN as presented in the RTOP.

2. Complete description of the technical approach to satisfying all task requirements with a start and completion date for all tasks and scheduled deliverables for each task (to include the Offeror’s QCP). No Cost/Price

Information shall be included in any Task Order Technical Response.

3. All proposed subcontractors, as applicable, and CAGE Codes.

4. Reference to any unique terms or conditions, or any requests to deviate from standard contract terms and conditions.

5. The Contractor shall specify a period of not less than ninety (90) working days from date of closing. This date may be extended by mutual agreement.

(f) The following items shall be included in all Task Orders:

1. Date of order

2. Contract number and task order number

3. Contract item number and description, quantity, price

4. Period of performance

5. Place of performance

6. Accounting and appropriation data

(g) Task Orders issued under this contract shall be accomplished on a Firm Fixed Price basis. Labor CLINs shall be based on a FFP established labor categories and labor rates. Other Direct Costs, to include contractor-acquired supplies and travel, shall be Cost-Reimbursable.

(h) Commencement of Work. The Contractor shall commence work only after the issuance of the KO signed Task

Order, unless otherwise directed by the KO in writing.

(i) Post Award. Should the need arise for a Task Order modification, the KO will provide the Contractor detailed information which describes the need for alteration and will provide the Contractor instructions on how to respond.

B004

DATA

Data deliverables shall be Not Separately Priced (NSP). All associated costs to be provided under labor CLIN 0001 via issuance of Task Orders.

B005

CONTRACT TYPE

This is a single award Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle with a five year ordering period. FFP task orders may be issued to include options and may be for a one year base period with up to four one year option periods.

CONTRACT MIN/MAX AMOUNTS

The minimum contract amount for all orders issued against this IDIQ contract shall not be less than $10,000.00.

The maximum amount for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed $8.8M. See clause 52.216-19 “

ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)” for additional ordering limitations.

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

10,000.00 8,800,000.00

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECS

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)

National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC)

Signatures Division

Scientific and Technical Intelligence Signatures Branch (IANG-STS-ST)

Signatures Technical Support Contract (STS)

1.0 Description of Services/Introduction.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide Signature Technical Support (STS) services to the U.S. Army

Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), and specifically to its major subordinate command the National

Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform

Signature Technical Support services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. These services are to be performed at Charlottesville, VA and other CONUS locations as required.

1.1 Background.

As part of the Defense Intelligence Analysis Production (DIAP) Program , the NGIC Scientific and Technical

Intelligence Signatures Branch (STS-ST) collects, models, processes, analyzes signature data to produce and disseminate scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) products of rotor (helicopters and unmanned aerial systems), ground systems (tanks, rocket launchers, armored personnel carriers, light trucks, etc.), artillery and munitions: rocket propelled grenades, mortars, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), etcetera. The Signatures

Division produces and analyzes collected data to determine the signatures of foreign materiel, primarily in the infrared, radar, acoustic, infrasonic, magnetic, electromagnetic, and seismic spectrums/modalities. Computer Aided

Design (CAD) modeling and predictive codes are used as a method for determining signatures. The collection of signature events in multiple modalities requires the Contractor to utilize hardware and software methods to create programmable synchronized sensor collection platforms that address the technical collection requirements and the limitations that prevent the accomplishment of those requirements. Likewise, processing of collected data may require modification or creation of software tools that find, illuminate, and segment signatures for the production of

Signature products.

The Contractor shall be engaged with and technically proficient to perform each aspect of the signature’s Collection, Processing, Exploitation/Analysis, and Dissemination (CPED) process: travel and collection/data storage, processing/analysis/exploitation, dissemination and database of products, and scientific tool and database tool generation across the entire CPED.

1.2 Objective/Scope.

The objective is to accomplish the CPED of electro optic/infrared (EO/IR) and geophysical signature data whether collected in the field, received through other collection sources/archives or produced through predictive processes.

Where the CPED capability does not exist, it is necessary to create that capability and use it to produce a usable signature product. This contract is seeking to maintain continuity of support in four key areas:

1.) technical collection/processing support in EO/IR and geophysical modalities, 2.) support with CAD modeling for computational infrared (using predictive codes) and geophysical signatures, 3.) technical engineering support to cover EO/IR and geophysical analysis (seismic, acoustics, magnetic, infrasonic, and electromagnetic emissions) and

4.) database/library support for all signatures – legacy and new.

This contract shall primarily be executed onsite at the NGIC for the technical CPED support to the NGIC Signatures

Division. The onsite support shall collect at CONUS locations and return to NGIC to process, analyze, and disseminate signature data and products. Offsite support, for example computer programming, may be required.

Support to the STS-ST includes web publishing/programmer, hardware/software interfacing, software/engineering code programming, or programming for analysis and database tools. Surge support may be required to provide support in any of the above disciplines/modalities due to increased mission for STS-ST.

The list of specific tasks in Part 1.3 represents the present work requirements of the STS-ST but may not be totally inclusive of future needs. Due to the dynamic and evolving nature of signature requirements, the needed engineering and development of collection/processing/analysis/ dissemination tools and equipment, new tasks or task modifications may be added as needed but still within the scope of STS-ST’s mission and this Performance Work

Statement.

1.3 Specific Tasks. The Contractor shall provide signature technical support as follows:

1.3.1 Task 1. Collection Support. The Contractor along with STS-ST’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) shall form a team that collects Signatures, ground truth and their associated metadata, (that data pertinent to understanding the signature such as equipment settings, time, weather, distance, and location, etcetera) of ground systems, rotary-winged systems, small arms, munitions and energetic events. The team may also include

Department of the Army civilians (DACs) and military/reserve soldiers, but in many cases the field collection may only be the Contractor. Collection will take place in the United States and its territories. The Contractor shall be a

U.S. citizen and able to travel Continental United States (CONUS). Collection may occur in remote locations and require portable instrumentation that the Contractor shall carry/transport, setup/configure, and operate correctly to collect useful signatures.

1.3.1.1 Collection Platform Setup, Programming, Testing, and Training.

The Contractor for each collection shall review requirements together with the government subject matter experts

(SMEs) before creating a collection plan and selecting and programming sensors. The Contractor shall have access to STS-ST’s EO/IR) and geophysical (acoustic, infrasound, seismic, and magnetic) sensors and calibrators as government furnished equipment (GFE) . The Contractor, using the GFE, shall create as needed for the agreed upon collection requirements a universal time synchronized collection platform that integrates all the needed sensor modalities and required sensor operation(s) for the accurate and safe collection of the specified target signatures.

The Contractor shall properly program sensors and in particular the EO/IR sensors for a given collection scenario.

Geophysical sensors are to be set for the proper frequency response and the maximum signal without saturation.

Programming may change based upon intensity of source, distance, angle, azimuth to source, and lens used. The

Contractor shall calibrate and operate the sensors so that sensors are known to be functioning correctly before being sent to the field. The Contractor shall test the collection platform to ensure that it is operating correctly before being sent to the field. The Contractor shall train field collection personnel before they carry the collection platform to the field. The infrasound collection array does not require programming or synchronizing with other systems, but should be confirmed for correct operation before being sent to the field. The Contractor shall research, as needed, methods to remotely control various commercial sensors and then integrate into STS-ST’s suite of sensors. Lossless data acquisition is required to create the desired high-fidelity signature. Metadata shall be recorded for all collected signature data

1.3.1.2 Field Operation and Successful Collection of Signatures.

The Contractor shall interface, as soon as a collection is approved, with Range/Field points of contact (POC) for ingress/egress, and sensor locations on the range/field. The Contractor doing field collection shall be knowledgeable

(see section 1.6.3) of EO/IR, imaging and non-imaging infrared and geophysical (acoustic, seismic and infrasonic) field measurement techniques and practices including the calibration of sensors and the collection/recording of ground truth and metadata. The Contractor shall assess raw EO/IR and geophysical signatures data collected in the field and make necessary adjustments to collection equipment and procedures to address any data quality issues such as sensor gain and saturation. The Contractor shall collect and record all metadata associated with the field collect such as GPS locations of all sensors and sources, universal time of events, temperature, humidity, etcetera. When necessary the Contractor shall make minor repairs, both mechanical and electrical, to collection sensors and peripheral equipment as required or needed for a collection. The Contractor shall insure the integrity of the collected data by adhering to collection protocols concerned with media handling and security.

1.3.1.3 Field Return of Collection Platform and Raw Data.

The Contractor shall log all returned range/field equipment into STS-ST’s inventory and confirm the equipment is

A list of hardware presently used by STS-ST is provided in the Addendum 2.

operating correctly. All malfunctioning equipment shall be reported to Branch Chief of STS-ST and the COR.

Collected data shall be burned to CD, DVD, or approved hard or solid state drive and shall follow Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data residing within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

1.3.2 Task 2. CAD Modeling/Predictive Codes Support. The Contractor along with STS-ST’s SMEs shall form a team to create CAD models and produce signatures using predictive codes. The Contractor shall have the knowledge, skill, and ability (see section 1.6.1) to use three-dimensional (3D) CAD modeling and predictive codes to determine the Signatures of ground and air systems (vehicles, rockets, helicopters, etc.) for analysis and dissemination of S&TI products. All sources of information and computational methods, including predictive codes, form the basis of the process. Multiple methods are used to analyze the data and produce reports and data sets for multiple customers. The Contractor shall, as requested, research and implement new methods that capture the physical attributes of the target and accurately convey them in a CAD model. Specific emphasis is on the CAD modeling of foreign systems. The CAD models developed are then used in a variety of computer codes to calculate the signature of the system. The Contractor shall insure the integrity of the signature data by adhering to protocols concerned with media handling and security. The Contractor shall remain current with Army customer requirements so that targeted S&TI projects can be accomplished and disseminated.

1.3.2.1 Support Tasks Specific to CAD Modeling. The Contractor shall use raw intelligence data (images, line drawings, verbal descriptions, etc.) to produce CAD drawings that are useful to a wide range of customers. The

Contractor shall assess the raw data in order to produce high fidelity CAD models. The Contractor shall operate specialized collection equipment to obtain raw intelligence data that can be used in developing the required CAD models. The Contractor shall have and utilize knowledge, skill, and experience (see section 1.6.1) with a variety of

3D CAD programs (e.g.ProE, Rhino 3D) and SolidWorks and the Contractor shall have knowledge, skill and experience with 3D CAD techniques and their application. The Contractor shall prepare reports describing the conditions and targets under which a measurement took place. The Contractor shall prepare reports for customers that provide the information and data required. The Contractor shall develop processes based upon standards that ascertain the accuracy of CAD models.

1.3.2.2 Support Tasks Specific to Geophysical and IR Predictive Codes. The Contractor shall use predictive codes to model parameter changes of ground and rotary-winged systems and the effect upon the system's geophysical or

IR signature. The Contractor shall use IR predictive code software ThermoAnalytics’ MUSES to analyze CAD models in the IR regime. Once the CAD model is run within the predictive code, the results will be verified with measured data if available.

1.3.3 Task 3. Signature Processing Support. The Contractor shall process raw signature data, ground truth, and metadata consisting of EO and IR raw signature data and acoustic, seismic, magnetic, infrasonic and electromagnetic emission raw signature data from a collection, or NGIC’s archival holdings, or from 2 nd party holdings to produce data processed for the production of signatures. The Contractor shall develop as necessary or otherwise follow existing SOPs and apply data reduction routines to process raw signature data. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR if an error(s) exist within an SOP. The Contractor shall ensure that collection sensor controller’s input/output devices are working properly and that drivers are up to date, including those required for peripheral equipment. The Contractor shall from an understanding of the expected signature evaluate raw data to select portions for further analysis by Signature Division’s analysts or for packaging for customer use.

The Contractor shall interpret raw data to extract information about the sensor (operational parameters and proper functioning) at the time of the collection and judge the quality of the collected data. The Contractor shall maintain and update collection metadata files (information on the target, sensor, environmental conditions, etc.) so that processed data remains meaningful and valid for signature analyst and customers. The Contractor shall use STS-

ST’s quality assurance/quality control software and attach processed data and its metadata for review before entering a data set into the database. The contractor may also be required as necessary to modify the quality assurance/quality control software to allow new sensors and metadata into the workflow.

1.3.4 Task 4. Signature Analysis Support. The Contractor shall analyze raw or processed EO, IR, and;

acoustic, infrasonic, magnetic, seismic, and electromagnetic emission data; and CAD-generated data with its associated ground truth and metadata to produce signature data and extract S&T intelligence from the signature data for a wide range of customers. The Contractor shall use and/or modify or develop computational methods including, specifically, methods written in C/C++, Java, LabView and MatLab to analyze and validate signature data. The specific code to be used shall be confirmed with the COR before implementation. The Contractor may use government off the shelf (GOTS) and commercial off the shelf (COTS) analysis software packages or may need to research into additional software packages that provide the required functionality for signature analysis and extraction of intelligence information. The Contractor may furnish and utilize specialized software development tools or Integrated Development Environments (IDE) to author processing, analysis, or data visualization tools. All software has to be approved for operation within a SCIF. The Contractor shall maintain and update metadata files to include analysis methods and techniques so that analyzed data remains meaningful and valid for STS-ST’s customers and other analyst.

1.3.5 Task 5. Signature Dissemination and Archival Support. The Contractor shall enter processed and analyzed signature data in the STS-ST signature holdings, and use quality assurance/quality control tools, provide data sets (raw, processed, and analyzed signature data; ground truth; and metadata) to be loaded into STS-ST’s signature database. The Contractor shall provide support to data stored upon media with a limited lifespan such that the integrity of the original data is preserved. This includes data stored on formats such as Digital Audio Tape

(DAT) and VHS/VideoHi8.

1.3.6 Task 6. Signatures Software and Database Coding Support. The Contractor shall utilize software coding and refine existing technical software tools to support the analysis, processing, and dissemination of signature data. Code support will include but is not limited to MatLab, LabView, C++, Java, SQL or other coding for a relational database management system. The Contractor shall support efforts or design data entry or sharing interfaces in the database and GUIs, visualization of collected signature data in the field, calibrate data, and prepare data for entry into STS-ST’s database. The Contractor shall thoroughly document all code. Prior to the implantation, the contactor shall coordinate with the COR to ensure that the user interface is intuitive. The

Contractor shall prepare user interface documents that provide the information and data required to STS-ST and its customers.

1.3.7 Task 7. Electronic Web Publishing and Programming Support. The Contractor shall prepare and assist

STS-ST in the electronic distribution of intelligence products upon multiple domains to include SIPRnet and JWICS security classification networks. The Contractor shall work as a technical automation specialist and web content programmer. The Contractor shall be responsible for requirements analysis, design development, implementation and maintenance of web-enabled databases, including Oracle, and web application programs (such as HTML, XML, Perl, and Java). The Contractor shall generate new applications for intelligence dissemination. The Contractor shall expand upon current processes to create improved workflow for intelligence documents and data.

1.3.8 Task 8. Signatures Training Support. The Contractor shall train other collectors (Military, Civilians and contractors) on use of collection devices for various environmental and operating scenarios and author Standard

Operating Procedures (SOP) for the correct operation of collection equipment for various environmental and operating scenarios. The Contractor shall develop training material for new processes that were researched, developed, implemented and tested at NGIC to support the Army Signatures mission. The Contractor shall train analysts and/or produce SOPs on use of processing devices and techniques, analysis methods, and dissemination methods. Video teleconference may be used to facilitate training.

1.3.9 Task 9. Signatures Division Representation Support. The Contractor shall support events including briefings, phone and video conferences, and at other DoD sites, conferences, and working group meetings and provide STS support services while in attendance. As such the Contractor shall appear and be professional in his/her actions and duties as they bear upon the image and integrity of the INSCOM, the NGIC and STS-ST. The

Contractor shall provide and give briefings on STS-ST’s results and findings and shall report to the NGIC

Signatures Division the minutes of attended meetings and conferences.

1.4 Historical Staffing. Previous contract performance has utilized resource applications for like work of a similar size and scope to include:

2 x full time Scientists/Physicists/Engineers in area of geophysics (acoustic, seismic, infrasound) and electro-optics/ infrared that work in hardware and software to create collection platforms, perform analysis in their respective areas, and oversee the Contractor’s daily work within the CPED. One of the two, usually

2 A list of software presently used by STS-ST is provided in the Addendum 3.

the electro-optic/ infrared person, is a senior scientist/physicists/Engineer and is also the overall team lead for the contractor’s team.

1 x full time Scientist/Physicist/Engineer in area of CAD modeling and predictive infrared codes

2 x half time Phenomenological Programmers who are experts in geophysics and electro-optics/infrared and create software tools across the entire geophysics and electro-optics/infrared CPED. One of the two is senior (PHD level) and the other is a junior or between junior and senior level (Master or PHD).

3 x full time Junior Engineers/Physicists/Scientists in area of geophysical and electro-optic/infrared collection, processing, and database population and data set/metadata maintenance.

The Government is neither recommending nor suggesting the level of support to be provided and the information is only provided to permit an understanding of the sense of the historical effort. The Government encourages

Contractor innovation for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

1.5 Past Experience and Knowledge. Successful completion of the tasks requires prior knowledge and experience of the following:

1.5.1 5-years’ experience in hardware/software interfacing/integrating of multiple electro-optical, geophysical, and ground truth sensors into a reasonably transportable time synchronized sensor suite(s) with the agility for remote (unmanned) operation of the sensors and sufficient throughput not to drop data on high frame rate signature captures.

1.5.2 5-years’ experience in CAD design for thermal predictive codes.

1.5.3 5-years’ experience in MatLab coding for both Graphical User Interface (GUI) and phenomenological coding – tool development from a knowledge of the respected phenomenology such as electro-optics, infrared and geophysics.

1.5.4 2-years’ experience in interpreting collected results from respected sensors methods: geophysical, infrared, electro-optics, and thermal predictive codes.

1.5.5 4-years’ Experience in structuring and interfacing with a database for the storage of raw data, processed data, and metadata, designing query tools for finding data and metadata, and tools to copy data/metadata for customers who do not have connection to the database.

1.6 Training/Education Requirement.

1.6.1 Geophysical and Electro-Optic/Infrared Analyst, including 3D CAD/predictive infrared analyst, shall have a minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited school in a field of basic or applied physics, electronics, or science with five or more years of experience within their degree area. Experience should be shown to be in alignment with the technical requirements of this PWS. In special cases, at the discretion of the appropriate

Government representative, commiserate experience will be accepted in lieu of educational requirements. The experience must be shown to be aligned with the technical requirements of this PWS.

1.6.2 Geophysical and Electro-Optic/Infrared Phenomenology Programmer shall have a minimum of a Doctorate degree from an accredited school in a field of basic or applied physics, electronics, or science. These candidates must have a minimum of five years of coding GUIs and software tools in MatLab or other high level programming language and may include C/C++, JAVA. Their experience must be shown to be in alignment with the technical requirements of this PWS In special cases, at the discretion of the appropriate Government representative, commiserate experience will be accepted in lieu of educational requirements. The experience must be shown to be aligned with the technical requirements of this PWS.

1.6.3 Geophysics and Electro-Optic/Infrared collectors, data processors and database maintenance persons shall have a minimum of a 4-year degree from an accredited school in a field of basic or applied physics, electronics, or science and a minimum of two years of experience. Experience should be shown to be in alignment with the technical requirements of this PWS. In special cases, at the discretion of the appropriate Government representative, commiserate experience will be accepted in lieu of educational requirements. The experience must be shown to be aligned with the technical requirements of this PWS.

2.0 Deliverables and Reporting Requirements.

All deliverables and submission requirements are provided in the following deliverables schedule. Below is a description of each deliverable. Individual orders shall detail what deliverables are required. The monthly reports and the progress reviews may be used to monitor performance.

2.1 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other

Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer 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.

2.1 Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall develop a QCP (word document) to be used as a guide and to rigorously document the implementation of the required management, quality assurance and quality control actions to achieve the specified results of this contract. The QCP is due 30 days after the start of the contract and shall be updated as required.

2.2 Monthly Progress Report: The Contractor shall submit monthly a written progress report to the

Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) throughout the life of the contract.

Monthly progress reports are due by the fifteenth calendar day of the following month. Progress reports shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Progress achieved since the last report – includes preparation for and actual signature collections, software tool development, signature data entries and data maintenance, and data requests.

2. Major elements of Progress achieved to date on all Tasks not covered by “1” above. This progress is for longer termed Tasks that span more than one month to indicate the status/schedule.

3. Significant problems encountered and problem solutions developed during the period. Note: problems concerning delays should be reported to the COR ASAP.

4. Problems remaining and proposed solutions. If problems are due to Government inaction, they should be noted and the COR should be notified ASAP.

If the COR requires that a report be changed, he/she will return it to the Contractor for correction. The COR will return the report within thirty (30) calendar days of its receipt; otherwise, the progress report shall be considered accepted.

2.3 Monthly Financial Report and Wide Area Work Flow: The Contractor shall submit monthly a financial report to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) throughout the life of the contract. Monthly financial reports are due by the fifteenth calendar day of the following month. Expenditures shall be identified by category

(i.e., labor, travel, materials). Travel and material expenses shall be itemized. Funds used during the period covered, as well as total funds expended to date shall be reported. If actual amounts for the current period are not available, the Contractor shall substitute estimated amounts. Estimated amounts shall be distinguished from actual amounts.

All reports shall be forwarded to the government in electronic formats. The Contractor shall use Wide Area Work

Flow (WAWF) to submit invoices for payment.

2.4 In Process Reviews (IPR): The Contractor shall conduct quarterly Progress Review meetings or In

Process Reviews (IPRs) at the NGIC. The Contractor shall provide minutes of the meeting and an electronic copy of presented materials, including Power Point viewgraphs, to the COR within fifteen (15) calendar days after the meeting date. Technical reports, as required, from an IPR shall be submitted to the COR fifteen (15) days after the

IPR.

2.5 Technical Reports and Technical Briefings: The Contractor shall deliver all documentation (as needed) developed for technical reports including collection plans, SOPs and briefings to the COR and the appropriate

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for review prior to final delivery to the Government or presentation. A satisfactory review of a report by the COR will conclude the requirements of that particular task.

2.6 Documentation: The Contractor shall provide detailed electronic documentation in support of each task.

Documentation shall include, but is not limited to the following: explanation of all basic theory, equations, algorithms, and specific applications; description and specifications of Contractor-written computer code

(MATLAB, LabView, JAVA, C, C++, etc.); and explanations of any other methods used to process information.

2.7 Computer Software End Items: The Contractor shall provide to the NGIC any software or scripts produced/modified for this effort. The contractor shall provide the government with source code as well as compiled code and documentation for any contractor-produced software under this effort.

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Monthly Progress

Report

At the end of each month a progress report discussing the progress made during the month is due on the 15th of the following month.

1 Electronic file by e-mail that is readable by Word or Excel

KO, COR

Monthly Financial

Report

Due 15 calendar days after the end of the subject month.

The Financial

Report shall include expenditures across

Labor and ODC

CLINs

1 Electronic file

Invoices are to be submitted by Wide

Area Work Flow

(WAWF)

COR

In Process Review Quarterly, to include IPR notes, minutes, and presentations. 15 calendar days after meeting date.

1 Electronic file that is readable by Word, Excel, and Power

Point and is sent by e-mail.

COR

Technical Reports and Technical

Briefings

As needed to conclude a technical task, a collection plan, an SOP or before a technical briefing

1 Electronic file that is readable by Word, Excel, and Power

Point and is sent by e-mail.

COR, SME

Documentation As needed for technical designs of hardware/software or software tools for analysis and processing

1 Electronic file that is readable by Word, Excel, and Power

Point and is sent by e-mail.

COR

Computer Software

End Items

As needed for the production or modification of computer coding and scripts for hardware control or processing, analysis, or dissemination

1 Electronic file on

CD or DVD but as necessary may be sent by e-mail

COR

Quality Control Plan Submitted with proposal

1 Electronic file that is readable by Word, Excel, and Power

Point and is sent by

KO

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To e-mail.

3.0 Key Personnel. The contractor shall ensure all key personnel replacements/ personnel assigned to this contract meet or exceed the qualifications required by the PWS.

3.1 The contractor shall appoint as key personnel the Physicist, Engineer or Scientist who designs, creates, and programs the collection platforms used during collections during the execution of the contract.

3.2 The Key Personnel shall be assigned on-site at NGIC, Charlottesville and shall provide a phone number at which they may be contacted on a as needed bases, for the purpose of consultation from collectors as situations may arise on a collection mission that may require their expertise for the success of the collection mission.

3.1 Phase In/Phase Out Period. To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel present for duty effective the date of contract award. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

4.0 Travel. Contractor personnel, working under this PWS, may be required to travel to government and non-government facilities, within CONUS, for short periods of up to 14 days to participate in collection events. All necessary travel will be coordinated with the government in advance and payment shall be limited to actual and allowable costs as determined by application of the government's Joint Travel Regulation in effect at the time of travel. Travel expenses will be paid, at cost, against the contract line item contained in the schedule.

5.0 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 he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor's

Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be included with the proposal and will be part of the evaluation. A copy of the comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR) within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

5.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). See Addendum 1.

5.2 Annual Surveillance: The COR will perform an annual assessment of overall contract performance utilizing the Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS). The annual rating will be comprised of a compilation of the surveillances accomplished throughout the year. The market place for Government Contractual

Support is very competitive. As such, the successful offeror has a vested interest in the Government generated

CPARS under this contract. For this procurement the Government will address the quality of product or service, schedule, business relations, management, and other important areas. As this information may affect future source selections throughout DoD, and the continuation of the contract, the annual Government assessment will be used appropriately as an additional performance oversight and communication tool with the Quality Assurance Support

Plan QASP.

7.0 Government Furnished Property and Services. The Government will furnish, for official business only

(in the performance of this contract) and at no cost to the Contractor, the items listed in Addendum 2 for onsite personnel. Additional equipment may be provided in subsequent task orders. The such direction, in accordance with sound industrial practices, to safeguard and protect Government property in their possession or custody.

7.1 Facilities: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace at the National Ground Intelligence

Center for contractor personnel.

7.2 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, such as turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

7.3 Equipment: Basic computer (CPU-JWIC, SIPR & NIPR, monitor, keyboard, and printer) and phones will be provided to the contractor for use. Computers include standard Windows programs to include unclassified email to accomplish and disseminate computerized logging, shift schedules, reports and other business related applications.

7.4 Materials: The contractor shall be provided all government rules, regulations, and manuals required to perform duties at the facility, including all necessary administrative forms. The contractor will also be provided any necessary project descriptions, program briefing material, pertinent information, and other documentation required in the performance of on-site work.

8.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities.

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed in this PWS.

8.1 Facility Clearance: The contractor shall possess and maintain a SECRET facility from the Defense

Security Service. Contractor site work on this PWS shall require a SECRET level facility clearance.

8.2 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel working on this task that will work at NGIC are required to possess an active TS/SCI level clearance.

9.0 Training.

The Contractor shall ensure the required levels of training are provided (as specified under section 1.6) to all contract personnel employed under this contract.

10.0 Performance Location.

Contractor personnel are expected to work on-site at NGIC in Charlottesville, Virginia when not on a collection mission. NGIC’s Signatures collection mission is primarily performed at test ranges in the continental United

States. Certain tasks such as computer programming may take place at the Contractor's site as needed.

11.0 Period of Performance.

This is an Indefinite Quantity contract with a five (5) year ordering period.

Addendum 1. QASP.

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). 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). The Quality

Assurance Surveillance Plan will be issued to the contractor after contract award. The contractor's performance shall be evaluated by assessing the key deliverables/actions described in the…