PWS A-FCD Avn Enablers Cap Dev Spt.docx

Performance Work Statement United States Army Transformation and Training Command Aviation Future Capabilities Directorate & Mission Support Division Capability Development Support

16 Dec 2025

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The nonpersonal services contract provides professional support services for Aviation Future Capabilities Directorate (AFCD) & Mission Support Division (MSD) Capability Development Support located at the Aviation Center of Excellence (ACOE), Fort Rucker, Alabama. This effort enables AFCD to fulfill its mission to support integration and synchronization of Army Aviation modernization efforts for the enduring force, future force, and prepare the force to field emerging capabilities. MSD assists AFCD, in the conduct of their specific Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leader Development, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) integration and synchronization efforts addressed in it’s respective Charter and directives from Commanding General, Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) Commanding General, Futures and Concepts Command (FCC), Headquarters Transformation and Training Command (T2COM), and Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) for the enduring force modernization efforts and supporting the fielding of emerging capabilities from T2COM.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to support the AFCD, as it leads the Aviation Enterprise efforts to experiment, analyze and develop transformational Army Aviation warfighting requirements in support of Army and Joint capabilities. The contractor shall provide analytical support within the AFCD, these recommendations on decisions may drive materiel development and future Army policy. Those recommendations, on whether to procure a particular item that may be commercially available or pursue developing an item that will provide a future capability for the Army, drives budgeting and procurement decisions. These same analysts are often required to assess and comment on how a particular capability will impact U.S. Army Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P). Each of these subjects reflect current Army policies and the contractors are expected to comment on how a proposed capability will impact those same policies. When contractors make assessments and offer recommendations, following the conduct of an experiment, that information delivered to the government may be used to develop policy to deliver the Army of 2030, and design the Army of 2040. The primary skill that is being procured is critical thinking and specialized knowledge with military-specific capabilities. This contract-support is not intended as general administrative functions, though the contractor may be expected to perform both administrative and analytical functions. The support being procured is to perform functions are equivalent to former-government employees, whose skills and experience, military education level, and specialized knowledge uniquely qualify them to perform capability development functions that would otherwise be performed by government employees (MILPER or DACs). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this task order. The Government retains approval and acceptance authority for any analysis, feasibility studies, and strategies developed under this contract as well as decision authority for course of action selection, approval, and implementation. In addition, the Government is responsible for approving all work products the contractor provides in connection with this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work products become government property when approved. The contractor shall provide the necessary subject matter expertise to perform the tasks required for the integration and synchronization of the DOTMLPF-P domains for enabling capabilities. Presently, MSD operates in these domains. Survivability Systems (Aircraft and Air Crews), Mission Command & Networking, Navigation Systems and Aviation Logistics/Sustainment.

1.2 Background: This effort includes development of operational methodologies that support the Warfighter Functions and capture the capabilities/requirements into requirements documentation (materiel and non-materiel) as well as materiel development work statements to reduce acquisition time, costs and technical risks. The contractor shall have the operational and Army Aviation system subject matter expertise for Aircraft & Air Crew Survivability Systems, Mission Command & Networking Systems, Aircraft Navigation & Airspace Management Systems and Aviation Logistics/ Sustainment for Ground Support Equipment & Logistics Systems. Additionally, supporting the integration and synchronization of capability developments emanating from AFCD subordinate directorates Historically, this level of effort has required three (3) CMEs for Mission Command & Networking Systems, one (1) CME for Aircraft Navigation Systems and Airspace Management and one (1) CME supporting AFCD.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor provides non-personal support services for Aviation – Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate & Aviation Enablers - Requirements Determination Directorate Capability Development Support located at the Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE), Fort Rucker, Alabama. The Contractor provides synchronization and integration support for DOTMLPF-P efforts with Headquarters Department of the Army, T2COM, and other Army Branch Centers of Excellence FCDs on enduring Aviation portfolio modernization strategies and fielding of current and future aviation systems in accordance with the PWS and with the terms and conditions of the task order.

1.4 Objectives:

1.4.1 The objective of this contract is to provide support to AFCD in the areas of:

1.4.1.1 Concepts - Develop future operational and organizational concepts for Army Aviation

1.4.1.2 Requirements - Develop Material and non-Material capability requirements for both the enduring and future fleet of aircraft and enablers

1.4.1.3 Experimentation - Conduct experimentation, analysis and studies to identify capability gaps, assess risks and validate concepts for Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) modernization solutions

1.4.1.4 Integration - Develop, synchronize and execute Aviation modernization strategies through prioritized investments into Reach, Survivability, Lethality and Sustainment

1.4.2 Mission Support Division (MSD) is a subordinate organization aligned under AFCD. MSD provides the Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) and FCC with input, coordination, and documentation of Army Aviation capability documents and supporting activities across the DOTMLPF-P spectrum. MSD complements joint, interagency, and multinational capabilities, while supporting experiments to help validate those concepts and capabilities for current and future forces, across the following capability areas:

1.4.2.1 Survivability Systems (Aircraft and Air Crews)

1.4.2.2 Mission Command & Networking

1.4.2.3 Navigation Systems & Airspace Management

1.4.2.4 Aviation Logistics/ Sustainment (Ground Support Equipment / Logistics Automation)

1.4.3 The contractor shall provide Trip Reports and written narratives; The contractor shall facilitate and conduct Stakeholder Meetings; Workgroups, and Teleconferences. This includes preparing workshop products and documentation, shall conduct analysis of Aviation organizations in support of formation-based assessments, simulation activities, and annual capabilities needs assessments. The contractor shall tailor methodology and conduct analysis to best examine Aviation tasks, conditions, standards, and gaps across select Aviation formations. The contractor shall prepare minutes and Executive Summaries (EXSUM) following Working Groups, meetings, telephone conversations of substance (telecoms), visits or other significant program or capability events; shall write/support the revision or re-writing of a substantial number of new emerging requirements documents. The contract shall review each of the manned/unmanned platform programs currently in effect requirements documents and analyze to determine validity of the current capability in respect to Large Scale Combat Operations and the ability of the systems to operate in a Multi Domain Operation operational environment.

1.5 General Information: Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) 8 Month Base and (5) option years

Extension Opt Yr 1 Apr 2031 – 31 Mar 2032

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is how it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within 10 calendar days. The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within 10 calendar days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have 10 calendar days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than 10 calendar days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance of proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team.

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals).

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses.

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance.

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control).

(f) How the Contractor will inventory, and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials.

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future.

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.5.1.1 Reserved

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 2 working days of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed by written reports within 14 working days.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will 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 acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0730 -1630 Monday through Friday, except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0730 -1630 Monday through Friday. Normally, the Government facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Facility closings will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0730 -1630 Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall always maintain an adequate workforce, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential. In the event of a contractor employee position vacancy exceeds 30 days, the contractor will invoice the Government at a rate reflecting a reduced labor level of effort until such time as the Contractor identifies a replacement contract employee (acceptable to the Government in accordance with the qualifications set forth in this PWS), hires the individual, and the employee is on-site supporting the contract work effort. Contractor personnel work schedules may be flexed to meet manpower requirements for weekend and extended duty periods during travel, unit visits, training, and exercises. Anytime the Contractor is not in the office due to appointments, leave, or other reasons, the contractor will make the appropriate entry on the applicable Directorate or Divisions calendar to ensure the Government lead is aware. Emergencies and unexpected absences will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Government personnel will not approve or disapprove contractor absences, leave, or time off. The Contractor shall schedule personnel to preclude a need for overtime to the maximum extent possible. Overtime is not authorized. Working from remote locations is not restricted but will be implemented only at the direction and discretion of the government and only for limited periods of time. When feasible or required by the Government due to unforeseen circumstances (pandemic, natural disaster, etc.), Ad-Hoc, and upon approval by the COR, work may be performed at remote locations to include teleworking. This will result in no additional expense to the government. The Government is not authorizing the use of off-site rates to accomplish alternate duty location work and will not be responsible for any associated costs.

1.5.5 Training Holidays: Reserved

1.5.6 Place of Performance: Work performed in support of AFCD will be conducted in government facilities at 101 Novosel Street, Fort Rucker, Alabama. Work performed in support of MSD will be conducted in government facilities at 4506 Joker Street, Ft. Rucker, Alabama.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the SECRET security clearance level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), which is currently accessible at the following link: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0254.pdf

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply. The Contractor will comply with Department of Defense and Army Regulations/ Directives: DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 1 (Overview, Classification, and Declassification), Volume 2 (Marking of Classified Information), Volume 3 (Protection of Classified Information), and Volume 4 (Controlled Unclassified Information); DoD Directive 5400.11-R, (DoD Privacy Program); OMB Memorandum M-07-16 (Safeguarding Against and Responding to the Breach of Personally Identifiable Information); AR 25-55, Department of Army Freedom of Information Act Program; and AR 340-21, The Army Privacy Program, IAW Personal Identification Information (PII) safeguarding; and security classification guidance IAW AR 25-2, Information Assurance; AR 380-5, Department of the Army Information Security Program; AR 380-10, Foreign Disclosure; AR 380-49, Industrial Security Program; AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program; AR 530-1, Operations Security, Fort Novosel Regulation 380-1, Security Procedures; and any other regulation/guidance as required.

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements. The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

1.6.3.1 Installation Pass Log: Installation Pass Log is not required for contract employees that have been issued a Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC). Pursuant to Fort Novosel Regulation 190-2, Installation Access Control: The DOD CAC is the standard ID card for active and reserve uniformed personnel, DOD civilian employees, eligible contractors, and some designated foreign nationals. The DOD CAC will be the principal access control card which enables access to buildings, facilities, installations, and some limited controlled spaces.

1.6.3.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: The Contractor shall collect any issued installation access passes the same day employment of an individual has expired or has been terminated and shall return them to the issuing office within 2 business days.

1.6.3.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall collect all outstanding installation access passes and return them to the issuing office within 2 days.

1.6.3.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: The Contractor shall provide the following information: Last, First and Middle Names, government issued personal identifier (e.g. Social Security Number, Federal Identification Number, or Tax Identification Number), date of birth, primary email address (this email address will be used to contact the individual) and any other necessary information required to obtain a CAC or installation access card, to the COR with ten (10) working days after award (unless circumstances require otherwise and as directed by the Contracting Officer). The Contractor shall ensure safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and comply with requirements under 1.22.5. Note - CACs are Government property and must be accounted for. Upon termination or cancellation of this contract, the Contractor shall ensure CACs are promptly collected and returned to the issuing office.

The Contractor shall not be required to provide a CAC log.

1.6.4 Background Checks: The Contractor must provide employees that have a security clearance of SECRET. Contractor employees will work at the security classification level in accordance with the guidance contained in the Performance Work Statement. Work will not exceed the classification level of SECRET. IAW Army Regulation, all prospective Contractor(s) will undergo a verification process to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. Limited access with escort may be granted (based on the installation’s access policy) for an interim period while investigations are being conducted. Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this task order, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. Security Manager, Trusted Agent or COR: The AFCD Security Manager, Contract Trusted Agent or the COR will confirm all background investigations into prospective contractors requiring CAC and/or network access. Contractors must ensure an owning relationship is established in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS), or its successor system for each individual performing duty in support of this performance work statement/task order.

1.6.4.1 U.S. Citizen: Contractor(s) assigned to this contract must be U.S. citizens. The Contractor employee may begin performance of the contract after receiving a favorable local background check. The Contractor agrees to replace the employee should results of the background check, if required, be unfavorable as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor’s replacement of the employee with the unfavorable background check shall be within a timeframe provided by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall also replace employees whose background check, during their tenure of employment, renders them with an unfavorable local or stateside background check, as determined by the Requiring Activity Manager. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each favorable background check within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying such with the appropriate contract number. The Contractor shall forward a copy to the Contracting Officer via the COR and the Requiring Activity Manager of each unfavorable background check within three (3) calendar days of receipt by the Contractor, identifying with the appropriate contract number. When the Government awards a non-personal services contract directly to an individual, the failure of the individual to provide a favorable background check would be grounds for termination.

1.6.4.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: Reserved

1.6.5 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW the Army Physical Security Program (AR 190-13).

1.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel. Any Government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the public.

1.7 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards and door combinations. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys and key cards to the Contracting Officer and Security Manager. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of rekeying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer or Security Manager. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, 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 shall inform 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.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel:

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The on-site Contractor Lead. The contractor shall provide a designated on-site lead in addition to a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of these personnel and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except for Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The Contract Manager or Alternate Contract Manager shall be available consistent with paragraphs 1.5.3.1 and 1.5.4.3 above.

1.10.1 Contractor Personnel General Qualifications. Personnel general qualifications are contractor personnel qualifications that are evaluated in a source selection process and are essential to successful contract performance. When personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. The contractor shall use personnel as identified in its proposal during the performance of this contract and will request contracting officer approval prior to any changes. Requests for approval of any changes shall be in writing with a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the change. The request must contain a complete resume for the new personnel and any other pertinent information, such as degrees, certifications, and work history. New personnel must have qualifications that are equal to or higher than those being replaced. The contracting officer or COR will evaluate the request and notify the contractor whether the requested change is acceptable to the Government. AFCD and MSD operate in a complex DoD combat development and acquisition processes which require highly specialized process knowledge as well as Army Aviation skill sets typical of mid to senior grade rated Army Aviation Soldiers. Experiential combat insights these personnel may have learned during recent combat operations are crucial in developing the right requirement and improving these requirements with the Aviation Warfighter and supported Warfighters. All contractors shall have previous Army Aviation experience such as a rated Aviator (fixed-wing and/or rotary-wing), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operator or maintainer, air traffic control, and/ or Aviation maintenance background (crew chief, maintainer, allied shops, maintenance supervisor, maintenance officer, and/or technical inspector) and have a complete working knowledge/understanding of Army Aviation operations and employment, the Requirements Process, CONOPS Development, Capability Based Assessment (CBA) Process, and a thorough understanding of the Army and Joint Concepts, especially the Army Concept Framework. This knowledge of Army Aviation operations and employment is important because the contractor may be required to support other capability development efforts in the Directorate, based on the Directorate priority of effort. The contractor should have 12 or more years of Army Aviation experience or education equivalent experience combined with sound operational experience in project analysis and military decision-making process in a tactical and operational environment. All positions require the understanding and use of the United States Army’s seven-step process for military decision-making in both tactical and garrison environments and how that applies to company and battalion size organizations for planning, training and execution. All positions require knowledge of DOD and Army Aviation transformation, and require persons to have successfully completed the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training which includes the following courses or their predecessors: JCIDS RQM 1010, Requirements Management RQM 1101, Capabilities Based Assessment RQM 2500,Developing Performance Attributes RQM 2520, Market Research CON 0040, and Analysis of Alternatives RQM 1510 in order to understand the JCIDS process and meet capability requirement qualifications reporting requirements with 30 days of hire. The courses can be accessed at the following link: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/tabnavlas.aspx. Contractors must process in-depth knowledge and bandwidth of Army Aviation systems to assist in other areas within the FCC other than their focal area as needed to meet mission requirements. Any exceptions to this training requirement will be reviewed and granted on a case-by-case basis by the Deputy Director, AFCD.

1.10.2 Minimum Technically Acceptable Qualifications. This contract effort includes development of operational methodologies that support Warfighter functions and capture capabilities into requirements documentation, as well as materiel development work statements to reduce acquisition time, costs and technical risks. The contractor shall have operational and Army Aviation system subject matter expertise for any of these areas: Survivability Systems, Mission Command & Networking, Navigation Systems, or Aviation Logistics / Sustainment. Contractor personnel shall possess good working knowledge of computer operations and associated software and specified web-based applications to accomplish all tasks associated with this contract including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows/Office Suite. The contractor shall use former experience to provide input and recommendations to AFCD and/or MSD, as needed/required.

1.10.3 This period of performance will require the following contractor manpower equivalents (CME):

Five (5) Senior Military Analysts: one (1) CME will support AFCD; four (4) CMEs will support MSD. The government reserves the right to shift contractors within AFCD and MSD to produce Requirements products and other important documentation efforts that may require additional input/support, as needed/required.

1.10.4 AFCD Integration Support Unique Qualifications for a Senior Military Analyst.

Former Field Grade Officer with at least five (5) years of Aviation operations experience and Command and General Staff College / Intermediate Level Education (CGSC / ILE) graduate is required. Experience as a Department of the Army, Corps or Division level planner/staff officer desired. Previous Army Aviation Attack or Assault Company or Battalion Command, S3 or XO desired. Experience working in combat developments is required. Experience in planning, executing and facilitating DOTMLPF-P assessments and Joint Working Groups. Experience as a Team Lead conducting Aviation studies with experience in developing capabilities and evaluating technologies. Direct leadership of a team that authored an approved requirements document is highly desired. Experience with technical writing of requirements is required. Participation as a direct team member in the Army Aviation Operations CBA, Attack, Cargo, and/or Utility aircraft qualification and operational experience is preferred.

1.10.5 MSD Capability Development Support Unique Qualifications for Senior Military Analyst. Former Field Grade Officer or Senior Warrant Officer with at least five (5) years of Aviation operations experience and CGSC or ILE graduate is required. Experience as a Department of the Army, Corps or Division level planner/staff officer is desired. Previous Army Aviation Attack or Assault Company or Battalion Command, S3 or XO desired. Experience working in combat developments is required. Experience in planning, executing and facilitating DOTMLPF-P assessments and Joint Working Groups. Experience as a Team Lead conducting Aviation studies with experience in developing capabilities and evaluating technologies. Direct leadership of a team that authored an approved requirements document is highly desired. Experience with technical writing requirements is required. Participation as a direct team member in the Army Aviation Operations CBA. A former Non-Commissioned Officer that has graduated Master Leaders Course (MLC), may be considered with MSD director approval.

1.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, including proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Badges will be issued under Mission Partner Identity, Credential, and Access Management (MP ICAM) Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsor (MPAS). Contractors shall follow MP ICAM instructions for initiating and obtaining a CAC. For identification and security purposes, contractor employees shall always wear stated badges when performing work under this task order. Contractors may choose to identify their personnel using reasonable means to reduce confusion when working in a government facility.

1.11.1 Contractor workspace (staging site, on-site office, desk or work area, etc.) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by Contractor employee(s) to ensure that Government employees and the public know that they are not Government employees. The proposed sign shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via the COR for review and acceptance 10 calendar days after contract award. Workspace sign location shall be coordinated with the COR. Contractor employees shall identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings, and seminars. All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name.

1.11.2 The Contractor shall dress in a manner consistent with the task for which hired, and the work being performed and expected to follow the AFCD civilian dress code and policies defined in the current AFCD and any applicable MSD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). In most cases for daily duties at Fort Rucker, “business casual” is appropriate; with variations up to “business formal” appropriate during senior leader engagements.

1.11.3 The Contractor shall, always, present a professional demeanor while performing duties on this contract. Behavior, which is disruptive, unsafe, disrespectful, offensive, or detrimental to morale shall not be tolerated.

1.11.4 The Contractor shall ensure that its employees do not allow personal business to interfere with their duty performance. Any time the Contractor is not in the office due to appointments, leave, or other reasons, the contractor will make the appropriate entry on the applicable Directorate calendar to ensure the Government lead is aware. Emergencies and unexpected absences will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Government personnel will not approve or disapprove contractor absences, leave, or time off.

1.12 Contractor Travel: Travel will be required in performance of this PWS. The expected locations and frequency of travel are yet to be determined. Contractors may be required to travel CONUS and/or OCONUS during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, industry demonstrations, field demonstrations of new technologies, Warfighter engagements, and FCC CAPSTONE Events. Prior to any travel, the contractor shall obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. Optional Tasks may if implemented, will require contractor travel like the base task positions. If the contractor chooses to have an administrative travel system for its employees, those overhead costs will not be billed to the Government. The Government will only be billed for the actual travel expenses of the employee’s travel, not company administrative “pass thru” or “baked in “costs. Trip reports are required for all travel and shall be submitted IAW DI-ADMN-81505 (20 November 1995). The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval and authorization.

1.13 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.14 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.15 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/, the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.16 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than 14 days prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.18 Safety: Pursuant to Regulation 385-10 Fort Novosel Safety Program, Contractors working on the installation will comply with requirements of this regulation not specifically addressed in their contracts.

1.18.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. In performing work under this contract, the contractor shall:

1.18.1.1 Comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, and state, local safety laws and abide by applicable Army regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

1.18.1.2 Provide the Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) and the Days Away Restricted or Transferred (DART) to the government by 15 January of each year of the contract.

1.18.1.3 Conform to the safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work and take additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for safety and mishap prevention purposes.

1.18.1.4 Provide protection to government property to prevent damage during the period the property is under the control or in possession of the contractor.

1.18.1.5 Ensure employees are provided personal protective equipment (PPE), based on the assessed hazards present in the work environment and ensure employees wear their PPE when and where required.

1.18.1.6 Record and report promptly (within one hour) to the contracting officer (KO) or contracting officer representative (COR), all available facts relating to each instance of damage to government property or injury to either contractor or government personnel.

1.18.1.7 In the event of an accident/mishap, take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, and preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the contracting officer or contracting officer representative. If the government elects to investigate the accident/mishap, the contractor shall cooperate fully and assist government personnel in the conduct of investigation until the investigation is completed.

1.18.1.8 Include a clause in all subcontracts to require subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this contract and cooperation and assistance in accident reporting and investigation as applicable.

1.18.1.9 Participate in safety promotional activities, training, and inspections conducted by the requiring activity as directed by the KO or COR.

1.19 Required Training: The following provides information on training requirements.

1.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract,…