Atch 5 - Personnel Categories.doc

W91260-09-R-0002

Attachment 5

Attachment 5

SMDIS III PERSONNEL CATEGORIES

1.0 General Personnel Categories: These definitions are provided, in conjunction with the number of hours per labor category (Exhibit C), so that contractors are bidding equivalent labor for purposes of proposal evaluation. These are not minimum personnel qualifications. The contractor is asked to provide a cross walk between his and his subcontractor internal labor categories and these labor category descriptions so that the government can ensure that contractors are proposing on similarly qualified labor in each labor category. This cross walk will aid in evaluating the cost realism of labor costs proposed by offerors. During the course of performance of the contract, these definitions of labor categories or these labor categories will not restrict the contractor in providing the most appropriate labor skills and labor hours to provide the best value to the government. However, substantial variance after award from the labor costs proposed by labor category may raise questions of cost reasonableness in negotiating task orders or in the Government’s assessment of cost control. While these definitions may provide some insight to the offeror on the government’s perception of skills required for these labor categories, they will not be used as minimum requirements for evaluating personnel qualifications.

1.1 The following personnel categories are applicable during the solicitation phase of this acquisition. This exhibit will be used to evaluate the relevance, suitability, and expertise of the personnel proposed. Labor categories (e.g. Program Manager) will track to those set forth in Exhibit C, Government Estimated Number of DPPH by Labor Category. Only contractor key personnel will be listed in Section H6, KEY PERSONNEL. Key personnel are: Program Manager, Contract Manager, and one individual per SMDC/ARSTRAT mission area (i.e. Information Operations, Global Strike, Space, Missile Defense, and C4ISR). These categories are based upon historical contracts. However, each offeror shall make required corrections to bring the labor categories in-line with their own internal job classification standards. The offeror shall include a crosswalk between the labor categories set forth herein and their own internal labor categories in the Personnel section of the proposal, and in the cost proposal. Failure to include a clear crosswalk may cause the proposal to be downgraded.

1.2 The contractor shall propose up to five key personnel that possess recent (contractor determined) and relevant experience for management of each of the five mission areas listed in paragraph 3 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government will evaluate the qualifications of the individual(s) proposed to execute the stated effort using the information set forth herein as a guide. It is incumbent upon the contractor to clearly demonstrate the value of employing the individual for the tasks proposed to include risks, risk mitigation, technology considerations, education, experience, etc. This discussion should be included in each (applicable) resume.

1.3 Each person performing on this contract shall fall within the below listed personnel categories. The resume of contract personnel shall use the same headings to relate the experience of the proposed individuals to the labor classifications set forth below. The proposal shall address the correlation between the classifications stated below and any changes proposed by the contractor.

1.3.1 Merriam-Webster defines education as “the knowledge and development resulting from an educational process…” Education refers to formal, accredited college or university level study, and specialized military schooling. The year, awarding institution, and title of each degree or certificate of training shall be provided in the individual’s resume. Education (degree requirements) will be stated as BA, BS or Masters.

1.3.2 Merriam-Webster defines experience as “practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from direct observation of or participation in events or in a particular activity… the length of such participation (e.g. has 5 years experience in the job).” Experience is gained through time. Experience is crucial and will be evaluated based upon the position or functional area proposed to provide services. The experience statement included in the resume shall reflect levels of responsibility, duty titles, dates, and military organization or company.

1.3.3 Experience and education shall be in any combination, or complement one of the following disciplines or general mission areas, (or others that can be demonstrated as relevant to this effort) but should be relevant to the position or work area under which the individual is proposed.

· Computer Applications Development and Software Development

· Data Base Management

· Military Operations Analyst

· Management, Cost Analysis

· Operations Planning, Requirements, Concepts

· Logistics Management, Planning and Operations

· Orbital Mechanics

· Technical Analysis (Sensor, Weapons, or Systems)

· Satellite Operations

· Space, Ground, and Control Segments

· Space Force Enhancement

· Test and Experiment Planning

· System Design

· Engineering, Fabrication, Integration, and Testing

· Modeling and Simulation

· Communications

· Information Operations & Management

· SBIRS, JTAGS, ALERT and M3P

· Manufacturing and Production

· Quality Assurance and Quality Control

· Training

· Infrastructure, Organization Analysis, and Evaluations

· Intelligence Requirements

· Systems Engineering and Systems Integration Analysis

· Simulation and Modeling Development

· Rapid Prototyping, Limited Procurement, & Fielding

· Software, Network Development, and Information System Support

· Integrated Logistics Support

· Emerging Technologies Analysis

· Meetings & Conference Organization and Support

· Staff Support

· Organizational Analysis

1.3.4 "Typical Duties" refer to a description of the tasks for the personnel listed as Government personnel would perform them or that the Government envisions may be performed under the stated category.

1.3.5 Experience levels are generally expected to indicate from 0-5 years performing relevant tasks for “entry level” personnel, 5-12 years for “mid level” personnel, and 12+ years for “senior” personnel, but may vary based on company policies, types of jobs help, levels of responsibility exercised, and educations levels. Contractor must make own decisions regarding qualifications of a specific individual to perform specific tasks and will be judged based on performance outcomes, not employee qualifications, per se. Higher levels of responsibility and higher correlation of duties with assignments may accelerate employee development/capabilities than lower levels, regardless of duty titles or names of projects worked on and more complex disciplines may require even more time to attain proficiency. Also, exceptional performance ratings may also indicate accelerated development indicating higher levels of capabilities obtained and offered due to individual employee efforts to excel. Finally, academic exposure to various subjects may also be also recognized to be equivalent to practical experience, and vice versa.

2.0 Personnel. The following personnel categories describe typical duties. The contractor shall propose the appropriate labor category or combination of labor categories (entry and mid-level or senior level) to accomplish the work per individual task order.

2.1 Program Manager (PM) - The PM is the overall manager for the contractor effort and shall serve as the Contractor's authorized point of contact with the Government Contracting Officer, Program Manager, or designated representative. The Program Manager shall be responsible for management of all contract activities to include performance, schedule, cost, quality control, exercise independent judgment, and shall interface with Government management personnel, contract managers, and all subcontracting team members.

2.2 Scientist and Senior Scientist – A Scientist manages a team performing tasks in specialized disciplines and related areas covering space and missile defense. A scientist develops or modifies program applications, solves scientific problems, independently performs highly complex tasks, is responsible for testing and editing program documentation and operating instructions for complex space or missile defense systems, performs complex computations, and confers with and advises senior government personnel and technical staff members on highly technical problem solutions. Scientists shall have college degrees appropriate to the field they are offering support in, typically including MS or PhD degrees at the “senior” level.

2.3 Subject Matter Expert (Mid Level) – The SME-ML provides advice and technical direction for specific problems based upon specific skills. The SME-ML performs analysis, requirements development, defines problems, develops and recommends solutions, conducts evaluations, performs analytical work in support of systems and or organizations, and possesses specialized knowledge and expertise in the designated area. SME-MLs are typically used for very narrow studies of relatively short length rather than for general staffing requirements. SME-ML shall have college degree(s) appropriate to the field they are offering support in, typically including MS or PhD at the “mid” level.

2.4 Subject Matter Expert (Senior Level) – The SME-SL provides advice and technical direction for problem solving at a high level and is a recognized expert in that area. The SME-SL may be a retired General Officer or corporate equivalent or a nationally recognized expert whose knowledge is required to solve a specific problem. The SME-SL performs analysis, requirements development, defines problems, develops and recommends solutions, conducts evaluations, performs analytical work in support of systems and or organizations, and possesses specialized knowledge and expertise in the designated area. SME-SLs are typically used for very narrow studies of relatively short length rather than for general staffing requirements. SME-ML shall have college degree(s) appropriate to the field they are offering support in, typically including MS or PhD at the “senior” level.

2.5 Military Operations Analyst (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Operations Analyst is the overarching general specialist. The operations analyst develops and revises supporting work plans; prepares task order plans; conducts reviews and edits documents. The operations analyst proposes innovative approaches to technical problems; drafts statements of work; develops requirements documents and concept of operations documents; develops operations manuals; conducts site surveys, writes after action reports; participates in meetings and telephone conferences with customers; writes meetings summaries, progress reports, and position papers. The operations analyst prepares briefings and reports; conducts presentations; conducts analysis; develops work plans, schedules, and budget estimates; attends conferences and exchanges technical data, and provides general scientific, engineering and technical assistance.

2.6 Military Operations Analyst (Senior level) – The Senior Operations Analyst provides leadership and is the overarching general specialist with considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level military operations analyst. The operations analyst develops and revises supporting work plans; prepares task order plans; conducts reviews and edits documents. The operations analyst proposes innovative approaches to technical problems; drafts statements of work; develops requirements documents and concept of operations documents; develops operations manuals; conducts site surveys, writes after action reports; participates in meetings and telephone conferences with customers; writes meetings summaries, progress reports, and position papers. The operations analyst prepares briefings and reports; conducts presentations; conducts analysis; develops work plans, schedules, and budget estimates; attends conferences and exchanges technical data, and provides general scientific, engineering and technical assistance.

2.7 Systems Engineer (Entry and Mid-level) – The Systems Engineer provides leadership in systems design and engineering services for the Task Order (TO). The Systems Engineer is responsible for preparation of documentation required as part of the overall systems engineering aspect of the tasks. Recommends changes to systems designed or being investigated. Is extremely knowledgeable of space systems and or missile defense, and military applications of space and or missile defense systems and has a working knowledge of military operations. Coordinates all changes of the systems design with the Government sponsor of the item or system being designed or investigated. Systems Engineers shall have college degree(s) in an engineering discipline, typically an engineering BS at entry level and an engineering or management MS at the “mid” level.

2.8 Systems Engineer (Senior Level) – The Senior Systems Engineer provides leadership in systems design and engineering with considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Systems Engineer. Serves as the lead and technical expert. Is responsible for management level preparation of documentation required as part of the overall systems engineering aspect of the task or demonstration. Recommends changes to system design and for system specifications. Maintains an extensive knowledge of C4ISR architectures. Maintains an extensive knowledge of space and or missile defense concepts and operations. Coordinates all changes of the system design with the Government sponsor of the item, product, or system being designed. Systems Engineers shall have college degree(s) in an engineering discipline, typically a engineering BS and an engineering or management MS at the “senior” level.

2.9 Software Engineer (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Software Engineer provides basic software services for the development or modification of tasks that are being performed by the contractor. Is responsible for the preparation of such software documents as necessary in support of the goals of the program manager and the Government sponsor(s). Develops new coding and algorithms in support of mission areas to include modeling and simulation, and prototyping efforts. The Software Engineer provides input on which decisions for software development and or modifications of specified items or systems can be performed. Is very knowledgeable of space systems and or missile defense systems, and military applications of space and or missile defense systems and has a working knowledge of military operations. These engineers shall have college degree(s) in an engineering discipline, typically an engineering BS at entry level and an engineering or management MS at the “mid” level.

2.10 Software Engineer (Senior Level) – The Senior Software Engineer provides leadership in software engineering, design and modification with considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Software Engineer. Provides advanced software services covering all aspects of C4ISR and or space, and or missile defense equipment. Is extremely knowledgeable in space and or missile defense systems and Government or military software applications and databases that may be used in the development of C4ISR, space, and missile defense equipment. Works directly on problems that are complex to analyze, plan, program, and operate. Confers with functional area experts and authorities to determine the software application requirements of the program. Analyzes problems within the program and makes recommendations based on input from the Government and other corporate personnel. These engineers shall have college degree(s) in an engineering discipline, typically a engineering BS and an engineering or management MS at the “senior” level.

2.11 Systems Integrator (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Systems Integrator provides basic system services in the area of maintenance, testing, operations, logistics, and installation. Provides input to the project leader and program manager on problems, alternative solutions, and proposed concepts for prototype builds. Works directly and often in a field environment with equipment and software programs for operational, testing or demonstration purposes. Is extremely knowledgeable of space and or missile defense systems and military applications of space and or missile defense systems and has a working knowledge of military operations.

2.12 Systems Integrator (Senior Level) – The Senior Systems Integrator provides leadership and project management for various assignments involving predominantly systems integration with considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Systems Integrator. Prepares documentation to substantiate the project. Provides input on which analyses of technologies are made. Receives input from subordinates and other activities within the program and from government sponsors. Spends some time on development or prototyping sites, travels to the sponsor’s site to provide briefings on the status of particular development or prototyping events or portions of the overall program. Is extremely knowledgeable of space and or missile defense systems and military applications of space and or missile defense systems and has a working knowledge of military operations.

2.13 Systems Analyst (Entry and Mid-level) - Prepares documentation to substantiate a project. Provides input to the Project Leader and the Program Manager on which analyses of systems and technologies is made. Is extremely knowledgeable of communication architectures, communications network management, control and planning systems and military applications of space systems, and missile defense systems and concepts. Has a strong working knowledge of tactical operations. Validates documentation for compliance with treaties, laws and higher-level direction. Provides recommendations to the Program Manager for solutions to policy problems and conflicts. Has a strong expertise in current service and DoD policy and doctrine including, but not limited to, the Unified Command Plan, Title 10 of the United States Code, Joint Publications, Defense Planning Guidance, and Service Program Management Directives.

2.14 Systems Analyst (Senior Level) – The Senior Systems Analyst provides leadership and prepares documentation to substantiate a project and has considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Systems Analyst. Provides input to the Project Leader and the Program Manager on which analyses of systems and technologies is made. Is extremely knowledgeable of communication architectures, communications network management, control and planning systems and military applications of space systems, and missile defense systems and concepts. Has a strong working knowledge of tactical operations. Validates documentation for compliance with treaties, laws and higher-level direction. Provides recommendations to the Program Manager for solutions to policy problems and conflicts. Has a strong expertise in current service and DoD policy and doctrine including, but not limited to, the Unified Command Plan, Title 10 of the United States Code, Joint Publications, Defense Planning Guidance, and Service Program Management Directives.

2.15 Network Support Specialist (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Network Support Specialist will provide routine and specialized maintenance tasks associated with ensuring NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and other networks and systems are operational and optimized to provide continual warfighter support. The Network Support Specialist shall perform routine and specialized maintenance tasks associated with ensuring end-user computers; peripherals, facsimile machines, photocopiers and other equipment are operational and optimized to provide continual warfighter support.

2.16 Network Support Specialist (Senior level) – The Senior Network Support Specialist is considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Network Support Specialist and provides leadership and routine and specialized maintenance tasks associated with ensuring NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and other networks and systems are operational and optimized to provide continual warfighter support. The Network Support Specialist shall perform routine and specialized maintenance tasks associated with ensuring end-user computers; peripherals, facsimile machines, photocopiers and other equipment are operational and optimized to provide continual warfighter support.

2.17 Database Management Specialist (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Database Management Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining databases and providing Internet and Internet Website design, development, and maintenance to include classified and unclassified applications.

2.18 Database Management Specialist Senior Level – The Senior Database Management Specialist provides leadership, has considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Database Management Specialist and is responsible for developing and maintaining databases and providing Internet and Internet Website design, development, and maintenance to include classified and unclassified applications.

2.19 Training Specialist (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Training Specialist provides the training necessary to execute platform training and documentation. The Training Specialist trains individuals, often in a field environment, on all individual, common, and implied tasks. Provides input to after action reports and hot washes. Ensure that the execution of the demonstration or tasks is being conducted correctly and within the standards of the training plan. Provides input to the training documents that are presented to the users of the item or system.

2.20 Training Specialist (Senior Level) – The Senior Training Specialist provides leadership, is considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Training Specialist, and prepares training documents and services that are required to support classroom or equipment training. Draws input from Test Engineers, Systems Analysts, Training Specialists, Logisticians and the Government. Supervises the activity of the Training Specialist. Shall have an understanding of DoD Training and Doctrine policies and issues. Maintains contact with appropriate service training and doctrine commands and agencies to insure that the training meets the needs of the customer.

2.21 Security Specialist (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Security Specialist provides SCI security support. The security specialist shall have the knowledge to: support accreditation of SCIFs by preparing validation concept plans; developing preconstruction checklists and TEMPEST Addendums to the Fixed Facility Checklists; support SCIF accreditation requirements; prepare updates to Fixed Facility Checklist for submission to DIA; support operational requirements of SCIFs; develop SCI indoctrinations and debriefings; establish a continuing security awareness program; establish an annual SCI Security Education Program; provide training to Special Security Representatives.

2.22 Security Specialist (Senior Level) – The Senior Security Specialist provides leadership and SCI security support and is considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Security Specialist. The security specialist shall have the knowledge to: support accreditation of SCIFs by preparing validation concept plans; developing preconstruction checklists and TEMPEST Addendums to the Fixed Facility Checklists; support SCIF accreditation requirements; prepare updates to Fixed Facility Checklist for submission to DIA; support operational requirements of SCIFs; develop SCI indoctrinations and debriefings; establish a continuing security awareness program; establish an annual SCI Security Education Program; provide training to Special Security Representatives.

2.23 Logistics Specialist (Entry and Mid-Level) – The Logistics Specialist performs Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) by performing logistics support analyses, level of repair analyses, integrated logistic support planning, logistic site support surveys and other ILS functions as required.

2.24 Logistics Specialist (Senior Level) – The Senior Logistics Specialist provides leadership, performs Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) by performing logistics support analyses, level of repair analyses, integrated logistic support planning, logistic site support surveys and other ILS functions as required and is considerably more knowledge than the entry and mid-level Logistics Specialist.

2.25 Administrative Assistant / Clerk Typist / Clerical (Entry and Mid-Level) - Provides administrative services in areas such as security, data processing, scheduling, library maintenance, document preparation, and other related administrative and clerical activities. Completes periodic progress reports as required.

2.26 Administrative Assistant / Clerk Typist / Clerical (Senior Level) – The Senior Administrative Assistant provides leadership and administrative services and is considerably more knowledgeable than the entry and mid-level Administrative Assistant / Clerk Typist / Clerical in areas such as security, data processing, scheduling, library maintenance, document preparation, and other related administrative and clerical activities. Completes periodic progress reports as required.

2.27 Quality Assurance Specialist Entry (and Mid-Level) – Performs Quality Assurance (QA) tasks. Is responsible for the preparation, monitoring and reporting of QA documents as necessary in support of the goals of the program manager and the government sponsor(s). Knowledgeable of QA and Standards and applies that knowledge to ensure deliverables meet established quality standards. Provides input to the Project Lead and the Program Manager on changes to correct deficiencies, but shall not report to these personnel to retain independence and objectivity.

2.28 Quality Assurance Specialist (Senior Level) – The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist provides leadership, performs Quality Assurance (QA) tasks, and is considerably more knowledgeable than the entry and mid-level Quality Assurance Specialist. Is responsible for the preparation, monitoring and reporting of QA documents as necessary in support of the goals of the program manager and the government sponsor(s). Knowledgeable of QA and Standards and applies that knowledge to ensure deliverables meet established quality standards. Provides input to the Project Lead and the Program Manager on changes needed to correct deficiencies, but shall not report to these personnel to retain independence and objectivity.