Solicitation_W91C9G-17-R-0001_(03-06-17)_with_QASP_&_Attachments.pdf

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7. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

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OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

W91C9G 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

PHOEBE FULLER 601-634-3793

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

2 - 20

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

21 - 42 J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 48 - 56 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 57 - 79 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

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

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

JT&E OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

FAX:

TEL:

FAX:

TEL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

06 Mar 2017

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W91C9G-17-R-0001

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 781,514,000 Job JT&E Engineering Services - Labor

CPFF

Base Period

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL MAX COST + FEE

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 UNDEFINED Job JT&E Engineering Services - Travel / ODC

COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 UNDEFINED Job Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR)

COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1001 UNDEFINED Job OPTION JT&E Engineering Services - Labor

CPFF

Option Period 1

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1002 UNDEFINED Job OPTION JT&E Engineering Services - Travel / ODC

CPFF

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1003 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR)

COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2001 UNDEFINED Job OPTION JT&E Engineering Services - Labor

CPFF

Option Period 2

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2002 UNDEFINED Job OPTION JT&E Engineering Services - Travel / ODC

CPFF

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2003 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR)

COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2004 UNDEFINED Job OPTION Option Capacity

CPFF

Capacity for Option to Extend Services, in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER

VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$100,000.00

$20,000,000.00

MATOC PRICING & LABOR CATEGORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

B.1 MATOC Pricing B.2 Semi-Burdened Labor Rates B.3 Allowable Changes in Labor B.4 Labor Category Descriptions B.5 Deviations

B.1 MATOC PRICING

Offeror: ____________________________________

Maximum (Ceiling) Semi-Burdened Labor Rates for the Base Period

LABOR CATEGORY YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Contract Program Manager

Senior Engineer/Analyst Level I Level II Level III

Engineer/Analyst Level I Level II Level III

Software Engineer/Analyst Level I Level II Level III

Cybersecurity Engineer Level I Level II Level III

Cybersecurity Developer Level I Level II Level III

Cybersecurity Analyst Level I Level II Level III

Technician Level I Level II Level III

Operational Technical

Specialist Level I Level II Level III

Technical Writer/Editor Level I Level II

Graphic Artist

Administrative Officer Level I Level II Level III

Indirect Cost Rate* (IDC):

for Government site: _____________% for Contractor site: _____________%

Maximum Fee** (NTE): _____________%

* IDC will be established by either DCAA audit or negotiation, as appropriate.

** Fee will be negotiated at the Task Order level, not to exceed (NTE) the maximum.

NOTE:

The total capacity for the 10-year ordering period is $900,000,000.00.

The Government reserves the right to re-distribute capacity among CLINs as needed.

Remaining capacity from any given Ordering Period will be transferred to future Ordering Periods.

B.2 SEMI-BURDENED LABOR RATES

Semi-burdened labor rates shall consist of total compensation, including all applicable fringe benefits, in accordance with FAR 31.205-6.

B.3 ALLOWABLE CHANGES IN LABOR RATES

Labor Category ceiling pricing is established in the Base Ordering Period. For Option Periods, costs in corresponding labor categories shall not be allowable if they exceed the change in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Cost Index (ECI), Private Industry, Wages and Salaries, 12-Month Percent change, Not Seasonally Adjusted (Series ID: CIU2010000000000A) from the base to the incurred year. The base index shall be the final published index value for the quarter including the month and year of the MATOC award.

Labor rates may only exceed the change in the index with prior approval, or the increase shall be unallowable. Approval shall be specific to the individual task order, and may not be applied to any other task order.

In the case of subsequent awards as a result of an on ramp, the base index shall be the final published index value for the quarter including the month and year of award of the new contract(s).

The Government will use the following calculation to determine allowable increases based on the ECI:

C =

Where

C is the allowable rate

La is the average of all previous Quarterly Labor Index values for the period from the base index to the current

Lb is the base Quarterly Labor Index, including the month and year of MATOC award

Lc is the established Labor Category ceiling for year 3

B.4 LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

This contract is intended to provide professional services, spanning multiple areas of engineering and operational expertise, by utilizing an array of labor categories. The following section identifies the principal duties and responsibilities for each labor category, as well as the required education and experience qualifications necessary to perform the task order work.

Contract Program Manager

General Summary:

A Contract Program Manager performs a variety of functions, either independently or under supervision, which are broad in nature and are concerned with the execution and operation of JFS, JT, T&E and QRT activities. This discipline may include supervisory duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the operation and execution of task orders for the prime contractor.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

Attending the pre-solicitation briefings, resource reviews and other meetings as required Being ultimately responsible for the following:

o Ensuring that all contractual agreements, including modifications, are negotiated and/or put in place expeditiously o Ensuring the Contractor’s task order awards are contractually in compliance o Staffing, scheduling and quality control requirements specific to project type.

o Ensuring that all reporting and deliverables are provided accurately, thoroughly and timely o All performance issues related to the ID/IQ MATOC and task orders awarded o Ensuring that all task order invoicing is accurate and timely

Serving as the Contractor Representative in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), with authorization to access, review, provide comments and accept performance evaluations.

The Contract Program Manager discipline typically requires a level of expertise that is acquired from a Bachelor’s Degree in Program Management, or related field or at least 10 years of experience with the JT&E Program.

Senior Engineer/Analyst

A Senior Engineer/Analyst performs a variety of engineering tasks, either independently or under supervision, which are broad in nature and are concerned with execution of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities. This discipline may include supervisory duties.

Plan and perform engineering research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications; May supervise engineer/analysts, be responsible for major technical/engineering projects of higher complexity and importance than those normally assigned to lower level engineers; May coordinate the activities of Engineers and Technicians assigned to specific engineering projects; May be required to utilize advanced knowledge of modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines in determining solutions.

The highest level labor category (III) applies expertise and knowledge of the subject matter to analyze and solve highly complex problems, and provides management and subject matter insight to the team performing the assigned task.

For projects under this contract, the Senior Engineer/Analyst discipline typically requires a level of expertise that is acquired from a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or other related technical field, and experience in program management or test and evaluation.

Level Requirements (Education/Experience):

Level I: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with at least 4 years of experience

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 9 years of experience

Level III: Bachelor’s Degree with over 20 years of relevant experience, Master’s Degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. with at least 6 years of relevant experience

Engineer/Analyst

An Engineer/Analyst performs a variety of engineering tasks, under general supervision, which are broad in nature and are concerned with execution of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities. This discipline may perform with some latitude for un-reviewed actions and decisions.

Plan and perform engineering research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications; May be responsible for the technical/engineering part of a major project or a project of lesser complexity and importance than those normally assigned to a higher level engineer; May coordinate the activities of Technicians assigned to specific engineering projects.

For projects under this contract, the Engineer/Analyst discipline typically requires a level of expertise that is acquired from a Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or other related technical field, with experience related to program management or Defense test and evaluation, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with experience related to work described in the PWS.

Level I: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Level III: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 7 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Software Engineer/Analyst

A Software Engineer/Analyst performs a variety of software/programming related functions, under general supervision, which are broad in nature and are concerned with execution of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems related to task order requirements; Provide solutions that are imaginative, thorough, and practicable, and consistent with organization objectives; Supports analysis, design or maintenance of complex software systems, including computer simulation, client/server architectures, networking techniques and protocols, databases, programming languages, and/or operating systems.

For projects under this contract, the Software Engineer/Analyst discipline requires a level of expertise that is acquired from a Degree in Computer Science or Applied Mathematics, or related field with experience related to work described in the PWS.

Level I: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience

Level III: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Cybersecurity Engineer

A Cybersecurity Engineer provides technical assistance to one or more staff members, under general supervision, in the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans in support of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of cybersecurity services; Identify, plans, and document improvements to security controls and TTPs currently in place, based on test event results; Develop and document recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to solve complex cybersecurity problems;

Provide recommendations to implement improved operational structures and processes to ensure an effective cybersecurity program, including boundary defense, incident detection, and response.

Level I: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience, and minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I Certification

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

Level III: Master’s Degree in related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience, and minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification

Cybersecurity Developer

A Cybersecurity Developer provides technical assistance to one or more staff members, under general supervision, in the development of cybersecurity documentation, concept papers, and test plans in support of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities.

Analyze and assess cybersecurity operating procedures for potential vulnerabilities that may result from improper configurations, hardware or software flaws, or operational weaknesses;

Assess and report on the impact of security issues that are discovered; Recommend and develop mitigation strategies or technical solutions; Assess system information security policies against test event results to develop/improve cybersecurity best practices; Develops test plans and tests software security mechanisms for operational effectiveness and deployment readiness; Develop test and evaluation reports.

Level I: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Level III: Master’s Degree in related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience

Cybersecurity Analyst

A Cybersecurity Analyst provides support to one or more staff members, under general supervision, by conducting assessments of threats and vulnerabilities, determining deviations from acceptable configurations or enterprise or local policy, assessing the level of risk, and developing and/or recommending appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations in support of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities.

Provide technical expertise for identification, development and prioritization of cyberspace operations requirements, processes, procedures, and Governing directives; Analyze and develop evaluation criteria relative to the applicable cybersecurity orders and directives to the DOD community; Test and evaluate cyberspace operational architectures/processes based on the changing cyberspace environment; Develop recommended changes for appropriate Government review, validation, and prioritization; Analyze cyberspace TTPs, operating checklists, concept of operations documents, and other operating documents to identify areas for improvement.

Level I: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Level III: Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience

Technician

A Technician performs a variety of engineering tasks, under general supervision, which are broad in nature and are concerned with execution of JFS, JT, T&E QRT activities.

Perform a variety of complex technical functions in support of engineering activities related to a task order requirement; Duties may include such tasks as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models, and/or specialized test equipment.

For projects under this contract, the Technician discipline typically requires a level of expertise that is acquired from an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, and experience related to work described in the PWS.

Level I: Associate’s Degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Level III: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience

Operational Technical Specialist

An Operational Technical Specialist performs a variety of high-level test and evaluation functions, either independently or under supervision, which are broad in nature and are concerned with execution of JFS, JT, QRT and T&E activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides operational expertise in relevant test and evaluation task requirements, to include analysis and related activities of the highest complexity; Applies operational expertise and knowledge related to a task order requirement to analyze and solve highly complex problems.

For projects under this contract, the Operational Technical Specialist discipline typically requires a level of operational expertise that is acquired from extensive experience in a technical area related to work described in the PWS.

Level Requirements (Operational Experience):

Level I: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 6 years of relevant operational experience

Level II: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of relevant operational experience

Level III: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 20 years of relevant operational experience

Technical Writer/Editor

A Technical Writer/Editor performs technical writing and/or editing services and other related functions under general supervision for the production of documents, illustrations, graphic products, and other publication efforts concerned with execution of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities.

Provide technical writing and/or editing services, including word processing; Establish documentation guidelines, procedures, and templates; Schedule, coordinate, produce, and distribute deliverables. Interface with engineers and technical personnel in the writing, editing, and publication of various types of documents related to task order requirements; Edit reports, publications, proposals and correspondence to ensure clarity of content, consistency of format, accuracy of grammar, and adherence to corporate documentation quality assurance standards;

Contribute to the overall quality control and configuration management for all corporate documentation for internal and external distribution. Additional functions involving historical library or web and graphics design may be assigned as collateral duty.

For projects under this contract, the Technical Writer/Editor discipline typically requires a level of expertise that is acquired from a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in English, Communications or a related field with experience related to work described in the PWS.

Level I: Associate’s Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Level II: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience

Graphic Artist

A Graphic Artist performs a variety of graphic art related functions, under general supervision, which are broad in nature and are concerned with execution of JFS, JT&E, and T&E or QRT activities.

Design and execute highly complex engineering drawings, layouts and technical documentation tailored to specific task order requirements; Plan and render technical drawings and documentation that conform to program requirements and meet(s) quality, cost and efficiency objectives; Utilize creative programming ability and skills to assure that all CAD generated files are technically correct and meet applicable standards; Suggest and recommend methods to improve or develop technical documentation processes.

For projects under this contract, the Graphic Artist discipline typically requires a level of expertise that is acquired from a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts, Commercial Art or a related field with at least 2 years of experience in computer aided design and layout.

Administrative Officer

An Administrative Officer provides administrative-type services, under general supervision, to technical and management-level personnel in execution of JFS, JT, T&E or QRT activities.

Document planning and support; Project administration; General office duties; Executive secretarial duties; Human resource planning; Event planning and administration; Office relocation planning; Mail services; Record and data input, etc.

For projects under this contract, the Administrative Officer discipline typically requires a level of expertise that is acquired from a High School diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree, and experience in office management.

Level I: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience

Level II: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience

Level III: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

B.5 DEVIATIONS

The contractor may request a deviation from education requirements. The request must clearly identify the deviation, and application of the substitution chart provided below. The request will be considered for potential impacts on requirements in terms of quality, performance and price.

Education Requirement Substitution

Associate’s Degree

2 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree

6 years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of relevant experience

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Program

Engineering Services

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 General

1.1 Overview of Services

1.2 Background

1.3 Objective

1.4 Scope

1.5 Period of Performance

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Assurance

1.6.2 Recognized Holidays

1.6.3 Hours of Operation

1.6.4 Place of Performance

1.6.5 Type of Contract

1.6.6 Security Requirements

1.6.7 Contractor Verification System

1.6.8 Post-Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings

1.6.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative

1.6.10 Contractor Key Personnel

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees

1.6.12 Contractor Travel

1.6.13 Data Rights

1.6.14 Organizational Conflict of Interest

1.6.15 Government-Furnished Property and Equipment

1.6.16 Contractor-Furnished Items and Responsibilities

1.6.17 Information Technology

1.6.17.1 Networks

1.6.17.2 Website

1.6.18 Quality Control

PART 2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms and Abbreviations

2.1 Definitions of Terms

2.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations

PART 3. SPECIFIC TASKS

3.0 Specific Tasks

3.1 JT&E Projects

3.2 Technical Requirements

3.2.1 Project Management

3.2.2 Task Order Management

3.3 Administrative Services and Material Management

3.3.1 Administrative Services

3.3.2 Material Management

3.4 Test and Evaluation Activities

3.4.1 Joint Feasibility Study

3.4.2 Joint Test

3.4.3 Quick Reaction Test

3.4.4 Test and Evaluation Activity

3.5 Contractor Management Report

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

Technical Exhibit I: Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Program Handbook - current version

Technical Exhibit II: Schedule, Data, Items, and Other Deliverables

JOINT TEST AND EVALUATION (JT&E) PROGRAM

ENGINEERING SERVICES

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 General

This performance work statement (PWS) is a non-personal services contract to provide Engineering Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services stated herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

1.1 Overview of Services

The Contractor shall provide test and evaluation, specialized engineering, technical, administrative, material management, and other services necessary to perform the activities defined in this PWS. Activities include the conduct of Joint Feasibility Study (JFS), Joint Test, Quick Reaction Test (QRT), and other Test and Evaluation (T&E) projects as delineated within the charter of each specific JT&E project. The Contractor shall perform all activities to the standards stated in this PWS.

1.2 Background

The JT&E Program develops potential non-materiel options for increasing military effectiveness, and employs operational T&E techniques for analyzing and validating proposed joint military solutions. The JT&E Program brings two or more Services together to provide improvements in the joint interoperability of Service systems, technical and operational concepts, and system performance; in validated testing methodologies; and in the validation of models, simulations, and test beds. The JT&E Program finds ways for warfighters to accomplish their missions better with today’s equipment, organizations, and doctrine. The JT&E Program achieves this objective by evaluating new concepts and addressing needs and issues in joint military environments.

The Department of Defense’s (DOD) JT&E Program originated in response to the 1970 Blue Ribbon Defense Panel Report, which recommended that continuing responsibility for joint testing be vested in an Office of the Secretary of Defense staff element dedicated to T&E. In December 2002, the JT&E Program was realigned under the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), who assigned responsibility for the Program to the Deputy Director, Air Warfare (DD,AW). The DD,AW is the JT&E Program Director and provides the means to ensure that adequate operational T&E is accomplished. The JT&E Program Manager reports to the DD,AW and is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the Program. The JT&E Program is composed of the following four types of projects, each with its own purpose and focus:

1. JFS: Conduct research, prepare studies, perform analysis, and provide technical expertise to develop a Program Master Plan (PMP) that outlines test procedures and resource requirements for a potential Joint Test (JT). A JFS is normally conducted within a four to six month performance period.

2. JT: Execute the PMP through data collection and management, analysis, test event scheduling and planning, evaluation, reporting, and closedown activities. A JT is normally conducted within a two‐year performance period.

3. QRT: Address a joint war fighter critical operational need through data collection and management, analysis, test event scheduling and planning, evaluation, reporting, and closedown activities. A QRT is normally conducted within a one‐year performance period.

4. T&E: Solve joint issues identified and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funded by a sponsoring agency or Combatant Command (CCMD) in order to address a relevant joint issue. The Director, OT&E may direct these projects outside of the standard JT&E nomination and approval process when necessary. A T&E project may last between 1 and 5 years. The requirements for conducting T&E activities include the same functions as those for conducting a joint test; however, they are normally in support of a joint organization’s own T&E efforts and are not as urgent in nature.

1.3 Objective

The objective of this contract is to provide test and evaluation, specialized engineering, technical, test design, data collection, and analysis services for the execution of JFSs, joint tests, QRTs, and other T&E activities. The short lead times from the decision to start a test project, the compressed schedules for the execution of each phase, and the variables in requirements and locations dictate a flexible, responsive, reliable, and professional contractor base to provide a full range of tasks. Such tasks shall include, but is not limited to, establishing, organizing, and providing expertise for designing, planning, and executing tests; analyzing test results and documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations in formal written reports; transitioning test products and their ownership to designated customers; and closing down the joint test organization.

1.4 Scope

The Contractor shall provide all technical expertise and task management to execute the individual task order as delineated within the directive or charter of each specific project (JFS, JT, or QRT project or other T&E activity) relating to the full range of the JT&E Program capability. Individual task orders will fully define the tasks, deliverables, schedules, and work locations, specific to the project. Work will be performed primarily within various continental United States (CONUS) sites, but work may also be required outside of the continental United States (OCONUS). Government-furnished property / Government-furnished equipment (GFP/GFE) will be provided for most tasks as specified in an individual PWS. GFP/GFE may be provided to the Contractor to execute tasks in accordance with applicable clauses, clause requirements, and JT&E Program guidance or procedural documents.

1.5 Period of Performance

The ordering period is as follows:

Base Period Three Years Option Period 1 Three Years Option Period 2 Four Years

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 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 established performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.2 Recognized Holidays

The Contractor shall not bill for recognized Federal holidays, as identified in section H, except when services are required by the Government and are actually performed on a holiday.

Contract employees may be authorized to work on a holiday only if approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the contract. In addition, contract employees authorized to work on a holiday in a Government facility MUST be accompanied by a Government employee.

In addition to recognized holidays, the Government may also observe any day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or President’s Proclamation.

1.6.3 Hours of Operation

The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, except on Federal holidays; when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed closings; or when approved by the task order COR. A Government employee must be present any time Contract employees are working in a Government facility, unless superseded by the task order PWS. The Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the stated reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4 Place of Performance

A significant portion of the work to be performed under this contract will be in a Government facility identified as a Joint Test Unit (JTU). The three established JTUs are located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada; Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; and Suffolk, Virginia. QRT and T&E task work may be conducted at any site, both CONUS and OCONUS, as identified by the Government in the specific task orders.

1.6.5 Type of Contract

The Government will award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Multiple Award Task Order Contract. Task orders will be issued as cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), term form.

1.6.6 Security Requirements

JT&E projects typically involve access to, or the production of, sensitive or classified material.

The Contractor shall adhere to procedures set forth by DOD guidance minimum requirements on information security, personnel security, operations security, physical security, communications security, and industrial security to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The requirements, restrictions, and other safeguards prescribed by DOD 5220.22- M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), dated February 2006, applies to all classified contract performance. Department of Defense (DD) Form 254 provides the overarching security requirements and details Contractor access to and responsibilities for safeguarding classified information, as identified in the DD Form 254 security section for each task order as required. See the DD Form 254 provided as an attachment.

1.6.7 Contractor Verification System

The Contractor Verification System (CVS) is an automatic and secure web-based system that allows applicants to register electronically for government credentials, and has replaced the manually prepared DD Form 1172-2, Application for Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC). The Contractor shall identify applicants requiring government credentials, and notify the Trusted Agent identified by the Government for the specific task orders. The Contractor shall enter and verify required personal information in the CVS. The Contractor shall submit completed CAC applications via the CVS and maintain records on approved or rejected applications. The Contractor shall also manage requests for new or renewed CACs to allow time to commence performance under contract.

1.6.8 Post-Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. The number of meetings may vary but will be held in conjunction with project nomination/selection board meetings (which are currently held five times per year), whenever possible. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative

The CORs are identified in section G of the solicitation and subsequent award. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

a. Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract

b. Perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance

c. Maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract

d. Issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications

e. Monitor the Contractor’s performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and

Contractor of any deficiencies

f. Process Government acceptance and payment of Contractor invoices

g. Coordinate availability of Government furnished property

h. Provide site entry of Contractor personnel

i. Any other duties outlined in the appointment letter

A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to 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.

1.6.10 Contractor Key Personnel

The Contractor shall identify a Contract Program Manager (CPM) and an Alternate Contract Program Manager (ACPM) as Contractor Key Personnel with full authority to represent the Contractor as primary points-of-contact to resolve issues, perform administrative duties, and other functions that may arise relating to the ID/IQ MATOC and resulting task orders.

Additional Key Personnel requirements may be designated at the task order level.

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor e-mail messages must include a signature block identifying the sender or responder as a contractor employee.

1.6.12 Contractor Travel

The Contractor will be required to travel CONUS and OCONUS during the performance of this contract, as specific to task order requirements. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with FAR Part 31.205-46 Travel Costs and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

The Contractor will be required to travel predominately using commercial air. In rare circumstances, the Contractor may be required to travel using Government air and other conventional modes. Travel will be specific to individual tasks. All travel must be approved in advance by the designated COR and must not exceed the funding allocated for travel on the task.

Air travel selections shall take into consideration economy and convenience for the Government. The Government will not pay for more than 8 hours per flight of air travel, per traveler, regardless of flight length. All contractor personnel shall possess a valid state driver’s license, as some of the tasks may require local travel by privately-owned vehicles, use of a rental car, or operation of a Government vehicle. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the

COR.

1.6.13 Data Rights

Under DFARS 252.227-2020, the Government has a specific need to control the distribution of works first produced, created or generated in the performance of this contract and required to be delivered under this contract ("deliverables"), including controlling distribution by obtaining the an assignment of copyright.

All copyrights in deliverables are assigned to the Government by entering into this contract. In addition to the assignment of copyright to Government, the contractor relinquishes its use and disclosure rights in deliverables under this contract to the Government by entering into this contract.

1.6.14 Organizational Conflict of Interest

Authority for performance and assessment of military hardware has been delegated to DOT&E;

therefore, any offeror (and all subcontractors, partners, consultants, etc.) that produces hardware with a Defense contractor poses a potential conflict of interest identified as Impaired Objectivity.

A Contractor’s judgment or objectivity in performing under one contract may be impaired, since their performance could potentially affect other activities or interests.

As stated in FAR 2.101, OCI means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the

Government, or the person's objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage.

The Government will adequately consider the possibility of Impaired Objectivity OCI and whether it may be avoided, neutralized or mitigated. However, Impaired Objectivity is only one type of OCI that may arise. All offerors shall comply with the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.505. Any offeror that has a potential conflict of interest shall submit an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan to avoid or mitigate all significant potential OCIs.

All offerors shall comply with the provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever becoming aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI, and the Contractor shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s 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 that may be affected by the OCI.

The Government will treat all OCI submissions as proprietary and protect the proposed information accordingly. If no potential conflicts exist, the offeror shall expressly state, “No OCI issues exist; therefore, no mitigation plan is provided.”

See section H for specific instructions.

1.6.15 Government-Furnished Property and Equipment

The sponsor and/or hosting JTU will provide expendables, facilities, desk space, telephones, utilities, computers, and software to JT&E projects, and is responsible for the maintenance of these items. The sponsor and/or hosting JTU may also provide other equipment and supplies, as required. GFP/GFE may be provided to the Contractor to execute tasks in accordance with applicable clauses, clause requirements, and JT&E Program guidance or procedural documents.

The Government maintains control and administration of all Government property unless superseded by the terms of a task order.

1.6.16 Contractor-Furnished Items and Responsibilities

The Contractor shall furnish all services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under section 3 of this PWS. The Contractor shall possess and maintain a TOP SECRET facility clearance from the Defense Security Service. At a minimum, contractor employees, performing work on a task order in support of this contract, shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. The required clearance level may vary by task order project. See the attached DD Form 254.

1.6.17 Information Technology

1.6.17.1 Networks

The Contractor shall use the Government-provided and maintained local area networks and wide area networks at both unclassified and classified levels to support project activities. The Government will allow the Contractor access to these networks as necessary for project activities. The Government will provide commercial-off-the-shelf, Government-off-the-shelf, or custom software for project activities. The Contractor shall establish configuration control procedures to ensure there is no modification to project documents without appropriate approval and documentation.

1.6.17.2 Website

The Contractor shall use the Government-provided and maintained classified and unclassified websites for the project. At a minimum, these websites will allow CAC and password-protected access to reports, data, conference agendas, documents, briefings, and administrative activities necessary for conduct of the project.

1.6.18 Quality Control

The Contractor shall establish a complete quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor’s basic quality control program shall be provided to the Contracting Officer no later than 10 days after award. An updated copy must be provided to the Contracting Officer as changes occur. The program will include, but not be limited to the following:

a. An inspection system covering all the services stated in the Performance Requirements Summary of the Performance Work Statement. It must specify areas to be inspected, on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, or the individuals who will conduct the inspection.

b. A method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

c. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective action taken.

This documentation shall be made available to the Government upon request during the term of the contract.

PART 2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms and Abbreviations

2.1 Definitions of Terms

Term Definition

Contractor A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contracting Officer A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. NOTE: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

An employee of the United States Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to administer the contract.