W91C9G-17-R-0001_Amendment_0006.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Reference Solicitation W91C9G-17-R-0001, this amendment is issued in order to incorportate changes made in response to questions provided from industry requesting clarification or additional information. Should Offerors have any additonal questions they must be submitted by 2:00pm CST by email to landers.grant@usace.army.mil and phoebe.v.fuller@usace.army.mil on June 7, 2017.

All changes are marked; deletions are striken through and all additions are highlighted in red. Attachment 14 - Pricing template and Attachment 15 - Q&A Table have been amended by this amendment. Additional clarifications and changes occurred in Sections B, C, H, L, and M. In addition to these changes and clarif ication the 2 sample task orders are replaced in their entirety w ith minor CDRL or other changes clarified.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91C9G-17-R-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Mar-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

MATOC PRICING & LABOR CATEGORY

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

B.1 See Attachment 14 B.2 Binding Labor Rates B.3 Allowable Changes in Labor B.4 Labor Category Descriptions B.5 Deviations

B.1 Attachment 14

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

NOTES:

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

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

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

Periods.

4. Tabs available for data entry: Base Perf Period, 1st Option Period, 2nd Option Period, Option to Extend Services (6mo), Sample Task Order – QRT, and Sample Task Order – JT. ‘Rollup – Government Use Only’ tab is automated in its data collection and should not be altered.

5. All sheets are to remain unchanged in consideration of overall format and calculation.

Should cell size require adjustment to present the information appropriately those minor adjustments are allowable.

B.2 Binding Labor Rates

NOTES:

1. The hourly burdened labor rates proposed in Attachment 14 are binding established upon contract award for the life of the MATOC.

2. The hourly burdened labor rates shall include direct cost, payroll taxes, insurance, benefits, and any other applicable labor costs.

3. The binding hourly rates represent the maximum labor rates that the contractor shall use when responding to a Request for Task Order Proposal (RTOP) issued by the Government.

These binding rates shall also apply to all modifications. The contractor may propose a lower hourly rate for these labor disciplines when responding to the RTOP based on the tasks identified in the RTOP or modification requests.

4. Adherence to these rates will be reviewed through submittal of supporting documentation by the Contractor with each task order proposal. Failure to propose the binding hourly rate or a lower rate for the listed labor disciplines may result in the Contractor’s task order proposal being rejected for award consideration.

5. If a discipline is not listed in the contract rate pricing schedule and is required for the

Contractor to perform a specific task order, the Contractor may propose the required labor discipline, upon approval prior to submission, and the associated unburdened and burdened labor rates (exclusive of profit) in the proposal submitted in response to the issued RTOP.

6. If during the Contract Period of Performance, the Contractor’s original personnel are no longer available, the Contractor shall find personnel that have the same qualifications as the previous personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for negotiating the labor rates for those personnel that have been provided in Attachment 14. The rates provided in Attachment 14 are the maximum that will be paid by the Government for any replacement personnel.

7. The maximum rates shall be governed by the effective date of the Task Order. Task Orders will use the prices for the 12-month period effective on the date the Task Order is issued.

Modifications to Task Orders will reflect the rates of the “current 12-month” binding labor rate schedule. For example, if the rate schedule changes over on 1 November of each year, and a Task Order is issue on 1 September 2017 for 12 months work, the maximum rates will be the rates that were effective on 1 November 2016. Under the same assumptions, if a modification to the Task Order is required in December 2017, the labor rates effective on 1 November 2017 will apply.

B.2.1 Binding Cap Rates

Table 1 Binding Cap Rates

Base Period Year 1

Base Period Year 2

Base Period Year 3

Option Period 1 Year 4

Option Period 1 Year 5

Contractor Site Overhead Rate

Government Site Overhead Rate

G&A Rate* __________% __________% __________% __________% __________% Other (identify): __________% __________% __________% __________% __________%

Continued Option Period 1

Year 6 Option Period 2

Year 7 Option Period 2

Year 8 Option Period 2

Year 9 Option Period 2

Year 10 Contractor Site Overhead Rate

Government Site Overhead Rate

G&A Rate* __________% __________% __________% __________% __________%

1. The Binding Cap Rates provided in Table 1 are a breakout of the caps / markups incorporated into the Burdened Hourly Rates (refer to Attachment 14 from Section B.1).

2. The Binding Cap Rates represent the maximum rates that the Contractor shall use when responding to a task order request issued by the Government. These Binding Cap Rates shall also apply to all modifications. The Contractor may propose lower rates for these when responding to the task order request or modification requests.

3. Adherence to these rates will be reviewed through submittal of supporting documentation by the Contractor with each task order proposal. Failure to propose the binding rates or a lower rates may result in the Contractor’s task order proposal being rejected for award consideration.

4. The Binding Cap Rates shall be governed by the effective date of the Task Order. Task Orders will use the prices for the 12-month period effective on the date the Task Order is issued.

Modifications to Task Orders will reflect the rates of the “current 12-month” Binding Cap Rate schedule. For example, if the rate schedule changes over on 1 November of each year, and a Task Order is issue on 1 September 2018 for 12 months work, the maximum rates will be the rates that were effective on 1 November 2017. Under the same assumptions, if a modification to the Task Order is required in December 2018, the Binding Cap Rates effective on 1 November 2018 will apply.

B.2.12 Fee

Table 2 Maximum Fee Rates

Maximum Fixed Fee Rate

(Cost Reimbursement Task Orders)

1. The maximum fixed fee rate shall be binding established and shall be the maximum fee rate the Contractor will be allowed to propose for all cost reimbursable task orders issued under this contract.

2. The Contractor may propose a lower fee rate when responding to the task order request (or subsequent modifications) based on the tasks identified in the request. Fee will be negotiated on an individual Task Order and modification basis, but shall never exceed the rates identified in Table 2.

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).

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 and 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

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 Requirements (Education/Experience):

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 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.

The CPM and ACPM shall be located at the contractor’s facility.

CPM and ACPM costs shall be charged directly to the applicable task order(s).

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.

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