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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Joint Program Office Services - Base

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Provide all supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the base period of 12 months.

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0003 Dollars, U.S.

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OPTIONAL CLIN: Provide additional effort above the standard supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), identified by the Government as surge in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the base period of 12 months.

0004 Job Contractor Manpower Reporting - Base

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1001 1 Job OPTION Joint Program Office Services - Opt 1

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Provide all supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 1 period of 12 months.

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1003 Dollars, OPTIONAL CLIN: Provide additional effort above the standard supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), identified by the Government as surge in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 1 period of 12 months.

1004 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting - Opt 1

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CMR Data Input - Option Period 1

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2001 1 Job OPTION Joint Program Office Services - Opt 2

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Provide all supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 2 period of 12 months.

2002 Job OPTION Joint Program Office Services - Opt 2

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Contractor Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC) - Option Period 2

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2003 Dollars, OPTIONAL CLIN: Provide additional effort above the standard supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), identified by the Government as surge in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 2 period of 12 months.

2004 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting - Opt 2

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CMR Data Input - Option Period 2

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3001 1 Job OPTION Joint Program Office Services - Opt 3

FFP

Provide all supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 3 period of 12 months.

3002 Job OPTION Joint program Office Services - Opt 3

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3003 Dollars, OPTIONAL CLIN: Provide additional effort above the standard supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), identified by the Government as surge in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 3 period of 12 months.

3004 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting - Opt 3

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CMR Data Input - Option Period 3

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4001 1 Job OPTION Joint Program Office Services - Opt 4

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Provide all supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 4 period of 12 months.

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Contractor Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC) - Option 4 Period

4003 Dollars, OPTIONAL CLIN: Provide additional effort above the standard supervision and labor for the infrastructure (technical and functional) support to the Joint Test and Evaluation Program Office (JPO), identified by the Government as surge in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contract requirements, for the Option 4 period of 12 months.

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4004 Job OPTION Contractor Manpower Reporting - Opt 4

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Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E)

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JT&E Program Office Services PWS i

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

1.6.4.1 JPO – Alexandria, Virginia

1.6.4.2 JPO – Suffolk / JTU – Suffolk, Virginia

1.6.4.3 JPO – Vicksburg, Mississippi

1.6.4.4 JTU – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

1.6.4.5 JTU – Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

1.6.5 Type of Contract

1.6.6 Security Clearances

1.6.6.1 Security Contract 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

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 Concept

3.1 Implementation

3.2 Functional Area Services

3.2.1 Technical Services

3.2.2 Financial Analysis

3.2.3 Property and Facility Services

3.2.4 Information Technology

3.2.5 Administrative Services

3.2.6 Functional Skill Sets

JT&E Program Office Services PWS ii

3.3 Schedule, Data Items, and Other Deliverables

JT&E Program Office Services PWS iii

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

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

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

JT&E Program Office Services PWS iv

W91C9G-17-R-0002

JOINT TEST AND EVALUATION (JT&E)

PROGRAM OFFICE (JPO) 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 technical services, administrative services, management services, financial analysis, information technology (IT), and functional services to the Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E) Program Office (JPO), which monitors and executes projects within the JT&E Program. The Government will 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 technical services, administrative services, management services, financial analysis, information technology (IT), and other services necessary to perform the activities defined in this PWS. This contract does not include the performance of any JT&E projects. The Contractor shall perform all activities to the standards stated in this PWS.

1.2 Background

The JT&E Program develops potential non-material options for increasing military effectiveness, and employs operational test and evaluation (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. Joint Feasibility Study (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. Joint Test (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. Quick Reaction Test (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. Test and Evaluation (T&E): Solve joint issues identified and funded by a sponsoring agency or Combatant Command (CCMD) in order to address a relevant joint issue. 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.

The current JPO business model is designed to conduct two new JFS projects every six months (four per year) at a designated Joint Test Unit (JTU) location. JFS projects require a dedicated team of technical experts (Joint Test Support Cell [JTSC]) capable of providing a focused quick start capability and adherence to an aggressive work breakdown schedule in order to meet programmatic milestones.

A designated team requires multiple areas of expertise, and consists of a Team Lead, Test Planners, Operations Research and Systems Analysts, Modeling and Simulation Experts, and a Consolidated Resources Estimate Developer. The team is primarily focused on refining the JFS project scope, developing the test concept, decomposing the problem, and identifying resources required to execute the joint test. This team also provides information to the Feasibility Study Director (FSD) by canvassing the warfighting community for additional joint support and developing an overarching test plan (project master plan [PMP]).

The JPO charters one JT per six-month cycle (two per year). The JTSC continues to facilitate newly chartered JTs. A Technical Advisor is assigned to each JFS and JT project to provide technical consultation and advice to the JT&E Program Technical Director (Government civilian) regarding the design, development, planning, and implementation of these projects in the areas of test concept, test design, test measures, and analysis techniques. The Technical Advisors also provide technical consultation and advice to the JT&E Program Technical Director, the JT&E Program Manager and additional staff. All JT projects will be tenants at the applicable hosting JTU location, with the JTU providing military Service and Government civilian personnel for the project(s) they are hosting. The JTUs are located in Suffolk, Virginia;

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; and Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The JPO provides technical, administrative, and limited IT services for the JT project(s) at JTU-Aberdeen and JTU- Nellis.

Additionally, the JT&E Program budgets for six QRTs annually. The QRT Coordinator, along with the JT&E Program QRT Director, performs day-to-day execution, management, and oversight of all QRT projects. The JTSC also conducts training for nomination preparation, and reviews all QRT and JT nominations independently for compliance with JPO standards prior to key decision points. The specific duties of the Action Officers, Technical Advisors, and JTSC are contained in sections 1.2.1.1 through 1.2.1.3 of the JT&E Program Handbook. The JPO staff also includes expertise in the areas of technical, administrative, management, financial analysis, and IT services. Flexibility is a key characteristic of the JPO services team in that the JT&E Program may have more than the normal number of projects approved during a normal cycle.

1.3 Objective

The objective of this contract is to provide technical, administrative, management, financial analysis, and IT services for the JPO.

1.4 Scope

The Contractor shall provide technical, administrative, management, financial analysis, and IT services to the JPO as it monitors the JT&E Program during execution of the full range of capabilities. The Contractor will provide a standard level of service that will be covered under the fixed price CLIN. In the event that the Government requires additional (surge) effort above the standard level, it will be identified by the JPO and covered on a cost CLIN.

Work will be performed primarily within the continental United States (CONUS), but work may also be required outside of the continental United States (OCONUS). Work will be performed on a Government site and with Government-furnished property/Government-furnished equipment (GFP/GFE).

1.5 Period of Performance

The period of performance is as follows:

Base Period 12 Months Option Period 1 12 Months Option Period 2 12 Months Option Period 3 12 Months Option Period 4 12 Months

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 following 10 days are identified as official Federal holidays under this contract:

1. New Year’s Day

2. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

3. Washington’s Birthday

4. Memorial Day

5. Independence Day

6. Labor Day

7. Columbus Day

8. Veteran’s Day

9. Thanksgiving Day

10. Christmas Day

The Contractor shall not bill for recognized Federal holidays, 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 must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facilities are not closed.

The facilities operation hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 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 COR. Overtime is not anticipated as extended work days will be accommodated by flexible work schedule. In the event of an extended work day or requirements outside of the normal facility work operation hours, the contract program manager will realign the schedule assuring overtime is not required.

1.6.4 Place of Performance

Work will be performed primarily on any of the five designated Government locations, comprised of three JT&E Program Offices (JPO) and three Joint Test Units (JTU). See the JT&E Program Handbook, section 1.2.2, for the mission and basic functions of a JTU. These locations may be consolidated, resulting in a location change; however, any such change will occur after the contract base period. The Contractor will be notified of consolidation and/or location changes no less than three-months prior to exercising an option.

1.6.4.1 JPO - Alexandria, Virginia

The JT&E Program Manager is located at the JPO-Alexandria, which also serves as the JT&E Program Headquarters office. Functions performed at this location include JT&E program management, review board management, technical oversight, budget development, personnel, outreach, and administrative requirements. Communications with DOT&E, the Services, CCMDs, and other DOD agency headquarters are also maintained from this location.

The Contractor shall provide administrative functions such as, but not limited to, office administration, processing travel, processing awards and performance reports, technical editing, and coordinating for the public release of information.

1.6.4.2 JPO - Suffolk / JTU - Suffolk, Virginia

The JT&E Director and Deputy Director are located at the JPO-Suffolk, where overall operations and management functions are performed.

The Contractor shall provide technical, administrative, information technology and management services such as, but not limited to, facility/property management, technical editing, graphic artist service, and IT services for the entire JPO Suffolk facility to include resident JFS, JT and QRT projects. The IT services include maintaining Secret Internet Protocol Router Networks (SIPRNET) and Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Networks (NIPRNET), a help desk for 120 workstations, video-teleconferencing systems, account management, communications security (COMSEC) control, telephone services, Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), hardware and software management, hosting websites, and providing SharePoint support for all JT&E projects.

The Contractor shall also provide a QRT Coordinator to support the JT&E Deputy Director in the performance of day-to-day execution, management, and oversight of all QRT projects.

The JPO-Suffolk is co-located with the JTU-Suffolk.

1.6.4.3 JPO - Vicksburg, Mississippi

The JT&E Deputy Program Manager is located at the JPO-Vicksburg. The majority of financial and accounting functions are performed here, as well as travel management, military interdepartmental purchase requests, contractual purchase requests, and Government purchase card requests.

The Contractor shall provide financial functions including, but not limited to, processing and tracking all travel, processing military interdepartmental purchase requests (MIPRs), contractual purchase requests (PR&Cs), Government purchase card requests, equipment purchase requests and processing and tracking Federal Express accounts.

1.6.4.4 JTU - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Functions performed at this location include infrastructure and technical support for the JFS and JT projects, project directors, and test teams executing projects.

The Contractor shall provide technical and administrative functions including, but not limited to, technical editing, operations research and systems analysis (ORSA) support for analysis planning, test issue resolution, and post-test data analysis, and test planning support for development and coordination of exercise test requirements, test venue research/coordination, development of the test concept, test methodologies, and data collection plans, and test plan documentation.

1.6.4.5 JTU - Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Functions performed at this location include infrastructure, technical services, and limited IT system services for the JFS and JT projects, project directors, and test teams executing projects.

The Contractor shall provide technical and information functions including, but not limited to, test planning services for the development and coordination of exercise test requirements and test venue research/coordination, and development of the test concept, test methodologies, data collection plans, and test plan documentation. Additional services provided at this location are limited IT system services such as user account management, overall network security, and assurance that all Nellis AFB Information Technology policies, procedures, and agreements are adhered to.

1.6.5 Type of Contract

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract, with an option contract line item number (CLIN) for surge requirements.

1.6.6 Security Clearances

The Contractor shall ensure all personnel hold, at minimum, a valid SECRET level clearance in accordance with security requirements of the contract - unless higher level clearance is required.

1.6.6.1. Security Contract 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. See the DD Form 254 provided as Attachment 3 to the solicitation.

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. 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 sufficient time to commence performance under the contract.

1.6.8 Post-Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor shall 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. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

In accordance with DFARS 252.201-7000, a Primary and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be appointed at contract award. Duties will be described in the appointment letter, and a copy of each appointment letter will be provided to the Contractor.

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 and act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations in accordance with this contract. The CPM and ACPM shall serve as primary points-of-contact, providing direct advice to the JT&E Program Manager, the JPO senior leadership, and the COR on contractual, programmatic, and technical matters.

The CPM and ACPM must have thorough knowledge of program management techniques and practices, test and evaluation techniques and processes, and operational analysis techniques and procedures. They must also be knowledgeable in test resource coordination and distributed test execution, as well as JPO requirements and guidance materials. Additionally, they must have thorough knowledge of test planning, management, and execution, and possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

The CPM will be located at the JPO-Suffolk office.

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. Contractor workspace nameplates will include both the employee's name and the name of the company.

1.6.12 Contractor Travel

The Contractor shall, as required, travel CONUS and OCONUS during the performance of this contract. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with FAR Part 31.205-46, Travel Cost 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. All travel must be approved in advance by the designated COR and must not exceed the funding allocated for travel on the contract. 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 may require local travel by privately-owned vehicles, use of a rental car, or operation of a Government vehicle.

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 (OCI)

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 OCI mitigation plan must be sufficiently detailed to enable the Contracting Officer (KO) to reasonably assess the viability of the approach. All OCI mitigation plans will be reviewed to determine if a workable structure can be accepted.

No proposal will be excluded based upon OCI, without KO evaluation of a mitigation plan and opportunity for the Contractor to respond.

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.”

1.6.15 Government-Furnished Property and Equipment

Work will be performed on a Government site. The Government will provide expendables, facilities, desk space, telephones, utilities, computers, and software, and is responsible for the maintenance of these items. GFP/GFE may be provided to the Contractor 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.

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. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual DOES NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

Deliverable Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non‐ manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Quality Assurance The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

(QASP)

An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

Quality Control All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronym or Abbreviation

Description

ACL Access Control List

AFB Air Force Base

ASA Adaptive Security Appliance

AQL Acceptable Quality Level

BES12 Blackberry Enterprise Server

BIND Berkley Internet Name Daemon

CAC Common Access Card

CCMD Combatant Command

CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate

CDRL Contract Data Requirements List

CE Computing Environment

CEFMS Corps of Engineers Financial Management System

CLIN Contract Line Item Number

COMSEC Communications Security

CONUS Continental United States

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

COTS Commercial Off‐The‐Shelf

CVS Contractor Verification System

CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

DD 254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List Supplement

DD,AW Deputy Director, Air Warfare

DID Data Item Description

DIS Distributed Interactive Simulation

DISA Defense Information Systems Agency

DNS Domain Name Service

DOD Department of Defense

DOT&E Director, Operational Test and Evaluation

DRMO Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office

ERDC Engineering Research and Development Center

ESG Executive Steering Group

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FBO Federal Business Opportunities System

FMR Financial Management Regulation

FSC Federal Service Code

FSD Feasibility Study Director

GFE Government Furnished Equipment

GFP Government Furnished Property

GOTS Government Off‐The‐Shelf

ILS Integrated Logistics Support

IOS Internet Operating System

Description

IT Information Technology

JELC Joint Event Life Cycle

JFS Joint Feasibility Study

JFTR Joint Federal Travel Regulation

JLVC Joint Live, Virtual and Constructive

JPO JT&E Program Office

JT&E Joint Test and Evaluation

JTR Joint Travel Regulation

JTSC Joint Test Support Cell

JTU Joint Test Unit

JWICS Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System

M&S Modeling and Simulation

MILSTRIP Military Standard Requisitioning and Issuance Procedures

MIPR Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request

NIPRNET Non‐Secure Internet Protocol Router Network

NISPOM National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

NSA National Security Agency

NTP Network Time Protocol

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States

ORSA Operations Research and Systems Analysis

OSI Open Systems Interconnection

PKI Public Key Infrastructure

PMP Project Master Plan

PR&C Purchase Request and Commitment

PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network

PWS Performance Work Statement

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QRT Quick Reaction Test

RFP Request for Proposal

SAC Senior Advisory Council

SIPRNET Secret Internet Protocol Router Network

STD Standard

STE Secure Telephone Equipment

STIG Secure Technology Implementation Guide

STU Secure Telephone Unit

TAB Technical Advisory Board

TAC Technical Assistance Center

T&E Test and Evaluation

TMS Task Management System

Description

TS/SCI Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information

UIC Unit Identification Code

USCYBERCOM United States Cyber Command

VTC Video‐Teleconference

XML Extensible Markup Language

PART 3. FUNCTIONAL AREA SERVICES

3.0 Concept

The JT&E Program expects the nominating agency for new projects to be the expert in the subject area of the proposed warfighting issue. The JPO requires an operational test team that compliments the directed and chartered project expertise. The Services and Combatant Commanders partner with the JT&E Program to assist in solving the joint interoperability issues by providing resources and test venues for test execution. The operational team must also stand up and draw down test teams quickly, providing reinforcement as needed and maintaining the project documentation. Additionally, the team must find credible and relevant joint solutions while maintaining a consistent process for executing tests.

3.1 Implementation

DOT&E is responsible for document approval; the JPO provides day-to-day program management of JT&E projects. This management includes technical, contracting, financial, logistics, personnel, and security.

3.2 Functional Area Services

Detailed descriptions of the JT&E organization, process, and procedures are provided in the JT&E Program Handbook. Overviews of functional areas are described in sections 3.3.1 through

3.3.6. The requirements outlined herein are in accordance with the DOD Data Item Description (DID) documents referenced in Technical Exhibit III: Schedule, Data, Items, and Other Deliverables. The seven performance standards listed in the following table identify the specific categories of work. The acceptable level of performance is set in the acceptable quality level (AQL) related to each category.

Performance Standard AQL

1. Deliverables are made in accordance with the schedule in the PWS

AQL: Deliverables submitted on or before due date 95% of the time when within Contractor control

2. Regulatory compliance AQL: 100% personnel security levels reported to the COR upon contract award and as required;

100% personnel security levels and training requirements maintained throughout the contract period

3. Compliant with established policies, prescribed procedures, and assigned responsibilities for material and facility management standards

AQL: 95% satisfaction in assessing the conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship

4. In accordance with the JT&E Program Handbook

AQL: 95% satisfaction in assessing the conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship (for example, commonly accepted technical and professional standards)

5. Compliant with DOD financial management standards and best practices

AQL: 95% satisfaction in assessing the conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship (for example, knowledge of financial management policies and procedures, accounting practices, and knowledge of the JTR/JFTR requirements).

6. Compliant with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) Information Assurance Vulnerability Management requirements.

AQL: 95% satisfaction in assessing the conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship

7. Manage connection to external networks to include NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

AQL: 98% operational facility data network, NIPRNET circuit utilization 90% between 0700 and 1800 (local time), and SIPRNET circuit utilization 90% between 0700 and 1800 (local time)

8. Provide desktop/software support services for routine life cycle replacement of customer devices, complete installation within three months of receipt of equipment, two months for new customer devices, and install customer devices at the rate of two customer devices per business day. Workstation and network documentation will be updated reflecting new user information, changes, and deletions.

AQL: 95% /compliance with standards

9. Operate and maintain Unclassified and Secret VTC suite (schedule, facilitate, and maintain VTC connection to).

AQL: 98% fully operational VTC suite

10. Provide for the accountability of COMSEC equipment and material up to the level of Top Secret.

AQL: 100% accountability of all COMSEC equipment and materials, and semi‐annual 100% inventory of COMSEC equipment and materials

11. STD: Provide local touch labor (troubleshooting, repairing, and so on)

AQL: Within two working days of service request

12. Compliant with administrative standards

AQL: 95% satisfaction in assessing the conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship (for example, knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation and knowledge of personal computers and software to perform non‐routine functions and other administrative standards)

3.2.1 Technical Services

The Contractor shall provide technical services and T&E expertise with the required security clearances at JT&E-Suffolk, JTU-Aberdeen, and JTU-Nellis. These services include, but are not limited to, providing the necessary expertise for early start of joint test projects and providing technical consultation and advice; staff and projects in the design, development, planning, and implementation of JT&E tests and studies, including areas of test concept, test design, test measures, and analysis techniques; conducting technical review for joint test projects planning and execution; development of test management and execution documents; conducting test team training; and coordinating testing activities with a variety of joint exercises. This also includes providing technical services for the various review boards such as the Planning Committee, QRT Working Group, and Technical Advisory Board (TAB).

Performance Standards STD: Deliverables are made in accordance with the schedule in the PWS AQL: Deliverables submitted on or before due date 95% of the time when within Contractor control

STD: Regulatory compliance AQL: 100% personnel security levels reported to the COR upon contract award and as required; 100% personnel security levels and training requirements maintained throughout the contract period

STD: In accordance with the JT&E Program Handbook AQL: 95% satisfaction in assessing the conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship (for example, commonly accepted technical and professional standards)

Deliverables A001 Status Reports A003 Technical Report – Study/Services A009 Presentation Material

3.2.2 Financial Analysis

The Contractor shall provide financial analysis services at the JPO-Vicksburg. This includes, but is not limited to, processing and tracking all travel, military interdepartmental purchase requests (MIPRs), contractual purchase requests (PR&Cs), and Government purchase card requests and tracking all Government equipment purchases and Federal Express accounts.

Performance Standards STD: Compliant with DOD financial management standards and best practices AQL: 95% satisfaction in assessing the conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship (for example, knowledge of financial management policies and procedures, accounting practices, knowledge of the JTR/JFTR requirements.

A009 Presentation Material

3.2.3 Property and Facility Services

The Contractor, located at the JT&E-Suffolk, shall track and document all property procured and managed by JT&E. This may include storing, distributing, disposing of and accounting for Government property in accordance with current DOD regulations, Government policies, and JPO directives. The Contractor shall also provide facility support services. This may include, but not be limited to, arrange maintenance with Government coordination and organization of events.

Performance Standards STD: Compliant with established policies, prescribed procedures, and assigned responsibilities for material and facility management standards AQL: 95% conformance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of quality workmanship (for example, commonly accepted property management, accountability, professional, environmental, or safety and health standards)

A009 Presentation Material

3.2.4 Information Technology

The Contractor shall provide Information Technology (IT) support to JT&E-Suffolk and JTU- Nellis based on each location’s specific needs. IT services provided to JT&E-Suffolk includes, but is not limited to, maintaining NIPRNET and SIPRNET. Services include network and switch operations, systems administration, systems integration and testing, configuration management (hardware and software), infrastructure management, and network administration;

fielding of hardware and software; quality control; installations, moves, additions, and changes;

and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS), and local unique software and database configuration. Desktop/software services include the end-user and training for 120 workstations; installation of customer devices such as computers, printers, laptops, scanners, networked copiers, other hardware, and associated software; providing network security services that include planning, implementing, and managing a Defense in

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