SECTION I - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to delineate the technical and
analytical support and deliverables required to support the B61 Life Extension Program (B61-12
LEP), the W80-4 LEP, and sustainment activities for the Cruise Missile, Gravity, and
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Lead Project Officers (LPOs).
1.2 BACKGROUND
1.2.1 B61-12 LEP
In 2012, the Air Force selected Boeing to develop the Tail Kit Assembly (TKA) for the B61-12.
As the engineering of the TKA evolves, technical analysis is needed to determine the optimum
courses of actions to ensure total system interoperability, reliability, survivability, suitability, and
effectiveness. Continuous analysis is required to support the test and qualification of the B61-12
weapon system. With the evolving development baseline, the contractor will conduct analysis
and deliver technical reports and plans to support the development, test, production, sustainment,
and disposal of this weapon system. Special emphasis will be placed on analyzing derived
requirements to be formulated by the TKA contractor to ensure they are consistent with weapon
interfaces and aircraft integration. Additionally, the contractor will establish a requirement
verification framework to ensure design requirements are properly allocated, and that the correct
requirement verification approaches are selected, planned, and executed to enable the B61-12
LEP Lead Project Officer (LPO), Systems Engineering and Integration (SEISG), Program
Analysis (PASG), Requirements (RSG), Aircraft Integration (AISG), Joint Test (JTSG),
Weapons Integration (WISG), Systems Qualification (SQSG), and Maintenance, Sustainment &
Logistics (MSLSG) Sub Groups to collect the necessary data to confirm the B61-12 works as
intended. As engineering and systems integration of the weapon system evolves, technical
analysis is needed to determine the optimum courses of action to ensure total system
interoperability, reliability, survivability, suitability, and effectiveness. Work under this contract
will require expertise in systems engineering, system sustainment, requirements analysis, test and
qualification, modeling and simulation, mission planning, logistics planning, risk analysis, and
scheduling to support this program. As the engineering efforts progress and more development,
test, production, and sustainment information becomes available; the contractor will update the
appropriate program planning documents as identified in the DoD 5000.2 Acquisition Process
and 6.X Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Process.
1.2.2 W80-4 LEP
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is working with the National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA) and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) to
determine appropriate design concepts for a Long-Range Stand-off (LRSO) cruise missile. The
LRSO acquisition program requires programmatic and technical planning to address Reliability,
Maintainability, Quality, Sustainability and Interoperability (RMQSI) issues and concerns over
the life cycle of the weapon system. Technical analysis is required to develop, implement and
execute logistic, sustainment and acquisition strategies for the LRSO weapon system. LRSO is a
Department of Defense (DoD) ACAT 1D program that includes the cruise missile air vehicle and
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a LEP of the W80 warhead provided by the Department of Energy (DOE). LRSO is the followon weapon system for the Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM). This DoD program provides
resources for technical and programmatic activities to develop and acquire the LRSO system.
AFLCMC will direct the acquisition planning, technology, development, testing, integration and
production of the AF components of the LRSO delivery system, while AFNWC will direct and
lead all associated DoD nuclear certification and warhead integration activities. This nuclear
ACAT 1D system requires preliminary Milestone and Phase 6.X work, and will require warhead
development/design studies/reports and documentation to support the requirements to help
reduce technical/cost risk. The AFNWC Nuclear Cruise Missile Division (AFNWC/NCC) has
been assigned responsibility for the oversight of warhead development/design studies to support
the W80-4 LEP. The warhead design and development effort will also require programmatic and
technical support to accomplish the program’s objectives over the next five years (FY15-FY20).
1.3 REQUIREMENTS
Support to the LEPs encompasses a number of tasks. The contractor will support and deploy a
diverse staff to formulate a solid framework for requirements analysis, requirements verification
and validation, test and qualification, modeling and simulation, mission planning, logistics
planning, risk analysis and scheduling. The results of these efforts will be documented in various
system technical analysis reports, test analyses, and support plans.
1.3.1 CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS
The contractor will monitor and analyze capability requirement changes, and establish a
framework for requirements traceability that links top-level system requirements to lower-level
requirements to help ensure consistency, correctness, and comprehensiveness and perform
analysis of traceability. This will help logically partition requirements in the Military
Characteristics (MC), Stockpile-to-Target Sequence (STS), and Integrated Requirements
Documents (IRD). It will establish each requirement’s parent-child relationships, linking
interface requirements and other system requirements to the MC, STS, and IRD requirements,
link requirement verification methods to each requirement and note any inconsistencies and
gaps. The contractor will update on a monthly basis the requirement traceability framework in a
Requirements Database Analysis Report to provide recommendations regarding requirements
documents.
1.3.2 INTEGRATED TECHNICAL MASTER PLAN AND SCHEDULE
The contractor will integrate, develop, and deliver monthly updates to the Joint Integrated Master
Schedule (JIMS) and perform detailed schedule analysis using risk management and analysis
software (Primavera/Polaris/MS Project) and develop/update JIMS user’s manuals describing the
processes for conducting updates to the integrated schedules for each LEP. The contractor will
work with the Joint agencies to resolve and de-conflict schedule irregularities. On request the
contractor must be able to provide Joint program level schedule analysis and, given a specific
scenario, describe program impacts and risks to events that affect successor schedule events and
milestones. These scheduling efforts are very complex and require advanced skills in scheduling,
MS Project/Primavera/Polaris, and schedule risk assessment.
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Both LEPs require schedulers with significant experience (7+ years) in various schedule software
applications (MS Project, Primavera, Polaris). It is highly desired that the schedulers have
experience in both the DoD 5000.2 acquisition process as well as the Joint DOD- DOE 6.X
process as the schedule requires an in-depth understanding of the interconnectivities between the
DoD and DOE processes in order to fully integrate each weapon system within the respective
LEPs. Depending on the programs’ ability to maintain schedule through FPU, these efforts may
require additional resources for schedule analysis and issue resolution. This capability may not
need to be on-site and may be achieved with reach back or surge capability from the contractor.
1.3.2.1 B61
For B61, the JIMS integrates schedules from the Air Force, the National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA), and the Boeing Company. The B61-12 JIMS is nearly 3000 lines and
requires integration and in-depth analysis each month to define and update all program linkages
and identify inconsistencies between the multiple sourcing schedules. The contractor will
develop and update monthly the program’s critical path to First Production Unit (FPU) and
identify to the B61 Program Manager (PM) and the Program Analysis Subgroup (PASG) any
issues, concerns, or risks to slipping FPU. This effort requires at least 2 full time on-site
schedulers.
1.3.2.2 W80
For W80-4, the JIMS integrates schedules from the Air Force, the National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA), the cruise missile contract awardees (which have yet to be selected),
and the Project Officer Group (POG) subgroups. The W80-4 JIMS scope and infrastructure is
currently being defined, but will be implemented by contract award and will grow to a similar
size as the B61 schedule. The contractor will develop and update monthly the program’s critical
path to FPU and identify to the W80-4 LEP PASG Chairman any issues, concerns, or risks to
slipping FPU.
1.3.3 RISK ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
1.3.3.1 B61
The contractor will perform risk assessment and analysis on all Joint risks, TKA risks, Bomb
Assembly (BA) risks, and Air Force specific risks and provide monthly updates. The contractor
will work with each agency (NNSA, Sandia National Labs (SNL), Los Alamos National Labs
(LANL), Boeing, TKA Program Office (Eglin AFB FL), B61 LEP Program Office (Kirtland
AFB NM)) as well as each of the program sub-groups. Effort requires daily management of
program risks, 3 monthly briefings (telecom) to program leadership on risk status and approval
through the Joint Risk Review Board and Joint Risk Management Board. Contractor will collect,
update, and present risks in the program’s format. The contractor will update the Joint Risk
Management Plan at least once a year or when changes in the risk management process require
changes to the plan. The contractor will manage, track and update monthly the configuration of
all risks in an online risk database. The risk manager will provide updated risk information to
the contractor’s schedule personnel to inform the monthly schedule risk assessment.
1.3.3.2 W80
The contractor will work with each agency (NNSA, Sandia National Labs (SNL), Lawrence
Livermore National Labs (LLNL), System Program Office (Eglin AFB FL), W80-4 LEP
Program Office (Kirtland AFB NM), the yet to be selected cruise missile contractors, as well as
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each of the POG Subgroup chairs. The contractor will collect, update, and present risks in the
program’s format. The contractor will update the Joint Risk Management Plan at least once a
year or when changes in the risk management process require changes to the plan. The contractor
will manage, track and update the configuration of all risks in an online risk database. The risk
manager will provide updated risk information to the contractor’s schedule personnel to inform
the monthly schedule risk assessment.
1.3.4 AIRCRAFT INTEGRATION B61
The contractor will provide direct support to the Aircraft Integration Sub-Group (AISG) chair to
assess progress and support integration onto aircraft platforms (F-15, B-2, F-35, PA-200) and to
support B61-12 weapon-to-aircraft integration including operational flight program (OFP)
development, mission planning and hardware/software configuration requirements to ensure that
the weapon and delivery systems are interoperable. The contractor will provide an assessment of
aircraft integration progress, desired outcomes, schedule and path forward in a Technology
Roadmap for Aircraft/B61-12 integration which will be updated on a quarterly basis.
1.3.5 LOGISTICS PLANNING ANALYSIS
1.3.5.1 B61
The contractor will support the Maintenance, Sustainment and Logistics (MS&L) Sub-group in
logistics planning including maintenance concept development, trainer and test equipment
development, logistics concept development and product support. Experience may be with either
gravity, cruise, or ground based nuclear weapon systems. The contractor will conduct logistics
and supportability analyses to identify any gaps, issues or concerns and recommend corrective
action. This analysis will be provided in a system maintenance and logistics report which will be
updated quarterly. Contractor will develop and deliver a System Maintenance and Logistics
CONOPS Report which will be updated annually. The contractor shall mentor product Support
Manager training requirements.
1.3.5.2 W80
While the W80-4 LEP will not require the same support to begin the contract, the program may
mature enough within the period of performance to require surge support in this area.
1.3.6 TEST, EVALUATION, ANALYSIS AND DEMONSTRATION
The contractor will support the Joint Test Subgroup (JTSG) and will perform test and evaluation
planning to incorporate changes to each LEP’s technical and schedule baselines.
1.3.6.1 B61
The contractor will develop an analysis of the B61 test strategy including test activities that will
verify system performance, survivability, vulnerability and system effectiveness, test
methodology that enables clear correlation of tests to requirements with specific test objectives
and expected outcomes, stakeholder roles and responsibilities, resource planning, data analysis,
and data sharing to optimize test efficiency and provide analysis to the JTSG on a monthly basis
along with a written report/update every 6 months. The contractor will develop an analysis of the
overarching test and evaluation strategy for development (DT), integrated (IT) and operational
(OT) testing of major components and the all-up-round (AUR) and deliver a Test Strategy
Analysis, which will be updated annually.
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1.3.6.2 W80
The contractor will help develop and analyze W80-4 LEP test strategy including test activities
that will verify system performance, survivability, vulnerability and system effectiveness, test
methodology that enables clear correlation of tests to requirements with specific test objectives
and expected outcomes, stakeholder roles and responsibilities, resource planning, data analysis,
and data sharing to optimize test efficiency and provide analysis to the JTSG on a monthly basis
along with a written report/update every 6 months. The contractor will develop an analysis of the
overarching test and evaluation strategy for development (DT), integrated (IT) and operational
(OT) testing of major components and the all-up-round (AUR) and deliver a Test Strategy
Analysis, which will be updated annually.
1.3.7 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INTEGRATION, & CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT
The contractor will support the Systems Engineering and Integration Subgroup (SEISG) and
develop systems engineering analysis at the program level and provide detailed analyses of the
program in annual Systems Engineering Analysis Reports covering the Systems Engineering
Plan and changes in process, procedures and policy with particular emphasis on integration and
readiness levels.
The contractor will develop/update a joint data collection and management strategy for joint
systems engineering and test and evaluation events. The contractor will address collaborative
data collection, data sharing, and data development/management throughout the LEPs’ life
cycles via configuration management to support technical analysis reports, lessons learned, and
best practices through tools such as Intelink in support of the subgroups and Executive Project
Officers Group (EPOG). The contractor will manage and continuously update program
configuration management databases and manage the configuration change process with each of
the subgroups, reporting weekly updates to the SEISG and PASG for validation. The contractor
will capture and update a program and subgroup task database, showing weekly status updates
based on inputs from the owners of each task.
1.3.8 MILESTONE SUPPORT W80
The contractor will conduct analyses by providing reports, briefings, reviewing and providing
input to Milestone (A and B) documentation. This analysis will leverage (and build upon)
relevant technology maturity assessments and integration risk assessments already completed by
the DoD and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Air Force Nuclear Weapon
Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) will work together to
conduct W80-4 LEP POG study and analysis activities. These efforts support Milestone A
because the requirements for the W80, LRSO missile, and ancillary/support equipment are
interdependent. The requirements, acquisition, and programming processes for the W80-4 LEP
and other similar studies must be aligned to provide a solid program baseline and acquisition
strategy to minimize the cost, schedule, and performance risks inherent in delivering reliable and
modern operational systems/capabilities. The contractor shall perform trade factor engineering
studies and technology analysis in support of Milestone A to develop, refine, and mature W80
candidate concepts and surety architecture, warhead life cycle concepts. Briefings and reports
will presented to POG subgroups (PASG, SEISG, Requirements Subgroup (RSG), Interface
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Control Subgroup (ICSG), JTSG, Surety CONOPS Working Group (SCWG), System
Qualification Subgroup (SQSG), and others as required).
The contractor will facilitate step by step statutory and regulatory requirements per DODI 5000.2
to assist in proceeding to each acquisition phase
1.3.9 LPO SUPPORT
The contractor will provide technical, engineering and programmatic support for Intercontinental
Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Cruise Missile (CM) and B61 Warhead Sustainment; W78, W80,
W84, and B61 LEPs and integration with their respective program activities and weapon
systems. These efforts are identified by the ICBM, CM, and Gravity LPOs, their staffs and
decision makers in the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC). As required, the Nuclear
Weapons Council (NWC) reviews and approves proposed Alterations (Alts) and Modifications
(Mods), including LEPs, for weapons in the existing stockpiles. The NWC monitors progress to
ensure that the stockpile continues to be safe and reliable. The LEPs require work in the areas of:
Modeling and Simulation (MS), test planning, and engineering/technical support. The LEPs will
also include looking at and developing/changing the military characteristics (MCs) and stockpile
to target sequence (STS) documents for the W78, W80, and B61 warheads. Sustainment
activities require work in areas such as: annual assessment report review, Weapon System
Effectiveness Report (WSER) reviews, preparing draft USSTRATCOM Strategic Advisor Group
(SAG) Stockpile Assessment Team (SAT) presentations and technical support and planning for
subgroups and project officer meetings.
1.3.9.1 LEAD PROJECT OFFICER MEETING SUPPORT
The contractor shall provide technical and analytical support for warhead studies, Project Officer
Group (POG) meetings, Project Officer Meetings (POMs), Life Extension Program (LEP)
meetings, subgroup meetings, Nuclear Weapons Council Standing Safety Committee
(NWCSSC) Action Officer and Principals’ presentations and meetings, and other nuclear
acquisition program meetings. The contractor shall assist with technical responses to
management and the Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC), DoD, DOE, and Congress at the request
of the LPOs. This support shall also include producing meeting announcements, capturing action
items, decisions, discussion points, and providing minutes. This support requires technical
expertise, subject matter expertise (SME), and may require research to generate technical inputs
and provide support for answering action items. There will be approximately 112 meetings per
year associated with the sustainment of current AF nuclear systems and other new acquisition
programs (12 POMs/100 Subgroups).
1.3.9.2 TECHNICAL DOCUMENT WRITING AND DISTRIBUTION
The contractor shall participate and assist in the acquisition and integration planning,
coordination and execution of specification requirements, design reviews, technical interchange
meetings, program management reviews and other events and documents related to nuclear
stockpile stewardship. The contractor shall support the Phase 6.X Studies for modification and
life extension of current stockpile. Specific documentation for this task includes but is not
limited to both Phase 6.1 and 6.2 Reports and the Weapon System Enterprise Metrics reports.
The contractor will distribute technical documents to the offices/personnel identified in the
document's distribution list. This will include both electronic and physical mailing of documents.
Electronic distribution is the preferred method when possible. Classified material distribution to
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DOD personnel will be accomplished via the DOD SIPRNET and via the DOE Enterprise Secure
Network (ESN) for distribution to DOE personnel. Until such a time as the contractor has
personnel with ESN accounts, AFNWC/NCW personnel will perform the distribution over ESN.
For physical distribution, the contractor will follow the DoD and DOE guidelines for mailing
classified and unclassified documents. This will include wrapping, and addressing packages
when physical mailing is required. Every document, regardless of document classification, will
be distributed by the contractor for electronic archival. The contractor will also be required to
track the receipt of all distributed documents by their intended recipients utilizing AF Form 310.
The contractor will maintain the existing database of distribution lists used by AFNWC/NCW
for distributing POG and nuclear weapons acquisition program documentation.
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