BAE DIGAR Support

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing specialized support for the Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR) system, manufactured by BAE. The support is critical for the successful integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment of the DIGAR system within various platforms, ensuring a seamless transition of responsibilities.

• Provide 500 hours of dedicated engineering support for DIGAR system integration.

• Offer expertise in troubleshooting proprietary software and hardware to resolve integration challenges.

• Provide technical support for a seamless transition of DIGAR responsibilities.

• Support the planning, execution, and analysis of DIGAR testing at government-sponsored events.

• Provide meeting support for DIGAR testing events.

• Conduct post-event analysis with technical feedback and recommendations for system improvement.

• Offer on-demand Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for GPS integration efforts and technical guidance.

• Provide on-site DIGAR training to an unlimited number of Dahlgren personnel.

• Modify proprietary software to integrate the DIGAR system with associated platforms.

• Coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for task completion.

• Specific data deliverables are to be provided as outlined in the document.

• The Contractor must possess and maintain a SECRET facility clearance.

• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including For Official Use Only (FOUO) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII), must be safeguarded and marked per DoD instructions.

• Government information, facilities, equipment, and materials must be secured.

• Contractor personnel must follow Operations Security (OPSEC) concepts and principles.

• No safeguarding of classified material is authorized at the Contractor facility; safeguarding is only required at the actual performance site.

• Electronic Spillages (ES) are unacceptable and will be evaluated as part of the Contractor's performance.

• Non-government and/or personally owned portable electronic devices (PEDs) are generally prohibited in NSWCDD buildings, with specific exceptions and authorization procedures.

• Personal Wearable Fitness Devices (PWFDs) are allowed if compliant with NAVADMIN 216/15.

• Medical Portable Electronic Devices (MPEDs) require SCIF or Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) authorization.

• PEDs from external organizations require prior approval before connecting to NSWCDD networks.

• Navy-issued peripherals must be wired and cannot contain active noise-canceling functionality for use on systems up to collateral Top Secret.

• Government-procured Bluetooth earbuds/headsets are allowed for use on government-issued tablets/phones in telework or unclassified general office spaces.

• Web cameras may only be used on systems at the classification level of the space.

• Government-provided printers/scanners are authorized in telework environments, with CUI/unclassified information requiring safeguarding.

• Government-issued peripherals may be used on personal devices.

• Use of headsets with microphones and web cameras is restricted to official government duties when connected to any Navy network.

• Travel is anticipated to Dahlgren, VA, and CONUS Test Event Locations.

• A Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is identified in the document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (N0017826Q6728) for commercial products and services. The issuing agency is NSWC Dahlgren, located in Dahlgren, VA. The solicitation is unrestricted and set aside for small businesses.

Section B outlines the supplies or services and prices. It includes:

• Commercial labor: 1 LOT, 500 hours at $300.30 each.

• 5-Day trip for 2 people: 1 LOT, 5 days at $5,064.15 each.

• 10-Day trip for 2 people: 1 LOT, 5 days at $8,282.40 each.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on Section B.

• The period of performance is not detailed in the provided sections, but delivery is expected within 90 calendar days from the award receipt.

• The estimated value is not stated.

• The Offer Due Date is April 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• Section L contains instructions, conditions, and notices to offerors or quoters, including instructions for commercial products and services.

• Section M, "Evaluation Factors for Award," is present but its content is not detailed in the provided document.

• The acquisition is unrestricted and set aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)

• Size Standard: Not specified, but implied to be related to the NAICS code.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference and in full text, including those related to contract terms, inspection, acceptance, deliveries, invoicing, and special contract requirements.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and in full text, covering areas such as representations, certifications, and supplemental instructions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, a Data Item Description (DID) titled "TEST/INSPECTION REPORT" (DI-NDTI-80809B), outlines the required format and content for a test/inspection report. It is used to document test/inspection results, findings, and analyses to enable the government to evaluate compliance with system requirements, performance objectives, and specifications.

• Content Requirements: Details the specific information to be included in the report, such as:
  • Cover and title page details (report date, number, contractor info, contract number, test type, item tested, dates, requiring activity, security classification).
  • Table of contents.
  • Introduction (test/inspection objectives, item identification, requirements).
  • Summary of significant results, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Reference documents.
  • Body of the report (test equipment identification, facility setup, procedures, results, analysis, conclusions, recommendations).
  • Authentication of results, prior validation, and acceptability.
  • Appendices for voluminous data.
• Format: Contractor format is acceptable, but information must be organized for clarity.
• Applicability: Applicable to engineering (developmental), preliminary qualification, qualification, and acceptance testing.

This DID specifies the required format and content for a Test/Inspection Report. Bidders responding to opportunities that require such a report must adhere to these specifications. Understanding these requirements is crucial for preparing compliant and comprehensive documentation as part of their proposal or as a deliverable under a contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Status Report (DI-MGMT-80368A). It outlines the required format and content for data products generated as a discrete task requirement within a contract. The purpose of the Status Report is to document the contractor's progress towards achieving contract objectives, identify accomplishments and difficulties, and compare actual status against planned goals and resources expended. This information is used by the Government to monitor and evaluate contractor performance.

• Identification: Title/identification of the system/component/program/project, type of report, period covered, contract number, preparing activity, security classification, and distribution statement.
• Format: Contractor format, 8 ½ by 11 inch paper.
• Content:
  • Summary: Brief statement of overall project status, accomplishments, difficulties, and recommended solutions.
  • Body of Report: Includes milestone/task status (on schedule, comparison of capabilities, effort expended, key dates, designs completed/in process, outstanding problems, new problems, conference results), future plans, itemized man-hours and costs, contract deliveries status, and report preparer information.
  • Appendices: For tables, references, charts, or other descriptive material.

This DID specifies the requirements for a Status Report. Bidders should review this document to understand the reporting obligations and format expected if awarded a contract that includes this Data Item Description. It details the specific information that will need to be tracked and reported regularly to the Government, including progress, challenges, expenditures, and deliverables.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It provides security requirements for a contract, including facility clearance levels, safeguarding of classified information, and personnel security requirements. This specific form is for bidding purposes only, and an original DD Form 254 will be issued upon award of the contract.

• Facility Clearance: Requires "Secret" level clearance for both the contractor and the facility.
• Contract Information: Identifies the solicitation number as N00178-26-SIMACQ-DD-H-0294.
• Contractor: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
• Security Guidance: References NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DFARS 252.204-7012, FAR 52.204-2, and NIST SP 800-171.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Specifies safeguarding and marking requirements per DODI 5200.48.
• Operations Security (OPSEC): OPSEC requirements are imposed and detailed in Item 13, with specific guidance for subcontractors.
• Performance: Support for the Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR) System integration.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the security requirements and clearances necessary to perform the contract. It outlines the classification levels, handling of sensitive information, and personnel security vetting that will be required. Bidders must ensure they can meet these security obligations to be considered for award. It also clarifies that this is a preliminary document for bidding purposes and a final DD 254 will be issued post-award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies the data items to be delivered by the contractor under a contract. It outlines the requirements for various data products, including status reports and technical documentation.

• Data Item A001: Bi-weekly Status Reports, referencing SOW Paragraph 4.1.
• Authority: DI-MGMT-80368A.
• Distribution Statement D: Specifies that distribution is authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DOD Contractors only, with other requests to be referred to the Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
• Submission Requirements: First draft due 10 days after meeting support for planning, execution, and analysis, with subsequent submissions due bi-weekly. Reports are to be submitted electronically in MS Office 365 or PDF format, attached to an email notification to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).
• Tailoring: Block 4 notes that DID is tailored to remove Section 3.2.3. Block 8 details a Government review and comment period of 5 days, with the contractor having 5 days to submit revisions.

This CDRL details the specific reporting and documentation requirements for the contract. Bidders should review the types of data required, submission frequencies, formats, and distribution limitations to understand the contractor's ongoing obligations and the government's expectations for communication and deliverables.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies the data items to be delivered by the contractor, BAE Systems, in support of the BAE Digital Global Positioning System (GPS) Anti-Jam Receiver (DIGAR) Support contract. It outlines the requirements for various reports and data products.

• Data Item A002: Test/Inspection Report (Final Report).
• Contract Reference: SOW Paragraph 4.2.
• Requiring Office: NSWCDD.
• Distribution Statement: Distribution is authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD Contractors only (CTI), with other requests to be referred to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.
• Submission Deadlines: Draft submission is due 14 days after the conclusion of the test event. Final submission is due at the end of the contract period of performance.
• Format: Reports are to be submitted in Microsoft Office 365 applications or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) via email to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).
• Review Process: The Government has 10 days for review and comment on drafts, with the contractor having 7 days to submit revisions. If no revision requests are received within 7 days, the submittal is approved.

This CDRL details the specific reporting and data deliverables required under the contract. Bidders should review these requirements to understand the expected documentation and submission processes, including deadlines, formats, and distribution limitations, which will impact proposal preparation and contract performance.