JWCC Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) Next, now known as JWCC Unified Cloud Marketplace (UCM). The objective is to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with an extensible, secure, global, multi-vendor cloud capability to address warfighting challenges and maintain military advantage.

The JWCC Next contract will provide Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) – collectively known as Anything as a Service (XaaS) – across all security domains and classification levels (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI) and Impact Levels (ILs 2, 4, 5, 6). Key areas include:

• Program Management: Contractor responsibilities for managing the contract, including key personnel, program plans, and reporting.
• Operations: Provisioning and managing authorized Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs), ensuring availability, resiliency, and global accessibility.
• Fortified Security: Implementing enhanced cyber defenses, Zero Trust principles, and compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) standards.
• Integration/Interoperability: Ensuring secure data transfer and API capabilities.
• Data Transfer and Portability: Supporting the movement of data and applications into and out of the cloud.
• Centralized Management and Distributed Control: Enabling DoD oversight, policy application, and automated provisioning.
• Desired Capabilities: Areas of interest for emerging technologies in advanced edge capabilities, security, and specialized cloud support.

Contractors must meet performance standards outlined in the PWS, with acceptable quality levels (AQL) of 100% for timely and accurate submission of deliverables, contract performance, reporting, security compliance, and adherence to regulations. Surveillance methods include routine reviews and inspections.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated 10 years, including a five-year base period and one five-year option period (December 2027 - December 2037).

• Place of Performance: Work will be performed at both Government and Contractor facilities worldwide, including classified and unclassified locations. Specific DISA data center locations are listed.

• Security: Personnel require security clearances up to TS/SCI. Compliance with DoD CSP Security Requirements Guide (SRG), ICD 503, ICD 705, and Zero Trust Architecture is mandatory.

• Personnel: Key personnel requirements include specific education, experience, and security clearances.

• Deliverables: Numerous Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are specified for various tasks, including program management plans, reports, and security documentation.

• Section 508 Accessibility: All ICT must comply with Section 508 standards, including WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA.

• CMMC: Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is required at time of award and throughout the contract.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides instructions and a template for vendors to submit questions, comments, and recommendations regarding the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the JWCC Unified Cloud Marketplace. The goal is to expedite the Q&A process.

• Do not change the format of the provided spreadsheet.
• Column B (Page): Enter the specific page number from the draft PWS.
• Column C (Section/Paragraph): Enter the applicable section and paragraph number from the draft PWS.
• Column D (Questions/Comments/Recommendations): Start questions by referencing the topic to aid sorting.

This document primarily contains instructions for submitting questions. The 'Q&A' sheet is currently blank, indicating that no specific questions or government responses have been provided within this document itself. Vendors are expected to populate this sheet with their inquiries.

This document does not directly alter solicitation requirements or deadlines but provides the mechanism for vendors to seek clarification on the draft PWS. The submission of questions via this format will likely lead to future clarifications or amendments to the solicitation.