1. SOW_Balloons.pdf

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Group: 309TH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING GROUP (SWEG)

Program: Atmospheric Meteorological Profiling System (AMPS) Replacement Project

Project/Requirement Title: Weather Balloons

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

March 10, 2025

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this procurement is to utilize Jimsphere weather balloon technology when testing weather conditions for various launches.

1.2 Scope

The contractor will be expected to provide weather balloons based off the Description and Salient Characteristics information listed on the attached document titled “13400

Equipment List”.

1.3 Background

The 309/520AD program conducts various launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base. In order to have a safe and successful launch, the program needs accurate data relative to atmospheric conditions and current wind patterns. Before the launch, this real-time information needs to be received to determine if the launch is a go/no-go.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK/OBJECTIVES/SERVICES

The contractor will be expected to provide quantity forty (40) weather balloons as described in the below screenshot of the “13400 Equipment List” document. The contractor shall follow each line item in the Description and Salient Characteristics and provide a product that matches exactly what is in this screenshot and is spelled out on the Equipment List document attached to the market research documents.

Line

Item Description and Salient Characteristics Manufacturer Part Number Quantity

Unit of

Measure

High Resolution Wind Profiler

2 meter diameter, clear 1/2 mil polyester film

1.) Shape Sphere

2.) Size 2 m diameter

3.) Surface 398 Random 3" cones, molded into surface

4.) Material 1/2 mil polyester film

5.) Weight Approximately 315 g

6.) Gore Design 12 gores, sealed with thermoplastic tape

7.) Inflation Valve 1/2 inch plastic with cap

8.) Relief Valve 7/8 inch - designed for 1.25 inch H2O over-pressure

9.) Handles 2 cotton 3/4" twill tape handles affixed with rip-stop load patch

10.) Quality Assurance Balloons pressure tested at 2.0 in. H2O for 15 minutes

11.) Packaging Each balloon is wrapped in protective polyethylene cover, and packaged in a cardboard box

Meteorological

Products Inc

(or brand name equal)

JC20-12-05 40 Each

3.0 DELIVERABLES

The expected delivery period from date of award will be not to exceed 120 days after receipt of order (ARO). Documentation deliverables shall be delivered IAW this SOW attached to the contract unless otherwise specified by the CO through a contract modification or CO letter. If there is a discrepancy in due dates between the SOW, this

SOW shall take precedence. Due dates falling on non-working days (Saturdays, Sundays, and recognized national (legal) holidays) shall be construed to mean the next regular working day. All due dates [i.e. 30 Days ARO] are calendar counted unless designated otherwise.

4.0 GOVERNMENT QUALITY

4.1 Government Provided Service Plan

When work is to be performed at the Government’s location, the Government will prioritize service requirements based on operating requirements. The Government will provide the Contractor’s Technical Lead a generalized projected service plan that may be reviewed or revised by the Government Program Manger as necessary.

The purpose of the plan is to prioritize Government service requirements and provide the contractor with the information required to effectively manage their personnel.

4.2 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Applicability FAR 42.1502, Policy directs all Federal agencies to collect and report past performance information on services contracts that exceed $1M. The CPAR assesses a contractor’s performance and provides a written record on a given contract during a specific period of time. All CPARs are accomplished using the automated Navy Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) found on the web at <http://www.cpars.navy.mil>. This system requires the contractor to provide a designated representative to receive CPARs.

4.3 Government Inspection

Contractor performance is subject to surveillance by the COR to ensure compliance with this task order to include all elements of the Services Summary.

The contract identifies two types of non-conformances: minor and major. All records of non- conformance and corrective actions will be documented in IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

4.4 Qualification Reviews

The Government reserves the option to audit the qualifications of any contractor personnel providing services to the Government under this task order.

4.5 Program Manager (PM)

The PM provides primary program oversight and management of the contract. The PM ensures the COR is trained before performing any COR duties and supports the COR’s performance assessment activities. Additionally, the PM will also review contractor’s performance periodically.

4.6 Contracting Officer (CO)

The CO is the individual designated by the AF to direct and/or redirect the efforts of the Contractor or modify any of the items of this contract.