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STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the design, development, engineering, fabrication, and test of prototype components and systems for Department of Defense (DoD) vehicles and mobility platforms such as: Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV), Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), Light All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV), Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Non Standard Commercial Vehicle (NSCV), trailers, auxiliary power systems, and any system that contributes to operational safety, logistics, maintenance, lethality, mobility, reliability, durability, availability, overall mobility range, suitability and effectiveness of the warfighter. The scope of this effort shall include concept, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews and detailed design prototyping for form, fit, and function verification, and validation of determined requirements and performance parameters defined by each individual Delivery Order (DO) issued under this contract. Each DO will require the delivery of a final prototype and/or test report to meet the Statement of Objectives (SOO) requirements. Individual DO requirement scope will range from integration prototypes, engineering development models (EDM), and low rate initial production (LRIP). System prototypes, EDMs, and LRIPs shall be designed, developed, engineered, fabricated, and tested for compliance to the individual DO SOO requirements. It is not expected that all DOs will require the end-to-end development described in the contract level SOW due to variations in product maturity and required timelines for development at the DO level. Section 3.0 of this SOW describes the technical requirements that may be required to complete for each individual DO. Not every technical task listed under paragraph 3.0 will be required for completion of each DO, but a combination of these tasks will be required to be performed to ensure individual DO requirements are met. Each individual DO shall provide technical requirements and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) of the prototype to be developed along with development schedule, test requirements/plans, and Contract Deliverables (CDRLs). DOs where end items are intended for combat evaluations or quick reaction capability may have abbreviated testing and schedule requirements. For all DOs, final product acceptance and final service report evaluation will be conducted by the Government Requiring Technical Activity (RTA). Paragraph 1.2 describes the Technical Areas for the types of DOs awarded on this contract. The Technical Areas are all Mobility focused tasking, but are separated to align specific technical categories of tasking to facilitate bringing industry expertise to complete each DO. This is a Multi-Award Contract where interested vendors shall propose on any or all Technical Areas by providing historical documentation and current capabilities for each individual Technical Area proposed against for evaluation by NSWC Mobility Systems Engineering Branch Technical Evaluation team for contract award. Interested Vendor proposals shall determine award in any or all Technical Areas. Individual DO SOO shall be sent to specific technical area awardees for proposal. Technical Area vendors shall submit a SOW that includes technical plan, tasks, cost, and schedule to accomplish the requirements of the DO SOO. DO proposals shall be evaluated by DO Technical Evaluation Team and NSWC Contracting for award.

1.1 BACKGROUND

Being at the forefront of the combat forces engaged in our current war efforts requires the constant research and implementation of latest technologies into the mobility platforms to increase operational safety, lethality, maintainability, mobility, reliability, durability and availability. To continually adapt to evolving warfare landscapes and mission scenarios, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Family of Special Operations Vehicles (FOSOV) Program requires a contract mechanism, which provides the capability to design, acquire and test prototype vehicle components, enabling USSOCOM to provide the best material solutions for new and legacy ground mobility vehicles, utilized by Special Operation Forces (SOF).

In conjunction with the requirement to prototype vehicle components, FOSOV requires, to a lesser extent, the ability to conduct studies forming a basis for an analysis of alternatives to assist in programmatic decisions. Technical Studies required under contract can include transportability testing of in-process design components and systems with defined mission profiles and test track requirements.

NSWC Crane, Mobility Systems Engineering Branch (JXWS) provides project oversight, engineering, and logistics for PM-FOSOV and US Marine Corps (USMC) mobility platforms across the life cycle, from conceptual design development to engineering field support. JXWS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) shall utilize this 5-year multi-award contract to effectively reach industry leaders in mobility engineering and integration and successfully develop prototype solutions to advance the current mobility performance and develop new vehicle technology areas. Prototypes developed under DO shall be considered for Limited Rate Production Quantities for Engineering Development Models, Training Assets, and Test Assets. The need for this contract is to create a prototyping development mechanism to advance mobility technology with industry partners to facilitate an efficient transition of conceptual ideas to integrated production at systems and sub-system levels.

1.2 TECHNOLOGY AREA DESCRIPTIONS

JXWS supports the engineering and development of mobility platforms for Family of Special Operations Vehicles and United States Marine Corps from Engineering Concepts derived from Customer Needs to New Equipment Training (NET) of Developed and Tested Mobility Systems into the hands of the warfighter operators. The Mobility Prototyping Contract will focus on the initial development, testing, and user evaluations during the Systems Life Cycle of vehicles and mobility components.

The efforts under this contract shall be separated into four technology areas in order to gain industry subject matter experts specific to each technology area. The Technology Areas are:

1) Powertrain Performance Prototyping

2) Advanced Chassis, Body and Mobility Handling Prototyping

3) Mobility Testing Services

4) General Prototype Fabrication and Integration.

Technology Areas 1 through 4 shall be designated to award to qualifying small businesses. Small businesses awarded this contract may team with businesses not determined to qualify as a small business, but must abide by small business teaming rules. Paragraph 2.0, Applicable Documents, and 3.0 Required Capabilities apply to all Technology Areas. Prospective Contractors shall be able to provide proposals to develop prototypes within these areas with NSWC Crane JXWS Requiring Technical Activities providing determination if prospective Contractor capabilities align within the technology areas. DO objectives may require the development of a prototype system or LRIP that has characteristics effecting multiple technology areas of a mobility system and requiring a contractor to develop systems with mobility characteristics that cross technology areas. The preponderance of work by technology area for each individual DO will be determined by NSWC Crane technical and contracting team to determine in which technology area the DO shall be released to the technical area contractors.

1.2.1 Technology Area 1, Powertrain Performance Prototyping

Powertrain Performance Prototyping shall focus on developing improvements directly related to the vehicle’s powertrain & drivetrain performance including but not limited to the engine, transmission, axles, electrical motors, and, on-board electrical and power systems. The intent of this effort will be to improve the mobility capabilities of a vehicular system by improving existing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components or by developing new components or complete systems.

This technology area includes the development of the following:

1) Performance tuning kits

2) Energy capacity storage and distribution devices

3) Horsepower, torque, auxiliary power generation, shift points, fuel economy, and tractive capability improvements.

4) Gas and diesel engine integration

5) Electrical motor drive and hybrid electric drive power plants

6) Auxiliary power generators

7) Power transmission gearboxes and transfer cases

8) Power transfer efficiency

9) Reduced acoustic and thermal signature management

10) Data Logging, data transmission, and diagnostic tools and equipment, and on-board maintenance systems to reduce the maintenance time of a vehicle and increase Operational Availability (Ao).

Powertrain prototype design analysis shall include prototyping efforts requiring mechanical, electrical, and automotive engineering for the mobility system’s propulsion and power systems from system requirements and Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) designated by each individual DO SOO. Powertrain design and analysis CDRLs shall include 3D models, Technical Data Package (TDP), Finite Elements Analysis (FEA), Electrical Power Schematics, Operational Simulations, reports and technical studies. Integration of the Prototype onto a vehicle platform may be required for testing specified by the DO. Physical verification and system operation on GFM/GFE shall be specified by DO. Powertrain Prototype design and analysis shall improve the mobility capabilities of the vehicular system by improving existing and creating new component and system level integration pieces. Advanced Engineering Design, Analysis, and Simulation Capabilities related to a vehicle’s powertrain and power generation with an understanding of industry and Government automotive specifications and testing shall be required to complete CDRL requirements within this Technology Area. Each Individual DO will define system Interoperability and Interface parameters along with required analysis and testing. All DOs with a focus on a vehicle’s powertrain, power generation, and propulsion shall be included within this technology area. Prototypes shall have the ability to transition to LRIP.

1.2.2 Technology Area 2, Advanced Chassis, Body, and Mobility Handling Prototyping Advanced Chassis Body and Mobility Handling Prototyping will focus on the areas of chassis, frame, sub frame, suspension and steering, body panels, survivability, and overall payload improvements. Suspension, steering mobility improvements shall focus on designing new prototypes and modifying existing vehicle suspension systems to improve the steering & handling and payload capacities of the mobility platform. Current vehicle suspensions include leaf spring, coil spring, four link suspensions, air ride, and all areas of a vehicle suspension and mobility for varying terrain including on road and off-road profiles as prescribed in each vehicles Mission Terrain Profile.

Dynamic analysis simulation and off road course testing requirements will be defined within each DO. Each Individual DO will define system Interoperability and Interface parameters along with required analysis and testing required within this technology area. Areas of improvements under this area can be:

1) Ride quality

2) Increase payload capability

3) Increase ground clearance

4) Improve turning radius

5) Improved mobility on grades and slopes

6) Roll over protection systems

7) Advanced chassis development

8) Analysis of weight and center of gravity parameters to improve mobility

9) Development of electrical circuits, and system design of communication and lighting components to improve line of sight, and situational awareness of the operators of the vehicles

10) Vertical Acceleration

Engineering on a mobility platforms frame, chassis, and body shall require utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) 3D models to develop mechanical and electrical interfaces. Design and analysis CDRLs shall include 3D models, TDP, Finite Elements Analysis (FEA), Electrical Schematics, Durability Simulations, and reports and technical studies. Integration of the Prototype onto a vehicle platform may be required for testing specified by the DO. Advanced Prototype Design and Analysis shall improve the mobility capabilities of a vehicular system by improving existing and creating new component and system level integration pieces. Prototypes developed within this technology area shall include mechanical and electrical systems to contain, integrate, and distribute fuel, water, mission related gear, and survivability armor components. Advanced Engineering Design, Analysis, and Simulation Capabilities relating to a vehicles suspension, steering, and frame with an understanding of industry and Government automotive specifications and testing shall be required to complete CDRL requirements within this Technology Area.

Physical verification and system operation on GFM/GFE shall be specified by DO. Vehicle interface of weapon and sensor components shall be included within this technology area. Individual DOs shall state Interoperability and Interface objectives, along with required analysis and testing of prototypes that shall be completed within this technology area. Development of prototypes shall utilize advanced materials and innovative designs to create more agile and robust vehicles and vehicle equipment. Prototypes shall have the ability to transition to LRIP.

1.2.3 Technology Area 3, Mobility Testing Services

Mobility Testing Services shall focus on the system level testing of complete vehicles, vehicle payload and equipment of existing equipment and new developmental prototypes. As determined by individual DO, the contractor may be required to take delivery of GFM/GFE and system performance specifications to develop and execute test plans and strategies including but not limited to complete system level testing, environmental testing, vehicle and component durability, tie-down load pull testing, armor survivability testing, and overall vehicle mobility testing. Testing to Test Operation Procedures (TOP), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) as well as other US and NATO testing standards may be required.

Typical testing can include on course/track testing, off-road mobility testing, environmental chamber, and dynamometer testing of vehicle mobility components and overall system performance capabilities of the vehicles. Testing parameters will include mission profiles, coarse terrain characteristics, and vehicle components to be tested. Deliverables shall include developing a test report showing requirement verification and performance requirement conformance. Each Individual DO will define system interoperability and interface parameters along with required analysis and testing CDRLs.

Mobility Testing Services may include providing on-site assessment of a mobility platform at the contractor’s testing facilities or locations determined by the Government where demonstration of the mobility platform’s performance can be analyzed and changes in components recommended. Contractors may provide recommendations to Government test and engineering representatives and Government contractors developing prototypes and improvements on a mobility platform to provide test evaluation, field engineering, and platform training on performance equipment integrated into the mobility platform system. The degree and scope of these services shall be defined within each DO with reports, studies, and techniques for integration defined in the SOO.

1.2.4 Technology Area 4, General Prototype Fabrication and Integration

General Prototype Fabrication and Integration shall focus on developing physical components and assemblies from fabricated, COTS, modified COTS, and GFM/GFE components as well as integrating these items into a deliverable vehicle or assembly prototype. This technology area shall utilize and leverage already developed designs in the form of existing components and assemblies, conceptual models, TDPs, and engineering sketches to develop physical prototypes to refine manufacturability and design finalization for verification of fit, form, and function. The DO’s shall specify what vehicle or mobility platform system the prototypes shall be integrated into for system verification and if GFM or GFE will be provided. Prototypes developed within this technology area shall require machining, fabrication, and automotive electrical assembly from engineering conceptual designs and drawings. CDRLS under this technology area shall include manufacturability verification modification documentation, physical prototypes, and integration reports. The intent of this technology area is to transition a developed design into a physical prototype while refining manufacturability characteristics of the prototype, TDP validation and aid in the transition to LRIP. .

1.3 Representative Customers

The following list depicts the representative customers for the projects and programs: USSOCOM HQ, TSOCs, and Service Special Operations Components, Technical Support Working Group, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Army, US Air Force, OSD, and COCOMS (CENTCOM, PACOM, AFRICOM, SOUTHCOM, EUCOM), and Other Government Agencies.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents, specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this SOW to the extent cited herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issue of Government documents is that listed in the current issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) on the issue date of the solicitation associated with this SOW. Non-Government standards listed are those in effect on the issue date of the solicitation associated with this SOW. This is a partial list, and other documents, specifications, standards, and handbooks may be required for any effort within this SOW. It is the contractor’s responsibility to know what standards are applicable to the requested DO effort.

2.1 Military Specifications, Standards and Handbooks

MIL-STD-130NOT 1

DoD Standard Practice for Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, 26 Aug 2019

Systems 01 Dec 2010

2.1.2 Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense and DoD Services Documents

2.1.3 Non-Government and Commercial Standards, Specifications and other applicable publications

The Contractor shall use the revision effective as of the date of contract award for each of the documents listed in the following subparagraphs and to the extent specified in the requirements of this SOW. Nothing in this document however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

It is the intent of this solicitation and the resulting contract to fully implement the principles of the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Reform initiatives. Specifically, reference is made to the Secretary of Defense policy promulgated by memorandum on 29 June 1994 regarding the use of specifications and standards. When specifications are not practical, non-Government (industry developed) standards shall be used.

In the event of conflict between the documents referenced herein and the contents of this SOW, the Order of precedence shall be:

1) Individual DO SOO;

2) Section 3 of this SOW;

3) Specifications, Standards and Other Documents, listed in Section 2.1 of this SOW.

Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available on the internet at the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) at https://assist.dla.mil. DoD Directives, Instructions and Publications documents, as well as other services publications at DoD Issuances website at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/. Non- Government documents should be obtained from the commercial sources. Requests for copies of documents not available from sources listed above should be directed to the designated Government technical point of contact.

3.0 REQUIREMENT CAPABILTIES

Requirements contained herein describe at the contract level the deliveries that are associated with this SOW. The individual DO’s will further define specific requirements and will provide the necessary details via a SOO and GFI. Individual Technology Areas may include multiple requirement capabilities to facilitate a successful DO requirement completion.

3.1 PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT

3.1.1 Engineering Design

The Contractor shall provide technical designs to meet the requirements as detailed in each DO SOO utilizing a systems engineering approach as referenced in IEEE 1220-2005 and IEEE/EIA 12207-2008. The Contractor shall implement a robust design process beginning with conceptual design leading into detailed design while creating engineering artifacts such as engineering models, drawings, simulations, and analysis to create solutions that maximize Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) listed in the DO SOO. The Contractor shall make maximum use of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), modified COTS and New Development Items (NDI) as necessary, to meet the requirements of the SOO. The Contractor shall minimize obsolescence by selecting products that will avoid or resolve hardware and software/firmware obsolescence issues, refer to MIL-HDBK-470A Notice 2. The Contractor shall utilize CAD modeling and analysis to ensure component interfaces leading to fabrication of physical prototypes for mobility solutions. Design of electrical circuits may require electromagnetic design factors in accordance with MIL-STD-464C.

As determined by each DO SOO the Contractor shall provide Technical Progress Reports and Engineering presentations to support technical interchange meetings, a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) or Critical Design Review (CDR) for each prototype design as determined by each DO. (CDRL A001, Engineering Presentations)

3.1.1.1 Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

When required by DO, the contractor shall conduct a system PDR to assess the state of the system architecture and preliminary system design for each hardware (HW) and or software (SW) configuration item (CI). The PDR shall identify all single source, sole source, and diminishing source(s). The Contractor shall conduct a PDR via phone conference or at a facility determined in the DO SOO. The PDR shall include, but not be limited to, presentation of the results of the design analysis and finalization and formalization the design for fabrication. As specified by each DO, the contractor shall develop a Specification Requirement Verification (SRV) Matrix that documents how each requirement will be verified. (CDRL A002, Specification Requirement Verification Matrix)

3.1.1.2 Critical Design Review (CDR)

As determined by DO, the contractor shall conduct a CDR in accordance with DoDI 5000.02 to demonstrate the system detailed design is complete, meets requirements, and the system can proceed to fabrication, demonstration and readiness to test.

The CDR shall be conducted prior to fabrication when required by individual DO. The overall technical program risks shall also be reviewed on a technical, manufacturing, cost and schedule basis. High-risk components shall have risk resolution identified (form/fit replacement, subset manufacturing/repair, tech refresh, etc.). The Contractor shall incorporate all Government approved design changes, finalizing the design.

(CDRL A003, Risk Identification and Mitigation)

3.1.2 Design Analysis

The Contractor shall conduct design analysis of the proposed prototype design as specified by SOO requirements. Detailed physical and performance design characteristics shall be specifically identified including, where applicable, the engineering decision process for using one methodology over another. The Contractor shall include a discussion of alternatives and the ramifications thereof, risk assessments and trade-offs made and proposed logistic support/level of repair. The Contractor shall present the results of the design analysis at technical interchange meetings and included in DO CDRLs. Individual DO’s may require the contractor to perform an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) by researching and documenting technologies applicable to the mobility area of improvement or design change. The Contractor shall document data obtained during the AoA and present as a technical report. The contractor shall provide a technical report – studies/services, identifying each of the major assemblies/sub- assemblies, software modules, manufacturer names, model, and product/part numbers. If the DO requires, the contractor shall provide Finite Element Analysis (FEA) report showing structural integrity for integration on mobility platforms meeting mission profiles and durability requirements specified in the DO SOO. (CDRL A004, Technical Report – Studies/Services, Design Data); (CDRL A005, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Report)

3.1.3 Prototype Fabrication and Integration

The contractor shall perform fabrication of newly designed and modified COTS components and subassemblies to meet DO prototype integration requirements. Part fabrication shall include ensuring best machining practices and Human Factors Engineering (HFE) in accordance with MIL-STD-1472G, CH 1 are maximized to meet DO SOO KPPs. The contractor shall provide all certifications of materials or manufacturing processes as required by DO (CDRL A006, Certificate of Compliance). The contractor shall provide general and specialized fabrication support, which includes small manufacturing quantities to build new design prototypes, models, pre-production assemblies, sub-assemblies, and systems. The contractor shall follow engineering drawing specifications for fabrication and integration efforts, and provide draft modifications of changes for Government review and approval. Utilizing proper system engineering, GFM, GFE, and GFI, the contractor shall support the fabrication and installation of upgrades to the mobility systems as specified by the DO. The contractor shall provide integration of developed prototypes and GFE onto mobility system platforms to meet DO requirements and KPPs following design instructions and engineering drawings. The contractor shall be required to deliver an integration summary report as determined by each DO SOO. (CDRL A007, Integration Summary Report)

3.1.4 Technical Drawing Package (TDP)

The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and deliver a TDP in accordance with MIL- STD-31000B and ASME Y14.24M as required by each DO. The TDP shall include all components, sub-assemblies, and final-assemblies to complete a final prototype. The Contractor shall document any test requirements on the components, sub-assemblies, and final-assemblies necessary to ensure the characteristics of performance and include these in the TDP. Material and process specifications, special inspection equipment drawings and special tooling drawings and their associated lists shall be included in the TDP for complete product definition and total design disclosure. The TDP shall contain, but not be limited to, drawings, parts lists, data lists, wiring lists, schematics, interconnect diagrams, special tooling drawings, specifications, special packaging instructions that include storage and shipping containers and any requirements per MIL-STD-129R, MIL-STD-130 NOT 1, MIL-STD-2073-1E and AR 700-15, source control drawings, specification control drawings, cable dressing techniques, software/firmware/middleware version description documents, and interface control documents and information for both hardware and software/firmware/middleware, operating systems, and artifacts. The contractor shall modify/revise the TDP as necessary to obtain Government approval of the TDP prior to Government acceptance of each TDP. TDP requirements shall be stated in each DO SOO.

(CDRL A008, Technical Data Package)

3.1.5 Kit Installation Instructions, Components, Labeling and Packaging The contractor shall develop work instructions and Bill of Materials (BOM) for components and kits to be field installed.

(CDRL A016, Bill of Materials (BOM); CDRL A017, Installation Instructions)

3.1.6 Corrosion Control

The contractor shall be responsible for corrosion control IAW the vehicle level Corrosion Prevention and Control Plan.

3.1.7 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)

The contractor shall manufacture LRIP systems in accordance with the TDP provided in each DO. The contractor shall procure materials, manufacture, assemble and conduct component and manufactured item/system testing necessary to assure the quality of the manufactured items. Any additional changes or deviations from the baselined TDP shall be submitted for approval via the Government Integrator’s Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process. DO’s developing prototypes may transition to LRIP after Government acceptance of prototypes and agreement from contracting representative and requiring technical agent to enter DO phase II. LRIP quantities shall be delivered with a Quality Assurance Report verifying each quantity meets TDP and SOO requirements. (CDRL A009, Quality Assurance Report)

3.1.7.1 Production Readiness Review (PRR)

The Contractor shall conduct a PRR, to determine whether the design is ready for LRIP and if the producer has accomplished adequate production planning. The PRR focuses on assessing the readiness of the manufacturing processes, the Quality Management System, and the production planning (i.e., facilities, tooling and test equipment capacity, personnel development and certification, process documentation, inventory management, supplier management, etc.). The PRR determines whether the traceability of final system requirements to the final production system is maintained. The PRR determines if production or production preparations incur unacceptable risk that might breach thresholds of schedule, performance, cost, or other established criteria. A successful PRR shall demonstrate the design is ready to move into LRIP.

As a precursor to the PRR, the contractor shall provide the Government with access to the appropriate artifacts for review and assessment to ensure entrance and exit criteria are satisfied.

(CDRL A010, Production Readiness Review)

3.1.7.2 Quality Assurance

The contractor shall be in compliance with ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001:2008 standards. All manufacturing processes and quality systems procedures shall be in accordance with applicable ANSI/ISO Standards. The contractor shall flow all quality system requirements down to subcontractors, sub-tier suppliers, and vendors. The Contractor shall identify counterfeit parts and mitigate the inclusion of counterfeit parts into a system by utilizing guidance within SAE AS5553.

3.1.7.3 Configuration Control

The contractor shall implement a process of change approval authority, which allows for change authority at the lowest practical level for changes which do not affect the contract requirements and a normal progression of approval authority up through the Government TDA for changes which do affect contract requirements. The contractor shall control changes of each End Item, support equipment, and hardware/software, firmware, middleware CI following guidance from MIL-HDBK-61B.

3.1.7.4 Configuration Audits

The contractor shall conduct audits to assure conformance to requirements of established baselines. The Contractor shall conform to change control procedures to ensure incorporation of approved changes only, ensure effectiveness of test objectives, and ensure that the developed software and hardware products are the same as the specified software and hardware products. Physical and functional configuration audits of each End Item and support equipment hardware and software CI, such as internal baselines and documentation, shall be performed by the Contractor using ISO 10007 as guidance.

3.2 TESTING SERVICES

As determined by DO, the contractor shall prepare a test plan that employs an integrated test and evaluation strategy designed to provide continuous insight into the design and performance of the mobility systems under test. The test plan shall be the top-level working document that addresses all testing anticipated by the contractor and its subcontractors, and encompasses all major system and component level testing.

The contractor shall perform all testing in accordance with the test plan to validate the testing requirements of the SOO. The contractor shall reference MIL-HDBK-781A for guidance on testing methods. The test procedure, master test plan shall include procedures for all testing required in this SOW. The contractor shall develop a Test/Inspection Report for any test performed. (CDRL A011 – Test Plan); (CDRL A012, Test Report)

3.2.1 Interface and Performance Tests

When required by DO, the contractor shall perform testing of prototypes and GFE on vehicles and mobility platforms. These tests may include system interface, durability, vibration, power and energy, noise, tie-down, environmental tests as well as interoperability tests for trailers, aircraft, and other vehicle systems and platforms. The contractor shall observe, provide test equipment, collect all data during a test, and document the results against specified requirements within each DO. The contractor shall provide adequate facilities for the type of testing specified by DO. Durability testing shall require various levels of on and off road terrain specified in each DO relevant to the vehicle platforms mission profile and Performance Specification (PSPEC). Applicable Military Standards shall include MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-209, MIL-STD-810, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. DOs may specify that developed prototypes transition to a testing phase to determine integration integrity, user evaluation, and overall system functionality capabilities. In the event the a DO transitions from a completed prototype to a test event, the Contracting Representative and Requiring Technical Agent will agree on transitioning to a Phase II of the DO. A Final Test Report shall be developed that summarizes all findings determined during testing with recommendations on design improvements and any safety concerns regarding prototype design and integration.

(CDRL A012, Test Report)

3.2.2 Armor Prototyping Integration and Testing

When required by DO, the contractor shall provide design prototyping of armor solutions for survivability objectives determined by the Government. Armor prototyping shall include understanding armor materials, armor integration, and armor testing techniques. Armor prototyping and integration to a mobility platform may include sourcing armor materials from armor manufacturers and designing integration systems to assemble armor to a mobility platform. Prototype armor solutions including armor materials and assembly components determined by DO to be installed onto a mobility platform for system integration verification. DOs may specify armor prototypes to be tested by the contractor at recognized armor testing facilities. The Government will specify and or approve all armor test procedures, quantity of test articles, and retain the right to witness armor testing. Armor that is tested shall be delivered to the Contractor as GFM for a testing service or developed by the Contractor during advanced chassis and body prototype design from a list of survivability specifications delivered specified in the DO The contractor shall utilize certified testing agencies to meet testing specifications and procedures outlined in the DO SOO. Upon completion of armor testing the contractor shall deliver a final test report which describes the results of the armor testing along with any material certifications required to validate the armor material as required in each DO SOO. (CDRL A012, Test Report)

3.3 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The contractor shall establish and perform the necessary management procedures required to ensure that all work performed under the contract is planned and executed in a manner that will satisfy the requirements and achieve all management, technical, logistical, quality control, cost, and schedule objectives in accordance with standardization objectives of DoD 4120.24-M. The Contractor shall address, at a minimum, the following areas:

· Program Planning and Control Procedures

· Subcontractor Control Procedures

· Financial Management

· Data Management

· Quality Control Procedures

· Risk Management

· Management and Accountability for Government Furnished Equipment, Material, Information and Data. The Contractor shall utilize a Program Office like function to manage all technical performance, reliability, maintainability, integrated logistic support, quality control, cost, schedule, and system/data delivery requirements of the contract.

3.3.1 Meetings

The contractor shall coordinate, schedule, prepare, conduct, facilitate and participate in reviews, meetings and conferences specified herein. The contractor shall prepare a conference agenda and presentation materials for all meetings, reviews, and conferences identified in this SOW. Each DO will specify required meetings by CDRL.

(CDRL A013, Conference Agenda); (A014, Conference Minutes); (A015, Presentation Material)

3.3.2 Data Rights

All developmental data rights are proprietary to the Government. Developmental data rights shall be defined as conceptual, detailed, and verification data derived from a Government set of requirements or SOO, where the developed information and physical items are a result of the project GFI or resulted from the Government intent to satisfy a project need. This may include technical studies, test reports, parts lists, engineering drawing packages, and logistics data developed utilizing GEIA-STD-0007 related to the prototype, engineering design model, or LRIP assemblies. As required by the Government, the contractor shall turn over to the Government without proprietary markings all design data, documentation, drawings, processes, test metrics, process metrics, source code developed and analyses performed under this contract for a complete design disclosure. The technical report – study/services, design data shall be provided in a format consistent with best commercial practice and widely acceptable by industry. Development and engineering data from concepts and physical components previously designed and documented by a contractor prior to being used to satisfy DO objectives, but included as part as a deliverable may be determined to be restricted data and proprietary to the contractor that had developed the item. Data subject to restricted rights must be declared per DFARS clause 252.225.7017 and disclosed in a data accession list during proposal per DFARS clause 252.227.7028.

3.3.3 Product System Safety

In performance of this SOW, the contractor shall ensure that the systems engineering approach for all deliverables are per MIL-STD-882E and MIL-STD-461G. Hazardous materials shall be handled as referenced in NAS 411. Industry best practices for safety shall be followed in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910.

3.4 Program Security

3.4.1 International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

The contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining any State Department approvals, licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), etc. required by the ITAR.

3.4.2 Development and Production Security

It is anticipated that information for systems developed under this contract will be Export Controlled and must remain under continuous US control. No ITAR-controlled information, critical components identified under DoD MCTL or CPI shall be released to or developed, tested, fabricated or assembled by foreign: nationals, facilities, subcontractors, suppliers or vendors. As part of the PPIP, the Contractor shall notify the Government of any part, information, material, or labor not provided by a Trusted Source and must obtain specific written authorization from the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), COR, or program Security Manager to proceed with its use. DoD 5220.22M, CH 1 and Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-027 shall be followed when handling Government sensitive equipment and during visits by contractor personnel.

3.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

3.5.1 Specified per DO

3.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY (GFM/GFE/GFP)

3.6.1 Specified per DO

GFP may be required for completion of tasks under this SOW. All Government furnished property is of the U.S. Government and shall not be transferred to any individual or agency, public or private, without the express written approval of the originating Contracting Officer except as required for the specific performance of tasks under this task order. Government Furnished Property shall be managed IAW FAR Part 45, DoDI 4161.02, DoDI 5000.64, OPNAVINST 4440.26A, DoDI 5200.39, CH 1, SECNAVINST 5200.43, and NAVSEAINST 4340.1A, and reported monthly.

Both the contractor and the designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will maintain accountability and inventory records. (CDRL A018, Government Property Inventory Report)

3.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES (GFF) ACCESS

3.7.1 Specified per DO

4.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

4.1 PROGRAM MANAGER

The contractor shall assign a technical single point of contact, also known as the Program Manager (PM) who shall work closely with the government Contracting Officer (KO), Contracts Specialist, and DO level Government Technical Representatives as required. Located in the contractor’s facility, the PM shall be ultimately responsible for ensuring that the contractor’s performance meets all government contracting requirements within cost and schedule, adhering to MIL-STD-881D for program reporting purposes. PM shall have the requisite authority for full control over all company resources necessary for contract performance. Responsibilities shall also include, but not be limited to, the following: personnel management; management of government material and assets; and personnel and facility security. The contractor shall follow MIL-HDBK-1785 NOT 2 to identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities for the program development.

4.2 SKILLED PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel and subcontractors are skilled in the technical areas required to meet the requirements of each DO. The DO SOO shall state areas of subject matter expertise required to meet requirements. DO tasks may require specific certifications in understanding areas of welding, inspection, testing, automotive, armoring, engineering, and mobility. Subject Matter Expertise shall be required following procedures found in industry from the American Welding Society (AWS), Automotive Center of Excellence (ASE), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and military standards and specifications such as MIL-DTL-46100, MIL-DTL-32332, MIL-DTL-12560, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-209 and STANAG 4569 / AEP-55, STANAG 4569 / AEP-55, ATPD-2352, and MIL-STD-3038.

4.3 CONTRACT MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE

The contractor shall have processes established in Order to provide all necessary resources and documentation during various times throughout the day in Order to facilitate a timely DO award or modification. To address urgent requirements, the contractor shall have processes established during business and non-business hours/days in Order to facilitate a timely DO award or modification.

4.4 TRAVEL

The Contractor shall be required to travel throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) in support of prototype development and testing on mobility platforms. Each DO SOO will specify the anticipated travel locations to support the effort. During the proposal phase for each DO, the Contractor shall propose travel locations not included in the SOO that the Contractor may need to travel to for project completion. These instances may include a test facility or subcontractor location. The RTA and Contracting Representative will evaluate proposed travel to determine acceptability. Estimated travel costs should be included in each proposal.

5.0 DATA DELIVERABLES