SOW_FBO_PCZ534.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

U.S. COAST GUARD C3CEN ELECTRONICS REPAIR FACILITY

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

AUTOMATED TEST EQUIPMENT (ATE) PXI SUPPORT

1.0 GENERAL

The U.S. Coast Guard, Command, Control & Communications Center (C3CEN), Electronics

Repair Facility (ERF) provides depot support (electronic troubleshooting and repair) of electronic items that no longer have commercial sources of repair/support. These legacy items are critical to the operational readiness of 378’ class Main Propulsion Control Systems, 110’ class Engine Control and Alarm Panel Systems, 399’ Polar class Propulsion Control Systems, 210’ Syllabic Audio Systems, SINS and other systems. The ERF depot utilizes a highly customized National Instruments PXI based system to perform troubleshooting and repair, necessary in support of the Coast Guard fleet.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Scope

This requirement is for consultation and technical exchange services for the test and repair of electrical circuit boards for the Polar Star’s propulsion control systems, including guidance on practices, methodologies, processes and understanding in the execution of Test

Program Software (TPS) applications for each associated 378’ class MPCS circuit cards, 110’ class Alarm and Console control circuit cards, 399’ Polar class Propulsion Control circuit cards, 210’ class Syllabic Rate Squelch System circuit cards and SINS systems.

Technical exchange services will entail the exchange of both user and developmental software programming techniques utilized by three (3) individual National Instruments PXI

Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems within the ERF.

2.2 Objective

Contractor will provide specialized training for a new ERF ATE technician in order to accelerate familiarization with the existing library of tests and to enhance proficiency at

ATE repair test development. Contractor will also assist with resolving any problematic issues identified during the training.

2.3 Applicable Reference Documents

ERF ATE Test Procedures, Test Data Sheets including supporting documentation, schematics, drawings and diagrams.

NI (National Instruments) developers manuals and training aids

PXI manufacture installation and user instructions

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3.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall identify and address the ATE technicians’ user deficiencies with problematic TPS sets, associated hardware, and the Unit Under Test (UUT).

The Contractor shall provide training focused on maintaining consistency in the level of quality assurance standards, measures and peak operational performance of all PXI

ATE systems.

The Contractor shall provide guidance to lead ATE technician on systemic issues with

NI software and PXI ATE systems.

The Contractor shall instruct the lead ATE technician on the technical aspects of the download and installation of software patches updates, and technical bulletins. This include the location site of the updates and how often to check for updates.

The Contractor shall provide guidance and assistance with the troubleshooting, repair, alignment and or adjustment actions needed to correct problematic performance issues between the three PXI systems when testing the same UUT’s on all three PXI units.

The Contractor shall identify, troubleshoot and assist with the correction of individual

Testing Program software configurations, which may include associated PXI hardware, test fixture interface hardware and test fixtures at the request of the lead ATE technician. Lead ATE technician will have UUT’s available before contractor services commence.

4.0 SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

Provide direct technical support to lead ATE technician in the ERF.

Provide developer level support to the lead ATE technician where such level of access is needed when reoccurring adjustments are necessary in order to maintain consistency in peak performance and quality assurance standards of UUT’s.

Provide refresher training at the user level to ATE repair technicians with those individual test programs that have been problematic.

Conduct self-diagnostic test and performance screening of each PXI ATE system in order to identify and eliminate problematic issues or failures with any of the three PXI based ATE systems, test fixture interface hardware, test fixtures and or TPS applications.

Provide troubleshooting and assist with repairs and or modifications of individual test configurations which may include software and or hardware.

Address problematic differences with ERF PXI systems, correct any deltas in programming. Corrections may be required to enable consistent results between the three systems.

Adjust ATE operating procedures with noted revisions.

Provide upgrade and patch software guidance and instruction to lead ATE technician.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract shall be two consecutive 40-hour work weeks between the date of award and July 30, 2019. There are two separately priced 40-hour work week options. If exercised, these options would take place between August 1, 2019 and

September 30, 2019.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The work shall be performed at the C3CEN ERF located at 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building

88-1, Baltimore, Maryland 21226.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the workspace, equipment and supplies, similar to government employees at the ERF that are necessary to perform services required under this contract. The

Contractor shall use the Government furnished property only in the performance of that work specified under this contract. Contractor will not have access the CG network.

The Government will provide access to ATE designated information systems to complete requirements.

8.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, equipment and items necessary to satisfy contract requirements except for Government Furnished Property.

9.0 OVERTIME

Overtime not authorized under this contract.

10.0 SECURITY CLEARANCE

Other than standard tertiary back ground checks, security clearance not required. Contractor does not have a need to the CG intranet nor classified material. All ATE systems are official use only equipment and are connected outside of the CG network to commercial/public unsecured lines.

11.0 HOURS OF OPERATION

Contractor to perform all work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).

12.0 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS

Contractor shall be present for all hours of the workday. If for any reason contractor cannot be present during agreed scheduled period of service, he/or she shall notify COR prior to absence.

Every attempt to make up time without impact to the contract will be attempted.

13.0 CONTRACTOR CONDUCT

Contractor shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies and procedures

(e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, wearing of parts of DHS uniforms, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall present a professional appearance at all times and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States or the Department of Homeland Security.