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ATTACHMENT 7 80LARC18R0002

PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION (PIV) INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card Issuance Procedures In Accordance With Far Clause 52.204-9 (Jan 2011), Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 Appendix A graphically displays the following procedure for the issuance of a PIV credential.

Figure A-1, FIPS 201, Appendix A

The following steps describe the procedures for the NASA Personal Identity Verification Card Issuance (PCI) of a PIV credential:

Step 1: The Contractor’s Corporate Security Officer (CSO), Program Manager (PM), or Facility Security Officer (FSO) submits a formal letter that provides a list of contract employees (applicant) names requesting access to the NASA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

In the case of a foreign national applicant, approval through the NASA Foreign National Management System (NFNMS) must be obtained for the visit or assignment before any processing for a PIV credential can take place. Further, if the foreign national is not under a contract where a COR has been officially designated, the foreign national will provide the information directly to their visit/assignment host, and the host sponsor will fulfill the duties of the COR mentioned herein. In each case, the letter shall provide notification of the contract or foreign national employee’s (hereafter the “applicant”) full name (first, middle and last), social security number (SSN) or NASA Foreign National Management System Visitor Number if the foreign national does not have a SSN, and date of birth. If the contract employee has a current satisfactorily completed National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher degree of background investigation, the letter shall indicate the type of investigation, the agency completing the investigation, and date the investigation was completed. Also, the letter must specify the risk/sensitivity level associated with the position in which each applicant will be working (NPR 1600.1, §4.5 is germane) Further, the letter shall also acknowledge that contract employees may be denied access to NASA information or information systems based on an unsatisfactory background investigation/adjudication.

After reviewing the letter for completeness and concurring with the risk/sensitivity levels, the COR/host must forward the letter to the Center Chief of Security (CCS). The CCS shall review the OPM databases (e.g., DCII, PIP, et al.), and take appropriate steps to validate the applicant’s investigation status. Requirements for a NACI or other investigation shall be initiated only if necessary.

Applicants who do not currently possess the required level of background investigation shall be directed to the e-QIP web site to complete the necessary background investigation forms online.

The CCS shall provide to the COR/host information and instructions on how to access the e-QIP for each contract or foreign national employee requiring access.

Step 2: Upon acceptance of the letter/background information, the applicant will be advised that in order to complete the investigative process, he or she must appear in-person before the authorized PIV registrar and submit two forms of identity source documents in original form. The identity source documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I- 9, Employment Eligibility Verification, one which must be a Federal1 or State issued picture identification. Fingerprints will be taken at this time. The applicant must appear no later than the entry on duty date.

When the applicant appears, the registrar will electronically scan the submitted documents; any document that appears invalid will be rejected by the registrar. The registrar will capture electronically both a facial image and fingerprints of the applicant. The information submitted by the applicant will be used to create or update the applicant identity record in the Identity Management System (IDMS).

Step 3: Upon the applicant’s completion of the investigative document, the CCS reviews the information, and resolves discrepancies with the applicant as necessary. When the applicant has appeared in person and completed fingerprints, the package is electronically submitted to initiate the NACI. The CCS includes a request for feedback on the NAC portion of the NACI at the time the request is submitted.

Step 4: Prior to authorizing physical access of a contractor employee to a federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system, the CCS will a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) with an Interstate Identification Index check is/has been performed. In the case of a foreign national, a national check of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE) database will be performed for each applicant. If this process yields negative information, the CCS will immediately notify the COR/host of the determination regarding access made by the CCS.

Step 5: Upon receipt of the completed NAC, the CCS will update IDMS from the NAC portion of the NACI and indicate the result of the suitability determination. If an unsatisfactory suitability determination is rendered, the COR will advise the contractor that the employee is being denied physical access to all federally-controlled facilities and Federal information systems.

1 A non-PIV government identification badge, including the NASA Photo Identification Badge, MAY NOT BE USED for the original issuance of a PIV vetted credential.

Based on a favorable NAC and NCIC/III or BICE check, the CCS will authorize the issuance of a PIV federal credential in the Physical Access Control System (PACS) database. The CCS, based on information provided by the COR/host, will determine what physical access the applicant should be granted once the PIV issues the credential.

Step 6: Using the information provided by the applicant during his or her in-person appearance, the PIV card production facility creates and instantiates the approved PIV card for the applicant with an activation date commensurate with the applicant’s start date.

Step 7: The applicant proceeds to the credential issuance facility to begin processing for receipt of his/her federal credential.

The applicant provides to the credential issuing operator proof of identity with documentation that meets the requirements of FIPS 201 (DHS Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) documents. These documents must be the same documents submitted for registration.

The credential issuing operator will verify that the facial image, and optionally reference finger print, matches the enrollment data used to produce the card. Upon verification of identity, the operator will locate the employee’s record in the PACS database, and modify the record to indicate the PIV card has been issued. The applicant will select a PIN for use with his or her new PIV card. Although root data is inaccessible to the operator, certain fields (hair color, eye color, et al.) may be modified to more accurately record the employee’s information.

The applicant proceeds to a kiosk or other workstation to complete activation of the PIV card using the initial PIN entered at card issuance.

ALTERNATIVE FOR APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A COMPLETED AND

ADJUDICATED NAC AT THE TIME OF ENTRANCE ON DUTY

Steps 1 through 4 shall be accomplished for all applicants in accordance with the process described above. If the applicant is unable to appear in person until the time of entry on duty, or does not, for any other reason, have a completed and adjudicated NAC portion of the NACI at the time of entrance on duty, the following interim procedures shall apply.

Interim Procedure 1: If the documents required to submit the NACI have not been completed prior to EOD, the applicant will be instructed to complete all remaining requirements for submission of the investigation request. This includes presentation of I-9 documents and completion of fingerprints, if not already accomplished. If the applicant fails to complete these activities as prescribed in NPR 1600.1 (Chapters 3 & 4), it may be considered as failure to meet the conditions required for physical access to a federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system, and result in denial of such access.

Interim Procedure 2: Based on favorable results of the NCIC, the applicant shall be issued a temporary NASA identification card for a period not-to-exceed six months. If at the end of the six month period the NAC results have not been returned, the agency will at that time make a determination if an additional extension will be granted for the temporary identification card.

Interim Procedure 3: Upon return of the completed NAC, the process will continue from Step 5.

PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION (PIV) INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card Issuance Procedures In Accordance With Far Clause 52.204-9 (Jan 2011), Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

Figure A-1, FIPS 201, Appendix A

Step 1: The Contractor’s Corporate Security Officer (CSO), Program Manager (PM), or Facility Security Officer (FSO) submits a formal letter that provides a list of contract employees (applicant) names requesting access to the NASA Contracting Officer’...

Step 3: Upon the applicant’s completion of the investigative document, the CCS reviews the information, and resolves discrepancies with the applicant as necessary. When the applicant has appeared in person and completed fingerprints, the package is el...

Step 4: Prior to authorizing physical access of a contractor employee to a federally-controlled facility or access to a Federal information system, the CCS will a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) with an Interstate Identification Index check i...

Step 6: Using the information provided by the applicant during his or her in-person appearance, the PIV card production facility creates and instantiates the approved PIV card for the applicant with an activation date commensurate with the applicant’s...

Step 7: The applicant proceeds to the credential issuance facility to begin processing for receipt of his/her federal credential.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Langley Research Center Hampton, VA 23681-2199

Reply to Attn of: 12/ June 5, 2018

SUBJECT: Langley Research Center Force Measurement Support Services Procurement Communications Blackout

In accordance with NASA and Federal Acquisition Regulations, notice is hereby given that effective immediately a communications blackout is imposed for the Langley Research Center Custodial Support Services procurement. The Request for Proposal (RFP), 80LARC18R0002, was issued on June 5, 2018 and is available at www.fbo.gov.

The resulting contract will replace the existing Force Measurement Support Services contract held by Modern Machine & Tool Co. Inc. and Calspan System Co.

All employees must refrain from communicating (either formally or informally) with any prospective offeror regarding any aspects of this procurement. This does not preclude interactions with incumbent contractor personnel required in the normal conduct of business pursuant to the incumbent's existing contract.

All inquiries should be referred to Ola Charles, the Contract Specialist, at extension 4- 8790. The solicitation and evaluation period will last through August 2018. The blackout period will remain in effect until contractor selection is publicly announced.

Joseph P. Janus Contracting Officer http://www.fbo.gov/

2018-06-05T08:06:01-0400

JOSEPH JANUS

STATEMENT OF WORK 80LARC18R0002

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FORCE MEASUREMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (FMSS)

Version 2.2 04 April 2018

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1 Introduction

1.1 Scope of Work

1.2 Facilities

1.3 General Requirements

1.3.1 Government-Provided Information and Databases

1.3.2 Technical Excellence

1.3.3 Effective Leadership, Management, and Processes

1.3.4 Critical Contractor Interfaces

1.3.5 NASA/Contractor Partnership

1.3.6 Worker Qualifications

1.3.7 Technical (Customer) Services Desk for Task Processing, Records Management, and Performance Assessment

2 Description of Services

2.1 Overview of General FMSS Requirements

2.2 Engineering Design, Evaluation, and Analysis of Single- and Multi-Axis Force Transducers

2.2.1 Engineering Stress Analysis

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2.2.2 Engineering Drafting

2.2.3 Quality Metrics

2.3 Conventional Fabrication Services

2.3.1 Force Transducer Fabrication, Modification, and Repair

2.3.2 Force Transducer Calibration and Loading Hardware and System Fabrication, Modification, and Repair

2.3.3 Wind-Tunnel Model Component and Model Support Hardware Fabrication, Modification, Repair, and Assembly

2.4 Force Transducer Instrumentation Services

2.4.1 Quality Metrics

2.5 Material and Structures Strain Instrumentation Services

2.5.1 Quality Metrics

2.6 Single- and Multi-Axis Force Transducer Calibration Services

2.6.1 Off-Site Laboratory Calibration Standards

2.6.2 Quality Metrics

2.7 Force Transducer and Strain Instrumentation LaRC Facility Support and Troubleshooting Services

2.7.1 Quality Metrics

3 Data Deliverables

4 References

1 Introduction

The goal of the Force Measurement Support Services (FMSS) contract is to provide high quality force and strain measurement capabilities for NASA’s programs and projects. This is to include, STATEMENT OF WORK 80LARC18R0002 but not be limited to, the development of new capabilities and technologies that will evolve over the life of the contract. The Contractor shall develop force and strain measurement capabilities that incorporate technological advancements to meet current and future aerospace research challenges. While the majority of the work is directly in support of Langley Research Center (LaRC), other NASA centers, Government agencies, and industry partners may be supported, occasionally at remote sites.

1.1 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide support operations for LaRC through engineering design, drafting, and manufacturing, instrumenting, repairing, calibrating, and evaluating new and existing force and strain instrumentation. The Contractor shall be required to perform services on-site during normal working hours of 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM and off-site as needed. The Contractor shall electronically interface with NASA personnel using computer codes of standard file formats (e.g.

AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Pro Mechanica, MS Office Suite, LabVIEW, LASIRS (Langley Aeronautics & Structures Instrumentation Request System), MATLAB, Design-Expert, JMP) regarding geometry, drawings, analysis, and reports.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO) will make the determination on cost type prior to sending the task to the Contractor for estimating, based on the complexity of the requirement and risk as determined by the Government.

The Contractor shall, except as otherwise specified, furnish all personnel, training, facilities, equipment, materials, transportation, and management necessary to perform the following major categories of work. All work performed shall be in accordance with the referenced documents listed at the end of each section and summarized in Section 4.

1.2 Facilities

The Contractor shall furnish services to all LaRC facilities and other NASA installations. The Government will provide on-site technical and office space for Contractor employees as indicated in Clause 1852.245-71 INSTALLATION-ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

(JAN 2011) ALTERNATE I (JAN 2011).

It is expected that work will be completed by the Contractor at both on- and off-site facilities.

1.3 General Requirements

The Contractor shall develop processes and initiatives to achieve the following specific contract goals while meeting all SOW requirements and performance standards. All work shall meet the requirements specified herein and shall be accomplished in conformance with approved and accepted industry standards ;equipment manufacture recommendations; all applicable LaRC, local, state, and federal standards; and all applicable codes as referenced in this document.

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1.3.1 Government-Provided Information and Databases n accordance with NASA and LaRC procedures.

The Government will provide access to the following databases for use by all contractors as needed:

1. Langley Aeronautics & Structures Instrumentation Request System (LASIRS): database to track, report, and store data for all work issued to all Contractors; Contractor shall enter task estimates, collect customer surveys, and show work history

2. FMSS Server: centralized repository for engineering reports and drawings located within the NASA IP address space

3. aeroCOMPASS Balance Server: centralized repository for official force transducer calibration files

4. Metrology Information System Serving Langley (MISSL): centralized repository for standards calibration reports, repair records and historical records for all Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE)

The Contractor shall retrieve and upload documentation as required to the appropriate database.

1.3.2 Technical Excellence

The Contractor shall ensure excellence in providing safe, accurate, secure, timely, and efficient support to enable NASA to increase value to its research customers. Basic characteristics and attributes of technical excellence include, but are not limited to:

1. Experienced and competent technical leaders in each technical area of the SOW.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of the NASA infrastructure that effectively and consistently meets its requirements.

3. Trained personnel that are experienced, versatile, and readily adaptable to new techniques and technologies.

4. Proactive research customer engagement resulting in customer trust and satisfaction at

NASA.

1.3.3 Effective Leadership, Management, and Processes

The Contractor shall provide quality and experienced leadership, management, and employees that deliver value to the NASA research community. Basic characteristics and attributes of effective leadership, management, and processes include, but are not limited to:

1. A strong, demonstrated experience to:

a. Maintain, repair, and modify small and large complex machining operations, instrumentation support, engineering services, and calibration.

b. Manage the services necessary to meet contractual requirements.

c. Manage change:

i. Personnel and scheduling flexibility efficiency

ii. Effective lines of communication with all NASA partners, customers, and interfacing Contractors

iii. Research & Development efforts

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1.3.4 Critical Contractor Interfaces

The Contractor will primarily interface with the (CO) and (COR) to address and resolve contractual and technical issues. Additionally, research test planning and execution will require interface with research customers, other service providers at LaRC and NASA, and external partners; scheduling priorities and repair work will require interfaces with facility occupants, including Government and other contractor employees; and IT services will require interface with all LaRC users of the contractor-managed IT systems. However, all technical direction will be provided in writing from the COR.

1.3.5 NASA/Contractor Partnership

The Contractor shall participate in the successful creation of a beneficial NASA/Contractor partnership. Basic characteristics and attributes of a successful partnership include specific objections. In addition, NASA and the Contractor will collaboratively:

1. Resolve issues expeditiously and to the satisfaction of customers.

2. Participate in NASA-sponsored partnering sessions to be conducted at NASA. The goal of this initiative is to develop and implement a contract management strategy that becomes mutually beneficial and ingrained within the NASA culture.

1.3.6 Worker Qualifications

The Contractor shall supply and administer a flexible, technically competent, and qualified staff, integrated appropriately across all areas of the contract in order to fully support and accomplish the requirements. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel are qualified on the basis of appropriate education, training, experience, and certification to perform assigned tasks. The degree of skill of individuals shall be commensurate with that required for the work. (See Attachment 1)

1.3.7 Technical (Customer) Services Desk for Task Processing, Records Management, and Performance Assessment

All work under this contract will be initiated in LASIRS in accordance with the Task Ordering procedures defined in the contract. Either the customer or the COR shall initiate tasks in LASIRS.

Following task initiation, the COR will make the determination as to whether the task will be performed on a fixed price (FP) basis or a cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) basis. At that time, the COR will forward the task to the Contractor(s) for estimating. Any task modifications needed will be entered into LASIRS by the COR or the Contractor if authorized by the COR.

Though LASIRS represents a virtual technical services desk, the Contractor shall have a technical services representative to facilitate Government interaction at its place of business.

1.3.7.1 Documentation

The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all records, reports and data generated during the period of performance of this contract. The Contractor's repository of all records generated as part of this contract shall be organized and the Contractor shall have the ability to locate and identify any necessary information, if needed, at any time during the period of performance of this contract.

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1.3.7.2 Contract Performance Management and Assessment

The Contractor shall measure and report to the COR on timeliness, quality and overall customer satisfaction in all areas of contract service delivery and outcomes. The Contractor shall post monthly summaries of the performance evaluation results to the FMSS LASIRS website ensuring results are available only to the COR and other personnel designated by the COR without Contractor intervention. The Contractor shall review and analyze customer feedback collected by the contractor’s FMSS Customer Services Desk in order to identify new customer requirements and determine recurring problems with Contractor services and supported IT applications. The Contract manager shall present the review findings at monthly progress status meetings or as-requested by the COR.

2 Description of Services

2.1 Overview of General FMSS Requirements

The Contractor shall provide force and strain measurement technical and operational support to include, but not be limited to, in any of the following areas:

• engineering design, evaluation, and analysis of single- and multi-axis force transducers,

• conventional fabrication services for existing and new single- and multi-axis force transducers, calibration hardware and systems, and wind-tunnel model components and model support hardware

• manufacturing services for existing and new single- and multi-axis force transducers, calibration loading hardware, wind-tunnel model components, and model support hardware,

• installation and support of strain-measuring instrumentation

• calibration of single- and multi-axis force transducers.

The Contractor shall provide computer equipment and use updated software to perform off-site work. The Contractor shall ensure that all software versions are compatible with the versions being used by NASA to ensure that NASA can review and process all files delivered by the Contractor.

The Contractor(s) shall keep a master schedule that tracks all open NASA jobs. This master schedule shall be kept current at all times, and a current revision shall be provided to the COR monthly. The master schedule shall track the requested due date from the NASA customer, all skill classifications that are required to work on the task along with durations required in each area, overall task percent completion, and clearly identify any tasks that run past their due date.

2.2 Engineering Design, Evaluation, and Analysis of Single- and Multi-Axis Force Transducers

The Contractor shall provide engineering design, evaluation, and analysis support of single- and multi-axis strain-gage force transducers. Transducers include, but are not limited to, wind-tunnel force balances, load cells, and tension cells. Force transducers will typically range from 0.25 inches to 30 inches in diameter with measurement ranges from 0.001 to 200,000 pounds-force of

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force and 0.005 to 1,500,000 inch-pounds-force of moment. Measurement accuracy is typically on the order of 0.25 percent (95% confidence interval) of full-scale output.

Related force transducer hardware includes but is not limited to the following:

• water-cooling shields for high-temperature transducers,

• air shields,

• calibration and loading hardware and systems

• keys

• dowel pins, and

• stings and model adapters.

This category of work shall encompass but is not limited to the following:

• force transducer engineering studies and stress analyses,

• preparation of design-related documentation such as formal drawings (detail, wiring diagram, calibration and loading hardware), calculations, and corresponding data used in analyses,

• monitoring of force transducers and associated hardware through final calibration and evaluation and assessing the results to ensure the achievement of required performance requirements, and

• evaluating and monitoring wind-tunnel researchers’ use and performance of force transducers.

2.2.1 Engineering Stress Analysis

The Contractor shall provide formal documentation of engineering stress analyses (either analytical, computational, or both) for review by the Government. For computational analyses, the Contractor shall provide electronically the CAD model to the Government. Additionally, the Contractor shall follow the Government-specified format for formal documentation and adhere to structural safety requirements specified in each task order.

2.2.2 Engineering Drafting

The Contractor shall provide engineering drafting support. All drawings shall conform to specified handbooks or procedures. The Contractor shall fill out a drawing card (digital or hard copy) for all new drawings and drawing revisions and submit them to the NASA drawing files system.

2.2.3 Quality Metrics

All stress analyses reports and documentation shall contain the following information or conform to specified handbooks or procedures:

1. Conformance with NASA LaRC Wind-Tunnel Model Systems Criteria Manual (LPR 1710.15).

2. A cover sheet designating the personnel responsible for the analyses, checking the analyses, and approving the analyses with signature blocks provided.

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3. For drafting tasks,

a. Conformance to LPR 7320.1, ANSI Y14.5M and MIL STD 100 drafting standards.

b. All specifications (dimensions; tolerances; surface finishes; materials; material conditions; material certifications and inspections; fitting requirements and procedure designations; axis system designation; assembly instructions; color codes; electrical component designations, schematics and installation requirements or procedures; pin outs; and title blocks and drawing numbers) to properly manufacture, modify, strain-gage, calibrate, inspect, assemble, or perform a specified function are required.

2.3 Conventional Fabrication Services

2.3.1 Force Transducer Fabrication, Modification, and Repair

The Contractor shall fabricate, modify, and repair existing and new force measuring transducers such as single- and multi-piece balances, load cells, and tension links. This also includes fabricating, modifying and repairing related accessories (water-cooling shields, wind shields, keys, and dowel pins). The machining process will frequently utilize conventional fabrication techniques and electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that all force transducers must be designed to meet LaRC criteria as outlined in LPR 1710.15. The Contractor shall ensure that all individuals involved in the fabrication process, such as design engineers and Quality Assurance personnel, be familiarized with LPR 1710.15 requirements and take action to adhere to its requirements. Failure to meet the LPR 1710.15 requirements may result in LaRC's inability to accept hardware and possibly require re-fabrication of components. LaRC Quality Assurance personnel may perform final QA inspections and acceptance at NASA LaRC.

Fabrication, modification, and repair of force transducer hardware includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• front-end expander hardware,

• water-cooling shields for high-temperature transducers,

• cage shields,

• keys, and

• dowel pins.

The Contractor shall complete a form DD250 for final acceptance by the Government of new force transducers prior to delivery.

2.3.1.1 Quality Assurance and Inspection

The Contractor shall provide quality assurance inspections of all force transducers fabricated, modified, or repaired, including, but not be limited to, the following documentation with the appropriate signatures:

1. Material certifications

2. Gage fit and taper inspection reports

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3. Dimensional inspections (CMM or non-CMM) of machined or fabricated parts listed against drawing specifications in a summary table with non-conformances clearly identified

4. Heat-treatment report in accordance with AMS2759E

5. Ultrasonic testing (UT) reports

6. Procedures that shall be followed require a document stating the procedure was followed with a signature of the responsible person

The Contractor shall ascertain what components require UT early in the design process as well as what level of UT. The requirement for UT of critically-stressed components, as stated in LPR

1710.15. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with the UT requirement of LPR 1710.15. The Contractor shall ensure that designated Contractor’s personnel, such as design engineers, Quality Assurance personnel, and purchasing agents be familiarized with this requirement and take action to ensure compliance of the requirement. Failure to meet this requirement may result in LaRC’s inability to accept hardware and possibly require re-fabrication of components. LaRC Model Systems engineers are available to assist the Contractor in identifying critically-stressed components, if requested.

The Contractor shall perform or have performed all NDEs and tests as required for fabrication and checkout. NDE personnel shall be certified to the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, ANSI/ASNT CP- 189, DATE or equivalent unless otherwise specified. Procedures for NDE (visual, liquid penetrate, magnetic particle, eddy current, radiography, or ultrasonic) shall as a minimum be established in accordance with the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or equivalent unless otherwise specified. Inspection reports shall state the qualifying standards met and procedures used. All inspection reports and X-Ray photographs shall be submitted with completed tasks or earlier, if requested. All inspections are subject to review and/or witness by NASA LaRC representatives.

2.3.1.2 Quality Metrics

The Contractor shall ensure the items in Section 2.3.1 shall meet the requirements specified by their respective drawings and the documentation required.

2.3.2 Force Transducer Calibration and Loading Hardware and System Fabrication, Modification, and Repair

The Contractor shall fabricate, modify, and repair existing and new hardware and systems used in calibrating and loading force transducers. The machining process will frequently utilize conventional fabrication techniques and electrical discharge machining (EDM) equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that any fabrication, modification and repair complies with the requirements of LPR 1710.15. Failure to meet the LPR 1710.15 requirements may result in LaRC's inability to accept hardware and possibly require re-fabrication of components. LaRC Quality Assurance personnel may perform final QA inspections and acceptance at NASA LaRC.

Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

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• mating surface inspections,

• balance calibration fixtures and SVS templates,

• calibration system adapters,

• related loading hardware (e.g. moment arms), and

• dowel pin and key fabrication.

2.3.2.1 Quality Assurance and Inspection

The Contractor shall provide quality assurance inspections of all hardware fabricated, modified, or repaired, including, but not be limited to, the following:

5. Ultrasonic testing (UT) report

1710.15. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with the UT requirement of LPR 1710.15. The Contractor shall ensure that designated Contractor’s personnel, such as design engineers, Quality Assurance personnel, and purchasing agents be familiarized with this requirement and take action to ensure compliance of the requirement. Failure to meet this requirement may result in LaRC’s inability to accept hardware and possibly require re-fabrication of components.

(ASNT) for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, ANSI/ASNT CP- 189, DATE or equivalent unless otherwise specified. Procedures for NDE (visual, liquid penetrate, magnetic particle, eddy current, radiography, or ultrasonic) shall as a minimum be established in accordance with the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or equivalent unless otherwise specified. Inspection reports shall state the qualifying standards met and procedures used. All inspection reports and X-Ray photographs shall be submitted with completed tasks or

2.3.2.2 Quality Metrics

The items in Section 2.3.2 shall meet the requirements specified by their respective drawings and the documentation required.

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2.3.3 Wind-Tunnel Model Component and Model Support Hardware Fabrication, Modification, Repair, and Assembly

The Contractor shall fabricate, modify, repair, and assemble existing and new wind-tunnel model components and model support hardware. This includes but is not limited to the following:

fabricating, modifying and repairing mating surfaces, stings, model adapters, model hardware, dowel pins, and keys. The Contractor shall ensure that any fabrication, modification and repair comply with the requirements of LPR 1710.15. Failure to meet the LPR 1710.15 requirements may result in LaRC's inability to accept hardware and possibly require re-fabrication of components. LaRC Quality Assurance personnel may perform final QA inspections and acceptance at NASA LaRC.

The Contractor shall complete a form DD250 for final acceptance by the Government prior to delivery for each awarded task.

2.3.3.1 Quality Assurance and Inspection

The Contractor shall provide quality assurance inspections of all hardware fabricated, modified, or repaired, including, but not be limited to, the following:

5. Ultrasonic testing (UT) report

1710.15. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with the UT requirement of LPR 1710.15. The Contractor shall ensure that designated Contractor’s personnel, such as design engineers, Quality Assurance personnel, and purchasing agents be familiarized with this requirement and take action to ensure compliance of the requirement. Failure to meet this requirement may result in LaRC’s inability to accept hardware and possibly require re-fabrication of components. LaRC Model Systems engineers are available to assist the Contractor in identifying critically-stressed components, if requested.

(ASNT) for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, ANSI/ASNT CP- 189, DATE or equivalent unless otherwise specified. Procedures for NDE (visual, liquid penetrate, magnetic particle, eddy current, radiography, or ultrasonic) shall as a minimum be established in accordance with the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or equivalent unless otherwise specified. Inspection reports shall state the qualifying standards met and procedures used. All inspection reports and X-Ray photographs shall be submitted with completed tasks or

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2.3.3.2 Quality Metrics

The items in Section 2.3.3 shall meet the requirements specified by their respective drawings and the documentation required.

2.4 Force Transducer Instrumentation Services

The Contractor shall install strain gages, as required, on single- and multi-component force transducers. Strain-gage application shall be performed using Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Installation Provided Equipment (GIPE), or equivalent. Strain gages will include, but are not limited to, all commercially available strain gages and strain sensors and include foil-type, semi-conductor, flame-sprayed, and fiber optic sensor types. The Contractor shall attach all ancillary materials that are an integral part of the instrumented transducer including compatible lead wires, sleeving, and connectors; provide Wheatstone bridge circuit adjustments (temperature compensation, compensation bridge balance adjustments, span corrections) and moisture proofing of strain gage installations; install and repair thermal conditioning devices such as cooling tubes, shields, and jackets, miniature bellows, and heater strips; provide special clamps for mounting strain gages; support testing of new strain gages and special connectors including those purchased by the Government to ensure compliance with procurement specifications. In addition, final temperature compensation tests shall require digitally-recorded temperature and strain-gage outputs unless otherwise noted in a respective work requirement. Most strain-gage installations operate in a normal, ambient environment; however, test environments may range from cryogenic operations (approximately -250 deg. F.) to 400 deg. F. Performance of services under this contract shall conform to the standards provided by NASA publications NASA/TM- 110327 and NASA/TM-2004-213017.

2.4.1 Quality Metrics

The items in Section 2.4 of this SOW shall meet the requirements specified by their respective drawings. In addition, tasks such as temperature compensation, zero unbalance, temperature cycling, strain-gage card recordings called out on drawings and in procedures shall be documented with data and signature sheets.

2.5 Material and Structures Strain Instrumentation Services

The Contractor shall install strain gages, as required, on materials and structures test articles.

Strain-gage application shall be performed using Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Installation Provided Equipment (GIPE), or equivalent. Strain gages will include, but are not limited to, all commercially available strain gages and strain sensors and include foil-type, semi-conductor, flame-sprayed, and fiber optic sensor types. The Contractor shall attach all ancillary materials that are an integral part of the instrumented transducer including compatible lead wires, sleeving, and connectors; provide Wheatstone bridge circuit adjustments (temperature compensation, compensation bridge balance adjustments, span corrections) and moisture proofing of strain gage installations; install and repair thermal conditioning devices such as cooling tubes, shields, and jackets, miniature bellows, and heater strips; provide special clamps for mounting

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strain gages; support testing of new strain gages and special connectors including those purchased by the Government to ensure compliance with procurement specifications. In addition, final temperature compensation tests shall require digitally-recorded temperature and strain-gage outputs unless otherwise noted in a respective work requirement. Most strain-gage installations operate in a normal, ambient environment; however, test environments may range from cryogenic operations (approximately -250 deg. F.) to high-temperature operations (approximately 2000 deg.

F.). Performance of services under this contract shall conform to the standards provided by NASA publications NASA/TM-110327 and NASA/TM-2004-213017.

2.5.1 Quality Metrics

The items in Section 2.4 of this SOW shall meet the requirements specified by their respective drawings. For tasks performed without a drawing provided in advance, a drawing or sketch shall be produced. In addition, tasks such as temperature compensation, zero unbalance, temperature cycling, strain-gage card recordings called out on drawings and in procedures shall be documented with data and signature sheets.

2.6 Single- and Multi-Axis Force Transducer Calibration Services

The Contractor shall calibrate single- and multi-axis strain-gage-type force transducers and force measurement systems in the LaRC Force Measurement Calibration Laboratory in Building 1237B or at the Contractor’s offsite facility as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall utilize static calibration stands, semi-automatic, Single-Vector System (SVS) calibration machines that may be provided by the Government or by the Contractor. Calibrations may include both nominal and off-nominal (e.g. elevated temperature, cryogenic temperature) conditions. Pertinent combinations of loads to determine first, second or higher order interactions on each component will be applied by standard load schedules used by the Contractor, or a load schedule provided to the Contractor by the Government. Requirements shall include the proper fitting of balance fixtures and hardware and evaluation of calibration data such as tabulating, plotting, and iteration of loadings necessary to assure that the required accuracy is achieved. The Contractor shall adhere to LaRC-approved calibration techniques at all times during calibration procedures. LaRC Balance Engineers will review all intermittent and final calibration data deliverables for all balance calibrations, and the COR will provide guidance to the Contractor on any deviations that are observed during the calibration. The Contractor shall document all processes. Contractor calibration techniques that offer improvement may be submitted at any time for review by the LaRC Balance Engineer. It is expected that a high degree of interaction shall be required between the Government and the Contractor.

A typical example of an approved LaRC calibration procedure for a six-component strain-gage balance would include the following tasks.

1. Balance operational readiness checkout of the balance to document condition of the balance and includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks: electrical inspection, visual inspection, electrical zero measurements, thermal strain measurements, and documentation of results.

2. Install balance into calibration fixture and ensure good contact on balance interfaces (i.e.

front end, taper). Fabricate dowel pins and keys as necessary.

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3. Install assembly into a calibration stand.

4. Complete pre-calibration documentation (i.e. calibration cover sheet, calibration load sheets). Perform and record resistance checks, record electrical zeros; perform a data acquisition checkout.

5. Connect balance wiring into the data acquisition system.

6. Obtain and assemble the required calibration hardware such as weights, knife-edges, hangers, and weight pans (or baskets). Appropriate hardware (e.g. calibration arms) are documented in the master calibration hardware database, available in the bidder’s library.

7. Perform the calibration loadings according to the pre-determined load schedule. Loadings are performed with dead weights on hangers or baskets that are transferred to the calibration fixture through a double knife-edge arrangement. When loadings are required to be applied perpendicular to gravity, dead weights are applied over a bell crank mechanism and transferred to the balance as described previously.

8. Record the data with the data acquisition system through use of configuration-managed software code.

9. Analyze data using configuration-managed software code. Review the results and determine if the required accuracy has been achieved. If not, troubleshoot data to determine the next step(s).

10. When the desired accuracy has been achieved, provide electronic data files for final review by LaRC balance engineer. Finalize calibration and produce required wind-tunnel calibration files (e.g. i-deck, j8-deck, calibration summary).

11. Disassemble the calibration set-up, perform final inspections, and record electrical checks.

Deliver balance to the pre-determined location at NASA.

The finalized calibration files shall include standard LaRC i-deck, j-deck, j8-deck, and 8-page calibration summary unless specified otherwise in the task order. The calibration summary report shall contain information including, but not be limited to, full-scale applied loads from calibration, full-scale bridge outputs, bridge sensitivities, values and magnitudes of computed interactions, computed 2-sigma accuracy values for each measurement component, natural zeros collected during calibration, notes identifying any pertinent calibration information, calibration dates.

2.6.1 Off-Site Laboratory Calibration Standards

In order to maintain maximum reliability and integrity in NASA’s research testing operations, the Contractor shall maintain traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for all off-center laboratory calibration standards including, but not be limited to, the following: load cells, torque wrenches, scales, analytical balances, force transducer calibration weights, and data acquisition components. The Government will provide a schedule of calibration for all laboratory calibration standards. Documentation shall be maintained by the Contractor and provided to the Government in electronic and hardcopy format.

2.6.2 Quality Metrics

All calibration data, for previous calibrated force transducers, shall be within 0.05% (2-sigma) uncertainty for each component analyzed for the entire calibration load schedule. In addition, sensitivities and interactions must be within 0.02% and 0.10%, respectively. For new force transducers or existing transducers with new instrumentation, the uncertainty shall be within

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0.25% (2-sigma) of full-scale output. Documentation of the calibration data, results, and files are provided by the software and shall be produced for each calibration with signatures for each person involved in the effort.

For laboratory calibration standards, calibration accuracies shall be within the manufacturer’s specifications. Data sheets shall be maintained to document the results and procedures followed for the repairs, calibrations, and maintenance performed with a signature of the responsible person(s).

2.7 Force Transducer and Strain Instrumentation LaRC Facility Support and Troubleshooting Services

The Contractor shall provide on-site force transducer and strain instrumentation support services.

Requirements shall include, but not be limited to, connecting interface wiring between force strain sensors and permanent wind-tunnel instrumentation, performing sensitivity verification checks, and troubleshooting of force transducers and test articles at the test site.

2.7.1 Quality Metrics

A summary report shall be written of the services performed or troubleshooting procedure utilized, findings, and resolutions.

3 Data Deliverables

DELIVERABLE SOW

SECTION NAMING CONVENTION FORMAT DELIVERY

METHOD

1 Master Schedule 2.1 TaskOrder_MasterSchedule_Date.

pdf .pdf Electronically to

COR

2 Monthly Task Order Summary 2.1 MonthlySummaryReport_Date.pdf .pdf Electronically to

3 Engineering Design Report 2.2 PartName_DesignReport_Date.pdf .pdf

Electronically to COR and FMSS

Server

4 CAD Model 2.2 PartName_CADModel_Date.prt Pro/E or other

5 FEA Model 2.2 PartName_FEAModel_Date.prt Pro/E or other

6 Stress Report 2.2 PartName_StressReport_Date.pdf .pdf

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7 Engineering Drawings 2.2 DrawingNumber_PartName_Draw ingDescription_Date.pdf .pdf

Quality Assurance and Inspection Reports

2.3 PartName_InspectionReportType_

Date.pdf .pdf

Force Transducer

Operational Readiness Report

2.4 PartName_OperationalReadinessR

eport_Date.pdf .pdf Electronically to

Temperature Compensation and

Apparent Strain Run Data

2.4, 2.5 PartName_DataType_Date.xls .xls Electronically to

11 Force Transducer Calibration Data 2.6 TransducerName_CalData_Date.txt .txt, .xls

Finalized Force

Transducer Calibration Files

2.6 Various .txt, .xls, .pdf

13 Force Transducer Angular Deflections 2.6 TransducerName_Deflections_Dat e.txt .txt, .xls, .pdf

24 Photographs (as requested) All PhotoDescription_Date.jpeg .jpeg or similar

4 References

The Contractor shall adhere to the latest edition or supplements when utilizing the standards or codes set forth in this document.

(Reference #1) American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2011 or most current version.

(Reference #2) Department of Defense Standard Practice for Engineering Drawings, MIL- STD-100, Rev G or most current version

(Reference #3) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ANSI Y14.5M, 2009 or most current version.

(Reference #4) Heat Treatment of Steel Parts, General Requirements, SAE, AMS2759E, April 2014 or most current version

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(Reference #5) Langley Research Metrology Program, NPD 8730.1 Rev C or most current version

(Reference #6) LaRC-Approved Calibration Forms

(Reference #7) NASA Langley Research Center Calibration and Evaluation of Multi- Component Strain-Gage Balances, March 1964

(Reference #8) NASA LaRC Wind-Tunnel Model Systems Criteria, LPR 1710.15 Rev J or most current version.

(Reference #9) Moore, Sr., T.C., Suggested Procedures for Installing Strain Gages on Langley Research Center Wind Tunnel Custom Force Measuring Transducers, Metallic and Composite Structural Test Articles, NASA/TM-2004-213017, June 2004.

(Reference #10) Moore, Sr., T.C., Recommended…