A04.01 PWS (GC-FID Repair)_final_Redacted.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PSNS & IMF LABORATORY,

INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF 7890B GAS CHROMATOGRAPH-FLAME IONIZATION

DETECTOR

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL:

This is a non-personnel services contract to provide diagnose-and-repair services for:

• 7890B Gas Chromatograph ( ) with Flame Ionization

Detector.

The Government shall not exercise direct supervision or control over any contractor employees.

Notwithstanding, contractor shall ensure employees comply with all requirements of this Performance

Work Statement (PWS) and contract.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, direct and indirect costs and non-personnel services necessary to perform services, repairs, and technical support as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The analytical chemistry branch of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) laboratory requires a contractor to inspect a dysfunctional GC/FID and provide the necessary repairs or part replacements to return it to a functional state. The gas chromatograph ) has front and back

FIDs. The front FID is fully functional, but the back FID appears to have an electronics and/or hardware malfunction. The electrometer signal from the back FID is abnormally high (~580,000 Hz) at all times that the instrument is powered on. Typically, as for the front FID system, the electrometer signal would remain at 0 Hz until the FID flame and electrometer are turned on. Correspondence by lab personnel with technical support from the original equipment manufacturer, Agilent Technologies, resulted in unsuccessful troubleshooting and a list of potentially damaged components. The GC/FID was purchased and installed in

2018 and its warranty has expired. The instrument is used to support shipyard total hydrocarbons testing needs.

1.3 Objectives: Bring the 7890B GC’s back FID to a functional state. Functional state is defined by the following:

• FID flame is able to light.

• FID signal reads 0 Hz when the detector’s electrometer is turned off.

• FID signal increases when the detector’s electrometer is turned on.

• FID signal changes in response to changes in the flow of gases applied to the FID (real-time responsiveness to applied stimuli)

1.4 Scope: Inspect the 7890B GC/FID, provide the following parts and install them into the GC/FID if the currently installed part is determined to be defective. Provide a quote (including parts, travel, and labor) for any additional recommended repairs.

7890B GC/FID parts:

• FID interface board

• FID electrometer PCA

• FID interconnect assembly

• FID collector assembly

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for 60 days after date of award.

1.6 Location:

1.6.1 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Puget

Sound Naval Shipyard, (Controlled Industrial Area).

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of

0730 to 1600 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: Contractor is not required to perform services on federal holidays. The list of current federal holidays can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

In addition to the above listed holidays, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is normally closed for all except necessary services during the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day (curtailment). Necessary services/ frequencies for various facilities are noted on the detail sheets and work contracted for shall be performed during this period unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Exact number of closure days may vary from year to year. Actual requirements will be determined in advance of the closure. On site work performed by the Contractor for the Contractor's convenience during this time must also be specifically requested by the Contractor in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer in advance.

1.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have United

States citizenship and be able to pass a security screening to obtain green badge clearance at the time of contract performance, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

Contractor Employees, in order to gain access to the government facility identified in paragraph 1.6.1 to perform work under this contract, shall comply with the Badging and Access Requirements Attachment to the solicitation/contract.

1.7.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.8 Special Qualifications: Contractor personnel must maintain manufacturer provided maintenance, repair and troubleshooting training.

1.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR

Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.11 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

The COR is NOT authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract. Only the warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to make modifications/changes to the terms and conditions of this contract. If the Contractor believes any Government personnel has effectively issued a change resulting in a change in effort and price/cost of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing.

CORS:

1.13 Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to execution of

1.13.1 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government officials. All contractor personnel on a government installation will be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this contract.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. COMMON DEFINITIONS: Per Clause 52.212-4(e), clause 52.202-1 is incorporated by reference to

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Materials: The Government will provide materials needed to operate the GC/FID, including air, nitrogen, and hydrogen detector gases.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

(This section is used to identify the materials and equipment that the contractor must provide. Examples provided below.)

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS