AFC PWS 19th Branding 24 Apr 20 FINAL.pdf

Performance Work Statement U.S. Army Futures Command Headquarters (AFC HQ)

Branding Fabrication & Installation Project Manager:

AFC Logistics Division Chief Vivian L. McBride-Davis

Date: 24 April 2020

1. GENERAL BACKGROUND: The newly formed U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) located in the University of Texas System (UTS) Building, Austin, Texas, 78701, has a requirement for Branding services that will effectively and innovatively communicate its purpose of Modernizing the Army within the command, nationally, and internationally. The AFC Branding will incorporate the design, fabrication, and installation of approved plans, graphics and materials. (Attachment A-Branding Upgrade of the AFC Occupied: Vendor Contracting Requirements UT System 19th Floor.)

2. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: The work objectives to be completed are as follows:

A. Provide consultation and prepare the design concept for the AFC Branding for the 19th Floor.

B. Fabricate and install a Senior Leadership Chain of Command Board. (See Attachment A)

C. Create and install a three-dimensional AFC logo and lettering within the VIP Waiting Room based on the description and dimensions authorized by the Department of the Army, The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH). (Attachment B. TIOH - Authorized Insignia for the U.S. AFC.)

2.1. The contractor shall provide the following services:

A. Furnish all labor to fabricate and install the designed displays. In accordance to UTS facilities management, the contractor will not be providing the electrical wiring necessary for the LED Logo and lettering for this displays during installation. This requirement will be coordinated between AFC and the UTS Facilities Manager.

B. Provide supervision, transportation, permits, fees, licenses necessary to design, plan, organize, and control the installation on the 19th floor of the University of Texas System (UTS) building of the Senior Leadership Chain of Command Board, and the three-dimensional AFC Logo and in the VIP Waiting Room.

2.2. The contractor will perform a field and face-to-face visit to the UTS building in Austin, TX. This visit will entail a review of the environment and the area of work prior to submitting their Statement of Work and proposal.

2.3. The contractor shall prepare a more detailed scope of work that outlines its Contract Execution Overview that includes the following:

A. Technical Approach

B. Labor Hours

C. Materials and Equipment

D. Tentative Schedule and Estimated Completion Date

2.4. The contractor shall remove all debris, waste and excess on a daily basis. No debris, waste or excess material shall be placed into any of the UTS dumpsters or trash receptacles.

2.5. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the Branding services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property, equipment and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

3.1. The Contractor shall provide drawings to scale. The contractor shall review and analyze drawings, graphics, and images of completeness and legibility for the AFC organization. This task is to be performed both on and off-site.

3.2. The contractor shall prepare the new (first iteration) of the floor space layout and design concept that will be published and presented inside the building through the static displays that are located on 19th floor of the UTS building. This content will support the U.S. Army Futures Command Headquarters (AFC HQ) Branding Upgrade initiative.

3.3. The contractor will fabricate and install Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, and prepare documents to include, but not limited to published content, and as-built drawings for functions and activities involving fabricating, materials, installing and maintaining the following two areas: the Senior Leadership Chain-of-Command Board and the AFC Logo with three-dimensional lettering mounted on the wall of the VIP Waiting Room.

3.4. The contractor will provide an installation and planning schedule that outlines the installation approach for the graphics and images to be located on the 19th floor of UTS.

The planning schedule should include the date, time, duration, number contractors and their names that will be supporting the installation of the AFC Branding Upgrade. The contractor is required to notify the point of contact (POC) in Section 4.3. of the Statement of Work at least three days prior to each visit for installation. This will allow for contractor validation and building access as required. Additionally, this will allow time for processing Visitor Requests through Security.

3.5. Fabricate and Install: Senior Leadership Chain-of-Command Board and the three-dimensional AFC Logo and the three-dimensional lettering on the 19th floor of the UTS building. Final proposed text and formatting shall be approved by the government prior to fabrication. This task is to be performed both on and off-site.

3.6. The contractor shall fabricate and install “The U.S. Army Futures Command Headquarters 19th Floor Chain-of-Command Board.” The measurements for this board shall be 5’ x 10’ and constructed of ¼” thick clear, frosted acrylic. This board will be mounted on a UTS white wall with 9’ X 20’ dimensions outside of the VIP Waiting Room.

3.7. The contractor will fabricate and install the three-dimensional AFC Logo in the VIP Waiting Room of the UT System building. The final proposed text and formatting shall be approved by the government prior to fabrication. This task is to be performed both on and off-site.

3.8. The contractor will fabricate and install black cast aluminum three-dimensional lettering:

("Army Futures Command") and (“Forge the Future”) which will be mounted on the walls above and below the AFC logo; and letters must have a shine/sheen (fluorescent paint) to stand out against the dark wood-grained board mounted on wall.

3.9. The AFC three-dimensional logo made of sturdy material will be mounted on the wall with screws/bracket. The pre-existing Wall is made of wood and once procured, UTS stated that the three-dimensional logo can be mounted as depicted: cast bronze basic logo;

sculpted anvil mechanically attached; and white LED halo light behind logo and letters.

3.10. The contractor shall construct and assemble the Chain-of-Command Board as follows:

A. The board shall include the following 19 titles: President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, Sergeant

Major of the Army, Commanding General (AFC), Command Sergeant Major (AFC), Deputy Commanding General (AFC), Executive Deputy to Commanding General, Deputy Commanding General Combat Systems (AFC), Deputy Commanding General Army National Guard (AFC), Deputy Commanding General Army Reserve (AFC), Chief of Staff (AFC), Director (FCC), Command Sergeant Major (FCC), Commander (CCDC), Command Sergeant Major (CCDC), Commander (MRDC), and Command Sergeant Major (MRDC). (See Attachment A, Slide 4 or 5 for the full titles, names and positioning on the board.)

B. The black vinyl lettering of the title and logos shall be placed as follows: (Army Color logo - top left side of board and AFC Color logo - top right) and will be black vinyl.

C. ALL framing on the board and the individual photo holders will be black. ALL lettering will be etched in Black to ensure visibility.

D. Black snap frame photo holders will slide or fit into the rails. There will be 19 each, 8.5" x 11" black open face snap frames around the perimeter.

3.11. The Government shall provide suspense dates with each sequencing review package and shall provide sufficient time for the contractor to adequately perform this task.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance shall be for a one-time period of three months after the contract has been awarded.

4.1. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday through 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 Performance Work Statement 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.

4.2. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on Holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

4.3. Point of Contact (POC) to gain entrance into AFC and the UTS building. At least three days prior to any visit, the contractor is to provide the above planning data to: CW4 Raul Davila, III, U.S. ARMY FUTURES COMMAND; raul.davila17.mil@mail.mil; Phone:

(512) 726-4153, to allow time for processing their Visitor Request.

A. Chief, Logistics Division/Program Manager: Ms. Vivian L. McBride-Davis, CIV, U.

S. ARMY FUTURES COMMAND; vivian.l.mcbride-davis.civ@mail.mil; Phone: (703) 501-2832

B. COR: Ware, Jared L, CIV, U.S. Army Futures Command Headquarters;

jared.l.ware2.civ@mail.mil; Phone: (910) 850-6062

C. Contracting, Sr. Acquisition Specialist: Fischer, Lana A, CIV, U.S. Army Futures Command Headquarters; lana.a.fischer.civ@mail.mil: Phone: (512) 632-4615

4.4. Place of Performance: The work will be performed at the U.S. Army Futures Command, 201 W 7th Street, UTS Building, Austin, TX 78701.

4.5. Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

mailto:raul.davila17.mil@mail.mil mailto:vivian.l.mcbride-davis.civ@mail.mil mailto:jared.l.ware2.civ@mail.mil mailto:lana.a.fischer.civ@mail.mil

5. DATA SECURITY: All contractor personnel WILL REQUIRE A GOVERNMENT ESCORT (provided by AFC). All contractor personnel having access to command files shall sign a statement of non-disclosure.

6. CONTRACT DELIVERABLES, REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS:

6.1. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR): The contractor will report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the U.S. Army Futures Command Headquarters via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

6.2. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government FY, which runs from October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported at any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the Help Desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website at http://www.ecmra.mil. As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://Contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil.

7. LOCATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: Contractor personnel who support the work for this contract must perform these tasks off-site, except in the conduct of research, interviews, meetings, briefings, and installation of the products.