ASTROS II RFI Version 2 Package_v2.pdf

Air Force Test Center / Aerospace Systems Support Branch Edwards AFB, CA

Request For Information (RFI) – Version 2

For

“Aerospace System’s Technical Research and Operation Services (ASTROS) II”

Date: 11 Jun 2026

This attachment including the cover page consists of 41 pages

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SOURCES SOUGHT / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Aerospace Systems Technical Research and Operations Services II (ASTROS II) NOTE: Potential program name change is being contemplated.

Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information Anticipated NAICS Code: 541330 (Exception 1 - Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons) Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million (Average Annual Receipts) Product Service Code (PSC): AC35 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; R&D Facilities & Major Equipment)

1.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE

The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Test Center (AFTC), on behalf of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL Det 7/SST) at Edwards AFB, CA, is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research. The Government is seeking to identify capable and interested Small Business sources to perform the Aerospace Systems Technical Research and Operations Services II (ASTROS II) requirement.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING NAICS CODE REVISION:

Industry partners should be advised that the Government previously issued a Sources Sought/RFI for this requirement under NAICS code 541715 (Exception 3). Following that posting, the Government conducted a continued, in-depth evaluation of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the historic predecessor effort.

In accordance with RFO 19.103(b) and 13 CFR 121.402(b), the Contracting Officer must classify a procurement according to its principal purpose. Based on this review, the Government has determined that the vast majority of the contract value and technical effort is dedicated to Engineering Services, test stand operations, and the modification/integration of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E), rather than original physical research and development. Therefore, the Government has officially revised the anticipated NAICS code to 541330 (Engineering Services), Exception 1 (Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons). The corresponding small business size standard is $47.0 Million in average annual receipts.

All responses to this new RFI must address the vendor's capabilities and socio-economic status under this revised NAICS code (541330) and $47.0M size standard.

2.0 BACKGROUND & SCOPE

The estimated magnitude of this requirement is anticipated to be between $250 Million and $400 Million over the life of the contract (inclusive of all options). Note: This range is provided

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The scope of this contract is to provide AFRL Det 7/SST with the capability to evaluate, engineer, reconfigure, and modify experimental research test equipment, stands (Property, Plant, & Equipment [PP&E]), and systems. The contractor will perform research and development test operations and test operation support, and maintain special test equipment and support infrastructure.

Testing scales range from small bench-scale liquid engine components to launch booster-class engines and strategic rocket motors. The work involves engineering, modifying, operating, and deactivating fuel and oxidizer propellant systems for toxic, storable, hypergolic, cryogenic, and high-pressure propellants. Any alterations to Real Property are strictly ancillary and executed solely to enable the modification of the primary PP&E test systems.

(A Draft PWS is attached to this notice for reference).

3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION

Interested Small Business parties are requested to submit a Capability Statement addressing the following areas. Responses should be clear, concise, and specifically tailored to the ASTROS II scope.

A. Company Profile

1. Company Name, Address, and UEI/CAGE Code.

2. Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone).

3. Current Socio-Economic Status under NAICS 541330, Exception 1 (Size Standard:

$47.0M). (Note: If proposing as a Joint Venture (JV), provide the socio-economic status of the JV and specify if it is an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture).

B. Technical Capability

1. Describe your firm's specific experience providing Engineering Services for the modification and integration of heavy aerospace test equipment (PP&E).

2. Detail your experience operating, maintaining, and engineering fluid and mechanical systems involving hazardous materials, specifically toxic, hypergolic, and cryogenic propellants.

3. Describe your experience managing engineering projects that include subordinate/ancillary real property alterations ensuring zero disruption to primary test operations.

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4. Detail your firm's experience complying with DoW/Air Force Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) regulations, specifically OSHA/CalOSHA compliance and explosive/energetics handling.

C. Capacity and Teaming Strategies (CRITICAL) Given the massive scale of this requirement (magnitude between $250M - $400M) paired with the small business size standard of $47.0M, the Government must ensure that potential small business offerors have the financial and operational capacity to perform, and can comply with RFO 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

1. Subcontracting Limitation Compliance: Detail exactly how your firm intends to execute a requirement of this magnitude (e.g., $50M+ in annual obligations) while ensuring that at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel will be expended by your firm and/or “similarly situated entities”.

2. Teaming Arrangements: Do you intend to execute this as a prime contractor with subcontractors, an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (MPJV), or a standard Joint Venture? If utilizing a JV, is the JV already established in SAM.gov?

3. Financial Capacity: Describe your firm's financial capacity to manage the cash flow, payroll, and ODC/Material purchasing requirements for a contract of this magnitude, particularly during the phase-in/transition period prior to initial Government invoice payments.

4. Recruitment and Retention: Provide a high-level strategy for staffing, clearing, and retaining highly specialized aerospace engineers, test operators, and safety personnel in the Edwards AFB geographic area.

4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Submissions must be formatted in PDF or Microsoft Word.

Please submit all responses via email to the Contracting Officer, Mathew Pierson, at [mathew.pierson@us.af.mil] and the Contract Specialist(s), Lauren Petrey at [lauren.petrey@us.af.mil], Valerie Malcom at [valerie.malcom.1@us.af.mil], and Cinthia Arias at [cinthia.arias@us.af.mil] no later than [04:00 pm] PST on [24 Jun 2026]. The email subject line must read: "ASTROS II RFI #2 Response - [Company Name]".

5.0 DISCLAIMERS

This RFI is issued solely for market research, information, and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

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Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

NOTICE REGARDING PREVIOUS RFI SUBMISSIONS: The Government has retained all technical capability statements submitted by vendors in response to the previous ASTROS II RFI published on [30 Apr 2026]. The Government will carry over and consider those previous technical submissions during our ongoing market research and set-aside evaluation; vendors do not need to duplicate previously submitted technical data that is not requested herein.

However, because the NAICS code has been revised to 541330 ($47.0M size standard), all interested parties—including previous respondents—MUST submit a response to this RFI addressing the Capacity and Teaming Strategies (Section 3.0, Part C), as well as any technical capability questions in Part B that were not covered in the previous RFI. Failure to respond to the Capacity and Teaming questions under the revised NAICS code will result in an incomplete capability assessment for the small business set-aside determination.

The Government may revise or cancel this RFI at any time. The information contained herein is subject to change before a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued.

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Air Force Test Center / Aerospace Systems Support Branch Edwards AFB, CA

Attachment 01 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)

For

“Aerospace System’s Technical Research and Operation Services (ASTROS) II”

Date: 11 Jun 2026

This attachment including the cover page consists of 36 pages

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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

For

Aerospace Systems Technical Research and Operations Services (ASTROS) II

Date: 11 Jun 2026

This document, including the cover page and the three (3) PWS Appendices, consists of 35 pages

Revision Number Date Reason For Modifications Original 01 May 2026 Original draft posted within RFI #1 Revision 01 03 Jun 2026 Market Research Refinement

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DRAFT

Table Of Contents

1.0 Vision Statement……………………………………………….….…... 03

2.0 Introduction……………………………………………………….…

2.1 AFRL Edwards Site Mission…………………………………………... 03

2.2 Scope…………………………………………………………………... 03

3.0 General Requirement………………………………………………….. 03

3.1 Non-Personal Services………………………………………………… 04

3.2 Business Relations…………………………………………………….. 04

3.3 Contract Administration and Management……………………………. 04

3.4 Subcontract Management……………………………………………… 05

3.5 Location, Hours of Work, and Contract Holidays……………………... 05

3.6 Travel/Temporary Duty (TDY)………………………………………... 05

4.0 Performance Requirements……………………………………………. 06

4.1 Limitations of Real Property Construction……………………..……… 06

5.0 Special Requirements………………………………………………….. 06

5.1 Work Plans…………………………………………………………….. 06

5.2 Security………………………………………………………………… 08

5.3 Safety and Health………………………………………………………. 10

5.4 Environmental Compliance……………………………………………. 12

5.5 Transition………………………………………………………………. 13

5.6 Logistics………………………………………………………….……. 14

5.7 Automatic Data Processing Equipment Purchases……………………... 14

5.8 Base Support and Government Furnished Property……………………. 14

5.9 Quality Control Plan (QCP)……………………………………………. 16

5.10 Management Information System (MIS)………………………………. 16

5.11 Photography……………………………………………………………. 16

6.0 Deliverables……………………………………………………………. 17

7.0 Appendices…………………………………………………………….. 17

Appendix A…………………………………………………………….. 18 Appendix B…………………………………………………………….. 21 Appendix C…………………………………………………………….. 22

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1.0 Vision Statement

Obtain high-quality, affordable and responsive buildup/modification of rocket test stands and safe facility operations for demonstrating next generation rocket propulsion technologies.

2.0 Introduction

This PWS describes the operational support required by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)/Edwards Site to perform research and development of rocket propulsion, space systems and their components. The AFRL/Edwards Site Aerospace Systems Directorate at Edwards AFB, CA is part of the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). Due to the dynamic nature of research and development, the contract will experience variations in workload.

The contractor shall have sufficient flexibility and expertise to accommodate AFRL/Edwards Site requirements in a timely and efficient manner. All work issued under this contract shall be approved in Work Plans (WP).

2.1. AFRL/Edwards Site Mission

Plan, formulate, and conduct research, exploration and advanced development programs in scientific and engineering areas related to rocket and space propulsion. Design and analyze advanced propulsion concepts and promote the application of advanced propulsion science and technology to military and commercial systems. Assists operational commands and Air Logistics Centers in resolving field problems. Coordinate and participate in joint propulsion science and technology programs with other AFMC, Air Force, DoW organizations, NASA, other government agencies, other countries, industry, and academia (e.g. Science Technology Engineering Mathematics).

2.2. Scope

The scope of this contract is to provide AFRL/Edwards Site with the capability to evaluate, engineer, reconfigure, modify experimental research test equipment, stands [Property, Plant, & Equipment (PP&E)] and systems, perform research and development test operations and test operation support, maintain special test equipment and support infrastructure as required. Any required modifications to Real Property facilities shall be strictly ancillary, minor in scope, and executed solely to enable the installation, operation, or modification of the primary PP&E test systems. The contractor shall perform all tasks as specified herein to support AFRL/Edwards Site and successfully satisfy the requirements and performance objectives of the ASTROS II contract.

3.0 General Requirements

The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort. The contractor shall comply with the documents listed in Appendix A, along with all other applicable directives, regulations, and standards required for performance.

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3.1. Non-Personal Services

The government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the government assign tasks to or prepare work schedules for individual contractor employees.

The contractor shall manage its employees and guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. It is the contractor's responsibility to notify the Administrating Contracting Officer (ACO) immediately if the contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services.

3.2. Business Relations

The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute the PWS.

The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification/resolution. The contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The contractor should strive for customer satisfaction and ensure professional/ethical behavior of all contractors and their subcontractor's personnel.

3.3. Contract Administration and Management

The following subsections specify requirements for contract management, and personnel administration.

3.3.1. Contract Management

The contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the resources assigned to the requirement. The contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations at AFRL/Edwards Site and the contractor's corporate offices. All contractor personnel shall wear company picture identification badges. Contractor personnel shall identify themselves during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely with government employees. Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify their company affiliation. Where practical, contractor personnel occupying co-located space with their government program customers shall identify their workspace area with their name and company affiliation.

3.3.2. Personnel Administration

The contractor shall comply with the following:

• Provide/maintain employee training as required to meet the PWS requirements

• Provide guidance for employees during designated government non-workdays or other periods where government offices are closed due to safety or security conditions

• Make necessary travel arrangements for employees

• Provide necessary infrastructure to support contract tasks on-site and off-site support

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• Provide administrative support (e.g. time keeping, leave processing, pay and emergency needs) to their employees

3.4. Subcontract Management

The contractor shall be responsible for subcontract management. The prime contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) violations. The contractor shall ensure that their subcontractors abide by the regulatory requirements of this contract.

3.5. Location, Hours of Work, and Contract Holidays

The requirements outlined in this PWS include work at AFRL/Edwards Site and at various contractors, subcontractor, government and educational facilities. Entry Control Point (ECP) operating hours are from 0600-1800 PST Monday through Friday. ECP non-operating hours are from 1800-0600 PST Monday through Friday. Weekend ECP non-operating hours are 1800 hours Friday through 0600 hours Monday. Normal duty hours are from 0730-1600 PST Monday through Friday. The government has an optional compressed (9/80) work schedule consisting of 0700-1630 PST Monday through Friday, which is available to the contractor. Normal workdays are Monday through Friday except for the following US Federal Holidays:

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

Contract holidays include US Federal holiday observances; accordingly, the government will not be billed for such holidays, except when services are required by the government and are performed on a holiday. Holidays and site closures (to include administrative closures), in addition to those reflected in this contract, which are designated by the government, will be billable provided the assigned contractor employee was available for performance and was precluded from such performance. The government does not anticipate any essential contractor personnel during the performance of this contract.

3.6. Travel/Temporary Duty (TDY)

Travel to other government facilities or other contractor facilities may be required and will be specified in the PWS or WP. All travel dictated by the WP (including plans, agenda, itinerary, and dates) shall be pre- approved by the government and is on a strictly cost reimbursable basis. Costs for travel shall be billed in accordance with the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99-234 and RFO 31. 205-46 Travel Costs (subject to local policy).

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4.0 Performance Requirements

The tasks associated with these PWS requirements demand specialized knowledge of all aspects of rocket propulsion testing. The scale of testing ranges from small bench-scale liquid engine components and tactical motors to launch booster-class engines and strategic rocket motors.

Practical knowledge regarding all intermediate devices including combined cycle designs, spacecraft propulsion, and space and missile propulsion system component testing will also be required. These tasks require a holistic working knowledge of the systems to ensure successful design, integration, test and data collection of integrated advanced propulsion systems and their associated equipment (PP&E) to include, but not limited to steam and mechanical-driven altitude test systems, thrust measurement systems, instrumentation and control systems, equipment deluge and fire retardation systems, special test equipment, additional support infrastructure.

Incidental alterations to Real Property (e.g., utility tie-ins, pad penetrations, structural mounting) are authorized only when inextricably linked to, and necessary for, the primary engineering modification of the PP&E test stands. All such ancillary Real Property alterations must be approved by the Contracting Officer and EAFB Civil Engineering. The contractor shall engineer, integrate, modify, activate, operate, and deactivate fuel and oxidizer propellant systems for toxic, storable, hypergolic, cryogenic, high pressure, explosives, and hydrocarbon propellant system assets. In addition, the contractor shall handle, transport and store these propellants and explosives. The contractor shall adhere to the performance requirements as identified in the Award Fee Performance Plan (AFPP).

4.1. Limitations of Real Property Construction

The primary purpose of this contract is Engineering Services for the modification and integration of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E). The contractor shall not execute major, principal-purpose construction, Military Construction (MILCON), or stand-alone facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) projects. Any alterations to Real Property must be subordinate and ancillary to a specific PP&E engineering task. The Government reserves the right to determine if a requested alteration exceeds the "ancillary" threshold of this contract.

5.0 Special Requirements

This section describes the special requirements for this effort. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort.

5.1. Work Plans (WP)

The contractor shall respond to all work plan requests submitted to them by the COR, and only those sent to them by the COR. The government WP Manager initiates a work plan request IAW Appendix B. The contractor and government WP Manager shall finalize cost, schedule, scope and resources required. The contractor shall establish/update the corresponding WBS/Cost Code(s) to accommodate the approved plan.

5.1.1. Work Plan Request (WPR)

An Integrated Product Team (IPT) comprises of the requiring activity and the contractor may be

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At a minimum, each WPR shall contain the following information:

1. Scope of Work

2. Objective of the effort

3. Location where the work is to be performed

4. Compliance and reference documents

5. Schedule with milestones/completion date. Critical milestones must include tolerance.

6. Data required and delivery requirements

7. Joint Use Equipment and Vehicles, GFE/GFP and base support

8. Any unique requirements, including OPSEC and Safety

9. Terms of inspection and acceptance

5.1.2. Work Plan

The contractor shall submit a WP IAW the performance and timelines as outlined in the AFPP.

At a minimum, the contractor shall provide the following in the WP response:

1. A detailed description of the technical approach including the detailed step-by-step procedures and methods which will be used in accomplishing each task.

2. Estimated man-hours by labor category with labor rates and extended costs which correspond to the CLINs.

a. WP proposal shall follow the same labor categories as proposed for contract award.

[Reference Attachment 9 for specific Government qualifications]. Any WP deviations to the Governments requirements shall be justified with supporting documentation and rational to support Government assessment. [Such as but not limited to, considerations for experience, certifications, or labor category not previously proposed.]

b. Ensure Davis-Bacon estimate is separately identified.

3. Resource loaded schedule including critical and non-critical milestones.

4. Material costs with any material handling rates/overheads applied and any other direct costs

(ODCs).

5. Travel/conferences

6. Sub-contractors

7. Vehicle usage/Joint Use vehicle

8. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Joint Use equipment

9. Specialized training not already covered by other aspects of the PWS

10. Estimated total cost to perform the effort at the level of the PWS requirement in the WP and include the necessary documentation to support estimated costs.

11. Health and Safety Action Plan (HSAP) to include special personal protection equipment

(PPE)

12. List of Assumptions

13. Authorizing signatures

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Upon receipt of the WP response, a technical evaluation will be conducted to ensure that the proposed technical approach and cost elements are acceptable and that adequate funding is available for the proposed WP. If the WP is acceptable, it will be processed for signature by the requesting activity, COR, contractor, and approved by the appropriate branch chief. An approved WP authorizes the contractor to proceed and incur costs unless specified otherwise in the WP.

Unless a specific future date is stated as the beginning date for task performance, the issuance date of the WP shall be the effective date.

Revisions to an existing WP, in accordance with the AFPP, may be initiated by the government or requested by the contractor. If the contractor requests a revision to an existing WP, the contractor shall submit their request for a WP revision to the COR for review and approval. If the government determines the revision to be a valid requirement, the COR will follow the process as stated above and in paragraphs 5.1.1. Work associated with changes or revisions to WPs are not authorized until approved. If the WP is unacceptable or the costs are determined to be unreasonable, or unsupportable, the government will provide the contractor with written or oral comments identifying the problem area(s). The contractor shall provide revisions until the Work Plan is acceptable or the requirement is withdrawn.

The contractor shall manage the WP and will be evaluated by the government according to the

AFPP.

5.2. Security

The contractor shall establish, implement, and maintain a security program in accordance with the Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254. The nature of the contract requires contractor personnel to possess a high degree of security awareness. The contractor shall not divulge any information about government files or any sensitive information to anyone not authorized access to such information. The contractor shall be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The contractor should maintain a database of personnel with active security clearances and initiate periodic background updates as required.

DD Forms 254: Overarching security requirements and contractor access to classified information shall be as specified in the basic DD Form 254, which will be further identified in the DD Form 254 for each Work Plan, as required. All contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have at a minimum a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Visitor Group Security Agreement: The contractor shall sign a contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement to protect classified information involved in performance under this contract or Work Plan. The Agreement will outline responsibilities in the following areas: contractor security supervision, Standard Practice Procedures, access, accountability, storage, and transmission of classified material, marking requirements, security education, personnel security clearances, reports, security checks, security guidance, emergency protection, protection of government resources, DD Forms 254, periodic security reviews, and other responsibilities, as required.

AFRL/RQOF is the AFRL/Edwards Site security point of contact (POC).

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5.2.1. Physical Security

The contractor and their subcontractors shall comply with the AFRL/Edwards Site Physical Security Program, AFRL/Edwards Site OI 31-101, Resources Protection/Installation Security Program.

5.2.2. USAF Restricted/Controlled Area

The contractor shall comply with AFI 31-l 01, Air Force Integrated Defense, AF Form 1199, Entry Control Card, for unescorted entry into USAF Restricted/Controlled Areas on EAFB. Individuals shall have a favorably completed National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) before the AF Form 1199 can be issued. AFRL/Edwards Site is enclosed within a 65 square mile AF Controlled Area which includes two (2) Restricted Areas.

5.2.2.1. Restricted/Controlled Area Badges

The contractor shall complete required AF Form(s) 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, in order to obtain a Restricted/Controlled Area Badge. Restricted/Controlled Area Badges will be issued by the RAPIDS office at EAFB main base at the request of the COR.

5.2.3. Visitors

The contractor shall coordinate all visits through the AFRL/Edwards Site Security Office.

5.2.4. Foreign Disclosure

The contractor shall comply with United States laws and regulations concerning export of defense articles, defense services, and technical data, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR 120-130. The contractor shall notify the COR and the AFRL/Edwards Site Industrial Security Officer prior to engaging in discussions with foreign nationals or engaging in other actions which would constitute an export as described in ITAR.

5.2.4.1. Foreign Nationals

Due to the sensitive nature of work performed at Edwards Site, the contractor (including all subcontractors or team partners) shall not employ Foreign Nationals (including permanent residents) to work and be located at Edwards Site.

5.2.5. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV)

The contractor shall park POV's in designated parking lots and spaces only. Unoccupied POV's shall be secured.

5.2.6. Out-processing Procedures

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The contractor and their subcontractors shall control and return government-issued badges, keys, identification cards, passes, and area-controlled access cards at the end of the contract period of performance or at any other time IAW local procedures.

5.3. Safety and Health

The contractor shall establish, implement, and maintain a safety and health program commensurate with the Air Force, AFMC, T.O., AFRL/Edwards Site and EAFB. The contractor or its subcontractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, County, local laws, Air Force Instructions and Standards with respect to Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health. In addition to California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) Regulations, the contractor and their subcontractors shall also comply with AFRL/Edwards Site OI 91-202, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Programs.

5.3.1. Safety Programs

The contractor shall have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). The IIPP/safety plan shall cover all work programs the contractor /subcontractor performs at AFRL/Edwards Site (see California Code Regulation, title 8, Section 3203). The contractor shall have a written mishap prevention program to include inspection program, hazard reporting, mishap investigation, hazard communication, safety training, etc. in accordance with applicable regulations. The IIPP/safety plan shall be provided to AFRL Det 7 Safety Office within 60 calendar days of contract award.

5.3.2. Contractor Safety Oversight

The contractor shall have an on-site full-time and qualified (OSHA, CalOSHA) safety staff that has experience with test engineering, state /federal laws, and DoW/Air Force Instructions (AFIs) on the environmental, safety, and occupational health standards/guidance. The contractor shall ensure that all works (engineering, equipment modification, operations, and ancillary facility alterations, etc.) performed by contractor or subcontractor under this contract shall comply with safety, fire prevention, test engineering and occupational health requirements. The Safety Officer and CPM cannot be the same person.

5.3.2.1. Review Boards

When requested, the contractor shall provide members for USA F Safety Review Board (SRB), USAF Process Safety Management (PSM), and any other boards as necessary in performing work under this contract.

5.3.2.2. Hazardous Operations

The contractor shall conduct hazard and risk assessments in accordance with contractor's policy, federal and state laws, and be in compliance with the current local AFRL/Edwards Site OI 91- 202 for performing any hazardous operations. Documents of all hazardous operations shall be

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5.3.3. Mishap Reporting and Investigation

The contractor shall comply with the AFRL/Edwards Site OI 91-202, Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Programs and state requirements.

5.3.3.1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A The contractor is required to provide their OSHA Form 300A by January 31st of each year to AFRL Det 7 Safety Office and COR.

5.3.3.2. Safety Investigation

The contractor shall provide technical support to AFRL Det 7 Safety Office to assess the circumstances and/or assist in determining the cause and/or future mitigating actions.

5.3.3.3. Safety Mishap

If a mishap occurs involving both contractor and DoW resources, AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports shall be followed. Prior to any safety investigations performed by the contractor, the contractor shall notify AFRL Det 7 Safety Office. The contractor shall not interview any military person or DoW civilian without a USAF Safety representative. Contractor shall provide the AFRL Det 7 Safety Office with a copy of all reports with corrective actions taken.

5.3.4. Personal Protective Equipment

The contractor is responsible for identifying and providing their employees with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) including training and maintaining the PPE required for the work they perform.

5.3.5. Safety Training

The contractor is responsible for ensuring their personnel and subcontractors are trained and qualified for the technological areas to be performed. The contractor shall maintain records of training and certification of each employee under this contract and the records shall be made available to the Air Force upon request.

5.3.6. Safety and Health Inspection and Discrepancy Tracking

The contractor shall establish the inspection frequency and conduct work area inspections to identify hazards and required control measures. Contractor shall provide a list of safety discrepancies, with references and corrective actions during the monthly contractor in-house

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5.3.7. Energetics and Explosive Materials

In addition to federal and state requirements, the contractor shall comply with the AFMAN 91- 201, Explosives standards for the energetics and explosive materials handling and operations.

5.4. Environmental Compliance

The contractor shall comply with all requirements prescribed by Air Force, federal, state and local policies and regulations. AFRL/Edwards Site may audit the contractor as needed, both on a scheduled and/or non-scheduled basis and is the final authority for site environmental compliance. All contacts with regulatory agencies shall be coordinated with the AFRL Det 7 Safety Office prior to any communication by the contractor with the said regulators.

5.4.1. Permits and Responsibilities

The contractor shall support any requirements development, provide technical information, and assist AFRL/Edwards Site in the permitting process. AFRL/Edwards Site will be responsible for coordinating, obtaining, modifying, supporting and sustaining all federal, state, and local environmental operating permits, necessary for the work identified in the PWS and all permits will be in the name of AFRL/Edwards Site or the Air Force. Permits for contractor activities may be required under laws including but not limited to: The Clean Air Act (CAA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA); The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); Endangered Species Act; and other applicable Federal, State, regional and local equivalents. The contractor shall develop, submit and implement a hazardous materials business plan, and risk management plan.

These activities shall be coordinated through the AFRL Det 7 Safety Office.

5.4.2. Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, Pollution Prevention and Recycling Programs The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local requirements, including EAFBI 32-119, Hazardous Material Management Process and AFRL/Edwards Site OI 91-202, Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Programs, EAFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan, as defined in the AFI 32-7042, Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance.

The contractor shall receive AFRL Det 7 Safety Office guidance and approval before utilizing existing or establishing new hazardous material storage locations. AFRL/Edwards Site will coordinate the removal and disposal of all normal hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated by the contractor IAW Management Control Regulation AFRL/Edwards Site OI 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management Control. The contractor shall make all efforts to use source reduction to reduce hazardous wastes and will participate in the AFRL/Edwards Site recycling (paper, oils, rags, cardboard, etc.) program and utilize existing or establish new recycling areas.

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5.4.2.1. Safety Data Sheets

The contractor shall maintain easily accessible, retrievable legible copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous material brought on-site and shall provide copies of SDS for new items they bring to the AFRL/Edwards Site Pharmacy. SDS shall be immediately available upon request.

5.4.2.2. Hazardous Material Inventory

The contractor shall maintain and update existing inventory of all hazardous materials and chemicals stored or used under this contract. Inventory shall be available upon request.

5.4.2.3. Hazardous Material Spills and Clean-up

The contractor shall provide trained personnel for the containment and clean-up of any accidental leaks or spills of hazardous materials under their control. Appropriate spill control and containment supplies shall be located in each complex where hazardous materials are stored Joint-use is authorized). Hazardous waste from these activities shall be manifested to an off-site treatment facility. The contractor shall report all hazardous material spills or leaks to the AFRL/Edwards Site SOCC as required by AFRL/Edwards Site 01 91-202, AFTC or AFRL/Edwards Site will provide trained personnel to assist the contractor in the event of hazardous material release beyond the contractor's capability to control.

5.4.3. Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP)

The contractor must possess an approved AF Form 813, Request for Environmental Impact Analysis, prior to project initiation, equipment modification, or test operations for all projects and operations falling within one or more of the following categories:

a) Any new significant modification of PP&E test stands or permitted ancillary alterations to existing real property,

b) Work producing emissions or effluents,

c) Work involving the use of hazardous materials,

d) Work that may produce hazardous waste,

e) Any action having the potential to disturb the natural environment through increased noise, water discharge, explosion, fire, toxic release, digging, grading, off-roading, etc.

5.5. Transition

The contractor shall follow the transition plan submitted as part of the proposal and keep the government fully informed of status throughout the transition period. Throughout the phase-in/phase-out periods, it is essential that attention be given to minimize interruptions or delays to work in progress. The contractor must plan for the transfer of work control, delineating the method for processing and assigning tasks during the phase-in/phase-out periods. During this time

ASTROS II RFI #2 Page 19 of 41 the following items will be accomplished and reported every two weeks: develop work plans, fully staff, complete GFE inventories, develop and submit safety and quality control plans, become compliant with stated PWS regulations.

5.6. Logistics

The contractor shall comply with AFRLI 21-101 Logistics Maintenance Management to implement the following logistics programs: Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMD E), Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI), Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Control, Tool and Equipment Management.

5.7. Automated Data Processing Equipment Purchases

The contractor shall establish appropriate Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) account(s) to purchase ADPE IAW AFMAN 33-153 Information Technology Asset Management.

5.8. Base Support and Government Furnished Property

5.8.1. Base Support

Base support will be provided to the contractor during execution of this contract. Reference Appendix C, no alterations to any government-furnished facility shall be made without specific written permission from the CO. The contractor shall return these facilities to the government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted.

5.8.2. Government Furnished Property (GFP)

The government will provide equipment, materials, parts, supplies, and tools as identified on the Inventory Listing of Appendix C.

5.8.2.1. Government Property Joint Use

The contractor may use Air Force equipment, materials, parts, supplies, and tools in performance of this contract on an as-needed, non-interference basis. The authorization to use the identified property will remain in force until the work identified is complete. The contractor shall establish separate control procedures for the non-transferred property, as part of their written property control system required by RFO 45.502.

Liability for such property periodically used shall be the same as set forth in the government property clause of the contract (RFO 52.245-1). Joint Use items to be used on this contract shall be listed and approved in the individual Work Plan.

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5.8.3. Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)

The contractor shall comply with the requirements below as they pertain to material purchases, including Data Accession List. (See Exhibit A CDRLS)

5.8.3.1. Contractor Purchase

All tools and equipment purchase requests shall be coordinated through AFRL/Edwards Site Logistics Material Control Activity (LMCA) for review and approved on the Letter of Clarification (LOC). LMCA will review the request, cross-reference it to make sure it is not available from other sources (e.g. base supply), and verify the supply sources are proper (e.g. AFWAY).

5.8.3.1.1. Hazardous Materials Purchases

All Hazardous Materials purchases shall be IA W Management Control Regulation AFRL/Edwards Site OI 32- 7086, Hazardous Materials Management Control.

5.8.3.2. Supply Sources

The Contractor shall use government supply sources (base supply, depot, GSA, etc.) whenever possible to satisfy requirement(s).

5.8.3.2.1. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s approval prior to a single purchase of any item or group of items or services which is more than $100,000. The Contractor shall submit appropriate requisitioning documents as directed by the Contracting Officer.

5.8.3.2.2. The Contractor shall not accomplish purchases for which the Government intends to maintain property accountability unless the Contractor services are for development of a system which shall be delivered to the Government upon completion of the development. The Contractor shall not purchase items of services used by Government personnel in performance of their duties.

5.8.3.2.3. Government Property IAW RFO 52.245-1. The Government will provide Government-furnished property to the Contractor for the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall have a system to manage (control, use, preserve, protect, repair and maintain) Government property in its possession. The system shall be adequate to satisfy the requirements of RFO clause 52.245-1, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. All Government property furnished or acquired under this contract shall be governed by the Government Property clause of this contract.

5.8.3.3. Contractor Receiving

LMCA is AFRL/Edwards Site central receiving point for supplies and equipment ordered and

ASTROS II RFI #2 Page 21 of 41 received from any source. All ASTROS II shipments shall be delivered, inspected and processed by the ASTROS II contractor at AFRL/Edwards Site LMCA Building 8460.

5.9. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Contractor shall develop, maintain and apply a QCP to ensure services are performed IAW the PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to eliminate recurrence of once identified deficiencies. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in PWS Section 3. The QCP shall demonstrate how the contractor ensures quality performance during the contract period of performance.

The contractor shall maintain the QCP throughout the period of performance of the contract.

The contractor shall provide the COR updates to the QCP as they occur during the period of performance. The contractor will identify with the CO/COR the responsible quality control inspector to notify in case of customer complaints.

5.10. Management Information System (MIS)

The contractor's MIS shall be capable of distinguishing multiple sources of funds, forecasting, scheduling, collecting costs, providing status, invoicing the government, and generating different management level reports (e.g., senior management level, mid-level management, and Work Plan management) on a government fiscal year basis. The contractor's MIS shall include workflow of purchases and required approvals/coordination for equipment and materials. The contractor shall utilize their MIS to establish Work Plan baseline estimates, track and manage to cost, as well as adhere to the cost and schedule at the contract and WP levels (by WBS/Cost Code, CLIN, ACRN, contract amendment and WU/JON), as described in the AFPP.

The contractor shall maintain an efficient integrated financial system that shall provide data on a government fiscal year basis with accurate and timely cost accounting, cost estimating, customer billing, analysis and reporting and track vouchering. The contractor shall provide the COR a database export capture, in MS Excel format, by voucher number, with drill down capabilities when vouchers are submitted.

5.11. Photography

Photography within the Edwards Site Controlled/Restricted Areas is prohibited, unless approved by the Edwards Site Security Office. In addition, plans for photographing Edwards Site assets, tests, or areas must also be coordinated with the Edwards Site Security Office. All non-Edwards Site photographers must be trained by the Edwards Site Security Office and all photography including still photos and video taken within the Edwards Site Controlled/Restricted Areas must be reviewed and approved by the Edwards Site Security Office. Any individual observed taking photographs will be challenged and if not properly authorized, the Edwards Site security office will be notified immediately. Contractor controlled areas/sites within the Edwards Site Controlled/Restricted areas must also comply with this requirement.

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6.0 Deliverables

The contractor shall provide deliverables as described in contract Section J, Exhibits A/B and subsequent WPs. Format and delivery schedule for deliverables shall be outlined in CDRLs and/or WPs.

7.0 Appendices

A. Compliance Documents B. Work Plan Workflow C. Base Support Listing

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Appendix A - Compliance Documents

Document No. Title Mandatory (M) Advisory (A) Date

Change/ Corr Action

Date

RQ WOI 32 7086 Hazardous Materials Management Control M 6-May-13

AFRL/RQ West OI 31 101

AFRL/RQ West Physical Security Program M 6-Mar-14

AFI 31 101 Air Force Integrated Defense M 8-Oct-09 20-Mar-24

22 CFR 120 130 International Traffic in Arms Regulation M 1-Apr-14

AFRL/RQ West OI 91 202

Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Programs

M 24-Jun-10

AFI 91 204 Safety Investigations and Reports M 12-Feb-14 29-Dec-25 AFMAN 91 201 Explosive Safety Standards M 12-Jan-11 22-May-19

AFI 32 7042 Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance M 7-Nov-14 8-Feb-17

AFRLI 21 101 Logistics Maintenance Management M 19-Feb-15

T.O. 00 20 14 Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program M 30-Aug-14 31-Jan-19

T.O. 00 25 234 General Shop Practice Requirement for the Repair, Maintenance, and Test of Electrical Equipment

M 22 Sep 2 13 27-Oct-21

T.O. 00 20 1 Aerospace equipment Maintenance Inspection, Documentation, Policy and Procedures

M 15-Jun-13 21-Jun-21

T.O. 42B5 1 2 Gas Cylinders (Storage Type) Use, Handling, and Maintenance M 15-May-06 16-Aug-10

DAFMAN 91 203

Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety Fire and Health Standards

M 15-Jun-12 24-Feb-26

DAFMAN 16-

1404 Information Security Program M 12-Apr-22

RQ W Operating Instruction 31 401 Information Security Program M 1-Mar-13

DAFMAN 16-

Department of the Air Force Personnel Security Program M 1 Aug 18

Plan 31 IDP Plan M 11-Jan-12

AFMAN 33 153 Information Technology (IT) Asset Management (ITAM) M 19-Mar-14 28-Aug-14

AFI 10 701 Operation Security M 8-Jun-11

AFI 16 201 Air Force Foreign Disclosure and Technology Transfer Program M 23-Jul-14

T.O. 00 25 223 Integrated Pressure Systems and Components (Portable and Installed) M 1-Jun-91 25-Jul-13

T.O. 34 1 3 Inspection and Maintenance Machinery and Shop Equipment M 12-Jun-14

T.O. 00 5 1 Air Force Technical Order System M 1-Oct-14 AFI 32 1065 Grounding Systems M 12-Jan-15

AFRLI 21 101 Logistics and Maintenance Management M 19-Feb-15

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AFI 90 821 Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM) M 27-Jan-14

AFI 40 201 Radioactive Materials Management M 17 Sep 14

DAFI 90-801 Environmental, Safety, and Occupational…