Attachment 0001 - PWS - Inverter (06JUN2025).pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

M26 Static Power Inverter

Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center

06 June 2025

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide a verified replacement Static Power

Inverter to replace the obsolete Static Power Inverter in the M26 Decontaminating Apparatus: Joint Service

Transportable Small Scale. The obsolete inverter’s part number is 6.621-025.0 and the National Stock

Number is 6130-12-331-1721.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to identify and deliver a verified replacement Static Power Inverter as defined in this Performance Work

Statement (PWS), section 5 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 M26 uses a Static Power Inverter to convert 12 VDC to 220 VAC to power the ignitor function of the M26. The Static Power Inverter has been identified as obsolete. This system was developed and manufactured by Karcher Futuretech GmbH; Karcher has been the primary vendor for spare parts and the sole source provider for the Static Power Inverter since it was fielded in 2007. The

Government does not own the technical data for the system, therefore critical electrical requirements are unknown.

1.3 Objectives:

• Identify a replacement 12VDC to 220VAC Static Power Inverter that is robust enough to survive in harsh military environments

• Identify a suitable installation location within the M26’s Control Panel

• Conduct verification testing to ensure the identified inverter performs as originally intended

• Generate and deliver installation instructions to be converted into a maintainer level work package(s)

• Deliver one (1) prototype Static Power Inverter to the Government for further verification

1.4 Scope: Identify, verify, and deliver a replacement Static Power Inverter for the M26 along with installation instructions. Services include identifying a replacement, identifying a mounting location within the Control Panel, performing verification testing, providing installation instructions, and delivering one (1) prototype Static Power Inverter. The Contractor shall accomplish identifying a replacement, identifying a mounting location within the Control Panel, performing verification testing, providing installation instructions, and delivering one (1) prototype Static Power Inverter.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be 90 days starting from the date of award.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Federal Observed Holidays: Not applicable.

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: Not applicable.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor’s facility.

1.6.4 Quality Control Program (QCP): Not applicable.

1.6.5 Quality Assurance: The contractor shall comply with the government’s quality assurance program as defined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality level(s) (AQL). Government surveillance of contractor performance is not limited to the Performance Objectives as outlined in this

PWS. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition. (Note: This paragraph does not apply in PWSs for Commercial Contracts.)

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must be able to handle Controlled Unclassified Information at time of the contract start date, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. Contractor shall maintain a physical security checklist/log which will be forwarded to the COR on a monthly or quarterly basis

1.6.7.2 Key Control: Not applicable.

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations: Not applicable.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: Not applicable.

1.6.9 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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR Management System Tool (Virtual

Contracting Enterprise (VCE)-Acquisition Resource Center (ARC) https://arc.army.mil/COR) for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs will be used. The COR will be identified by separate letter. 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, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and

Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the

Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

Contract Manager and Alternate. 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 https://arc.army.mil/COR 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 daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during the

Contractor’s normal business hours.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Not applicable.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel Not applicable.

1.6.14 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the

Government. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics

Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid improperly influence in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S.

C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions.

1.6.15 Other Direct Costs: Not applicable.

1.6.16 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.), or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent

Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the

KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The

Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO, and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.18 Phase In/Phase Out: Not applicable.

1.6.19 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.19.1 AT Level I Training: Not applicable.

1.6.19.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Not applicable.

1.6.19.3 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas: Not applicable.

1.6.19.4 iWATCH Training: Not applicable.

1.6.19.5 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems (IS): Not applicable.

1.6.19.6 For Contracts that Require an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan: Not applicable.

1.6.19.7 For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

1.6.19.8 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of employment.

1.6.19.9 For Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification: Not applicable.

1.6.19.10 For Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force: Not applicable.

1.6.19.11 For Contractors Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country, DFARS Clause

252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the US: The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and non-contingency support. The key AT requirement is for non-local national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor’s compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

1.6.19.12 For Contracts That Require Handling or Access to Classified Information: Not applicable.

1.6.20 Emergency Services

1.6.20.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor of their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.20.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the

Contractor.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other

Government property.

2.1.2 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3 Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.5 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the

Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.6 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.7 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.8 Equipment A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.9 Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the

Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.10 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.11. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

2.1.12 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of

Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of

Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:—

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

(2) Theft:

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.13 Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.14 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.15. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.16 Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.17 Property Administrator. An authorized representative of the KO appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to

Government property in the possession of a contractor.

2.1.18 Property Records. Records created and maintained by the contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

2.1.19 Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.20 Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the

Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.21 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.22 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.23 Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.24 Sensitive Property means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.25 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.26 Unit Acquisition Cost means—

(1) For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and

(2) For contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.

2.1.27 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF):A secure web-based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

2.1.28 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.29 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation

CAP Contractor Acquired Property

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

DA Department of the Army

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

GFP Government-Furnished Property

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

PA Property Administrator

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

TE Technical Exhibit

VAC Volts Alternating Current

VDC Volts Direct Current

WAWF Wide Area Work Flow

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services Not applicable.

3.2 Facilities Not applicable.

3.3 Utilities Not applicable.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide one M26 system for the purpose of installation and functional testing. The Contractor assumes responsibility for government furnished property upon contract start date and must submit an approved property plan to the KO prior to contract start date.

3.5 Materials Not applicable.

3.6 Record Keeping. The Contractor shall establish and maintain the records of Government property in accordance with FAR 52.245-1 and the Property Administration Guidebook. They are:

(1) Name, part #, NSN

(2) Quantity received, issued, on hand

(3) Unit acquisition cost

(4) Unique Item Identifier

(5) Unit of Measure

(6) Accountable contract #

(7) Location

(8) Disposition

(9) Posting reference or date of transaction

(10) Date placed in service

The Contractor shall tag, label, or mark Government Furnished Property as subject to serially managed items IAW DFARs 252.245-7000.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance Not applicable.

4.3. Materials Not applicable.

4.4. Equipment Not applicable.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for the identification of a replacement Static

Power Inverter for the M26. The technical characteristics are as follows:

5.1.1 Technical Characteristics:

i. Obsolete inverter, 6”X4.5”X5” (LWH)

ii. Available Space Considerations 11.5”X7”X8” (LWH)

iii. Input: 12VDC, output: 220VAC

iv. Storage Temperature: –25°F – 160°F

v. Operating Temperature: 32°F - 125°F

vi. Secured Cargo: IAW MIL-STD-810H

vii. Humidity: IAW MIL-STD-810H

5.2. Identification of replacement inverter. The Contractor shall identify a replacement 12VDC to

220VAC Static Power Inverter that is robust enough to survive in harsh military environments and is compatible with the M26. As applicable, the Contractor may modify the replacement Inverter in order to meet the technical requirements of the system.

5.3. Installation and verification testing. The Contractor shall install the Inverter into the M26 and conduct the following tests:

5.3.1 Electrical safety. The Contractor shall conduct testing to verify electrical safety of the installed Static

Power Inverter.

5.3.2 Operating temperature. The Contractor shall conduct functional testing at an operating temperature range which meets the original requirements of the M26.

5.4 Installation instructions. Generate installation instructions that will be leveraged by Government

Technical Writers to update maintainer level work package(s).

5.5 Delivery of inverter. The Contractor shall deliver one (1) Static Power Inverter to the Government for further verification.

5.6. Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) Not applicable

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS) (Not applicable):

6.1 The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Any Contractor provided publications are to be procured and maintained at Contractor’s expense.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

7.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Required Services

(Tasks)

Performance

Standard

Acceptable

Quality Level

(This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be

“Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of

Surveillance

Incentive (Positive and/or Negative)

(Impact on

Contractor

Payments)

# 1.

The contractor shall provide a replacement

Static Power Inverter which converts 12

VDC to 220 VAC and meets the technical requirements of the

M26 system.

The contractor provided a replacement

Static Power

Inverter which has been tested to verify that it meets the technical requirements of the M26 system.

Zero deviation from standard.

100 Percent Inspection Required for full payment of contract amount.

# 2

The Contractor shall generate and deliver installation instructions for the

Static Power Inverter.

The instructions are adequate for conversion to a field maintainer level work package.

Zero deviation from standard.

100 Percent Inspection Required for full payment of contract amount.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

One (1) Static Power

Inverter

Within 90 days after contract award

Physical prototype

Combat Capabilities

Development Command

Chemical Biological Center

ATTN: Bryan Batey

3157 Rodman Avenue

Building 62

Rock Island, IL 61201

United States of America

Installation

Instructions

Within 90 days after contract award

1 PDF or similar digital format

Submit by email to the

Contracting Officer