Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Oceanic Atmospheric Research (OAR) Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML)

Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights – near West Branch, Iowa and Homer, Illinois

PURPOSE:

The NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) requires aircraft flights to collect whole air samples and associated meteorological and position data (i.e. GPS, pressure, temperature, and humidity) at a range of altitudes. Ambient air samples collected on flights will be sent to GML in Boulder, Colorado for research quality, calibrated measurement of atmospheric trace gases (e.g.

CO2, CH4, CO, H2, N2O, SF6 , etc). GML requires air sampling flights at a subset of sites within its Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network (GGGRN), a network of sites in North America and globally where it makes observations of atmospheric greenhouse gases and other trace gases and isotope ratios. One GGGRN site (“WBI”) is located approximately four miles north of West Branch, Iowa and another GGGRN site (“HIL”) is located approximately six miles south-southeast of Homer, Illinois. These measurements are needed to improve our understanding of emissions and uptake for air quality and climate science studies in support of the NOAA mission.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Sampling altitude levels will be specified by GML, but typically will range from 25,000 ft above sea level down to ~1,000 - 3,000 ft above ground level, consistent with safety considerations, flight regulations and the service ceiling of the aircraft. The scheduling of the air collection flights will depend on aircraft availability and local weather conditions consistent with safe aircraft operation, as determined by the vendor. Requested flight frequency will typically be in the range of one (1) to four (4) flights per site per month, approximately evenly spaced in time, depending on funding levels and research requirements of GML. Air samples will be collected between 12-17 h local time.

Service provided is limited to transporting a self-contained air sample collection package, which runs automatically. A power connection may be required on some aircraft, but no other electrical or computer interface with the aircraft is needed. Air samples are collected via our self-contained flask and pump packages, which internally log information like flow rates, fill times, GPS coordinates and temperature; data files are generated when air sampling equipment is received back at NOAA and after the air samples have been analyzed.

The vendor shall, upon request, provide the following deliverables to GML during the period of performance of this requirement:

DRAFT

A. Vendor shall install equipment on the aircraft and maintain an inlet that results in uncontaminated sampling of the ambient outside air with no influence from cabin air or aircraft engine exhaust. Air sampling inlet design and approach specific to the aircraft will be developed in consultation with GML. GML will provide the components for the inlet and assemble it for vendor installation.

B. Vendor shall carry out atmospheric research air sampling flights and collect air samples and meteorological data using GML-provided equipment and following GML-provided instructions at a specified sequence of altitudes over fixed geographic locations at the WBI and HIL GGGRN measurement sites.

a. Frequency of work:

i. The vendor shall notify NOAA personnel promptly of any deviations or delays in executing the requesting sampling flight frequency.

ii. If the vendor has not received a replacement PFP prior to the next scheduled flight date, they shall contact NOAA personnel

iii. Sampling altitudes and instructions will be provided via email and included as a hard copy during the initial site visit and installation C. Receive and Ship Equipment:

a. The vendor shall receive shipments of equipment to a location determined by the vendor (e.g. FedEx Pack and Ship location, aircraft hangar, vendor’s home or business location)

i. Upon receipt, the vendor shall perform an initial inspection to verify the contents of the shipment, ensuring that all items are accounted for and free from visible damage.

b. The vendor shall manage the return process for replaced equipment.

i. This includes properly packaging the equipment using GML-supplied packaging, and

ii. Arranging for return shipping using NOAA shipping accounts (typically

FedEx, but may be other shipper or freight forwarding companies at NOAA’s discretion)

iii. Vendor shall communicate with NOAA personnel regarding preferred return shipment process

D. Vendor shall store equipment away from any known or suspected contamination sources between flights. Potential contamination sources may be identified in consultation with

GML.

E. Vendor shall provide local support during infrequent GML maintenance site visits

a. Maintenance site visits occur approximately once every three years or on an as needed basis. Scheduling of site visits will be done in consultation with the vendor.

F. Vendor shall communicate questions, changes in schedule, equipment problems, and/or answer questions from GML personnel about operations that may impact sample collection or measurement quality via email or telephone.

DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE:

Up to three (3) flights per month at each site with PFP flask sampling equipment onboard, pending weather, aircraft maintenance and safety measures.

Item Description Quantity Due Deliver To

Ship sampled PFP to GML.

PFP shall be shipped to GML upon completion of each flight. As needed

No later than 3 days after flight completion. COR, CO

Shipment of instrumentation and equipment to GML.

Instrumentation and equipment shall be shipped to GML on an as needed basis. As needed As needed COR, CO

Installation Site Visit

GML personnel to confirm successful installation via site visit; if a site visit is not possible due to extenuating circumstances, a detailed installation report is needed As needed As needed COR, CO

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance Requirement

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Surveillance Method

Incentives / Disincentives

Conduct air sampling flight

Research flight completed based on mission parameters, flight and safety requirements.

100% flight mission accomplishment

Inspection and audit of flight data by the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

Past Performance Reports and Contractual Remedies in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(a)

PFP (and other equipment as needed) returned to GML.

PFP shipped to GML upon flight completion.

100% after flight completion or as needed.

Inspection of returned equipment and PFP by the

COR.