Attachment 1 - PWS - 08.07.2026.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Repair Emergency Power and Switchgear B1000

23 July Programmable Logic Controller 2026

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services PWS to provide repair and upgrade of the B1000 switchgear components.

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 perform repairing and upgrading switchgear components as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.1.1. There is an existing maintenance contract that covers maintenance work on the switchgear equipment and software; all hardware and software changes shall be able to be maintained under the current maintenance contract(s) and vendor.

1.2. Background: The Electric Power sources to United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) must operate as a never fail utility. Commercial Power loss is inevitable due to weather, manmade disasters, and natural disasters. Emergency Power Generator systems and Electrical Switchgear must continuously perform at the highest possible level of operational resiliency.

1.3. Scope: The Scope of the project includes: programming the Human Machine Interface (HMI) to allow manual implementation of Island Mode for the power (i.e. removing B1000 from commercial power), upgrading the Master Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to latest hardware and software. The services required include upgrading reprogramming the HMI and the underlying PLC logic, upgrading hardware, testing and documenting field tests of new logic, correcting local/remote indicator lights, and developing, documenting, and providing system restoration software/hardware/licenses and recovery implementation methods needed to back up and restore the power controls system.

1.4. Objectives: Contractor shall

1.4.1. Program capability to manually initiate NB0A & SB0B electrical busses separation from commercial power via HMI for a closed transition to generator power.

1.4.2. Program capability to manually and simultaneously separate Global Operations

Center (GOC) from commercial power sources at breakers SU1C & SU2C via

HMI.

1.4.3. The Contractor shall program the ability to use the emergency generator test automation in situations when Mission Support bus ties are closed and only one commercial source is in use.

1.4.4. Program capability to manually manage minimum generators required to meet load demand.

1.4.5. Program capability to use load banks in conjunction with live load generator testing.

1.4.6. Install input devices, output devices, and control switches to enable stated logic capabilities, manual modes, and automatic modes.

1.4.7. Establish and limit Electric and Power System controls access to 55 Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) specified personnel via HMI.

1.4.8. Establish and limit Electric and Power System view access to USSTRATCOM specified personnel via HMI.

1.4.9. Replace/Upgrade Master A and Master B existing PLC with latest hardware and software versions.

1.4.10. Repair power to Primary Input/Output (I/O) PLC and Secondary I/O PLC so that modules have separate fuses.

1.4.11. Perform and document on-site systems field tests of new integrated logic for proper Power Plant and Electrical Switchgear function and controls operations.

1.4.12. Correct local/remote indication light.

1.4.12.1. Verify Local/Remote annunciation and correct if necessary.

1.4.12.2. Change switch legend to match whether Switch it is in "Manual” or “Automatic” mode.

1.4.13. Documentation, Commissioning, and Training: The Contractor Shall

1.4.13.1. Develop, document, and provide system restoration software/hardware/licenses and recovery implementation methods needed to back up and restore the power controls system.

1.4.13.2. Update and test the switchgear's PLC programming to define the system's response to concurrent failure scenarios, and based on the final code, develop a comprehensive Sequence of Operations (SOO) document and a supporting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) report detailing all normal, abnormal, and failure modes.

1.4.13.3. Perform commissioning tests on all upgrades, repairs, and replacements to demonstrate successful implementation of intended SOO as well as the successful retention of previous system settings that provided automatic system recovery from simultaneous unforeseen total commercial power grid loss.

1.4.13.4. Perform training to on-site maintenance personnel integrated with commissioning activities as well as upon completion of successful implementation to include a video disk (as security allows) for Operations, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineering personnel. Training shall clarify “red button” operation and troubleshooting. Areas contained within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) shall not have video recordings required.

1.5. Services Summary

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PWS

PARAGRAPH

REFERENCE

PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD

Program capability to manually initiate NB0A & SB0B electrical busses separation from commercial power via Human Machine

Interface (HMI), for a closed transition to generator power.

1.4.1

HMI initiates Island Mode testing proves programming works correctly; no defects

Program capability to manually and simultaneously separate Global Operations Center (GOC) from commercial power sources at breakers SU1C & SU2C via

HMI.

1.4.2 HMI GOC Separation testing proves

programming removes GOC from commercial power; no defects

Program the ability to use emergency generator test automation in situations when Mission Support bus ties are closed and only one commercial source is in use.

1.4.3 Programming testing proves the ability to use

emergency generator when only one commercial power source is in use; no defects

Program capability to manually manage minimum generators required to meet load demand

1.4.4 Program testing proves ability to meet minimum

load demand; no defects

Program capability to use load banks in conjunction with live load generator testing.

1.4.5 Program testing proves ability to use load banks

during live generator testing; no defects

Establish and limit Electric and

Power System controls access to 55 CES specified personnel via HMI.

1.4.7 Program testing proves ability to allow specific

control access to CES personnel; no defects

Establish and limit Electric and

Power System view access to

USSTRATCOM specified personnel via HMI.

1.4.8 Program testing proves ability to allow specific

control access to USSSTRATCOM personnel; no defects

Replace/Upgrade Master A and

Master B existing Programmable

Logic Controllers (PLC) with latest hardware and software

1.4.9 Prove that updated Master PLCs are in place and

are working correctly for all existing functions; no defects

Repair power to Primary I/O

PLC and Secondary I/O PLC so that modules have separate fuses

1.4.10 Prove that PLCs are separately fused to protect the

PLC individually; no defects

Perform and document on-site systems field tests of new integrated logic for proper Power

Plant and Electrical Switchgear function and controls operations.

1.4.11 Prove all new programming, hardware, and

changes function as required; no defects

Correct local/remote indication light. Verify Local/Remote annunciation and correct if necessary.

Change switch legend to match whether Switch it is in "Manual” or “Automatic” mode.

1.4.12 Prove indication light is working as required; no

defects

Develop, document, and provide system restoration software/hardware/licenses and recovery implementation methods needed to back up and restore the power controls system.

1.4.13.1 Documentation and licenses in hand prior to project

closeout, no defects

Update and test the switchgear's

PLC programming to define the system's response to concurrent failure scenarios, and based on the final code, develop a comprehensive Sequence of

Operations (SOO) document and a supporting Failure Modes and

1.4.13.2 Prove all programming scenarios work as

required; no defects

Effects Analysis (FMEA) report detailing all normal, abnormal, and failure modes.[

Perform commissioning tests 1.4.13.3 Prove all upgrades to hardware and software work as required, with no loss of system settings; no defects

Perform training to on-site maintenance personnel integrated with commissioning activities

1.4.13.4 Contractor provides on-site training, no defects

1.6. Performance: The period of performance shall be for 213 business days after the date of award.

1.7. General Information

1.7.1. Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this

PWS in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. It defines how the performance standards will be assessed, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.7.2. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall not be required to work on federal holidays

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Independence Day

1.7.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting business between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday except federal holidays or when the

Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the

Contractor shall, at all times, keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.7.4. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this PWS shall be performed at both the Contractor’s facility for programming and testing and B1000 on Offutt Air Force

Base, NE.

1.7.5. Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm fixed price contract awarded on a competitive basis.

1.7.6. Security Requirements:

1.7.6.1. The Contractor or duly authorized representative shall comply with pertinent Air Force security regulations while working on the project(s). Special security clearances such as

Confidential, Secret, etc., are not required by the Contractor for this/these design(s). ALL

POSSIBLE PRECAUTIONS AND EFFORTS SHALL BE MADE TO PREVENT THE

DISCLOSURE OF ANY INFORMATION THAT MIGHT PROVIDE THE

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS, OR SUPPLIERS AN

ADVANTAGE OVER OTHERS:

1.7.6.2. All drawings and specifications pertaining to the B1000 complex are ‘Controlled Unclassified

Information’ (CUI). The scope given in this SOO directs that the Contractor use CUI documents to create additional CUI documents. Therefore, compliance with Governmental guidance on handling unclassified but sensitive information is mandatory. Specific guidance is listed below. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance to the below guidance of all sub-contractors and/or employees supporting the C2F. The Government may require any of the below forms to be submitted by major sub-contractors. All drawings and specifications pertaining to the USSTRATCOM C2 Facility are “Controlled Unclassified Information’

(CUI). Therefore, compliance with Governmental guidance on handling unclassified but sensitive is mandatory. Any references to US Strategic Command, USSTRATCOM, or Offutt

AFB shall be removed from all contractors unclassified or CUI drawings. Products may not be labeled in a way that refers to sensitive missions or equipment, special access controls, or similar designations. Contractor submittals will only display the building or room number.

1.7.6.3. An NDA must be completed and submitted prior to obtaining CUI documents. The NDA was developed for any contractor working with CUI information pertaining to the C2 Facility. The form shall be signed by the company president or general manager on behalf of the company and employees. The NDA form shall be submitted at the same time as the SF 328. Once the contract is awarded, all employees working on the project will be required to sign NDA’s. The

NDA form will be an attachment to the contract.

1.7.6.4. Standard Form (SF) 328 must be completed and submitted prior to obtaining CUI design documents. The form shall be signed by the company president or general manager on behalf of the company and employees. Companies will require approval from Government security representatives prior to obtaining CUI documents. The Government reserves the right to deny a bidder CUI documents, establishing the bidder as unqualified to perform the work.

1.7.6.5. Contractor personnel shall comply with guidance outlined in DODI 8582.01, Security of

Unclassified DoD Information on Non-DoD Information Systems and DODM 5200.1, Volume

4, DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). In DODI

8582.01, the contractor shall reference Enclosure 3, Procedures, for guidance relating to security of electronic (soft copy) information processed or stored on automated information systems. In DODM 5200.1, Vol 4, the contractor shall reference Enclosure 3, paragraph 2.e, Protection of CUI, for guidance relating to security of CUI information, to including marking, secure handling, and dissemination of hard copy materials and documents. At the end of the contracting solicitation process, the Government and Bidders will make every reasonable attempt to regain custody of all Sensitive but unclassified and CUI documents which are no longer needed. Hard copy documents and digital media (e.g. CD’s or DVD’s) shall be collected and returned by registered mail or physically delivered to the Government for destruction. Electronic files on automated information systems will be deleted and the media sanitized to prevent the files from being recovered or restored.

1.7.6.6. PHYSICAL Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all

Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials utilized for the contract shall be secured.

1.7.6.7. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost, misplaced, and not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting

Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks. However, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks will be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

1.7.6.8. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.6.9. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.7.7. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall 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 Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the

Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.8. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): 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, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. 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 contract.

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

Project Manager, Project Lead, Site Manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday, except federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.7.10. Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while performing duties under this PWS on Offutt Air Force Base. This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, rain gear, hats, etc., bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected shall be such that it identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection. Contractor personnel shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. While in B1000, Contractor personnel shall wear either visible Escorted Visitor Badges or visible B1000 access badges.

1.7.11. Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this PWS. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this PWS shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government will be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.7.12. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this PWS 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting

Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect 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.

1.7.13. PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the switch to the new software. The PLC and HMI programs and Intellectual

Property Rights will become the property of the Government, with rights and passwords transferred to the Government. The Government will own the right to edit or modify as it deems necessary, for updating, refinement of program functions, or any other changes.