Attachment 1-Statement of Work (SOW)_Redacted.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Procurement of: ConsuLab Disc & Drum Brake Trainers (with Faults) and Vinyl

Dust Covers

Associated WBS#: BS-253158.100106CM – CM – CM NCTC PH

Location: Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Port Hueneme, California

User Activity: Construction Mechanic (CM) "A" School, Course Identification

Number (CIN) A-610-0022D

1. Purpose / Background The purpose of this procurement is to purchase eight (8) ConsuLab Disc & Drum

Brake Trainers with Faults (Model: EM-123-4HN02_052746), matching Vinyl Dust

Covers (Model: 24779-05), and the associated technical support package under

Department Tracking Number PR26-001. These items will directly replace legacy, outdated Megatech training units within the Chassis Phase of the Construction

Mechanic (CM) "A" School, Course Identification Number (CIN) A-610-0022D, at the Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC), Port Hueneme, California.

This replacement is critical to align with the U-CM-1000 curriculum. The legacy trainers lack modern anti-lock braking system (ABS) reference components, which are required to satisfy classroom instruction under Enabling Objective 46.3. By simulating real-world operational parameters, mechanical faults, and displaying real-time pressure diagnostics, these units will enable Navy Construction Mechanic students to master diagnostic, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance procedures for modern light-duty braking systems in accordance with Lesson Topic 10.1

"Hydraulic Brakes".

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide eight (8) brand-new, fully assembled ConsuLab Disc &

Drum Brake Trainers with Faults, including all standard manufacturer components, accessories, educational curriculum, and operational materials required for full training capabilities. Additionally, the contractor shall provide eight (8) custom-fit

Vinyl Dust Covers and the DAKTIC "Zoom-Ready" Support Package.

All equipment provided must be factory new, fully functional, and ready for immediate instructional use upon physical delivery.

3. Equipment Specifications / Technical

Requirements The automotive brake trainers and accessories must meet or exceed the following specifications:

A. Core Trainer Specifications (Model: EM-123-

4HN02_052746)

System Type: Fully functional, real OEM automotive components representing a 4-wheel hydraulic brake system (configured for a Non-ABS 2006-2010 Honda Civic application).

Wear Items: All brake wear items (including discs, pads, drums, and shoes) must be brand new.

Fault Insertion: Must include at least four (4) permanent, mechanical, real-world faults designed to capture student attention and test troubleshooting proficiency.

Hydraulic Gauges: Must feature four (4) hydraulic pressure gauges (one installed at each wheel circuit) to display actual, real-time braking pressure during operation.

Visual Learning Components: Must include OEM ABS components and hydraulic plumbing (non-functional) to facilitate student visual awareness, component tracing, and spatial recognition, explicitly matching classroom curriculum under

Enabling Objective 46.3.

Parking Brake: Must feature a fully functional, mechanical parking brake system utilizing OEM parking brake components, cables, and hand levers/pedals.

Stand & Mobility: The entire trainer must be pre-mounted on a heavy-duty metal stand equipped with four casters (two fixed and two swivel with locking mechanisms) to allow easy transit around the classroom environment.

Physical Clearance: The unit must have a compact footprint and be designed to fit through a standard 30-inch (76 cm) wide classroom door opening.

B. Physical Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (Without Packaging): Approximately 44" L x 28" W x 42" H (110 x 70 x 105 cm).

Dimensions (With Packaging): Approximately 48" L x 40" W x 48" H (120 x 100 x

120 cm).

Weight (Without Packaging): Approximately 230 lbs (104 kg).

Weight (With Packaging): Approximately 300 lbs (136 kg).

C. Instructional Capabilities

The trainer must be fully accessible to perform and teach all routine brake service procedures, including:

-Master cylinder inspection and bench bleeding.

-Power brake booster and vacuum system diagnostics.

-Brake pad, shoe, and hardware replacement.

-Disc rotor and brake drum physical machining/service.

-Wheel bearing and hub inspection.

-Caliper piston and wheel cylinder rebuilds.

-Brake hose and line service, hydraulic flushing, and air bleeding.

-Parking brake physical adjustments.

D. Included Curriculum & Support (DAKTIC Support

Package)

• Must include the manufacturer's comprehensive student workbooks and instructor curriculum guidelines.

• Must include the DAKTIC "Zoom-Ready" Support Package to assist NCTC instructors with initial system setup, curriculum integration, and ongoing hardware support.

E. Protective Covers (Model: 24779-05)

• Must include eight (8) custom-fitted heavy-duty Vinyl Dust Covers (designed for the EM-122/EM-123 platform) to protect the training units from dust and environmental wear when not in instructional use.

F. Alignment with Course A-610-0022D Learning

Objectives (EOs & TOs)

In strict alignment with the curriculum requirements of Course A-610-0022D

(Volume 3, Job Sheet 10-1-3), the procured trainers must physically support and withstand repeated student execution of the following Terminal Objectives (TOs) and Enabling Objectives (EOs):

Terminal Objective (TO): Diagnose, service, and repair modern automotive hydraulic braking systems (including front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, and vacuum boost assemblies) in accordance with military technical manuals, organizational standards, and safety directives.

Enabling Objectives (EOs) and System Compatibility:

1. Visual and Mechanical Component Inspections: The structural layout must allow full physical access for students to inspect the front disc calipers, brake lines, pads, and guide-pin dust boots for wear, leaks, cracking, or corrosion, as well as checking the mechanical integrity of the rotating rotor during dragging or chattering simulations.

2. Precision Dimensional Metrology: All disc rotors and brake drums must be physically compatible with standard precision measuring tools. Specifically, they must support repeated, non-destructive measurements using 0-1 inch micrometers and drum caliper tools, allowing students to compare rotor thickness and drum wear directly against stamped manufacturer tolerances on the brake drum.

3. Disc Caliper Overhaul and Service: The front disc brake assemblies must support repeated disassembly and reassembly using standard hand tools

(such as sockets and wrenches) and withstand high-cycle piston compression using mechanical pad spreaders.

4. Drum Brake Overhaul and Rebuilding: The rear drum assemblies must support complete physical tear-down, hardware swapping, and rebuilding.

All springs (hold-down, return, and adjuster springs), backing plates, wheel cylinders, and parking brake cables must be robust enough to withstand high-cycle manipulation using standard brake spring hand tools (such as the

J 38400 brake tool).

5. Mechanical Clearance Calibration: The rear drum assemblies must feature a functional star-wheel slack adjuster that can be manually adjusted up or down with a standard flathead screwdriver to set proper shoe-to-drum drag, clearance, and rotation.

6. Hydraulic Bleeding and Consumables Interface: The system's hydraulic plumbing, calipers, and wheel cylinders must be engineered for persistent fluid flushing and bleeding using standard DOT3 brake fluid drained via clear plastic tubing into clear plastic collection jars (16 oz.) without mechanical degradation or fluid leaks at the bleeder screws.

4. Delivery Requirements The contractor shall deliver the equipment within twelve to fourteen (12–14) weeks after receipt of order (ARO), in alignment with standard manufacturer build-to-order lead times.

Delivery Location:

Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC)

Port Hueneme CBC Base

363 White House Way

Port Hueneme, CA 93043

Shipping and Handling Instructions:

• All trainers and components must be packaged securely, strapped, and palletized to prevent shifting, moisture contamination, or physical damage during freight transportation.

• The shipping carrier must coordinate the delivery window with the designated

NCTC Point of Contact (CMCS Harris) at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

• The carrier must accommodate specialized military base access and security screening protocols for entry into the Port Hueneme Construction Battalion

Center (CBC) Base.

5. Warranty and Support Requirements

• Warranty Period: The contractor shall provide a minimum of a one-year (1-year) comprehensive warranty covering all parts, structural materials, electrical/vacuum systems, and the cost of repair.

• Warranty Commencement: The warranty period will officially begin on the date of final physical delivery and acceptance at NCTC Port Hueneme.

• Technical Support: Ongoing hardware diagnostics and curriculum assistance shall be provided directly to NCTC training staff via the included DAKTIC support package.

6. Training Environment & Instructional

Durability Requirements The trainers will be deployed in a high-volume, rigorous technical training environment supporting active-duty military students.

• The units must feature commercial-grade structural integrity designed to withstand repeated student interaction, frequent hand tool use (sockets, ratchets, wrenches), torque adjustments during component swaps, and persistent mechanical wear.

• All hydraulic fittings, bleeder screws, and brake lines must be engineered to withstand high-cycle student connections, line bleeding, and troubleshooting routines without stripping, leaking, or degrading.

7. Quantity Justification A quantity of eight (8) Disc & Drum Brake Trainers (with matching dust covers) is required to establish multiple concurrent laboratory stations. This ratio ensures that student training groups remain small (no more than 2–3 students per trainer), maximizing hands-on practice, fostering peer-to-peer troubleshooting collaboration, and ensuring instructors can safely supervise student actions during live pressure tests in accordance with Navy safety directives.

8. Inspection and Acceptance Final inspection and acceptance will occur at NCTC Port Hueneme upon physical delivery. NCTC instructional and quality assurance personnel will inspect the shipment to verify:

7. All eight (8) trainers are brand new, fully assembled, undamaged, and complete with all OEM components.

8. All eight (8) custom vinyl dust covers are present and undamaged.

9. All student/instructor curriculum guidelines and support package credentials have been delivered.

10. The systems are capable of performing basic diagnostic, mechanical assembly, and pressure-testing functions required for the training courses.

9. Regulatory Compliance, Property

Accountability, and Ethics

9.1 Government Furnished Property (GFP) Disclaimer

In strict compliance with SECNAVINST 5200.43A CH-2, no Government Furnished

Property (GFP), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Special Tooling (ST), Special Test Equipment (STE), or Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S) will be provided to the contractor, nor will any Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) be retained by the contractor under this purchase action. This is a straight supply procurement of new end-items, and the contractor shall have no custodial property administration requirements.

9.2 General Equipment (GE) Property Accountability and

Asset Registration

To ensure NCTC compliance with Department of the Navy financial audit guidelines and physical asset tracking under SECNAVINST 5200.43A CH-2 (Enclosure 2, Paragraph 10.a), these training units are classified as General Equipment (GE) rather than Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S).

As nonexpendable General Equipment with a service life exceeding two years, these assets must be registered in the Navy's approved Accountable Property System of

Record (APSR) within five (5) business days of physical receipt. To facilitate this mandatory audit-readiness registration, the contractor must deliver an electronic spreadsheet (.xlsx) alongside the physical shipment containing the following specific asset data elements for each of the eight (8) units:

11. Nomenclature / Description (e.g., ConsuLab Disc & Drum Brake Trainer with

Faults)

12. Model Number (EM-123-4HN02_052746)

13. Unique Serial Number (assigned to each individual trainer chassis)

14. Manufacturer Name & CAGE Code (ConsuLab)

15. Unit Acquisition Cost / Moving Average Cost (MAC)

16. Physical Dimensions, Shipping Weights, and Initial Physical Condition Code

9.3 Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S) Distinction

In accordance with SECNAVINST 5200.44A, any minor consumable items provided under this contract that are expected to be fully consumed during normal instructional labs (such as bulk DOT3 brake fluid, replacement clear tubing, clear jars, or gloves) shall be classified as Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S) —

Material Held for Use (MHFU) reported under General Ledger Account Code (GLAC)

1511. Such consumables must be accounted for using the Consumption Method of

Accounting and are structurally separate from the General Equipment trainers.

They shall be financially expensed and retired from the APSR upon report of receipt by NCTC.

9.4 Government Purchase Card (GCPC) & Payment

Compliance

If the Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) is utilized as a payment or contract execution method for this procurement, the following regulations under

NAVSUPINST 4200.99C shall apply:

• Authorization for Purchases Over the Micro-Purchase Threshold: Because the cumulative value of this bulk procurement exceeds the standard micro-purchase threshold, the Cardholder (CH) executing this transaction must have explicit, written contract payment authority documented via a formal Letter of

Delegation (LOD) or a Certification of Appointment (SF-1402) in compliance with NAVSUPINST 4200.99C Chapter 3, Para 8.e.

• Prohibition of Split Purchases: In strict compliance with NAVSUPINST

4200.99C Chapter 4, Para 5.c, split purchases are prohibited. Under no circumstances will the CH split a known requirement into several transactions to circumvent authorized dollar thresholds. This procurement is executed as a single, consolidated action.

• Prohibition of Advance Payments: In accordance with NAVSUPINST 4200.99C

Chapter 4, Para 3.d.2, advance payments are strictly prohibited. The contractor shall not charge the GCPC account until the complete order has been formally shipped and carrier tracking has been formally provided.

• Separation of Function: To maintain rigorous internal purchase controls and avoid conflicts of interest (NAVSUPINST 4200.99C Chapter 3, Para 3 and Chapter

4, Para 4.a), a strict separation of function must be maintained. The physical inspection, receipt, and acceptance of the trainers must be performed by NCTC receiving official , who is entirely distinct from both the

GCPC Cardholder making the purchase and the Certifying Officer (CO) certifying the billing statement.

9.5 Section 889 Compliance Nondisclosure

Nondiscrimination

In accordance with FAR 52.204-26 (Covered Telecommunications Equipment or

Services-Representation), the contractor (Silverstone Systems LLC, dba DAKTIC, CAGE: 8M0S6) has submitted a compliant 889 representation as of August 18, 2025.

This documentation verifies that the contractor does not provide, nor does it use, covered telecommunications equipment or services in the performance of this contract. This satisfies the statutory compliance guidelines required for federal purchase actions.

9.6 Ethics and Standards of Conduct Compliance

In accordance with DoD Directive 5500.07 (Ethics and Standards of Conduct) and the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), both Government and contractor personnel will be held to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

• All parties must avoid situations that call into question the impartiality or integrity of DoD personnel, procurement actions, or programs.

• Any educational discounts, volume price concessions, or promotional materials offered by the contractor must be applied directly as a price reduction on the face of the contract invoice. No personal incentives, promotional gifts, or individual point redemptions may be accepted by government personnel, in compliance with NAVSUPINST 4200.99C Chapter 4, Para 5.b.

9.7 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of

Interest

In strict accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 3, the contractor shall comply with all statutory and regulatory prohibitions regarding improper business practices:

• Impartiality & Standards of Conduct (FAR 3.101-1): Government business shall be conducted with complete impartiality and preferential treatment for none. The contractor must strictly avoid any actual or apparent conflicts of interest in Government-contractor relationships.

• Procurement Integrity Compliance (FAR 3.104): Pursuant to 41 U.S.C.

Chapter 21, both contractor and government personnel are prohibited from knowingly disclosing or obtaining contractor bid/proposal or source selection information before the award of a contract.

• Prohibition of Gratuities (FAR 3.101-2 & FAR Subpart 3.2): The solicitation or acceptance of any gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary value from the contractor to Government employees is strictly prohibited.

• Consequences of Violations (FAR 3.204): If it is determined that the contractor or their representative offered or gave a gratuity (such as entertainment, gifts, or incentives) to an officer, official, or employee of the

Government to obtain favorable treatment, the Government reserves the right to:

Terminate the contractor's right to proceed under this purchase action.

Initiate debarment or suspension measures as set forth in FAR Subpart 9.4.

Assess exemplary damages as authorized by law.

• Anti-Kickback Act Compliance (FAR Subpart 3.5): The contractor shall comply with 41 U.S.C. Chapter 87 (Kickbacks) and is prohibited from providing, attempting to provide, soliciting, or accepting any kickback to obtain or reward favorable treatment in connection with a federal contract (FAR 52.203-7).

• Whistleblower Protections (FAR Subpart 3.9): In accordance with 41 U.S.C.

4712, the contractor is prohibited from discharging, demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an employee as a reprisal for disclosing waste, fraud, or abuse related to a Federal contract (FAR 52.203-17).

• Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (FAR Subpart 3.11): The contractor must identify and prevent personal conflicts of interest of their covered employees who perform acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions (FAR 52.203-16).