Attachment 1 - Strategic Communication Monti Building 4 PWS_03182025.pdf

409th CSB/DASA(P) MAR 22

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

DEVCOM Soldier Center (SC) Strategic Communication Visual Arts for Building 4 and SFC Monti Research Facility

18 March 2025

Part 1 General Information

1. General:

This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction:

This is a non-personal services contract to provide facility signage and printed visual media for strategic communication as outlined in this performance work statement, excluding items designated as government furnished property or services. The contractor shall perform all services in accordance with the standards and requirements outlined in the contract

1.2 Background:

DEVCOM SC has completed conststruction of the SFC Monti Research Facility and renovation of Building 4 at the Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC) to advance science and technology research missions. These buildings feature state-of-the-art research and offices spaces, requiring a comprehensive approach to visual design, branding, and cohesive signage.

Within DEVCOM SC, the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) is responsible for executing two critical activities. Firstly, the OCDO create digital visual media designs to support various DEVCOM SC projects, including marketing materials, infographics, photography, custom artwork to implement center strategic communication, and wayfinding singage. Secondly, the OCDO procures and coordinates the installation of commercially produced printed visual media end products when in-house production and installation are not feasible.

The OCDO is tasked with designing custom visual media for SFC Monti Research Facility and Building 4 rennovation for DEVCOM SC:

1. Provide directional guidance and wayfinding support

2. Display critical information and data

3. Implement Army branding and strategic communication vision

4. Inspire and motivate personnel

5. Reinforce the mission and values of DEVCOM SC

6. Decorate and enhance the aesthetic appeal of workspaces

Additionally, the OCDO is responsible for overseeing the procurement and installation of commercially produced end product, ensuring compliance with DEVCOM SC's time, cost, and performance requirements.

This project includes multiple wall mounted signages and visual arts for various walls through out the SFC Monti research facility and Building 4. For location details, see Attachment A project overview and specification.

2. Basic Services:

The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s).

Expert onsite consultation and pre-production site inspection to ensure successful design production and installation.

Produce visual arts and signages using government provided digital designs and materials approved by the government.

Professional delivery and installation for all visual arts and signage within agreed-upon timeframe, ensuring they are securely and safely fixed in place.

2.1 Tasks:

The tasks outlined in this section shall be repeatable for each of the six locations listed below.

Reference Attachment A for each location breakdown of requirements, specifications, and artist rendering.

1. SFC Monti Research Facility Second & Third Floor

2. Building 4 1st Floor Timeline Wall

3. Building 4 1st Floor Patent Wall

4. Building 4 1st Floor Innovation Wall

5. Building 4 1st Floor North Entrance

The contractor shall provide in person professional consultation and site evaluation at Natick Soldier System Center of all installation areas prior to production and installation. The scope of the consultation shall include walkthrough of the display areas, review of installation method, conduct final measurements of the display area, and provide material samples to the Government for final approval. The Contractor shall notify the government of any site prep requirements outside of the scope this PWS, such as building access limitations, moving of furniture, and utilities requirement.

Once material is approved by the Government, the Contractor shall produce the visual arts and signage in accordance with the Government provided digital design files and meeting all specifications as provided in Attachment A and the digital design files. The design specifications such as color, resolution, size, font, and dimensions are embedded in the Government’s digital design file produced using Adobe Illustrator with .ai file extension. For non Adobe Illustrator design files, the Government will provide supplemental written or digital specifications. Other design file formats include: .psd, .png, .jpeg, or .pdf.

The Contractor shall produce the products in quantity and size specified by the Government per Attachment A.

The Contractor shall inspect and test the products to ensure they meet the required quality standards, including:

Color accuracy and consistency.

The product shall be produced using color specifications provided by the Government in hex and/or RGB code. Color difference shall be perceptible through close observation, delta E value no greater than 3, unless otherwise noted in Attachment A.

The product shall be produced consistent with the Goverenment’s design intent and accurately match the color, font, size, and finish of any existing artwork as specified by the Government.

Image resolution and clarity.

Digital print shall be produced with minimum 100 dots per inch. Images and texts shall be clear and visible within 3 meter viewing distance.

Material finish.

The product shall be produced with the preferred material finish and/or achieve expect finish result as outlined in Attachment A. The Contractor shall evaluate material finish as part of the site evaluation and notify the Government if significant glare is expected with the selected finish.

Material durability and stability.

Any final finish including lamintation and adhesion to rigid backings shall have no visible defects including but not limited to delamination, bubbling, and cracking that negatively impacts the overall aesthetic appeal and structural integrity of the product.

The product shall be stable for any handling required for installation, and durable for use in standard office environment with resistance to scuffing, fading, and bleeding onto another material.

Installation and mounting hardware compatibility.

The product shall be compatible with any hardware and installation equipment required to securely and permanently mount the product on walls made of drywall or concrete as required for the installation area.

The Contractor shall package the products in a manner that prevents damage during shipping and storage.

The Contractor shall schedule delivery and installation at least 7 business days in advance with Government reprenstative(s).

The Contractor shall provide all required hardware and consumables for the assembly and installation of the products.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, equipment, and manpower to transfer products to the installation site, and perform the installation in a safe and secure manner. Any damage to the product and installation site environment during installation is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall coordinate remediation with the authorized government representatives and perform the agreed upon remediation to the satisfaction of the Government.

The Contractor shall provide warranty and maintenance information for the products including instructions for cleaning, repair, and replacement.

The Contractor shall conduct a post installation walkthrough with the Government.

3.0 Period of Performance:

The project period of performance shall be 60 days from the date of contract award.

Failure to complete tasks and the project by the stated completion date, when delay is not attributable to the Government will lead to a negative performance evaluation.

4. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

4.1 Appendix A – DEVCOM SC Monti & Building 4 Visual Art Project Overview & Specifications