Attachment 2 Statement of Work .doc

Statement of Work

1. Background: The objective of the projects supported by the contractor employee is to develop and deliver world-class leading edge food service equipment systems and technologies to all four Services. The Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center, Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) projects require product development engineering and specialized agricultural preservation expertise, systems modeling, process simulation, structural and thermal analysis of Food Service Equipment and Systems to exceed user requirements and to support the DoD Combat Feeding Research and Engineering Program (CFREP).

2. Requirements: The Contractor shall provide Engineering Services that are required to provide specialized product and systems engineering services to design, develop, field, and sustain both field feeding and shipboard feeding equipment and ration preservation systems to meet the Joint Services unique requirements. 3D Modeling Software will be utilized to develop conceptual food service equipment models and shipboard subsistence stowage capacities. Once developed, heat transfer analysis and Finite Element Analysis will be used to evaluate the design to meet the warfighters functional and operational requirements and to perform mathematical analysis using tools such as MATLAB™ and MATHCAD™.

a. General Requirements. The contractor's primary focus shall be to:

1) Assist the Project Officer with test and evaluation efforts for the Unmanned Provision Supply (UPS) and the Expeditionary Field Feeding Equipment System (EFFES) project. This will include in-house (DEVCOM) testing as well as testing at the customer's user evaluation locations, which are TBD.

2) Assist the CFD Engineering Support Authority (ESA) for field feeding equipment with engineering support activities to include: responding to DLA 339 requests for engineering support; responding directly to customers in the field for support; reverse engineering legacy components; finding alternate sources of supply for equipment; reviewing and modifying Technical Data Packages (TDP); reviewing and modifying Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs); and reviewing/writing engineering support related proposals to acquire external funding.

3) Assist the Project Officers with the market research, concept development, testing, integration, fielding and ECP development to provide the Marine Corps with a Field Level MECC shelter floor repair kit, exoskeleton frame development and the Modular Feeding Platform for the Marine Corps.

4) Assist the Project Officers with integrating the Modular Integrated Kitchen System (MIKS) into two-side expandable Tricon.

5) Support the Air Forces BEAR initial feeding Expeditionary Electric Kitchen (EEK) Type II improvement efforts to include fabrication, integration, and testing.

6) Assist the Project Officer with test and evaluation of the Joint Services Expandable Refrigerated Container System (JSERCS version2). Provide technical engineering and refrigeration expertise on JSERCS version 2 to the vendor and Project Officer.

7) Provide continued technical knowledge, test and evaluation of First Article Test units in support of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLA-TS) field food service and system procurement efforts. FAT units need to be verified that they meet the specifications and technical data package requirements.

8) Provide continued test and evaluation on the Navy Galley and Scullery equipment as identified by the Project Officer in accordance with ASTM and Navy unique test standards.

9) Provide continued support to the Project Officer and provide technical guidance for reviewing Navy Food Service Analysis Tool (NFSAT) protocols and hardware integration, support testing of the NFSAT software to ensure it meets the Navy IT requirements. Conduct field-testing of the NFSAT and support the training and implementation of the NFSAT for COMNAVAIRFORCE.

10) Support the Navy Project Officer with the Navy Expeditionary Kitchen System (NEFKS) prototype development effort to include; development, design, fabrication, integration and testing. Conduct market research for alternate energy technologies such as micro-grid, solar, wind, and grey water recycling that can be integrated into the NEFKS kitchen program. Support the NEFKS user-evaluation and transition to the Navy Expeditionary Warfare Command.

11) Provide technical solutions to the CFD Marine Corps Project officer in researching, procuring, testing alternative Expeditionary Field Kitchen System, Enhanced Tray Ration Heater System, Tray Ration Heater Systems and tactical field refrigeration components that are either no longer available from the original OEM’s or have high replacement costs.

b. Specific Requirements: The contractor shall:

1) UPS and EFFES project in house and contractor test plan evaluation, test execution, capturing and analyzing test data and developing test reports.

2) Conducting Market Research for suitable replacement components. Analyzing material solutions against original performance requirements, reverse engineering legacy components and finding alternate sources of supply for equipment; reviewing and modifying Technical Data Packages (TDP); reviewing and modifying Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs); and reviewing/writing engineering support related proposals to acquire external funding.

3) Reviewing proposed EFK flooring solutions provided by the EFK Shelter contractor for suitability as field level repairs. Providing technical recommendations and recommended course of actions to the PO. Reviewing contractor developed TDP and installation instructions. Analyzing install performance feedback from the Marines.

4) Co-develop a market survey of suitable material solutions to meet the Combat Developers Operational requirements. Develop 3D concept models for design evaluation purposes with USMC.

5) Draft test plan for MIKS evaluation. Test and Evaluate the Modular Integrated Kitchen System (MIKS) prototype. Develop 3D models of the prototype. Assist the Project Officer with development of the final MIKS production model, final test report and integration plan for shipboard utilization.

6) Conduct market research for alternate energy technologies such as micro-grids, solar, wind, and grey water recycling that can be integrated into the BEAR Type II EEK kitchen program.

7) Assist the Air Force Project Officer with the Joint Air Containerized Kitchen System (JACKS) development effort, including testing for production capacity based on the full suite of UGRs, power usage, water consumption, and provide recommendations to reduce power, fuel, logistics footprint, and water requirements. Provide technical support to the JACKS IPT in support of technical evaluation of the JACKS Production contract, and provide follow-on support for R & D work and First Article Testing of the JACKS prototype development phase.

8) Provide continued Engineering Support for testing and evaluating First Article Test units in support of DLA managed field food service equipment procurement efforts. FAT units need to be verified that they meet the SPEC/Drawings. FAT units need to undergo extensive performance testing to meet established operational requirements. Technical reports documenting the testing and evaluation is required.

9) Conduct test and evaluation on the JIMKE prototypes, and support shipboard evaluation of the JIMKE protocol.

10) Develop a stowage analysis for the New NAVSUP Phase II Menu subsistence items for all naval vessel classes to ensure that Navy can meet its endurance level feeding requirements.

11) Test, evaluate, document and make technical recommendations to support the NEFKS prototype improvements prior to the Navy issuing a production contract award.

12) Test, evaluate, document and make technical recommendations to support the CFREB funding EFK Upgrades project.

13) Provide a draft Test Plan to test and evaluate the Blue Zone Model 450 Viral/ COVID-19 kill units, Model 420 units, and conduct market research for 3rd-party testing of EMI, efficacy, and analysis of data provided by 3rd-party vendor’s test report.

14) Conduct market research on novel water treatment technology that avoids filter replacement. Specifically, for use with a grey water recycling system for Navy and Air Force expeditionary forces.

15) Model a novel Atmospheric Water Harvester for interface/integration with hydration equipment to support Joint Service application to the individual Soldier/Marine and squad-level utilization.

16) Develop testing protocols for Atmospheric Water Harvester technologies being developed for transition under BAA and SBIR contracts.

3. Period of Performance: The estimated period of performance is 5 years. One-year base period with four one-year optional ordering periods. NTE 1,500 hours per year.

4. Travel: Travel is anticipated under this contract. Estimate 4 trips per year, 1 person, average 3-4 days per trip, CONUS locations will vary. This will be separately priced with a not to exceed amount of $7,000.00.

5. Security: A security clearance is not required for this work.

6. Personnel Qualifications: It is essential the contractor have an understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles, military food service equipment and rations, ration preservation experience, refrigeration, data base management, test planning, execution and reporting.

a. General Experience. The contractor shall have expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles to include structural analysis, thermal analysis, heat transfer and software development and implementation. The contractor shall also be familiar with existing Military field food service and shipboard systems and equipment requirements. The contractor shall have experience with testing equipment to commercial and military test standards. He/she must also have ration preservation knowledge to include refrigeration principles.

b. Specialized Experience: The contractor shall have demonstrated experience and understanding of engineering analysis, test and evaluation planning, and reporting. Also, Solidworks™ modeling software (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and advanced ration modeling software development to aid in the design, development and application of shipboard and ground based field feeding/refrigeration technologies and systems.

7. Government Furnished Equipment/Information/Computer Utilization: The Government does not anticipate providing Government Furnished Equipment. The Government shall provide a workspace and networked and VPN enabled laptop with a Common Access Card (CAC). The contractor will have access to his/her Army provided email account. The contractor will not have access to restricted or classified information or the SIPR Net.

8. Other Direct Costs (ODCs): The Government does not anticipate ODCs.

9. Deliverables: MIKS test plans and technical reports, 3D models, feasibility study and integration plan for shipboard utilization. JACKS and NEFKS test reports including power usage, water consumption, and recommendations to reduce power and water requirements. Test report on the JIMKE prototype, including recommendations for improvements. Assist COMNAVAIRFORCE with the training and implementation of the NFSAT aboard Aircraft Carries. A stowage analysis for the new Phase II Menu subsistence items for all naval vessel classes Market Surveys, specifications and test reports to support Marine Corps DMSDSM issues. Monthly progress reports in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List DD Form 1423.

10. Place of Performance: The place of performance for this work will be a combination of the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Soldier Center, Combat Feeding Directorate and the contractor’s provided location, as necessary to support product development, testing, and reporting requirements.

11. Contract Management/Activity Report: The Contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all Contractor personnel used in performance of this contract. The Contractor's management responsibilities shall include all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective research or scientific services performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the statement of work.

A monthly status report will be provided to the Government with the following information:

· Summary of work accomplished during the reporting period and percent complete

· Any problem areas or potential problem areas

· Schedule of activities planned for the next reporting period and number of remaining hours to complete activities This report is due no later than the 10th calendar day of each month

12. Invoicing: The Contractor shall bill no more than monthly.

Current as of 14 MAR 19