Attachment 2 Statement of Work - Engineering Technician - Final.docx

Statement of Work

1. Background: An experienced engineering technician is needed to support the Combat Feeding Division, Joint Foodservice & Engineering Team (JF&ET) in order to provide experienced technical support to engineers developing Military field feeding systems. The technician's primary responsibilities will include the analysis, operation and troubleshooting of high fidelity technical systems and electronic control automation devices, in support of revolutionary technologies in high efficiency fuel-fired combustion appliances, Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) food service sanitation, and cooking technologies. The contractor will assist Project Officers in developing field feeding appliances, testing of prototypes, and food service equipment assets. The Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Soldier Center, Combat Feeding Division (CFD) projects require product test and evaluation and specialized expertise in fuel-fired systems, 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 experienced technical support to the Combat Feeding Division Project Officers developing Military field feeding systems.

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

1. The contractor shall be capable of operation and troubleshooting of various electric and fuel-fired food service equipment, and high fidelity prototype technologies.

2. The contractor shall support technical set-up and testing of alternative energies, fuel-fired heating systems, and (COTS) automated electric appliances.

3. Assist the Project Officer with integrating and set-up of the Modular Integrated Kitchen System (MIKS) into two-side expandable TRICON. Assist with test and evaluation of the MIKS.

4. Support the Air Force BEAR initial feeding Expeditionary Electric Kitchen (EEK) Type II improvement efforts to include, instrumentation, integration, set-up, and testing of various equipment assets.

5. Provide technical knowledge, testing, and set-up of First Article Test units in support of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLA-TS) field food service and system procurement efforts.

6. Provide set-up, test, and evaluation on the Navy Galley and Scullery equipment as identified by the Project Officer.

7. Support the Navy Project Officer with the Navy Expeditionary Kitchen System (NEFKS) prototype effort to include set-up, instrumentation, and testing.

8. Conduct market research analysis in support of revolutionary technologies in high efficiency fuel-fired combustion appliances, Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) food service sanitation, and cooking technologies.

b. Specific Requirements: The Contractor shall:

1. Assist the Air Force Project Officer with the Joint Air Containerized Kitchen System (JACKS) to include the following; testing for production capacity based on the full suite of UGRs, power usage, water consumption, fuel, and logistics footprint. Provide technical support and provide follow-on support for R & D work related to First Article Testing (FAT) of the JACKS prototype.

2. Provide engineering technical support for testing and evaluating First Article Test (FAT) 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.

3. Conduct test and evaluation on the four Joint Intuitive Multi-function Kitchen Equipment (JIMKE) appliance prototypes.

4. Test, evaluate, document and make technical recommendations to support the Navy Expeditionary Field Kitchen System (NEFKS) prototype improvements prior to the Navy issuing a production contract award.

5. Conduct prototype set up, operation, testing, and data acquisition to capture performance of the USMC Modular Feeding System and the Expeditionary Field Feeding Equipment System.

6. Support the PO with the test and evaluation of the USMC EFK field floor repair project to include replacement validation procedures.

7. Assist with the test, evaluation, repair and logistical efforts for the Joint Service Expandable Refrigerated Container System (JSERCS).

8. Assist with the test, evaluation, installation and logistical efforts for the Modular Integrated Galley System (MIGS).

9. Assist with the test, evaluation and logistical efforts for the Expeditionary Field Feeding Equipment System (EFFES).

10. Assist JFET PO with tasks involving tube food productions runs. These tasks include, but are not limited to: assisting on the production line, capping and labelling the product, preparing the tubes for shipping and transporting the pallets to the loading dock.

11. Assist CFD personnel with maintaining organization and logistical support of the motor pool warehouse area, to include forklift use.

12. Have familiarization with using the current federal supply system to ship and receive equipment.

3. Period of Performance: The estimated period of performance is one year, with four 12-month option periods. The projected start date is 01 September 2021.

4. Travel: There is no anticipated under this contract.

5. Security: A security clearance is not required for this work. The contractor will not receive access to any classified networks. To gain access to the unclassified network, the contractor will be required to complete Information Assurance (IA)/ Information Technology (IT) training along with all other requirements set forth by CCDC SC's G-2 office and will need to obtain a Common Access Card by receiving a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background check.

6. Personnel Qualifications: It is essential the Contractor have a technical understanding of both fuel-fired equipment and electric (COTS) equipment technologies.

a. General Experience. The Contractor shall demonstrate expertise in Military field feeding equipment, which shall include at least 5 years of experience with Military field feeding equipment.

b. Specialized Experience: The Contractor shall demonstrate experience in the analysis, operation and troubleshooting of high fidelity technical systems and electronic control automation devices, specifically high efficiency fuel-fired combustion, food service sanitation, and cooking technologies

The contractor shall have forklift experience and training, ideally government (Army SAFE) specific forklift training to include 4k, 5k and 15k certifications.

The contractor shall provide personnel familiar with using the current federal supply system to ship and receive equipment.

7. Government Furnished Equipment/Information/Computer Utilization: No Government Furnished property is anticipated for this effort. The Government shall provide a cubicle and a computer with access to the local area network.

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

9. Deliverables: The contractor will provide one (1) full-time, qualified individual to perform all the aforementioned duties. Monthly Status Reports are required in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) DD Form 1423.

10. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance for this work will be the Combat Capabilities, Development Center, Soldier Center, Combat Feeding Division, JF & ET, General Greene Avenue, building #16, Natick, MA 01760.

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

12. Invoicing: The Contractor shall bill no more than once monthly and at least quarterly.

Current as of: 11 JUN 21