Attachment A - Draft SOW 3-18-24.pdf

DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK

FASTER & SML Support Services

March 2024

U.S. DOT Federal Aviation Administration

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Table of Contents

1.1 Background

1.2 Scope of Work

2 References

3 Task Requirements

3.1 Program Management Support

3.1.1 Task Order Management

3.1.2 Project Management Plan

3.1.3 Monthly Status Reports

3.1.4 Monthly Financial Reports

3.1.5 Program Management Review

3.1.6 Project Schedules

3.1.7 Transition-In Plan and Execution

3.1.8 Transition-Out Plan and Execution

3.1.9 Software Compliances Plan

3.2 Task 1 – Composites and Advanced Materials Research Support

3.3 Task 2 – Laboratory Operations and Test Support

3.4 Task 3 – Analytical Methods and Numerical Anaylsis

3.5 Task 4 – Maintenance and Inspection Support

3.6 Task 5 – General Engineering Support

3.7 Task 6 – Strategic Planning Support

4 End Results/Deliverables

5 Period of Performance

6 Place of Performance

7 Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

8 Referenced MOA Clauses

9 Government Furnished Information (GFI)/Government Furnished Property (GFP)

10 Telework

11 Labor Categories

Attachment A – Statement of Work

Federal Aviation Administration

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1 Introduction The Aviation Research Division conducts, coordinates, and supports domestic and international research and development of aviation-related products and services that will ensure a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound global air transportation system.

The Aviation Research Division (ANG-E2) is part of the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center and is responsible for the aviation research and development portfolio.

This includes management, formulation, coordination, integration, execution, and strategic planning efforts for multi-faceted research activities.

1.1 Background

As part of its responsibilities, the division conducts aircraft, airport, air traffic, and human factors research, including developing and evaluating technologies, conducting laboratory and field tests, performing analyses and simulations, and providing data to support FAA regulatory, certification, and NextGen activities; activities that provide the basis for acquisitions and safety improvements implemented by specifications, procedures, regulations, or certifications. This work is done in conjunction with Aviation Safety, Airports, and the Air Traffic Organization.

In order to meet these goals, ANG-E2: (a) conducts literature studies, gap analyses, and analytical studies as they relate to Title XIV Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), 1, (b) conducts laboratory and field tests, and (c) within the guidelines of safety management systems, develops methodologies, prototype tools, risk models and safety metrics.

Outputs from this research program include improved analytical capabilities, technical information and guidance material, and enhanced safety management system procedures and practices. These outputs provide aviation safety inspectors, aircraft certification engineers, analysts, and aviation managers the capabilities of systematically assessing potential safety risks and applying proactive solutions to reduce aviation accidents and incidents.

The aviation research and development portfolio includes:

• Research focused on developing tools and capabilities to identify and analyze emerging safety threats and determine mitigation solutions to reduce aviation accidents and incidents.

• Research focused on aircraft systems and airframe structures to support continued airworthiness requirements and safety oversight of new and emerging technologies.

• Research focused on reducing the number of aviation accidents and incidents by developing a secured safety information and analysis system that provides access to numerous databases, maintains their currency, enables interoperability across their different formats, provides the ability to identify future threats and conduct a causal analysis of those threats, and recommends solutions and best practices to stakeholders.

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• Research focused on reducing the risk for passengers and crews in the terminal area by enhancing the air traffic control process in terminal area operations, conducting human-in-the-loop (pilot/controller) simulations, evaluations, and analyzing operational flight data.

ANG-E281, Structures and Materials Section, seeks support in all aspects of its responsibilities and operations in order to meet the above stated objectives. This statement of work (SOW) specifies the government’s requirements and tasks the contractor must perform. This effort encompasses support in all areas of activities within the section and includes laboratory support, engineering support including numerical analysis, test support, regulatory support, and research studies.

1.2 Scope of Work

Through this SOW, ANG-E281 seeks support in all active areas including, but not limited to:

• composites and advanced materials research;

• laboratory design, operations and test support;

• methods and numerical analysis and modeling;

• probabilistic and statistical modeling;

• maintenance and inspection research;

• general engineering;

• strategic planning;

• program support; and

• flight loads research.

2 References The Contractor must ensure all work is in full compliance with regulations expressed in the following procedures, orders, and programs unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

FAA Acquisition Management Policy: http://fast.faa.gov/AMP_TOC.cfm

FAA Acquisition Toolset: http://fast.faa.gov/ http://fast.faa.gov/AMP_TOC.cfm http://fast.faa.gov/

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ID Badge Online Application:

https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/ash/programs/id_badge.html

Contractor & Industrial Security Program:

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.infor mation/documentid/15573

Orders and Notices:

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.list/p arent TopicID/184

Forms: http://www.faa.gov/library/forms/

3 Task Requirements The Contractor must perform the tasks described in the following sections.

3.1 Program Management Support

3.1.1 Task Order Management

The Contractor must provide program management support to perform the identified tasks efficiently, accurately, in accordance with established schedules, and in compliance with the requirements. The Contractor must participate as a member of a Government-led team. The Contractor must participate in a Kick-Off meeting with the FAA to review Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and deliverables. The Contractor must provide meeting minutes as required by Section 4.

3.1.2 Project Management Plan

The Contractor must prepare and maintain a Project Management Plan (PMP). The FAA will use the PMP to assess the adequacy of the resources proposed and managed by the Contractor to accomplish the requirements of the SOW. The PMP must include each task contained in the SOW as follows:

• Description of the planned schedule to include all milestones and deliverables;

• Identification of each process step required for completing the work;

• Period of time required to accomplish each step;

• Description of the staffing resources allocated to each task, i.e., staffing plan; and

• Rationale for the project organization, staff utilization, and other resource allocations.

The Contractor must submit the initial PMP and keep the PMP current in accordance with the schedule and delivery method in Section 4 End Results/Deliverables.

https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/ash/programs/id_badge.html http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentid/15573 http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentid/15573 http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.list/parent%20TopicID/184 http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.list/parent%20TopicID/184 http://www.faa.gov/library/forms/

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3.1.3 Monthly Status Reports

The Contractor must provide Monthly Status Reports (MSR). MSR must be submitted with the monthly invoice and have sufficient detail to justify the hours and materials billed. The Contractor must provide a MSR that documents the activities of the previous month and identifies planned activities for the following month. The reports must include, at a minimum, the following information:

• Overview of work completed, work in progress, and work planned for each task;

• Hours expended by task, labor category, and personnel;

• Status of individual deliverables;

• Identification of risk areas with recommended remedial actions;

• Status of all outstanding risks identified in previous MSRs; and

• Any additional information pertinent to the Government in administrating the performance of this effort or when directed by the COR.

3.1.4 Monthly Financial Reports

The Contractor must provide Monthly Financial Reports (MFRs). Each MFR must include the following for each task:

• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) used during month;

• Cost/hours funded or apportioned by CLIN;

• Cost/hours used by CLIN;

• Projected date when 75% of funds are spent;

• Projected date when funds are exhausted;

• Funds/hours remaining by CLIN;

• Other direct costs (ODCs) estimated, used, and remaining by month; and

• Summary of expenditures by resource and labor category for the monthly reporting period, as well as cumulative year-to-date totals for the performance period.

3.1.5 Program Management Review

The Contractor must meet quarterly with the COR for a Program Management Review (PMR) at a mutually agreed upon location when directed by the COR. The PMR must include discussion of the following:

• Contract/Task Order Information;

• Financial Summary;

• Task Order Staffing Summary;

• Performance Summary;

• Accomplishments;

• Action Item Summary; and

• Subcontractor Status, if any.

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3.1.6 Project Schedules

The Contractor must provide a project schedule that aligns with the PMP per Task 3.1.2 and includes the following:

• Key milestones depicted at both the program and task level;

• Task level resource requirements; and

• Program and task level end results/deliverables that the Contractor must provide.

3.1.7 Transition-In Plan and Execution

The Contractor must submit a Transition-In Plan for COR approval consistent with the date and format in Section 4. The Contractor must use this time to implement operating procedures described in the Transition-In Plan. The Contractor will be allowed access to facilities to familiarize the Contractor’s supervisors, key personnel, and staff with equipment, reporting, work scheduling, and procedures. The COR will arrange for access to Government facilities. Contractor personnel must observe the performance of services defined within this task order during the Transition-In period.

The Contractor must prepare and deliver a Transition-In Plan that includes:

• A transition Work Breakdown Structure (WBS);

• Recommendations for work observance accomplished by current employees;

• A schedule that details time to complete all staffing requirements, including new hiring of personnel; security clearances, if required; training requirements and identification of training, if necessary, of Contractor employees; completion of the development of work plans and procedures; and QCP/procedure updates;

• Identification of personnel available during the Transition-In period; and

• Acceptance and documentation of any Government Furnished Property (GFP).

3.1.8 Transition-Out Plan and Execution

The Contractor must provide a Transition-Out Plan for COR approval. If a follow-on task order is awarded to other than the incumbent Contractor, the Contractor must cooperate to the extent required to permit an orderly change over to the successor. During this Transition-Out period, the Contractor must provide support for all required tasks.

Approximately 15 business days prior to the task order’s end date, the Contractor must provide the following:

• All documentation as of the most recent version;

• A final financial report;

• A final status report that includes a projection of activities for the remainder of the task order;

• A closeout meeting with the FAA (details and participants to be determined by the FAA); and

• Return or transfer of GFP to the FAA and/or successor.

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The Contractor must return all FAA security badges to the COR by the end of the task order performance.

3.1.9 Software Compliances Plan

The Contractor must ensure the software programs meet FAA Security guideline, software and website regulations, and FAA branding policy. The software compliances and requirements must meet the following:

• DOT/FAA security requirement;

• Accessibility requirements (Section 508);

• FAA branding and template;

• Microsoft Manual of style;

• ASTM Standards D5340, D6344; and

• FAA software integration manual of style.

The requirements and compliances documents are listed below. The Contractor can download the documents from the listed URL or obtain from FAA COR.

• FAA accessibility policy, FAA_Order_1370.120.pdf

• Section 508 compliance, section508.gov

• DOT/FAA security policy, DOT Cybersecurity Compendium (PDF), and FAA

Order 1370.121B "FAA Information Security and Privacy: Policy"

• FAA website template, devkit.faa.gov

• Microsoft manual of style, ISBN: 978-0735648715

• Software manual of style, TO18DFAA Software Integration Manual of Style 2022-

08-23

• TO18DFAA Software Integration Manual of Style 2022-08-23.pdf

3.2 TASKS

3.2.1 Task 1 – Composites and Advanced Materials Research Support The Contractor must provide technical support and expertise to the Advanced Materials and Structures safety research program. This support includes:

• Development of technical information and data regarding research into certification issues surrounding the use of advanced materials in aircraft components and structures. Advanced materials include the use of composites, novel metallic alloys, blended structures, nanomaterials, intelligent electrostatic materials, and other materials utilized in aircraft design and manufacture.

• Assist in reviewing technical reports pertaining to research in this field, provide expert knowledge and opinion regarding research results, contribute to the development of materials handbooks and white papers, and update criteria associated with certification/design guidelines and advisory circulars from research outputs.

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• Generate data on various Advanced Materials and Structures projects to ensure research projects contain both appropriate direction and scientific methodology that conform to FAA goals.

• Assist in in-house experiments in the Structures and Materials Laboratory (SML) and the Full-scale Aircraft Test Evaluation and Research Test (FASTER) facility.

• Creating specific technical information and data; often regarding research into novel materials/structures such as composites and nanoscale materials applicable to aircraft technologies, as needed within the Advanced Materials and Structures research program areas.

• Assist in both the dissemination of technical information and the assessment of presented information regarding FAA Advanced Materials and Structures safety research programs at both program review and technical exchange meetings.

3.2.2 Task 2 – Laboratory Operations and Test Support

The Contractor must support testing carried out by ANG-E281. Currently, this comprises a range of activities performed in the FASTER and the SML. In the FASTER laboratory, full-scale aircraft fuselage panels are tested in a variety of ways to assess fatigue behavior and structural integrity. The FASTER fixture features a unique adaptation of mechanical, fluid, hydraulic, and electronic components capable of simulating aircraft service load conditions through synchronous application of mechanical and environmental load conditions.

The SML provides over 10,000 ft2 of general-purpose lab space and features a 3700 ft2 strong floor with a 2.5 ft load attachment grid providing efficient and reconfigurable full-scale structural test set-ups. Major equipment in the SML includes: a hydraulic power unit; four test stands (three servo-hydraulic and one screw-driven); a range of hydraulic actuators; and multi-channel controllers and data acquisition systems. Planned upgrades include: a clean laboratory space to house an electron microscope and an optical microscope; and a composite repair facility.

The SML also houses several large structural test fixtures. The Airframe Structural Beam Test (ABST) fixture used for testing representative composite wing panels under conditions simulating actual operation. The ABST fixture is self-reacting and integrates mechanical, hydraulic, control, and data-acquisition systems. Test fixtures planned for the near future include a larger version of the ABST and a rig to test fatigue behavior of helicopter rotor blades. The Large Airframe Wing Structure (LAWS) test fixture is used for testing large representative wing panels under conditions simulating actual operation. The LAWS fixture is similar to the ABST fixture but can test much larger specimens that include representative substructures. The helicopter Main Rotor Blade (MRB) fixture puts tests MRBs under realistic conditions to examine the response and durability with a focus on structural bonded joints. In addition, the SML houses general purpose structural test equipment including, but not limited to load frames for testing coupon and subcomponents as well as structural health monitoring (SHM) systems. All testing may be performed both at ambient, raised, and lowered temperatures and humidity.

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A full range of support functions are required including but not limited to:

• Test Preparation o Test and Analysis: Responsible for developing test plans, project test schedule and overall management of the test activities. This includes test panel preparation, instrumentation, and installation. Testing activities include calibrating data acquisition (DAQ) system, programming the applied loading spectrum in the control system, assigning control parameters for optimal loader performance and monitoring fixture performance over test period.

Data collection includes strain surveys using conventional point-wise gages and using emerging full-field displacement techniques, monitoring, and recording damage formation and growth using high magnification visual and non- destructive inspection (NDI) methods, and providing support for pre-test analysis.

o Modification and Design: Design of fixture mechanical hardware and software modifications required to accommodate varying material and structural test programs. This involves use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software including AutoCAD and SolidWorks for hardware modifications. Use of MTS AeroPro and TestSuite, MOOG Smartest, and National Instruments LabView are required for DAQ and instrumentation control system software modifications.

o Specimen Preparation and Installation: Specimen preparation includes the installation of strain gages, thermocouple, ends tabs and doublers for fixture interface, and pressure box seal (FASTER fuselage panels). For the use of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) systems, the surface area of interest will be painted with a stochastic pattern for full-field strain and displacements measurements. In some instances, sheet metal work may be required including cutting, forming, fastening, and sealing, and making repairs to full-scale test articles per aircraft structural repair manuals (SRM) and applying load attachment doublers. Care must be taken during specimen installation to ensure proper alignment and to avoid force fitting resulting in inadvertent panel loading.

o Pre-Test Calibrations: A pre-test calibration check using classical R-cal method is required to provide adequate verification that the elements are functioning properly. Each strain gage, load cell, displacement transducers, servo-valves, pressure transducers should be checked.

o System Checkout: The system checkout is accomplished after all mechanical assembly and pre-test calibrations have been completed.

o For testing in the FASTER lab, the system will use pneumatic signals inputs for complete checkout of all commanded functions and all

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o For testing using the ABST fixture the Contractor will use a calibration panel for the system checkout to verify full functionality.

• Test Execution: After the pre-test tasks, the Contractor must assist in executing tests according to the corresponding test plan. This will include, but is not limited to:

o Test set up at the start of each workday. This involves, but is not limited to attaching loaders, baselining load cells, strain gages, SHM sensors, and pressure transducers. A full inspection is required to ensure proper valve, fan, and pump settings prior to the system startup.

o Performing non-destructive inspections (NDI). Several NDI methods will be used to detect and record damage formation and growth in the coupons and panels during testing. High magnification visual inspections will be accomplished using remote camera systems. Conventional NDI methods including Eddy Current (EC), Flash Thermography and Ultrasound will be accomplished per standard industry practices, Original Equipment of Manufacture (OEM) service bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives (AD). In addition, the use of several emerging NDI inspection technologies may be employed including structural health monitoring (SHM) technologies.

o System shut down and the end of each workday. This involves detaching loaders and shutting off power to fixture components and supporting equipment.

• Post Test Data Reduction: The Contractor must assist in compiling, analyzing, and reducing data acquired during test. This data includes, but is not limited to, signature response information from NDI, strain gage data, fatigue crack growth data, and residual strength information. When requested, the Contractor must report status and results to FAA sponsoring units, other government agencies and external stakeholders through oral presentations and written technical documents.

• Program Support: The Contractor must assist in maintaining the readiness of the laboratories. Specific tasks will include, but not be limited to maintaining supplies of consumables, such strain gauges, epoxies, and hardware and reviewing available calibration services. As part of this, the Contractor must provide support to the division for Government Purchase Card acquisitions.

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3.2.3. Task 3 – Analytical Methods and Numerical Analysis

The Contractor must create numerical or analytical models of a wide range of scenarios.

This modelling will support any research including in-house efforts in the FASTER laboratory and the SML. The Contractor must create the model on a specified platform and deliver it with specified documentation to the government. The Contractor must also exercise the model as directed and deliver the results. Modeling will include:

• Finite element and finite difference modeling of structures under a wide range of conditions including traumatic conditions such as blast and impact.

• Numerical and analytical modeling of high- and low-cycle fatigue crack initiation and growth.

• Numerical modeling of blast events including blast loads, structural response, and fluid-structure interaction.

• Numerical modeling of crashes and impacts.

• Probabilistic modeling risk related to all aspects of the life-cycle of an aircraft including fatigue, corrosion, and repairs.

3.2.4 Task 4 – Maintenance and Inspection and Structural Health Monitoring Research Support

The Contractor must provide aircraft maintenance and inspection support for the Structures and Materials Section research program. Specific areas of focus include but are not limited to non-destructive inspection/evaluation, statistical experimental design, and airline maintenance operations and procedures.

The Contactor must also provide support for the structural health monitoring research program; such support includes subject matter expert support and assistance in laboratory experiments.

3.2.5 Task 5 – General Engineering Support

Subtask 5.1 Laboratory Expansion Support

The SML will be upgraded to enhance its capabilities. These upgrades will include the addition of new equipment such as a hydraulic power unit or test frames, enclosed spaces such as a clean workroom, new rigs for large-scale tests. The Contractor must assist in modifying the laboratory layout and recommending required updates and modifications to accommodate the upgrades.

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Subtask 5.2 Mechanical Design

Experimental research programs often require the design and fabrication of test fixtures, test beds, and other components. The Contractor must work with the Government to develop the requirements for such items, perform the detailed mechanical design, and develop production drawings.

Subtask 5.3 Development of Research Plans and Oversight of Research Projects

The Contractor must assist in the development of research requirements and research plans. The Contractor must also assist in oversight of research including evaluation of research results and reports. The Contractor must also assist in analysis of research results.

3.2.6 Task 6 – Strategic Planning Support

Commercial aviation is changing for more rapidly than ever before. For the first time since the introduction of the helicopter, novel aircraft types are on the threshold of introduction bringing radically new technologies such as new materials, fabrication techniques, aircraft designs, repair techniques, and inspection needs. In response to this plan, ANG-E281 seeks support with the development of multi-year aviation research plans, portfolio development, strategic guidance, enterprise architectures, and associated supporting documentation that will provide a roadmap for meeting the Destination 2025 safety goals.

The Contractor must provide support including but not limited to:

• Assist ANG-E281 by identifying future trends in aviation and aviation research.

• Support the development of aviation research including technical, programmatic, and engineering research studies for the Structures and Materials Section and its management structures.

• Support the development of an R&D research portfolio, including, support in drafting/reviewing congressional subcommittee recommendations and their associated responses, drafting/reviewing input for the congressional budget narratives and business plans, reviewing and updating research and business plan targets/milestones, assisting in reviewing/analyzing research partnership agreements, and assisting in responses to government audits.

• Provide technical support to ANG-E281 and its management structure for defining and implementing AVS, ATO, and ANG processes for Research & Development (R&D) planning/execution. This support comprises discussions/meetings with R&D researchers, research managers, research teams, and FAA officials surrounding the incorporation of AVS prioritization requirements/guidance into the ANG-R&D planning process.

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• Provide technical support to ANG-E281 and its management structure in developing its input to the annual National Aviation Research Plan (NARP). This support is limited to ANG-E2 activities (research goals, accomplishments, outputs, etc.).

• As requested by ANG-E2, provide support to the Research Engineering & Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) Subcommittee on Aircraft Safety (SAS) meetings, including assisting in drafting FAA responses to action items and recommendations.

• Provide financial management support including assistance in tracking spending plans, research task work breakdown structures, and research project tracking/reporting guidelines.

• Provide administrative support for program management, technical monitoring, reporting and analysis of financial data for the FAA Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials (JAMS), including, but not limited to documenting, tracking, and reporting of grant requests received and evaluated by the FAA program manager and technical monitors.

4 End Results/Deliverables This section describes the products and tangible end results that are expected from each task contained in the previous section, the date each deliverable is due, and the Government acceptance criteria. The Contractor must verify that all submitted deliverables conform to applicable FAA policies, standards, and guidelines as listed in Section 2 of this SOW and any specific formatting requirements when directed by the

COR.

The Contractor must incorporate all deliverables into the PMP for tracking and reporting purposes.

The Contractor must obtain the COR’s approval in writing on all deliverables.

All days are business days unless otherwise specified. The Government will conduct an initial review of each deliverable in accordance with the “Initial Review” terms listed in the Acceptance Criteria section below. The definitions for the terms are as follows:

a. Technical Performance Execution (TPE): Task activities performed with little to no re-work/re-performance required.

b. Schedule Compliance (SC): Contractor provides deliverables on due dates and meets project milestones or schedules.

c. Deliverable Quality (DQ): Deliverables are complete, accurate and compliant with task requirements.

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d. Cost Control (CC): Successful delivery of task requirements within originally specified estimated cost.

e. Deliverable Format: Reports – Microsoft Word 2016 compatible as prescribed in Appendix A.

f. Deliverable Method: Electronic delivery – Email or file transfer services.

The following provisions and the applicable SOW Section(s) (as listed in the Acceptance Criteria for each deliverable in the table below) govern the FAA’s final acceptance of each deliverable:

3.10.4-5 Inspection- Time and Material and Labor Hour (April 1996)

Task End Result/Deliverable Due Date Acceptance Criteria

3.1.1 Kick-Off Meeting

Minutes

Within 2 business days after Kick- Off Meeting

Initial Review: SC, DQ

Kick-Off Meeting Minutes capture all relevant topics discussed and summarize Contractor’s understanding of work scope and SOW requirements. Contractor format acceptable, meets COR approval of content, and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.1.

3.1.2 Project Management

Plan (PMP)

5 business days after task order award; Updates within 5 days whenever any proposed changes are expected to result in a schedule change of more than 10 business days

Initial Review: SC, DQ

The PMP is accurate, complete, submitted on time in the COR approved format and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.2.

3.1.3 Monthly Status Reports

(MSRs)

5th business day of 1st full month following task order award;

The 5th day of each month thereafter

Initial Review: SC, DQ

The MSRs are accurate, complete, submitted on time in the COR approved format and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.3.

3.1.4 Monthly Financial

Reports (MFRs)

5th day of 1st full month following task order award;

Every 5th day of each month thereafter

Initial Review: SC, DQ

The MFRs are accurate, complete, submitted on time in the COR approved format and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.4.

3.1.5 Program Management

Review (PMR) Materials

5 business days prior to the PMR Initial Review: SC, DQ

PMR Documentation is accurate, complete, submitted on time in the COR approved format and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.5.

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Task End Result/Deliverable Due Date Acceptance Criteria

3.1.6 Program Management

Review (PMR) Minutes

Within 5 business days after each

PMR

Initial Review: SC, DQ

PMR Minutes are accurate, complete, submitted on time in the COR approved format and are prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.6.

3.1.6 Project Schedules 10 business days from task order

award;

Updates every 5th day of the month following initial submission

Initial Review: SC, DQ

The Project Schedules are accurate, complete, submitted on time in the COR approved format and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.6.

3.1.7 Transition-In Plan Within 15 business days of task

order award

Initial Review: SC, DQ

The plan meets COR approval of content and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.7.

3.1.8 Transition-Out Plan 60 calendar days prior to the last

day of the task order

Initial Review: SC, DQ

COR approval of content and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.8.

3.1.9 Software Compliances

Plan

10 business days from task order award; Update each month in monthly status report

Initial Review: SC, DQ

The compliances are accurate, complete, submitted on time in the COR approved format and is prepared in accordance with SOW Section 3.1.9.

3.2 Tasks 1-6

Reports on Reviews/Meetings/Trips

1 week after Review/Meeting/Trip Initial Review: SC, DQ

3.2 Tasks 1-6

Special Reports (as needed)

30 days after completion of study/test

Initial Review: SC; DQ

3.2 Tasks 1-6

Interim Reports As Required Initial Review: SC; DQ

3.2 Tasks 1-6

Technical and Analysis Reports

As Required Initial Review: SC; DQ

3.2 Tasks 1-6

Briefing Materials As Required Initial Review: SC; DQ

If a deliverable is not accepted, the Government will provide the rationale in writing within ten business days of receipt of the deliverable. Contractor must update and resubmit within ten (10) business days.

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5 Period of Performance The Period of Performance is one (1) 12-month base year and four (4) one-year option periods.

6 Place of Performance Performance will be onsite at William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City, NJ.

7 Other Direct Costs (ODCs) The Contractor must comply with eFAST MOA Section B.2. for all ODCs, including travel for this task order. All approved, non-local travel is cost reimbursable and the total cost must not exceed the amount identified in Attachment B of the SIR (when posted).

Reimbursement is based on General Services Administration per diem rates (https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).

8 Referenced MOA Clauses All conditions, terms, and clauses in the eFAST MOA are applicable to this task order, but several of particular importance are restated here for emphasis:

AMS Clause 3.1.7-1 Exclusion from Future Agency Contracts (July 2018)

AMS Clause 3.1.7-2 Organizational Conflict of Interest (January 2023)

AMS Clause 3.1.7-4 Organizational Conflict of Interest - Mitigation Plan Required (October 2019)

AMS Clause 3.1.7-5 Disclosure of Conflict of Interest (July 2018)

AMC Clause 3.1.7-6 Disclosure of Certain Employee Relationships (April 2023)

AMS Clause 3.5-10 Patent Rights – Ownership by the Contractor (January 2009)

AMS Clause 3.5-13 Rights in Data – General (October 2014)

AMS Clause 3.5-14 Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (January 2010)

AMS Clause 3.5-15 Additional Data Requirements (January 2009)

AMS Clause 3.5-16 Rights in Data - Special Works (January 2009)

AMS Clause 3.6.4-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Entities (July 2022)

AMS Clause 3.8.2-17 Key Personnel and Facilities (July 2019) https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

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AMS Clause 3.8.9-7 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (January 2024)

AMS Clause 3.14-3 Foreign Nationals as Contractor Employees (October 2022)

9 Government Furnished Information (GFI)/Government Furnished Property (GFP)

The Contractor may be required to use FAA only approved laptops in the performance of work under this task order. If so, the FAA will make GFP available for Contractor personnel requiring direct access to GFI and/or systems located behind the FAA’s network firewall. This includes FAA contractor PIV card, FAA contractor email address, and FAA laptop with appropriate software and hardware.

The Contractor is responsible and accountable for all Government property provided.

The Contractor must comply with associated Government property clauses and contract requirements, including submission of an annual GFP Report. Upon task order conclusion, the Contractor must return all GFI/GFP to the Government in accordance with this SOW or when requested by the COR.

10 Telework The Government will decide what work, if any, may be performed remotely, i.e., telework, by contractor employees when determined to be in the best interest of the Government in meeting work requirements. The Contractor must define all remotely sited work or telework and submit in advance to the CO and COR for approval.

11 Labor Categories Required Labor Categories

The following labor categories are required to support this task order. New categories may be added after task order award by the CO. Categories not currently identified may be added on a case-by-case basis, depending on the requirement.

All resumes submitted must meet the minimum qualifications in accordance with the eFAST MOA Attachment J-3 with additional experience requirements stated herein.

Pursuant to clause 3.8.2-17, when key personnel assigned to this task order are to be replaced, the Contractor must notify the CO at least 14 days prior to the intended change.

The notification must include a resume giving full name, title, qualifications, experience, and education of the proposed replacement personnel. The Contracting Office will notify the Contractor within 7 days of receipt of the request for the change in key personnel as to the acceptability of the proposed replacement. Substitute personnel must have qualifications equal to or better than the personnel being replaced.

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CLIN 001: Program Manager (Key Personnel) (LCAT 4001G)

Duties: Acts as overall technical manager and administrator for one or more task orders;

serves as the primary interface and point of contact with the CO and COR on technical program/project issues. Oversees task operations by developing technical and management procedures, planning, and execution of the effort. Responsible for monitoring and reporting progress, management of acquisition and employment of the program/project resources management and control of financial and administrative aspects of the program/project with respect to delivery order requirements. May serve as lead contributor to one or more of the tasks.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical or management field and must have at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. The candidate must have experience which includes performing the system management functions described above under duties within the past four (4) years, managing similar aviation projects, and investigating large and complex problems relevant to the requirement. The candidate must have at least four

(4) years of relevant experience performing the duties listed above on government contracts.

In lieu of the education requirement, a candidate may substitute demonstrated past aviation experience including management of an aviation company and/or management of a military or commercial aviation maintenance and repair facility, of which, the total experience cited should comprise at least twenty-three (23) years.

CLIN 002: Numerical Analyst I – SME1 Finite Element Analyst

Duties: The candidate will perform finite element analyses of structures under a wide range of dynamic conditions including blast loads and crash loads. Create models and transfers them along with necessary documentation to FAA personnel or designates.

Models will be created in LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, or similar software. Models will include appropriate geometric and material nonlinearities; fatigue and crack growth; traumatic events of structures such as blast loads and crash conditions; and multi- physics approaches including linked structural and fluid dynamic events. Where necessary, the candidate will use other numerical techniques, such as finite difference based computational fluid dynamics, or coordinate with other personnel and incorporate the results of such analyses.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and must have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in finite element modelling with at least five (5) of those years modelling aircraft structures.

CLIN 003: Maintenance and Operations – SME2 Maintenance and Operations

Duties: The candidate will provide expertise on operations and maintenance practices of commercial airlines and small aircraft operators. Assist in formulating and evaluating

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Qualifications: The candidate must have at least ten (10) years of experience managing a commercial aviation repair shop or nondestructive inspection (NDI) shop and must have at least one (1) year of experience as an Air Safety Inspector.

CLIN 004: Strategic Planning R&D Engineer – SME3 Strategic Planning R&D Engineer

Duties: The candidate will support the development of aviation research including technical, programmatic, and engineering research studies for the Aviation Research Division, which includes the development of management briefings detailing ANG-E2’s research portfolio. Support the development of an R&D research portfolio, including, support in drafting/reviewing congressional subcommittee recommendations and their associated responses, reviewing, and updating research and business plan targets/milestones, assisting in reviewing/analyzing research partnership agreements, and assisting in responses to government audits.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Chemistry, Math, or Physics. In addition, the candidate must have at least ten (10) years of experience with aviation safety research including knowledge and expertise on related policy, regulatory, and guidance issues. The candidate must have experience with the FAA R&D Process, including the NARP, the ATO Business Plan, the FAA’s NAS Enterprise Architecture, NextGen I2I Process, and other plans/initiatives applicable to FAA research activities.

CLIN 005: Composite – SME4 Composites

Duties: The candidate will support research on composite structure in support of FAA research efforts. The research will consider: all aircraft and spacecraft applications;

material, process, and design guidelines; quality assurance and quality control; and current FAA continued operational safety initiatives. Additionally, when requested by the government, the candidate must attend the Composite Material Handbook (CMH-17) coordination meetings and help coordinate/lead the Sandwich Working Group meetings during the CMH-17 events.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace engineering.

In addition, the candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in development of various structural applications using metal and composite materials and processes. The candidate must also have at least ten (10) years of experience in applied engineering and materials science for composites and lightweight metals for aerospace applications including stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), design, testing, process development, production tooling, manufacturing, and supervision.

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CLIN 006: Test Engineer – Senior I Scientist/Engineer/Systems Analyst (Key Personnel) (LCAT 4009G)

Duties: The candidate will work with the FASTER and SML Laboratory Director, overseeing the day-to-day operations. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the complex operation including planning, organizing, maintaining, and coordinating all facility activities and daily operations. Primary responsibilities include:

• Operation and Maintenance: Activities include load cell and pressure transducer calibrations, data acquisition and control system upgrades, data archiving, and inventory upkeep. Assess and ensure modernization and optimization of facility capabilities. System administration of facility computers and local area network.

Responsible for troubleshooting and system diagnostics. Ensure Health and Safety Program (HASP) is current including Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Host lab tours.

• Test and Analysis: Responsible for developing test plans, project test schedule and overall management of the test activities. This includes test panel preparation, instrumentation, and installation. Testing activities include calibrating data acquisition (DAQ) system, programming the applied loading spectrum in the control system, assigning control parameters for optimal loader performance and monitoring fixture performance over test period. Data collection includes strain surveys using conventional point-wise gages and using emerging full-field displacement techniques including Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Monitoring and recording damage formation and growth using high magnification visual and non-destructive inspection (NDI) methods including Flash Thermography, Resonant and Phased Array Ultrasonic, Eddy Current.

Provide support for pre-test analysis.

• Modification and Design: Design of fixture mechanical hardware and software modifications required to accommodate varying fuselage panel types. This involves use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and finite element analysis software including SolidWorks and ABAQUS for hardware modifications.

• Set-up, use, and modification of controller and data acquisition (DAQ) instruments including MTS, MOOG, VTI and HBM. Includes writing and modifying applications in MTS AeroPro, and MOOG SmarTest software as required for DAQ and instrumentation control system software modifications.

• Data Reduction and Report Generation: Compile and reduce test data including strain gage and full-field displacement data, crack growth measurements, NDI signal responses, and digital images. Report status and results to FAA sponsoring units, other government agencies and external stakeholders through, oral presentations, written technical documents.

• Oversee and coordinate the efforts of other contractor employees.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Math, or Science and must have at least eight (8) years of experience in mechanical, material characterization testing and

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CLIN 007: Senior II Scientist/Engineer/Systems Analyst (LCAT 4011G)

Duties: The candidate will perform finite element analyses of structures under a wide range of conditions including high and low cycle fatigue loads and crack growth in support of testing conducted in the FASTER and SML labs. Create models and transfers them along with necessary documentation to FAA personnel. Models will be created in LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, or similar software and will incorporate NASGRO or other similar crack growth extensions. Models will include appropriate nonlinear and other effects.

Where necessary, the candidate will use other numerical techniques, such as finite difference based computational fluid dynamics, or coordinate with other personnel and incorporate the results of such analyses.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Math, or Science and must have at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. The candidate must also have at least five (5) years of experience in modeling high and low cycle fatigue loading and crack growth of aircraft materials including aluminums, steels, and composites.

CLIN 008: Senior II Scientist/Engineer/Systems Analyst (Key Personnel) (LCAT 4011G) Duties: The candidate will provide expertise on nondestructive inspection (NDI) and structural health monitoring (SHM) system used in commercial airplanes. Assist in formulating and evaluating research on current and emerging technologies and supports test programs undertaken in the FASTER and SML labs.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Math, or Science and must have at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. The candidate must also have at least ten

(10) years of relevant experience working with NDI and SHM systems.

CLIN 009: Intermediate I Scientist/Engineer/Systems Analyst (LCAT 4007G) Duties: The candidate will assist in all aspects of the research conducted by ANG-E281 including the creation and execution of test plans for research performed in the Structures and Materials Laboratory, the FASTER laboratory, or other facilities as required.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Math, or Science and must have at least three (3) years of relevant experience. The candidate must also have working knowledge of structural and material testing in a laboratory environment and be familiar with CAD software such SolidWorks and finite element analysis.

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CLIN 010: Intermediate II Scientist/Engineer/Systems Analyst (LCAT 4008G) Duties: The candidate will primarily support the composites research program but may assist in all aspects of the research conducted by ANG-E281 including the creation and execution of test plans for research performed in the…