Attachment A - Statement of Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Destructive Device Electronics Training

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The scope of this project is to provide instructional training on electronics, destructive device triggering systems, and emerging threats. This is a critical in-service training for the enhancement of the methods and techniques for preserving public safety and explosives evidence for forensic analysis. Subsequent training classes will have a maximum of 25 students.

2. OBJECTIVE

To provide the relevant and necessary instructional professionals, subject matter experts, and support to develop and deliver a training curriculum, set up and execute practical exercises, to support ATF’s mission. This training will primarily support the ATF certified explosives specialist and bomb technician program, as well as other programs within the Explosives Enforcement and Training Division on an as-needed basis, with no guarantees for minimum annual usage.

3. SCOPE

The ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) has a requirement to provide instructional training on electronics, destructive device triggering systems, and emerging threats. This customized training could be delivered at ATF – NCETR, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama or locations within the United States as designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Program Manager. The maximum class size is 25 students. Training may be one or two days in length and consist of 8-hours per day utilizing the blocks identified in section 3.2. Possible combinations of training may be required and are described in section 3.3. Training will be divided into modules that may be delivered individually or as a group of modules. Modules will be selected by ATF for delivery based on student proficiency and time allotments. The time allotments for each module shown in section 3 of this document are for reference purposes and should be used as an indicator of the level of depth for the specified subject matter.

3.1. Development and creation of microcontroller reference guide to include technical data sheets, photographs, and x-ray images in digital (PDF) format for distribution to students.

3.2 Electronics and Emerging Threats Training Modules

3.2.1. Basic Theory of Electricity Refresher (2 hours): Ohm’s Law and the relationship among voltage, current and resistance, series and parallel circuits, AC/DC power, electronic component identification (passive and active, semiconductors, and integrated circuits) to include understanding how they operate and relate to each other, and data sheet research,

3.2.2. Design and Build Circuits (4 hours): build a minimum of eight complete firing circuits for improvised devices with a focus on improvised mechanical and electrical switches. Examples may include: variable resistance photo cell with latching SCR (light and dark dependent);

collapsing, anti-detonator removal circuit; time delay safe arm with multiple parallel firing switches to include victim activated switch;

remote control using modified off the shelf system. Using bread boards, soldering components to prototype or printed circuit boards.

3.2.3. Circuit Analysis (2 hours): Present minimum of ten firing circuits either via display boards or PowerPoint, with x-ray image. Include group discussion on component identification and circuit functioning.

3.2.4. Build Detonator Diagnostics Trainer (2 hours): utilize preprinted circuit board, project box, and external det lead attachment points.

3.2.5. Detonator and Switch Diagnostics Refresher (hands-on, 2 hours):

Theory and practical exercises for safely eliminating detonators and bypassing switches. Include determining conditions for application of procedures and use of multi-meter, WASPP.

3.2.6. Microcontroller/Arduino Introduction (8 hours): overview of microcontroller/Arduino use and function. Introduce Arduino programming providing multiple sketches (not a coding class). Each student would receive one Arduino project kit with board and multiple sensors. Practical exercises include at least one functional fusing system per student with a minimum of five different systems in the class.

3.2.7. Arduino Programming (8 hours): basic programming to create sketches for upload.

3.3 Training Day Combinations:

3.3.1 Training module combinations (from section 3.2) by day and audience.

These day long blocks may be offered as stand-alone one day training sessions or paired together as two (2) or three (3) day training events.

The selected training modules will be based on the audience and their experience level.

Electrical Refresher Training for Explosives Investigators:

3.2.1 Basic Theory of Electricity Refresher (2 hours)

3.2.2 Design and Build Circuits (4 hours)

3.2.3 Circuit Analysis (2 hours)

Electrical Refresher Training for Bomb Technicians

3.2.1 Basic Theory of Electricity Refresher (2 hours)

3.2.3 Circuit Analysis (2 hours)

3.2.4 Build Detonator Diagnostics Trainer (2 hours)

3.2.5 Detonator and Switch Diagnostics Refresher (hands-on, 2 hours)

Electrical Refresher Training for Bomb Technicians (Alternate)

3.2.1 Basic Theory of Electricity Refresher (2 hours)

3.2.2 Design and Build Circuits (4 hours)

3.2.5 Detonator and Switch Diagnostics Refresher (hands-on, 2 hours)

Microcontrollers for Explosives Investigators and Bomb Technicians

3.2.6 Microcontroller/Arduino Introduction (8 hours)

Microcontroller Programming for Explosives Investigators and Bomb Technicians

3.2.7 Arduino Programming (8 hours)

3.3.2 The contractor shall work with the Explosives Enforcement and Training

Division (EETD) personnel in the development of additional courses, utilizing the modules identified in section 3.2, as deemed necessary by EETD to meet ATF’s expanding and/or changing training needs.

3.3.3 The contractor shall be prepared to deliver training modules at various locations designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Technical Representative within the United States.

4. INSTRUCTOR TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Key Personnel consists of a Lead Instructor and two (2) Assistant Instructors. The Lead Instructor and the two (2) Assistant Instructors shall have the following qualifications

4.1 Lead Instructor shall possess a minimum of 10 years of experience working and training in the counter-IED (C-IED) field.

4.2 Lead Instructor and the two (2) Assistant Instructors shall have experience in training professionals in electronic firing systems and explosive charges.

4.3 Lead Instructor and the two (2) Assistant Instructors shall have subject matter knowledge and instructor experience with the weapons technical intelligence lexicon, and articulate technical as well as tactical designs and manufacture of devices, or modifications of commercial off-the-shelf consumer products used in devices;

4.4 Lead Instructor and the two (2) Assistant Instructors shall have Intelligence analyst experience and prior working experience as a former analyst or with Military EOD, Federal, State and Local Bomb Technicians, Certified Explosives Specialists, or the equivalent.

5. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The Government will give the Contractor a minimum 30-calendar day notice of the time, location and subject matter of any training support requirements during the contract period of performance.

6. MATERIALS

6.1 This custom training shall require a schedule, syllabus, course curriculum, supplies and materials necessary for each student per delivery.

6.2 The contractor shall provide each student a guide to support the training provided.

6.3 The contractor shall supply materials and supplies related to building circuits, and reference material for training of other emerging threat systems. For electronics courses, a basic list of these items may include: component storage case, digital multi-meter, butane powered soldering iron, solder, breadboard, breadboard wire kit, proto-typing or printed circuit board, and components required to complete circuits, and consumables (butane, wire). For microcontrollers a basic list may include a micro controller and appropriate sensors.

7. DELIVERABLES

Deliverables listed below shall be submitted to the COR, or other persons designated by the COR electronically or physically to addresses and become the property of

ATF.

7.1. The contractor shall provide ATF a course schedule, syllabus, material list and curriculum (textbooks, student guides, power point presentations, videos, and images).

7.2. Electronic deliverables shall be prepared using Microsoft applications.

7.3. The contractor shall ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.

The Government will consider errors, misleading statements, incomplete and/or irrelevant information, excessive rhetoric, or repetition as deficiencies and the contractor shall make corrections at no additional cost.

7.4. The contractor shall submit all deliverables in a timeframe that allows the COR, or other persons designated by the COR, a minimum 15 business days prior to delivery to review. The Government will allow a minimum 3 business days prior to delivery to make requested changes.

7.5. Marking and Delivery: The contractor and the COR will finalize the method in which report deliverables are to be submitted and marked for delivery. Report deliverables may be required to be submitted electronically and in hard copy.

7.7. All training supplies, materials, textbooks, equipment, videos, all other miscellaneous supplies, materials or equipment not specifically listed and paid for with government funds will become the property of the Government.

8. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

8.1 Travel

Contractor costs (no profit or fee) for travel to NCETR or other training locations, will be reimbursed by the Government in accordance with the FTR.

The contractor shall plan and conduct all travel in accordance with the GSA

FTR.

8.2 Security

No background investigations are required. However, any representative from the contractor company who is required to visit the NCETR facility will be subject to police records check to gain access to Redstone Arsenal and the ATF NCETR facilities. This project is UNCLASSIFIED BUT SENSITIVE.

9. ADDRESSES

9.1. The contractor shall use the following mailing addresses and information for the activities listed this SOW:

9.1.1. Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)

ATF/HQ/OM/PASD

Attn: Brian Wilkins 99 New York Ave, NE, 3.S-134 Washington, D.C. 20226 Voice: (202) 648-9120 Fax: (202) 648-9659 Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

9.1.2. Point of Contact (POC)

ATF/NCETR/EEB/CES

Attn:

3750 Corporal Road Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL 35898 Voice:

E-mail:

10. DATA RIGHTS

The U.S. Government retains Unlimited Rights in all data and information communicated in any manner or format (e.g. verbally, via electronic means or in writing). Unlimited rights means right to use, modify, perform, display, release, or disclose technical data in whole or in part, in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others to do so.

11. GOVERNMET FURNISHED INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT AND

FACILITIES

11.1. Government (ATF) furnished equipment is as described:

11.1.1. Classroom, tables, desk/chairs, power outlets/strips

11.1.2. IT and audio/video equipment

11.1.3. Minimum 15 programming stations for each class when microcontroller modules are presented.

11.1.4. Other facilities equipment and materials and supplies necessary to include volt-ohm meters and WASPP kits when required.

12. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be for 12 months from the effective date of award with four 12-month option periods.