CBMET Statement of Objectives.pdf

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1.0 PROJECT TITLE: JPM CBRN Protection Chemical Biological Mask Equipment Tester (CBMET) Modernization Effort

2.0 BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION:

The Modernization Individual Protection program on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND), Joint Program Manager (JPM) CBRN Protection is seeking innovative solutions to consolidate the mask tester portfolio.

Currently, the services utilize several different mask testers to verify the integrity of their masks and to determine proper fit and performance of the masks. The tests used to verify the integrity of the masks are Drink Tube Flow, Drink Valve Leakage, Mask Leakage, and Outlet Valve Leakage.

In addition, some of the testers can also quantitatively validate the mask’s fit for an M40 series masks, Joint Service General Purpose Masks (JSPGM), or the Joint Service Aircrew Masks. The legacy Army mask leakage testers were initially designed for the M9 and M17 mask systems and eventually adapted for the M20 series and later again adapted for the M40 series of masks. The current generation of mask systems (M50/M51 and M53) have undergone verification testing and have approved procedures set in place for the labs to conduct leakage testing on Army assets.

Some of the currently fielded mask testers are rapidly approaching obsolescence or have already become obsolete due to diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS). Due to the DMSMS, there is a need for a new mask tester that can test the fit of a mask to a user and assess the serviceability of a mask by testing the drink tube flow, drink valve leakage, mask leakage, and the outlet valve leakage of a mask.

This initiative is needed to modernize tester design, reliability, flexibility and utilize advances in new materials and manufacturing processes into a single solution for testing serviceability, fit and performance of mask systems and to establish a reliable production base that is capable of supporting both low demand and surge conditions. This effort will be conducted in the three (3) phases as described below:

Phase I: Deliver Prototype mask testers to support Government Tier I Testing. Once Tier I

Testing has concluded, the data will be used to down select to a single Offeror with the most promising prototype mask tester.

Phase II: Deliver Prototype mask testers to support Government Tier II Testing.

A CBMET prototype is considered successful upon meeting the thresholds of the project objectives in Section 3.1 or accomplished a particularly favorable or unexpected result justifying the transition to production. In accordance with 10.U.S.C. 4022(f), and upon a determination of a successfully completed solution, any competitively awarded prototype OTA as a result of this Call for Solutions may result in the award of a follow-on production contract or transaction without the use of competitive procedures.

3.0 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO):

This Statement of Objectives seeks an innovative solution for a Mask Tester which can properly assess the fit of a mask to a user and assess the serviceability of a mask by testing the drink tube flow, drink valve leakage, mask leakage, and the outlet valve leakage of a mask.

3.1 Project Objectives

The following are objectives of the Chemical Biological Mask Equipment Tester Modernization Effort:

Design a Mask Tester that can properly assess the fit of a mask to a user.

Design a Mask Tester that can assess the serviceability of a mask by testing the drink tube flow, drink valve leakage, mask leakage, and the outlet valve leakage of a mask.

Government-conducted testing to verify the Mask Tester can properly assess mask serviceability indicators and can verify component defect isolation of face seal masks.

Government-conducted testing to verify the Mask Tester can properly assess mask serviceability indicators and can verify component defect isolation of neck seal masks.

Government-conducted testing against various conditions to ensure operability and durability against various environmental scenarios.

Support development of new technical manuals for resulting Mask Tester.

Develop a manufacturing Technical Data Package (TDP) for the Mask Tester and perform manufacture readiness assessment.

During the development phase, the Government will loan two (2) M40’s, two (2) small M50’s, two (2) medium M50’s, two (2) large M50’s, two (2) extra small M53A1’s, two (2) small M53A1’s, two (2) medium M53A1’s, and two (2) large M53A1’s. The government will also loan two (2) Joint Service Aircrew Mask (JSAM) Strategic Aircraft and two (2) JSAM Rotary Wing for development of the neck seal test head.

The Government anticipates a phased approach for this effort. The Government will select at least two (2) Offerors to participate in Phase I. In Phase I, the Government will perform Tier I testing and will down select to a single Offeror that will be authorized to continue to Phase II.

Phase II will require the Offeror to produce additional prototypes to support Government Tier II testing events. The Government will allow the offeror to review test plans prior to asking for additional prototypes during a Government-performed Test Readiness Review in Phase II.

The following are the required capabilities for the prototype Mask Tester. Thresholds and objectives are identified by [T] and [O] respectively:

Be capable of determining the CBRN protective mask is serviceable for currently fielded masks and provide an audible and visual indication of test results [T].

Be capable of fault isolation to the component level of the currently fielded CBRN protective masks and provide an audible and visual indication of test results [T]. Be capable of testing individual components [O].

Determine the Quantitative Fit Factor of currently fielded CBRN protective masks and provide an audible and visual indication of test results [T].

Mask Tester unit price must not exceed $55,000 [T] ($25,000 [O]).

Mask Tester maintenance package price must not exceed $4,000 [T] ($1,500 [O]).

Mask Tester routine maintenance/calibration turnaround time must not exceed one month

[T].

Be hand carried (including carrying case) by a single operator for distances of at least 10 m without assistance [T].

Be no larger than 61 cm by 46 cm by 122 cm including carrying case [T], (46 cm wide, by 30 cm high, by 91 cm long [O]).

Weigh no more than 27 kg including carrying case [T], (no more than 18 kg [O]).

Be designed/configured so that the device is upgradeable and capable of testing future

CBRN protective masks [T] (current industrial respiratory protection devices [O]).

Be capable of being set-up and fully operational in less than 20 minutes [T] (10 [O]).

Once setup, the system must determine serviceability of 12 CBRN protective masks per hour not including repairs [T] (20 [O]).

Once fully operational, the system must be capable of fit testing four (4) individuals per hour not including re-tests (six [O]).

Have a reliability of no less than .92 (.98 [O]), an operational availability of no less than

.90 [T] (.98 [O]).

Mean time between operational mission failures must be 2160 (8910 [O]) hours. Mission

Duration must be 180 operating hours. Components must be available for a minimum of 720 operating hours without any depot level maintenance required. [T]

The mean time between scheduled maintenance must be 720 (1440 [O]) hours. Must not require routine or periodic maintenance when stored.

The Mask Tester must operate using standard commercial, tactical generated or shipboard power systems. Stored data must not be lost as a result of a power outage or interruption [T].

The Mask Tester must be capable of performing Key Performance Parameter’s under operational environmental conditions and hazards [T].

The Mask Tester must be electromagnetically compatible with other systems [T].

The Mask Tester must be capable of worldwide operations and deployment without degradation under MIL-STD-810 climatic conditions, e.g., rain, wind, and heat [T]. The Mask Tester must be capable of:

o Operating under climatic conditions Basic and Hot (0 ℃ to 49 ℃) [T].

o Being stored in the temperature range of 39 ℃ to 52 ℃ (-46 ℃ to 71 ℃ [O]) [T].

o Being stored and operated in 5 percent to 100 percent humidity [T].

o Operating after being exposed to normal conditions and hazards, such as, but not limited to shock, corrosion, vibration, electromagnetic interference (EMI), dust, smoke, fungus, POLs, salt-water, salt fog and lighting environments [T].

All software must be updated via CD/Flashdrive and must be approved by the government configuration control board.

The Mask Tester must not have wireless communication capabilities.

Protection of computer resources must be in accordance with prescribed regulations [T].

Be safe to operate, transport, store, and maintain throughout its lifecycle. Not present a hazard to equipment and personnel. Be designed to operate safely on flight-line and in hanger (ground) environments. Not present undesirable or uncontrolled ergonomic hazard to personnel nor will it create any hazards from special materials used in its construction.

[T].

Offerors will use this SOO as a basis for preparing a Statement of Work (SOW), which will be included as part of the submission to be evaluated by the Government.

4.0 MEETINGS AND REPORT DELIVERABLES:

The Awardee will attend the following meetings and submit all deliverable report submissions to the Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) in the formats listed below.

4.1 Start of Work Meeting. The Awardee will participate in a Start of Work Meeting hosted by the Government anticipated to occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Area, Gunpowder, MD or virtually.

4.2 In Progress Reviews (IPR). The Awardee will present project status update at IPRs conducted quarterly or at key program milestones via Government telecom.

4.3 Test Plan Reviews. The Awardee will participate in the review of Tier II and Tier III Government Test plans. Meetings are anticipated to occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Area, Gunpowder, MD. A telecom line will be provided for awardees to phone in.

4.4 Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The Government expects to manage the program using a shared integrated master schedule. The Awardee will create and maintain an IMS of its respective activities for inclusion in the master schedule. The IMS will detail the durations of tasks/sub-tasks. The Government anticipates the IMS will be updated on a monthly basis.

4.5 Safety Assessment Report (SAR). The Awardee will deliver a SAR. At a minimum, the SAR will summarize safety and health hazard data, provide a comprehensive evaluation of the safety and health risks, and identify procedures/precautions required for safe use of the system/subsystem and prototypes.

4.6 Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA). The Awardee will support a MRA hosted by the Government anticipated to occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Area, Gunpowder, MD. The MRA will consider life cycle costs, logistics products, and sustainment.

4.7 Manufacturing Technical Data Package. The Awardee will deliver the Technical Data Package (TDP), including CAD models, documenting the prototype Mask Tester. The Government desires Unlimited Technical Data Rights.

4.8 Calibration and Maintenance Package. Provide the anticipated Mask Tester’s calibration and maintenance packages. Calibration and maintenance packages should include expected calibration schedule, covered parts, and any system upgrades.

5.0 PROTOTYPE DELIVERABLE(S):

5.1 Phase I

Task 1: Deliver eight (8) prototype Mask Testers that can complete Tier 1 testing on face seal respirators. The Government will host a Test Readiness Review and give the selected offerors a minimum of three months’ notice to produce the Mask Testers before Tier I testing occurs.

Task 2: Deliver eight (8) prototype Mask Testers that can complete Tier 1 testing on neck seal respirators. The Government will host a Test Readiness Review and give the selected offerors a minimum of three (3) months’ notice to produce the Mask Testers before Tier I testing occurs.

5.2 Phase II

Task 3: Deliver a TDP for the prototype Mask Testers and perform a manufacturing readiness assessment.

Task 4: Deliver 25 prototype Mask Testers for Tier II testing. The Government Tier II testing will consist of but is not limited to environmental testing of the Mask Testers, and Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) testing. The Government will give the selected offeror a minimum of three months’ notice to produce the Mask Testers before Tier II testing occurs.

6.0 PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The member will propose a schedule in its statement of work to cover relevant activities. The overall period of performance is not to exceed five (5) years. First tier testing for this project is anticipated to begin in FY26. Second tier testing for this project is anticipated to begin in FY28.

Manufacturing activities and prototype builds will be done at the Offeror’s facilities. Testing is anticipated to occur at Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Area, Gunpowder, MD. Offerors should propose a schedule relevant to each task.

7.0 FUNDING CONFIDENCE LEVEL:

CL-2. The Government is moderately confident that funds will be available for this effort.

8.0 AGREEMENTS OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (AOR):

Name: Connor Bowman Telephone: 667-336-5907 E-mail: connor.f.bowman.civ@army.mil