Statement_of_Work_for_RESEARCH_INTO_THE_EXPLOSIVE_PROPERTIES_OF_CHEMICAL.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO,

FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES

RESEARCH INTO THE EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALS

OF INTEREST

September 19, 2015

1. OVERVIEW

The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) is issuing this Statement of Work (SOW) to conduct a literature research of a list of new chemicals of interest (COI) that have the potential to be used in vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED) and to conduct a literature research on the existing list of Theft/Diversion Explosive Precursors found in Appendix A of 6 CFR Part 27 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).

The literature research will develop the regulatory (foreign/domestic) and commercial history and uses of the chemicals and determine if the new and existing chemicals have quantities or percentages that might have result in explosive properties.

In support of ATF’s Strategic Plan and mission objectives, NCETR is dedicated to supporting ATF personnel, law enforcement, military, and industry partners through the dissemination of ATF’s unique knowledge and expertise to prevent terrorism, reduce violent crime, and protect the public. NCETR’s research and development mission is to:

1. Improve explosive storage

2. Improve explosive disposal

3. Improve explosion investigation

2. SCOPE

Completion of an explosives and improvised explosive device chemicals of interest literature review. Required tasks are described below:

2.1. Literature Search into New Proposed COI

The purpose of this effort is to search into the history and common uses of the proposed chemicals of interest, as well as providing recommendations for suggested threshold quantity amounts needed for use in Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED). COIs are as follows:

1. Aluminum (powder)

2. Magnesium (powder)

3. Nitrobenzene

4. Nitromethane

5. Phosphorus

6. Potassium chlorate

7. Potassium nitrate

8. Potassium perchlorate

9. Potassium permanganate

10. Sodium azide

11. Sodium chlorate

12. Sodium nitrate

13. Calcium Nitrate

14. Sodium Perchlorate

15. Perchloric Acid

16. Peracetic Acid

17. Diacetyl Peroxide

18. Tert-butyl Peroxide

19. Barium Nitrate

20. Ethyl Nitrate

21. Guanidine Nitrate

22. Hexamine

2.2. Literature Search into Existing Appendix A COI

Perform a literature search on all Theft/Diversion Explosive Precursors with a current Appendix A (6 CFR Part 27) minimum concentration of ACG to identify if there are studies that identify the percentage and quantity that detonation/explosion was achieved. If the studies exist, validate the study to determine if the values are appropriate for the CFATS regulation.

2.2.1. Review of Other Country Chemical Regulations

Summarize of other countries’ chemical regulations where percentages have been established for improvised explosive device (IED) precursors.

2.2.2. Gap Analysis of Literature Review and Other Country Regulations If after the literature search is performed and no study and other countries' chemical regulations can be found or cited to support minimum concentrations for CFATS, then perform a gap analysis and recommend additional physical detonation testing on the COIs to determine the lower limit threshold quantity.

2.3. COI Literature Review Reporting

Prepare a final technical report, detailing the results of the literature review and any recommendations, taking care to ensure a well-written, articulate document as this report will be used to brief policy makers, industry, and interagency organizations. The report will include chemical industrial use, concentrations, previous research into hazards and detonability, tests done to include a bibliography, results, analysis, interpretation, and testing recommendations for detonability.

3. General Information

3.1. Place of Performance

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor’s office, travel is not required.

3.2. Hours of Operation

The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0700 and 1700 Monday thru Friday (unless approved by the COR) except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons.

The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

3.3. Recognized Holidays

The following are recognized Government holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

3.4. Security Requirements

All work performed under this SOW is unclassified unless otherwise specified by ATF. If provided “sensitive” information (e.g., items marked with FOUO or other appropriate marking), the contractor agrees it shall safeguard such information by not providing access of this marked information to any non-federal personnel unless advance approval is obtained from the ATF.

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

3.5. Software

Contractor personnel shall be proficient in the use of computers, word processing and data entry capabilities. Contractor personnel shall be experienced in Microsoft office products such as Word and Excel and use Microsoft Office for all transmitted information as well as experienced in corresponding via email and in the use of the internet. Data sharing between the contractor and the Government shall be conducted on a Government approved application or secure website. All reports, minutes, and documents shall be in Microsoft Office format.

3.6. Post Award Progress Meetings

The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

3.7. Technical Representative (TR)

The Government will officially designate a TR by email for this requirement. The TR is the Government’s representative responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project.

Questions regarding technical issues under this contract should be directed to this individual.

The TR does not have the authority to change the terms or conditions of the contract, including time and cost. The contractor will be notified in writing of any changes in the Government’s TR.

The TR and POC for this requirement is identified to be:

Technical Representative Kevin McNeill Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives Phone: 202-330-9434 Email: shonn.mcneill@atf.gov

3.8. Contractor Travel

Other than local travel, no travel is required under this contract.

3.9. Data Rights

The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO.

All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities

4.1. General

The contractor shall furnish all qualified personnel, labor, training, management, supervision, equipment including personal protective equipment, supplies, materials, and other items and non-personal services listed below and necessary to perform all services stated in this SOW.

5. Period of Performance The period of performance shall be four (4) months from the contract award date.

Task Name Key Milestones and Deliverables

Completion Date/Major Tasks

Literature Search New and Existing COI

a. Kickoff Meeting

b. COI literature review

a. Month 1 – Kickoff meeting

b. Months 1-4 – Monthly

Status Reports (MSRs)

2. COI Reporting a. Final Technical Report a. Month 3-4 – Develop final

b. Gap analysis and test plan technical report on the results of the COI literature review.

b. Month 4 - Develop recommendations for any required follow-on physical detonation testing

6. Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Kickoff Meeting and Meeting Minutes

Within 5 working days of contract award.

1 E-mail/Word S. Kevin McNeill

Monthly Status Reports and Briefing

By the 1st of each month

1 Email/Word and Meeting

S. Kevin McNeill

Final Report and Briefing

By end of period of performance

1 Hardcopy and MS Word

S. Kevin McNeill