Draft PWS for NDT Radiographer Support Services 20220325.docx

Performance Work Statement – NDT Radiographer Support Services

Joint Munitions Command (JMC)

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Radiographers NDT Certified Level 3 Support Services

Performance Work Statement (PWS) March 25, 2022

Table of Contents

1. Section 1 – General Information

1.1. Background

The Joint Munitions Command (JMC) Government Owned Government Operated (GOGO) installations Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA), Letterkenny Munitions Center (LEMC), McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP), and Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA) are currently performing non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections primarily but not limited to RT, specifically Digital Radiography (DR) employing DDAs, for a large variety of munitions. The X-Ray machines and radiographic imaging systems at the JMC are of industrial grade and strength and has the capacity to internally photograph munitions and their respective parts. JMC GOGOs anticipate upgrading, replacing and/or purchasing more NDT equipment in the future. The JMC GOGOs have radiographers on staff but from time to time experience needs for training, guidance, evaluation, and munitions acceptance inspections.

1.2. Scope

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, parts/materials, supervision, quality control, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform services at, CAAA, LEMC, MCAAP and PBA to include:

1.2.1. Procurement of NDT Certified Level 3 services on an as-needed basis to provide NDT inspection evaluations on parts, technical advice, applications, audits, training, and qualification examinations.

1.2.2. Procurement of services, in order to conduct any individual or group training requested by the COR, including but not limited to LEVEL I, II, or III, requirements or exercises to be conducted in order to meet the performance or advancement needs of the operators at any given installation.

1.3. Period of Performance

The Period of Performance (PoP) for this effort shall be for one base year of 12 months and two 12 months option years for a total of three years or 36 months.

1.4. Contract Type

This contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with multiple award task order separated by location contract with a time and parts/materials price structure.

1.5. The U.S. Government Representatives

The following personnel shall be the Contractor’s primary points of contact for the duration of this contract. The Contractor shall be notified of any changes.

1.5.1. Technical Point Of Contact (TPOC) Representatives

Name: Elizabeth (Lisa) Michael Installation: LEMC and CAAA 1 Overcash Ave.

Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150 Tel: 717-2627-5401 Email: Elizabeth.a.michael.civ@army.mil

Name: Terry Moore Installation: MCAAP 1 C Tree Road McAlester, OK 74501-9002 Tel: 918-420-6920 Email: terry.w.moore.civ@army.mil

Name: Dustin Kern Installation: CAAA 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-400 Tel: 812-854-3067 Email: dustin.m.kern.civ@army.mil

Name: Samuel Jackson Installation: PBA Pine Bluff, AR 71602-9031 Tel: 870-540-3125 Email: Samuel.v.jackson2.civ@army.mil

Name: Tai Ong Installation: JMC 2695 Rodman Ave.

Rock Island, IL 61299 Tel: 309-782-4160 Email: tai.c.ong.civ@army.mil

1.5.2. Contracting Officer (KO)

Name: Elvia Jaggers Installation: Army Contracting Command - Rock Island

3055 RODMAN AVE

Bldg 60, 3rd Floor Rock Island, IL 61299 Tel: 309-782-3271 Email: elvia.jaggers.civ@army.mil

1.5.3. Contracting Specialist

Name: Michelle Pleasant Installation: Army Contracting Command - Rock Island

3055 RODMAN AVE

Bldg 60, 3rd Floor Rock Island, IL 61299 Tel: 309-782-3016 Email: michelle.m.pleasant.civ@army.mil

1.5.4. Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs)

Name: Marilyn Chandler Installation: CAAA Tel: 812-854-3067 Email: marilyn.d.chandler.civ@army.mil Name: Monica Dean Installation: LEMC Tel: 717-267-9577 Email: monica.r.dean.civ@army.mil

Name: Matthew Box Installation: MCAAP Tel: 918-916-1715 Email: matthew.w.box.civ@army.mil

Name: Samuel Jackson Installation: PBA Tel: 870-540-3125 Email: Samuel.v.jackson2.civ@army.mil

1.6. General Requirement

The basic PWS will include all requirements under the proposed contract. A task order for all efforts, either a group of tasks or an individual task, will be issued to the prime contractor to obtain successful vendor(s) as sub-contractors. The KO and/or COR will request specific tasks to be accomplished throughout the duration of the Period of Performance.

The following sub-sections provide details of various general requirements for this Task Order (TO).

1.6.1. Quality Assurance

The government shall evaluate both the Prime Contractor and Sub Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The QASP listed in Appendix A.

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Appendix A.

1.6.2. Key Personnel

The Contractor is responsible for providing Level 3’s that must be certified to the current revision of National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410 in the required method. Qualification documentation will be provided upon request and shall be vetted by the installation TPOCs for adequacy and conformance.

1.6.3. Place of Performance Services

The Contractor shall perform services at CAAA, LEMC, MCAAP, and PBA as requested, and be monitored by the COR, the Installations TPOC, or their designated representative while on site.

1.6.4. Operating Hours and Conditions

CAAA, LEMC, MCAAP, AND PBA operate on a 10-hour day shift, Monday through Thursday. Normally the production operation shift ends at 1630 hours local time. Support shall be provided during the installations normal business hours as listed in 1.6.4.1 and 1.6.4.2 below, Monday through Thursday, except Federal Holidays or when the Government Facility is closed due to national emergencies, local emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closing. The Contractor is responsible to coordinate with the COR or TPOCs at the installation any shipments scheduled for delivery and any required hours outside of the normal work schedules (i.e., Friday’s or after 1600 hours). The Contractor is required to maintain an adequate workforce at all time to ensure uninterrupted performance of all task orders defined in this PWS when the Government Facility is not closed for any reasons stated above. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential, work shall require travel to the installations listed above, and provide required support when approved by the COR or their designate.

1.6.4.1. CAAA, and LEMC, Mon-Thu, 0700 – 1600 Eastern Time

1.6.4.2. MCAAP and PBA, Mon-Thu, 0700 – 1600 Central Time

1.6.5. Federal Holidays to be observed are as follows:

1.6.6. 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.

1.6.7. Contracting Manpower Reporting Information

1.6.7.1. The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for NDT support via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

1.6.7.2. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported NLT 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

1.6.8. Contractor Officer’s Representative

The COR is the Government position within, which will exist at each installation within JMC and will be identified by separate letter from the KO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.9. Non-Personal Services

The Contractor shall provide strictly non-personal services and shall work as an independent Contractor or Sub Contractor. Contractor employees are not subject to direct supervision and control by the Government. The Contractor shall advise and assist the Government, but shall not make final decisions or certifications on behalf of the Government, nor perform any inherently governmental functions. The Contractor and its employees shall not represent the Government nor appear to represent the Government in performance of these contract services. Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as Contractor employees in all interactions during contract performance.

1.6.10. Business Relations

The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirements. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The Contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

1.6.11. Personnel Administration and Management

The Contractor shall provide Contractor personnel management and support as required. The Contractor shall provide administrative support to Contractor employees in a timely fashion (e.g., time keeping, leave processing, pay, emergency needs). The Contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of the Contractor resources assigned to the requirement. The Contractor shall maintain the currency of its employees’ training.

1.6.12. Contract Administration

The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer this TO. The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The Contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirement.

1.6.13. Subcontract Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this requirement and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this requirement.

2. Section 2 – NDT Inspections, Technical Advice, Training and Examination Requirements All efforts in support under section 2 of this PWS will only be at the direction of the KO and/or COR. The Contractor may be tasked to provide, at a minimum but not limited to, one Responsible Level 3 Radiographer, one Level 3 Radiographer, and method specific Certified Level 3 support, as required, who have been qualified and certified in accordance with the current revision of NAS 410 Standard. Requirement will be to support the tasks set forth below to be completed in each performance period, as specified. The Responsible Level 3 performing the duties in this section of the PWS can only qualify the Government personnel and provide approval recommendations to the Government for final certification.

The Contractor shall responsible to provide any and all of the following services that are required at a given installation and will be included in task order requirements:

(1) Method specific Level 3 support upon request to include but not limited to Radiography (non-film), Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Eddy Current, and Ultrasonic NDT testing.

(2) NDT inspection and evaluation of munitions

(3) NDT technical advice and applications

(4) NDT program audits in accordance with appropriate standards

(5) NDT formal classroom and specified equipment training

(6) NDT on-the-job training oversight

(7) NDT qualification examinations

(8) Development of procedures and written instructions

(9) Technique development and qualification

(10) Equipment performance checks, verification and qualification

2.1. Responsible Level 3 and Level 3 Radiographers

The Contractor’s NDT Responsible Level 3 and Level 3 Radiographers must possess knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas presented in a general to more specific format below:

2.1.1. Responsible Level 3 Radiographer shall:

2.1.1.1. Be currently identified by another employer in writing as a “Responsible Level 3” to act on their behalf in matters regarding the NDT qualification and certification process, to demonstrate having already met the requirements for certification as a Responsible Level 3. This is not the same as being identified by JMC as a Responsible Level 3, which will be documented separately.

2.1.1.2. Possess a thorough knowledge of the materials, components, product technologies, NDT techniques, and NDT methods to include but not limited to non-film radiography.

2.1.1.3. Be certified under the current revision of NAS 410 as a Level 3 Radiographer in Non-film Radiography method and shall have a thorough knowledge of the written instructions, codes, specifications and standards for munitions.

2.1.1.4. Develop the training outlines and qualification examination questions, as well as, provide comprehensive training, guidance, examination, assessment of qualification, and oversight to any trainees who are working towards certification in accordance with the current revision of NAS 410.

2.1.1.5. Meet all requirements of a Level 3 Radiographer specified below.

2.1.1.6. Meet all services specified in Performance Requirements Tasks 2-10 listed in para. 2. Section 2 above.

2.1.1.7. The Contractor must provide documentation of the Responsible Level 3’s qualification for certification by another employer, the other employer’s Responsible Level 3 identification, and evidence of performing the Responsible Level 3 duties similar or comparable to what is required herein.

2.1.2. Level 3 Radiographer shall:

2.1.2.1. Be qualified in accordance with the current revision of NAS 410 in Digital (non-film) Radiography, and possess the skills and experience for performing that method adequately.

2.1.2.2. Interpret codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the NDT inspection using Digital Radiography.

2.1.2.3. Select the method and technique for a specific Digital Radiography inspection and qualifying the images to meet all prescribed requirements per industry standards and customer requirements.

2.1.2.4. Prepare and verify the adequacy of procedures and work instructions.

2.1.2.5. Assess Digital Radiography NDT inspection procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.

2.1.2.6. Conduct Digital Radiography NDT inspections for the acceptance of parts and document the results after a demonstration of proficiency in this ability is verified by a practical examination.

2.1.2.7. Provide comprehensive training, guidance, examination, assessment of qualification, and oversight to any trainees who are working towards certification in accordance with NAS 410.

2.1.2.8. The Contractor must provide documentation of the radiographer’s current qualification as a Level 3, certification as a Level 3 by another employer, and documentation of performing assigned Level 3 Radiographer duties for a total of at least 12 months during the last 24 months.

2.2. Performance Requirements

The Contractor shall provide technical advice support, formal training, on-job-training oversight, qualification examinations, and NDT inspections and evaluations expected from a NDT Responsible Level 3 to JMC GOGO installations. The Contractor shall communicate with HQ, JMC and JMC installations to receive and provide support for the effective mission requirements.

2.2.1. NDT Technical Advice and Support

2.2.1.1. Contractor provides technical advice to include but not limited to: assistance with design, planning and installation of NDT equipment.

2.2.1.2. Contractor provides support for the NDT personnel qualification and program audit process.

2.2.1.3. Contractor possesses a sufficient knowledge of the written instructions, codes, specifications and standards used by the JMC GOGO installations to provide the requested Responsible Level 3 services.

2.2.1.4. Contractor develops a sufficient knowledge of the materials, components, product technologies, NDT methods and NDT techniques used by the JMC GOGO installations to provide the requested Responsible Level 3 services.

2.2.1.5. Contractor shall advise, support and qualify Government personnel to the current revision of NAS 410 standard for the required NDT method.

2.2.1.6. Contractor Responsible Level 3 shall be responsible for the adherence to the current revision of NAS 410 and the overall administration of the qualification and certification program in accordance with the installations written practice; the Government shall make decision on final approval.

2.2.1.7. Contractor develops written practice for the qualification and certification of the Government NDT personnel that meet the requirements of the current revision of the NAS 410 standard, as well as provide recommendations to written practices for the Government to make final approval.

2.2.2. NDT Training, On-Job-Training Oversight and Examinations

2.2.2.1. NDT Training

2.2.2.1.1. Contractor provides detailed course outlines that meet the current revision of NAS 410 requirements for all training that is conducted.

2.2.2.1.2. Contractor verifies and provides recommend approval to the Government that training provided by an outside agency meets the NDT agency’s requirements.

2.2.2.1.3. Contractor determines and provides recommended approval to the Government if records other than original records of previous training are sufficiently adequate and equivalent to be acceptable.

2.2.2.1.4. For personnel previously certified under NAS 410, EN 4179 or other recognized NDT qualification program, Contractor determines and provides recommendation to document the adequacy and equivalency of their previous training to the requirements of NAS 410.

2.2.2.1.5. Contractor provides the NDT classroom training, on-the-job training oversight, and equipment operation and software training.

2.2.2.1.6. Contractor provide approval recommendation in writing that examiners are certified in accordance with NAS 410. Determine and document when an examiner can prepare, administer and grade written or practical NDT examinations, and administer all or part of the qualification process in the method in which he/she is certified.

2.2.2.1.7. Contractor determines and provides approval recommendation that instructors have the skills and knowledge to plan, organize, and present classroom training and practical exercises in accordance with approved course outlines and the Government shall make the final approval.

2.2.2.2. NDT On-The-Job Training Oversight

2.2.2.2.1. As documented in the written practice, the Contractor shall oversee on-the-job training for candidates for certification for the purpose of gaining practical experience to assure that candidates are capable of performing the duties of the level for which certification is sought.

2.2.2.2.2. Contractor determines if candidate's experience with a previous employer may be accepted by the HQ JMC and GOGO installations, and provides recommendation to the Government. Contractor determines and provides recommendation if records other than original records are sufficiently adequate and equivalent to be acceptable.

2.2.2.2.3. Contractor determines and provides document to recommend the adequacy and equivalency of previous experience to the requirements of NAS 410 Table II, Table IIA, or Table III for personnel previously certified under NAS 410, EN 4179 or other recognized NDT qualification program.

2.2.2.3. NDT Examinations

2.2.2.3.1. Contractor provides general, specific and practical examinations that meet all requirements of the current revision of NAS 410 for all qualification examinations for the specific methods at all levels to verify the technical qualifications of candidates.

2.2.2.3.2. Contractor evaluates any limitations in color perception found during vision examinations prior to candidate certification and document approval if granted in writing to the Government for final approval.

2.2.2.3.3. For specific examinations, provide reference material determined to be necessary such as specifications, tables, formulas, etc.

2.2.2.3.4. For practical examinations, Contractor develops and completes written checklists covering the topics detailed in NAS 410 for all levels of certification to assure adequate coverage and to assist in the administration and grading of the examination. In addition to using the checklist, determine and document how the examination results obtained by the candidate are to be documented (e.g. part maps, drawings, sketches, written descriptions, etc.) and include all such documentation as part of the examination and file accordingly.

2.2.2.3.5. Contractor administers and grades all examinations, and provides recommendations to the Government for final approval. The administration and grading of examinations using multiple choice or true/false type questions may be delegated in writing to non-Examiner personnel with approval from the Government. Contractor administers all practical examinations or may delegate them in writing to a qualified examiner with approval from the Government. Contractor evaluates the responses to essay and fill-in questions to verify the candidate's adequate understanding of the subject matter.

2.2.2.3.6. Contractor evaluates and provides recommendations to the Government for candidates failing any general, specific or practical examination for areas found deficient in the candidate's skills or knowledge, and provides and documents additional training to address the deficiencies before attempting re-examination of the failed exam.

2.2.2.3.7. Contractor evaluates and provides recommendations to the Government for any proficiency of an individual whose certification has been suspended, and determines and documents whether the cause for the suspension has been corrected.

2.2.2.3.8. Contractor evaluates documentation for recertification, and determines and documents application for recertification and submit recommendations to the Government.

2.2.3. Munitions Radiographic Inspection Mission

2.2.3.1. The inspection duties shall involve tasks associated with radiographic inspection of munitions in accordance with the installations’ (e.g. MCAAP, CAAA, LEMC, PBA) inspection methods, inspection criteria, techniques, work instructions, and policy/regulation.

2.2.3.2. Contractor Level 3 radiographer shall perform required Level 3 review sampling inspections (evaluation/sentencing) on product that has been inspected/evaluated by a Level 2 radiographer.

2.2.3.3. Contractor Level 3 radiographer shall issue final sentencing on product where acceptability is in doubt or there are indications where relevancy needs to be determined, however, the Government will maintain full authority on the final decision.

2.2.3.4. The duties shall include but are not limited to: operating government furnished equipment (GFE) (e.g. various X-Ray sources machines and detector systems) to its full potential, performing operator maintenance on GFE, handling inspection subject items, performing data management functions and fully reporting inspection results in various formats.

2.2.3.5. Contractor Level 3 Radiographer will report quantity of inspections performed, quantity re-inspections, quantity rejects & defects found, inspection hours spent, downtime, and inspection rates using installation forms and in compliance with installation procedures and schedules. Documentation of any issues encountered and steps taken to address those issues as well as recommendations for improvements and corrective & preventive action. The method of delivery and reporting are based on installations’ guidance and operating procedures.

2.2.4. Weekly Significant Activity Report

Contractor provides summary of accomplishments (to include quantity munitions inspected if any for the week), NDT technical advice and support status, tasks & issues status and identified opportunities for improvement. Method of delivery will be electronic email, Microsoft (MS) Word document.

2.2.5. Attend All Conferences and Meeting

Contractor shall attend all meetings, conferences and workshops applicable to section 2 of PWS. Method of communication for attending the required meetings, conferences and workshops will be by direct communication; Face-to-Face (F2F), telephone or email. Contractor shall provide a summary of the meeting, conference or workshop to the COR in a timely manner by one of the above stated communication methods no later than five business days following the event.

3. Section 3 – Special Requirements The Contractor shall abide by the following special requirements. Use of the term ‘Contractor’ shall include subcontractor(s), and use of the term ‘Contractor employee(s)’ shall include subcontractor employee(s).

3.1. AT Level I Training

All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil

3.2. Department of Defense (DoD) Ammunition Training

All Contractor NDTs performing duties in Section 2 of this PWS shall have successfully completed Ammo 45 and 67 training to have the basics DoD ammunition technical and safety aspects. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award. The training is available online from the Defense Ammunition Center. http://ammo.okstate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=137&Itemid=76

3.3. Physical Security

The Contractor shall be responsible for proper security and safeguarding of all property within designated work areas. Loss or theft of property/equipment will be reported to the local installation security and to the COR immediately upon discovery.

3.4. Installation Access

a) Contractor personnel performing work under this PWS are not required to have a specific security level but will required security investigations and background checks to have access to the installations. The level of background clearance will be conducted and dictated by each installation. The Contractor shall be required to provide personal information on the visitor form (i.e., name, birthday, driver’s license number, phone number etc.), provided by the COR, to register with the Installation Security Office so that background checks can be performed and the visitor badge can be ready prior to the visit. Contractor personnel will be escorted and monitored at all times by the COR, TPOC or other Government personnel while at the installation.

b) All personnel requesting access to Installation/facility/base will only enter through a manned and operational Access Control Point and present a United States National or State issued identification that is capable of being scanned for valid entry. All Contractor and Contractor employees' vehicles, equipment, and packages are subject to inspection or examination (search) at entry/exit of the installation/facilities. Security personnel/police will conduct the inspection deemed necessary to enforce security requirements. The Contractor shall comply with all installation and other applicable security regulations, requirements, and instructions.

c) Government personnel will be working in office/building areas during normal working hours. Contractor employees shall cooperate with personnel in the immediate area where any service or maintenance work is being performed. Work performed after normal duty hours shall be coordinated with the KO and the COR.

3.5. Contractor Personnel Conduct

Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the USAR Facilities.

3.6. Identification of Contractor employees

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor Participation is appropriately disclosed.

4. Section 4 - Technical Exhibit Listing

4.1. Appendix A: Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Performance Requirement

Unsatisfactory

(1). Contractor provides NDT training schedule availability for the JMC Enterprise-Wide within 1 weeks after received request from KO and/or the COR. Classroom and equipment training start shall not exceed 4 weeks from time of request, unless requested by KO and/or the COR.

(2). Contractor provides NDT on-the-job training oversight support for the JMC Enterprise-Wide within 2 weeks after received notice from KO and/or the COR.

(3). Contractor provides NDT examination support for the JMC Enterprise-Wide within 4 weeks after receiving notice from KO and/or the COR.

Periodic Inspection, Direct observation and/or Customer feedback

Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

(1). Contractor Level 3 shall be at a selected GOGO installation within 2 working days for urgent requirements after received direction/notice from KO and/or the COR.

(2). Contractor Level 3 shall be at a selected GOGO installation within 1 week for standard requirements after received direction/notice from KO and/or the COR.

(3). Contractor provides daily results to the installation management and the COR on time.

Unsatisfactory

2.2.4. Weekly Significant Activity Report

100% of the time throughout the Period of Performance.

Unsatisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Unsatisfactory

4.2. Appendix B: Deliverable

5. Section 5 – Definitions and Acronyms

5.1. Definitions

a. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

b. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

c. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

d. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

e. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

f. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

g. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

h. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

i. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

j. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

k. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

l. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract

m. PERFORMANCE STANDARD. The performance requirements and expectations that must be met to acceptable level.

n. ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL. The measurement/inspection method that prescribes the range of the number and/or percentage of performance that is considered acceptable when random inspection for those requirements.

o. EXAMINATION. Formal, controlled, documented testing conducted in accordance with a documented written practice to verify a candidate’s visual capability, skill or knowledge of an NDT method.

p. EXPERIENCE. Actual performance of an NDT method conducted in the work environment resulting in the acquisition of knowledge and skill. This does not include formal classroom training, but may include laboratory and on-the-job training as defined by the NDT agency’s written practice.

q. NDT METHODS. One of the disciplines of nondestructive testing (e.g. eddy current, ultrasonic, radiography, etc.) within which different techniques may exist.

r. NON-FILM RADIOGRAPHY. Radiographic imaging that does not use a film based recording medium. Non-Film radiography includes, but may not be limited to, Computed Radiography, Digital Radiography, Radioscopy, and Computed Tomography.

s. CERTIFIED LEVEL 3. A certified individual that has met all the qualification requirements to be certified in accordance with prescribed standards to a specific NDT method.

t. RESPONSIBLE LEVEL 3. A certified NDT Level 3 that is identified by the NDT agency, in writing, with the responsibility and authority to ensure the requirements of NDT standards are met, possesses the skills and experience to manage the NDT program, and to act on behalf of the NDT agency.

u. NDT AGENCY. The independent or in-house nondestructive testing organization selected by the authority to perform the examination(s) required by the purchase order or specification.

v. STANDARD. The performance requirements and expectations that must be met to acceptable level.

5.2. Acronyms