FA460824R0008 - Performance Work Statement.pdf

FA460824R0008

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Overview of Services

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) identifies requirements for contractor field support of the AN/USM-464A

Test Set supporting B-52H aircraft at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana and Minot AFB, North Dakota. This program consists of AN/USM-464A Countermeasures Test Sets, Accessory Sets, Test Program Interface Hardware (TPIH) and Test Program Set (TPS) software required to test the Electronic Countermeasures Suites installed on B-52H aircraft. The primary purpose of this effort is to provide on-site proficiency training, technical guidance and information in the evaluation of unusual field problems, render technical guidance related specifically to the equipment cited in the contract, and to minimize the time required to test aircraft and increase testing effectiveness resulting in increased aircraft availability and B-52H mission effectiveness.

1.2 Background

The AN/USM-464A Countermeasures Test Set provides end-to-end testing of countermeasures systems, radar homing and warning systems, and integrated power-management systems using Test Program Interface Hardware

(TPIH) and application Program Set Test (TPS). The AN/USM-464A is currently used by Air Force Global Strike

Command (AFGSC) on the B-52H aircraft.

Specifically the AN/USM-464A Countermeasures Test Set provides end-to-end testing of the ALR-69 Radar

Warning Receiver, ALQ-155 Power Management System, ALQ-122 Countermeasures System and ALQ-172(V)2

Electronic Countermeasures Installation installed on B-52H aircraft. The AN/USM-464A is also used for

Intermediate Level Depot Repair and Screening of ALQ-172(V)2 Line Replaceable Units accomplished by Harris Corporation contractor personnel.

1.3 Detailed Requirements

The contractor shall provide field maintenance support to AFGSC in support of the AN/USM-464A program at

Barksdale AFB, Louisiana and. Minot AFB, North Dakota.

1.3.1 Aircraft Testing

Provide flight line assistance in the annual and as required testing of B-52H Electronic Countermeasures

Suites utilizing the AN/USM-464A.

Provide flightline assistance on troubleshooting and repairing discrepancies discovered as a result of

AN/USM-464A testing.

Work with Air Force technicians to identify opportunities to improve testing effectiveness to minimize aircraft down time.

Provide advice and assistance in the submission of Technical Order Improvements and Software

Deficiency Reports related to AN/USM-464A aircraft testing associated TPIH and TPS.

Provide training to Air Force technicians and subcontractors on sub assembly, aircraft testing and system knowledge of the AN/USM-464A and associated TPIH and TPS.

1.3.2 AN/USM-464A Countermeasures Test Set Maintenance

Provide assistance and training in the intermediate level repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance inspections required for the AN/USM-464A Countermeasures Test Set.

Act as a liaison with the AN/USM-464A depot repair facility to report and track status of Shop Replaceable

Units (SRU) required to maintain the AN/USM-464As at a fully mission capable status.

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1.3.3 Test Program Interface Hardware Maintenance

Provide assistance in the repair and preventative maintenance inspections of the ALR-69, ALQ-155, ALQ-

172(V)2, and ALQ-122 Test Program Interface Hardware.

1.3.4 ALQ-172(V)2 LRU Repair Support

Provide mission capable AN/USM-464A and ALQ-172(V)2 Test Program Interface Hardware to support

Harris Corporation contractors conducting intermediate level repair of ALQ-172(V)2 Line Replaceable

Units.

Provide advice and resolution on difficult and/or unusual problems encountered while utilizing the

AN/USM-464A to repair and determine serviceability of ALQ-172(V)2 Line Replaceable Units.

2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

During the life of this effort AFGSC will perform the following:

Provide access to AN/USM-464A testing at the operational bases as required to perform all efforts delineated under this PWS.

Provide overall Air Force technical management and direction.

Provide interface with other Government organizations.

Provide technical approval/disapproval of all data submitted under this SOW.

Provide authorization for technical efforts to be accomplished by the contractor and coordinate with affected activities by letter of notification stating details and requirement for any travel or in-house support.

Provide access to tools and support equipment.

Provide standard office space and office equipment to include computer and network access.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) will provide overall program management and direction. As Program

Manager the government will provide approval/disapproval of all data submitted under this task and provide an interface with other government organizations. The 2d Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale AFB and 5th

Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB will provide technical tasks to the contractor and coordinate with affected activities.

3.1 External Communications

The contractor shall not divulge information related to this effort to any parties other than those called out in this

PWS without written permission from the government POC.

3.2 Government Rights

The contractor shall allow monitoring of this effort by AFGSC personnel or their designated representatives in accordance with the Inspection of Services clause.

3.3 Personnel Experience

The contractor shall assign personnel who are knowledgeable and experienced in the following areas of expertise to support this PWS. The qualifications of the assigned personnel shall include:

O-level Test Program Set (TPS) software requirements

O-level hardware requirements

O-level TPIH, RF coupler, cables and adapters

Understanding of vertical testability issues and capability to conduct vertical testability analysis studies

O-Level test philosophy, methods, and implementation

AN/USM-464A system theory of operation

AN/USM-464A system technical orders

AN/USM-464A stimulus subsystem theory/operation techniques

AN/USM-464A measurement subsystem theory/operation techniques

3.4 Vertical Testability

Assigned contractor personnel shall be knowledgeable in understanding investigation of vertical testability issues and be prepared to provide engineering support to government personnel in the accomplishment of System Under

Test (SUT) vertical testability analysis and problem resolution. This effort will require an in depth knowledge of

SUT theory of operation and familiarity with how those systems are tested by their respective O and I level testers for the Electronic Warfare (EW) systems tested on the B-52H aircraft.

3.5 Personnel Scheduling

The contractor will provide field engineering support services at Barksdale AFB, LA and Minot AFB, ND from the time of contract award in accordance with the basic contract. Contractor will staff work center a minimum eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week for the period of performance, however, the government reserves the option to adjust duty hours and days worked while maintaining a 40 hour work week. The contractor will provide supervision and administrative support separately at the contractor’s main facility.

3.6 Quality Assurance

The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance through the criteria outlined in AFI 21-101 and FAR Part 52.246-4. The government will do this by using the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR) at Barksdale AFB and Minot AFB to monitor performance and to ensure services are received. The COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent inspections of the contractor‘s quality control program and receipt of complaints from base personnel. Contractor non-conformance will be remedied in accordance with the procedures also established in FAR PART 52.246-4.

3.7 Level of Effort

Historical records document a level of effort of approximately one Contract Man-year Equivalent (CME) at

Barksdale AFB, LA, and one CME at Minot AFB, ND. It is anticipated that the level of effort required to successfully complete this task will remain at those approximate levels.

3.8 Contact Point

Mia Nicole A. Grosshart, MSgt, USAF, AFGSC/A4AY [mail to:mianicole.grosshart@us.af.mil]

3.9 Travel

Travel to other government facilities or other contractor facilities may be required. All travel requirements including plans, agenda, itinerary, or dates shall be pre-approved by the government. All travel requests must be made in writing to the Program Manager or the COR. Costs for travel shall be billed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs.

System Safety Program Requirements MIL-STD-882E, 27 SEP 2023 (section 4 general requirements)

3.10 Security

The contractors shall familiarize themselves with, and hence abide with, all applicable security procedures as detailed in the Security Classification Guides attached to the DD 254 and the Visitor Group Security Agreement. As a minimum, the contractor assigned employees shall possess at least a secret level security clearance; this requirement must be met on the first day of the performance period. Once awarded, the contractor will be required to complete/submit DD Form 254. The contractor shall obtain the necessary personnel passes and identification items, to include restricted area badges and CAC Cards, from the units Trusted Agent prior to commencing performance.

3.11 Safety

The contractor shall implement system safety programs in accordance with MIL-STD-882E to ensure that all system and operation hazards are identified, eliminated or controlled, and verified. The contractor shall complete all safety training required by the operational base for work on and around the flight line.

3.12 Tool Control Procedures

When using contractor provided tools the contractor shall develop and implement procedures to ensure positive control of contractor furnished tools, components, hardware, and consumables. When using government furnished tools, components, hardware, and consumables, the contractor shall adhere to the tool control policies at the operating base. Contractor personnel shall notify the applicable organization safety officer for lost tool procedures when a tool cannot be located after a 15-minute search by the individual.

3.13 Government Furnished Training

The government shall provide necessary training at no cost to the contractor. The contractor is responsible for scheduling training and requesting any recurring training. Any additional training will come at no cost to the government. The contractor will provide training updates to the COR every 6 months.

3.14 AF Environmental Management System (EMS) Requirements

Any contractor employee working on an Air Force Base will require site specific EMS Awareness Training prior to beginning work. Training will be provided by the base Civil Engineering Squadron, Environmental Management.

The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors comply with this requirement.

3.15 Green Procurement Program (GPP)

This task does not require the contractor to procure any items listed on the mandatory environmental purchasing list.

3.16 Mission Essential Services

The Functional Director has determined, in accordance with DoD 3020.37 continuation of Essential DoD Services during Crisis this effort is not considered mission critical and will not continue in the event of a crisis.

4.0 REPORTS REQUIRED:

The contractor shall submit a report monthly. This report shall contain a monthly listing of each AN/USM-464A Test

Set, TPIH, and TPS evaluated, by serial number, with a summary of the engineering analysis findings, to include at a minimum: Could Not Duplicate (CND), a description of the failed/repaired Test Set, TPIH, and TPS, and the final disposition of the unit (Repaired, Not Reparable This Station (NRTS), etc.).

5.0 RESOURCE DOCUMENTS

The following document is a resource for the contractor in designing plans and procedures to meet the requirements of this PWS:

6.0 SERVICES SUMMARY

Performance Objective PWS

Para Performance

Threshold

Remedy

SS-1

Contractor shall perform AN/USM-464A Test

Set maintenance supporting B-52H aircraft.

Aircraft testing and assistance.

1.3 Provide annual

testing w/no rejects.

Re-performance immediately upon notification.

SS-2

Provide mission capable AN/USM-464A and ALQ-172(V)2 Test Program

Interface Hardware to support Harris Corporation contractors conducting intermediate level repair of ALQ- l

72(V)2 Line Replaceable Units

1.3 Test Program

Hardware must be provided 98% on time.

Immediate notification of inability to meet deadline; and correct at no additional cost to USG.