Draft SOW.docx

Attachment 1 07 Oct 2024

DRAFT

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR

SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB) SYSTEMS

WEAPON SYSTEM TESTING AND INTEGRATION

07 Oct 2024

1. Scope

1.1. Description of effort

1.1.1. The government has an ongoing requirement for development, test, integration, and sustainment efforts in relation to the SDB I weapon system. Weapon platforms to be included in the resultant task order efforts are in support of integration efforts of, but not limited to, the following U.S. Air Force (USAF) & U.S. Navy (USN) platforms: F-15, F- 18, F-22, F-35, F-16, A-10, AC-130, B-1, B-2, B-52.

1.2. Background

1.2.1. The Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB) Program Office at Hill AFB supports the Senior Materiel Leader (SML) in the areas of Research and Development/derivative programs, correcting deficiencies, aircraft integration, flight test, weapon system integration, test support equipment, software/hardware updates, mission planning, and technical support as required. This effort is to provide systems engineering/technical support and necessary hardware to manage weapon system issues/upgrades for the USAF and USN. All support detailed in this paragraph and below will be identified and placed on task/delivery orders issued under this Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

1.3. Objectives

1.3.1. The tasks listed below are the contractual objectives and obligations to be fulfilled by the contractor per delivery order. The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support procurement actions for the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements for the SDB-I.

1.4. Scope of potential task order efforts

1.4.1. Upgrades/modifications, updates, and changes resulting from weapon system or aircraft integration efforts, to include but not limited to: warheads, fuzes, and sensors.

1.4.2. Engineering, management, testing, fielding, and logistical support required to ensure the continued Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) of the weapon system.

1.4.3. Assessment of the Warfighter’s requests for potential enhancements and performance growth.

1.4.4. Flight test support to include simulations/modeling, Lot Acceptance Test (LAT), and Weapon System Evaluation Program (WSEP) technical support.

1.4.5. Non-warranty test equipment maintenance/repair actions.

1.4.6. Assessments of impacts such as changes in Global Positioning System (GPS) infrastructure.

1.4.7. Studies and analyses related to current and future expansion of SDB system performance.

1.4.8. Updates/changes to system configurations due to parts/technology obsolescence.

1.4.9. Procurement/maintenance of SDB I test support equipment to include but not limited to: Common System Integration Lab (SIL) Test Equipment (CSTE), Guided Test Vehicles (GTV’s), Separation Test Vehicles (STV’s), Laser SDB Emulator Kit (LJEK), Joint Common Test Set (JCTS), Jettison Test Vehicle(s) (JTV), Storage Reliability Vehicle(s) (SRT), Qualification Vehicle(s) (QUAL-I), Weapon Load Crew Trainer(s) (WLCT), Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE), and laptop loaders.

1.4.10. Software updates and associated test equipment maintenance/upgrades, as well as the associated documentation and reports.

1.4.11. Support for future SDB capability expansion investigations (derivative projects), aircraft integration, and software modification.

1.4.12. System Engineering tasks and efforts to ensure the SDB weapon system performs in accordance with the SDB System Performance Specification (SPS) throughout the SDB program life.

1.4.13. Cybersecurity support and testing/documentation to support DoD/USAF Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.

1.4.14. Functional and logistical support to include, but not limited to, regular meetings and updated Integrated Master Schedules, as well as invitations to participate in any testing events.

1.5. Period of Performance

1.5.1. Period of performance shall be addressed on the individual resultant task orders. The total ordering period for the IDIQ to be a total of 5 or more consecutive years from the date of contract award.

2. Applicable Documents

2.1. System Performance Specification for the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) Weapon System

2.1.1. Number: 70B992900

3. Requirements

3.1. Performance

3.1.1. Ensure performance and reporting are in accordance with MIL standard 882.

3.2. Proposal Submittals

3.2.1. As requested by a USG Contracting Officer, the contractor may be directed to submit a proposal in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for other USG requirements within scope of this contract and its orders. At the time of RFP, the USG Contracting Officer will provide the contractor with clear and concise proposal instructions, including a requested date for proposal submission, USG requirement details, applicable contract line items, terms and conditions and allow ability of proposal preparation costs. In the event the contractor anticipates a proposal submittal will not meet the USG requested suspense date for proposal submission, the contractor shall immediately notify the USG Contracting Officer, in writing.

3.2.2. If proposal submittals are delivered in an electronic format, the contractor shall clearly identify the list of applicable electronic file names contained in the proposal submittal. When proposal modifications are made, the contractor shall include a summary of proposal changes to clearly state the modification made and specific location within the proposal which the modification can be found.

3.3. Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNMSB) Certification

3.3.1.1. When applicable to a resultant task order, a Test Report containing data sufficient to obtain NNMSB Safety Certification shall be submitted to the USG in accordance with AFI 91-205 Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board and the AFMC Supplement. Drawings and data shall be submitted 90 days prior to deliveries in order for the USG to obtain an initial Interim Hazard Classification letter.

3.4. First Article Testing

3.4.1. First Articles

3.4.1.1. First articles shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures, same production lines, and same facilities as contract production. All parts and materials, including packaging and packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as will be used during regular production. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the first article sample shall have been produced by the Contractor (including subcontractors) using the technical data package provided by the Government.

3.4.2. First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) Plan

3.4.2.1. When a First Article is applicable to a resultant task order, a FAAT Plan is to be integrated into the resultant task order in the form of a CDRL to show how the requirements shall be met during FAAT.

3.5. Rework and Repair of Nonconforming Material

3.5.1. Rework

3.5.1.1. The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications, or contract requirements.

3.5.2. Repair

3.5.2.1. The reprocessing of nonconforming material in accordance with approved written procedures and operations to reduce, but not completely eliminate, the nonconformance. The purpose of repair is to bring nonconforming material into a usable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to all of the applicable drawings, specifications, or contract requirements.

3.6. Locations

3.6.1. Efforts associated with associated task orders to take place at CONUS locations with possible OCONUS performance requirements. Location of performance to be identified at the task order level.

3.7. Subcontractor Management

3.7.1. The contractor shall ensure the requirements of this contract are consistently applied to all subcontracts. The contractor shall assure effective control over the quality of all products, processes, and services procured from subcontractors. The contractor shall conduct periodic reviews of its subcontractors to determine their continued capability to control the quality of materials or services specified in the contract. The contractor shall also ensure all quality and manufacturing requirements are included in all subcontracts.

3.8. Meetings and correspondence

3.8.1. Test and Integration Project Management support meeting: The Contractor shall conduct in support of the test and integration PM a semi-annual meeting. This meeting shall be chaired by the government T&I PM or designated representative. In support of the PM, it is the responsibility of this IPT to develop, implement and manage the SDB I and BRU 61 Test and Integration meeting activities. The team may consist of Government and private-sector functional experts and should include all appropriate stakeholders including the warfighter, logistics, requirements, financial, contracts, engineering, and sustainment subject matter experts as relates to the Test and Integration activities of the SDB-I. The meetings shall be hosted by the contractor unless a virtual method is agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer and appropriate contractor POC. The Project Management support meeting may be held in conjunction with the Technical interchange meeting when method is agreed upon by the Contractor Officer and contractor POC.

3.8.2. Technical interchange meetings: Contractor shall conduct a post award conference and semi-annual program management reviews that are convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of any issues or problems experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

3.8.3. Monthly Status meetings: shall be provided by the contractor to the government PM assigned for each individual task order during the period of performance of the respective task order under this IDIQ. All material and organization of the resultant meetings to be provided by the contractor for the intent of: providing accurate current status to the government of efforts being performed on the contract in relation to the requirements defined within the task order. Material may be presented oral and/or visual to best represent and convey the current status, risks, opportunities, forecasts, and issues of the program. Any additional meetings, recurring status updates, or associated deliverables to be called out within the individual task orders under this IDIQ.

3.9. Cost management

3.9.1. Contractor shall provide the USG with monthly updates on execution of funds and shall notify the USG within one week of anticipated or realization of any cost overruns.

3.10. Test support (at Government facility)

3.10.1. Equipment: Vendor shall coordinate with the program office or government facility to ensure all test equipment necessary to successfully prepare for and complete a test of the item related to the task order is available for use at the test location prior to commencement of any planned test.

3.10.2. Personnel: Vendor shall ensure that the necessary personnel required to successfully complete a test are available for the duration of testing, are present as needed, and are prepared with the necessary knowledge and training to support the item under test.

3.10.3. Software: Vendor shall ensure that any ground support or weapon interfacing software prior to test is version controlled and verified to be the correct version.

3.10.4. Assets: Vendor shall ensure that assets are in place in accordance with the test location schedule requirements, so that adequate time is given to the ground crews to process and move items prior to the test.

3.11. Government Furnished Property; the contractor shall:

3.11.1. Identify, request, track, coordinate, maintain and manage all Government Furnished Property (GFP) required for applicable task orders per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45, and applicable supplements Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 52.245-1 clauses.

3.11.2. Identify and request all GFP required to support the resultant task order contract and submit requests through the Program Office PCO. Program Office functional leads will review requests and approve / reject based on the overall benefit to the Government.

3.11.3. Manage and track GFP received from the field for repair/disposition from the time it is received into the contractor’s facility, until it is returned / dispositioned by the Government. GFP is identified as all Government owned items in the contractor’s possession. This includes items returned for repair, all-up- round weapons and other government owned assets consisting of, End Items, Assemblies, Sub- Assemblies, and component parts.

3.11.4. Support a Government physical inventory audit at the Program Office’s request (no more than once a year). This includes applicable GFP in Contractor’s possession directly and associated GFP with suppliers. The audit would be directly with the Contractor, but should include all GFP that Contractor is accountable for associated with all Task Orders under this IDIQ. DCMA shall maintain oversight of Test and Integration GFP activity throughout the contract period of performance and assist as requested by the Government. Upon notification, the contractor shall support mandatory Test and Integration GFP audits conducted by an official Government audit team. Management of Test and Integration GFP shall involve control, accountability, use, preservation, protection, repair, and maintenance.

3.11.4.1. Use a Contractor Supported Weapon System (CSWS) approved commercial software database that interfaces with the AF Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) and the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) as the contractor Inventory Control Point (C-ICP). The contractor shall provide IT support to maintain a seamless interface between contractor / Government servers to insure proper transmission of property transactions in accordance with AFMAN 23-122 Interface Requirements Agreements (IRAs). The contractor shall validate the IRA’s annually with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). An Interface Control Agreement (ICA) will be required to route contractor transaction data to DPAS via DLMS.

3.11.4.2. Manage, track, account for and submit reports for all GFP in their possession utilizing the BDS St. Louis / St. Charles Property Management Inventory Plan, which meets data item format cited in AFI23-119. It also meets FAR 52.245-1 and supports the SDB-I Program Office in meeting Government reporting requirements for Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) GFP reporting.

3.11.4.3. Perform periodic physical inventories per FAR Part 52.245 and disclose results to DCMA and the government to include quantity variance justifications. DCMA shall maintain oversight of periodic inventory. The contractor shall support annual physical inventories conducted by the government with a final inventory upon contract completion and close-out and disposition of assets by the Government. Report data shall be used by the Government to create Accountable Property System of Records (ASPR) and submit quarterly reports to AFLCMC/LZSA for upload into the Air Force Equipment Management System (AFEMS) until future reporting can be established in the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).

3.11.4.4. Submit a quarterly inventory reconciliation as required, of all other residual assets, components and spare parts in accordance with Physical Inventory Report data item format. Reports shall document original quantities provided by the Government with applicable inventory balances at the end of each reporting period until government disposition is provided. The contractor shall identify all impacts / recommendations based on quantities on-hand at the time of report submission to aid Program Office decisions regarding funding, transfer and disposition of assets. This inventory shall be completed IAW FAR 52.245-1 to support further reporting by the Government to comply with Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) policy (DI- MGMT-80259/T, CDRL A011)

3.12. Contractor Furnished Items and Services

The Contractor Shall:

3.12.1. Furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under resultant task orders that are not otherwise covered under GFP in this SOW.

3.12.2. Possess and maintain appropriate facility clearance from the Defense Security Service, in accordance with the DD254. The Contractor’s employees, performing work in support of this contract shall have the appropriate security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office, in accordance with the DD254.

3.13. Point of Contact

3.13.1. Contractor shall provide on each resultant task order a single focal Point of Contact (POC) with whom SDB I SPO PM can correspond regarding issues, updates, contractor CAC requests and questions, and all other necessary items relating to that order.

3.13.1.1. The government SDB I SPO PM shall be informed by the contractor in writing no less than 15 calendar days prior to a change of the POC.

3.14. Deliverables

3.14.1. Additional deliverables and CDRLs are to defined at the task order level.

3.14.2. Data Format

3.14.2.1. All data submissions shall be delivered in electronic, computer readable formats (e.g. Microsoft Office). Printed then scanned documents shall be avoided unless their content is machine readable. Documents requiring Government signature shall be submitted with eSignature capability.

3.14.3. CDRLS

3.14.3.1. Data shall be submitted electronically to the email address(es) and/or the data repository as described in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Each CDRL item has an associated Data Item Description

3.14.3.2.

4. Acronyms and Definitions:

4.1. Acronyms