FA8650-13-R-4016-PWS.doc

FA8650-13-R-4016

Attachment 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AFRL/RYD Maintenance and Fabrication of Experimental Processing

And Test Equipment 30 January 2013

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and other items and services necessary to perform maintenance and fabrication of experimental processing and test equipment in support of the research mission for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Sensors and Materials Directorates at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The technical support shall consist of preventive and remedial maintenance, inspection, modification, overhaul, fabrication, repair, calibration, certification and transport of experimental/test equipment, and laboratory instrumentation. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

1.1 Management (Firm Fixed Price).

1.1.1 Management Plan. The contractor shall establish a written procedure and maintain a management program. The Management Plan shall be submitted not later than one month after contract start to reflect an understanding of all tasks and performance objectives specified in the PWS, and describe an approach to satisfy these requirements. As a minimum, the plan shall include a property control system, a description of the materials/service purchasing process from beginning to end including the forms required for purchasing, identify all contractor resources (i.e. equipment, material, supplies, and staffing plan and how these resources will enable the contractor to meet performance objectives, etc.), describe how the contractor shall establish and verify the various work schedules, compliance with the operating instructions that are inspected under the Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI), and hiring and training of temporary/replacement employees (due to long term absences).

This shall include a written Operational Plan which shall implement effective and efficient operation procedures comprised of operating and control systems.

1.1.2 Contractors Training Plan: The contractor shall design a training plan for each area of responsibility. This shall include but not be limited to Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Clean Room Safety, Clean Room procedures, composite tool kits (CTK), test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), precision measurement equipment (PME), preventative maintenance and inspection (PMI), and hazardous waste.

1.1.3 Meetings. The contractor shall participate in all meetings at the frequency determined by the Government.

1.1.4 Schedule Function. The contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive scheduling function capable of supporting all activities (i.e. resource allocation “what-if” analysis, project tracking and special projects.

1.1.5 Work Orders. Work orders shall be completed within the time frames established therein. All services performed by the contractor shall be documented with the date and description of service on the applicable work order.

1.2 Procurement of Materials (Cost Reimbursement).

1.2.1 Scope and Limitations. The contractor shall purchase materials required to fulfill this contract and shall obtain approval of the COR prior to purchase. Delivery shall be within the timeframe stated on the work order. All purchased materials/items become the property of the Government.

1.2.1.1 Replacement Parts and Spares. The contractor shall purchase serviceable replacement parts, spares, supplies and system components to overhaul, modify, fabricate, repair, calibrate and inspect the equipment and instrumentation as designated. In the current context, calibration implies measurement and validation per the manufacturer’s documentation. All parts must be new unless otherwise approved by the Government prior to order. The contractor shall ensure materials/items function after installation of additional parts/components.

1.2.1.2 Specialized Services. The contractor shall provide support for specialized services. Specialized services are services of personnel, laboratories and/or machines which shall be required to provide completeness and continuity of the assigned work, to include hardware and software services, which cannot be performed by the personnel or equipment regularly assigned to the program. Services required are specialized inspection, calibration and maintenance services; purchase of manufacturer’s literature and drawings; consulting and engineering services, manufacturing, shop services, and repair services.

1.2.1.3 Travel. Travel shall be dictated by mission requirements. The contractor shall be required to travel, both local and distant, in support of contractual work requirements. Local travel shall be to obtain supplies/parts/materials/etc. The frequency of this type of occurrence is approximately twice per month. TDY travel shall also be required for the purpose of training/instruction/ demonstration. Total number of TDYs under this contract is approximately two per year. The contractor, when required to travel, both local and distant (TDY), will be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. The contractor shall obtain approval from the COR prior to performing travel.

1.2.1.4 Delivery. The contractor shall ensure delivery of all direct materials to the work sites within the time frame specified in the purchase request. Direct materials mailed or shipped to the contractor’s local facility/office shall be delivered to the work site prior to the end of the next working day. The Government will reimburse the contractor for shipping, if prior approval was obtained.

1.2.2 Administration and Purchasing. The contractor shall purchase and acquire materiel and subcontracting/services to perform the operational, maintenance and upgrading requirements of the contract. All purchases over $2,500.00 shall be approved by the COR and over $50,000.00 the Contracting Officer. All required materiel and subcontracting shall be provided within the time frame specified.

1.2.2.1 Purchase Order System. The contractor shall establish and maintain an electronic system for budgeting, initiating, executing, and tracking purchase orders. The system shall be available to the COR on request. The contractor shall ensure Government access to internal data and the annual budget showing projected monies for purchases and support man-hours by research area.

1.2.2.2 Equipment Control. The contractor shall track all equipment which includes adding the newly acquired equipment to the Government’s inventory systems; remove excess equipment from inventory; turn-in excess equipment; upgrade or exchange excess equipment; transfer items to other accounts as needed; issue and track hand-receipts; and apply identification stickers. Equipment control transactions shall be approved by the COR and completed within 30 days of approval.

1.3 General Laboratory Support (Firm Fixed Price). The contractor shall provide maintenance and support services for the Device Research Laboratory (RYD), which consists of, the Devices For Sensing Research Branch (RYDD), the Advanced Sensor Components Branch (RYDI), Electro-Optic Components Branch (RYDP), the RF/EO Subsystems Branch (RYDR), and the Metamaterials Branch (RYDM), and the Materials Growth and Characterization Laboratory (RXPS).

1.3.1 Facilities Support. The contractor shall plan, operate, inspect, maintain, and repair the laboratory facilities in support of the Clean Room. This includes vacuum systems, deionized water systems, liquid nitrogen systems, and environmental control systems.

1.3.2 User Training. The contractor shall develop a written procedure for the overall laboratory practices and training for new users (users include Government and contract personnel). The training shall include laboratory safety, local hazardous materials training, facility shutdown procedures, spill plans, Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), and orientation. The training shall be approved by the COR prior to implementation. Users will submit requests for training to the COR who will forward the approved requests to the contractor. The contractor shall orient and train new users on overall laboratory practices within one month of request.

1.3.3 Preventative Maintenance/Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PM/PMI) Program. (See Section II, paragraph 1.9.15.2.2.1 for a partial list of equipment). The contractor shall implement the PM/PMI Program established by the Air Force, covering all equipment listed in the current PM/PMI inventory. The contractor shall perform PM/PMI on each item of equipment on a daily, weekly, biweekly, and/or monthly basis as required by the manufacturer’s, Government’s or contractor developed procedures for the particular equipment. The contractor shall develop PM/PMI checklists for each piece of equipment. The schedules, procedures and checklists shall be reviewed by the COR prior to initial implementation. The contractor shall provide the Government access to internal data on preventative maintenance.

1.3.4 Unscheduled Maintenance. The contractor shall troubleshoot equipment that is inoperative or malfunctioning. The contractor shall submit a work request to the COR estimating costs to provide or procure maintenance service for all mechanical, electrical, analog and digital circuits, servo-control, hydraulic and pneumatic components and subsystems associated with the above laboratories. Upon COR approval, the contractor shall provide corrective maintenance for equipment determined to be inoperative or malfunctioning within the time frame specified in the work order. The contractor shall provide the Government access to internal data on unscheduled maintenance.

1.3.5 Supply Inventory. The contractor shall maintain a supply inventory. The Government will supply the contractor with an initial supply and restocking requirements at contract start. The contractor is responsible for compliance with the procurement procedures detailed in 1.2.2.2.

1.4 Specific Laboratory Support (Firm Fixed Price). The contractor shall provide specific technical support for the Devices For Sensing Research Branch (RYDD - this includes the Class 100 Clean Room and Device Processing Lab), the Advanced Sensor Components Branch (RYDI), Electro-Optic Components Branch (RYDP), the RF/EO Subsystems Branch (RYDR - this includes the Integration, Packaging, and Assembly Laboratory), the Electronics Exploration Branch (RYDX) , and the Materials Growth and Characterization Laboratory (RXPSE). The contractor shall also train users when requested by the COR on operation of systems and on the development of new processes and techniques. Users will submit assistance and work requests to the contractor who shall update and maintain a schedule for review by the COR. Upon COR approval, the contractor shall provide technical support or training in the time frame specified in the work order.

1.5 Surge Labor (Labor-Hour). The Contractor shall provide staff to support temporary increases to the mission work requirement. The research mission of AFRL/RYD includes support for external customers. External customer support requirements can vary significantly over time. The corresponding laboratory support services must be able to expand when needed to support the additional work in the laboratories. The labor categories required for surge labor shall be the same categories required for the core (FFP) staff. All surge labor must be approved by the COR.

1.6 Administration and Financial Management (Firm Fixed Price). The contractor shall exercise administrative and financial functions such as planning, forecasting, making recommendations on funding and funding changes, documenting the progress towards program objectives, describing results in detail, and documenting any technological breakthroughs. The contractor shall submit an accurate monthly report documenting completed services, hours performed, and materials procured.

1.7 Hazardous, Toxic Or Special Waste Disposal (Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement). (Access to the latest regulations, policies, etc. can be found at websites and contact information below.)

All the CFR, OAC, AFI and HWMP mentioned in 1.6 can be found in following websites:

CFR: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40cfr170_main_02.tpl OAC: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3745-58 AFI: http://www.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI32-7080.pdf HWMP: https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=OO-MS-MC-08 or contact Mary Bortz at 937-904-9198

1.7.1 (FFP) The contractor shall manage all hazardous, toxic or special wastes which cannot be disposed of as solid waste in a “Subtitle D” landfill in accordance with all federal, state, local and Air Force environmental laws, policies, regulations and procedures as specified in, but not limited to: 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 170 through 177; Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745-58; Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7001 and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP), the most recent edition, including all policy statements contained therein. The contractor will not be required to use Class I Ozone Depleting Chemicals.

1.7.2 (FFP) Notification of Environmental Spills. If the contractor spills or releases any substance contained in 40 CFR 302 into the environment, the contractor or its agent shall immediately report the incident to the Emergency Response Services at 911. The liability for the spill or release of such substances rests solely with the contractor and its agent.

1.7.3 (FFP) Material Storage and Use: The contractor shall follow manufacturer’s guidelines and professional recommendations for control of humidity, temperature, cleanliness and material handling relative to storage and use of all hazardous materials (HM). The contractor shall use, handle and store all HM IAW all Federal, State, Local and Air Force laws, policies, regulations and procedures as specified in, but not limited to Air Force Pamphlet 32-7043, Air Force Instruction 32-7080, Air Force Regulation 69-6, Air Force Instruction 40-20l, Air Force Regulation 67-12, WPAFB Instruction 32-7002 and the WPAFB HM Management Plan. Additionally, each HM container must be labeled IAW the 88 ABW/CEV Installation Container Storage and Labeling Policy #3-EM-95195. The contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth in the AFRL/RY Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and attached documents. (See paragraph 1.9.10.10)

1.7.4 (FFP) Notification Requirements: The contractor shall submit a WPAFB Form 1414 Contractor Hazardous Material Request to the CO with a copy to 88th Air Base Wing Environmental Management (88 ABW/CEV) HAZMAT Cell within 15 days of award, which lists the materials and corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each HM product to be used for this contract. Information regarding any additional HM items identified after the start of performance of this contract shall be submitted on a WPAFB Form 1414 by the contractor with corresponding MSDS to the CO and a copy to the 88 ABW/CEV HazMat Cell prior to bringing the HM onto WPAFB. The contractor shall obtain prior written approval from the AFRL/RY Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) and the HazMat Cell before any container of HM is brought into the Sensors Directorate at WPAFB. Additionally, the contractor must report within 24 hours in writing to the AFRL/RY UEC when a HM container is empty and/or removed from AFRL/RY facilities.

1.7.5 (CR) Hazardous Material Purchases: The contractor shall route and coordinate all customer requests for the purchase of hazardous materials/supplies through the AFRL/RY UEC to the 88th ABW/EM HazMat Cell. The contractor shall follow the provisions of the Sensors Directorate’s HazMat Acquisition Procedures. No HM shall be purchased or stored on WPAFB without prior written approval of the HazMat Cell IAW the most recent edition of the WPAFB HM Management Plan including all policy statements contained therein.

1.7.6 (FFP) Environmental Coordinator (EC). The contractor shall appoint and identify to the CO within 15 days after the start of the operational performance period an EC and an alternate. Updates shall be provided upon changes. The EC serves as the environmental coordinator to manage all hazardous waste (HW) and HM activities performed by the contractor. The EC shall serve as the liaison to the AFRL/RY UEC and 88th Environmental Management Office for issues concerning the management of HW/HM. The EC shall also participate in quarterly Hazardous Waste Site Inspection Team (HWSIT) audits upon request.

1.7.7 (FFP) Issue Point (IP). The contractor shall establish through the 88 ABW/CEV HazMat Cell a centralized location to store, receive, transfer and issue hazardous materials IAW the most recent edition of the WPAFB HM Management Plan (HMMP). The contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary to manage HM IAW the WPAFB HMMP. This equipment includes but is not limited to approved chemical security cabinets, locks, secondary containment, spill response equipment, fire extinguishers, personal protective equipment, computer equipment, etc., to securely manage HM at the IP.

1.7.8 (FFP) Issue Point Manager (IPM). The contractor shall identify in writing within 15 days of contract award one individual (the IPM) and one alternate to manage the IP. This information will be provided to the CO with a copy to the 88th ABW/EM. The IPM is responsible for the management of the Integrated Material Management System (IMMS) [or Depot Maintenance – Hazardous Material Management System (DM-HMMS) if required] and any other databases, which might be utilized to control HM/HW. The IPM must ensure all HM items are labeled, stored and managed IAW OSHA Standards (para 1.9.10.10), AFRL/RY Procedures and the WPAFB HMMP.

1.7.9 (FFP) Training : The contractor appointed EC/alternate, IP Manager/alternate shall attend the Installation HM Management Course presented by 88th ABW/EW HazMat Cell within 90 days after the start of the operational performance period.

1.7.10 (FFP) Hazardous, Toxic, or Special Waste Disposal. The contractor shall dispose of all hazardous, toxic or special wastes which cannot be disposed of as solid waste in a “Subtitle D” landfill IAW all Federal, State, local and Air Force environmental laws, policies, regulations and procedures as specified in, but not limited to: 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 260 through 268; 40 CFR Part 761; 40 CFR Part 279; 49 CFR Parts 170 through 177; Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745-50 through 3745-58; Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7042; AFMC Standard Hazardous Waste Operating Procedures; WPAFB Instruction 32-7001 and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

1.7.11 (FFP) Waste Streams: The contractor shall report all waste streams to the AFRL/RY UEC and the 88 ABW/CEVC IAW the WPAFB HW Management Plan. This shall also include any process changes that could affect the characteristics of the wastes being generated in order to determine whether a specific waste is solid, special, and/or hazardous. The HW generating site supervisor must ensure that all waste streams are reported directly to EM and the appointed EC. The 88 ABW/CEV will follow the installation Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) to characterize the waste to determine the proper waste recycling/disposal procedures. Contractors who have direct responsibility for the refuse contract and the subsequent transportation of recyclable materials to the Recycling center shall coordinate with the Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) Manager to ensure overall cost effectiveness, collection routes and times, frequency of collection and assist in defining requirements for the necessary contracts. The contractor shall report in writing to the QRP Manager the monthly weights of disposal and cost of the disposal for the solid waste disposal contract, no later than the 15th of the month.

1.7.12 (FFP) Initial Accumulation Point (IAP) Management: The contractor shall establish and manage all necessary IAPs for the temporary storage of hazardous and other regulated wastes. An IAP is defined as a collection point at or near the point of generation where the waste is initially accumulated. A maximum of 55 gallons of hazardous waste and/or one quart of acutely hazardous waste may be stored in an IAP at any one time. The contractor shall furnish all containers, labels, locks, security measures, approved chemical storage cabinets, secondary containment, spill response equipment, fire extinguishers, personnel protective equipment, computer equipment and other materials necessary to maintain the IAP(s) as defined in the WPAFB HW Management Plan. The contractor shall appoint a primary and alternate manager for each IAP in writing to the CO and 88 ABW/CEVC. The contractor shall contact the AFRL/RY UEC and 88 ABW/CEVC to obtain a WPAFB Hazardous Waste Storage Permit for each IAP. These sites shall be managed IAW the base Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the AFMC Standard Operating Procedures applicable to IAPs. The contractor-appointed IAP manager(s) shall complete and maintain all required documentation associated with the management of the IAP. This documentation includes, but is not limited to: container labeling, material safety data sheets (MSDS), waste profile sheets, computer based tracking system, Container Tracking Logs, Weekly Inspection Logs, Site-Specific Spill Plans, training certificates and Hazardous Waste Pick-up Forms.

1.7.13 (FFP) Hazardous Waste – Turn-In: The contractor shall complete a Hazardous Waste Pick-up Form IAW the WPAFB HWMP for each container of hazardous waste/special waste when the waste container is ready for pick-up. This form shall be signed by the contractor appointed EC and forwarded to 88 ABW/CEVC. This form must be accompanied by an MSDS or completed waste profile.

1.7.14 (FFP) Hazardous Waste Recycling: Any hazardous waste that is being offered for recycling (i.e. batteries, Safety Kleen solvent waste being sent for recycling or wipers being sent for laundering) may be handled outside of the normal EM/DRMO turn-in channels. The contractor shall obtain approval in writing from 88 ABW/CEV prior to commencing any such operations. Any required Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests and other accompanying documentation associated with the shipment of these wastes shall be signed by a representative of 88 ABW/CEV.

1.7.15 (FFP) Used Oil and Waste Liquid Petroleum Products (WLPP): The contractor shall manage all Used Oil and WLPP IAW the 88 ABW/CEV Used Oil and Waste Liquid Petroleum Management Policy # 1-EM-94335.

1.7.16 (FFP) Mercury-Containing Light Bulbs: The contractor shall manage all spent mercury-containing light bulbs IAW the 88 ABW/CEV Spent Mercury-Containing Lamp Management Policy #2-EM-95139 and the most recent version of Base Specification Section 02083D, Removal of Mercury Containing Lamps.

1.7.17 (FFP) Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Fluorescent Light Ballasts: The contractor shall manage all PCB fluorescent light ballasts IAW the most recent version of Base Specification Section 02083C, Removal of Lighting Ballasts and Small Capacitors Containing PCB.

1.7.18 (FFP) PCB Containing Items: The contractor shall manage all PCB and PCB-contaminated items IAW the most recent version of Base Specification Section 02083, Removal of PCB and PCB-Contaminated Transformers and Other PCB Items.

1.7.19 (FFP) Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling: The contractor shall manage all solid, or special wastes which can or cannot be disposed of as solid waste in a “Subtitle D” landfill IAW all Federal, State, local and Air Force environmental laws, policies, regulations and procedures as specified in, but not limited to: 40 CFR Part 240-259, OAC 3745, Executive Order 12873, 20 Oct 93, Policy for DoD Recycling, 28 Sep 93 AFMC Qualified Recycling Program Guidance and the WPAFB Qualified Recycling Plan.

1.7.20 (FFP) The contractor shall monitor all solid waste to insure that it contains no infectious or hazardous waste. The contractor shall monitor all solid waste to insure that all recyclables are removed and recovered for pick-up by Recycling Office (mixed office paper, computer paper, plastics, cardboard, newspaper, metals, tires and aluminum cans). The custodial contractor is responsible for the removal of all paper collected for the “I Recycle” Program from “centralized collections” areas inside the building to appropriate designated locations outside the bldg. (Outside containers will be provided by Recycling Office for high output areas only.) The contractor must contact Recycling Office at 74889 for recyclable material removal when recycling containers are full.

1.7.21 (FFP) Hazardous Waste Management Training: The contractor appointed UEC/alternate, IAP manager/alternate and direct supervisors of the aforementioned individuals shall attend the installation Hazardous Waste Management Training Course conducted by 88 ABW/CEVC within 90 days after the start of the operational performance period. If changes in personnel occur, the contractor shall notify the COR and training for a new employee(s) shall be initiated.

1.7.22 (FFP) Precious Metals Recovery: All scrap/spent precious metal materials recovered from the evaporation, sputtering, or electroplating processes shall be weighed and stored in the AFRL/RYD precious metals safe. Prior to the material being shipped to the supplier for credit the contractor shall generate documentation stating: 1) the weights of materials removed from the safe, 2) estimated metal mixture compositions of the materials, and 3) estimated dollar value of the materials. After the supplier has received the materials and returned a credit balance statement, contractor shall check the statement for accuracy by comparing it to the document generated before shipping. Before purchasing new precious metals using the supplier’s credit the contractor shall obtain a quote(s) from the supplier. Once new precious metals are received they shall be placed in the appropriate equipment for use, placed in storage in the AFRL/RY cleanroom lockbox, or stored in the AFRL/RYD precious metals safe. All instances of material being added or removed from the precious metals safe shall be documented by two (2) Government personnel.

1.8 Logistical Support (Firm Fixed Price): The contractor shall provide logistics operations for the laboratories within RYD. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Perform the duties of composite tool kit (CTK) custodian for the division, 2) Perform the duties of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE) coordinator for the division, managing equipment calibration cycles, training TMDE users, and entering new equipment into the TMDE database, 3) Perform the duties of a Logistics Operations Personnel, by identifying and documenting maintenance requirements for support equipment, maintaining appropriate maintenance documentation, and coordinating the performance of maintenance as required, 4) Maintain the division support stocks (consumable materials), ensure stocks are orderly and labeled appropriately, maintain current support stock plans, and update inventories when required for work area support stock (WASS), 5) Perform the duties of equipment custodian for the division, conduct yearly equipment inventories, enter new equipment into the equipment database, turn in excess equipment to Logistics Materiel Control Activity (LMCA). 6) Perform self-inspections within the division to ensure compliance by users to logistics requirements and advises the proper fix for discrepancies.

1.9 Deliveries (Firm Fixed Price). The contractor shall provide a weekly listing to the COR of all full and partial deliveries. The contractor shall also inform the COR monthly of all open PO’s and the amount remaining on each.

1.10

General Information (Firm Fixed Price).

1.10.1 Designated Personnel. The contractor shall appoint a designated person and an alternate who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall act for the contractor when the person is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer within 5 days after contract award. The contractor shall provide telephone numbers of the designated person and alternate(s) where these persons may be contacted during business hours and outside of normal duty hours.

1.10.1.1 The designated person or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operations of this contract.

1.10.1.2 The designated person or alternate(s) shall be available during normal duty hours within 1 hour to meet on the installation with Government personnel designated by the contracting officer to discuss problem areas. The contract manager or alternate shall be on-site during normal duty hours and contingencies requiring work beyond normal duty hours. After normal duty hours, the manager or designated alternate shall be available within 4 hours after being contacted.

1.10.1.3 The designated person and alternate(s) shall read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.10.2 Contractor Employees. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the contracting officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

1.10.2.1 Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. The Government will issue a badge for identification and building access. Each employee shall wear the badge on the outer clothing on the front of the body between the neck and waist so that the badge is visible at all times.

1.10.2.2 The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with the DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulations. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

1.10.2.3 The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours, or deployment. Military reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor’s ability to perform. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

1.10.2.4 The contractor is prohibited from employing off-duty Contracting Officer Representative (CORs) who are surveying any contracts/subcontracts awarded to the contractor.

1.10.2.5 Control of Contractor Employees. The selection, assignment, reassignment, transfer, supervision, management, and control of contractor employees in performance of this work statement shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth in this performance work statement and in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base regulations concerning conduct of employees as referenced herein.

1.10.2.6 The contractor shall have 10 calendar days to fill any labor category that becomes vacant. Beginning on the 11th day the Government shall have the option to descope the tasks affected by this vacancy and deobligate the funding associated with the tasks.

1.10.2.7 Contractor personnel shall comply with directives pertaining to operation of privately owned vehicles on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

1.10.3 Technical Staff (Firm Fixed Price). The contractor’s staff shall perform the following support services.

1.10.3.1 Clean Room: The contractor shall provide and oversee an operations support staff for a Class 100 and a Class 10 laboratory, which are used to research novel high performance electronic devices using III-V material systems. Specific responsibilities include the following: 1) procurement, maintenance, modification, upgrade, repair, and inventory management of laboratory systems and equipment such as environmental engineering controls, de-ionization water systems, vacuum and compressed air systems, safety and personal protective gear; 2) procurement, receipt, labeling, storage, issue, control, accountability, handling, disposal and reporting of chemicals and hazardous materials; 3) monitoring and coordination of maintenance for utility services to the laboratory including telephone and data communications, electricity, bottled and pressurized gases, distilled, deionized, chilled and heated water, heating and air conditioning, and ventilation, drain, and exhaust systems; 4) design and implementation of facility safety programs, standard operating procedures, personnel access and entry requirements, and housekeeping standards and procedures; 5) performance of air and substance sampling, coordination of sample analysis, and laboratory operation within operational and technical contamination standards; 6) management and maintenance of the facility bottle farm including procurement, receipt, labeling, storage, issue, and inventory maintenance; 7) response, investigation, and reporting of personnel injuries and chemical spills, releases, and accidents; 8) development and conduct of basic clean room operations, safety, and hazardous material handling training for new personnel; 9) consultation and coordination with Government personnel, the facilities maintenance contractor, base civil engineering, and other contractors and vendors on issues including project equipment, materials, and resource requirements, facility maintenance and modifications, utility requirements, modifications and outages, and equipment and process impacts on facility operations; and 10) management of contractor technical support personnel. The previously stated responsibilities shall require the following: 1) a demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks, systems, projects, and teams involving multiple disciplines or competing and changing priorities and resource demands; 2) an ability to interface with management and support personnel with diverse organizations to identify, define coordinate, and satisfy requirements of project objectives; and 3) an exceptional depth and breadth of knowledge of hazardous materials management and the ability to function within potentially hazardous environments requiring diligent adherence to safety and housekeeping procedures. The contractor shall support the specialized process areas in the Device Research facility including reactive ion etching, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, metal deposition, thermal processing, photolithography, and profilometry. Contractor shall also be responsible for development of new process technologies, maintenance and repair of systems, and the training/advising of scientists and engineers regarding appropriate equipment, materials, processes, and procedures. Responsibilities include set-up, operation, maintenance, and calibration of the following, or equivalent, equipment: Plasma-Therm ICP SLR 770 System, Plasma-Them Wafer/Batch 72 Reactive Ion Etch System, Plasma-Therm Inc. Wafr/Batch 72 Reactive Ion Etch System, CVD Equipment Corp Semiconductor 3-Tube Annealing Furnace, Tencor Instrument Alpha Step 250 Profilometer, LFE Plasma System Model 110 BPS Oxygen Etchant Systems, Karl Suss MJB3 and MA6 Contact Aligners and Temescal BJD 1800 metal deposition system. The contractor shall support the specialized areas in the Integration, Packaging and Assembly Laboratory. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) fabrication, testing and maintenance of various scientific and manufacturing equipment and processes including lithographic processing, metals deposition, plasma processing, wafer dicing and packaging, DC and RF or high-speed electrical systems, computer aided design/computer aided engineering systems, ion implantation processing; 2) production of transmission electron microscopy specimens; 3) maintenance of the hazardous materials database, 4) plating, using the new Faraday Plating System, and 5) maintenance and repair of facility electrical and mechanical equipment; 6) advising facility users regarding appropriate materials, processes and procedures; 7) the set up, operation, maintenance, and calibration of the following, or equivalent, equipment: Kulicke Soffa Model 4123 Wedge Bonder, West Bond Ribbon Bonder, West Bond Model 7200 AT Die Attach Machine, Micro Automation Model 1006 Saw, Loadpoint Micro Ace Saw, Buehler Isomet Low Speed Saw, SEC Model 2800 Scriber, VCR Group Model 500I Dimpler, Gatan Model 691 Ion Polishing System, Romulus III Universal Tester, Loomis Model LCD-1 Automatic Cleaving Machine, Logitech Model PM2A Lapping Machine, manual dispensing systems, and the Faraday Copper Plating system.

1.10.3.2 RF Laboratory: Contractor shall support basic research, exploratory and advanced development programs in the areas of RF and microwave systems and components. Specific responsibilities shall include the following: 1) assist scientists and engineers in determining RF and microwave system requirements and formulating optimum system designs, 2) recommend changes in system implementation based on experience, 3) design and fabricate experimental RF and microwave systems and components; analog and digital interface, control, and test circuitry; program in higher order languages; test or participate in the testing of components and subsystems; document work efforts, 4) design and fabricate instrumentation and test circuitry; integrate RF and microwave components in subsystems and systems, 5) specify parts, components, and equipment to be purchased, 6) perform trouble-shooting and testing of test articles, instrumentation, control, and data acquisition systems and components, 7) develop modifications and procedural changes to alleviate malfunctions, 8) perform data gathering and analysis on defined tasks, 9) perform PME management and calibration for laboratory test equipment and tools, 10) oversee the tasks of other technicians, conduct training, specify parts, components, and equipment to be purchased, and 11) participate in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment associated with the AFRL/RYD Microwave Laboratory. Task requires a working knowledge of RF and microwave principles, interfaces, and equipment standard engineering and RF and microwave test equipment; analog and digital test equipment; serial and parallel interfaces; RF modems; UHF/SHF/EHF and microwave antennas, transmitters, and receivers; IEEE and Mil Standard interfaces and busses; and PC type computers, applications software packages, software that commands and controls communications and test equipment interfaces, higher order programming languages, and familiarity with Government procurement policies and QA (Quality Assurance) principles. Complexity of task typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard engineering methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable. This task also requires the physical ability to lift heavy equipment and climb ladders. A secret clearance and limited travel may be required to support the facility and ongoing research projects.

1.10.3.3 General Electronics Repair And Installation: The contractor shall support basic and exploratory research in the area of sensor materials and devices. Specific responsibilities shall include: 1) Assist scientists and engineers in designing modifications and upgrades of existing electronic and electromechanical equipment, including electronic controllers, data acquisition interfaces, test equipment, and instrumentation; 2) Fabricate, test, and assist in the installation of site specific equipment modifications and upgrades; 3) Recommend design modifications and changes based on price and availability of electronic and electromechanical equipment and components; 4) Diagnose, repair, test, calibrate, and adjust electronic and electromechanical equipment; 5) Operate installed electronic and electromechanical equipment to accomplish troubleshooting and diagnosis of problems; and 6) Research part specifications, design schematics, and product literature to accomplish above duties. Task is accomplished in a laboratory and/or electronics shop environment and requires the physical ability to lift moderately heavy equipment, climb short ladders, work while prone on the floor or under installed equipment, and work in confined spaces. Task will be performed in and around multiple AFRL facilities in Area B at Wright-Patterson AFB.

1.10.3.4 Laboratory Purchasing: The contractor shall purchase all the material and services required to fulfill the requirement of this contract to support the laboratories. A number of purchases (approximately 2%) are work stoppages where turnaround time needs to be less than one day. Work stoppages normally occur between 8am and 4pm. Standard turnaround time is between 24 and 60 hours. Contractor shall also insure that all purchase requests have the proper signatures for the purchase and all delivered items are recorded and delivered to the requestor. All information shall be available upon request by the COR. Receipt, delivery, and tracking of all materials and supplies must be accomplished in addition to procurement. The contractor shall prepare materials for shipping from AFRL/RY.

1.10.3.5 Equipment Logistics Support: The contractor shall be responsible for logistics operations for the laboratories within RYD, and shall have physical access to the equipment/tools requiring these duties between 0800 and 1600 during normal work days. Specific responsibilities include the following: 1) Assist in the duties of composite tool kit (CTK) custodian for the division, by maintaining, inspecting, and updating CTKs (approx. 900 tools) and comply with applicable AF instructions (WRS OI 21-101, TO 00-20-1); 2) Assist in the duties of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE) coordinator for the division, managing equipment calibration cycles (approx. 1100 equipment items), training TMDE users, entering new equipment into the TMDE database, and other requirements as called out by the applicable AF regulations (WRS OI 21-113, TO 00-20-14); 3) Assist in the duties of a Logistics Operations Personnel, by identifying and documenting maintenance requirements for support equipment (approx. 300 items), maintaining appropriate maintenance documentation, coordinating the performance of maintenance as required, and other requirements as called out by the applicable AF regulations (WRS OI 21-2, TO 00-20-1); 4) Maintain the division support stocks (consumable materials), ensure stocks are orderly and labeled appropriately, maintain current support stock plans, update inventories when required for work area support stock (WASS), and other requirements as called out by the applicable AF regulations; 5) Assist in the duties of equipment custodian for the division, conduct yearly equipment inventories (approx. 600 items), enter new equipment into the equipment database, turn in excess equipment to LMCA. 6) Assist in self-inspections within the division to ensure compliance by users to logistics requirements and advises the proper fix for discrepancies.

1.10.4 Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.10.4.1 The Contracting Officer Representative is a representative of the Contracting Officer and will participate in the administration of this contract.

1.10.4.2 The COR or alternate(s) will inform the contractor when discrepancies occur and will request corrective action. The COR or alternate(s) will make a notation of the discrepancy and will request the contract manager (or authorized representative) to initial the entry and provide the appropriate corrective action.

1.10.4.3 Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices, terms or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the Contracting Officer and not to the COR.

1.10.4.4 The services to be performed by the contractor during the period of this contract at all times and places shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s).

1.10.5 Quality Control Plan (QCP) (Firm Fixed Price).

1.10.5.1 The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The CO will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications (at no additional costs to the Government) and obtain acceptance of the plan by the contracting officer before the start of the first operational performance period. The plan shall include, but not limited to the following:

1.10.5.2 Inspection System. A description of the inspection system covering all services listed in Section 1. It shall specify frequency of inspections and titles of the individuals who shall perform the inspection and their organizational placement.

1.10.5.3 Deficiency Prevention. A description of the methods for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed before the level becomes unacceptable.

1.10.5.4 Inspection Files. A description of the records to be kept to document all inspections which includes submission of formatted inspection records to be used by the contractor and the necessary corrective or preventive actions taken. This documentation shall be made available to the Government during the term of the contract. The inspection and corrective actions records shall be maintained at a location or locations designated in the contractor’s quality control plan.

1.10.6 Performance Evaluation Meetings (FFP). The contractor shall meet with the COR and the Contracting Officer during the first month of the contract. Meetings will be as often as necessary thereafter as determined by the contracting officer. However, if the contractor requests, a meeting will be held whenever a discrepancy is identified. The written minutes of all performance evaluation meetings shall be prepared by the Government and signed by the contract manager, contracting officer, and COR. Should the contractor not concur with the written minutes, the contractor shall so state any areas of nonoccurrence in writing to the contracting officer within ten calendar days of receipt of the signed minutes. The minutes will be included in the contract file.

1.10.7 Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMRA).

1.10.7.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RY) via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.ecmra.mil.

1.10.7.2 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for 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 no later than 31 October* of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk.

*Reporting Period: Contractors are required to input data by 31 October of each year.

Uses and Safeguarding of Information: Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

User Manuals: Data for Air Force service requirements must be input at the Air Force CMRA link. However, user manuals for government personnel and contractors are available at the Army CMRA link at http://www.ecmra.mil.

1.10.8

Hours Of Operation.

1.10.8.1 Normal Hours. All contract employees shall be required to be present during Government core hours (0900-1500, Monday thru Friday), and coverage for the cleanroom associated with the Device Research Laboratory shall be required from 0700 to 1800 on these days. The contractor may work, with prior approval of the Contracting Officer, extended hours to ensure timely completion of work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10.8.2 Recognized Holidays. The contractor is not required to provide service on the following days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on a Monday.

1.10.8.3 Emergency Services. On occasion, services may be required to support an activation or exercise of contingency plans outside the normal duty hours described above.

1.10.9 Security Requirements (Firm Fixed Price).

1.10.9.1 If a contractor employee does not possess a valid clearance, the Contractor must obtain favorable National Agency Check (NAC) investigations for its employees who require a Computer Access Card (CAC). AFRL/RYY, Building 620, Area B, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433 shall be the point of contact for the NAC. (Note: Completion of a NAC investigation requires approximately four to nine months.)

1.10.9.2 The Contractor shall assure that all employees comply with all security requirements imposed by the local commander at all times while his employees are on the installation and shall follow…