FD2060-26-31093 VDATS PWS (20260309).docx

Performance Work Statement for

Versatile Diagnostic Automatic Test Station (VDATS) Engineering Services

Purchase Request: FD2060-26-31093

9 March 2026

1.0 Description of Services

1.1 Objective(s): This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the services required to provide Engineering Services for the Versatile Diagnostic Automatic Test Station (VDATS) testers, National Stock Numbers (NSNs) 4920-01-553-0693, 4920-01-553-1534, 4920-01-663-3117KV and 4920-01-663-3118KV. These services include obsolescence monitoring and forecasting.

1.2 Benefit to United States Air Force (USAF): This acquisition will benefit the United States Air Force (USAF) by identifying obsolescent parts to sustain the VDATS testers.

1.3 Background: The VDATS is a revolutionary automatic test system organically designed and built by the USAF. It provides both depot and intermediate-level maintenance capabilities for testing avionics components across multiple aircraft platforms and systems. The innovative design of VDATS supports a wide range of digital, analog, and radio frequency avionics workloads. The system was developed and is supported by the USAF at Robins AFB.

2.0 Services Summary

Adherence to Contractor Quality Management System (QMS)

3.0 Government Property: No Government Furnished Property (GFP), Government Furnished Material (GFM), or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided by the Government for the performance of this order. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all equipment, materials, and facilities required to meet the requirements set forth in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

4.0 Technical Requirements

4.1 Period and Place of Performance

4.1.1 Contract/Order Period of Performance: The period of performance (PoP) for the contract/order will include one (1) 12-month basic period with two (2) 12-month options.

4.1.2 Place of Performance: These services will be performed at the Contractor's facility.

4.2 Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRL)

The following CDRLs are applicable to this subject order PWS as listed in the table below and will be provided to the Contractor using DD Form 1423:

Document Identifier Base Year

4.2.1 Quality of CDRL Deliverable: There shall be no more than one (1) rejection of any single deliverable. There shall be no more than a total of one (1) rejection(s) of deliverables per quarter. The Government will reject a deliverable if any technical errors or 10 or more minor errors are found within the deliverable. A technical error is defined as the format not being in accordance with the CDRL or the content not being accurate and complete in accordance with the CDRL, PWS or contract. A minor error is exemplified by a typographical error, a grammatical error, etc. The rejected deliverable shall be corrected and resubmitted within five (5) business days of notification of Government rejection.

4.2.2 Receipt of CDRL Deliverable: CDRL deliverables shall be submitted via Multi-user ECP Automated Review System (MEARS). Separately priced data must be submitted and accepted in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) in order for the Contractor to receive payment. There shall be no more than one (1) late receipt(s) of deliverables per quarter. The Contractor shall notify the Government if the delivery of any data/document will not meet the scheduled delivery date and negotiate a revised delivery date. The data/document shall be delivered by the revised delivery date acceptable to the Government.

4.3 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) and Obsolescence Forecasting:

The Contractor shall establish, document, and execute a proactive Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) management program for the Versatile Diagnostic Automatic Test Station (VDATS). This program shall be detailed in a DMSMS Management Plan, to be delivered and maintained by the Contractor. Key functions of this program include:

(1) Proactive Monitoring: Continuously monitor all VDATS components, including hardware and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items, using a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) to identify, forecast, and provide timely notification of actual or potential obsolescence issues.

(2) Risk and Impact Analysis: Upon identification of an obsolescence issue, the Contractor shall perform a thorough risk and impact analysis to determine the effect on VDATS production, lifecycle sustainment, and operational readiness.

(3) Case Management: Operate and maintain a DMSMS case management system to track each issue from detection through resolution. The Contractor shall provide the Government with regular status updates on all open cases.

(4) Resolution and Mitigation: Research, develop, and propose cost-effective resolution strategies for Government approval. These strategies may include, but are not limited to, the identification of qualified alternative or substitute parts, coordination of life-of-type buys, and recommending design refreshments or component redesigns to mitigate impacts on the VDATS.

(5) Reporting: Provide quarterly DMSMS health analysis reports, program metrics, and an updated list of at-risk components to ensure full visibility into the health and sustainability of the VDATS.

CDRL A001, DI-MGMT-82273, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources And Material Shortages (DMSMS) Health Assessment Report

4.4 Travel: No travel is required or authorized for the performance of this Performance Work Statement. The Government will not approve or reimburse any travel costs incurred by the contractor or its subcontractor personnel. All costs associated with this contract are considered to be performed at the contractor's facility.

5.0 General Information

5.1 Continuation of Mission-Essential Services During a Crisis: The Functional Commander (FC) or civilian equivalent has determined these services are not mission-essential and will not continue in the event of a crisis.

5.2 Security Requirements

5.2.1 Security Regulations: The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, property and facility security requirements are met. The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on a Government facility comply with the security requirements of the facility.

5.2.2 Operations Security (OPSEC): The purpose of OPSEC is to reduce the vulnerability of USAF missions to adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. The Contractor shall comply with DoDD 5205.02E and DoD Manual 5205.02 to protect United States (U.S.) Government interests. The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on a Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures of the facility.

5.2.3 Communications Security (COMSEC): The Contractor shall use only secure communications methods and/or equipment to transmit or otherwise transfer classified information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), § 117.7(a). Applicable equipment shall be safeguarded, maintained and operated in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), § 117.7(a).

5.2.4 Security Clearance: It is not expected contractor/subcontractor personnel will require security clearance(s) for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements. Contractor/subcontractor personnel will not be authorized access to classified information and/or CUI and classified items or be permitted to work on classified projects and/or programs without an appropriate security clearance and a need-to-know.

5.2.5 Security Incident or Violation: The Contractor shall immediately notify the VDATS IPT via AFLCMC/ROA ATS Workflow at AFLCMC.RO.Workflow@us.af.mil of any potential or unauthorized disclosure of controlled unclassified information/data and any potential or actual physical security incidents or violations regarding the theft or destruction of VDATS components to include discovery of counterfeit components. The Contractor shall perform incident reporting per DFARS 252.204-7102, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

5.2.6 Security of Contractor System(s): For Covered Contractor Information Systems, the Contractor shall provide adequate security per DFARS 252.204-7102.

5.2.7 Access to Government System(s): The Government will provide contractor/subcontractor personnel access to system(s) necessary to perform tasks under the contract/order. The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to an unclassified or classified AIS have the respective background check or security investigation conducted. At a minimum, the Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to an unclassified AIS have a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) conducted. Upon completion/termination of the contract/order or transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel, the Contractor shall ensure the system account(s) are closed.

5.2.8 Access to Government Facility or Military Installation: The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to a Government facility or military installation comply with the security requirements of the facility or installation.

5.2.9 Common Access Card (CAC)

5.2.9.1 The Contractor shall ensure a CAC is obtained by all contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to DoD computer networks/systems, for DoD facility entry control and/or for physical access to facilities and buildings to perform tasks under the contract/order. The Contractor shall provide a list of contractor/subcontractor personnel who require a CAC to the PCO. The Government will provide the Contractor instruction on how to utilize Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP-ICAM) and notify the Contractor of approval/disapproval of contractor/subcontractor personnel application. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall obtain the CAC from the local Real Time Automated Personnel Identification Documentation System (RAPIDS) issuing facility [usually the Military Personnel Flight (MPF)].

5.2.9.2 The Contractor shall immediately report a lost or stolen CAC as directed by local Government policy. The Contractor shall notify the PCO of any change to the list of contractor/subcontractor personnel who require a CAC and provide an updated list within five business days. The Contractor shall return a CAC within five business days once contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require computer network/system access and/or facility access. The Contractor shall return an expired CAC within five business days after the expiration date. The Contractor shall return any and all CACs within five business days after completion/termination of the contract as directed by local Government policy.

5.3 Environmental Management System (EMS): Contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on any Government facility shall comply with the EMS requirements established by the facility. Contractor/subcontractor personnel may be required to complete EMS training prior to beginning work.

5.4 Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs: In accordance with FAR 23.404, Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs, 100% of purchases of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated products included in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) list (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products) and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated products included in the bio-based product listings [http://www.biopreferred.gov] shall, at a minimum, meet the EPA or USDA standards for recovered materials or bio-based content, respectively, unless an item cannot be acquired competitively within a realistic timeframe, meet appropriate performance standards, and/or be acquired at a reasonable price.

5.5 Safety Requirements: The contractor shall comply with all safety requirements.

5.5.1 Contractor Safety & Health Program/Plan. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety and health program detailed in a written Contractor’s Safety and Health Plan (SHP) in accordance with OSHA and ESOH and tailored to the contract. The SHP shall address the requirements established in the Safety Appendix (Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Requirements) to the contract. The Contractor shall submit the SHP via MEARS as identified on the CDRL [CDRL Reference in paragraph 4.2, DI-SAFT-82313, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Plan]. The cognizant Government safety office will review the SHP to determine if safety requirements are correctly addressed. The Contractor shall notify the cognizant Government safety office of any revisions made to its SHP after contract award. All changes to the SHP must also be submitted in writing and approved by the cognizant Government safety office [CDRL Reference in paragraph 4.2, DI-MGMT-81580, Contractor’s Standard Operating Procedures – Company Safety Plan].

CDRL A005, DI-SAFT-82313, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) Plan CDRL A006, DI-MGMT-81580, Contractor's Standard Operating Procedures

5.5.2 Mishap Notification/Investigation: In accordance with DAFI91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, the Contractor shall report mishaps including damage to DoD property; occupational illness to DoD military or civilian personnel; injury to on- or off-duty DoD military personnel; injury to on-duty DoD civilian personnel; and damage to public or private property or injury or illness to non-DoD personnel caused by Government operations. In the event of a mishap, the Contractor shall ensure the USAF is notified of the mishap. The Contractor shall contact the organizations listed below within four business hours. The Contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene (and damaged property) and impound pertinent maintenance and training records until released by the Government’s Safety Office (AFLCMC/SE). Such release shall be accomplished through the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall cooperate and assist Government personnel in the investigation of the mishap and submit an Accident/Incident Report within 24 hours of the mishap. There shall be no more than one (1) instance of late mishap notification per contract year.

a. PCO,

b. Multi-Functional Team (MFT) (COR, if available, or another MFT member),

c. The closest USAF base command post (to relay notification to AFLCMC/SE).

The following information shall be provided in support of the Mishap notification as soon as it becomes available:

a. Contract, contract number, name and title of person(s) reporting

b. Date, time and exact location of accident/incident

c. Brief narrative of accident/incident (events leading to accident/incident)

d. Cause of accident/incident, if known

e. Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

f. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

g. Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

h. Other pertinent information CDRL A003, DI-SAFT-81563, Accident/Incident Report

5.5.3 Programmatic Environmental Safety and Health Evaluation (PESHE) Plan. The contractor shall establish and maintain a PESHE. The PESHE defines how the system implements, follows, maintains, and oversees the environmental planning and compliance with environmental regulations throughout the system service life. The contractor shall submit the PESHE to the MFT member identified on the CDRL and the AFLCMC/SES-R Workflow (AFLCMC.SES.RobinsSafeSys@us.af.mil).

CDRL A002, DI-ENVR-81840, Programmatic Environmental Safety and Health Evaluation (PESHE) Plan

5.5.4 Contractors Safety Plan. The contractor shall provide a Contractor Safety Plan within 30 days after contract award. The Contractor Safety Plan establishes, documents, implements, and maintains requirements that are appropriate for the work to be accomplished to the requirements of 29 CFR 1915, Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The contractor shall submit the Contractors Safety Plan via MEARS as identified on the CDRL and the AFLCMC/SES-R Workflow (AFLCMC.SES.RobinsSafeSys@us.af.mil).

CDRL A007, DI-SAFT-82080, Contractors Safety Plan

5.6 Inspection of Services: In accordance with the Inspection of Supply/Services clause(s) identified in the contract/order, the Government reserves the right to inspect Contractor performance.

5.7 Service Contract Reporting: In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7023, Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services, the Contractor shall provide a Service Contract Report for each contract/order that meets the DoD Contract Reporting criteria and has obligations in excess of $3,000,000. The Contractor shall report the total amount invoiced and contractor labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous fiscal year. Prime contractor labor hours, including any required Tier 1 subcontractor information, shall be reported in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Contractor shall report annually, by October 31, on the services performed during the preceding government fiscal year. SAM will only enable reporting for entities with contracts that meet the SCR criteria and thresholds. Additional information and user manuals for government personnel and Contractors is available at https://www.sam.gov. SCR eligibility, reporting rules and criteria is located on the DoD Procurement Toolbox at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/service-contract-reporting-scr.

5.8 Invoicing/Payment and Receipt/Acceptance: The Contractor shall submit/process payment requests and receipt/acceptance documents via WAWF.

5.9 Quality Management System (QMS): The Contractor shall ensure the quality of services through a quality and/or inspection system. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) addressing detection of quality program problems and defects, identification of root causes for quality related problems/defects, correction of root causes related to detected problems/defects, and follow-up to ensure quality related problems/defects do not recur. The plan shall include the schedule of quality assurance/control inspections planned by the Contractor. 100% compliance with the QMS is required.

CDRL A004, D-QCIC-81722, Quality Program Plan

5.10 Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor shall comply in accordance with the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract as it relates to Trafficking in Persons. Additional information about Trafficking in Persons is available at the site for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. http://www.state.gov/j/tip.

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6.0 Appendices

6.1 Appendix A: List of Applicable Publications

32 CFR, Part 117 (for CLASSIFIED only)