I. G_STATEMENT OF WORK_Redacted.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)/PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

(Fiber Optic Training)

1.0 Background

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is a research activity of the United States Navy operating under the direction of the Commander, Naval Sea Systems

Command (NAVSEA). It provides research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, analysis, assessment, and Fleet support capabilities for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive undersea weapon systems, NUWCDIVNPT also stewards existing and emerging technologies in support of undersea warfare.

1.1 Place of Performance

The contractor shall instruct the classes aboard NUWCDIVNPT (

) using materials and equipment provided by the contractor to facilitate the training.

1.2 Authorized Users

This is a service contract for training. NUWCDIVNPT all codes.

1.3 Sponsors

NUWCDIUVNPT. Funding is provided by .

1.4 Types of Funding

Funding for the Fiber Optic Training is provided by .

1.5 Period of Performance

Period of performance is 3 June – 30 September 2025.

2.0 Scope

Training is to be provided for employees to obtain the naval ship fiber optic qualification and certification via approved fiber optic training established by NAVSEA INSTRUCTION 9088.2.

Qualified instruction is authorized through Naval Surface Warfare Center Division Dahlgren identified by the Certified Fiber Optics Trainers List.

The award shall be for five classes. Three renditions of “Termination and Testing” and one each of “Recertification of Termination and Testing” and “Fusion Splicing”. All training is to be conducted in a Face-to-Face Environment. A training certificate for each individual shall be delivered upon class completion. Procurement of additional classes will be scheduled on an v3.6_February2024 individual basis directly with the contractor to the mutual agreement of the contractor and

The contractor shall provide trainers qualified to facilitate the trainings.

2.1 Program or Systems Supported

Training Program

2.2: The contractor shall conduct any assortment of the following courses:

“Termination and Testing” (5-Day Class)

“NAVSEA Recertified Fiber Optic Termination & Testing” (Two-Day Course)

“Fusion Splicing” (One Day Course)

3.0 Applicable Documents

N/A

4.0 Technical Requirements:

Original Requirements and Options:

1. The original requirement is to hold the following (BASE COURSES):

CLIN 0001 Termination and Testing

CLIN 0002 Termination and Testing

CLIN 0003 Termination and Testing

CLIN 0004 NAVSEA Recertified Fiber Optic Termination & Testing

CLIN 0005: NAVSEA Recertified Fiber Optic Termination & Testing

CLIN 0006: Fusion Splicing

OPTIONS:

CLIN 0007: Termination and Testing

CLIN 0008: Termination and Testing

CLIN 0009: Termination and Testing

CLIN 0010: NAVSEA Recertified Fiber Optic Termination & Testing

CLIN 0011: Fusion Splicing

CLIN 0012: Fusion Splicing

This training encompasses the use of Navy standards-based methods and procedures, and Navy qualified and approved fiber optic components for fiber optic installation efforts.

4.1.1 The contractor shall make all required hardware and class materials available at

NUWCDIVNPT prior to the start of the first day of training course under contract. The contractor will arrange to procure, provide, and deliver to NUWCDIVNPT training site in

Newport, RI all materials, hardware, class resources for the Termination and Testing;

NAVSEA Recertified Fiber Optic Termination & Testing and Fusion Splicing classes.

This also entails obtaining necessary Security clearances to deliver these materials onto the base according to current protocols. A predefined training location will be identified for the classes (NAVSTA ) which shall be secured in non-class hours, where all supplies will be stored for the duration of the training.

Returning the class materials to the contractor’s location will be at the expense and arrangement of the contractor.

4.1.2 Instruct “Termination and Testing” course

The contractor will conduct the forty (40) hour course entitled “Termination and

Testing”. The contractor shall provide all required course materials for a minimum of fifteen (15) attendees per class. The typical audience for this workshop consists of design engineers, process engineers, planners, machine programmers, tool and gage designers, toolmakers, machinists’, quality engineers, managers and project leads.

The course should cover, but is not limited to, all qualifications and certifications via approved fiber optic training established by NAVSEA INSTRUCTION 9088.2:

1. CORE Module

2. Single terminus Fiber Optic Termination – (Light Duty) Module

3. Multi-terminus Fiber Optic Termination – (Heavy Duty) Module

4. Optical Testing Module

4.1.3 Instruct “NAVSEA Recertified Fiber Optic Termination & Testing” course

The contractor will conduct the twenty-four (24) hour course entitled “Recertified Fiber

Optic Termination and Testing”. The contractor shall provide all required course materials for a minimum of fifteen (15) attendees per class. This recertification course is intended for personnel that will perform single-terminus termination, multi-terminus termination and optical testing on board US Navy Ships.

The course should cover, but is not limited to, all qualifications and certifications via approved fiber optic training established by NAVSEA INSTRUCTION 9088.2:

1. CORE Module

2. Single terminus Fiber Optic Termination – (Light Duty) Module

3. Multi-terminus Fiber Optic Termination – (Heavy Duty) Module

4. Optical Testing Module

4.1.4 Instruct “Fusion Splicing” course

The contractor will conduct the eight (8) hour course titled “Fusion Splicing”. The contractor shall provide all required course materials for a minimum of fifteen (15) attendees.

The course should cover, but is not limited to, all qualifications and certifications via a proved fiber optic training established by NAVSEA INSTRUCTION 9088.2:

1. Fusion Splicing Module

5.0 Progress Reports

6.0 Government Furnished Information

7.0 Government Furnished Property

8.0 Quality Surveillance and Performance Standards

9.0 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Requirements

The Government has determined that this procurement is an exception to the Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards (36 C.F.R. Part 1194, Appendix A).

Notwithstanding that an exception exists, the Contractor may furnish items or services provided under this contract that comply with the ICT Accessibility Standards (36 C.F.R. Part 1194, Appendix A).

10.0 Security Compliance