IPAD Supplier PWS.pdf

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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

FOR

IMPROVED PRODUCT ANALYSIS DEMONSTRATION

DATALINKS TEST STATION

EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA

Prepared by: 46th Test Squadron/TGBC

26 June 2024

BACKGROUND

The 46th Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL has been tasked with the requirement to build up a test lab capability within Building 73 of the Datalinks Test Facility to provide direct support to the Improved Product Analysis Demonstration (IPAD) Program. The 46TS will build a Datalinks Test Station for development and risk reduction testing at Eglin AFB, FL. In addition, the 46TS will support the required infrastructure (Hardware/Software/Manpower) to maintain the IPAD Test Station and provide Datalink SME support for up to 3 years.

1.1 Performance Period

The period of performance be for three years to include baseline period of performance for the delivery of hardware, software loading, and technical support for the initial 12 months, plus options to be exercised based on 12-month periods of performance for sustainment, maintenance and software upgrades to the Datalinks Test Station.

1.2 Place of Performance

The contractor shall perform software uploads and Datalink Test Station support at the Datalinks Test Lab in Building 73, Eglin AFB, FL.

2. SCOPE

2.1 Hardware Requirement

The contractor will manufacture and ship the following equipment items to Eglin AFB, FL for installation in Building 73:

Item Nomenclature Part Number Qty

001 CMC 230M5016-15 1 ea

002 L16 RFE 230M9016-101 1 ea

003 L16 XCVR 203M6015-101 1 ea

Upon receival and acceptance of the provided equipment items, the 46TS personnel will build up and install the Datalinks Test Station in Building 73

2.1.1 Shipping Address

Shipping Addresses Unclassified Shipments:

46TS/TGBC

101 E. Daytona Road Building 85 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 Attn: Travis Pollock

CCI (non transferred)/Classified

46TS/TGBC

101 E. Daytona Road Building 85 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 Attn: Security Office

CCI (Transferred to our Commsec Account) 96CS/CA624506 Sub Account U77 101 Griffin Way Building 1425 Room 117 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 Attn: Anthony McGinnis 882-0299, CA624506@us.af.mil Travis Pollock 850-883-5942 travis.pollock.3@us.af.mil

2.2 Software Requirement

The contractor shall provide the necessary operating systems for the Datalinks Test Station.

2.2.1 Upon completion of assembly and installation of the Datalinks Test Station, the contractor shall travel to Eglin AFB, FL to load the required software.

2.2.2 The contractor will provide systems overview and systems operations training during the software installation period.

2.2.3 Upgrades to software will be shipped to Eglin AFB as required. The software will be installed by 46TS personnel or by the contractor as mutually agreed upon between parties. Travel to Eglin in support of any future upgrades to the Datalinks Test Station will be done at the direction of the Government.

3. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The contractor shall provide on-call technical support during normal business hours (0800-1600) Central Time to assist with Datalink Test Station operations, problem identification, and will recommend repair actions for the Datalinks Test Station equipment. The contractor work week will be based on a 9/80 schedule. One week will be Monday through Friday and the following week will be Monday through Thursday.

These weeks alternate. The contractor shall provide both a primary and alternate contact number to the Government Program Manager. The contractor shall provide telephone support for meetings and teleconferences. The contractor shall support quarterly Technical Interface Meetings (TIMs) at Eglin AFB, Fl during the baseline period of performance.

Support during the option years shall include 80 hours of on-call technical support and travel for up to two software upgrades per year. All travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46t.

4. General Information

4.1 Contractor Personnel

mailto:CA624506@us.af.mil mailto:travis.pollock.3@us.af.mil

4.1.1 Contract Manager

The Contractor shall appoint a Program Manager (PM) to provide daily supervision and quality control, and who shall represent the Contractor and be responsible for the performance of the work throughout the term of the contract. The name of this person, and an alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO and the Quality Assurance Personnel (Contracting Officer’s Representative, or COR). The PM shall be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. The PM shall be able to effectively communicate with Contractor employees.

4.1.2 Contractor Employees

The Government reserves the right to restrict the employment, under this contract, of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general well-being, or the operational mission of the installation and its population. The Contractor shall perform background checks, at the Contractor’s expense, to ensure that said employee has not been convicted of any sexual crime or any crime against children. The Contractor shall possess and maintain a Secret facility clearance at all times during the term of the contract.

4.1.2.1 Employee Training

The Contractor is responsible for all internal employee training at no additional cost to the Government.

4.1.2.2 Employee Certifications

Not applicable.

4.1.2.3 Instructions Applicable to Controlled Areas

Prior to traveling to Eglin AFB, the Contractor shall send a Visit Request, which will be processed by the 46 TS Security Office, to facilitate base entry and PIN access to the Building 85, Room 100/106 Datalinks Test Facility (DTF). Visit Request instructions will be sent by 46 TS personnel to the Contractor prior to any visit.

4.1.2.4 Government Security Instructions

The Government official designated as having security supervision over all security aspects of this contract, under the provisions of the Industrial Security Manual, is the 46 TS Director of Security. Any other security requirement not specifically defined in this contract or the Industrial Security Manual will be provided by the 46 TS Director of Security by written instructions to the Contractor via a Contractor Visitor Group Security Agreement in accordance with paragraph 1-108e, DOD Directive 5220.22R.

4.1.2.5 Parking

Contractor employees will park in the large parking lot to the right of Building 85, facing the building, 101 E. Daytona Road, Eglin AFB, FL.

4.1.2.6 Physical Security

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4.1.2.7 Dress and Appearance

Contractor personnel shall present a clean, neat and professional appearance at all times and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing a yellow visitor badge provided at the Security desk in the lobby of Building

85. Each employee shall wear the badge on the outer clothing on the front of the body between the neck and waist so the badge is visible at all times. No item of military clothing shall be worn as an outer garment.

4.1.2.8 Employment of Government Employees

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, or the appearance of 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 proper approval.

4.2 Hours of Operation

4.2.1 Normal Hours of Operation

The Contractor shall provide on-call technical support during normal business hours (0800-1600) Eastern Time to assist with operations, problem identification, and diagnosis, except federal holidays. The Contractor work week is based on a 9/80 schedule. One week will be Monday through Friday and the following week will be Monday through Thursday. These weeks alternate.

4.2.2 Federal Holidays

The Contractor is not required to provide services on the following federal holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Presidents Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

If the federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it may be observed on Friday or Monday as directed.

4.2.3 Emergency or Special Event Services

Not applicable.

4.2.4 Performance of Services during Crisis Declared by the National

Command Authority or Overseas Combatant Commander IAW DFARS 237.76 and aforementioned Air Force implementation, unless otherwise directed by an authorized government representative, it is determined that services as identified in this PWS are NOT essential for performance during a crisis.

4.3 Quality Control (QC)

According to the Inspection of Services clause, the Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contract manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. The initialing of the observation does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgment that he or she has been made aware of the defective performance. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the PWS or by methods other than those listed in the PWS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract.

Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the contracting officer as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms of this contract.

4.4 Administrative Records

All records, documents, and associated papers provided by the Government and generated during the period of this contract become Government property and will remain in place upon contract termination or completion. During the period of the contract, records, documents, and associated papers shall be available for review.

4.5 Safety

The applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards will be mandatory for this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local laws concerning safety. The Contractor must ensure that personnel are properly trained on the equipment they are tasked to operate.

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