PWS_Antenna__2_Feb_2018.docx

6/12/2017 Enclosure # 1

Performance Work Statement For

COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Antenna

NSN 5985-01-621-0717

Contents

1.0 SCOPE

This section sets forth the requirements of the Firm Fixed Price contract for the repair of Satellite COMM Systems (SCS), Antenna, at the direction of the United States Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) in Albany, GA. The intent is to repair the Antenna, A major component of the AN/VSQ-8 a major Command and Control system of communication. Under the agreement, the contractor shall provide sustainment support as outlined in this section to meet the agreed upon requirements for the repair of the Antenna.

1.1 BACKGROUND

The AN/VSQ-8 began fielding in 2nd Qtr. 2013 under an UUNS and the AAO was approx. 57 systems, the AAO has since been increased and it is a Program of Record with and AAO of approximately150 systems. The system was fielded with an IIP to all MEFs for organic sustainment with 7 Antennas as spares, we are still in the production of the systems to reach the new AAO and so far the program office has provided to the IIP's an additional 4 antennas as spares to a total of 11. The antennas were purchased with warranties which have expired for 90 percent of the spares and systems. The lead time for repair is long and the purchase lead time for new ones is approximately 12 months at this time.

The antenna is the direct connection to the system that provides satellite communications for the system which provides the capability to communicate to the COC and other agencies via the V SAT large. This link allows for the NIPR, SIPR and Mission Specific networks that provide all data and communications for managing the situational info. Without the antenna all of the functions are dead lined.

Sustainment support for the AN/VSQ-8 and its subsystems, including the Antenna is provided by the MARCORLOGCOM, the primary ground equipment asset manager for the USMC. The Weapon Systems Management Center (WSMC) at MARCORLOGCOM has primary responsibility for sustainment of legacy and new acquisition systems. The AN/VSQ-8 sustainment is managed by a Weapon System Management Team in the Communication- Electronic Systems Division.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

USMC is seeking to initiate a Firm Fixed Price Repair contract for 11 each Antennas, NSN 5985-01-621-0717. The contractor will provide repair of Antennas provided by the government to meet Form, Fit, and Function along with Period of Performance (POP) as outlined in par. 3.2 and The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) par. 5.1. The contractor is required to put in place the infrastructure, material, and systems necessary to meet the Government’s requirements. This section of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) lists Contractor and Government responsibilities during the Period of Performance (PoP) for repair of the Antenna.

2.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor will be responsible for the requirements as identified in the contract schedule at a single price for the period of the contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to manage the program to provide serviceable components to the government.

The Contractor shall:

1. Meet the Delivery Dates for the Antenna in accordance with the content of this PWS, starting with receipt of the hardware (Government provided assets).

1. Perform repair of the Antenna. If the price to repair the item exceeds 65% of the procurement cost to meet form fit and function, the item will be treated as beyond economical repair (BER).

1. Integrate all activities performed by its partnerships and sub-tier suppliers.

1. Deliver status reports.

1. Manage Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) as it relates to commercial vendor activity.

1. Arrange for shipment components back to the Government.

1. Coordinate inspection/acceptance with the Government representative

1. The Contractor will repair all items which are received in accordance with Contractor Return Material Authorization (RMA) process.

2.2 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government will provide the F-condition assets.

2. 2. 1 MARCORLOGCOM RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide quality assurance personnel (DCMA) authorized to accomplish Government inspection/acceptance at the source of repair/replacement output under this contract.

2. Make timely decisions on DMSMS and Configuration Management issues.

2. 2. 2 PM RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Make timely decisions on DMSMS, obsolescence, reliability enhancements, and CM issues if encountered during contractor POP.

2.3 CONTRACTOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager (PM) who has the authority to accomplish the program performance requirements. The PM shall be the Contractor’s single point of contact to the Government for the program. Any contractual changes must be communicated and approved prior to execution through the Contracts department (Government and contractor). Responsibilities of the Contractor’s PM include, but are not limited to:

1. The PM shall coordinate program requirements and information with the Contracting Agency.

1. The PM or PM’s representatives shall be available to the Government during normal working hours. A working day is defined as 0800-1700 Eastern Standard Time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays.

1. The PM shall ensure timely (within 30-60 days) resolution of business and technical problems.

1. Program management costs are included in the contract and will not be priced separately.

3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance will be conducted on a schedule agreed upon by the contractor and the government.

3.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The contract period of performance shall not exceed agreed to terms.

3.2 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Government shall use the monitoring methods cited to determine whether the performance standards have been met. A review of the Contractors performance for this contract will be placed in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

a. Satisfactory. Indicates performance clearly meets contractual requirements. The area of evaluation contains some minor problems for which the corrective actions appear satisfactory. As stated in the PWS, Satisfactory performance is delivery of all repaired items back to stock prior to the expiration of the agreed POP.

b. Unsatisfactory. Indicates the Contractor is in danger of not being able to satisfy contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The area of evaluation contains one or more serious problems for which the corrective actions appear ineffective. As stated in the PWS, Unsatisfactory performance is contract extension requests which delay delivery in excess of 30 days of original contract period of performance and was no fault of the government.

4.0 METRIC TRACKING

If the Contractor fails to meet the delivery requirement, the Government reserves all rights and remedies under the contract. The evaluation of contractor’s Delivery Date will be reviewed at time of last shipment report provided by contractor.

5.0 DATA AND REPORTING

The Contractor shall report, via electronic form, the Repair Status Report (CDRL A001) on a monthly basis to include the component level details for the Antenna. Report shall contain no more than two errors.

6.0 REPAIR, REPLACE, AND OVERHAUL

The Contractor shall return all units undergoing repair to Ready For Issue (RFI) condition. RFI condition is defined as that condition where the equipment performs in accordance with its performance specifications in an operational environment and is issuable to all customers without limitation or restriction.

7.0 GOVERNMENT SOURCE INSPECTION REQUIREMENT

All product audits performed at the discretion of the DCMA QAR or other appropriate government representative shall be conducted by witnessing Contractor inspections or tests on a non-interference basis. When appropriate advance notification is furnished of the time of Contractor inspections or tests and the DCMA QAR is unavailable to witness the tests or inspections, the Contractor may proceed with the inspections or tests. The Contractor shall maintain records adequate to allow verification of all required inspections and tests. When necessary, Government verification of inspections or testing may be accomplished by records review.

8.0 TRANSPORTATION

The Government will ship all wholesale material to the Contractor at the Government expense. The Contractor will be responsible for transportation and in transit tracking of cargo within the Continental United States (CONUS) to the designated Marine Corps activity (DLA Albany).

The Marine Corps will be responsible for:

The Contractor will be responsible for:

a. All returned material by the Contractor shall be on a DD- 1149 identifying each item by part number, NSN, contract CLIN, MILSTRIP number, P.O. number, contract number and serial number. The Contractor shall maintain a maintenance record that includes a Certificate of Conformance from the supplier and all other documents for each item returned. This record will be stored in the Contractor’s database during the period of performance of this contract.

b. Shipment of material to sub-vendor facilities.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

The Government material referenced within this contract is considered Government Furnished Property. If material while in the vendor’s possession is Missing, Lost or Stolen, the vendor be required to furnish the government replacement costs equal to current market prices in accordance with the Government Property clauses of this contract.

10.0 DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES MONITORING

The Contractor will monitor DMSMS over the entire period of the contract to ensure compliance with all performance and contract requirements. Responsibility includes all costs associated with locating part replacement, vendor interface, and engineering efforts. The Contractor shall develop a plan for managing the loss, or impending loss, of manufacturers or suppliers of components, assemblies, or materials used in the system. Changes considered necessary by the Contractor to ensure the continued manufacture and/or repair of the equipment shall be made in accordance with the Configuration Management requirements of this PWS.

11.0 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

The Contractor may develop, prepare, submit, and incorporate configuration changes for approval by the Government in order to improve the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the antenna.

12.0 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS

This PWS will not incorporate any cost improvements. The government will however entertain contractor suggestions at no cost to the government.

13.0 DELIVERABLES

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