Attachment_2_Draft_SOW_ARD_Follow-on.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

ACOUSTIC RESEARCH DETACHMENT (ARD) SUPPORT SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) N00167-20-R-3000

1.0 OBJECTIVE

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Ship Signatures Department, Code 70, provides services and facilities to accomplish acoustic data acquisition and analysis in support of surface ship and submarine research and development (R&D) projects funded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), other Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) sponsors, and non-Government organizations. The objective of the technical efforts described in this Statement of Work (SOW) is to provide scientific, engineering, and technical support for operations, maintenance, repair, and logistics at the Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD); in support of measurement and assessment testing, acoustic stealth technology development, and related research programs.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The NSWCCD Ship Signatures Department is responsible for development of stealth technology to support Navy surface ship and submarine program goals. As part of its mission, the Department develops, operates, and maintains major acoustic R&D test facilities at the ARD located in Bayview, ID. The ARD develops, operates, and maintains acoustic test systems and support equipment on, and in, Lake Pend Oreille, ID, a large freshwater lake with depths exceeding 1,100 feet. These systems and equipment include large models and other specialized test hardware, barges and platforms capable of being equipped with data acquisition and processing systems, shore based laboratories, and underwater acoustic test ranges1 consisting of moored acoustic sensors and oceanographic instrumentation. This 23-acre facility also includes several remote up-lake shore stations accessible only by watercraft.

Services are provided by the ARD to accomplish acoustic, vibration, magnetic, infrared, powering, and other data acquisition and analysis in support of surface ship and submarine stealth technology development of R&D projects.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Resources for R&D facility and test operations at the ARD include a resident Government staff of engineering, scientific, technical trades, and administrative personnel. The requirements of the technical efforts described in this SOW are to provide support services to supplement and assist the ARD Government resources with additional capacity for all inter-related task elements necessary to support NAVSEA and other R&D program testing; and to provide deliverables that support customer program goals and schedules. Performance of the task elements described herein requires an integrated workforce approach for cost effective and successful accomplishment. Work may be accomplished by teams consisting of Government and contractor personnel and customer, or program, representatives. Additional information regarding operations at the ARD are outlined in the ARD Operations Overview, Attachment X.

The effort identified in this SOW will be evaluated in accordance with the standards identified in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) identified in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and the evaluation methods of provision CAR H07. The contractor will be required to provide a qualified team of personnel to support the all areas of ARD functionality, including the following inter-related areas:

3.1 Operational Trial and Maintenance Support

This task area includes activities central to the R&D testing operations conducted on any vehicle, model, test platform, test article or in any lab at the ARD; including autonomous submarines, static or buoyant vehicles, 1 NOTE: The term “test range” or “measurement range” when used to describe ARD facilities and capabilities refers to measurement facilities for use by models and other specific testing in Lake Pend Oreille. This may be a different description or use of the term “range” used by other Naval Facilities to describe ocean areas for operational training and testing of ships and weapons. In this document, “range” and “measurement facility” are synonymous.

watercraft, data acquisition barges and labs, and/or any other equipment and support platforms employed in the utilization of the vehicles or models for research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E).

This support includes operation, maintenance, and repair of hull, mechanical, electrical and command & control systems (HME&CC), data acquisition and recording systems, and other equipment and facilities employed in the utilization of the vehicles and models for RDT&E. The product of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support includes acoustic data, engineering technical data, procedures, inspections and certifications, reports, and other R&D data; such as signal analysis obtained during operations and other related evolutions.

3.2 Project and Logistic Support

The Project and Logistic Support requirement includes activities necessary for the logistic support of vehicles, barges, data acquisition systems, facilities, and support equipment employed in RDT&E at the ARD. The product of project support will vary depending on the program requirements, specific model, or equipment utilized to complete the program or test objectives. Project support may be dependent on, or independent of, operational trials / tests and may include work in support of R&D efforts; including special installations of hardware, unique testing conducted at an acoustic range, modifications to the test vehicles, models and platforms, and data system and facility upgrades.

Logistic Support includes activities relating to management and infrastructure preservation at the site; planning and acquisition of material and hardware for fabrication of new models and configuration changes to existing models, test articles and data acquisition systems; fabrication and installation of underwater instrumentation systems; and data acquisition, processing, archiving and reporting capabilities.

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

4.1 Trial and Support Systems Operation/Deployment

The contractor shall provide engineering, technical, logistics, and related support services necessary to plan, conduct, evaluate, and document small and large model test results during research testing; using the ARD models, facilities, and related systems. The operations will include preparing and handling of ARD models or test articles, platforms, vessels, labs, and support equipment. The contractor shall also support operations resulting from short notice, unplanned or emergent schedule changes.

The contractor support provided shall include the following:

Operations support for large models including hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E), safety and command and control (CC) equipment necessary to conduct testing on the test ranges.

Operations support of Acoustic Tracking and Communication Systems on the models and ranges, and data recording and reduction systems required to examine vehicle signatures and HME&CC performance during trials.

Operations support of test platforms, vessels, test sites and support equipment including maintenance and integrated logistics support (ILS) of equipment and facilities.

Operations of Radiated Noise Data Acquisition and Analysis System (RNDAAS), High Gain Measurement System (HGMS) and Experimental Control and Measurement Systems (ECMS) including any and all equipment necessary to acquire, process, store, download, and analyze radiated noise, target strength data and/or range tracking data.

Operation of model Onboard Data Acquisition Systems (ODAS) including all on-board equipment used to acquire, process, store, and download requisite trials data.

Operations of Data Processing Systems (DPS) which includes all equipment required to download, store, process and analyze all analog and digital data recorded on acquisition systems. This includes all off-line data reduction capabilities for post-processing and conducting analysis of trial data. During model trial data processing and comparative analysis with full-scale submarine trial data, the contractor may be exposed to Navy Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) data.

Operations of any Portable Data Acquisition Systems (PDAS) including sensors, cabling, and instrumentation.

The contractor shall assist the Government with conduct of operations and support Daily Execution Schedules. A trial or test operation cycle includes conducting: pre-underway checks, correction of any deficiencies, equipment and measurement system lineup configuration, model closures, model deployments / transit to test ranges, the on-lake operation/test execution including operating systems in shore laboratories and at on-lake test ranges, operating data acquisition systems, model recovery, post operation checkouts, data transfers and downloads, data reduction / processing, systems shutdowns, and battery charges as required.

The contractor shall be prepared to man the watch stations to ensure safe, effective conduct of deployment operations, including docking, undocking, and underway evolutions. Watch station and operations personnel shall be qualified in accordance with any program, project, system, equipment, or facility qualification requirements prior to their assignment.

The contractor shall provide coxswains and pilots for the operation of small and medium watercraft for work and/or personnel transfer during test preparations and trial execution.

Prior to operational deployment, the contractor shall be required to provide assurance to the Task Leader of model, vehicles, and equipment readiness and capability to support operations. The contractor shall assess and report the readiness to support scheduled tests including, but not limited to, the following types of items:

Closure of all Re-entry Control (REC) maintenance procedures List of any overdue maintenance Acknowledgement that systems such as the Onboard Data Acquisition System (ODAS) and the Guidance and Navigation Control (GNC) are properly configured, and any risk of associated failures Any concerns about weather or any facility or support craft limitations relative to operations That the number and training of assigned personnel are adequate Plans to ensure the alertness and safety of the staff Additional concerns regarding the operation and any steps taken to alleviate the concerns / risks.

For lake operations, the contractor shall provide properly qualified personnel required for effective operations and data acquisition. The contractor shall man any additional watch stations required to execute operations.

Ships Control Computer (SCC) Operator Acoustic Telemetry and Communications System (ATACS) Operator High Gain Measurement Systems (HGMS) Operators Radiated Noise Data Acquisition and Analysis System (RNDAAS) Operators Track & Control Operator Battery Charging Electrician

The contractor shall man any additional watch stations required (line handlers, release and recovery crew, boat drivers, equipment operators, barge master, pilots, etc.) required to execute operations.

The contractor shall provide support to assist Government systems engineers with operations of all ARD test labs, systems, or other temporary setups as required in support of Trial / Test requirements. Support shall include data acquisition, processing, and determination of data quality in accordance with Trial / Test requirements.

This support shall include, but not be limited to the following support as required:

Identification and assembly of instrumentation system components into an integrated system.

Ensure all equipment is functionally ready to support trial / test operations, including ordering of consumable materials used by data systems to execute the trial.

Conduct and evaluate pre-run system electrical checks, calibrations, or certifications.

Report to the Government and assist with troubleshooting and correction of any system problems that affect the ability to support trial / test data requirements.

Properly mark and store classified data acquired by systems.

Support the Government by making recommendations to resolve emergent technical or operational problems prior to and during operations.

Data System operational tasks shall include, but not be limited to:

Coordination of the data acquisition with that of vehicle, model, or vessel operations on acoustic ranges.

Ensure all systems are fully operational, properly configured, and ready for the operation.

Operate or program the data acquisition systems.

Process data and perform Quality Control on acoustic and/or track data.

Ensure system and software configuration management is followed and maintained.

Perform duties of a Media Transfer Agent for transfer of classified data to removable media.

Perform acoustic engineering calculations and make determinations such as range adjustments, propagation loss, filter settings, equipment response, system transfer functions, cable line loss, and amplifier gains for equipment parameters as part of system setup.

Determine system parameters and settings (e.g. system gains to ensure acquisition within subsystem's dynamic range) necessary to ensure successful data acquisition.

Evaluate and correct emergent system problems.

Complete pre- operation mission checks, equipment lineups.

Assure all systems are properly configured for operations.

Verify all vehicle platform noise sensors are operational.

Conduct test and experiment data collection, download, process, and validate data for analysis.

Maintain databases and support files necessary to operate data systems and reconstruct operational conditions.

Program the systems using support files, script files, and other utilities.

Develop other special processing as required.

Conduct system operating software and data back up as required.

Identify emergent and periodic system maintenance requirements.

Periodic analysis of system parameters, such as noise, cross-talk, offset voltage and common-mode rejection.

Perform quality control checks of data, categorize, file, document, and store test results.

4.2 Support Systems / Equipment Maintenance / Repair

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical services to execute maintenance and repair of the equipment and infrastructure for large models, floating platforms, surface vessels, test sites, labs, systems, and support equipment used at the ARD.

The contractor shall support the maintenance and repair tasks and periods with quality, complete, documented and timely work conducted in an auditable manner in accordance with any program / project maintenance and quality assurance requirements. The contractor shall perform all preventive maintenance (PM) as prescribed by the Maintenance Data Systems. The contractor shall use approved procedures and periodicities, approved drawings, and other supporting documentation to conduct this task. The contractor shall review maintenance periodicity and recommend changes and develop appropriate procedural improvements when existing procedures are non-existent or require updating.

The contractor shall assist Government system engineers with the generation and updating, as necessary, of all Data System related script and system support files including all system device drivers, configuration files, operational script files, sensor databases, etc.

The contractor shall plan vehicle, data systems, and other support equipment maintenance on the Weekly and Daily Execution Schedules. Progress and status are discussed at work integration meetings, typically on a daily basis.

Maintenance support, as required, shall include, but not be limited to:

Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and operational checkout of equipment.

Maintenance of ship and barge propulsion systems such as diesel or gas powered out drives, and auxiliary electrical power systems such as diesel electrical generators and their associated power distribution systems.

Maintenance of cable handling systems (winches, etc.).

Maintenance of rigging equipment (cranes, lifts, etc.).

Develop and implement measurement system and equipment calibration, alignment, and certification procedures.

Develop and implement PM and/or repair plans, procedures, schedules and records for facility, vehicle, and model HM&E equipment.

Develop and maintain engineering and system software requiring expertise in multiple software languages, including C, C++, Matlab, LabVIEW, and scripting languages such as Python and Perl.

Develop and maintain web pages for system and project support.

Maintain system technical documents, maintenance records, including technical library documents.

Maintain configuration management documentation on equipment changes and its operational status.

Model lead ballast management.

Development of a systematic approach to maintenance.

Vessel, ship, vehicle, and test model rubber, coating and hull treatment application refurbishment and repairs.

Maintenance to support component level test requirements for any system(s) within vehicles, models, facilities, or data systems.

Service utilities and accesses.

Certifying components and spares integrity.

Signal measurement and analysis from system diagnostic viewpoint.

Staging of components and spares in preparation for maintenance.

Cleanliness of support facilities and work spaces.

The contractor shall complete all repairs as scheduled to return systems, equipment, and components to operational status and track system casualties and associated repair efforts in accordance with established tracking systems, such as the CAR/R system. The contractor shall identify to the Chief Engineer, Work Planning Coordinator, Project Engineers and ARD Test Operations Manager, as applicable, all emergent failures or maintenance requirements that will place any system inoperable; the expected down time; and the contractor's plan to restore capability.

The contractor shall be able to conduct all rubber and special material (hull treatment) application and removal, pressure and non-pressure hull welding, including stud welding on pressure hulls.

The contractor shall conduct internal self-audits of LSV Program re-entry control (REC), tag outs, and work control processes and procedures. The contractor shall provide an audit plan to document internal audit review.

The contractor shall assist in maintaining a trim control program and ballast changes for instrumentation and equipment loaded onto or removed from models and vehicles. The contractor shall establish and execute procedures to account for wet and dry weight (buoyancy) changes, static (lead) and variable (water) ballast adjustments. The contractor shall provide written weight report, as required, prior to each model deployment for any items added or removed from vehicles or models.

The contractor shall accomplish routine configuration control tasks such as: updates to measurement system databases and model configuration baselines, and performance of equipment audits.

4.3 Test Range and Systems Development, Installation and Maintenance The contractor shall provide engineering and technical services to perform the following system development, installation and maintenance tasks in support of the ARD, and/or Code 70 facilities and its other detachments.

Numerous sub-components of the onboard and radiated data systems developed at the ARD, and used for LSV testing and ARD acoustic range tracking, are common across NSWCCD Code 70 and encompass SEAFAC (South East Alaska Acoustic Facility) and STAFAC (South Tongue of the Ocean Acoustic Facility). Systems (hardware and software) developed at the ARD are also used at these other NSWCCD facilities. The contractor shall support the development of future systems that will be used at the ARD and cross-implemented into these other locations (as well as the Bangor, WA and Titusville, FL Detachments.) The contractor may be required to travel to assist with integration, testing and troubleshooting types of support at these locations.

4.3.1 Acoustic Measurement, Data Acquisition, and Calibration System Development, Installation and Maintenance The Contractor shall support the development of hardware and software for acoustic measurement and data acquisition / processing systems for radiated noise data, model scale platform and sonar self-noise data, as well as for acoustic calibration measurement systems. Additionally, the Contractor shall:

Analyze acoustic trial reporting requirements and calibration acquisition, data, and reporting requirements.

Identify signal-processing techniques, develop system specifications, determine the adequacy of commercially-available instrumentation, define interface requirements with ship and/or customer systems, and validate and verify system operability and accuracy.

Provide engineering design for hardware and software development for new and existing acoustic calibration measurement, support structures and equipment, data acquisition, processing, and analysis systems.

Develop and provide documentation and materials as required for the development, integration, and testing of system development work.

4.3.2 Information Technology (IT), System Administration, Information Assurance (IA) The Contractor shall support the maintenance of network infrastructure associated with interconnected systems used to support test operations, including data acquisition systems. The contractor shall:

Provide expertise in administration of UNIX/LINUX and MS Windows operating systems and associated storage and file systems

Provide expertise in network administration, including setting up and maintaining hardware (network interface cards, network switches, fiber optic networks)

Troubleshoot and analyze network related problems and issues Scan and monitor assigned systems for IA compliance Development of, and compliance with, all Information Assurance (IA) related policy, accreditations,

4.3.3 Database Management System Development and Maintenance

The Contractor shall provide technical support in the development and maintenance of the database management systems used for the radiated noise, model scale platform noise and sonar self-noise. These database management systems support historical data storage, retrieval, and analysis.

4.3.4 Ocean Engineering Project Support

The Contractor shall provide engineering, technical, and program management support for the planning, engineering design, hardware and software procurement, hardware development and fabrication, systems testing, conduct and execution of Ocean Engineering Projects at NSWCCD Code 70 facilities such as the ARD; SEAFAC; STAFAC;

and detachments in Bangor, WA, Titusville, FL, Bayview, ID, and the South Florida Test Facility.

Engineering design shall include but not be limited to

Design development and specification efforts considering cost and trade-off analysis Design analysis calculations, finite element analysis, systems analysis Preliminary and final design support Reviewing engineering field reports and factory acceptance documents Conducting risk analysis and failure mode analysis Developing/reviewing test requirements and work procedures Maintenance planning.

The contractor may be required to utilize production equipment, facilities and/or technical personnel not resident at the ARD in support of design, systems development, fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance of specialized and general test range equipment and systems in support of existing and new navy research and development areas. This effort may include, but not be limited to general and specialized (subject expert) ocean/inland knowledge and skills in the engineering design, production and support of underwater:

corrosion protection systems, mooring systems, mechanical/electrical/hydraulic power systems, industrial and marine power systems and controls mechanical machine components, structures, structural systems and foundations, naval architecture and marine engineering, welding processes and design.

Level I and II certified welding inspections non-destructive inspection / test (radiography), underwater diving, remote operated vehicle (ROV) rental and operation, quality assurance inspections survey measurements production management, engineering, drafting.

production welding and machining (metal/non-metal) materials, electrical and electronics, power and control systems, acoustic and motion sensors vehicle hydrodynamic analysis and controls.

Contractor support shall also include, but not be limited to:

Long range strategic and task execution planning Planning and conduct of installation, maintenance and repair procedures Identification of required instrumentation, data acquisition, and processing methods.

Design and set up of special test equipment.

Design of permanent and temporary surface and subsurface moorings and anchor systems.

Design of permanent and temporary surface and subsurface electro-optical and mechanical (EOM) cable and wire rope systems.

Support planning and fabrication of underwater structures and moorings.

Design, identification, and implementation of support facility infrastructure.

Collection, analysis, and evaluation of various signature data.

Participation in and support of special ship silencing committees Assessment of R&D programs.

Maintain, operate and prepare barges, tug boats and other watercraft, remotely operated vehicles, cranes, winches, positioning systems, mooring monitoring systems, generators and air compressors, field electrical/mechanical tools and test equipment, weight handling and rigging equipment, marine environmental and acoustic monitoring equipment, safety equipment, personnel support equipment, barge equipment configuration, loading and installation, and other activities in support of test range and system installation and maintenance.

4.4 Test Project Support

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical services to execute work, procure and deliver products and materials, and/or assist the Government with accomplishment of Project Support tasks; including, but not limited to the following types of support, as required for various projects:

Staging, handling, maintenance and preparation of material, hardware, equipment, and vehicles or vessels.

Configuration of facilities, test platforms and/or assembly of instrumentation and electronics into integrated measurement systems to acquire and process test data.

Calibration of acoustic sensors at the ARD calibration facility.

Providing engineering or technical recommendations or assists to resolve any technical or operational problems.

Perform electronic, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering design efforts for in-water, surface, sub-surface and shore-based test facilities, equipment, models, test vessels and platforms, and data collection and processing systems.

Develop equipment specifications and installation requirements.

Conduct cost analyses and cost-design tradeoffs.

Perform interface engineering.

Perform test or model configuration component fabrication, construction, assembly, integration, and installation to support test projects.

Develop, implement, and maintain a configuration plan and procedures for systems, equipment, and models used in ARD tests.

Support model preparations, configuration changes, and outfitting.

Apply and groom hull treatments on models, test articles, full scale submarines, or ships.

Accomplish hull, mechanical, and electrical configuration changes on pressure vessels including certification of systems.

Perform welding, metal and non-metal fabrication and machine shop equipment set-up and operations, such as, reading blue prints and production drawings (paper and digital media), production layout for sheet metal parts, multiple part assembly sequencing and layout, templates, fixtures and tooling layout, shop rigging and fitting, ship fitting.

Perform welding and weld inspections, including NDT when required in shop and field locations using approved SMAW, GMAW and TGAW processes.

Perform welding to support fabrication of new equipment and structures as well as modifications to existing ARD models to support project testing. Welding of multiple types metal in various positions, both indoor and outdoor, will be required.

Perform fabrication of hardware to support ARD projects. Fabrication will include, but is not limited to, drilling, cutting, assembling, mounting, and applying surface protection treatments (such as paint coatings).

Operation of machine shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines (CNC and manual), drill presses, metal sheers, metal rollers, metal brakes and cutting machines, surface finishing, grinding, sanding, parts cutting and bending.

Operate and maintain a wide variety of land based and floating cranes, hoists, winches and material handling equipment.

Conduct quality assurance inspections, surveillances, monitoring and reporting, to include but not limited to the ARD Crane and Material Handling Equipment (MHE - forklift) Programs ensuring operators are properly licensed and completing operation procedural checklist as required.

4.5 Logistics

The contractor shall provide logistics and logistics-related labor support services, including administration and material acquisition in supporting operations and maintenance at the ARD. The objective of this requirement is to provide efficient and cost effective support in regards to resources and material, as required, to allow for successful completion of routine and emergent requirements associated with the RDT&E environment at the ARD. The contractor shall be able to provide logistics support during all hours of each workday (which may vary depending on the schedules) to assist in urgent or unforeseen trial/test requirements.

Logistics shall include, but are not limited to, the following types of support:

Assist in preparing and coordinating documentation for material requirements, researching specification/standards with program managers, and developing various measures and recommendations for required material.

Accomplish material inventory, receipt and stock control, record keeping, storing/issuing spare parts, supplies, and consumables.

Maintain an accurate local inventory database for spare parts, supplies, and consumables that are stored in Bldg. 63, 60, and the Remote Storage Facility.

Identify material stock requirements for day-to-day operations and maintenance and to maintain consumable / pre-expended stock levels.

Maintain material warranty, certification and other material documentation.

Provide equipment and system maintenance records, configuration control and administration.

Review of inventory (quantity and usage) and recommend changes to quantity of on-hand material and parts to support operations and maintenance.

Provide controlled / certified material tracking and maintain "pedigree" or certification documentation for controlled / certified material as required. Maintain a controlled material spreadsheet / databases.

Maintaining system technical documentation and operational and maintenance procedures.

Plan and coordinate technical and engineering support services required for operations, test execution, maintenance and repairs.

Prepare, package, crate, arrange transport services and load equipment / material for shipment, including

HAZMAT.

Package, crate and prepare shipment requests for outgoing material and equipment.

Manage a disposal process for excess items located within storage buildings, including Upper Storage

Facility.

Perform ERP roles as assigned, including entering and/or providing inventory data to Government for of applicable accountable equipment and material acquired by contract and brought onto the ARD.

Conduct receipt inspections and configuration management audits on new and repaired equipment.

Unload trucks, inventory and store incoming material and/or warehoused material.

Maintain HAZMAT database, Authorized Use List (AUL)& storage requirements in accordance with local instructions/policies and provide data to Government for entry into using applicable HAZMAT inventory systems. Update and publish revised AUL to ARD personnel, inspect and inventory HAZMAT and flammable storage cabinets on a quarterly basis.

Develop, maintain, and execute an instrumentation and equipment calibration program according to NSWCCD policies.

Operate equipment (trucks, snowplows, front end loaders, forklifts, cranes, boats, barges, etc.) necessary to support ARD daily operations, including traffic ingress, egress, parking; equipment / material staging and movement about the ARD, between storage and worksite locations and/or to local service locations.

Licensing and certification for equipment operation (cranes, forklifts, CDL, etc.) is applicable.

Acquire materials and parts necessary to support equipment maintenance, repair, modification and upgrade efforts, test model configuration modifications and outfitting.

Support of future or changes to logistic requirements.

Logistic related services shall include, but are not limited to, the following types of support:

Machine shop services for metal / non-metal parts machining – articles 6-24inch diameter x up to 12 ft.

long; and articles 3-12 foot diameter x up to 8 ft. long.

Metal / non-metal shop services for saw, plasma, water jet & laser cutting plate metals.

Machine shop services for surface finishing / polishing.

Machine shop services for multi-axis CNC parts fabrication Fabrication shop services for aluminum, titanium, copper, brass, stainless steel welding Fabrication shop services for sheet metal operations Fabrication shop services for metal rolling and bending Fabrication shop services for metal galvanizing, anodizing, powder coating, painting and sandblasting Field services for sandblasting and water jetting / blasting Field services for HAZMAT removal / disposal Field services for underwater diving Field services NDT weld inspections Field services for surveying Field services for Remote Operated Vehicle operations Field services for Crane Inspection / certified crane maintenance.

Field services for Generator repair Field services for HVAC repair Field services for sanitation holding tank pumping / waste removal Shop / Field services for power inverter repair Shop / Field services for GPS / Navigation system repair.

Shop /Field services for electrical and optical cable fabrication and repair Shop / Field services for acoustic sensor / array repair Shop services for instrumentation and equipment calibrations Shop services for circuit board layout, fabrication and circuit component installation Shop services for Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) parts production Shop services for electric motor repair Shop services for oil analysis Shop services for hydraulics equipment repair.

Services for Computer Aided Design / Manufacturing

4.6 General Support

The effort identified in this section (Section 4.6 General Support) is not a separate task requirement, rather is integral, and applies to, all work under Section 4.0 SCOPE. For all work under this SOW, the contractor shall adhere to these aspects of work control, training, and documentation:

4.6.1 Program Management

The contractor shall maintain a management structure and management reporting system that ensures proper and timely performance, delivery, and completion of all TIs. The contractor shall appoint a Program Manager to act as the focal point for all communications between the contractor and Government. The Program Manager shall have overall responsibility for accomplishing the efforts specified within each TI.

The contractor shall provide a Contracting Officers Management Report / Monthly Status Report (A001). The contractor shall account for time and materials expended under this contract in accordance with a financial Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and/or Technical Instructions (TIs) as required.

The contractor shall provide a Performance and Cost Report / Weekly Cost Report Spreadsheet (A002) that tabulates weekly labor cost, material & travel cost (ODC), funding amount, cumulative amount and balance of funding remaining by the WBS and/or Technical Instructions. The report shall also include any subcontractor costs anticipated/incurred. The contractor shall have access to and utilize the ARD Data Management System (ARDDMS) to record an up-to-date detailed record of ODC material acquisitions performed under the contract.

4.6.2 Program Coordination – The contractor shall provide on-site management and coordination support at the ARD in the form of a single, on-site Senior-Level Manager. This contract site manager shall be responsible for assisting the Government in support planning and will have direct contact with all Government Leads and System Engineers. Additionally, the contract site manager shall be required to:

Ensure that a complete, mutual understanding of the overall contract progression and work/performance, cost, scheduling, and access requirements exist; and that the required quality level is consistent with the quality level being performed/delivered.

Control the quality, completeness, and timeliness of all contractor work.

Organize contractor assets and personnel necessary to pursue task execution on a daily basis under this contract , including participating in, and providing technical status concerning measurement systems, data requirements, test planning, and other work in progress relating to task completion; generating high quality technical documentation on task completion; and contributing in discussions at scientific and contract meetings to disseminate information and results of operations, maintenance, experiments, and instrumentation system functionality, as well as contract performance.

Contribute to the process of creating schedules, task planning, and coordinating with Government representatives and the COR for completion of work. Program coordination will require review and control of contractor personnel to ensure that the use of resources is completed in the most cost-effective manner at all times.

4.6.3 Quality Control (QC) – The contractor is responsible for the quality of all work performed and shall establish its own quality control program (QCP). The program shall address support by both prime contractor and any subcontractor personnel. The Quality Assurance Program Plan shall set forth the Quality Assurance (QA)/QC procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements identified in the SOW (CDRL A009.) The contractor shall develop and implement processes to assess and report its performance to the designated Government representatives. The contractor shall also conduct all work in accordance with prescribed safety and quality assurance practices and procedures; such as tag outs, two-person inspection, and compartment closeouts as required by directive.

4.6.4 Qualification and Training – The contractor is responsible for training/maintaining/enhancing the technical and management skills and capabilities of its employees. Contractor personnel shall possess the minimum training requirements to meet the personnel qualifications for which they were hired, and to perform the work to which they are assigned. The contractor shall develop and maintain a personnel training and qualification program (Technical Training Plan – A008) specifically required to support activities associated with ARD Equipment Operations, Test / Trial Support and maintenance activity. Plan shall document individual training assignments and training completion (Qualification Cards) to document personnel are qualified to operate ARD systems and equipment. For non-routine, first occurrence project support operations, the contractor shall identify, complete, and document any special training and planning prior to new test evolutions as updates to the Technical Training Plan as necessary.

This training record shall be available for periodic audit by the Government. The contractor shall anticipate training that is required to maintain technical proficiencies. Training that is determined by the Government to be in direct support of the specific tasks identified in this SOW may be eligible for reimbursement. Any training/conferences that are not specifically associated with the ARD effort, determined to be of a general (technical or otherwise) nature, required to maintain standard position qualification/accreditation/certification of facilities/personnel, or are typically considered to be associated with the contractor’s "cost of doing business" will not be reimbursed by the Government. All requests for such reimbursement must be submitted prior to training/conference travel or attendance, and require advance review and approval from the COR.

Contractor personnel shall not operate ARD equipment or systems until demonstrating that associated qualifications are met based on Government review. For any equipment or work requiring licensing or certification to operate or perform, such as forklifts, cranes, weight handling equipment, respirator use, welding, electrical work, etc., the contractor shall ensure employees possess the required licenses or certifications to perform contract requirements in accordance with the SOW. Before operating any Government-owned or leased equipment, the contractor shall provide proof of employee’s license or certification to the COR and Operations and Maintenance Foreman for review. Operation of ARD cranes and weight handling equipment requires licensing and certification in accordance with NAVFAC P-307. The contractor is required to receive training through the Navy Crane Center in order to perform associated tasks. The contractor and its employees shall be held jointly and severally liable for any/all damages resulting from unsafe or negligent contractor operations of Government-owned or leased equipment.

4.6.5 Safety – Ensure that all maintenance, operations, and support are conducted with the utmost regard for personnel, equipment, and material safety. The contractor is required to possess a written company policy that reflects OPNAVINST 5100.23G, CARDEROCKDIVINST 5100.1B, and the ARD station order (5100.5A series) pertaining to the ARD Safety Rules Handbook and shall ensure operational safety requirements are met and implemented for its personnel. The contractor shall ensure that contractor personnel possess and utilize proper safety and protective devices under applicable work conditions and in designated work areas to minimize risk of personal injury. These requirements include: personal protective equipment (PPE), plans for operations over water, foul weather operations, cold weather operations, confined space entry, use of chemicals/spills, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) industrial health and safety, use of weight handling equipment, and protection for handling electronic equipment.

The contractor shall comply with applicable safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities, even if not directly addressed in this contract. The contractor shall take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of all contractor and Government personnel associated with performance of this contract; including access to Safety Data Sheets. The Government reserves the right to investigate all incidents and accidents. The contractor shall immediately report any/all accidents or incidents resulting in bodily harm, injury, or death to the COR, Detachment Director and Government Safety Officer.

Equipment safety, including safety of the test models, is of the next highest priority. Throughout operations the contractor shall continually assess the conditions of weather and/or any other abnormal configuration of vehicle, test equipment or facilities, and the impact, if any, on equipment’s ability to safely support the test operations. The contractor is responsible for immediately identifying any known or potential safety issue, and/or damage to, or loss of, Government property to the Task Leader or Lead Project Engineer and COR.

4.6.6 Media Transfer Agents – The contractor shall ensure that personnel performing duties that involve the transfer of classified data to removable media have the proper training and approvals to perform Media Transfer Agent (MTA) functions IAW CARDEROCKDIVINST 5510.12. MTAs shall have the appropriate security clearance IAW with the Form DD 254.

4.6.7 Maintenance Procedures – The contractor shall ensure that all maintenance is accomplished in accordance with any applicable procedures and formally recorded in maintenance logs for future maintenance planning and scheduling.

4.6.8 Certification System – The contractor shall ensure that the work performed within any established certification boundary (such as SUBSAFE and LSVSAFE) is fully documented (Re-entry control.)

4.6.9 Small Boats – The contractor shall require boat operators to complete the Idaho Safe Boating course and demonstrate boat handling skills and familiarity with specific ARD watercraft prior to any boat operations IAW ARD Watercraft Instruction (5100.4D or series update) requirements.

4.6.10 Accounting / Task Reporting / Work Tracking – The contractor shall maintain and individuals working under this contract shall record daily work hours and task accomplishments (salient description of daily work performed) using one or more of the ARD networked Work Breakdown Labor Tracking (WBLT) databases. The contractor shall have access to the use of existing database capabilities that may be provided by the Government, and shall provide input to said databases. Databases may be project specific and/or shall encompass all work at the ARD. Data entered shall be categorized as necessary to fulfill programmatic reporting requirements, which typically use a program financial or work breakdown structure (WBS) that will be defined by the Government. This database shall be available to the Government for validation and surveillance of the work performed under contract.

4.6.11 Technical Guidance – The contractor shall be responsible for total management during the performance of this contract. The Government reserves the right to establish priority for the work to be performed. Technical guidance regarding the work identified in this SOW will typically be provided by the COR in the form of a TI. This guidance will generally provide equipment O&M priorities; schedule requirements, and/or details that may be needed to amplify support requirements. The contractor shall respond in writing to both the COR and Contracting Officer if it is believed that the technical guidance is outside the scope of the contract.

4.6.12 Physical Effort / Working Conditions – The nature of the identified O&M support requires most contractor personnel to frequently handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance of lifting devices. Day–to-day support involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, stairwells, and on scaffolding in industrial-type work settings. Work could require the assembly and/or installation of items in/out of hard to reach locations. Work will occur in confined areas inside models requiring crawling and working from prone positions. Balance and agility are required, as support shall require work performed aboard barges afloat and small boats, from floats, and/or over water while pitching or rolling. Some support is performed at remote work locations accessible only by boat, barge, or other watercraft.

Work shall be performed both inside and outside with exposure to dirt, dust, heat, prevailing weather conditions (high winds, fog, extreme cold, rain, ice, and snow), high noise levels and intermittent slippery, uneven surfaces, or other adverse conditions. Various protective devices such as respiratory protection, hard hats, safety shoes, work gloves, lifejackets, and cold weather exposure suits are required under certain circumstances and in designated work areas to minimize risk associated with these conditions.

5.0 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

Technical documentation and reporting will be required by the contractor in support of the tasking outlined in the SOW. Documentation requirements are outlined by project type below:

5.1. Operation and Maintenance Deliverables

The contractor shall provide various deliverables as specified below:

Daily Execution Schedules (A003) Reports on ability to support operations (A003) Maintenance Recommendations (Periodicity) (A003) Audit Plan (A003) Operations Qualification / Training Plan and records (A003) Failure Reports, System Problems, and/or Change records (A003) Maintenance and Repair Plans, Procedures, and Schedules (A003) Diagnostic and Corrective Action Reports including processes, setup, results and conclusions (A003) Weight / Trim / Ballasting Report. (A003) Classified / Unclassified Acoustic and Test Data (properly marked) (A003) Reports of Data Measurement Systems and Sensor Health (A003) Failure Reports, System Problems and/or Changes (A003) Calibration Test Data Certification/ Reports (A003) Engineering Change Proposals (A004)

5.2 Test Range and Systems Development, Installation and Maintenance Deliverables

System design, development, modification or upgrade studies (A003) System reliability and maintainability assessment (A003) System development / training products (procedures, technical manuals, schematics, etc.) (A003) Engineering Concept Design and Cost Trade-off Studies (CDRL A003) Engineering Preliminary and Final Design Analysis and Calculations Reports (A003) Installations, Operations and Maintenance Plans and Procedures (A003) QA Plans (A003) Maintenance Logs (A003) Certification Requirements (A003) Engineering Change Proposals (A004) Product Engineering Design Data and Lists (A005) Software Change Proposals (A006)

5.3 Test Project Support and Logistic Deliverables

Inventory, receipt control, record keeping documents (A003) Sponsor Owned Material Lists (A003) Test, Calibration, and Certification Data, Results and Reports (A003) Logistic Support Procedures (A003) Specifications, Cost Analyses, and Design Reports (A003) Spare Part Inventory Reports…