SOW- Fundamentals of Explosive Propellants and Combustion.pdf

Statement of Work For Fundamentals of Explosive, Propellants and Combustion, and Warhead

Mechanics Training

1.0 BACKGROUND:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Division (NSWC IHD) is committed to offering career enhancing training for its employees. The training courses will provide employees with an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of explosives, propellants and combustion as well as warhead mechanics.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

Course content for the Fundamentals of Explosives training shall provide personnel with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of explosives, and explore the chemistry, physics and engineering aspects of explosives. Training shall also go over the various types of explosives and their applications. The length of the course shall be three (3) consecutive days, eight (8) hours each day, with a maximum of 20 employees per class.

Training content for the Propellants and Combustion training shall allow employees to gain a better understanding of combustion principles, and their role in propellants. Training shall also review the characteristics of various propellant types, their applications, as well as provide insight into optimizing propellant performance and combustion efficiency. Employees shall also gain insight into combustion processes and how they work within propulsion systems. The length of the course shall be two (2) consecutive days, eight (8) hours each day, with a maximum of 25 employees per class.

The training content for the Warhead Mechanics training shall provide employees with an overview of Warhead types and functions, as well as a comprehensive understanding of Warhead mechanics design principles. Training shall also go over Warhead design considerations such as penetration, fragmentation, blast effects, and review the principles of target penetration and destruction. Employees shall also understand the different types of Warhead components, and safety protocols and risks associated with Warhead deployment. Training shall also provide participants information on the effects of Warheads on different target types such as armored vehicles and explore the mechanics of explosive payloads and their behavior upon detonation.

The length of the course shall be three (3) consecutive days, eight (8) hours each day, with a maximum of 20 employees per class.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRMENTS:

The contractor shall provide learning materials which should consist of workbooks, handouts, and quick reference guides for each participant.

4.0 LOCATION:

Training courses shall be conducted on-site, held at NSWC IHD, Indian Head/Stump Neck, MD. The Government TPOC will determine appropriate building location.

The Government will provide the facilities and equipment, including rest rooms, which will be accessible to individuals with disabilities and meets all Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requirements.

5.0 Security Badges and On-Site Contractor Personnel:

Security badges will be issued by the Government only to those contractor personnel who require access to NAVSEA, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head division (NSWC IHD), Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) in connection with work to be performed under this contract. Contractors must be registered into the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) by a Trusted Agent (TA) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer. Once the TA has enrolled you in TASS, the TA will provide the contractor employee with a user ID and password. The contractor employee must log into TASS within seven days of the application's approval and must complete the application for a CAC within 30 days of the initial login. The TA will review the application and either approve or deny it. Once approved, the contractor employee must go to a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site for final verification and processing (https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/locator).

The Contractor shall maintain a register of employees currently authorized access to NAVSEA, NSWC IHD, NSASP. This does not include badges temporarily authorized for contractor visitors to NAVSEA, NSWC IHD, NSASP. Furthermore, the contractor shall maintain a current register of contractor personnel with full or part-time work or office space located on board the Naval Support Activity South Potomac. This register will be made available upon request of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall follow station security procedures in this regard.

6.0 Contractor Check-In/Check Out:

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining the check-in/check-out procedures from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for any employees that will require access to NSWC IHD. Contractors are required to complete the check-in procedures within 15 days of reporting on-site and within 3 days of departing the site in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures for Contractor Check-in and Check-out Procedures at NSWC IHD.

7.0 EVALUATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

The Contractor shall provide course evaluation forms that allow participants to comment and make recommendations for improvement. The Contractor shall provide a summary of the information contained on the individual evaluation forms to the TPOC. The Contractor shall take attendance daily and provide attendance roster to the TPOC after course completion. The Contractor shall deliver participant certificates upon completion of the course that includes at a minimum: the name of each participant, course title, and the course completion date.

Gray, Marjorie M CIV USN NSWC IHD (USA) New verbiage that has to be added to all SOW moving forward.

Gray, Marjorie M CIV USN NSWC IHD (USA) New verbiage that has to be added to all SOW moving forward.

8.0 PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

The Contractor shall have a curriculum ready to deliver training and services within 60 days of contract award date. The period of performance shall be for one (1) year, and one (1) option year. The base and each option year shall consist of 365 days.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL:

The Workforce Development Branch will provide all facilitation supplies for the on-site Fundamentals of Explosives, Propellants and Combustion, and Warhead Mechanics Trainings.

Facilitation supplies include projector, flip chart or dry erase board, and markers (if required).

10.0 SECURITY:

The Contractor will ensure that all instructors are able to gain access to NSWC IHD locations to instruct the course. Instructors must be U.S. citizens and must be able to provide the required documentation to obtain entry (if base access is required).

Government TPOC:

Angela Solano, angela.t.solano.civ@us.navy.mil, 301-744-4917.

mailto:angela.t.solano.civ@us.navy.mil