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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SUMMARY

This solicitation is for the procurement of engineering and technical support for reliability, maintainability, testability, quality assurance and diagnostic and system safety analyses during the design, development, production and in-service life cycles of Naval aircraft and their systems. The Government anticipates one Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract award. Performance will take place in CONUS only.

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) for this solicitation is:

Patricia Cornett

Phone: 301-757-2607 patricia.cornett@navy.mil The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this solicitation is:

Peter Babuchiwski Phone: 301-342-1245 peter.babuchiwski@navy.mil

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is:

Amber Wood

Phone: 301-757-2610 amber.f.wood@navy.mil Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

UTILIZATION OF PROPOSED RATES

The contractor is advised that, during administration, the Government will utilize the direct labor rates and indirect rates as proposed by the contractor under solicitation N00421-10-R-0027, in accordance with rate information as provided by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), to make cost reasonableness determinations prior to the award of individual task orders. The contractor will be responsible for explaining any discrepancies between those direct and indirect rates proposed at the basic contract level and those submitted at the individual task order level.

Labor - Base Year

CPFF

Labor for Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering and Technical Services in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MAX COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL MAX COST + FEE

Other Direct Costs - Base Year

COST

Other Direct Costs in support of CLIN 0001

MAX COST

NMCI - Base Year

COST

Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) costs in support of CLIN 0001

MAX COST

NSP

Data - Base Year

Data in support of CLIN 0001

CPFF

Labor for Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering and Technical Services in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement.

COST

Other Direct Costs in support of CLIN 0101

MAX COST

COST

MAX COST

NSP

Data in support of CLIN 0101

CPFF

Labor for Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering and Technical Services in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement.

COST

Other Direct Costs in support of CLIN 0201

MAX COST

COST

MAX COST

NSP

Data in support of CLIN 0201

CPFF

Labor for Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering and Technical Services in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement.

COST

Other Direct Costs in support of CLIN 0301

MAX COST

COST

MAX COST

NSP

Data in support of CLIN 0301

CPFF

Labor for Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering and Technical Services in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement.

COST

Other Direct Costs in support of CLIN 0401

MAX COST

COST

MAX COST

NSP

Data in support of CLIN 0401

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

5252.211-9503

LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR)(OCT 2005)

(a) The level of effort estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is 688,800 man-hours of direct labor including authorized subcontract labor, if any. The contractor shall not, under any circumstances, exceed one hundred (100%) percent of the total level of effort specified in this basic contract. The estimated composition of the total man-hours of direct labor by classification is as follows:

CLIN

CLIN

* denotes Key Personnel labor categories

(b) FAR Clause 52.232-20, "Limitation of Cost" applies to fully funded orders and FAR Clause 52.232-22, "Limitation of Funds" applies to incrementally funded orders. Nothing in this clause amends the rights or responsibilities of the parties hereto under either of those two clauses. In addition, the notifications required by this clause are separate and distinct from any specified in either FAR Clause 52.232-20 or FAR Clause 52.232-22.

(c) In the event that less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established level of effort of the basic contract is actually expended by the completion date of the contract (or if said Level of Effort has been previously revised upward, or the fee bearing portion of the additional hours by which the Level of Effort was last increased), the Government shall have the option of:

(1) Requiring the Contractor to continue performance, subject to the provisions of the FAR Clause 52.232-20 or 52.232-22, as applicable, until the effort expended equals 100% of the established Level of Effort; or

(2) Effecting a reduction in the fixed fee by the percentage by which the total expended man-hours is less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established Level of Effort (or the fee bearing portion of the last upward revision).

(d) Completion Form Task Orders.

(1) A level of effort shall be established for each completion form task order. This estimated level of effort is established for the purpose of determining the amount of fixed fee payable on the task order and tracking the ceiling amount of the contract, it is not to be construed as a performance requirement. In the event the task(s) cannot be completed within the estimated cost, the Government will require more effort without increase in fee, if the Government elects to continue, provided the Government increases the estimated cost.

(2) Within thirty days after completion of the work under each completion form task order, the Contractor shall submit the following information directly, in writing, to the ordering officer, with copies to the COR and the Defense Contract Audit Agency office to which vouchers are submitted:

(i) The Contractor's estimate of the total allowable cost incurred under the task order; and

(ii) In the case of a cost under run, the amount by which the estimated cost of the task order may be reduced to recover excess funds.

(e) Term Form Task Orders.

(1) The Contractor shall notify the Procuring Contracting Officer immediately in writing whenever it has reason to believe that:

(i) The level of effort the Contractor expects to incur under any term form order in the next 60 days, when added to the level of effort previously expended in the performance of that order, will exceed seventy-five (75%) percent of the level of effort established for that order; or

(ii) The level of effort required to perform a particular term form order will be greater than the level of effort established for that order.

As part of the notification, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a revised estimate of the level of effort required to perform the order. As part of the notification, the Contractor also shall submit any proposal for adjustment to the estimated cost and fixed fee that it deems would be equitable if the Government were to increase the level of effort as proposed by the Contractor. In performing term form task orders, the Contractor may use any combination of hours of the labor categories listed in the task order.

(2) In performing term form task orders, the contractor may use any combination of hours of the labor categories listed in the task order.

(3) Within thirty days after completion of the work under each term form task order, the Contractor shall submit the following information directly, in writing, to the ordering officer, with copies to the COR and the Defense Contract Audit Agency office to which vouchers are submitted:

(i) The total number of man-hours of direct labor, including subcontract labor, expended and a breakdown of this total showing the number of man-hours expended in each direct labor classification listed in the task order schedule, including the identification of the key employees utilized;

(ii) The Contractor's estimate of the total allowable cost incurred under the task order; and

(iii) In the case of a cost under run, the amount by which the estimated cost of the task order may be reduced to recover excess funds.

(4) In the event that less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established level of effort of a term order (or if said level of effort has been previously revised upward, of the fee bearing portion of the additional hours by which the level of effort was last increased) is actually expended by the completion date of the contract, the Government shall have the option of:

(i) Requiring the Contractor to continue performance, subject to the provisions of the "Limitation of Cost" or the "Limitation of Funds" clause, as applicable, until the effort expended equals one hundred (100%) percent of the established Level of Effort (or of the fee-bearing portion of the last upward revision); or

(ii) Effecting a reduction in the fixed fee by the percentage by which the total expended man-hours is less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established Level of Effort (or the fee bearing portion of the last upward revision).

(5) In the event that the expended level of effort of a term order exceeds the established level of effort by ten (10%) percent or less, but does not exceed the estimated cost of the order; the contractor shall be entitled to cost reimbursement for actual hours expended, not to exceed the ceiling cost. The contractor shall not be paid fixed fee, however, on level of effort in excess of one hundred (100%) percent without complying with subsection (e)(1) above. This understanding does not supersede or change subsection (e)(1) above, whereby the contractor and Government may agree on a change to the task order level of effort with an equitable adjustment for both cost and fee.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

Item 0001 and Option Items 0101, 0201, 0301 and 0401 - The Contractor shall provide supplies/services in accordance with the Performance Based Work Statement (PBWS) entitled “Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineering and Technical Support”.

Item 0002 and Option Items 0102, 0202, 0302, and 0402 - The Contractor shall provide Other Direct Costs (i.e., travel and material) in accordance with paragraph 5.0 of the PBWS.

Item 0003 and Option Items 0103, 0203, 0303 and 0403 - The Contractor shall provide NMCI seats and services in accordance with paragraph 6.0 of the PBWS.

Item 0004 and Option Items 0104, 0204, 0304 and 0404 - The data to be furnished hereunder shall be in accordance with Exhibit A, DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

PERFORMANCE BASED WORK STATEMENT

RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY (R&M)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), System Engineering Competency is tasked to provide reliability, maintainability, systems safety, diagnostics, and testability support of Naval aircraft and their subsystems.

2.0 SCOPE. The contractor shall provide engineering and technical support for reliability, maintainability, testability, quality assurance, diagnostic and system safety analyses during the design, development, production and in-service cycles of all Naval aircraft and their systems. This support encompasses carrier based tactical aircraft, shipboard capable vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, maritime support aircraft, unmanned aircraft, tactical weapons systems, support systems and equipment and aircraft launch and recovery equipment.

2.1 The primary location for services in support of this contract will be at the NAWCAD, Patuxent River, Maryland. However, support services may be required at other NAWCAD sites such as Lakehurst, New Jersey; China Lake, California; Cherry Point, North Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; and San Diego, California. In addition, technical support for project tests may be required for extended periods of time at locations other than Patuxent River, Maryland.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. This list of military standards and specifications is being provided as general guidance only. Contractors are encouraged to submit alternatives to the military standards and specifications, if practical. The alternatives shall be evaluated to ensure they meet Government requirements. At the time of award, if the contractor’s proposed alternative standards or specifications are determined to be acceptable, the alternative documents shall replace the existing listed military standards or specifications.

3.1 R&M

DOD 5000.1/2 - Defense Acquisition 23 February 1991

MIL-STD-785B - Reliability Program for Systems and Equipment Development and Production 5 Aug 1988

MIL-STD-781D - Reliability Testing for Engineering Development, Qualification, and Production 17 October 1986

MIL-HDBK-217 - Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment 10 July 1992

MIL-STD-810E - Environmental Test Methods and Engineering Guidelines 1 September 1993

MIL-STD-1629A - Procedures for Performing a Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analysis 28 November 1984

DOD-STD-2167A - Defense System Software Development 29 Feb 1988

DOD-STD-2168 - Defense System Software Quality Program 29 April 1988

DOD-STD-1701 - Hardware Diagnostic Test System Requirements 10 June 1985

MIL-STD-756 - Reliability Modeling and Prediction 31 August 1982

MIL-STD-470B - Maintainability Program for Systems and Equipment 30 May 1989

MIL-STD-471A - Maintainability Verification/Demonstration/Evaluation 8 December 1978

MIL-STD-472- Maintainability Prediction 12 January 1984

MIL-STD-2084 - General Requirements for Maintainability of Avionics and Electronic Systems and Equipment 12 July 1991

MIL-STD-1472D - Human Engineering Design Criteria for Military Systems, Equipment, and Facilities 10 February 1994

MIL-STD-8708C - General Specification for Demonstration of Aircraft Weapon Systems 12 August 1991

MIL-STD-1521B - Technical Reviews and Audits for Systems, Equipment and Computer Software 17 July 1992

OPNAVINST 4790.2 - Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, 1 January 1989

3.2

SYSTEM SAFETY

MIL-STD-882 - System Safety Program Requirements 10 February 2000

NAVAIRINST 5100.3C- System Safety Policies Objectives and Responsibilities, 10 December 1992

3.3

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

OPNAVINST 5510.1H - Department of Navy Information and Personnel Security Program Regulations, 30 December 1994

NAVAIRINST 3960.4A Project Test Plan Policy and Process For Testing Air Vehicles, Weapons and Installed Systems

NAVAIRWARCENACDIVINST 5239.1 - NAVAIRWARCENACDIV Information Systems Security Program, 3 August 1995

4.0

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Task 1 - Reliability and Maintainability Design Development

4.1.1 The contractor shall develop or review for technical accuracy and adequacy the reliability, maintainability, and integrated diagnostics (R, M & ID) acquisition requirements and associated tasks for new aircraft, unmanned aviation vehicles, avionics systems, and support equipment. This effort consists of the development and evaluation of all R, M & ID acquisition documentation which includes, but is not limited to: the development and review of qualitative and quantitative operational requirements and contractual specifications; ensuring requirements and specifications are realistic and testable; assurance of a proper audit trail between documents and requirements; creation and evaluation of the mission profile and operating environment; evaluation of R, M & ID program schedule and program plans. Results shall be documented and reported in accordance with CDRLs A001, A002, A003, A004, A006, A007, and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.2 Task 2 - Reliability and Maintainability Design Analyses

4.2.1 The contractor shall perform or review R, M & ID engineering design analysis for development and system modifications to Navy aircraft and unmanned aviation vehicle systems, e.g., avionics, electrical, mechanical, propulsion systems, and aviation support equipment. These analyses shall include, but not be limited to: failure mode effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), reliability centered maintenance analyses (RCM), testability analyses, risk analyses, parts obsolescence, fault tree analyses, parts program analyses, critical item analyses, R, M & ID predictions, R, M & ID allocations, thermal surveys, parts derating, and stress analyses. Analysis results shall be documented and reported in accordance with CDRLs A002, A003, A004, A005, and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.3 Task 3 - R&M Testing and Design Verification

4.3.1 The contractor shall provide R, M & ID support in conducting equipment ground testing, integrated on-aircraft flight testing and environmental testing for evaluation of new designs, design modifications and engineering change proposals (ECPs) for developmental and in-service equipment and aircraft. The contractor shall support the following testing activities as required by project requirements: reliability demonstration tests (RDTs); maintainability demonstrations (M-demo); initial BIT demonstrations; reliability qualification testing (RQT); accelerated life testing; production reliability acceptance testing; environmental stress screening; equipment mock-up reviews; fault insertion testing; independent validation and verification (IV&V) of software related to BIT and R, M & ID impact assessments; developmental flight test (DT), and operational test (OT). Reports and documentation shall be submitted in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A008, A009, and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.4 Task 4 - Data Documentation and Reporting

4.4.1 The contractor shall develop test procedures, prepare test plans, collect and store test data, analyze and evaluate equipment test data to determine R, M & ID characteristics, document equipment deficiencies and document test results. The contractor shall prepare reports to support major milestone decisions. Reports and documentation shall be submitted in accordance with CDRLs A007, A008, A009 and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.5 Task 5 - R, M & ID Technical Meetings and Design Reviews

4.5.1 The contractor shall participate in project meetings, conferences, failure review boards, and reviews at contractor and Government facilities, as appropriate. At these meetings, the contractor shall assess equipment design and maintenance characteristics to ensure that the equipment design characteristics are satisfactory for the intended operational environment. Inputs in the form trip reports and/or meeting action items shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A010 as required by the individual task order.

4.6 Task 6 - In-Service R&M Engineering and Analysis

4.6.1 The contractor shall analyze operational flight data, maintenance data, and procedures to ascertain R&M characteristics and identify R&M problem areas. Depending on project requirements, data shall be obtained by collecting information at operational sites or by using available DoD/Government databases. The contractor shall also utilize Government and commercially available R&M/engineering computer analysis software for data retrieval, analysis, and storage, graphical presentations, computer aided design, word-processing, and report preparation consistent with that currently being used by the Government (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point). Analysis results shall be submitted in accordance with CDRLs A002 and/or A004 as required by the individual task order.

4.6.2 The contractor shall assist in the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of design modifications, and engineering change proposals affecting R&M. Engineering change proposal information shall be submitted in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004 and/or A005 as required by the individual task order.

4.7 Task 7 - R, M & ID Program Planning

4.7.1 The contractor shall support top level R, M & ID program planning with regard to system requirements development to ensure that all appropriate R, M & ID tasks and activities are included and specifically tailored for cost effective execution and compatibility with program schedules and milestones. Program planning inputs with regard to system requirements development shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A001as required by the individual task order.

4.7.2 The contractor shall support the use and development of web based R, M & ID tool sets to facilitate program planning functions, including risk analyses, knowledge management systems, and other specialty and COTS software management products used in R, M & ID program planning, performance assessments, and decision making processes. The contractor will manage the R, M & ID web site and facilitate deployment of R, M & ID tool sets. Developed software products will be submitted in accordance with CDRL A012 as required by the individual task order.

4.8 Task 8 - Specialized R&M Modeling

4.8.1 The contractor shall provide technical support in developing specialized computerized and non-computer based analytical models to support R&M engineering and design analyses. These models will employ existing and proven R&M methodologies, where appropriate and cost effective. However, where specialized analyses or unique computerized models are necessary, the innovative modification of existing methodologies and/or the development of totally new methodologies or algorithms may be required. Specialized modeling will support, but may not be limited to, analyses involving parametric studies, unique highly specialized studies of limited scope, and “short fused” intensive studies. R&M computer models and analyses shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A012 as required by the individual task order.

4.9 Task 9 - System Safety Engineering Support

4.9.1 The contractor shall perform and document various System Safety hazard analyses on aircraft and weapons systems, subsystems, support systems and components, including hardware and software, for all life cycle phases. The application of scientific and engineering principles will be utilized for timely identification of hazards and initiation of actions to eliminate/control hazards or reduce the associated risk to an acceptable level within the system. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005, A007, A011 and/or A013 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.2 The contractor shall review and conduct system safety evaluations of Engineering Change Proposals, specifications, test reports and test data provided from flight, ground and laboratory tests. Evaluations shall encompass systems designs and operations of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, avionics, flight controls, environmental control systems (ECS), egress, weapon integration, secondary power, propulsion and software. Evaluations will consider the safety characteristics of the system, system integration, software interfaces, specification compliance and the ability of the overall system to safely operate in all designated modes. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A011, A014 and/or A015 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.3 The contractor shall participate in and support program meetings, technical interchange meetings and planning conferences. These conferences/trips are to include System Safety Working Groups, design reviews, program status reviews, Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Boards (WSESRB), test planning coordination meetings, test and evaluation working groups, data extraction working groups, and test requirements working group meetings. As a result of information obtained from these meetings, the contractor shall provide recommendations to eliminate/control or reduce the associated risk of identified hazards to an acceptable level within the system. The contractor shall prepare reports documenting the current status of safety deficiencies and recommendation for correction of such deficiencies. The contractor shall document trip reports/meeting action items and results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A010, A011, A013, A014 and A015 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.4 The contractor shall maintain and update a database of safety action records, hazard material reports, mishap/incident reports, Accident Report Recommendations (ARREC) reports, CDRL status, and specific platform/weapon data requirements. The contractor shall develop or generate technical data for safety point papers/trade studies, system safety program plans, management plans, Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB) data packages and letters, Hazardous Material Report (HMR)/ARREC responses, technical briefs, and official correspondence, as required. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A007 and/or A012 as required by the individual task order.

4.9.5 The contractor shall participate in and support the flight clearance process by providing current safety data, open hazards and issues/concerns to the flight clearance boards. The contractor shall document results and findings in accordance with CDRLs A002, A004, A005 and/or A011 as required by the individual task order.

4.10 Labor Categories/Qualifications

The contractor shall provide personnel having professional and technical experience necessary to ensure accomplishment of the tasks specified in this performance based work statement. The contractor is encouraged to strive for technical experience beyond these qualifications.

The following list represents those labor categories identified by the Government as associated with the contract.

Labor Categories

Senior R&M Engineer (Key)

R&M Engineer (Key)

Junior R&M Engineer

Safety Engineer (Key)

Safety Technician (Key)

Computer Specialist

Senior Engineering Technician (Key)

Junior Engineering Technician

Administrative Assistant

Data Analyst

Program Manager

The following lists the labor category functions and the minimum education/experience requirements.

Labor Qualifications

SENIOR R&M ENGINEER – KEY

(a) Functions

Applies high-level practical, theoretical, and conceptual R&M principles and practices to current and future issues in the design, development, implementation, and test and evaluation of Naval aircraft, weapons systems, and aircraft support equipment. Serves as a source of state-of-the-art knowledge in R&M theory, probabilistic analysis, R&M modeling, and risk assessment and evaluation. Applies this knowledge to engineering and technical analyses, system integration issues, R&M testing challenges, and other complex problems related to engineering and R&M requirements for aircraft, weapons systems, and aircraft support equipment.

(b) Education

A bachelors degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics, or aeronautics from an accredited college or university.

(c) Experience

At least 10 years of general or practical R&M engineering and technical experience in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment development test and evaluation. Must have experience in solving complex R&M problems through the use of R&M probabilistic analysis, modeling, and risk assessment and evaluation. Understanding of Navy operational and maintenance environments is required. Must have experience in development and operational T&E, including test planning, execution, and reporting, as well as participation in laboratory environmental tests. A masters degree in one of the areas of study indicated in paragraph (b) may be substituted for two years of the minimum general experience requirement.

R&M ENGINEER – KEY

(a) Functions

Applies detailed knowledge of R&M engineering principles and procedures in the design, development, implementation, test and evaluation of Naval aircraft, weapons systems, and aircraft support equipment. Reviews and prepares R&M engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other documentation. Applies engineering experience to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, reliability and maintainability testing, quality assurance testing. Analyzes, designs, develops, tests or evaluates data processing and software related to engineering and R&M functional requirements of aircraft, weapons systems, and aircraft support equipment.

(b) Education

A bachelors degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics, or aeronautics from an accredited college or university.

(c) Experience

At least five years of general or practical engineering experience in R&M engineering associated with aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment development, test, and evaluation. Experience in using probability or mathematical based models and analysis techniques. Understanding of Navy operational and maintenance environments is required. Must have experience in development and operational T&E, including test planning, execution, and reporting, as well as participation in laboratory environmental tests. A masters degree in one of the areas of study indicated in paragraph (b) may be substituted for two years of the minimum general experience requirement.

JUNIOR R&M ENGINEER

Applies knowledge of R&M engineering principles and procedures in the design, development, implementation, test and evaluation of Naval aircraft, weapons systems, and aircraft support equipment. Assists in the review and preparation of engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other documentation. Applies engineering techniques to perform functions such as system integration, configuration management, reliability and maintainability tests, and qualify assurance testing. Compiles and organizes data and utilizes computerized data analysis software and hardware systems related to engineering and R&M functional requirements of aircraft, weapons systems, and aircraft support equipment.

A bachelors degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics, or aeronautics from an accredited college or university.

Experience

None required.

SAFETY ENGINEER – KEY

Applies detailed knowledge of system safety engineering principles and procedures in the design, development, implementation, test and evaluation of Naval aircraft, weapons systems, and aircraft support equipment to identify hazards. Reviews and prepares engineering and system safety analyses, technical reports, engineering change proposals, and other documentation. Compiles, processes, reduces, and analyzes engineering data and presents results and recommendations.

Education

A bachelors degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics, or aeronautics from an accredited college or university.

(c) Experience

At least five years of general, practical, or engineering experience in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment development, test and evaluation. A masters degree in one of the areas of study indicated in paragraph (b) may be substituted for two years of the minimum general experience requirement.

SAFETY TECHNICIAN – KEY

Applies system safety engineering techniques, principles and precedents to develop, design, modify, install, test and evaluate Naval aircraft, weapons systems, or support equipment to identify hazards. Reviews, analyzes, develops, prepares and applies engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards or procedures. Plans and performs tests and evaluations of systems equipment or components. Compiles, processes, reduces, and analyzes engineering data and prepares technical system safety analyses and presents results and recommendations.

A high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) graduate. Successful completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of study in electronics, avionics, mechanics, or engineering technology; or completion of at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of course studies at an accredited college or university in engineering, scientific, computer sciences, mathematics, or technical curriculum. This education shall have led to the development of basic understanding of aircraft operating principles, theory, skills, and activity related to his/her area of technical specialty.

At least six years of general or practical experience in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment. This experience shall have led to the development of basic understanding of aircraft operating principles, theory, skills, and activities related to his/her area of technical specialty. Military experience in aviation maintenance is applicable and desirable. Experience in technical writing, including preparation of well organized technical documents and reports that included significant analysis and discussion of the subject matter with pertinent conclusions and recommendations is required. The completion of two college level English or technical writing courses (6 semester hours) which required extensive writing may substituted for this writing experience requirement.

COMPUTER SPECIALIST

(a) Functions

Supports the development of software based R&M tool sets and maintains specialty and COTS hardware and software products. Ensures compliance with all Navy and Government applicable standards and directives.

(b) Education

A high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) graduate and successful completion of at least 15 semester hours from an accredited college or university in an information technology, mathematics, and/or sciences curriculum.

(c) Experience

Four years of general or practical experience within the information technology field or a related discipline providing support on computer hardware or software systems. Experience with the development of web sites and applications. Completion of a specific certification track, e.g., MCSE, MCSD, Oracle Certification, CISCO Certification, etc. may be substituted for the educational requirement of 15 semester hours or for two years of the general or practical experience requirement.

SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – KEY

Applies engineering techniques, principles and precedents to develop, design, modify, install, test and evaluate Naval aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment. Maintains, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, or programs systems equipment or components. Reviews, analyzes, develops, prepares and applies engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards or procedures. Plans and performs test and evaluation of systems equipment or components. Compiles, processes, reduces, and analyzes engineering data and prepares technical reports and presents results and recommendations.

A high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) graduate. Successful completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of study in electronics, avionics, mechanics, or engineering technology: or completion of at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, computer sciences, mathematics, or technical curriculum.

At least ten years of general or practical experience in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment. This experience shall have led to the development of a strong understanding of basic principles, theory, support and maintenance of aircraft, aircraft systems and equipment, or ground support equipment. Military experience in aviation maintenance is applicable and highly desirable.

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Applies engineering techniques, principles, and precedents to develop, design, modify, install, test and evaluate Naval aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment. Maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, or programs systems, equipment, or components. Reviews, analyzes, develops, prepares and applies engineering, technical or maintenance specifications, policies, standards or procedures. Plans and performs tests and evaluations of systems equipment or components. Compiles, processes, reduces, and analyzes engineering data, prepares technical reports, and presents results and recommendations.

A high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) graduate.

Experience

At least two years of general or practical experience in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment. This experience shall have led to the development of basic understanding of aircraft operating principles, theory, skills, and activities related to his/her area of technical specialty. Military experience in aviation maintenance is applicable and desirable.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Conducts administrative and record keeping functions and has knowledge of office management, methods, and procedures in producing and maintaining documentation, correspondence, records, or directives. Reports on matters related to project/program progress and status documentation, budget, finance, property accounting, or personnel management. Produces technical reports and papers, test plans, or other project/program documentation in final format from rough notes or drafts. Applies familiarity with specialized and technical terminology to proofread and correct spelling, grammar and phraseology.

Education

A high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) graduate.

(c) Experience

Four years performing general administrative functions. Two years of general experience requirement must be in office management, filing, greeting, and related office equipment operations. One year of experience providing computer word processor support using Microsoft Word with functional experience in Excel and Power Point. Completely familiar with desktop computers and other office equipment, e.g., fax machines, telephones, and copiers.

DATA ANALYST

Conduct data related research on well-established topics in support of a larger analytical effort. Compile and organize data in response to assigned tasking of increasing complexity including the entry of data into a database system. Maintain data files and conduct searches to provide information as part of more in-depth analytical tasking. Perform basic analysis by correlating data from a limited number of sources.

A high school diploma or equivalent training and/or experience.

As this position requires familiarity with the types of data to be processed, at least one year of general or practical experience in aircraft, weapons systems, or aircraft support equipment is necessary. This experience shall have led to the development of basic understanding of aircraft operating principles. Military experience in aviation maintenance is applicable and desirable.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Manages and administers the contract and serves as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the Government on program/project and contract administrative issues. Supervises program/project operation by developing management procedures and controls, planning and directing project execution, and monitoring and reporting progress.

Education

Position requires a bachelors degree in business or a related field from an accredited college or university.

(c) Experience

Minimum of fifteen years of recent and relevant professional experience with weapon systems and operational analysis. Demonstrated aptitude and capacity for conducting management. Experience in directing the integration of a program team with demonstrated experience and success in technical management.

5.0 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs).

5.1 Travel

5.1.1 The contractor shall travel, as required, during the performance of this contract. The Government shall reimburse the contractor for allowable travel costs, exclusive of fee, incurred by the contractor in performance of the contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2 and with rules set forth for temporary duty travel in the Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations, Volume II, for civilian personnel. Travel and subsistence are authorized for travel beyond a 50-mile radius of the contractor's office whenever a task assignment requires work to be accomplished at a temporary alternate work site. Travel other than local travel must receive prior written authorization by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor is responsible for making all travel arrangements for its personnel. The costs associated with obtaining passports for contractor personnel shall not be billed as a direct charge to this contract. The cost for travel will be reimbursed in accordance with the ODC CLINs included in this contract.

5.1.2 Contractor required access to Government owned facilities will be authorized with the proper clearances and visit requests. Travel to various worldwide locations to attend meetings, monitor testing, conduct necessary validation and verification exercises and develop technical findings may require passport and country clearances. The contractor shall provide all necessary information, as required, to support such clearances and visit requests.

5.1.3 Anticipated travel requirements include, but not are limited to, the following:

5.2 Material

5.2.1 The contractor shall purchase material, as required, during the performance of this contract. Material estimates are based on a per annum not-to-exceed amount. The contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the individual task order level prior to the purchase of any material. All material purchased by the contractor under this item becomes the property of the Federal Government. The Government shall reimburse the contractor for allowable material costs, exclusive of fee, incurred by the contractor in performance of the contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2.

5.2.2 The contractor shall be advised that tasks performed on the aircraft flight line require the use of personnel protection equipment such as helmets, safety shoes, hearing attenuators, etc. These items are available for check out through the Government tool room issue.

6.0

NAVY MARINE CORPS INTRANET (NMCI).

6.1 The contractor shall provide NMCI seats and services, as required, during the performance of this contract. NMCI estimates are based on a per annum not-to-exceed amount. The contractor is advised that Information Technology (IT) services shall be ordered pursuant to the authority of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract N00024-00-D-6000 and in accordance with the provisions of 5252.237-9503. The contractor shall obtain written authorization from the Contracting Officer executing this contract prior to ordering directly from the NMCI contractor. Any NMCI order exceeding the written authorization of the Contracting Officer shall be treated as an unallowable cost pursuant to FAR Part 31. The contractor shall order NMCI seats and services and provide a copy of the purchase order, itemized by name, seat type, and locations to the NAVAIR NMCI Customer Technical Representative (CTR) via the local 4.5 NMCI POC. The Government shall reimburse the contractor for the placement of NMCI orders, including applicable indirect burdens (general and administrative, etc.), excluding profit or fee.

7.0

FACILITIES.

7.1 For those contractor employees working on-site in Government facilities, the Government will provide the appropriate access to facilitate performance of the applicable PBWS requirements.

7.2 The contractor will occasionally need access to Communications Security (COMSEC) material to perform various equipment tests. A Government employee will be required and available whenever contractor access to COMSEC is necessary.

8.0

WORKPLACE AND SCHEDULE.

8.1 Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). The contractor shall provide the required services and staffing coverage during normal working hours (NWHs). NWHs are usually 8.5 hours (including a 30-minute lunch break), from 0730-1600 each Monday through Friday (except on the legal holidays specified elsewhere). Some supported Government offices have flexibility to start as early as 0600/0630 and end as late as 1800 Monday through Friday. Services and staffing shall be provided for each office at least 8 hours per day (during the 8.5 hour workday which includes the 30-minute lunch break). Government employees are allowed to voluntarily work a "Compressed Work Schedule" (CWS). CWS is an alternative work schedule to the traditional five 8.5 hour workdays (which includes a 30-minute lunch) worked per week. Under a CWS schedule, an employee completes the following schedule within a two-week period of time: eight weekdays are worked at 9.5 hours each (which includes a 30-minute lunch), one weekday is alternately worked as 8.5 hours (which includes a 30-minute lunch) and one weekday is not worked by the employee. The result is 80 hours worked every two weeks, with 44 work hours one week and 36 work hours the other. The contractor awarded this contract, with agreement by the COR, may allow its employees to work a CWS schedule. The contractor is advised that Friday is the only day allowed as the weekday not worked by employees on a CWS schedule. Any contractor that chooses to allow its employees to work a CWS schedule in support of this contract agrees that any additional costs associated with the implementation of the CWS schedule vice the standard schedule are unallowable costs under this contract and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Furthermore, all contractors shall comply with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and particularly with Section 7 regarding compensatory overtime. Additionally, the CWS schedule shall not prevent contractor employees from providing necessary staffing and services coverage when required by the Government facility.

9.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. The contractor shall provide the following in accordance with the identified CDRLs.

9.1 The contractor shall maintain a cost tracking system, which is able to differentiate labor and other direct costs according to task areas defined by the Government. The tracking system will be maintained to the point of being able to produce "real-time" data reports regarding expenditures at the request of the Government. The cost tracking data shall be incorporated into the Progress, Status and Management Report submitted in accordance with CDRL A017.

9.2 Restrictions on Direct Charging of Material.

9.2.1 It will be necessary for the contractor to have a material funding allocation (ODC CLIN) to immediately respond to tasking requirements. All incidental material purchases will be approved per the individual task order PBWS.

9.3 Operational Security (OPSEC) Plan. The Operational Security Plan shall be furnished pursuant to the requirements provided herein:

9.3.1 The contractor shall provide Operational Security (OPSEC) protection for all classified information (as defined by FAR 4.401) and sensitive information (as…