Attachment_V-_Initial_Task_Order_PWS.DOCX

ATTACHMENT V-INITIAL TASK ORDER PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT DAYTON - RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 The purpose of this Initial Task Order (ITO) Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to supplement the PWS contained in the base Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and further define what is required for each of the positions being executed with the ITO. The base IDIQ PWS remains in effect and the requirements listed in this ITO PWS provide further elaboration and clarification pertaining to duties, tasks, work schedule, work location, and any additional requirements that may be necessary for each of the required positions in this ITO.

1.2 For the purposes of constructing your cost proposal, offeror shall use the following figures for Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and travel. The estimated amounts are for the 12 month Period of Performance (POP) of the initial task order.

ODCs: $100,000.00.

Travel: $125,000.00.

Offerors shall use the amounts provided above in the development of their cost proposal. All ODC and Travel costs are estimated amounts and are before contractor burdens. Contractor burdens must be applied in accordance with the offeror’s accounting system and Forward Pricing Rate Agreement(s) (if applicable).

ODCs and Travel shall be approved in advance and in writing by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the contractor incurring any cost.

1.3 The POP for this task order shall be twelve (12) months from the date of award.

1.4 Intramural human use research is expected under this task order. Research with human subjects may not begin until the contractor (and all subcontractors) obtains a Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Additionally, all research must be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) named in the Assurance application before the research commences. A Human Research Protection Officer (HRPO) review must be in place before any funding can be placed on this task order.

Intramural human use research can include interaction with study participants; therefore, the contractor shall possess medical liability and indemnity insurance. The Federal Tort Claims Act does not apply.

1.5 Intramural animal use is expected is expected under this task order. Task orders involving the use of animals in research shall be compliant with all applicable federal and DoD regulations, specifically including 7 U.S.C. 2131 et. Seq. and 9 CFR 1-4, “Animal Welfare Act”; DoDI 3216.01, “Use of Animals in DoD Programs”; and specific DoD component management plans. Evolving animal use and care regulations need to be investigated and training plans developed to educate researchers regarding their animal use and care responsibilities. Contractor shall support Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) functions and comply with any procedures required for IACUC approval, including research protocol submission, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) accreditation, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) assurance, and USDA site inspections.

1.6 This ITO is for non-personal services and considered a severable effort.

1.7 This ITO will be an incrementally-funded Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) task order.

1.8 There is an identified OCI within this task order. The identified OCI that exists under this requirement, is that contractor personnel may have access to financial data regarding funding for research studies. Contractors may also be assisting the Government in the preparation and facilitation of intramural and extramural grant applications for studies. The offeror’s proposal shall include an OCI Mitigation Plan for review/approval by the Government / Contracting Officer. Acceptance of this task order by the contractor shall not create an OCI condition, either for legacy work being performed or future work to be bid or performed. The OCI Mitigation Plan shall include Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) signed by the personnel performing on this task order and counter-signed by their management. The OCI Mitigation Plan and NDAs shall state: “This document does not authorize access to another company’s proprietary or sensitive information.”

2. POSITION/OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION

2.1 Research performed under this contract is broad in scope, and encompasses a range of disciplines. The contractor shall provide administrative, graphic, logistic, statistical, training, and technical support to complete research and development activities. Examples of technical support include but are not limited to: assistance with interrogatories, medical and scientific authoring and editing of research proposals, human use protocols, animal use protocols, and technical and scientific reports; workshop and conference administrative, scientific, and technical support and management; coordination of technical review meetings and the preparation and presentation of point papers, technical reports, and other briefings resulting from these meetings; preparation and support of technical summaries and publications resulting from research activities; support in development of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols for human use research; preparation and support of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols for animal research; presentation of research findings at scientific meetings and professional conferences; writing, reviewing, editing, and submitting peer-reviewed articles and technical reports. All documents that contract employees assist in drafting are subject to final Government review and approval.

2.2.1. Work Location and Schedule

The majority of work will take place at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), a Government installation. Contractor personnel must be eligible for issuance of a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) in order to gain access to the installation and computer network. Some work may be performed at other locations.

Telework may be granted on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Naval Medical Research Unit – Dayton (NAMRU-D) COR. If approved by the COR, telework is not permitted unless the task order is modified by the Contracting Officer to lift the restriction on teleworking. Contractor personnel shall be listed by name and the applicable GFP information shall be included in the ITO PWS via a modification to the ITO.

The normal work schedule for NAMRU-D is Monday through Friday 0630 to 1800. Due to the nature of this support, work outside of core hours is authorized, on an as-needed basis, and at the discretion of the government. It is the contractor’s responsibility to supervise its employees.

2.2. Key Personnel

Resumes shall be provided with the offeror’s proposal for the key personnel position only. There is only one (1) key personnel position under this task order and this position is the Program Manager.

2.3 This section delineates the estimated positions for the stated objectives. All personnel performing under this task order will perform their duties in accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ contract PWS.

2.3.1. Program Manager

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the performance work statement, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Facilitate information flow between the COR, the contractor, and contract personnel.

- Oversee the hiring of new employees and serve as a key resource for all contract personnel. Work closely with the government on hiring to meet research project and mission goals.

- Provide on-site administrative oversight of contract personnel, to include pay, promotions, leave, work hours, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

- Coordinate with the COR on research participant compensation and all travel for contract personnel.

- Identify and evaluate problems affecting research project and mission goals and provide solutions in a timely manner.

- Work closely with the COR to document the need for any changes to requirements.

- Ensure timely delivery of required reports.

Additional Qualifications:

· Minimum of a Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, or other related business or health science field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Contract Program Manager for a military research department with an annual budget of at least $3 million and primary responsibility for managing at least 35 full-time, on-site contractors engaged in human subjects and/or animal research in the department's facilities on a military command.

· Demonstrated experience in consultant and vendor sub-contracting establishment.

· Functional knowledge of Federal regulations on research with human subjects and/or animals.

2.3.2 Applied Mathematician I

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Assist researchers in developing mathematical models of human and/or animal physiology, behavior, and cognition to support research protocols.

- Assist researchers by developing mathematical algorithms to support the operation of research devices, simulating environmental conditions of interest (e.g., dynamic acceleration exposures).

- Assist with research data analysis by applying mathematical techniques to the analysis of data sets.

2.3.3. Biomedical Engineer I

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Assist in the design, development, and testing of biomedical technologies and devices to support research.

- Execute research protocols in support of research objectives, including physiological monitoring and administering psychophysical tasks.

- Analyze data, in collaboration with principal investigators, towards project objectives and then incorporate these analyses into reports and presentations.

- Write technical reports.

- Interact with outside customers and researchers; brief technically detailed project results to sponsors.

- Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and calibrate biomedical equipment.

- Document all work in laboratory notebooks, technical reports, posters, and documentation binders.

2.3.4. Biomedical Engineer II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Manage the design, development, and testing of biomedical technologies and devices to support research.

- Execute research protocols in support of research objectives, including physiological monitoring and administering psychophysical tasks.

- Analyze data, in collaboration with principal investigators, towards project objectives and then incorporate these analyses into reports and presentations.

- Write technical reports.

- Interact with outside customers and researchers; brief technically detailed project results to sponsors.

- Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and calibrate biomedical equipment.

- Document all work in laboratory notebooks, technical reports, posters, and documentation binders.

2.3.5. Biomedical Engineer III

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Lead the design, development, and testing of biomedical technologies and devices to support research.

- Serve as a project manager with responsibility for developing, directing, coordinating, and executing major research and development efforts.

- Manage data analysis, in collaboration with principal investigators, towards project objectives and then incorporate these analyses into reports and presentations.

- Write technical reports.

- Interact with outside customers and researchers; brief technically detailed project results to sponsors.

- Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and calibrate biomedical equipment.

- Document all work in laboratory notebooks, technical reports, posters, and documentation binders.

2.3.6. Computer Engineer I

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Design, develop, and test computer hardware, devices, and networks in support of research requirements.

- Update research equipment and devices to ensure effective interface with new software and hardware components.

- Work with principal investigators, programmers, and software engineers to develop appropriate research device interfaces across different data collection systems.

- Integrate various technologies, such as wired and wireless networks, video, eye-tracking hardware and software, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) hardware and software, to support specific research needs.

- Expand upon software being developed to interface with existing government software, computers, and displays.

2.3.7. Computer Programmer II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Develop and test programming code for computerized experimental tasks in support of research activities.

- Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of software applications in support of research activities as necessary.

- Troubleshoot system bugs and issues.

- Develop user manuals, procedures, and guidelines.

- Train research personnel to operate new or modified programs.

2.3.8. Equipment Engineer II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Execute the integration, fabrication, modification and functional testing of complex research equipment.

- Maintain and repair fabrication equipment in machine shop and ensure proper use of equipment based on safety protocols.

- Execute routine and preventative maintenance support for specialized research equipment and devices.

- Coordinate all engineering system design phases with other engineers and technical support personnel.

- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical deficiencies that arise during equipment start-up and operations.

- Develop methods, standards, and procedures to be followed by engineers and technicians in executing design and development projects.

2.3.9. Equipment Engineer III

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Manage and execute the integration, fabrication, modification and functional testing of complex research equipment.

- Manage and oversee operations and maintenance of fabrication equipment located in machine shop, to include maintenance and repair of equipment, and ensure proper use of equipment based on safety protocols.

- Manage and execute routine and preventative maintenance support for specialized research equipment and devices.

- Coordinate all engineering system design phases with other engineers and technical support personnel.

- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical deficiencies that arise during equipment start-up and operations.

- Lead development of methods, standards, and procedures to be followed by engineers and technicians in executing design and development projects.

2.3.10. Equipment Engineer IV

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Manage and execute the integration, fabrication, modification and functional testing of complex research equipment.

- Manage and oversee operations and maintenance of fabrication equipment located in machine shop, to include maintenance and repair of equipment, and ensure proper use of equipment based on safety protocols.

- Manage and execute routine and preventative maintenance support for specialized research equipment and devices.

- Coordinate all engineering system design phases with other engineers and technical support personnel.

- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical deficiencies that arise during equipment start-up and operations.

Lead development of methods, standards, and procedures to be followed by engineers and technicians in executing design and development projects.

2.3.11 Fabrication Specialist

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Assist equipment engineers with the integration, fabrication, modification and functional testing of complex research equipment.

- Conduct fabrication including the use of metal working tools and tasks such as riveting, shearing, bending, and welding.

- Operate forklift and pallet jack, rigging operations, and handling of gas bottles.

- Conduct operations and maintenance of fabrication equipment located in machine shop to include maintenance and repair of equipment, and ensuring proper use of equipment based on safety protocols.

- Perform routine and preventative maintenance support for specialized research equipment and devices.

- Participate in engineering system design phases with other engineers and technical support personnel.

- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical deficiencies that arise during equipment start-up and operations.

2.3.12. Life Scientist I

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor will perform the following duties with minimal supervision:

- Schedule and assist with subject screening and data collection.

- Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with paperwork for human subjects and/or animal use research approval and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

- Coordinate the implementation of sponsored and PI initiated research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of files/study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits in coordination with the PI.

- Maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories.

- Modify and plan research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments.

- Assist in research design and development of a study budget.

- Assist with preparation for presentations and written published articles.

- Monitor supply inventory and replenish stocks through established Command supply procedures.

Coordinate the activities of research assistants and provide training as necessary and/or appropriate.

2.3.13. Life Scientist II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall assume an increased amount of responsibility, independence, and judgment beyond that of the Life Scientist I and perform the following duties:

- Work in collaboration with military and civilian researchers to design and conduct research in the areas of warfighter health and performance.

- Manage research data and perform statistical analyses.

- Supervise the activities of research assistants and provide training as necessary.

- Collaborate with principal investigators (PIs) and other research personnel on technical reports, abstracts, journal articles, and conference presentations.

- Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the fleet through formal meetings, presentations, briefings, and publications.

- Coordinate the activities of research assistants and provide training as necessary and/or appropriate.

2.3.14. Life Scientist III

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall assume an increased amount of responsibility, independence, and judgment beyond that of the Life Scientist II and perform the following duties:

- Work in collaboration with military and civilian researchers to manage and conduct research in the areas of warfighter health and performance.

- Write grant proposals to compete for research funding.

- Lead execution of research projects by determining requirements, obtaining/developing necessary laboratory equipment and materials, developing and monitoring progress and financial plans, developing documentation and coordinating approval of related of human subjects use and/or animal use documents, and managing resources necessary to meet project goals.

- Prepare presentations, publications, and other products for non-research technical and general audiences.

- Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the fleet through formal meetings, presentations, briefings, and publications.

- Coordinate the activities of lower-level research personnel and provide training as necessary and/or appropriate.

2.3.15. Mechanical Engineer I

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Assist in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and repair of the mechanical components of research devices and equipment.

- Confirm research device and equipment capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and testing properties.

- Conduct various aspects of innovative mechanical design and prototyping including computer-aided design (CAD) modeling, drawing packages, electronic integration, fabrication, and 3D printing.

- Work with researchers, other engineers, and technical support personnel to resolve systems and design engineering problems, which may require the development of new techniques or the innovative application of state-of-the-art technology.

2.3.16. Research Assistant I

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties under supervision (provided by contractor personnel):

- Assist with scheduling, subject screening, data collection, data management, and data analysis.

- Clean and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories.

- Conduct literature searches and prepare bibliographies.

- Assist in the preparation of research protocols.

- Provide planning and research support to various research projects.

- Assist in the development of presentations and publications.

- Monitor supply inventory and replenish stocks through established Command supply procedures.

2.3.17. Research Assistant II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties under minimal supervision (provided by contractor personnel):

- Schedule and assist with subject screening and data collection.

- Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in paperwork for human subjects and/or animal use research approval and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

- Coordinate the implementation of sponsored and PI initiated research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of files/study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits in coordination with the PI.

- Clean and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories.

- Modify and plan research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments.

- Assist in research design and development of a study budget.

- Assist with preparation for presentations and written published articles.

- Monitor supply inventory and replenish stocks through established Command supply procedures.

- Assist and educate entry-level research assistant personnel in the understanding and performance of their duties.

2.3.18. Research Assistant III

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall serve as lead research assistant for project teams and perform the following duties:

- Manage scheduling and screening of research subjects and data collection.

- Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in paperwork for human subjects and/or animal use research approval and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

- Manage the implementation of sponsored and PI initiated research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of files/study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits in coordination with the PI.

- Oversee the maintenance of instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories.

- Modify and plan research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments.

- Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in research design and development of a study budget.

- Assist the PI with preparation of presentations and written published articles.

- Manage supply inventory and stock replenishment through established Command supply procedures.

- Assist and educate lower-level research assistant personnel in the understanding and performance of their duties.

2.3.19. Research Chemist II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Lead and perform method development for analytical and extraction techniques to detect and quantify chemicals and their metabolites, metals, proteins and small molecules in various tissues or environmental samples.

- Contribute to the design and execution of scientific research on the responses to exposure to chemicals/mixtures, extreme environmental hazards or stressors, to include temperature, humidity, altitude, vibrations, and noise, and/or physical demand.

- Collect data from environmental samples, animal subjects, and cell/tissue models and support research projects requiring analytical endpoints.

- Operate and maintain standard and specialized analytical equipment.

- Develop (and/or assist in the development) of technical reports, presentations, and publications.

- Prepare (and/or assist in the preparation) of proposal applications for other toxicological, physiological, psychological, medical, and performance studies.

2.3.20. Research Coordinator

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties in support of laboratory leadership and principal investigators:

- Monitor and track research project milestones.

- Prepare reports for leadership and research sponsors on project and program status as requested.

- Monitor and coordinate allocation of research support personnel across research teams and projects.

- Assist in the coordination of the use of laboratory space across research teams and projects.

- Plan and coordinate laboratory/directorate level scientific meetings.

2.3.21. Research Microbiologist II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Design and conduct scientific research on the responses to exposure to chemicals/mixtures, extreme environmental hazards or stressors, to include temperature, humidity, altitude, vibrations, and noise, and/or physical demand.

- Design and execute microbiological research on the responses and contributions of the microbiome to the health effects and physiological responses to exposure by chemicals and environmental stressors.

- Develop research approaches and strategies for microbiome studies, particularly with regard to the lung and gut, and how the microbiome changes and/or contributes to physiology.

- Utilize in vitro multicellular tissue models to understand the impacts, changes to, and physiological contributions of the microbiome following environmental insult.

- Assist other investigators in the design and execution of research protocols on animal, human and cellular physiology and performance issues of interest to the Navy.

- Collect data from cell and tissue models, and animal subjects (as appropriate).

- Operate and maintain standard and specialized laboratory equipment.

- Develop (and/or assist in the development) technical reports, presentations, and publications.

- Prepare (and/or assist in the preparation) of proposal applications for other toxicological, physiological, psychological, medical, and performance studies.

2.3.22. Research Physiologist II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Design and conduct scientific physiological research focusing on health and performance, including responses to exposure to chemicals, extreme environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, altitude, vibrations, and noise, and/or physical demand.

- Utilize human and animal models to evaluate the short- and long-term health and performance effects of acute and chronic exposure to chemicals, environmental stressors and/or physical demand.

- Assist other investigators in the design and execution of research protocols on physiology and performance issues of interest to the Navy.

- Collect physiology and behavior data from human and/or animal subjects, such as pulmonary endpoints, EKG/heart rate, and performance measures.

- Operate and maintain standard and specialized laboratory equipment with regard to assessing physiological function and health effects following exposure.

- Develop (and/or assist in the development) technical reports, presentations, and publications.

- Prepare (and/or assist in the preparation) of proposal applications for other toxicological, physiological, psychological, medical, and performance studies.

2.3.23. Research Project Manager

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties in support of principal investigators (PIs):

- Assist PIs in the administrative functions of project and project team management.

- Prepare research project status reports for sponsors as requested.

- Manage laboratory schedules.

- Manage supply inventory and stock replenishment through established Command supply procedures.

- Coordinate schedules of research team members.

- Manage subject compensation for research participation.

2.3.24. Research Psychologist II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Design and execute psychological research focusing on behavioral and cognitive effects on human performance.

- Develop research pre-proposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing behavioral and cognitive effects on human performance.

- Support execution of research projects by helping to determine requirements, obtaining/developing laboratory equipment and materials, developing documentation and coordinating approval of related Institutional Review Board documents, and managing resources necessary to meet project goals.

- Coordinate research subject recruitment and data collection.

- Obtain raw data and assemble analytic data sets, and gather test/survey/experiment results.

- Apply multiple methods to analyze data.

- Prepare summaries and publications for non-research technical and general audiences.

- Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the fleet through formal meetings, presentations, briefings, and publications.

2.3.25. Research Toxicologist II

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS, the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Design and conduct scientific research on the toxicological effects of exposure to chemicals/mixtures, often in combination with extreme environmental hazards or stressors, to include temperature, humidity, altitude, vibrations, and noise, and/or physical demand.

- Utilize animal models to evaluate the short- and long-term health and performance effects of acute and chronic exposure to chemicals, mixtures, environmental hazards and stressors and/or physical demand.

- Provide scientific expertise in the field of toxicology with regard to one or multiple organ systems, including dermal, intestinal, pulmonary/respiratory, neurological/cognitive and developmental and reproductive effects.

- Identify, devise, propose and execute military relevant studies and collect data from animal subjects (primarily rodent).

- Perform risk assessments based on collected toxicological data.

- Assist other investigators in the design and execution of research protocols on animal, human and cellular toxicology and physiology and performance issues of interest to the Navy.

- Develop (and/or assist in the development) of technical reports, presentations, and publications.

- Prepare (and/or assist in the preparation) of proposal applications for other toxicological, physiological, psychological, medical, and performance studies.

2.3.26. Scientist III

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall perform the following duties:

- Identify Navy-relevant topics in the areas of warfighter health and performance and write research pre-proposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing the above topics.

- Lead, design, and conduct multi-disciplinary scientific research focusing on health and performance.

- Lead execution of research projects by determining requirements, obtaining/developing necessary laboratory equipment and materials, developing and monitoring progress and financial plans, developing documentation and coordinating approval of related of human subjects use and/or animal use documents, and managing resources necessary to meet project goals.

- Prepare presentations, publications, and other products for non-research technical and general audiences.

- Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the fleet through formal meetings, presentations, briefings, and publications.

2.3.27. Software Engineer IV

Scope: In accordance with section 3.0 of the base IDIQ PWS the contractor shall independently perform the following duties:

- Coordinate all engineering system design phases with principal investigators, engineers, and technical support personnel.

- Provide functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software operating systems, including, but not limited to, utility software, development software, and diagnostic software.

- Participate in the development of test strategies, devices and systems.

- Direct and coordinate activities related to the design, development and implementation of software operating systems for products. Oversee the development of test strategies and systems.

- Direct the integration, fabrication, and functional testing of systems after installation to ensure performance meets specifications and customer requirements.

- Resolve novel systems and design engineering problems, which may require the development of new techniques or the innovative application of state-of-the-art technology.

- Develop methods, standards, and procedures to be followed by other engineers and technicians in executing major design and development projects.

- Test and evaluate efforts involving communications, computer command and control systems, data collection, and instrumentation systems. Systems are typically composed of numerous and diverse interdependent subsystems and units derived from the development, design, or integration of new interconnections and measurement control devices.

3.0 LEVEL OF EFFORT, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The estimated combined total number of hours required for the Level of Effort (LOE) in this task order is 128,640 hours. The LOE, education, and experience for each of the specified positions/objectives (listed in Section 2 above) are shown in the table below. The Government counts an FTE as 1920 hours per twelve (12) month POP.

Fabrication Specialist

Degree in appropriate field of research, including but not limited to toxicology, biology, environmental health, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, and biomedical sciences 4+ years /2+ years

Degree in appropriate field of research, including but not limited to toxicology, biology, environmental health, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, and biomedical sciences 8+ years /6+ years

10+ years /2+ years

Total Estimated LOE:

128,640

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) serves as the principal basis for assessing overall performance quality by the contractor and is delineated in the table below. This document will be used by the Government to assess the effectiveness of the contractor’s performance, including on a risk rated basis. This QASP provides the methodology by which the contractor's performance will be monitored to determine compliance with established performance objectives and to establish performance benchmarks that ensure a quantifiable basis for measuring effectiveness. The plan is designed so that surveillance is limited to that which is necessary to verify the contractor is performing satisfactorily and relates directly to performance objectives of the performance objectives delineated in this ITO PWS.

TASK/

DELIVERABLE

ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE (ALP)

METHOD OF SURVEILLANCE

AND RISK RELATED SCHEDULE

PERFORMANCE RATING

Performance meets all technical and functional requirements in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful, and informative data and information.

Contractor’s technical performance meets all contract requirements.

Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

· does not cause a delay in schedule;

· does not cause costs to increase;

· involves minimal effort to fix; and

· does not affect overall contractor performance

All matters shall be resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner.

100% Inspection

Are study reports complete and are they compliant with various Government regulations?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent: Performance meets and exceeds contract requirements. Performance delivered with no required re-performance /rework; problems encountered were minor and resolved in a highly effective manner, having no impact on schedule, costs, and overall contractor performance.

Acceptable: Performance meets most contract requirements. Performance delivered with minimal re-performance/rework; problems encountered were minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner.

Unacceptable: Performance fails to meet many contract requirements. Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner causing significant impact to schedule, cost, and/or overall contractor performance. Significant re-performance or rework required.

Performance meets all technical and functional requirements in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful, and informative data and information.

Contractor’s technical performance meets all contract requirements.

Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

· does not cause a delay in schedule;

· does not cause costs to increase;

· involves minimal effort to fix; and

· does not affect overall contractor performance

All matters shall be resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner.

100% Inspection

Is the contractor meeting established timeframes?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent: Performance meets all contract timeliness requirements. Problems that are encountered are minor and resolved in a highly effective manner, having no impact on schedule, cost, and overall contractor performance.

Acceptable: Performance meets most timeliness requirements. Performance delivered with minimal re-performance/rework; problems encountered were minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner. Minimal impact on schedule, cost, and overall contractor performance Unacceptable: Performance fails to meet many timeliness requirements. Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner causing significant impact to schedule, cost, and/or overall contractor performance.

Performance meets all technical and functional requirements in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful, and informative data and information.

Contractor’s technical performance meets all contract requirements. Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

· does not cause a delay in schedule;

· does not cause costs to increase;

· involves minimal effort to fix; and

· does not affect overall contractor performance

All matters shall be resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner.

100% Inspection

Is the contractor committed to high customer satisfaction? How proactive is the contractor? Is the contractor providing positive value to the Government?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent: Performance meets and exceeds contract requirements. Performance delivered with no required re-performance /rework; problems encountered were minor and resolved in a highly effective manner, having no impact on schedule, costs, and overall contractor performance.

Acceptable: Performance meets most contract requirements. Performance delivered with minimal re-performance/rework; problems encountered were minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner. Minimal impact on schedule, cost, and overall contractor performance.

Unacceptable: Performance fails to meet many contract requirements. Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner causing significant impact to schedule, cost, and/or overall contractor performance. Significant re-performance or rework required.

Performance meets all technical and functional requirements in the PWS, and contains pertinent, useful, and informative data and information.

Contractor’s technical performance meets all contract requirements. Problems that are encountered are minor in nature, and are as follows:

· does not cause a delay in schedule;

· does not cause costs to increase;

· involves minimal effort to fix; and

· does not affect overall contractor performance

All matters shall be resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner.

Periodic Inspection

What is the Governments overall satisfaction with the contractor?

Assignment of performance rating and criteria:

Excellent: Performance meets and exceeds contract requirements. Performance delivered with no required re-performance /rework; problems encountered were minor and resolved in a highly effective manner, having no impact on schedule, costs, and overall contractor performance.

Acceptable: Performance meets most contract requirements. Performance delivered with minimal re-performance/rework; problems encountered were minor and resolved in a satisfactory manner. Minimal impact on schedule, cost, and overall contractor performance.

Unacceptable: Performance fails to meet many contract requirements. Substantial problems were encountered and were resolved in a less than satisfactory manner causing significant impact to schedule, cost, and/or overall contractor performance. Significant re-performance or rework required.