VE_SOW_Rev_4.docx

Statement of Work - Value Engineering Support

1. Background: With ongoing budget constraints, PHD NSWC needs to foster a culture of affordability with a continuous goal to reduce Total Ownership Cost (r-TOC). At the same time PHD NSWC needs to continually increase our value proposition to our fleet and program customers. Value Engineering (VE) methodology and tools will help accomplish these goals.

2. Requirements: PHD has a requirement for a contractor to conduct 6 VE workshops, each lasting 5 days.

a. Each workshop will demonstrate the effective utilization of VE methodology to include pre-workshop preparation, the actual VE workshop (utilizing all phases of the Job Plan as well as using the Function Analysis System Technique (FAST)), and post-workshop documentation and implementation.

b. In order to build organic VE capability at PHD, the contractor will also certify selected PHD employees in accordance with certification requirements by the Society for Value Engineering (SAVE) International, the recognized industry and government VE standard bearer.

c. Data Deliverables:

1. Final Report after each workshop to include annualized cost savings/avoidance for each VE study/project

2. At the conclusion of the period of performance, the contractor will provide the government with electronic copies of training materials, VE templates and job aides.

d. Certification Requirements – Contractor shall have current certification as a Certified Value Specialist (CVS) in accordance with the Society for Value Engineering (SAVE) criteria

3. Technical Evaluation criteria:

a. Technical - Sample 5-day VE study agenda and sample final report

b. Past Performance- List relevant customers

4. Period of Performance: March 1, 2015 – February 29, 2016 (one year)

5. VE Workshop Dates: TBD- government will notify contractor 30 days in advance of a required VE workshop.

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