RFI_PWS_HTS_Services_IDIQ.doc

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Applied Superconductivity Engineering Services

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. This requirement is for NSWCPD Code 325, which is responsible for the naval application of cryogenic systems and superconducting technology.

1.2 This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied. By agreeing to perform the services described in these specifications, the Contractor acknowledges that he/she is not, and shall not become, an employee of the U.S. Government. The Contractor further agrees that he/she shall not bring any cause of action in any forum claiming that he/she has become an employee of the U.S. Government.

1.3 The contractor shall, pursuant to the government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept, or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer, or the duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical services required for high temperature superconducting (HTS) systems. This may include analytical and computational modelling and analysis in the areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer, magnetics, structural including shock, electrical modeling including power systems, and multi-physics systems. Design of systems, subsystems, components, and superconducting wire as well as development, fabrication, testing, evaluation, or repair may be required. Procurement of systems, subsystems, components, superconducting material, general material, test equipment and instrumentation may be required. Support related to integration, installation, training, field testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and demonstration of Navy superconducting systems may be required in support of the HTS Magnet, HTS Degaussing, HTS Power, and other HTS development programs. Technical services included requirements generation, trade studies, literature surveys, cost model generation, and market surveys and assessment may be required related to existing or future potential applications of HTS Systems or components.

3.0 APPLICABLE (REFERENCE) DOCUMENTS

None at this time.

4.0. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 HTS Degaussing Integration Support

4.1.1 The contractor shall design and implement HTS degaussing configurations and interface hardware that is appropriate for testing or training systems. Specifics shall be detailed within the individual Task Orders.

4.1.2 The contractor shall perform design and operation studies appropriate for characterizing performance of specific systems or subsystems in support of various impact studies.

4.2 HTS System Component SBIR Integration

4.2.1 The contractor will assist with providing a test location for Navy developed SBIR products related to superconductivity. These include but are not limited to Cryogenic Thermal Energy Storage, HTS Power Cable Connectors, HTS Low Voltage Connectors, Cryocoolers, Cryostats, Cryogenic Heat Exchanger, Dielectric Materials, HTS Power Cables, and Vacuum Systems.

4.2.2 The contractor will generate test plans for incorporation of SBIR products into existing HTS components or the interface with HTS components. Test plans will be executed and results will be documented in test or technical reports or presentations.

4.3 HTS System Component Post-Test Evaluation and Recommended Repairs

4.3.1 The contractor shall perform inspections and testing on various HTS related components. The contractor shall perform evaluations of test data relevant to HTS system components. The contractor shall provide written conclusions and recommendations based on the evaluations of HTS components and test data. The contractor shall provide estimates for additional scope based on their conclusions and recommendations.

4.4 HTS Power System Test Bed Integration Support

4.4.1 The contractor shall provide technical assistance in developing a high power test bed for superconducting power cables. This includes test bed specification and requirements development, fabrication and procurement of test bed components and test bed integration.

4.5 HTS VLF Antenna Integration Support

4.5.1 The contractor shall provide technical assistance in developing a HTS VLF antenna. This includes specification and requirements development, design, prototyping, fabrication and procurement of sub and full scale components.

4.6 Undersea HTS Power Cable Integration Support

4.6.1 The contractor shall provide technical assistance in developing an undersea HTS power cable system. This includes specification and requirements development, design, prototyping, fabrication and procurement of sub and full scale components.

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor shall provide support as outlined in individual task orders. It is estimated that 70% of the work will occur on-site at the contractor facility, 15% of the work will occur off-site at NSWCPD, and 15% at other off-site locations. These other off-site locations may include, but are not limited to; Washington, DC and surrounding area; San Diego, CA; Norfolk, VA; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Panama City, FL.

6. TRAVEL

Travel for task order performance will mostly be to NSWCPD, NAVSEA, or ONR. Travel to other sites may include, but is not limited to; NSWC Carderock Division, Naval Station San Diego, Naval Base Point Loma, Naval Station Norfolk, South Florida Ocean Measurement Facility, NSWC Panama City Division

7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

7.1 The contractor facility shall have an area compliant with handling ITAR restricted information as well as ITAR restricted systems.

7.2 The Contractor is responsible for completing all required government mandated training to maintain security and network access to government sites and IT systems.

8. DATA REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Contracting Officer’s Management Report (CDRL A001)

8.1.1 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data if applicable at the same level of detail.

8.1.2 The CDRL shall be delivered electronically, unless otherwise stated, and while contractor’s format is acceptable, Government’s approval is required from the COR.

8.1.3 Labor Rate Tripwire Justification

8.1.3.1 The contractor shall advise the COR and the Contract Specialist, by email, if the pending addition of any individual (Key or non-Key) will be at fully burdened average labor rate (including pass-through and/or target fee) that exceeds the labor tripwire amount. The Contractor shall not proceed with the addition until the contractor is advised by the Contract Specialist that the request has been approved by the Contracting Officer.

8.1.3.2 The contractor’s request shall include, the proposed individual’s resume, labor hourly rate build-up, labor hours per work year, detailed justification for the addition of the particular individual based on his/her technical expertise and projected technical impact on the Task Order. If the individual is a subcontractor or consultant, the rate build-up shall include the prime contractor’s pass through rate.

8.1.3.3 Currently, the fully burdened average labor rate of $156/hour or greater, regardless of the number of labor hours the proposed individual (prime, subcontractor, or consultant) will work. The contractor will be advised of any changes to this tripwire level that occur during performance. All Fully Burdened Labor rates of $156/hour or greater shall require the COR and the PCO’s review and written approval.

8.2 Travel Report (CDRL A002)

8.2.1 This report shall reflect both prime and subcontractor data if applicable at the same level of detail.

8.2.2 The CDRL shall be delivered electronically, unless otherwise stated, and while contractor’s format is acceptable, Government’s approval is required from the COR.

8.2.3 The contractor may be required to travel in performance of this task order. The numbers of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements and shall be coordinated with the COR. All travel shall be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs and the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and shall be pre-approved by the COR. The contractor shall submit travel reports in accordance with DI-MGMT-81943 (CDRL A002).

8.3 Other Direct Costs Report (CDRL A003)

8.3.1 The CDRL shall be delivered electronically, unless otherwise stated, and while contractor’s format is acceptable, Government’s approval is required from the COR.

8.4 Contractor’s Personnel Roster (CDRL A004)

8.4.1 The CDRL shall be delivered electronically, unless otherwise stated, and while contractor’s format is acceptable, Government’s approval is required from the COR.

9.0 MATERIAL AND GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION

GFP will be provided within 30 days of Task Order Award as necessary by the specifics of each individual Task Order.

10. Enterprise-Wide Contracting Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA) The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

11. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence

12. GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT