17R0048_Solicitation_Amendment.docx

N6893617R0048

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Dec-2018 12:00 AM to 18-Dec-2018 02:00 PM.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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STATEMENT OF WORK

AIRBORNE THREAT SIMULATION ORGANIZATION (ATSO) SUPPORT

ENGINEERING, PROGRAM, TECHNICAL and ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

1.0 BACKGROUND AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this contract is to obtain the required engineering, program and technical administrative services that will significantly improve and maintain ATSO capabilities as a leader in electronic attack (EA) and active emitter systems for the simulation of threats against US forces in a dynamic electronic warfare environment. All work described in this Statement of Work (SOW) will be ordered via task orders under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract as Government needs arise.

1.1 Background: ATSO is responsible for the entire life-cycle management of numerous Radio Frequency (RF) threat simulation systems ranging from EA systems to emitter (radar) simulator systems. Customers range from Navy, Air Force and Army, to foreign governments and private-party Department of Defense (DOD) contractors. ATSO has also been tasked to provide complete operational support and maintenance on Pacific Fleet EA simulator training pods. As part of that function, ATSO is responsible for the administration and support of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case between the Commander Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) and the Canadian Defense Force (CDF). This effort includes the same basic operational and maintenance support ATSO provides COMPACFLT.

1.2 General Scope of Work: As the Project Reliance service lead for airborne emitters, the ATSO provides emitter and EA systems and life-cycle support to virtually all DOD target systems. In addition, the ATSO provides Fleet (Navy and Air Force) with various airborne and ground based systems for training at various levels. Supported by a close working relationship with the DOD’s major intelligence offices, the ATSO develops a flexible and robust line of products that not only simulates the current threat, but is able to project or lead out-year developments in order to provide the war fighter with simulations of ‘historic’ and new emerging threat systems.

The purpose of this SOW is to obtain the necessary Contractor support services to meet both domestic and COMPACFLT FMS case requirements. This will include providing Canadian personnel capable of maintaining and supporting both U.S. (ALQ-167 and AST-6) systems as well as Canadian (ALQ-503, AST-502, and ALE-503) systems at Canadian locations identified in paragraph 6.0.

The items covered under this contract shall incorporate advances in technology that will allow the Contractor to continue to work efficiently while reducing costs.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents are applicable to this SOW to the extent specified herein.

Other detailed documentation (specifications, technical requirements documentation, technical data packages, engineering sketches, software and firmware) will be provided as needed for efforts under individual Task Orders.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS: Individual Task Orders will specify specific requirements. Task Orders issued under this contract will primarily be non-performance based level of effort services but may include completion-type orders as described in the sections below. The sections below provide additional definition of the range and types of tasking that the contractor may receive via Task Orders. Each Task Order will include a Statement of Work (SOW) and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) DD Form 1423 for data deliverables. The CDRLs will define the required format, delivery requirements, periodicity, and other requirements for all data deliverables. This work may be performed on assigned systems, subsystems, equipment and components. The services under this SOW are vital to the Government and the contractor shall ensure Operational Security IAW Government requirements at all times.

3.1 Design and Engineering Review: The contractor shall provide Systems Engineering and Project Planning for the Airborne Threat Simulation Organization (ATSO), including Systems Integration Engineering Support. The contractor shall provide advanced systems engineering services and test requirements development, as well as system integration applications and processes. The Contractor shall participate in weekly Government management planning meetings to develop detailed technical and documentation requirements. (CDRL A005)

3.1.1 The Contractor shall design, develop and prototype capabilities as well as perform modifications to advanced threat simulation systems and tactical support systems to meet the performance requirements. The design development tasking is driven by customer and programmatic needs due to changes in the threats, revisions to program requirements, or identification of fleet training requirements. These developments shall encompass the complete systems capability including hardware, firmware and software. These capabilities shall include: airborne pods, amplifiers, antennas, electronic attack modules, filters, magnetrons, positioning systems, rotary joints, surface and seaborne enclosures, threat emitter modules, towed decoy systems, transmission lines, transmitters, and waveguides, as well as new technologies associated with the electromagnetic threat to US weapons systems.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall continuously seek ways to incorporate innovative and emerging technologies that, in the most economic and efficient manner, improve system and mission performance.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall conduct quarterly Design Reviews and Critical Design Reviews (CDR) with Government participation on all development and prototype efforts listed herein. The CDR will allow the Government to formally review and approve any final design. The CDR will be conducted when the design is 95% complete. The purpose of the CDR is to: (1) determine that the detailed design of the prototype items satisfies the performance and requirements of the hardware specifications or Technical Requirements Document (TRD); (2) review the hardware specifications and engineering drawings; (3) assess the detail design compatibility between the configuration item and other items of equipment, facilities, software and personnel; and (4) Assess configuration item risk areas on a technical, performance, cost and schedule basis. (CDRL A00B)

3.1.4 The Contractor shall develop and validate performance evaluation reports, prototype drawing packages, technical manuals, checkout procedures, performance specifications and other documents in accordance with (IAW) the joint Government and Contractor planning meetings. (CDRL A001 – A005)

3.2 Engineering Analyses: The contractor shall perform engineering analyses and studies for systems development, production, and in-service support activities.

3.2.1 Gather cross-Department Science and Technology (S&T), Common Test & Evaluation Improvement Program (CTEIP), Target Management Initiatives (TMI) needs/requirements and submit appropriate paperwork for submittals. (CDRL A005)

3.2.2 Provide engineering analyses response to various requests from the ATSO for technical papers and journal articles. (CDRL A005)

3.2.3 The contractor shall create Department level briefings, studies and data calls. (CDRL A005, A007)

3.3 Operational Research Support: The Contractor shall research and analyze historic and emerging real world foreign and domestic threats. The Contractor shall evaluate the information gained and provide the Government a listing of legitimate threat systems. The Contractor shall make recommendations to the Government on how to prioritize this list based on projected vulnerabilities to existing US systems. (CDRL A005)

3.3.1 In response to this research, the Contractor shall design, develop, test, and modify prototypes of these new threat simulation systems.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall develop threat libraries for ATSO supported systems to meet the requirements for test and evaluation or operator training. The contractor shall update the library prior to each test/training mission for ATSO supported systems in order to provide the appropriate threat environment to the test/training customer.

3.3.3 The Contractor shall research, analyze and document potential vulnerabilities in the electromagnetic spectrum to the interconnection of US weapon systems commonly referred to as Network Centric Warfare (NCW). In response to this research, the Contractor shall design, develop, prototype and document new threat simulation systems that could affect the NCW concept. The Contractor shall produce prototype quantities of these new systems for testing.

3.4 Field Engineering and Analyses: The Contractor shall provide operational support for all ATSO assets and support missions which will entail Fleet exercises, both developmental and operational test and evaluation events and special missions. This support shall include the planning for major exercises and test evaluation events as well as the real-time mission support. Support for these exercises, events and missions shall involve shipping and/or transport of the required systems and hardware to and from the required locations and system maintenance and all other normal activities that will include: (1) Pre-Build-Up; (2) Pre-Check Out; Load/Check Out; Real Time Support; Post Download; Post Check Out; Submission of Operational/Trip Reports; and Engineering Investigations, if required.

The operational support defined in paragraph 3.4 will be required at NAWCWD and other locations (as listed in 6.0 Place of Performance) based on warfighter and weapons systems program requirements.

3.4.1 The Contractor shall perform analysis, document and provide reports on the effects of threat simulators and subsystems on specific weapons systems be they US or foreign. (CDRL A005)

3.4.2 The Contractor shall identify, develop, and/or equip laboratory and field support facilities (as listed in 6.0 Place of Performance) with required test equipment. Government approval is required prior to execution. (CDRL A00A)

3.4.3 The Contractor shall maintain ATSO/NAWCWD RF threat simulation system assets. The contractor shall assist the Government with audio/visual presentations and video teleconferences in support of ATSO meetings and events.

3.4.4 The Contractor shall perform calibration and repair of ATSO inventory. When repair and modification is required to be performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the Contractor shall ship hardware to the OEM.

3.5 Production Engineering Analyses and Support: The Contractor shall perform configuration management of all ATSO technical data to include performance specifications and technical requirements documentation, statements of work, technical data packages and software.

3.5.1 The Contractor shall manage the ATSO library of all technical documentation and hardware procurement actions.

3.5.2 The Contractor shall track and maintain a library of all Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), Deviations and Waivers for ATSO management action.

3.5.3 The Contractor shall track and maintain a library of all technical data packages and software development and documentation.

3.6 Test Plans and Procedures: The Contractor shall develop the required test documentation (plans, procedures, data sheets), and shall produce and deliver comprehensive test documentation and performance evaluation reports. (CDRL A005, A006)

3.7 Test and Test Support: The Contractor shall conduct testing on the systems and capabilities developed or acquired under this contract in addition to systems and capabilities acquired through other means.

3.7.1 The Contractor shall develop, acquire, and calibrate any test or measurement equipment or facilities necessary to meet or validate the test requirements.

3.7.2 The contractor will be required to spend time in work environments that are potentially dangerous or hazardous. Under these conditions the contractor will be required to work on test aircraft and on airfield parking ramps and runways in close proximity to aircraft. At the discretion of the contractor, and if the contractor meets all of the requirements of NAVAIRINST 3710.8E, the contractor may fly as a qualified technical observer in test/support aircraft for the purposes of training and/or conducting in-flight evaluations.

3.8 Installation Support: The Contractor shall integrate ATSO threat simulation capabilities into a multitude of platform configurations and systems. Platforms shall include aircraft, seaborne vehicles, ground vehicles and fixed installations.

3.8.1 The Contractor shall install EW threat equipment into Fleet and NAWCWD platforms using applicable military or civilian regulations and standards, and maintain expertise in the full spectrum of local, DoD, and Federal Aviation regulations and guidelines as it pertains to Airframe modification and stores certification. Aircraft modification efforts range in complexity from simple installations to supersonic pod systems, with minimal impact to the aircraft itself. The Contractor shall research and analyze the various platforms for EW systems integration including physical carriage, wiring, flight certification and operation. The Contractor shall evaluate the information gained and provide the Government with a recommended path for platform modification, certification and operation.

3.8.2 The Contractor shall design, develop and acquire any hardware and or material required to integrate these systems.

3.8.3 The Contractor shall identify hardware routinely required by the ATSO such as RF cables, metal work, and all applicable technical requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall survey industry for compliance with these identified applicable technical requirements.

3.9 Interim Support: The Contractor shall develop prototype units for each capability that will demonstrate production viability and shall provide a pre-production data package. (CDRL A00B)

3.9.1 The Contractor shall verify that all maintenance data reflects the new configuration.

3.9.2 The Contractor shall create prototype quantities of these new or modified capabilities for testing – in quantities of 1-10 depending on the test requirements.

3.9.3 The Contractor shall, with PCO approval, build and or acquire specific threat simulation hardware in limited quantities, where technical documentation may be insufficient.

3.10 Technical Administrative Support: The Contractor shall perform technical administrative services.

3.10.1 The Contractor shall improve, modify, and utilize an ATSO procurement tracking system, which tracks all ATSO acquisitions from customer request to delivery. This system shall identify all “stalled” acquisitions for ATSO management intervention.

3.10.2 In support of paragraph 3.4.4 the Contractor shall document each calibration and repair action on an ATSO Repair Form and shall include the troubleshooting and repair of threat simulator and support systems, modules, components and hardware.

3.10.3 The Contractor shall maintain a repair inventory tracking system that shall ensure that the status of all not ready for issue hardware is continuously tracked, failures and corrective actions are documented, and shall identify any delays in repairs for ATSO management action.

3.10.4 The Contractor shall maintain, modify, and utilize an ATSO inventory tracking system with Government oversight and review that will provide a real-time picture of all ATSO assets. This inventory tracking system shall track ATSO assets from entry into the ATSO acquisition pipeline, through delivery and operational service, and finally, to expenditure. This inventory shall include all ATSO assets regardless of their location, but shall not include hardware delivered to customers.

3.10.5 The Contractor shall acquire, set up, modify and tear down presentation displays throughout NAWCWD and other sites. This effort may require shipping the displays to remote locations as well as travel for support personnel.

3.10.6 The Contractor shall perform program studies and analyses and shall attend and/or conduct workshop conferences and meetings, option papers, and program planning.

3.10.7 The Contractor shall document reviews and perform and document risk assessments. (CDRL A005)

3.10.8 The Contractor shall prepare presentation materials from rough draft source data that will be reviewed by the Government. Upon approval, the Contractor shall produce the final presentation materials in hardcopy, viewgraph or electronic media format. (CDRL A005, A007)

3.10.9 The Contractor shall attend Government meetings when scheduled. The Contractor shall research and provide data or prepare reports in preparation for meetings. The Contractor shall provide minutes of all meetings to include all relevant information including items and issues discussed, action taken and action item status. (CDRL A005)

3.10.10 The Contractor shall assist ATSO in the planning and execution of ATSO sponsored meetings and briefings.

3.10.11 The Contractor shall develop and produce displays to facilitate ATSO mission objectives. (CDRL A005)

3.10.12 The Contractor shall provide program support to ATSO which utilizes Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) in the design and tracking of ATSO and 5.3 Department metrics.

3.10.13 The Contractor shall support ATSO communication to both NAVAIR leadership and workforce by providing assistance in the design and production of print materials including brochures and newsletters. (CDRL A005)

3.10.14 The Contractor shall establish a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) program. The program shall address the identification of critical items and/or technologies, emerging technology, and shall integrate the forecast of DMSMS into technology refresh planning. The program shall forecast obsolescence and product timelines and shall recognize the product, supplier base, contract period and life cycle. The Contractor shall provide an on-going review of the parts lists and bill of materials to identify obsolescence and discontinuance issues. The Contractor shall identify any problems to the Government and provide an estimated design upgrade cost proposal that will itemize the costs associated with the upgrade. The Government will evaluate the proposal and determine whether to accept or reject the proposed design upgrades. (CDRL A005, A008)

3.11 Project Planning Support: The Contractor shall provide the ATSO with program and management support services.

3.11.1 The Contractor shall document and process purchase orders for ATSO acquisitions using ATSO tracking procedures and resources. This effort will require access to the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning system. (CDRL A005)

3.11.2 The Contractor shall develop Maintenance Plans, NATEC approved operator manuals, NATEC approved maintenance manuals, and loading checklists. (CDRL A005)

3.12 COMPACFLT FMS Case Requirements: The Contractor shall provide ATSO with Engineering Support services for COMPACFLT FMS Case Requirements as identified in paragraphs 3.1 – 3.11 and as specified in Task Orders. Personnel providing this support shall be Canadian citizens with Canadian security clearances.

The Contractor or its sub-contractor must be registered to do business in Canada. The systems will be operated on aircraft supplied under a separate Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) contract to supply contract air services directly to the Canadian government. The type of training the CDF performs under this FMS case is neither static nor completely predictable. The evolving nature of this support requires the Contractor to be fluid and reactive to emergent requirements.

3.12.1 The Contractor shall provide a facility at the Victoria Regional Airport (Air Facility Identifier YYJ) for the storage and maintenance of the following systems:

The primary support and coordination for this effort will occur in Victoria.

3.12.2 The Contractor shall provide a facility at Halifax Airport (Air Facility Identifier YHZ) for the storage and maintenance of the following systems:

4.0 DELIVERABLES

4.1 CDRLs: The contractor shall provide the following Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) in accordance with the SOW CDRL requirements.

4.2 Monthly Financial Report (CDRL A009): The Contractor shall submit a report detailing all labor, material, and travel costs to the Government.

4.3 Contractor’s Progress and Status Summary Report (CDRL A00A): The contractor shall prepare and submit a Summary Report.

4.4 Monthly Operational Report (CDRL A00B): The Contractor shall provide a monthly report to the ATSO Program Manager on all operations supported for each month. The report shall be due no later than the 10th day of the month following the month being reported on. This report can be combined with the maintenance action report.

4.5 Monthly Maintenance Action Report (CDRL A00C): The Contractor shall provide a monthly report to the ATSO Program Manager on all maintenance actions performed for each month which shall include an end-of-month equipment status report. The report shall be due no later than the 10th day of the month following the month being reported on.

4.6 Status of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Report (CDRL A00D): Should the Government provide GFE to the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall provide a status report on all such GFE to the Government.

5.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

5.1 Contract Phase-In: The contractor shall execute their proposed transition plan to ensure a smooth workplace changeover from the incumbent.

5.2 Contract Phase-Out: The contractor shall prepare and submit a Contract Phase-Out Plan describing the completion or transition of work in progress and the professional and orderly transition of contract responsibilities at the end of the contract’s period of performance. (CDRL A00F)

5.3 Material Purchasing: The contractor shall manage material and consumable supplies at levels to meet mission requirements. The contractor must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for any purchases valued over $5,000. Prior written approval from the COR and Contracting Officer shall be required for all purchases of material (IT resources or non-IT resources) over $10,000.

To receive approval for the purchases, the contractor shall submit a consent package providing a description of the materials, price, evidence of adequate price competition, or if unavailable, a justification for use of a single source and a determination that the price is fair and reasonable. These requirements apply to all contractor material purchases.

When it is necessary for the contractor to procure material to immediately respond to emergency requirements, the contractor shall obtain prior verbal authorization from the COR to be followed by written COR authorization within the next business day of the procurement. The written authorization must reference when the verbal authorization from the COR occurred. These emergency requirements are for any purchase with a total value greater than $5,000.

5.4 Government Vehicles: The Government may require the Contractor to operate general or special purpose Government- owned vehicles for on and off site use. Potential uses may be for transporting data, equipment and materials under this contract. The Contractor shall have a valid California Class C driver license and a license to operate special purpose vehicles such as forklifts and vehicles requiring a California commercial Class B driver license.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFOMANCE: The contractor shall provide workspaces for approximately 10% of the contractor’s technical staff. NAWCWD Point Mugu work-spaces will be provided for the remaining 90% of the contractor’s technical staff located at NAWCWD Point Mugu. Government-provided work-spaces include, as necessary, desks/cubicles, computer equipment, and telephones necessary for performance.

7.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

7.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for employing personnel having at least the minimum level of education and training, experience, and security clearance as stated under each labor category specified herein.

The Government retains the right to direct the Contractor to remove personnel, regardless of prior clearance or adjudication status, whose actions while assigned to this contract conflict with the interest of the Government.

7.2 Key Employee (Key-1): One key employee has been identified for this requirement.

7.3 College Degree: All degrees shall be obtained from an “accredited college or university” as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This includes Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degrees.

7.4 Degree Majors: All labor categories requiring Degrees in the Professional Engineering functional area specified below shall have a Major in at least one of the following areas: Computer, Aerospace, Electrical/Electronics, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Systems/General, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Information Technology.

7.5 Experience and Education Level Definitions:

JUNIOR: A Junior labor category has a BA/BS degree or a High School or Technical Certificate and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. A Junior labor category is responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions.

JOURNEYMAN: A Journeyman labor category has a BS degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience or a High School or Technical Certificate and a minimum of 8 years of experience. A Journeyman labor category typically performs all functional duties independently.

SENIOR: A Senior labor category has a MS degree or a BS degree with a minimum of 10 years’ subject matter expertise in the technical labor category. A Senior labor category typically works on critical aspects of a given program and performs many functional duties independently. A Senior labor category may oversee the efforts of Journeyman and/or Junior staff.

SENIOR (KEY-1): A Senior (Key-1) labor category has a MS or a BS Degree and a minimum of 15 years’ experience as a subject matter expert in the technical labor category. A Senior (Key-1) labor category typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. A Senior (Key-1) labor category may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

7.6 Labor Qualifications: The following lists the minimum labor category education and experience requirements and the functional descriptions for each labor category:

Professional Services Labor Categories

*Denotes Key Employee Software Developers, Journeyman (SOC 15-1252): Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Software Developers, Senior (SOC 15-1252): Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Electrical Engineers, Journeyman (SOC 17-2071): Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Electrical Engineers, Senior (SOC 17-2071): Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Electrical Engineers, Senior Key-1 (SOC 17-2071): Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

General and Operations Managers, Senior (SOC 11-1021): Acts as the overall lead, manager and administrator for the contracted effort. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues. Oversees contractor execution of the contract requirements. Manages acquisition and employment of program/project resources.

Service Contract Labor Standards Labor Categories

*Requires Special Access clearance for providing operational support at other DOD facilities.

**Six of these positions correspond to Canadian employees as identified in SOW paragraph 6.0.

General Clerk III (SCLS 01113): This position uses some subject-matter knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of numerous steps varying in nature and sequence. The General Clerk III selects from alternative methods and refers problems not solvable by adapting or interpreting substantive guides, manuals, or procedures. Typical duties include: assisting in a variety of administrative matters; maintaining a wide variety of financial or other records (stored both manually and electronically); verifying statistical reports for accuracy and completeness; compiling information; and handling and adjusting complaints. The General Clerk III may also direct lower level clerks.

Drafter/CAD Operator IV (SCLS 30064): This operator works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of unusual, complex, or original designs that require a high degree of precision, performs unusually difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and drafting expertise. This incumbent assures that anticipated problems in manufacture, assembly, installation, and operation are resolved by the drawing produced, exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on knowledge of the design intent. Although working primarily as a drafter, this worker may occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details, may provide advice and guidance to lower level drafters or serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.

Engineering Technician II (SCLS 30082): The Engineering Technician II performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. Technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion; non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. This technician performs at this level, one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Following specific instructions, assembles or constructs simple or standard equipment or parts, servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment;

b. Conducting a variety of tests using established methods, preparing test specimens, adjusting and operating equipment, recording test data, and pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors;

c. Extracting engineering data from various prescribed but non-standardized sources, processing the data following well-defined methods including elementary algebra and geometry, and presenting the data in prescribed form.

Engineering Technician III (SCLS 30083): The Engineering Technician III performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. This technician performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions;

b. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.

c. Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data;

d. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.

e. Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

Engineering Technician IV (SCLS 30084): The Engineering Technician IV performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed, selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents, receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed, performs recurring work independently. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. This technician performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as:

a. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions;

b. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.

c. Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data;

d. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying…