Performance_Work_Statement_(PWS)_for_PTT2.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PROPULSION SYSTEM ROCKET ENGINE (PSRE) COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

MMIII TRANSPORTATION & HANDLING (T&H) SUSTAINMENT

1.0 VISION STATEMENT & PURPOSE

The vision of the Propulsion System Rocket Engine (PSRE) Commercial Transport Services program is to establish a safe, highly secure, reliable, and compliant commercial transport solution to sustain the Minuteman III (MMIII) weapon system during its transition to Sentinel.

The purpose of this contract is to procure a turnkey commercial "Transport-as-a-Service" (TaaS) solution. Rather than acquiring custom physical trailers, the Government is seeking a specialized commercial logistics provider to manage, maintain, and execute secure, climate-controlled, and hazardous-materials-compliant highway transport of PSRE assets.

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Scope

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, specialized trailers, prime movers, security systems, hazardous material handling systems, and incident response capabilities necessary to execute secure, climate-controlled transport missions for MMIII PSRE assets.

The scope of this effort is divided into two distinct phases:

Phase 1: Service Readiness, Asset Qualification & Planning — Outfitting of commercial transport assets, security and safety integration, environmental system verification, and hazard response plans.

Phase 2: Operational Transport Services — Execution of recurring transport missions, asset maintenance, and continuous safety/security monitoring.

2.2 Operational Cadence & Volume

The Contractor shall support a recurring operational cadence of 12 to 16 shipments per year.

Missions will originate from Hill AFB, transit through, or terminate at the following locations:

Hill AFB, UT (581st MMXS) Vandenberg SFB, CA F.E. Warren AFB, WY (90th Missile Wing) Malmstrom AFB, MT (341st Missile Wing) Minot AFB, SD (91st Missile Wing)

2.3 Cargo Characteristics & Hazards

Payload: Propulsion System Rocket Engine (PSRE) in its transport container.

Critical Hazard (Hydrazine): The PSRE contains Hydrazine, a hypergolic liquid rocket propellant that is highly toxic, corrosive, flammable, and hazardous to personnel and the environment. Transport operations must comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Class 6.1 (Toxic), Class 8 (Corrosive), and Class 3 (Flammable Liquid) regulations.

Sensitivity: The payload is highly sensitive to extreme temperatures, moisture, and excessive mechanical shock or vibration.

Dimensions: Each PSRE container has an envelope of height 61”, diameter 72” Floor Tie Downs: The structural tie-down anchor points must withstand a load factor of times the container weight ( per container location) in the forward and aft directions.

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS & OBJECTIVES

3.1 Objective 1: Environmental Control & Payload Protection

The Contractor shall ensure that the transport environment shields the PSRE payload from environmental degradation and mechanical stress:

Temperature Thresholds: The integrated Environmental Control Unit (ECU) on the transport trailer must continuously maintain the internal cargo space temperature strictly between 25°F and 115°F under all ambient road conditions ().

Redundancy: The trailer environmental system must include a backup power source (e.g., dual-diesel generator or auxiliary power unit) capable of running the ECU for a minimum of 48 hours in the event of a prime mover failure.

Shock & Vibration Isolation: The Contractor shall utilize trailers equipped with air-ride suspension and specialized shock-isolation transport fixtures to keep transit-induced shock and vibration levels within the safe limits defined in the PSRE System Specification (S-133-128F).

Environmental Telemetry: The Contractor shall provide real-time, continuous monitoring of cargo space temperature, humidity, and tri-axial shock/vibration. This telemetry data must be logged and accessible to the Government both during transit and upon delivery.

3.2 Objective 2: Hydrazine & Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Incident Response Due to the hazardous nature of the Hydrazine propellant, the Contractor shall establish an active safety and emergency response posture:

HAZMAT Incident Response Plan: The Contractor shall develop, submit, and maintain a comprehensive Hydrazine Incident Response Plan. This plan must detail immediate containment, neutralization, evacuation, and notification protocols in the event of a transport accident, trailer breach, or environmental leak.

Spill Mitigation Equipment: Every transport vehicle must be equipped with a specialized HAZMAT spill response and personal protective equipment (PPE) kit appropriate for hydrazine containment.

Personnel Training: All drivers, escorts, and dispatchers assigned to this contract must hold active DOT hazardous materials endorsements (HME) and receive specialized training in hydrazine handling, toxicity hazards, and emergency response procedures.

Drills & Exercises: The Contractor shall participate in annual table-top or joint field exercises with Government emergency response units to validate the Incident Response Plan.

3.3 Objective 3: Security, Tracking & Carrier Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with all Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) regulations for the transport of highly sensitive Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) and hazardous cargo.

· Carrier Qualification: The Contractor must be an SDDC-approved carrier and always maintain a “Satisfactory” safety rating with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

· Dual-Driver Team (Tee-Keys): Every shipment must utilize a continuous dual-driver team. One driver must always remain awake and in physical control/attendance of the transport vehicle during transit.

· Driver Security Clearances: Both drivers must possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance (authorized under the SDDC Protective Security Service (PSS) guidelines).

· Licensing & Endorsements: Both drivers must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with active Hazardous Materials (H) and Double/Triple Trailers (T) endorsements.

· Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS): The transport vehicle must be equipped with an active, SDDC-compliant satellite tracking transponder integrated with the DTTS. Real-time location, route deviations, and emergency distress notifications must be monitored by both the Contractor's dispatch and the DTTS.

3.4 Objective 4: Service Readiness & Qualification (Phase 1)

Prior to executing the first operational shipment, the Contractor shall complete a comprehensive service qualification phase:

Service Readiness Review (SRR): The Contractor shall host an SRR to present the proposed transport plan, trailer modifications, security procedures incident response, and HAZMAT plans for Government approval.

Physical Interface Verification: The Contractor shall conduct physical integration tests at Hill AFB using an inert/dummy PSRE container to verify that trailer loading, tie-down, unloading, and mechanical handling interfaces are fully compatible with legacy base equipment.

Environmental & Shock Validation Run: The Contractor shall execute a non-hazardous validation transit run with a simulated/inert payload to prove the trailer's environmental systems can maintain 25°F to 115°F and satisfy shock/vibration limits over representative road profiles.

3.5 Objective 5: Operational Transport Execution (Phase 2)

Upon successful completion of Phase 1, the Contractor shall execute the scheduled transport missions:

Mission Planning: For each of the 12 to 16 annual shipments, the Contractor shall coordinate routing, safe-haven locations, state permits, and schedule milestones with the Government Program Office at least 30 days prior to departure.

On-Time Delivery: The Contractor shall execute transits within the mutually agreed-upon delivery window, barring severe weather or safety-directed stops.

Post-Mission Reporting: The Contractor shall deliver a Post-Mission Report within 5 business days of each delivery, compiling transit telemetry logs (temperature, shock), security logs, and a maintenance status report of the transport assets.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

The Performance Requirements Summary displays the performance objectives, standards, acceptable quality levels (AQL), and the surveillance methods the Government will use to monitor contract performance. Because the PSRE and its specialized storage containers represent critical, high-value national defense assets, the Contractor must maintain sufficient financial capacity to cover potential losses or environmental remediation.

· MCS-90 HAZMAT Endorsement: The Contractor shall maintain a minimum of $5,000,000 in public liability insurance for environmental restoration and bodily injury associated with hazardous materials transportation (IAW 49 CFR Part 387).

· Special Excess Cargo Liability: The Contractor shall secure and maintain an active Excess Cargo Liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of $10,000,000 per shipment to cover the replacement value of the government-owned payload and shipping containers in the event of a catastrophic transport accident or total vehicle loss.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) & SERVICES

The Government will provide the following GFP and services to support service setup and testing:

Inert Payload Asset: One (1) inert PSRE container for loading, tie-down, and validation testing.

Base Access & Escorts: Access to military installations and necessary security escorts for loading/unloading operations at Hill AFB, Vandenberg SFB, and the operational Missile Wings.

Legacy Technical Drawings: Access to mechanical interface details of the PSRE container to support secure tie-down and cradling design.