Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Redacted).pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Labor Only Service Contract covering the Raith EBPG-5000plusHR Electron Beam Lithography System

Army Research Laboratory 23 July 2025

C.1 Background

The United States (US) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is a Government laboratory that conducts scientific, technical, and analytical research to provide innovative solutions for the current and future Army.

C.2 Objective

The Contractor shall provide personnel to perform functions as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) for ARL and the Army Research Directorate (ARD), located onsite at ARL Buildings at Adelphi, Maryland.

C.3 Requirement

ARD requires preventative and corrective maintenance, labor only, for the Government-owned Raith EBPG-5000plusHR electron beam lithography system as described by this PWS. The Contractor shall perform required service for maintenance of a RAITH EBPG-5000plus HR electron beam lithography system, located at ARL Room Z3B-51, Adelphi, MD, as prescribed below.

C.3.1 Preventive Maintenance (PM): The Contractor shall maintain the performance of the System which depends on a carefully planned and properly executed program of PM. The Contractor shall perform the PM on an annual basis, for one (1) base year and one (1) option year. Each PM inspection performed by the Contractor shall consist of:

Initial checks and the consequent actions Check oil of the vacuum pumps and absorbent of the fore line trap(s) Vacuum checks Electronics checks Performance checks

C.3.1.1 Before maintenance actions are started, the Contractor shall inspect the machine for indications of mechanical and electrical defects and run performance checks. Contractor shall look for signs of overheating, corrosion, accumulation of dust, oil or broken parts.

C.3.1.2 The Contractor shall perform, under the scope of this contract, one (1) PM per contract year. The scope of this visit is outlined in the relevant Technical Maintenance and Service Documentation of the System. As part of PM, Contractor may implement modifications it considers necessary for the correct and reliable operation of the System with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval.

The Government and Contractor will agree on the dates of the PM no less than two (2) weeks before it is to be performed.

C.3.2 Corrective Maintenance (Repair Service): The Contractor shall perform Corrective Maintenance under this contract that includes:

Repair of defects due to normal wear and tear Diagnosis and repair of defects, reported by the Customer, which prevent the normal continuation of the Customer’s operation of the System.

Labor, travel and expenses for the scope of work Free-of-charge telephone support.

In this form of Labor Only Service contract, any parts required for

Corrective Maintenance will be purchased under a separate contract.

C.3.3 System control Software BEAMS: The Contractor shall provide during the contract period all update releases of the System control Software BEAMS.

C.3.4 Service Hours for Preventive and Corrective Maintenance (Repair Service) shall be carried out by Contractor from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM local time. Routine access of Contractor personnel to Government-controlled facilities is required and a Form 191 will be completed.

Access to Government-controlled information systems is not required. The Contractor is not required to obtain a National Agency Check with Inquiries or higher. National, religious or other special holidays observed b y the Federal Government are excluded.

C.3.5 Options: The Government intends to award a contract with one (1) base year plus one (1) option year for a total period of performance (POP) of two (2) years. The Contractor shall perform and comply with the full scope of this PWS for each of the option years if exercised.

C.4 AT-OPSEC

C.4.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all pers onal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204.9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.4.2 For contractors that DO NOT require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13); applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local Security policies and procedures (provided by Government Representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

C.5 Foreign Nationals Restrictions

C.5.1 For ARL:

The contractor shall not use foreign nationals on this contract unless approved by the ARL Analysis Center Security Office. Any foreign nationals must be approved prior to initiating work under this project or subcontract. The following information is required when requesting approval for foreign national support: full name, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, registration number, port of entry, photocopy of the work visa, permanent resident card or green card, abbreviated Curriculum Vitae, a sole source justification, and description of position in which employee will be utilized. These documents will be submitted to the ARL Analysis Center Security Office for approval. Previously approved foreign nationals must be re-approved if the nature of their work under this contract differs from that performed under the prior year's contract.

C.5.2 For DEVCOM:

The contractor shall not use foreign nationals on this contract unless approved by the DEVCOM Analysis Center Security Office. Any foreign nationals must be approved prior to initiating work under this project or subcontract. The following information is required when requesting approval for foreign national support: full name, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, registration number, port of entry, photocopy of the work visa, permanent resident card or green card, abbreviated Curriculum Vitae, a sole source justification, and description of position in which employee will be utilized. These documents will be submitted to the DEVCOM Analysis Center Security Office for approval. Previously approved foreign nationals must be re-approved if the nature of their work under this contract differs from that performed under the prior year's contract.

C.6 Period of Performance (PoP)

C.6.1 Base PoP is as follows:

Twelve (12) months after contract award (ACA)

C.6.2 Option PoP is as follows:

Twelve (12) months after exercise of option

C.7 Place of Performance

Building 207

Room Z3B-51

2800 Powder Mill Road

Adelphi, Maryland

20783

C.8 Technical Point of Contact