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Performance Work Statement

Repairing and Maintaining TA Instruments Differential Scanning Calorimeter

1. Background: The Energetic Materials Function at the Technology Development Directorate (TDD) requests TA instruments to repair and maintain the DSC Q250 SN# DSC2-00911 and RCS located at Redstone Arsenal.

2. Performance Requirements: The contractor shall provide and perform the following:

a. Unlimited repair visits (including service parts, labor, and travel)

b. 10% discount on all consumable parts and supplies

c. Unlimited access to TA Instruments extensive library of e-Training courses

d. Concentric Cylinder Peltier Jackets Coverage

e. AR Pressure Cell Coverage

f. All labor, travel and parts

g. A Yearly Performance Maintenance Visit (PMV) to insure optimum operation of equipment

h. Free tuition to regularly scheduled Applications Training courses given at TA locations around the world.

i. Repair or replacement of RCS121-005004 refrigerated cooling system if needed.

During the visit, any circumstance requiring repairs or costs beyond the Firm Fixed Price ceiling of the Purchase Order shall require a Government signed authorization to provide additional funding or an alternate contract vehicle (i.e. credit card purchase or new purchase order) must be established before the repair may be performed.

The contractor shall meet the following requirements:

a. Repair and maintain the DSC and RCS as needed

b. Conduct a Yearly Performance Maintenance visit to ensure optimum performance

c. Perform repairs and service within 45 days of when repairs are needed.

d. Ensure the DSC and RCS is 100% operable upon completion of repair work by service technician.

At the end of each contracting period, the performance of the contractor will be reviewed. If performance is adequate and further service is needed, then the government shall exercise an option year. This can be done once a year for four years for a total of five years (basic year and four option years).

3. Travel: CONUS travel will be to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

4. Government Furnished Property: None.

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5. Antiterrorism/Operations Security:

Physical Security Confirms AR 190-13 and Local Requirements.

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.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area Commander Installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also 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. The contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements (CFR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel) as directed by DoD, Department of the Army Headquarters, 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. The prime contractor Human Resources/ Security Officer is responsible for the collection of all Redstone Badges and CAC cards issued to their employees. The Human Resources/Security Officer will then turn over these credentials to the COR. This applies when the contract expires; as well as, when a contractor resigns or is terminated. After accounting for all badges/ CACs, the COR will turn in the credentials at the One Stop Badging Office or CAC Office (MILPO). All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.