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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Tensile Testers Verification & Calibration 2 June 2021

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all labor, travel, tools, equipment, materials, and services to perform annual verification and calibration for six tensile testers located in building 323, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The contractor shall perform verification and calibration in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards ASTM E4, ASTM E83, ASTM E2309 and ASTM E2658. Contractor shall be an ISO 9000, ISO 17025 and/or A2LA accredited Calibration Company. All measurement equipment used for verification/calibration shall be traceable to National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST).

1.1 Specifics Tasks. All verifications and calibrations must be performed by certified service engineers thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in the operation, verification and calibration of the following equipment:

Instron Material Testing System

· Strain – transducer ID 2663-821/5183

· Displacement verification

· Crosshead speed

· Force – transducer ID 2525-802/40878, capacity 50000 N, type: tension

Instron Tensile Tester

· Force – transducer ID 2511-305/567, capacity 100000 N, type: tension/compression

· Force – transducer ID 2511-301/2004, capacity 5000 N, type: tension/compression

Instron Tensile Tester

· Force – transducer ID 2580-202/102710, capacity 30 kN, type: tension/compression

· Speed – tension and compression

· Displacement – ascending and descending

Instron Tensile Tester

· Force – tranducer ID 2580-108/102992, capacity 5000 N, type: tension/compression

· Speed – tension and compression

· Displacement – ascending and descending

Instron Tensile Tester

· Force – transducer ID 1000HDXR3087, capacity 224000 lbf, tension

MTS Systems Corporation Tensile Tester

· Force – transducer ID 569330-01/251807, capacity 22000 lbf, type: tension

· Speed – tension

· Displacement – ascending

· Extensometer – 634.25E-54/10251204A, 2 inch

1.2 The Contractor shall coordinate the dates of the work to be completed with the Primary Government POC within 10 calendar days after contract award.

1.3 The Contractor shall advise the Government POC if additional work beyond the verification and calibration is required. A quote will be submitted to the contracting officer. The Contractor must receive Contracting Officer approval prior to commencement of additional work on the assets.

1.4 Upon completion of all work, a validation/performance test between the Contractor and the Government POC shall be conducted in Building 323, Room 117, RAFB, GA to ensure the assets perform according to manufacturer’s guidelines and Government requirements. The Contractor shall ensure all tasks have been completed and all items addressed to the satisfaction of the Primary Government POC prior to final acceptance of the work by the Government.

1.5 Within five (5) days after completion of the verification and calibration, the Contractor shall electronically send the certificates as a PDF to the Government POC. (CDRL A001, Calibration Certificate DI-QCIC-80798B/T)

1.6 On Call Technical Support. The Contractor shall provide on call technical support to the Government. Technical support shall be provided from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (EST), Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The Contractor shall provide a single telephone number and email address for technical support contact, and shall respond by telephone or email within 24 hours of being notified by the Government Representative that a problem exists.

1.6.1 The Contractor shall work with Government personnel to resolve the problem remotely via telephone support. If the problem cannot be resolved remotely within 8 hours, on-site Contractor response shall be required.

1.7 Over and Above Work. Work discovered during the course of performance that is:

1.7.1 Within the general scope of the contract, not covered by the line item(s) for the basic work under the contract, and necessary in order to satisfactorily complete the contract.

1.7.2 Upon discovery of the need for over and above work, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Government a work request. Upon request the Contractor shall promptly submit to the Contracting Officer, a proposal for the over and above work. The Government and Contractor will then negotiate a settlement for the over and above work. Contract modifications will be executed to definitize all over and above work.

2.0 SERVICES SUMMARY (SS). NONE

3.0 GENERAL INFORATION:

3.1 Place of Performance and Hours of Work. On-site contract services shall be performed at the Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex. The work will take place in building 323 at Robins Air Force Base, GA. The Contractor’s work hours (shifts) shall normally be from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (EST), Monday through Friday. The Government may adjust the Contractor’s work hours based on workload requirements, with the flexibility to start work earlier, work odd shifts, and/or work weekends. The Government will provide the Contractor the required work hours (schedule) for contractor personnel, and will provide a 48-hour notice prior to changing any work hours.

3.2 Recognized Holidays. Unless otherwise required by the Government, the Contractor shall not have access to Government facilities to work on the following federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Days, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

3.3 The following individuals are the Government Primary and Alternate POCS:

3.4 Contractor Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be the single point of contact between the Contractor and the Government. The name and phone number of the Contractor’s Program Manager shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer, Government Representatives, and COR no later than five (5) calendar days after contract award date.

4.0 Security Requirements.

4.1 Government Security Regulations. The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, facility, and international security requirements are met in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-101, Integrated Defense.

4.2 Contractor Security Clearance. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel have a valid security clearance appropriate to the access required for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements. Contractor personnel shall not be authorized access to classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information and/or materials or be permitted to work on classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, projects and/or programs without a proper security clearance and a need-to-know. Contractor personnel whose clearances have been suspended or revoked shall immediately be denied access to classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information.

4.3 Communications Security (COMSEC). The Contractor shall use only secure communications methods and/or equipment to transmit or otherwise transfer classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M.

4.4 Access to Government System. The Contractor shall ensure a CAC is obtained by all contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to DoD computer networks/systems, for DoD facility entry control and/or for physical access to facilities and buildings to perform tasks under the contract/order. The Contractor shall provide a list of contractor/subcontractor personnel who require a CAC to the PCO. The Government will provide the Contractor instruction on how to complete a Contractor Verification System (CVS) application and notify the Contractor of approval/disapproval of contractor/subcontractor personnel application. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall obtain the CAC from the local Real Time Automated Personnel Identification Documentation System (RAPIDS) issuing facility [usually the Military Personnel Flight (MPF)].

4.4.1 The Contractor shall immediately report a lost or stolen CAC as directed by local Government policy. The Contractor shall notify the PCO of any change to the list of contractor/subcontractor personnel who require a CAC and provide an updated list within five business days. The Contractor shall return a CAC within five business days once contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require computer network/system access and/or facility access. The Contractor shall return an expired CAC within five business days after the expiration date. The Contractor shall return any and all CACs within five business days after completion/termination of the contract as directed by local Government policy.

4.5 Access to Government Facilities. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who require access to Robins AFB or other Government facilities comply with the security procedures of the facility.

4.5.1 The Contractor shall ensure an ID card is obtained by all contractor/subcontractor personnel who require recurring access to a Government facility, but not local area network (LAN) access. The Contractor shall submit a letter to the PCO listing all contractor/subcontractor personnel requiring access to the facility. The PCO will approve the request and forward it to the issuing/registration office for processing. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall report to the issuing/registration office to obtain the ID card(s).

4.5.2 The Contractor shall submit a letter to the PCO immediately if contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel or upon completion/termination of the contract/order. The letter shall identify the name(s) and social security number(s) of the contractor/subcontractor personnel. The Contractor shall return the ID card(s) to the issuing/registration office upon expiration, upon transfer/termination of contractor/subcontractor personnel, or once contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer require access to the facility. The Contractor shall return any and all ID cards to the issuing/registration office upon completion/termination of the contract.

4.6 Operations Security (OPSEC). The Contractor shall ensure compliance with OPSEC requirements including procedures to protect classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, Government projects and/or programs. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who perform work at Robins AFB or another Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures of the facility.

4.7 Security Incident or Violation. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Security Office of any potential or actual security incidents or violations including potential or actual unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information.

4.8 Supply Chain Risk Management. The Contractor shall implement risk management procedures to ensure that system, equipment, components, software, maintenance equipment, and supplies do not incorporate counterfeit parts, malicious code, or other elements that would allow adversaries to gain access to data and critical program information and disrupt operations. Contractor risk management procedures shall comply with Air Force Pamphlet (AFPAM) 63-113, Program Protection Planning for Life Cycle Management, SAE Aerospace Standard AS5553, Counterfeit Electronic Parts: Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, Revision 4, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations.

4.9 Contractor Identification. Contractor personnel shall wear visible identification designating them as contractors at all times while on Robins Air Force Base.

4.10 Contractor Vehicle Entry. The Contractor shall contact the Robins Air Force Base Visitor's Center to and comply with local procedures for obtaining credentials and vehicle entry.

4.11 Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs (formerly GPP). In accordance with FAR 23.404(b)(1), 100% of purchases of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated products included in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) list [https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program] and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated products included in the bio based product listings [http://www.biopreferred.gov] shall, at a minimum, meet the EPA or USDA standards for recovered materials or bio based content, respectively, unless an item cannot be acquired competitively within a realistic timeframe, meet appropriate performance standards, and/or be acquired at a reasonable price.

4.11.1 In accordance with FAR 23.404(a)(iii), the Contractor shall provide estimates and verification of recovered material for EPA-designated CPG products and certification for both EPA-designated CPG products and USDA-designated bio based products. In accordance with the Robins Air Force Base, Georgia / Green Procurement Program (GPP) Plan, the Contractor shall provide estimates and certifications to the Government for completion of the applicable attachment(s) to be included in the Purchase Request (PR) package

4.12 Environmental Management System (EMS). Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Awareness Training: All contractor personnel working on Robins AFB who perform activities on the installation are required to complete Air Force-provided initial EMS Awareness Training. It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to ensure that all sub-contractors, vendors, and employees complete this training prior to beginning work on Robins AFB. Notification of training completion shall be sent to both the Robins AFB Contracting Officer (CO) to be maintained in the contract file and Environmental Management, 78 CEG/CEIE, (78ceg.cev.FrontOfc@us.af.mil) for tracking purposes. Failure to provide documentation of EMS Training may result in termination of the contract.

4.12.1 EMS training is provided by Environmental Management. Request for Robins EMS Awareness training by calling directly to (478) 327-9283 or through email at 78ceg.cev.FrontOfc@us.af.mil. Contractors have two options to satisfy the mandatory EMS Awareness Training requirement. Contractors that do not have a Common Access Card must exercise Option 2.

4.12.2 Option 1 (Preferred Option): The Air Force version of EMS

Awareness Training is available through the Advanced Distributed Learning

Service (ADLS) website: https://golearn.adls.af.mil/kc/rso/login/ADLS_login.asp. EMS Awareness Training is located under the Miscellaneous tab. This option is only available to contractors who have a CAC and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

4.12.3 Option 2: Contractor requests a copy of the Robins EMS Awareness

Training Power Point Presentation from Environmental Management. The request should be sent to the Environment Management Workflow Box at the following email address, 78ceg.cev.FrontOfc@us.af.mil. Once the presentation is received, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all his/her employees view the training.

4.13 Contractor Safety Program. (See Appendix C, Part II, Para 7) The Contractor shall establish and maintain an acceptable safety program in accordance with their accepted Safety and Health Plan. The Air Force is part of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). All shall familiarize themselves with the requirements of VPP. Information on the VPP can be accessed at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for the safety and health of all subcontractor employees. No more than two Class C mishaps per contract year and Zero Class A or B mishaps will be tolerated. All changes to the plan must also be submitted in writing and approved by the Government.

4.13.1 Safety and Health Plan: Within 10 calendar days after contract award, the contractor shall email a copy of their company Safety Plan that is required to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596) to 402mxw.se.wf@us.af.mil. The Safety Plan will be provided to the Safety Office for review. The Safety Office will provide acceptance or non-acceptance within 5 working days of receipt to the government point-of-contact who will notify the CO. (CDRL A002, DI-SAFT-82080/T, Contractor's Safety Plan).

4.11.2 The Contractor Safety Plan shall address in detail the items listed in the Contract Appendix C, Part II through Part IV as applicable. For task specific procedures identified in the Contract Appendix C, the contractor’s internal procedures for those tasks must be identifiable within the submitted Safety Plan or shall be provided in an amendment or addendum to the company’s Safety Plan. If task specific procedures identified in the Contract Appendix C, are not submitted with the contractor’s Safety Plan, the submitted Safety Plan will be returned as NOT ACCEPTED. The contractor will have 5 working days to resubmit the Safety Plan, amendment or addendum to address or correct issues identified for non-acceptance. The Safety Office will provide acceptance or non-acceptance of the resubmission within 5 workings days of receipt to the government POC who will notify the CO.

4.12 Mishap Notification. (See Appendix C, Part II, Para 5) The Contractor shall notify the Robins AFB Safety Office telephonically at (478)-222-0043 during duty hours and (478)-926-3567 after hours, within four (4) hour after initial notification of all mishaps or incidents for damage to DoD property (material plus labor) entrusted by this contract and employee injuries as a result of the contract operation. A follow-up (written or e-mail) of this mishap/incident notification shall be sent within three calendar days to the Government Representative, the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) (with a copy to program manager), who will forward it to the Safety Office. The information that is not available at the time of the initial notification shall be provided within 20 calendar days after the mishap. Mishap notification shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Contract, Contract Number, Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

b. Date, Time and exact location of accident/incident

c. Brief Narrative of accident/incident (Events leading to accident/incident)

d. Cause of accident/incident, if known

e. Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

f. Impound Authority Name and Phone Number (as applicable)

g. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

h. Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

i. Other pertinent information (CDRL A003, DI-SAFT-81563 NOT 1, Accident/Incident Report)

4.13 Travel. Travel may be required. In the event contractor travel is required in support of these services, it shall be authorized in advance by the Contracting Officer. Costs shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation. Receipts must be presented with the invoice for reimbursement of actual travel costs.

4.14 Essential Services During Crisis. The Functional Service Manager (FSM) has determined, by placing in writing their decision, that this requirement is not Mission Essential (M-E) in accordance with DFARS 237.76, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.

5.0 APPENDICES

5.1 Appendix A, References

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