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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Optomec Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Service Agreement April 7, 2023 C.1 Background The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Center for Agile Materials Manufacturing Sciences currently owns six (6) Direct Metal Printing machines located at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This equipment requires routine maintenance and periodic service visits from the original equipment manufacturer to continue to operate at an optimal level.

C.2 Objective The Government requires subject matter expertise (SME) from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to examine the Government owned Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Optomec CS-250, Serial Number (SN)#1119 manufacturing system to keep the equipment functional and perform yearly preventive maintenance when required. The contractor shall supply required parts, preventive maintenance kits, unlimited phone support and conduct software/firmware updates as needed. Only Optomec, Inc. (Optomec) can provide the service, maintenance, and update on the DED machine. Procuring these services from any other vendor would void the manufacturers’ lifetime original warranty.

C.3 Requirement The contractor shall:

C.3.1 Provide service to the Government owned Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Optomec CS-250, SN#1119 according to the contract description of LENS Full Service Agreement with four (4) option years.

C.3.2 Perform major release updates on CS-250 DED at the ARL.

C.3.3 Provide unlimited remote technical support.

C.3.4 Perform one (1) Preventative Maintenance (PM) on-site visit for one (1) day, which shall include PM service, supplies required to perform PM service, and travel, lodging, and living expenses for the Optomec technician(s) performing such PM.

C.4 AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

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 personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204.9, Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HODA 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 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-I11) 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.

Contracting Officer: