SOW_32-0001.docx

NSWCPD SOW-PWS Template Rev 47 Statement of Work (SOW) for Engineering Support Services for Code 325

INTRODUCTION

1.0.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. This requirement is for NSWCPD Code 325, which is responsible for Research and Development (R&D) programs in the area of Energy Conversion.

1.0.2 This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied

1.0.3 Government/Contractor Relationship

1.0.3.1 The services to be delivered under this Task Order are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the Task Order between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to provide both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

1.0.3.2 The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

1.0.3.3 Contractor personnel under this Task Order shall not engage in any of the inherently Governmental functions listed at FAR Subpart 7.5 or DFARS Subpart 207.5.

1.0.4 Employee Relationship:

1.0.4.1 The services to be performed under this Task Order do not require the Contractor or its personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather the Contractor's personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

1.0.4.2 Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the U. S. Navy and NSWCPD under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter a Government installation or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

1.0.4.3 Inapplicability of Employee Benefits: This Task Order does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

1.0.4.4 It is the Contractor's, as well as the Government's, responsibility to monitor Task Order activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this Section has been or may be violated.

1.0.4.4.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing via letter or email within three (3) calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this Section. The notice should include the date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct; the name, function, and activity of each Government employee or Contractor official or employee involved or knowledgeable about such conduct; identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct; and the Contractor's estimated date when, absent a response, cost, schedule or performance will be impacted.

1.0.4.4.2 The Contracting Officer will, within five (5) calendar days after receipt of notice, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the Contracting Officer will either:

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) requires long-term support for Energy Conversion Research and Development (R&D). The Energy Conversion R&D Branch is tasked to pursue the development, evaluation and application of advanced energy conversion machinery components, systems and methodologies for application onboard surface, submarine, and unmanned platforms.

Current business areas under Code 325’s responsibility include Advanced Power Generation Technology, Superconducting Technologies Applied Research, Power and Energy Dynamics Assessment Lab (PEDAL), Dynamical Controls R&D, Submarine Life Support Systems, Thermal Management, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R) R&D, and Ventilation & Aerodynamics.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide engineering support to the repair, installation, modification, operation, design, fabrication, analysis, maintenance and testing of U.S. Navy equipment or systems, in support of NSWCPD R&D projects or programs

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Navy Ship's Technical Manual (NSTM), 1 March 2008 NAVSEAINST 5400.111A, NAVSEA Engineering and Technical Authority Policy of 29 Dec 2014 Department of the Navy Naval Modeling and Simulation Standard for the Architecture Management Integration Environment (AMIE) of 10 May 2018 ANSI/EIA-649, Configuration Management Standard of 07 Feb 2019 MIL-HDBK-454, General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment of 30 Jun 2020 MIL-STD-967 (Defense Handbooks Format and Content) of 05 Nov 2018 MIL-STD-962D (Defense Standards Format and Content) of 05 Nov 2018 MIL-STD-961E (Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content) MIL-STD-1399, Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems of 02 Feb 1988 MIL-STD-2003 Electric Plant Installation Standard Methods for Surface Ships and Submarines of 03 Sep 2009 MIL-STD-38784 General Style and Format Requirements for Technical Manuals of 04 Sep 2018 NIST SP-800-37 Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations of Dec 2018 NIST SP-800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations of 22 Jan 2015 General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Standardization Manual of 2000 NSWCPHILADELPHIADIV SOP 5400.00E.1 Systems Engineering Process (SEP) Manual of 18 Jul 2018 TS9090-310H Alterations to Ships Accomplished by Alteration Installation Teams

These documents can be referenced at: https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx

The Contractor shall reference and utilize the latest version available when performing tasks within this PWS.

REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical support across the following areas:

Research and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) The contractor shall provide SME and conduct research in the following technology areas:

Advanced Power Generation: Gas Turbines, Diesel engines, Thermodynamic Cycle Engines, Electrical Generator Sets, and Integrated Shipboard Modules.

Superconducting Technologies: Degaussing systems, large-bore magnetic coils, compact magnetic sources/sensors, and advanced cryogenic support systems.

Submarine Life Support Systems: CO2 Removal, Oxygen Generation, Contaminant Removal, Atmosphere Monitoring, and technologies for escape, rescue, and disabled submarines.

Thermal Management: Advanced thermal management, AC&R, HVAC, fluid distribution, pumped two-phase cooling, thermal storage, alternative cooling cycles, and waste heat management.

Power and Energy Systems: Power sources, high energy density storage, pulsed and directed energy subsystems, Embedded Battery Containment System (EBCS), and alignment of test facilities with the Integrated Power and Energy System (IPES), Dynamic Controls R&D: Classical Control, Modern Control, AI (Artificial Intelligence) /ML (Machine Learning), Robotics Ventilation & Aerodynamics: Axial and Centrifugal Fans and Blowers Technology Analysis: Conduct literature reviews and research on new and emerging technologies in the areas above. Identify, summarize, and provide recommendations on promising technologies for Navy application, including producing reports on the "State of the Art."

Engineering and Design The contractor shall provide engineering services for the design and analysis of equipment and systems:

Conceptual Design & Modeling: Perform conceptual designs and generate models for complex thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical systems.

Provide support for modeling and simulation development of various equipment and systems to be used as training and instructional tools.

Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) on compressible and incompressible fluid systems.

Analyze equipment and systems for conformity to design standards.

Perform various data mining and mathematical calculations.

Develop and review Level 1, 2, and 3 engineering drawings and other technical data for the design, procurement, or manufacture of equipment.

Provide professional engineering certification for plans and drawings (electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental).

Test and Evaluation (T&E) The contractor shall provide comprehensive support for laboratory and field testing:

Develop test plans that meet sponsor, military, and industrial standard requirements.

Develop and modify procedures, including Mission Readiness Panel (MRP) support Provide engineering support to the Power and Energy Dynamics Assessment Lab (PEDAL) and UEM Tasking.

Provide engineering and planning support for future test sites, including design, technical documentation, and development.

Support test facilities, including setup, assembly, maintenance, testing, and calibration.

Support test operations, including running hardware, collecting data, troubleshooting, and analyzing results for systems such as the ACRU and STAM.

Support vibration and acoustics program testing, including classified testing.

Witness or oversee testing at 3rd party facilities and provide feedback to government points of contact.

Material identification for lab/test site setup, upgrades, and maintenance; vendor coordination; and procurement, receipt, and transfer of materials

System and Fleet Support The contractor shall provide hands-on support for the installation and modification of Navy equipment:

Prepare and develop alteration packages IAW ship specifications Travel to various ports and shipyards worldwide to perform ship checks to gather information or test equipment.

Provide technical support and oversight for alterations, primarily temporary alterations (TEMPALTs).

Troubleshoot equipment or systems to determine the cause of failures and devise solutions.

Monitor equipment performance by analyzing performance data and recommending corrective action.

Program Management and Support The contractor shall provide programmatic and administrative support to ensure the successful execution of R&D programs.

Financial & Status Reporting: Prepare and manage customized status reports, financial reports, spreadsheets, and metrics, including graphics, charts, and dashboards for all specified R&D programs.

Labor Tracking: Prepare and manage labor burn rates and perform timekeeping assistance using the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, including entering time and managing weekly time according to government regulations.

Utilize ERP to run custom financial reports and provide financial management assistance Update and track all direct-cite and cost-reimbursable funding throughout the fiscal year, and monitor individual Navy Work Authorizations (NWAs) for expenditures.

Technical Writing & Editing: Provide technical writing support, including editing and reformatting technical documentation, figures, and tables. Perform comparisons of technical documents to record discrepancies, such as for Naval Energy Storage Systems Roadmaps.

Presentations & Graphics: Prepare and compile formal technical presentations and documentation, including graphic design support for technical posters, organizational charts, brochures, and manuals.

Status Reporting: Collect, review, and streamline weekly/monthly status inputs from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for program report submittals.

Content Management: Provide content management support for team action items, travel reports, calendars, and other team documentation.

Program Planning & Process Improvement: Assist in developing and improving program processes, including the creation of Project Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and Test and Integration Plans.

Scheduling & Milestones: Assist in developing and tracking Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and support the development of a fully Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

Earned Value Management (EVM): Coordinate and support project progress updates by developing, updating, and maintaining EVM tracking and metrics.

Program Management Tools: Develop various program management tools, including automated financial reporting, action item trackers, resource management, and inventory management tools.

Task Planning: Develop task planning sheets for program sponsors and assist in responding to sponsor data calls.

Meeting Support: Provide support for meetings, program reviews, and training activities. This includes organizing meetings, developing agendas and materials, publishing minutes, and tracking action items.

Action Item Tracking: Update and track action item lists assigned to SMEs and team leads on a weekly basis.

Facility Tours: Provide support for coordinating and conducting test facility tours, including developing tour packages, signage, and posters.

3.3 Manufacturing Phase-Out or Discontinuation of Production, Diminishing Sources, and Obsolete Materials or Components

3.3.1 The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately upon determining the unavailability of obsolete materials or components. The contractor may recommend a solution to include the impact on the contract price and delivery. The contractor shall not initiate any item redesign or incur any additional costs without the express, written authorization of the contracting officer.

4.0 DATA REQUIREMENTS

· CDRL A001, Contract Status Report,

· CDRL A002, Travel Report

· CDRL A003, Contractor’s Personnel Roster

· CDRL A004, Other Direct Costs Report

· CDRL A00X, Technical Report Study/Services

· CDRL A00X, Meeting Minutes

· CDRL A00X, Presentation Materials

· CDRL A00X, Technical Data Package

· CDRL A00X, Developmental Design Drawings/Models and Associated Lists

· CDRL A00X, Small Business Utilization Report

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 SECURITY TRAINING. The Contractor is responsible for completing all required Government mandated training to maintain security and network access to government sites and IT systems to include but not limited to: Antiterrorism Level 1 Awareness; Records Management in the DON: Everyone's Responsibility; Training and Readiness: The Active Shooter; NAVSEA Introduction to Controlled Unclassified Information; Operations Security (OPSEC); NAVSEA Counterintelligence Training; Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Awareness Training; NAVSEA Physical Security training and Cybersecurity 101 Training. Certificates of successful completion shall be sent to the COR and as otherwise specified in the contract.

5.1.1 In accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (37 CFR Part 117), Contractor personnel that require access to Department of Navy (DON) information systems and/or work on-site require an open investigation or favorable adjudicated Tier 3 investigation. An interim clearance is granted by DCSA and recorded in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Must have a favorable fingerprint an open or closed investigation with a favorable adjudication in DISS is required prior to issuance of a badge providing access to NSWCPD buildings. Furthermore, if the Navy Central Adjudication Facility has made an unfavorable determination, access will be denied. For Common Access Card (CAC) you must have an open investigation and/or a favorably adjudicated investigation. Interim security clearance is acceptable for a CAC.

Access will be denied for anyone that has eligibility pending in DISS. Vetting through the National Crime Information Center, Sex Offender Registry, and the Terrorist screening database shall be process for a contractor that does not have a favorable adjudicated investigation.

5.1.2 Within 30 days after contract award, the contractor shall submit a list of all contractor personnel, including subcontractor employees, who will have access to DON information systems and/or work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites to the appointed Contracting Officer Representative (COR) via email. The contractor shall provide each employee's first name, last name, contract number, the NSWCPD technical code, work location, whether or not the employee has a CAC and or Standard Access Control Badge (SACB), the systems the employee can access (i.e., NMCI, RDT&E), and the name of the Contractor's local point of contact, phone number and email address. Throughout the period of performance of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately provide any updated information to the COR when any Contractor personnel changes occur including substitutions or departures.

5.2 ON SITE WORK. Contractor personnel that require a badge to work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites must provide an I-9 form to verify proof of citizenship. The I-9 form should be signed by the company Facility Security Officer or the company Human Resource Department. In addition to the I-9 form, Contractors shall also bring their birth certificate, current United States Passport or naturalization certificate and state issued REAL ID to the NSWCPD Security Officer at the time of badge request to verify citizenship. Any contractor that has unfavorable information that has not been favorably adjudicated, by Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DOD CAF) will not be issued a badge. Finally, contractors shall supply a copy of their OPSEC Training Certificate or other proof that the training has been completed.

5.2.1 RESERVED

5.2.4 Reserved

5.3 DD254 REQUIREMENT. This effort requires access to classified information up to the SECRET level. No classified data will be generated or stored by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to have and maintain a SECRET clearance. The requirements of the attached DD Form 254 apply.

5.3.1 The contractor is required to maintain a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) in accordance with the DD254 to perform certain work under the contract. Although it is not required at time of award, it shall be obtained within 60 days after award. Otherwise the government will have no obligation to continue ordering work under the contract and may not exercise any of the available options.

5.3.2 The Contractor shall appoint a Facility Security Officer (FSO), who shall (1) be responsible for all security aspects of the work performed under this contract, (2) assure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (32 CFR Part 117), and (3) assure compliance with any written instructions from the NSWCPD, Security Office_______________.

5.3.3 Contractor must submit a flow down request for sharing of classified and other sensitive information between prime and subcontracts in writing to the COR and Security Contracting Officer (SCO), louise.r.brunson.civ@us.navy.mil. Each request must reference a contract number identifying the specific information for which approval is sought, a justification for needing to share the information, the contractor’s name and its contract number under which the requested information will be shared.

5.3.4 The contractor shall forward signed copies of DD254s provided to subcontractors to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), ATTN: Security.

5.3.5 The contractor shall direct the subcontractor to obtain approval, through the prime Contractor, for the public release of information received or generated by the sub through the prime Contractor.

5.3.6 The contractor shall submit the subcontractor request for public release through the technical point of contact identified on the DD 254.

Additional information related to the facility clearance process can be obtained by visiting www.dss.mil or http://www.dss.mil/isec/pcl_index.htm.

5.4 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

5.4.1 The Contractor shall protect critical information associated with this contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The NSWC Philadelphia Division's (NSWCPD) Critical Information List (CIL)/ CIIL (Critical Indicators and information list) will be provided on site, if warranted. Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements, which may include the NSWCPD Contractor OPSEC Plan. When the NSWCPD Contractor OPSEC Plan is required, the contractor shall return acknowledgment of the plan within 15 days of receipt. During the period of this contract, the Contractor may be exposed to, use, or produce, NSWCPD Critical Information (CI) and/or observables and indicators which may lead to discovery of CI. NSWCPD’s CI will not be distributed to unauthorized third parties, including foreign governments, or companies under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) unless such FOCI has been appropriately mitigated through measures approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Questions concerning these requirements shall be directed to the PCO.

5.4.2 CUI correspondence transmitted internally on the contractor's unclassified networks or information systems, and externally, shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-federal Systems and Organizations.

Assembled large components/systems being transported to and from testing areas, other production or government facilities (whether or not on public roadways) shall be in an enclosed van trailer or covered flatbed trailer. Component/System outside storage, staging, and test areas shall be shielded/obscured from public view wherever physically possible.

5.4.3 NSWCPD’s CI shall not be publicized in corporate wide newsletters, trade magazines, displays, intranet pages or public facing websites. Media requests related to this project shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the required to the NSWCPD Public Release Authority for review.

5.4.4 Any attempt by unauthorized third parties to solicit, obtain, photograph, or record, or; incidents of loss/compromise of government Classified or CI, Business Sensitive, Company Proprietary information related to this or other program must be immediately reported to the contractor's Facility Security Officer and Cognizant Security Office and/or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the NSWC PD Security Division (Code 105).

5.4.5 This SOW has been reviewed against the requirements of SECNAVINST 4200.35. SAIRC controls are not required

5.5 RECEIPT, STORAGE, AND GENERATION OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI) All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) associated with this contract must follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document. In accordance with DoDI 5200.48, CUI must be safeguarded to prevent Unauthorized Disclosure (UD). CUI export controlled technical information or other scientific, technical, and engineering information must be marked with an export control warning as directed in DoDI 5230.24, DoDD 5230.25, and Part 250 of Title 32, CFR. Nonfederal information systems storing and processing CUI shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, or subsequent revisions. All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Destroy CUI associated with this contract by any of the following approved methods: A cross-cut shredder; a certified commercial destruction vendor; a central destruction facility; incineration; chemical decomposition; pulverizing, disintegration; or methods approved for classified destruction.

5.6 PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING AND EXECUTION (PPBE) DATA.

When contractor employees, in the performance of their duties, are exposed to Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) data, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with all affected contactor personnel must be executed in coordination with the COR and PCO to ensure safeguarding disclosure of this data.

5.7 U-NNPI SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.7.1 Security Classification Guidance is as follows of portions of the tasking on this contract when invoked in the task order statement of work:

5.7.1.1 Contractor requires access to information and equipment classified at the Confidential National Security Information (NSI) level in order to provide industrial support services within facilities that actively supports the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).

5.7.1.2 All contractor personnel accessing classified information or classified material associated with the performance of work related to the resultant contract must be United States citizens, and shall have and maintain at a minimum Confidential security clearance.

5.7.1.3 The Contractor is responsible for completing all required government mandated training to maintain security and network access to government sites and IT systems, as necessary to support.

5.8 U-NNPI

5.8.1 Purpose The Contractor hereby agrees that when provided documents (specifications, drawings, etc.) that are marked as containing NOFORN sensitive information that must be controlled pursuant to Federal law, the information contained therein and generated as part of the inquiry shall be used only for the purpose stated in the contract and shall in no case be transmitted outside the company (unless such transmittals comply with the detailed guidance of the contract) or to any foreign national within the company. While in use, the documents shall be protected from unauthorized observation and shall be kept secure so as to preclude access by anyone not having a legitimate need to view them. The documents shall not be copied unless done in conformance with the detailed guidance of the contract. All the documents shall be promptly returned in their entirety, unless authorized for proper disposal or retention, following completion of the contract.

5.9.2 Specific Requirements for Protecting U-NNPI

a) Only U.S. citizens who have a need to know required to execute the contract shall be allowed access to U-NNPI.

b) When not in direct control of an authorized individual, U-NNPI must be secured in a locked container (e.g., file cabinet, desk, safe). Access to the container must be such that only authorized persons can access it, and compromise of the container would be obvious at sight. Containers should have no labels that indicate the contents. If removed from the site, U-NNPI must remain in the personal possession of the individual. At no time should U-NNPI be left unsecured (e.g., in a home or automobile, or unattended in a motel room or sent with baggage).

c) U-NNPI documents will have the word NOFORN at the top and bottom of each page. The cover sheet will have the warning statement shown below. Documents originated in the course of work that reproduce, expand or modify marked information shall be marked and controlled in the same way as the original. Media such as video tapes, disks, etc., must be marked and controlled similar to the markings on the original information.

d) U-NNPI may not be processed on networked computers with outside access unless approved by CNO (N00N). If desired, the company may submit a proposal for processing NNPI on company computer systems. Personally owned computing systems, such as personal computers, laptops, personal digital assistants, and other portable electronic devices are not authorized for processing NNPI. Exceptions require the specific approval of the cognizant DAA and CNO (N00N).

e) U-NNPI may be faxed within the continental United States and Hawaii provided there is an authorized individual waiting to receive the document and properly control it. U-NNPI may not be faxed to facilities outside the continental United States, including military installations, unless encrypted by means approved by CNO (N00N).

f) U-NNPI may be sent within the continental United States and Hawaii via first class mail in a single opaque envelope that has no markings indicating the nature of the contents.

g) Documents containing U-NNPI shall be disposed of as classified material.

h) Report any attempts to elicit U-NNPI by unauthorized persons to the appropriate security personnel.

i) Report any compromises of U-NNPI to the appropriate security personnel. This includes intentional or unintentional public release via such methods as theft, improper disposal (e.g., material not shredded, disks lost), placement on Web site, transmission via email, or violation of the information system containing U-NNPI.

j) The only approved storage for U-NNPI is CDMS NOFORN.

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 The contractor's primary place of performance shall be at government facilities in Philadelphia, PA. It is estimated that 50% of the work will occur on-site at the NSWCPD facility and 50% of the work will occur off-site at the contractor facility.

6.1.1 Performance will occur at the following government sites: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division

6.1.2 Government will provide Office and/or laboratory spaces for up to five (5) Contractor personnel under this Task Order.

Phone/computers/printer/network connections will be provided for up to five (5) Contractor personnel.

6.1.5 Reserved

6.1.6 Early Dismissal and Closure of Government Facilities

6.1.6.1 When a Government facility is closed and/or early dismissal of Federal employees is directed due to severe weather, security threat, or a facility related problem that prevents personnel from working, onsite Contractor personnel regularly assigned to work at that facility should follow the same reporting and/or departure directions given to Government personnel. The Contractor shall not direct charge to the contract for time off, but shall follow its own company policies regarding leave. Non-essential Contractor personnel, who are not required to remain at or report to the facility, shall follow their parent company policy regarding whether they should go/stay home or report to another company facility. Subsequent to an early dismissal and during periods of inclement weather, onsite Contractors should monitor radio and television announcements before departing for work to determine if the facility is closed or operating on a delayed arrival basis.

7.0 TRAVEL

7.1 The Contractor may be required to travel from the primary performance location when supporting this requirement. The estimated number of trips is 64 per year.

The contractor shall be required to travel CONUS (any state in USA) and OCONUS (primarily Japan, and any country in Europe) to accomplish the tasks contained in this contract. Travel in support of this requirement is anticipated to include, but may not be limited to, the following alternate performance locations:

7.2 The number of times the Contractor may be required to travel to each location cited above may vary as program requirements dictate, provided that the total estimated travel cost is not exceeded. The numbers of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements. All travel shall be approved before travel occurs. Approval may be via email by the Contracting Officer (PCO), the Contacting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the fully executed Technical Instruction (TI) signed by the Contracting Officer.

7.2.1 In accordance with the TI instructions, before initiating any travel the Contractor(s) shall submit a detailed and fully-burdened estimate that includes the number of employees traveling, their expected travel costs for airfare, lodging, per diem, rental car, taxi/mileage and any other costs or actions requiring approval. The travel estimate shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contract Specialist. Actuals cost, resulting from the performance of travel requirements, shall be reported as part of the Contractor's monthly status report. The reportable cost shall also be traceable to the Contractor's invoice

7.3 All travel shall be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs, and B-231-H001 Travel Cost (NAVSEA) and shall be pre-approved by the COR (CDRL A002).

7.4 Travel Costs

7.4.1 The current “maximum per diem” rates are set forth in the (i) Federal Travel Regulations for travel in the Continental United States; (ii) Joint Travel Regulations for Overseas Non-Foreign areas (e.g., Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.); and (ii) Department of State (DOS) prescribed rates for foreign overseas locations.

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Up to ten (10) government laptops.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

N/A

10.0 PURCHASES

10.1 Only items directly used and incidental to the services for this Task Order and for work within the scope of the Statement of Work, shall be purchased under the Other Direct Cost (ODC) line items. Purchases of an individual item that is valued above $15,000 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to purchase by the Contractor. The purchase request and supporting documentation shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) it shall be itemized and contain the cost or price analysis performed by the Contractor to determine the reasonableness of the pricing. Provide copies of price estimates from at least 2 vendors.

10.2 Information Technology (IT) equipment, or services must be approved by the proper approval authority. All IT requirements, regardless of dollar amount, submitted under this Task Order shall be submitted to the PCO for review and approval prior to purchase. The definition of information technology is identical to that of the Clinger-Cohen Act, that is, any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information. Information technology includes computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources.

11.0 COUNTERFEIT MATERIAL PREVENTION

11.1 Electronic End-Items

N/A

11.2 Non-Electronic Materials

N/A

12.0 PERSONNEL

12.1 Personnel Requirements. All persons proposed in key and non-key labor categories shall, at the time of proposal submission be U.S. citizens.

12.2 Clause 52.222-2 "Payment for Overtime Premiums" will provide for the total approved dollar amount of overtime premium or will state “zero” if not approved. If overtime premium has not been approved under this contract in accordance with Clause 52.222-2, overtime effort to be performed shall be requested from the Contracting Officer prior to performance of premium overtime. For overtime premium costs to be allowable costs; the Contracting Officer is required to approve the performance of overtime prior to the actual performance of overtime. The dollar amount in FAR 52.222-2 shall equal overtime premium negotiated between the Government and the prime contractor. This overtime premium amount shall equal the prime contractor's unburdened premium OT labor costs plus the subcontractors' fully-burdened premium OT labor costs.

12.3 The level of effort for the performance of the resultant Task Order is based on the labor categories and hours per year provided in the table below. The Management and Support labor category is intended to capture corporate and local-level management, as well as general and administrative support, to include administrative/financial/clerical, program control, and Task Order or contract business management/administration (to include progress report preparation). Offerors are cautioned that the costs of such support services are generally considered to be indirect in nature. However, the Offeror is permitted to include direct labor costs for “Management and Support” hours when it is in accordance with its standard DCAA-approved practice to do so. If an Offeror does not propose Management and Support labor hours, no labor costs associated with Management and Support effort will be allowable for payment as a direct charge.

*These hours are only included when the labor efforts for this category are charged direct in accordance with the firm’s approved Accounting Policy and Procedures and/or Disclosure Statement, and the table shall reflect 480 hours per year (2,400 hours total). Otherwise, these hours shall be charged indirect and the table shall reflect 0 hours for this labor category.

12.4 Key Personnel

12.4.1 The Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job to help the successor maintain the continuity and consistency of the services required by this Task Order in accordance with Clause 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) in the basic SeaPort contract. The Contractor also shall disclose necessary personnel records and allow the successor to conduct on-site interviews with these employees. If selected employees are agreeable to the change, the Contractor shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.

12.4.2 In accordance with C-237-H002 Substitution of Key Personnel, the following labor categories are designated as the target Key Personnel for this contract. Resumes will be submitted for each category in the quantities indicated by the key category description. Target qualifications are listed below for each education and work experience qualifications for each key personnel labor category. The proposed combined expertise of all proposed key personnel shall cover at a minimum all requirements for task areas 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 in the performance work statement.

12.4.3 The Contractor shall provide individuals to fill the key positions identified below.

12.4.4 The Contractor shall indicate within the personnel section of it’s proposal, and/or indicate within individual submitted resume(s), any personnel security clearance requirements as stipulated in section 12.1 above.

Program/Project Manager II (one resume required):

Target Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university, and in addition, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Target Experience: Ten (10) years professional experience in program/project management. Ten (10) years’ experience performing Project Management such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, estimating, progress tracking and planning of Navy programs. Experience includes supporting NSWCPD by providing management support R&D Energy Programs and working knowledge of the Naval Sea System Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center and Fleet organizations

Engineer, Chemical IV (One resume required) Target Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Target Experience: Fifteen (15) years’ experience in chemical engineering including fifteen (15) years providing support to U.S. Navy programs. Experience includes design, development, transition and testing of Submarine Life Support equipment for U.S. Navy ships along with experience with CO2 removal systems, Oxygen generation systems, trance contaminant control systems and atmosphere analysis systems for U.S. Navy submarines. Working knowledge of Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, and Fleet Organizations as demonstrated by prior work experience.

Engineer, Electrical IV (One resume required) Target Education: Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Target Experience: Fifteen (15) years’ experience in electrical engineering and pulsed power systems, either in industry or in academia. Experience including the design, development, and testing of Energy Storage and Pulsed Power systems, and associated controls. Experience with Pulsed Power systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Engineer, Mechanical IV (One resume required) Target Education: Bachelors of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Target Experience: Fifteen (15) years’ experience in mechanical engineering, either in industry, military, or in academia. Experience including the design, development, and testing of advanced prototypes or production equipment and associated controls. Experience with systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred, as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Technician, Engineering IV (One resume required) Target Education: Graduate of high school, trade school or industrial school, or GED equivalent.

Target Experience: Fifteen (15) years of experience as an Electronics Technician supporting Naval Research & Development (R&D) programs. Experience shall include test site/lab design and setup, execution of controls and data acquisition system testing, fabrication of prototype models, and installation/calibration of sensors and monitors. Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD.

12.5 Non-Key Personnel

In the performance of this effort, the Contractor shall fully staff the non-key positions listed below with qualified individuals. The Contractor shall provide individuals to fill the non-key positions identified below:

Engineer I Minimum Education: Bachelor’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience: 1 year experience in an engineering field.

Engineer, Mechanical II Minimum Education: Bachelor's level degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in mechanical engineering, either in industry, military, or in academia. Experience with systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred, as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Engineer, Electrical III Minimum Education: Bachelors of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience: Seven (7) years’ experience in electrical engineering, either in industry, military, or in academia. Experience including the design, development, and testing of advanced prototypes or production equipment and associated controls. Experience with systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred, as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Engineer IV Minimum Education: Master’s level degree in any engineering discipline

Minimum Experience: 10 years’ experience in systems, mechanical, or electrical engineering, either in industry, military, or in academia. Experience with systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred, as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Analyst, Management II Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical field

Minimum Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis. Experience with systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred, as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Analyst, Management III Minimum Education: Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in a business or technical field

Minimum Experience: Ten (10) years’ experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis. Significant experience with systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred, as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Data Scientist III:

Minimum Education: Master’s level degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field.

Minimum Experience: 10 years’ professional experience with data science. Experience with systems for U.S. Navy ships is preferred, as is knowledge of Navy programs, organizations, and functions.

Drafter/CAD Operator I Minimum Experience: One (1) year of experience in the development of engineering drawings and data for Navy systems and equipment, in addition to one (1) year of experience with Automated Computer Aided Design/Drafting (AUTOCAD) software application package.

Clerk Typist/Word Processor Minimum Experience: One (1) year of experience using the…