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Requirements Description Statement (RDS)

FOR

F-16 Cockpit Television Sensor (CTVS)

PR #: FD2060-17-00923

January 20th, 2017

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose: This Requirements Description Statement (RDS) describes the services required to procure a production first article flight-ready Cockpit Television Sensor (CTVS) for use on the AN/AXQ-16 installed on the F-16 aircraft. This service requires the contractor to accomplish the development IAW specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement), and drawing 16VE915, observing acceptable quality and relevant technical standards. The contractor shall deliver production first article assets that pass all qualification testing along with the official test results.

1.2 Background: The RDS task the contractor to provide a Form, Fit, Function and Interface (F3I) production first article flight-ready CTVS replacement for CTVS with NSN: 5821-01-204-3672, PN:

1291ML1. The CTVS consist of three subassemblies; Sensor Head (NSN: 5821-01-231-6118, PN:

1291B25), Adapter Assembly (NSN: 5821-01-125-3828, PN: 1291D13) and Electronic Unit (NSN:

5998-01-093-4630, PN: 1291C1), all of which interfaces with aircraft equipment to produce views that may be recorded for playback on the ground or displayed elsewhere in the aircraft. The Adapter Assembly and Electronic Unit when combined as one unit, has a non-stock listed PN: 1291G5.

2.0 Services Summary

Performance Objectives Reference Performance Threshold A minimum delivery of two production first article flight units according to specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement) and drawing

16VE915

4.2 All production first article

prototypes shall pass all qualification and environmental testing as specified in drawing 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement) and

16VE915

Submit Certification of completion of safety-of-flight test

4.4 The contractor shall submit a

certification of satisfactory completion of safety-of-flight test to the Government prior to delivery of the production first article flight-ready units

Deliver the complete technical data package required for procurement of the new design.

4.5 No more than one revision

after initial submission and all drawing errors are corrected and returned within seven calendar days.

3.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Government Property: Government property in an unserviceable condition identified by part number and NSN in paragraph 1.2 may be provided if available as engineering exhibits to assist in this effort.

3.2 Reporting of Government Property: The contractor shall create and maintain records of all Government property accountable to the contract, including Government-Furnished Property (GFP) in

PR: FD2060-17-00923 Revision: 0 3 accordance with (IAW) the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract.

3.3 Loss of Government Property: Reporting Loss of Government Property, the contractor shall use the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) eTools software application to report loss of Government property at the site below IAW the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract. The reporting requirement does not change any liability provisions or other reporting requirements that may exist under the contract/order. http://www.dcma.mil/aboutetools.cfm

3.4 Return/Retention of Government Property: All property provided by the Government remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the Government upon completion of the contract/order unless the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) directs the contractor to retain the property for continued use under a successor contract. Retention of the property by the contractor will require modification of both losing and gaining contracts IAW the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract. All Government property shall be returned to the Government in the condition provided unless approved in advance by the PCO.

All material generated under the contract/order becomes the property of the Government and shall be returned to the Government upon completion of the contract/order. All Department of Defense (DD) Form 1423-1, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables become the property of the Government upon receipt.

3.5 Government System(s): The Government will provide contractor personnel access to system(s) necessary to perform tasks under the contract/order. Upon completion/termination of the contract/order or transfer/termination of contractor personnel, the system account(s) will be closed.

4. Technical Requirements: All requirements within this document are IAW 16ZE915A (with exception of the color requirement) and F3I legacy requirements. Unless stated within, all requirements shall comply with 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement) and F3I legacy requirements. Any action requiring approval shall be forwarded to the Government for approval prior to any work being accomplished. The new CTVS shall be compatible with the F-16 A/B/C/D models and integrated with the new F-16 Modular Mission Computer (MMC). All vendors shall complete a Hardware and Memory Architectural Analysis report (HAMAAR) and also provide a detail explanation of how their CTVS meets each bullet item in section 3 of specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement) with their proposal package. If a vendor has a CTVS that has completed the qualification and environmental testing, official test results shall be submitted to the government for consideration.

4.1 Period and Place of Performance

4.1.1 Contract/Order Period of Performance: The period of performance for the contract/order is for 9 months with delivery of first article flight-ready prototype within 3 months of contract award.

4.1.2 Place of Performance: These services will be performed at facilities established by the contractor. Flight testing or integration testing is expected to be performed on an USAF installation.

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4.2 Task Description: The CTVS design shall be a Form, Fit, Function, and Interface (F3I) replacement for the legacy item and shall incorporate current, nonproprietary parts and technology with qualified sources defined by drawings and specifications. All production first article prototypes shall pass all qualification and environmental testing as specified in specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement) and drawing 16VE915. A minimum delivery of two production first article flight-ready units shall successfully complete qualification and environmental testing within 3 months of contract award and be delivered to 407 SCMS/GUEA for flight testing. The new design shall incorporate considerations for: a) Reliability: the new design shall provide at a minimum the reliability as specified in specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement); b) Maintainability: the new design shall be repairable in an organic depot maintenance facility and as specified in specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement); c) Supportability: the new design shall incorporate parts standardization when possible to avoid obsolescence; d) The weight of the CTVS shall be determine to an accuracy of ±0.01 lbs. as specified in drawing 16VE915.

4.3 Qualification Testing: The contractor shall perform complete qualification testing IAW legacy requirements to ensure that F3I requirements are met as well as the performance, physical, electromagnetic radiation (EMI/EMC) and environmental requirements of the legacy hardware. The requirements shall be satisfied by performance, physical, electromagnetic radiation and environmental testing IAW specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement) and drawing 16VE915. The complete qualification results, testing, and/or analysis shall be documented and provided in the Service Engineering Report. [A001, DI-MISC-81384: Service Engineering Report]

4.4 First Article Flight Testing: The contractor shall submit a certification of satisfactory completion of safety-of-flight test to the Government prior to delivery of the production first article flight-ready units. The integration testing may be accomplished at the System Integration Laboratory (SIL) or by Flight Test. The Contractor shall support the Government conducted SIL or flight test to include any trouble shooting to repair problems or correct any discrepancies after flight testing. Any changes to the established baseline after Flight Test will require the submission of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). [A002, DI-CMAN-80639C: Engineering Change Proposal]

4.5 Verification: The contractor shall host verification of the CTVS performance at its facilities at least two months after contract award and before prototype delivery. The verification methods shall be IAW specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement). The contractor shall prepare a test plan and submit to government for approval. Test data shall support satisfactory compliance with requirements in specification 16ZE915A (with exception of color requirement) and demonstrate F3I compliance. The results of the testing shall be documented in the Service Engineering Report. The contractor shall prepare an agenda and record the minutes. [A001, DI-MISC-81384: Service Engineering Report], [A003, DI-ADMN-81505: Report, Record of Meeting Minutes], [A004, DI-NDTI- 80566A: Test Plan]

4.6 Engineering Data: The contractor shall develop, produce, maintain, and deliver a Technical Data Package (TDP) that accurately depicts the final product. The TDP shall represent the approved, tested, and accepted configuration of the defined delivered item(s). TDP data includes, but is not limited

PR: FD2060-17-00923 Revision: 0 5 to, Computer Aided Design (CAD) data, CAD models, model based definition data sets, Gerber data and Master Bill of Materials (BOM). The TDP shall provide the necessary design, engineering, manufacturing, testing and quality assurance requirements information necessary to enable the procurement or manufacture of an interchangeable item that duplicates the physical and performance characteristics of the original product without additional design engineering effort or recourse to the original design activity or any third party. All engineering product definition data created as a result of this contract shall be considered a part of the TDP. The TDP shall be delivered IAW Air Force Product Data Specification drawing 9579776 Rev L (CAGE 98752). No more than one revision after initial submission and all drawing errors are corrected and returned within seven calendar days. Reference attached DD Form 1423 Block 16. [A005, DI-SESS-81000E/T: Product Drawings/Models and Associated Lists]

4.7 Engineering Data Guidance Conference. The contractor shall support and co-chair a Guidance Conference with AFLCMC/LZPEM for engineering data within 30 days after contract award. The Conference shall be convened at a site and on a date agreed upon by the Government contracting officer and the contractor. The contractor shall prepare an agenda and record the minutes of the Guidance Conference. The contractor shall address, discuss, and provide status on the following: [A003, DI- ADMN-81505: Report, Record of Meeting Minutes]

a. Understanding of all CDRL requirements, applicable DIDs, specifications and standards.

b. TDP review requirements and schedules.

c. TDP delivery requirements and schedules.

d. Contractor’s drafting practices/procedures/TDP drawing formats/CAD programs.

e. The contractor's quality assurance procedures relating to TDP documents, including quality control of subcontractor and vendor data.

f. The role of subcontractors and vendors who may deliver TDP documents under this contract.

g. The contractor's configuration management system, including methods for releasing documents, approving documents, and incorporating changes into documents.

h. Digital Technical Data Package (TDP) deliverables.

Note: Guidance Conference may be held in conjunction with other meetings or conferences.

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4.7.1 In-Process Review (IPR). The contractor shall host, support, and co-chair an IPR of the engineering drawings and associated lists and other documentation to be included in the TDP. The IPR shall be conducted only after the contractor's quality assurance personnel have completely reviewed the data and determined that data are of sufficient quality that Government time will be effectively utilized during the review. IPR may be scheduled when data has reached the 50% percent completion point and shall be held, when possible, in conjunction with other reviews. The contractor shall notify AFLCMC/EZGEM a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the anticipated date of completion point.

The IPR shall focus on the contractor's progress in the preparation of the TDP. The contractor shall support and provide the necessary resources, i.e., meeting agenda, conference room, applicable data, minutes, and appropriate personnel available to answer any questions to perform the IPR effectively.

The contractor shall correct all discrepancies identified in the IPR. All subcontractor/vendor data shall be made available for review.

If the quantity of subcontractor/vendor data is of sufficient magnitude, the 407 SCMS/GUEA may schedule a separate IPR at the subcontractor's/vendor's facility. [A003, DI-ADMN-81505: Report, Record of Meeting Minutes]

4.7.2 Relationship of Contractor with Subcontractors & Vendors. The contractor shall levy on sub-contractors and sub-vendors the same requirements for TDPs as are levied on them by this contract.

This requirement shall apply at all tiers of sub-contractor/vendor levels associated with the program.

4.7.3 Engineering Data Updates and Revisions. The contractor shall (and shall cause subcontractors and vendors to) update and maintain engineering data for the item(s) designed/ developed/modified/produced and funded by this contract for the life of this contract and shall incorporate all changes in accordance with the following:

a. All engineering changes shall be incorporated into the applicable engineering data within 90 days after engineering release/Air Force concurrence or at intervals of five changes, whichever occurs first, except a change involving safety, which shall be incorporated immediately.

b. All engineering changes shall be incorporated into the applicable engineering data prior to delivery of data for review.

c. All engineering changes shall be incorporated into the applicable engineering data prior to delivery of final media.

d. Revisions to existing engineering drawings/models and associated lists and other documentation to be included in the TDP for which the contractor is the current design activity shall result in the delivery of the entire revised document and associated data file. For example, when a portion of a document is revised the entire document shall be delivered.

4.7.4 Contractor's Progress, Status, and Management Report. The contractor shall provide a monthly status report via email to the 407 SCMS/GUEA. These reports shall include: current master schedule; significant technical activities performed by the contractor and subcontractor if applicable

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[A006, DI-MGMT-80227: Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report]

4.7.5 Combined Kick-Off and Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM): The Contractor shall host a Kickoff meeting and TIM by teleconference within 30 days of contract award. The purpose of the meeting is to review all contractual, financial, technical, engineering and logistical requirements. The Contractor shall have personnel in attendance with decision authority to address these areas as appropriate. The contractor shall prepare an agenda and record the minutes for the meeting. [A003, DI- ADMN-81505: Report, Record of Meeting Minutes]

4.8 Item Unique Identification (IUID)

4.8.1 Item Identification and Valuation, unique item identification is a method of marking items with unique item identifiers which have machine-readable data elements. Unique item identification is required for all items to be delivered to the DoD that meet the criteria established IAW the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract.

4.8.2 The contractor shall mark items in accordance contract clauses, and Military Standard (MIL- STD)-130N, Department of Defense Standard Practice / Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property. [A008, DI-MGMT-81803, IUID Marking Plan]

4.8.3 IAW the Department of Defense Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items Assuring Valuation, Accountability and Control of Government Property, the Government agent or contractor representative responsible for causing “life cycle events” (i.e., abandoned, consumed, destroyed by accident, destroyed by combat, donated, exchanged – repair, exchanged – sold, exchanged – warranty, expended – experimental/target, expended – normal use, leased, loaned, lost, reintroduced, retired, scrapped, sold – foreign government, sold – historic, sold – nongovernment, sold – other federal, sold – state/local, and stolen) will update applicable item record(s) in the IUID Registry.

4.8.4 IUID Marking Activity and Verification Report: The contractor shall provide an IUID Marking Activity and Verification Report. A key attribute for the report is the Verification column which indicates pass/fail for each item’s Data Matrix Symbol Quality. [A009, DI-MGMT-81804, IUID Marking Activity and Verification Report]

4.9 Packaging

4.9.1 The contractor shall package and mark any GFM and production first articles IAW the contract (basic or order, as applicable) Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 158, Packaging Requirements; MIL-STD-129P, Department of Defense Standard Practice / Military Marking for Shipment and Storage; MIL-STD-130N, Department of Defense Standard Practice / Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property; and MIL-STD-2073-1D, Standard Practice for Military Packaging.

The contractor shall package and mark material IAW other applicable Government regulations including, but not limited to, those regarding security, safety and environmental concerns.

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4.9.2 The contractor shall package and mark material for movement, shipment, receipt and storage in a manner that ensures the protection and preservation of the material for shipment to and storage at the destination. The contractor shall package electronic parts susceptible to static discharge damage IAW MIL-STD-1686C, Military Standard: Electrostatic Discharge Control Program for Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and Equipment (Excluding Electrically Initiated Explosive Devices).

4.9.3 IAW MIL-STD-2073-1D, shipping containers received, which meet the requirements of the AFMC Form 158 and are suitable for return shipment of serviceable assets, shall be reclaimed and stored for reutilization. Unsuitable shipping containers shall be disposed of and replaced with new containers that meet the requirements of the AFMC Form 158.

4.10 Counterfeit Electronics Parts: The contractor shall establish policy and procedures to mitigate the risk of counterfeit electronics parts being installed in end items or otherwise entering the USAF/DoD inventory IAW Aerospace Standard AS5553A, Counterfeit Electronics Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition.

4.10.1 Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP): Contractors that supply electronic parts or systems that contain electronic parts shall establish policies and procedures to avoid, detect, mitigate and disposition counterfeit electronic parts to prevent such parts from entering the USAF/DoD supply chain. These policies and procedures shall be documented in a CPP for submission and approval IAW Data Item Description (DID) DI-MISC-81832 and accomplished for all specified contract items. DI-MISC-81832 is applicable to Parts, Material and Processes Selection (PMPS) associated with delivery of systems and assemblies to the USAF and DoD. The requirements established by DI-MISC-81832 also apply to electronics components procured in sustainment of such systems and assemblies. The requirements of the recently DoD-adopted SAE AS5553 Counterfeit Electronics Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition shall also apply. At a minimum, the CPP shall address: [A007, DIMISC- 81832: Counterfeit Prevention Plan]

4.10.2 At a minimum, the CPP shall address:

4.10.2.1 Applicability: The contractor shall identify all Business locations and programs to which the CPP applies. The CPP shall address materials, hardware, electronic parts, and procured assemblies.

4.10.2.2 Definitions: The contractor shall utilize definitions per AS5553 to ensure consistency. Any contractor-derived definitions must be included in an appropriate CPP appendix or annex. (Ref. AS5553, paragraph 3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, appendix H)

4.10.2.3 Parts Availability and Use of Parts Brokers: The contractor shall not procure materials, systems, assemblies, subassemblies or parts from parts Brokers when available from Original Manufacturers (OM) or their Authorized Distributors. In cases where materials, systems, assemblies, subassemblies or parts are no longer available from the OM or their Authorized Distributors, PR: FD2060-17-00923 Revision: 0 9 procurement from Brokers may be authorized as defined by the contractor’s policy and their CPP. (Ref.

AS5553, paragraph 4.1.1, 4.1.2.e., appendix A)

4.10.2.4 Procurement Policies: The contractor shall provide and implement policy directing development and implementation of business practices and procedures, and processes to prevent procurement of Counterfeit materials and parts. The contractor shall identify the appropriate office(s), business units, functional organizations, and programs, which shall have responsibility for development, maintenance and implementation of the CPP. The CPP shall identify the specific roles and responsibility for each. (Ref. AS5553, paragraph 4.1.2, 4.1.3, appendix B, C, D)

4.10.2.5 Risk Assessment: The contract shall address the risk of using unknown sources and/or unauthorized suppliers in the CPP. Application or technical risk assessments shall establish the effect that counterfeit parts may have on performance. Vendor or source of supply risk assessments shall establish the potential for obtaining counterfeit parts. Using any risk analysis tool acceptable to the Government, the contractor shall conduct a risk assessment based upon item characteristics and how likely it is that a counterfeit part will be received. The contractor shall identify and describe in the CPP how parts are selected for assessment and what risk is acceptable based upon the parts design, construction, material and functional requirements. As a minimum, analysis shall be completed for flagging high risk items, such as items that are obsolete, discontinued, rare, etc. The contractor shall require completion of a trade study, documented within the CPP that shall facilitate determining whether 100% testing of parts procured from after-market sources is more cost effective than qualification or requalification of a manufacturer. (Ref. AS5553, paragraph 4.1.2, 4.1.3, appendix B, C, D)

4.10.2.6 Detection and Avoidance Responsibilities: The contractor shall establish processes for the review and approval of contractor and applicable subcontractor systems for the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts, which processes shall be comparable to the processes established for contractor business systems under section 893 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 124 Stat. 4311;

10 U.S.C. 2302 note). The contractor shall flow down such requirements and processes to their subcontractors per ODASD Memo titled “Overarching DoD Counterfeit Prevention Guidance”, dated 16 March 2012. (Ref. AS5553, paragraph 4.1.4, 4.1.5, appendix E)

4.10.2.7 Testing and Verification: The contractor shall establish and accomplish testing and verification processes for items not received from an original equipment manufacturer, original component manufacturer, or authorized distributor that are identified as having high risk for counterfeit potential. These processes apply to prime contracts, and to subcontracts or suppliers below the prime contracts. The contractor shall provide a list of acceptable test facilities if the subcontractor or supplier does not have the capability to perform required testing. Submittal of Certificates of Compliance indicating the parts are not counterfeit shall be acceptable for verification of testing. (Ref. AS5553, paragraph 4.1.4, appendix E)

4.10.2.8 Configuration Identification and Traceability: The contractor shall identify and control the configurations of all systems, assemblies, subassemblies and parts, and enable mechanisms to

PR: FD2060-17-00923 Revision: 0 provide traceability of parts. The contractor shall report to the Government when control of the configurations of all systems, assemblies, subassemblies and parts, and mechanisms to provide traceability of parts are not possible. The contractor shall identify the specific systems, assemblies, subassemblies and parts beyond the contractors’ control. The contractor shall be responsible for detecting and avoiding the use or inclusion of counterfeit materials and parts, to include procured assemblies and subassemblies, in such products and shall be responsible for the rework or corrective action that may be required to resolve the use or inclusion of counterfeit materials and parts. The cost of counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts and the cost of rework or corrective action that may be required to remedy the use or inclusion of such parts are not allowable costs under Department contracts , unless: a) the contractor has established a counterfeit avoidance/detection system approved by the DoD, b) the counterfeit parts were procured from a DoD-accredited trusted supplier or provided as government property, and c) the contractor has provide timely notification to the government. (Ref. AS5553, paragraph 4.1.6, appendix F)

4.10.2.9 Counterfeit Notification and Reporting: The contractor shall report in writing to the Procuring Activity within 30 days of determining any end item, component, part, or material contained in supplies purchased by the Department of Defense, or purchased by a contractor or subcontractor for delivery to, or on behalf of, the Department, contains counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts for the purpose of investigation and notification of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI). The PCO shall coordinate reporting to the appropriate Program Management/Item Management, System Engineering Management, the AFMC Discrepant Materiel Reporting Program (DMRP) Office in 406 SCMS/GULAB, and the AFOSI. Additionally, the contractor shall within the same 30 day period ensure all suspected or confirmed counterfeit items are entered into the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) system, which will serve as the DoD central reporting repository. (Ref. AS5553, paragraph 4.1.7, appendix G)

4.10.2.10 Counterfeit Prevention Training: The contractor shall provide appropriate training and shall require all personnel working procurement within their company, to include at a minimum their supply chain management specialists, receiving inspectors, and engineers, to complete said training.

The contractor shall determine the appropriate training required. Training may be developed in-house or may be other Industry accepted training. The CPP shall describe and list the training provided by the contractor to their personnel.

4.11 Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP): The contractor shall participate in GIDEP IAW Air Force Joint Instruction (AFJI) 63-108, Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP), and GIDEP Operations Manual S0300-BT-PRO-010, Government-Industry Data Exchange Program.

5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE

5.1 SECURITY

Contractor shall not release or remove system documentation, data, or reports generated by or through use of Government systems. All requests for information shall be forwarded to the PCO.

5.1.1 Security Classification Information

The efforts for this task will not require access to classified information. No DD Form 254 is necessary.

5.2 GOVERNMENT FACILITY ACCESS

The Government Program Manager will assist Contractor in processing the necessary DoD forms to obtain base or area badges for access to Government facilities. The Contractor shall obtain base identification for all Contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the delivery order. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or Contractor-furnished, Contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work in the installation. Access to Government facilities is limited. Control of the facilities shall remain with the Government.

5.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND

SOFTWARE

All Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Software (GFS), Government Furnished Information (GFI), and Government Furnished Material (GFM) shall be returned to the Government upon completion of this contract. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive list of all anticipated GFE/GFI/GFS/GFM requirements at the time of proposal and in the monthly status report.

Additionally, the Contractor shall provide a criticality level for each item and a description of possible workarounds if an item is unavailable for use under this delivery order. Upon contract award, official requests shall be made through appropriate Government PCO channels NLT 30 days prior to actual need date.

5.4 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

The PCO shall be responsible for contract management. Only the PCO can make changes affecting this contract. Any instances where implied or explicit direction, received from any government representative and perceived by the contractor to affect performance of tasks under this contract, or to have a material impact on costs incurred in association with this contract, shall be brought to the immediate attention of the PCO for disposition and instructions before proceeding with any work thus affected. The 407 Supply Chain Management Group will provide the Government Program Manager for this contract. Only the PCO/Government Program Manager has authority to review and approve contract deliverables.

5.5 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Telecoms will be the primary means for conducting all meetings. No separate Travel line item will be incorporated into this effort. If instances arise in which the contractor determines it is in their best interest to send a representative, the contractor shall submit a Base Access Request to the PM and PCO in order to have the individuals properly cleared to attend the event. All costs for any such travel shall be borne by the contractor.

5.6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5.6.1 General Safety Requirements

5.6.1.1 The Contractor shall comply with all safety provisions, e.g., technical specifications, technical publications, Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Title 29 CFR. Part 1910).

If there is no applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard, use other applicable nationally recognized sources of safety, health, and fire prevention standards referenced in the work requirements of this contract.

5.6.1.2 The Contractor shall protect Government property to prevent damage during the period of time the property is in the possession of the Contractor. The Contractor shall report promptly to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) all available facts relating to each instance of damage to Government property.

5.6.1.3 When a major mishap ($10,000 or more) involving Government property occurs, the Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate authorities and secure the accident scene and the damaged item until released by the accident investigative authority as designated by the contracting 75 ABW/SEG Safety Office. Such release shall be accomplished by the ACO.

5.6.1.4 If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident, the Contractor shall cooperate fully and assist Government personnel until the investigation is completed.

5.6.1.5 The Contractor shall include a clause in each of its subcontracts requiring subcontractor cooperation and assistance in accident reporting and investigation.