ATTACHMENT_0008_TASK_ORDER_0001_-_PERFORMANCE_WORK_STATEMENT_16NOV2017.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Ammunition Industrial Base (IB) Engineering Support Services FY 18-23 Task 1

NOV 2017

1.0 Background

2.0 Applicable Documents

3.0 Programmatic Requirements

3.1 Task Management

3.2 Program Management Plan

3.3 Project Team and Meetings

3.4 Reports

4.0 Technical Requirements

4.1 Production Base Modernization Analysis:

4.2 ARMS Initiative Program Analysis and Implementation

4.3 Industrial Base Strategy and Risk Management

4.4 Life Cycle Management

5.0 General Info

5.1 Security

5.2 Data Rights

5.3 Period of Performance

5.4 COR

6.0 Deliverables

7.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

8.0 Accounting for Contract Services

1.0 Background

1.1 The Program Executive Officer Ammunition (PEO Ammo) and the Project Director Joint Services (PD JS) require contractor support in order to sustain the organic and commercial conventional ammunition Industrial Base (IB) and to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency in the ammunition IB. To achieve such requirements PEO proposes to award this task in support of Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support (ARMS) Initiative Program Analysis and Implementation, and Ammunition Base and Life Cycle Pilot Process (LCPP) analysis and technical support across various CONUS IB locations including modernization efforts.

2.0 Applicable Documents

3.0 Programmatic Requirements

3.1 Task Management: Task Management is integral to the execution of all requirements under this task. It is identified as a separate component to consolidate and streamline contractor management of all efforts of this task into one centralized area.

3.2 Program Management Plan: The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Program Management Plan (PMP) (A001, DI- MISC-80004A) to track performance, schedule and cost of each of the requirements of this performance work statement (PWS). The PMP shall identify each individual requirement (project) within this PWS. The PMP will serve as the basis for program and technical planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and status reporting. The PMP shall include a master schedule for the overall task and individual schedules, major milestones, and projected start and completion dates, and deliverables for each subtask. The PMP shall incorporate best Earned Value Management (EVM) practices. The PMP shall include an organizational chart identifying key contractor and subcontractor personnel.

3.3 Project Team and Meetings:

3.3.1 Kick Off Meetings. The Contractor shall conduct an in-person Contract/Task 1 Kick-off Meeting to review contract requirements with the Government. At a minimum, attendance shall include the Contractor, major subcontractors, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Project Officers for each project, the Project Director Joint Services Acquisition Manager and the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall conduct subtask Kick-Off Meetings. A subtask Kick-Off Meeting may include more than one project as long as the Contractor obtains COR approval prior to scheduling the meeting. Before each meeting, the Contractor shall prepare an agenda and presentation materials meeting (A002, DI-ADMN-81373). After each meeting, the Contractor shall prepare draft meeting minutes (A003, DI-ADMN-81505) within five (5) days. The Contractor shall distribute Government approved meeting minutes within three (3) days of receipt of Government approval.

3.3.2 Recurring Project Status Meetings: The Contractor shall work with the COR and Project Officer for each project to schedule and support any additional recurring and ad hoc meetings for each project that are determined to be necessary to ensure task management. The Contractor shall include the requirements in the above paragraph and Table 1 - Contract Deliverables.

3.4 Reports:

3.4.1 Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report: The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Government a monthly progress report (A004, DI-MGMT-80227, Tailored) by day twenty (20) of each month that describes each subtask’s cost, schedule and performance. The monthly report shall include the following:

· Highlights of the Contractor’s accomplishments for the past period

· Highlights of work planned by the Contractor for the next reporting period

· Discussions of any problems or obstacles encountered and the actions taken to remedy the situation

· Actual vs. Planned expenditures for the period by project (Provide EVM indices)

· Significant recommendations made on any projects

· The Contractor shall ensure that the final monthly report for the task contains an executive summary, including the total cost and time to complete each work element.

3.4.2 Final Technical Report: The contractor shall deliver a final technical report (A005, DI-ADMN-80447A) that provides a concise and factual discussion of significant accomplishment(s) and deliverables for all activities performed for the execution of selected tasks awarded under this PWS.

3.4.3 Accident/Incident Report: The contractor shall report immediately, any major accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: causing one or more fatalities or one or more disabling injuries; damage of Government property exceeding $10,000; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such as personnel injury or property damage may be involved; identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action which are related to this contract. The contractor shall prepare an Accident/Incident report (A006, DI-SAFT-81563) for each incident.

4.0 Technical Requirements:

4.1 Production Base Modernization Analysis:

4.1.1 The contractor shall provide support to the Government in optimization of the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB), to include the planning, implementation, and analysis of projects; conduct technical analysis of projects and processes related to life-cycle management of ammunition managed by PEO Ammo; and conduct sensitivity, root cause, and risk analyses, benefits realization studies, decision logic modeling, break-even study/analysis, cost benefit analyses, and analyses of alternatives under uncertainty of initiatives related to the effectiveness and efficiency of the NTIB.

4.1.2 The Contractor shall perform the following efforts for twenty six (26) modernization projects. Of the twenty six projects, fourteen (14) will require four (4) to six (6) months of analysis and twelve (12) will require approximately one (1) month of analysis. As a whole, these projects support the long-term readiness and sustainability, reduce the environmental impact, and increase efficiencies in energy consumption at the Government-owned facilities. The Contractor shall prepare project briefings (A007, DI-ADMN-81505) as required.

4.1.3 The Contractor shall perform engineering, analysis (parametric, financial, bottoms-up), modeling and forecasting for PD JS’ Determination and Findings (D&F) and Economic Analysis (EA) documentation process. The Contractor shall document all findings in a summary report for each project (A008, DI-MISC-80048). The summary report shall include all analyses for the projects.

4.1.4 The Contractor shall determine the cost-benefit effectiveness of modernization projects such as process improvements, infrastructure upgrades and environmental and/or energy improvement/compliance upgrades.

4.1.5 The Contractor shall conduct Cost Benefits Realization evaluations to determine the effectiveness of modernization projects. The Contractor shall document all findings of the Cost Benefit Realization evaluations in a summary report (A009, DI-MISC-80048) and include all analyses utilized for the evaluations in the report.

4.1.6 Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP):

4.1.6.1 The Contractor shall conduct a detailed analysis of explosive product prices to support future procurements of RDX, HMX and IMX based energetics. This includes process assessments to determine resources required for individual products based on variables, such as throughput, cycle time, operational availability and rework. Staffing and manufacturing support costs assessed under this scope will include, but not be limited to energy consumption, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, quality control and supervision. The analysis will include development of a cost absorption model to estimate product prices under various product volume and mix scenarios. The Contractor shall document all findings of the detailed analysis of explosive prices in a summary report (A010, DI-ADMN-80447A) and include all analyses utilized for the evaluations in the report.

4.1.6.2 Area A to Area B (A2B) Benefit Realization (BR) Study. The A2B project is one of the Production Base Support (PBS) projects being performed at HSAAP in order to relocate and modernize capabilities to produce high concentration acetic acid and acetic anhydride and, as a result, reduce cost, safety, security and environmental risks. The Contractor shall deliver a Benefit Realization Study for the HSAAP Area A to Area B (A011, DI-MISC-80048). The Contractor shall identify the baseline cost for acid production using the legacy facilities in Area A and transporting the acid to Area B to include documenting all operations, materials and labor cost of current Area A and Area B acid production operations with actual data as much as possible. If direct actual cost data is not available, the Contractor shall estimate the cost based on analysis of available information and approved methods of cost estimation. In addition, the Contractor shall capture all the intangible benefits associated with the A2B project in consolidating acid production operations from Area A and Area B. The Contractor shall prepare four (4) to six (6) project briefings (A012, DI-ADMN-81505).

4.1.7 Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP):

4.1.7.1 New Nitrocellulose (NC) Facility at RFAAP: The design and construction of the New NC Facility project is top priority project of the PBS projects being executed at RFAAP to replace the 70 year old legacy process that exceeded its shelf life. The Contractor shall provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) engineering support to assist the Government engineers in evaluating the design, construction and commissioning activities through the end of acid live trails for the NC Facility at RFAAP. The Contractor shall provide engineering support including but not limited to the following:

4.1.7.1.1 Participate in weekly NC Facility IPT teleconference discussions and bi-weekly NC Facility commissioning teleconferences by providing technical/engineering advice to ensure the best value design in accordance with the Government’s original Technical Data Package (TDP). Prepare meeting minutes. (Meeting minutes, A013, DI-ADMN-81505).

4.1.7.1.2 Review design submittals provided by the Government’s operating contractor (BAE SYSTEMS) and various subcontractors at RFAAP. Engineering disciplines requiring SME support include but are not limited to the following: fire protection; Heating, Venting, and Cooling (HVAC); plumbing; electrical; architectural; mechanical; control systems; and civil and structural engineering. The Government expects there to be a minimum of ten (10) design submittal reviews at the 60% and 90% level that requires SME engineering support and participation in Government/BAE SYSTEMS design review.

4.1.7.1.3 Provide recommendations and advice to the Government concerning process technology employed in the NC Facility.

4.1.7.1.4 Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and provided comments and recommendations as required.

4.1.7.1.5 Provide an assessment of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) submitted by the contractor to ensure the IMS is complete, identify inconsistencies, identify risks and opportunities, etc.

4.1.7.1.6 Provide monthly objective assessment of contractor quality and status of progress on the NC design and construction activities by personally visiting the construction worksite, observing contractor performance on a not to interfere basis, and reporting back to the Government with findings. The contractor shall document their findings in a written report/email. (A014, DI-ADMN-81505).

4.1.7.1.7 Review documents such as Contractor Quality Assurance Plan, Sub-Contractor Quality Control Plan, Code Compliance, and Materials Testing and Inspection Reports, and provide recommendations to the Government based on knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations, environmental policy, construction code, and industry standards.

4.1.7.1.8 Review NC facility commissioning plan and provide recommendations to the Government team to ensure the plan is complete and addresses all grades and types of NC to be produced on the new NC facility and the capability of the facility to produce the required 20M lb/year with a surge to 28M lb/year.

4.1.7.1.9 Review results of commissioning activities, up to and including water trials, and provide advice and comments to the Government Team as required.

4.1.7.1.10 Update the Nitrocellulose Facility throughput model that was included as part of the Technical Data Package using the latest design and operating information in order to maximize its usefulness for operations planning.

4.1.7.1.11 Provide assistance reviewing NC project documentation and CDRLs prior to project closeout.

4.1.7.2 Acid Area at RFAAP: The current RFAAP acid tank farm operations supply both WNA and pyro acids to the Nitric Acid Concentration / Sulfuric Acid Concentration (NAC/SAC) to fortify nitric acid and recover the spent acid from energetics nitration. The RFAAP NAC/SAC was successfully commissioned in September 2010 with output proven at 120% of the nameplate capacity. The existing NAC/SAC also has built-in oversized major vessels such as NAC columns, decomposers, and heat exchangers. The current NAC/SAC supports the production 19.3M lb of NC per year. The Army has a strong desire to expand the capacity of the Radford NAC/SAC that can both support the nitrocellulose (NC) production by processing recycled NC pyro acids as well as producing virgin SNA from weak nitric acid (WNA) feedstock by modifying and upgrading existing NAC/SAC to support 23M lb NC/year and surge to 28M lb NC/year. Due to an anticipated increase of the NAC/SAC’s capacity in making SNA, the Contractor shall provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) engineering support to assist the Government engineers in evaluating supporting infrastructure i.e. the acid tank farm of the NAC/SAC. The Contractor shall provide engineering support including but not limited to the following:

4.1.7.2.1 Participate in an assessment of the NAC/SAC’s existing capacity performed by the technology provider. Provide recommendations to the Government for review.

4.1.7.2.2 Participate in the NAC/SAC Process Improvement project by reviewing documents, attending meetings, and providing recommendations on the project’s path forward.

4.1.7.2.3 Review documents on past work completed at the acid area tank farm and determine its expected capacity. Provide recommendations to resolve any areas of concerned found during the review. Prepare and submit to the Government for review. (A015, DI-ADMN-81505).

4.1.7.2.4 Participate in a capacity study of the existing acid area. Review and provide comments and recommendations on the capacity study.

4.1.7.2.5 Participate in acid area modernization discussions with Government.

4.1.7.3 Construction Management Support: Provide a full-time on-site Engineer/Construction Manager to oversee modernization construction projects at RFAAP. The selected engineer should be able to relocate and station at RFAAP for the duration of the projects. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

4.1.7.3.1 Performing technical analyses and evaluation of contractor’s proposals and projects in execution to include supporting all phases of the project from design to construction to commissioning. Projects range from small infrastructure to large process equipment modernization projects.

4.1.7.3.2 Provides professional advice and authoritative information to Project Director Joint Services (PD JS), Radford AAP Plant Staff and ARDEC, on subjects such as industry standards, regulatory requirements and the UFC Code compliance for building design and construction; land use planning and development; infrastructure and sustainability planning;, transportation, structural, geotechnical and environmental design. Interprets and develops supplemental material on policies, regulations, and engineering criteria issued by Federal, State Governments and DOD. Reviews technical drawing packages.

4.1.7.3.3 Serve as PD JS’ on-site project engineer to monitor and track progress of individual projects against the project’s baseline execution schedule and report any variation to PD JS. As needed, monitors and assesses the operating contractor's program that maintains the production facilities, operates plant support utilities and maintains associated infrastructure in accordance with contractual requirements. Supports all construction site activities including foundation, framing and building utilities.

4.1.8 Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP):

4.1.8.1 Determination and Findings (D+Fs): The contractor shall perform potentially six (6) D&Fs at IAAAP to support upcoming Modernization programs. The contractor shall document the D+F findings to the Government via the standard format. (A016, DI-ADMN-81505, as needed).

4.1.8.2 Footprint Reduction Benefit Realization: The Contractor shall quantify the benefits of footprint reduction at IAAAP based on a future end-state that could include melt pour operations on the eastern portion of IAAAP and significant modification to the tank ammunition production line. Additional support may also be required in the analysis of potential future Production Base Support (PBS) projects addressing the design of processes for melt pour operations and tank ammunition production operations.

4.1.9 Modernization Travel: The Contractor shall travel to Government facilities to interact with Government personnel in order to accomplish this effort. The Contractor shall travel/attend meetings to present findings or analysis techniques. As an estimate, the contractor shall be required to travel to the locations and specified number of trips to each location, as noted below:

· Picatinny Arsenal (12 trips)

· Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) (3 trips)

· Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) (15 trips)

· Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) (3 trips)

· Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP) (6 trips)

· Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP) (3 trip)

· Radford Army Ammunition Plant (15 trips)

· Milan Army Ammunition Plant (1 trip)

· Hawthorne Army Depot (1 trip)

4.2 ARMS Initiative Program Analysis and Implementation:

4.2.1 The Contractor shall identify recommendations for implementation of an enhanced Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support (ARMS) business model at ARMS associated facilities, including planning and coordination of program analysis, commercial marketing advisory functions, recommending criteria for developing future program incentives, and analysis and documentation of alternative management approaches within the Army. This includes policy development, business process re-engineering of the program, and life-cycle management support.

4.2.2 The Contractor shall develop and implement one (1) “Site Certification” plan to include performance metrics, business process re-engineering, environmental assessment, strategic planning and financial analysis, for Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) (A017, DI-MISC-80048).

4.2.3 The Contractor shall coordinate closely with federal, state and local economic development agencies, local utility/energy providers, the Government ARMS Team and PD JS leadership in order to ensure this plan is executable.

4.2.4 The Contractor shall also support ongoing site certification efforts, as required.

4.2.5 The Contractor shall develop strategies for program execution focused on business cases involving public private partnerships, risk assessments/mitigations, engineering feasibility analyses, return on investment, and economic analysis for the ARMS eligible facilities and other associated Government facilities. The Contractor shall develop strategies to address potential impact on the program resulting from potential conveyance of ARMS facilities to local, state or commercial agencies.

4.2.6 The Contractor shall develop an unbiased, independent assessment of the ARMS program at all the ARMS eligible facilities, and the resulting ARMS Validation Report (A018, DI-MISC-80048). This annual financial assessment/economic analysis shall include an accounting of expenditures and benefits generated at each of the facilities. The report will be used by the Government as the basis for the Government’s annual ARMS Program assessment to Congress as required by the statute.

4.2.7 ARMS Travel. The Contractor shall plan for travel to ARMS eligible facilities and other associated Government offices/facilities to accomplish this effort. Travel will include, but not be limited to, the following locations for a minimum of three (3) trips to each location unless otherwise noted below:

· Picatinny Arsenal (18 trips)

· RIA (4 trips)

· MLAAP (4 trips)

· IAAAP (4 trips)

· RFAAP (4 trips)

· SCAAP (4 trips)

· HSAAP (4 trips)

· LCAAP (4 trips)

· HWAD (4 trips)

· Washington DC (2 trips)

4.3 Industrial Base Strategy and Risk Management:

4.3.1 The Contractor shall provide assessments of operational, surge, and sustainability requirements in order to assist in the development of cohesive strategies and policies needed to effectively manage the ammunition base. The Contractor shall execute market surveys, as required, of the ammunition base that may include capacity and capability analyses and identification of key market trends.

4.3.2 The Contractor shall provide analysis in support of ammunition acquisition strategies and industrial base planning, as well as of the ammunition supply chain to obtain balance and optimization, address single points of failure and/or minimize and mitigate risks.

4.3.3 The Contractor shall assist in the identification and management of ammunition supply chain risk.

4.3.4 The Contractor shall support existing risk management processes, to include, but not limited to, disaster response analyses, the critical ammunition item list, the Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA) Watch List, and the Section 806 Determination process.

4.3.5 The Contractor shall provide support to the Single Point Failure (SPF) effort to include ammunition material, component, and end item supply chain analyses, performance of industry searches for SPF related materials and processes.

5.0 General Information:

5.1 Security: The highest security level for all activities conducted under this scope of work is Unclassified.

5.2 All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 60 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil

5.3 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 Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA 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.

5.4 Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

5.5 The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 60 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

5.6 All contractor employees with access to a government info system must be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) at commencement of services, and must successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter.

5.7 All contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

5.8 For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

5.9 Data Rights:

5.9.1 All materials such as specifications, drawings, manuals, records of data sources used to develop findings and recommendations, and reports and information obtained, produced, or developed by the contractor in support of this contract, shall become the property of the Government and shall be made available to PD JS at the close of individual tasks under this contract, or upon request.

5.9.2 In accordance with DFARS 252.227-7015, the Government shall have the unlimited rights to use, modify, reproduce, perform, display, release, or disclose technical data in whole or in part, in any manner, and for any purpose whatsoever, and to have or authorize others to do so for all materials developed and modified under this contract and subsequent tasks.

5.10 Period of Performance: The Period of Performance for this task is 18 months from date of award.

5.11 COR: TBD

6.0 Deliverables:

Table 1: Contract Deliverables

Final: 15 DARGC 3.2

Final: 3 DARGC 3.3.1

Final: 15 DARGC 3.4.2

15 Months ACA 4.2.6

7.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP):

Performance Level (APL)

(Exceeded, Met, or Partially Met)

4.1 Production Base Modernization Analysis

Timeliness

Completeness

Quality All reports will be conducted within the timeframe specified.

100% of all performance objectives will be met.

All support shall be accurate with minimal errors.

No deviation

100% Compliance

No deviation COR Monitoring

All support will be conducted within the timeframe specified or by direction of the COR.

100% of all performance objectives will be met.

No deviation

COR Monitoring

All support will be conducted within the timeframe specified or by direction of the COR.

100% of all performance objectives will be met.

No deviation

COR Monitoring

3.1.3 A2B BR Study

Timeliness

All support will be conducted within the timeframe specified.

100% of all performance objectives will be met.

No deviation

COR Monitoring

All support will be conducted within the timeframe specified or by direction of the COR.

100% of all performance objectives will be met.

No deviation

COR Monitoring

8.0 Accounting for Contract Services:

8.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for PEO Ammo and PDJS via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services.

8.2 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2018. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

8.3 The Unit Identification Code for PEO Ammo is W6DTAA.