DRAFT PWS Omnibus for Research and Development (March 9 2023).docx

Omnibus for Research and Development, Engineering and Support for the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armament Center (DEVCOM AC) in the areas of Weapons Development, Cannon Development, AT-System Testing/Diagnostics and Netcentric Support

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 The Army Futures Command (AFC), Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC), mission is to provide battlefield supremacy through overmatch capabilities for our warfighters. Overmatch capabilities ensure products allow for the warfighter to engage the enemy first and with superior firepower, before the enemy can engage. It is DEVCOM ACs mission to execute and manage fully integrated life-cycle engineering processes required for the research, development, production, field support and demilitarization of weapons fire control and associated items.

2. SCOPE

2.1 This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes and defines the requirements for Contractor efforts associated with routine, re-occurring, long-term tasks for engineering, technical, and fabrication services. This effort covers the requirement for engineering design, development, production, and support services for Large Caliber Cannon Engineering, Weapons Research, System Testing/Diagnostics and Netcentric Support.

2.2 FUNCTIONAL AREA 1: Large Caliber Cannon Engineering: Support shall involve abstract or concept studies, analysis and investigations on large caliber cannon weapons systems. These tasks shall encompass risk analysis, survey, design tradeoffs, analytical evaluations of effectiveness and performance in adverse military environments, application for advancement, prototyping, and beyond state-of-the-art concepts.

2.3 FUNCTIONAL AREA 2: Weapons Research: Support shall include, design prove-out and support services procured as a result of this effort will directly support the mission of Army Futures Command DEVCOM Armaments Center by assisting the project management teams with services in support of strategically planned technology and weapon system projects. The Contractor shall utilize a highly competent and experienced staff familiar with all aspects of armament design engineering, manufacturing and production technologies, various test methodologies, state of the art engineering, design, development, automation, quality assurance technologies and processes and engineering materials, equipment, techniques and procedures.

2.4 FUNCTIONAL AREA 3: System Testing/Diagnostics and Netcentric Support: Efforts shall include the application of proven methodologies, tools, and state-of-the-art expertise to support the development, production and life cycle support of on-board diagnostics systems At-systems, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Test Program Sets (TPSs), and Fire Control Systems. It shall also include the generation, automation and implementation of new software tools, methodologies, and policies relating to Test Measurement and Diagnostic (TMDE), automated test and diagnostics, prototype manufacturing, ATE production, product improvement and Fire Control Systems.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDE Advanced Indirect Fire Technologies 10 February 2020

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDE for Army Automated Tactical Systems July 2019 Army Futures Command Security Classification Guide, dated 1 Aug, 2021

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDE Strategic Long range Cannon 12 February 2019 Benet ISO 9001 component procurement process

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5

ANSI-ASQC 9002

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Functional Area 1: Large Caliber Cannon Engineering

4.1.1. Cannon Development and Analysis Support Tasks. The Contractor shall provide and support cannon design and development undertakings that include concept design reviews, analysis, test support and failure analysis.

4.1.1.1. The Contractor shall work closely with other designers and manufacturer(s), providing large caliber cannon design and production support services, optimizing cost, schedule and technical areas for an optimum cannon design. May include 3-dimensional solid modeling (and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing-GD&T) of cannon components and associated assemblies with fully dimensioned cannon component drawings and bill of materials.

4.1.1.2. The Contractor shall provide large caliber cannon component analysis, technical guidance and coordination, both written and verbal to project leads to optimize overall cannon design and development to include cost, schedule and technical parameters.

4.1.2. Cannon System Design and Engineering Support Tasks. The Contractor shall translate system concepts into preliminary and detailed designs.

4.1.2.1. The Contractor shall be required to perform computerized data reduction, computer operations in support of engineering functions such as system analysis, modeling, programming in modern software high order and machine language.

4.1.2.2. Typical associated tasks shall provide mechanical and electrical engineering support using computer-aided design (CAD) (CREO, Inventor/AutoCAD Mechanical/Raster Design, PADs, SolidWorks and Espirit), design studies and analysis (using finite element analysis) and high-level detailed specification preparation, assembly and simulation, modeling, privatization and outsourcing.

4.1.2.3. The Contractor shall provide mechanical engineering design and support project management services in the areas of electro-mechanical engineering and management of schedules and personnel assets in order to provide compliance to the customer’s timeline.

4.1.2.4. The Contractor shall interact with outside vendors to ensure delivery of parts in a timely manner supporting Cannon System Design and ensure adherence to the DEVCOM AC ISO 9001 component procurement process.

4.1.2.5. The Contractor shall provide Engineering Support to DEVCOM AC’s Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for the development, production, and testing of various prototype cannon programs. In providing this support the Contractor shall have knowledge and background in Cannon Development Programs.

4.1.3. Cannon Programming and Evaluation Engineering Support Services. The Contractor shall apply various test and evaluation techniques to demonstrate a prototypes performance in accordance with outlined objectives.

4.1.3.1. The Contractor shall develop computer simulations that are adequate to simulate analytical testing techniques used to evaluate results to test Large Caliber Cannon components, subsystems, and systems in a laboratory environment as well as portable for field-testing requirements.

4.1.3.2. The Contractor shall work in specific areas of concentration regarding programming and evaluation engineering support services tasks including programming and evaluation support services, mechanical design, and production support including 3-dimensional solid modeling of large caliber cannon components and assemblies with fully dimensioned component drawings and bill of materials.

4.1.3.3. The Contractor personnel shall have knowledge of the following:

4.1.3.3.1. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.

4.1.3.3.2. Proficiency with PTC Creo and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software PTC WindChill.

4.1.3.3.3. A working knowledge of AutoCAD for viewing layouts and computer sketches.

4.1.3.3.4. The Contractor shall provide analysis, technical guidance and coordination, both written and verbally, between various project leads to assure merit of large caliber cannon component design. The Contractor shall also interface with outside vendors, manufacturing, procurement, and design engineers to insure efficiency, standardization and interchangeability of products.

4.1.3.3.5. The Contractor shall provide on-site test coverage for large caliber cannon related component development at various Government Proving Ground(s).

4.1.3.3.6. The Contractor shall perform additional task requirements including assisting in writing test plans, test proposals and test reports for activity personally performed in DEVCOM AC’s Production Development Laboratory.

4.1.4. Cannon Operations, Production Support and Field Support Tasks. The Contractor shall assist in providing operation, production support and planning for maintenance support services for large caliber cannon on a day-to-day basis, which encompasses a variety of tasks supporting the design, development, fabrication, materials assessment, and test of large caliber cannon systems developed at DEVCOM AC Laboratories. These services also include developing and assessing engineering documentation, tank gun, artillery cannon and mortar cannon expertise, mechanical design, analysis and related production and planning for field support functions.

4.1.4.1. The Contractor shall provide engineering documentation expertise, extensive research, review, and documentation with respect to engineering changes and proposals. This research encompasses risk review, impact study, cost analysis, component modeling, detail, and documentation.

4.1.4.2. The Contractor shall provide expertise in providing material research, with alternate material substitutions, based upon Physical, Chemical, Environmental, application and cost parameter.

4.1.4.3. The Contractor shall interface with project managers, mechanical engineers, and designers to modify, develop, design and produce prototype large caliber cannon components and assemblies.

4.2. Functional Area 2: Weapons Research Technical Support Requirements

4.2.1. Engineering Drawings - The Contractor shall prepare engineering drawings to document component designs. The drawings shall be produced to accepted government or industry technical data standards (currently ASME Y14.5) and shall include all data required for manufacturing. Drawings will be prepared using CAD software (CREO, Inventor/AutoCAD Mechanical/Raster Design, PADs, SolidWorks and Espirit), or as specified in the individual task orders. The contractor shall prepare illustrations and animations of parts and assemblies based upon inputs from design and analytical computer programs.

4.2.2. Engineering Analyses - The Contractor shall perform engineering analysis to diagnose and trouble-shoot problems, and to perform failure analyses. Less complex engineering analyses include finite element stress analysis, interior ballistics analysis, tolerance studies, material evaluation, computer analysis, strength of design, thermal analysis, computational fluid dynamics, aero-ballistic studies reviews, fault tree and root cause analysis, risk analysis, and shock and vibration analysis.

4.2.3. Quality System - The Contractor shall be capable of applying a quality system using ANSI-ASQC 9002 for manufactured parts.

4.2.4. Project Management - The Contractor shall provide the process and methods to support the required programmatic management to include planning, executing, tracking, and reporting tasks. These are to be performed via a formal, disciplined, and documented approach. This shall ensure that projects are planned and managed to ensure that schedule and performance objectives are controlled, reported, managed and are repeatable from project to project. Some of these activities include: appointing a task order manager, developing a project plan, tracking and controlling the project, producing contract deliverables that meet the contract needs, and completing the project on time.

4.2.5. System Engineering (SE) - The Contractor shall support the development, maintenance, – improvement, and implementation of Systems Engineering best practices (e.g. Policies, Procedures, Tools, & Training). Best practices include the following SE process areas: Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Modular Open Systems Approach, Requirements, Architectures, System Integration, Data Management, Configuration Management, Decision Analysis, System Analysis, Technical Assessment, Technical Risk Management, and Technical Planning.

4.2.5.1. Contractor shall support SE Organization Standard Process (OSP). The SE OSP includes Policies, Procedures, Processes, Guidance Documents and Templates. Activities may include identifying industry best practices in systems engineering, tailoring those best practices to fit the business model and documenting the best practices in Policies, Processes, Procedures, and Templates.

4.2.5.2. Contractor shall support (SE) tools required to implement SE best practices on armaments systems. Activities may include the research, development and maintenance of Digital Engineering or Model Based System Engineering capabilities and environments.

4.2.5.3. Contractor shall support (SE) training required to implement SE best practices on armaments systems. Activities include developing training material tailored for DEVCOM AC, training “train-the-trainers”, and conducting SE training.

4.2.5.4. Contractor shall support (SE) best practices implemented on projects. Support includes development and management of system requirements, architectures, interface documentation, execution of trade studies and systems analysis, data and configuration management activities, supporting technical review activities, and technical planning. Support includes tailoring the SE best practices to address the unique requirements of each project.

4.2.5.5. The Contractor shall support the development, collection, and analysis of metrics to assess the value of SE best practices to include SE OSP documents, tools, training, and SE implementation on projects. Where appropriate, the contractor shall provide recommendations based on analysis for improvements to DEVCOM AC’s SE best practices.

4.2.6. Materials and Metallurgical Testing. The Contractor shall perform testing of various materials and metallurgical samples for determining physical material properties and failure analyses.

4.2.7. Evaluation Support- The Contractor shall perform engineering or technical analyses of problems associated with the design, development and fielding of an armament system. This includes system, projectile interior and exterior ballistics, recoil systems and thermal management, signature suppression, barrels, and platform integration. It also includes concept and requirements definition and trade-off studies and Risk Management. Perform technical evaluations of corrective actions aimed at solving test failures to include failure analysis and design changes proposed for Government Configuration Control Board (CCB) approval for producibility and cost considerations. This will include manufacture of limited prototype test hardware.

4.2.8. Program Support - The Contractor shall provide technical and programmatic support to DEVCOM AC. This includes characterization of data for the critical technologies required to satisfy system objectives and the development of schedules to best support DEVCOM AC constraints and requirements. The Contractor shall comply with the Technology Protection Plan and/or Program Protection Plan associated with this effort, if applicable. The Contractor shall follow guidance provided for the protection of Critical Program Information identified by the Government Program Office.

4.2.9. Fielding Support - The Contractor shall support all fielding activities, as required, to include Site Verification Visits, Fielding, and Training.

4.2.10. Quality Engineering - The Contractor shall provide support for statistical quality improvement by identifying testing methods and samples. The contractor shall determine quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to processes. The Contractor shall analyze information, report research results, demonstrate technical understanding, promote process improvement, develop standards, manage processes, understand manufacturing methods and procedures, support innovation, CAD, Quality Engineering, and Operations Research.

4.2.11. Training - The Contractor shall develop training materials and provide training to DEVCOM AC and other Government personnel in the operation and use of developed items and equipment.

4.2.12. Management Support Services - The Contractor shall provide support services in the areas of engineering or technical support, and assistance, advice or training for the efficient and effective management and operation of DEVCOM AC and its associated Project Managers. Support services may also include: studies, analyses and evaluations of complex organizational issues to improve policy development, decision-making, management or administration. The Contractor shall also provide assistance to support improved acquisition planning, program management, logistics management, data collection, budgeting and accounting outcomes.

4.2.13. Testing Support - The Contractor shall conduct test and analysis/evaluation of small and medium caliber armaments and ammunition systems, including handling of energetic materials, conditioning of ammunition, setup of test fixtures and sensors, perform live-fire of armaments, collect and analyze data, and prepare/maintain armaments and test areas. The Contractor shall be mechanically-inclined and physically capable of utilizing hand tools and motorized material handling equipment. Performance of this task also requires the contractor submit to a Criminal Background Check, Lautenburg Agreement, Drug Testing, and Medical Screening Surveillance. The Contractor must be eligible for a SECRET security clearance and maintain the security clearance during employment as well as adhere to physical security, safety, and environmental rules and regulations.

4.2.14. Engineering Technician Services – The Contractor shall provide support services in the area of engineering technician to include machining, assembly, test support, inventory management, drafting at a technical level of competence. The work performed will often be reliant on draft, Research and Development (R&D), incomplete or pre-production documentation and will require interpretation and technical feedback to make this information complete back to the engineering team. The technicians may also be required to perform drafting services in support of engineering staff.

4.2.15. Software Engineering Services – The Contractor shall provide services for software development and engineering, using the latest Agile methodology, both for embedded (such as programmable logic controllers and motion control) and non-embedded software development for applications as necessary to support weapons development.

4.2.16. Design Support Services

4.2.16.1. Design of Digital and Analog Circuits - The Contractor shall support the design of digital and analog circuits for weapon systems including preparation of schematics, circuit analysis, and preparation of breadboards, electrical testing and evaluation of performance in military environments.

4.2.16.2. Design, Build and/or Test of Hardware - The Contractor shall design and build specialized test hardware and equipment and special assembly equipment. CREO is the preferred computer aided design systems to be used for the design and modeling of the various hardware. The Contractor shall utilize any and all appropriate techniques required for the development of this hardware. The contractor shall support or conduct hardware tests at government or other test sites.

4.3. Functional Area 3: System Testing/Diagnostics and Netcentric Support

4.3.1. Test Program Sets

4.3.1.1. The Contractor shall provide life cycle support for Legacy Test Program Sets. This support shall include Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) evaluation, Test Program Sets (TPS) modification and enhancements, documentation updates, Configuration Management (CM), fabrication, logistical and fielding support.

4.3.1.2. The Contractor shall apply in-depth knowledge of ATE hardware and software and provide life cycle support for associated TPSs on a variety of weapon systems and platforms. These items shall be identified in the specific task order Performance Work Statements issued during this contract.

4.3.1.3. The Contractor shall perform evaluation and risk analysis of ECPs submitted to the Government for prime equipment to determine impact on test software, equipment and documentation. This analysis shall consider the change and, if approved, its effect on the TPS and ATE including the extent to which the change will affect Quality Assurance (QA) acceptability criteria and diagnostic routines when employed.

4.3.1.4. The Contractor shall review TPS packages for functional compliance with all associated Military Standards, test requirements documents, test specifications, style guides, and QA provisions.

4.3.1.5. The Contractor shall provide reports that shall include a complete description detailing the results of the evaluation and analysis performed, recommendations describing the nature and scope of required changes, any desirable changes that will improve maintainability, testability, or operability. The Contractor shall use drawings, illustrations, sketches, schematics, and marked-up manuals to enhance the clarity of the report.

4.3.1.6. The Contractor shall recommend changes in software, hardware, and documents related to the TPS or test equipment.

4.3.1.7. The Contractor shall develop and implement changes to the TPSs that will address changed and new requirements.

4.3.1.8. The Contractor shall update all documentation effected by the TPS modifications.

4.3.1.9. The Contractor shall test all TPSs to verify the functionality of the changes/modifications. The tests shall fully exercise the changes made and ensure that the overall performance has not been altered or degraded.

4.3.1.10. The Contractor shall fabricate, produce and field the necessary hardware required to support the TPSs.

4.3.2. Test Program Set Development

4.3.2.1. The Contractor shall develop and design Test Program Set’s(TPS) using the Units Under Test (UUT) Test Specification, Schematic and Assembly Drawings, and any other technical data provided by the Government. The TPS software and hardware shall be designed and developed to run on the target ATE that shall be identified for each task.

4.3.2.2. Design, Development and, Validation

4.3.2.2.1. Functional Performance

4.3.2.2.1.1. The Contractor shall perform the necessary tasks to develop TPSs for all the Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) identified in the individual task order Performance Work Statement.

4.3.2.2.1.2. The Contractor shall ensure that the TPSs are functionally capable of diagnosing LRU defects identified in the test strategy.

4.3.2.2.1.3. The Contractor shall develop all TPSs in conjunction with the standards and practices outlined and identified in the PWS. The Contractor shall develop and include LRU/SRU hookup instructions with graphics for all TPSs.

4.3.2.2.1.4. Test Program Set Documentation (TPSD) - The Contractor shall prepare the TPSD for each UUT as identified in the individual task order Performance Work Statement. All documentation shall conform to the appropriate standards.

4.3.2.3. Computer Products

4.3.2.3.1. The Contractor shall develop all source and object code necessary to test the UUT. It is required that the process for generating the compiled object code be completely documented and identifiable for traceability by the Government.

4.3.2.3.2. Test program source code shall be capable of being compiled and linked. All source code, intermediate code, executable code, build files, and benchmark /test files used to develop a TPS shall be delivered.

4.3.2.3.3. The Contractor shall identify/describe, release, track, and control software versions.

4.3.2.4. Software Tools

4.3.2.4.1. The Contractor shall identify and deliver all non-proprietary, unlicensed software tools used to develop a TPS under this contract with each applicable individual task order.

4.3.2.4.2. Design Reviews - The Contractor shall conduct preliminary design reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) as the TPSs are being developed.

4.3.2.4.3. Test Readiness Review (TRR) - The Contractor shall conduct a TRR as development and verification is completed for TPS. The Contractor shall show that each of the test programs is functionally operational and is consistent with current UUT performance requirements. The Contractor shall record and publish the review minutes and any action items.

4.3.2.5. Validation Testing

4.3.2.5.1. Validation Test Plan - The Contractor shall prepare and submit for Government approval, a Validation Test Plan and supplementary procedures to define the validation requirements and success criteria for each TPS, as applicable at the task order level.

4.3.2.5.2. Validation Testing - Upon completion and approval of a TRR, the Contractor shall perform formal validation testing in accordance with the Validation Test Plan and supplementary procedures.

4.3.2.5.3. Validation Test Reports and Reviews - The Contractor shall prepare a Validation Test Report upon successful completion of validation testing, as applicable at the task order level.

4.3.2.6. Hardware Fabrication

4.3.2.6.1. The Contractor shall fabricate and deliver completed TPS kits that are suitable for fielding.

4.3.2.6.2. The Contractor shall provide logistical and Configuration Management in support of developed fielding of TPS kits.

4.3.2.7. Automated Test System (ATS) Improvement

4.3.2.7.1. The Contractor shall develop requirements and recommend plans and procedures for improvement and maintenance of Army and Department of Defense (DoD) Automated Test Systems (ATS).

4.3.2.7.2. The Contractor shall perform in-depth analysis of test systems and generate recommendations for improvements to system run times and supportability.

4.3.2.7.3. The Contractor shall implement approved recommendations, integrating the necessary hardware and software and perform regression and validation testing to assure system performance and TPS functionality.

4.3.2.7.4. The Contractor shall fully document any approved enhancements and provide updates for any manuals, specifications and Technical Data Packages (TDPs) that are affected.

4.3.2.7.5. The Contractor shall perform/assist in the maintenance of ATS. The Contractor shall perform analysis to determine failed components and corrective actions. The Contractor shall collect data and metrics and perform analysis to determine system/component reliability and corrective actions.

4.3.2.7.6. The Contractor shall support the repair of repairables for systems identified in the individual task order Performance Work Statement.

4.3.2.8. AT-System Test Kit Support and Maintainability

4.3.2.8.1. The Contractor shall apply in-depth knowledge of LRUs and SRUs hardware and software and provide life cycle support for associated AT-System test kits on a variety of weapon systems and platforms. These items shall be identified in the specific Performance Work Statements at the task order level.

4.3.2.8.2. The Contractor shall perform evaluation and risk analysis of ECPs submitted to the Government for prime equipment to determine impact on currently fielded test kit software, equipment, and documentation. This analysis shall consider the change and, if approved, its effect on the kit including the extent to which the change will affect QA acceptability criteria and diagnostic routines when employed.

4.3.2.8.3. The Contractor shall review kits for functional compliance with all associated Military Standards, test requirements documents, test specifications, style guides, and QA provisions.

4.3.2.8.4. The Contractor shall provide a report that shall include a complete description detailing the results of the evaluation and analysis performed, recommendations describing the nature and scope of required changes, any desirable changes that will improve maintainability, testability, or operability, as applicable at the task order level. The Contractor shall use drawings, illustrations, sketches, schematics, and marked-up manuals to enhance the clarity of the report.

4.3.2.8.5. The Contractor shall recommend changes in software, hardware, and documents related to the test kit.

4.3.2.8.6. The Contractor shall develop and implement changes to the kit that will address changed and new requirements.

4.3.2.8.7. The Contractor shall update all documentation effected by the kit modifications.

4.3.2.8.8. Once the change has been incorporated, a thorough testing and performance verification shall be performed. Such tests shall fully exercise the changes made, and also ensure that the overall performance has not been altered or degraded.

4.3.2.8.9. The Contractor shall fabricate, produce, and field the necessary hardware required to support the kit.

4.3.2.9. At-System Test Kit Development, Fabrication, and Prototyping

4.3.2.9.1. The Contractor shall develop and design At-System Test Kits using the unit under test UUT Test Specification, Schematic and Assembly Drawings, and any other technical data provided by the Government. The kit software, firmware and hardware shall be designed and developed to run on the support platform that shall be identified for each task in the Performance Work Statement.

4.3.2.9.2. The contractor shall perform all necessary tasks to Design, Development and Validation for all At-system test kits identified in the Performance Work Statement.

4.3.2.9.3. The contractor shall ensure that all Functional Performance for the At-system test kit is accomplished according to the Performance Work Statement.

4.3.2.9.4. The Contractor shall perform the necessary tasks to develop an At System TPS for all the LRUs and SRUs identified in the Performance Work Statement.

4.3.2.9.5. The Contractor shall ensure that the kit is functionally capable of diagnosing LRU defects identified in the test strategy.

4.3.2.9.6. The Contractor shall develop all kits in conjunction with the standards and practices outlined and identified in the Performance Work Statement. The Contactor shall develop and include LRU/SRU hookup instructions with graphics for all kits.

4.3.2.9.7. Documentation - The Contractor shall prepare the appropriate documentation for each UUT as identified in the Performance Work Statement. All documentation shall conform to the appropriate standards.

4.3.2.10. Units Under Testing Products

4.3.2.10.1. The Contractor shall develop all source and object code necessary to test the UUT. It is required that the process for generating the compiled object code be completely documented and identifiable for traceability by the Government.

4.3.2.10.2. Source code shall be capable of being compiled and linked. All source code, intermediate code, executable code, build files, and benchmark /test files used to develop a kit shall be delivered.

4.3.2.10.3. The Contractor shall identify/describe, release, track, and control software versions.

4.3.2.11. Software Tools

4.3.2.11.1. The Contractor shall identify and deliver all non-proprietary, unlicensed software tools used to develop a kit under this contract.

4.3.2.11.2. Design Reviews - The Contractor shall conduct Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) as the kits are being developed.

4.3.2.11.3. Test Readiness Review (TRR) - The Contractor shall conduct a TRR as development and verification is completed for each kit. The Contractor shall show that each of the test programs is functionally operational, and is consistent with current UUT performance requirements. The Contractor shall record and publish the review minutes and any action items.

4.3.2.12. Validation Testing

4.3.2.12.1. Validation Test Plan - The Contractor shall prepare and submit for Government approval, a Validation Test Plan and supplementary procedures to define the validation requirements and success criteria for each kit, as applicable at the task order level.

4.3.2.12.2. Validation Testing - Upon completion and approval of a TRR, the Contractor shall perform formal validation testing in accordance with the Validation Test Plan and supplementary procedures.

4.3.2.12.3. Validation Test Reports and Reviews - The Contractor shall prepare a Validation Test Report upon successful completion of validation testing, as applicable at the task order level.

4.3.2.13. Test Program Kits

4.3.2.13.1. The Contractor shall fabricate and deliver completed TPS kits that are designed for fielding. The Contractor shall provide logistical and Configuration Management plan in support of fielding of TPS kits.

4.3.2.14. Software Development

4.3.2.14.1. The Contractor shall provide complete life cycle services for software development, including systems engineering, software engineering, networks and infrastructure support, logistics and business operations support, as assigned.

4.3.2.14.2. The Contractor shall deliver source code, compiling instructions, executables, and databases for assigned projects. These services shall be performed in conjunction with new and/or existing systems, families of systems, business systems, platforms, systems of systems, sub-systems and items as assigned.

4.3.2.15. Virtual Maintenance Design

4.3.2.15.1. The Contractor shall create, modify, and deliver Virtual Maintenance Environments and support as required. The environments will provide system simulation and emulation to enable and support automated testing.

4.3.2.16. NetCentric Development

4.3.2.16.1. The Contractor shall create, modify and deliver Virtual Test Environments (VTEs) as required. The environments will provide system simulation and emulation to enable and support automated testing.

4.3.2.17. Electro Optical (EO) Support

4.3.2.17.1. The Contractor shall perform evaluations and studies to determine current and future Electro Optical requirements as they pertain to automated testing functions. The Contractor shall evaluate weapon systems requirements and determine modifications required to assure maintainability. The Contractor shall deliver all reports and studies to the Government.

4.3.2.17.2. The Contractor shall develop and deliver EO test requirements and strategies to the Government.

4.3.2.17.3. The Contractor shall develop Electro Optical TPSs.

4.3.2.17.4. The Contractor shall design, fabricate, test and deliver Electro Optical test fixtures. The Contractor shall deliver all documentation and drawings.

4.3.2.17.5. The Contractor shall perform in-depth analyses of current test station Electro Optical assets. The Contractor shall provide recommendations to incorporate state-of-the-art electronics and upgrades into current test assets.

4.3.2.17.6. The Contractor shall develop and deliver prototype EO test assets which incorporate modifications as a result of modernization studies.

4.3.2.17.7. The Contractor shall design, fabricate, test, and deliver Electro Optical test stands required to support EO sights, night vision, forward looking infrared, and laser range finders.

4.3.2.18. Policy, Procedures and Standards.

4.3.2.18.1. The Contractor shall possess an intimate knowledge of DoD and Industry Policies, Standards and procedures that pertain to ATS and ATE and shall apply them to all work efforts associated with this contract.

4.3.2.18.2. The Contractor shall review new and amended DoD policy statements, directives, guidance and procedures and provide interpretations and meaningful comments as required. The Contractor shall assist the Government in developing and refining policy statements, directives, guidance and procedures as required.

4.3.2.19. Configuration Management (CM)

4.3.2.19.1. The Contractor shall provide CM support and surveillance to identify and document the functional and physical characteristics of a configuration item. The Contractor shall control changes to those characteristics, and record and report change processing and implementation status.

4.3.2.19.2. The Contractor shall develop or improve criteria for CM data consistent with program milestones and the configuration identification progression throughout the functional, allocated and product baseline stages; such data will include specifications, flow charts, drawings, and parts lists.

4.3.2.19.3. The Contractor shall provide expertise to support the development of configuration management policy directives, configuration management plans, software control coordination documents, and configuration control procedures to support:

- Configuration Management

- Configuration Control

- Status Accounting

- Functional and Physical Configuration Audits

- Configuration Item Verification Reviews

- Technical Data Preparation

- Data base design and management.

4.3.2.19.4 The Contractor shall review and/or prepare engineering drawings in accordance with guidance of reference documents identified in the PWS. Prepared documents shall include each ECP, Requests for Deviation (RFD) or waiver (RFW), Military or Department of Defense specifications and standards, Specification Change Notices (SCN), and Voluntary Standards.

4.3.2.20 Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I)

4.3.2.20.1 The Contractor shall perform tasks in the management of the engineering and technical effort to transform a stated military requirement into an operational system. The system engineering includes determination of the parameters necessary to define system performance and identification of the preferred system configuration to satisfy the requirement.

4.3.2.20.2 The Contractor shall perform the following typical processes: The Contractor shall analyze impacts of stated system operational characteristics, mission objectives, threats, environmental factors, minimum acceptable system, functional requirements, technical performance, and system figure(s) of merit as stipulated, proposed, or considered for change.

4.3.2.20.3 The Contractor shall provide support and development troubleshooting charts for use in fault detection and fault isolation procedures of major weapon system components.

4.3.2.20.4 The Contractor shall provide support to manage, execute, and report data on financial programs, human capital assets, and strategic management systems.

4.3.2.20.5 The Contractor shall assist in developing, validating, and documenting analytical models in the areas of statistics, reliability, and hardware performance for designated systems and subsystems.

4.3.2.20.6 The Contractor shall conduct requisite analysis such as material compatibility, electrical characteristics, reliability, availability, maintainability, electromagnetic compatibility, and any other reviews to ensure that system requirements are acceptable.

4.3.2.21 Data Management Support

4.3.2.21.1 The Contractor shall provide administrative and data management support in support of the Automated Test Technologies (ATT) division and System Health & Interactive Future Technologies (SHIFT) division mission requirements.

4.3.2.21.2 The Contractor shall provide administrative personnel to assist and manage the work efforts required to support the tasks identified in the PWS.

4.3.2.21.3 The Contractor shall provide skilled personnel to define, collect, manage, and process the data necessary to support the task identified in the PWS.

4.3.2.21.4 The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain web-based interfaces to the databases as defined in the task PWS, as applicable.

4.3.2.21.5 The Contractor shall deliver and maintain all documentation as defined in the task PWS, as applicable.

4.3.2.21.6 The Contractor shall provide fully qualified personnel to support DEVCOM VTE automated systems and engineering development systems. All personnel shall have the appropriate security plus and Microsoft certificates.

4.3.2.21.7 The Contractor shall provide administrative support for operating systems to include but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Linux and Unix.

4.3.2.21.8 The Contractor shall provide administrative support for computer hardware such as laptops, PCs, Macs, and assorted servers.

4.3.2.22 Electronic Manuals

4.3.2.22.1 The Contractor shall develop Electronic Manuals (EM) or Interactive Electronic Manuals (IEM) for each assigned TPS. Each delivered manual will conform to current ATT and Shift formats and will be in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). Each manual will be readable using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader on the PC computer screen and have the capability to be printed. The Government will supply source files; however, the Contractor may create source files for new material or supplementary material.

4.3.2.22.2 PDF format of Technical Data will be created by means of electronic file conversion. The Contractor will create and maintain each TPS engineering text source file used for conversion to PDF. Also, the Contractor will use PRO-E files and SAP files as sources for creating the PDF.

4.3.2.22.3 If electronic source files are not available, original hard copy documents may be scanned to produce the PDF.

4.3.2.22.4 The Contractor shall also explore alternative methods for electronic delivery, storage, and retrieval of technical manuals and all associated data for Weapon System platforms.

4.3.2.23 Technical Data Package (TDP)

4.3.2.23.1 The Contractor shall support the Armaments Center’s technical data processes in support of the Center and its customers. This support shall include: locating data for inclusion in procurement packages, processing engineering changes, and supporting Technical Data Package Lists (TDPLs) and Generation Breakdown Lists (GBLs). A GBL depicts in detail the as-designed hardware configuration of the report item. It also indicates changes outstanding against each component of the total configuration and when viewed collectively, identifies all outstanding changes of the report item.

4.3.2.23.2 The Contractor shall perform minor modification to engineering drawings, e.g. border enhancement, typographical errors, clarity enhancements, and documentation review.

4.3.2.23.3 The Contractor shall assist with the storage, retrieval, and maintenance of engineering data located in the Systems Applications and Products (SAP) system.

4.3.2.23.4 The Contractor shall review, maintain, and distribute engineering data (Engineering Release Request, Engineering Change Proposal, Technical Data Package Listing, Request for Waiver, Request for Deviation) necessary to compete the most current and complete Technical Data Package.

4.3.2.23.5 The Contractor will be required to provide TDPs as either Level 2 or Level 3 TDPs depending on the task requirement.

4.3.2.23.6 The Contractor shall design, develop and/or convert 2D drawings into 3D models using Pro-Engineer, AutoCad, or similar software.

4.3.2.24 Program Management

4.3.2.24.1 The Contractor shall manage the activities of this contract to assure proper execution and delivery of the required items. The Contractor shall actively participate in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) with the Government to assure proper management and execution of the PWS. The Contractor shall host IPT meetings, Quality Management Reviews (QMRs), In Process Reviews (IPRs), and reviews as required for each task under this contract.

4.3.2.24.1.1 The Contractor shall actively participate and support IPT as identified in the PWS.

4.3.2.25 Integrated Master Schedule/Plan

4.3.2.25.1 The Contractor shall provide data to support, develop, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule/Plan (IMS/IMP) for each task PWS. Updates to this plan shall be conducted and delivered as required in each delivery/task order.

4.3.2.25.2 Task Execution Plan (TEP)

4.3.2.25.2.1 The Contractor shall develop and deliver a Task Execution Plan (TEP) for each task PWS, as required.

4.3.2.25.3 Reviews and Meetings

4.3.2.25.3.1 Review Meeting Agendas/Materials.

4.3.2.25.3.2 The Contractor shall support the development of meeting agendas and presentation materials for the technical reviews.

4.3.2.25.3.3 Interim Program Review (IPR). The Contractor shall conduct IPR as identified and defined in the PWS.

4.3.2.25.3.4 Preliminary Design Review (PDR). The Contractor shall conduct a PDR as identified and defined in the PWS.

4.3.2.25.3.5 Critical Design Review (CDR). The Contractor shall conduct a CDR as identified and defined in the PWS.

4.3.2.25.3.6 Test Readiness Review (TRR). The Contractor shall conduct a TRR as identified and defined in the PWS.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION

5.1.2 Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Travel costs will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), shall provide the basis for the determination as to reasonable and allowable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodations available during normal business hours.

5.2 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423, shall be specified for each assigned task order.

5.5 The period of performance shall be a total of five (5) years, or sixty (60) months from time of award. Each task order PWS will have its own defined period of performance.

5.6 The Contractor may be provided Government Furnished Property (GFP) and/or Government Furnished Information (GFI), which will be determined by each individual task PWS.

5.7 Place of Performance: Place of performance may be at contractor’s facility, Picatinny Arsenal, Watervliet Arsenal, and various other Government Locations. The place of performance will be specified for each individual task PWS.

5.7.1 Alternate Place of Performance. As determined by the Contracting Officer, at the request of the Contractor, Contractor employees may be authorized to work at an alternate place of performance (e.g., home, the Contractor's facility, or another approved activity within the local travel area) in cases of unforeseen conditions or contingencies (e.g., pandemic conditions, exercises, Government closure due to inclement weather, etc.). Non-emergency/non-essential Contractors shall not report to a Government facility closed by sovereign act of the responsible Senior Commander to protect the well-being of all tenants and visitors. All travel required to perform this PWS must be approved by the COR/Alternate COR (ACOR) a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to traveling (except in emergency situations). Additionally, the Contractor may be required to account for the whereabouts of their personnel should this information be requested by the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall prepare all deliverables and other contract documentation utilizing Contractor resources. To the extent possible, the Contractor shall use best efforts to provide the same level of support as stated in the PWS. In the event the services are impacted, reduced, compromised, etc., the Contracting Officer or the Contractor may request an equitable adjustment pursuant to the Changes clause of the contract.

5.8 All Contractor employees working on an Army Installation must register with Army Alert! after receiving their Common Access Card. Registration is available via an application on a Government issued computer or at the following website: https://alert.csd.disa.mil/SelfServiceDOD/

5.9 Contracting Officer Representative POCs:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

TBD

Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR):

TBD

6. ENVIRONMENTAL

6.1 The Contractor shall adhere to all local, county, state, Army and federal policies, directives, executive orders and regulations required including, but not limited to 32 CFR Part 651, AR 200-1 (Environmental Protection and Enhancement), 40 CFR Code of Federal Regulations, and Picatinny Arsenal local policies/regulations in order to maintain environmental compliance for the duration of the contract. Local policies that must be adhered to include the Picatinny Environmental Bulletin and the Installation Environmental Policy. These documents can be found on the Picatinny Environmental Management System (PEMS) website (https://picac2w5.pica.army.mil/pems) or can be obtained from the Contracting Officer Representative.

6.2 The Contractor shall be responsible to identify, obtain, and adhere to any required local, state, and federal permits/notifications/certifications/licenses prior to beginning work. The permit applications/submittals/plans shall be made available to the Picatinny Environmental Affairs Division (EAD) for review along with the final permit at the time of issuance.

6.3 All work performed at Picatinny Arsenal or Watervliet Arsenal shall obtain specific approval from the EAD and be placed into PEMS projects for the following actions or activities:

a. All fossil-fuel burning equipment brought onto the installation, including generators, stationary engines, etc.

d. Vegetation disturbances, involving any size tree felling or pruning, which is mostly limited to occur between the months of November 16 through March 31.

e. Vegetation disturbances, involving any size shrubs, heavy vines, or thick herbaceous cover, which is mostly limited to occur between the months of August 16 through April.

6.4 The Contractor shall comply with all Affirmative and Green Procurement policies and procedures when ordering materials. Picatinny’s Green Procurement Plan is located at https://picac2w5.pica.army.mil/pems/docs/GPProcedures.pdf or can be obtained from the COR.

6.5 The Contractor shall report immediately any spills of chemicals (including oils, paints, etc.) to the Picatinny Arsenal Police…