Attachment_1_-Hypobaric_Chamber_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Windows 10 Upgrade of the Hypobaric Chamber Computer System

U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division

SECTION 1 PURPOSE

1.1. Introduction

The Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division is one of four research divisions within the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM).

USARIEM's mission is to optimize Warfighter health and performance through medical research. USARIEM is internationally recognized as the premiere DoD laboratory for Warfighter health and performance research and focuses on environmental medicine, physiology, physical and cognitive performance, and nutrition research. USARIEM publishes guidance for DOD operations for both hot and cold weather, high-altitude environments, and nutrition for optimal health and performance.

1.2. Mission

The mission of the Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division is to conduct field and laboratory research on medical and physiological problems encountered by military personnel during acute and chronic exposure to high terrestrial elevations. Particular interest is placed upon recovery from altitude-induced illness such as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and related functional deficits and disabilities. Research goals include: to determine the limits of physical exercise including nutritional and metabolic factors; to investigate new methods to improve those decrements; and to assess relative changes in normal physiological and psychological functions as evidenced in the related effects on overall performance. The division is responsible for investigating and developing new approaches to improve military effectiveness based on scientific knowledge in the areas of physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and nutrition.

1.3. Background

The hypobaric chamber facility is composed of two environmentally controlled study chambers identified as the Large Study Chamber (LSC) and the Small Study Chamber (SSC), which are separated by a common space called the Air Lock (AL). Barometric pressure can be controlled between 760mmHg and 8.18mmHg (sea level-100,000 feet) using three independent vacuum pumps. In the event of electrical power failure, all operating systems close in the fail-safe mode, which prompts both the vacuum and vent motorized valves to immediately close resulting in a slight pressure change equivalent to a small leak at the rate of 8mmHg/hour. Barometric pressure is automatically controlled using a self-regulating feedback loop in which the chamber pressure is equated to the set-point on the control instrument and a signal is transmitted to the control valves.

All control valves are driven by electrical and mechanical components and are regulated by a series of “4-20 ma transducers” which receive transmitted signals from the Eurotherm controllers located at each of the three Chamber Side Control Stations (CSCS) as well as the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) program panel (located on the main crew chief station). The cross-connection manifold design among the three independent vacuum systems (i.e., LSC, SSC, and AL) allows a single chamber to be maintained at a specific altitude independently of the other two chambers. This permits continued and safe hypobaric chamber operation in the event of a malfunction of one of the three vacuum pumps. The hypobaric chamber facility is ventilated with fresh air within a range of 0-100 standard cubic-feet-per-minute, which replenishes chamber occupant oxygen consumption and removes carbon dioxide. The temperature in the two study chambers (SSC and LSC) is maintained between - 15 to +43 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is regulated by the process of circulating fluid through dehumidifying coils to remove water vapor and to maintain a minimal pressure steam setting of 5 psi, which retains the humidity range between 20-80% in the LSC or SSC. Supporting mechanical operations contained within a designated room houses four chillers, three industrial-sized vacuum pumps, steam-pressure sensors for the entire building, desiccant dryers, condensate pumps, various fans, as well as a 200-gallon propylene glycol tank.

The crew chief station consists of five sloped-front monitoring modules with two 45 degree pie-shaped sections to create a semicircular console configuration facilitating ease of use for crew chief access to the controllers and display screens. The main control console is equipped with two stand-alone desk top computers (i.e., primary and backup) attached to one monitor along with two laptop computers (i.e., primary and backup) serving as the main Viasala monitoring system, which records every 10 seconds, the following environmental measurements: barometric pressure, temperature, and the relative humidity within both the LSC and SSC. The two desktop computers have a current operator interface system that runs on a custom software and hardware solution from three separate companies: Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation; Kepware Technologies; and Invensys Eurotherm by Schneider Electric. The computer software runs on a Windows XP platform that also services a smaller Viasala monitoring system. There is a dedicated screen for each study chamber, which displays the process variables as well as real-time trends of the four controlled atmospheric parameters (i.e., pressure, ventilation, temperature and relative humidity). Process variables and real-time trends are also provided as feedback for the surveillance of mechanical plant equipment located in the adjoining mechanical room. The system provides a proportional loop control and batch recipe execution (programmed ramp and soak profiles) for each of the various control loops in the three chambers through memory resident algorithms. The human-machine interface (HMI) portion of the system is designed to allow the operator(s) (chamber personnel) to monitor/control atmospheric parameters of the hypobaric chamber using the Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation’s RS View 32 Works 1500 software, the RSLinx Classic Professional-English software, as well as the RSLogix 500 software. The “controls” portion of the system consists of a Rockwell SLC 5/04 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with both hard wired IO and Device Net Communications to remote IO racks which control various analog and digital instrumentation to properly regulate the aforementioned atmospheric parameters. In addition, ten Modbus enabled Eurotherm 2408/2404 controllers running on iTools software are programmed to provide closed loop controls. Finally, the Modbus serial device drivers work in conjunction with the Kepware KEPserverEX to provide data exchange between Modbus serial protocol compliant PLCs and other devices. The Eurotherm controllers utilize Modbus Communications over RS485 serial communications to communicate with the SLC 5/04. The main computer and backup computer communicate with the SLC 5/04 via the RS232 serial communication.

1.4. Scope

The contractor shall upgrade the existing customized software, firmware system to function on a Windows 10 Professional PC, 64 bit, version 10.00.01, build# 1809 (or newer) platform for the USARIEM Hypobaric Chamber Facility located in Natick, MA.

1.5. Non-Disclosure Statement (NDS) (Deliverable 4)

The contractor shall ensure that all contractor personnel are advised of nondisclosure policies as well as restrictions from communicating official business to media outlets. The contractor personnel may be required to sign specific non-disclosure statements as required by the contract. The contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure statements from each personnel assigned, prior to performing any services.

SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

2.1. Performance

2.1.1. Place of Performance

Work will be performed at the USARIEM Hypobaric Chamber Facility, 10 General Greene Avenue, Building 42, Natick, MA 01760.

2.1.2. Period of Performance

The period of performance for this contract will be eight (8) weeks. Work will be performed during normal duty hours (Monday-Friday, 0600-1800).

2.2. Type of Services

2.2.1. Non-Personal Services

This PWS identifies services that are strictly non-personal in nature, as defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 37, Service Contracting. To ensure there is no appearance of any personal services, the Government shall neither supervise contractor personnel nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks or prepare work schedules for individual contractor personnel. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its personnel and to guard against any actions that give the perception of personal services. If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Contractor Officer (KO) immediately.

2.2.2. Severable / Non-Severable Services

This award identifies services that are non-severable in nature. The requirement is a single undertaking to upgrade the integrated, custom Hypobaric Chamber computer system to be Windows 10 compatible.

2.2.3. Inherently Governmental Functions

This requirement has been reviewed and contains no services that are inherently governmental functions.

2.3. Contract Management

2.3.1. Government Management

The Government will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this contract. The COR will serve as the primary point of contact for all activities and issues that occur under this contract. The COR will have full authority to act on behalf of USARIEM, with respect to:

a. Management of and schedule for the project

b. Accepting project deliverables

c. Arranging interviews, facility, system and base access, and escorts as required

d. Working with USAMRAA to ensure there is an efficient exchange of information and that decisions are made in a timely manner

e. Provide signature of approval and acceptance

f. Other activities as specified in this PWS

g. The COR cannot authorize any additional obligation of funds

2.3.2. Contractor Management

The contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all Contractor personnel used in performance of this contract. The contractor's management responsibilities shall include all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective services performed in accordance with the requirements contained in this PWS.

The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all contractor generated trash and debris from the installation. Trash and debris is defined as boxes, packing, etc. from all new equipment purchased and installed under this PWS. At the completion of work and before acceptance and final payment, the Contractor shall remove all related rubbish and equipment including cartons, packing materials, tools, etc. All Government property shall remain as it was prior to installation. If damage occurs, the Contractor is responsible for restoring or replacing any property that has been damaged or removed in the performance of this contract.

2.4. Reports

2.4.1. Reports and documents delivered by the contractor in the performance of this contract shall be considered Technical Data as defined in the applicable FAR clause 52.227-14, Rights in Data. All documentation shall reflect the latest version of the work product or activity, unless specifically directed otherwise by the Government. All documentation shall be prepared in accordance with (IAW) standard industry practices, ensuring electronically produced documents which reflect logical flow of material, tables of contents indexes and page numbering.

Where applicable, the contractor’s attention is called to the availability of commercial, industry, federal, and military guides, instructions, and standards for many of the topics addressed in this PWS and under this contract.

2.4.2. Contract Manpower Reporting (Deliverable 3). This is a mandatory requirement

IAW Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS) 5137.91, Accounting for Contract Services.

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract 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.

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 2019. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at:

http://www.ecmra.mil/.

The contractor shall register under the “All Other Defense Components” module.

The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) Unit Identification Code (UIC) is W03WAA.

2.5. Contractor Personnel, Disciplines, and Specialties

It is required that any third-party software integrator/system integrator who works on the Hypobaric Chamber controls and operator interface systems have experience utilizing the Allen Bradly HMI, PLC, and Device Net programming along with Kepware and Eurotherm iTools software in order to upgrade the hypobaric chamber from a Windows XP Platform to a Windows 10 Professional Platform. The contractor shall accomplish the assigned tasks by employing and http://www.ecmra.mil/ http://www.ecmra.mil/ utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience.

SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The contractor shall provide all necessary materiel and personnel required to perform system/software integrator support services in the hypobaric facility at USARIEM. The following section specifies the Performance Objectives and Performance Elements for the contract.

3.1.1. General Requirements

The contractor shall make the hypobaric chamber computers DOD compliant with the latest Windows 10 version operating system. Upgrading the computer systems (one primary and one backup computer provided by USARIEM) to run on Windows 10 Professional platform will include the following services:

upgrading the HMI software from RSView32 to FTView; upgrading Modbus communications to the latest Kepware versions that are also compatible with the Windows 10 Professional PC platform; upgrading the PLC CPU to an Ethernet-based PLC CPU Module (version 5/04 to version 5/05), and related engineering services (Deliverable 1).

3.1.2. Specific Requirements

The contractor shall upgrade to or provide:

a. Engineering services for the upgrade including system design, development, configuration, and onsite testing

b. FT View Studio, AB-S 9701-VWSTENM

c. RS Logix 500 Professional, AB-S 9324-RL0700ENM

d. Eurotherm iTools latest version compatible with Windows 10

e. FT View SE Runtime 25-Display, AB-S 9701-VWSB025-AENM, on both the primary and backup computers provided by USARIEM

f. Kepware Modbus Suite on both the primary and backup computers provided by USARIEM

g. All required hardware items for the upgrade (i.e., RS485 to Ethernet converters and 8-Port Network switch)

h. Ethernet based PLC CPU Module (upgrade the existing SLC 5/04 serial communication PLC to 5/05 Ethernet version)

i. One year of technical support on all software for both computers

j. One year warranty on PLC hardware

The contractor shall ensure that the solution:

a. Must be capable of running on DoD provided operating system (Windows 10

Professional, Version 10.00.01, 64 bit, Minimum Build# 1809)

b. Must be capable of running on DoD provided computer hardware (i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, hard drive with at least 128GB capacity)

c. Must be compatible with settings as required per Defense Information Agency

(DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). (STIGS available for viewing at https://iase.disa.mil/stigs/Pages/index.aspx) If certain STIG settings cannot be applied, justification for exception along with proposed mitigation must be provided

d. Must support updates to the operating system and third party components to address security vulnerabilities identified. If there are pieces of software that need to be managed separately from normal update procedure, they need to be identified and justified, along with proposed mitigation

The contractor shall ensure that:

a. The software is customized such that vacuum, vent, temperature and relative humidity set points (SP) and process variables (PV) can be adjusted from the crew chief should either chamber operator need to momentarily step aside from his/her respective chamber side control stations (CSCS). The crew chief shall be able to make these adjustments during automatic or manual mode using an up/down arrow located adjacent to the PV or SP windows on the crew chief station main or backup computer.

b. The archival data storage is customized such that immediately at the end of each study all of the data collected will be transferred to Excel so that trend graphs can be produced for pressure, vent, temperature and relative humidity for each 10 second interval during each individual study.

c. The contractor shall train crew chiefs on all aspects of the upgrade system and provide a written SOP (Deliverable 2).

d. The contractor will be available to answer USARIEM questions regarding the upgrade.

e. The contractor shall notify crew chiefs if any upgrades or patches to the system OS or to the programming software occur and whether or not the specific upgrade is critical or non-critical.

3.2. Performance Requirement Summary Matrix

The Government intends to utilize a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor the quality of the Contractor’s performance in relation to performance objectives. The Government will finalize the QASP immediately following award, and the COR will provide a copy of the final QASP to the contractor. The QASP is a living document and may be updated by the Government as necessary.

The Government will use the following performance requirements to measure the performance of the contractor. The contractor shall meet the Performance Objective(s) and Acceptable Quality Level(s) within the “Performance Requirements Summary Matrix” (PRS Matrix).

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY MATRIX

# PWS

Ref.

Performance Objective

Acceptable Quality Level

Performance Measurement Incentive

1 3.1.1, 3.1.2

Contractor will upgrade the hypobaric chamber

100% Complete 100% Inspection computer system and software to be DOD compliant with the latest Windows 10 version operating system.

2 3.1.2 Contractor will customize the software so that vacuum, vent, temperature and relative humidity set points (SP) and process variables (PV) can be adjusted from the crew chief position.

3 3.1.2 Contractor will customize the archival data storage so that immediately at the end of each study all of the data collected will be transferred to Excel.

4 3.1.2 Contractor will train crew chiefs on all aspects of the upgrade system and provide a written

SOP.

100% Complete USARIEM crew chiefs should be trained on system during

POP.

USARIEM

crew chief and/or COR should receive

SOP

electronically before completion of

POP.

5 3.1.2 Contractor will be available to answer USARIEM questions regarding the upgrade.

Response to USARIEM crew chief/COR within 2 business days.

USARIEM

crew chief/COR should receive a phone call, email, or voicemail from the contractor in effort to answer questions.

6 3.1.2 Contractors will notify crew chiefs if any upgrades or patches to the system OS or to the programming software occur and whether or not the specific upgrade is critical or non-critical

Response to USARIEM crew chief/COR within 7 business days of discovering the upgrade or patch.

USARIEM

crew chief/COR should receive a phone call, email, or voicemail from the contractor to notify of upgrades.

Types of Surveillance Methods of Surveillance Customer Complaints Management Information Systems Random Sampling Observation of Task Attributes 100% Inspection Observation of Performance Periodic Surveillance

SECTION 4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

4.1. Security and Safety

4.1.1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ personnel shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce shall 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.

4.1.2. Contractors That Do Not Require CAC, But Require Access to a DoD

Facility or Installation Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information

Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, IAW status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

4.1.3. iWATCH Training. (Deliverable 5) This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. 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 14 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

SECTION 5 DELIVERABLES

5.1. Deliverables

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables as listed.

Item PWS

Ref Title Distribution E H Initial Subsequent

Deliverable

3.1.1, 3.1.2

Upgraded and Windows 10 compatible Hypobaric chamber computer system

One Time Y N NLT last day of

POP

N/A

Deliverable

3.1.2 Written SOP

on upgraded system

One Time Y Y NLT last day of

POP

N/A

Deliverable

2.4.2 Contract

Manpower Reporting

Annual Y N Annual October

N/A

Deliverable

1.5 Non-

Disclosure Statement

One Time N Y NLT 30 DACA and prior to performing any

N/A services

Deliverable

4.1.3 iWatch Training

One Time N Y NLT 30

DACA

N/A

5.2. Delivery Schedule Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used in the delivery/deliverable schedule:

Abbreviation Definition KO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer's Representative for the Task

Order CS Contract Specialist DA Days after DACA Days after contract award (award of this order) DAEOM Days after end of month Days Calendar Days unless otherwise specified E Electronic Copy H Hard Copy NLT No Later Than PWS Ref Performance Work Statement Reference

(paragraph number)

6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

6.1. Government Facility

6.1.1. The Government will provide access to Government controlled facilities, equipment, and materials for daily business use of staff called for under this order. This shall include office space, desk, telephone, chair, computer, shared printer, and requisite consumable materials.

6.2. Quality Assurance

The Government will review Monthly Progress Reports and will attend regular task performance review meetings with the Contractor to survey quality of products and services.

6.2.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The Government intends to utilize a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor the quality of the Contractor’s performance. The oversight provided for in the order and in the QASP will help to ensure that service levels reach and maintain the required levels throughout the contract term. Further, the QASP provides the COR with a proactive way to avoid unacceptable or deficient performance, and provides verifiable input for the required Past Performance Information Assessments. The QASP will be finalized immediately following award and a copy provided to the Contractor after award. The QASP is a living document and may be updated by the Government as necessary.

6.3. Contractor Identification

When contractor personnel perform the services required in this contract on a Government installation they are required to possess and wear an identification badge that displays his or her name and the name of the Company. The contractor shall ensure that contractor personnel identify themselves as contractors when attending meetings, providing any type of written correspondence, or working in situations where their actions could be construed as official Government acts.

While performing in a contractor capacity, contractor personnel shall refrain from using their retired or reserve component military rank or title in all written or verbal communications.

SECTION 7 DEFINITIONS

7.1. Definitions

7.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

7.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally bind the government.

7.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the

U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract.

Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

7.1.4. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

7.1.5. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

7.1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

7.1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

7.1.8. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

7.1.9. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

ATTACHMENT 1 – ACRONYMS LIST

Acronym Definition AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AFRIMS Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences

AKO Army Knowledge Online AOR Area Of Responsibility

AT

OPSEC Antiterrorism and Operational Security ATCTS Army Training Certification Tracking System

CAC Common Access Card CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States COR Contracting Officer Representative

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DoD Department of Defense EIT Electronic and Information Technology FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FBI Federal Bureau of Information

FPCON Force Protection Condition FSC Federal Supply Code FSS Federal Supply Schedule GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFI Government Furnished Information GSA General Services Administration

IA Information Assurance ID Identification

ID/IQ Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity IPT Integrated Product/Process Team IT Information Technology

NCIC-III National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index NLT No Later Thank OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States OPSEC Operational Security

PMO Project Management Office PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QASP Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Plan

SHARP Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program SOP Standing Operating Procedure TARP Threat Awareness and Reporting Program U.S.C. United States Code

UIC Unit Identification Code US United States

USAMRAA United States Army Medical Research Acquisitions Activity USARIEM United States Research Institute of Environmental Medicine WAWF Wide Area Work Flow