A01_-_PWS_-_Range_Services_-_Final.pdf

ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY (ARL)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES TECHNICIAN SUPPORT SERVICES

CONTENTS

C.1. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

C.1.1. Purpose C.1.2. Overview C.1.3. Objective

C.2. REQUIREMENTS

C.2.1. Support to Energetic Processing and Testing Facilities C.2.2. Support for Small and Medium Caliber Range Facilities C.2.3. Support for Energetics Materials Facilities C.2.4. Support for Range Facilities C.2.5. Electronic Circuitry and Instrumentation Support for Guidance Technologies C.2.6. Laboratory Flight Simulation Equipment Support C.2.7. Shops and Trades Support C.2.8. Armor Target Support C.2.9. Support for Advanced Munitions Testing C.2.10. Support for Survivability/Lethality Experimental Facilities C.2.11. Support for Vehicle Technology Research C.2.12. Vehicle Performance Support C.2.13. Support for Full and Model Scale Penetrator Testing C.2.14. Support for Composite Materials Research C.2.15. Support for Lightweight and Specialty Metals Research C.2.16. Support for Ceramic and Transparent Materials Research C.2.17. Support for Coatings and Corrosions Materials Research C.2.18. Support for Materials Manufacturing Research C.2.19. Blast Effects Research Support C.2.20. Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin Project (WIAMan) Project Management Office (PMO)

Support C.2.21. Applied Physics Research Support C.2.22. Human Engineering Research Area Support C.2.23. Sensors and Electronics Devices Research Support C.2.24. Impact Physics Research Support C.2.25. Safety Office Support

C.3. PROPERTY

C.3.1. Overview C.3.2. Access to Computer, Software, Computer Account, and ARL Library C.3.3. Access to Experimental Facilities Office Space C.3.4. Additional Durable Equipment C.3.5. Expendable Items, Materials, Components, or Parts of a Non-Routine Nature C.3.6. Operating Supplies

C.3.7. Personnel Protective Equipment C.3.8. Labeling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when Badges Cannot be Exposed C.3.9. Vehicles C.3.10. Building Custodians and Fire Marshalls

C.4. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

C.4.1. General C.4.2. Program Management C.4.3. Program Management Plan C.4.4. Program Management Plan Maintenance and Use C.4.5. Program Management Plan Content C.4.6. Notification of Point of Contact C.4.7. Workforce Notification C.4.8. New Employee Notification C.4.9. Conflict of Interest

C.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

C.5.1. Place of Performance

C.6. WORK DAY

C.6.1. Regular Duty Hours C.6.2. Overtime C.6.3. Government Organizational Day

C.7. PUBLICATIONS

C.7.1. Authorship/Co-Authorship

C.8. FINANCIAL REPORTING

C.8.1. Financial Reports C.8.2. Expenditure Reports

C.9. PERSONNEL

C.9.1. Key Personnel C.9.2. Personnel Management Plan Preparation C.9.3. Personnel Management Plan Maintenance and Use C.9.4. Personnel Management Plan Content

C.10. TRAINING

C.10.1. Overview

C.11. SAFETY/MEDICAL

C.11.1. Overview C.11.2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Program.

C.11.3. Safety Plan C.11.4. Procedural Compliance C.11.5. Record of Accidents or Incidents C.11.6. Test Director C.11.7. Safety Certifications

C.11.8. Personal Protective Equipment C.11.9. Hazardous Conditions C.11.10. Hazardous/Major Component Safety Data Sheets C.11.11. Depleted Uranium C.11.12. Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4145.26 C.11.13. References

C.12. SECURITY

C.12.1. Facility Security Clearance C.12.2. Handling of Classified/Sensitive Information C.12.3. Operation in Accordance with Security Regulations C.12.4. Classified Information at End of Workday C.12.5. Personnel Capable of Being Cleared C.12.6. Valid Clearance Before Assignment C.12.7. Submission of Employee List Following Award C.12.8. Identification cards C.12.9. Identification of Contractor Employees C.12.10. Certification of Contractor Employee Clearance C.12.11. Restricted Area Badges C.12.12. Protection of Unclassified/Sensitive Information C.12.13. Vehicle and Personnel Search C.12.14. Contractor Verification System (CVS) C.12.15. Common Access Card (CAC) C.12.16. Security Training C.12.17. Key/Lock Control C.12.18. Automated Data Processing (ADP) Security.

C.12.19. Departing Employees.

C.12.20. Privacy Act

C.13. MOTOR VEHICLES

C.13.1. License and Registration C.13.2. Vehicle Identification C.13.3. Operator Permit C.13.4. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Requirements for Transport of Ammunition and Explosives

C.14. TRAVEL

C.14.1. Overview C.14.2. Reference

C.15. SMOKING POLICY

C.15.1. Army Regulation (AR) 600-63

C.16. PERSONAL/CONTRACTOR-OWNED PROPERTY

C.16.1. Personal/Contractor-Owned Property C.16.2. Lost and Found Property

C.17. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES

C.17.1. Utilities

C.17.2. Telephone Service C.17.3. Internet and Network Service

C.18. REGULATIONS

C.18.1. Application of Regulations

C.19. REPORTS

C.19.1. Record of Accidents or Incidents C.19.2. Employee Certifications

C.20. Anti-Terrorism Operational Security (AT/OPSEC) Requirements

C.20.1 1. AT Level I training.

C.20.2 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures.

C.20.3 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC).

C.20.4 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DOD facility or installation.

C.20.5 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas.

C.20.6 iWATCH Training.

C.20.7 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration C.20.8 For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program.

C.20.9 For contracts that require OPSEC Training.

C.20.10 For information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training.

C.20.11 For IA/IT certification.

C.20.12 For contractors authorized to accompany the force.

C.20.13 For contracts that require handling or access to classified information.

C.20.14 Threat Awareness Reporting Program.

C.21 Distribution Statements

C.1. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

C.1.1. Purpose: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the technical support for research at experimental facilities and laboratories located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD, Adelphi MD, and other sites to include, but not limited to, Fort Polk, LA, Dugway Proving Ground, UT, Meppen, Germany, Nevada Test Site, NV, White Sands Missile Range, NM, Holloman Air Force Base (AFB) NM, Eglin AFB, FL.

C.1.2. Overview: As part of its mission, ARL has a continuing need to conduct programs and experiments in support of basic research, applied research, and analyses, as related to weapons, munitions, materials, manufacturing processes, vehicle technology, human engineering, and the survivability/lethality of Army personnel and materiel. It is necessary to obtain a wide variety of technical data on both new concepts and improvements to existing systems and new and existing technologies. It is also necessary to efficiently obtain critical technical data in support of efforts to solve identified problems with fielded systems. Additionally, data is required to support ARL’s mission of advancing and validating predictive capabilities in support of both survivability/lethality analyses and physics-based weapons performance simulations. To obtain this data, ARL is required to conduct both traditional standard tests and state-of-the-art non-standard experiments, as well as develop new techniques for analyzing and measuring critical data. Techniques vary in scale from laboratory microscopy at the molecular dimensions level to field experiments on full-up combat and tactical systems. Experimental programs and support requirements may extend for years in duration or may only last for days or weeks.

C.1.3. Objective: The objective of this contract is to provide technical support for various programs conducted by ARL. Specific efforts may include: experimental facility and laboratory preparation, work scheduling, hardware design and fabrication, installation and setup, test/experiment execution, equipment repair, inventory and maintenance; instrumentation development and use, sample preparation and mechanical testing, data recording, reduction, and interpretation, and preparation and maintenance of databases and archival systems. Some efforts will take place in support of ARL experiments conducted at facilities not located at APG but which support the ARL mission, (reference C.1.1).

C.2. REQUIREMENTS

C.2.1. Support to Energetic Processing and Testing Facilities

C.2.1.1. The Contractor shall conduct research and exploratory development to support analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to weapons, munitions, materials, manufacturing processes, vehicle technology, human engineering, and the survivability/lethality of Army personnel and materiel to support ARL’s Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) Energetic and Testing Facilities operations.

C.2.1.2. The Contractor shall be capable of completing the following requirements:

C.2.1.2.1. Operations:

C.2.1.2.1.1 Select, set-up and collect data with proper diagnostics such as x-ray (wet film and digital) heads and film holders, spark shadowgraphs, free recoil devices, pressure and temperature transducers, pressure gauges and pencil gauges, strain gauges, piezo pins, framing cameras, streak cameras, digital cameras (high speed and still framed).

C.2.1.2.1.2 Perform laboratory operations and chemical procedures in support of energetic material development and analysis.

C.2.1.2.1.3 Use energetic material processing and formulation equipment in support of technical objectives.

C.2.1.2.1.4 Pour, cast and machine explosives using specialized equipment and facilities, supplying billets, mines, and devices at multiple facilities within ARL and Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) at APG, MD.

C.2.1.2.1.5 Operate several indoor firing chambers for testing of Novel Energetics, including 24 hour cook-offs.

C.2.1.2.1.6 Operate a wide variety of construction and heavy equipment, including but not limited to cranes, forklifts, and loaders, for testing requirements.

C.2.1.2.1.7 Operate and maintain electronic devices such as oscilloscopes, electronic counters, flash x-ray devices, as well as a variety of data capturing devices such as pressure gauges, strain gauges, thermocouples, high speed and still digital cameras.

C.2.1.2.1.8 Achieve and maintain ARL Explosive Safety Certifications (for example, Ammo handler, test director, explosive operator, explosive processor, explosive formulations, and gunner) as required for technical activities.

C.2.1.2.1.9 Execute experimental test plans. The Government will furnish equipment from the government inventory.

C.2.1.2.1.10 Transport Ammunition & Explosives. The Contractor shall possess a CDL Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Endorsement License as well as P-IV and P-IX ARL processing certifications to perform such tasks.

C.2.1.2.2. Analysis:

C.2.1.2.2.1 Analyze, process, and formulate data.

C.2.1.2.2.2 Record and report results of processing and formulation efforts.

C.2.1.2.2.3 Record and report test results from energetic and gun testing efforts.

C.2.1.2.3 Administration:

C.2.1.2.3.1 Serve as Magazine Manager or Alternate, thereby having independent access to all Ammunition and Explosive items required for prescribed testing as outlined in each requirement.

C.2.1.2.3.2 Transport Explosives and require a CDL Hazmat Endorsement for individuals operating explosive carrying vehicles.

C.2.1.2.4 General Support:

C.2.1.2.4.1 Coordinate with other Government and Contractor POCs, as required, to accomplish the assigned technical objectives and include working relationships with outside Contracting Agencies and Vendors.

C.2.1.2.4.2 Purchase equipment parts, tools and supplies required for execution of this effort. The Contractor shall ensure to receive Government approval prior to authorize purchase.

C.2.1.2.4.3 Provide tours, demonstrations, visits, and set up displays pertaining to experimental facilities and laboratories.

C.2.1.2.4.4 The Contractor shall ensure that all range facilities are kept in an operational state of readiness, keeping areas clean and ready at all times for visits, inspections and tours.

C.2.1.2.4.5 The Contractor shall hold all necessary licenses to operate mowers, tractors, string trimmers and other maintenance equipment, including but not limited to snow plow, chain saw and lawn mower to keep range facility accessible.goo

C.2.2. Support to Small and Medium Caliber Ammunition Testing

C.2.2.1. The Contractor shall support multiple initiatives in the small and medium caliber field of ballistics, from executing testing of targets, developing new bullet technology, making and using ballistic gelatin targets, to conducting research in all things pertaining to the Army's initiative in this area.

C.2.2.2. The Contractor shall be capable of meeting the following requirements:

C.2.2.2.1 Operations:

C.2.2.2.1.1 Select, set-up, and collect data with proper diagnostics such as x-ray (wet film and digital) heads and film holders, spark shadowgraphs, free recoil devices, pressure and temperature transducers, pressure gauges and pencil gauges, strain gauges, piezo pins, framing cameras, streak cameras, digital cameras (high speed and still framed).

C.2.2.2.1.2 Perform laboratory operations in support of small and medium caliber development and analysis.

C.2.2.2.1.3 Use multiple APG experimentation facilities, and be familiar with the capabilities for testing in the ballistic field at each of these facilities.

C.2.2.2.1.4 Use laser devices as required for testing, initiating explosives, and capturing data and possess the appropriate training and certifications.

C.2.2.2.1.5 Be certified to wear and use a respirator, be exposed to ionizing radiation sources such as Depleted Uranium (DU) and novel materials used in ballistics and target design.

C.2.2.2.1.6 Operate data collecting devices such as flash x-rays, high speed digital cameras, still cameras, piezo pins, oscilloscopes, hardness testers, digitizers for film measurement.

C.2.2.2.1.7 Record test data on various types of medium (Hand written Lab notes, detailed Word Documents), acquire digital images, create and maintain databases, keep inventories and use computer software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Solid Works, Pro-E, and Image Pro.

C.2.2.2.1.8 Operate and maintain a wide variety of heavy equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, and loaders, for testing requirements.

C.2.2.2.1.9 The Contractor shall receive training and certifications issued by the ARL Explosive Safety Office (to include, ammo handler, test director, explosive operator, specific gunner categories and explosive processor) as required for technical activities.

C.2.2.2.1.10 Execute experimental test plans. The Government will furnish equipment from the Government inventory.

C.2.2.2.1.11 Transport Ammunition & Explosives.

C.2.2.2.1.12 Obtain a CDL and a CDL Hazmat Endorsement license.

C.2.2.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.2.2.2.1 Analyze test data using criteria created by ARL engineers to ensure that all data obtained falls within ARL criteria for the specific test.

C.2.2.2.2.2 Record and report results of testing efforts. The Contractor shall be able to store and access data on computer systems, and be cognizant of all safety and security rules.

C.2.2.2.2.3 Prepare data for inclusion in briefings and reports.

C.2.2.2.3 Administration:

C.2.2.2.3.1 Serve as Magazine Manager or Alternate, thereby having independent access to all Ammunition and Explosive items necessary for prescribed testing as outlined in each requirement.

C.2.2.2.3.2 The Contractor shall transport explosives and at a minimum one (1) Contractor employee shall possess a CDL Hazmat endorsement on their State License in order to transport Arms, Ammunitions, & Explosives (AA&E).

C.2.2.2.4 General Support:

C.2.2.2.4.1 Coordinate with other government and contractor POCs as required to accomplish the assigned technical objectives, and include working relationships with outside Contracting Agencies and Vendors.

C.2.2.2.4.2 Purchase equipment parts, tools and supplies required for execution of this effort. Authority for these purchases will be given via the Government’s Branch Chief and TPOC, through the COR.

C.2.2.2.4.3 Work with ARL and outside Support Shops to fabricate devices used in testing, transport such devices and material in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.

C.2.2.2.4.4 Provide tours, demonstrations, visits, and setting up of displays pertaining to experimental facilities and laboratories.

C.2.2.2.4.5 Maintain Range Facilities in a state of readiness, keep areas swept and clear of debris, use mowers, tractors, string trimmers and other equipment to keep areas clean and accessible.

C.2.2.2.4.6 Maintain licenses to operate mowers, tractors, string trimmers and other maintenance equipment, including but not limited to snow plow, chain saw and lawn mower to keep range facility accessible.

C.2.3. Support to Energetic Materials Facilities

C.2.3.1. The Contractor shall work in the broad mission areas of energetic materials, such as the performance and sensitivity of initiating and secondary explosives, Home Made Explosives (HMEs), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and a variety of gun propellants. Work with small and medium caliber gun systems. Other areas may include static detonation of explosives and warheads, mine blast studies, fire suppression research, fuel-fire and fragmentation research. Research into under-body blast phenomena and testing of strictly controlled soil beds is included in this research area.

C.2.3.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.3.2.1 Operations:

C.2.3.2.1.1 Select, set-up, and collect data with proper diagnostics such as x-ray (wet film and digital) heads and film holders, spark shadowgraphs, free recoil devices, pressure and temperature transducers, pressure gauges and pencil gauges, strain gauges, piezo pins, string pots, framing cameras, streak cameras, digital cameras (high speed and still framed). Use Digital Image Correlation (DIC) software and devices in the capturing of high speed events.

C.2.3.2.1.2Work with Fuels and petroleum/oils/lubricants (POLs) in research of Fuel tank improvement, fire suppression and fire propagation.

Work with Gun propellants, Launch packages, explosive charge fabrication, novel explosive formulations, and initiating devices of various types.

C.2.3.2.1.3 Work with buried explosives, underwater demolition, fragmenting charges, small and medium caliber gun tests, pendulum tests and thermo-baric testing.

C.2.3.2.1.4 Achieve Fall Training and Fall Rescue Training Certifications, and maintain licenses for the Vertical Impulse Measurement Facility (VIMF), the Accelerative Load Facility (ALF) and Man-Basket use.

C.2.3.2.1.5 Use of laser devices is required, thus the appropriate training and certifications are necessary.

C.2.3.2.1.6 Maintain license to operate a wide variety of construction and heavy equipment for testing requirements.

C.2.3.2.1.7 Safely use and be able to adjust consistency of soil in a controlled soil mixing operation.

C.2.3.2.1.8 Achieve and maintain ARL Explosive Safety Certifications (for example, test director, explosive operator, gunner and explosive processor) as required for technical activities.

C.2.3.2.1.9 Execute experimental test plans. Equipment will be furnished from government inventory.

C.2.3.2.1.10 Transport Ammunition & Explosives as required, maintaining all certifications necessary.

C.2.3.2.1.11 Become certified and serve as an Ammo Handler, an Explosives Operator, Gunner certifications (GIA, GII, GIV, and Air Operated), and as a Test Director if required.

C.2.3.2.1.12 Serve as Magazine Manager or Alternate for Facility Magazines.

C.2.3.2.2 Analysis:

C.3.3.2.2.1 Analyze test results to determine best course of action.

C.3.3.2.2.2 Record and report results of test efforts and be able to present data in a report ready form.

C.2.3.2.3 Administration:

C.2.3.2.3.1 Serve as Magazine Manager or Alternate thereby having independent outlined in each requirement.

C.2.3.2.3.1 Transport Explosives, thus requiring a CDL Hazmat Endorsement for certain individuals.

C.2.3.2.4 General Support:

C.2.3.2.4.1 Interface with other government and contractor POCs as required to accomplish the assigned technical objectives, to include working with outside Contracting Agencies or Vendors.

C.2.3.2.4.2 Purchase required items of equipment, parts, tools and supplies required for execution of this effort. Authority for these purchases will be given at the Branch Chief and Technical POC level, through the COR and the appropriate task will be responsible for the associated charges incurred.

C.2.3.2.4.3 Provide tours, demonstrations, visits, and setting up of displays pertaining to experimental facilities and laboratories.

C.2.3.2.4.5 Operate a wide variety of Equipment necessary in the execution of testing such as cranes, backhoes, excavators, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, JC Bamford lifts and other support equipment, maintaining certifications necessary to operate efficiently and safely.

C.2.3.2.4.6 Perform maintenance on facilities to keep them in tour ready condition.

C.2.3.2.4.7 Clean, sweep, cut grass, operate string trimmers and chain saws, plow snow, clean roadways and generally keep areas clear of debris.

C.2.4. Support for Range Facilities

C.2.4.1. The Contractor shall perform technical activities supporting research and experimental development work in the broad mission areas executed on the range facilities. Potential areas include small and medium caliber gun firing of inert and energetic projectiles, static detonation of explosives and warheads, mine blast studies, fire suppression research, and fragmentation research.

C.2.4.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete in support of facility operations are as follows:

C.2.4.2.1 Operations:

C.2.4.2.1.1 Select and install proper weapons and weapon systems (Hardware will be furnished from Government inventory).

C.2.4.2.1.2 Select, set-up, and collect data with proper diagnostics such as x-ray heads and film holders, spark shadowgraphs, free recoil devices, pressure and temperature transducers, thermocouples, strain gages, framing cameras, streak cameras, high speed digital cameras, digital still cameras.

C.2.4.2.1.3 Perform pre-test analysis required for proper execution of the experiment, such as the determination of proper velocity, powder charge load, and aim point.

C.2.4.2.1.4 Keep Powder curves, performance data regarding explosives and propellants, and update regularly.

C.2.4.2.1.5 Perform pre-test procedures, such as cartridge loadings, warhead placement, connecting and setting instrumentation.

C.2.4.2.1.6 Execute experimental test plans. Equipment will be furnished from Government inventory.

C.2.4.2.1.7 Transport Ammunition & Explosives as required to and from the Ammunition Magazines and the testing facilities.

C.2.4.2.1.8 Fabricate target stands, warhead centering devices and cradles, and all associated tables, and setup devices.

C.2.4.2.1.9 Become certified and serve as an Ammo Handler, an Explosives Operator, Gunner certifications (GIA, GII, GIV, and Air Operated), and as a Test Director if required.

C.2.4.2.1.10 Follow all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to Facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) C.2.4.2.1.11 Review current SOPs and Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs) to provide recommendations for improvement.

C.2.4.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.4.2.2.1 Prepare data for providing to project lead, such as, inputting data into standard sheets, preparing photographs, editing videos, scanning x-rays, reading film, digitizing and acquiring digital data.

C.2.4.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.4.2.3.1 Maintain and improve facilities for inspections, tours and Very Important Person (VIP) visits, such as grass mowing, operating string trimmers, chain saws, road surface cleaning, painting, and general upkeep.

C.2.4.2.4 Administration:

C.2.4.2.4.1 Serve as Magazine Manager or Alternate; thereby having independent outlined in each requirement.

C.2.4.2.4.2 Serve as Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Site Manager or Alternate.

C.2.4.2.4.3 Serve as Building Custodian and Fire Marshall.

C.2.4.2.5 General Support:

C.2.4.2.5.1 Interface with other government and contractor POCs as required to

Contracting Agencies or Vendors.

C.2.4.2.5.2 Perform range and facility maintenance in all areas of facility preparation.

C.2.4.2.5.3 Purchase required items of equipment, parts, tools and supplies required for execution of this effort.

C.2.4.2.5.4 Provide tours, demonstrations, visits, and setting up of displays pertaining to experimental facilities and laboratories

C.2.5. Electronic Circuitry and Instrumentation Support for Guidance Technologies

C.2.5.1. The Contractor shall conduct research and exploratory development to support analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to electronic circuitry, specifically guided systems, to support ARL’s Electronic Circuitry and Instrumentation Support for Guidance Technologies.

C.2.5.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall perform are as follows:

C.2.5.2.1 Operations:

C.2.5.2.1.1 Provide support to Government scientists and engineers in the areas of basic circuit design, printed circuit board layout, schematic capture, assembly, testing, calibration and integration into prototype munitions.

C.2.5.2.1.2 Provide support to Government scientists and engineers in the areas of ballistic instrumentation design, fabrication, testing, assembly, calibration and operation.

C.2.5.2.1.3 Provide field support during experimental flight tests to include equipment transport, setup, operation, data capture, recording and conversion.

These activities will occur both locally and at remote locations, typically in Continental United States (CONUS).

C.2.5.2.1.4 Use advanced instrumentation in support of materials research.

C.2.5.2.1.5 Keep an inventory of available materials, order when stock is low and keep abreast of latest advances in machining.

C.2.5.2.1.6 Set-up and apply and instrumentation for vibration and shock testing.

C.2.5.2.1.7 Fabricate special parts and equipment using state of the art Machining Tools, staying trained and certified with Computer Aided Design (CAD), G-Code, E- Code, and other languages used in the machining field. The Contractor shall have the technical competence to work efficiently and hold very close tolerances (+/ .001") as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/ .0001") for higher level fabrications.

C.2.5.2.1.8 Maintain and suggest improvements to the Machine Shop operations necessary to fabricate specialty items in support of the research area. Make suggestions for upgrades to machinery and support equipment.

C.2.5.2.2 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.5.2.2.1 Maintain and improve facilities for inspections, tours and VIP visits, such as grass mowing, operate string-trimmers, chain saws, road surface cleaning, painting, and general upkeep.

C.2.5.2.3 General Support:

C.2.5.2.3.1 Interface with other government and contractor POCs as required to

Contracting Agencies or Vendors.

C.2.5.2.3.2 Purchase required items of equipment, parts, tools and supplies required for execution of this effort. Authority for these purchases will be given at the Branch Chief and Technical POC level, through the COR and the appropriate task will be responsible for the associated charges incurred.

C.2.5.2.3.3 Conduct tours, demonstrations, visits, and setting up of displays pertaining to experimental facilities and laboratories, keeping all laboratory and facility areas clean, neat and organized.

C.2.6. Laboratory Flight Simulation Equipment Support

C.2.6.1. The Contractor shall conduct research and exploratory development to support analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to flight simulation equipment and the survivability/lethality of Army personnel and materiel to support ARL’s Laboratory Flight Simulation Equipment Support. The Contractor shall perform technical activities with laboratory flight simulation equipment to include operation, maintenance and upgrades.

C.2.6.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.6.2.1 Operations:

C.2.6.2.1.1 Provide support with the operation and maintenance of laboratory flight simulation systems and ground test equipment such as shock table, spin fixture, Helmholtz coil, centrifuge, solar calibration, gyroscopes.

C.2.6.2.1.2 Provide support to Government scientists and engineers in the areas of laboratory flight simulation equipment design, technical specifications and system testing, and prototype fabrication.

C.2.6.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.6.2.2.1 Provide support to Government scientists and engineers in the areas of flight data capture, using telemetry and/or on-board recorders, and data processing.

C.2.6.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.6.2.3.1 Provide support to branch experimental facilities in the areas of equipment maintenance, upgrades and replacement.

C.2.6.2.4 Administration:

C.2.6.2.4.1 Provide primary and alternate personnel capable of performing duties of Manager for Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Site, Building Custodians and Fire Marshalls.

C.2.7. Shops and Trades Support

C.2.7.1. The Contractor shall conduct shops and trades support to ensure continued analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to shops and trades support and the survivability/lethality of Army personnel and materiel. The Contractor shall perform technical activities with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to include operation, maintenance and support.

C.2.7.2. The Contractor, working with GFE, shall fabricate or modify many unique and precision items in support of ARL's programs such as the following:

C.2.7.2.1 Operations

C.2.7.2.1.1 Fabricate or modify items, including ballistic testing projectiles, test fixtures, launch packages, ballistic models, instrumentation, specialized equipment, target assemblies, gages, gage adapters, guns and gun systems. The Contractor shall have the technical competence to work efficiently and hold very close tolerances (+/ .001") as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/ .0001") for higher level fabrications.

C.2.7.2.1.2 The Contractor is authorized and shall use Government equipment (forklift, truck) on a frequent basis in the accomplishment of assigned efforts in the most effective manner.

C.2.7.2.1.3 The Contractor is authorized and shall use Government tooling and equipment, both manual and Computer Numerically Controlled (e.g., hand tools, band saws, milling machines, lathes, machining centers, drill presses, water jet, brakes, punches, grinders) for required support.

C.2.7.2.1.4 Machining operations at both the APG and the Adelphi Machine Shops.

C.2.7.2.1.5 Maintaining and keeping an inventory of the Tool Crib within the ARL shop, ordering expendable items such as drill bits, special tooling, etc. Research new items for use in the shops.

C.2.7.2.1.6 Welding and other metal operations (water jet, laser cutting machinery, plasma arc, and iron worker tools and equipment) at the ARL Metal Fabrication Shop or other experimental facilities. Certified at all required levels of Arc Welding and specialty metals work. Use of laser devices shall be required, thus the appropriate training and certifications are necessary.

C.2.7.2.1.7 Carpentry and other woodworking operations at the ARL Wood Model Shop or other experimental facilities, to include framing, sheetrock, cabinet and fine woodworking operations. Fabrication of fixtures and other test supporting devices will be routinely performed.

C.2.7.2.1.8 The Contractor shall provide a technician able to work on ladders, lifting devices, be Fall Trained, work in Confined Spaces and be certified for all of these operations.

C.2.7.2.1.9 Use of hand tools, portable power tools, and large, sophisticated shop tools such as lathes, drill presses, CNC Machines, mills.

C.2.7.2.1.10 Have familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs, computer operated programs and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) controllers.

C.2.7.2.2 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.7.2.2.1 Provide support to branch experimental facilities in the areas of equipment maintenance, upgrades and replacement. Perform maintenance on tools and machinery where necessary.

C.2.7.2.2.2 Keep ARL shops cleaned and maintained to meet regulations, both security and safety, preparing areas for tours, VIP visits and performing general upkeep duties.

C.2.7.2.3 Administration:

C.2.7.2.3.1 Provide primary and alternate personnel capable of performing duties of Manager for Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Site at the Shop Facility.

C.2.7.2.4 General Support:

C.2.7.2.4.1 The Government will furnish most supplies needed to perform technical activities. This includes such items as tool bits, lubricants, coolants, metal, wood, tooling, hardware. The Contractor shall furnish, on an as needed basis, other parts and supplies deemed emergency items by the Shop Government Supervisor, to ensure established schedules are met and mission essential support continues.

C.2.8. Armor Target Support

C.2.8.1. The Contractor shall conduct research and exploratory development to support analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to weapons, armor, materials, target processes, and the survivability of Army personnel and material to support ARL’s Armor Target Support. The Contractor shall perform technical activities supporting all aspects of armor target assembly, preparation, transport, disassembly, repair, dissection, and analysis.

C.2.8.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.8.2.1 Operations:

C.2.8.2.1.1 After consulting with the Government COR, the Contractor shall construct an armor target suitable for experimentation. The Contractor shall locate the correct materials for assembling a specific target configuration. The Contractor shall possess the knowledge and proficiency to determine which tools and machinery are appropriate to use for a given target, and shall be capable of using standard assembly techniques to properly construct the armor target.

C.2.8.2.1.2 Fabricate or modify items, including ballistic testing projectiles, test fixtures, launch packages, ballistic models, instrumentation, specialized equipment, target assemblies, gages, gage adapters, guns and gun systems. The Contractor shall have the technical competence to work efficiently and hold very close tolerances (+/ .001") as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/ .0001") for higher level fabrications.

C.2.8.2.1.3 When the target has been tested, the Contractor shall disassemble the target after consulting with the project engineer. The Contractor shall measure standard metallurgical properties and quantify armor experimental damage.

C.2.8.2.1.4 Perform light welding operations, iron working, and manufacturing processes to hold targets and fixtures in place for testing.

C.2.8.2.1.5 Deliver the target to the test site upon notification from the range.

C.2.8.2.1.6 Upon approval by the Government Project Engineer and the Government Facility Manager, dispose of all tested hardware by identifying the elements' appropriate status (i.e. hazardous waste, security classification) and placing them in the correct container.

C.2.8.2.1.7 Contractor shall provide Technicians with Machining experience, welding and metal working experience, knowledge of CAD programs and their use, and experience in machine trades.

C.2.8.2.1.8 Transport full containers and pallets containing tested hardware to their designated accumulation sites.

C.2.8.2.1.9 Work with novel materials, possibly Depleted Uranium (DU), as well as specialty metals and ceramics. Be qualified to use a respirator for certain situations.

C.2.8.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.8.2.2.1 Ability to make decisions regarding machining direction based on results of tests and design criteria.

C.2.8.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.8.2.3.1 Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment by conducting regular housekeeping procedures (i.e. removing metal slag from burning tables, sweeping floors, removing debris generated from machining operations and change ventilation filters).

C.2.8.2.4 Administration:

C.2.8.2.4.1 Maintain and improve facilities for inspections, tours and VIP visits, such as grass mowing, operating string trimmers, chain saws, road surface cleaning, painting, and general upkeep

C.2.8.2.4.2 Maintain a Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site, keep inventory of materials on hand, and order supplies and parts as necessary.

C.2.8.2.4.3 Serve as a Building Custodian and Fire Marshal when required.

C.2.8.2.5 General Support:

C.2.8.2.5.1 Furnish on an as-needed basis, small expendable items or parts of a non-routine nature needed to insure that schedules are met (i.e. special grinding wheels, torch tips and welding wire).

C.2.9. Support for Advanced Munitions Testing

C.2.9.1. The Contractor shall conduct research and exploratory development to support analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to weapons, munitions, materials, and the survivability/lethality of Army personnel and materiel to support ARL’s Support for Advanced Munitions Testing. The Contractor shall perform technical activities supporting Advanced Munitions Testing in the Lethality Division.

C.2.9.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.9.2.1 Operations:

C.2.9.2.1.1 Maintain readiness of all guns, howitzers and recoil mechanisms by monitoring use and scheduling maintenance as required. Keep records on all weapon systems.

C.2.9.2.1.2 Schedule and send guns to the ATC for star-gauging, cleaning, and refurbishment as necessary, arranging delivery to and from Testing Facility.

C.2.9.2.1.3 Maintain recoils and equilibrators at proper pressure and in working condition.

C.2.9.2.1.4 Maintain and operate range accessory components such as fork-lifts, trucks, loaders, mowers and cranes.

C.2.9.2.1.5 Modify propellant configuration by partial cutting and skiving operations, and load propellant into containers in accordance with previously supplied drawings and specifications. Keep powder curves and ballistic test data pertaining to velocities and powder weights.

C.2.9.2.1.6 Perform and maintain quality control of loading operations.

C.2.9.2.1.7 Operate temperature conditioning equipment; set and monitor conditioning temperature; load test charges and other components into the system, and assure adequate conditioning time before removal and testing of conditioned items.

C.2.9.2.1.8 Interact with manufacturer to maintain system operability C.2.9.2.1.9 Support ballistic firing tests of experimental propelling charges being developed in interior ballistic research programs.

C.2.9.2.1.10 Set up experimental guns and gun simulators, fabricate and load propelling charges, set up instrumentation, conduct the firing test, acquire and record ballistic data, and reduce data for appropriate reports for the Test Director.

C.2.9.2.1.11 Work with Shaped Charges and other explosive operations requiring detonators and experimental setups.

C.2.9.2.1.12 Operate data capturing instrumentation such as Flash X-ray systems, pressure gauges, thermocouples, high speed digital cameras, lighting systems, spark range instrumentation, and piezo pin set-ups.

C.2.9.2.1.13 Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment such as cranes forklifts and loaders.

C.2.9.2.1.14 Record data, make decisions regarding correct instrumentation to use, be familiar with electronic systems, their operations and repair C.2.9.2.1.15 Achieve and maintain ARL Explosive Safety Certifications (for example, ammo handler, test director, explosive operator, and gunner) as required for technical activities.

C.2.9.2.1.16 Contractor is authorized use of Government equipment (forklifts, cranes and trucks) on a frequent basis to accomplish each effort.

C.2.9.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.9.2.2.1 Prepare and provide data to project lead, such as, inputting data into standard sheets, preparing photographs, editing videos, scanning x-rays, reading film, digitizing and acquiring digital data.

C.2.9.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.9.2.3.1 Maintain accurate inventory records of pyrotechnics, guns, howitzers, recoil systems gages, and other property used in the conduct of the research.

C.2.9.2.3.2 Monitor use of pressure gages, assuring timely and acceptable calibration of both existing and new gages, and ordering new gages as needed to maintain required inventory C.2.9.2.3.3 Maintain and perform good housekeeping of the facility, weapon systems, and related range equipment.

C.2.9.2.4 Administration:

C.2.9.2.4.1 Serve as Magazine Manager or Alternate thereby having independent outlined in each requirement.

C.2.9.2.4.2 Transport Explosives, this requiring a CDL Hazmat Endorsement for certain individuals.

C.2.9.2.4.3 Be trained and licensed to operate Mobile Cranes and Heavy Equipment, obtaining a CDL License if required.

C.2.9.2.4.4 Serve as Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site Manager or alternate.

C.2.9.2.4.5 Read, follow and have input on all SOPs related to Facility Operations.

C.2.9.2.4.6 Serve as a Building Custodian and Fire Marshal when required.

C.2.10. Support for Survivability/Lethality Experimental Facilities

C.2.10.1. The Contractor shall perform technical activities supporting several different Survivability/Lethality Experimental Facilities. These Facilities are located both on and off Spesutie Island, involve small and large scale operations, and are extremely diverse in nature.

C.2.10.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.10.2.1 Operations:

C.2.10.2.1.1 Prepare aircraft, ground, and personnel protective equipment targets for testing by engineering and fabricating parts, components, sub-systems and test fixtures.

C.2.10.2.1.2 Modify propulsion, hydraulic, electrical, fuel and test support equipment.

C.2.10.2.1.3 Handle munitions and explosives, operate small through large caliber guns, perform explosives operations, Static detonations, test RPGs, serve as an operator and test director for explosives and firing operations, operate turbines, participate in range firing tests, collect resulting test data and documentation thereof, perform routine range and shop clean-up.

C.2.10.2.1.4 Achieve and maintain ARL Explosive Safety Certifications (for example, test director, explosive operator/gunner, and ammo handler) as required for technical activities.

C.2.10.2.1.5 Manufacture and test ballistic gelatin blocks as required for experimental programs.

C.2.10.2.1.6 Install instrumentation as required to support required measurements for various experimental/test programs. Data requirements can include, but are not limited to, strain, pressure, acceleration, temperature, velocity, and various target operating parameters.

C.2.10.2.1.7 Operate a wide variety of data capturing equipment such as flash X-rays, high speed digital cameras, still cameras, piezo pin systems, stress and strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers and accelerometers.

C.2.10.2.1.8 Design and build electronic data capturing systems, modify existing electronic hardware, and stay current with state of the art electronics systems.

C.2.10.2.1.9 Conduct small caliber gun and target testing, large and small outdoor explosives operations and testing, as well as special targets which require being on a medical surveillance program.

C.2.10.2.1.10 Be licensed to operate Gas Guns in support of testing requirements.

C.2.10.2.1.11 Be involved in all aspects of Bio-Safety Level II (BSL II) testing, receiving all required training and immunizations required to comply with all regulations pertaining to BSL II work.

C.2.10.2.1.12 Operate the Faro-Arm in support of testing of ATDs, head form models and other programs requiring 3D laser measurements in space.

C.2.10.2.1.13 Perform necessary design and computer programming to set up automated data collection from operating targets and various types of instrumentation C.2.10.2.1.14 The Contractor shall work with a variety of targets, typically consisting of aircraft compartment-simulating plates/composites/component arrays that shall require local fabrication, assembly and tear-down for each shot, along with pertinent data recovery (photography and metrology), target repair and other turn-around measures.

C.2.10.2.1.15 Complete powered-up and functioning rotary or fixed-wing aircraft targets. In some cases ground targets are also required but the level of opportunity not as great. All critical systems in such targets must be brought from preserved or damaged status to operating condition and rigged for tied-down, remote control and data acquisition. Targets are usually progressively tested through multiple events and subsequently severely damaged by gunfire and warheads. The Contractor shall ensure repair efforts must pace program schedule while promoting target longevity. Extensive repairs to skin structures, wiring and components are necessary on at least ten (10) occasions per year.

C.2.10.2.1.16 Test targets of intermediate complexity, such as turbine engines in thrust stands or power absorbers, or powered helicopter drive trains that employ and require component removal/replacement actions between tests.

C.2.10.2.1.17 Provide support in target preparation and operating procedures which are tailored to program objectives. These procedures can deviate from established normal technical guidance, or in the case of foreign targets, are developed in-house without benefit of technical manuals or product support. Target preparation often requires development of one-of-a-kind instruments and electronic circuitry.

C.2.10.2.1.18 Travel to another CONUS facility to participate in related tests and to retrieve target aircraft and equipment.

C.2.10.2.1.19 Operate the following equipment: gas and electric welders, sheet metal forming equipment, portable drills, saws and grinders, drill press, forklifts, fuel delivery truck, high-speed cameras, pitot-static and propulsion instrumentation, video cameras, recorders, and editors, x-ray equipment, and various digital data acquisition systems.

C.2.10.2.1.20 Use of government equipment to include: forklifts, cranes, trucks, loaders and specialty equipment as required to support technical objectives.

C.2.10.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.10.2.2.1 Analyze experimental data for accuracy and completeness C.2.10.2.2.2 Prepare data for project lead, such as inputting data into standard sheets, databases, preparing photographs, editing videos, scanning x-rays and reading film.

C.2.10.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.10.2.3.1 Provide support in the handling, storage and disposal of fuel and lubricants for operating target with strict compliance to federal, state and local laws and regulations, following the ARL Safety and Environmental Office instructions C.2.10.2.3.2 Examine, clean, calibrate, repair, and periodically/routinely maintain equipment as necessary for operational capability and to be able to respond when called upon.

C.2.10.2.3.3 Process materiel for turn-in and transfer materiel as required in support of facility operations.

C.2.10.2.3.4 Ensure environmental compliance of operations by coordinating with the Government satellite waste site manager and performing hazardous waste turn-ins as required.

C.2.10.2.3.5 Serve as Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site Manager and Alternate, staying current on all training requirements.

C.2.10.2.3.6 Be capable of acquiring and maintaining a CDL License for heavy class vehicles and a CDL Hazmat Endorsement for the transportation of Ammunition and Explosives.

C.2.10.2.3.7 Maintain target material storage areas and stock inventories.

C.2.10.2.4 Administration:

C.2.10.2.4.1 Maintain records in support of facility operations, such as safety records, inspection records, maintenance records, trip tickets, work requests, hazardous waste records.

C.2.10.2.4.2 Maintain all training, security, and accountability requirements as required by the ARL, to include adherence with DOD, Army, and local Garrison requirements.

C.2.10.2.4.3 Follow all Government safety regulations and applicable SOP's.

C.2.10.2.4.4 Follow all Security regulations.

C.2.10.2.4.5 Serve as Magazine Manager or Alternate thereby having independent outlined in each requirement.

C.2.11. Support for Vehicle Technology Research

C.2.11.1. The Contractor shall conduct research and exploratory development to support analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to weapons, vehicle technology, materials, and the survivability/lethality of Army personnel and materiel to support ARL’s Vehicle Technology Research.

The Contractor shall perform technical activities supporting the assessment of the unmanned ground vehicle program within ARL.

C.2.11.2. Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.11.2.1 Operations:

C.2.11.2.1.1 Using Government instrumentation and computational equipment, perform data acquisition and data reduction for Inertial Reticle System (IRS) testing conducted by the Systems Team.

C.2.11.2.1.2 Maintain, test, and repair unmanned aircraft (fixed wing and rotary).

C.2.11.2.1.3 Provide certified and licensed operators of unmanned Radio Controlled (RC) vehicles.

C.2.11.2.1.4 Using Government tools, supplies, and equipment, lay out and fabricate digital and analog circuits and wiring as required for Robotics research areas.

C.2.11.2.1.5 Support the evaluation of the Robotics field using knowledge of video technology, weapons, and an understanding of ballistics and fire control; provide support in the application of the IRS technology to several platforms, to include individual rifle, and helicopter, or vehicle mounted weapon.

C.2.11.2.1.6 Use government provided computers and software to generate and organize the multimedia requirements. This includes the generation of viewgraphs, scanned images, poster boards, video sequences and Quick Time computer visual presentations. Work shall require use of Power Point, Canvas, Photoshop, and other software packages for the Macintosh computers.

C.2.11.2.1.7 Provide technical support in the preparation and formatting of reports, both internal and external, and presentations. Using Government computers and software, the Contractor shall generate and format graphics and data for reports and integrate them with the documents.

C.2.11.2.1.8 Provide technicians who are able to fabricate novel parts…