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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Equipment Maintenance for existing Government owned Rigaku S-MAX3000 Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Instrument C.1 Background

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) owns and operates a “S-MAX3000” small-angle X-ray scattering instrument manufactured by Rigaku Americas Corporation. This instrument is used in conjunction with mission and customer-funded research and development within the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) of ARL. In order for the instrument to operate at or above the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and at or above the level required for fulfillment of ARL mission and customer-funded research, the X-ray scattering instrumentrequires normal periodic and emergency maintenance services.

C.2 Objective

The objective is to define the requirements of an equipment maintenance contract that will enable the ARL X-ray instrument to be maintained at or above the OEM specifications required by ARL for the completion of mission and customer-funded research, as defined by ARL.

C.3 Requirement

C.3.1 The Contractor shall provide routine maintenance on the Rigaku S-MAX3000 small-angle X-ray scattering instrument. The Contractor shall maintain the equipment in optimal operational condition.

C.3.2 Instrument Components. The Contractor shall provide maintenance support in accordance with the associated OEM coverage agreement for each of the following components of the “S-MAX3000” instrument:

C.3.2.1 MM007 HFM X-ray generator, SN: JD241604

C.3.2.2 Haskris WW2 water chiller, SN: HB26373

C.3.2.3 Rigaku PSAXS System including R-AXIS-Di System, Grazing C.3.2.4 Incident Stage, Fiber Optic Camera, Linkham Humidity Stage, SN: PW8919/W676

C.3.2.5 Two (2) Horizontal Scanning Stages

C.3.2.6 Rigaku “Triton” 2D 200mm X-ray Detector and associated electronics

C.3.3 The Contractor shall provide one (1) preventative maintenance (PM) visit per year and unlimited emergency service visits during the contract period. Coverage includes all labor time, travel time, and travel expenses for emergency or planned on-site repair. Repair hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M Eastern Standard Time (EST)Saturdays, Sundays and Contractor-recognized holidays are excluded.

C.3.4 The Contractor shall provide one (1) re-build of the rotating anode, including anode rebuild kit, Cu anode cup, balancing, labor, and shipping, per contract period.

C.3.5 The Contractor shall include all non-consumable parts required for service and repairs.

C.3.6 The Contractor shall ensure that prior to conducting an on-site visit, all required data or other information pertaining to the maintenance issue is obtained from the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) before traveling. The subject information aids in synchronizing materials support, and in many cases, problems can be rectified over the phone, minimizing equipment downtime.

C.3.7 The Contractor shall respond within four (4) hours from the time a service call is placed by the Government TPOC via telephone. Service requiring on-site visits to repair unusable systems shall be scheduled within 48 hours from the conclusion of the telephone response, subject to circumstances beyond the Contractor’s reasonable control.

C.3.8 The Contractor shall ensure available technical support by phone, during standard business hours Monday through Friday, excluding recognized holidays.

C.4 AT-OPSEC

C.4.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and d all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office. (FAR Clause 52.204.9, Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by Department of Defense (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.

C.4.2 For 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 Indec (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, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

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