A02_-_PWS_009123.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Preventative Maintenance Contract for Gerber Technology Cutting Tables

09 May 2019

C.1 Background

The Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) of the United States (US) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) owns three (3) Automated Cutting Tables (ACTs) that require bi-annual preventative maintenance and technical support from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Gerber Technology, LLC. The aforementioned preventative maintenance visits and technical support are required to maintain the existing Government-owned cutting tables in a fully operational status per OEM specifications.

C.2 Objective

The objective of this contract is to procure preventative maintenance and technical support in accordance with Section C.3 Requirements below including equipment repairs and software updates as they become available for distribution for the following Government-owned Gerber Technology cutting tables located in Laboratory 1006, Building 4600 of 4600 Deer Creek Loop at the ARL Aberdeen Proving Ground APG, MD:

Model: Equipment Number: Serial Number (SN):

DCS2500 10142957 1009

DCS2500 10192098 2248

DCS1500 10382539 4119

C.3 Requirement

C.3.1 Preventative Maintenance Visits. The Contractor shall provide two (2) on-site Preventative Maintenance Visits (PMs) during the Period of Performance (PoP) of this contract at the discretion of the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with respect to the normal working hours stated in C.3.3. These PM visits shall be coordinated between the TPOC and Service Manager/Field Technician. The Contractor shall perform the following services in order to maintain full functionality of the existing Government-owned ACTs:

C.3.1.1 The Contractor shall properly clean, inspect, and lubricate guide rails accordingly.

C.3.1.2 The Contractor shall re-calibrate and make necessary adjustments to the tables accordingly.

C.3.1.3 The Contractor shall inspect and lubricate the cutting heads accordingly.

C.3.1.4 The Contractor shall inspect the belts and drive and adjust, as required, to the original operating specifications.

C.3.1.5 The Contractor shall perform any other maintenance acts necessary to maintain full functionality of the ACTs.

C.3.1.6 The Contractor shall provide and install all replacement parts included in the Contractor’s warranty, including shipping to the Government facility, as required to maintain full functionality of the Government-owned ACTs.

C.3.2 Technical Support. The Contractor shall provide unlimited equipment breakdown calls and software updates required to ensure full functionality of the existing Government-owned ACTs as follows:

C.3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide unlimited equipment breakdown calls, including but not limited to software, hardware and operational technical support, via telephone during normal working hours stated in C.3.3 throughout the PoP of this contract.

C.3.2.2 The Contractor shall provide unlimited responses to equipment breakdowns, defects, or failures.

This includes, but is not limited to, unlimited technical support calls and priority response times of no more than two (2) business days.

C.3.2.3 The Contractor shall provide all necessary Gerber Technology software updates relevant to the equipment listed in C.2 during the Period of Performance (PoP) in order to ensure optimal functionality of the equipment.

C.3.3 Work Schedule. All work shall be accomplished during the Government’s normal working hours. Normal working hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday through Friday with the exception of holidays (a detailed list of federally-observed holidays will be placed under Section H of the contract).

C.3.4 Safety: The Contractor shall work in a safe manner and comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (FOSHA) standards and directives, as well as the regulations stated in the ARL Safety Program and ARL Biosafety manual.

C.3.4.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the eyes, face, head, and extremities are required to be worn at all times while on site, and will be provided by the Government.

C.4 Contract Options

C.4.1 Option Year One (1) Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide maintenance services in accordance with Sections C.3 of the PWS for one (1) year from the exercise of this option.

C.4.2 Option Year Two (2) Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide maintenance services in accordance

C.4.3 Option Year Three (3) Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide maintenance services in accordance with Sections C.3 of the PWS for one (1) year from the exercise of this option.

C.4.4 Option Year Four (4) Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide maintenance services in accordance

C.5 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SERVICES REQUIREMENT – ENTERPRISE-WIDE

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (CMRA)

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Army 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 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page.

C.6 Deliverables

C.6.1 The Contractor shall deliver a Maintenance Report to the Service Manager/Field Technician via tangible copy or email within two (2) business days of the conclusion of each Contractor’s PM visit as well as any Technical Support completed.

C.6.1.1 The Maintenance Report shall include, but is not limited to, any problems with the ACTs, any parts that need to be replaced, expected time frames for resolving any issues that could not be completed during the regularly scheduled PM visit, and the PM checklist that will include software update checks, calibration settings, and adjustments made.

C.7 Anti-Terrorism/Operational Security (AT/OPSEC):

C.7.1 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 all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.7.2 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 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, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

C.8 Distribution Statement

C.8.1 Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

X Ariel M. Amey