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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY (ARL) EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES TECHNICIAN SUPPORT SERVICES

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY (ARL)

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 for 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. Shops and Trades Support C.2.7. Armor Target Support C.2.8. Support for Advanced Munitions Testing C.2.9. Support for Vehicle Technology Research C.2.10. Support for Full and Model Scale Penetrator Testing C.2.11. Support for Composite Materials Research C.2.12. Support for Lightweight and Specialty Metals Research C.2.13. Support for Ceramic and Transparent Materials Research C.2.14. Support for Coatings and Corrosions Materials Research C.2.15. Support for Materials Manufacturing Research C.2.16. Impact Physics Research Support C.2.17. Deliverables

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 C.3.4. Office Space C.3.5. Additional Durable Equipment C.3.6. Expendable Items, Materials, Components, or Parts of a Non‐Routine Nature C.3.7. Operating Supplies C.3.8. Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) C.3.9. Labeling PPE when Badges Cannot be Exposed C.3.10. Building Custodians and Fire Marshalls

C.4. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

C.4.1. General C.4.2. Administration C.4.3. Program Management C.4.4. Program Management Plan C.4.5. Program Management Plan Maintenance and Use C.4.6. Program Management Plan Content C.4.7. Notification of Point of Contact C.4.8. Workforce Notification C.4.9. New Employee Notification C.4.10. Conflict of Interest

C.5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

C.5.1. Place of Performance

C.6. WORK HOURS

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.11.14. Environmental Requirements C.11.15. Hearing Conservation Screenings

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. Overview C.13.2. License and Registration C.13.3. Vehicle Identification C.13.4. Operator Permit C.13.5. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Requirements for Transport of Ammunition and Explosives C.13.6. Motor vehicle inspections C.13.7. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Requirements for Government Vehicles on Public Roadways C.13.8. Operator Level Maintenance

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 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 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas.

C.20.5 iWATCH Training C.20.6 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) registration C.20.7 For contracts that require a formal OPSEC Program C.20.8 For contracts that require OPSEC Training C.20.9 For information assurance (IA)/information technology (IT) training.

C.20.10 For contracts that require handling or access to classified information.

C.20.11 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

C.20.12 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, Graces Quarters, MD, 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 services 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

The Contractor support shall perform in accordance with (IAW) the requirements outlined in Section C.2, and other duties as assigned by the Project Manager (PM).

C.2.1. Support for Energetic Processing and Testing Facilities (Tasks 1A & 1B)

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 Army Research Directorate (ARD) Energetic and Testing Facilities operations.

C.2.1.2. The Contractor shall complete 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 Commercial Driver License (CDL) Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Endorsement License as well as Processor ‐IV and Processor ‐IX ARL processing certifications to perform such tasks.

C.2.1.2.1.11 Provide subject matter expertise. The Contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in characterization, thermal, mechanical, and rheological analysis of polymer‐based explosives, resins, and polymer networks.

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 snowplow, chain saw and lawn mower to keep range facility accessible.

C.2.2. Support to Small and Medium Caliber Ammunition Testing (Tasks 2A & 2B)

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 meet 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 (Handwritten 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 Possess 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 Commercial Driver License (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 Technical Point of Contact (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 snowplow, chain saw and lawn mower to keep range facility accessible.

C.2.3. Support to Energetic Materials Facilities (Task 3)

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.2.3.2.1.2 Work 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 annual requirement provided by the Army for training and certifications are necessary for performance and shall be obtained.

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 according to regulation.

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.2.3.2.2.1 Analyze test results and provide recommendations for the best course of action.

C.2.3.2.2.2 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 access to all Ammunition and Explosive items necessary for prescribed testing as outlined in each requirement.

C.2.3.2.3.2 Transport Explosives, thus requiring a CDL Hazmat Endorsement for certain individuals within 90 days of contract award.

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 TPOC 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 within 30 days of contract award.

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 (Tasks 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D)

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 to be provided 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 access to all Ammunition and Explosive items necessary for prescribed testing as 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 accomplish the assigned technical objectives, to include working with outside 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 (Task 5)

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 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 accomplish the assigned technical objectives, to include working with outside 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 TPOC 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. Shops and Trades Support (Task 6)

C.2.6.1. 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.2.6.2. 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.2.6.2.1. Operations:

C.2.6.2.1.1 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.2.6.2.1.2 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.2.6.2.1.3 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.2.6.2.1.4 Machining operations at APG.

C.2.6.2.1.5 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.

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.2.6.2.1.6 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.2.6.2.1.7 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.2.6.2.1.8 Use of hand tools, portable power tools, and large, sophisticated shop tools such as lathes, drill presses, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines, mills.

C.2.6.2.1.9 Have familiarity with Computer‐Aided Design (CAD) programs, computer operated programs and CNC controllers.

C.2.6.2.2 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.6.2.2.1 Provide support to branch experimental facilities in the areas of equipment maintenance, upgrades, and replacement. Perform maintenance on tools and machinery where necessary.

C.2.6.2.2.2 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.2.6.2.3 Administration:

C.2.6.2.3.1 Provide primary and alternate personnel capable of performing duties of Manager for Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Site at the Shop Facility.

C.2.6.2.4 General Support:

C.2.6.2.4.1 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.2.7 Armor Target Support (Task 7)

C.2.7.1 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.2.7.2 Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.7.2.1 Operations:

C.2.7.2.1.1 After consulting with the Government COR, the Contractor shall construct an armor target(s) 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.2.7.2.1.2 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.2.7.2.1.3 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.2.7.2.1.4 Perform light welding operations, iron working, and manufacturing processes to hold targets and fixtures in place for testing.

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

C.2.7.2.1.5 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.2.7.2.1.6 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.2.7.2.1.7 Transport full containers and pallets containing tested hardware to their designated accumulation sites.

C.2.7.2.1.8 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.2.7.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.7.2.2.1 Ability to make decisions regarding machining direction based on results of tests and design criteria.

C.2.7.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.7.2.3.1 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.2.7.2.4 Administration:

C.2.7.2.4.1 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.2.7.2.4.2 Maintain a Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site, keep inventory of materials on hand, and order supplies and parts as necessary.

C.2.7.2.4.3 Serve as a Building Custodian and Fire Marshal when required.

C.2.7.2.5 General Support:

C.2.7.2.5.1 Furnish on an as‐needed basis, small expendable items or parts of a non‐routine nature needed to ensure that schedules are met (e.g., special grinding wheels, torch tips, and welding wire).

C.2.8 Support for Advanced Munitions Testing (Task 8)

C.2.8.1 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.2.8.2 Specific activities that the Contractor shall complete are as follows:

C.2.8.2.1 Operations:

C.2.8.2.1.1 Maintain readiness of all guns, howitzers and recoil mechanisms by monitoring use and scheduling maintenance as required. Keep records on all weapon systems.

C.2.8.2.1.2 Schedule and send guns to the ATC for star‐gauging, cleaning, and refurbishment as necessary, arranging delivery to and from Testing Facility. C.2.8.2.1.3 Maintain recoils and equilibrators at proper pressure and in working condition.

C.2.8.2.1.4 Maintain and operate range accessory components such as fork‐lifts, trucks, loaders, mowers, and cranes.

C.2.8.2.1.5 Modify propellant configuration by partial cutting and skiving operations, and load propellant into containers in accordance with supplied drawings and specifications. Keep powder curves and ballistic test data pertaining to velocities and powder weights.

C.2.8.2.1.6 Perform and maintain quality control of loading operations.

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.

Interact with manufacturer to maintain system operability.

C.2.8.2.1.7 Support ballistic firing tests of experimental propelling charges being developed in interior ballistic research programs.

C.2.8.2.1.8 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.2.8.2.1.9 Work with Shaped Charges and other explosive operations requiring detonators and experimental setups.

C.2.8.2.1.10 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.2.8.2.1.11 Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment such as cranes forklifts and loaders.

C.2.8.2.1.12 Record data, make decisions regarding correct instrumentation to use, be familiar with electronic systems, their operations and repair C.2.8.2.1.13 Achieve and maintain ARL Explosive Safety Certifications (for example, ammo handler, test director, explosive operator, and gunner) as required for technical activities.

C.2.8.2.1.14 Contractor is authorized use of Government equipment (forklifts, cranes, and trucks) on a frequent basis to accomplish each effort.

C.2.8.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.8.2.2.1 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.2.8.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.8.2.3.1 Maintain accurate inventory records of pyrotechnics, guns, howitzers, recoil systems gages, and other property used in the conduct of the research.

C.2.8.2.3.2 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.2.8.2.3.3 Maintain and perform good housekeeping of the facility, weapon systems, and related range equipment.

C.2.8.2.4 Administration:

C.2.8.2.4.1 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.2.8.2.4.2 Transport Explosives, this requiring a CDL Hazmat Endorsement for certain individuals.

C.2.8.2.4.3 Be trained and licensed to operate Mobile Cranes and Heavy Equipment, obtaining a CDL License if required.

C.2.8.2.4.4 Serve as Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site Manager or alternate. C.2.8.2.4.5 Read, follow, and have input on all SOPs related to Facility Operations.

C.2.8.2.4.6 Serve as a Building Custodian and Fire Marshal when required.

C.2.9 Support for Vehicle Technology Research (Tasks 9 & 9A)

C.2.9.1 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 and the Transformation Decision Analysis Center (TDAC’s) Vehicle Technology Research. The Contractor shall perform technical activities supporting the assessment of the unmanned ground vehicle program within ARL.

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

C.2.9.2.1.2 Maintain, test, and repair unmanned aircraft (fixed wing and rotary). C.2.9.2.1.3 Provide certified and licensed operators of unmanned Radio Controlled (RC) vehicles.

C.2.9.2.1.4 Using Government tools, supplies, and equipment, lay out and fabricate digital and analog circuits and wiring as required for Robotics research areas.

C.2.9.2.1.5 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.2.9.2.1.6 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.2.9.2.1.7 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.2.9.2.1.8 Provide technicians who are capable of fabricating novel parts and pieces of systems using state of the art machining tools, being familiar with the latest CAD programs, such as Solid Works, Pro‐E and other Code type programs. Be able to read and interpret Blueprints and sketches of parts or items needed to be fabricated, sometimes making multiple test pieces, in order to achieve the desired results.

C.2.9.2.1.9 Knowledge of machining principles and techniques, staying current with the state of the art, and taking the necessary training to ensure the latest methodologies are used.

C.2.9.2.1.10 Have extensive knowledge of electronic systems, be able to design circuitry to accomplish a wide variety of fabricating special devices used in the testing arena.

C.2.9.2.1.11 Maintain and organize all visual aids. Using Government hardware and software, maintain a data base of scanned, computer generated or digitized images for use in publications, publicity, and reports. Maintain a file of video presentations of various projects.

C.2.9.2.1.12 Organize and maintain calibration details and schedules of all electronic and sophisticated equipment.

C.2.9.2.1.13 Precision alignment and balancing of high‐speed rotating machinery and experimental hardware including motors, gearboxes, transmissions, shafts, and couplings.

C.2.9.2.1.14 Configure and troubleshoot test cell data acquisition instrumentation, such as accelerometers, flow meters, torque meters, pressure sensors, speed pickups, optical encoders, thermocouples, displacement transducers, force transducers (load cells), and lubricant debris sensors.

C.2.9.2.1.15 Maintain, repair, and reconfigure mechanical systems involving transmissions, gearboxes, lubrication systems, hydraulic actuators, hydraulic pumps, and test stand structures.

C.2.9.2.1.16 Maintain, repair, and reconfigure electrical systems involving motors, variable frequency drives, transformers, electrical disconnects, data acquisition cables, and data acquisition sensors.

C.2.9.2.1.17 Assembly and disassembly of precision aerospace transmissions and experimental hardware with precision interference fits, torque specifications, alignment shimming, and special tools.

C.2.9.2.2 Analysis:

C.2.9.2.2.1 Analyze experimental data for accuracy and completeness C.2.9.2.2.2 Prepare data for project lead, such as inputting data into standard sheets, databases, preparing photographs, editing videos.

C.2.9.2.3 Facility Maintenance:

C.2.9.2.3.1 Provide support in the handling, storage and disposal of fuel and lubricants for operating RC Equipment, generators, and test equipment with strict compliance to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

C.2.9.2.3.2 Examine, clean, calibrate, repair, and periodically/routinely maintain equipment as necessary to maintain operational capability.

Process materiel for turn‐in and transfer materiel as required in support of facility operations.

C.2.9.2.3.3 Ensure environmental compliance of operations by coordinating with the Government satellite waste site manager and performing hazardous waste turn‐ ins as required.

C.2.9.2.3.4 Maintain chemical and POLs material storage areas and stock inventories.

C.2.9.2.4 Administration:

C.2.9.2.4.1 Maintain records in support of facility operations, such as safety records, inspection records, maintenance records, trip tickets, work requests, hazardous waste records.

C.2.9.2.4.2 Serve as Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site Manager or Alternate. C.2.9.2.4.3 Serve as Building Custodian, Fire Marshall and other duties related to ensuring the ARL buildings and property are well maintained.

C.2.9.2.4.4 Maintain all training, security, and accountability requirements as required by the ARL, to include adherence with DOD, Army, and local Garrison requirements.

C.2.9.2.4.5 Follow all Government safety regulations and applicable SOP's. Follow all Security regulations.

C.2.10 Support for Full and Model Scale Penetrator Testing (Task 10)

C.2.10.1 The Contractor shall ensure support for full and model scale penetrator testing to support analyses, studies, basic/applied research, as related to weapons, materials, testing processes, and the survivability/lethality of Army personnel and materiel to support ARL’s Full and Model Penetrator Testing. The Contractor shall perform technical activities supporting both Model‐scale and Full‐scale penetrator testing operations.

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 Provide general test support for experimental ballistic programs in terminal effects and projectile structural integrity and security.

C.2.10.2.1.2 Deliver Government furnished materials to shop facilities to support manufacture of projectiles, targets, and other test fixtures, making small accessory items to augment operations.

C.2.10.2.1.3 Assemble and disassemble targets and portions of targets at ARL Facilities, including the Locust Point Material Reclamation Facility, adhering to all local rules and regulations.

C.2.10.2.1.4 Support the efforts of ammunition handlers, following local site rules, SOPs, and regulations, in cartridge load and assembly (LAP) procedures as necessary. Note that many of the projectiles are unique and may also have new propellant charge designs.

C.2.10.2.1.5 As required for the project, Assemble, Modify, Pick‐up and/or Deliver necessary material, test fixtures, charges, and other items to and from various locations in APG, ALC, and other necessary locations.

C.2.10.2.1.6 Achieve and maintain ARL Explosive Safety Certifications (for example, ammo handler, test director, explosive operator, and gunner) as required for technical activities.

C.2.10.2.1.7 Provide support with the explosive handlers at explosive processing sites, following local site rules, SOPs, and regulations, to cut, pour, or press, the explosive as necessary to make the explosive test article.

C.2.10.2.1.8 The activities may require the Contractor to wear a respirator, be ammunition and explosively trained, and be certified to handle, transport, and work with radioactive substances.

C.2.10.2.1.9 Perform Model‐Scale testing of both hard and soft targets as well as special situation targets.

C.2.10.2.1.10 Set‐up instrumentation, record and archive data, and analyze results from various measurement devices (e.g., streak cameras, break screens, oscilloscopes, digital high‐speed cameras, still cameras, computer equipment, x‐ rays, etc.).

C.2.10.2.1.11 Prepare range residue for demilitarization in accordance with approved procedures.

C.2.10.2.1.12 Utilize multitude of data capturing devices such as Flash X‐ Rays, high speed digital cameras operations, oscilloscopes, piezo pin devices, pressure gauges and transducers.

C.2.10.2.1.13 Operate a contaminated water evaporator system, understanding all aspects of the operation.

C.2.10.2.1.14 Conduct Testing of biomedical targets, requiring being on a medical surveillance program. Receive immunizations for Depleted Uranium Uranalysis Surveillance where required, take all the appropriate training and be able to work with setting up and dismantling these special targets in an approved manner.

C.2.10.2.1.15 Understand and follow all safety and special instructions in the storage and disposal of bio‐hazard material, taking all the appropriate training. C.2.10.2.1.16 Must be respirator qualified and certified to work with novel materials such as depleted uranium (DU). Must be on medical surveillance for multiple visits to medical facilities required to monitor employee's health and safety, taking 24‐hour urine tests, lung function tests and other associated surveillance testing.

C.2.10.2.1.17 Conduct Static Detonation tests using type‐classified and experimental explosive devices.

C.2.10.2.1.18 Conduct passive and energetic armor tests of both…