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Contract Information
The CR2 initiative provides engineering, logistics, and mission support services rapidly. Contract task areas include:
Research & Development
- Technology Insertion, Systems Integration, & Systems Engineering
- Installation
- Incidental Construction
- Hardware and Software Fabrication
- Test & Evaluation
- Certification
- Studies and Analysis (Other than R&D)
- Technical Data Management
- Logistics Support
- Training
- Acquisition Support
Research & Development (R&D)
The customer shall perform studies, analyses and experimentation in both laboratory and non-laboratory environments as required by applicable Task Orders. Allowable R&D tasks within the scope of this SOW will address any life cycle phase. The customer shall evaluate unproven technology applications and identify potential risks. Results shall be documented and submitted as required by applicable Task Orders.
Technology Insertion, Systems Integration & Systems Engineering
The customer shall integrate new equipment technologies into existing systems architectures required by applicable Task Orders. The customer shall apply a systems engineering approach to ensure that mission objectives and system criteria requirements are fulfilled. Emphasis shall be on the demonstration of clear and definable improvements in the performance, logistics supportability and maintainability of the item. All efforts shall employ the latest technology in consonance with economic considerations.
Installation
The customer shall install hardware and software/firmware as required by applicable Task Orders. Installation may involve fabrication of mounts, brackets, and/or installation kits. If required, the customer shall assist the Government in identifying all equipment and utilities required for installation at the installation site, including Government Furnished Equipment/Material. The Government, with customer assistance, shall ensure that the required equipment, utilities, and resources are available at the installation site.
Incidental Construction
In the event that alteration or minor construction of real property located outside the United States, its possessions, or Puerto Rico is required to achieve the primary purpose of a Task Order, such alteration or minor construction shall be deemed within the scope of this contract.
Hardware and Software Fabrication
The customer shall manufacture, acquire and assemble hardware and software as required accomplishes Task Order objectives. Whenever practical, available Government equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources shall be incorporated. Such Government Furnished Equipment/Material shall be specified inapplicable Task Orders. The rights in any computer software to be delivered under any specific Task Order will be negotiated prior to award of the Task Order. Failure to negotiate such rights prior to award of the Task Order shall constitute an agreement by the customer that the data ordered shall be delivered with unlimited rights.
Test and Evaluation
The customer shall define and develop tests, programs, plans, and procedures, conduct testing and evaluate and document results as required by applicable Task Orders. Such testing may include:
- Hardware and software component testing
- Subsystem and system level development testing
- System compatibility testing
- Acceptance testing
- Functional testing
- Integration testing
- Full qualification testing
- Field testing and evaluation
- Environmental tests and stress screening
- Electromagnetic interference testing, electromagnetic compatibility testing and TEMPEST
- Flight-testing
- Air-worthiness testing
The customer will conduct testing in total or shall support Government test personnel as specified by applicable Task Orders. The customer shall ensure that all hardware, software, test equipment, instrumentation, supplies, facilities, and personnel are available and in place to conduct or support each scheduled test.
The customer shall review and evaluate Test Evaluation Master Plans, test plans, test procedures and test results as required by applicable Task Orders.
Certification
The customer shall obtain commercial and/or military certifications/authorizations for new or modified parts, subsystems, platforms, designs, equipment or installations in accordance with applicable FAA and DoD standards specified by corresponding Task Orders. Any acceptance testing required to meet certification requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with the above paragraph, “Test and Evaluation.”
Studies and Analyses (Other than R&D)
The customer shall perform studies and analyses as required by applicable Task Orders. Such studies/analyses may include logistics/supportability, engineering, financial, operational, etc. Results shall be documented as required by the applicable Task Order.
Technical Data Management
The customer shall review, develop, and/or submit Product Data in accordance with applicable Task Orders. Product data may define one or more configuration items, associated manufacturing processes and associated test procedures. Various types of Product Data, including engineering drawings, specifications, software configuration, documentation, interface control documentation, quality assurance provisions, and/or commercial item descriptions may be required. Furthermore Product Data may provide:
- Complete design disclosure;
- Form, fit and function requirements;
- Performance specifications;
- A combination thereof.
The customer may be required to apply computer-aided design (CAD), manufacturing (CAM) and engineering (CAE) methods/systems to support concurrent design integration with manufacturing and logistics considerations. All CAD, CAM and CAE systems shall be compatible with resident Government architectures, as specified by applicable Task Orders.
The rights in any technical data and computer software to be delivered under any specific Task Orders will be negotiated prior to award of Task Order. Failure to negotiate such rights prior to award of Task Order shall constitute an agreement by the customer that the data ordered shall be delivered with unlimited rights.
The customer shall manage the baseline configuration of the platforms, systems, subsystems, and items acquired under this contract as required by applicable Task Orders. Such support includes:
- Collection, review, tracking, and archiving of Configuration Control Documents
- Development of automated databases to track hierarchical components
- Maintenance of Product Data
- Support to Configuration Control Boards
- Performance of Functional Configuration Audits and Physical Configuration Audits
Logistics Support
- Operation, Maintenance and Repair
The customer shall operate, repair and maintain platforms, systems, subsystems and/or items, and/or platforms as required by applicable Task Orders.
- Painting, Coating, Sealing and Preservation
The customer shall paint, coat, protect, seal and preserve items, subsystems, systems and/or platforms as required by applicable Task Orders.
The customer shall review and/or develop and submit logistics support publications as required by applicable Task Orders. Such publications may include Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Technical Orders (Tos), Technical Manuals (Tms), Interactive NAVAIRs, NAVSEAs, work specifications, Lubrication Orders, Interactive Electronic Technical Manauls, Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTLs) etc.
- Logistics Support Analyses
The customer shall perform or assist in the performance of Logistics Support Analyses as required by applicable Task Orders.
- Preservation, Packaging and Marketing
The preservation, packing and marking for shipment shall be in accordance with the clauses in Packaging and Marking Task Orders.
Training
The customer shall identify training requirements and shall obtain or develop training programs for platforms, systems, subsystems or critical items as required by applicable Task Orders. The customer shall develop training manuals and other training documentation or training aids as required. Electronic training applications such as video teleconferencing and computer-based training shall be employed to enhance the effectiveness of training materials and courses where cost-effective. The customer may conduct training for Government personnel in the appropriate Letter of Agreement, to ensure proper operation, repair, maintenance, and testing of platforms, systems, subsystems or items. The customer may be required to furnish personnel to perform such training.
Acquisition Support
The customer shall provide acquisition support a required by applicable Task Orders. Such supports include:
- Assistance in developing Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Performance Specifications, and associated solicitation documentation.
- Technical advice and assistance regarding proposal evaluation.
The customer’s personnel performing such services shall be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
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