MODIFICATION
16 -- ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 2/10/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- DHS - Direct Reports, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, HU25, HH65, H60J, C130, EISD, 130J or Support Procurement Building 79, 75, 79, 78, 78, 19 or 63, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909-5001
- ZIP Code
- 27909-5001
- Solicitation Number
- HSCG38-06-Q-500006
- Response Due
- 2/17/2006
- Archive Date
- 3/4/2006
- Point of Contact
- Darlene Tucker, EISD Contract Specialist, Phone 252-335-6204, Fax 252-335-6452, - Constance Cox, EISD Contracting Officer, Phone 252-335-6011, Fax 252-335-6849,
- E-Mail Address
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Darlene.H.Tucker@uscg.mil, Constance.W.Cox@uscg.mil
- Description
- AMENDMENT 1 is issued to include Statement of Work for Satellite Asset Tracking and HF-ALE Voice Privacy Engineering Technician. U. S. COAST GUARD AIRCRAFT REPAIR AND SUPPLY CENTER ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR COAST GUARD AVIATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT SATELLITE ASSET TRACKING AND HF-ALE VOICE PRIVACY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN POSITION TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGES C-1 SCOPE 2 C-2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2 C-3 REQUIREMENTS 3 C-4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 4 C-5 DELIVERABLES 4 C-6 REPLACEMENT FOR NONPERFORMANCE 5 C-7 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 5 C-1 SCOPE A requirement exists for the Aircraft Repair and Supply Center’s (ARSC) Engineering and Industrial Support Branch to support Commandant G-OCA and G-41, and product line managers at ARSC in the installation, maintenance, and development of Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) of the Coast Guard’s Aviation Satellite Data Communication System and the HF-ALE Voice Privacy (VP) system in rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft. To support this objective, one Engineering Technician will be required to perform technical research, assist with engineering and design development, test and evaluate system performance and write TCTOs applicable to the systems. Performance of task activities may be accomplished both on and off site. The Engineering Support Branch (ESB) will provide guidance for the Chief of ARSC's Engineering and Industrial Support Division (EISD), who is the principal governing official. C-l.1 BACKGROUND The Satellite Asset Tracking system will be designed as an integrated, on board asset tracking system. The system will consist of a Satellite transmitter/receiver system, data port, personal on-board message system, and ground data network. The HF-ALE Voice Privacy (VP) system consists of a control head and relay switching box that will provide Type-3 encryption during HF-ALE operations. The Coast Guard is currently in the process of placing both systems in all Coast Guard aircraft and requires an Engineering Technician. C-1.1.1 The Engineering Technician will assist with the installation of the systems, review technical orders, wiring diagrams, training, detailed technical data packages, development of kits, base lining, and the writing of the Time Compliance Technical Orders for both systems. C-l.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY The Government will provide workspace, furniture, consumables, computer hardware and software, use of Coast Guard Master Technical Library, etc. C-l.3 LOCATION OF WORK The work specified in this statement of work shall be performed at USCG ARSC, Elizabeth City, N.C. Some travel may be required. C-2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The contractor shall be expected to perform the requirements of this contract in accordance with the following: C-2.1 COAST GUARD DOCUMENTS C-2.1.1 COMDTINST 13020.1 (Series) Aeronautical Engineering Maintenance Management Manual (latest issuance in effect), associated process guides, and all other publications as mandated applicable per the ARSC Master Publication Index. C-2.1.2 COMDTINST M4105.2, Integrated Logistics Support C-2.1.3 Coast Guard Documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained from Engineering and Industrial Support Division USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001 C-3 REQUIREMENTS C-3.1 GENERAL The contractor shall provide Technical Services necessary to support the Engineering Support Branch. Services falling within the scope of this contract shall include, but not limited to: C-3.1.1 Engineering Technician Engineering Technician Support: The Contractor shall provide support for the Asset Tracking and HF-ALE VP projects, which will be managed by the Engineering Support Branch (ESB) of Engineering and Industrial Support Division at ARSC. The Contractor will assist with the procurement and installation of the systems, review technical orders, wiring diagrams,f the contract. They are essential to the ongoing conduct of the project and will assure consistent management control and direction. Key Positions are as follows: Engineering Technician The positions specified above are essential to work being performed on location. These key positions shall NOT be reassigned or diverted without the written authorization of the Contracting Officer. Prior to removing any of the specified positions from performance of this contract, the Contractor shall provide 30 calendar days advance notification to the Contracting Officer and shall submit justification in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the Program. REQUIRED STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP Unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract, the quality of all services rendered hereunder shall conform t the highest standards in the relevant profession, trade or field of endeavor. All services shall be rendered by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade or field, and holding any licenses required by law. The contractor, not the government, shall provide supervision of employees. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE The Contracting Officer hereby designates the following individual as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative Determined at Time of Award DAMAGE TO CONTRACTOR SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY The Government will not be responsible in any way for damages to the contractor’s supplies, materials, equipment and property or to contractor or employee’s personal belongings that are caused by fire, weather, theft, accident, or other disaster/misfortune. The term “contractor” includes subcontractors. EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION Contractor shall provide each Contractor employee with an identification card before employee commences work at ARSC. Each employee shall have card in his possession at all times while performing contract work. Contractor employees shall be issued ARSC Identification card as part of Orientation to ARSC. Card is to be visibly displayed at all times when performing contract work. Card shall be returned to COTR upon employee dismissal or completion or termination of contract. Contractor personnel and their subcontractors must identify themselves as contractors or subcontractors during meeting, telephone conversations, in electronic messages or correspondence related to this contractor. Contractor occupied facilities (on Government installation) such as offices, separate rooms, or cubicles must be clearly identified with Contractor supplied signs, name plates or other identification, showing that these are work areas for Contractor or subcontractor personnel. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall provide a list of names of all employees to the COTR prior to the contract start date. List shall be updated as necessary. Contractor shall be responsible for employee background check (criminal and financial) for any contractor employee requiring admission to the U.S. Coast Guard facilities to perform work under this contract. Contractor shall certify on company letterhead that the background check has been accomplished and that there are no negative financial situations or criminal offenses in that employee’s background. If there are any negative or criminal offenses found in the background check then the contractor shall explain why these findings will not impact the hiring of this individual and the company will take full responsibility for the hiring decision. All background investigations must be completed prior to commencing work under this contract. Employees shall be aware that divulging information without proper authority could result in administrative or disciplinary action. In accordance with Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) 3052.237-70 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (NOV 2004) (Deviation) including Alternate (NOV 2004) Deviation, employees not requiring access to government IT resources but who will require access to government facilities or access to sensitive information, shall complete revised Non-Disclosure Agreement, DHS Form 11000.6 dated August 2004. (MD 11042.1 5.E. Safeguarding Sensitive But Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information). In accordance with Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) 3052.237-71, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ACCESS FOR CONTRACTORS (NOV 2004) (Deviation) contractor employees shall read and execute DHS Form 11000-6 Sensitive But Unclassified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as a condition of access to such information and prior to accessing government computer systems. Examples of information considered to be FOUO are listed in DHS MD 11042.1 Safeguarding Sensitive But Unclassified (For Official Use Only) Information. U.S. COAST GUARD INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY Contractor shall only access those areas of Coast Guard Information Technology resources (e.g., computer equipment, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, cabling, network drives, computer drives, network software, computer software, software programs, intranet sites, internet sites) explicitly stated in this contract and/or approved by the COTR in writing as necessary for performance of the work under this contract. Any attempts by contractor personnel to gain access to any information technology resources not explicitly authorized by the statement of work, other terms and conditions in this contract or approved in writing by the COTR is strictly prohibited. In the event of violation of this provision, the Coast Guard will take appropriate actions with regard to the contract. IDENTIFICATION CARD/BADGE Every contractor employee shall obtain an Identification Card/Badge (ID Card) from the U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Personnel Resources Division, Building 63, at commencement of work. The term “contractor” includes subcontractors. Not later than 10 calendar days after first contract start date, of work, the contractor shall contact the host’s Security Badge Office (252) 335-6582 or 335-6716) and arrange for security ID cards to be issued to all contractor employees. Each contractor employee shall wear the ID card conspicuously on his/her outer clothing above the waist at all times while working on the installation. Personnel may be challenged and removed from the work area or denied access to the installation if the ID card is not worn. In the event that a contractor employee loses his/her ID card, the contractor shall report the lost ID card to the Contracting Officer and /or the COTR who will arrange for replacement ID cards. The contractor shall return all government-provided ID cards to the Government either at the completion for the contract or upon termination of an individual’s employment whichever comes first. VEHICLE REGISTRATION The contractor shall ensure all contractor-provided vehicles used in performance on this contract and contractor employees’ vehicles to be driven on the installation, to include motorcycles, are registered with the installation security office, building 35 in conformance with local procedures in effect at the time of registration. The term “contractor” includes subcontractors. The Government will not permit access to the installation without proper vehicle identification. Evidence of a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration card, state safety inspection certification, government-provided ID card, and proof of insurance are required for registration. The contractor shall ensure all installation-issued decals are removed from the vehicles and returned to the installation security office at completion of the contract, termination/completion of employment, or a change in the vehicle used for access to the installation. Motorcycle owners/operators shall comply with all installation requirements. Contractor employees shall maintain insurance on all privately owned vehicles (POVs) brought on the installation property; the contractor shall maintain insurance on all contractor-owned vehicles brought on the installation property and including rental vehicles. PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL The contractor and its employees shall abide by installation parking regulations. The term “contractor” includes subcontractors. All vehicles shall be parked in designated parking areas only. The contractor and its employees shall conform to state and federal driving regulations and any applicable Coast Guard regulations. HIRING AND STAFFING APPROVAL a. The contractor shall maintain records for all personnel hired. At a minimum, the contractor shall maintain records that support the personnel hired met the minimum qualification of the position. These records shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or designee upon request. b. The contractor is responsible for providing personnel under this contract who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract will be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or his designee. Contractor personnel found not to meet qualifications or performance standards shall be removed from performing under this contract. Monies associated with personnel found not to meet the labor category qualifications will be disallowed. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (10-FEB-2006); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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