16 -- ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

AMENDMENT 2 is issued to include HSAR 2052.215-70 - Key Personnel or Facilities. HSAR 3052.215-70 - KEY PERSONNEL OR FACILITIES (DEC 2003) (a) The personnel or facilities specified below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract and may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be changed from time to time during the course of the contract by adding or deleting personnel or facilities, as appropriate. (b) Before removing or replacing any of the specified individuals or facilities, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before the change becomes effective. The Contractor shall submit sufficient information to support the proposed action and to enable the Contracting Officer to evaluate the potential impact of the change on this contract. The Contractor shall not remove or replace personnel or facilities until the Contracting Officer approves the change. The Key Personnel: Engineering Technician (End of clause) SUBSTITUTION OR ADDITION OF PERSONNEL AND KEY POSITIONS a. The offeror agrees that during the contract performance period no personnel substitutions will be permitted unless such substitutions and necessitated by an individual's sudden illness, death or termination of employment. In any of these events, the contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting officer and provide the information required by paragraph (d) below. b. If personnel for whatever reason becomes unavailable for work under the contract for a continuous period exceeding thirty (30) calendar days and are expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal, the contractor shall propose a substitution of such personnel, in accordance with paragraph (d) below. c. All proposed substitutions shall be submitted, in writing to the Contracting Officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to substitution. Each request shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, a complete resume for the proposed substitute and any other information required by the Contracting Officer to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. All proposed substitutes (no matter when they are proposed during the performance period), shall have qualifications equal to or higher than qualifications of the person being replaced. d. In the event a requirement to increase the specific level of effort for a designated labor category, but not the overall level of effort of the contract occurs, the offeror shall submit to the Contracting officer a written request for approval to add personnel t the designated labor category. The information required is the same as that required for paragraph (c) above. The additional personnel shall have qualifications greater than or equal to at least one (1) of the individuals proposed for the designated labor category. e. The Contracting Officer shall evaluate requests for submission and addition of personnel and promptly notify the offeror, in writing, whether the request is approved or disapproved. f. If the Contracting Officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable to perform under the contract is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would impair the successful completion of the contract, the contract may be terminated by the Contracting Officer for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate. Alternatively, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, if the Contracting Officer finds the contractor to be at fault as described above, he/she may equitably adjust (downward) the contract price to compensate the Government for any delay, loss or damage as result of the contractor's action. g. Coast Guard has identified the following key positions that will be held responsible for the duration o training, detailed technical data packages, development of A and B kits, base-lining, and write the TCTOs for each system. The Contractor shall also assist the project engineer; perform analysis and devise solutions to complex problems that involve the initiation of research and analysis; develop new methods to solve advanced problems; provide assistance in the formulation of the design of the project; prepare comprehensive technical reports and memorandums containing recommendations that may form the basis for major decisions; direct the preparation of other major technical reports. Furthermore, the Contractor shall perform technical evaluations and provide technical contributions for proposals; provide guidance to other technical personnel; develop and recommend organizational process changes to include new solutions and new technology; prepare comprehensive reports for assigned projects, including analysis recommendations for the future; work closely with the Government to assure project success; develop and maintain Measures of Performance (MOPS); analyze MOPS for maintenance trends, which may lead to product and maintenance improvements. C-3.1.2 Possession of a Secret security clearance is required. The Contractor shall submit required DD-254 Forms and shall be responsible for obtaining the clearance. C-3.1.2 Work Hours The contractor shall provide 40 man-hours per week to accomplish the tasks listed in paragraphs C-3 for a total of 40 man-hours per week. C-3.1.2.1 Duties of this position may require overtime work with extended duty days and work outside of normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Little advance notice is available regarding when such work will be required. Overtime work may be required both at the home duty station and at other locations. All overtime work must be approved by the Contracting Officers Technical Representative prior to the work being performed. C-3.1.3 Right To Waiver Specifications The government reserves the right to waive any specification. 3.2 TASK DESCRIPTIONS 3.2.1 Satellite Asset Tracking and HF-ALE VP Engineering Technician 3.2.1.1 Function as an Engineering Technician in the procurement and installation of Asset Tracking and HF-ALE VP systems on board Coast Guard aircraft. 3.2.1.2 Assist with the development of schedules, workflows, budgets, material requirements and usage charts for the Coast Guard Asset Tracking and HF-ALE VP projects. 3.2.1.3 Assess the installations to make sure the wiring and sensor installation complies with NAVAIR01-1A-505, MIL-W-5088L, OEM equipment specifications and all required Federal Aviation requirements. 3.2.1.4. Assist with the development of the integrated logistics support plan using COMDTINST M4105.2 3.2.1.5 Develop installation TCTO's for each type of aircraft using the format provided by the Coast Guard 3.2.1.6 Monitor external military and civilian markets for introduction of new tools or models with potential Coast Guard applicability, including papers presented during Professional Symposia. 3.2.1.7 Support information and report development data requests from Aircraft Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS) Maintenance Analysts as directed by the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). 3.2.1.8 Review the illustrated parts breakdown and component manuals for all equipment installed. 3.2.1.9 Review Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) installation and operating instructions 3.2.1.10 Monitor and manage the development of all ground support Tracking Software and all network data routing paths. C-4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Performance will be for a period of one year from date of award with four one year options if exercised. C-5 DELIVERABLES C-5.1 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTS A monthly progress report shall be submitted by the 15th day of each month to the COTR, detailing the previous month's accomplishments of sections 3.2 and shall include, but is not limited to, the following: C-5.1.1 Schedule workflows, budgets and material requirements for assigned programs C-5.1.2 Engineering Analysis reports as required. 5.2 PROJECT FILES 5.2.2 The contractor shall submit all project files to the Coast Guard upon completion of a project. C-6 REPLACEMENT FOR NONPERFORMANCE The Coast Guard Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) has the right to request the contractor replace personnel provided in support of this contract for reasons of nonperformance. If so requested, the Contractor shall have 60 days to provide a replacement individual of equivalent job skills from the date of written notification. C-7 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS C-7.1 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL As directed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor may be required to travel to various locations to effectively perform the requirements of this contract. When travel is required, the contractor will be reimbursed for expenditures in accordance with current Joint Federal Travel Regulations. USCG ARSC form TRIP REQUEST FOR CONTRACTOR TRAVEL will be submitted and approved by the COTR prior to any travel. C-7.2 CONTRACTOR TRAINING If the government determines additional training is required, the government will provide required funding for tuition and travel in accordance with current Joint Federal Travel Regulations. C-7.3 CONTRACTOR PRIVILEGES The contractor shall have access to ARSC's Technical Engineering facilities, material, software and computers to conform with the requirements of this Statement of Work. C-7.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS All services provided under this contract shall be rendered by or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified in the relevant profession, trade or field, and holding any licenses required by law. C-7.4.1 In addition to having at least four months of technical training in electronics from either military - A school or public/private technical certification program, the Contractor shall have the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. C-7.4.1.1 Knowledge of aircraft system functions and performance characteristics. C-7.4.1.2 Knowledge of aircraft flight operations and flight procedures. C-7.4.1.3 Knowledge of computer programming and software design. C-7.4.1.4 Knowledge of aircraft data systems such as MS-1553, ARINC-429. C-7.4.1.5 Knowledge of most common computer operating systems and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project. C-7.4.1.6 Ability to communicate in writing and to express complex technical matters in terms easily understood by non-technical readers. C-7.4.1.7 Ability to orally communicate technical matters articulately. C-7.4.1.8 Ability to present briefings before large audiences at conferences. C-7.4.1.9 Ability to plan and execute solutions to unique investigative problems. C-7.4.1.10 Ability to maintain good working relationships, including sensitivity to foreign cultures. C-7.4.1.11 Ability to organize large volumes of complex information and display the information in logical formats, which demonstrate inter-relationships. C-7.4.1.12 Ability to originate new ideas, projects, studies and methodologies. C-7.4.1.13 Ability to advise and teach others concerning technical matters. C-7.4.1.14 Ability to understand and work with mechanical systems. C-7.4.1.15 Ability to use hand tools and operate power tools. C-7.5 COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, DIRECTIVES Contractor personnel shall comply with all local base regulations, instructions, directives, orders and special procedures as promulgated by the Commanding Officer, U.S Coast Guard ARSC, Elizabeth City,