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Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE MIL-S-901D/MIL-DTL-901E HEAVY WEIGHT SHOCK TESTING ON EZT-2785 TRANSCEIVER, MOBILE INTEGRATED POSITIONING SYSTEM (MIPS II) FROM NTS (ERP# 1300958913) Identifica... Subj: SOLE SOURCE MEMORANDUM TO ACQUIRE MIL-S-901D/MIL-DTL-901E HEAVY WEIGHT SHOCK TESTING ON EZT-2785 TRANSCEIVER, MOBILE INTEGRATED POSITIONING SYSTEM (MIPS II) FROM NTS (ERP# 1300958913) Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a "Limited Source Justification." This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 (Contracts Department Code 02). Nature and/or description of the action being approved. This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order to NTS Rustburg, 3915 Sunnymeade Road., Rustburg, VA 24588, to perform heavy weight shock testing on EZT-2785 Transceiver, Mobile Integrated positioning system (MIPS II) in direct support of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS). A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value). The following item is being acquired: Description Prepare a heavyweight shock test procedure Design a test fixture for the UUT(s) and provide drawing Perform FEA on all test fixtures Fabricate test fixture for each of the UUT(s) Receive and install the UUT(s) on their fixtures. Install the fixture with UUT(s) on the FSP Provide, install and monitor control instrumentation Accelerometer and pressure gauge installation Conduct the MIL-S-901D or MIL-DTL-901E four shot series Monitor control instrumentation. Accelerometer and pressure gauge installation on the FSP Upon completion of testing, remove the UUT(s) and test fixture Package the UUT(s) for shipment and load UUT(s) Shipping of explosives Welding rods, bolts, mounting hardware Prepare shock test report Cost The estimated value of this effort is approximately $TBD. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This procurement will be funded by Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF). Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor's unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(l), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(l)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-l(a)(2)(iii)(B). This procurement is sole source for the following reasons. This test is to verify that MIPS II could with stand shock loading that might be incurred aboard U.S Naval Ships during a near miss explosion in order to receive MIL-DTL-901E qualification. Equipment on naval surface ships and submarines experiences many different types of shock. National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) Rustburg, VA is one of the two facilities approved by NAVSEA to perform MIL-S- 901D heavyweight shock tests. Built in 1985, NTS Rustburg, is a Naval Sea Systems Command Certified full-spectrum test and research facility and is the only commercial site in the United States that can provide Navy equipment qualification testing.. NTS has over 50 years of experience offering engineering services. This company has worked with similar project in NSWC PCD and it is familiar with the system and special requirements. NTS Rustburg is the only company that has the expertise to accurately monitor equipment response and performance during heavy weight shock testing. Typical requirements include MIL-S-901, heavyweight and lightweight shock testing, as well as MIL-STD-167 vibration testing. NTS' Rustburg is a one of a kind facility located on a 36-acre site with a 5-acre quarry (1800 feet long, 250 feet wide, and up to 130 feet deep), which is serviced by a 75-ton stiff-legged derrick. The test site offers easy access on and off barges from shore. In summary, NTS is the only company that has the facilities, machinery, and expertise to verify the ability of the MIPS II to withstand shock loadings due to the effects of nuclear or conventional weapons or environmental mechanical shock during operation. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-l(b). The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, NTS is the only company that can provide required heavy weight shock testing. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR HEAVY WEIGHT SHOCK TEST OF THE EZT-2785 TRANSCEIVER, MOBILE INTEGRATED POSITIONING SYSTEM (MIPS II) FOR AN/SLQ-48 MINE NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM (MNS) 21 September 2021 1.0 SCOPE This Statement of Work (SOW) identifies the requirements for the heavy weight shock test of the Model EZT-2785 Transceiver, Mobile Integrated Positioning System (MIPS II) and supporting equipment for use with the AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV). This test is to verify that MIPS II could with stand shock loading that might be incurred aboard U.S Naval Ships during a near miss explosion in order to receive MIL-DTL-901E qualification. 2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following document form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict between the documents referenced herein and the requirements of this SOW, the contents of the SOW will take precedence. Second tier and lower reference documents, i.e., those referenced in the primary references shall be used for guidance only. 2.1 Military Specifications a) MIL-DTL-901E Shock Tests, H.I. (High-Impact) Shipboard Machinery, Equipment, and Systems, Requirements for 2.2 Military Standards None 2.3 Other Documents a) EZT-2785 Transceiver and MIPS II General Dimensions 3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Test Preparation 3.1.1 The contractor shall prepare a heavyweight shock test procedure for Government approval. 3.1.2 The contractor shall design a test fixture for the EZT-2785 Transceiver. The contractor shall prepare and deliver drawings to the Government for approval. 3.1.3 The contractor shall perform finite element analysis (FEA) on all test fixtures. All FEA test results shall be submitted to the Government. 3.2 Test Setup 3.2.1 The contractor shall provide a test barge to conduct the testing. 3.2.2 The contractor shall calculate the mass of the frames and mass between the frames (laminate, plates not including sea chest pipe and valve assembly). Make the width and depth equal for the estimate. 3.2.3 The contractor shall identify a test location on the barge inner bottom as close to the shot side as possible. 3.2.4 The contractor shall provide a test facility to determine equivalent mass of barge inner bottom between stiffeners (mass of the plate minus hole) where the sea chest and test assembly will be mounted. The contractor shall calculate where the mass of the plate between barge stiffeners should equal the mass of the ship. 3.2.5 The contractor shall adjust barge inner bottom thickness to match ship mass as necessary. 3.2.6 The contractor shall fabricate a test fixture for each of the UUT(s). 3.2.7 The contractors shall receive and install the transceiver on the test fixture. Prior to testing, the contractor shall provide storage of the EZT-2785 Transceiver and support equipment. The contractor shall provide the template and shall drill test fixtures to fasten the transceiver to the test fixtures per the approved test fixture drawing and test procedure. 3.2.8 The contractor shall install the fixture with transceiver onto the test barge. The contractor shall provide all welding rods, bolts, and mounting hardware. 3.2.9 The contractor shall provide, install, and monitor control instrumentation consisting of one accelerometer (ACC) on the center of the barge to monitor deck frequency and one velocity meter (VM) on the inner bottom to verify shot geometry and one pressure gauge (P) on the test barge to verify shot geometry. One video record in Windows Media Player format will be taken of each shot. All test and measurement equipment used will be calibrated in accordance with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994. 3.2.10 The contractor is responsible for providing all explosives required for shock testing. 3.3 Test Conduct 3.3.1 The contractor shall conduct the four shot series on the EZT-2785 Transceiver in accordance with MIL-DTL-901E and the Government approved test procedure. 3.3.2 The contractor shall monitor control instrumentation consisting of one accelerometer on the center of the test barge to monitor deck frequency and one velocity meter on the bottom to verify shot geometry. 3.3.3 The contractor shall install one accelerometer and one pressure gauge on the test barge to verify shot geometry. 3.3.4. Upon completion of testing, the contractor shall remove the EZT-2785 Transceiver UUT(s) and test fixture from the test barge. The contractor shall then remove the EZT-2785 Transceiver from the test fixtures. The contractor shall package the EZT-2785 Transceiver for shipment and load the EZT-2785 Transceiver upon receipt of bill of lading (BOL) from customer and freight carrier arrival. 3.4 Test Documentation The contractor shall prepare a shock test report with color photographs of the test set up and any instances of damage to include instrumented data collected from accelerometers. Test report and instrumentation date shall be provided in both hard copy and electronic format. 4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 4.1 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) The following GFE will be provided to the contractor within five (5) days after award of purchase order: . EZT-2785 MIPS II transceiver . Cable assembly . 48 V power supply . Laptop to operate MIPS II At the completion of this purchase order, all GFE shall be shipped to Naval Surface Warfare Center – Panama City Division (Attn: Mr. Oscar Florez), building 490, Code A23, 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407 4.2 Government Furnished Information (GFI) GFI in the form of EZT-2785 MIPS II transceiver dimensions, power, and interface requirements will be provided within five (5) days after award of purchase order. Disposition of GFI will be made at completion of purchase order. 5.0 DELIVERABLES All data deliverables shall be submitted in accordance with the attached DD Form 1423. 6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance shall be from date of award until ninety (90) days from date of award. 7.0 SECURITY This task involves access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Performance under this contract shall NOT require access to nor generate CLASSIFIED information. 7.1 Release of Information (a) Release of information shall be in accordance with Section I, DFARS Clause 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information. (b) All technical data provided to the contractor by the Government will be protected from public disclosure in accordance with the markings contained thereon. All other information relating to the items to be delivered or services to be performed under this contract may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the appropriate NSWC PCD authority. Dissemination or public disclosure includes, but is not limited to, permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by any other person or entity; publication of technical or scientific papers; advertising; or any other proposed public release. The contractor shall provide adequate physical protection to such information to preclude access by any person or entity not authorized such access by the Government. 7.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Controlled unclassified information (CUI) is official information that requires the application of controls and protective measures for a variety of reasons and has not been approved for public release, to include technical information, proprietary data, information requiring protection under the Privacy Act of 1974, and Government-developed privileged information involving the award of contracts. CUI is a categorical designation that refers to unclassified information that does not meet the standards for National Security Classification under Executive Order 13526, but is (a) pertinent to the national interest of the United States or to the important interests of entities outside the Federal Government, and (b) under law or policy requires protection from unauthorized disclosure, special handling safeguards, or prescribed limits on exchange or dissemination. 7.3 Minimum Requirements for Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Prior to access, Contractor personnel requiring access to Department of the Navy (DoN) controlled unclassified information (CUI) or "user level access to DoN or DoD networks and information systems, system security and network defense systems, or to system resources providing visual access and/or ability to input, delete or otherwise manipulate sensitive information without controls to identify and deny sensitive information" contractors must have clearance eligibility, or submit an Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation Processing (SF 86) to NSWC PCD Security for processing and subsequent adjudication by the DoN Central Adjudication Facility. 7.4 Minimum Protection Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information Security classification guides and unclassified limited documents (e.g., For Official Use Only (FOUO), Distribution Statement Controlled) are not authorized for public release and, therefore, cannot be posted on a publicly accessible webserver or transmitted over the Internet unless appropriately encrypted. 7.5 CUI CUI is a document designation, not a classification. This designation is used by Department of Defense (DoD) and a number of other federal agencies to identify information or material, which although unclassified, disclosure to the public of the information would reasonably be expected to cause a foreseeable harm to an interest protected by one or more provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This includes information that qualifies for protection pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. CUI must be marked, controlled and safeguarded in accordance with DoDM 520048 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). 7.6 Security of Unclassified DoD Information on Non-DoD Information Systems (DoDI 8582.01) DoD Policy Adequate security shall be provided for all unclassified DoD information on non-DoD information systems. Appropriate requirements shall be incorporated into all contracts, grants, and other legal agreements with non-DoD entities. Information Safeguards are applicable to unclassified DoD information in the possession or control of non-DoD entities on non-DoD information systems, to the extent provided by the applicable contract, grant, or other legal agreement with the DoD. 7.6.1 Information Safeguards Unclassified DoD information that has not been cleared for public release may be disseminated by the Contractor, grantee, or awardee to the extent required to further the contract, grant, or agreement objectives, provided that the information is disseminated within the scope of assigned duties and with a clear expectation that confidentiality will be preserved. Examples include: a. Non-public information provided to a Contractor (e.g., with a request for proposal). b. Information developed during the course of a contract, grant, or other legal agreement (e.g., draft documents, reports, or briefings and deliverables). c. Privileged information contained in transactions (e.g., privileged contract information, program schedules, contract-related event tracking). It is recognized that adequate security will vary depending on the nature and sensitivity of the information on any given non-DoD information system. However, all unclassified DoD information in the possession or control of non-DoD entities on non-DoD information systems shall minimally be safeguarded as follows: a Do not process unclassified DoD information on publically available computers (e.g., those available for use by the general public in kiosks or hotel business centers). b. Protect unclassified DoD information by at least one physical or electronic barrier (e.g., locked container or room, logical authentication or logon procedure) when not under direct individual control of an authorized user. c. At a minimum, overwrite media that have been used to process unclassified DoD information before external release or disposal. d. Encrypt all information that has been identified as CUI when it is stored on mobile computing devices such as laptops and personal digital assistants, compact disks, or authorized removable storage media such as thumb drives and compact disks, using the best encryption technology available to the Contractor or teaming partner. e. Limit transfer of unclassified DoD information to subcontractors or teaming partners with a need to know and obtain a commitment from them to protect the information they receive to at least the same level of protection as that specified in the contract or other written agreement. f Transmit e-mail, text messages, and similar communications containing unclassified DoD information using technology and processes that provide the best level of privacy available, given facilities, conditions, and environment. Examples of recommended technologies or processes include closed networks, virtual private networks, public key-enabled encryption, and transport layer security. g. Encrypt organizational wireless connections and use encrypted wireless connections where available when traveling. If encrypted wireless is not available, encrypt document files (e.g., spreadsheet and word processing files), using at least application-provided password protected level encryption. h. Transmit voice and fax transmissions only when there is a reasonable assurance that access is limited to authorized recipients. i. Do not post unclassified DoD information to website pages that are publicly available or have access limited only by domain or Internet protocol restriction. Such information may be posted to website pages that control access by user identification and password, user certificates, or other technical means and provide protection via use of transport layer security or other equivalent technologies during transmission. Access control may be provided by the intranet (vice the website itself or the application it hosts). j. Provide protection against computer network intrusions and data exfiltration, minimally including: (1) Current and regularly updated malware protection services, e.g., anti-virus, antispyware. (2) Monitoring and control of both inbound and outbound network traffic (e.g., at the external boundary, sub-networks, individual hosts), including blocking unauthorized ingress, egress, and exfiltration through technologies such as firewalls and router policies, intrusion prevention or detection services, and host-based security services. Prompt application of security-relevant software patches, service packs, and hot fixes. k. Comply with other current Federal and DoD information protection and reporting requirements for specified categories of information (e.g., medical, proprietary, Critical Program Information (CPI), personally identifiable information, export controlled) as specified in contracts, grants, and other legal agreements. l. Report loss or unauthorized disclosure of unclassified DoD information in accordance with contract, grant, or other legal agreement requirements and mechanisms. m. Do not use external IT services (e.g., e-mail, content hosting, database, document processing) unless they provide at least the same level of protection as that specified in the contract or other written agreement. 7.7 Operations Security Operations Security (OPSEC) is concerned with the protection of critical information: facts about intentions, capabilities, operations, or activities that are needed by adversaries or competitors to bring about failure or unacceptable consequences of mission accomplishment. Critical information includes information regarding: . Operations, missions, and exercises, test schedules or locations; . Location/movement of sensitive information, equipment, or facilities; . Force structure and readiness (e.g., recall rosters); . Capabilities, vulnerabilities, limitations, security weaknesses; . Intrusions/attacks of DoD networks or information systems; . Network (and system) user identifications and passwords; . Movements of key personnel or visitors (itineraries, agendas, etc.); and . Security classification of equipment, systems, operations, etc. The Contractor, subcontractors and their personnel shall employ the following countermeasures to mitigate the susceptibility of critical information to exploitation, when applicable: . Practice OPSEC and facilitate OPSEC awareness; . Immediately retrieve documents from printers assessable by the public; . Shred sensitive and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents when no longer needed; . Protect information from personnel without a need-to-know; . When promulgating information, limit details to that essential for legitimacy; . During testing and evaluation, practice OPSEC methodologies of staging out of sight, desensitization, or speed of execution, whenever possible. 8.0 DISTRIBUTION LIMITATION STATEMENT All data generated under this delivery order shall carry the following Distribution Limitation Statement and Handling caveats. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO DOD AND DOD CONTRACTORS ONLY; ADMINISTRATIVE/OPERATIONAL USE (DATE STATEMENT). OTHER REQUESTS FOR THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE REFERRED TO NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER – PANAMA CITY DIVISION (CODE A23), 110 VERNON AVENUE, PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA, 32407-7001. DESTRUCTION NOTICE - FOR CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS, FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN DOD 5200.22 M, NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM OPERATING MANUAL, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 7 OR DOD 5200.1 R, INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM REGULATION. FOR UNCLASSIFIED, LIMITED DOCUMENTS, DESTROY BY ANY METHOD THAT WILL PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF CONTENTS OR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DOCUMENT.