The Scope of R2

The R2 Statement of Work is deliberately broad in scope to allow for the greatest flexibility in responding to federal contracting needs. R2 offers the following services:

  • Research and Development (R&D) more...
  • Technology Insertion, Systems Integration & Systems Engineering more...
  • Installation more...
  • Incidental Construction more...
  • Hardware and Software Fabrication more...
  • Test and Evaluation more...
  • Certification more...
  • Studies and Analyses (other than R&D) more...
  • Technical Data Management more...
  • Logistics Support more...
  • Training more...
  • Acquisition Support more...

    • Virtually every type of engineering support service is available, providing maximum breadth to accommodate the entire federal inventory. Lear Siegler Services, Inc. offers the capability to outsource to vendors/suppliers beyond the 83 team members to provide the desired service to meet customer requirements.

    Research and Development
    The Contractor 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 may address any life cycle phase. The Contractor shall evaluate unproven technology applications and identify potential risks. Results shall be documented and submitted as required by applicable Task Orders. back...

    Technology Insertion, Systems Integration and Systems Engineering
    The Contractor shall integrate new equipment technologies into existing system architectures as required by applicable Task Orders. The Contractor 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, reliability and maintainability of the item. All eforts shall employ the latest technology in consonance with economic considerations.

    If applicable, design concepts shall include provisions for continuous technological improvement to maximize opportunities for product improvement available from emergin technological advances in the commercial market place. Commercial products and processes shall be utilized whenever possible. back...

    Installation
    The Contractor shall install hardware and software/firmware as required by applicable Task Orders. Installation may involve fabrication of mounts, brackets, and/or installation kits. When required, the Contractor 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 Contractor assistance, shall ensure that the required equipment, utilities, and resources are available at the installation site. back...

    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. back...

    Hardware and Software Fabrication
    The Contractor shall manufacture, acquire and assemble hardware and software as required to accomplish Task Order objectives. Whenever practical, available Government equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources shall be incorporated. Such Government Furnished Equipment/Material shall be specified in applicable 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 th Contractor that the data ordered shall be delivered with unlimited rights. back...

    Test and Evaluation
    The Contractor shall define and develop test 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 Contractor shall conduct testing in total or shall support Government test personnel as specified by applicable Task Orders. The Contractor 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 Contractor shall review and avaluates Test Evaluation Master Plans, test plans, test procedures and test results as required by applicable Task Orders. back...

    Certification
    The Contractor shall obtain commercial and/or military certifications/authoritizations for new or modified parts, subsytems, 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 paragraph "Test and Evaluation" above. back...

    Studies and Analyses (Other than R&D)
    The Contractor 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 documentated as required by the applicable Task Order. back...

    Technical Data Management

  • Product Data
    The Contractor 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 type 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 Contractor 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 Order 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 Contractor that the data ordered shall be delivered with unlimited rights.

  • Configuration Management
    The Contractor 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.
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    Logistics Support

  • Operation, Maintenance and Repair
    The Contractor 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 Contractor shall paint, coat, protect, seal and preserve items, subsystems, systems and/or platforms as required by applicable Task Orders.

  • Publications
    The Contractor 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 Manuals, Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs) etc.

  • Logistics Support Analyses
    The Contractor shall perform or assist in the performance of Logistics Support Analyses as required by applicable Task Orders.

  • Preservation, Packing and Marking
    Preservation, packing and marking for shipment shall be in accordance with the clauses at Section D, Packaging and Marking. back...

    Training
    The Contractor 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 Contractor 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 when cost-effective. The Contractor 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 Contractor may be required to furnish personnel to perform such training. back...

    Acquisition Support
    The Contractor shall provide acquisition support as required by applicable Task Orders. Such support includes:

  • 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.

    Contractor personnel performing such services shall be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. back...