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DSCR I92L: SURGE AND SUSTAINMENT REQUIREMENT

I92L      52.217-9G25     SURGE & SUSTAINMENT REQUIREMENT
AND        ALT I          DSCR  (JUN 2001)
I17F43

     (a)  Definitions.  As used in this clause-

         (1)  "Surge and Sustainment (S&S) Capability" 
means the ability of the contractor and base suppliers to 
meet increased quantity/accelerated delivery requirements, 
using production and supplier base capabilities, in support 
of a broad spectrum of possible Department of Defense 
contingencies.  This capability includes both the ability 
to ramp-up to meet early requirements (i.e., surge), as 
well as to sustain an increased production and delivery pace 
throughout the contingency(ies) (i.e., sustainment).  The 
spectrum of possible contingencies includes major theatre 
warfare and smaller-scale contingency operations. 

         (2)  "Surge and Sustainment (S&S) Quantity" means 
the quantity beyond peacetime level requirements necessary 
to support contingency operations.  The quantity and 
required delivery are identified on an NSN basis, 
representing that needed to support two separate contingency 
operations for a specified time period, generally a year 
unless otherwise specified in the schedule.  

    (b)  Scope of Requirement.  The Contractor agrees to 
maintain the capability to produce and deliver the quantity 
of supplies or services identified in the schedule as the 
S&S requirement throughout the life of the contract.  This 
capability shall be maintained in addition to peacetime 
level requirements and other existing Government contracts.  

         (1)  Notification of S&S Capability Changes.  
Changes that negatively impact S&S capability shall be 
reported in writing to the Contracting Officer within ten 
working days after the contractor becomes aware of such 
impact.  Such notification shall include the Contractor's 
proposed corrective action plan.

         (2)  Changes and Additions.  The Government 
reserves the right to revise, reassess, or update S&S 
requirements during the life of the contract.       

         (3)  S&S Validation/Testing.  After contract award 
the contractor agrees to participate in S&S testing as 
required by the Government to validate the S&S capability.  
Validation/testing may include, but not be limited to, 
participation in live exercises, participation in Commander-
in-Chiefs or Joint Chiefs of Staff exercises approved in the 
DLA Joint Training Plan, paper exercises, simulations, or 
command post exercises. The Government reserves the right 
to require tests using other methodologies when deemed 
appropriate. 

              (i)  S&S Test Plan. In addition to the 
agreement on participating in any Government directed S&S 
testing, the contractor shall submit within 30 days after 
award a proposed contractor developed comprehensive S&S 
test plan for validating the effectiveness of the 
contractor's and base suppliers S&S capability. The S&S Test 
Plan shall emphasize the most cost-effective method(s) for 
validating the S&S requirement. The test plan shall be 
submitted in the contractor's format and shall address the 
following areas:

                   (A)  The contractor's recommended 
                        approach for verifying that the S&S 
                        capability can be satisfied.
                   (B)  Specify the methodology to be used, 
                        such as:  participation in JCS and 
                        CINC exercises, command post 
                        exercises, simulations, or paper 
                        exercise.
                   (C)  Any other information relevant to 
                        the recommended verification plan.

The Government shall review and approve, or request 
revisions, within 15 working days after submission. After 
approval, implementation of the contractor's test plan may 
be directed by the Government at any time during the term 
of the contract by mutual agreement.  

             (ii)  S&S Test Report.  After completion of a 
contractor's test, the contractor shall provide an S&S Test 
Report within 15 calendar days after completion.  The report 
shall be in the contractor's format and shall contain, but 
not be limited to, the following information:  

                   (A)  Contract number;
                   (B)  specific NSN(s) and quantities 
                        included in the test; 
                   (C)  duration of the test in hours/days/
                        weeks; 
                   (D)  rate of production in units per 
                        hour/day/week; 
                   (E)  identification of any shortfalls 
                        and/or problems in meeting the 
                        production and delivery 
                        requirements;  
                   (F)  recommendations for improving the 
                        S&S capability.  

    (c)  Ordering.  Any S&S designated supplies or services 
to be furnished under this contract will be ordered in 
accordance with the ordering clause by issuance of delivery 
orders or task orders specifically identified as 
"S&S Orders."  

         (1)  Effective Date for S&S Capability.  Orders 
for the S&S quantity may be issued immediately after award 
unless the contractor has identified during negotiations, 
and the Government has approved, an alternate date for the 
contractor to attain the required S&S capability. The 
contractor's capability assessment shall clearly support the 
alternate date for attaining full S&S capability.     

         (2)  Limitations.  The order limitations clause 
applicable to the peacetime level requirements shall not 
apply to the S&S quantity to the extent that it conflicts 
with the quantity necessary to support a contingency.  The 
Government reserves the right to order less than the total 
phased quantity specified for each S&S delivery. The 
Government may order in excess of each phased delivery 
quantity provided the contractor accepts the excess 
quantity.  Multiple orders for the same NSN may be issued 
to support multiple contingencies provided the total 
quantity ordered does not exceed the total S&S quantity for 
all phases of delivery.   

         (3)  Contract Ceiling.  The Government reserves 
the right to increase the contract ceiling as necessary to 
accommodate the S&S quantity to the extent such quantity 
was not considered when establishing the initial contract 
ceiling.

    (d)  Options to Extend the Contract Term: The 
Government may consider the contractor's performance of the 
S&S requirements in determining whether exercise of the 
option is the most advantageous method of meeting the 
Government's needs.  Factors that may be considered include 
maintenance of the S&S capability; results of 
validation/testing; performance during an actual 
contingency; and other pertinent information related to 
the S&S requirement.