Statement of Work

AFCEC/COMX

BARRIER ARRESTING KIT (BAK)-12 REEL PLATE

1. REQUIRMENT: The Air Force Civil Engineer Center/CEMIRT Division has a requirement for the BAK-12, aircraft arresting system, Side Drum (Reel Plate) to support installation flying operations across Department of the Air Force. The contractor must meet one (1) of the following requirements (1.1. or 1.2.) to furnish all required parts, equipment, material, and labor to provide the reel plate in accordance with the technical information, applicable codes, specifications, industry, and federal standards to AFCEC/COMX at Tyndall AFB, Florida.

1.1. The offeror shall possess First Article Testing (FAT) approval from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center as an authorized vendor to source, produce, and supply the reel plates, and have successfully delivered production units within the last three (3) years of the solicitation issuance date; OR

1.2. Successfully complete the FAT requirements in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 3 of this statement of work, Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing and:

1.2.1. Adhere to strict specifications, tolerances, codes, standards, and notes within USAF drawings (reference paragraph 2).

1.2.2. Produce computer-aided design drawing(s) that fully incorporate and comply with American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards.

1.2.3. Have necessary tools, equipment, personnel, facilities, etc. (or acquisition strategy) to fabricate precision parts, components, or hardware from aluminum alloy in accordance with specific dimensions and tolerances. These parts shall not be cut by utilizing free hand methods.

1.2.4. Have necessary tools, equipment, personnel, facilities, etc. (or acquisition strategy) to prepare, anodize, prime, and paint the specified metal in accordance with military specifications and standards.

2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: The contractor shall provide 200 each, Side Drum 66-inch (Reel Plates) in accordance with the attached drawing specifications and notes, unless provided below:

2.1. National Stock Number: 1710-00-438-9231

2.2. Part Numbers: 200622844 or 52D-852-1 or equivalent

2.3. Drawing Name & Number: Side Drum 66-Inch Reel // 200622844 (1 Sheet)

2.4. Primer: Dark Green Epoxy Primer // MIL-PRF-23377K, Type II, Class N

2.5. Paint: High Gloss Green Paint // MIL-PRF-85285, Revision E, Type II, Class H, Color Code 14052

2.6. Recommended Primer/Paint Vendors: Hentzen Coatings, Deft, or PPG Aerospace

3. FIRST ARTICLE TESTING (FAT):

3.1. Completion of the FAT process shall be required of any contractor that:

3.1.1. Does not possess FAT approval: and

3.1.2. Has not furnished production unit(s) within the last three (3) years of the solicitation issuance date.

3.2. The first article shall be in accordance with the scope of work, applicable drawings, technical specifications, engineering and/or special instructions.

3.3. The first article shall be coordinated through AFCEC/COMX to perform the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity requirements. First article approval shall be obtained no later than 75 calendar days after contract award.

3.4. The contractor shall submit PDF file drawing(s) to AFCEC/COMX within 10 days after contract award. The government review will be 5 days upon receipt of a complete drawing submission.

3.5. The contractor shall submit the first article for the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity check in accordance with the following:

3.5.1. Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the first article to the address below, clearly marked with “First Article Test Exhibit” not later than 60 days after government drawing review.

3.5.2. The first article will be considered “submitted” to the government on the date it arrives at AFCEC/COMX, Tyndall AFB, FL.

3.5.3. The contractor shall submit a copy of all applicable drawings, specifications, engineering instructions, certifications, and inspection sheets.

3.5.4. AFCEC/COMX will not accept any third-party results initiated, provided, or completed external to the government. (see paragraphs 3.6.1. and 3.6.2.)

3.5.5. In the event the contractor submits the first article prior to the 60-day suspense, after the Government drawing review, the contractor may use the remaining time to correct any deficiencies (if required) noted during the FAT.

3.6. Upon Government receipt of the initial first article, AFCEC/COMX will perform the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity check within 10 days to verify all operational and configuration aspects of the first article.

3.6.1. In the event that the initial first article has deficiencies, the contractor shall assume responsibility for all costs associated with required third party verification to be conducted at the government designated facility. Government approval of the third party utilized must be obtained prior to the conduct of any third-party lab verification of all characteristics of items to include dimensions, materials, welds, hardware, and components. Upon receipt of the third-party verification data, the Government will perform visual inspection, inspection of material certifications, inspection of welder’s certifications, and inspection of shipment invoices.

3.6.2. If the contractor fails any verification inspection, the contractor shall be responsible for all expenses associated with correcting the first article deficiencies, and any additional third-party verification inspections required to be conducted at the government designated facility, to include freight to/from Tyndall AFB, FL and the contractor’s facility

3.6.3. AFCEC/COMX shall coordinate with the Lead Systems Engineer - Air Force Aircraft Arresting System Engineer to obtain rejection, conditional approval, or approval of the first article and will provide this documentation to the contracting officer.

3.7. The approved and conditionally approved first article shall be retained by the government for use. Retention of this item will qualify as the first production item.

4. DELIVERY/SHIPPING PROTOCOL:

4.1. The contractor shall deliver all reel plates not later than 180-days after contract award.

4.2. The contractor shall coordinate with the POCs below 5-7 days prior to delivery and will utilize the following address:

AFCEC/COMX

1001 Mississippi Rd; Bldg. 1141 Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

4.3. Any Reel Plate with structural, component, or excessive paint damage received during shipment will be refused. AFCEC/COMX is the authority to refuse equipment but will provide documentation to the contracting officer.