1. SOW BAK_12_Brake Carrier_12_Jan_26_Redacted.pdf

12 January 2026

AFCEC/ COMX

Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK) -12 Brake Carrier Assembly

Statement of Work

1. PURPOSE: The contractor shall furnish all required parts, equipment, material, freight, and labor to provide the following items in accordance with all applicable codes, specifications, and industry/federal standards to CEMIRT, AFCEC/COMX at Tyndall AFB, Florida.

2. SCOPE OF WORK: Prior to production of the required 80 Brake Carrier Assemblies, the contractor shall meet the requirements of paragraph 2.1. or paragraph 2.2 of this Statement of Work. The contractor shall conform with all requirements of this Statement of Work, applicable codes, specifications, industry standards, and federal standards. The contractor shall provide all required equipment, material, labor, and parts required:

2.1. The offeror shall possess FAT approval from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) as an authorized vendor to source, produce, and supply the fairlead beams, and have successfully delivered production units within the last three (3) years of the solicitation issuance date; or

2.2. Successfully complete the First Article Testing (FAT) requirements in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4 of this Statement of Work, FAR clause 52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing, and:

2.2.1. Adhere to the strict specifications, tolerances, codes, standards, and notes within USAF drawings (reference paragraph 3 of this Statement of Work)

2.2.2. Produce computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and comply with documentation practices per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard Y14.1, unless otherwise noted by AFCEC/COMX

2.2.3. Have all necessary tools, equipment, personnel, facilities, etc. to produce or acquisition parts, components, or hardware associated with fairlead beams

2.2.4. Fabricate or acquisition parts, components, or hardware to specific dimensions and tolerances per ASME Y14.5

2.2.5. Fabricate or acquisition precision parts from large sheets of steel material with a water jet or laser cutting system. These parts will not be cut utilizing free hand methods.

2.2.6. Follow welding and inspection processes in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 for critically loaded structures. Additionally, welders and inspectors shall be certified in accordance with AWS D1.1.

3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide 80 each brake carrier assemblies with three rollers/sheaves. Each fairlead beam assembly must meet the attached drawing specifications and notes, and be in accordance with the following:

3.1. Brake Carrier Assembly

3.1.1. NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: 1710-01-189-4161

3.1.2. PART NUMBER (P/N): 52-E-901-1

3.1.3. QUANTITY: 80 each

3.1.4. DRAWING #: 52-E-901, Rev: G (attachment 1a.)

3.1.5. COATING: Must meet ASTM B633, SC3 Type II for severe weather

3.1.6. Provide revised drawings that consolidate and fix any discrepancies.

3.1.6.1. Drawings must be approved by AFCEC/COMX prior to starting any work.

3.1.6.2. Upon approval of the drawing package, the drawings will become Air Force property. The drawings will be used by the sole discretion of the Air Force and

AFCEC/COMX.

4. FIRST ARTICLE TEST REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. Completion of the FAT process shall be required for any contactor that:

a. Does not possess FAT approval; and

b. Has not delivered production unit(s) within the last 3 years of the solicitation issuance date.

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

4.3. The FAT process shall be coordinated through AFCEC/COMX to meet the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity requirements. FAT Approval shall be obtained no later than 285 calendar days after contract award.

4.4. The contractor shall submit PDF file drawings to AFCEC/COMX within 60 calendar days after contract award. The government review will be completed within 15 calendar days of receipt of a complete drawing submission.

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

4.5.1. Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the first article to the address below, clearly marked with “First Article Test Exhibit” no later than 180 calendar days after receipt of government drawing review.

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

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

4.5.4. AFCEC/COMX will not accept any third-party results initiated, provided, or completed externally to the government. (except for para 4.6.1.1 and 4.6.1.2).

4.5.5. In the event the contractor submits the first article prior to 180-day suspense after receipt of Government drawing review, the contractor may use the remaining time to correct any deficiencies (if required) noted during the FAT.

4.6. Upon Government receipt of the initial first article, AFCEC/COMX will perform the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity check within 30 calendar days to verify all operational and configuration aspects of the first article.

4.6.1. 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.

4.6.2. If the contractor fails any verification inspection, the contractor shall be responsible for all