2023 PWS Refurbish Static Display Aircraft B-1B.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Title of Project: Refurbish Static Display Aircraft B-1B

Unit: 184th Wing, McConnell AFB, KS 67221 Date of PWS: 30 March 2023

PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION. 1. Introduction/ Description Services. This is a non-personal services contract to provide painting of one static display aircraft. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform painting of one static display aircraft as defined in this PWS except, for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS. This requirement is for painting of one static display aircraft, a B-1B, located at McConnell AFB, Wichita KS 67221.

1.1 Background. The 184th Wing is responsible for the care and stewardship of static display aircraft on loan from the USAF Museum. These aircraft must be maintained In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 84-103 USAF Heritage Program.

The B-1B aircraft is located in the 184th Historical airpark mounted to a pedestal near the base west entrance gate.

1.2 Objectives. Remove the current layer of paint and sand all the way into the gloss paint to prevent any future paint peeling, apply primer, and apply two coats of smooth spray painting, bird proofing, and application of markings replace markings of the B-1B static display located at the 184th IW on McConnell AFB. Photo documenting all existing aircraft markings and paint scheme for duplication will be accomplished by Contractor.

1.3 Scope. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing qualified personnel, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment for corrosion repair, painting, and markings of B-1B static aircraft. All work shall be performed on location.

Efforts under this requirement shall not seek to repair the aircraft to an airworthy state; instead, the Contractor shall seek to return the aircraft to appear to be in an airworthy state.

1.4 Period of Performance. The Contractor will include, with their submitted proposal, an expected schedule to initiate painting operations and completion period for painting the aircraft. Desired duration of work is 120 calendar days or less. Upon receipt of the award, the Contractor shall establish a begin work schedule, within 30 days of acceptance. The Contractor shall provide notice to the Contracting Officer (CO) of the specific date on-site work is proposed to commence. Such notice shall be provided as soon as possible before start of work. No work shall commence until a “Pre-work” meeting has been conducted between the CO, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Contractor.

See section 1.13 for more information.

1.5 Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the company assures that work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6 Quality Assurance. The COR shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Summary and the Performance Requirements Summary. (Technical Exhibits 1 and 2) This Quality Assurance Summary is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels.

1.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

1.8 Hours of Operation. The offices where the services will be conducted are usually open between the hours of [7:30 AM and 4:30 PM CST] Monday through Friday. It is preferred that the Contractor perform their services between those hours, but may be adjusted with coordination. If the facility is closed during Federal holidays or during inclement weather, the contractor shall be notified. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

1.9 Place of Performance. The work for the aircraft will be performed at the 184th Wing, McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS 67221.

1.10 Type of Contract. This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.11 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Government controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, USAF, ANG and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

NOTE: The state of Kansas is compliant with the REAL ID Act. A REAL ID-Compliant driver’s license or state ID card will have a star in a gold circle printed in the upper right corner of the card. Enhanced licenses and ID’s, which are also REAL ID compliant, have an American Flag printed on them.

1.11.1 For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 31-101 and AFI 10-245), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.11.2 COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time a call is placed/received it will be subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.11.3 The Contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract, if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, of the installation and its population. The contractor or subcontractor shall not employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during the Criminal Background Check.

1.12 Special Qualifications and Certifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for training employees in the proper use, storage, and disposal of all hazardous material (HAZMAT) and hazardous waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

1.13 Post Award Meeting/Periodic Status Meetings. After award, the contractor, CO, and COR will have a “Pre-work” meeting to clarify PWS and contract requirements. Items of discussion may include: deliverable products, delivery schedules, special contract clauses, quality control/assurance procedures, invoicing and billing procedures, local regulations or access requirements, and/or environmental, safety and health requirements. Periodic update/status meetings may be conducted to review contractor performance.

1.15 Insurance - Minimum Amounts

KIND AMOUNTS

Workmen’s Compensation

$100,000 (Except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.)

Comprehensive General Liability

$500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury

Comprehensive Automobile Liability

$200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage

PART II

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2. Definitions & Acronyms.

2. 1 Acronyms

2.1.1 CO Contracting Officer

2.1.2 COR Contracting Officer Representative

2.1.3 IAW In Accordance With

2.1.4 POC Point of Contact

2.1.5 PWS Performance Work Statement

2.1.6 SDS Safety Data Sheets

2.1.7 QAP Quality Assurance Personnel

2.1.8 QASP Quality Assurance

PART III

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Items & Support.

3.1 Utilities. Reasonable amounts of domestic water and electricity will be made available to the Contractor by the Government from existing system outlets and supplies only to the point of discharge (e.g., hose bib or electrical outlet). Contractor shall be responsible for conveyance to the work-site.

PART IV

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities.

4.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under PART III of this PWS.

4.2 Materials/Equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all qualified personnel, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment for corrosion repair, painting and marking of two (2) static aircraft to meet the requirements under the PWS.

5. PART V SPECIFIC TASKS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS.

5.1 Performance Requirements. The Contractor shall provide all services under this requirement in order to preserve the Aircraft in a state that maintains the heritage and dignity of the US Air Force and Kansas Air National Guard. To that end, the Contractor shall repaint the Aircraft IAW this Performance Work Statement (PWS) in a means and manner that generally conforms to industry standards for the restoration and preservation of outdoor displays of static aircraft. The Contractor’s efforts shall also be informed by the requirements of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 84-103, United States Air Force Heritage Program, and applicable Technical Orders (TO’s).

5.2 Protection. The Contractor shall provide all construction support equipment items to control and secure the worksite and any materials and equipment used in the performance of the contract. These include but are not limited to, sanitary facilities, dumpsters, barriers, barricades, scaffolding, powered high-lift vehicles, paint, etc. The Contractor is responsible for the erection and safe application of all equipment.

All painting under this contract shall be protected by the multiple and frequent use of signs indicating

“Painting-In-Progress.” Signs shall be furnished by the contactor and displayed from the beginning to completion of the contract. Signs shall be of commercially printed type, firmly mounted and kept clean.

There shall be no advertising matter on the signs.

5.3 Real Property Protection. Contractor shall protect existing vegetation, structures, equipment, ground covering, utilities at the job site, and protect or cover other static display aircraft from overspray. Ground surfaces, gravel, grass, plants, shrubs, plaques, and other real property in the work site area shall be covered or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent damage or inadvertent paint drops. This includes, but is not limited to protecting surrounding bushes, grass, and sidewalks. The Contractor shall prevent ruts in the turf caused by equipment. All damage by the Contractor to the landscaping shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the government within 10 days after identification/notification.

5.4 Technical Requirements. Maintenance: The performance of the Contract will be to remove the current layer of paint and sand all the way into the gloss paint to prevent any future paint peeling, apply primer, and apply two coats of smooth spray painting, bird proofing, and application of markings replace markings of the B-1B static display located at the 184th IW on McConnell AFB. Photo documenting all existing aircraft markings and paint scheme for duplication will be accomplished by Contractor.

5.5 Corrosion Repair: During surface preparation, each aircraft shall be inspected for sheet metal damage, corrosion and composite damage by the Contractor. Any required repair shall produce a smooth, flush appearance similar to the original surface. The Contractor shall ensure all fuselages, wing, and empennage drain holes are clear of obstructions.

5.6 Surface Preparation: The Contractor shall provide all proper equipment necessary for sanding and cleaning the aircraft. The aircraft will be thoroughly cleaned. The entire outer surface to be painted will be properly sanded way into the gloss paint to prevent any future paint peeling prior to painting. Edges of peeling paint shall be feathered by adequate sanding prior to painting. Bare metal surfaces will require a coat of metal primer prior to final painting. Appropriate masking with tape and barrier materials will be accomplished prior to painting. All paint chips and debris will be collected for disposal.

5.7 Painting: Painting shall not be performed on aircraft that have not been inspected for sheet metal damage, corrosion and composite repairs in conjunction with approval from the Quality Assurance Personnel.

Painted finished surfaces shall be smooth, uniform, free from runs, bubbles, drips, ridges, waves, sags, laps, brush marks, orange peel and variations in color. Colors and patterns shall be informed by the previous paint scheme, T.O. 1-1-4, Exterior Finishes, Insignia and Markings Applicable to USAF Aircraft. The Contractor will provide all stencils for Aircraft tail and base specific markings. The Contractor is responsible for application of all paint schemes, including tail and other specific markings. If any marking is obliterated, unreadable, or color scheme is undetermined, the Contractor shall contact the Quality Assurance Personnel to determine correct marking or color. The B-1B will be a gray in color. The paint used must be compatible with the existing coating and shall have an expected lifespan of at least five years.

Contractor will ensure compliance with all air permit, environmental and hazardous materials/hazardous waste requirements. Spraying operation shall be accomplished with approved low emissions equipment.

5.7.1 During the painting process, any parking lots downwind of operation where paint overspray might drift shall have signs declaring the following: “Open air painting in progress. Park at own risk.”

Signs shall be of commercially printed type, firmly mounted and kept clean.

5.8 Stencils and Decals. All stenciling products will be provided by the Contractor. Contractor shall use and properly lay out stencils and decals to reapply aircraft markings. All stencils on the aircraft prior to painting will be replaced by the contractor following painting. Stencils and decals are expected to match existing decals and stencils in size, shape, color and location. Any request for variations will be submitted to the Quality Assurance Personnel prior to installation.

5.9 Aircraft Standards:

Visible primer through top coat unacceptable Overspray unacceptable Blisters, fish eyes, runs and sags unacceptable Roughness or dirt inclusions unacceptable Paint shall not flake, peel, or chalk for one year from date contract is completed

5.9.1 The B-1B aircraft will be painted in-place at the 184th Wing Airpark. Contractor will ensure that the work site is clear to prevent overspray to other aircraft and to prevent visitors from entering work area. Contractor will clean work area each day prior to departure.

5.10 Materials. Contractor shall use airless sprayer method to apply paint. Acceptable paint is Sherwin Williams urethane or equivalent. Paint colors will be provided upon contract.

5.10.1 This reference to a specific brand shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process which, in the judgment of the Quality Assurance Personnel’s judgment, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise stated in this contract.

5.10.2 Contractor shall submit to the COR, no later than ten (10) days prior to commencing work, a list of all materials to be used in performance of the work required by the contract (e.g., paint, thinner, solvent, cleaner, etc.). All Safety Data Sheets, Manufacturer’s Instructions, Product Description, Specification Data, and Warranty Information for each product proposed shall also be provided.

5.11 Clean-up. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas used by the Contractor, free from accumulations of waste material and trash. All tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government shall also be removed upon completion of the contract. The Contractor shall keep the work areas in a clean and neat condition and all equipment returned to a safe location each day. Material disposal shall be the responsibility of the contractor and performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. If waste material is not removed daily, the Contractor shall provide a covered waste container at their expense.

5.12 Upon completion of all requirements of the PWS, Contractor will notify the 184th COR. The COR and Historical Property Custodian will determine if all project requirements have been satisfied.

PART VI APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.1 Applicable Documents and Reference Materials.

6.1.1 Air Force Instruction (AFI) 84-103, United States Air Force Heritage Program

6.1.2 T.O. 1-1-4 , Exterior Finishes, Insignia and Markings Applicable to USAF Aircraft

PART VII

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

(Under this section list all attachments and technical exhibits that will be used for the Quality Assurance Plan or Quality Assurance Worksheet)

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit 1-Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit 2-Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

7.3 Technical Exhibit 3-Quality Assurance Worksheet

TECHNICAL EXHIBT 1-Performance Requirements Summary

Services Objective: The objective of this service is to provide qualified personnel, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment for corrosion repair, painting and marking of one static aircraft. Located near the base west entrance gate at the 184thWing, McConnell AFB, in Wichita, KS.

The aircraft is a B-1B

Performance Objective or Deliverable

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Surveillance Method

Aircraft and surrounding work areas are properly protected, prepared, and maintained for the work to be accomplished.

5.2, 5.3 No more than three (3) observed deficiencies discovered during any one

(1) spot check. No Contractor-caused damage (e.g., 100%) to the Aircraft or grounds.

Daily (random) visual inspection

Government utilities are consumed judiciously.

3.6 No observed Government furnished

utilities being consumed wastefully.

Daily (random) visual inspection

All debris and overspray generated by Contractor is properly contained, collected, and disposed of.

1.18, 5.11 No observed debris or overspray (e.g., 100%. Contractor shall immediately correct the deficiency upon direction of the COR.

Daily (random) visual inspection

All paints, chemicals, cleaning compounds, solvents and/or other hazardous materials are handled properly and disposed of IAW applicable federal, state laws, and all applicable regulations and procedures.

1.18, 5.11 No observed deficiencies (e.g. 100%) Contractor shall immediately correct the deficiency upon direction of the

COR.

Daily (random) visual inspection

Aircraft components generally appear free from damage and corrosion. All repairs to components are adequate for

5.5 No more than two (2) visible

deficiencies larger than a silver dollar per major aircraft component (e.g., wing, vertical or horizontal stabilizers, Daily (random) visual inspection repairing the aircraft and preventing corrosion.

etc.) where Contractor has affected repairs.

Entire painted surface of the aircraft is properly prepared for application of primers and paint.

5.6 No more than three (3) visible

deficiencies larger than a silver dollar per major aircraft component (e.g., wing, vertical or horizontal stabilizer, etc.).

Visual inspection prior to application of primer and paint

Aircraft surface generally appears free from defects;

paint appears smooth and uniform.

5.7, 5.8, 5.9 No more than one (1) visible deficiencies in an area that is the size of a letter sheet of paper (8 1/2-inches by 11-inches) on any major aircraft component (e.g., wing, vertical or horizontal stabilizer, etc.).

Visual inspection after topcoat application

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2-Quality Assurance Summary

1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Contact Information. The COR and/or the Alternate COR for this contract are responsible for monitoring contractor performance. They will use the contents of this Performance Work Statement, the Performance Requirements Summary and the Quality Assurance Worksheet to document contractor performance of services rendered under this contract.

1.1 The COR for this contract is: [SMSgt Paul H. Arnold, paul.arnold.2@us.af.mil, 316-759-7081]

1.2 The Alternate COR for this contract is: NONE

1.3 You will also receive a copy of the COR Appointment letter listing the COR’s authority and limitations regarding this contract. In the event that CORs change during the period of performance, the Contracting Officer will issue a new appointment letter with contact information for the new COR.

2. COR Surveillance. They will conduct surveillance using the methods listed in the Performance Requirements Summary. The requirements summary identifies the acceptable quality levels and the surveillance methods that the COR will use for inspection. The COR shall keep records of their reviews, comments and samples of work to identify whether or not the contractor is performing per the terms of the contract. Both satisfactory and unsatisfactory performance will be documented. The contractor’s supervisor will be kept apprised of any issues that may require resolution.

3. Quality Assurance Plan Worksheets. The COR will make copies of the worksheet from the contract. At least monthly, the COR will review any notes taken during surveillance times and will document information on the Quality Assurance Worksheet located at Technical Exhibit 3.

3.1 Quality ratings are used per the table below. If a quality rating is “Green”, no comments are required unless the Contracting Officer would like to identify extraordinary services. Any time the rating is less than Green, the COR shall clearly document the worksheet to indicate what did or did not occur per the PWS requirement. The quality rating may change from “Green” to “Red”, however the Contracting Officer Representative should utilize the “Yellow” quality rating to alert the contracting office and the contractor of quality issues that have a potential for a “Red” quality rating if corrective action is not taken. Hopefully, issues have already been resolved prior to acceptance so that payment for satisfactory performance can be made.

Rating Description

Green Yes, performance and technical specifications are being met at Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL).

Yellow Yes, performance and technical specifications are currently being met at the minimum AQL, but the following service/deliverable needs contractor attention. The COR must identify what component of the deliverable and/or service requires attention.

Red No, performance and technical specifications are not being met at AQL and the following service/deliverable needs immediate contractor resolution. The Customer must identify what component of the deliverable and/or service is below the minimum AQL.

TECHICAL EXHIBIT 3-Quality Assurance Summary Worksheet

QUALITY ASSURNACE WORKSHEET for Contract Number:

W50S7X-23-P-000X

CONTACT SERVICES Title:

Refurbish Static Display Aircraft B-1B

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OF SURVEILLANCE:

From: TBD 2023 To: TBD 2023

Performance Ratings

Service/Deliverable x Quality Rating

Causative Factors Effect on Mission

Action Required

[Insert the deliverable or service in same order from Performance Requirements

Summary]

Green Comments Unnecessary for “Green” QA Rating

Yellow

Red

[Insert the deliverable or service in same order from Performance Requirements

Summary]

Green Comments Unnecessary for “Green” QA Rating

Yellow

Red

[Insert the deliverable or service in same order from Performance Requirements

Summary]

Green Comments Unnecessary for “Green” QA Rating

Yellow

Red

Green Comments Unnecessary for “Green” QA Rating

[Insert the deliverable or service in same order from Performance Requirements

Summary]

Yellow

Red

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Number of Hours Worked during this period: ________________________

APPROVED BY: COR Written Name/Rank

SMSgt Paul H. Arnold

Signature:___________________________________________Date:_______________________