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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (CG-41)

MILITARY AIRCRAFT INTERMEDIATE PAINT APPLICATION TRAINING

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Scope. The Contractor shall provide training support services to conduct basic instructional courses for application of paint on military aircraft as needed (painting patch repairs) between overhaul cycles. The training shall take place in both a contractor provided classroom setting and a shop/lab environment. Upon completion of the paint application course, students shall be able to conduct the steps of the paint application process and understand the safety and environmental considerations of paint application as outlined in this PWS.

1.2 Background. The Coast Guard employs a bi-level aviation maintenance structure consisting of depot level maintenance and operational level maintenance. At the operational level, Coast Guard Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) perform as-needed repairs to the aircraft paint system for reasons such as corrosion inspections and airframe damage repairs.

1.3 Personnel.

1.3.1 Qualified Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel with contractor-approved certification to perform all training requirements specified in task orders awarded under this Contract. The primary instructor for each paint course shall have at least 6 months of training experience.

1.3.2 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if that employee would, or would appear to cause a conflict of interest.

1.4 Course Completion Documentation. The contractor shall submit a report documenting each student’s performance and all student feedback within thirty (30) calendar days of the completion of each course to the COR. A certificate of completion shall be provided to each USCG studentwho successfully completes training no later than 30 calendar days after completion of the course

1.5 Security. Contractor access to classified information is not currently required under this contract.

1.6 Period of Performance. The period of performance for this contract is five (5) years from the date of award.

1.7 Place of Performance. The primary place of performance will be in the contractor’s facilities within the continental U.S. The contractor will provide an instructor and all training materials.

1.8 Hours of Operation. Training shall occur between the hours of 0800 and 1700 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).

2.0 Student Feedback Reports. The Contractor shall distribute and collect from each student for each course on the last day of each course a Contractor developed Course Critique on Contractor’s Performance form. The Contractor must send each completed course critique form to the COR NLT 30 days after the conclusion of training conducted under each task order by email unless another method of delivery is otherwise agreed upon in writing with COR. The Feedback report will cover whether:

· The course aims and objectives were clearly explained

· The instructor and training materials supported the learning objectives and were well organized

· The training objectives outlined for the course were met during delivery of training

· The quality of explanation and answers to questions were satisfactory

· The training was delivered professionally and effectively

· The skills and knowledge obtained from this training will assist the trainee in performing current job task

· The training was relevant to trainee’s current job

· The practical “hands-on” training was sufficient and appropriate

· The safety and hazardous related information were referenced

· The training facilities were adequate and comfortable

· The student was satisfied with course overall

3.0 REQUIREMENTS. The contractor shall provide a formal course military aircraft paint application. The training shall take place in both a classroom setting and a shop/lab environment. The course shall have a “hands on” portion that includes physical paint application. Simulated painting is NOT acceptable. Students shall perform physical paint application. Additionally, the contractor shall NOT endorse a specific product during the training course.

3.1 Course content. The training is to include, and each trainee shall be capable of demonstrating the following capabilities at a minimum:

· The trainee can recall procedures for surface preparation (conversion coating), primer application (Non-chrome only) MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N (Deft), and top coat MIL PRF 85285 Type IV Class H (gloss). These procedures include necessary precautions prior to paint application such as taping off, drop cloth and dry media for spills.

· The trainee has an understanding of the environmental requirements of paint activities as outlined in the USCG Health Safety Work Life(HSWL) Safe Work Practice Guide (PWS Enclosure 1).

· The trainee understands the properties of MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N (Deft) and MIL PRF 85285 Type IV Class H (gloss) paint and is aware of Federal Color Codes in relation to Coast Guard aircraft paint colors (Enclosure 2).

· The trainee can perform paint application techniques and recall common defects for high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP), touch-ups (example: using a pen-like/single use touch up devices), small brush, and roller paint application to include troubleshooting coating discrepancies such as orange peel and runs.

· The trainee can recall reasons for choosing which application method based on size of repair area and the geometry of the repair.

· The trainee is able to conduct equipment cleaning and understand the importance of post cleanup in the paint process.

3.2 Course Curriculum. The contractor shall follow a course curriculum that covers the course content discussed in section 3.1. A contractor-determined test shall be administered for the students at the end of the course. The intent of the test is to ensure that the students participated in the course. The course instructor should have the ability to override a test failure if the student is able to demonstrate knowledge and has participated in the course. The contractor shall discuss any problems with a student’s participation and knowledge retention with the COR for appropriate Coast Guard internal action to be taken regarding the student.

3.3 Total Class Size. Courses should accommodate 6-8 students per course.

3.4 Student Experience. Students shall have graduated from a formal US Coast Guard aviation maintenance training course and shall have at least 6 months of aviation maintenance experience.

3.5 Course length. The course shall be no less than 2 days and no more than 3.

4.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS.

CG - Coast Guard COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative KO – Contracting Officer PWS – Performance Work Statement TBD – To Be Determined

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES. The government will provide students with the minimum qualifications specified in PWS Section 3.4. Each task order awarded under this contract shall specify any additional required government furnished equipment if required. The government will screen and provide the names of all attendees for each course convening date.

6.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of task orders awarded under this contract, except for the Government Furnished Resources specified in this work statement and in each task order awarded under this contract. The contractor shall supply proper protective equipment (PPE) for paint activities. This includes a positive pressure hood or similar device that does not require fit testing with an OSHA protection factor of 1000. Additionally, the students shall be provided with protective clothing that is impermeable to dust, is comprised of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers (HDPE) and includes a hood, zip-front, integrated elastic cuffs, and boot covers.

7.0 GOVERNMENT/CONTRACTOR CONTACT. Initial contact between the contractor and the U.S. Coast Guard shall be at least two months prior to the physical start of each convening date. Contact can be achieved by phone conversation, electronic mail, and physical meeting at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC, or at the contractor's facility.

8.0 CANCELLATION/TERMINATION POLICY.

The government may terminate any enrollment(s) in writing before the commencement of any scheduled training without charge up to ten working days without charge. Between 5 and 10 working days, a fifty percent charge is incurred. Cancellation less than 5 working days from the course convening is charged at full contract price.

9.0 REFERENCES. Enclosure 1: USCG HSWL’s Safe Work Practice Guide. Any additional required references will be provided in each task order awarded under this contract if necessary.

10.0 TASK ORDERS. Task orders issued under this contract will be performance based and incorporate the Performance Requirements Summary (PWS) outlined in PWS 11.0. In general, the PWS will set forth the expected outcomes (objectives) of the task order, the service(s) required of the contractor to attain the objectives, a performance standard per outcome, and a plan for a reduction in payment in the event the contractor does not meet the performance standard. It is the intent of the Government to maintain consistency in standards and associated reduction schedules for same or similar outcomes from task order to task order. The PWS is not an exclusive remedy and inclusion of the PWS does not preclude the Government from using any other remedy available by law or contract terms, including reductions in payment in accordance with any clause for inspection of services.

11.0 DELIVERABLES. The specific requirements for all deliverables are described in the table below.

11.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS).

Performance standards for each task order are as outlined below.

Objectives:

Provide instruction that complies with PWS Section 3.0.

Required Service:

Provide course(s) and instructor(s) with performance measured by the Student Feedback Reports on Contractor Performance form.

Performance Standard:

1.0 Course Completion Reports

A course completion report shall be provided within 30 days of course completion. This shall include a summary of names of attendees and whether the course was completed successfully.

2.0 Student Feedback Reports

The Contractor shall achieve a satisfactory or higher rating from 62% of the students attending each course during a contract year as measured by the Student Feedback on Contractor Performance form. The forms shall be delivered within 30 days of course completion.

3.0 Course Completion Certificates:

The Contractor shall deliver course completion certificates to the students and the COR within 30 days of course completion.