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Statement of Work For

USCG Air Station Corpus Christi Testing of Ground and Mooring Eye Points 1.0 INTRODUCTION: This statement of work is to provide USCG Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi with compliance with existing standards for the aviation facility approved ground and mooring eye points at designated ninety-six (96) locations.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: USCG Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi utilizes 96 approved ground and mooring eyes to ground aircraft and aircraft equipment. This service contract will be responsible for testing 96 locations to ensure proper compliance with existing standards so that the proper protection is in place for U. S. Coast Guard personnel and equipment.

3.0

SCOPE:

3.1 The contractor shall provide services to the following address:

USCG Air Station Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi International Airport

249 Glasson Drive

Corpus Christi, TX, 78406

Note: Access to the site is restricted. Advanced notice is required for access.

3.2 Due to the operational missions of the Air Station, work schedule and impacts will have to be closely coordinated with the Coast Guard.

3.3 Due to the unforeseen nature of the aviation and military communities, the contractor shall be able to respond to any emergent need that may arise within 24 hours after notification. The contractor shall provide a Point of Contact for emergent services.

3.4 The contractor is responsible to furnish and provide all required materials and tools. At no time shall the Coast Guard owned tools, materials, or equipment be utilized.

3.5 The contractor shall complete testing of 96 grounds and mooring eyes utilizing the proper equipment and procedures detailed in AFI 32-1065 utilizing the attached location map for both hangar and ramp designations. Flight line certified static grounds and mooring eyes should be tested to the required standard of less than 10,000 ohms. Hangar deck certified power grounds should be tested to the current standard of less than 25 ohms. Power grounds are defined as those having resistances of less than 25 ohms referenced to the power system neutral.

3.6 The contractor shall utilize the following measuring equipment, as it has proven useful in measuring ground resistance in the past: Three-terminal Ground Resistance Tester, Transcat Order No. 8175E, Analog Display, 0.5-500 Ω Range and the Earth Testing Kit, Two or Three- Terminal, Transcat Catalog No. DET3TD, Digital Display, 0.01-199.9 Ω/0.001-19.9 Ω Range. Similar testers by other manufacturers that have equivalent characteristics may also be used. Volt-Ohm Meters (VOMs) have not proven suitable for this task, in past experience.

3.7 The contractor shall complete measurements utilizing the following procedures. The three-terminal fall of potential method should be used when measuring ground points on the apron. This includes certified power grounds, certified static grounds, mooring eyes, and FLEDS lightning protection grounds. The two-terminal method should be used when measuring hangar ground points, the facility’s AC neutral line, and in situations where the three-terminal method is impractical.

3.8 The contractor shall provide a written report detailing each ground or mooring eye grounding point location and testing results.

4.0

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 The contractor shall adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the serving.

5.0 INSPECTION PRIOR TO BID (IF DESIRED):

5.1 Access to either site is restricted and is by appointment only. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the sites to become familiar with the condition and location of the equipment. Arrangements to visit the site can be made by contacting:

CWO Justin Gross USCG Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi International Airport

249 Glasson Drive

Corpus Christi, TX, 78406

Telephone: (361) 438-0175 Email: Justin.A.Gross@uscg.mil 6.0

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

6.1 Personnel: All Contractor personnel are required to be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States, at least 18 years old, and able to read, write and speak English fluently. All personnel shall receive visitor passes from the front gate.

6.2 Point of Contact:

6.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a point of contact that shall be available to discuss work performed under this contract, during the normal working day (8:00AM to 3:00 PM).

6.2.2 The contractor shall provide a point of contact that shall be available to address emergent needs within 24 hours.

6.2.3 The points of contact shall be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

6.2.4 The name(s), telephone numbers, and addresses of the points of contact shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the COR with the proposal.

7.0

ADMINISTRATION:

7.1 Performance Evaluation Meetings: The contractor’s project manager shall meet with the Contracting Officer or COR, to discuss performance problems and review contractor corrective actions. If the contractor fails to meet the servicing requirements, the frequency of not fulfilling the schedule requirements may be the basis for a deduction in the termination of this contract.

7.2 Pre-Award: The contractor must be fully registered in SAM (System for Award Management, www.sam.gov ) and have a valid DUNS Number (Dun & Bradstreet) and TIN (Tax Identification Number) in order to bid for the contract.

7.3 Commencement and Completion of Work: Upon acceptance, the contractor shall commence work after contract award date with a completion date not to exceed 30 days. Far Clause 52.232-18 “Subject to Availability of Funds” and Far Clause 52.222-41 “Service Contract Act” applies to this contract.

7.4 Designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Air Station Corpus Christi will designate a COR once a contract has been awarded. Inquiries concerning any phase of the specification before or after award shall be made to the COR.

7.5 Oral Modification: No oral / written statements from any person other than the Contracting Officer shall in any manner or degree, modify or otherwise affect the terms of this contract.