PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE

Statement of Work and Technical Specifications

For

Building 417 Corrosion Control

Ref: FA252126QB094

DATE: 5 May 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: GENERAL 4

1.0 SUMMARY OF WORK 4

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES/ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 4

1.3 TRANSPORTATION AND PROTECTION 5

1.4 COMMUNICATION SECURITY 5

PART 2: EXECUTION 6

2.0 INSTALLATION ACCESS 6

2.1 BADGE CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY 7

2.2 PSFB VEHICLE INSPECTION 8

2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES 8

2.4 QUALITY CONTROL 8

2.5 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION/APPROVAL 8

PART 3: EXTERIOR PAINTING 9

3.0 ANCILLARY WORK 9

3.1 REFERENCES 9

3.2 DEFINITIONS 11

3.3 TERMINOLOGY 11

3.4 ABBREVIATIONS 12

3.5 SUBMITTALS 12

3.6 SCHEDULING 12

3.7 ENVIRONMENTAL 12

3.8 WORKMANSHIP 13

3.9 GOVERNMENT’S RIGHT TO INSPECT 13

3.10 LOCATION AND SURFACE TYPE TO BE PAINTED 13

3.11 PROTECTION AGAINST DAMAGE 14

3.12 USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND UTILITIES 14

3.13 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE 14

3.14 WARRANTY 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CON’T)

PART 4: PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS 16

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 16

4.1 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING, AND STORAGE 16

4.2 PACKAGING 17

4.3 PRODUCT LITERATURE 17

4.4 COLORS 17

4.5 ABRASIVE BLAST MEDIA 17

4.6 WET ABRASIVE BLAST EQUIPMENT 18

4.7 COMPRESSED AIR 19

PART 5: SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING 20

5.0 GENERAL 20

5.1 ACCESS TO SURFACES FOR PREPARATION AND PAINT 20

5.2 AMBIENT CONDITIONS 20

5.3 CORROSION DAMAGE 20

5.4 PRE-CLEANING/GENERAL CLEANING 21

5.5 SOLUBLE SALTS 21

5.6 SURFACE PREPARATION 22

5.7 PRODUCT APPLICATION 25

5.8 STENCILING 27

5.9 FIELD INSPECTION 27

5.10 SITE CLEANUP 29

5.11 WASTE DISPOSAL 29

PART 1: GENERAL

1.0 SUMMARY OF WORK: The work performed under this project is located at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) Florida. PSFB is located approximately three miles south of Cocoa Beach on State Road A1A. It consists of providing the labor, equipment and materials to make repairs, prepare and paint the exterior of building 417, an 8’ X 20’ metal Conex owned by the 46th Test Squadron, Operating Location ‘A’ (46 TS/OL-A).

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

a. Site Preparation: Clean, de-rust, de-scale, to sound substrate.

b. Warranty: Refer to the individual specification section for the required warranty provisions. If no warranty provisions are provided in the specification, the Contractor shall provide the Government with an unconditional five-year labor and material warranty fully covering any defects in material or workmanship for all work done under this contract.

c. Requirements: Working hours will normally range between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM (0730-1600) excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays. Notification must be given to the Government five working days in advance of intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces when the Government determines that they are reasonably available. If such support is reasonably available, the Government may authorize work to be performed during periods other than normal duty hours/days. Work beyond normal hours/days will be required for major utility outages. No construction work shall take place over the Christmas/New Year holiday period. This period will start one full workday before the Federal Christmas holiday and end the first workday after the Federal New Year Holiday.

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES/ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: Building 417 will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

a. Facility Care

(1) Responsibilities: Contractor is responsible for removal of obstructions that limit access to the work area, such as shrubbery, signage and other landscaping materials. Exterior signs and lettering shall be protected from stripping and painting operations, or replaced/repainted.

(2) Maintain Clean Work Areas: All work areas shall be kept clean at all times. Contractor shall prevent the introduction of dirt or dust into areas adjacent to the work areas. All materials, tools and equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to being brought into work areas or adjacent areas.

(3) Damage to Existing Equipment: Any damage must be reported to the Government immediately. Damage to existing materials, equipment or systems occurring from Contractor activities or neglect, shall, at the sole discretion of the Government, be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Federal Government.

b. Construction Area Access and Control Requirements: Exclusive use or control of any area will not be allowed as the Government must have access to all areas at all times. All work must be scheduled around operational constraints.

c. Vehicle Parking Requirements: Job and support vehicles for workers will be parked in designated parking areas within reasonable access to the work site. All vehicle operators must comply with all traffic laws including mandatory seat belt usage, speed limits and hauling restrictions. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any facility/grounds damaged areas.

1.3 TRANSPORTATION AND PROTECTION

a. Protection: Store and protect products in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Store products with seals, labels intact and legible. Store sensitive products in weather tight, climate controlled, enclosures in an environment favorable to the product.

Products acceptable for exterior storage shall be on sloped supports above ground.

b. Transportation: Transport and handle products in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure the products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged. Protect products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of products. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in a well drained area. Prevent mixing with foreign materials regulated metals unless analysis is conducted to prove otherwise.

Contractor is responsible for implementing programs and procedures that comply with the requirements of this specification and all applicable Federal, state, and local standards and regulations, such as OSHA, DOT, FDEP, and EPA.

c. Site Protection Plan: Structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities immediately adjacent to excavations shall be protected against damage. Contractor shall comply with UFC 3-600-01 and is required to protect areas adjacent to the construction site.

1.4 COMMUNICATION SECURITY: Government telecommunications networks are continually subject to interception by hostile/unfriendly intelligent organizations. Therefore, the DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Contractor shall assume the responsibility for ensuring frequent dissemination of this information to all employees dealing with official DOD information.

PART 2: EXECUTION

2.0 INSTALLATION ACCESS

a. Contractor Badging: The badging procedures specified herein are subject to change. The Contractor will be notified of any changes to the badging requirements by the Contracting Officer's representative. Upon receiving notice to proceed, the prime Contractor shall request badges following the procedures outlined below.

b. Defense Biometric Identity System (DBIDS) Form: Submit PDF fillable form "45 SFS BADGE/VISITOR REQUEST" (DBIS Form) for all personnel at least 7 working days before the individual is required access to the installation. The individual will be subject to NCIC Background Check prior to entering the installation. Badge requests are maintained for a period of 30 days at the PASS and ID office prior to being destroyed. It is the Contractors responsibility to ensure that DBIDS forms are issued to the individuals requesting access. The Contracting Officer can remove any individual from the installation and pull the DBIDS card for non-compliance with installation standards and regulations. All badge requests must be typed or printed very legible in dark ink, preferable black (neither in red nor in pencil).

c. Support Documentation: With the DBIDS FORM, the Contractor shall submit a Government issued photo identification and a form of Government issued identification that complies with the REALID Act that establish the individual is a U.S. person. Examples of acceptable forms of photo ID are a driver's license, passport, state issued photo ID, concealed carry license.

Examples of acceptable forms of identification for compliant to the REAL ID act - One form of the following documents will be accepted as proof of identity. (T-0) The document must be a picture ID and all documents must be unexpired and valid. The goal is to minimize, within acceptable risk, the potential of improper screening and access credential issuance. NOTE: The information is from Handbook for Employers, Instructions for Completing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and REAL ID Act of 2005 Implementation: An Interagency Security Committee Guide.

(1) United States Passport. The U.S. Department of State issues the U.S. Passport to U.S.

Citizens and nationals.

(2) Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form I-551).

(3) The Permanent Resident Card shows the DHS seal and contains a detailed hologram on the front of the card. Each card is personalized with an etching showing the bearer's photo, name, fingerprint, date of birth, alien registration number, and card number.

(4) A foreign passport with a temporary (I-551) stamp or temporary (I-551) printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa.

(5) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses either an I-551 stamp or a temporary I-551 printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa (MRIV) to denote temporary evidence of lawful permanent residency.

(6) NOTE: Another identity proofing document must be requested if the stamp or MRIV expires, or one year after the issuance date if the stamp or statement does not include an expiration date. (T-0) Exception: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military members traveling on NATO orders will not be required to present any of the forms above. NATO military members traveling on official NATO orders will present their NATO travel orders to determine need for access and must be in possession of a HN Government identification card in order to be considered identity proofed. This does not waive the requirement for vetting.

(7) An employment authorization document that contains a photograph (Form I-766).

(8) USCIS issues the Employment Authorization Document to aliens granted temporary employment authorization in the United States. The card contains the bearer's photograph, fingerprint, card number, Alien number, birth date, and signature, along with a holographic film and the DHS seal. The expiration date is located at the bottom of the card.

(9) A current/valid driver's license or identification card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, weight, eye color, and address; must comply with the REAL ID Act of 2005. If it's not in compliance, it cannot be used for identity verification and an acceptable alternate document must be presented.

(10) Identification card issued by Federal, State, or local government agencies, provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address.

(11) U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Cards/Credentials.

(12) The U.S. Coast Guard New Merchant Mariner credential will look and feel exactly like a passport. The cover will be embossed with holographic images, invisible until exposed to Ultraviolet (UV) light. NOTE: The cover will be embossed with holographic images, invisible until exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light and is red/orange in color.

2.1 BADGE CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY: The prime Contractor shall be accountable for all badges issued during the performance of this contract. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification badges/passes, the prime Contractor shall ensure that all base identification badges/passes issued to employees and all subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. All badges must be returned to PSFB 45 Security Forces Pass & ID as appropriate, based on job location before a new badge will be issued.

a. Safeguarding Badges: Contractor badges issued by Pass and ID remain the property of the Government and shall be protected at all times. Badges must not be left unattended in vehicles on or off base. Misuse or tampering of badges is a criminal offense. Violators will lose their base access privilege and may be subject to prosecution.

b. Reporting Lost Badges: Lost badges must be reported within 24 hours. Contractor shall submit a letter to the Security Forces, through the Contracting Officer, explaining the details of the circumstances. As a minimum, include the name and Social Security Number of the individual and when and where the badge was lost. This letter must be on file at the Security Forces Pass and ID before a new badge will be issued.

c. Returned Badges: Prior to submitting an invoice for final payment, the prime Contractor shall obtain a clearance certification from the issuing office which states all base identification badges/passes have been turned in, accounted for, or transferred to a follow-on contract. This certification shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to submission of the final invoice for payment.

2.2 PSFB VEHICLE INSPECTION: The Oversized Vehicle Search Area is located on State Road A1A approximately 1 mile north of Pineda Causeway. Manned Operating hours are scheduled from 0600-1700. For after-hours access, call PSFB Security Forces at (321) 494-2000 to coordinate entry. Mandatory inspection is required for all: Commercial Vehicles, Tractor Trailers, Trailers, RVs and Boats. All other passenger vehicles will be turned away from this gate and are required to enter either the Main Gate or South Gate. Allow ample time for inspections, especially for the critical delivery period of mixed concrete. The government will not be responsible for rejected batches, caused by Contractor delays. Advance coordination is highly recommended.

2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES: The Government reserves the right to revoke badging authority, escort authority and/or base access privileges for any person, at any time and for any reason.

Contractor understands that the Government has made every attempt to identify potential delays associated with background checks and badging requirements and that such delays have been considered in the construction schedule. Delays resulting from the Contractor's failure to follow the badging guidelines above shall not be considered grounds for contract extension or compensation.

2.4 QUALITY CONTROL: It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide, inspect and document the level of quality that has been established by all applicable standards, codes and guidelines. The Contractor shall use skilled workers, an adequate number of which are thoroughly trained and have a minimum of 3 years experience in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for the proper performance of the work in each section of these specifications.

2.5 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION/APPROVAL: When the Contractor considers that the work is acceptable to the Government and is complete, he/she shall inform the Government Project Manager that the work is complete and ready for inspections. If the work is not acceptable, the Contractor shall record a list of items noted by the Government Project Manager. A subsequent inspection may take place to review the corrected items. The Government is not required to inspect all work.

PART 3: EXTERIOR PAINTING

3.0 ANCILLARY WORK: This section consists of the specification for all painting work performed on exterior surfaces under this contract. The scope of work to be performed includes any ancillary work that may be required to properly paint in accordance with specified requirements and any other conditions or requirements that may be associated with performing the work.

Anticipated work includes, but is not limited to:

• Removal of minor appurtenances to access concealed surfaces and reinstallation after preparation and painting

• Protection of workers, building occupants, and other personnel who may be affected as a result of work activities

• Protection of facilities, equipment, and adjacent surfaces not scheduled for painting, from contamination or damage

• Ensuring environmental protection of air, soil, and surface waters in accordance with applicable regulations, in addition to all other specified project requirements

• Restoring adjacent areas affected by Contractor's activities to as-found conditions

• Proper handling and storage of products and materials

• Providing inspection and quality control to ensure the requirements of this specification are met

3.1 REFERENCES: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS (ACGIH)

ACGIH 0100Doc (2005) Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A123/A123M (2013) Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)

Coatings on Iron and Steel Products ASTM A276 (2013a) Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes ASTM A3l2/A312M (2014b) Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily

Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes ASTM B209 (2010) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy

Sheet and Plate ASTM B370 (2012) Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for

Building Construction ASTM C669 (2000) Glazing Compounds for Back Bedding and Face Glazing of

Metal Sash ASTM D3276 (2007) Painting Inspectors (Metal Substrates)

ASTM D3359 (2009; E 2010; R 2010) Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test ASTM D4258-05 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating ASTM D4285 (1983; R 2012) Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air ASTM D4417 (2014) Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned

Steel ASTM D4940 (1998; E 2003) Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water

Soluble Ionic Contamination of Blasting Abrasives ASTM D6237 (2009) Painting Inspectors (Concrete and Masonry Substrates) ASTM D7127 (2013) Measurement of Surface Roughness of Abrasive Blast

Cleaned Metal Surfaces using a Portable Stylus Instrument ASTM D7091 (2013) Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of

Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nondestructive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals

MASTER PAINTERS INSTITUTE (MPI)

MPI MRM Maintenance Repainting Manual

THE SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC AB 1 (2013) Mineral and Slag Abrasives SSPC AB-4 (2009) Recyclable Encapsulated Abrasive Media SSPC Guide 6 (2004) Guide for Containing Surface Preparation Debris

Generated During Paint Removal Operations SSPC Guide 7 (2004; E 2004) Guide to the Disposal of Lead-Contaminated

Surface Preparation Debris SSPC Guide 12 (1998; E 2004) Guide for Illumination of Industrial Painting

Projects SSPC Guide 15 (2005) Field Methods for Retrieval and Analysis of Soluble Salts on Steel and Other Nonporous Substrates SSPC PA 1 (2000; E 2004) Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel SSPC PA 2 (2012) Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness With Magnetic

Gages SSPC SP 1 (1982; E 2004) Solvent Cleaning SSPC SP 2 (1982; E 2000; E 2004) Hand Tool Cleaning SSPC SP 3 (1982; E 2004) Power Tool Cleaning SSPC SP-6 (2000) Commercial Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP 7 (2000) Brush-Off Blast Cleaning SSPC SP 10 (2007) Near-White Blast Cleaning SSPC SP 11 (2012) Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal SSPC SP 12/NACE No.5 (2002) Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Metals by

Waterjetting Prior to Recoating SSPC SP-13 (2003) Surface Preparation of Concrete SSPC SP 15 (2002; E 2004) Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC SP-14 (2006) Industrial Blast Cleaning SSPC SP 16 (2010) Brush-Off Blast Cleaning of Coated and Uncoated

Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steels, and Non-Ferrous Metals SSPC SP 7/NACE No.4 (2007) Brush-Off Blast Cleaning SSPC TR-2 (1998) Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning SSPC VIS 1 (2002; E 2004) Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel

Surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning SSPC-SP WJ-1/NACE WJ-1 (2012) Waterjet Cleaning of Metals–Clean to Bare Substrate SSPC-SP WJ-2/NACE WJ-2 (2014) Waterjet Cleaning of Metals—Very Thorough Cleaning SSPC-SP WJ-3/NACEWJ-3 (2014) Waterjet Cleaning of Metals—Thorough Cleaning SSPC-SP WJ-4/NACE WJ-4 (2014) Waterjet Cleaning of Metals—Light Cleaning

U.S. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

FAA AC 70/7460-1 (2007; Rev K) Obstruction Marking and Lighting

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)

LEED (2002; R 2005) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(tm) Green Building Rating System for New Construction (LEED-NC)

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910.1000 Air Contaminants 29 CFR 1910.1001 Asbestos 29 CFR 1910.1025 Lead 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out) 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-120-01 (2014) Design: Sign Standards

3.2 DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this specification, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

• Government: The contracting authority for the U.S. Government, including any of its designated representatives

• Contractor: The entity contracted to perform the work, including its employees, subcontractors and suppliers

• Manufacturer: The manufacturer of a specific product being used, applied, or installed

3.3 TERMINOLOGY: Refer to the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT) Paint/Coatings Dictionary for definitions of coating terms used in this specification.

For purposes of this specification, a "coat" of paint is defined as "A layer of coating material meeting the minimum recommended thickness specified by the manufacturer or specification documents. An acceptable coat of paint may require multiple applications in order to achieve proper dry film thickness."

3.4 ABBREVIATIONS: The abbreviations listed below, when used in this specification, shall have the following meanings. Other abbreviations, denoted by capital letters, may be included throughout this specification section and are generally defined in the paragraph where first used.

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ANSI American National Standards Institute CCAP Contractor Corrective Action Plan PSFB Patrick Space Force Base CFR Code of Federal Regulations FSCT Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology LBP Lead Based Paint LCP Lead Competent Person LOTO Lockout/Tag-Out MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers NFPA National Fire Protection Association OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PDS Product Data Sheets PWL Paint with Lead SSPC SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings UFGS Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

3.5 SUBMITTALS: Submit the following:

• SD-03 Product Data

• Manufacturer's Product Data Sheets (PDS)

• SD-04 Samples

• Color Proofs

3.6 SCHEDULING: Coordinate the daily schedule and planned work tasks with the Government and any other Contractors or trades working at the jobsite to ensure proper and uninterrupted workflow.

3.7 ENVIRONMENTAL: The operations described in this specification have the potential to pollute the environment. All State and Federal environmental regulations and related specification sections, as well as any local or site environmental policies, shall be followed. Questions regarding site and environmental policies should be directed to the responsible environmental management organization. The Contractor shall ensure environmental protection of air, soil, and surface waters in accordance with applicable regulations, in addition to any other specified project requirements.

3.8 WORKMANSHIP: Ensure the highest quality of workmanship at all times throughout the progression of the work. Assign only journeyman applicators having extensive prior experience in the specified surface preparation and paint application systems to perform the work described herein. Train all applicators, technicians, and assistants in the proper procedures for preparation and application of the specified products prior to commencing the work. The applicators shall be made intimately familiar with the characteristics and proper procedures unique to each product and every aspect of its use.

3.9 GOVERNMENT'S RIGHT TO INSPECT: The Government reserves the right, but has no duty to monitor any or all of the work and enforce the requirements of the specifications as deemed necessary.

• The Government shall have the authority to stop work due to any non-conforming work

• Schedule and coordinate work with the Government to allow for timely and unobstructed inspections by the Government

• Any inspections or waiver of inspections by the Government shall not relieve the

Contractor of full responsibility for quality control and compliance with these specifications

• The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory repair of any areas found to be defective, regardless of whether any inspections were performed by the Government

3.10 LOCATION AND SURFACE TYPE TO BE PAINTED

a. Painting Included: Exterior surfaces to be painted include existing coated surfaces of the building and appurtenances. Where a space or surface is indicated to be painted, include the following unless indicated otherwise:

• Surfaces behind portable objects and surface mounted articles readily detachable by removal of fasteners, such as screws and bolts

• New factory finished surfaces that require identification or color coding and factory finished surfaces that are damaged during performance of the work

• Existing coated surfaces that are damaged during performance of the work

b. Painting Not Included/Items to be Protected:

• Coordinate with and obtain approval from the Government regarding which items are to be removed and which may remain in place with suitable protection

• Use qualified technicians to remove any appurtenances prior to starting any preparation or painting work

• Securely store removed items, including hardware, and reinstall to fully operational condition prior to completion of the work

• Mark, map, photograph, and detail items as necessary to ensure replacement of each item in the exact original location and position

• Protect from damage any hardware remaining affixed to the structure, such as studs or inserts

• Use suitable heavy duty protective coverings, masking, and sealing methods to completely isolate items to be protected from the work activities, or temporarily remove and reinstall items after painting, as appropriate for each item and work area

• Give special attention to the protection of electric motors, centrifugal blowers, HVAC, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, hydraulic components, enclosures, cabling and other sensitive or fragile equipment and surfaces

Unless scheduled, surfaces not to be painted and requiring complete protection include, but are not limited to:

• Surfaces concealed and made inaccessible by panelboards, fixed ductwork, machinery, and equipment fixed in place, such as electrical equipment, and any other building systems

• Hardware, fittings, and other factory finished items

3.11 PROTECTION AGAINST DAMAGE: Protect all adjacent facilities, equipment, vehicular traffic, property, and any other areas, items or surfaces that are not specified to receive paint, from any damage due to Contractor's operations. Protection shall include specific measures to prevent any damage caused by surface preparation and paint activities including, but not limited to, overspray, over-blast, abrasive intrusion, water intrusion and spillage. Prior to starting work in each area, thoroughly pre-inspect each area to identify and document any existing damage, including substrate cracking, of any items, areas, or surfaces to be protected.

Prepare and submit a written report that details the exact type and location of existing damage .

List each case of damage as a separate line item and include signature space for Government concurrence of any reported existing damage. Pre-inspection report shall include photo and video documentation of existing conditions and any damage. Any damage discovered during or after Contractor s activities that was not documented in the pre-inspection report shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

If damage should occur, make repairs that are satisfactory to the Government in a timely manner.

Painted surfaces that are damaged shall be restored to their original condition utilizing compatible systems that are equal in appearance and performance to the existing system. Utilize Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS), where applicable. Prior to making repairs, Contractor shall submit a written repair plan to Government for approval.

3.12 USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND UTILITIES: Contractor may utilize excess electrical power capacity that may be available at the job site to the extent it does not interfere or conflict with facility operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any wiring and connections required to utilize available power using qualified and licensed electricians. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain the type, capacity and location of existing electrical power prior to initiating work. Contractor shall provide any additional electrical power that may be required to complete the specified work.

3.13 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE: After approval of submittals and prior to starting work at the jobsite, coordinate, schedule, and conduct a pre-work meeting with all involved parties. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the contract and specification requirements in detail and proactively address any potential issues prior to start of the work.

Prior to the pre-work conference, thoroughly review all contract and specification requirements and inspect the jobsite to verify details of the work requirements, including size and scope. Be prepared at the meeting to request clarification of any ambiguities, advise of potential conflicts, report possible discrepancies, and identify any technical requirements that appear improper or inappropriate. Meeting agenda items shall include, but not be limited to work plan, safety, inspection standards, environmental compliance, site rules and procedures, protection of facilities, project schedule, roles and responsibilities, surface preparation, paint application, quality control, corrective action procedures, points of contact, emergency procedures, and coordination with other planned work.

3.14 WARRANTY: Contractor shall provide the Government with a single-source, unconditional three-year labor and materials warranty fully covering any defects in material or workmanship.

Warranty period starts upon Government acceptance of completed work. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to negotiate, obtain and benefit from any warranties that may be available to the Contractor from the product Manufacturers, subcontractors, or other suppliers that are used on the project. If warranty requirements conflict with other contract documents, the warranty provision that is most favorable to the Government shall prevail.

Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory repair of all defects discovered during the warranty period. Warrantable defects include, but are not limited to: Any form of disbondment (i.e., blistering, peeling, or flaking); discoloration; premature loss of gloss or color; or any other deterioration or change in condition that has a significant adverse impact on the performance, serviceability, or appearance of the coating, or on any other product or service furnished by the Contractor on the project.

Contractor shall make repairs within 120 days after notification by the Government, unless the Government's operations or schedule limit access to the work areas and require that the repair work be deferred.

Contractor shall be responsible for all defects discovered and reported within the warranty period, regardless of whether they can be repaired during the warranty period. Inspection and repairs shall be made in the presence of the Government. Repair and warranty work shall be subject to the requirements of the applicable specification. Contractor shall submit a Written Repair Plan to the Government for making repairs in accordance with the requirements of this Technical Guideline and any written recommendations or instructions provided by the Manufacturer. All costs associated with warranty repairs shall be borne by the Contractor.

PART 4: PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Furnish only new, freshly stocked, materials and products obtained directly from the Manufacturer, or their authorized distributors. Leftover stock materials and products from prior projects shall not be used. Upon request, provide receipts or other evidence satisfactory to Government to prove compliance with this requirement.

Supply multi-component products in prepackaged kits so that the contents of the individual containers in the kit can be combined to provide a properly proportioned mix of the final product.

The kits may be provided in various sizes to accommodate the typical mix quantity requirements.

Products shall be suitable for application without requiring any alteration or modification at the jobsite. Ensure all products are within shelf life at time of use.

Products, including pigments added for color, shall not contain asbestos, lead, cadmium, chromium (no more than 0.01 percent by weight of mixed paint), or other regulated substance that, when removed, would result in hazardous waste or regulated abatement operations.

4.1 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING, AND STORAGE: Deliver materials to the jobsite in their original, unopened containers, as provided by the Manufacturer.

Submit the product Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheets (PDS) and any published instructions for each product. Transport, handle, and store materials in accordance with the Manufacturer’s latest material safety data sheets (MSDS), product data sheets, and any other published guidelines provided by the Manufacturer.

Ensure all products bear the Manufacturer’s name, product identification, date of manufacture, manufacturer’s formulation number, shelf-life expiration date, batch number, color, and name and address of manufacturer. Materials without the Manufacturer’s batch numbers printed on packaging shall be rejected.

Store all products in tightly closed containers in covered, secured, and well-ventilated areas where they will be protected from exposure to extreme cold or heat, sparks, flame, direct sunlight, or rainfall. Tarpaulin covers are not an acceptable method of storage. Do not store paint, polyurethane, varnish, or wood stain products in occupied spaces or with materials that have a high capacity to adsorb VOC emissions.

Provide a climate-controlled storage environment, if necessary, to ensure that product temperatures at time of use are: 1) between 65 degrees F (18 degrees C) and 95 degrees F (35 degrees C), or 2) as required by the Manufacturer. Products shall be stored and stabilized at the required application temperatures at least 48 hours in advance of their use.

Store flammable products in a single location, approved by the Government, which is clear from any existing facilities. Provide suitable storage facilities for safe and legal storage consistent with the guidelines outlined in the latest version of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code. Storage is to include on-site provisions for spills, leak containment, and cleanup of sufficient type and quantity for the material being stored.

Verify shelf life and thoroughly inspect materials, before and after opening packaging, for any visible signs of damage or defects prior to use. Reject and replace all damaged, expired, or questionable product. Inspect epoxy materials for crystallization, which can be caused by improper storage or exposure to cold temperatures during transport. Noticeable variations in appearance, viscosity, or application properties within, or between, batches of material shall be immediately reported to the Government and the Manufacturer and shall be cause for immediate rejection of any materials pending analysis by Manufacturer. Upon completion of the work, repair any damage and restore storage area to as-found conditions.

4.2 PACKAGING: Products shall be clearly marked with the Manufacturer’s name, product identification, and shelf-life expiration date and batch number. Supply multi-component products in prepackaged kits so that the contents of the individual containers in the kit can be combined to provide a properly proportioned mix of the final product. The kits may be provided in various sizes to accommodate the typical mix quantity requirements.

4.3 PRODUCT LITERATURE: Submit Product Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheets (PDS), including any published instructions for each product.

4.4 COLORS: Color and paint type shall be Sherwin Williams Pro-Cryl primer and Pro Industrial, RAL1001, or approved equal. Products shall be suitable for application without requiring any alteration or modification at the jobsite.

Provide a color fan deck or printed charts for color review and final selection by the Government.

Submit color proofs of selected colors using the specified finish coat materials. Coordinate color selection, and obtain Government approval of all colors and proofs, prior to procurement or application of any finish coat materials, except for small quantities of sample materials required to produce color proofs.

When painting metal substrates, the color of each coat in the system, including the stripe coat, shall have a sufficient contrast to visually distinguish the separate layers and aid in obtaining uniform coverage of each coat during application.

The color used for stenciling shall be black, or a contrasting color to the topcoat over which it is applied. Final color selection for stenciling shall be by the Government’s Representative.

4.5 ABRASIVE BLAST MEDIA: Abrasive blasting aggregate shall conform to the requirements of SSPC AB 1, Type I or II, Class A, or steel grit. Steel grit shall be neutral (6.0 to 8.0 pH), rust and oil free, dry, commercial-grade blasting grit with a hardness of 40 to 50 Rockwell C. The size (mesh) of blasting aggregate shall be selected by the Contractor to produce the required anchor profile.

For sponge blasting, media shall be Recyclable Encapsulated Abrasive Media in accordance with SSPC AB-4. Encapsulated abrasive media consist of natural or manufactured abrasive grains surrounded by a dry, compressible, open-cell material. These abrasives are used to reduce dust generation and ricochet damage to adjacent surfaces when blast cleaning, and to “feather” the edges of intact coating during spot repair procedures of coatings on steel and other substrates.

During the recycling process, the media is cleaned to remove abrasive fines and debris, including paint, rust, mill scale, and other contaminants. Use appropriate abrasive blasting and recycling equipment specifically designed for Recyclable Encapsulated Abrasive Media. The equipment utilized shall be provided or recommended in writing by the selected media supplier. Wet blasting and aggregate media blasting will not be permitted on building interiors.

Abrasive materials expressly prohibited from use include silica sand and copper slag or materials with conductivity exceeding 750 microsiemen (micromho), when tested in accordance with ASTM D4940. Materials shall contain less than 1 percent free crystalline silica.

Abrasives shall be commercially available abrasive blast media products supplied in the Manufacturer’s original packaging. Except for steel grit, abrasives shall not be reused.

4.6 WET ABRASIVE BLAST EQUIPMENT: Surfaces scheduled for Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning shall be prepared utilizing internally injected “slurry blasting” type equipment, or alternately water blasting with abrasive injection, as described in SSPC-TR 2/NACE 6G198. The intent of this method is to provide a low-dust, non-damaging, method for complete coating removal, light surface profiling, and cleaning of light-gauge metal surfaces.

The equipment utilized shall be a manufactured, commercially available, system specifically designed for controlled slurry blasting, such as:

• CleanerBlast® (http://www.cleanerblast.com)

• EcoQuip (http://www.ecoquip.com/)

• Farrow System® (http://www.farrowsystem.com)

• GeoBlaster® (https://geo-blaster.com/)

• GBT Greener Blast® (http://www.greenerblast.com/)

• Torbo® (http://www.torbousa.com) or Government approved equal

The system provided shall be configured with adequate controls on operating parameters such as pressure, volume, velocity, and media flow, that provide for reduced force “soft cleaning” and stripping of light-gauge metal panels without warping or other damage. Prepared surfaces shall be post-rinsed by pressure washing immediately after stripping and preparation to ensure a completely clean and residue free surface to receive the coating.

Other suitable surface preparation methods capable of achieving the specified results without damaging the substrate may be submitted for Government consideration and possible approval.

Any approval would be contingent upon successful demonstration of the proposed method and system on actual project conditions. Radial water injector attachments (i.e. water rings) that mix within, or just outside of, the nozzle of conventional dry blasting equipment are not suitable for this application and shall not be used.

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4.7 COMPRESSED AIR

a. Process Air: The compressed air system shall be equipped with suitable oil and moisture separators to ensure only clean, dry air is provided to the service outlets. Air used for abrasive blasting, paint application, including the blow down of surfaces, shall be completely free of oil, moisture, or other contamination when tested in accordance with ASTM D4285. For abrasive blasting operations, the compressed air system shall be capable of delivering a continuous nozzle pressure of at least 90 psi to each blast nozzle in operation. The air system should comply with the instructions and recommendations of the Manufacturer of the abrasive blasting system.

b. Water: Use only fresh potable water for any process required by this specification involving water including, but not limited to, rinsing, pressure washing, water jetting and product mixing. Filter or treat the water source, if necessary, to ensure the conductivity of the water is less than 500 microsiemens at the point of use. All waste water shall be collected and stored for transport off site as required in other parts of the RFP.

PART 5: SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING

5.0 GENERAL: Keep a copy of the specifications, all referenced documents, and product data available for immediate reference by workers at the jobsite. The Contractor shall clean any foreign debris on paint and restore and repair any damage to paint due to construction activities.

5.1 ACCESS TO SURFACES FOR PREPARATION AND PAINT: Ancillary items such as cables, conduits, brackets, placards, panels, or other minor equipment that conceal surfaces scheduled for preparation and paint shall be partially or completely removed, as appropriate, and reinstalled after painting. Do not disassemble or remove any structural members or components, unless required by other sections of the contract documents.

Securely store any removed items, including hardware, and reinstall to fully operational condition prior to completion of the work. Mark, map, photograph, and detail items as necessary to ensure replacement of each item in the original location and position.

Coordinate with, and obtain approval from, the Government regarding which items require removal for access. This requirement is in addition to any removal that may be required for protection of items not to be prepared or coated. Use qualified technicians to remove any appurtenances from structural framing prior to starting any preparation or painting work.

5.2 AMBIENT CONDITIONS: Ambient conditions shall comply with the Product Manufacturer's requirements and as specified herein at all times during surface preparation and painting activities, including during periods when no work is being performed. In case of a conflict, the more stringent requirement shall apply.

No paint shall be applied when the temperature or humidity is outside limits recommended by the Product Manufacturer. No paint shall be applied to wet or damp surfaces. The air temperature shall be between 55 degrees F (16 degrees C) and 100 degrees F (38 degrees C).

Surface temperatures must be between 60 degrees F (16 degrees C) and 95 F (35 degrees C) during paint application and initial curing.

Coldest surface temperatures shall be at least 5 degrees F (3 degrees C) above the dew point and not falling during surface preparation, paint application, and curing. Relative humidity at the surface shall be below 85% at all times during surface preparation, paint application and curing.

5.3 CORROSION DAMAGE: Immediately report to the Government's representative any pits or other corrosion damage observed that has resulted in metal section loss greater than 10% of the original section thickness, or if the density of pits or corroded sections create any apparent structural concerns.

After surface preparation, all pitted surfaces shall be stripe coated to work the paint into the irregular surface to ensure complete coverage. Use special care to avoid application at excessive thickness or puddling of paint within surface depressions.

5.4 PRE-CLEANING/GENERAL CLEANING: Prior to surface preparation or when General Cleaning is specified, thoroughly clean all surfaces to remove all grease, oil, salts, dirt buildup, spider webs, dust, and other foreign matter from surfaces. Solvent cleaning shall be in accordance with SSPC SP 1, except that organic solvents shall only be used for spot area cleaning. For general area cleaning and degreasing, use emulsion or alkaline type cleaners as recommended in writing by the selected paint manufacturer. Water-based cleaner may be diluted as provided for in the published product instructions, except in cases where cleaner is used for de-glossing purposes.

Keep surfaces wet during cleaning operations, and do not allow cleaner to dry on surfaces.

Ensure protection of any surfaces that may be damaged by cleaner. When chemical cleaners are used, ensure all surfaces are thoroughly rinsed to completely remove any cleaning chemical residues.

For surfaces specified to receive dry methods of surface preparation (i.e., abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning, or hand tool cleaning) the surfaces shall also be pre-cleaned by high-pressure water washing to remove soluble salts and other non-visible surface contamination. Contractor shall give special attention to cleaning and flushing concealed areas, including mating surfaces (i.e., splice plates) and openings between back-to-back angles to remove salts and other accumulated debris. Pressure washing during the pre-cleaning stage is not required for surfaces that are already scheduled to be prepared using wet surface preparation methods, such as pressure washing or waterjetting.

For areas to receive additional surface preparation, test to verify removal of salts to the levels specified in the article Surface Preparation. Although these requirements generally apply to post preparation cleanliness levels, accumulated surface salts should be removed in advance to prevent contamination of prepared surfaces during abrasive blasting.

5.5 SOLUBLE SALTS: PSFB is located in a coastal environment and salt contamination of surfaces should be anticipated. The Contractor shall include in his Painting Work Plan additional steps to remove salt contamination as part of the surface preparation process. Utilize high-pressure water cleaning, steam cleaning, or other appropriate cleaning techniques selected by contractor to achieve specified cleanliness levels.

Prepared surfaces shall have less than 7 micro-grams per cm2 of soluble chloride ion contaminants, less than 10 micro-grams per cm2 of soluble ferrous ion levels, and less than 17 micro-grams per cm2 of soluble sulfate ion contaminants. Soluble salt testing shall be done in accordance with SSPC Guide 15 Field Methods for Retrieval and Analysis of Soluble Salts on Steel and Other Nonporous Substrates. If soluble salt levels exceed acceptable limits after preparation, repeat cleaning and preparation steps as needed to achieve specified levels prior to paint application.

Corrosion pits that immediately rust or turn black after abrasive blasting generally indicates residual chloride contamination. Contractor shall assume corroded areas represent chloride induced corrosion and anticipate the need to treat pitted areas to remove contamination and ensure specified level of cleanliness at the time of paint application.

Prepared surfaces that immediately rust or change color within one hour after abrasive blasting shall be decontaminated and re-blasted to the specified level of cleanliness. Acceptable treatments for decontamination include water jetting to remove residual contamination from pits, or any other suitable method selected by the Contractor that removes the surface contamination and achieves…