Attachment 1 - Cold Spray PWS.pdf

FA4661-23-Q-0011

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

COLD SPRAY REPAIR SERVICES

AT

Dyess AFB, Texas

15 June 23

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Cold Spray Repair Services

Table of Contents

1.0 SECTION I: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope

1.2 Background

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function

1.4 Period of Performance

1.5 Place of Performance

1.6 Specific Tasks

1.7 Historical Data

1.8 Minimum Qualifications

1.9 Deliverables

1.10 Contractor Travel

2.0 SECTION II: SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 General

2.2 Performance Evaluation

2.3 Government Quality Assurance

2.4 Performance Assessment

2.5 Quarterly Progress Meetings

2.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative

2.7 Contractor’s Performance

3.0 SECTION III: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY and SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Services

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities

3.3 Government Furnished Property to include Equipment and Material

3.4 Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.0 SECTION IV: GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Hours of Operation

4.2 Contractor Personnel

4.3 Conservation of Utilities

4.4 Environmental Protection

4.5 Miscellaneous Paragraph

4.6 Security

4.7 Safety

5.0 SECTION V APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

APPENDIX 1 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms APPENDIX 2 Required Reports and Forms APPENDIX 3 Applicable Publications and Forms

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SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General. This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Cold Spray Repair Services (CSRS). The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the government.

1.1.1 Description of Services/Objectives. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, consumables, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform CSRS as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property and services described in Paragraph 3.4., inclusive. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS to include the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resources application to accomplish all provisions of this PWS. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the contracting officer (CO) and the contracting officer’s representative (COR), and to immediately notify both the CO and the COR of any problems that would prevent timely performance of this contract. The contractor is responsible for and required to implement, and maintain management control systems necessary to plan, organize, direct, and control all activities under this contract.

1.2 Background. CSRS has not been conducted at Dyess AFB, however, CSRS has been conducted for other Air Force components via an established government Cold Spray program housed at Ellsworth AFB, SD.

Through this contract and the contractor, this service will be conducted on all aircraft both stationed at Dyess Air Force Base and any installation that is looking to utilize these services by shipping parts to Dyess Air Force Base.

In addition to Aircraft parts, all Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and Support Equipment (SE) will utilize CSRS for anything deemed worthy of repair by either the COR or the contractor. Additionally, this contract will utilize CSRS corrosion repair and prevention capabilities to repair and/or strengthen any facilities and vehicles at Dyess Air Force Base as coordinated through the respective agency and the COR.

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function. The Contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this PWS.

1.4 Period of Performance. This is a five (5) year contract with one (1) base year and four (4) one-year options periods.

1.5 Place of Performance. The contractor shall perform the services in this PWS at contractor’s off-base facility in Abilene, Texas with the potential for occasional on-base/on-aircraft repairs as required, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.

1.6. Specific Tasks. In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall perform tasks in accordance with all Technical Orders, Engineering Technical Assistance Requests, Air Force Instructions, Air Force Manuals, Job Guides, and standard operating procedures as listed in Appendix 3 of this document. CSRS will be utilized on the aircraft assigned to or transient at Dyess Air Force Base and the local area to include but not limited to: B-1B, C- 130 (all models), F-16 (all models), F-15 (all models), B-52H, A-10 (all models), HH-60 (all models), and C-17 (all models). Additionally, CSRS will be utilized on all support equipment, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) vehicles, Civil Engineering (CE) structures and vehicles, and Force Support Squadron (FSS) military support items.

In the performance of this contract, the government will coordinate all CSRS with the owning agencies and will conduct an initial evaluation of the component for repair service eligibility. Additionally, the government will

Page - 4 - of 26 remove, if necessary or able, all parts for CSRS and perform any necessary preparation for repair services to include Engineering Technical Assistance Request (ETAR), paint removal, and crack stop-drilling. Furthermore, the government, if able, will bring all parts to the contractor’s facility for repair services. In the event a part or equipment item is not able to be brought to the contractor’s facility for repair services, the contractor will be required to perform the repair on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, if allowed by technical data and/or ETAR guidance/instructions.

1.6.1 Specific Tasks. In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall provide fully trained personnel to setup, operate, and maintain, all necessary application and testing equipment to perform both mobile and stationary CSRS, training, all tooling and tool storage necessary for all maintenance and servicing of all CSRS equipment, and engineering assistance for the development of repairs. The contractor shall ensure that calibrations of CSRS equipment are kept up-to-date, whether by themselves or with an appropriately capable sub-contractor.

1.6.1.1 Booth Qualification Standards - The contractor shall meet all qualification standards established in paragraph 1.6.1.1.1 or by the applicable equipment Technical Order or through an Engineering Technical Assistance Requests. The contractor shall abide by the strictest standard available. If a change or a stricter standard is available, it will be provided to the contractor by the COR before any services are conducted by the contractor.

1.6.1.1.1 The minimum parameters for deposition are based on AL 6061 metal powder on ASTM C633 test coupons with either Helium or Nitrogen gases with the following mechanical and material properties. For the below properties, a minimum of 5 test coupons are required to make a set. 2 sets of test coupons, or bookends, will be bonded together in order to test the adhesion properties. The last test coupon is for sectioning for the validation remaining properties. One bookend will be required before repair is started and the second bookend is required upon completion of repair. A new set of bookends will be required at each machine startup and shutdown while the repair is being completed.

1.6.1.1.2 Less than or equal to 5% porosity at 200x magnification

1.6.1.1.3 Less than or equal to 3% oxides at 100x magnification

1.6.1.1.4 More than or equal to a hardness rating of 70 on the Vickers scale

1.6.1.1.5 Providing a linear indication lest than .020” in length

1.6.1.1.6 Adhesion of 8000 PSI minimum.

1.6.1.1.7 The contractor shall also provide a set of test coupons before and after each repair that will meet or exceed the minimum specifications above in Paragraph 1.6.1.1. or applicable guidance provided by the government at the time of CSRS request. If no services have been provided within a 30-day period, a set of test coupons will be required to ensure equipment and personnel qualifications.

1.6.1.1.8 Any time the cold spray application equipment is moved, whether within the facility or mobilized in support of repair services required for this contract or for other commercial use, a set of test coupons are required before any aircraft repairs can be performed. For CSRS conducted on Dyess AFB, a set of test coupons will be conducted prior to equipment removal from the contractor facility and again post-repair when the equipment is installed in the contractor facility again.

1.6.1.2 Urgent Repair Services - Urgent is defined as services required to enable an aircraft mission capable within the next 72-hours, the aircraft is on the flying schedule within 72-hours, or the equipment is required for aircraft generation.

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1.6.1.2.1 For aircraft support equipment only, to be deemed urgent, all other equipment on the installation that will meet the requirements must be in an unserviceable status. Additionally, the equipment needing CSRS must only be unserviceable due to the needs of CSRS.

1.6.1.2.2 Any aircraft or equipment item may be changed to urgent at any time regardless of when CSRS’ were requested.

1.6.1.2.3 Urgent repair services are to include but not limited to dent, hole or puncture filling, crack repair, tubing repair, and corrosion treatment.

1.6.1.3 On-Aircraft/AGE/SE Repair Services - On-aircraft AGE, and SE repair services are defined as any repairs services that are directly applied to the aircraft or equipment item and not on a removed part. These repair services will typically require mobilizing repair equipment and performing repair services on Dyess Air Force Base.

1.6.1.3.1 Repair services will include the repair of major components that with-in a reasonable effort, cannot be removed from the aircraft or equipment item. Reasonable effort will be determined by the COR or other designated technical representative from the requiring activity and the contractor during initial evaluation and eligibility determination. These components may include but not limited to bulkheads, tubing, aircraft skins, aircraft nacelles, equipment motors and gearboxes, and support frames.

1.6.1.3.2 Repair services are to include but not limited to dent, hole or puncture filling, crack repair, tubing repair, corrosion treatment, corrosion prevention through sacrificial layer, and material thickness restoration.

1.6.1.4 Off-Aircraft/AGE/SE Repair Services - Off-aircraft AGE, and SE repair services is defined as any repairs services that are directly applied to the aircraft or equipment components that have been removed from the aircraft of equipment. These repair services will be completed within the contractor facility.

1.6.1.4.1 Repair services will include the repair of major and minor components that have been removed from the aircraft or equipment item. These components may include but not limited to brackets, panels, doors, wheels, floorboards, tubing, and steps.

1.6.1.4.2 Repair services are to include but not limited to dent, hole or puncture filling, crack repair, tubing repair, corrosion treatment, corrosion prevention through sacrificial layer, and material thickness restoration.

1.6.1.5 On and Off Vehicles/Equipment/Facilities Repair Services - On- and off-vehicles repair services, equipment, and facilities is defined as any repairs services that are directly applied to any component, whether removed or still installed, on all vehicles, equipment, and facilities. These repair services may be completed within the contractor facility or require the mobilization and performance repair services on Dyess Air Force Base.

1.6.1.5.1 The following list of vehicles and equipment that CSRS may be required on is not all inclusive: ¼-ton, ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton trucks/vans, de-icing trucks, mules, test stands, external fuel tanks, fire-fighting vehicles, aircraft refueling vehicles, wreckers, cranes, buses, construction equipment, dump trucks, runway sweepers, bobtail trucks, forklifts, jammer lifts, and aircraft tow vehicles.

1.6.1.5.2 Repair services will include the repair of major and minor components that have been removed from vehicles or equipment item. These components may include but not limited to doors, vehicle flooring, engines, rails, steps, paneling, support beams, blades, scrappers, wheels, and support pads.

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1.6.1.5.3 Repair services are to include but not limited to dent, hole or puncture filling, crack repair, tubing repair, corrosion treatment, corrosion prevention through sacrificial layer, and material thickness restoration.

1.6.1.6 Training Plan - The contractor shall provide a detailed written training plan of the tasks required to perform setup, operation, maintenance, and calibration of all equipment used for repair services and repair testing within 90 days of contract award as stated in Appendix 2.

1.6.1.6.1 The contractor shall provide daily training, as required, on the design, development, and application of repairs, troubleshooting, and testing for up to a maximum of four (4) military personnel assigned to the contractor’s facility at any given time. Dependent upon ops tempo.

1.6.1.6.2 The draft training plan will be validated by the COR/Requiring Activity prior to the award of the contract. The finalized training plan will be validated as comprehensive by the COR/Requiring Activity within 90 days post award.

1.6.1.7 Tooling & Equipment Requirements and Accountability - The contractor shall provide all required tooling and equipment to perform all aspects of this contract. A tool is defined as any item necessary to perform CSRS as described in this PWS to include but not limited to hand tools, power tools, technical orders, pens, paper, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

1.6.1.7.1 The contractor shall provide proper tooling and equipment accountability of tools and equipment utilized within the aircraft ramp, aircraft maintenance areas, taxiways, and other critical FOD areas on Dyess AFB whenever performing repair services on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Tooling accountability will include an itemized list, etchings (mechanical, laser, or label) on the tools or equipment.

1.6.1.7.2 In the event a tool, part of a tool, or equipment is discovered missing while in performing repair services on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, the contractor will notify the COR immediately.

1.7 Historical Data. These repair tasks have been performed by Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD for at least the last 10 years. They have performed these tasks with a trained technician with more than 5 years of experience under the supervision of a Material Engineer with guidance and approval from each System Program Officer (SPO). Over the course of more than 10-years, most CSRS’ have been rendered to B-1B aircraft, with few exceptions to the rest of the Air Force aircraft inventory.

1.8 Minimum Qualifications.

a) The contractor shall provide a minimum of 1 (one) on-site engineer and 1 (one) technician to operate the facility and perform all provisions of this PWS. The engineer should have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Material Engineering from an ABET accredited university. The engineer should have minimum of 2 years of experience in Additive Manufacturing and maintain an engineering certification from a nationally accredited organization. The technician should be fully trained and qualified to operate all equipment and tooling required for the fulfillment of this PWS. The technician should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in CSRS, an advanced program level certification in Fanuc robotics, and 3 years metallurgical experience. All personnel should have all training and certifications required to perform CSRS and stay current on all training, certifications, and all other qualifications. All personnel should have a full understanding of the industry standard Additive Manufacturing practices and the requirements of this PWS. Upon facility setup, all personnel that will be performing repair services will conduct a booth qualification and submit results to the COR for submission to weapon system SPO (System Program Officer) for operator validation. The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of Cold Spray Repair Services. The contractor shall submit the name, address, telephone number and a resume of the CM to the CO within 2-days of contract start date. The list shall be kept current throughout the life of the contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall be

Page - 7 - of 26 available within 3-days to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The CM and alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, and speak English. The CM shall be able to effectively communicate with contractor employees. Qualifications for the CM are listed below: Minimum of a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and a M.S. in Technology Management. Minimum of 5-years of experience in Cold Spray service management.

b) The contractor shall provide a minimum 5 sets of 3 ASTM C633 validation/verification test coupons (15 coupons total) that meet the following qualifications on a mobile equipment platform: less than or equal to 5% porosity at 200x magnification, less than or equal to 3% oxides at 100x magnification, more than or equal to a hardness rating of 70 on the Vickers scale, providing a linear indication lest than .020” in length, adhesion of 8000 PSI minimum with high pressure. Between each set of 3 test coupons, the machine will be shut down completely and started again for the next set of coupons. The powder being tested will be AL 6061 powder sprayed on 2024 substrate. The test sample data will need to be evaluated by the System Program Officer (SPO) before contract award.

1.9 Deliverables.

1.9.1 Refer to the Appendix 2 for all Required Reports and Forms in the performance of this PWS.

1.9.2 Service Contractor Reporting.

Establishes a record for the contract/order in SAM no later than 30 calendar days after contract/order award.

Enters Order Data, Contact Data and Location Data. Provide an annual count of contractor/subcontractor personnel performing services for each fiscal year if the Department of Defense (DoD) is the requiring activity and if the acquisition is in excess of $3,000,000.00 and meets PSC requirements. Reports all Contractor labor hours, including subcontractor labor hours, required for performance of the services provided under the contract/order for each fiscal year in SAM. Reporting shall be conducted for each fiscal year, which extends October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be made any time during the fiscal year, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of the following fiscal year. Additional information and user manuals for government personnel and contractors are available at the SAM website (https://www.sam.gov).

1.9.3 Data. The government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this contract.

1.9.4 Inspection. Deliverables will be inspected by the government within 3 workdays of receipt. Progress meetings may be held as required.

1.10. Contractor Travel. The contractor may be required to travel during the performance of this contract to attend or conduct meetings, conferences, and training. The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations and to ship training aids to these locations in support of this PWS. Should travel be required, the contractor should be capable of speaking, writing, and understanding of the English language. The contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with and no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires government approval/authorization and notification of the CO or, if delegated, to the COR. All invoices for travel reimbursement shall be accompanied by supporting receipts.

1.11 Small Business Subcontracting Program. The contractor shall submit a subcontracting plan for small business, small-disadvantaged businesses, Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (HUBZones), women-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions, and Alaska Native corporations and Indian Tribes. The plan shall contain goals for each of the categories, as well as 10 other elements identified (11 total) in https://www.sam.gov/

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FAR 19.704 and FAR Clause 52.219-9. This rating element assesses the contractor's performance in meeting the requirements of the plan and achievements against the negotiated goals.

The contractor may use one of three types of plans: subcontracting plan, commercial plan (for commercial items), and the DoD comprehensive (test) plan. (See FAR 19.704, 52.219-9 for additional guidance.) An Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) shall be submitted semi-annually during contract performance for the periods ending March 31 and September 30. Reports are due 30 days after the close of each reporting period, unless otherwise directed by the CO. A report is also required for each contract within 30 days of contract completion. Summary Subcontract Reports (SSR), including those submitted for comprehensive subcontracting plans under the DoD Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program), shall be submitted semi-annually for the 6 months ending March 31 and the 12 months ending September 30. Reports are due 30 days after the close of each reporting period. For commercial plans, a SSR is due 30 days after the end of the government's fiscal year. For the CPARS rating, the government will use the most recent ISR and/or SSR that the contractor submitted and will not delay the evaluation if the rating period is different than the subcontracting reporting period.

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SECTION II

2.0 Service Summary (SS)

2.1 General

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success but do not represent all contract performance requirements. All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

2.2 Performance Evaluation

Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether it meets the performance requirements of this contract. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the Contracting Officer shall take appropriate measures according to inspection of services clause in the contract, i.e., FAR 52.246-4, 52.246-5, or 52.212-4(a).

SS#

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragrap h

Performance Threshold

1 Booth Qualification (IAW applicable AF technical orders and publications)

1.6.1.1 Inclusive

No more than two (2) failed booth qualifications within a 30-day period. Re-accomplish failed booth qualifications within one (1) workday

Urgent Repair Services Parts requiring repair or other maintenance that falls within the contractor’s scope of responsibility

1.6.1.2 Inclusive

100% of assigned tasks completed within 72 hours of receipt

On Aircraft/AGE/SE Repair Services Parts requiring repair or other maintenance that falls within the contractor’s scope of responsibility

1.6.1.3 Inclusive

95%-98% of assigned tasks completed within 10 days of receipt.

If all tasks are not completed within the 10 days, an additional 3 days will be permitted.

Off Aircraft/AGE/SE Repair Services Parts requiring repair or other maintenance that falls within the contractor’s scope of responsibility

1.6.1.4 Inclusive

95%-98% of assigned tasks completed within 10 days of receipt.

If all tasks are not completed within the 10 days, an additional 3 days will be permitted

On and Off Facilities/Vehicles/Equipment Repair Services: Parts or equipment requiring repair or other maintenance that falls within the contractor’s scope of responsibility

1.6.1.5 Inclusive

95%-98% of assigned tasks completed within 10 days of receipt.

If all tasks are not completed within the 10 days, an additional 3 days will be permitted

Training Training of military personnel on the design, development, and application of repairs, troubleshooting, and testing

1.6.1.6.1 Complete five (5) assigned tasks and additional training requirements each week

Tooling & Equipment Requirements, and Accountability: Accountability of tools and equipment utilized within the aircraft ramp, aircraft maintenance areas, taxiways, and other critical FOD areas on Dyess AFB

1.6.1.7.1 Inclusive

100% accountability of all tooling and equipment

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2.3 Government Quality Assurance. The government shall inspect and evaluate the contractors’ performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this contract. The COR will use the contractor’s work schedule, or modified version thereof, to record validation results. Results of the validation then becomes the official Air Force record of the contractor’s performance. Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the PWS or by methods other than those listed in the PWS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms of this contract.

2.3.1 The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The government may inspect each task as completed and increase the number of quality assurance inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during surveillance inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality assurance inspections if performance dictates.

2.3.2 When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contract manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. The initialing of the observation does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgment that he or she has been made aware of the defective performance. When a performance threshold has not been met or contractor performance has not been accomplished, the COR will initiate and provide the CO a CAR for issuance to the contactor. The contractor shall respond to the CAR IAW instructions provided and return it to the CO within 10 calendar days of receipt.

2.4 Performance Assessment.

2.4.1 Periodic Surveillance. This method requires the COR to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation based on the contractor’s services. Periodic surveillance will be conducted on a scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annually) and may be adjusted, based on quality trends.

2.4.2 Customer Complaints. The COR will receive and investigate all complaints. The COR shall be responsible for validating customer complaints. The CO shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with the COR and the contractor. Validated customer complaints shall be corrected within 2-hours of notification. CO will validate corrective action.

2.4.3 Review of Audits. COR reviews results of the contractor’s accepted quality management system audits and related quality metrics.

2.4.4 100 Percent Inspection. This method requires the COR to do 100 percent inspection on all task performed. Appropriate for tasks that occur infrequently. Usually only deals with Safety and/or Security, unless mandated by an Air Force Instruction (AFI) or industry standard.

2.5 Progress Meetings. The CO, Program Manager (PM), Functional Services Manager (FMS), COR, other government personnel as appropriate, and the contractor shall meet quarterly to discuss the contractor’s performance.

The following issues, at a minimum, shall be discussed:

- Opportunities to improve the contract,

- Any modifications required of the contract,

- Unsatisfactory inspections,

- Valid customer complaints against each performance objective observed, and

- Steps taken by the contractor to prevent occurrences in the future.

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The contractor shall provide a summation of unsatisfactory inspections and customer complaints and provide insight into any identified trends.

2.5.1 The minutes of these meetings will be reduced to writing, signed by the CO and any other signatures as deemed appropriate, distributed to the functional area and the contractor. Should the contractor not concur with the minutes, the contractor will provide a written notification within 5 working days to the CO identifying areas of non-concurrence for resolution.

2.6 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). CORs are representatives of the CO and will participate in the administration of this contract. After award of the contract, the contractor will be provided a letter identifying the COR and setting forth their duties and authorities. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract/task order.

2.6.1 Multifunction Team (MFT). The contractor’s manager with the CO, Contract Administrator (CA), COR, and other government personnel shall meet on a regular basis. The MFT will establish how often meetings are needed based on contract complexity. The contractor may request a meeting with the CO when the contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. If the CO or CA deems necessary, written minutes of any such meetings shall be recorded by the CA in the contract file and signed by the PM and the CO or CA. If the contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such nonoccurrence shall be provided in writing to the CO within 10 calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.7 Quality Control. In compliance with the applicable contract clauses FAR 52.246-4, entitled, “Inspection of Services Fixed Price” or FAR 52.212-4(a) Commercial Terms and Conditions Inspection/Acceptance, develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS, applicable laws and regulations and IAW best commercial practices.

2.7.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor shall be required to submit a QCP within 90 days after contract award. The CO will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the CO within 30 days. The contractor’s QCP shall contain, at a minimum, the following descriptive items:

a. The inspection system to cover all services. Description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s).

b. The methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of services performed.

c. How the records will be kept. Records must document all inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

2.8 Contractor’s Performance. The government assesses a contractor’s performance on an on-going basis, both positive and negative, and provides a record on a given contract during a specified period.

2.8.1 Past Performance Information (PPI). PPI can be provided to other government agencies, as requested.

2.8.2 Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS). Depending on the estimated value of the contract, formal assessment and reporting of contractor performance is documented using the CPARS system. The contractor will be provided a copy of their assessment 365 days from contract award. The contractor shall have 60 days to review and submit comments for the evaluation activity’s consideration before the assessment is made final. Past Performance assessment reports will be protected by all parties and treated by government personnel as “For Official Use Only/Source Selection Information in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

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SECTION III

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Services (Base Support). The government will provide initial evaluation, the removal, preparation, post-machining, restoration, and installation of all components. Additionally, the government will provide all component documentation, both digital and hard copy, and aircraft engineering support. The government will also provide escorts and vehicle for controlled access areas as required.

3.1.1 Emergency Medical Services. Dyess AFB will provide emergency medical services while /if performing services on the installation for contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract base IAW AFI 41-115 Chapter 1. The contractor shall reimburse the government for treatment provided at the current reimbursement rate for non-authorized user IAW AFH 41-114, paragraph 42 (available upon request). The contractor shall provide to the 7th Medical Group, the name of a physician and/or hospital to which injured personnel can be transferred for further treatment and care after receiving initial emergency treatment on base.

3.1.2 Refuse Collection. The government will provide refuse collection services when services are performed on Dyess AFB. The contractor shall take refuse to the nearest dumpster on a regular basis. The contractor shall comply with all installation recycling programs, refuse volume reduction programs, and hazardous waste collection policies IAW Dyess AFB policies.

3.1.3 Utilities. The government will provide electricity while on-base for the purpose of powering CSRS equipment in the performance of this PWS for on-base support services. The electricity will be provided through on-base power grid or through a government owned generator. The government will provide water and sewage for the purpose of restroom usage only. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices.

The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish requirements under this PWS. Option years should have a reevaluation of rent/utilities for off base facility based on how many venders are utilizing the facility.

3.1.4 Vehicle Fuel and Maintenance. When performing CSRS on-base, the government will provide one (1) truck or multi-stop truck for the transportation of aircraft, AGE, SE, vehicle, and facility components, personnel and equipment within the controlled access areas, and consumables that are provided by the government. The government will provide maintenance through 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron for any government-provided vehicles.

3.2 Government Facilities. The government will provide no facilities for the purpose of this contract.

3.3 Government Furnished Property (to include equipment and material).

3.3.1 The Government will provide two (2) desks, two (2) chairs, one (1) trash can, one (1) shredder, two (2) computers with accessories to maintain an office for up to four (4) military personnel. This GFP will be used at the contractors off-base facility for usage by members of the requiring activity.

3.3.2 The Government will provide all helium and nitrogen gases required to perform all provisions of this

PWS.

3.3.3 Government Furnished Property (GFP). The contractor shall conduct an inventory of all GFP listed in para 3.3.1 during within 90 days of contract award. The contractor shall sign receipt for all equipment provided by the government. The contractor shall determine and certify the working order and condition of all equipment.

Items of equipment missing or not in working order shall be recorded. If the contractor does not elect to

Page - 13 - of 26 participate in the inventory within the timeframe listed above, the contractor must accept as accurate, the listing and stated condition of equipment provided by the government. If the contractor participates in the inventory but does not agree with the government representative's determination as to the working order of the equipment, the equipment will be turned in as excess or the matter will be turned over to the CO for resolution. The contractor shall designate a property custodian throughout the life of the contract to receipt and account for all GFP. By completion or extension of each yearly option of the contract, an inventory of GFP shall be conducted by the contractor and an audit performed by the government Property Administrator (PA). All equipment in need of repairs/maintenance shall be repaired/maintained by the government, depending on contract type and clauses elected for use in contract (i.e., 52.245-2(a) “as-is, where-is” condition) or unless the damage was caused by willful negligence of contractor.

3.4 Contractor Furnished Property and Services. Except for those items or services specifically stated to be government-furnished in Section III and any appendices, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this contract in accordance with all terms of the PWS. The following requirements are not all- inclusive of the contractor furnished items and services required in the performance of this contract.

3.4.1 The contractor shall provide a facility and equipment capable of providing safe storage and the deposition of material. A facility that meets or exceeds all EPA laws, rules, and instructions for both the State of Texas and the United States of America. The laws, rules, and instructions pertaining to but not limited to air quality, dust and gas containment, hazardous material disposal, and hazardous and non-hazardous wastewater treatment and/or disposal. A facility that meets or exceeds all ATF, DHS, NFPA laws, rules, and instructions for the proper storage, handling, security of combustible and explosive dusts and chemicals. The laws, rules, and instructions pertaining to but not limited to facility security, check points, and explosive material storage. A facility that meets or exceeds all OSHA instructions and guidelines for the safety and operation within an industrial work area.

A facility that meets or exceeds all Air Force instructions, manuals, technical orders, and standard operating procedures. The contractor is required to obtain and maintain all permits and rights to operate through the appropriate agencies.

3.4.2 The contractor shall provide a mobile and stationary cold spray machine capable of meeting or exceeding all requirements of this PWS. The contractor shall provide coupon and material testing equipment capable of meeting or exceeding all requirements of this PWS. The contractor shall provide testing equipment to include tension/torsion/compression load tester, 0-200x magnification microscope, micro-hardness tester, wear tester, precision sample cut-off, precision polisher, and sample mounting press.

3.4.3 The contractor shall provide all consumables not previously supplied by the government to facilitate all provisions of this PWS.

3.4.4 The contractor shall provide engineering support services when necessary for the development of repairs and testing not previously approved and/or performed through an Engineering Technical Assistance Request and Air Force entities.

3.4.5 The contractor shall maintain records of all testing, repair development, machine settings, and other documentation of repairs made. These records shall be kept for a minimum of 10 years from initial entry and will be provided to the COR cumulatively at the end of each month. If no repair services were garnered within the given month, the contractor shall provide a copy of the booth qualification records to the COR. The IP rights of all repair development, testing, and machine settings, and all other documentation shall remain as sole property of the United States Government and more specifically the U.S. Air Force.

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SECTION IV

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the following hours: 0700-1600 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. On occasion, an employee will be required to work on weekends and Federal holidays. The government will notify the contractor within 24-hours of such occurrence.

4.1.1 Recognized Holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

* If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

4.2. Contract Personnel

4.2.1. Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of Cold Spray Repair Services. The contractor shall submit the name, address, telephone number and a resume of the CM to the CO within 2-days of contract start date. The list shall be kept current throughout the life of the contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall be available within 3-days to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The CM and alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, and speak English. The CM shall be able to effectively communicate with contractor employees. Qualifications for the CM are listed below: Minimum of a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and a M.S. in Technology Management. Minimum of 5-years of experience in Cold Spray service management.

4.2.1.1. Personnel Roster. The contractor shall be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purposes of 100% accountability for real-world and exercise situations. The personnel roster shall be provided within 90 days of contract award and updated as individuals are removed and added.

4.2.2. Contractor Employees:

The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) on-site engineer and one (1) technician to operate the facility and perform all provisions of this PWS. The engineer should have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. The engineer shall have minimum of 2 years of experience in CSRS and maintain an engineering certification from a nationally accredited organization. The technician should be fully trained and qualified to operate all equipment and tooling required for the fulfillment of

Page - 15 - of 26 this PWS. The technician shall have a minimum of 2 years of experience in CSRS. All personnel should have all training and certifications required to perform CSRS and stay current on all training, certifications, and all other qualifications. All personnel should have a full understanding of the standard CSRS practices and the requirements of this PWS.

4.2.2.1 Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this PWS, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the contractor's expense.

4.2.2.2 Contractor Qualifications. The contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract.

4.2.2.3 Employee Training. The contractor shall give all training required to meet requirements of the PWS unless otherwise specified within the PWS or as otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor shall maintain training and experience records for each employee during the period of this contract that reflect sufficient personnel are qualified to accomplish all tasks required by this contract. Provide status of employee training upon the government’s request.

4.2.3. Use of Government Employees.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Contractor Labor Relations Activities.

4.2.3.1 Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

4.2.3.2. Off-duty Military Personnel. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to reorder to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor's ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

4.2.3.3. Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

Identification badges while in support of the PWS will be required while performing services on Dyess AFB.

4.2.3.4 Privately Owned Vehicles. Each contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the state. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

4.3 Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

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4.4 Environmental Protection. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards that are or may become applicable to contractor’s activities in performance of this PWS.

4.4.1 Permits. The contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining at its cost and expense any environmental permits required for its operations under the contract, independent of any existing permits held by the government.

The contractor acknowledges that the government will not consent to being named a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any operations or activities of the contractor under the contract. In the event the government is named as a secondary discharger or co-permittee for any activity or operation of the contract, the government shall have the right to take reasonable actions necessary to prevent, suspend, or terminate such activity or operations, including terminating this contract, without liability or penalty.

4.4.2 Right to Inspect. The government’s rights under this contract specifically include the right for government officials to inspect, upon reasonable notice, the work site for compliance with environmental, safety and occupational health laws and regulations, regardless of if the government is responsible for enforcing said laws and regulations. Such inspections are without prejudice to the right of duly constituted enforcement officials to make sure inspections meet the needs of the government. The government normally will give the contractor 24-hours prior notice of its intention to inspect, unless it determines the entry is required for safety, environmental, operations or security purposes.

4.4.3 Non-compliance. If the contractor is found to be not in compliance with any of these regulations, there may be cause for the facility to shut down until the contractor, when within the contractor’s control or the government, has remedied the problem. Any sanitary deficiencies shall require immediate correction.

4.4.4 Spill Response. The contractor is responsible to report and promptly clean up all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations. If it is necessary to utilize government material, equipment, or personnel to clean up a contractor caused spill, the contractor shall be required to reimburse the government for all associated costs.

4.4.5 Audit. This contract may be subject to audit by any and all cognizant government agencies. The contractor shall make available all records, which it maintains with respect to this contract, to such agencies.

4.4.6 Failure to Insist on Compliance.