Attachment 1 - Hail Covers SON.pdf

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C-130 Hail Covers – Peterson SFB - Amendment 2
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This document is a Statement of Need (SON) for C-130 Aircraft Hail Covers. The purpose of the hail covers is to protect the aircraft from hail damage while parked on the apron. The key requirements include dimensions no larger than 8 feet, a maximum weight of 30 pounds per cover, the ability to withstand hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and the capability to be repaired. The covers must be able to be installed from the ground without stands, be UV resistant, waterproof, and a bright color. The covers must be deployable by 2-4 personnel within 1 hour and fit on a trailer with a pintle hook.

The related federal contract opportunity is for the procurement of these C-130 hail covers for Peterson Space Force Base. The solicitation number is FA251724Q0101, and it is a 100% Small Business Set Aside with a NAICS code of 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2.

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STATEMENT OF NEED

FOR

C-130 Aircraft Hail Covers

Date

23 August 2024

SCOPE OF WORK

GENERAL

The purpose of the hail covers is to prevent damage, retain structural integrity, and allow continued operation of the aircraft parked on the apron.

COVER SPECIFICATIONS

- Dimensions: No individual section of the hail cover may be longer than 8’ in any dimension

- Weight: Each individual cover no more than 30 lbs

- Ability: Hail proof and capable of protecting the surface of the aircraft from dent damage incurred by hail up to 2” in diameter.

- Maintainability: Able to be repair small tears with patches or stitches. Shall include repair instructions for end user

- Maneuverability: Fits onto a trailer capable of being towed with a pintle hook.

Quote will recommend trailer size to fit the covers

- Lead Time: Quote must state a lead time of 180 days or less after award

- Installation Method: Must be able to be installed from the ground without using stands and fastened with straps that will be thrown over the top. Buckles shall be impact resistant and plastic material to prevent damage to aircraft.

- Material: UV resistant, waterproof (hydrophobic). Will be YELLOW, RED, or ORANGE color (negotiable, NOT gray or black)

- Design: Must have cutouts for FIVE (5) antennas as seen in Figures 1 and 2.

Will cover the engines but not the propellers. Will shed water and not pool. Will cover entire plane, except the vertical stabilizer and belly. Foldable for storage.

DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITIES

- Covers must fit on a Trailor and can be deployed in 1 hour by 2-4 personnel. Must be equipped with a Pintle Hook compatible receiver.

- Will be easily distinguished with tags or some sort of system to identify directions and installation steps

SECURITY

- The Contractor shall NOT take any 3D imaging or scans of the Aircraft.

Etc.

Figure 1: Antenna Locations (Forward to Aft view)

Figure 2: Antenna Location (Aft to Forward view)

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