Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement Gerber Plotter.pdf

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Aircraft Nose Art Gerber/Plotter Printer
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This is a Performance Work Statement for the supply and installation of a Gerber Plotter at Whiteman Air Force Base, 509 MXS facility, effective 01 May 2026.

The contractor is required to supply and install a Roland TrueVIS XG-640 Printer/Cutter or equivalent that meets specific technical specifications for producing aircraft nose art. The plotter must feature piezoelectric inkjet printing with CAMM-1 series blade cutting capability, supporting print and cut widths up to 63 inches and maximum media width of 64 inches. Printing specifications include 1200 dpi maximum resolution and speeds up to 164 ft²/hour, with cutting speeds of 10 to 300 mm/s. The equipment must include TrueVIS TR2 eco-solvent ink in eight colors (CMYK, light cyan, light magenta, light black, orange, green, and white) and incorporate GREENGUARD Gold and 3M MCS/Avery Dennison ICS certifications. The system must run VersaWorks 6 RIP software with Harlequin RIP dual-core engine, support ethernet connectivity, include an automated take-up system, and feature a heater and blower drying system. Media handling capabilities must accommodate self-adhesive vinyl, banner, poster paper, canvas, and magnetic materials from 3-inch cores up to 1.0mm thickness. The contractor must install the equipment at the corrosion control facility on Whiteman AFB and provide a single 1-2 hour training session for all available corrosion control members and select others, covering basic functions, software updates, and operating skills for creating, printing, and cutting graphics for aircraft application.

Performance must occur during regular working hours (0730-1600) on weekdays only, excluding federal holidays and Whiteman AFB down days. The contractor must comply with Air Force security and safety requirements, obtain base identification and vehicle passes for all personnel, provide employee information for entry authorization, and maintain AFOSH compliance. VersaWorks software requirements include Windows 11, i5 or better processor, minimum 8 GB RAM, and 128 GB free hard disk space. Failure to comply with security, safety, or administrative requirements may result in contract termination or withholding of final payment.

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Performance Work Statement Gerber Plotter Supply and Installation

509 MXS Whiteman AFB 01 May 2026

1.0 SCOPE/General Description

Require supply and installation of a Roland TrueVIS XG-640 Printer/Cutter or Equal to produce Aircraft Nose Art. Gerber Plotter must meet the specifications in paragraph 3.0.

2.0 Non-Personal Services

The government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which they perform the required tasks. Contractor personnel will be escorted into the required areas to complete the work. The contractor will coordinate any requirements with 509 MXS personnel.

3.0 Requirements

Proposed Tasks Maintenance and Employment The Contractor will supply and install the Gerber Plotter at the MXS facility on Whiteman AFB.

The Plotter must be the following specifications:

Printing and Cutting Technology Printing Method: Piezoelectric Inkjet Cutting Method: CAMM-1 series blade Print and Cut Width: Up to 63 inches (1600 mm) Maximum Media Width: 64 inches (1625 mm) Maximum Print Resolution: 1200 dpi Ink and Color Ink Type: TrueVIS TR2 eco-solvent ink Ink Colors: Include CMYK, Light Cyan (Lc), Light Magenta (Lm), Light Black (Lk), Orange (Or), Green (Gr), and White (Wh) Color Management: "True Rich Color" preset for enhanced vibrancy and natural color reproduction Certifications: 3M MCS and Avery Dennison ICS certified for graphics durability.

GREENGUARD Gold certified for safe indoor use Performance and Productivity Print Speed: Must print up to 164ft²/hour Cutting Speed: 10 to 300 mm/s Cutting Force: 30 to 500 gf Drying System: Must include heater and blower unit.

Software and Connectivity RIP Software: Must include VersaWorks 6 and feature a Harlequin RIP dual-core engine and native 64-bit processing.

Connectivity: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, automatic switching) Media Handling Media Thickness: Up to 1.0 mm (39 mil) for printing Roll Outer Diameter: Up to 8.3 inches (210 mm) Roll Weight: Up to 88lbs (40 kg) Take-up System: Must include automated take-up system for unattended printing

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Must print on self-adhesive vinyl, banner, poster paper, canvas, magnetic, etc.

Must use rolled media from a 3" core. Most self-adhesive vinyl ranges from 2-4mil thick. Some banners and magnetic get up to 20-30mil thick.

The VersaWorks software used needs Windows 11, i5 or better processor, minimum 8 GB RAM, Minimum 128 GB free hard disk space.

Training and Installation Contractor is responsible for installation of the Roland Tru-Vis into the corrosion control facility on Whiteman AFB, ensuring functionality. Contractor will train members of the basic functions, updates to the software and operating skills required to create, print, and cut gerber for the purpose applying finished products to aircraft. A single 1-2 hour training session for all available corrosion members as well as a select few others to ensure continuity.

4.0 Security and Safety

Contractor shall wear appropriate security badges, line badges, identification and/or name tag as required by the security procedures of the squadron where performance takes place. Contractor personnel shall meet established unescorted installation entry requirements pursuant to AFI 31- 101 before base identification will be issued. Contractors shall submit requests for installation identification to 509 MXS security personnel. Personnel not meeting the minimal standards will not be issued an installation pass and will not be allowed access to the installation. Upon award, the contractor will provide employee information for an entry authorization listing to gain entry onto the base strictly for the time period of the work to be accomplished. The information that needs to be provided will be Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Driver’s License Number, State, and citizenship.

5.0 Period of Performance

Contractor shall perform installation on the system during regular working hours (0730-1600) only on weekdays excluding Federal Holidays or Whiteman AFB down days. If events like weather or Air Force exercises prevent compliance with regular performance hours, personnel in Bldg. 709 will be contacted as soon as possible but not later than three (3) days following disruption of schedule. Date and time for escort coordination will be set up between the contractor and escort personnel following receipt of award.

6.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS

In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

1. Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

1. Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

2. The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as

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3. Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

7.0 Contractor Access to Department of the Air Force Installations

• The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

• The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and [ insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures ] to obtain a vehicle pass.

• During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

• When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with DAFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_DAFMAN 16-1405 , Air Force Personnel Security Program] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

• Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

• The contractor shall provide an after-hours contact number or after-hours email in the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel, whose normal place of duty is on a DoD installation or within a DoD facility. The contractor shall comply with any additional requirements in DAFMAN 10-206 for emergency operational reporting. Foreign Nationals may participate and may remove themselves from the https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/dafi31-101/controlled_unclassified_information.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_aa/publication/dodman5200.02_dafman16-1405/dodm5200.02_afman16-1405.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_aa/publication/dodman5200.02_dafman16-1405/dodm5200.02_afman16-1405.pdf

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Emergency Mass Notification System at any time. To update information, personnel can access the globe icon on their system desktop screens and choose the “Access Self- Service” option.

• Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

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