Attachment 1_Performance Work Statement_Thermal Spray Coating Evaluation_Revised 3 Jun 2024_.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

THERMAL SPRAY COATING EVALUATION

FOR

76 PMXG

PREPARED BY:

OC-ALC/OBCA

03 June 2024

Commanders Safety Intent: The safety of everyone on Tinker AFB is our top priority. All Individuals must accept personal responsibility for safety and seek opportunities for improving the safety of our work environment. Everyone working on Tinker AFB is challenged to find, fix (if able) and report all hazards and near-misses. It is our shared duty to take every reasonable step and precaution to prevent accidents and preserve the health/safety of each contractor and government employee.

Section One

1.1 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, test equipment, material, parts, quality control, transportation and inspection manuals necessary to evaluate thermal spray coatings at the Contractor’s facility for the Oklahoma City–Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC). The test pieces to be sent for inspection, testing and evaluation are listed in Government Furnished Property (GFP) Attachment #2.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all services, parts and Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) components provided under this contract are in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions outlined herein, conform to the manufacturer’s equipment specifications and this PWS.

1.2 Requested Services: The Contractor shall conduct inspection, analysis, test, and evaluation of sprayed samples sent by the Government. The Contractor shall be required to evaluate the estimated sixty-four (64) samples listed in Table 1 annually, subject to additional submission of testing as needed.

1.2.1 Strengths, hardness, and coatings shall be tested in accordance with the following. The contractor will need the following technical documents release to them to perform evaluations.

• T.O. 2-1-111 (Chapter 19 & Chapter 27)

• T.O. 2J-F101-3-1 (Sub Work Package 007 20)

1.2.2 Table 1 Government Provided Samples for Annual Testing

Testing Bond Strength Testing Single Layer Aerospace Coating Analysis Dual Layer Aerospace Coating Analysis Single Layer Aerospace Coating Analysis (include micro-hardness) Dual Layer Aerospace Coating Analysis (include mircro-hardness) Rockwell Hardness Testing

1.2.3 Evaluation Criteria: The contractor shall only use evaluation criteria that is specified by the government. No MCL data can be used, and no OEM specs can be used unless specifically allowed. A package including the criteria for each coating to be evaluated will be supplied with the sample sent to the contractor. A 76 PMXG process engineer and a 76 MXSS laboratory engineer will be listed as POCs for the contractor to contact with any questions. The goal of this testing is to compare our results with an independent lab using the exact same government criteria to ensure our process is operating correctly.

1.3 Additional Testing: Only the Contracting Officer can authorize additional testing to be submitted that exceeds the scope of tests that are provided in Table 1 (1.2.2). The Government Point of Contact (GPOC) will coordinate any additional testing with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the CO to obtain approval to proceed. The Contractor shall ensure that all testing that exceeds the above has documented CO approval prior to conducting the tests.

1.4 Telephone Support: The Contractor shall provide unlimited customer support via telephone. The Contractor shall respond within two (2) business days of telephone notification.

1.5 Inspection, Test, and Evaluation: Inspection, test, and evaluation shall include, but not be limited to complete evaluation of single and dual layer coatings, including tensile pull testing and macro/micro hardness testing as per the applicable coating specification. One bond strength test will be defined as the testing of the epoxy and testing of three (3) sets of bond strength bars with coating. After testing is complete the Contractor shall return tensile test bars, or pieces thereof, to the GPOC.

1.6 Off-Site Repair: The Contractor shall not remove from the premises any system, sub-system or peripheral at any time in order to affect repair without the written consent of the Government.

The Contractor shall provide written documentation which supports a request to remove from the premises any system, sub-system or peripheral. Said written documentation and request shall include, as a minimum, the information listed below.

• contract number

• part number, OC #, S/N, as applicable

• description of the part, OC #, S/N, as applicable

• corresponding estimate repair report number

When determined necessary by the GPOC to ship items to the Contractor’s off-site facility for repair, the Contractor shall arrange for the scheduling, repair of the failed item and provide the appropriate shipping data to the GPOC. The GPOC will process the required shipping documents and arrange for transportation of the item to the appropriate shipping bay for packaging, shipment, and transporting to the designated off-site facilities Free on Board (FOB) destination [see Attachment # 2 Appendix B (Off-Base).

1.7 Return of Equipment: Upon completion of the approved repair, the Contractor shall conduct a performance check on the repaired equipment to verify it is restored to operational condition.

The Contractor shall provide documentation that the performance check has been completed and the equipment is in working order IAW paragraph 1.9, Service Report, of this PWS. The Contractor shall return the repaired equipment to the Government within the timeframe identified on the Estimate Repair Report.

1.8 Delivery: The Contractor shall ship all repaired and non-repairable equipment by the fastest and most traceable method in order to arrive within five (5) business days after the inspection, test and or evaluation completion date.

1.9 Shipping: The Contractor shall provide to the GPOC, the date equipment was shipped out, shipment identification information and include contract number on the shipping paper work with a Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The ship to address is listed below.

ATTN: SURVEILLANCE GPOC #/Contract No:

OC-ALC/OBC

Bldg. 3001 Staff Dr. Door G70 Post N68 Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3052

1.10 Metallographic Inspection: Per the applicable specification identified by the Government (i.e. GE specification E50TF65 or Pratt and Whitney specification PWA 53); the Contractor’s laboratory shall perform metallographic inspection of the mounts, coupons, or tensile test bars supplied by 76 PMXG for the following coatings:

• T800/NiAl

• INCO 718

• Tungsten Carbide Cobalt

• USAF461204

• AlO2/NiAl

• T400

• Chrome Carbide

• CuNi

• NiAl

• NiC

• AlPolyS

• Molybdenum

• CuAlFe

• NiCrAl

The photographic standards and metallographic inspection results reported by the Contractor’s laboratory will be compared by 76 PMXG/QPE to the results reported from the 76 MXSG metallurgical laboratory. The 76 MXSG metallurgical laboratory results will come from samples that were sprayed on the same runs as those sent to the Contractor.

1.11 Certified Test Report: The Contractor shall provide a certified test report within five

(5) calendar days from receipt of the thermal spray samples to the GPOC and SME by electronic mail. At a minimum the certified test report shall contain the following information:

• A photograph of the metallographic cross section used to evaluate the coating which is an average representation of the coupon.

• Average coating thickness.

• The evaluation characteristics with the corresponding findings rated quantifiably.

• Results of tensile test results including all three pulls and the average.

• The failure mode, type of epoxy used, and tensile test of epoxy.

• The appropriate hardness test for the coating.

1.12 Quality Assurance: According to the contract’s inspection clause, the Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract. The GPOC will participate in the administration of this contract. Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices, terms, or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the CO. All services to be performed by the Contractor during the period of this contract will be subject to review by the CO or GPOC.

1.13 Corrective Action Report (CAR)/Complaint Contractor Response Time: The Contractor shall provide a written response within two (2) business days which addresses the root cause, corrective action, and preventive actions in relation to the submitted CAR or Customer Complaint.

1.14 Continuation of Essential Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Services During Crisis: This requirement has been determined not to be essential and does not require continued support during a crisis as defined in DFARS 252.237-7023.

1.15 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide the following at time of proposal in order to be deemed technically acceptable to perform the work described in this PWS:

• The Contractor shall provide NADCAP Materials Testing AC7109/5 certification.

• The Contractor shall provide ISO/IEC 17025 certification.

• The Contractor shall have access to GE Photostandard tool 3C4173

• The Contractor shall provide GE S-400 accreditations.

1.16 Contractor Personnel: The Contractor shall provide the name of the Contract Manager (CM) and any alternates who shall act for the Contractor when the CM is absent. They shall be designated to the CO and GPOC, in writing, within ten (10) business days after the contract award date. The Contractor shall provide telephone numbers and email addresses where the CM and alternates may be contacted at any time. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to operation of this contract at the OC-ALC on Tinker Air Force Base (AFB).

The Contractor shall provide a CM who can read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

1.17 Environmental Certification: The Government will ensure the part or equipment is clean, drained and purged before it is transferred to the Contractor for repair. The Government will provide written certification of such to the Contractor prior to shipment or pick up of the part or equipment.

Certification will be by official correspondence with a statement which specifies the part or equipment is certified to be clean, drained and purged. In addition, as a minimum, said certification will contain description of the part or equipment, make, model, serial number, and OC number (if applicable). This certification will be provided to the GPOC three (3) business days prior to the pick-up or shipment of the part or equipment. The GPOC will, in turn, provide it to the Contractor within two (2) business days prior to the pick-up or shipment of the part or equipment.

The Contractor shall ensure and provide written certification that the repaired part or equipment is cleaned to remove all hazardous contaminants, dirt, shavings, oil, or grease, and drained and purged to remove all fluids, oils and liquids before returning to Tinker AFB. Certification shall be by official correspondence with a statement which specifies the part or equipment is certified to be clean, drained and purged. In addition, as a minimum, said certification shall contain description of part or equipment, make, model, serial number, and OC number (if applicable). This certification shall be provided to the GPOC two (2) business days prior to the return of the part or equipment.

1.18 Environmental Protection & Safety: The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, instructions and requirements regarding environmental protection and occupational safety and health. The Contractor shall comply with any laws, instructions or regulation changes during the term of this contract.

Contractors shall be compliant Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) Supplement to Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 32-7002, “Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention”, Tinker AFB procedures per Tinker Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan (TAFB HWMP), and Complex procedures per Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) Supplement to AFMAN 32-7002, “Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention” and OC-ALCI 32-101 “Air Quality ReGPOCd Keeping Procedure”. Publications are available digitally on e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.”

1.19 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): If no HAZMAT will be brought on base or used in performance on this contract, the contractor shall certify “No HAZMAT will be brought on base” or “No HAZMAT Usage” by official correspondence. This certification shall be provided to the GPOC within ten (10) days after award. Upon GPOC receipt of the certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the contractor shall be assessed if found in violation of above certification.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable federal and military procurement policies IAW OC- ALC Supplement to AFMAN 32-7002, “Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention”. The Contractor shall obtain access to the standardized Air Force HAZMAT tracking system and manage HAZMAT within the system or have a government designated HAZMART comply. The Contractor shall establish and reconcile the inventory, print the standardized Air Force HAZMAT tracking system bar code labels, and apply the labels to containers of HAZMAT so that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant labels are not covered. Any failure to comply with proper HAZMAT management procedures shall be reported to the CO and GPOC who will notify 76 MXSG/MXDEU, OC-ALC Environmental Compliance.

1.20 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Labeling: Upon GPOC receipt of the “No HAZMAT Usage” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

The The Contractor shall not transport, ship or use any chemical, material or substance used in the performance of this PWS on Tinker AFB before written approval is provided by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). The Contractor shall submit to the GPOC, ten (10) calendar days after contract award date all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The Contractor shall receive approval from the GPOC prior to shipping any chemical, material or substance to Tinker AFB. A copy of the manufacturer SDS shall accompany the shipment. Contractor shall comply with the effective dates for SDS requirements IAW the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1910.1200. The Contractor shall ensure containers of hazardous chemicals are labeled with the following information, prior to shipping to Tinker AFB IAW OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, CFR Part 1910.1200 (2012): product identifier; signal word; hazard statement(s); precautionary statement(s); pictogram(s); and name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. The GPOC will forward all SDS submittals to 72 ABW/CEIE for approval. A current manufacturer SDS shall be submitted to the GPOC if the Contractor changes manufacturer or vendor for any chemicals that were prior approved. The Contractor shall maintain copies of manufacturer SDSs for all chemicals and SDSs shall be readily accessible at all times by Contractor personnel as http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ well as government employees.

1.21 Hazardous Waste: If no HAZWASTE will be generated during performance of this contract, the Contractor shall certify “NO Hazardous Waste Generation” by official correspondence. This Certification shall be provided to the GPOC within ten (10) business days after award. After the GPOC receives the “No Hazardous Waste Generation” Certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the Contractor shall be assessed if found in violation of the above Certification.

The Contractor shall dispose of contaminated solid waste, spent or processed chemical solutions, used rags and hazardous waste in government furnished waste containers located in the shop or area the work is being performed. The Contractor shall notify the GPOC if the required waste containers are not available on site.

1.22 Off-Site Discharges: For discharges outside of Tinker AFB, the Contractor shall ensure wastewater discharges, that may contain pollutants resulting from any contracted service, go to a state or federal permitted treatment facility such as a municipal Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). The Contractor shall provide official correspondence ten (10) calendar days after contract award date to the GPOC from the POTW that states the POTW is permitted for all pollutants that the Contractor may discharge during the contracted service.

1.23 Spills: Upon occurrence of any spill that could enter the storm system or cause any harmful environment effects, the Contractor shall immediately call 911 to report the incident. When possible, the Contractor shall use a base telephone to receive help from Tinker AFB 911. If using a cell phone, the Contractor shall request Tinker AFB 911. The Contractor shall immediately report all environmental violations to the GPOC and UEC. The Contractor shall provide five (5) copies of a typed or written report about the incident within four (4) clock hours as follows:

One (1) copy to CO, two (2) copies to the GPOC, a copy for UEC and one (1) copy for record. The format of the report shall be left up to the Contractor, but the report shall contain the following information:

1.) Name and contact number of person reporting the spill 2.) Date and time of incident 3.) Location and source of spill 4.) Substance or pollutant spilled 5.) Amount spilled and rate of discharge 6.) Any damages or injuries involved 7.) Extent of area impacted 8.) Potential hazards 9.) Actions taken 10.) Organizations contacted 11.) Remarks Section - that addresses the cause of the spill (e.g. human error, equipment, etc.) and whether 911 was called and which agencies responded.

1.24 Environmental Training: Upon GPOC receipt of the “No Hazardous Waste Generation” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

Contractor personnel performing duties in the service of this PWS shall have training that acquaints the person with the details of Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations in 40 CFR 260 through 279; applicable State Laws and regulations; DoD, Air Force and local requirements. This training can be obtained through creditable training institutions or companies. All training shall be approved by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). RCRA training is available at http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm;

http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/detail.asp?CourseCode=esh_sah_a34_sh_enus000000 and http://www.lion.com/Storing-Hazardous-Waste-for-LQGs at the Contractor’s expense. Prior to obtaining training, the Contractor shall provide the name of the training institution or company and course description to the GPOC for approval within ten (10) calendar days after contract award date. Once written approval is received from the GPOC, the Contractor shall provide the environmental training certificates for employees performing duties in the service of this PWS to the GPOC, within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award date. In addition to the required environmental training, Contractors shall be compliant with Tinker AFB procedures per TAFB HWMP, “Hazardous Waste Management”.

1.25 Forms, Technical Orders (T.O.), AFI, Air Force Material Command Instructions (AFMCI), and Publications: The Contractor shall obtain the forms and publications expressly required to perform the work in this contract via the internet at www.e- publishing.af.mil. In the event a form or publication is not available online, the GPOC will provide the form, instruction, or publication to the Contractor upon the Contractor’s written request (e-mail is acceptable). In the event, laws, regulations, T.O.’s, AFI’s, or AFMCI’s change during the term of this contract, the Contractor shall be required to comply as the changes come into effect. Contractors delivering or handling official United States Air Force (USAF) records shall comply with the applicable records management regulations in AFI 33-322, Chapter 3, in its entirety.

1.26 Foreign Nationals: The Contractor shall notify the GPOC before sending a Foreign National representative to perform services. Special rules apply for foreign nationals visiting a US Government facility.

1.27 Safety and Health off Government Installations: While performing work under this contract the Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding occupational safety and health. During the execution of the contract, the Contractor shall notify the CO, GPOC, and Government Contract Administrator (CA) within one (1) business day of any damage to Government property in which the dollar value exceeds $500,000.00 and within two (2) work days, for any damage to Government property less than $500,000.00.

Mishap notifications shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

• Contract, Contract Number, Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

• Date, Time and exact location of accident/incident

• Brief Narrative of accident/incident (Events leading to accident/incident)

• Cause of accident/incident, if known

• Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

• Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

• Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

• Other pertinent information http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/detail.asp?CourseCode=esh_sah_a34_sh_enus000000 http://www.lion.com/Storing-Hazardous-Waste-for-LQGs

If requested by the designated CO, the Contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene/damaged property and impound pertinent maintenance and training records, until released by the Procuring Safety Office. Contractors will not dispose of contract data related to a mishap until notified to do so by the CO.

1.28 Combating Trafficking in Persons: IAW DFARS PGI 222.17, the GPOC shall pursue, as appropriate, the following methods of monitoring the Contractor’s performance regarding trafficking in persons such that non-compliances with FAR clause 52.222-50 are brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer:

a. Keep the lines of communication open with the Contractor. At the Post-Award conference, remind the Contractor of his contractual responsibilities to notify the government if the Contractor receives notification of any alleged violations to this policy or if actions have been taken against the Contractor employees, subcontractor’s or subcontractor employees pursuant to the clause.

b. When appropriate, encourage Contractor to complete Human Trafficking Awareness Training.

c. Encourage the Contractor to take steps to investigate and eliminate slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains and to publish information for consumer awareness.

d. Periodically access the Department of State’s Trafficking in Person (TIP) website for updates and to view the latest reports. http://www.state.gov/g/tip

1.29 Speak Up for Safety: Safety surety is an integral part of our overall goal of establishing a world class safety and health program. Our “Speak Out for Safety” initiative ensures a partnership with contractors and government employees to further enhance safety to ensure we are looking out for all our partners and empowers all employees to actively participate in each other’s safety.

A safe workplace is everyone's business. As part of the contract team, military, civilian and contractor personnel are empowered to Speak Out for Safety (S.O.S.) when they observe an unsafe act.

Government personnel are empowered to intercede in events that pose imminent danger to personnel or catastrophic damage to property.

Section Two (Reserved)

Section Three

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

3.1. Government Furnished Property (GFP).

3.1.1. Government Property Repair/Maintenance (or Similar Requirement) On-Base.

Note: Same as Government Property Incidental to Government Installation or Site. Not Applicable

3.1.2. GFP - Repair/Maintenance Off-Base.

The Contractor shall ensure all GFP is secured at the close of each workday. The http://www.state.gov/g/tip

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Government retains title to all GFP, until the Government properly disposes of the GFP as authorized by law or regulation. This GFP shall not be used for the performance of any other contract. The applicable Government Property contract clauses will be cited in the solicitation/contract. The GFP is identified in Attachment #2.

3.1.2.1. GFP Shipment to Contractor’s Facility. In accordance with PWS Section One.

3.1.2.2. GFP Return Shipment to Government. In accordance with PWS Section One.

3.1.2.3. Loss of Government Property. In accordance with the Government Property contract clauses.

3.1.2.4. GFP Identification Labels. When applicable, the Contractor shall clearly label (without damaging) GFP to distinguish it from Contractor Furnished Property IAW with the contract terms and conditions and this PWS.

3.2. Government Furnished Services (GFS).

Not Applicable

3.3. Government Property Incidental to the Government Installation or Site.

Note: Formerly termed Shared Property of the Government.

3.4. Intangible Government Property.

3.5. Contractor Acquired Property (CAP), Time & Material (T&M), Labor Hour (LH), Cost (include Travel) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS).

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3.1.2.5. GFP Identification Labels. When applicable, the Contractor shall clearly label (without damaging) GFP to distinguish it from Contractor Furnished Property IAW with the contract terms and conditions and this PWS.

3.6. Government Furnished Services (GFS).

3.7. Government Property Incidental to the Government Installation or Site.

Note: Formerly termed Shared Property of the Government.

3.8. Intangible Government Property.

3.9. Contractor Acquired Property (CAP), Time & Material (T&M), Labor Hour (LH), Cost (include Travel) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS).