Attachment 1 - SOW for Cadmium Plating.pdf

Statement of Work Electrodeposited Cadmium Plating Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

575 AMXS/CLEAE, B241

11 February 2021

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The contractor shall provide facility, all management, labor, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals necessary to accomplish the work required within this Statement of Work (SOW) for the cadmium plating of T-38 specific parts for Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Randolph, Texas.

The contractor shall ensure the parts are visually inspected for any obvious discrepancies that will prevent the item from being cadmium plated based on commercial industry standards. If items are found acceptable, vendor shall apply cadmium plating as specified.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK. This project is for applying a cadmium plating per AMS-QQ-P-416 (contractor shall ensure they are using the most current revision of all standards) to parts provided by 575

AMXS/CLEAE.

Government furnished materials:

A non-exclusive list of parts that may be provided are identified below. Quantities of each part shall be provided when an Order/Call for cadmium plating is issued.

Item Description Size Range Bushings of various sizes 3-16709-1 3-11688-1 3-11688-3 3-11688-5 3-11227 2-1223-507 2-31401 2-11760 Other bushings not listed above

Outside Diameter (OD) = 0.375 inches to 1.379 inches Inside Diameter (ID) = 0.377 inches to 1.010 inches Length = 0.220 inches to 1.5 inches

Plugs of various sizes Outside Diameter (OD) = 0.293 inches to 1.030 inches Length = 0.250 inches to 0.650 inches

Government shall provide required form which identifies parts to be cadmium plated (Order for Electro Deposited Cadmium Plating).

2.1 NEW WORK.

2.1.1. Work consists of receiving the part/parts and performing a visual inspection to identify damaged parts and assure the surfaces are smooth and free from blemishes, oil residue, pits, tool marks and other irregularities that would prohibit the part from being plated. Parts shall be measured before and after to assure the proper plating thickness is achieved. For parts that exceed this criterion, Contractor shall contact the 575 AMXS/CLEA POC for disposition of the part.

2.1.2. The Contractor shall clean, inspect, mask and plate parts as required to meet specified requirements and current revision of AMS-QQ-P-416 Type II Class 2 and AMS 2750. All items plated will be baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief. The Contractor shall provide a written Certificate of Compliance (COC) document to include the following:

a. Order #: [Two copies required to be provided (one for the Contractor and one for the Government to retain) with Order for Electro CAD Plating Worksheet]

b. Part Number:

c. Alloy:

d. Hydrogen Embrittlement Bake: (Y or N)

e. Total Number of Pieces

f. Plating Type:

g. Plating Class:

h. Plating Thickness:

2.1.2.1 The Contractor shall have tanks that meet titration-testing requirements per AMS QQ-P-416, and ovens used for hydrogen embrittlement baking that meet AMS 2750.

2.1.3. The Contractor shall have the ability to complete the cadmium service within 24 hours (one business day). Within the 24 hours the part shall be: 1) ready for pickup by customer, or 2) delivered to customer c, or 3) shipped overnight/fastest delivery method. Note: 1 & 2 apply only if vendor is within 30 mile radius of JBSA Randolph, Texas. Clock time starts upon receipt of parts at Contractor’s facility. Contractor must provide a schedule of their business hours upon request by the Government.

2.1.3.1 The Government shall provide shipping to the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall ship the finished product within four hours of completion and utilize next day shipping service or next day delivery service to return the parts within one business day. Contractor shall notify the Government when parts are completed.

3.0 DELIVERABLES. Contract shall provide the following documentation:

3.1. Certificate of Compliance (COC) for each item from each vendor on official letterhead in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL A002).

3.2. Cadmium plated parts (government furnished parts).

3.3. All documentation listed above is to accompany completed parts upon delivery unless otherwise specified by government POC.

As required Contractor shall provide:

3.4. Quality Audit Site Visit Report (QASVR) (or equivalent). The vendor shall provide a QASVR or equivalent documentation on official letterhead (CDRL A001). Certifications shall include Contractor’s Quality Control Plan and International Standard Organization (ISO) certification as identified in section 5.1 and

5.5 below.

3.5. DATA DELIVERABLES

CDRL DATA ITEM TITLE Paragraph

DELIVERY

DATE

A001 Quality Audit Site Visit

Report 3.4 As required

PROJECT MANAGEMENT. The Contractor shall identify and provide a single point of contact (POC) for overall management and supervision during cadmium processing. The Contractor shall contact the government-designated points of contact as noted in the Blanket Purchase Agreement at least 24 hours prior to delivery. All pertinent communications should be written and or confirmed in writing.

5.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS.

5.1 CERTIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall be ISO 9001 and Society of Automation Engineering (SAE) AS9100 certified. The Contractor shall provide the ISO 9001 and SAE ASI9100 certification/recertification number and expiration date for validation by the Government upon proposal and in five (5) calendar days upon re-certification (CDRL A001).

5.2 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide a list of training documentation and certification(s) that identify their employee’s abilities to perform cadmium plating in accordance with (IAW) AMS QQ-P-416 industry standards, AMS 2750, ISO 9001 and SAE ASI 9110.

5.3 CONTRACTOR SITE and EQUIPMENT:. The right to inspect the Contractor’s facility and processes shall be granted throughout the duration of this BPA.

5.3.1. Equipment: The Contractor shall be equipped with all equipment used to cadmium plate IAW AMS QQ-P-416. For example, the contractor shall have at the minimum: Grit Blasting Booths, Alkaline cleaning tanks, Cadmium Plating and Cold Water rinse tanks, and Hydrogen Embrittlement Bake ovens.

5.4 RECORDS: The Contractor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of only those Government required records that are specifically cited in this SOW sections 3.0, 5.1 and 5.5. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall provide the original record or a reproducible copy of any such record within five (5) calendar days of electronic receipt of the request.

5.5 QUALITY CONTROL: The Contractor shall establish a complete Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the requirements of the Blanket Purchase Agreement are provided as specified. The Contractor's QCP shall meet or exceed the minimum quality management systems elements specified in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Quality (ASQ), and ISO family of standards. The Contractor shall submit the QCP to the 575 AMXS POC and Contracting Officer after the BPA is awarded. At the Government’s discretion revisions may be required. The first BPA Order will not be issued until Government acceptance of the QCP is provided.

5.6 The Contractor shall provide a list for Government pre-approval of any sub-contractor the Contractor plans on utilizing to meet the required deliverables.

6.0 BASE ACCESS. If base access is required, all contractors shall submit a complete list of personnel in accordance with installation policy, including delivery personnel, who require base access.

A002 Certificate of Compliance 3.1 As required

6.1 Base/Installation Access Requirements. Criminal History Check shall be conducted on all prime/sub-contractor employees requiring base access. The contractor shall provide the 575 AMXS point of contact, a current list of employees needing access within 5-7 working days after receiving award or Notice of Award.

The list shall include:

Employee’s name;

Date of birth; and State driver’s license/state ID number and state of issue.

Notifications of contractor employee additions and deletions shall be provided with the same information listed above and within 5 working days. Within 10 business days after receipt of the list, the Government shall notify the contractor that installation access passes are available for those employees clearing the criminal history check. The duration of any pass issued shall not exceed one year.

6.2 Upon termination, completion, or expiration of the period of performance, the contractor must ensure that all base identification passes issued to his employees or to any of his sub-contractor employees are returned to the appropriate issuing office.

6.3 The contractor shall be responsible for coordination of an escort, if applicable, through any controlled areas through the assigned Government Acceptor.

7.0 REGULATIONS. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, permits, Department of Defense, Air Force and base requirements and instructions required.

8.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE. The contractor shall ensure that work for each order is performed in accordance with the criteria herein, and that all relevant materials, finishes, equipment, and systems shall be operational at the completion of work for each order. The 575 AMXS point of contact shall conduct a final inspection of completed work. All discrepancies identified during inspections shall be corrected prior to final acceptance.

If the Government after the first order identifies that the Contractor is not in compliance with this SOW Specifications and Qualifications then the Government reserves the right to not place any additional orders.

9.0 CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTY AND WORKMANSHIP. The contractor shall guarantee all cadmium materials and workmanship processed through their facility be free of any defects and suitable for use specified by subject standards consistent with industry standards, from the date of government final acceptance. If Contractor’s standard warranty period exceeds industry standard warranty, then the Contractor’s standard warranty period shall be in effect. Correction of all plating defects under this warranty shall be paid at the expense of the contractor.

10.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The ordering period and period of performance of this BPA will be five years from BPA award date.

11.0 HOURS OF OPERATION FOR PICK UP/DELIVERY.

11.1 Normal Hours. Any items delivered must be done during normal duty hours between 7:00 am – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated.

11.2 Recognized Federal Holidays. The contractor shall not provide delivery or pick up on the following Federal Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the prior Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.

12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH. The contractor is solely responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (public Law 91-596) and the resulting standards, OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as applicable and the protection of their employees. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the safety and health of all sub-contractor employees. The government shall assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor’s compliance or non-compliance with such requirements. The contractor shall furnish to each of his/her employees a place of employment, which is free from recognized hazards. The contractor shall brief his/her employees on the safety requirements of this contract and on hazards associated with prescribed tasks. In addition, the contractor is required to flow down the safety requirement/specification to all sub-contractors.

13.0 PROTECTION. The contractor shall take precautions to prevent damage to government property. The contractor shall repair or replace damaged items at no additional cost to the government.

14.0 CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS.

14.1 Smoking in AF Facilities. Contractors are advised that the AF has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in AF facilities. AFI 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, outlines the procedures used by the commander to control smoking in our facilities. Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.

14.2 Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Traffic Code. All applicable Traffic Codes shall be enforced and apply to all personnel operating vehicles on a JBSA installation. The governing instruction for all Traffic Codes is AFI 31-218(I) and AFMAN31-116.

14.3 Cell Phone Usage. Contractors are advised that DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6055.04 prohibit cellular telephone usage when approaching, entering or exiting any installation gate. Cell phone usage by drivers on installations is prohibited in moving vehicles unless used with a hands-free device. The installation Security Forces Squadron (SFS) is strictly enforcing this regulation. Those found in violation of this regulation are subject to be ticketed.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK