Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Work

(SOW)

463L Cargo Rack for Trifold Storage

Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, Air Freight Terminal, Bldg. 599

October 2024

1.0 Introduction

Mission The 727 AMS is a subordinate unit of the 721 Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) and is the sole Air Mobility Command (AMC) en route location in the United Kingdom. 727 AMS is a component of AMC under the combatant command (COCOM) of US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and operates the Arial Port for the movement of cargo and passengers.

1.1 Background

The 727 AMS is the single AMC presence in the United Kingdom. It is key to the rapid movement of cargo for all USAFE UK agencies. In order to store the large volume of nets and devises used in the preparation of cargo movements we have identified a requirement to procure a 463L Trifold storage rack. This will be located as the bottom of the warehouse located in B599, Air Freight Terminal, RAF Mildenhall. Having the facility to stack our Trifolds will better utilize our warehouse space.

1.2 Scope

The contractor shall provide all the necessary supervision, transportation, support equipment, power tools, materials/fixings, PPE, labor, loading/unloading and positioning required to fabricate and install a seven (7) bay, three level bay providing a total of twenty-one (21) platform positions.

Specifications for Cargo Racking System:

Racking will be fabricated for galvanized steel. 21 storage positions will make up the storage racking. Each position will have a minimum weight baring capacity of 12,000lbs. Storage racking should have the ability to store both ISU60s and 463L cargo pallets.

Ground and second level storage should we large enough to house trifold boxes measuring 48 x 40 x 45 inches. (Total number over two rows is 56 boxes). Top level storage is restricted by available height but should allow for the storage of 48 x 40 x 30-inch Trifold boxes. (Total number on row shall be 28 boxes).

Each position will have forklift tine troughs that allow for easy, safe storage.

Specifications for preparation on sites and installation:

The contractor is responsible for a thorough check of the floor level variation and preparation of site in readiness for the equipment assembly. Contractor should carry out the full mechanical erection of the equipment per specified design and anchoring of equipment as required. Contractor will ensure a levelled assembly of equipment which shall be anchored securely to the warehouse floor. Once installed the contractor will load storage trifolds onto racking to test equipment and commission storage system safe for use.

Removal of packaging and debris:

On completion of the equipment installation, the contractor will be responsible for the removal from the warehouse of all packing materials and debris. A dumpster is available in the cargo yard for disposal of non-recyclable materials.

2.0 General Requirements

2.1 Business Relations

The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute this requirement. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification. The Contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors. The Contractor shall seek to ensure mission partner satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

2.2 Contract Management & Administration

2.2.1 Contract Management

The Contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of resources assigned to the requirement. The Contractor must maintain continuity between the mission partner and the contractor’s corporate offices.

2.2.2 Contract Administration

The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the contract. The Contractor shall respond to the Governments requests for contractual actions in a timely fashion. The Contractor shall have a single point of contact between the Government and contractor personnel assigned to support the contract. The Contractor shall assign resources in order to maintain proper and accurate records related to this contract.

2.3 Subcontract Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontractor and any subcontractor management necessary to integrated work executed under this contract.

2.4 Hours of Work

Workdays are from Monday through Friday excluding US federal holidays and UK bank holidays.

Work hours are from 0630 to 2300 local UK time.

3.0 Specifications/Installation/Delivery Requirements

3.1 Contractor would be responsible for the delivery of racking storage system to site and any lifting equipment/manning required to download the equipment from the delivery vehicle and any equipment movement required during installation. If forklifts rental is required for this function any operations in warehouse must be electric. No diesel forklifts are authorized to operate in the warehouse.

4.0 Special Requirements

4.1 Security & Safety

4.1.1 Security

The warehouse in Bldg. 599 is a restricted area. All contractors are required to sign in/out daily to ensure accountability. Contractors will be signed in to the installation each day and must be escorted off base at the end of each working day by a 727 AMS designee.

4.1.1.1 Operational Security (OPSEC)

The Contractor shall be familiar with the organizational critical information and indicators list (CIIL) and OPSEC policy of any installation they require access

to. The required CIIL can be provided by the Contracting Officer.

4.1.2 Safety

4.1.2.1 Contractor shall provide the required RAMS and method statement for review prior to scheduling a date to carry out the work.

4.1.2.1.1 The Contractor and any of its subcontractors (if applicable) shall promptly report pertinent facts regarding mishaps involving Government property damage or injury to Government/Contractor personnel that takes place on an installation. The Contractor shall notify the cognizant Contracting Officer within 24 hours of all mishaps or incidents. The Contracting Officer will in-turn notify the Safety Office. The Contractor shall cooperate in any resulting safety investigation.

4.1.2.2 Contractor will participate with any real world or exercise building evacuations i.e. Fire drills, HAZ sills or suspicious packages.

4.2 Contractor Access to Installations

Access to DoD installations is limited to personnel with a valid installation access pass. Contract employees will need to be escorted on/off the base each day. A valid form of picture identification such as a driver’s license or passport will be required for entry. Once signed in and escorted to Bldg.

599, employees must not leave this location without the escort present, and they have left the installation.

4.3 Shipping Instructions/Consolidation Point

Equipment shall be delivered to Bldg. 599 and could be stored overnight with prior coordination if required.

4.4 Government Furnished Material

Single phase 240 voltage is available within the warehouse for installation is required.

Mains power will be available within a 2-meter distance of any work needing to be carried out using power tools. Government can provide cones if required to restrict access to work area to ensure personnel have safe working environment while this work is being carried out. Washrooms and toilets are available in this facility for use by the contractor. Contractor is responsible for providing all other required tools and equipment.

4.5 Environmental Requirements

All packing material should be removed from the warehouse by the contractor and disposed of appropriately in available dumpster on the installation.

5.0 Appendix: Related Documents

Floor plans are attached.