Attachment I - Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (CG-41)

AIRCRAFT COLORS AND COATING APPLICATION TRAINING

1.0 General

1.1 Scope. The Contractor shall provide training support services to conduct basic instructional courses for application of paint on military aircraft as needed (painting patch repairs) between overhaul cycles that meet aviation industry standards. The training shall take place in both a contractor provided classroom setting and an environmentally controlled shop/lab environment. Upon completion of the paint application course, students shall be able to conduct the steps of the paint application process and understand the safety and environmental considerations of paint application. Additionally, the contractor shall provide training and testing for SAE AS7489 Aerospace Coatings Applicator Specialist (ACAS) level I certification.

1.2 Background. The Coast Guard employs a bi-level aviation maintenance structure consisting of depot level maintenance and operational level maintenance. At the operational level, Coast Guard Aviation Technicians perform as-needed repairs to aircraft paint for reasons such as corrosion inspections and airframe damage repairs.

This training ensures personnel are fully qualified to properly apply paint to USCG aircraft, maintaining the integrity and appearance of the fleet.

1.3 Personnel.

1.3.1 Qualified Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel with contractor-approved certification to perform all training requirements specified in task orders awarded under this Contract. The primary instructor for each paint course shall have at least 6 months of training experience.

1.4 Course Completion Report. The contractor shall submit a report documenting each student’s performance and feedback within thirty (30) calendar days of course completion to the COR. Each student who successfully completes the course shall receive a certificate of completion and the ACAS Level I certification, within the same time frame. The ACAS certification shall be issued in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 3.2 and provided to the student in either a digital or physical format as determined by the certification provider.

1.5 Security. No classified information access is required under this contract.

1.6 Place of Performance. The primary place of performance shall be the contractor’s facility within the continental U.S. The training environment must have environmental controls to allow instruction in adverse weather conditions, including heat and rain. The contractor shall provide the instructor and all training materials.

Simulated paint training is NOT acceptable.

1.7 Hours of Operation. Training shall occur between 0800 and 1700 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, unless an alternate schedule is agreed upon with the USCG course liaison.

2.0 Student Feedback Reports. The Contractor shall administer and collect student feedback forms on the last day of each course. The completed forms shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days of course completion via email or another agreed-upon method. The feedback report will assess the following:

• Clarity of course aims and objectives

• Instructor effectiveness and organization of training materials

• Achievement of outlined training objectives

• Quality of instruction and responses to questions

• Professionalism and delivery effectiveness

• Relevance of training to job tasks

• Sufficiency and appropriateness of hands-on training

• Inclusion of safety and hazard-related information

• Adequacy of training facilities

• Overall student satisfaction

2.1 Contractor-Developed Course Critique. The Contractor shall develop a Course Critique form to assess training effectiveness and student satisfaction. This form shall be provided to the COR for review and approval within five (5) days post-award. At a minimum, the critique form shall include questions related to:

• Course objectives and whether they were clearly communicated

• Effectiveness of training materials and instructional delivery

• Relevance and applicability of training to job performance

• Quality and engagement of hands-on exercises

• Instructor knowledge and responsiveness

• Adequacy of facilities and training environment

• Suggestions for course improvements

The Contractor shall distribute and collect these critiques at the conclusion of each course and submit completed forms to the COR within 30 days of course completion.

3.0 Requirements. The contractor shall provide a formal course on military aircraft paint application. Training will occur in both a classroom and a controlled shop/lab environment to ensure optimal learning conditions. The course must include hands-on training with actual paint application—simulated training is not acceptable. Students must physically apply paint as part of the instruction. The contractor shall remain product-neutral and not endorse any specific brand.

The contractor shall provide the SAE AS7489 ACAS Aerospace Coating Fundamentals Level I certification to personnel who successfully pass the assessment required for the certificate .

3.1 Course Content. The course must enable trainees to demonstrate competency in the following areas:

Surface Preparation & Paint Application:

• Understanding procedures for surface prep (conversion coating), primer application (non-chrome only) per MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N, and topcoat application per MIL PRF 85285 Type IV Class H (gloss).

• Use of taping, drop cloths, and dry media for spill management.

Environmental Compliance:

• Adherence to paint-related environmental requirements as outlined in the USCG PG-85-00-2210-A, Aeronautical Engineering Safe Work Practices Process Guide (refer to RFP Attachment III).

• Additional required references will be provided in each task order awarded under this contract, if necessary.

Material Properties & Color Standards:

• Knowledge of MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N (Deft) and MIL PRF

85285 Type IV Class H (gloss) paint.

• Awareness of Federal Color Codes for Coast Guard Aircraft.

Paint Application Techniques & Defect Recognition:

• Application methods: High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP), touch-ups (pen-like/single-use devices), small brush, and roller.

• Troubleshooting common coating issues such as orange peel and paint runs.

• Selecting application methods based on repair size and geometry.

Equipment Cleaning & Post-Paint Procedures:

• Proper equipment cleaning and understanding the importance of post-paint cleanup.

3.2 Course Completion and Certification The contractor shall assess student knowledge through a final evaluation aligned with the course content in Section 3.1 and the AS7489 ACAS certification requirements. This assessment may consist of a written exam, practical demonstration, oral exam, or project-based evaluation, provided it maintains equivalent rigor and coverage.

Instructors may override a student’s failure of this internal assessment based on demonstrated understanding and engagement. However, this override shall not apply to AS7489 certification testing, which must be administered and passed per AS7489 standards.

Note:

Award of ACAS certification is contingent upon successful completion of an approved ACAS training program conducted by an Academic Training Provider accredited by a nationally or internationally recognized accrediting body.

3.3 Class Size. Each course shall accommodate 6-8 students.

3.4 Student Eligibility. Students will have graduated from a formal USCG Aviation Maintenance Training course and have at least six months of aviation maintenance experience. The government will also screen and provide the names of all attendees for each course convening date.

3.5 Course Duration. The course shall be between two (2) to four (4) days in length, depending on course complexity and delivery format.

3.6 Course Frequency. The Government anticipates conducting approximately five (5) course sessions per year.

The contractor shall have the capability to support multiple course sessions concurrently, if directed by the Government. While five sessions per year is the current estimate, the actual number of sessions may vary based on operational needs and funding availability.

The Government does not guarantee a minimum or maximum number of sessions under this contract.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES. Reserved.

5.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY. The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of task orders awarded under this contract, specified in this PWS and in each task order awarded under this contract. The contractor shall supply proper protective equipment (PPE) for paint activities. This includes a positive pressure hood or similar device that does not require fit testing with an OSHA protection factor of 1000. Additionally, the students shall be provided with protective clothing that is impermeable to dust, is comprised of flash spun high-density polyethylene fibers (HDPE) and includes a hood, zip-front, integrated elastic cuffs, and boot covers.

6.0 DELIVERABLES. The specific requirements for all deliverables are described in the table below.

ITEM PWS DELIVERABLE / EVENT DUE BY

1 1.4 Course Completion Reports Within 30 days after course completion

2 2.0 Student Feedback Reports Within 30 days after course completion

3 1.4 Course Completion Certificates Within 30 days after course completion

4 2.1 Contractor Developed Course Critique

Submit 5-Days post award for COR review (One-time action)

7.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS). Performance standards for each task order are as outlined below. A Contractor which fails to meet these standards may receive lower Past Performance ratings as a result.

Objectives:

• Provide instruction that complies with PWS Section 3.0.

Required Service:

• Conduct courses with performance measured by Student Feedback Reports.

Performance Standard:

• Course completion reports must be submitted within 30 days of course completion, listing attendee names and whether each successfully completed the course and/or ACAS Certification.

• USCG seeks a minimum 80% pass rate for each session. This is the pass rate for the students who successfully complete the course, not necessarily the ACAS certification.

• Student feedback reports must be submitted within 30 days of course completion.

• Course completion certificates must be provided within 30 days of course completion.

1.0 General