B08_Attachment 0001 -- Purchase Description.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)- Hot dip galvanizing of metal pallets

1. Objective The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has a requirement to purchase galvanizing services for metal bomb pallets. Galvanizing will be performed to ASTM-A123 / A123M standards.

2. Scope The vendor’s location, where work will be performed, shall be within 150 miles driving distance of McAlester, OK. McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) will transport pallets to and from the vendor’s location where galvanizing will be performed. The vendor will be responsible for the loading and unloading of Government trailers at the job site. No more than seven (7) calendar days shall be provided to the contractor for galvanization before Government pickup of each lot.

Earlier delivery/performance may be authorized at no additional cost to the Government with Contracting O icer's pre-approval. Completion of earlier performance is contingent on MCAAP's availability to pick up galvanized pallets.

Each pallet set consists of multiple frames, fabricated and welded from various steel components (A36 and ASTM A1011/A1011M). The condition of the pallets is new and rusted. Pallets shall be hot dip galvanized and must meet ASTM-A123 / A123M standards. To ensure a legible stencil, Contractor will give special attention to all stenciled areas on pallet, as well as all saddle areas to minimize surface roughness after galvanizing. Su icient drain time after the final rinse dip shall be given to each pallet, ensuring that there are no "blow outs" due to moisture when introduced to the zinc vat. If these blow out areas occur, they must be addressed at the galvanizing facility prior to pick up.

A preproduction testing quantity of three (3) pallet sets shall be provided to the Government for testing purposes, within fourteen (14) calendar days of Contractor receipt of the pallets.

Preproduction sample testing requirement may be waived if prior performance is shown. See also the clause entitled, "Sample Bids".

Once the preproduction testing quantity is approved in writing by the Contracting O icer, the Contractor shall have seven (7) calendar days to complete each lot of pallet sets for Government pick up. Vendor shall supply a Certificate of Conformance with each return lot to certify pallets are galvanized to meet or exceed ASTM-A123 / A123M standards.

A Certificate of Conformance (COC) shall be included with each lot. At time of material shipment, copies of the Certificate of Conformance/ Analysis for each batch/lot of material shipped are to accompany the shipment. Failure to do so will delay processing payment to the contractor. The certificate must contain at a minimum the following fields of data.

(a) Manufacturer Name (Materials are qualified by manufacturer not distributor)

(b) Product Name or Description

(c) National Stock Number (If available)

(d) Specification

(e) Lot/Batch Number

(f) Manufacture Date

(g) Expiration/Re-inspection Date

(h) Analytical Data The Service Contract Act applies to this procurement. Please submit a copy of the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) that applies to your appropriate labor categories.

SCA WDs are accessible at the following website: https://sam.gov

3. Quantities 0001, MK 79-1 Metal Pallets Per Set 275 LBS Each, (Top/Bottom Frame (1) Each) Lot shipment Max = 140 sets No. Of Sets 2,100 Period of Performance: 1 September 2026 – 01 March 2027

MK79-1 Top Frame – Approx. 70” x 38” x 3.25”, 75 lbs.

MK79-1 Bottom Frame – Approx. 70” x 38” x 6.75”, 200 lbs.

Variation in quantity of +10% is permissible for quantity specified.

0002, MK 03-0 Metal Pallets Per Pallet 90 LBS Each Lot shipment Max = 150 sets No. Of Pallets 300 Period of Performance: 17 November 2026 – 09 December 2026

MK3 Mod 0 Pallet – Approx 40” x 48” x 4.75", 90 LBS Variation in quantity of +10% is permissible for quantity specified.

4. Pallet Reference

MK79-1 Top Frame – Approx. 70” x 38” x 3.25”, 75 lbs

MK79-1 Bottom Frame – Approx. 70” x 38” x 6.75”, 200 lbs

MK3 Mod 0 Pallet – Approx 40” x 48” x 4.75", 90 LBS

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

INTRODUCTION

Government role in quality assurance is to ensure contract standards are achieved.

The purpose of the is to identify the methods and procedures the Government will use to evaluate contractor actions while performing the requirements in the Statement of Work.

E ective surveillance method by monitoring contractor performance for each listed performance objective in the in the Statement of Work.

This surveillance plan is site-specific and describes the monitoring, inspecting and reporting for facility and logistics support services provided to McAlester Ammunition Plant, McAlester Oklahoma.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Point of Contact is responsible for quality assurance guidance and to ensure that contract quality requirements, provisions, standards, and thresholds are defined, practical, enforceable, necessary, and verifiable.

Technical Point of Contact evaluates and documents contractor performance in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Technical Point of Contact notifies the Contracting O icer (KO) of any significant performance deficiencies using a Contractor Discrepancy Report with supporting documentation.

Contracting O icer (KO): The KO is responsible for safeguarding the interests of the United States Government in contractual relationships. Only the KO is authorized to bind the Government and then, only to the extent of the authority delegated to them through the issuance of a warrant.

The KO delegates authority for inspection and/or acceptance in accordance with the terms of the contract.

The KO informs the contractor of the names, duties and limitations of authority for all quality assurance personnel assigned to the contract.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has a requirement to purchase galvanizing services for metal bomb pallets. Galvanizing will be performed to ASTM-A123 / A123M standards.

The vendor’s location, where work will be performed, shall be within 150 miles driving distance of McAlester, OK. McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) will transport pallets to and from the vendor’s location where galvanizing will be performed. The vendor will be responsible for the loading and unloading of Government trailers at the job site. No more than seven (7) calendar days shall be provided to the contractor for galvanization before Government pickup of each lot. Earlier delivery/performance may be authorized at no additional cost to the Government with Contracting O icer's pre-approval. Completion of earlier performance is contingent on MCAAP's availability to pick up galvanized pallets.

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Each pallet set consists of multiple frames, fabricated and welded from various steel components (A36 and ASTM A1011/A1011M). The condition of the pallets is new and rusted. Pallets shall be hot dip galvanized and must meet ASTM-A123 / A123M standards. To ensure a legible stencil, Contractor will give special attention to all stenciled areas on pallet, as well as all saddle areas to minimize surface roughness after galvanizing. Su icient drain time after the final rinse dip shall be given to each pallet, ensuring that there are no "blow outs" due to moisture when introduced to the zinc vat. If these blow out areas occur; they must be addressed at the galvanizing facility prior to pick up.

A preproduction sample quantity of three (3) pallet sets shall be provided to the Government for approval purposes, within fourteen (14) calendar days of Contractor receipt of the pallets.

Preproduction sample requirements may be waived if prior performance is shown. Sample Approval required prior to coating remaining quantities.

Once the preproduction sample quantity is approved in writing by the Contracting O icer, the Contractor shall have seven (7) calendar days to complete each lot of pallet sets for Government pick up. Vendor shall supply a Certificate of Conformance with each return lot to certify pallets are galvanized to meet or exceed ASTM-A123 / A123M standards.

QUALITY CHECKS

Surveillance:

Technical Point of Contact will perform surveillance based on ASTM A123/123M inspection methods to measure the finish quality and thickness of the contractor's galvanizing performance.

Observations include performance spot checks, customer complaints, formal inspections by governing agencies and reviews of contract deliverables.

Unsatisfactory performance: the Technical Point of Contact will investigate the possible cause of this unsatisfactory performance, inform the contracting o icer of resolution or report significant performance deficiencies via email and include supporting documentation.

Government-caused complaints/defects will not be counted against the contractor. The same applies to any other requirements of the contractor where Government-caused complaints/defects are the cause of unacceptable contractor performance.

Surveillance Documentation:

The Technical Point of Contact will provide inspection receipts per performance deliverables in accordance with the Statement of Work to the KO and contractor within 7 days of inspection.

The Technical Point of Contact will substantiate all superior and unacceptable findings.

Acceptable performance is expected from the contractor.