DRAFT JBSA VE SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

PRESSURE VESSEL VE INSPECTIONS

FDUI EZU8PW / DATE: 14 JAN 2026

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The contractor shall perform thirty (38) National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) VE inspections on unfired pressure vessels throughout Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), TX.

1.1 GENERAL.

The contractor shall provide all labor, services, materials and transportation required to perform VE inspections on pressure vessels listed below. The goal of this effort is to comply with AFI 32-1068, Heating Systems and Unfired Pressure Vessels and with the Association of American Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code which state that unfired pressure vessel inspections (Type VE) will be performed every three years.

Locations: Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas.

A. Lackland:

Locations across JBSA Lackland: 20

B. Ft Sam Houston:

Locations across JBSA Ft. Sam Houston: 10

C. Randolph:

Locations across JBSA-Randolph: 8

1.1.1 QUALITY CONTROL.

The contractor shall be responsible for quality control for all work accomplished during the performance of the task. The contractor shall provide and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) which ensures the requirements in this Statement of Work (SOW) are met. The QCP will be considered acceptable and approved unless the contractor is notified by the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to award. The QCP shall be included in the technical proposal for evaluation and acceptance. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in section 5.1, Deliverables Schedule.

1.1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE.

The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) or Inspector to monitor performance to ensure services are received.

1.1.3 HOURS OF OPERATION.

The contractor shall work the following hours on the days indicated: 0730 to 1615, Monday to Friday. The contractor is not required to provide service on weekends or after duty hours unless coordinated through COR or 502 CES Representative(s).

Period of Performance: 60 calendar days.

1.2 BACKGROUND.

AFI 32-1068, 16 June 2020 requires the Base Civil Engineer to ensure that all unfired pressure vessel inspections (Type VE) are conducted every three years and in accordance with the National Boiler Inspection Code.

1.3 SCOPE.

JBSA LACKLAND has 20 unfired pressure vessels, JBSA RANDOLPH has 8 unfired pressure vessels, FORT SAM HOUSTON has 10 unfired pressure vessels. All pressure vessels currently require inspection IAW AFI 36-1068. The contractor shall perform 38 Type VE inspections and shall provide a detailed report on each fire pump.

1.4 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.4.1 Activity Regulations

1.4.1.1 Contractor Subcontractors Conduct

The contractor will ensure that its employees, to include employees’ subcontractor under this contract, conduct themselves in a professional manner while on the installation and refrain from disruptive, offensive, or otherwise improper behavior that undermines order and discipline.

Contractors and subcontractor employees must wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is easily identifiable as a contract. This can be accomplished by insignias of the company on hard hats and safety vests as well as contractor vehicles. PPE is the responsibility of the contractor and will not be provided by the government or added to the cost of the project.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their vehicles while on the installation.

1.4.1.2 Identification Badges and Installation Access

a. The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who perform work on the installation, Personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractorfurnished badges while visiting or working on the base. Passes will not be issued for more than a year and if the contract duration exceeds the year the contractor will be issued new passes and registrations.

b. The contractor will submit a written request to the contracting officer listing contract number, location start and stop dates and names of employees and subcontractors to include date of birth, issuing state and driver license number. Within 10 business days the government will notify the contractor to report to the pass and registration office and each employee is to provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid proof of insurance, and social security number.

c. A Criminal History Check will be conducted on all prime/subcontractor employees requiring base access.

d. One-Day to 30 Day Passes: One to 30 day passes to the installation can be obtained by e-mail request to the Contracting Office. E-mail will contain the following information: Full names, date of birth, state and driver license number, company they are employed by what location they are going, and for what purpose they are on the installation.

e. A Common Access Card (CAC) for contractor personnel is not required for this contract.

f. This contract does not require work to be conducted in a restricted or controlled area. g.

The contractor is responsible for returning badges and vehicle passes to the issuing office when completion of the project occurs, termination occurs or passes and badges expire.

1.4.1.5 Personnel Entry Approval

Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

1.4.1.6 Identification of Employees

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display, identification as approved and directed by the Contracting Officer. Prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Contracting Officer for cancellation upon release of any employee. When required, the Contractor shall obtain and provide fingerprints of persons employed on the project.

All Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall wear identifying markings on hard hats, safety vests and vehicles clearly identifying the company for whom the employee works.

1.4.1.7 Job Site Tools and Equipment

All hand tools and equipment should be maintained in good working conditions and properly stored when not in use. Construction attire shall be in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations.

1.4.1.8 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on the installation except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas. Reference AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, and its AETC Supplement 1.

1.4.1.9 HOLIDAYS OBSERVED.

The contractor is not required to provide service on the following days:

New Year Day, January 1st.

Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd. Monday in January President’s Day, 3rd. Monday in February Independent Day, July 4th.

Labor Day, 1st. Monday in September Columbus Day, 2nd. Monday in October Veterans Day, November 11th.

Thanksgiving Day, 4th. Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25th.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

In terms of the effort associated with this Statement of Work (SOW), the contractor shall follow the specifications of UFC 3-601-02.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Task 1 – The contractor shall develop a timeline and preliminary work plan/schedule which will inform 502 CES/CEOER/A minimum of three weeks prior to start inspections.

3.2 Task 2 - The contractor personnel performing inspections shall be certified by NBIC. The contractor shall provide a copy of certificate(s) with proposal.

3.3 Task 3 – The contractor shall perform a Type VE inspection on 38 unfired pressure vessels listed in section 1.1. VE inspection shall consist of internal and external inspections and ultrasonic thickness test of the pressure shell in accordance with AFI 32-1068 and NBIC.

3.4 Task 4 - Technical Report. The contractor shall document each inspection on AF form 1222 – Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Report. Contractors shall note any deficiency(s)/failure(s) on the report and shall promptly notify Government point of contact when a pressure vessel is determined to be unsafe to operate or is found to have serious defect(s).

4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGERIAL AND TECHNICAL REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 Base Support will provide the following:

• Base maps

• Mechanical room key(s)

• HVAC shop personnel (as needed) to prepare pressure vessels for inspection

4.2 Technical Reporting Requirements

4.2.1 Schedule & Work Plan - The contractor shall provide a work schedule and plan on accomplishing tasks.

5.0 SCHEDULE

5.1 Deliverables schedule.

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable SOW

Paragraph

Due Date

BASE

POC

TOTAL

Timeline and preliminary work plan/schedule for daily work and licensing/certification requirements

3.1 3.2

4.2.1

3 weeks prior to starting inspections

AF form 1222 documenting each inspection

3.4

10 working days after completion of inspections.

The contractor shall allow for a minimum of one (1) week for the Government to review each delivery.