FA2521-15-Q-B034_Corrosion_Control_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

The objective of Aerospace Ground Equipment corrosion control under the Air Force Corrosion Prevention and Control Program shall be to enhance safety and extend equipment service life. Concurrent with that aim, reduced costs, repair man-hours, and system/equipment downtime will be of paramount concern in preventive measures incorporated. Corrosion control requirements would include the application of labor and material necessary to prevent premature deterioration of metals or metallic components resulting from the action of service environment (oxidation) upon vehicle and vehicular components. Rate of deterioration is accelerated by infrequent/improper vehicle cleaning, failure to remove corrosion, and subjecting vehicle/components to highly corrosive environments such as those found at PAFB/CCAFS due to close proximity to ocean and inter-coastal waterways.

Removal of Rust – Defined as ferrous oxides resulting from chemical oxidation process acting on iron/steel

(subjected to water or moist air (salt), rust-proofing requirement includes the application of protective coatings applied to vehicles, vehicle components, and vehicle equipment for the express purpose of retarding and/or preventing the corrosion process.

Topical Corrosion Control – Much the same as rust-proofing with additional applications to other areas for more complete protection under highly corrosive climates/conditions. This process could include installation of non-corrosive stainless steel hardware and mechanisms to prevent corrosion development as a proactive measure.

Factory Corrosion Control – Any/all measures as taken by manufacturer to ensure the finished product is protected from corroding. Actions taken may include rust-proofing, zinc coating/dipping, and the use of plastics and/or composites and are intended to provide adequate protection in order to comply with manufacturer’s stated warranty provisions.

Initial Corrosion Control – Inspections conducted by AF organizations upon initial receipt of equipment.

Inspection to determine what treatment has been applied, the treatment sufficiency, and any additional treatments that are required.

Follow-On Corrosion Control – Method/efforts taken or employed by AF using activities to ensure effective treatment of vehicles under local authority include those actions taken to maintain service life.

Undercoating – The application of coating compounds to vehicle chassis and underbodies for the purpose of sound and/or heat insulation. Undercoating is not a substitute for effective rust-proofing.