Airpark Move REVISED SOW 28 Jul 23.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

(Aircraft Relocation) 13 July 2023 28 July 2023

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to ensure that aircraft teardown/lift/ moving/ mounting/ buildup services are performed at (Hurlburt Field Memorial Airpark AC‐130U, AC‐130H).

1.1. Description Of Service (Aircraft Teardown).

1.1.1. The contractor shall accomplish all (teardown/lift/moving/mounting) tasks to meet the requirements of this SOW.

1.1.2. Aircraft teardown. The AC‐130U, and AC‐130H needs to be partially dissembled, to facilitate transportation on surface streets.

1.1.2.1. Engine, Propeller and Infrared Tub Removal The #1, and #4 engines, #1 and #4 propellers, and infrared suppressing tubs shall be removed from the aircraft. The contractor shall furnish stands, and jigs to facilitate removal. All hardware that is removed needs to be accounted for and reinstalled in original orientation. Any defective hardware shall be replaced.

Corrosion preventative needs to be applied to all hardware upon installation. ADD: The Technical Order (number will be provided after award) for the removal of the engines and tubs can be provided upon request. Prior to removal of tubs, contact 1 SOMXG for oversight.

1.1.2.2. External tank removal. The AC‐130U has external tanks attached. These shall be removed prior to wing removal. Government shall provide any technical assistance, or special tooling required.

1.1.2.3. Outer wing removal. The left and right outer wing require removal. No cutting of mounts is allowed, and all hardware shall be removed with correct tooling. There are special fasteners in the wing attachment fittings that require specialized tooling. This tooling shall be provided by the contractor. The outer wings shall be temporarily stored and transported between the disassembly and reassembly locations. Method of storage and transport shall be provided by the contractor.

1.1.3. Description of service (Aircraft Movement).

1.1.3.1. Inspection of Wheels, tires, and landing gear struts. The aircraft wheels, tires, and all landing gear struts shall be inspected and made viable for transportation prior to removing aircraft from pedestals as mentioned in the next paragraph.

1.1.3.2. The two aircraft shall be lifted off and removed from their current mounts. The aircraft are currently mounted on 5 steel pedestals and moored from wings and fuselage. All shall be removed and visually inspected for corrosion, and fraying strands/ failed links on mooring cables prior to use in new location.

1.1.3.3. The AC‐130U, and AC‐130H shall require transportation from their current parking spots to the new location as laid out in Attachment A. The contractor shall coordinate with 1 SOCES 3 weeks before movement to remove any obstacles restricting movement along the route between the current and new aircraft locations. The contractor shall coordinate with 1 SOSFS Base Defense Operation Center (BDOC).

1.1.4. Description of service (Aircraft Mounting).

1.1.4.1. Once the aircraft are towed into position and prior to reassembly, they shall be mounted to the concrete pad with a steel mount that shall be anchored down support stands by 5/8” hardware with 3/8” chain to prevent the landing gear struts from shifting in Category V Hurricane Force winds. ADD: The contractor is responsible for building the support stands to the appropriate specifications outlined in this paragraph.

1.1.4.2. Attaching aircraft to mounts. The aircraft shall be attached to the steel mounts and chained to ground. The chains shall be anchored down support stands by 5/8” hardware with 3/8” chain and rated for Category V Hurricane Force winds.

1.1.4.3. Mount construction. Mounts shall be constructed of steel and able to handle the weight of the AC‐130U, and AC‐130H. The mounts shall have a gloss white coating that is designed for a salt environment in order to allow for corrosion detection/ prevention.

1.1.4.4. Mount Anchoring. The five mounts shall be anchored to the concrete pad on all four corners of each mount with a minimum diameter of 5/8” hardware with 3/8” chain for Category V Hurricane Force winds.

1.1.4.5. Mount chaining. Shall be installed to prevent torsional stress on the landing gear, and to prevent movement of the aircraft. Once resting on the mounts, the landing gear shall be chained down to the ground, attached to either anchor points in the concrete pad or welded to the steel mounts.

1.1.4.6. The contractor is responsible for installing the anchor points to the new pad that the AC‐130U and AC‐130H will be tied to.

1.2. Description of Service (Aircraft assembly).

1.2.1. Both aircraft shall be assembled after mounting is completed. Order of assembly shall be attaching outer wings, then engines, propellers, infrared suppression tubs, and external fuel tanks (as applicable). All hardware shall be torqued to specifications T.O 1‐1A‐8 (available upon request), and corrosion preventative compounds applied IAW T.O 1‐1‐8 (Attachment B), and T.O 1‐1A‐8 (available upon request).

1.3. Description Of Service (Mooring).

1.3.1 The aircraft shall be chained down to the ground from the outer wing anchor point, and empennage anchor points with a zinc or galvanized coated chain. IAW AFI 84‐103 Section

8.3.4.6 (Attachment C).

1.4. Description of Service (Preparation for static display).

1.4.1. The AC‐130U, and AC‐130H shall be prepared for static display. All intakes, and exhaust shall be covered using a fine mesh as to prevent insect, and bird intrusion IAW AFI 84‐103 Section 8.3.4.3 (Attachment C). ADD: The existing bird proofing on the AC‐130H needs to be removed and replaced. There is no existing bird proofing on the AC‐130U which requires to be accomplished.

1.4.2. All flight controls shall be secured in a neutral position. Lockout devices shall be primed and painted with corrosion preventative applied to fastener holes. IAW AFI 84‐103 8.3.4.7 (Attachment C)

1.5. Description of service (Documentation).

1.5.1. All actions performed by contracting personnel shall be recorded, and reported to the Airpark property custodian, or appointed representative to be transcribed onto the AF 3581 (Attachment D) for each aircraft.

1.6. Description of service (Damage reporting)

1.6.1. Any damage found or caused during any stage described in this SOW shall be reported to the 1 SOMSG or representative for evaluation, and documentation.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

2.1. Specialized tools. The government can provide upon request specialized tooling for disassembly/assembly of the aircraft except for the forementioned tools for wing attachment points.

2.2. Government furnished utilities. The government shall provide water, and electrical

(120VAC).

2.3. Specialized Tow Bar. The government can provide upon request, a specialized tow bar to facilitate the transportation of the AC‐130U and AC‐130H. The contractor shall coordinate with 1 SOMXS 2 weeks before movement of the aircraft.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Contractor Personnel.

3.1.1 Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer prior to the contract start date. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager and alternate or alternates shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

3.1.2 Contractor Employees. Employees must have at least 5 years’ experience in C‐130 aircraft disassembly, lifting, towing, and assembly operations, and be qualified to operate any heavy equipment that is used.

3.1.2.1. Past performance. The contractor must provide proof of 5 years past performance with DOD, or private aircraft museums.

3.2. Physical Security. The contractor shall cordon off the area of the aircraft to extend 50 feet in all directions of aircraft, or up to the curb of the street, whichever is shorter. The contractor shall coordinate with 1 SOSFS/BDOC before cordoning off area.

3.3. Hours of operation: Normal operation is Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1630, except for federal holidays. There will be mission situations that require the contractor to work other than normal hours. Some of these situations are military exercises, contingency operations, or weather emergencies. When the contractor’s access to a work area conflicts with an Air Force mission requirement, the contractor shall schedule the work to minimize the disruption. Such scheduling may require work to be accomplished at times other than normal duty hours. The teardown, move and reassembly can be completed 24/7 at contractors’ discretion with government coordination. Work shall not be conducted in high winds or severe weather due to the risk to the aircraft, and ground personnel.

3.3.1. Federal Holidays. The following is a list of federal holidays observed by this installation.

New Year's Day, January 1 or the Friday preceding or Monday following Martin Luther King's Birthday, 3rd Monday in January President's Day, 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day, last Monday in May Juneteenth Day, June 19 or the Friday preceding or Monday following Independence Day, July 4 or the Friday preceding or Monday following Labor Day, first Monday in September Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day, November 11 or the Friday preceding or Monday following Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25 or the Friday preceding or Monday following

3.4. Period of Performance: The aircraft shall be completed with all steps of this SOW complete within 30 days after award. ADD: The aircraft shall be completed with all steps of this SOW complete within 60 days after award.

3.5. Warranty. The Contractor shall warranty their work for 1 year after completion of services.

END of SOW