Attachment_1_-_PWS_Hard_Chrome_Plating_Amendment_02_(30_Mar_2016).doc

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Material Command Hard Chrome, Electroless Nickel, and Gold Cadmium Plating for the

583 MMXS/MXDPD

30 Mar 2016 Amendment 02 Table of Contents PART 1- General Information

PART 2 - Specific Tasks

PART 3 – General Contract Requirements

PART 4 - Government Property, Equipment, And Services

PART 5 - Contractor Furnished Items And Services

PART 6 - Service Summary (SS) Items

PART 7 - Deliverables Schedule

PART 8 - Estimated Weight Data

PART 9 – Definitions

PART 10 - Applicable Publications

PART 11 - Appendices Index

PART 1- General Information

1. General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Hard Chrome, Gold Cadmium, and Electroless Nickel Plating. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor performing the services herein.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Hard Chrome, Cadmium, and Electroless Nickel Plating as defined in this Performance Work Statement.

1.2 Background: This contract has been in place for the past 30 years and is critical to the depot allowing for repair of items used during test launch missions of the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) conducted by the 576th FLTS at Vandenberg. It is also essential to support launch critical items for the 450 operational Minuteman III launch facilities located at Minot, Malmstrom, and F.E. Warren AFB’s in which items are delivered to VAFB by the Government.

1.3 Objectives: The plating process for all components on contract given to the contractor shall be completed in accordance with the federal specifications, technical requirements and engineering drawings of components listed in Appendix 2, Engineering Drawings List (drawings provided upon award). Engineering drawing numbers and appropriate weights are listed on Part 8, Estimated Workload Data. A document certifying completion of the plating process is in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed above will be delivered to the government with the processed components and shall contain the serial number of each processed component.

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one year base period with three one year options and are outlined in solicitation FA4610-15-R-0039.

1.5 Hours of Pick-Up and Delivery of parts for 583rd: 0600-1630 Monday thru Thursday

1.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the contractor’s facility.

1.7 Type of Contract: The government will award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm-Fixed prices on each task order.

PART 2 - Specific Tasks

2. Specific Tasks: The contractor shall provide all services required for Chromium Plating Process, Gold Cadmium Plating Process, Electroless Nickel Plating, Temper Etch Testing, Non-destructive Inspection, Mechanical Cleaning, Returned Items, and Residual Mechanical Cleaning.

2.1. The contractor shall accomplish the following:

2.2 Chromium Plating Process SAE-AMS-QQ-C-320, Class II. The Ballistic Actuator cylinder, Ballistic Actuator Piston, Ballistic Actuator rod, Ballistic Actuator end cap, Mutiplying Linkage lock retainer, Multiplying linkage cable pin lock, Lock Pin Assembly door lock, Lock Pin Assembly upper and lower tension rods, Ballistic Gas Generator breech tube and end cap plating shall be completed in accordance with Fed Spec SAE-AMS-QQ-C-320 Electroplated Chromium Plating, Class 2, and engineering drawings of components. Engineering drawing numbers are listed in Attachment 3. During processing all through hole alignments must be critically maintained in accordance with drawing requirements to include minimal taper. A written document certifying completion of the Chromium Plating Process in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed above will be delivered to the government with the processed components and shall contain the serial number of each processed component. All items plated will be baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief if required by specification.

2.2.1 Chromium Plating Process SAE-AMS-2460, Class II, Type II. After Electroless Nickel Plating .0002 maximum thickness is accomplished on areas to be chromed of the Multiplying Linkage Rocker 25-73667 and Multiplying Linkage Housing 25-73665 these items receive a chrome overlay to provide for additional coverage to ensure items can be further machined and returned to measurement specifications per the drawing numbers located in Appendix 2. During processing all through hole alignments must be critically maintained in accordance with drawing requirements. A written document certifying completion of the Chromium Plating Process in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed above will be delivered to the government with the processed components and shall contain the serial number of each processed component. All items plated will be baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief if required by specification.

2.2.2 Gold Cadmium Plating Process Fed Spec QQ-P-416, Class II: The Gold Cadmium Plating shall be completed on the ballistic actuator cylinder 25-66903, actuator end cap 25-66921, and piston 25-66904 (Piston threads will not be plated), multiplying linkage cable pin locks 29-46656, and lock pin tension rod barrel 29-46660 in accordance with Fed Spec QQ-P-416 Class II. Engineering drawing numbers are listed in Appendix 2. A written document certifying completion of the Gold Cadmium Plating Process in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed above will be delivered to the government with the processed components and shall contain the serial number of each processed component. All items plated will be baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief if required by specification.

2.2.3 Electroless Nickel Plating AMS-2404, Class II: The Electroless Nickel Plating .0002 maximum thickness will be accomplished on areas to be chromed of the Multiplying Linkage Rocker 25-73667 and Multiplying Linkage Housing 25-73665. The Multiplying Linkage Piston 25-66910 will be plated to a maximum of .010 in accordance with AMS-2404 Class II, and then baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief. During processing all through hole alignments must be critically maintained in accordance with drawing requirements. A written document certifying completion of the Electroless Nickel Plating Process in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed above will be delivered to the government with the processed components and shall contain the serial number of each processed component. All items plated will be baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief if required by specification.

2.2.4 Temper Etch Testing MIL-STD 867A Table 1 Group A: All items involved in grinding or other machining processes that may pose hydrogen embrittlement issues during the plating process will be temper etch tested per MIL-STD 867A Table 1 Group A. Operational base Ballistic Actuator cylinders will be excluded due to these items being honed. All Vandenberg use Ballistic Actuator cylinders will be tested. The government will be immediately notified of any items failing this process. The contractor will hold these items separate from other items being processed until the government determines final disposition. A written document certifying completion of the Temper Etch Testing Process in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed above will be delivered to the government with the processed components and shall contain the serial number of each processed component.

2.2.5 Non-destructive Inspection ASTM E-1444: All items being processed with the exception of Operational Base Ballistic Actuator cylinders will be magnetic particle inspected in their entirety per ASTM E-1444 to determine if cracks have developed. Inspection will be accomplished after plating is stripped and base metal can be examined thoroughly. All Vandenberg use Ballistic Actuator cylinders will be magnetic particle inspected to determine if cracks or other deformities have developed during test launch operations. Special attention will be given to the Vandenberg use Ballistic Actuator end cap internal and external gas ports and threaded areas. If cracks are identified these units will be condemned after government concurrence is obtained and no further processing will be required. A written document certifying completion of the NDI Process in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed above will be delivered to the government with the processed components and shall contain the serial number of each processed component.

2.2.6 Mechanical Cleaning: All ballistic actuator cylinders, end caps, lock pins, multiplying linkage housings, ballistic gas generator breech tubes, ballistic gas generator end caps will be mechanically cleaned/blasted to remove paint and retain Cadmium plating in accordance Fed Spec QQ-P-416F and Mil-S-5002D. All components mechanically cleaned will be free of all residual cleaning compounds prior to returning to the government.

2.2.7 Returned Items. The Contractor shall pickup, process, and deliver government items not meeting specifications within the 30-work day turn around after notification at the contractor’s expense.

2.2.8 Residual Mechanical Cleaning. The Contractor shall pick up, process, and deliver government identified items containing residual mechanical cleaning deposits within 5 workdays of notification at contractor expense.

2.2.9 Processing Time. Upon notification of items to be picked up, by issuance of a task order, the contractor has 70 working days to perform the required service and return the item(s) to Vandenberg AFB. The Contractor shall pick up, service, and deliver components as follows. Components identified shall be picked up, serviced, and delivered to Bldg. 8415. If the required delivery date falls on a Federal holiday, the contractor will deliver the next business day after the holiday. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all components being picked up, delivered, or stored at the contractors facility are protected from exposure to inclement weather.

PART 3 – General Contract Requirements

3. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to provide service on the following Federal holidays:

New Year’s Day

Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Columbus Day

President’s Day

Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day

Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day

Christmas Day

3.1 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

3.2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

3.3 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

3.4 Contractor Travel: Contractor will be required to pick up items being sent for processing and returning all items after processing to Vandenberg AFB building 8415 in support of this PWS.

3.5 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. QCP program is to be delivered within 30 days of contract award. A copy of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 5 working days when updates/changes are made. After acceptance of the QCP the contractor shall receive the CO’s and COR’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. The contractor is solely responsible for the quality and timeliness of work performed by its sub-contractors. Any delays in delivery times caused by sub-contractors are the responsibility of the prime contractor to resolve.

3.6 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance. The government reserves the right to inspect the contractor's facility and observe the in-process work to assure that performance is in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

PART 4 - Government Property, Equipment, And Services

4. Government Services: The Government will provide help for loading items being sent to contractor and unloading of items being returned from contractor.

4.1 Equipment: The Government will provide special pallets that have been developed for the transport of most items being processed by the contractor. Those pallets will be returned when the processed items are delivered to the government. In some cases wood pallets are used but need not be necessarily replaced with the pallet that was shipped as long as items are palletized.

4.2 Materials: The Government will provide Boeing engineering drawings upon award as via Appendix 2, Engineering Drawings.

PART 5 - Contractor Furnished Items And Services

5. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed in this PWS.

5.1 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable

5.2 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials required to perform work under this contract unless specified otherwise stated in PWS.

5.3 Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment including facilities required to perform work under this contract unless specified otherwise stated in PWS.

5.4 Contractor Manpower Reporting: The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the 583 MMXS/MXDPD Hard Chrome, Electroless Nickel, and Gold Cadmium Plating via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the ECMRA help desk at 703-377-6199 or email contractormanpower@hqda.army.mil PART 6 - Service Summary (SS) Items The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission critical items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

SS # 1.

2.2.9 Processing Time. The contractor shall pick up, service, and deliver serviced components within 70 workdays of notification.

SS # 2

2.2.7 Returned Items. The contractor shall pick up, service, and deliver all components not meeting specifications within 30 workdays of notification.

SS # 3

2.2.8 Residual Mechanical Cleaning. The contractor shall pick up, service, and deliver all components containing residual mechanical cleaning deposits within 5 workdays of notification.

PART 7 - Deliverables Schedule

PART 8 - Estimated Weight Data

PART 9 - Definitions

CONTRACTOR: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER: A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

QUALITY CONTROL: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

PART 10 - Applicable Publications The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. The contractor shall comply with the requirements and specifications contained in the compliance documents located below to the extent specified under the column entitled “APPLICATION”.

Temper Etch

Inspection

PART 11 - Appendices Appendix 1 - Security Requirements

Security Requirements:

1. The Contractor will not bring contraband onto the installation or worksite. Prohibited property is subject to confiscation and/or administrative action. Items forbidden on the installation include “ strike anywhere” matches, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, unapproved photographic equipment or other recording devices, unauthorized tools, firearms, explosives, and illegal knives (stiletto, switchblades, hook blades, and blades over three inches in length).

2. Contractor vehicle operators will use the most direct route in going to or when leaving their place of duty. User personnel will only be in areas specific to their leased/contracted facility or operations. Commercial vehicles van size and larger owned or operated by the Contractor must enter through the Lompoc Gate or Solvang Gate after hours to facilitate inspections. During increased threats, the user may be asked to only enter the installation with empty cargo vehicles facilitating inspections.

3. All Contractor personnel are required to carry and present a valid identification for installation/facility entry.

4. Contractor vehicle operators must have in their possession the following items:

a. A valid state license plate.

b. A valid driver’s license.

c. A valid safety inspection sticker affixed as required by state law.

d. Current registration receipt or other proof of ownership.

e. A certification of liability insurance (in the minimum amount of $10,000/ $20,000/ $5,000) will be retained in the vehicle at all times and be presented upon request by proper authorities.

f. A current installation entry media.

5. Per AFI 10-245, the Contractor or contract oversight agency will ensure all employees are offered training to a level similar to Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I training provided to DoD personnel, annually to help prevent, detect, deter, defend and report acts of terrorism.

6. The Contractor or contract oversight agency is responsible for providing their personnel information on the VAFB Antiterrorism Program.

a. During performance of work, personnel security and protection of resources is critical for the installation to maintain a safe work environment. The User will be alert for any suspicious activity observed by their work force or any personnel working on the installation. If any situation appears to be suspicious, immediate actions must be taken to make proper notification to VAFB Law Enforcement by calling the Vandenberg Emergency Control Center at 606-3911 and/or to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at 606-1852.

b. Both personnel and vehicles must be strictly controlled during performance of duty. No personnel and/or equipment will be allowed to be placed in harm’s way that could aid or abet anyone with bad intention to cause harm to VAFB.

c. Contract personnel will be familiar with Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) Normal through Delta. These measures are implemented to increase the security posture of the installation and protect personnel/property. A description of these measures and how to report or respond to suspicious activities or packages is included in the 30 SW Antiterrorism (SWAT) Guide or as provided by the 30 SW AT Officer.

7. The Contractor shall initiate actions directed by the installation commander during changes to Real World Force Protection Conditions to increase surveillance and protection of infrastructure and personnel. Immediately notify base security forces on any suspicious activity.

8. The Contractor will participate in local or Higher Headquarter exercises to the extent such participation does not interfere with accomplishment of its contractual obligations or, participation has been expressly denied by a contracting officer or, has been formally approved for exemption by the 30 SW/IGI. The government and VAFB shall not be held liable for short periods of work stoppage such as gate closures, facility shutdown and vehicle searches.

9. The Contractor will not inhibit emergency response forces while in the performance of their duties during real world or exercise situations.

10. During advanced readiness postures or Force Protection Conditions User personnel may be prohibited from certain portions of the installation based on security or mission needs. The government and VAFB shall not be held liable for short periods of work stoppage in the name of National Security.

a. User services and installation access may be curtailed, closed or more closely supervised.

b. All personnel are subject to “on-the-spot” searches by the military police or personnel tasked with facility entry control duties. Searching of automobiles or persons should not be considered as a personal affront or indicative of suspicion. Spot-checking is an established policy for personnel security.

c. Facility stand-off barriers will not be circumvented by vehicles owned/operated by User personnel.

Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. Contractor shall store all components that have been placed in his custody until time of delivery. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any degradation of functionality, loss, or damage to stored components.

Hard Chrome Plating

Attachment 1, PWS