RQ4_Stand_need.DOCX

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

9TH MAINTENANCE SQUADRON (ACC) BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

MEMORANDUM FOR 9 CONS/LGCB

FROM: 9 MXS/MXMFS

SUBJECT: Statement of Need for RQ4 Maintenance Stands

1. Purpose: Stands will be used for corrosion control maintenance operations.

2. Scope or mission: Aircraft Structural Maintenance is tasked with organic coating refurbishment and corrosion control of the RQ4 airframe.

3. Impact: Will provide mandatory aircraft corrosion control capabilities.

4. Background: Beale AFB does not have appropriate maintenance stands to perform tasking.

5. Period of Performance/Delivery Date: As soon as possible.

6. Special Requirements: Please see specifications listed below.

· The stands must be constructed of steel/aluminum, coated with industrial grade primer and epoxy or urethane paint. Paint color scheme must be Age Gray 26173 for all paintable surfaces and Safety yellow, color code 23538, on and around all pinch points and handrails to industry standard. Addition hazard markings will be painted to industry standard.

· Compressed Air hook ups with pre filter/air water separator and air regulator with min 150 CFM with two 3/8 in. industrial interface quick disconnect fittings every 15 feet. Stand air must be able to connect through all stands from one of four MC7 air fitting attach points (Dixson USA V$C 33x 13 example). Each connection of compressed air must have a ball valve in beginning and end of connections.

· Explosion proof electrical outlets with min 25 Amp capacity every 50 feet.

· Adjustable explosion proof lighting (industry standard) with sealed lens covers that can be scrapped clean of overspray with razor blade(thick glass) or have replaceable lens(peel-able plastic)

· Removable/ adjustable guard rails(industry standard height) capable of sliding/ folding in increments shorter than 6ft

· Height adjustable +/- 3 ft preferably electric with manual override or hydraulic with manual override.

· Fall protection/harness attach points every 10 ft

· Mobile/modular and able to position with no more than 2 persons

· On casters with sealed bearings

· Dust/overspray guards/scraper covers over any moveable items (hydraulic rams, bearings, tracks ect.)

· Anti skid/slip surface on all working/walking surfaces with no open holes in platform (no grate types)

7. POC: Please direct any questions regarding this information to Erik Villarreal 530-634-3309

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