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This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details aircraft cleaning and corrosion control services for the 86th Maintenance Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The contract covers periodic and unscheduled cleaning of assigned C-130 aircraft and static display aircraft, with services including exterior and interior cleaning, aircraft towing, post-wash lubrication, and documentation. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform comprehensive aircraft wash and maintenance services, adhering to specific technical orders and Air Force instructions.

Key requirements include a 30-day phase-in period, comprehensive quality control plan, safety programs, and strict performance standards. The contractor must maintain environmental compliance, manage hazardous materials, and meet detailed performance thresholds for exterior cleaning, interior cleaning, lubrication, and overall wash quality. Services will be performed seven days a week, including holidays, with wash services typically scheduled on weekends. The contract includes provisions for government-furnished equipment, facilities, and initial training, with the contractor responsible for maintaining high standards of aircraft care and documentation.

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

86th Maintenance Group Aircraft Wash Services

Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany

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Table of Contents

1. Background

2. Scope

3. Phase-In/Transition Period

4. Program Management

5. Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion Control Services

6. Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Services

7. Contractor Furnished Property (CFP)

8. Facilities

9. Hours of Operation

10. Security

11. Personnel

12. Contractor Provided Training

13. Government Quality Assurance

14. Service Summary

15. Phase-out Plan

Addendums

A. Publication Listing

B. Government Furnished Equipment

C. Government Furnished Hazardous Material

D. Contractor Provided Training

E. Regulations/Instructions

F. Change Request Form

G. Additional Support Washes Work Order Request Form

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1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Background: The 86th Maintenance Group (MXG) has a requirement for periodic and unscheduled aircraft cleaning and corrosion control for assigned C‐130 aircraft and static display aircraft. The Contractor shall perform aircraft cleaning, corrosion control services and associated tasks at Ramstein AB, Germany as required by the standards identified throughout this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2. SCOPE

2.1 Scope: The Contractor shall perform aircraft cleaning, corrosion control and associated tasks, which include, but are not limited to: exterior cleaning, aircraft towing, post‐wash lubrication, interior cleaning, spot‐cleaning, management of publications and forms, aircraft forms documentation, and Maintenance Information System (MIS) documentation. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation to and from job site, supervision, and any other items the contractor deems necessary to fulfill services unless specified as provided by the Government as listed in Section 6 of this PWS. These services will be in accordance with (IAW) all applicable laws, technical orders (TOs), regulations, standards, instructions, and commercial practices as described in this PWS.

3. PHASE-IN/TRANSITION PERIOD

3.1 Overview: The Contractor will have a 30-day phase-in/transition period prior to contract performance. The

Contractor will not execute C-130 wash and lube services in accordance with this PWS until the 30-day phase-in period has concluded, except for three (3) training washes.

3.1.1.1 Host Base Training: The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor personnel complete initial host base training and briefing requirements prior to contract performance (i.e., within the 30-day phase-in/transition period).

The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor personnel complete initial site training (Mission-Orientation Training) prior to the use of Government Provided Equipment (GPE) or facilities. The 86th Maintenance Operations (MXO)

Training Section will provide initial host base training for Contractor personnel. Additionally, all new hires will be required to attend Block Training within 30 days of initial employment, and all contractor personnel will be required to attend Block Training annually (e.g., refresher training shall be completed No Later Than (NLT) 12 months from previous completion). This training shall be tracked via Air Force Core Automated Maintenance System for Mobility

(G081) Maintenance Information System (MIS) by the 86 MXG Military Training Flight (MTF) and provided to the

Contractor for training record documentation. 86 MXG will provide a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team to provide

C-130H/J specific training to contractor personnel on towing, washing, lubing, and Aerospace Ground Equipment

(AGE) operation. This training will only occur during the phase-in period (i.e., for the three (3) training washes) after which, the Contractor will assume responsibility for all subsequent training).

3.1.2 Phase-In Joint Inventory: The Contractor shall complete a joint inventory of GFP at the Wash Offices, Hangar and Equipment Cages in Hangar 1, Bldg. 2210. Phase-In joint inventory shall be accomplished with the agreement of the Contractor and the COR. The Contractor shall complete the Phase-In joint inventory NLT 10 working days prior to the end of the 30-day phase-in period. All parts to include Government Furnished Material

(GFM) support equipment shall be inventoried and documented.

3.1.3 Familiarization: The Government will enable Contractor personnel access during the 30-day phase-in period to observe the current contractor performing the wash process with a COR present to answer any questions as to not interrupt the current contractor in any way. Contractor personnel shall familiarize themselves with all aspects of Ramstein AB as they relate to this contract. This includes but is not limited to equipment operation, workflow to include work in progress, reporting, priorities, forms, documents, scheduling, storage, safety, security, and quality control procedures. Government facility access will be accomplished through the COR, and familiarization visit(s) shall not interfere with incumbent Contractor personnel’s production efforts.

4. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

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4.1 Management: The Contractor shall perform all management services as directed by this PWS and IAW applicable TOs and Department of Air Force Instructions (DAFIs) and Host Nation laws and regulations (reference

Addendum A).

4.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The QCP will provide means for internal oversight, detection, correction, and reporting to meet all requirements of this PWS and associated references (see para 14.1 for performance requirements). The QCP must also have a risk management section on how the Contactor will avoid/mitigate damages to aircraft and GFE. Finally, the QCP must include Wash Operating Procedures (WOPs), a

Tool/Rag/Equipment Control Program, a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program, and a Safety

Program.

4.2.1 Wash Operating Procedures (WOPs): As part of the QCP, the Contractor shall develop and follow written WOPs to ensure only trained, qualified, and certified personnel perform all aircraft ground operations. The

Contractor shall develop these procedures using commercial/military best practices as well as the guidance in this

PWS.

4.2.2 Tool/Rag/Equipment Control Program: The Contractor shall establish a Tool/Rag Control Program to maintain positive control and prevent items from being left in or around aircraft IAW DAFI 21‐101, Aircraft and

Equipment Maintenance Management, Major Command (MAJCOM) and local directives. Procedures shall be specified in the Contractor’s QCP. All tools and equipment will be marked to readily identify them as being utilized by the Contractor for services required in this PWS. The Contractor will not be required to use the TCMax®

Program as addressed in DAFI 21-101.

4.2.3 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program: The Contractor shall ensure an effective FOD

Prevention Program is implemented and maintained IAW DAFI 21‐101, MAJCOM and local directives, to include performing FOD inspections on aircraft wash areas, aircraft parking, support equipment and contractor vehicles.

The Contractor shall contact 86 MXG MOC to coordinate for sweeper service, as needed. Procedures shall be specified in the Contractor’s QCP.

4.2.4 Safety Program: The Contractor shall develop and maintain a work center employee safety program

IAW Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard, DAFMAN91-203 Air Force

Occupational Safety Fire and Health Standards, and USAFE-AFAFRICAI 91-203, Air Force Safety and Health for Local National Employees in Germany. The Contractor will establish and maintain an effective Hazard

Communication (HAZCOM) IAW 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 1910.1200, Hazard Communication, program to include workplace hazards, physical hazards, and health hazards. The Government will obtain and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used during the performance of this contract and ensure they are readily available to contractor personnel. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel are trained on how to read and understand SDSs and hazardous material labeling prior to commencing their duties. All personnel will receive refresher training annually thereafter from the Contractor. A comprehensive HAZCOM program and training will be documented and maintained and will be readily available for COR inspection. The Contractor shall maintain a fall protection program IAW with the most current ANSI/ASSP requirements (currently ANSI/ASSP

Z359.0/Z359.2).

4.3 Personnel: The Contractor shall complete workforce requirements including personnel hiring, security clearance documentation, and coordinate Mission Partner Identity, Credential, and Access Management (MP

ICAM) processing with the COR. Additionally, the Contractor will immediately take possession of all Government issued Contractor Identification Badges/Common Access Cards (CACs), restricted area badges upon termination, resignation, etc. of employees. The Contractor will have seven (7) duty days after taking possession to notify and turn those items into the CORs for MP ICAM revocation as well as provide an updated employee list IAW

DAFFARS Clause 5352.242-9001 Common Access Cards (CAC) for Contractor Personnel.

4.4 Government Identification Cards/Restricted Area Badges (RABs): The Contractor shall ensure all

5 | P a g e 04 October 2025 employees/Subcontractors working in a Government facility have appropriate Government issued Contractor

Identification Badges/Common Access Cards (CACs) for each qualifying individual. The Contractor shall complete all workforce requirements to ensure all employees are issued RABs IAW Department of the Air Force

Instruction (DAFI) 31-101, Integrated Defense (ID), and DoDMAN5200.02_DAFMAN 16-1405, Department of the Air Force Personnel Security Program.

4.5 Manpower availability: Aircraft wash services may be scheduled seven (7) days a week, including all United

States (US) and German Holidays, and inclement weather conditions; however, typical washes will be scheduled on weekends to the maximum extent possible. All services must be completed within a 48-hour period to include towing/parking the aircraft to the designated spot and verifying all open write-ups associated with the wash have been signed off in the aircraft forms and G081.

4.6 Coordinate Services: The Contractor will monitor the aircraft wash schedule. Additionally, the 86th

Maintenance Operations Scheduling Section (MXOS) will provide a long-range forecast of at least 60 days to the

Contractor either in-person or via Teams teleconference during the “Shared Resources” meeting. If for any reason, the Contractor is unable to join the meeting via Teams or in-person, the Contractor shall request the 60-day wash forecast from the 86 MXO/MXOS by email at mxo.mxos@us.af.mil and include the COR in said request by 1700

Local Time every Tuesday. If the schedule changes for a wash scheduled within 7 days from the change decision, the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) will provide the Contractor and COR with an updated schedule within 24 hours. The 86 MXG must provide at least 36 hours’ notice for any additional aircraft requiring a wash.

4.6.1 Cancellations: The 86 MXG reserves the right to cancel/adjust scheduled washes at no cost to the

Government. The Contractor will be notified by 86 AMXS NLT 1600 local on the day prior to the scheduled wash.

Any reschedules or additional changes will be covered at the “Shared Resources” meeting the following week.

Any cancellations after 1600 the day prior, that are due to reasons beyond the 86 MXG’s control (i.e., severe weather, dangerous road conditions as determined by the 86 AW Commander, increased Force Protection measures, etc.) will not incur any cost to the government.

4.6.1.1 Should the Contractor be unable to provide any service requirement within this PWS as scheduled by the US Government, the Contractor must provide written notification to the COR(s) at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled service. The COR will then provide recommendations to the

CO who shall make the final determination whether the inability to provide the respective service is reasonably beyond the Contractor’s control. If it is determined that the inability is within the

Contractor’s reasonable control, the wash will be rescheduled by the US Government and invoiced as non-chargeable or reduced rate to the US Government as determined by the CO.

4.7 Documentation: The Contractor shall document all associated wash tasks in the aircraft’s Air Force Technical

Order (TO) (AFTO) Form 781A and the G081 as required by TOs 00‐20‐1 and 00‐20‐2. The Contractor will close out applicable jobs in the 781A and/or G081 when completed. MIS documentation shall be accomplished before leaving the work site unless a system outage or network outage prevents doing so. In such cases, the Contractor shall notify the 86 MXG Maintenance Operation Center (MOC), COR, and 86 AMXS Production Superintendent immediately of the outage; MIS documentation will be accomplished as soon as possible after the outage has been resolved. Each instance of failure to perform appropriate documentation will be considered a minor finding with exception of failing to sign off the -6 driven 16XX JCN Series Job or failing to correctly clear a Red-X discrepancy.

Failure to sign off the -6 driven JCN or to correctly clear a Red-X discrepancy will result in a Major finding and an automatic Unsatisfactory rating as covered in Paragraph 14.2 of this PWS.

4.8 Correspondence. The Government and the Contractor shall provide timely and accurate correspondence for services required in this PWS in addition to any limiting factors in completing the services within this contract

(within 72 hours of notification or identification of problem)

4.9 Technical Orders and Publications: Applicable TOs are primarily electronic and accessed via eTools

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(typically ruggedized laptops), which require a government‐issued Common Access Card (CAC) and access to log into the Government network. The Contractor shall ensure current TO and publications are used at all times while providing services. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to all cautions and warnings in TOs listed in Addendum A.

The Contractor will be included on all changes and revisions to indexes, TOs, inspection work cards and checklists messages sent from the 86 MXG/TODO office. The Contractor shall also conform to all applicable OSHA

Regulations, Department of the Air Force Instructions and Manuals, and United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) and 86 AW Instructions. A comprehensive list of these is listed in Addendum E. The Government reserves the right to update Addendum A and E at any time and will inform the Contractor of any changes via the eTools. Typically, updates will be administrative in nature and at no additional cost to the Government; if there is a substantial increase in the scope of work due to a update in regulation, TO, etc., the contractor submit a Request for Equitable

Adjustment/Request a Change in Contract Price. The Contractor will be required to log all Government provided eTools into their tool accountability program (see para 3.1.2.2). Additionally, the Contractor will need to ensure

Local Area Network LAN connectivity is maintained in the provided eTool electronic storage cabinet. As a back‐ up, to prevent a work‐stoppage situation, the Contractor may obtain serviceable eTools from other 86 MXG work‐ centers through coordination with the COR.

4.9 Environmental Compliance: The Contractor shall perform work under this PWS consistent with the relevant environmental policy, and objectives identified in the Installation Environmental Management System (EMS) applicable to this contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that: conserves water, energy, as well as other resources to the maximum extent feasible. The Contractor will ensure minimum production of waste as possible and give preference to recycling and reutilization opportunities. Furthermore, the Contractor will give preference to less toxic materials whenever available that are still reliable for their work. In the event that the work being done by the Contractor does not conform/comply with Host Nation and DAF environmental laws and regulations, the Contractor will respond, and take corrective action immediately. The Contractor is responsible for any fine, penalty assessments and/or natural resource damage claims that are brought against the 86 MXG or

Ramstein AB if determined by the COR and CO that said amounts are a fault of the Contractor or a result of the

Contractor’s negligence, actions, performance or failure to perform during the execution of the contract. In addition, the Contractor will ensure that their employees are aware of the EMS on base, including the Final

Governing Standards (FGSs) of Germany and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract. All on-site contractor personnel are required to familiarize themselves with the installation EMS awareness flyer published by the Ramstein Civil Engineering Environmental Compliance Manager which can be obtained through the COR.

4.9.1 Hazardous Material Management: The Contractor shall comply with Hazardous Material Handling and

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Program IAW AFI 90-821, Hazard Communication (Hazcom) Program, AFI 90-821

Ramstein AB Sup IAW Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1200, local requirements, technical manuals, operating instructions, inspection procedures, and personnel safety for Hazardous Communication and Hazardous

Material Management. The Contractor shall perform all work IAW applicable German, and Department of the Air

Force environmental laws, regulations, and operating standards; including, but not limited to the FGSs for

Germany. The Contractor shall be immediately capable of understanding, and addressing environmental laws, and regulations as they pertain to work performed under this contract. In the event environmental laws/regulations change during the term of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with said laws when they become effective or as notified by the Government, whichever is earlier.

4.9.1.1 : Hazardous Materials: The 86 MXG will provide the Contractor with specified hazardous chemicals applicable to complete the aircraft wash and lube. All hazardous material required under this contract are required to be requested, authorized, and tracked in Enterprise Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health

Management Information System (EESOH-MIS) by the Government. The 86th MXS/Structural Maintenance section will maintain the ESSOH-MIS account for this contract. Additionally, they will restock the HAZMAT locker located in the Contractor’s Cage each week based on the items consumed. The Contractor will also be required to track and request HAZMAT from the 86 MXS Aircraft Structural Maintenance if they reach 50% of allocated levels (Monday-Friday). If authorized levels need to be adjusted, the Contractor must coordinate that

7 | P a g e 04 October 2025 change through the COR. Refer to Addendum B to see a list of chemicals and the amount the 86 MXG will provide the Contractor to keep on hand. Any HAZMAT which the Contractor would like to provide and use, must first be coordinated through the COR and the 86 MXG/MXQ and approved in writing.

4.9.2 Hazardous Waste: The Contractor will be familiar and abide by applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to “Hazardous Waste Management Plan”. The 86th MXS Fabrication Flight will collect the

HAZWASTE from the Contractor’s area each week and follow Satellite Accumulation Point (SAP) procedures for draining and disposal of containers and all barrels that contain or have residual soap. All waste pickups must be accomplished as soon as possible, NLT the next business day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, USAFE Family Days and holidays.

4.9.3 Hazardous Spills: The Contractor will be familiar with and abide by applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to “Hazardous Material Spill Prevention and Response Plan 86 AW Plan 3207069A(U) June 2015” or the most current version for direction on spills and response actions. Any hazardous spills shall be contained and cleaned immediately. The Contractor shall contact the 86 MXG MOC in the event of a spill, who will then dispatch emergency services. The Contractor shall contain the spill within reasonable capability until emergency services arrives (i.e., reasonable capability is defined and determined based on individual spill and the contractor shall reference the response plan for specific guidance).

4.10 Mishaps/damage: The Contractor shall immediately cease all operations and report any personnel, equipment and property injury/mishaps/damage to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the 86 MXG/MOC. The

Contractor will not resume work until given approval from the COR. The Contractor shall ensure any documentation of the event is completed and provided to the COR. The COR will ensure proper notifications are made through the appropriate Chain of Command. The COR will ensure all documentation of the event is completed and provided to Government officials as requested. The Contractor is responsible for taking any legal corrective/corrective measures to ensure there will not be any repeat of any such incidents. The COR will follow up as necessary to prevent future occurrences. The Government is not liable for any lost time due to personnel, aircraft and/or property incidents caused by the Contractor.

4.10.1 Personnel Mishaps: The Contractor shall be responsible for any medical costs incurred by any employees while in performance of this contract.

4.10.2 Aircraft Mishaps/Damage: Should the Contractor find pre-existing damage such as dents, scratches, missing parts or pieces to include FOD and Weather patches, etc. on the aircraft during the performance of this contract, the Contractor will immediately notify the 86 MXG/MOC and/or 86 AMXS Production Superintendent.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all costs associated to negligent damage to an aircraft caused by an employee. The Contractor shall stop all work and will immediately notify 86 MXG/MOC and COR as stated in para 4.10.1. The incident area will remain undisturbed, and work may not resume until notified by the COR. The

86 MXG/Quality Assurance (QA) will prepare a final report and provide their findings to the 86 MXG

Commander, COR, and the CO within five (5) duty days. The 86 MXG Commander will make a recommendation to the CO on whether the damage caused by the Contractor was negligent. The CO will determine, if any, the type and amount of the Contractor’s liability based on the COR’s report and the 86 MXG Commander’s recommendation. The CO will immediately notify the Contractor upon making its final decision. The contractor’s rights upon the CO’s final decision are outlined in FAR 33.211.

4.10.3 Property Mishaps/Damage: The Contractor shall be liable for loss or damage to U.S. Government furnished property and equipment due to negligence. In the case of loss or damage beyond fair wear and tear, the

CO in consultation with the 86 MXG Commander and 86 JA shall determine the amount of the Contractor's liability (FAR 45.104(d)). The U.S. Government shall be responsible for day-to-day wear and tear of equipment and the Contractor is liable for damage/loss caused by neglect. In the case of damaged property, the amount of compensation due the U.S. Government, by the Contractor, shall be the actual cost or repair, provided such amount does not exceed the economical repair value. In the case of complete loss or damage beyond economical repair to

8 | P a g e 04 October 2025 equipment, the amount of the Contractor's liability shall be the depreciated replacement value of the item to be determined by the CO. On completion or extension of the contract, the Contractor and the COR shall conduct a joint inventory of equipment.

4.10.3.1 Insurance: IAW FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor is required to comply with the minimum insurance required in FAR 28.307. The Contractor’s insurance must also cover loss/damage of aircraft and equipment. The contractor shall notify the CO and provide proof that insurance has been obtained prior to starting work. Finally, FAR Clause 52.228-3, Workers’ Compensation Insurance

(Defense Base Act) and FAR Clause 52.228-4, Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas apply to this contract if the services required by this PWS will be performed by U.S. Citizens or foreign nationals hired within the U.S.

4.11 Support Equipment: The Contractor shall provide qualified and trained employees to operate support equipment as required IAW this PWS and applicable TOs. The Contractor shall notify owning work‐center and

COR of support equipment servicing requirements or defects. The Contractor shall document “Prior to Use” inspection on AFTO Form 244 as well as any damage/serviceability issues IAW 00‐20 series TOs. The Contractor shall assume liability for any damage to support equipment caused by improper use.

4.12 Change Management: Any changes or modifications to the requirements within this PWS will only be considered upon completion and submittal of the Change Request Form (Addendum F). All changes will be made at the appropriate level and recorded by the COR on a Change Request Log. The CO is the final decision authority on changes made to this PWS and to the contract itself.

5. AIRCRAFT CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL SERVICES

5.1 Aircraft Wash Preparation: The Government shall maintain all MIS wash work packages and have the required wash package and any required special wash areas, as identified in para 5.8 of this PWS, printed in the aircraft forms prior to turning over the aircraft to the Contractor. The Government shall tow the aircraft into the

Wash Rack Hangar no later than 2200 the night prior to the wash start day and will ensure the flaps are down, air-deflector doors are opened, all required electronic circuit breakers (ECBs) are pulled/strapped, and any other power-on requirements for the wash are completed upon tow-in.

5.2 Aircraft Cleaning and Corrosion Control Services: The Contractor shall perform the following aircraft cleaning and corrosion control services at designated wash facilities. The Contractor shall be required to perform aircraft towing, wash preparation, washing and cleaning of the aircraft, both interior and exterior, and post wash lubrication. The Contractor shall ensure all protective covers, masking, and barrier material are applied as described in the applicable TO procedures prior to commencing wash services. All services will be accomplished IAW applicable TOs. Specific procedures and general tasks prescribed for aircraft wash rack services include, but are not limited to TOs and publications listed in Addendum A. The Government will provide the Contractor with all TOs and local policies. The 86 MXS Structural Maintenance Shop will furnish the Quality Products Listing (QPL) of recommended products in Addendum B. All wash activities will be documented in the AFTO Form 781A and/or

G081. The Contractor shall contact the 86 MXG/MOC when services are started, paused, or completed and request any additional support as needed.

5.3 Exterior cleaning: This service includes pre‐wash preparation, cleaning the entire exterior of the aircraft, and follow‐on restoration to pre‐wash configuration. This service includes but is not limited to: configuring cargo ramp/door; applying/removing barrier material and protective covers; removal of panels; cleaning the entire exterior of the aircraft by spraying water, scrubbing/wiping utilizing authorized cleaning materials and rinsing;

removing standing water and removing debris from drain paths.

5.4 Interior Cleaning: This service includes, but is not limited to, removing/installing the chain box and soundproofing near the latrine, cleaning the flight station, avionics racks, galley, lavatory, cargo compartment

9 | P a g e 04 October 2025 soundproofing, interior skin, ribs and stringers, under Enhance Cargo Handling System (ECHS), cargo ramp, and cargo door using brushes, vacuum cleaner, sponges, and mops; and removing/installing cargo rollers.

5.5 Aircraft Corrosion Inspection: This service includes but is not limited to the inspection of the exterior skin, joints, structural components, landing gear, flight controls, and aircraft interior for signs of corrosion. The

Contractor will receive Government Furnished Training for the identification and documentation of corrosion and is required to record any discrepancy in the AFTO Form 781A for evaluation. The Contractor will notify the 86

MXG/MOC at the conclusion of wash and lube activities for 86 MXS Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM)

Section to conduct a detailed post-wash corrosion inspection and paint score. Upon notification from 86

MXG/MOC, 86 MXS/ASM will have 60 mins to respond to the wash rack.

5.6 Aircraft Paint Inspection: This service shall be accomplished by 86 MXS/ASM in conjunction with the aircraft corrosion inspection IAW local directives.

5.7 Post‐Wash lubrication (frequency: must commence within one (1) hour of completion of the exterior cleaning task) and Inspection: This service includes, but is not limited to, installing/removing aircraft safety devices; applying lubricants such as grease and Corrosion Preventative Compound (CPC) to landing gear components and flight control components utilizing grease guns and spray bottles; and opening/closing access doors/panels. If, after several attempts, a grease fitting will not accept grease or is broken/missing, the Contractor will document the AFTO Form 781 and/or G081 and contact the 86 AMXS Production Superintendent via the 86

MXG MOC. Government personnel will replace any grease fittings identified as not taking grease before completion of lubrication task/services. The contractor will notify 86 MXG/MOC at the conclusion of wash and lube activities for 86 MXG/Quality Assurance to conduct a detailed post-wash/lube inspection to verify contract performance. 86 MXG/QA will respond within 60 minutes of being notified.

5.8 Post-Wash Actions: In addition to cleaning the wash facility; returning the tow vehicle, towbar, and any other items signed out from the 86 AMXS/CTK, the Contractor will turn in all exterior panels removed for the wash, all associated hardware, and a properly filled out AF Form 350 to the 86 AMXS/CTK for entry into the appropriate Tail-Number Bin (TNB). The Government (i.e., owning unit of the aircraft) shall be responsible for the installation, pressure checks, and all other follow-on maintenance required for return to service.

5.9 Special Wash Areas Associated with Letter Checks: This additional service includes but is not limited to low pressure washing of internal areas of the Quick Engine Change (QEC) units; QEC firewall neutralizing wash;

engine dry bays; and cleaning cavity behind ramp closure skin panel (Belly Band) as called out in TO 1C-130J-23 and 1C-130J-23CL-1. 86 MXG Maintenance Operations Scheduling (MXOS) will pre-coordinate with the

Contractor during the 86 MXG Weekly “Shared Resources” meeting when special wash areas are included in the wash at least thirty (30) days prior to ensure all supplies and/or additional equipment are ready and available.

5.10 Aircraft Static Displays Washes: This service includes washing the static aircraft (currently two (2)) located, at Road 3336 Round-About in front of the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center (KMCC) (F-86) and at the Jefferson and Wilson Blvd Round-About (RF-4). The aircraft will be washed annually with coordination through the COR and the 86 AW/Wing Corrosion Manager IAW Ramstein Air Base Instruction

(RABI) 84-103 and FGSs for Germany. Since 781A/G081 documentation is not applicable to the static display aircraft, the Contractor will notify the COR and 86 Wing Corrosion Manager via email when the static display wash has been completed. The email shall be sent on the same day as completion of the static display wash to facilitate a timely follow‐up inspection and for recordkeeping purposes.

5.11 Additional Support Washes: This service includes washing aircraft possessed by other units that are temporarily located at Ramstein AB in support of Area of Responsibility (AOR) operations. This service will be considered a Commercial Appearance wash of the exterior and interior only. The Contractor shall not be responsible for the following task types:

• Towing

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• Manipulation of Flight Controls

• Lubrication

• Wash Preparation/De-Preparation

• MIS/Aircraft Forms Documentation

• Any maintenance type tasks

IAW DFARS Procedures Guidance and Instruction (PGI) 217.7701, “contracts for the performance of maintenance, overhaul, modification, and repair of various items (e.g., aircraft, engines, ground support equipment, ships) generally contain over and above work requirements. When they do, the contracting officer shall establish a separate contract line item for the over and above work” under the contract. Therefore, these additional support washes will fall under a separate CLIN for over and above work.

5.11.1 Additional Aircraft Instructions - A Guide for the Aircraft Wash and Lube Contractor

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall submit a “work order request” using Addendum G to the

Contracting Officer (CO) after coordination with the 86 MXG/CC. Each support wash will require 86 MXG/CC approval. Once approval is received the COR will submit the request to the CO. The CO will then provide the support request to the contractor. The contractor will have a maximum of five (5) business days to provide a quote for the wash.

If the vendor is not able to provide a quote/unable to provide service, they must provide sufficient justification (as deemed by the CO) within those five (5) business days. Once a quote is received, the contractor and CO will negotiate a firm fixed price (FFP) settlement for the work. Additional information may be requested by the CO to determine price fair and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1). The contractor shall not begin work until a task order has been issued by the CO via Standard Form (SF) 1449. The contractor shall commence work and complete the work by the mutually agreed upon dates outlined in the weekly “Shared Resources Meeting.”

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES

6.1 Government Furnished Property and Services (GFP and GFS): The Government will provide the stated

GFP (which includes government‐furnished facilities, equipment, and materials) and GFS (such as training) identified in the addendums as covered below. Additionally, all GFP and GFS shall be used only for work performed IAW with this contract. A joint inventory of all Government‐Furnished Equipment (GFE) listed in

Addendum B shall be completed before use by the Contractor. In the event property is received by the Contractor, or for Government-furnished property after receipt and installation, in a condition not suitable for its intended use, the CO shall, upon the Contractor’s timely written request, advise the Contractor on a course of action to remedy the problem (FAR Clause 52.245-1, Government Property). The Contractor is required to sign a hand receipt (AF

Form 1297) for all equipment provided by the Government. The Contractor shall also use the Government

Furnished Property (GFP) module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to report receipt of GFP and other required actions IAW DFARS Clause 252.245-7005, Management and Reporting of Government

Property. Any discrepancies including the condition of the equipment shall be subject to the Disputes Clause IAW terms and conditions set forth in the contract (reference FAR 52.212‐4(d)).

6.1.1 Government Furnished Facilities (GFF): The Government will make available office space, equipment storage cage, break area, and bathrooms which are located in Building 2210 (Hangar 1). During performance of this contract, the Government reserves the right to add, withdraw, or replace facilities, after coordinating with the

Contractor, to ensure adequate facilities with sufficient space are provided. In the event relocation is required, the

Contractor shall bear all associated expenses for non‐GFE or non-GFP items. Additionally, the Government will provide all structural maintenance for GFF. The Contractor shall ensure emergency problems are immediately reported to the COR and 86 MXS Facility Manager.

6.1.2 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). The Government will provide the GFE identified in Addendum

B. The Government will replace, repair, and/or maintain GFE due to fair wear and tear as determined by the COR.

However, the Contractor shall be responsible to provide formal accountability for Equipment Authorization

Inventory Data (EAID) equipment and they shall be reflected on the Contractor’s Custodian Authorization/Custody

Receipt Listing (CA/CRL). The Contractor shall complete all required paperwork for turn in of equipment and contact the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) for disposal instructions. The Contractor shall ensure GFE is disposed of IAW DFARS Clause 252.245-7005, Management and Reporting of Government Property. The

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Contractor will be liable for any damage or loss to GFE caused by the Contractor as determined by the CO not to be fair wear and tear.

6.1.3 Land Mobile Radio (LMR): The Government will provide at least one (1) ground radio capable of communication with 86 MXG MOC and 86 AMXS Production Superintendent that can be signed out from the 86

AMXS Consolidated Toolkit Section (CTK) at the beginning and turned back in at the conclusion of each wash.

6.1.4 Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE): The Government will make available AGE equipment as needed, which shall be used jointly by the Government and the Contractor personnel. Contractor use of AGE shall be specifically for aircraft prepping, cleaning, and corrosion control activities. AGE will be returned to the

Government upon the completion of every wash. In cases of conflict, the 86 AMXS Production Superintendent will determine the precedence of usage based on the urgency of need.

6.1.5 Government‐Furnished Materials (GFM): The Government will provide materials identified in Addendum

C of this PWS.

6.1.6 Government‐Furnished Services (Training): The Government will provide training identified in Para 3.1.6 of this PWS. This training is subject to change without additional cost to the Government and will be unilateral in nature (i.e., the Government reserves the right to add and/or alter training requirements).

6.1.7 Computer access: One (1) computer and three (3) eTool Laptops will be provided as required to the

Contractor to view publications and forms, and to utilize an e‐mail account as an additional mode of communication with the Government.

6.1.8 Telephone: The Government will provide telephone service for official use only. The Contractor will have access to Defense Switched Network (DSN) and shall comply with DSN regulatory requirements. Commercial long-distance calls shall be limited for official business only.

6.2 Security Forces, Fire Protection, Ambulance: The phone numbers for Security Forces, Fire

Protection and Ambulance service is 112 from DSN land lines.

6.3 Government performance of service during labor strikes/non‐performance. The Government reserves the right to take over performance of this contract in the event of a labor strike, bankruptcy, default or period of non‐ performance by the Contractor’s employees. In such events, the services will be performed exclusively by

Government personnel and not a mix of government and non-striking contractor employees. At the direction of the

CO, the Contractor agrees to remove its non‐striking work force from the performance site and not interfere in any way with the Government’s performance. The Contractor further agrees, under such circumstances, to permit the

Government to use any essential contractor‐furnished property.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (CFE)

7.1 Office Supplies: The Contractor will provide office supplies required for daily operations such as printer paper, pens, pencils, logbooks, markers, etc.

7.2 Safety Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The Contractor will provide safety equipment for use while in and around aircraft such as hearing protection, gloves, safety boots, raingear, and safety glasses/goggles. Safety and protective equipment may be listed in the TO General Maintenance Input Conditions section for the applicable task(s) and/or applicable SDSs. All provided PPE will meet OSHA and Host Nation safety requirements. Additionally, fall protection restraint reels are in-place and maintained by the 86

MXG/Fabrication Flight, however, the Contractor will be required to provide, inspect, use, and certify fall protection harnesses as well as maintain a fall protection program IAW with the most current ANSI/ASSP requirements (currently ANSI/ASSP Z359.0/Z359.2).

7.3 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide any additional equipment that is required to meet the requirements of this PWS, and which is not specified as being provided by the Government, such as buckets, vacuum cleaners, ladders, explosion‐proof flashlights, mops, brushes, brooms, creepers, wash poles, and extension cords. Required

12 | P a g e 04 October 2025 equipment is listed in the TO General Maintenance Input Conditions section for the applicable task(s). All items will be marked to readily identify them as Contractor’s property.

7.4 Supplies/Materials: The Contractor shall provide an environmentally friendly/approved soap by the German

Government for completion of the static display aircraft. The Contractor will also provide any additional materials/consumables that are required to meet the requirements of this PWS, and which are not specified as being provided by the Government, such as (but not limited to) sponges, rags, and shop towels. Required supplies/materials are listed in the TO General Maintenance Input Conditions section for the applicable task(s).

7.5 Vehicles: The Government will provide a tow vehicle. All other vehicles needed for contract performance to include a personnel lift to facilitate the proper cleaning of the C-130 vertical tail and Static

Display Aircraft, shall be provided by the Contractor.

8. FACILITIES

8.1 Work Areas: The Contractor will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and orderly appearance of their immediate work area as provided under paragraph 6.2 per applicable Facility Manager regulations/AFIs at all times. All work areas will remain free of foreign objects after completion of wash services. All equipment and supplies shall be removed from the work area at the completion of wash services. The Contractor will clean the hangar floor and shall ensure no standing water is left on the floor. The Government will provide all structural maintenance for GFF. The Contractor shall ensure emergency problems are immediately reported to the COR and

Facility Manager.

9. HOURS OF OPERATION

9.1 Hours of Operation: Aircraft wash services may be required 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week, including all federal holidays and inclement weather conditions. The Contract Site Manager is required to be available 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week by phone or other electronic means for coordination with the 86

MXG/MOC, Production Superintendent, or COR, to include performing aircraft cleaning services outlined in this

PWS. The Contractor will be available within two (2) hours during normal duty hours (Mon‐Fri 0700‐1600) to meet on the installation to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the Contractor will be available within four (4) hours.

9.2 Government Coordination: During normal duty hours (Mon‐Fri 0700‐1600), Government coordination will come from/through 86 AMXS Production and/or Plans, Scheduling & Documentation (PS&D) Section. After normal duty hours, Government coordination will come from/through 86 AMXS/MXS Production.

9.3 Inclement Weather: In the case that the Contractor is performing an aircraft wash and severe weather is called by the 86 MXG MOC, the Contractor is required to perform severe weather actions and take other measures as to protect Government property as directed by the 86 AMXS or 86 MXS Production Superintendent (i.e. closing hangar door for high wind, lightning, or temperatures). Work stoppages, for outdoor work only, due to weather hold will not exceed four (4) hours. If the weather hold has not been lifted after four (4) hours, the Contractors will be released by the Government and the remaining work re‐scheduled. The Government reserves the right to re‐ schedule the work, at no cost to the government.

10. SECURITY

10.1 Employee clearance requirements: The Contractor shall ensure all U.S. personnel working directly on the aircraft have and maintain a SECRET clearance (final or interim). For Local National (LN) employees, the

Contractor will be required to obtain clearance via the Local National Screening Program though the 86 MXG

Security Manager as outlined in paragraph 10.4 of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide Personnel Security

Program Management of their employees. The Contractor shall ensure personnel with access to mission sensitive information possess a SECRET clearance. Employee list to include name, Social Security Number (SSN), security clearance, and date of employment must be furnished to the COR NLT the third (3rd) day of every month.

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10.2 To receive a Government Credential, the Contractor shall be responsible for initiating and completing the process to obtain Access National Agency Check with Inquiries (ANACI) or National Agency Check with Law and

Credit (NACLC). The Contractor employees shall complete a favorable Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check, a Department of Defense (DoD) determined equivalent investigation, or a higher-level security clearance. The Contractor shall follow the required procedures and submit the required documentation outlined in clauses DAFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractors Access to Air Force Installations, DAFFARS 5352.242-900,1

Common Access Cards for Contractor Personnel, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-9, Personal

Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel in regards to gaining, tracking and returning Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor, and to their Subcontractors, employees in connection with performance under this contract.

10.3 Information Security: The Contractor shall ensure all employees with Government network access receive the required training (i.e., annual Information Security Computer‐Based Training) provided by the Government.

10.4 Base Access. For U.S. Citizens, the Contractor shall apply for base access via Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM) program for all contract employees. The COR and 86 MXG

Security Manager will vet the Contractor’s security clearances and approve the employee’s application in MP

ICAM. For LN employees, the Contractor will coordinate with the 86 MXG/Security Manager, who will conduct the Local National Screening Process and base access approval through the 86 SFS/LN Screening Office. Per para

9.5 the Contractor shall provide the COR with an accurate employee list with full name and SSN or Host Nation

Identification Number during increased Force Protection Conditions (FPCON). Requirements may change at any time due to real world or exercise situations, resulting in increased security measures. The COR will notify the

Contractor of FPCON changes that drive changes to scheduling and/or personnel requirements.

10.5 Physical Security. The Contractor shall obtain the necessary personnel passes and identification items, to include restricted area badges (RAB) and Common Access Cards prior to commencing performance.

10.6 Operations Security (OPSEC). Contractors will likely be working in and around Critical Information and

Indicators (CIIL) and are required to protect these sensitive but UNCLASSIFIED items. The Contractor must ensure employees receive OPSEC training both upon initial entry (within 30 days from initial assignment) and annually thereafter; coordinate with unit training manager (UTM) or Security Assistant. No contractor will be allowed access to mission critical information until OPSEC education is completed and documented. Upon award of contract, the approved 86th Wing CIIL will be provided to contractors. Contractors must protect CIILs by enforcing, at a minimum, the 86th Wing Countermeasures located on Desktop of all DAF computers. Additional countermeasures may be identified in the future and provided to the Contractor for enforcement.

10.7 Safeguarding: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding Government facilities and property from damage/neglect at all times while in use by Contractor personnel.

10.8 Control and Accountability: Contractor personnel will only be allowed on site for performance of duties contained within this PWS.

10.9 Key control: The Contractor shall establish and implement effective key control procedures; making sure

Government provided keys or lock combinations are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized person.

Additionally, the Contractor shall immediately report lost or stolen keys in writing. Keys issued to the Contractor shall not be duplicated. If keys are lost or stolen the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the CO, to re‐key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the Government.

10.10 Visitor procedures: When required, the Contractor will initiate a RAB Visitor access application and forward to the COR for signature. The Contractor will deliver the signed form to the RAB Visitor Center for processing.

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10.11 Restricted area operation: Restricted area access is granted by the 86th SFS.

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