Pressure_Vessel_Inspection_and_Heat_Treat_Equipment_Evaluation_PWS_(16_Oct_12).doc

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Pressure Vessel Inspection and Heat Treat Equipment Evaluation

309th Maintenance Wing Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) Hill AFB, Utah

16 October 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 3

4 APPENDICES 5

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.

The contractor shall provide labor and resources to inspect and verify the safety and integrity of the pressure vessel vacuum furnace and atmosphere heat-treating equipment located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah in support of the 309th Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) (See Equipment List in Appendix B). The evaluation will include determining safety and functionality and recommendations of repair to restore both function and reliability.

2. BASIC SERVICES.

2.1 SAFETY EVALUATION.

2.1.1 The contractor shall inspect and evaluate Lindberg pit furnace PM#6999, 5737 and 0267 for safety and functionality and provide the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) calculations for vessel suitability and a report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for repairs or replacement of the vacuum chamber. (CDRL A001)

2.2 EQUIPMENT CONDITION/EVALUATION.

2.2.1 The contractor shall evaluate all heat treat furnaces and ovens listed in Appendix B for general condition and reliability and provide a report identifying current condition, deficiencies and recommended changes for maintenance to improve equipment reliability. This report is to be submitted electronically to Government Technical Representatives (GTRs) within twenty (20) business days after completion of evaluation. (CDRL A001)

2.2.2 If repairs are recommended, the contractor shall provide a separate quote for each piece of equipment recommended to be repaired. All quotes shall be submitted to the GTR within thirty (30) business days after completion of evaluation. (CDRL A002)

2.2.2.1 Each separate quote shall provide a list of all discrepancies for each oven or furnace as well as required parts and labor costs and hours and travel needed to complete repairs.

2.3 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/PARTS

2.3.1 All minor repair services and parts shall be repaired upon approval of the GTR.

2.3 SPECIALQUALIFICATIONS.

2.3.1 Contractor shall be certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to inspect vacuum heat treat vessels in-service and repair or build a replacement chamber. Contractor shall have knowledge and experience in servicing and repairing or rebuilding complete vacuum heat-treating systems, including the pressure vessels.

3. SERVICE SUMMARY.

The contractor shall inspect and evaluate Lindberg pit furnace PM#6999, 5737 and 0267 for safety and functionality and provide the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) calculations for vessel suitability and a report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for repairs or replacement of the vacuum chamber.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION.

4.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

The evaluation is a one-time visit to be performed at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah. The contractor will be provided access to facilities, equipment, and property as required.

4.2 TRAVEL

The contractor will be required to travel to support the objectives of this PWS. The allowable baseline for airfare cost is the “lowest priced airfare available to the contractor as outlined in FAR 31.205-46(b) & (c) and in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification by the GTR. The contractor is responsible for making all necessary travel arrangements.

4.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

4.3.1 The GTR will assist contractor in processing the necessary DoD forms to obtain base or area badges for access to government facilities.

4.3.2 The contract administrator shall complete a “Request of Identification Credential (AFMC Form 496)” for each employee of the contractor requiring access to Hill AFB. The requests shall be submitted to Pass and Registration (South or West Gate Visitors Center).

4.3.3 The contractor shall comply with all clearance and access requirements throughout the period of performance.

4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION.

4.3.1 Normal Hours of Operation. The hours of operation shall be coordinated with the GTR.

4.3.2 Recognized Holidays. The contractor is not required to provide service on the following days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Days, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

4.4 CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions, which prevent the waste of utilities, which includes the use of Government telephones shall be used only for official government business.

4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. The contractor shall ensure their employees are made aware of the performances of these services will occur in industrial areas. The industrial complex at Hill AFB has the potential to expose workers to hazardous materials that may include, but is not limited to Hexavalent Chrome, Methylenedianiline, and others. While the contractor will not perform duties in a regulated area (where exposures are expected to exceed the permissible exposure limits set by 29 CFR11910.10xx), there may be contact hazards with these materials. The contractor shall ensure proper protective measures and training are taken to ensure contracted employees are protected from these hazards.

4.6 APPENDICES.

A. Acronyms & Abbreviations List B. Equipment List C. Mishap Notification

APPENDIX A

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS LIST

Acronym/Abbreviation Definition

Appendix B Equipment List

Appendix C Mishap Notification

1. The contractor shall notify OO-ALC Safety (Phone [801] 777-3972) who in turn will notify 75 ABW/SEG ([801]777-3333), or 309 Wing Operations Center ([801] 777-3238), or the Hill AFB Command Post (777-3007) after normal duty hours, and the designated Government Representative, i.e., the ACO, CO, or COR within one (1) hour of all mishaps or incidents at or exceeding $2,000 (material + labor) in damage to DOD property entrusted by this contract, even if the government is wholly or partially reimbursed. This notification requirement shall also include physiological mishaps/incidents. A written or email copy of the mishap/incident notification shall be sent within three calendar days to the GTR, who will forward it to OO-ALC Safety. For information not available at the time of initial notification, the contractor shall provide the remaining information no later than 20 calendar days after the mishap, unless extended by the ACO or CO.

Mishap notifications shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

(a) Contract, Contract Number, Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

(b) Date, Time and exact location of accident/incident

(c) Brief Narrative of accident/incident (events leading to accident/incident)

(d) Cause of accident/incident, if known

(e) Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

(f) Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

(g) Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

(h) Other pertinent information

2. Ensure government contract lease agreements determine convening authority prior to executing the contract/lease agreements, and that all contracts ensure the following, IAW AFI 91-204, paragraph 2.4.6:

· The contractor will support and comply with the safety investigation and report requirements of AFI 91-204

· A record of all mishaps involving Air Force resources will be entered into the Air Force reporting system

· A record of mishaps involving other DOD resources will be forwarded to the involved agencies

· When a mishap involves a contract managed by DCMA, DCMA safety personnel will review the final safety report and send their response to HQ AFSC image2.png