Statement_of_Work.pdf

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: Distribution is unlimited.

15 January 2015

Statement of Work (SOW) for

TRACTOR, AIRCRAFT TOWING, FLIGHT LINE

Prepared by

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE ENGINEERING DIVISION

235 BYRON ST STE 19A

ROBINS AFB GA 31098-1813

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents

2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks

2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications

2.2 Order of precedence

2.2 Preproduction/first production unit

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Program management

3.1.1 Program manager

3.1.2 Plant access

3.2 Post-award conference

3.3 Technical Order (TO) requirements

3.4 First production test

3.5 Service bulletins

3.5.1 First production test procedures

3.5.2 First production testing

3.5.3 First production test report

3.6 Restoration

3.6.1 Disposition

3.7 Production release

1. SCOPE

This document defines the tasks associated with the procurement of the flight line tow tractor as described by Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-59312 and is to be used in conjunction with A-A-59312.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are applicable to the SOW to the extent specified herein.

2.1 Government documents.

2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks of the exact revision listed below form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein.

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-59312D Tractor, Aircraft Towing, Flight Line

2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MANUALS

TM-86-01N Air Force Technical Manual Contract Requirements

DATA ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (DIDs)

DI-NDTI-80603A Test Procedure

DI-NDTI-80809B

DI-MISC-81618

Test/Inspection Report

Service Bulletins

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the

Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia PA

19111-5094.)

2.2 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

2.3 Preproduction/first production unit. Throughout this document and other documents relevant to this solicitation, preproduction and first production may be used interchangeably. For the purposes of this acquisition, the first production unit shall be the 4x2 Flight Line Tow Tractor

(FLTT).

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Program management.

3.1.1 Program manager. The contractor shall identify to the Government and maintain a single point of contact (Program Manager) for all matters under this contract. The contractor shall also ensure that all program management personnel assigned to the program shall be available, as required, to meet program objectives.

3.1.2 Plant access. The contractor shall arrange for full access to applicable contractor facilities and offices by Government representatives conducting any business, making observations, or performing inspections required by public law or by this contract.

3.2 Post-award conference. If the Government determines that a postaward conference is necessary, the Government will convene the conference with the contractor at a Robins Air

Force Base, or via teleconference, within 60 days after contract award. The contractor shall be responsible for all travel costs associated with attending the post-award conference at Robins Air

Force Base. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) will coordinate the actual date, time, and location of the conference with the contractor.

3.3 Technical Order (TO) requirements. The contractor shall develop and deliver technical manuals in accordance with TM-86-01 (TM-86-01, Air Force Technical Manual Contract

Requirements). In addition to the requirements specified in TO CDRLs, the following information shall be included in the TO (applicable paragraphs in A-A-59312 are provided for reference):

a. The temporary CPC removal process (see 3.2.1.4).

b. All necessary warnings associated with placing any part of the body in the wheel well area (see 3.2.2).

c. The information contained on the identification plate as it is presented on the plate (see

3.2.3.1).

d. The information contained on the transportation data plate as it is presented on the plate

(see 3.2.3.2).

e. The information contained on the lubrication data plate as it is presented on the plate (see

3.2.3.3).

f. A copy of the application approval from the tire manufacturer, if tire loads and tire inflation pressures exceed the specifications on the tire sidewall markings (see 3.2.10).

g. User-specific instructions for the daily inspection and operation of the pintle hooks, and maintainer-specific instructions for the interim inspection and replacement of the pintle hooks (see 3.6.5).

h. A description of the coupler’s fastener type and the fastening torque (see 3.6.5).

i. A note that states the following: “Nuclear towing is authorized only for the rear center pintle hook and only when the pintle hook is locked in the closed position, both fully retracted and centered. Positioning and locking of hitch assembly by towing or backing the tractor is not authorized.” (see 3.6.5.3)

j. Any requirements for towing in low ambient temperatures, for example, recommended coolant ratios, oil types and viscosities, etc., for various temperature ranges (see 3.7.6).

k. For each winterization package, a breakdown of the winterization components and requirements, for example, recommended coolant ratios, oil types and viscosities, etc., for the various temperature ranges (see 3.7.6).

3.4 Service bulletins. The contractor shall prepare service bulletins as required, to be issued by

Air Force Registration Number, to notify the Government of new maintenance problems and/or procedures to be implemented on the contractor’s equipment prior to issuance of permanent changes to the technical manuals. The service bulletins shall also identify any potential safety hazards. (DI-MISC-81618, Service Bulletins)

3.5 First production test.

3.5.1 First production test procedures. The contractor shall develop detailed first production test procedures, which shall address all requirements identified in the CID and this SOW. The test procedures shall include data record sheets, charts, graphs, identification of test instruments by manufacturer, model number, and serial number. The test procedures shall address modeling and simulation (M&S); if M&S is not applicable, the test procedures shall be so noted.

(DI-NDTI-80603A, Test Procedure)

3.5.2 First production testing. After Government approval of the first production test procedures, the contractor shall schedule the testing to be conducted. If shipping is required to move the item(s) to and from a test site away from the contractor’s facility, the contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the shipment. The contractor shall notify the

Government of the date, time, and location of first production testing 30 days prior to the start of testing. The test will be witnessed by one or more Government representatives.

3.5.3 First production test report. The contractor shall submit a first production test report upon completion of the first production test. The test report shall document all testing performed, including results of any unsuccessful test attempts. (DI-NDTI-80809B, Test/Inspection Report)

3.6 Restoration. After completion of first production acceptance, the contractor shall be responsible for any repairs that may be necessary to restore the first production tow tractor to a serviceable, “like new” condition while retaining configuration integrity. The contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with shipping of the first production tow tractor to the contractor's facility for restoration.

3.6.1 Disposition. The restored first production tow tractor shall be shipped to the location(s) specified in the contract.

3.7 Production release. Production release is acknowledgment by the procuring activity that the contractor has satisfied all requirements to proceed with delivery of hardware to be furnished under the contract. The contractor assumes all risks in initiating production before the first production test report and TOs have been delivered and approved by the procuring activity.