SOW - Design and Install Ramp 10 UK Sunshade Fall Protection System.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DATE OF DOCUMENT: 18 February 2026

DESIGN AND INSTALL RAMP 10 UK FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM

Joshua Beaumont

412 MXG/MXOL

AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA 93523-8540

PHONE (661) 275-6440

1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define the requirements for the installation of a Fall Protection system at Edwards AFB, CA. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the installation of the Fall Protection system described below at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The work to be accomplished includes but is not limited to the following: construction, delivery and installation, and general requirements.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 The 412th Maintenance Group, Edwards AFB, CA, requests a proposal for the construction, delivery and installation of both a portable and a hard mounted fall protection system on ramp 10 at Edwards AFB, CA.

2.2 Contractor shall perform onsite preparation, erect safety barricades, site clean-up, and demobilization of facilities and sites as required in this SOW.

2.3 The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this SOW.

2.4 WORK HOURS: The hours of work for the installation of the fall protection system shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. No work shall commence without prior coordination with the 412 MXG/MXOL Site Support office located at 225 N. Flightline Rd, B1820, Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93524. (661) 275-6440.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

3.1 Contractor shall perform all services required to complete investigations and specifications related to this SOW. The contractor shall adhere to UFC 3-301-01, UFC 3-310-04, MIL STD 3007, and all other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifications, Military Specifications, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Air Force Instructions (AFI), Edwards Air Force Base Standards, applicable laws, regulations, and standards that encompass this project. Contract personnel shall be escorted by the 461st FLTS F-35 Site Support personnel, while operating on the flightline and adhere to all rules and regulations of driving and working on the flightline. To meet the contract requirements, the Contractor shall prepare and furnish drawings, as required for the accomplishment of the project scope in accordance with the requirements of this SOW. The Contractor shall provide all drawings, complete details, warranty information, material samples, product data from manufacturer/suppliers, standard color charts/catalogues for proposed materials and finishes as applicable and the proposed work schedule for Air Force review and approval prior to commencement of any work. All contract drawings shall be well prepared, complete, and accomplished in accordance with the best professional practice to show clearly and concisely the type of work to be performed. All drawings shall be provided to the Government customer, Joshua Beaumont for review.

3.1.2 The contractor shall provide all tools, material, and equipment necessary for contract performance. Government Furnished Property (GFP) is not to be used/contemplated on this effort

3.2 The contractor shall provide/install a fall protection system to the Ramp 10 UK Sun shelter that is compatible with the existing Big Top Manufactured sun shelter. (Please see page 8 for drawing)

3.2.1 The system must be fixed to the existing structure using Single Point Anchors (SPAs) and Self Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)

3.2.1.1 The system must cover the working upper surface area of a UK F-35B.

3.2.1.2 The system when retracted must have a vertical height clearance of greater than 15ft above the ground

3.2.1.3 The system must be rated for a maximum user weight of 300lbs plus.

3.2.2 The contractor will provide physical and digital copies of the following technical document sets.

3.2.2.1 A finalized layout drawing of Sun-shelter 1 showing placement of all anchor points relative to the aircraft.

3.2.2.2 Detailed fabrication drawings of the SPAs and any associated supports.

3.2.2.3 Assembly, disassembly and maintenance instructions for all portable assets.

3.2.3.4 A recommended maintenance schedule and provide warning labels for local replication and replacement due to environmental wear and tear.

3.3 The contractor shall provide/build a portable fall protection system to UK portion of Hangar 1830. (Please see pages 9-10 for drawing)

3.3.1.1 The system must be portable, freestanding and free to pass over the wing of an F-35B for use close to or over the center line.

3.3.1.2 The system must be mobile and light enough to be moved into position by hand.

3.3.1.3 The system must have brakes/ footpads to prevent movement when in use.

3.3.1.4 The system must be easily assembled and disassembled with minimum tooling requirements.

3.3.1.5 The system must come with transport containers to enable deployment of assets.

3.3.1.6 The system must have a minimum span length of 20ft

3.3.1.7 The system must have a vertical height clearance of greater than 15ft. Note – A range inclusive of this height is acceptable.

3.3.1.8 The system must be capable of supporting Qty 4 Users. Note - This may be done as 2 units each supporting 2 people.

3.3.1.9 The system must secure users via Self Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) with the ability to prevent bodily impact with the ground should they fall from the aircraft surface.

3.3.1.10 The system must be rated for a maximum user weight of 300lbs plus.

3.3.2 The contractor will provide the following in-person training as a minimum.

3.3.2.1 Safe application and use of the system installed under requirements 3.2 and 3.3 to include fall rescue.

3.3.2.2 Safe application and use of the system delivered under requirements 3.2 and 3.3 to include fall rescue.

3.3.2.3 Train-the-trainer training for the assembly and disassembly of the assets delivered under requirements 3.2 and 3.3.

3.4 Delivery Schedule: From date of contract award to completion shall be 9 weeks or less.

4.0 Environmental Protection

4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, including Air Force and installation policies, directives and instructions that are or may become applicable to the contractor’s activities in performance of this contract.

4.2 The Contractor is responsible to report and promptly clean up all spills in a manner consistent with current environmental regulations. In the event that it is necessary to utilize Government material, equipment or personnel to clean up a Contractor caused spill, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Government for all associated costs.

4.3 The Contractor shall strive to recycle as much cardboard, paper, plastic, wood and metal as possible through the installation’s Qualified Recycling Program (QRP), and shall develop a strict recycling, trash and litter control program. The recycling and litter control program shall consist of supplying an adequate number of covered recycling, trash and litter receptacles in all appropriate locations. The QRP may be able to provide limited additional recycling containers and bins as required (call 661-277-1167 for coordination). The contractor shall take precautions to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) while working on or around the flight line. The contractor will be responsible to remove all debris as a result of the contract activity.

5.0 Security Requirements

5.1 General. All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control, and 412th Test Wing Base Defense Plan (BDP) 31, Volume I (the AFMAN and BDP are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity proofing and vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

5.2. Base Access. For Contractor personnel requiring frequent base access to perform work at Edwards AFB will be granted access via an Edwards AFB Form 496, Application for Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Card. The Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an Edwards AFB Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) contract start and stop date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

It is recommended that the Prime Contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee comes to the Contracting Office at Building 2800 to get their Edwards AFB Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the Edwards AFB Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

The Edwards AFB Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000, or the Visitor Control Center in Building 1004, for authentication and issuance of the Base pass.

The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition (FPCON) changes/measures and/or health protection condition (HPCON) changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force/health protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work

Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long-term Base pass.

The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order/contract basis as required. The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner.

The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

Visitors/contractors with driver’s licenses and ability to obtain base access without another form of identification as an identity proofing document. As proof of identify, the Department of Defense will accept State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards only if they meet the Real ID Act standards, from all U.S. States and territories as proof of identity. The Contractor shall possess a credential compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005 or an acceptable alternate identification credential. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

Contractor shall maintain and make available to the GPM (Government Project Manager), within 30 days after award, records of Antiterrorism Awareness Level I required training of contractor employees and subcontractor employees who require routine physical access to the installation via 30 day pass, DBIDS Access card or Common Access Card (CAC), both initially and annually thereafter. AT Level I training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. Level I AT Awareness Training may be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf for non-CAC holders. CAC holders may complete AT Level I training (Force Protection course ZZ133079) via myLearning at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the GPM or unit Antiterrorism Representative.

During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the withholding of payment.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Edwards AFB.

5.3 Contractor Access Cards. The contractor shall be provided with government identification either a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) or a Common Access Card (CAC) when warranted to accomplish their assigned task. The contractor shall provide a listing of personnel who require a CAC to the contracting officer. The government shall provide the contractor instruction on how to complete the Contractor Verification System (CVS) application and notify the contractor when approved. If a government identification is issued, the contractor must surrender the card upon completion of the contract, or when an individual is no longer employed to support said contract.

5.4 Training.

AT Level I Training Requirement. Contractor shall maintain and make available to the GPM, within 30 days after award, records of Antiterrorism Awareness Level I required training of contractor employees and subcontractor employees who require routine physical access to the installation via 30 day pass, DBIDS Access card or Common Access Card (CAC), both initially and annually thereafter. AT Level I training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness Training may be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf for non-CAC holders. CAC holders may complete AT Level I training (Force Protection course ZZ133079) via myLearning at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the GPM or unit Antiterrorism Representative.

5.5 OPSEC. The Contractor shall comply with DOD, USAF, and locally established Operations Security (OPSEC) policies and procedures to protect sensitive and unclassified information and/or equipment, which is furnished to and operated by the Contractor, and prevent compromise of classified information and equipment.

Contractor shall maintain Operations Security (OPSEC) in accordance with DOD Directive & Manual 5205.02, DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Edwards AFB OPSEC policies and procedures.

Completion of OPSEC Training of contractor employees offered by the Government IAW AFI 10-701, para. 4.1 and 4.2.3 shall be required of all Contractor employees within 90 days of initiating work. Access to mission critical information shall not be allowed until OPSEC education has been completed and documented. This training provides Contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible threats, understand basic security procedures, understand the obligation to report security violations and the continued obligation to safeguard information. The requiring unit Security Manager/OPSEC Coordinator shall coordinate, and track completed training with the Contractor.

Contact the unit Security Manager/OPSEC Coordinator or Wing OPSEC Signature Manager at

(661) 277-2066 for questions or reporting.

5.6 Safety and Health Requirements: It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of OSHA requirements. Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. Contractors are responsible for complying with federal and state occupational safety and health standards for their employees, except where the Air Force contractually agreed to assume responsibility.

Mishap Reporting. The Contractor shall promptly report pertinent facts to the Government Program Office (GPO) regarding mishaps involving government personnel or property, on or off the Air Force Installation, incidental to work performed IAW DAFI 91-204, Safety Investigation and Hazard Reporting. Direct costs related to the mishap shall be separated from other cost and provided to the GPO and Safety Investigators.

The Contractor is responsible for establishing requirements for all subcontractors who qualify as subcontractors under the resulting contract.

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