Faurlead Beam_SOW_10-22-2024.pdf

Statement of Work

AFCEC/COMX

Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assembly (3 Roller)

1. PURPOSE: The Air Force Civil Engineer Center/CEMIRT Division has a requirement for the Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam with three (3) Rollers/Sheaves to support flying operations across Department of the Air Force installations with aircraft arresting systems.

2. REQUIRMENT: The contractor must meet one (1) of the following requirements (2.1. or 2.2.) to furnish all required parts, equipment, material, and labor to provide the heavy weight fairlead beam assembly in accordance with the scope, applicable codes, specifications, industry, and federal standards to AFCEC/COMX at Tyndall AFB, Florida.

2.1. The following vendors’ have successfully completed first article test requirements and specifically identified by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center as an authorized vendor to source, produce, and supply the fairlead beams:

2.1.1. ATECH Inc. // Cage: 3KBH9

2.1.2. Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Service // Cage: 21439

2.1.3. Lee Precision Machine Shop Inc. // Cage: 9N498

2.1.4. R&R Industries LTD Inc. // Cage: 06GF2

2.2. Adhere to strict specifications, tolerances, codes, standards, and notes within USAF drawings (Sect 3.) to successfully complete first article test requirements (Sect 4.), and must:

2.2.1. produce computer-aided design drawings and adhere to documentation practices per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard Y14.1, unless otherwise noted by AFCEC/COMX.

2.2.2. have all necessary tools, equipment, personnel, facilities, etc. to produce or acquisition parts, components, or hardware associated with fairlead beams.

2.2.3. fabricate or acquisition parts, components, or hardware to specific dimensions and tolerances per ASME Y14.5

2.2.4. fabricate or acquisition precision parts from large sheets of steel material with a water jet or laser cutting system. These parts will not be cut utilizing free hand methods.

2.2.5. follow welding and inspection processes in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 for critically loaded structures. Additionally, welders and inspectors shall be certified in accordance with AWS D1.1.

3. SCOPE: The detailed work required is to provide Heavy Weight Fairlead Beams with three

(3) Rollers/Sheaves. Each assembly must meet the attached drawing specifications and notes, unless provided below:

3.1. National Stock Number: 1710-01-098-4984

3.2. Part Number: 52-W-2295-201

3.3. Quantity: 40 each

3.4. Paint: High Gloss Green Paint

3.4.1. MIL-PRF-85285, Revision E, Type II, Class H, Color Code 14052

3.4.2. Recommended Vendors: Hentzen Coatings, Deft, or PPG Aerospace

3.5. Primer: Dark Green Epoxy Primer

3.5.1. MIL-PRF-23377K, Type II, Class N

3.5.2. Recommended Vendors: Hentzen Coatings, Deft, or PPG Aerospace

3.6. Drawings:

3.6.1. Arresting Gear Fairlead Unit Assembly, 52-W-2295 (3 Sheets)

3.6.1.1. 52-W-2295_Support Drawings (13 Sheets)

3.6.2. Arresting Gear Fairlead Beam 3-Sheaves, 52-D-6907 (3 Sheets)

3.6.2.1. Engineer Change Order, Drawing 52-D6907 (21 Sheets)

3.6.3. Sheave Assembly – Tape BAK-12 A/G, 52-C-905 (1 Sheet)

3.6.3.1. 52-C-905_Support Drawings (4 Sheets)

3.6.3.2. Sheave Roller Cast Billet_Engineering Change Order (1 Sheet)

3.6.4. Sheave Assembly – Fairlead Beam Rear BAK-12 A/G, 52-W-1832 (1 Sheet)

3.6.4.1. 52-W1832_Support Drawings (4 Sheets)

3.6.4.2. Sheave Roller Cast Billet_Engineering Change Order (1 Sheet)

4. FIRST ARTICLE TESTING (FAT):

4.1. The FAT shall be required of any contractor who has not undergone, completed, and received approval for the item(s) being furnished under this contract or has not produced it for the US Air Force within the last 3 years unless waived by the appropriate Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) or Chief Engineer.

4.2. The FAT shall be in accordance with the scope of work, applicable drawings, technical specifications, engineering and/or special instructions.

4.3. The FAT shall be coordinated through AFCEC/COMX to perform the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity check not exceeding 365 days after contract award.

4.4. Submit PDF file drawings to AFCEC/COMX within 60 days after contract award. The government review will be 15 days upon receipt of a complete drawing submission.

4.5. The contractor shall submit the first article for the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity check in accordance with the following:

4.5.1. Deliver and pay for shipping of the first article to the address below, clearly marked with “First Article Test Exhibit” not later than 180 days after government drawing review.

4.5.2. The first article will be considered “submitted” to the government on the date it arrives at AFCEC/COMX, Tyndall AFB, FL.

4.5.3. Submit a copy of all applicable drawings, specifications, engineering instructions, certifications, and inspection sheets.

Important Note: AFCEC/COMX will not accept any third-party results initiated, provided, or completed external to the government. (see para 4.6.2 and 4.6.2.1)

4.5.4. Should the contractor produce the first article prior to the completion of this 180-day period, the contractor will have the remaining time to correct any deficiencies (if required) noted during the FAT.

Example: first article arrives at Tyndall AFB, FL on the 110th day, the contractor will have the remaining 70 days to correct any identified deficiencies and return item for additional form, fit, function and configuration conformity inspections.

4.6. When AFCEC/COMX performs the form, fit, function, and configuration conformity check, they will:

4.6.1. perform the government review within 30 days to verify all operational and configuration aspects of the first article.

4.6.1.1. If the first article has deficiencies, the contractor notification date shall be considered the “resumption date” of the 180-day period for FAT submittal.

4.6.2. select and pay for one (1) third party verification conducted at the government facility. The government selected party will provide lab verification of all characteristics of items to include dimensions, materials, welds, hardware, and components. This shall be verified by visual inspection, inspection of material certifications, inspection of welder’s certifications, and inspection of shipment invoices.

4.6.2.1. If the contractor fails any verification inspection, the contractor shall be responsible for any expenses associated with correcting the first article deficiencies, additional third-party verification inspections conducted at the government facility, and freight to/from Tyndall AFB, FL and the contractor’s facility.

4.6.3. coordinate with the LSE - Air Force Aircraft Arresting System Engineer to obtain rejection, conditional approval, or approval of the first article and will provide this documentation to the contracting officer.

4.7. The approved and conditionally approved first article shall be retained by the government for use. Retention of this item will qualify as the first production item.

5. DELIVERY/SHIPPING PROTOCOL:

5.1. Authorized/approved Air Force Life Cycle Management Center vendors only shall deliver Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assemblies in accordance with an approved purchase order.

5.2. FAT required vendors only shall deliver a Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assemblies in accordance with the FAT procedures (Para 4). After first article approval, deliver Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assemblies in accordance with an approved purchase order.

5.3. The contractor shall coordinate with the POCs below 30 days prior to delivery and will utilize the following address:

AFCEC/COMX

1001 Mississippi Rd; Bldg. 1141 Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

5.4. Any Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assembly with structural, component, or excessive paint damage received during shipment will be refused. AFCEC/COMX is the authority to refuse equipment but will provide documentation to the contracting officer.

6. POINTS OF CONTACT

Grant A. Kincaid Gary Szekely Branch Chief Acquisition Specialist 850-867-1068 850-283-6649 grant.kincaid.2@us.af.mil gary.szekely.2@us.af.mil