STATEMENT_OF_WORK.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. The components listed in the Schedule of Supplies/Services will be furnished to the contractor for repair at the prices established at award. The information contained in the scope of work is not intended to be all-inclusive or to detract from procedures outlined in the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specification except where noted herein. All repair actions shall be in accordance with the OEM commercial repair manuals and Federal Aviation Regulation Parts 43 and 145 or alternate standard approved in writing by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Medium Response

Recovery (MRR) Contracting Officer. Components furnished hereunder shall be returned by the contractor in an airworthy condition and in all respects suitable for installation on the MH-60T aircraft.

2. These are NOT flight critical items. However, serial number tracking shall be used for validating the correct units were received at the Contractor’s repair/overhaul facility and returned to the Coast Guard. Upon receipt of the items to be repaired/overhauled, the Contractor shall verify the units received. Verification shall include verifying the purchase order number and serial number of each unit received.

The Contractor shall only notify the Contracting Officer in writing if a discrepancy is identified.

The Coast Guard utilizes a serial number tracking system and places high priority on parts integrity within aircraft components. As a result, any part which is determined to be in a serviceable condition as a result of inspection and functional testing shall be reused in the valve from which it was removed, if practical, with the exception of parts specifically replaced during the repair as required by the directives as specified within the order.

3. The contractor shall provide all necessary parts, material, labor, tooling, repair manuals, test equipment and facilities to evaluate and repair the components listed in paragraph 1 for the Coast Guard fleet of MH-60T helicopters, as necessary to conform with the requirements of this SOW at the firm-fixed-pricing established in the contract schedule. The contractor shall provide the data and documentation requirements specified as part of this SOW.

4. The work shall be in accordance with the OEM specifications. The contractor must have access to all needed maintenance, repair and overhaul manuals and performance/test/acceptance criteria and data to ensure that equipment is repaired, calibrated and operating in accordance with the OEM’s current specifications.

5. The contractor shall also perform a visual and technical inspection in accordance with the Component Maintenance Manual applicable to U.S. Coast Guard units and correct all additional deficiencies found. This shall include replacement of broken parts and the removal of any foreign matter or corrosion. Corroded parts shall be replaced, except in those cases where removal of corrosion from a part will not impair the efficiency or safe operation of the part. Corrosion removal and treatment of affected areas will be accomplished in accordance with the OEM’s specifications (or best commercial practices if not addressed by the OEM).

6. Coast Guard aircraft operate primarily in a saltwater environment and are subject to corrosion. Corrosion is expected on equipment to be repaired under this contract.

During inspection and functional test, the presence of corrosion in any component or subcomponent thereof shall constitute reason for a more thorough disassembly and inspection. Should corrosion be found, disassembly shall be made only to the extent necessary to remove corrosion or replace the part(s) affected. Corroded parts shall be replaced except in those cases where removal of corrosion from a part will not impair efficiency or safe operation of the part. Corrosion removal and treatment of affected areas shall be accomplished in accordance with the OEM’s current specifications and drawings.

7. Replacement Parts. Parts found to be defective shall be replaced as specified in the

OEM's current procedures or as otherwise authorized in writing by U.S. Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center, MRR Contracting Officer. In all cases, replacement parts shall be new or serviceable (serviceable is defined as parts inspected, tested, and verified to meet original OEM performance specifications). A copy of the contractor's work order, listing all replacement parts, shall be provided for each component. The contractor shall maintain a copy of replacement part certification documentation for inspection by the Government for a minimum of 24 months after delivery.

8. A DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable Tag-Material, or a CG-1577-A (11-90), Unsatisfactory Report Tag, will be attached to each Not Ready for Issue (NRFI) component describing faults. The components shall be repaired to correct the specific fault(s) identified.

9. The Coast Guard desires early deliveries therefore early shipments are encouraged as long as no additional costs are incurred by the Coast Guard. All requests for time extensions shall be in writing and shall include substantiation of the need for such time extension(s) in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (f) excusable delays. If nonperformance is not covered by an excusable delay the contractor and the

Contracting Officer shall negotiate the consideration for the approval of the extended delivery date at which time a modification to the task order will be issued to reflect the consideration and the extension.

10. At the time of each delivery for supplies under this contract, the contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Coast Guard a properly completed DD Form 250 Material

Inspection and Receiving Report or Commercial Bill of Lading.

The packaging slip shall include the following information: (1) National Stock

Number, (2) Part Number, (3) Nomenclature, (4) Serial Number, (5) Contract

Number, (6) Task/Delivery Order Number, (7) Line Item Number, and (8) Quantity.

One copy of the packaging slip shall be submitted with the shipment and shall be attached to the outside of the shipping carton;

11. Delivery shall be to Commanding Officer, Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at destination by ALC’s

Receiving Section. Inspection and Acceptance shall be in accordance with 52.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015). In addition, Inspection and Acceptance may be performed at destination by ALC’s Quality

Assurance representative in accordance with ALCINST 4855.4, Policy and Quality

Assurance Procedures for the Receipt Inspection of New, Repaired and Overhauled

Items from Vendors dated Aug 15, 2008. The F.O.B Point for shipments under this order is F.O.B. origin. Pricing shall include all applicable customs, duties, and taxes.

12. ALC considers components ready for issue upon acceptance. Components determined to be NRFI upon installation may be returned to the contractor with deficiencies described in a Quality Deficiency Report.

13. The Offeror’s standard commercial warranty shall apply to this order.

Environmental Requirements. All parts must be thoroughly cleaned IAW applicable

Component Maintenance Manuals or FAA Advisory Circular 43-205, Guidance for

Selecting Chemical Agents and Processes for Depainting and General Cleaning of

Aircraft and Aviation Products, to ensure they are as free as practicable of all hazardous dust to include hexavalent chromium, cadmium, lead, etc., prior to being returned to

ALC. ALC may take random samples of parts to ensure they are free as practicable of all hazards. Information on these hazards can be found in Occupational Safety and Health

Standards 1910-1025 (lead), 1910.1026 (Hexavalent Chromium) and 1910-1027

(Cadmium).