Attachment 1 PWS - 1 Sep 11.docx

Attachment 1 1 Sepember 2011

C-9 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for the C-9 aircraft program for the U.S. Navy (Navy) and U.S. Marine Corps (Marine Corps). CLS consists of, but is not limited to, management of Contract Inventory and aircraft maintenance and repair services at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulation Part 145 repair stations. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, labor, services, equipment, tools, parts, materials, and consumables not explicitly stated as Government furnished to perform the work requirements identified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), the C-9B Standard Depot Level Maintenance and Structural Integrity Assessment Specification (C-9 SDLM Specification), and the JT8D Engine Specification, as referenced herein. In this PWS, the term “C-9” is intended to include C-9B aircraft unless specifically designated otherwise.

1.1 BACKGROUND. The four Navy and two Marine Corps C-9B aircraft provide airlift capability for cargo and passenger transportation as well as forward deployment logistics support. The C-9 aircraft are currently supported by organic organizational level and commercial depot level maintenance.

The C-9 aircraft and simulator are operating at the following home base locations (Base Site Operations (BSO)):

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. The Navy and Marine Corps C-9 aircraft are a military version of the commercial DC-9-30F/32F/33F aircraft manufactured by Boeing Aircraft, formerly the Douglas Aircraft Corporation. The C-9 airframes are an "off-the-shelf” version of the commercial DC-9 aircraft and differ slightly from the rest of the commercial DC-9 fleet. Parts, materials, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance documentation, manuals, and necessary OEM engineering source data are commercially available.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall comply with the following documents to the extent set forth in this PWS.

Government Documents

4790.2 Series

Non-Government Documents

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Applicable to all CLINs)

3.1 REPAIR FACILITIES

3.1.1 Certifications. Any repair station performing maintenance shall be certificated in accordance with FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 145. All avionics systems and components must be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specification as delineated in FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 43 and repaired by a certified FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 145 Repair Facility. All aircraft Periodic Maintenance Inspection (PMI), repair, modification, and stripping and painting shall be performed at a single Continental United States (CONUS) facility.

3.1.2 The Contractor’s repair facility shall be capable of supporting all aircraft and engine workload described in this PWS. Hangars used for repair of aircraft shall be of adequate size and construction to completely hangar two C-9 aircraft with 100% of the aircraft enclosed in the hangar with the hangar doors closed.

3.1.3 The Contractor’s and subcontractor’s repair facilities shall meet the following minimum airport requirements:

3.1.3.1 The airport shall meet the requirements of FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 Certification of Airports, Sub Part D, Operations. The airport shall be certified for Instrument Approach Procedures that meet the requirements of FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 97, Standard Instrument Procedures.

3.1.3.2 The airport shall have an operating control tower, operating Flight Service Station (FSS), or operating Aeronautical Advisory Station (UNICOM) for all C-9 aircraft arrivals and departures. If the airport does not have an operating tower or FSS, it shall have an Automated Terminal Information System (ATIS) or similar capability to provide accurate weather conditions for the landing runway. The airport shall provide a capability for the tower, FSS or UNICOM to maintain radio communication with the aircraft during all ground operations, such as taxi, take-off, and landing, and be able to alert the firefighting and medical facilities in the event of a mishap.

3.1.3.3 The airport shall permit C-9 series aircraft to safely land, taxi, and take-off as described in the current C-9B Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Flight Manual. As a minimum, runway length shall be no less than 6,000 feet long.

3.1.3.4 The airport shall have the capability to perform compass calibration either via compass rose or electronic method in accordance with MIL-STD-765A and OPVAV 4790 series.

3.1.4 Stripping and Painting Facility. The Contractor’s repair facility must have the capability to support all C-9 aircraft stripping and painting requirements. The facility shall be large enough to fully enclose one C-9 aircraft with wings, vertical stabilizer and horizontal stabilizer attached during the aircraft stripping and painting operations.

3.1.5 Liquid Oxygen Support. The Contractor’s repair facility shall provide the capability to support all C-9 aircraft liquid oxygen filling, refilling, and maintenance operations.

3.1.6 Production Planning and Control System. The Contractor shall maintain an automated Production Planning and Control System (PPCS) that integrates all schedule and inventory accountability and control requirements of this contract. The PPCS must provide highly accurate production and logistics support planning and monitoring information.

3.1.7 The Contractor shall utilize General Services Administration Contract Fuel if available.

3.2 MEETINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS

3.2.1 Postaward Conference. The Contractor shall attend a Postaward Conference to include contracts and management personnel with the Government, no later than 30 days after contract award at Patuxent River, MD, or other CONUS location as determined by the Government. The meeting will cover the topics as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. Additionally, the Contractor shall demonstrate its management procedures, provide progress assessments, review technical and other specialty area status, and schedule dates for near term critical meetings/actions. Travel in support of the Postaward Conference will be covered under BSO line items.

3.2.2 Program Management Reviews. The Contractor shall schedule and conduct Program Management Reviews (PMR) on an annual basis. Anticipate reviews to be held at Program Office site, other operating site, or at the Contractor’s facility. Travel in support of the PMR will be covered under BSO line items. The Contractor shall provide an agenda in accordance with CDRL A001 and minutes in accordance with CDRL A002. The Contractor shall present:

· Current organizational chart

· Status of ongoing efforts

· Overview of work accomplished to date or since last review

· Discussion of problems encountered, if any, and mitigating actions

· Readiness metrics

· Successes and areas needing improvements

· Other program concerns as requested by the Government

3.2.3 Teleconferences. The Contractor shall provide, through bi-weekly teleconferences, feedback to the operators and PMA207 on negative trends and mitigation.

3.2.4 Additional Meetings. Additional meetings will be held as directed by the Government.

3.2.5 Service Action Review Board. The Contractor shall participate in up to three Service Action Review Board meetings per year via teleconference.

The Contractor shall review, evaluate, and provide technical recommendations and alternatives for all proposed service actions for Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), All Operator Letters (AOLs), and Information Notices (INs) that are applicable to the C-9B.

The Contractor shall review all applicable service actions issued by the OEM(s) and the FAA and provide recommendations to the NAVAIR C-9 Assistant Program Manager, Systems Engineering (APMSE). The Contractor shall review and evaluate vendor service literature (e.g., SBs and SLs).

3.2.6 Depot Scheduling. The Contractor shall participate in at least one depot scheduling conference per year, which is normally held in conjunction with the PMR or by teleconference as determined by the Government. At this conference, the Government will provide a projected induction schedule for the upcoming contract year. All parties will attempt to resolve any scheduling conflicts that are apparent. The projected schedule is not contractually binding.

3.3 REPORTS

3.3.1 The Contractor shall submit an Aircraft Daily Status Report in accordance with CDRL A003.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall submit a Contract Funds Status Report in accordance with CDRL A004.

3.4 OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT, PARTS AND MATERIAL

3.4.1 The Contractor shall identify obsolete aircraft equipment, parts, and material and suitable substitutes so procurement can be processed in a timely manner.

3.4.2 The Contractor shall provide a Material Obsolescence Report to address the risk that any specific C-9 equipment, parts, material, and / or repair services needed to maintain all aircraft in their existing operational configuration would become unavailable within the subsequent 36 months (CDRL A005).

3.5 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM, DATA COLLECTION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain a web-based information system (WIS) that provides computerized storage of all maintenance and logistics support information and perform management and control functions with on-line web-based accessible interactive query and updated capability on a real-time basis. The WIS shall be accessible through a Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) computer. The Contractor shall initiate and keep current all records and technical data identified in this PWS, including Service-provided and FAA forms (e.g., Supplemental Type Certificate, Major Repair and Alteration) and maintain all data in the WIS for the life of the contract.

3.5.2 The WIS shall be capable of performing the following management and control functions:

· Display high time information for automatic tracking of time/cycle-limited items to ensure replacement items are positioned to prevent aircraft and components from exceeding time/cycle limits.

· Maintain an automatic cross-reference file of approved alternate/suitable substitute part numbers for all inventory items.

· Maintain a record of all Not Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) and Partial Mission Capable Supply (PMCS) requirements by part number, aircraft Bureau Number (BUNO), date ordered, date received, and applicable costs (e.g., repair, new or overhauled replacement, and shipping).

· Maintain a Stock Inventory Report of all Contract Inventory that shall include part number, nomenclature, usage/units of issue, stock site code, storage location, stock balance, and authorized level balance.

3.5.3 The WIS shall be capable of tracking and reporting the following logistics functions:

· component repair cycle

· calibration schedule

· detachment pack up requirements

· configuration status accounting

· full maintenance logistics queries of all aircraft and engines, support equipment, and Contract Inventory by site

3.5.4 The Government will provide the Contractor with a list of personnel authorized to access the system, to be updated on an as needed basis. The Government shall have real-time “read only” access to all information maintained in the WIS and the ability to down load and print data from the WIS. The Government shall have unlimited rights to all information maintained on the WIS, except for CDRLs A007 and A009. Information maintained in the WIS shall be considered delivered to the Government upon posting to the WIS. When CDRL deliverables are posted on the WIS, the Contractor shall notify the Government of the posting via email in accordance with the applicable CDRLs.

3.5.5 The Contractor shall compile and archive all data on the WIS and deliver in accordance with CDRL A006.

3.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

3.6.1 The Quality Assurance Program shall be part of the Contractor’s or subcontractor’s Federal Aviation Regulation Part 145 operation. The Contractor shall document its Quality Assurance Program in a Quality Assurance Plan tailored to the C-9 Program. The Quality Assurance Plan shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A007. The Quality Assurance Program shall provide for the following:

3.6.1.1 Customer Liaison Program. The Contractor shall develop and execute a tailored Customer Liaison Program that includes the following elements:

· Aircraft acceptance and delivery

· Post maintenance check-flight briefing procedures

· Daily review of work completed and work scheduled to be performed (short and long range)

3.6.1.2 Foreign Object Damage Prevention and Tool Control. The Contractor shall maintain and enforce Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention and Tool Control programs that meet the requirements of National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 412 and Commander, Naval Air Force Instruction (CNAFINST) 4790.2 series at the Contractor’s and subcontractor’s facilities (including spaces assigned to the Contractor and subcontractor in Government facilities).

Additionally, the Contractor shall require an individual who discovers that a tool is missing to immediately report the incident to his or her supervisor. If the tool is deemed lost, the Contractor shall initiate an immediate search. If the tool is not found, the Contractor shall notify the Administrative Contract Officer (ACO) and PMA-207. The Contractor shall inspect the aircraft shall be inspected thoroughly to ensure that the lost tool is not in any aircraft prior to the aircraft systems being operated or aircraft being released for flight. Such an occurrence shall be documented in the aircraft’s logbook and associated records and briefed to the Pilot in Command prior to flight.

3.6.2 The Contractor shall establish Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS) accounts through the JDRS website http://www.jdrs.mil/jdrs.html no later than 60 days after contract award. Report support shall include the following:

· Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR)

· Engineering Investigation (EI)

· Material Deficiency Report (MDR)

· Acceptance Inspection Deficiency Report (AIDR)

· Aircraft Deficiency Report (ADR)

· Hazardous Material Report (HMR)

· Technical Publication Deficiency Report (TPDR)

3.6.3 The Contractor shall investigate all items assigned for action via the JDRS website that have been manufactured, repaired, or overhauled by the Contractor or its subcontractor including vendor parts issued through the BSO storeroom. The Contractor shall provide its findings via the JDRS website along with a Teardown Deficiency Report of all failed items in accordance with CDRL A008.

3.7 CONTRACT INVENTORY COST REDUCTION PROGRAM

3.7.1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Cost Reduction Program to reduce the cost to the Government of repairing and replacing contract inventory. The program shall consist of:

· Establishing a baseline to measure cost of Contract Inventory

· Identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives, and

· Documenting the results of the cost reduction initiatives

3.7.2 The Contractor shall submit a Cost Reduction Program Plan in accordance with CDRL A009.

3.7.3 The Contractor shall identify the results of the Cost Reduction Program and submit a Cost Reduction Program Report in accordance with CDRL A00A.

3.8. PROPERTY AND PARTS MANAGEMENT

3.8.1 The Contractor shall provide material management and coordination functions in support of all areas of Contractor responsibility in accordance with FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 145 and Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 52.245-1.

3.8.2 The Contractor shall prepare and submit all Contract Inventory information in accordance with CDRL A00B.

3.8.3 Export Compliance. The Contractor shall provide international movement of Contract Inventory in accordance with all applicable International and U.S. customs regulations. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary export and import licenses and authorizations required by U.S. law and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation and the Export Administration Regulation. The Contractor shall seek and obtain such licenses or authorizations in time to comply with the contract delivery requirements.

3.8.4 Classified Equipment. The USN will remove all classified equipment, including Cryptographically Controlled Items (CCI), from the aircraft prior to aircraft induction.

3.9 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

3.9.1 The Contractor shall deliver material with zero critical or major discrepancies to the requesting organization not later than the maximum time limits established below:

Metrics for Not Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) and Partial Mission Capable Supply (PMCS)

Aircraft/ Simulator

NMCS/PMCS

Items Available On-Site

NMCS/PMCS

Items Not On-Site But Available at Other Site

NMCS/PMCS

Items Not Stocked

The Contractor shall determine the most effective and efficient means of shipping parts and material. The Contractor shall notify the Government for direction to proceed when the associated shipping costs to meeting the above TATs for large / heavy components, e.g., engines, APUs, and flight controls, exceed routine shipping costs by fifty percent. The Government shall provide direction on how to proceed within four of being notified. If the Government does not provide direction, the Contractor shall proceed with shipping the component to meet the TAT.

3.9.2 Capacity. Within 24 hours of notification by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)/(ACO), the Contractor shall provide sufficient facilities, manpower and logistics support resources necessary to accomplish unscheduled work to be performed at either the Contractor’s facility or via a Contractor Field Team with no impact to ongoing work.

3.9.3 PMI Inspection Phase. The Contractor shall perform PMI inspections in accordance with C-9 SDLM Specification. The Contractor shall complete the inspection phase in accordance with the following:

· PMI-1 and 3: 5 calendar days each

· PMI-2: 17 calendar days

· PMI-4: 25 calendar days

Within three calendar days after completion of the inspection phase, the Contractor shall identify all projected and proposed Over and Above (O&A) discrepancies discovered during the inspection phase in accordance with CDRL A00C. The delivery schedules for PMI-1, 2, 3 and 4 include the following labor hours for O&A maintenance: PMI-1 and 3 (3,400 hours each), PMI-2 (8000 hours), and PMI-4 (6,600 hours). Schedule extensions due to negotiated O&A labor hours in excess of those identified above will be calculated at a rate of 200 hours per day. If negotiated O&A hours are less than those identified above, no extension to the schedule related to labor hours will be granted.

3.9.4 Aircraft Turn Around Time. The Contractor shall meet Aircraft Depot Turn Around Times (TAT) as follows:

· PMI-1 and 3: 22 calendar days each

· PMI-2: 57 calendar days

· PMI-4: 58 calendar days

The TAT starts from the date of aircraft induction at the facility and ends when the aircraft DD Form 250 is signed.

3.9.5 Engine Turn Around Time. Navy and Marine Corps engine(s) depot maintenance shall be completed within the timetable established below:

· ESV-1: 54 calendar days

· ESV-2: 59 calendar days

· Unscheduled Repair: 45 calendar days

The TATs start from the date of induction at the facility and ends when the engine DD Form 250 is signed. The date of induction shall occur within one day after the engine arrives at the facility and funding is in place.

3.9.6 The Contractor shall have a Field Team onsite at the designated CONUS and OCONUS location within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the PCO/ACO. Delays in arrival time must be justified and presented to the PCO/ACO immediately.

3.10 MISHAP/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION. The Contractor shall immediately notify the PCO/ACO and the COR after any accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any disabling injury, fatality, or damage to Government property exceeding $10,000. The notification shall include the effect on contract performance. The PCO/ACO will provide further direction and guidance to the Contractor on how to proceed. The Contractor shall provide a mishap/incident investigation report in accordance with CDRL A00D.

4.0 CONTRACT INVENTORY AND GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY /SERVICE/ INFORMATION

4.1 OFFICE EQUIPMENT. The Government will provide office equipment for each site as identified in NAVAIR Clause 5252.245-9500. The office equipment is provided in “as is” condition.

4.2 STOREROOM. The Government will provide a storeroom of adequate size, located in close proximity to the respective aircraft operating flight line, and containing areas for receiving, inspecting, storing, packaging, material issuing and office functions. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning assigned spaces and repair of Contractor caused damage.

4.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ON-SITE SUPPORT. The Government will provide the following services / logistics support items:

· Physical security, fire protection and law enforcement.

· Instructions for briefings regarding on-site security measures. All Contractor personnel shall attend security briefings conducted by the security officer at the site upon arrival and debriefings before departure from the site. These briefings shall be administered in accordance with local directives at the site and existing U.S. Government security manuals and regulations.

4.4 TECHNICAL DATA. The Government will provide the technical data listed in Attachment (2), Navy/Marine Corps Technical Publications list. The Contractor shall procure all other commercial technical data, drawings, directives and publications required to perform the requirements outlined in this PWS.

4.5 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION. Contractor personnel are authorized to fly in Government aircraft when such flights are in the best interest of the Government. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the requirements of the Military Service are met in order to fly in Government aircraft.

5.0 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED SERVICES

5.1 TRANSITION PHASE-IN (CLIN 0001). The Phase-In transition period is defined, at a minimum, as the first 60 days of contract performance. The Contractor shall ensure a smooth transition prior to full-scale performance by accomplishing the following:

5.1.1 Phase-In Inventory. Within the transition period, the Contractor shall conduct an inventory with the Incumbent Contractor and PMA 207 representative and provide a Phase-In Inventory Report in accordance with CDRL A00E. The Contract will be modified to reflect the reconciled inventory.

5.1.2 Access / Site Visits. The Contractor will be allowed access to all primary operating sites. Arrangements for this access shall be made through the Government. Designated Contractor personnel will be permitted access to observe all operations such as work flow, priorities, scheduling, equipment handling / processing, parts storage, safety and security. Familiarization visits shall not interfere with the activities of the Incumbent Contractor’s personnel or squadron operations.

5.2 TRANSITION PHASE-OUT (CLIN 0401). The Phase-Out transition period is defined as a minimum of the last 60 days of contract performance. Costs under this CLIN are only the additional costs beyond those incurred in performance of worked covered by other CLINs. The Contractor shall accomplish the following:

5.2.1 Transition Support. During the transition period, the Contractor shall provide the assistance and support required to ensure the orderly transition of all logistics support necessary to commence uninterrupted storeroom operation by the Follow-On Contractor.

5.2.2 Transition Plan. The Contractor, in conjunction with the Follow-On Contractor, shall provide a joint comprehensive transition plan implementing a critical path schedule for risk mitigation of the transition period. The transition plan shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A00F.

5.2.3 Phase Out Inventory. At the end of the period of performance, the Contractor and the Government Representative shall conduct an inventory of all Government property at each site. Except for office equipment, the Contractor shall ensure all Government property is in a Ready For Issue condition.

5.2.4 Operations. During the transition period, the Contractor shall be fully responsible for continued operations in accordance with the PWS. If there is a modification program in work, the Contractor shall continue with the modifications until all scheduled aircraft have been completed and accepted by the Government, or as directed by the PCO / ACO. Costs for operations are covered under the applicable CLINs.

5.2.5 Material Accountability. During the transition period, the Contractor shall continue to manage and maintain accountability of material ordered and in shipment until delivered and accepted by the Government in accordance with the transition plan. Costs for material and accountability are covered under the applicable CLINs.

5.3 BASE SITE OPERATIONS (CLINs 0X02 and 0X03)

5.3.1 Manning

5.3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide personnel with adequate skills to perform the requirements of squadron on-site support efforts.

5.3.1.2 Management personnel shall meet or exceed the requirements specified below. The Contractor shall notify the PCO in advance of management changes.

5.3.1.2.1 Program Manager. Within the last 10 years, the Program Manager must have at least 5 years of aircraft maintenance or logistics / parts management supervisory or managerial experience in a position similar to that required for this contract.

5.3.1.2.2 Quality Manager. The Quality Manager must be a FAA certificated Inspector Authorization mechanic. Additionally, within the last 10 years, the Quality Manager must have 5 years of experience in maintaining aircraft as a certificated mechanic maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as the C-9B.

5.3.1.3 Distinctive Attire and Safety Apparel. In addition to the requirements of NAVAIR clause 5252.211-9510 Contractor Employees, Contractor personnel within Government facilities shall wear distinctive attire with the Contractor’s name or emblem that clearly identifies the Contractor and allows for easy identification from a distance. The Contractor shall be responsible for the requirements of, and ensuring the use of, safety shoes and all safety apparel and equipment by Contractor personnel as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

5.3.2 Storeroom Operating Hours

5.3.2.1 The Contractor shall operate the on-site storerooms to provide full service to the respective user activity on a 16 hour, seven day a week basis. The Contractor shall align its work schedule with the squadron to start between 0600 and 0800 hours except on any holiday. The Contractor shall provide manning to support a flexible work schedule in support of the flight operations. Flight operations consist of scheduled and unscheduled flights. Scheduled flights could include flights at any time 24/7. (Exception: see 5.3.2.2 Holiday Scheduling). Each site will provide a scheduled flight schedule to the Contractor personnel normally by 1630 hours (local time) the day before operations. For unscheduled flights, the Squadron will provide the Contractor with four hours notice. The support personnel shall man the BSO two hours prior to each scheduled and unscheduled departure, and be available one hour prior to the aircraft planned return time.

5.3.2.2 Holiday Scheduling. Flight and storeroom operations will not normally be required on holidays recognized by the U.S. Government. The Government will, whenever possible, provide 48-hours advance notice for scheduled flights on holidays and four hours for unscheduled flights.

5.3.3 Supply Support

5.3.3.1 Unless otherwise specified in this PWS, the Contractor is responsible for procuring, receiving, inspecting, inventoring, maintaining configuration control, ensuring FAA certification, storing, packaging, handling, issuing, preserving, and shipping all Contract Inventory and engines utilized in the performance of this contract. Contract Inventory consists of consumables and repairables, and may be referred to in this PWS as material, parts, components, spares, assemblies, items, and equipment. Maintaining stocking levels of the consumable inventory identified in Attachments (4) and (5) shall be included in the fixed price of the BSO line items. The costs of repair or replacement of repairables are to be charged to CLIN 0X05. The Contractor shall segregate Navy / Marine Corps repairables by applicable agency.

5.3.3.2 The Contractor shall maintain the repairable inventory in accordance with the range and depth established by the Government. The Contractor shall recommend any changes needed to range and depth of repairable inventory to meet program performance requirements.

5.3.3.3 Beyond Economical Repair. Contract Inventory repairables whose repair costs would exceed 80% of their replacement cost are considered to be Beyond Economical Repair (BER). The Contractor shall identify BER repairables and develop replacement recommendations based upon inventory objectives, availability, and procurement lead-time. The results shall be presented to PMA 207 and the PCO for review and disposition instructions (e.g., replace, repair, scrap, etc.).

5.3.3.4 When authorized by the PCO / ACO, the Contractor shall exchange or loan parts between Navy and Marine Corps facilities. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Loan Log in accordance with CDRL A00G. The lending activity shall be provided with a serviceable like part. In the case of the engines and auxiliary power units, the same part shall be returned serviceable, unless otherwise agreed to by the respective Program Managers. If the loaned part is life-limited, the Contractor shall obtain the usage on the part from the squadron and shall provide this data with the returned part to the originator.

5.3.3.5 In those instances where a simultaneous exchange of non-serviceable for serviceable parts is not feasible, the Contractor shall establish and maintain an exchange tracking method that will require return of the non-serviceable part to the Contractor within 48 hours after it has been issued. If the subject non-serviceable item is not returned prior to the end of the 48 hour period, the Contractor shall notify the cognizant Maintenance Officer or representative for a resolution.

5.3.3.6 The Maintenance Officer or his designee may request and receive quantities of high failure type items from the applicable on-site storeroom to provide essential aircraft parts support while operating away from home base. All of the procedures for requesting and exchanging parts and material established hereunder shall apply except for the requirement of simultaneous exchange. If such items are not returned within 48 hours after the aircraft returns to base, the Contractor shall notify the cognizant Maintenance Officer or representative for a resolution.

5.3.3.7 Exhibit Hold. Upon notification from the using activity, the Contractor shall retain parts and material at the on-site storeroom until disposition instructions are directed by the PCO / ACO (e.g., Engineering Investigation (EI)). If there are no disposition instructions within 10 calendar days, the Contractor shall notify the using activity and PMA-207.

5.3.3.8 The Contractor shall track repairable and consumable parts usage and deliver an Inventory and Parts Usage Report in accordance with CDRL A00H.

5.3.3.9 The Contractor shall track all backordered parts with an estimated delivery date and submit an Awaiting Parts Status Report in accordance with CDRL A00J.

5.3.3.10 The Contractor shall track and report all parts returned from vendors with no defects found in accordance with CDRL A00K.

5.3.3.11 The Contractor shall perform an annual inventory. The inventory may be wall to wall or a percentage of stock, as determined by PMA-207. The Government reserves the right to participate in these annual inventories.

5.3.3.12 The Contractor shall track and report all flight hours and cycles by site, aircraft BUNO, material cost, average material cost per flight hour, and average flight hours in accordance with CDRL A00L.

5.3.3.13 The Contractor shall track and report the status of all aircraft in accordance with CDRL A003.

5.3.4 Engine Health Monitoring Program

5.3.4.1 The Contractor shall provide Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) to the Government through a license agreement with the engine OEM. The Contractor shall coordinate these EHM requirements with the OEM for the performance and submittal of daily analysis of the electronic data submitted by the Navy and Marine Corps.

The Contractor shall ensure that each site and PMA 207 have direct access to the OEM's web site for data entry and review of analysis.

The Contractor shall arrange for the OEM to provide monthly reports of individual engine performance, trend analysis and fleet ranking directly to the Government in accordance with CDRL A00M.

5.3.4.2 The Contractor shall provide individual engine reports immediately when engine performance is substandard.

The OEM shall immediately notify the Government of any engine condition anomalies considered critical or safety of flight. The Contractor shall provide all background information, all findings, all deficiencies identified, the probable cause and conclusions, any related information, and recommended corrective action in accordance with CDRL A00M.

5.3.5 Peculiar Support Equipment Calibration and Maintenance. The Contractor shall be responsible for calibration and depot maintenance of all PSE listed on Attachment (3). The Contractor shall establish a schedule for periodically calibrating and scheduled depot maintenance of the PSE and report monthly to the local squadron. All PSE calibration shall be in accordance with OEM approved instructions, when applicable.

The Contractor shall maintain and deliver a record by site of all PSE, with calibration and planned maintenance frequencies, due dates, tracking of the calibration cycles and planned maintenance, in accordance with CDRL A00N. The Contractor shall not be required to provide routine organizational level maintenance of PSE.

When directed by the PCO / ACO, the Contractor shall transfer PSE to any site to fill equipment requirements. The Contractor shall notify the squadron Individual Material Readiness List Manager upon transfer or receipt of equipment.

5.3.6 Technical Data

5.3.6.1 The Government did not procure C-9 proprietary technical data; therefore, OEM proprietary technical data are not available from the Government. The Contractor shall establish a technical data licensing agreement with Boeing Aircraft, the C-9 OEM, and Pratt & Whitney, the engine OEM, to obtain proprietary engineering and technical data necessary to perform the requirements of this PWS. The Contractor shall keep the OEM licensing agreements effective for the term of this contract. The Contractor shall secure the necessary agreements between any other contractors in order to execute the work defined by this PWS and allow seamless sharing of information.

5.3.6.2 The Contractor shall provide updated publication information that would require updates to the Government-provided publications to PMA 207.

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government, with recommendations, of any change to any technical manual, directive, specification or publication related to the JT8D engine.

5.3.6.3 The Contractor shall obtain a Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC) account in order to receive official Navy publications and directive changes.

5.3.6.4 The Contractor shall prepare and submit applicable technical documentation suitable for use as the basis for installation, modification, and engineering support in accordance with CDRL A00P. Examples include publication source data, drawings, directives, and technical data related information and reports.

5.4 CONTRACT INVENTORY (CLIN 0X05)

5.4.1 The Contractor shall procure or repair non-serviceable Contract Inventory with new or serviceable like items. The Contractor shall determine the most effective and efficient means of repair (e.g., overhaul, repair, recondition, or exchange). The Contractor shall consider safety, configuration control, schedule, and cost when making these determinations. Additionally, the Contractor shall establish a Cost Reduction Program in accordance with Para 3.7 of this PWS. Contract Inventory may be ordered from other than FAA sources under one or more of the following conditions:

· Part number and Cage code are listed in Government approved Illustrated Parts Catalog

· When authorized by PMA 207

5.4.2 Federal Aviation Administration Approved Parts and Materials. All FAA-certified parts and materials that require procurement, refurbishment or repair shall be obtained from FAA-approved vendors. All refurbished parts and material shall be refurbished in accordance with FAA standards and shall possess a FAA 8130 tag. The Contractor shall maintain documentation that shows like item parts were produced from FAA approved sources or as directed by PCO / ACO. Use of Parts Manufacturing Authority parts for rotating engine components and primary aircraft structural components is prohibited. The Contractor may utilize 14 CFR Part 121 certified materials as required.

5.4.3 Quick Engine Change Repair or Exchange. The Contractor shall repair and overhaul defective Quick Engine Change (QEC) items on each engine in accordance with the JT8D Engine Specification and JT8D Maintenance Manual.

5.4.4 Transportation of Engines. The Contractor shall ship engines for induction to and from the engine depot facility in accordance with FAR clause 52.247-32 “F.O.B. Origin, Freight Prepaid (FEB 2006)”.

5.4.5 The Contractor shall provide C-9 aircraft specific spare parts in support of the C-9 Simulator located in Denver, CO. The Contractor shall not be responsible for C-9 aircraft parts that have been altered or modified for simulator use.

5.5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS (CLINs 0X06 – 0X08)

5.5.1 The Contractor shall perform each PMI in accordance with C-9 SDLM Specification. The Contractor shall evaluate previous aircraft structural repairs and newly discovered damage within the applicable PMI zonal area, to determine if any non-airworthy conditions or defects in quality, strength, or security exist and recommend appropriate corrective action to NAVAIR C-9 APMSE.

5.5.2 The Contractor shall develop, prepare and issue engineering directives, work instructions, and work processes (task cards) required to support the Contractor’s PMI process. This effort includes Contractor, subcontractor, and OEM engineering liaison efforts, as well as the technical and administrative support for all efforts required for the completion of the PMI.

5.5.3 The Contractor shall develop and deliver the maintenance documentation required to produce the Airframe Maintenance History Summary Report referred to in paragraph 6-3 of the C-9 SDLM Specification in accordance with CDRL A00Q.

5.5.4 Aircraft Arrival and Induction to Repair Facility

5.5.4.1 Aircraft induction occurs on the scheduled induction date as determined by the Government.

5.5.4.2 The Contractor shall receive, inspect, process, store, preserve and provide inventory control of all material removed from the aircraft, including aircrew survival equipment left with the aircraft.

5.5.4.3 The Contractor shall make all required logbook entries in accordance with applicable service directives and deliver the logbooks with the aircraft.

5.5.5 The Contractor shall perform routine maintenance services including aircraft storage in accordance with applicable aircraft maintenance manuals for induction and up to 15 calendar days following Government acceptance.

5.5.6 Aircraft Painting

5.5.6.1 Aircraft Touch Up Painting. The Contractor shall identify and correct all corrosion and paint defects discovered during PMI-2. The Contractor shall treat and refinish any painted surfaces found during the inspection process that require touch-up paint or refinishing to provide long term protection from corrosion in accordance with C-9 / DC-9 Maintenance Engineering Directive (MED)-05 Amendment 2, Navy or Marine Corps paint drawings. Paint touch-up or refinishing shall match as closely as possible the adjacent aircraft paint finish in order to present a uniform and neat visual appearance.

5.5.6.2 Aircraft Stripping and Painting. The Contractor shall strip and paint the aircraft in accordance with C-9 / DC-9 Maintenance Engineering Directive (MED)-05 Amendment 2 during PMI-4, Navy or Marine Corps paint drawings. The aircraft exterior excludes the exposed landing gear structure and the interior structure of the wheel well doors. The exposed landing gear structure and the interior structure of the wheel well doors shall be cleaned, inspected, and corrected, if necessary, for corrosion and defects in accordance with the C-9 SDLM Specification and C-9 / DC-9 Maintenance Engineering Directive (MED)-05 Amendment 2.

5.5.7 Weight and Balance. Weight and balance requirements shall be accomplished in accordance with C-9 SDLM Specification, and included in the PMI-4 inspection. Weight and balance requirements outside of the PMI-4 inspection will be performed in accordance with CLIN 0X11.

5.5.8 Functional Check Flights. A Government flight crew will perform the Functional Check Flights (FCF), as required, according to the procedures contained in the C-9B NATOPS Flight Manual.

Included in the performance of PMI, the Contractor shall provide all required support services related to FCF requirements to include, but not limited to, the following:

· preparation of aircraft for FCF

· conducting pre- and post- FCF briefings for Government Flight Crews

· line maintenance and servicing of aircraft and systems

· aircraft taxi, launch, recovery

· fueling services

If the aircraft fails a FCF, either for an uncorrected defect that the Contractor was obligated to correct or a Contractor generated defect during the PMI, then the Contractor shall provide all required services to return aircraft to service at no additional cost to the Government.

5.6 ENGINE SHOP VISITS (CLINs 0X09 and 0X10)

5.6.1 Scheduled Engine Shop Visits (CLINs 0X09 and 0X10)

5.6.1.1 The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, services, tools, facilities, labor, and material required to accomplish the Engine Shop Visits (ESV)-1 or ESV-2 requirements in the JT8D Engine Specification. All consumable materials required to complete the scheduled inspections shall be included in the price for the ESV. The following items shall also be performed as part of this effort:

5.6.1.1.1 Transportation from BSO to and from engine repair facility to include handling, storage, preservation, and packaging of engines for shipment in accordance with Pratt & Whitney JT8D Maintenance Manual Level IV Preservation requirements.

5.6.1.1.2 Receipt of the engine, including unwrapping and placing the engine in an approved fixture.

5.6.1.1.3 Inspection of the engine to identify and document any damaged or missing accessories and components.

5.6.1.1.4 Pre and Post ESV-1 or ESV-2 Testing

5.6.1.2 The Contractor shall remove and tag QEC items as necessary to perform the ESV-1 or ESV-2 and perform a visual inspection to identify those engine QEC items needing repair or overhaul prior to reinstallation.

5.6.1.3 The Contractor shall furnish all services and materials, including fuel and oil, to test the engine in accordance with Pratt & Whitney JT8D Engine Manual. In the event a retest is required for an uncorrected defect that the Contractor was obligated to correct or a Contractor generated defect during the engine inspection or repair process, the retest shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

5.6.1.4 Engine Repair Facility Status. The Contractor shall provide an Engine status report in accordance with CDRL A00R.

5.6.1.5 Engine Records Package. The Contractor shall provide the completed maintenance history in an Engine Records Package in accordance with CDRL A00S.

5.6.2 Unscheduled Engine Shop Visits. Unscheduled engine repairs at the Engine Repair facility shall be performed in accordance with CLIN 0X12.

5.7 OVER AND ABOVE LABOR (CLINs 0X11 and 0X12)

5.7.1 Over and Above (O&A) labor is any labor performed on the aircraft or engine that is not part of the JT8D Engine Specification or C-9 SDLM Specification. The O&A work request procedures are in accordance with NAVAIR Clauses 5252.217-9507 and /or 5252.217-9507 Alt I. Examples of O&A labor tasks include:

· Squadron Work Requests

· Technical Directives (TD)/ Service Alert Bulletins/ SBs/ SLs/ ADs

· Defects or discrepancies identified during the PMI or ESV processes, or associated FCF (defects or discrepancies shall be categorized per paragraph 6.0)

· Unscheduled maintenance and repairs to return the aircraft, installed components, and or accessories to a serviceable condition (CDRL A00T)

· Unscheduled Engine shop visits (CDRL A00R and A00S)

· Unscheduled Engine Maintenance (CDRL A00T)

· Contractor Field Team (CFT) services on C-9 aircraft and JT8D engines, accessories and components on a worldwide basis (CDRL A00S)

5.7.2 Where multiple corrective action options are possible, the Contractor’s work requests shall contain all options.

5.7.3 All material to perform O&A work shall be provided for under CLIN 0X05. All travel and per diem to perform O&A work shall be provided for under CLIN 0X22.

5.7.4 No Bid and Proposal expenses are allowed in connection with O&A work.

5.7.5 When the aircraft is ready for delivery, the Contractor shall provide a listing of all work performed and any noted but not corrected discrepancies; updated aircraft, engine, or component logbooks; and completed maintenance records. The Contractor shall ensure that entries made in the applicable logbook certifying inspection and configuration status of the aircraft are signed by a technician holding a valid Authorized Inspector rating.

5.7.6 If labor is required to correct a Contractor induced discrepancy, the Contractor shall perform the maintenance, including travel per diem, labor and material, at no cost to the Government.

5.8 ENGINE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CLINs 0X13 and 0X14)

5.8.1 First Stage Compressor (C-1) Assembly Replacement (CLIN 0X13). The Contractor shall provide all labor, services, and material, including all consumables, to replace the C-1 Fan Assembly and Blade Assemblies in accordance with the applicable Pratt & Whitney manual. All C-1 assemblies provided by the Contractor shall have enough time remaining to reach the next scheduled Engine Shop Visit. Travel and per diem shall be funded under CLIN 0X22.

5.8.2 Second Stage Compressor (C-2) Assembly Replacement (CLIN 0X14). The Contractor shall provide all labor, services, and material, including all consumables, to replace the C-2 Fan Assembly and Blade Assemblies in accordance with the applicable Pratt &Whitney manual. All C-2 assemblies provided by the Contractor shall have enough time remaining to reach the next scheduled Engine Shop Visit. Travel and per diem shall be funded under CLIN 0X22.

5.9 ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (CLIN 0X15)

5.9.1 The Contractor shall provide engineering and technical services to support the C-9B aircraft. Data deliverables will be identified at the time of tasking. Examples of support include, but are not limited to:

· Conducting Engineering Investigations and submitting report in accordance with CDRL A00U.

· Providing Aircraft Planning and Estimating services to support accident investigations

· Providing Engineering Support services to accomplish significant structural repairs, developing special inspection criteria, conducting discrepancy evaluations, incorporating changes (e.g., TDs, ADs, Service Alert Bulletins, and SBs), and other services

· Developing Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) and submitting in accordance with CDRL A00V.

· Developing repair procedures that include applicable technical drawings and processes not specifically covered by the C-9 OEM Structural Repair Manuals or other referenced documents listed in the C-9 SDLM Specification.

5.9.2 The Contractor shall submit all Contractor approved Local Engineering Directive (LED) (e.g. Engineering Authorization or Engineering Order) not specifically covered by the OEM Structural Repair Manual to NAVAIR C-9 APMSE for record purposes in accordance with CDRL A00W. In no event shall the Contractor implement LEDs, processes or procedures that affect C-9 aircraft configuration (form, fit or function) without Government approval.

5.9.3 No Bid and Proposal expenses are allowed in connection with Engineering and Technical Services.

5.9.4 Travel and per diem shall be funded under CLIN 0X22.

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