Attachment_3_2016.02.02_SOW.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK:

DC-8 FUEL TANK LEAK REPAIRS

January 21, 2016

1.0 INTRODUCTION

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) has operated a DC-8-72, Serial Number 46082, as a flying science laboratory since 1987. This aircraft is based at the NASA Armstrong, building 703 facility, 2825 East Avenue P, Palmdale, California.

NASA requests a proposal for performing fuel tank repairs on the DC-8 flying laboratory aircraft.

NASA will consider price & schedule quote to have the work completed at NASA AFRC’s Building 703 Facility in Palmdale, California. The period of performance could start as early as February 29, 2016 and be completed no later than March 10, 2016.

2.0 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF CONTRACT

2.1 Contractor shall perform positive pressure leak checks in all repair areas prior to initiating repairs.

2.2 Contractor shall perform negative pressure leak check prior to initiating repairs in areas where personnel can enter the fuel tank.

2.3 Contractor shall repair leak(s) identified on lower right wing at #4Main/#4Alt dividing bulkhead. 2ea fasteners leaking.

2.4 Contractor shall investigate and repair leak noticed in similar area on lower left wing, #1Main/#1Alt dividing bulkhead.

2.5 Contractor shall investigate and repair leak on #1 engine pylon, outboard, aft of forward wing spar.

2.6 Contractor shall perform positive pressure leak checks in all repair areas to validate repairs.

2.7 Contractor shall perform negative pressure leak checks to validate repairs in areas where personnel can enter the fuel tank.

Contract pricing shall include labor, travel if required, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the task except for government provided items noted in Section 7.1.

Contractor shall propose their fixed price hourly labor rate to be used for the repair work. Labor rate shall be fully burdened and shall include any travel and lodging costs, if applicable.

3.0 SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall propose a schedule for completion of the base contracted repairs within the period of Feb 29, 2016 and no later than March 10, 2016.

4.0 TASK REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, pressure test equipment and tank venting support equipment necessary to accomplish the leak inspections and documentation. All fuel tank work shall be accomplished adhering to the requirements of Dryden Centerwide Procedure (DCP) for working in confined space (DCP-S-067, Chapter 14 & DCP-O-001Chapter 7-16.0) and the Contractor will be required to submit proof of Confined Space and Respirator Training to NASA.

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality assurance and inspection program. The Contractor's inspection program shall ensure compliance with technical guidance, engineering specifications, and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

5.1 Non-conformance: The Contractor shall have in place a procedure for reporting of nonconforming articles, materials, and equipment.

("Non-conformance" is defined as a condition of any article, material, or service in which one or more characteristics do not conform to the specified requirements. This includes failures, discrepancies, deficiencies, defects, anomalies, and malfunctions).

5.2 Inspection: The Contractor shall provide aircraft inspectors to verify that work is performed in accordance with technical specifications and that the workmanship is airworthy. The inspectors shall ensure that all inspection/repair documentation is completed and delivered to the government.

5.3 Tool Control: The Contractor shall utilize a system of positive tool control. A system must be established by the Contractor to account for all items taken into fuel tanks.

5.4 Government Source Inspection: All work performed on this contract shall be subject to inspection by the Government at any time. Government designated inspectors will provide follow up inspections to work performed on the aircraft.

5.5 Documentation: documentation and records of all contractor performed repairs, test results, and work performed shall be delivered.

5.6 Parts and Materials: The contractor shall provide all parts, materials, sealants and fasteners. See Q-1A for compliance requirements.

5.7 Quality Documents: Compliance with:

5.7.1 Q1-A Aircraft Assembly, Parts and Materials

5.7.2 Q-1C CERTIFICATION OF CONFORMANCE

5.7.3 Q-3 SOURCE INSPECTION AND/OR TEST IS REQUIRED BY NASA

QUALITY REPRESENTATIVE.

5.7.4 Q-10 PROCESS QUALIFICATION AND CONTROL

6.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall certify (and/or provide evidence where required) that the following requirements are met, or where requested, propose an alternate approach.

6.1 Corporate Experience. The Contractor shall have experience performing DC-8 aircraft fuel tank inspections and leak repair and shall possess a Repair Station certification issued by the FAA.

6.2 Staff Experience. The Government strongly desires that all personnel performing this maintenance possess FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) certification or work under a Repairman’s certificate expressly tied with the Contractors Repair Station certification.

6.3 Tooling. The Contractor shall certify that he possesses or can obtain (prior to commencement of this effort) all fixtures, tooling, and support equipment necessary to perform the required maintenance. The Government will not provide any tooling or support equipment.

6.4 Work Location. All work shall performed at the AFRC Building 703 Facility in Palmdale, California or at the contractor facility.

6.5 Reference Materials. The Contractor shall possess relevant technical reference material to perform this task.

7.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Government Furnished Items. The Government will be providing the following if needed:

· Hangar facility and appropriate work space

· Compressed air source and electrical power

· All HAZMAT disposal

· Aircraft fuel

· Aircraft fuel/defuel services

· Workforce for panels removal and installation 7.2 NASA Access During Maintenance. The Contractor shall permit NASA Technical staff to have access to the aircraft, and in particular the wing interior structure when the fuel tanks are open during the execution of this contract on a non-interference basis.

7.3 Tools. All removable service or access panels shall be installed with hand tools such as "speed wrenches" or other approved torque limiting devices. The use of air or other power tools without torque limiting protection shall not be permitted for use on service or access panels.

DC-8 Fuel Tank Inspection/Repairs Statement of Work