PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

Annual Lifting Equipment Load Testing

Table of Contents

1.0 SECTION I: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope

1.2 Background

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function

1.4 Period of Performance

1.5 Place of Performance

1.6 Specific Tasks

2.0 SECTION II: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

2.1 Contractor Responsibility

2.2 Government Property to be provided

2.3 Reporting of Government Property

2.4 Loss of Government Property

3.0 SECTION III: GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Hours of Operation

3.2 Contractor Personnel

3.3 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis

3.4 Security Requirements

3.5 Environmental Management System (EMS

3.6 Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs

3.7 Safety Requirements

3.8. Inspection of Services

3.9 Service Contract Reporting (SCR)

3.10 Invoicing/Payment and Receipt/Acceptance

3.11 Contractor’s Quality Program

3.12 Trafficking in Persons

4.0 SECTION IV APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

APPENDIX 1 Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms APPENDIX 2 Applicable Publications APPENDIX 3 References

SECTION I:

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope. This is a nonpersonal services contract to provide annual load testing for aircraft component lifting slings assigned to 19 AMXS Support Section (“19 AMXS”). The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the government

1.1.1 Description of Services/Objectives. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and nonpersonal services necessary to perform annual load testing as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as Government Furnished Property and services. The contractor shall meet the standards in this contract. This includes the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resources application to accomplish all tasks under the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the contracting officer (CO) and the contracting officer’s representative (COR), and to immediately notify both the CO and the COR of any problems that would prevent the timely performance of this contract. The contractor is responsible for and required to implement, and maintain management control systems necessary to plan, organize, direct, and control all activities under this contract. The services are required to perform annual load testing. These services include suspending AMXS support equipment under a load to verify structural integrity in accordance with technical publications. The annual load testing will ensure compliance with DAFMAN 91-203

1.2 Background: 19 AMXS requires annual load testing on specific equipment to maintain serviceability. Having no serviceable equipment delay aircraft maintenance operations and sortie generation. 19 AMXS seeks a contract with a vendor who can provide load testing services regularly throughout the year so that we can maintain serviceable equipment year-round and reduce the risk of work stoppage.

1.3. Inherently Governmental Function. The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this PWS.

1.4. Period of Performance. This is a 5 year contract with 1 basic year and 1 option year, with a 6-month extension. "Period of Performance is tentative and will Based on Date of award."

Base Year: 29 Jun 2026 – 28 Jun 2027 Option Yr 1: 29 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2028 Option Yr 2: 29 Jun 2028 – 28 Jun 2029 Option Yr 3: 29 Jun 2029 – 28 Jun 2030 Option Yr 4: 29 Jun 2030 – 28 Jun 2031 6 Mo. Extension: 29 Jun 2031 – 28 Dec 2031

1.5 Place of Performance. The contractor shall perform the services in the PWS at their own location, including transportation to and from 276 CMSgt Williams Drive, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.

1.6. Specific Tasks.

1.6.1 Equipment Pickup

1.6.1.1 48 hours prior, the driver will contact 19 AMXS Support section at 501-987-1692 to verify government employees are available and to inform them they are on their way to LRAFB.

1.6.1.2 The driver will have on their person a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance for the vehicle they are driving.

1.6.1.3 The driver will meet the government representative at the Little Rock AFB Visitor’s Center. The government employee will sign the driver in and will follow them to the parking lot of building 272 CMSgt Williams Drive.

1.6.1.4 The driver is not expected to enter any government facilities or controlled movement areas during their time on the installation.

1.6.1.5 AMXS personnel will provide up to four (4) equipment items for load testing. AMXS personnel will assist the driver in loading the equipment onto the truck/trailer and forklift as necessary.

1.6.1.6 The company will transport the equipment from our unit to their location for testing.

The vehicle/trailer used for transportation must be capable of transporting the equipment. The largest/heaviest item measures 8 feet by 3 feet and weighs approximately 150 pounds. The smallest/lightest item is less than 1 foot by 1 foot and weighs less than 10 pounds.

1.6.2 Load Testing

1.6.2.1 The company will perform load testing in accordance with technical guidance found in Appendix 1.

1.6.2.2 After the item is load tested, the company will print out a certificate. The certificate will have the following information: name of company, identification number of item, statement saying the equipment was tested in accordance with technical guidance, the date the item was tested, and a due date that is one year in the future.

1.6.3 Equipment Dropoff

1.6.3.1 48 hours prior, the driver will contact 19 AMXS Support section at 501-987-1692 to verify government employees are available and to inform them they are on their way to LRAFB.

1.6.3.2 The driver will have on their person a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance for the vehicle they are driving.

1.6.3.3 The driver will meet the government representative at the Little Rock AFB Visitor’s Center. The government employee will sign the driver in and will follow them to the parking lot of building 272 CMSgt Williams Drive.

1.6.3.4 The driver is not expected to enter any government facilities or controlled movement areas during their time on the installation.

1.6.3.5 AMXS personnel will assist the driver in unloading the equipment.

1.6.4 The turnaround time between picking up and dropping off the equipment must not exceed 15 calendar days.

1.6.5 The frequency of transportation and performance of load test services is once per month minimum. The contractor and AMXS will establish a regular timeframe for pickups (e.g., the first Wednesday of the month, etc.). Both the contractor and AMXS personnel have the option to contact the other to reschedule for another date as necessary.

SECTION II:

2.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

2.1 Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall be responsible for Government property in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and as specified in the contract.

2.2 Government Property to be Provided: Government property to be provided that is required to be load tested includes:

Engine T-Sling Assy (PN ES125155-1) Adapter, Ground Handling (NSN 1730-01-006-0833) (PN 3402244-1) Refrigeration Hoist (NSN 1730-01-006-0931) (PN 3402245-1) APU Hoist (NSN 3940-01-006-0931) (PN 3402246-1) APU Dolly (NSN 1730-01-470-8714) (PN 3401207-7) Rear Mount Sling (NSN 1730-NC-Z00-5371) (PN 3404003-1) Sling, Beam Type (NSN 3940-01-006-0933) (PN 3402242-1) Pear ring and Shackle w/bolt

2.2.1 Any combination of items will be provided throughout the year at the discretion of AMXS personnel depending on its due date.

2.3 Reporting of Government Property: The Contractor shall have a system of internal controls to manage (control, use, preserve, protect, repair, and maintain) Government property in its possession in accordance with FAR 52.245-1, and its property management system shall be adequate to satisfy the requirements of this clause. The contractor shall record receipt and return of all Government Furnished Property (GFP), as well as the reporting of shipment, consumption, disposal, or transfer to another contract, in the GFP Module in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), https://piee.eb.mil, as stipulated by DFARS 252.245-7005. This reporting requirement does not change any liability provisions or other reporting requirements that may exist under the contract. GFP training and guidance is located at the DoD Procurement Toolbox at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/.

2.4 Loss of Government Property

2. 4.1 Definition of Loss of Government Property: “Loss of Government property” means unintended loss of or damage to Government property including property that cannot be found after a reasonable search, loss due to inadequate storage, loss due to lack of security, theft, damage requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition, or damage that renders the property useless for its intended purpose or Beyond Economical Repair (BER). Loss of Government property does not include manufacturing defects, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or purposeful destructive testing. Unless otherwise stated in the contract/order, loss of Government property does not include normal and reasonable inventory adjustments, i.e. losses of low priority consumable material, such as common hardware, as agreed to by the Contractor and the Government Property Administrator.

2. 4.2 Reporting Loss of Government Property: The Contractor shall report loss of Government property in the GFP Module located in PIEE, https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/.

2. 5 Return or Retention of Government Property: All property provided by the Government remains the property of the Government and shall be returned to the Government as directed, but no later than completion of the contract/order, unless the Contracting Officer (CO) directs the Contractor to retain the property for continued use under a successor contract. All Government property shall be returned to the Government in the condition provided unless approved in advance by the CO. All material generated under the contract/order becomes the property of the Government and shall be returned to the Government as directed, but no later than completion of the contract/order, unless the CO directs the Contractor to retain the material for continued use under a successor contract.

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SECTION III:

3.0.: GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the contractor’s normal business hours. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed. The contractor must contact 19 AMXS 48 hours prior to departing for LRAFB to verify government personnel are present to avoid unnecessary travel.

3.1.1 Recognized Federal Holidays

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Christmas Day Independence Day

*If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

3.1.2 Holidays and Facility Closings: Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall observe holidays and facility closings as authorized for government personnel. Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall only be permitted access to Government facilities when Government personnel are present.

3.1.3 The contractor is not expected or required to perform work during Federal holidays or any other administrative closings.

3.2. Contract Personnel

3.2.1. Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of annual load testing. The contractor shall submit the name, address, telephone number and a resume of the CM to the CO within 2 days of the contract start date.

The list shall be kept current throughout the life of the contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall be available within 48 hours to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The CM and alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, and speak English. The CM shall be able to effectively communicate with contractor employees. Qualifications for the CM are listed below:

• Understand the load testing requirements for each unique equipment item as defined in technical guidance.

• The driver must be physically capable to assist in (un)loading equipment onto truck/trailer before and after load testing.

3.2.1.1. Personnel Roster. The contractor may be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purposes of 100% accountability real-world and exercise situations. The personnel roster must be updated as individuals are removed and added.

3.2.2 Use of Government Employees. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest.

In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

3.2.2.1 Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

3.2.2.2 Off-duty Military Personnel. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to reorder to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor's ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

3.2.2.3 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Badges are not required.

3.3 Continuation of Mission-Essential Services During a Crisis

3.3.1 Designation of Services as Mission-Essential: The Functional Commander/Director has determined 100% of services under this contract/order are mission-essential and will continue in the event of a crisis. The designation of services as mission-essential will apply to an entire contract but will apply only to services specifically identified as mission-essential by the government. The mission-essential services under this contract/order include all load testing and providing certification documentation.

3.3.2 Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan

3.3.2.1 The Contractor shall submit a plan describing procedures for continuing performance of mission-essential services during a crisis. The Contractor shall identify provisions for ensuring required personnel and resources are available to support continuity of operations for up to 30 calendar days or until normal operations can be resumed. The Contractor shall submit any revision to the plan for approval prior to implementation. The Contractor shall activate the plan only if authorized by the CO acting under the direction of the Commander/Director.

3.3.2.2 If the Contractor anticipates not being able to perform the mission-essential services, they shall notify the CO as soon as possible and fully cooperate with the Government’s efforts to maintain continuity of operations.

3.4. Security Requirements

3.4.1. Security Regulations: The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, property, facility and, if applicable, international security requirements are met. The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who perform work on a Government facility comply with the security requirements of the facility.

3.4.1.2 The contractor is not expected or required to perform work on or in a government facility nor access any controlled movement areas.

3.4.2. Operations Security (OPSEC): The purpose of OPSEC is to reduce the vulnerability of USAF missions to adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. DoDD 5205.02E and DoD Manual 5205.02-M require contractors supporting DoD activities to use OPSEC to protect critical information for specified contracts, subcontracts, and information used in the performance of duties in support of Air Force requirements/missions. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who perform work on (or in) a Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures and training requirements of the facility as specified in AFI 10-701.

3.4.3 The contractor is not expected or required to access any government information systems.

3.4.4. Security Clearance: It is not expected contractor/subcontractor personnel will require security clearances for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements.

Contractor/subcontractor personnel shall not be authorized access to classified information and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified items or be permitted to work on classified projects and/or programs without an appropriate security clearance and a need-to-know.

3.4.5. Security Incident or Violation: The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Security Office of any potential or actual security incident or violation.

3.4.6. Access to Government System(s): Access to Government system(s) will not be required to perform tasks under the contract.

3.4.7. Access to Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB): The Contractor shall ensure contractor/subcontractor personnel who require access to Little Rock AFB comply with the security requirements of the installation. The Contractor shall provide the CO with a list of all contractor/subcontractor personnel requiring access to Little Rock AFB, the contract number and the period of performance. The Contractor shall also provide, if possible, the location of the work site and the days/hours during which the contractor/subcontractor personnel will require access to Little Rock AFB. The driver is expected to transport equipment between building 276 and the company’s location. No work is expected to be performed at LRAFB.

3.4.8. Identification (ID) Card/Badge

3.4.8.1. The contractor will have a valid driver’s license and any other documentation required to access the installation.

3.4.8.2. The contractor is not expected or required to enter any government buildings or controlled movement areas.

3.4.8.3. The contractor is not expected or required to access any government information systems.

3.5. Environmental Management System (EMS): These services shall not be performed at a Government facility; therefore, the EMS requirement does not apply.

3.6. Agency Affirmative Procurement Programs: This acquisition does not require the purchase of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated products or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated products; therefore, the requirement does not apply.

3.7. Safety Requirements

3.7.1 The contractor will observe relevant safety requirements in accordance with company, local, and national regulations during the performance of load testing services.

3.8. Inspection of Services: In accordance with the Inspection of Supply/Services clause(s) identified in the contract/order, the Government reserves the right to inspect Contractor performance.

3.9. Service Contract Reporting (SCR): The contract does not meet the DoD Contract Reporting criteria or reporting dollar threshold; therefore, SCR does not apply.

3.10. Invoicing/Payment and Receipt/Acceptance: The Contractor shall submit/process payment requests and receipt/acceptance documents via WAWF.

3.11. Contractor’s Quality Program: The Contractor's Quality Management System (QMS) shall meet the requirements of AS9100, Quality Management Systems Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations, which is based on the standards of ISO 9001. The contractor must establish an AS9100 compliant quality management system, ensure its functionality and compliance through internal auditing, and undergo a certification audit conducted by an external registrar. The Contractor shall allow the Government access to the records and data collected to demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness of the quality management system. The Government reserves the right to request corrective action if the quality system fails to meet objectives. The Contractor shall permit the program office or its designated representative to periodically review its quality program.

3.12. Trafficking in Persons: The Contractor shall comply in accordance with the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract as it relates to Trafficking in Persons. Additional information about Trafficking in Persons is available at the site for the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. http://www.state.gov/j/tip

SECTION IV

4.0. APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

APPENDIX 1

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

Publications and forms that apply to this PWS are listed below. The publications and forms have been coded as "M" (Mandatory) or "A" (Advisory). The contractor is obligated to follow those publications and use those forms coded as mandatory to the extent specified in other sections of this PWS. The contractor shall be guided by those publications or use those forms coded advisory to the extent necessary to accomplish requirements in the PWS. The appropriate web sites are listed below to obtain all publications and forms listed. Supplements or amendments to listed publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract. The contractor shall immediately implement those changes in publications. The DOD Directives, Instructions, and Forms may be located at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives. Air Force publications and forms may be accessed at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil.

To ensure the currency of assigned technical orders with applicable changes and supplements, they will be ordered and received through the Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO) under a designated account number. Government personnel will provide copies of applicable technical orders for contractor use. Government personnel will verify technical orders periodically for accuracy and provide updated publications when required.

TECHNICAL ORDERS (TOs)

T.O. DATE TITLE CODE

NAV AIR 17-1-114.4 1 August 2023 INSPECTION AND PROOFLOAD TESTING OF

LIFTING SLINGS FOR C-130 AIRCRAFT AND

RELATED COMPONENTS

M

TO 35D3-7-17-1 1 December 2023 APU TRANSPORT DOLLY ASSEMBLY M TO 35D3-7-17-501 5 March 2021 MODIFICATION OF 3401207-5 AUXILIARY

POWER UNIT (APU) DOLLY ASSEMBLY TO

3401207-7

A

AIR FORCE PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATION DATE TITLE CODE

AFI 10-701 23 Jul 2019 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) I AFI 64-106 16 Apr 2024 CONTRACTOR LABOR RELATIONS ACTIVITIES I http://www.state.gov/j/tip http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

DOD DIRECTIVES, INSTRUCTIONS, AND FORMS

PUBLICATION DATE TITLE CODE

DoDD 5205.02E 20 Aug 2020 DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program E DoD Manual 5205.02-M 29 Oct 2020 DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manual M DAFMAN 91-203 24 FEB 2026 Dept of the AF Occupational Safety, Fire, & Health

Standards M