PWS KC-135 and A-10 Power Wash 6-6-2023 Final.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS) FOR

KC-135 AND A-10 AIRCRAFT WASHING SERVICES

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the KC-135 and A-10 Aircraft Wash to support Selfridge Air National Guard Base

(ANGB), Michigan, as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background. The Government is seeking KC-135 AND A-10 Aircraft Wash services to support the

Corrosion Control Program at Selfridge ANGB, MI. The contractor’s staff shall be fully qualified, professional, and customer service oriented. The contractor shall ensure quality work performance In Accordance With (IAW) applicable standards and guidelines. Additionally, the contractor is expected to be a partner with the base community in continuously improving the quality of programs and service offered to customers.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP). Services shall run for a period of (5) five years 14 July 2023 thru 13 July

2028.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract within core operating hours, which are 0600 to 1500 for the KC-135 Aircraft and 0700 to 1600 for the A-10

Aircraft Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the

Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar

Government-directed facility/installation closings.

Performance shall be at the KC-135 Aircraft Fuel Systems Repair Facility, Building 35 and A-10 Aircraft

Fuel Systems Repair Facility, Building 154 (Wash Rack), Selfridge ANG Base, MI. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this

PWS. when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Teleworking is not authorized.

1.4.1.1 Due to the service being provided the Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support of this requirement.

1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures by Security Police may occur at any time, causing all personnel entering or exiting the installation, to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges. The award of this contract does not create a right to have access to any military installation.

1.4.1.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. The Government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above does not relieve the

Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays. The contractor is not required to work during Federal Holidays. The following are recognized US holidays.

New Year’s Day 1 January

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth 19 June

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December

1.4.2.1 When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the observed day shall be on the prior Friday. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the observed day shall be on the following Monday.

1.4.3 Quality Control (QC). The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT 10 days after contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s (KO’s) acceptance in writing of any proposed changes to its QCP.

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the

Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) or defect rate(s).

1.4.4.1 The COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections, review of the contractors QCP, and receipt and investigation of customer complaints. Initial customer complaints shall be validated by Government personnel and in cases of disagreement with customer(s), the final determination of the validity shall be made by the KO.

1.4.4.2 The contractor shall ensure that timely and effective corrective action is obtained for all deficiencies identified by the Government. All deficiency responses shall include identification of the cause of the deficiency to preclude recurrence and an analysis of the quality program's effectiveness in the area of the deficiency.

1.4.5 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the 127th ARG/QA AND 127th MXG/QA office. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces. Prior to access the contractor shall submit a written request on the current Base Access Form to the contracting specialist providing all requested information. The contracting specialist will forward the request to the issuing base Pass and Registration office / Security Forces mailbox for processing. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition

(FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1. The contractor shall obtain base identification / passes, as required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the installation cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

2. The contractor shall submit a written request on the current Base Access Form to the contracting specialist providing all requested information. The contracting specialist will forward the request to the issuing base Pass and

Registration office / Security Forces mailbox for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and official documentation of a social security number to obtain a dbids identification.

3. During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

4. RESERVED

5. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

6. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

1.4.5.1 Reserved

1.4.5.2 For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the

National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database

(TSDB) (Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-245, AFI 31-101 and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 31-113), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures

(provided by Government representative)

1.4.5.3 Antiterrorism Awareness Level I Training (AT Level I). All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to US Government installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT

Level I training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. AT Level I may be accomplished by a Level I qualified instructor or completing the Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course on or Joint Knowledge Online at http://jko.jten.mil. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit AT

Representative. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel.

1.4.5.3.1 Antiterrorism: Contractor shall adhere to installation guidance and operational plans concerning the antiterrorism program. Initiate actions directed by the installation commander during changes to force protection conditions to increase surveillance and protection of infrastructure. Immediately notify base security forces on any suspicious events.

1.4.5.3.2 Contractor personnel shall not enter any restricted area without the prior approval of the KO and without being accompanied by a proper security escort.

1.4.5.4 Reserved

1.4.5.5 COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to communications security

(COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractors place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the

Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel http://jko.jten.mil/ or advertise job openings.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property and controlled forms, if provided for contractor use. The contractor shall ensure at the end of each work period, all

Government facilities, equipment, and materials are secured.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications:

1.4.7.1 All contractor employees must read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

1.4.7.2 All contractor employees who operate motorized vehicles on SANGB shall possess a current state driver’s license.

1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced the contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contractor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The

CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor. The KO shall be notified immediately whenever changes are made.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor 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 that they are Government employees. The contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on e-mail) and dealings with

Government or non-Government entities.

Contractor personnel shall always (except while washing), wear some form of professional identification, customary in industry practices, that clearly displays the employee’s name and the company name and if it is a badge the word

“contractor” displayed. The contractor employees will wear distinctive clothing bearing the name of the contractor company and will wear appropriate identification that contains the company information and employee name when not in wash gear.

1.4.10.1 Retrieving Identification Media. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires (e.g. terminated for cause, retirement, etc.), and upon completion of all work of the contract. Contractor shall turn in all retrieved identification media to the KO within 14 days of employee departure. (Technical Exhibit 2)

1.4.10.2 N/A

1.4.10.3 Personal Protection Equipment. The contractor shall provide all required personal protection equipment

IAW OSHA standards; other than Government-furnished items listed in the contract. The contractor shall perform the requirements of this PWS using the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and are responsible for compliance with

OSHA standards and the protection of their employees.

1.4.11 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Thru 1.4.15 Reserved

1.4.16 Safety/Environmental: The contractor shall comply with all federal and state OSHA requirements and standards, technical orders, regulations, and referenced publications as published in the OSHA 29 CFR. The contractor shall comply with the highest degree of safety protection where any disagreements exist. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with installation regulations governing safety and fire prevention, IAW SANGBI 32-7, Fire Protection Program. The KO, Base Civil Engineer (BCE) or designated representative, Ground Safety, and

Security Police may issue an order to the contractor or employee(s) to stop all or part of the contractor’s work until all violations are corrected. Bio-environmental Engineering personnel, who notice violation of OSHA or local standards, will notify the KO who has the authority to stop all or part of the contractor’s work. The contractor shall not be excused for unsatisfactory performance that may result from a stop work order.

1.4.16.1 Accident prevention and safety practices on contractual work under the jurisdiction of the Contracting

Officer are the responsibilities of the contractor concerned. The contractor shall brief all employees on proper safety and accident reporting. The contractor shall provide all occupational health services to his employees. Contractor employees shall be instructed to notify the contractor’s Contract Manager of potential or existing occupational health hazards that require attention.

1.4.17 Liability. The contractor hereby agrees to release the Government (to include its officer, enlisted personnel, agents, and employees) from any liability for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by the contractor or his employees during the performance of this contract. The contractor also agrees to indemnify the Government for any loss, damage, or injury to Government personnel or agents or other third parties, provided such loss to the

Government is caused by the negligence of the contractor or his personnel while performing this contract.

1.4.18 Hazardous Materials (HM) Handling. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local and

Selfridge ANGB regulations concerning the use and reporting of any HM used, or planned to be used in the contractor’s operations. IAW AFMAN 32-7002, Chapter 3, paragraph 3.3.2. HMs Management, the contractor shall provide to the Selfridge ANGB HAZMAT office, a list of any HM. The list shall be submitted to the KO prior to the start of work requiring HMs. The list shall identify each HM, an estimate of how much material will be used and a copy of each material’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The contractor shall also maintain a copy of all

SDS used in the performance of this contract. Where applicable the contractor shall use environmentally safe products in the course of completion of the project. The contractor shall be responsible for the safe handling of all potentially HMs while on Selfridge ANGB. In the case of a release of a HM into the environment, the contractor shall initiate clean up and make all notifications as outlined in the Selfridge ANGB Spill Plan. If base personnel are involved in clean-up operations, the contractor’s responsibility will include the reimbursement of all costs incurred by the Government to include supplies, man- hours, and disposal of the waste. HM will be defined as any substance listed as having characteristics of flammability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity, or contains any listed constituents, or be otherwise harmful to personnel and/or the environment.

2.0 Definitions/Acronyms:

2.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.6 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.7 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA). The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.10 QUALITY CONTROL (QC). All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.11 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.12 ACRONYMS: Following are acronyms commonly used in DoD contracts.

AF Air Force

AFI Air Force Instruction

AFMAN Air Force Manual

AFOSH Air Force Occupational Safety and Health

ANG Air National Guard

ARG Aerial Refueling Group

AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security

CAC Common Access Card

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CM Contract Manager

CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application

COD Certificate of Destruction

COMSEC Communications Security

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTS Commercial-Off-The-Shelf

CPARS Contract Performance Reporting System

CS Contract Specialist

DAFI Department Air Force Instruction

DAFMAN Department Air Force Manual

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DFAS Defense Finance and Accounting System

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FPCON Force Protection Condition

GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services

IA Information Assurance

IAW In Accordance With

IS/IT Information System(s) / Information Technology

KC Tanker Cargo

KO Contracting Officer

MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Standards

MOF Maintenance Operation Flight

MXG Maintenance Group

NHO Normal hours of operation

NOTAM Notice To Airmen

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

ODC Other Direct Costs

OPM Office of Personnel Management

OPSEC Operations Security

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards

PII Personally Identifiable Information

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

PIV Personal Identity Verification

PKI Public Key Infrastructure

POC Point of Contact

PoP Period of Performance

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PSI Pounds Square Inch

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

QPL Qualified Products Listing

RAM Aircraft Air Intake

SANGB Selfridge Air National Guard Base

SDS Safety Data Sheets

TE Technical Exhibit

TO Technical Order

UDU Umbilical Display Unit

UIC Unit Identification Code

UCI Unit Compliance Inspection

WBT Web based Training

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract.

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the buildings for the contractor to provide the Aircraft Washing

Service.

3.1.1 Building 35 for KC-135 Aircraft Washing

3.1.2 Building 154 for A-10 Aircraft Washing

3.2 Materials:

3.3 Equipment: The Government will provide work stands and powered man lift. Training will be provided on lift and the use of the safety harness’s and/or lanyards for the upper wing of KC-135.

3.4 Services: Emergency Eye Wash is available at both locations.

3.5 Utilities. All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

The Government will provide electricity and water for the service.

3.6 Building 35 will be available to the contractor for KC-135 Aircraft Washing Services.

3.7 Building 154 will be available to the contractor for A-10 Aircraft Washing Services.

3.8 The Government is responsible for all pre-washing aircraft preparatory and masking work.

3.9 The Government is responsible for all pre- and post-wash aircraft lubrication.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.2 Security clearance: None required.

4.3 Protective clothing and equipment, such as rubber gloves, face and eye shields, respiratory equipment, aprons, boots, etc., shall be used to provide adequate safety protection for personnel. Required PPE will be furnished by the contractor. Contractor shall ensure employees comply with use of PPE.

4.4 Vehicles. The Government will not provide vehicles for use on this contract. The vehicle shall be of a conservative color, shall be maintained in a safe and serviceable condition, and shall present a professional appearance at all times. Vehicles found to be unsafe or unable to function as designed shall be removed from the installation and replaced at the contractor’s expense. Vehicle repairs shall not be accomplished on base. All vehicles shall be registered, licensed, and insured at all times.

4.5 Contractor vehicles shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle and be maintained clean to present a neat, professional appearance.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

NOTE: Unless paragraphs below state specifically KC135 or A-10 the paragraph or sub-paragraph is for both type aircraft.

5.1 Be responsible for ensuring that all contractor employees adhere strictly to the safety precautions in

Department of Air Force Manual 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, and T.O.’s applicable to both the KC-135 and A-10 Aircraft. (KC-135 T.O.’s 1C-135-6WC-3 / 1-1-691 and A-10 T.O.’s 1A-

10C-23 / 1-1- 691) The contractor shall perform all work IAW OSHA and MIOSHA standards as applicable.

Measures to prevent slip and fall accidents on or near the aircraft are considered essential IAW DAFMAN 91-

203.

5.1.1 Personnel shall become thoroughly familiar with the general safety precautions, emergency, and maintenance measures per T.O. 1-1-691, T.O.1C-135-3-1 (KC-135) and T.O. 1A-10C-23 (A-10).

5.1.2 Protective clothing and equipment, such as rubber gloves, face and eye shields, respiratory equipment, aprons, boots, etc., must be used to provide adequate safety protection for personnel. Required PPE shall be furnished by the contractor.

5.1.3 (KC-135) Safety cables will be installed, and safety harness worn when washing upper exterior of the aircraft.

5.2 (KC-135) Aircraft washing shall be completed within an 8-hour period. Start time will be established by the aircraft provider.

5.2.1 The contractor shall return the hangar to the condition which it was received at the beginning of the wash.

5.2.2 The Government will provide a pre-wash briefing to inform the contractor of any changes in the aircraft wash checklist and any aircraft familiarization training specifically for that aircraft.

5.3 (KC-135) Aircraft exterior areas shall be hand washed to include the following: wheel wells, landing gear components (when required), entire fuselage, empennage including the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, lower and upper surfaces of wings, flight controls, engines, and boom.

5.4 All cleaning supplies used shall be prepared and applied IAW TO 1-1-691, and Qualified Products List

QPL-87937-XX latest revision or their commercial equivalents. All cleaning supplies shall be presented for approval of use to the Government Designated Wash POC prior to application. Within 10 days of award, the contractor shall submit a list of all proposed cleaning supplies for approval that they plan to use for the aircraft washes. At any time that the list needs to change or the contractor desires to change then the contractor shall submit for approval a new list. Only approved items shall be used.

5.5 All aircraft exterior surfaces and wheel wells shall be warm water rinsed to remove residual cleaning solutions. (Note: Aircraft surfaces shall be free of residue, oily film, cleaning solvent and streaking. Upon post-wash inspection, if cleanliness is questionable, a dry lint free white towel, wiped firmly across the aircraft surfaces, will determine if there is excess soiling. In the event that there is excess soiling, the wash shall be re-accomplished, if it is only soap residue then the contractor shall rinse until soap residue has been removed.

5.6 (KC-135) Aircraft washes not preparatory to Periodic (PE) Inspection, remove and reinstall main and nose wheel protective covers as landing gear wash progresses.

5.6.1 (KC-135) Aircraft Periodic (PE) washes shall have the main landing gear hand washed and rinsed

(low pressure only) first before proceeding with the aircraft wash. Low pressure water is defined as the unrestricted pressure of water that comes out of a normal garden hose.

5.6.1.1 Low pressure water and a clean rag shall be used to wipe wheels after landing gear wash is complete.

5.6.1.2 Once the landing gear wash is complete, the contractor shall notify the (military and/or civilian equivalent) wash supervisor to install the nose and main landing gear wheel covers. Left and right main landing gear covers shall remain installed until aircraft is drip-dry, and flaps have been raised and completely drained of water.

5.7 Direct spray nozzle of pressurized spray equipment at an angle of 45 degrees to the surface being washed.

5.7.1 The contractor shall not direct spray from high pressure equipment on glass fabric patches on honeycomb panels, or into openings such as RAM Air Intake scoops, landing gear, or on electronic equipment, etc.

5.7.2 The contractor shall not use spray wash equipment with pressure higher than allowed by TO 1-1-691.

Pressure higher than 175 PSI can damage thin fuselage skins and spot-welded structure. Higher pressure also removes protective lubricants and finishes.

5.5.2.1 The contractor shall not exceed pressure or temperature listed in TO 1-1-691 if high pressure hot water wash equipment is used.

5.7.3 The contractor shall not permit cleaning compounds or solvents to contact control cables, sealed bearings, exposed electrical components and connectors, or to enter confined areas which cannot be drained.

5.7.4 The contractor shall not permit hydrocarbon solvents or cleaning compounds to contact the aileron, rudder, or elevator balance seals.

5.7.5 The contractor shall apply properly mixed solution to the starter exhaust area. Brushing with a non-metallic brush, MIL-B-5612 may be required to get the area as clean as possible. Engines shall be rinsed thoroughly with clean water.

5.7.5.1 The contractor shall apply properly mixed solution to other areas to be cleaned. Cleaning shall begin at the lowest surface and work up until all areas to be cleaned are completely covered. Agitate with a non-metallic brush in extremely soiled areas. Depending on the weather condition, allow approximately 5 to 10 minutes from application to rinsing. (Engines)

5.7.5.2 The contractor shall thoroughly rinse solution from the areas being cleaned using large amounts of water.

Make certain all seams and lap joints are thoroughly rinsed. Heated water (120 degrees maximum) will give the best results, however cool tap water may be used. (Engines)

5.7.5.3 The inside of the F108 engine cowlings shall be hand washed and rinse with low pressure water avoiding unnecessary water spray onto engine. (Engines)

5.8 The contractor shall wash the underside of the wing, spraying from the center section toward the wing tips, rinsing in the opposite direction.

5.8.1 The contractor shall wash the under surface of the fuselage and tail sections from the landing gear toward both ends and spraying in the direction of movement rinse in the same direction.

5.9 The contractor shall wash the upper side of the wings and center section of the fuselage. Direct spray inward while moving outward toward wing tips, rinse in opposite direction, thoroughly rinse underside of wings to complete this step.

5.9.1 Safety cables shall be installed, and safety harness worn when washing upper exterior of the aircraft.

5.9.2 The contractor shall spray the remaining parts of the upper side of the fuselage and tail sections moving from center to ends. All areas of the aircraft shall be completely covered by the cleaning solution. Rinse in the same direction

5.10 (A-10 Aircraft exterior areas shall be hand washed to include: wheel wells, landing gear components (when required), entire fuselage, empennage including the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, speed brakes, lower and upper surfaces of the wings, and all installed station equipment (e.g. pylons, tanks, launchers).

5.10.1 (A-10) Care shall be taken when washing nose wheel well to prevent damage to Umbilical Display

Unit (UDU) as a result of direct water spray.

5.11 Under no circumstances shall high-pressure compressed air be used to clean dirt or debris from aircraft, nor shall it ever be directed at a fellow worker or used to clean dirt or dust from clothing or body.

5.12 Cleaning solutions/debris left in crevices and entrapment areas will cause corrosion. Aircraft shall be rinsed thoroughly, and water shall be removed from crevices by wiping dry. Blowers and/or low pressure (10-15 psi) compressed air may be used to speed evaporation.

5.13 (A-10) Cleansing solution and water shall not be allowed to enter exposed foam areas.

5.13.1 (A-10) Aircraft washing shall be completed within a 6-hour period.

5.13.2 (A-10) The contractor shall return the hangar to the condition which it was received at the beginning of the wash. Hangar and equipment are clean and free of any soap residue IAW DAFMAN 91-203 Chapter 5 and

Chapter 7

5.14 Scheduling:

5.14.1 KC-135 Scheduling shall be accomplished through the 127th ARG, MOF, Plans and Scheduling office.

5.14.2 A-10 Scheduling shall be accomplished through the 127th MXG, MOF, Plans and Scheduling Office.

5.14.3 In the event a wash already scheduled should require a cancellation by either party, a 48-hour minimum notice is required, and is subject to the Government’s mission requirements.

6.0 Applicable Publications applicable to this PWS are listed below:

6.0 All the publications are considered mandatory for successful performance of the contract.

6.1 Technical Orders (TO): All Technical Orders (T.O.) applicable to the KC-135 PWS for contractor’s use will be located in building 36 or another nearby location. The 127th ARG personnel will be responsible to ensure all TOs are current.

6.2 All Technical Orders (TO) applicable to the A-10 PWS for contractor’s use will be located in building 154 or another nearby location. The 127th MXG personnel will be responsible to ensure all TOs are current

Publication Publication Title

DAFMAN 91-203 Department Air Force Manual Consolidated Occupational Safety

TO 1C-135-3-1 Tech Manual-Structural Repair Introduction, USAF Series- 135 Aircraft

TO1-1-691

Aircraft Weapons System-Cleaning and Corrosion Prevention and

Control, Aerospace and Non-Aerospace Equipment

TO 1C-135-6WC-3

Work Cards One Set Scheduled Wash Inspection Work Cards, USAF

Model All 135 Aircraft

TO 1A-10C-23

Tech Order-Corrosion Control- USAF Series A-10C Aircraft

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

This Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government will use these standards to determine contractor performance and will compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL).

PWS

Paragraph Task Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality

Levels (AQL)

Surveillance

Method / By COR

5.2

Thru 5.9

Powerwash

KC- 135

Aircraft

Provide a clean KC-135

Aircraft IAW TO 1C-135-

6WC-3 and TO 1-1-691 within 8 hours.

Proper cleaning equipment and consumables are used 100% of the time.

AQL: Wash exceeds 8 hours with approval by

COR once per year.

Not more than 1 discrepancy per each of the

4 aircraft areas

COR Inspects

5.5 Excess soiling Aircraft is free of residue, oily film, cleaning solvent and streaking

AQL: Not more than 1 aircraft area requires a re-rinse or re-wash per year.

COR

Inspects

5.2.1 Return Hangar and

Equipment in condition received

Return hanger and equipment to condition received

AQL: Not more than 1 discrepancy per year.

5.2

5.5.2

5.12.1

Powerwash

A-10 Aircraft

Provide a clean A-10 Aircraft per TO 1A-10C-23 and

TO1-1-691

within 6 hours.

Proper cleaning equipment and consumables are used

100% of the time.

discrepancy per each of the

5 aircraft areas.

100% Inspection of each aircraft wash

1.4.10.3, 1.4.16

OSHA Safety

Requirements

Maintain compliance with all

OSHA Safety requirements

No safety violations.

100%

Inspections

4.3 PPE Contractors properly wear

and use all PPE at all times. AQL: One contractor found non-compliant with use or improper wearing of PPE per each wash which is corrected immediately

5.13.2

Return Hangar and Equipment in condition received

Hangar and equipment is clean and free of any soap residue IAW DAFMAN 91-

203 Chapter 5 and Chapter

7.

discrepancy per year.

COR Inspects

Hangar after each aircraft wash

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

PWS Reference /

Deliverable Title

Frequency Number of

Copies

Medium / Format

Submit To

1.4.3 - QCP Submitted within 10 days after award.

1 Electronic

Submission

COR

5.4 List of proposed cleaning

supplies submitted within 10 days of award

2 Electronic and

Hard Copy

CORs and Wash

POC

1.4.5 and 1.4.5 #2

Base Access

Information List

Prior to gaining access to base

Electronic

Submission

KO

1.4.5.3

Antiterrorism AT

Level I Awareness

Training

Complete within 15 days of employees’ initial assignment to the contract. Provide within 15 calendar days after employee completes training and annually

Electronic

Submission

1.4.4.5

Identification Media

Return within 14 days of completion of contract performance or employee departure.

Original(s)

Hard Copy

KO