REVISED_Heavy_Equipment_Maintenance_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to provide and deliver maintenance repairs, scheduled and unscheduled services, inspections, and certifications for aviation ground handling operations.

1.2 Background: This requirement supports the United States Air Force Training Detachment (USAFTD) Peace Vanguard, a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The maintenance contract is necessary to support the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) AH-64 Apache helicopter flight training operations.

Over 150 pieces of operational equipment prevent ground-handling delays and mitigate catastrophic safety risks during aircraft maintenance.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be from 31 October 2026 to 31 December 2028 (27 months).

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The Contractor shall perform services at the United States Army Flight Training Detachment, 22440 E Pinal Air Park Rd, Marana, AZ, or at the contractor’s authorized service facility for depot-level rebuilds or component overhauls.

1.4.1.1 Telework: Not Applicable. The Government does not permit the Contractor to telework in support of this requirement due to the hands-on nature of heavy equipment maintenance.

1.4.1.2 Remote Work: Not Applicable. The Government does not permit the Contractor to work remotely in support of this requirement.

1.4.1.3 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays.

1.4.1.4 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.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall not be required to perform routine services on recognized U.S. holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

1.4.3 Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will assess the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. Contractor personnel shall coordinate with the COR for installation access. Depending on operational needs and the locations of the equipment, contractor personnel may be escorted by Government personnel or may require standard unescorted base access passes. The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

1.4.5.1 Reserved

1.4.5.2 Reserved

1.4.5.3 Reserved

1.4.5.4 Reserved

1.4.6 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for Contractor use.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: All scheduled/unscheduled services, parts replacements, and modifications must strictly comply with official manufacturer specifications. Technicians servicing Robin Air ECS carts must hold appropriate EPA certifications (e.g., Section 609 for mobile A/C).

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 42.5.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM) / Program Manager (PM): The contractor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: The contractor's status as a "contractor" shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types.

Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such.

1.4.11 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons.

1.4.12 Contractor Travel: Reserved

1.4.13 Data Rights: Reserved.

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): Reserved.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Contracting Officer (KO): A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts.

2.1.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S.

Government designated by the KO to monitor Contractor performance.

2.1.3 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government.

2.2 Acronyms: (e.g., COR, KO, PWS, QASP, TAT, OEM, EPA).

Acronym Definition

CM Contract Manager

COR Contracting Officer Representative

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FMS Foreign Military Sales

KO Contracting Officer

NLT No Later Than

PoP Period of Performance

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

RSAF Royal Singapore Air Force

TE Technical Exhibit

USAFTD United States Air Force Training Detachment

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, and Services

(GFP/M/E/S):

NONE. The Government will not provide facilities, parts, or equipment. The contractor is responsible for supplying all tools, materials, and mobile service vehicles necessary to perform the maintenance. [Note: Pending final confirmation from RA if on-base maintenance bays will be utilized].

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

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

5.0 Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, modification, and safety certification services for aviation ground support equipment.

5.1 Supported Equipment Categories: Services apply to an estimated 150 pieces of equipment detachments A through E, including:

• Robin Air ECS Carts

• Helicopter Heavy-Duty Diesel Industrial Tow Tractors

• Diesel Light Towers

• Aircraft Tripod Jacks and Box (Axle) Jacks

• Kawasaki Diesel Mules

• Mobile Platform Stands and Utility Trailers

• Overhead Hoist Cranes

• 33x Sling types (wire rope, puller type, hoisting pins, lifting eyes)

5.2 Maintenance and Repair Services:

• Preventative Maintenance (PM) & Scheduled Servicing: Execute routine PM schedules.

• Unscheduled & Emergency Corrective Repairs: Diagnose and repair equipment failures on demand, adhering to Standard Turn-Around Times (TAT) [TAT metrics TBD by Customer].

• Modifications & Upgrades: Implement authorized OEM modifications.

5.3 Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Standards:

• Mandatory Annual Jack Load Testing: All Tripod and Box Jacks must undergo Annual Load Testing (105% to 110% capacity) with Certificates of Calibration/Load Test provided within five (5) business days.

• Sling Certification: Inspect, certify, and perform load testing on 33 specific sling types.

• Overhead Hoist Crane Inspection: Execute Monthly (Tier I) and Annual (Tier II) safety inspections, functional testing, and certifications of overhead hoist cranes and runway structures.

• EPA Compliance: Technicians servicing ECS carts must hold EPA Section 609 Certification.

• OEM Compliance: Only OEM parts or OEM-approved equivalent parts shall be used.

5.4 Shipping, Delivery, and Warranty:

• FOB Destination: All components repaired at the depot must be returned FOB Destination.

• Warranty Administration: The Contractor shall manage manufacturer warranties and provide a standard service-level warranty on all completed repairs.

6.0 Applicable Publications:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Performance Objective

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Levels

(AQL)

Surveillance Method / By Whom

PWS 5.2

Maintenance and Repair Services

Contractor shall meet established TAT for routine and emergency repairs.

95% of all routine and emergency repairs completed within the established TAT window.

100% Inspection /

COR

PWS 5.3 Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Standards (Load Testing)

Perform mandatory annual load testing (105%-110% capacity) and provide certification.

100% compliance with safety and load testing standards. Zero safety incidents.

100% Inspection /

COR

PWS 5.3 Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Standards (Crane Inspections)

Execute Tier I (Monthly) and Tier II (Annual) crane inspections.

100% of inspections completed on schedule with documented findings.

Periodic Inspection / COR

PWS 1.4.7 & 5.3

EPA & OEM

Compliance

Ensure EPA Section 609 certifications and OEM-approved parts are utilized.

100% compliance with EPA and OEM standards.

Periodic Inspection / COR

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency Number of Copies

Medium/Format Submit To

Quality Control Plan

Within 30 days of

1 Electronic COR

(QCP) contract award

Load Test Certificates

Within 5 business days of testing

1 Electronic COR

Crane Inspection Reports

Within 5 business days of inspection

1 Electronic COR

EPA

Technician Certifications

Prior to performing work on ECS

1 Electronic COR