SoW C-130 FY22.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PAINT STATIC AIRCRAFT

C-130E

Pope Army Air Field

North Carolina

Prepared by:

43 AMOG/AMS

Pope Army Air Field, North Carolina

1 August 2022

PAINT OF STATIC DISPLAY AIRCRAFT

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to properly prepare and paint static display aircraft at Pope Army Air Field (AAF), North Carolina.

Contractor will paint aircraft in accordance with commercial practices and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor will comply with all environmental codes and regulations while performing the services of this contract. Applicable work elements consist of, but are not limited to the following:

1.1 PROTECTION. The contractor shall provide all construction support equipment items to control and secure the worksite and any materials and equipment used in the performance of this contract. These include but are not limited to, sanitary facilities, dumpsters, barriers, barricades, scaffolding, powered high-lift vehicles, paint, etc. The contractor is responsible for the erection and safe application of all equipment. All painting under this contract shall be protected by the multiple and frequent use of signs indicating “Painting- In-Progress.” Signs shall be furnished by the contractor and displayed from beginning to completion of the contract. Signs shall be of commercially printed type, firmly mounted and kept clean. There shall be no advertising matter on the signs.

1.2 REAL PROPERTY PROTECTION. Contractor shall protect existing vegetation, structures, equipment, ground covering, utilities at the job site, and protect or cover other static display aircraft from overspray. Ground surfaces, gravel, grass, plants, shrubs, plaques, and other real property in the work site area shall be covered or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent damage or inadvertent paint drops. This includes, but is not limited to protecting surrounding bushes, grass, sidewalks, and underground sprinkler system.

1.3 PREPARATION OF SURFACES

1.3.1. Initial Inspection. Photo documenting all existing aircraft markings and paint scheme for duplication will be accomplished. The aircraft shall be inspected for any exterior surface damage. The contractor will provide the Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) with a list of all required surface repairs. The QAP will designate which items the contractor will repair. All surface damage repair and bird proofing will be completed prior to painting of the damaged area. The contractor will accomplish all surface damage repairs in accordance with Air Force guidance and appropriate technical orders.

1.3.2. Surface Preparation. The contractor shall provide all proper equipment necessary for sanding and washing the aircraft. The aircraft will require a thorough wash prior to painting to include landing gear and wheel wells. Washing will include completely removing any bird droppings and peeling paint. The entire outer surface to be painted will be properly sanded prior to painting Edges of peeling paint shall be feathered by adequate sanding prior to painting. Bare metal surfaces will require a coat of metal primer prior to final painting. Any masking with tape will be accomplished prior to painting. All paint chips and debris will be collected for disposal.

1.3.3. Restoration. The contractor shall remove all areas of corrosion, remove minor dents from the aircraft and external fuel tanks, prime all bare spots, and seal airframe to prevent water seepage. Do not seal the doors and canopies. All aircraft markings shall be replaced in accordance with the applicable aircraft Technical Order or as directed by the customer

Painting. All windows, doors and hatches shall be secured.

1.3.3.1. The contractor shall repair broken windows, canopies, and panels, as well as provide maintenance to include modification and replacement of sheet-metal, fiberglass, plastic components, bird- screens, and related hardware for static display aircraft. All repairs shall be cosmetic only, not structural or to original airworthy standards. All flight control locking devices shall be refurbished or replaced. All static display renovation/maintenance will be accomplished on site. The contractor shall protect all landscaping, aircraft mountings, lighting, and concrete pads from damage. All damage caused by the contractor shall be immediately reported to the customer and repaired or replaced within 10 days after identification at no cost to the customer.

1.4. PAINT AIRCRAFT.

1.4.1 Paint. Contractor shall provide all approved materials necessary to paint aircraft in the colors and specifications identified herein. (See paragraph 1.6). The finished surfaces shall of uniform nature, free from runs, drips, ridges, waves, sags, laps, brush marks, and variations in color. Each coat shall be applied to produce a film of uniform thickness. There shall be one coat of primer and two coats of paint applied. Special attention shall be given to ensure edges, corners, crevices, welds, and rivets receive a film thickness equivalent to that of adjacent painted surfaces. Care shall be exercised to ensure all laps are worked out to a uniform film thickness. Aircraft surfaces include blacking out all windows and applying an appropriate gloss paint to the aircraft tires. There are small gaps on the aircraft near the wings that may require some repairs.

The contractor shall paint between all gaps giving the aircraft a uniform appearance. The specific type of paint currently on the aircraft is unknown. It is believed to be latex.

1.4.2 Stencils and Decals. All stenciling products will be provided by the contractor. Contractor shall use and properly lay out stencils and decals to reapply aircraft markings. All stencils on the aircraft prior to painting will be replaced by the contractor following painting. Stencils and decals are expected to match existing decals and stencils in size, shape, color and location. Any requests for variations will be submitted to the QAP prior to installation.

1.4.3 Aircraft Standards:

Visible primer through topcoat unacceptable Overspray unacceptable Blisters, fish eyes, runs and sags unacceptable Roughness or dirt inclusions unacceptable Paint shall not flake, peel, or chalk for one year from date contract is completed

1.4.4. Aircraft will be painted in-place at the Pope AAF Airpark. Contractor will ensure that the worksite is clear to prevent overspray to other aircraft and to prevent visitors from entering work area. Contractor will clean work area each day prior to departure.

1.5. CLEAN-UP. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, used by the Contractor, free from accumulations of waste material and trash. All tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government shall also be removed upon completion of the contract. The Contractor shall keep the work areas in a clean and neat condition and all equipment returned to a safe location each day. Material disposal shall be the responsibility of the contractor and performed in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The Contractor will coordinate the disposal of all waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) with the Fort Bragg/DPW. The Contractor will not dispose of any liquid paint or recyclable material in the trash. Contractor will clean work area each day prior to departure.

1.6. MATERIALS:

1.6.1. Contractor shall use roller or airless sprayer method to apply paint. Acceptable paints are Sherwin Williams “Duration” or Sherwin Williams “Super Paint” or equivalent. Contractor shall use latex paint.

1.6.2. This reference to a specific brand shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process which, in the judgment of the QAP, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically stated this contract.

1.6.3. Contractor shall submit a list of all materials to be used in performance of the work required by this contract (e.g., paint, thinner, solvent, cleaner, etc). All Material Safety Data Sheets, Manufacturer’s Instructions, Product Description, Specification Data, and Warranty Information for each product proposed shall also be provided.

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY: (N/A)

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/SERVICES

3.1. Government will provide the applicable technical data which provides paint and decaling specified for the aircraft if needed.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 PERFORMANCE TIME.

4.1.1 Aircraft Painting: The contractor will include with their submitted proposal an expected schedule to initiate painting operations and completion dates for painting the aircraft. Desired duration of work is 120 calendar days or less. Upon receipt of a notice to proceed (NTP) to the Contractor, the Contractor shall begin work within 30 days. The performance period shall be calculated from the contract award date.

Contractor shall provide notice to the QAP of the specific date on-site work is proposed to commence.

Such notice shall be provided as soon as possible before start of work. No work shall commence until full coordination is accomplished and the Contracting Officer issues a Notice to Proceed to the Contractor.

4.2. UTILITIES. All reasonable amounts of domestic water and electricity will be made available to the Contractor by the Government from existing system outlets and supplies.

4.3. WORK LOCATION. Work site is located at one of two Air Park locations on Pope AAF. NOTE:

The tallest part of the aircraft is approximately 50 feet off the ground.

4.4. HOURS OF WORK. Normal workdays shall be Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Contract performance on weekends and holidays is permissible with prior coordination with the QAP. All maintenance will be performed during the hours of daylight.

4.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance by appointing Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP). The assigned government inspectors shall evaluate and approve all work accomplished. Complaints validated by the QAP shall be reported to the Contracting Officer for action. Failure to correct validated complaints shall be considered a failure to perform.

4.5.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall identify to the Contracting Officer/QAP, a point of contact who has full authority to act on behalf of the contractor on all operational aspects of the contract. Contractor personnel shall present a neat and professional appearance and be easily recognized as contract employees.

4.5.2. Contractor shall provide an employee list to the QAP at least one week prior to beginning on site work. The list shall be maintained current and correct at all times and shall include the name of each employee and their vehicle.

4.6. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS. The contractor shall be responsible for training employees in the proper use, storage, and disposal of all hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and hazardous waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

4.7. QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall use its own internal quality control processes to ensure services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices and this PWS. A copy of Contractor’s quality plan will be provided to the QAP.

4.8. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government-furnished property. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all keys issued to the contractor are not lost or used by unauthorized persons.

4.9. BASE ACCESS/ SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

4.9.1. All Contractor employees will be sponsored by government personnel to gain access to the base. A Pope AAF Form 74 will be completed by each employee. Depending on each employee’s circumstances, other forms may be required to get base access approval.

4.9.2. The contractor employees shall complete a Pope AAF SFS Form 74. This will be submitted to the 628 Security Forces Squadron/S5B Pass and Registration to obtain a Local Area Check (LAC). Any employees that cannot obtain a favorable LAC will not be allowed to access the base or participate on the contract.

4.9.3. The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during the Criminal Background Check (CBI).

4.9.4. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Employees and subcontractors later found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities.

4.9.5. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the contractor from proceeding with the contract as required.

4.10. FORCE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

4.10.1. Contractors will comply with all applicable security conditions. At the post award conference, the contractor will be provided guidance and appropriate instructions regarding these conditions.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

5.1 The contractor will coordinate with the Historical Properties Custodian TSgt Christopher Varner 910- 394-8281, christopher.varner.1@us.af.mil, to make arrangements for base access.

5.2 The contractor will coordinate with the Unit Project Manager, Mr. Tom Glockzin 910-394-4300, thomas.glockzin@us.af.mil, on matters concerning the project.

5.3 Upon completion of work, the Unit Facility Manager and Unit Project Manager will inspect the area prior to government acceptance. Contractor will arrange for official walk-through inspection.

6. MISC IMAGES

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