SOW - C-5 Black Oxide BPA.docx

13 March 2023

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

C-5 Gear Box Plating

U.S Air Force

309th Commodities Maintenance Group (309 CMXG)

13 March 2023

Table of Contents

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines Black Oxide Plating on the C-5 Gear Box in support of 531 CMMXS Hill Air Force Base (HAFB). The contractor shall perform processes to achieve final A Condition items that meet Government production drawing specifications for size, tolerance, alignment, plating thickness and other final specifications. The contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, tooling, and equipment required to plate the C-5 Gear Box components. The services shall be performed at the contractor’s facility in support of the 309 Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) located at HAFB, Utah. The government shall ship components to the contractor facility. The contractor shall provide secure storage, provide services, and return the components to Hill AFB within 45 business days after receipt of components.

2.0 BASIC SERVICES

2.1 The Government will ship the Government Furnished Property (GFP) to the Contractor’s facility. The contractor shall receive, process, and return the gear boxes in original shipping containers to Hill AFB within 45 business days.

2.2 Cleaning/Stripping/Blasting

The contractor shall perform mechanical grinding and honing, minor machine work, finish grinding and honing, line honing for alignment, polishing, buffing and similar finish work processes to achieve items that meet Government production drawing specifications for size, tolerance, alignment, plating thickness and other final specifications In-Accordance With (IAW) standards and specifications. These processes apply to all items covered by this SOW as applicable and required.

2.2.1 All cleaning/stripping/blasting processes will be documented on a Validation Completion Report (CDRL A001). The contractor shall provide a written document for each processed components; this document certifies completion of each plating and inspection process IAW the required standards and specifications. If multiple plating processes or tests are performed, the contractor shall provide documentation for each plating process and test.

2.3 Plating Process

The contractor shall perform mechanical grinding and honing, minor machine work, finish grinding and honing, line honing for alignment, polishing, buffing and similar finish work processes to achieve final A Condition items that meet Government production drawing specifications for size, tolerance, alignment, plating thickness and other final specifications. These processes apply to all items covered by this SOW as applicable and required.

2.4 Core Plating Capabilities

2.4.1 Cadmium Plating Process SAE AMS-QQ-P-416, Type II Class II

The contractor shall, as required by individual drawing and Technical Order (TO) # 16G1-138-3, perform Cadmium plating on low strength steel and high strength steel IAW applicable specifications. SAE AMS-QQ-P-416, Type I, II, or III and Class 1, 2, or 3 are required, however, other standards may be required. Within 4 hours of disconnecting current from the component, all items 160,000 PSI or greater except the Keeper Ring shall be baked at 375 (+/- 25) °F for a minimum of 23 hours. While Cadmium plating is performed, care shall be taken not to damage the previously accomplished chrome or nickel plating. Plating completion documentation shall meet paragraph 2.2.1.

2.5 Other Plating Capabilities

2.5.1 Non-destructive Inspection ASTM E-1444

The contractor shall, as required by individual drawing and TO# 16G1-138-3, perform magnetic particle inspection as indicated per ASTM E-1444, and any applicable standard, on specified assets to determine if cracks have developed. Inspection will be accomplished after plating is stripped and base metal can be examined thoroughly. If cracks are identified the contractor shall contact the Government Process Engineer (EN) prior to an asset being condemned. If Government concurrence is obtained to condemn an asset, disposition instructions shall be provided and no further processing will be required for the condemned asset. Disposition instructions will be provided in each individual call order. Testing completion documentation shall meet paragraph 2.2.1

2.6 Black Oxide MIL-DTL-13924, Class I

2.6.1 The contractor shall, as required by individual drawing and TO# 16G1-138-3, perform plating IAW MIL-DTL-13924 , however, other standards may be required. All high strength steel items 180,000 PSI or greater will be baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief per the requirements of the specifications. While plating, care will be taken not to damage any previously accomplished chrome or nickel plating. Plating completion documentation shall meet the requirements outlined in paragraph 2.2.1.

2.7 Primer Coat MIL-PRF-233777, Type I, Class C

2.7.1 The contractor shall, as required by individual drawing and TO# 16G1-138-3, perform plating IAW MIL-PRF-233777, however, other standards may be required. All high strength steel items 180,000 PSI or greater will be baked for hydrogen embrittlement relief per the requirements of the specifications. While plating, care will be taken not to damage any previously accomplished chrome or nickel plating. Plating completion documentation shall meet the requirements outlined in paragraph 2.2.1

Contractor shall be required to perform plating, per MIL-DTL-13924, Class I for Black Oxide.

Contractor shall hold a current accreditation NADCAP, Aerospace Quality System (AC7004).

3.2 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

2.2.1

3.3 PLACE / PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE & DELIVERY SHIP TO / SCHEDULE

Place of Performance:

Work shall be performed at the contractor’s facility.

Delivery Ship To

Ship To DoDAAC: F2DCBW -Production Supervisor

309 CMXG/MXDPA

Screwjack Shop 5790 Southgate Ave Bldg 509 Hill AFB, UT (84056) (801)

The Government will notify contractor at least 5 business days prior to the expected ship date and quantity of items to be shipped. Contractor shall notify the Government Production Supervisor at least 2 days prior to return delivery with necessary details to insure proper transportation and custody of components.

When items are transported by a third party from the contractor’s facility to the Government facility, the contractor shall always maintain positive inventory control of components. Contractor shall electronically notify individuals in para. 3.3 proving shipping date, estimated delivery date and tracking number. While the third-party shipping company might notify Government personnel to facilitate delivery, this does not excuse the contractor from transportation tracking and responsibility.

Contractor shall be responsible to track and provide electronically notification of status updates due to delays within 1 business day based off of the original estimated delivery date to individuals in para. 3.3. Contractor shall insure, when possible, third-party transportation drivers have access to Hill AFB.

531 CMMXS Hours of Operation: 5:00AM-2:00PM local time Monday through Thursday.

3.4 Handling / Storage / Preservation / Packaging and Shipping for Processed Items

The contractor shall provide secure storage and return the components in original shipping container to Hill AFB within 45 business days after receipt of components.

3.5 Inspection/Acceptance of Component

The Government has the inherent right to disapprove any data deliverables. Therefore, the Government Production Supervisor or Process Engineer will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in deliverables. In the event of rejection of any deliverable, the Government Production Supervisor or Process Engineer, will notify the contractor in writing of the specific reasons why the deliverable was rejected.

The contractor, at no additional cost to the Government, shall remedy any components that do not meet specifications and/or has a latent defect. The contractor shall remedy the non-performance and deliver the compliant component to the Government Production Supervisor within 45 business days after receipt of component.

3.6 Security

The contractor will not be required to access Hill Air Force Base.

3.7 Government Furnished Property

All assets are considered GFP and will be identified at the call level. The contractor shall be responsible for managing and safeguarding all GFP in their possession.

3.8 Government Process Engineer

309 CMXG Point of Contact

APPENDIX A - ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS LIST

EN Engineer

APPENDIX B– ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

C-5 Gear Box Components Annual Estimated Item Quantity 1-100

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