What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking a contractor to repair six Color Weather Radar units for the United States Coast Guard's MH-60T aircraft, specifically addressing corrosion issues typical in saltwater environments. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside for small businesses. Interested contractors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating they will need to track the notice for potential bidding requirements and submission details.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Attachment 2 – Statement of Work (SOW) –
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1.0 Contractor Requirements
1.1 The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Medium Range
Recovery (MRR) Product Line Division located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina has a requirement to
repair the following component at the quantities specified in the table below:
Description Quantity National Stock Number (NSN) Part Number (P/N)
Color Weather Radar 6 5821-01-522-5712 7009330-911
USCG aircraft operate primarily in a saltwater environment and are subject to corrosion. The Contractor
is advised to expect corrosion on the components to be repaired under this order. The components shall be
repaired and returned by the Contractor in an airworthy condition suitable for installation on MH-60T
aircraft.
1.2 Upon receipt of the components, the Contractor shall perform an evaluation to determine the
condition of the component. If the component is found to be Ready for Issue (RFI), a firm-fixed price
Test and Evaluation (TTE) fee would be applicable. Any components determined to be Beyond
Economical Repair (BER), the BER fee would be applicable. The Contractor will be allowed one of the
following firm-fixed prices only:
Service Total
Test/Evaluation TBD at time of service
BER/Scrap Fee TBD at time of award
1.2.1 When a component is found to be BER, the Contractor shall prepare a failure data report in
accordance with (IAW) Section 2.10. This report shall be included with the returned component. The
Contracting Officer will provide disposition instructions IAW Section 2.9 via a modification for all
components found to be BER. Components that are found to be no fault found shall be marked “Ready
for Issue (RFI)” and returned to ALC as is.
2.0 Repair
2.1 Non-RFI components shall be repaired and returned to RFI condition IAW the Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) functional performance specifications. Components shall be repaired for
the specific fault noted on the DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Repairable) Tag-Material, or CG-1577-A
(11-90), Unsatisfactory Report Tag, which will be attached to each non-RFI component. The Contractor
shall perform an inspection and correct all deficiencies found. This shall include, but is not limited to,
replacement of missing or broken parts and the removal of any foreign matter or corrosion.
2.2 During inspection and functional test, the presence of corrosion in a component shall constitute
reason for a more thorough disassembly and inspection. Should corrosion be found, disassembly shall be
made to the extent necessary to remove corrosion or replace the part, or parts, affected. Corroded parts
shall be replaced, except in those cases where removal of corrosion from a part will not impair efficiency
or safe operation of the part. Corrosion removal and treatment of affected areas will be accomplished
IAW OEM specifications and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular AC 43-4B,
dated 9/11/2018, Corrosion Control for Aircraft.
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2.3 Work under this Purchase Order shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility or USCG
approved facility. The Contractor shall provide all necessary parts, materials, labor, tooling, test
equipment and facilities to evaluate and repair the components listed in this Purchase Order at the firm-
fixed prices listed in the schedule (or modification).
2.4 Repair services must be performed IAW the procedures established in this SOW. The documents
are listed in order of precedence. Latest revisions of any instruction or manual shall apply. The
information contained within is not intended to be all inclusive nor to detract from or modify procedures
outlined in the manuals. If the applicable technical manual does not cover a procedure, the Contractor
shall utilize the OEM repair manual. If the OEM manual does not cover a procedure, the Contractor shall
contact the Contracting Officer for further review by Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Engineering to
utilize the best commercial business practice at that time. Where an application of “best commercial
practice” is in conflict with these manuals, the Contracting Officer may approve deviation from
requirements. When applicable, each manual will specify if the Export Control Act applies. The following
document(s) are required to complete the services required by this acquisition. The USCG does not own
nor can it provide the technical documents specified herein.
All OEM shop, inspection, overhaul, repair, or other OEM Component Maintenance Manuals
(CMM)
All OEM service bulletins, amendments, modifications, and specifications as applicable
2.5 The Contractor shall have access to required repair specifications and test/acceptance criteria and
data to ensure all components are tested and repaired IAW the current specifications and procedures. The
USCG may review repair manuals and performance/test/ acceptance criteria as required. The Contractor
is solely responsible for obtaining all specifications required for this effort. Original design or functional
capabilities of the end component and parts thereof shall not be changed unless authorized or directed by
the requirements of this SOW.
2.6 Parts of a component found to be in a serviceable condition as a result of functional testing shall
be reused. Missing parts and parts found to be defective or that require replacement by manufacturer’s
instructions shall be replaced with parts meeting the manufacturer’s specifications and drawings or as
otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Replacement parts shall be new and
accompanied with OEM traceability. The cost for parts that are replaced systematically during repair shall
be included in the price listed in the schedule for these operations.
2.7 Prices do not include components that have been cannibalized or severely damaged due to…
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