Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 355 CONS, 3180 S Craycroft Rd, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ, 85707-3522

U -- ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING FOR PAINTERS SOL Reference-Number-FQ487700040300 DUE 033100 POC Arthur Perry, Contract Specialist, Phone 520-228-4183, Fax 520-228-5462, Email arthur.perry@dm.af.mil -- Dianna Patterson, Contract Specialist, Phone 520-228-4838, Fax 520-228-5462, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-FQ487700040300&LocID=882. E-MAIL: Arthur Perry, arthur.perry@dm.af.mil. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii)Solicitation F02601-00-R0016 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. (iii) This solicitation incorporates clauses and provisions in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. (iv) This requirement is being synopsized as a small business set-aside under standard industrial classification code 8299, size standard $5.0 million. The Service Contract Act of 1965 applies to this acquisition. (v) Line Item 0001: Provide all management, labor, supplies, and material required by the Description of Services below, to provide Aircraft Coating Environmental Training at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ (vi)Description of Services for AIRCRAFT COATINGS ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING 1.0 GENERAL: Environmental regulations having an impact on surface coating operations are becoming increasingly more stringent and complex. With the recent passage of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Aerospace Industry (Aerospace NESHAPs), painters are now faced with increased recordkeeping and pollution reduction requirements. In an effort to improve environmental compliance and pollution prevention, DM is soliciting for a 4-day training class, to be taught at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base located in Tucson, Arizona, from the 25-28 April, 2000, specific to environmental issues affecting aircraft surface coating operations as outlined below. The course will be geared toward painters and will cover such topics as recordkeeping requirements, an overview of the Aerospace NESHAPs and air regulations, and hands-on training on techniques to reduce hazardous material use, hazardous waste generation, and air pollution at painting facilities. 2.0 KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: The subject matter of this course requires that the contractor have an intimate knowledge of environmental regulations specific to surface coating operations and the aerospace industry as well as an intimate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of surface coating materials and equipment to achieve reductions in air emissions and hazardous material use. The contractor must be experienced in the use and operation of the following types of paint spray gun systems: electrostatic, high volume-low pressure (HVLP), conventional air atomizing, air assisted-airless. Ultimately, the contractor must be able to teach and successfully impart both the seriousness of environmental compliance regulations and the technical knowledge to improve painting performance. A record of past performance, references, trainers_ education, and course agenda is essential in determining the proposed vendor_s qualifications. 3.0 TRAINING AGENDA: This section will present a general overview of topics to be covered as part of this training course and represents the minimum course content. Academic training will be provided for 30 students with hands-on painting for 6-8 students. Contractor will provide a video tape of the training to critique students_ procedures. 3.1 Overview of Paints and Coatings: This section of the course should provide participants with an understanding of why paints and other coatings cause air pollution and is to include an overview of 1) ingredients found in coatings; 2) solvents, diluents, and thinners used in coating products and operations; 3) curing mechanisms for coatings and; 4) VOC, HAP, and ODC definitions and associated calculations for determining VOC content. 3.2 Environmental Regulations for Aerospace and Surface Coating Operations: This section should provide participants with an overview of air quality regulations impacting the Aerospace industry (Aerospace NESHAPs) and surface coating operations including Clean Air Act (CAA) recordkeeping requirements and the Title V Air Permit program. Participants should develop an understanding of what to expect from an air quality inspection conducted by a regulatory agency. 3.3 Overview of Spray Application Equipment: This section should provide participants with an understanding of the operation of paint spray equipment and the concept of transfer efficiency. Participants should develop an understanding of the following types of equipment at a minimum: air atomized, air assisted airless, electrostatic, HVLP, and paint booth operation. 3.4 Hands-on Training in Maximizing Transfer Efficiency: This section requires actual hands-on training for 6 to 8 students (preferably novice painters) that will demonstrate the use of paint spray equipment to maximize transfer efficiency. Painters should develop an understanding of spray gun settings and application techniques which will minimize paint overspray thus, reducing hazardous material use and air emissions. 3.5 Additional training on paint booth operation and optimization to include measurement of pressure drops across filter, air turbulence and velocity associated with the painting facility. 4.0 DELIVERABLES: a. Prior to course start, a workbook for each student that includes quizzes, course summary, and additional information pertinent to the coatings industry. A sample workbook shall be provided for Government approval no later than 14 days prior to course start. b. Upon completion of the course: a report which details the performance of each painter before and after class. This report will include environmental benefits and potential cost savings. Edited video tapes of the painter hands-on training before and after training. 5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS: Academic training will be conducted at a facility on DMAFB (to be determined). The Government will furnish audiovisual equipment necessary to conduct training including TV/VCR, and slide and overhead projectors. Hands on training will be conducted at the 355 EMS/LGMFS aircraft painting facility (Bldg 5255) located at DMAFB. The Government will furnish all spray painting equipment and materials necessary to conduct hands-on training including steel panels, guns, rags, and paint. Preparation of training materials such as overheads, handouts, and technical papers is the responsibility of the contractor. 6.0 Proposals shall contain the following: -- Firm fixed price, to include all course expenses -- Past performance information to include references -- Education of trainer_certifications/degrees/experience, etc. -- Sample agenda (vii) FOB: Destination Date: 25-28 April 00 (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable PROPOSAL EVALUATION: Award will be made to the contractor whose proposal, considering qualifications and price, result in the best value to the Government. Qualifications are significantly more important than price. 1) Qualifications: a. Experience in teaching similar courses b. Trainer's education specific to environmental regulations and surface coating procedures c. Extent to which sample training agenda meets the stated objectives of the Statement of Work 2) Price (x) Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (xi) Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and any addenda the clause applies to this acquisition (xii) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Require to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation (xiii) N/A (xiv) N/A (xvi)Solicitation is due to Davis-Monthan AFB 31 Mar 2000 4:30pm (local time) (xvii) Point of Contact: Arthur Perry, (520) 228-2213. Posted 03/16/00 (D-SN435375). (0076)

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