01.57RQS Advanced Parachute Course_PWS v3.pdf

Performance Work Statement

Vertical Wind Tunnel/Military Freefall/Parachute Coaching for Military Jump Saturation Training Block

1. PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:

1.1 57 RQS/2 Troop is tasked to deploy ISO AFRICOM to conduct Personnel Recovery Operations. With fixed wing alert aircraft, teams are tasked to provide jump insertion capabilities on both land/water environments in day/night conditions. Given team members varying jump/parachuting skills and the 57 RQS standing CMR guidance, a dedicated jump saturation block of training is required to bring deploying operators to an acceptable level on proficiency to execute jump operations in a combat setting with acceptable risk levels. Dwell, local airspace/basing options, and other training requirements have driven the location to Skydive Pullout Drop Zone (DZ) in Ravenna, IT, located 250 km from Aviano AB, IT. Mission analysis and current parachute capabilities have driven the primary focus of the training block on Military Freefall and Ram Air Static Line saturation jumps. Training objectives will focus on individual body flight in freefall, Static Line exit volume, team stacking under canopy, and precision landings that culminate in confidence and competence of six-man teams jumping full combat equipment profiles with minimum offset distances and landing on unmarked drop zones at night within 100m of desired impact point and within 50m of the low jumper. Training will start in Milan, IT with 1 day of Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) training, 1 transportation day to Ravenna, IT for 9x days of jump operations from contract air, movement to Aviano AB, IT for 2x days of jump insertion FMPs from a C-17 on land and water.

2. SCOPE:

2.1 The objective of this Performance of Work Statement (PWS) is to acquire the service of

2x contractors who will provide the required instruction, training, coaching, debriefing, training material, data aggregation and analysis as detailed in paragraph 4 from 14-28 June 2024 in Italy.

2.2 Schedule:

June 14: Vertical Wind Tunnel, Milan, IT June 15: Travel to Ravenna, IT June 16 – 24: Jump operations at Skydive Pullout, Ravenna, IT June 25: Travel to Aviano AB, IT June 26 – 28: Jump mission scenarios at Aviano AB, IT

3. ACRONYMS:

CCC – Canopy Control Course CE – Combat Equipment CMR – Combat Mission Readiness DBSL – Double Bag Static Line GA – Guardian Angel

HAPS – High Altitude Platform Station ISO – in support of IT – Italy MFF- Military Freefall POI – Plan of Instruction RA-1 – Raider Intruder 360 Canopy RASL – Ram Air Static Line RQS – Rescue Squadron SP – Service Provider ST – Special Tactics VWT- Vertical Wind Tunnel

4. RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. SP Tasks:

4.1.1. Provide 2x on site Instructors/Coaches specializing in the Vertical Wind Tunnel, Military

Free Fall, Aerial Videography, Double Bag Static Line Operations, Military Formation Stacks, Canopy Control precision landings.

4.1.2. Provide one-on-one Vertical Wind Tunnel coaching for individual body flight principles with application to follow on jump operations for up to 1 day for up to 7 hours. VWT Instructors must be familiar with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of ten (10) years conducting VWT military coaching. The VWT shall be available to GA operators as a group during the first day of with two (2) wind tunnel instructors (not to include the wind tunnel operator). 57th RQS personnel may divide into two groups or use VWT hours as they seem fit to meet unit mission needs, to be determined on site.

4.1.3 Provide one-on-one Free Fall, canopy control, and landing coaching for up to nine (9) consecutive days, up to six (6) lifts per day. Jump instruction and videography will cover all lifts for each jump day (for a total of nine (9) of the fifteen (15) days of training) and include all phases of the jump to include exits, freefall, canopy deployment, canopy control, stack formations and landings. In-between lifts, instructors and jumpers will review video on a tablet or computer and discuss any related individual/team jump issues and how to correct them. Instruction will be provided by two (2) instructors that must be a current United Parachute Association (USPA) certified Accelerated Free Fall Instructor (AFFI) with a minimum of one instructor per stick of six (6), or two per twelve (12) jumpers. Both

(2) instructors will jump camera and instruct for up to nine (9) consecutive days or nights.

4.1.4. Provide dedicated training of aerial videography for military jumpers with combat equipment.

4.1.5. Provide individual and team video for debriefing purposes both in freefall and canopy flight from opening altitudes through landing.

4.1.6. Provide transportation and lodging for the 2x contractors at training locations for the duration of the training block 14-28 June 2024.

4.2. SP Qualifications:

4.2.1. Minimum IBA Rating: Coach - Flying with Equipment, Dynamic Flying. Level IV Trainer.

4.2.2. HAPS qualified. Current through 1July2024.

4.2.3. Experience jumping the RA-1 BOC.

4.2.4. Current with the minimum listed USPA Licenses: D License, Coach, AFF-I, Tandem-I, Pro Rating.

4.2.5. Have minimum 10 years’ experience with Department of Defense (DOD) Military

Parachuting operations to include at previous experience coaching of both USAF Guardian Angel and Special Tactics teams in all 5 training areas listed in paragraph 4.1.1.

4.2.6. Have an established Canopy Control Course curriculum that has been taught a minimum of three (3) times without changes to either a USAF Guardian Angel team or Special Tactics team with established educational material. CCC will be taught to all the operators on or before the first day of jump operations. CCC Instructor(s) must be a current United States Parachute Association (USPA) certified Accelerated Free Fall Instructor (AFFI).

The CCC instruction will cover all aspects of canopy control to include canopy control, stack formation, canopy manipulation, DZ considerations, determining wind direction/speed and landing formation. CCC and canopy manipulation instruction will continue throughout jump operations where instructors jump, video record and debrief on a contractor-provided tablet or computer. Air instruction while under canopy will include CCC drills, and stack formation. Instructors will fly with or near the team and use radios/comms to provide/demonstrate corrections. If radios/comms equipment are used by the instructors, equipment will be provided by the 57th RQS. Upon award of the contract, the lead Jump Master will work with the SP to validate an advanced CCC and Plan of Instruction. The resulting POI shall be provided no later than fifteen (15) days after contract award. The POI may require updating during the period of performance. Any updates to the POI shall be coordinated with the lead Jump Master.

4.3. 57 RQS Tasks:

4.3.1. Ensure all operations are IAW AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program and AFI 13-

217 Assault Zone Procedures.

4.3.2. Provide 6-12 hours of dedicated VWT block time at AeroGravity in Milan, IT as mission dictated by mission requirements.

4.3.3. Provide a contract SC.7 Skyvan or CASA 212 for all jump operations at Skydive Pullout in Ravenna, IT.

4.3.4. Provide current and qualified parachute rigging support.

4.3.5. Provide a Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO) when conducting military jumps.

4.3.6. Ensure adequate medical coverage is on site during jump operations.

4.3.7. The 57RQS shall not provide separate dedicated transportation nor be responsible for any expenses related to transportation for contractors.

4.3.8. Ensure proper medical requirements are met.

4.3.9. Ensure crew duty days are not to exceed 11 hours.

4.3.10. Conduct Adequate risk analysis of all jump profiles and assess risk real-time during operations.

5. Training Operations:

5.1. Military Jump Operations:

5.1.1. Freefall deployments shall be conducted between 5,500 above ground level (AGL) and

12,999 feet mean sea level (MSL). Double Bag Static Line deployments shall be conducted between 3,500 above ground level (AGL) and 12,999 feet mean sea level (MSL). Operations will be conducted during both day and night environments.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION

POC: MSgt Alex Stephens – alexander.stephens.2@us.af.mil - +1 503-791-9270 Alt POC: MSgt Justin Wood – justin.wood.15@us.af.mil - +39 347-291-3563