17SOS Light Tailwheel BPA Draft.pdf

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT TAILWHEEL ENDORSEMENT - PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT (PWS)

The 17SOS/492 SOW is prepared to award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to vendors for providing comprehensive tailwheel flight training services, leading to the successful acquisition of a tailwheel endorsement in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation 14 CFR 61.31. A BPA is an agreement between your company and the 17SOS/492 SOW from the date of award until December 31, 2028.

DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATION

(1) BACKGROUND. In alignment with the units evolving mission requirements and the anticipated integration of tailwheel-configured aircraft into operational use, it is imperative that designated aircrew personnel receive a FAA Tailwheel Endorsement. Tailwheel aircraft demand a unique skill set distinct from tricycle-gear aircraft, requiring specialized training to ensure both safety and compliance with FAA regulatory standards.

(2) DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT This pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is for the contractor to provide all ground and flight instruction necessary to enable students to safely and proficiently operate tailwheel aircraft, culminating in the issuance of a logbook endorsement for tailwheel aircraft operation, or demonstrated proficiency to a specified standard. This includes, but is not limited to, providing appropriately certificated flight instructors, airworthy tailwheel aircraft per FAA regulations, and all associated training materials and facilities. Billing is subject to terms and conditions contained herein.

(3) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall perform the following tasks.

3.1 Ground Instruction. The contractor shall provide comprehensive ground instruction covering essential tailwheel concepts and techniques, operational procedures and safety considerations associated with tailwheel aircraft. This ground instruction must be a minimum of five hours.

3.1.1 Ground Instruction Topics: Instruction shall include, but is not limited to:

Aerodynamics of tailwheel aircraft (e.g., P-factor, torque, spiraling slipstream effects on ground handling).

Ground handling techniques (e.g., proper taxiing, S-turns, pivot turns, braking).

Takeoff techniques (e.g. maintaining directional control, three-point vs. wheel takeoffs, short-field, soft-field).

Landing techniques (e.g., three-point landings, wheel landings, crosswind landings, short-field, soft-field).

Go-around procedures specific to tailwheel aircraft.

Emergency procedures (e.g., ground loops, engine failure during takeoff/landing).

Aircraft systems specific to tailwheel aircraft (e.g. Tailwheel Spring interconnects and locking mechanisms).

FAA regulations pertinent to tailwheel endorsements (e.g., FAR Part 61.31(k)).

3.2 Flight Instruction Services: The Contractor shall provide hands-on flight instruction for a minimum of ten hours in an airworthy tailwheel aircraft to develop and refine the students’ practical skills in tailwheel operations.

3.2.1 Flight instruction shall include, but is not limited to:

Pre-flight inspections and aircraft familiarization Engine start, taxiing, and shutdown procedures Normal and crosswind takeoffs (three-point and wheel) Normal and crosswind landings (three-point and wheel) Soft-field, short-field, and off-field takeoffs and landings Go-arounds Wheel drag and surface assessment Flight rudder coordination exercises Emergency procedures (e.g. tail high/prop strike avoidance, ground loop recovery techniques, ground loop emergency stop)

3.3 Aircraft Provision: The contractor shall provide an airworthy and appropriately FAA certified tailwheel aircraft for all flight instruction

3.3.1 Aircraft Requirements: The aircraft shall:

1500-2500lb max gross weight Be certified under 14 CFR 23 Airworthiness Standards Be maintained in accordance with FAA regulations (FAR 43 and 91) Have all required inspections and airworthiness directives complied with Be appropriately insured for flight training operations

3.3.2 Fuel and Maintenance: The Contractor shall be responsible for all fuel, oil and routine maintenance of the training aircraft.

3.4 Instructor Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide qualified and experienced flight instructors with a minimum of 300hrs dual instruction given in tailwheel aircraft.

3.5 Record Keeping: The Contractor shall maintain accurate and complete training records for each student.

3.5.1 Logbook Endorsement: Upon successful completion of the training and demonstration of proficiency, the Contractor’s instructor shall issue the required tailwheel endorsement in the student’s logbook.

3.5.2 Training Records: The Contractor shall maintain records of all ground flight instruction provided, including dates, duration, topics covered, and student performance.

These records shall be made available to the 17th Special Operations Squadron upon request.

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1 Completed Tailwheel Endorsement: A signed FAA logbook endorsement for tailwheel aircraft operation for each student who successfully completes training.

4.2 Training Completion Certificate: A certificate of completion for each student upon successful attainment of the tailwheel endorsement/proficiency.

5. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The government will be obligated under this Blanket Purchase Agreement only to the extent of such authorized calls placed during the contract period.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All tailwheel training services provided under this BPA shall originate and conclude within a 500-mile radius of Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, 5201 Flightline Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73179.

7. PRICING: Prices charged to the government shall be as low or lower than those charged to the supplier’s most favored customers in addition to any discounts for prompt payment.

Any changes to established prices will be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least 30 days before any changes are made effective. Requests for price changes must be accompanied by supporting data. A decision to accept or reject the price change will be rendered by the Contracting Officer whose decision is final.

8. PURCHASE OF LIMITATION: No one time call under the terms of this agreement may exceed the simplified acquisition threshold IAW FAR 13.303-5(b).

9. EVALUATIONS: The selected provider will be evaluated on the following key criteria:

(i) The training program must include minimum of 10hrs of tailwheel flight training. The syllabus will include unpaved runways and off-airport landing versatility by providing access to a minimum of 10 different unpaved landing locations. They must encompass diverse terrain types (i.e. sloped, grass, gravel, dirt), airfield lengths, and environments crucial for realistic training.

(ii) Provider must be able to concurrently support a minimum of 2 students at once in all phases of training: to include, but not limited to, ground instruction and flight training.

Training must be available year-round.

(iii) The provider must have a written, procedural, and complete syllabus that can be provided for students before arrival.

(iv) The provider will include all flight and instructional materials to students upon arrival.

(v) After program completion the provider will send a performance writeup for each student detailing strengths, weaknesses, pass/fail. Any student that begins to trend towards program failure must be identified to 17SOS/DOT (Training Shop) for the option to coordinate remedial training.

(vi) The provider must have prior experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel in tailwheel aircraft.

(vii) Flight instructors must have 300hrs dual instruction given in tailwheel aircraft.

(viii) Provider and training location must be within the CONUS.

10. NOTICE OF INDIVIDUALS: Authorized to Place Contract Calls Under this BPA: The only personnel authorized to place calls within dollar limits shown are warranted Contracting Officers at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, OKC, OK.

11. INFORMATION FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR: The individual making the call will furnish the supplier with the contract number, call number, complete list of names for the requested course, dates requested for course and the name of the individual placing the call. The list of names will be provided via email to the selected Contractor.

12. INVOICES: an itemized invoice shall be submitted within a month of any calls made against the BPA and all invoicing requiring payment will be completed in WAWF module through PIEE.

The invoices shall include the following:

(i) Name of Vendor

(ii) BPA Number

(iii) Name of completed course

(iv) Dates of the course

(v) Purchase/Call number

(vi) Quantity, unit price, discounts

13. OPSEC: Vendors will not publicly post or share members’ information with a third party or post any public notice of military members’ presence. Vendors will ensure proper protection of member’s personal information including, but not limited to name, training dates, address, and phone numbers.

14. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Performance Evaluation and Contracting Officer’s Representative:

The Contracting Officer shall appoint one or more Contracting Officer’s Representatives To monitor and evaluate Vendor performance in accordance with FAR Part 52.246-4 Evaluation of Contractor Performance. Not less than one (1) COR shall be appointed in writing per ordering entity Evaluation factors shall include, at a minimum, those matters listed in the Quality Assurance Surveillance worksheet provided with the BPA. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. Unsatisfactory performance shall be recorded by the COR and appropriate documentation shall be maintained. Notification and documentation of unsatisfactory performance shall be forwarded to the Vendor and the Contracting Officer as soon as practical. Unsatisfactory performance may result in a cure notice or termination of a Vendor’s services under a BPA. Each BPA Call remitted to the Contracting Office must include one or more evaluation sheets that shall accompany the receiving report.

System for Award Management (SAM). Vendor must have an active registration in SAM (www.sam.gov) in order to be awarded a BPA. Once awarded the BPA, Vendor must maintain an active registration.