2. PWS RRC ATRP MFF OPT.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC), 75th Ranger Regiment Contract Air Transportation and Airborne/Airdrop Support Services – Alpha Troop Military Free Fall Training

December 2025

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide contract air transportation and airborne/airdrop support services to the Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC) in support of their Military Free Fall (MFF) Program.

1.2 Background: United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requires contracted resources to provide transportation, airlift, and personnel to support advanced USSOCOM training objectives in tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to enhance their ability to execute missions. Contracted air and military freefall (MFF) support services provide the opportunity to enhance current military capabilities within the Special Operation Forces (SOF) community.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, transportation, supervision, and administration requirements for conducting air operations and all other items and services (not specifically identified herein to be Government-furnished), necessary to perform Air Support services for Government directed operations in accordance with Department of Defense quality and safety requirements as described in DoDI Directive 4500.53, USSOCOM Directive 350-8, FAA Part 135, and in compliance with the USSOCOM Intrastate Contract Aviation Paratroop Survey Checklist as applicable, at locations identified within each task order. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified throughout this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.3.1 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for a one (1) Base period of fifteen (15) days.

Base: 29 November 2025 to 13 December 2025

1.4 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to obtain Contractor provided aviation support using Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135, and Department of Defense (DoD) approved Commercial Paratroop Operators in the form of a firm fixed price task order. This task order will provide professional contract air and MFF support services including MFF instructors, riggers, facilities, Drop Zones (DZs) and other support tasks necessary to provide these services.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of contract award.

The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the plan or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. If the Government has provided comments, the Contractor shall then have ten (10) days to submit a Final QCP. After receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than ten (10) days prior to the anticipated change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and answer the following to be acceptable:

(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's Quality Control Team;

(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);

(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;

(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid including Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor Personnel Office (DOCPER) processes/approvals throughout contract performance;

(e) How the Contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (Paragraph 1.7 Key Control);

(f) How the Contractor will inventory, and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials;

(g) How the Contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future; and

(h) How the Contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus five (5) years.

1.5.1.1 An Analysis of Quality Control and Timeliness of Submittals (i.e. deliverables) shall be provided to the COR within thirty (30) days completion of each option period or Task Order.

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within seventy-two (72) hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within ten (10) days.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the COR must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the Contractor or designated on-site representative to initial the observation to acknowledge the defective performance. The acknowledgement of the observation does not necessarily constitute Contractor concurrence with the observation, only that the Contractor has been made aware of the defective performance.

1.5.2.1 Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR): When the Contractor's performance is unsatisfactory, a CDR will be issued. The Contractor shall reply in writing within five (5) workdays from the date of receipt of the CDR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest workday prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: The Contractor is normally not required to perform services on recognized federal holidays. However, that requirement is subject to mission execution requirements. The recognized federal holidays include, and any other federal recognized holiday as deemed by the President:

Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.3.1.1 When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, Federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, Federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday. The contractor shall work on the days the Government is scheduled to work.

1.5.3.2 Host Nation Holidays: Work shall be performed on local Host Nation holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week unless otherwise specified, except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.1.1 When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Contractor will have the following options:

1.5.4.1.2 Reschedule the work so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend.

1.5.4.1.3 Reschedule the work on any day that is mutually satisfactory.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours are twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week unless otherwise specified. The Government facility is open for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support for the full duration of training over the full twenty-four (24) hour day during all seven (7) days of the week. The specific hours and requirements of the contractor support will be specified in the task specific task orders. The Contractor shall always maintain an adequate workforce, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.5 Training Holidays: United States Special Operations Command (USASOC) has historically granted military personnel training holidays as compensation for time that they spent in field training. These are typically combined with regular holiday leave schedules (for example, Christmas half days or day on day off schedules). Training holidays may affect access to military operated facilities. If scheduled work or access to facilities is required, coordination with occupants will be necessary or the work in affected facilities shall be rescheduled after the training holiday. However, announced training holidays or exodus of military personnel may provide the Contractor with an opportunity for unrestricted access to facilities and areas. The Contractor shall take full advantage of such opportunities by planning maintenance or actions that are better accomplished when such areas are vacant

1.5.6 Place of Performance: Contractor shall have routine access to Government-controlled facilities. The work to be performed under this contract shall be primarily accomplished at multiple CONUS locations. OCONUS locations may be requested. These locations include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.5.6.1 Marana, AZ

1.5.6.2 Tucson, AZ

1.5.6.3 Avra Valley, AZ

1.5.7 Iterations will be conducted as required. Training dates and locations are subject to change due to the Unit’s unforeseen support to worldwide crisis event(s).

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Requirements: Contractor shall have personnel available that possess SECRET level security clearances at the time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the duration of the contract. Not all contracted personnel require a SECRET security clearance. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable security and safety regulations, guidance, and procedures, including local, referenced in this PWS and in effect at the work sites. All personnel must meet requirements IAW DODD 8570.

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the SECRET level in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW the DoD Contract Security Classification Specification DD Form 254. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.” The Contractor shall ensure the employee complies with the DoD Security Agreement (DD Form 441), and the NISPOM rule at 32 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 117, effective 24 Feb 2021. The NISPOM is the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual to which contractors must implement and comply.

1.6.3 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.4 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Property Management System: The Contractor shall establish a system to manage Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) in its possession to control, use, preserve, protect, repair and maintain. The Property Management System (PMS) must be adequate to satisfy the requirements of Property Management in accordance with (IAW) FAR clause 52.245-1 Government Property.

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO/COR within twenty four (24) hours of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any of the key personnel becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 days the contractor shall promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess qualifications equal to or better than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from employment under this contract are replaced within ten (10) days of the termination.

1.11 Other Personnel Qualifications:

1.11.2. Military Free Fall Support Services:

1.11.2.1 Accelerated Free-Fall Instructor

· Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

· Instructor may be required to make as many jumps a day as required from military aircraft, at altitudes as required by the Government. Instructor shall be able to maintain a 10- minute turnaround time for subsequent jumps.

· Instructor may be required to work for up to twelve (12) hours and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

· Instructor shall be required to provide their own equipment. Instructor shall use the Military Javelin harness-container; military radio, military load bearing equipment; and military oxygen equipment, if needed or required.

· Instructor shall be able to effectively and safely rig and de-rig the students with the Military Javelin harness-container for slick, weapon, radios, and combat equipment (rucksack and weapon).

· Instructor shall be able to organize and clearly present debrief points to the student both in real-time (during flight) and video (post-flight) debriefs of student performance.

· Instructor shall have a high degree of proficiency in air-to-air video. Specifically, to maintain a distance within arm's reach of the student for the duration of the free-fall portion of a jump to provide post-jump visual instruction tool critical for student progression.

· Instructor shall have a high-definition camera system capable of recording student jumps in 1080p for the highest quality video for debriefs.

· Contractor Instructor shall be qualified to provide instruction on various canopy types and sizes, to include the Military Javelin system and Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-260 Sq. Ft.

· Training hours may occur day or night as required to meet training requirements.

· Instructor shall train with up to 6 students at a time.

· Instructor shall be assigned to a group of jumpers and will jump with the group. Instructor may be asked to move to different groups or jump with individuals specifically.

· Instructor shall provide feedback to students in a debrief follow execution of each jump, as well as assist in any mission planning prior to execution.

1.11.2.2 Accelerated Free Fall Instructor Qualifications

· Instructor shall hold a current United States Parachute Association (USPA) Accelerated Free-Fall Instructor (AFFI) rating.

· Instructor shall be familiar with both Bottom of Container (BOC) and Ripcord Configuration, harness-container, and all ancillary equipment to identify any potential safety issues with rigging.

· Instructor shall have instructed at a Joint (closed) MFF Course with in the previous eighteen months.

· Instructor shall have demonstrated a past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint (closed) Basic MFF Course.

· Contractor shall provide evidence of ten years past performance providing similar Advanced Free Fall (AFF) training for U.S SOF.

· Instructor shall have a minimum of 2,500 logged jumps. Additionally, all Instructor shall be able to demonstrate 200 logged jumps in the previous 12-month period to ensure currency.

· Instructor shall possess a USPA "D" license, and current USPA membership.

· Contractor Instructor shall be capable of instructing on Ram-Air canopies to include the Military Javelin and all ancillary equipment (list specifics).

1.11.3. Accelerated Free Fall Examiner

· Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

· Instructor may be required to make up to twelve (12) jumps (skydives) per day from military aircraft, from an altitude or no more than 24,999 feet above sea level.

· Instructor may be required to work for up to twelve (12) hours and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

· Instructor may be required to provide their own equipment. Instructor shall also be required to use the Military Javelin harness container, military load bearing equipment, and military oxygen equipment.

· Accelerated Free-Fall Examiner Qualifications

· Instructor shall be certified as a USPA Accelerated Free Fall Instructor/Examiner or a USPA Accelerated Free Fall Instructor Designated Evaluator.

· Instructor shall hold a current USPA AFFI and Examiner rating.

· Instructor examiner shall be certified as a Military Free Fall Jump Master.

· Instructor shall have instructed at a Joint (closed) Military Free Fall Course in the previous eighteen months.

· Instructor shall have demonstrated a past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint (closed) Basic Military Free Fall Course.

· Instructor shall be able to perform wind tunnel instructor duties.

· Instructor shall be able to make up to 12 jumps per day.

· Instructor shall train with up to 6 students at a time.

· Instructor shall be assigned to a group of jumpers and will jump with the group. Instructor may be asked to move to different groups or jump with individuals specifically.

· Instructor shall provide feedback to students in a debrief follow execution of each jump, as well as assist in any preparatory mission planning prior to execution.

1.11.4. Canopy Control Instructor

· Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

· MFF Canopy Control Instructor shall teach all elements of piloting a ram-air parachute from the point of opening to the point of landing in a classroom setting and in-flight through the use or two-way radio communications.

· Instructor may be required to make up to twelve (12) jumps (skydives) per day from military aircraft, from an altitude of no more than 24,999 feet above sea level.

· Instructor may be required to work for up to twelve (12) hours and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment, which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

· Instructor shall be required to use, inspect, and perform close proximity coaching drills.

· Instructor shall be required to provide a comprehensive course of instruction on MFF Canopy Control to include the following topics: Effective light planning for solo vs. stack flights

· Patterned flight approaches

· Two-stage flare technique

· Braked approaches and landings

· Flat turns

· Stall recovery

· Advanced accuracy

· Canopy to canopy videography

· No-contact close-proximity flight (no contact canopy formation flying)

· No-contact close-proximity flight at night while using Night Vision Goggles (NVG)

· Rear Riser manipulation and rear riser flare techniques

· Effective glide techniques utilizing non-standard and military systems

· Turbulence and effects on parachutes

· Basic and Advanced HAHO builds

· Basic and Advanced HAHO formations

· Basic and Advanced HAHO landings

· Lead Jumper Planning and Considerations

· Confined Area Landings

· Instructor shall have a high-definition camera system capable of recording student jumps in 1080p for the highest quality video for debriefs.

· Contractor shall provide video footage upon completion of course for debrief purposes.

· Contractor shall provide hands-free radio communication systems for up to eight (8) students for in-air coaching and be able to provide real-time feedback of performance debriefs while descending under a Ram-Air parachute.

· Contractor shall be required to provide their own parachute equipment, capable of compatible flight with student ram-air wing-loading

· Instructor shall train with up to 6 students at a time.

· Instructor shall be assigned to a group of jumpers and will jump with the group. Instructor may be asked to move to different groups or jump with individuals specifically.

· Instructor shall provide feedback to students in a debrief follow execution of each jump, as well as assist in any preparatory mission planning prior to execution.

1.11.4.1. Canopy Control Instructor Qualifications

· Instructor shall be able to teach, demonstrate, and debrief all aspects of Canopy Control for MFF parachuting.

· Instructor shall be familiar with Performance Designs Ram-Air canopies and the Javelin Odyssey harness-container, as well as all supportive equipment to identify potential safety issues with rigging.

· Instructor shall have demonstrated past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint (closed) Basic MFF Course.

· Contractor shall have past performance instructing Canopy Control training to SOF personnel.

· Instructor shall have worked at a Joint (closed) MFF Course in the previous eighteen months.

· Instructor shall be able to show 250 logged air-to-air parachute jumps within the previous 18 months to demonstrate proficiency.

· Instructor shall have a high degree of proficiency in air-to-air video, specifically to maintain a distance within arm's reach of the student for the duration of the free-fall portion of a jump to provide post-jump visual instruction tool critical for student progression.

· Instructor shall be familiar with the Military Javelin parachute system with both BOC and Ripcord Configurations harness container and all ancillary equipment in order to identify any potential safety issues with rigging.

· Instructor shall possess USPA "D" license and current USPA membership.

· Instructor shall hold USPA licenses.

1.11.5. Tandem Master Instructors

· Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

· Instructor may be required to make up to 12 jumps (skydives) per day from military aircraft, from an altitude of no more than 24,999 feet above sea level.

· Instructor may be required to work for up to 12 hours per day and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

· Instructor shall be required to use the following equipment: Military Tandem Vector System, Military Tethered Bundle System, military radios, military load bearing equipment, and military oxygen equipment.

· All Instructor/Videographers shall have a high degree of proficiency in air-to-air video during freefall, which means the ability to stay consistently within one arm's reach of the student during tandem operations from the time they leave the plane through the deployment sequence, in order to have discernable video for debrief purposes.

· Instructor shall be familiar with the Military Tandem Vector harness-container and all ancillary equipment to identify any potential safety issues with the rigging thereof.

· Instructor shall have a high-definition camera system capable of recording student jumps in 1080p for the highest quality video for debrief

· Instructor shall train with up to 6 students at a time.

· Instructor shall be assigned to a group of jumpers and will jump with the group. Instructor may be asked to move to different groups or jump with individuals specifically.

· Instructor shall provide feedback to students in a debrief follow execution of each jump, as well as assist in any preparatory mission planning prior to execution.

1.11.5.1. Tandem Master Instructor Qualifications

· Instructor shall hold a current rating as a USPA Tandem Instructor for the Sigma Tandem system.

· Instructor shall be familiar with the Military Tandem Vector harness container and all ancillary equipment to identify any potential safety issues with the rigging thereof.

· Instructor shall have more than 2,500 logged jumps and be a highly competent jumper. In addition, Instructor shall be able to demonstrate 250 logged jumps in the previous 12-month period to ensure utmost currency.

· Instructor shall be able to perform up to 12 jumps per day. Instructor shall either need to have two complete parachute systems or be able to repack their parachute system in less than ten minutes to maintain the pace of training.

· Instructor shall have instructed at a Joint (closed) Military Free Fall Course in the previous eighteen months.

Instructor shall have demonstrated past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint Basic Military Tandem Master Course.

1.11.6. Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Instructor

· Contracted VWT Instructor shall be required to show up one (1) hour prior to all training evolutions. VWT Instructor shall be required to work continuously in a VWT free fall simulator for up to six (6) consecutive hours, and for up to a total of twelve (12) hours a day

· Instructor shall be required to accommodate short notice changes. All training commitments not completed due to weather or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment including nights, mornings, or weekends shall be required for the Contractor to work.

· Instructor shall provide their own equipment.

· Instructor shall be able to effectively teach basic, intermediate, and advanced belly and back- oriented body stabilization in a VWT.

· Instructor shall be able to effectively and safely rig and de-rig the students with the Military Javelin harness-container for slick, weapon, and combat equipment (rucksack and weapon).

· Instructor shall be able to organize and clearly present debrief points to the student in both real-time (during flight), and video (post-flight) debriefs of student performance.

1.11.6.1. Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Instructor Qualifications

· Instructor shall hold a current USPA AFFI rating.

· Instructor shall be current Skyventure Vertical Wind Tunnel Instructor/Operators or IBA Pro-rated flyers with a minimum of 500 hours tunnel coaching experience.

· Instructor shall be familiar with both BOC and Ripcord Configurations harness- container and all ancillary equipment to identify any potential safety issues with rigging.

· Instructor shall have instructed at a Joint (closed) MFF Course in the previous eighteen months.

· Instructor shall have demonstrated past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint (closed) Basic MFF Course

1.11.7. Parachute Rigger Support

· Contractor shall provide parachute packing for each student.

· Contracted parachute riggers shall be required to arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions. Parachute Rigger shall be required to pack outdoors, in temperatures ranging from 25⁰F to 105⁰F.

· Rigger’s duties include assisting military riggers in the sustainment of military parachute rigs. Riggers perform re-packs of multiple different main canopies and parachute containers to include, Military Javelin system, Military Tandem Vector System, and SunPath Javelin systems with Performance Designs Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-260 SF.

· Riggers shall be prepared to accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

1.11.7.1. Parachute Rigger Qualifications

· Riggers shall be a current FAA Senior or Master Parachute Riggers certified with the appropriate rating for the work being performed and meet training qualifications and currency requirements.

· Riggers shall have completed training provided by Quarter Master Center and School, Fort Lee, VA, or equivalent training on the military parachute systems they are packing including Military Javelin system, Military Tandem Vector System, and SunPath Javelin systems with Performance Designs Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-260 SF.

· Riggers shall be able to pack up to sixty (60) main parachutes in a workday and be able to pack parachutes outdoors for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day

· Government Military Riggers will perform Quality Assurance checks on any parachutes packed or maintained by the Contractor

1.11.8 Safety Requirements: The health and safety of the total force (Service Member, Civilian, and Contractors) is essential to mission success. In the event of a declared DoD public health emergency or pandemic, all contractor personnel performing or traveling under performance of this contract are required to follow the latest issued DoD, state, and local guidance regarding Force Health Protection and Public Health. The Contracting Officer must approve any reasonable change in contract performance that results from following the latest health protection guidance. Published health protection guidance may include but is not limited to, workplace access restrictions, social distancing, personal protective equipment, Contractor Restriction of Movement (ROM), Reporting requirements, and Screening/Testing/Quarantining requirements.

1.12 Special Qualifications for ALL personnel.

1.12.1 General:

1.12.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current certifications as indicated in PWS paragraph 1.6, Security Requirements, during the execution of this contract.

1.12.3 The Contractor is cautioned that off duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

1.12.4 Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all contract requirements. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the general public.

1.12.5 Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be U.S. citizens unless the provisions of Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance have been fully completed and approval has been granted by the Government for the non-U.S. citizen to perform the required support.

1.12.6 Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel performing work under this contract possess and maintain current Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I professional certification during the execution of this contract.

1.12.7 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, local security policies and security procedures provided by the Security Manager Government representative. Contractor personnel shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), HQ Department of Army (DA) or local policies. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor and subcontractor security matters or processes.

1.12.8 OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the Contractor shall complete Level I OPSEC training. All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) days of employment under this contract. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after completion of the training. OPSEC Level I training is available at http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/elearning/GS130.html. Contractor personnel must complete refresher training every 12 months. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within {Insert number of days} after completion of the training.

If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR, who will contact the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer. Verification of the training shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after completion of the training.

1.14 Contractor Personnel Appearance and Performance: It is essential that all Contractor personnel meet the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. The Contractor shall ensure their personnel do not perform work under the influence of alcohol, illegal prescribed drugs or any other incapacitating agents.

1.15 Contractor Travel: Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. . Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g., airfare, rental car, fuel, and hotel/lodging receipts). Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses.

1.15.1 Travel Authorization: All travel requires advanced approval/authorization by the COR as specified in the associated task orders.

1.15.3 Travel Arrangements: The Contractor shall be responsible for making all necessary travel arrangements for assigned contractor employees. When traveling on Government (SOMTC) business, the Government will reimburse Contractor travel. Variations to previously authorized travel shall be coordinated and authorized by the COR. All Contractor travel will be coordinated and conducted in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

1.15.4 Invoices: The Contractor shall submit monthly invoices for reimbursement citing the appropriate travel contract line item. Each individual travel instance must be captured; copies of receipts, travel vouchers, etc. shall be attached to the invoice to support charges. Original receipts shall be maintained by the Contractor and made available to Government auditors upon request.

1.16 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Not applicable.

1.17 Data Rights: Not applicable.

1.18 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.19 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.20 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government no later than fifteen (15) days prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in removal of Contractor personnel from performance under this contract.

1.21 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.22. Insurance Requirements:

1.22.1. Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability Insurance. The Contractor, and any subcontractors, as applicable, shall procure and maintain at all times Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability Insurance against death, bodily injury, and property damage. Contractor shall provide Certificate of Insurance and verify that the coverage meets the insurance needs described in 14 CFR Part 205 Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance.

1.22.2. Automobile Liability Insurance. The Contractor, and any subcontractors, as applicable, shall procure and maintain at all times Automobile Liability Insurance required by Federal and State(s) in which the activity is performed. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all motor vehicles used in connection with performing the contract.

1.22.3. Comprehensive Insurance. The Contractor and any subcontractor shall maintain a comprehensive, all-risk insurance policy covering loss to the training aircraft. Said policy shall facilitate repair or replacement of damaged or destroyed aircraft as a result of acts or omissions by the Contractor’s employees and invitees, including, but not limited to, Government employees associated with the contract air and MFF program.

Insurance Policies. All insurance policies shall bear appropriate endorsement whereby the insurance carrier waives any right of subrogation acquired against the United States of America by reason of any payment under such policy, and such policy shall further provide that the Contracting Officer receives 30 days prior notice before cancellation of such policy or reduction of coverage there under can be effective. For all insurance policies, the Contractor shall, prior to the performance of this contract and the performance of an option period or 30 days prior to the expiration of insurance coverage, submit to the Contracting Office either (a) a certified copy of the insurance policy actually procured and maintained, or (b) an insurance certificate issued by the insurance company verifying coverage in conformity with this contract.

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PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1. DEFINITIONS: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

CONTRACTOR. The Offeror listed in block 30b of this solicitation.

1. Any individual or other legal entity that: a. Directly or indirectly (e.g., through an affiliate), submits offers for or is awarded, or reasonably may be expected to submit offers for or be awarded, a Government contract, including a contract for carriage under Government or commercial bills of lading, or a subcontract under a Government contract; or b. Conducts business, or reasonably may be expected to conduct business, with the Government as an agent or representative of another contractor. (FAR 9.403)

2. Includes the terms prime contractor and subcontractor. (FAR 22.801)

3. Includes a subcontractor at any tier whose subcontract is subject to the provisions of the Services Contract Act. (FAR 22.1001)

4. For subcontracting requirements, the total contractor organization or a separate entity of it, such as an affiliate, division, or plant, that performs its own purchasing. (FAR 44.101)

CONTRACTOR-ACQUIRED PROPERTY- means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and to make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line-item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. Contractor and subcontractor employees performing working under this contract.

DAY – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-physical things, such as meeting minutes or reports.

DRY BLADE HOURS. Refers to the leasing of an aircraft without fuel costs added in.

FACILITY CLEARANCE. A facility clearance (FCL) is an administrative…