NIFE_PWS_Draft_24JAN2024.pdf

NAWCTSD

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVISION

12211 Science Drive

Orlando, FL 32826-3224

Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation

(NIFE) Performance Work Statement

(PWS)

For

Chief of Naval Education and Training (NETC)

01 DEC 2024

Table of Contents

1.0 Scope.

2.0 Applicable Documents.

2.1 Applicable Statues and Regulations

2.2 Operating Instructions.

2.3 Manufacturer Publications.

2.4 Installation Standards.

2.5 Contractor-Student Relationships.

2.6 Contractor-Furnished Publications and Documents.

3.0 Performance Requirements.

3.1 Contractor Training Missions.

3.2 Concept of Training Operations.

3.3 Training Locations.

3.4 Personnel, Certified Flight Instructor, and Aircrew Requirements.

3.5 Airfield Operating Procedures and Specifications.

3.6 Aircraft and Equipment.

3.7 Changes to the NIFE Program or Curriculum

3.8 Mobilization and Transition.

4.0 Flight Scheduling.

4.1 Pensacola Scheduling Requirements Overview

4.2 Weekend and Holiday Operations

5.0 Other Support.

5.1 Government Facility Standards.

5.2 General Facility Requirements.

5.3 Pensacola Specific Facility Requirements.

6.0 Maintenance and Supplies.

6.1 Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Policies.

6.2 Maintenance Documentation.

6.3 Headset Maintenance.

6.4 National Environmental Policy Act.

6.5 Aircraft Movement In or Out of Hangars.

6.6 Corrective Actions.

6.7 Check / Test Flight Requirements.

7.0 Administration.

7.1 Information.

7.2 Security.

7.3 Safety.

7.4 Travel.

7.5 Program Evaluation Support.

8.0 NIFE Reports.

8.1 Mobilization Plan and Meetings.

8.2 Monthly Status Report (MSR).

8.3 Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR).

8.4 Daily Flight Schedule (DFS).

8.5 Daily Aircraft Status Report (DASR).

8.6 Operational Risk Management (ORM) Assessment and Worksheet.

8.7 Daily Operational Summary (OPSUM).

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1. Scope. The Chief of Naval Education and Training (NETC) requires contractor services to support the Naval

Introductory Flight Evaluation (NIFE) program training for students from Naval Aviation Schools Command. The purpose of the NIFE program is to ensure that all pilot and Aviation Flight Officer (AVO), Naval Flight Officer

(NFO) candidates receive flight instruction per the NASCINST 1542.1 Series Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation

Master Curriculum. The Contractor shall provide certified flight instructors (CFIs), a minimum of 24 contractor owned and operated, identically configured aircraft (Cessna-172, Lycoming 180HP engine) and spare aircraft to ensure that there is always a sufficient amount of aircraft ready for each successive wave at all home airfields

(Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL). The contractor shall also provide the necessary training aids (to include

Flight Simulators), supervision, materials, maintenance, publications, equipment, and services necessary to perform flight screening, military instructor training and other services necessary to perform flight training and screening as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2. Applicable Documents. The contractor shall use and comply with all relevant publications, directive, supplements, and amendments. The contractor shall maintain up to date copies of the applicable documents.

The contractor shall have the applicable documents available for inspection at home airfields by the government or by military officials on demand.

2.1 Applicable Statues and Regulations. The Contractor shall procure and maintain the most current editions of the following CFRs and other government publications:

Number Title

14 CFR, PART 39 Airworthiness (Specifically, Vol. 1, Airworthiness Directives for Small Aircraft)

14 CFR, PART 61 Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors

14 CFR, PART 91 General Operating Flight Rules

CFR ADVISORY Circulars

AIM Aeronautical Information Manual

NTSBSIR, 830 National Transportation Safety Board Safety Investigation Regulation NASCINST 1542.1Series NAVAL INTRODUCTORY FLIGHT EVALUATION MASTER CURRICULUM

(Appendix 9)

2.2 Operating Instructions. The following publications will be made available via email for Contractor review and use. The contractor shall comply with the directive listed as it applies to the scope of this requirement:

Number Title

NAVAVSCOLCOMINST 1542.1 Series NIFE Master Curriculum

NAVAVSCOLCOMINST 1542.184 Series NIFE Instructor Under Training (IUT) Syllabus

NAVAVSCOLCOMINST 3710.1 Series NIFE Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

NAVAVSCOLCOMINST 3710.3 Series Inflight Guide

2.3 Manufacturer Publications. The contractor shall ensure that the aircraft owner maintains all manufacturers’ publications that pertain to the operation or maintenance of the NIFE aircraft and engines at the home airfields.

The contractor shall make all manufacturers’ publications available for government inspection and reference. The contractor shall maintain all required publications at each home airfield along with a master list of the publications on hand. Publications include, but are not limited to:

1) Service Manuals

2) Parts Catalog

3) Engine Maintenance and Overhaul Manual

4) Service Letters (Airframe, Propeller, and Engine)

5) Service Bulletins (Airframe, Propeller, and Engine)

6) Airworthiness Directives (Airframe, Propeller, and Engine)

2.4 Installation Standards. UFC 2-000-05N, Facility Planning Criteria for Navy and Marine Corps Shore

Installations.

2.5 Contractor-Student Relationships. Department of Defense Instruction 1304.33, Protecting Against

Inappropriate Relations During Recruiting and Entry Level Training, dated January 28, 2015.

2.6 Contractor-Furnished Publications and Documents. The contractor shall provide the government Chief CFI an electronic copy of all contractor-developed publications and documents used to implement the program.

3.0 Performance Requirements. The contractor shall provide for all performance requirements. During the period of performance, the Government encourages the contractor to propose any innovations that may lead to increased efficiencies and/or performance.

3.1 Contractor Training Missions. The contractor shall provide support for the following required flying missions:

(1) NIFE student training sorties, (2) Military Flight Instructor (MFI) training sorties (initial and recurrent), and (3)

MFI check ride preparation sorties.

3.2 Concept of Training Operations. All NIFE students undergo preliminary ground instruction provided by the Navy.

After students complete the Navy’s preliminary ground instruction, the contractor shall provide annually training to approximately 1,680 students in accordance with the NASCINST 1542.1 Series Naval Introductory Flight

Evaluation Master Curriculum as well as approximately 22 MFIs and IUT in accordance with

NAVAVSCOLSCOMINST 1542.184 Series NIFE Instructor Under Training. The contractor shall execute the

NIFE program at a minimum of two home airfields in the Pensacola, FL and the Gulf Shores, AL area to ensure that flight traffic and facilities support the student and military flight instructor (MFI) throughput requirements.

The contractor’s facilities shall support up to 140 students per month all year. The required home airfields must be located no further than 35 statute miles driving distance from 181 Chambers Avenue, Pensacola, FL (Naval Air

Station (NAS) Pensacola). The contractor shall provide for daily sortie requirements by providing a minimum of

24 aircraft to launch students in multiple waves on each weekday with two students, and an instructor in each 4-seat aircraft. The contractor shall provide enough aircraft and spare aircraft to ensure that there is always the required amount of aircraft ready for each successive wave during the day at each airfield. Should it, during the course of performance, determine that fewer aircraft are necessary, contractor shall notify the government of its updated calculation for concurrence prior to decreasing the number of aircraft provided. See paragraph 4.1.1 for typical daily requirements. The contractor shall follow all applicable Navy regulations, Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) regulations, and other regulations to ensure safe and effective training. The contractor shall provide reports in accordance with this PWS paragraph 8.0 NIFE Reports.

3.2.1 Government Led Ground Instruction. A preliminary private pilot aviation ground school Airplane Single

Engine Land (ASEL) course will be taught by government Advanced Ground Instructors (AGI) at Naval Aviation

Schools Command (NASC) as part of the NIFE program. The contractor will not be involved with this part of the

NIFE curriculum.

3.2.2 Contractor Led Ground Training Events. The contractor shall support specified ground training events.

3.2.2.1 Contractor Led Ground Training Events. The contractor shall conduct ground-training events in accordance with NIFE curriculum cards/grade sheets to include: (1) pre-flight aircraft inspections; (2) cockpit familiarization; (3) standard procedures; (4) emergency procedures; and (5) general discussion items in support of

Part 61 and Part 91 knowledge requirements. The contractor shall not exceed four students per instructor for ground training events. The contractor shall provide sufficient aircraft to support the ground training events in the

NIFE curriculum. These aircraft shall have all avionics installed (no missing components), but do not have to be in a flight worthy status. The avionics shall be fully functional to support the training. The contractor will also conduct ground training for perspective Military Flight Instructors earning their FAA Certified Flight Instructors -

Airplane Single-Engine Land certificate (CFI-ASEL).

3.2.2.2 Contractor Led Student Training on Maintenance Documentation. The contractor shall provide NIFE students with pre-flight maintenance training as part of the flight brief. The contractor’s instructors shall review aircraft maintenance logs with the students prior to pre-flight. The contractor shall make all maintenance records and logbooks available for government review upon request. The contractor shall provide a summary of their process for handling emergent discrepancies IAW 14CFR91.213.

3.2.3 Contractor Led Flight Instruction. The contractor shall provide the NIFE program flight instruction that consists of executing the NIFE curriculum. The contractor shall ensure that CFIs are FAA- certified flight instructors with at least ASEL ratings. The contractor shall ensure that CFIs maintain an appropriate current FAA

Class III medical status. The contractor shall ensure that CFIs comply with NIFE standardization as established by the Government Chief CFI. The contractor CFIs shall conduct flight training in accordance with the NIFE curriculum, to include pre-flight briefings, in-flight instruction, post-flight debriefings, general discussion items, and documentation in student logbooks and training folders. Prior to leaving the airfield each day, contractor

CFIs shall ensure paper and electronic grade sheets are complete and accurate for each student instructed that day.

3.2.4 Standardization. The Government Chief CFI will act as the NIFE Standardization Officer. The Government

Chief CFI is responsible for working with NASC to establish standards for curriculum content, flight training procedures, operating procedures, and student performance expectations in order to meet NIFE objectives (including safety). The Government Chief CFI shall conduct a monthly standardization meeting with the Contractor Chief

CFI to discuss and resolve safety and standardization issues. The contractor shall support additional standardization meetings as the Government Chief CFI requires. Contractor CFIs shall attend these meetings only if required by the Contractor Chief CFI. All Contractor CFIs shall attend the course standardization meeting

(usually monthly). The Government Chief CFI may require additional standardization meetings as needed to ensure CFIs provide standardized training and safety procedures. Military Flight Instructors (MFIs) and

Contractor CFIs shall pass written standardization tests prior to providing flight instruction as part of the NIFE

Program. The Government Chief CFI will provide the written tests during mobilization.

When requested by the government, the contractor shall make accommodations to allow for training observation flights. Observers must have a legitimate need to observe a flight, meet the requirement listed below, may only ride in the back of the aircraft, and be listed on an approved flight schedule.

Observation flights must be conducted as part of a normal NIFE curriculum event. The flight profile may need to be adjusted to accommodate the back seat observer (i.e. if weight and balance calculations do not allow four occupants at once, an out and in profile with both students may need to be adjusted to two separate out and back flights from the home field). Observers are listed below:

1. The COR, CO, XO, Executive Director or Training Director for the purpose of contract performance monitoring.

2. A military flight Surgeon, Aerospace Physiologist, or other Medical Corps Staff who are qualified to evaluate a student for air sickness.

3. A Training Officer to evaluate the relevance and standardization of NIFE training.

4. The Safety Officer to evaluate NIFE Safety of flight and Contracted High Risk Training procedures.

Any observer not possessing a current annual flight physical must receive a High-Risk Screening by

NASC Flight Surgeon in the preceding 30 days.

3.2.5 Check Flight. The NIFE curriculum contains a check flight to ensure quality of training and standards of performance are being maintained as the student progresses. Military Flight Instructors will normally conduct the check flight. Occasionally, the Contractor CFIs will conduct the check flight. The Government Chief CFI in coordination with the Contractor Chief Flight Instructor shall determine Contractor CFI Check Pilot standards and qualifications. The Government Chief CFI will approve any Contractor CFI to become a Check Pilot.

3.3 Training Locations. The contractor shall execute the NIFE program at a minimum of two home airfields in

Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL to meet the student and MFI throughput requirements in this PWS. The contractor shall provide aircraft and operations at a minimum of two, but no more than four home airfields no further than 35 statute miles driving distance, as measured using Google Maps, from 181 Chambers Ave. at Naval

Air Station Pensacola. Each home airfield shall have at least 2 practice airfields within 35 nautical miles that allow touch-and-go landings. The home airfields count as one of the practice fields if touch and goes are allowed at home airfield. Additionally, each home airfield shall have working areas within 25 nautical miles in which all the applicable air work and ground reference maneuvers can be safely and legally performed.

3.4 Personnel, Certified Flight Instructor, and Aircrew Requirements.

3.4.1 Personnel Requirements. The contractor shall provide all required personnel to meet all NIFE requirements.

The contractor shall provide one (1) Contractor Chief Certified Flight Instructor for the government to use as a point of contact and shall provide sufficient Certified Flight Instructors to support the expected number and uninterrupted flow of students through the curriculum. The contractor shall ensure the contract instructors are trained and ready throughout the period of performance. The contractor shall interview each NIFE CFI, prior to assignment of NIFE tasking, and its Chief or Assistant Chief CFI shall conduct initial flight evaluation and (at least) annual flight evaluations of every NIFE CFI. The Government Chief CFI will coordinate with all government entities and the contract COR to support the Contractor Chief CFI with any Government efforts required. The Contractor Chief

CFI will manage and control all contractor efforts supporting all students and MFIs on all airfields and support areas in the training area. The contractor shall provide required Flight Scheduler(s). The Navy will provide sufficient

Military Flight Instructors, dependent on available manpower, at home airfields who will conduct the check flight and other military flight training tasks as described in this PWS. The contractor shall also provide one Lead Site

Manager who will coordinate with Contractor Chief CFI, the flight scheduler, the COR, and the airfields to ensure that the contractor’s personnel, aircraft, and maintenance are ready for training. The contractor shall plan for and provide all other personnel required for operations.

Required POC Number Provided

Contractor Chief CFI 1

Lead Site Manager 1

CFIs As Contractor Requires.

Site Manager at Home Airfields As Contractor Requires.

Flight Scheduler As Contractor Requires.

MFIs NASC will provide.

Notes:

The contractor hires, directs, and controls all labor as the contractor requires. The Contractor shall identify a single Contractor Chief CFI and a single Lead Site Manager to act as single Points of Contact for the government CORs and for the Government Chief CFIs. The contractor can provide as many or as few managers and personnel as required to execute the PWS. For example, the contractor may require a Site Manager at each home airfield they use.

3.4.1.1 Contractor Employees Identification. The contractor shall maintain an up-to-date list of the names, titles, applicable certificate numbers, and phone numbers of all employees involved in the NIFE program.

3.4.1.2 Employee Conduct. The contractor shall comply with the government’s requirements to replace any contractor personnel who demonstrate improper aircraft maintenance practices, improper flying practices or techniques, improper personal appearance, or any other conduct that becomes detrimental to accomplishment of the mission as determined by the Government Chief CFI or the COR. The COR will provide written notification of such conditions to the contractor and the contractor shall remedy the situation immediately. The contractor shall not employ a person for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the COR or by the

Government Chief CFI as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or general well-being of any personnel and/or the operational mission.

3.4.1.3 Language of Employees. Contractor employees shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

3.4.1.4 Employee Uniforms. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a neat appearance and are easily recognized as contractor employees. CFIs shall not wear sandals or other open-toed shoes. Contractor personnel clothing or uniforms shall display the employee's first and last name, and the contractor’s company name. The

Contractor shall not allow pin-on nametags on the flight line. Personnel shall maintain all attire in a professional and serviceable condition. Contractor office personnel shall wear clothing that is professional in appearance and appropriate to their normal duties. Contractor personnel may not wear clothing which is offensive, or which reflects poorly on the Navy or the United States.

3.4.1.5 Site Manager. The contractor shall provide one Lead Site Manager for airfields at Pensacola who shall be responsible for the performance of this contract. The contractor may provide as many additional site managers as he requires to ensure smooth operations at all home airfields. The contractor overall site manager shall be physically present at the home airfields during scheduled flying. The contractor shall provide the name(s) of the designated site manager(s) and alternate(s) to the Government Chief CFI and the COR. The site manager(s) or alternate(s) shall act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The site manager(s) or alternate(s) shall be on site at one of the home stations during normal hours of operation and shall be available within two hours to meet with Government personnel.

3.4.1.6 CFI and Student Relationships. CFIs shall maintain a positive, professional instructor-student relationship.

The contractor shall ensure that no contract employees assume an inappropriate relationship with any student.

Department of Defense Instruction 1304.33 specifies precluded conduct.

3.4.1.7 Smoke-Free Environment. The contractor shall provide an instructional environment free of tobacco smoke, to include e-cigarettes. The contractor may designate areas for smoking that are separated from the student classrooms and briefing areas. The smoking area shall be outside.

3.4.1.8 Employee Security Requirements. The contractor shall adhere to all airport security rules and regulations.

Additionally, all employees will wear or carry (as required) proper identification, such as photo ID badges etc.

3.4.1.9 Contractor Operation of Vehicles. The contractor shall ensure all personnel required to drive on the flight line are trained in accordance with applicable airport procedures.

3.4.1.10 Employee Qualifications. The contractor shall ensure that all employees are qualified, trained, and certified to perform the requirements of this PWS. The contractor shall comply with certification and training required by all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and CFRs. The contractor shall document all training and certification and ensure that it is available for Government review at home airfields.

3.4.1.11 Employee Training Records. The contractor shall maintain individual training records for each contractor

CFI employee and each MFI at Pensacola. The contractor shall make training records available to the Government

Chief CFI or the COR at Pensacola upon request. Records shall contain all systems on which the individual is qualified or is to become qualified; the name of the individual that provided the training (Government or Contractor);

the date training was conducted or completed; and for recurring training, the due date. Records shall also include:

(1) Copy of FAA certificates, (2) FAA medical certificate, (3) letters of designation, (4) letters of appointment, (5)

National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC), (6) NASC DOR TTO Policy, and

(7) Recruiter/Trainer Prohibited Activities Acknowledgment form.

3.4.1.12 Contractor Management of Contracted Employees. The contractor shall manage all employees and report any actions that are of the nature of personal service, or give the perception of personal services, to the COR. The government shall not supervise, control, assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for individual contractor employees.

3.4.2 Certified Flight Instructor Requirements.

3.4.2.1 Certified Flight Instructors (CFI). The contractor shall provide CFIs that have logged 100 hours of CFI flight instructing hours; 100 hours of previous experience as a flight instructor in the military; or a combination of the two (for example, 50 hours of CFI and 50 hours of military instruction). The contractor will provide documentation of the prospective instructor's experience for government review upon request. The requirement for previous instructing experience can be modified or waived, on a case-by-case basis, by the NIFE Director. The contractor shall provide the CFIs with a “new hire” program that prepares them to conduct NIFE instruction and that includes a briefing by the Government Chief CFI before giving flight instruction to NIFE students.

Contractor CFIs who flew with students under performance review (and supervisory personnel deemed necessary to complete the review) shall participate in the student elimination process and training review boards as required by the government.

3.4.2.2 National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC) Requirement. The contractor shall ensure that all contractor CFIs maintain a NACLC clearance within one year of beginning the contract. The contractor shall maintain each CFI’s NACLC on file for inspection as required by the government COR.

3.4.2.3 Military Flight Instructors (MFIs). The contractor shall support MFI training and operations. The MFIs will normally conduct the check flight (NIFE MCG C4390). All military flight instructors must have a current FAA single engine CFI certificate to fly with students. MFIs will complete the NASC Flight Instructor Training Course

(FITC) prior to completing their Instructor Under Training (IUT) curriculum. The contractor shall allow military instructors, either dual or solo, to fly contractor aircraft in order to maintain CFI currency and to conduct annual standardization flights to share instructional techniques. Military instructors will provide all equipment they require except communications headsets. For MFIs that are not certified through the FAA (estimated three personnel annually), contractor shall provide all items/services necessary to include study materials, coordination/setting-up interview and flight line badge in order for MFIs to secure their FAA Instructor certificate.

The NIFE Standardization Officer will track all MFI requirements.

3.4.3 Aircrew Requirements. The Contractor shall assign only fully qualified aircrew and aircraft for a flight. The contractor shall ensure that the following items shall be on hand at the home airfield prior to flying: (1) Read and

Initial Files that include standardization and safety meeting minutes; (2) flight instructor currency; (3) medical certificate; and (4) TSA Security Awareness. The contractor shall also ensure all local requirements are completed.

3.4.3.1 Aircrew Requirements Information. The contractor shall maintain all required aircrew information and shall make it available at the crews’ home airfield in the Pensacola training location.

3.4.3.2 Crew Day and Crew Rest. The contractor shall ensure that contractor personnel flying on the NIFE flight schedule abide by Operational Crew Day and Operational Crew Rest rules and limitations delineated in the applicable NIFE documents listed in paragraph 2 of this PWS. Government personnel shall abide by the same rules and limitations.

3.5 Airfield Operating Procedures. The contractor shall comply with all applicable airfield operating procedures as specified by the airport management or by the FAA Chart Supplement at each airfield that the students use.

The contractor shall develop procedures for any airfield that does not have specified operating procedures. The contractor shall submit airfield operating procedures to the Government Chief CFI for approval. Airfield operating procedures shall include the maximum number of airplanes that may operate in the pattern, including non-NIFE aircraft. The contractor shall review and update airfield procedures at least annually with additional updates that any changing situation requires.

3.5.1 Airfield Specifications. Runways used for NIFE student training must be a minimum of 50 feet wide and

3000 feet long, hard surface. The contractor shall request government approval of all runways before using them for student training.

3.6 Aircraft and Equipment. The contractor shall provide and maintain all aircraft, flight and equipment required to execute this PWS. Provided aircraft shall be identical within the parameters specified below. Identical aircraft are required for two reasons. First, to eliminate student confusion or delays in training from having to learn multiple configurations for a short, time-compressed curriculum. Second, to maximize instructor proficiency in NIFE aircraft by allowing them to focus on one model of aircraft.

3.6.1 Aircraft. The Contractor shall provide the aircraft to support the Daily Flight Schedule for each day. The

Contractor shall use identically configured, standardized types of aircraft to execute this contract. The contractor shall provide only one make and model of aircraft. This aircraft shall be the Cessna C-172N/P aircraft with

Lycoming 180hp engine and gross weight STCs applied. Aircraft shall be considered the same make and model if checklists, emergency procedures, performance data and the location and function of flight controls (for example, the flap selector) are the same. For example, C-172M and C-172N would not meet this requirement as they have different checklists and performance data. Some allowance will be made for different instrument configurations.

For example, it will be acceptable for some aircraft to be analog only and some to have glass panel upgrades in addition to analog gauges. Aircraft with glass panels should also be equipped with analog gauges for student exposure. If there is any question as to whether an aircraft is the same make and model, the contractor should seek clarification from the government. The contractor shall list all NIFE aircraft on its 14 CFR Part 141 certificate.

The contractor shall keep current its Preferred Fleet Member status with the engine OEM-Lycoming.

3.6.1.1 Minimum NIFE Aircraft Specifications. Aircraft shall meet all of the minimum requirements listed below:

3.6.1.2 FAA Certificated for Normal Category or Higher. Airplane category and class shall be airplane, single engine land with a four (4) person minimum capacity including pilots and passengers (for example Cessna 172 or equivalent). All aircraft shall have an airspeed indicator whose primary display (outside ring) shows airspeed in units of knots. All aircraft shall have position-selectable flaps (e.g. 10 degree, 15 degree, 30 degree and not up, off, down) only.

3.6.1.3 Hobbs Meter. All aircraft must have an installed and functioning Hobbs meter that operates based on oil pressure to be considered available for scheduling.

3.6.1.4 Tri-cycle gear.

3.6.1.5 Crosswind: 15 knots.

3.6.1.6 Aircraft Weight & Balance: For Center of Gravity (CG) and maximum takeoff weight considerations: As light as one occupant weighing 113 pounds, as heavy as 250 pounds, or three 190lbs occupants (570 lbs. total occupant weight) with the fuel on board required to meet para. 3.6.1.7.

3.6.1.7 Flight Duration: Aircraft must be able to fly a 2.6-hour training sortie and land back at the home airfield with

60 minutes of fuel reserve.

3.6.1.8 Performance: the aircraft performance shall be sufficient to allow for safe operations at the home airfields and all planned outlying practice airfields with three 190 lbs. occupants (570 lbs. total occupant weight).

3.6.1.9 Engine: Horsepower is 180.

3.6.1.10 Aircrew size: Shall accommodate students with sitting heights of 32 inches to 41 inches.

3.6.1.11 Avionics: Two installed and functional communication radios, Mode C reporting transponder or comply with FAA ADS-B out requirements, audio panel and integral four- place intercom. The contractor shall provide the portable avionics package and “Aero Tracking”.

3.6.1.12 Aircraft flight controls: All aircraft shall have dual flight controls and brakes at both pilot positions. All flight and fuel controls, and circuit breakers must be accessible from both seats, with seat belts/shoulder harnesses fastened.

3.6.1.13 Ground Operations: Students must be able to perform aircraft walk-around in a timely manner, with required pre-flight items easily and safely inspected.

3.6.1.14 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B): The contractor shall provide equipment to monitor ADS-B in for each flight. Each aircraft shall have an ADS-B receiver.

3.6.2 Equipment. The contractor shall furnish all equipment required to perform this contract unless specifically stated as government furnished equipment.

3.6.2.1 Office Equipment. The contractor shall provide all general administrative equipment and supplies required for NIFE operations.

3.6.2.2 Radio Communication Equipment. The contractor shall supply radios capable of transmitting and receiving on appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigned frequencies. The contractor shall ensure that a radio capable of communicating with airborne aircraft is available for use at each home airfield during flight operations.

3.6.2.3 Equipment Maintenance. The contractor shall provide all maintenance for the care and upkeep of all contractor-furnished equipment.

3.7 Changes to the NIFE Program or curriculum. The contractor should submit curriculum or program change recommendations to the Government Chief CFI with a copy to the COR. The Government Chief CFI will review and submit recommendations to the Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) for further review and submission to the NASC Pipeline Training Officer (PTO) for consideration for a formal Training Change Request (TCR). The

Government Chief CFIs will provide any curriculum or program revisions or updates through the CORs to the contractor. The curriculum complies with applicable Combined Federal Regulations, and is designed to provide approximately 9.1 flight hours per student. The Government Chief CFI and the COR will coordinate with the contractor to implement changes due to a program or curriculum change and to develop the time period the contractor requires to make any changes.

3.8 Mobilization and Transition.

3.8.1 Mobilization.

3.8.1.1 Responsibilities. The contractor shall use the mobilization period to hire and train all contractor personnel and to prepare all facilities, equipment, and supplies for NIFE performance to begin on the Service Start Date

(SSD). The contractor shall assume full performance responsibility on the SSD that is 60 days after award. The COR and the Government Chief CFI will provide government- furnished information or government-furnished equipment as required. The Mobilization Contractor Performance Report required is in paragraph 8 below.

3.8.1.2 Meetings. The contractor shall organize and conduct on-site mobilization meetings or teleconferences at a

Pensacola home airfield with the COR, the Government Chief CFI, and other Navy personnel as the COR requires one week after the contract award date to discuss the contractor’s mobilization plan and responsibilities. The COR and the contractor shall coordinate additional meetings and teleconferences as needed to facilitate mobilization.

NAWCTSD will assist as requested by the COR.

3.8.1.3 Contractor Personnel, Facilities, and Equipment Suitability. The contractor shall screen all CFIs to ensure that they are qualified and suitable as training instructors in accordance with CFR and instructions in this PWS.

The government will inspect the contractor’s records, facilities, aircraft, and equipment prior to beginning any training to ensure that the contractor can meet all safety and performance requirements in this PWS.

3.8.1.4 Mobilization Complete. Mobilization is complete and the Service Start Date (SSD) is reached when the

COR and the Government Chief CFI agree that contractor can meet all training and safety requirements of this

PWS. The contractor shall not begin training until the instructors are certified and safety plans are in place. The

SSD shall be no later than 60 days after award.

3.8.2 Transition. The contractor shall support transition of work to a new contractor as required by the government at the end of the contract period of performance. The contractor shall provide access for the follow-on contractor to view procedures, records, and training events as requested. The new contractor shall not interfere with ongoing training. The contractor shall preserve and hand-off all NIFE data and information required to continue the NIFE program with no interruption to safety or training if contractors change.

4.0 Flight Scheduling.

4.1 Scheduling Requirements Overview. The Government Chief CFI will provide a monthly training plan on or before the 25th of the current month for the next month that will reflect holidays, periods of stand-down and changes in normal operating hours. The contractor shall provide flight training services at home airfields Monday through Friday, sunrise to sunset, at Pensacola FL. Daily flight operations shall annually provide flight training for approximately 1,680 students. Contractor flight operations scheduling shall also provide NIFE training annually for the contractor’s CFIs and for approximately eighteen (18) MFIs.

4.1.1 Pensacola Typical Flight Schedule Waves and Turnaround Times. The contractor shall launch student training as much as possible in waves. A typical wave could consist of 10 aircraft scheduled for 2.6 hours and will include training for two students per aircraft in the wave. Aircraft amounts per wave are subject to production requirements and may vary. Each aircraft shall carry two students if possible so that they can conduct “out and back” flights, with one student receiving dual instruction for one hour on the “out” leg and the other student receiving dual instruction for one hour on the “back” leg after an engine shut-down and crew swap at a nearby airfield. The 2.6 hours provide a nominal turnaround time of 30 minutes after landing time before the aircraft is used in a subsequent wave. The contractor may schedule turnaround times of less than 30 minutes as required.

The Government Chief CFI or designated representative will notify the contractor of reduced turnaround times at least the day prior. The brief, takeoff, and land times for each wave will normally be the same for all locations.

The contractor shall schedule no more than 80 total sorties per day for all home airfields without Government

Chief CFI approval.

4.1.2 Daily Operations Scheduling. The contractor shall perform daily scheduling of NIFE aircraft, military instructors, civilian instructors, and students via a published daily flight schedule (written each workday for the next day’s schedule). The contractor shall inform the Government Chief CFI of the required number of military flight instructors for the following week by 1000 each Thursday to ensure the Government Chief CFI can appropriately schedule military flight instructors. The contractor shall incorporate input from each home airfield and from the Government Chief CFI or his representative regarding military flight instructors and submit a flight schedule to the Government Chief CFI his representative by 1500 each day for approval. The contractor shall publish the approved daily flight schedule on a website accessible by students, Military Flight Instructors (MFI), Instructors Under Training (IUTs), and government NIFE personnel, normally by 1600 each day. In addition to the website, the contractor shall distribute the flight schedule via email. Briefs should normally not start earlier than 0600 and not earlier than 0700 for flights involving military flight instructors. The contractor shall provide a sufficient cadre of fully qualified Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) sufficient to meet this flight schedule model.

The government reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the Daily Flight Schedule or any portion thereof at any time. The contractor shall continue use of the “MyFlightTrain” flight school management web hosted system or equivalent for the NIFE program.

4.2 Weekend and Holiday Flight Operations. The government may request reduced flying schedules in late

December and early January.

4.2.1 Weekend Operations. The contractor shall request weekend training at least 36 hours in advance and shall provide draft schedules on Thursday for Government Chief CFI review. The contractor shall publish any weekend schedule as well as Monday schedules on the preceding Friday. Weekend flight operations will be at the discretion of the Government Chief CFI. All scheduling will be in accordance with NAVAVSCOLSCOMINST 3710.1 Series and all applicable NIFE curriculums.

4.2.2 Holiday Flight Operations. Students will not normally fly on Federal Holidays. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government a minimum of three working days in advance to fly on a Holiday.

5.0 Other Support. The contractor shall provide all facilities and support for those facilities to support NIFE training at all locations. Other support at each home airfield shall include access to on-line weather forecasts, potable water, adequate restroom facilities, and indoor spaces sufficient to support flight activities. Supported flight activities include: briefing, debriefing, waiting, flight following, and flight planning.

5.1 Government Facility Standards. The contractor shall meet standards for the facilities defined in UFC 2-000-

05N, Facility Planning Criteria for Navy and Marine Corps Shore Installations. See paragraph 2 of this PWS.

5.2 General Facility Requirements. The contractor shall provide and maintain all facilities required to execute the NIFE program. The contractor shall support unannounced facility visits by visitors and by distinguished visitors.

5.2.1 Facilities Control. The Contractor shall ensure that facilities within the Contractor’s control are clean, sanitary, and free of rodents and insects.

5.2.2 Hazardous Items. The Contractor shall ensure that walkways, sidewalks, stairs, and stairwells are free of debris and other hazardous items.

5.2.3 Janitorial Services. The Contractor shall ensure janitorial services are available for all offices, training facilities, and maintenance facilities.

5.2.4 Trash and Waste Materials. The Contractor shall ensure all trash and waste materials are disposed of.

5.2.5 Telephones. The contractor shall provide sufficient phone lines at each location to accommodate concurrent events needing to contact Flight Service Station (FSS) to obtain weather briefs/file flight plans. The contractor shall designate one telephone, with speakerphone capability, for government use at each home airfield. The contractor shall provide local and U.S. nationwide long distance calling capability to the government personnel

(available on all telephones and fax machines).

5.2.6 Computers / Automated Data Processing Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all necessary electronic computer hardware or equipment to produce, update, and maintain the reports, documents, or data files specified in the PWS. To facilitate data exchange compatibility with other Navy units, computers provided to government personnel must operate using a Microsoft Windows operating system. The contractor shall provide computers for use by the contractor workforce and for use by the government workforce as required by this PWS.

5.2.7 Internet Connectivity. The contractor shall provide the following items for each facility used at each home airfield: (1) reliable high-speed Internet connectivity in Operations spaces at all home airfields; (2) sufficient Wi-Fi

Internet Connectivity that has sufficient bandwidth to support daily planning, scheduling, tracking, and a color printer/copier/fax machine with scanning capability; and (3) sufficient number of computers to accommodate concurrent events needing on-line aviation weather forecast capability to obtain weather briefs and for pre-flight planning/filing at each home airfield.

5.3 Specific Facility Requirements. Pensacola indoor facilities shall be climate-controlled. Each home airfield’s facilities and services shall be able to support up to 20 personnel for briefing or debriefing at one time. Contractor shall make briefing spaces available at least 30 minutes prior to the first brief of the day.

5.3.1 Personnel Overlap Between Flight Events. The contractor shall provide facilities for seated waiting areas and for restrooms such that all the spaces together can support up to 60 people comfortably across all home airfields during peak flight operations.

5.3.2 Staff Support. The contractor shall provide indoor, climate-controlled office space to support staff operations at each home airfield. This may be a shared space as long as use of the space for administrative work does not negatively affect flight operations.

5.3.3 Split Facilities at Multiple Airfields. If using multiple home airfields, the contractor shall appropriately split facilities requirements based on where aircraft are home-based. For instance, if the contractor bases approximately

70% of aircraft at a specific airport, then facilities shall be sufficient for up to 70% of personnel briefing/debriefing.

6.0 Maintenance and Supplies. The contractor shall provide all maintenance and supplies for facilities, aircraft, and equipment to support NIFE training at all locations in accordance with CFR, FAA, and other appropriate regulations. Aircraft or equipment items down for repairs or maintenance shall not impact daily flight operations.

The contractor shall ensure that enough spare aircraft are always available to support ongoing operations at the tempo required by this PWS.

6.1 Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Policies. The contractor shall follow all aircraft manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures, time change, and overhaul requirements. This includes all manufacturer-required or vendor-required maintenance in accordance with airframe, engine, and propeller maintenance manuals, and all maintenance required by applicable CFR. Although the contractor remains responsible for all maintenance, the contractor shall allow government personnel access for review of all maintenance and safety records at each home airfield upon request.

6.2 Maintenance Documentation. The contractor shall be solely responsible for maintaining all maintenance records. The contractor shall make all maintenance records and logbooks available for government review upon request. The contractor shall provide a summary of their process for handling emergent discrepancies IAW

14CFR91.213.

6.3 Headset Maintenance. The contractor shall supply sufficient active noise cancelling headsets for every occupant during every event for all NIFE aircraft and shall provide spare sets distributed across all locations. The contractor shall maintain and repair this supply of headsets.

6.4 National Environmental Policy Act. The contractor shall comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, and all federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding environmental concerns.

6.5 Aircraft Movement in or Out of Hangars. Contractor’s personnel shall supervise and guide aircraft movement into or out of hangars.

6.6 Corrective Actions. The contractor shall correct all maintenance deficiencies in a timely manner and take action to preclude a recurrence.

6.7 Check / Test Flight Requirements. The contractor shall conduct test flights as required by CFR. No students or

MFIs shall be on board during these tests.

7.0 Administration. The contractor shall provide all administration required to execute the NIFE Program.

7.1. Information.

7.1.1 General. The contractor shall maintain all information requirements for the NIFE program. The contractor shall provide Government personnel access to the original record, electronic, or reproducible copy of records (such as training reports, training records, status reports, maintenance data, training curriculum, etc.) that the contractor produces in support of this contract.

7.1.2 Release of Information to the Media and General Public. The Contractor shall coordinate through the COR with

NASC Public Affairs (PA) office regarding any media or public inquiries that involve NIFE students or NIFE activities. NASC or NETC PA will be the sole releasing authority for information to the media and the public regarding NIFE students or activities. (This does not affect the Contractor’s duty to cooperate with any cognizant state or federal accident investigation.)

7.1.3 Information Management. The contractor shall manage and protect all information unless otherwise required by this PWS.

7.1.4 Student Training Records. Each contract instructor shall fill out the student grade sheets after completing the training in accordance with NASCINST 1542.1 (Series) grading guidelines.

7.1.5 Forms. The COR will provide any government unique forms required for this contract.

7.2 Security. All NIFE information, documents, training, and operations are Unclassified. All student and MFI information is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and the contractor shall not release it to anyone except to the government. The contractor shall provide security for all facilities, aircraft, students, and government personnel involved in the NIFE program. The security requirements specified herein shall apply to the contractor and all subcontractors.

7.2.1 Operations Security (OPSEC). The contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an OPSEC program to protect controlled unclassified activities, information, equipment, and material used or developed by the contractor and any subcontractor during performance of the contract. Guidelines for applying the Risk Management

Framework to federal information systems to include conducting the activities of security categorization, security control selection and implementation, security control assessment, information system authorization, and security control monitoring are provided in NIST SP 800-37. This program may include Cybersecurity and

Communications Security (COMSEC). The OPSEC program shall be in accordance with National Security

Decision Directive (NSDD) 298. If the contractor does not have an established OPSEC Plan that addresses the protection of, critical information, sensitive, proprietary, or controlled unclassified information, the Government will provide a template for the Contractor’s internal development of an OPSEC Plan. Additional OPSEC program planning guidance can be found in DI-MGMT-80934C, OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PLAN and

NAVAIR OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS. The OPSEC program, at a minimum, shall include:

a) Assignment of responsibility for OPSEC direction and implementation

b) Issuance of procedures and planning guidance for the use of OPSEC techniques to identify vulnerabilities and apply applicable countermeasures

c) Establishment of OPSEC education and awareness training to include Basic OPSEC training, produced by the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff (IOSS), which can be found at https://www.iad.gov/ioss/department/opsec- fundamentals-course-opse1300-opse1301-opse1300e-10045.cfm

(OPSE1301 OPSEC Fundamentals)

d) Provisions for management, annual review, and evaluation of OPSEC programs e) Flow down of OPSEC requirements to subcontractors when applicable

7.2.2 Unclassified Contractor-Owned Network Security.