24QA327 Attach. 1 – Statement of Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

36 RQS Advanced Hoist Training

March 2024

Attach. 1 – Statement of Work

Statement of Work (SOW) For

Advanced Hoist Training Fairchild AFB, WA

1. BACKGROUND: On call 24/7/365, the 36th Rescue Squadron (RQS) often responds to search and rescue requests by the Air Force (AF) Rescue Coordination Center, utilizing the UH-1N helicopter for all search and rescue requests. These requests can lead to extremely demanding scenarios in which aircrew are expected to perform precision hosting operations, no matter the environment, with zero room for error. To reduce operational risk during these missions, the 36th RQS is requesting targeted training on the latest operating procedures surrounding advanced hoist operations via commercially available consultants and instructors.

2. SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide two (2) Advanced Hoist Instructors to the 36th RQS. The training must include two (2) days ground/didactic and static skills training and five (5) days flight training for a total of seven (7) days of training. A minimum of twenty-six (26) hours of flight instruction is required but up to 30 hours will be accepted.

3. OBJECTIVES: This training will enable a new cadre of 36th RQS aircrew to instruct all other members on advanced hoisting techniques. Ground training will be conducted in large groups with class size not to exceed 50 students. Flight training instruction will be conducted in a small group and train fifteen (15) military and civilian personnel to include six (6) instructor pilots or aircraft commanders, three (3) hoist operators, and six (6) flight medics.

4. REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. Instructor/Consultant Requirements: Primary flight instructor must have at least 15,000 flight hours and over 100,000 hoists. Secondary instructor must have at least 6,000 flight hours and 20,000 hoists.

4.1.1. Aircraft Experience Requirements: Instructor must have over 10 years of experience in the UH-1N or Bell medium lift platforms with over 4,000 hours in Bell medium lift platforms. UH-1N or Bell 212 experience will be preferred.

4.1.2. Hoist Device Experience: Instructors must have experience with the Goodrich Rescue Hoist model 42305 with over 3,000 hoists on this model.

4.1.3. Places of performance may include the Spokane County Sheriff Aviation Unit (SRASU) hoist training center, 36th RQS building, and/or Tacoma command post. Specific addresses and locations will be coordinated following award. Contractor personnel are responsible for own transportation and travel associated with providing the training in accordance with this SOW.

4.2. Ground Training Requirements (minimums):

4.2.1. Must Provide one (1), eight (8) hour days of didactic ground instruction. This ground instruction will instruct aircrew on the following items:

o Helicopter operations safety o Crew coordination & Crew Resource Management (CRM) o Crew duties and responsibilities o Communications/systems o Hazzard ID o Risk management o Go/No-Go o Aircraft cabin management o Acceleration of gravity o Physics of hoist load control o Rotor-flow dynamics o Communication techniques o Normal and emergency hoist techniques

4.2.2. Must provide one (1) day of combined ground/static skills training instruction to aircrew on the following items. This training will be accomplished on a 36th RQS furnished hoist tower.

o Operation of hoist equipment o Pendant and cable control o Human load anchor systems o Preparing helicopter and equipment for hoist operations o Communication procedures between pilot and hoist operators o Checklist function o Hook riding positions and cabin entry and exit procedures o Techniques for handling victims on cable o Tag line operations by ground party

4.3. Flying Hour Requirements (minimums):

4.3.1. Course provider will provide minimum twenty-six (26) hours of flight instruction throughout five

(5) training days with up to thirty (30) hours of instruction accepted. In the case of weather, maintenance, or operational delays, provider will allow for additional training days to ensure minimum flight instruction hours are met.

4.3.2. Course provider will instruct on the following items in flight:

o Normal and emergency hoist operations o Aircraft movement o Crew communications o Moving aircraft to target o Transition to and from hover o Pendant control o Cable/load control o Transition to live load o Basic insertion and extraction o Fluid dynamic hoist profiles (i.e. ascending/descending, hook turns, etc.)

o Backing reversals o Pick and roll o Single and double person lifts o Tag line setup o Rescue systems o Confined area hoisting o Rescue operations o Steep slope operations o Canopy insertion/extraction o Hoisting to mountain pinnacles

4.4. Training Certificates: At the successful completion of the course, the students will receive certification that they have been taught to the requirements set forth in: EASA SPA 100 Human Hoist

Operations (HHO), FAA 133D Human External Cargo (HEC), Transport Canada (CARS 722), Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CAO 29.11). Course must deliver a hardcopy at the conclusion of the course with electronic format provided to the Contracting Officer.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: The government shall furnish one (1) UH-1N with Goodrich Rescue Hoist model 42305. All fuel and maintenance actions shall be performed by the government.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering the government installation, shall abide by all Fairchild AFB security regulations. Personnel performing the work requested will be escorted for the duration on the installation. Individuals must be able to pass a background check that will be conducted prior to entry of the installation. Individuals performing the work will be required to provide their full name, date of birth, social security number, and driver’s license issuing state and license number to gain access to the installation.

Additionally, all training will be unclassified. The Contractor shall safeguard all government provided publications (if any) in the Contractor’s possession.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Fairchild AFB and surrounding helicopter operating areas. Ground and didactic instruction will occur at the SRASU hoist training facility.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: July 8-14, 2024

9. GENERAL INFORMATION:

9.1. HOURS OF OPERATION: Hours of operation are 0700-1630 Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays and any other designated down day. Work can be done outside the normal hours of operation with the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor shall coordinate in advance all hours of work and any service interruptions with 36th RQS/RA Capt Anthony Goodwin.

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