26Q4067_Att2_PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL GROUP ONE (EODGRU-1)

STATIC LINE OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES

1. BACKGROUND

Explosive Ordnance disposal (EOD) Group Commanders provide forces in support of Fleet Commanders and Navy Component Commanders, Carrier Strike Groups (CSG), Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESG), Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Task Forces/Groups, Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Squadrons, Army Special Operations Forces (SOF), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Unified Theatre Commanders, Navy Regional Commanders, and other contingency operations (i.e. aircraft recovery, range/waterway clearance, U.S. Secret Service support, CNO projects, etc.).

In preparation for deployment and contingency operations, EOD personnel are required to maintain their parachute and static line jump skill proficiency through Premeditated Personnel Parachute (P3) operational training. Sustainment of these proficiencies requires the use of an air operations facility and associated support services, as the US Naval Base located in San Diego County, CA, does not possess the organic capability to fulfill command needs.

2. OBJECTIVE/SCOPE

2.1 EODGRU1 seeks a contractor to provide air operations facility use, necessary equipment, and support services to include use of its parachute drop zones (DZ) in support of P3 operations, in addition to aircraft support services to conduct static line jump training and maintain static line jump currency of EODGRU-1 technicians/personnel who are preparing to meet operational requirements around the world.

2.2 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES AND INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS

2.2.1 Services rendered under this contract shall be non-personal in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104. Contracted personnel are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by manner or its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

Contractor personnel rendering services under this contract shall be under the direct supervision and control of the contractor.

2.2.2 The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as prescribed under

FAR Subpart 7.5. Any performance objectives or other terms and conditions under this contract shall not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that may result in contractor personnel creating or modifying Federal policies, obligating government funds, or overseeing work of government employees or other contractor personnel.

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 General Facility Requirements

3.1.1 The Contractor shall permit facility access to other contractor personnel in addition to EOD personnel who will be conducting the required training. Other contractor personnel will be always escorted by EODTEU-1 personnel.

3.1.2 The Contractor facility shall possess a storage area, at a minimum, that will be used for parachute gear. The storage area shall be a minimum size of 20 feet X 20 feet and shall be clean and void of foreign object debris.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall permit 24-hour storage of any GFE required for consecutive training days. EODGRU1 will require access to storage only during normal Contractor facility hours. EODGRU1 will remove GFE from facility storage upon the last day of each training block.

3.1.4 The Contractor facility must possess a minimum of two (2) packing mats and a parachute packing station area. The storage area shall possess shelving that is a minimum of six (6) inches off the floor and two (2) inches away from the wall, with minimum dimensions of eight (8) feet tall by 15 feet long.

3.1.5 The Contractor facility shall possess a parachute jock-up area that includes, at a minimum:

3.1.5.1 Two (2) dry-erase boards with a minimum size of six (6)-feet by four (4)-feet.

3.1.5.2 Bench seating for 20 jocked-up jumpers.

3.1.6 The Contractor facility shall possess a static line parachute shakeout area capable of suspending two (2) parachutes simultaneously to shakeout and disentangle suspension lines.

3.1.7 The Contractor facility must possess parachute packing arches with a minimum of four (4) adjustable height packing hooks that can be suspended at least six (6) feet high.

3.1.8 The Contractor facility must possess two (2) full-size commercial refrigerators.

3.1.9 The Contractor facility must possess two (2) microwaves.

3.1.10 The Contractor facility must possess one (1) commercial coffee maker.

3.1.11 The Contractor facility must possess potable drinking water.

3.1.12 The Contractor facility shall possess separate male and female bathroom facilities that possess at least one (1) sink each and running water.

3.2 Parachute Drop Zone (DZ) Support

3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a DZ that is currently certified and listed on the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Zone Availability Report (ZAR) to support day and night static-line operations.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall conduct necessary routine maintenance and obstacle clearance for the designated DZ to support scheduled training days. The DZ surface shall be maintained with either cut grass or plowed dirt and kept free of hazardous obstacles.

3.2.3 The DZ shall be located within five (5) driving miles of the nearest approved runway.

3.2.4 The DZ shall be able to support a reasonable execution of the Contractor’s internal Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and shall be immediately accessible by ground emergency services, such as Advance Life Support (ALS) and Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) without delay.

3.2.5 The DZ shall be capable of supporting a landing area for helicopter medical evacuation (MEDIVAC) that is located within five (5) minutes of ground travel/ambulance transit.

3.3 Military Jump Operations Aircraft Support

3.3.1 The Contractor shall provide one (1) PAC -750, Caravan, Twin Otter, Skyvan, CASA 212, Sherpa, Caribou, or aircraft of comparable capability to include ramp exit capabilities, per training session day. The aircraft must be capable of in-flight operations, eight (8) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 1,500 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) and a not to exceed altitude of 15,000 feet MSL. In-flight operations include but are not limited to the ability for students to hook up to the anchor line cable, open aircraft doors to inspect the DZ, respond to red and green light signals for jump clearance, and retrieve a towed jumper using a retrieval winch.

3.3.1.1 Aircraft shall be equipped with jump lights (red/green - after-market lights are acceptable).

3.3.1.2 Aircraft shall be equipped with a minimum of 20 seats (military-style canvas/nylon seats with extended length belts).

3.3.1.3 The aircraft shall be configured for static line operations and possess a permanently installed steel anchor line cable with a minimum tensile strength of 10,000 pounds (lbs.). Temporary static line cable installations are not acceptable.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) commercial aircraft operator per scheduled training session day. See section 8.1.

3.4 Scheduling: The Contractor shall provide facility access for a total of 192 hours during each 12-month period of performance, delivered across four (4) scheduling blocks per year. Each scheduling block shall consist of two (2) 24-hour training facility days (inclusive of continuous 24-hour storage for GFE), during which the Contractor shall concurrently deliver two (2) four (4)-hour aircraft and pilot days. As facility support days overlap on the same calendar days as air operation support days, Contractor support shall total eight (8) operational days per contract year. Facility use will be scheduled, at a minimum of fifteen (15) days, prior to the training event. Training days may be scheduled with an average class size of twenty (20) students. The Contractor shall permit training times and dates to be cancelled, adjusted, or shifted at the Government’s convenience due to emergency or evolving mission requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

3.5 Mishap. The Contractor shall promptly report to the COR/TPOC and Procuring Contracting

Officer (PCO) if a mishap results in an injury. If the U.S. Navy conducts an investigation of the accident, the Contractor (including all subcontractors) shall cooperate with the government personnel until the investigation is completed. The Contractor shall allow authorized government representatives access to the Contractor’s facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation, as requested.

3.6 Responsibility for Safety. The Contractor shall maintain sole responsibility for the safety and protection of all Contractor personnel, Government personnel, Government property, and the general public throughout the performance of this contract. Government surveillance, action, or failure to act shall not relieve the Contractor of this obligation. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations, including obtaining and maintaining all required licenses and permits.

3.7 Applicable Publications. The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures, to include but not limited to:

3.7.1 TC 3-21.220 STATIC LINE PARACHUTING TECHNIQUES AND TRAINING

3.7.2 COMNAVSPECWARCOM 3000.3D

3.7.3 USSOCOM 350-8

3.7.4 USSOCOM 350-6

3.7.5 OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3500.43

3.7.6 OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3501.225d

3.7.7 COMNAVSPECWAR 3000.2

3.7.8 ATP 3-18.11

4. DELIVERABLES SUMMARY MATRIX

PWS

SECTION

DESCRIPTION FORMAT

(e.g., Word, PDF, Excel)

DISTRIBUTION DUE DATE

8.2 Current proof of

Contractor on AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing

Hard copy or PDF file

Contracting Officer and COR and/or

TPOC

Upon quote submission and at time of periodic inspection.

8.3 Page 1 of current DZ

Survey

Hard copy or PDF file

Contracting Officer Upon quote submission

8.4 Proof of general

liability insurance for both airfield and runway

Hard copy or PDF file

Contracting Officer Upon quote submission

5. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY MATRIX

PWS

SECTION

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

ACCEPTABLE

QUALITY LEVEL

SURVEILLANCE

METHOD

3.1.1 The Contractor shall permit facility access to other

contractor personnel in addition to EOD personnel who will be conducting the required training. Other contractor personnel will be always escorted by EODTEU-1 personnel.

100% Compliance COR Inspection

3.1.2 The Contractor facility shall possess a storage area, at a minimum, that will be used for parachute gear. The storage area shall be a minimum size of 20 feet X 20 feet and shall be clean and void of foreign object debris.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.3 The Contractor shall permit 24-hour storage of any

GFE required for consecutive training days.

EODGRU1 will remove GFE from facility storage upon the last day of each training block.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.4 The Contractor facility must possess a minimum of

two (2) packing mats and a parachute packing station area. The storage area shall possess shelving that is a minimum of six (6) inches off the floor and two (2) inches away from the wall, with minimum dimensions of eight (8) feet tall by 15 feet long.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.5, 3.1.5.1, 3.1.5.2

The Contractor facility shall possess a parachute jock-up area.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.6 The Contractor facility shall possess a static line

parachute shakeout area capable of suspending two

(2) parachutes simultaneously to shakeout and disentangle suspension lines.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.7 The Contractor facility must possess parachute

packing arches with a minimum of four (4) adjustable height packing hooks that can be suspended at least six (6) feet high.

75% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.8 The Contractor facility must possess two (2) full-size

commercial refrigerators.

50% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.9 The Contractor facility must possess two (2)

microwaves.

50% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.10 The Contractor facility must possess one (1)

commercial coffee maker.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.11 The Contractor facility must possess potable drinking

water.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.1.12 The Contractor facility shall possess separate male

and female bathroom facilities that possess at least one (1) sink each and running water.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide a DZ that is currently

certified and listed on the Air Mobility Command

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

(AMC) Zone Availability Report (ZAR) to support day and night static-line operations.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall conduct necessary routine

maintenance and obstacle clearance for the designated DZ to support scheduled training days.

The DZ surface shall be maintained with either cut grass or plowed dirt and kept free of hazardous obstacles.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.2.3 The DZ shall be located within five (5) driving miles

of the nearest approved runway.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.2.4 The DZ shall be able to support a reasonable

execution of the Contractor’s internal Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and shall be immediately accessible by ground emergency services, such as Advance Life Support (ALS) and Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) without delay.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.2.5 The DZ shall be capable of supporting a landing area

for helicopter medical evacuation (MEDIVAC) that is located within five (5) minutes of ground travel/ambulance transit.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.3.1, 3.3.1.1, 3.3.1.2, 3.3.1.3

The Contractor shall provide one (1) PAC -750, Caravan, Twin Otter, Skyvan, CASA 212, Sherpa, Caribou, or aircraft of comparable capability to include ramp exit capabilities, per training session day.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.3.2 The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1)

commercial aircraft operator per scheduled training session day. See section 8.1.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

3.4 Scheduling: The Contractor shall provide facility

access for a total of 192 hours during each 12-month period of performance, delivered across four (4) scheduling blocks per year. Each scheduling block shall consist of two (2) 24-hour training facility days (inclusive of continuous 24-hour storage for GFE), during which the Contractor shall concurrently deliver two (2) four (4)-hour aircraft and pilot days.

As facility support days overlap on the same calendar days as air operation support days, Contractor support shall total eight (8) operational days per contract year. Facility use will be scheduled, at a minimum of fifteen (15) days, prior to the training event. Training days may be scheduled with an average class size of twenty (20) students. The Contractor shall permit training times and dates to be cancelled, adjusted, or shifted at the Government’s convenience due to emergency or evolving mission requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

100% Compliance COR Inspection

3.5 Mishap. The Contractor shall promptly report to the

COR/TPOC and Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) if a mishap results in an injury. If the U.S.

Navy conducts an investigation of the accident, the Contractor (including all subcontractors) shall cooperate with the government personnel until the investigation is completed. The Contractor shall allow authorized government representatives access to the Contractor’s facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation, as requested.

100% Compliance COR/TPOC

3.6 Responsibility for Safety. The Contractor shall

maintain sole responsibility for the safety and protection of all Contractor personnel, Government personnel, Government property, and the general public throughout the performance of this contract.

Government surveillance, action, or failure to act shall not relieve the Contractor of this obligation. The Contractor shall ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations, including obtaining and maintaining all required licenses and permits.

100% Compliance COR Inspection

3.7 Applicable Publications. The Contractor shall adhere

to all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

100% Compliance TPOC Inspection

6. QUALITY CONTROL

6.1 The Contractor is responsible for implementing and maintaining a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure that the services performed meets or exceeds contract requirements and results in the correction of potential and actual problems. The QCP shall be implemented on the first day of contract performance. In addition to the Contractor’s QCP, the Government will provide the Contractor with a copy of the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP). Notwithstanding the Government’s QASP, the Contractor is not relieved from having their own QCP program to address quality issues during the contract award period.

6.2 The Government’s QASP will address what deliverables are identified for surveillance and the method and surveillance periodicity to ensure the quality of deliverables as outlined in this PWS. The QASP addresses what will be reviewed and will outline actions to be taken by the Contractor, should review(s) and/or inspections identify areas requiring remedial action.

Of special interest to the Government are performance standards or metrics that address productivity, completion times, customer satisfaction, and handling/safeguarding Privacy Act data.

7. PLACE & PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION

7.1 Period of Performance: The Contractor shall provide services for a total of eight (8) calendar days that will occur annually throughout a 12-month base period and two (2) 12-month option periods:

Base Year: 01 August 2026 – 31 July 2027

Option Year 1: 01 August 2027 – 31 July 2028 Option Year 2: 01 August 2028 – 31 July 2029

7.2 Place of Performance

7.2.1 The place of performance shall take place at the Contractor’s facility that includes a DZ, located within a 100-mile radius of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Training and Evaluation Unit ONE (TEU-1), 33000 Nixie Way, Bldg. 50, Ste. 245, San Diego, CA 92147-5199.

7.2.2 The Contractor’s facility DZ shall be within five (5) driving miles within the nearest approved runway.

7.2.3 The facility shall also be located within 30 driving miles of Department of Defense

(DoD)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-approved lodging that must be available at the current government rate per the official Defense Travel Management Office website (https://www.travel.dod.mil/).

7.3 Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide facility use and support services from 07:00

AM (0700 hours) to 6:00 PM (1800 hours), Monday through Sundays, not including Federal holidays.

7.3.1 Observed Federal Holidays: If the Federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday. If the Federal holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the following Monday.

• New Year’s Day (January 1)

• Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (Third Monday in January)

• Washington’s Birthday (Third Monday in February)

• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

• Juneteenth (June 19)

• Independence Day (July 4)

• Labor Day (First Monday in September)

• Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)

• Veterans Day (November 11)

• Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)

• Christmas Day (December 25)

8. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor, at a minimum, shall meet the following qualifications:

8.1 Commercial aircraft operators, including but not limited to pilots and aircrew, who are DoD-certified and licensed in accordance with Part 135 of Title 14 CFR and DoDI 4500.53. If not available, the Contractor shall provide aircraft operators who are compliant with USSOCOM Directive 350-8.

8.2 The Contractor shall currently be on the AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing, remain on the list for the duration of the performance period, and be periodically re-inspected and approved by USSOCOM J-31. USSOCOM J-31 approval will appear under the “Inspector” column of the paratroop carrier listing. See section 4.0 for submission details.

8.3 The Contractor shall possess current DZ survey and provide page one (1). See section 4.0 for submission details.

8.4 The Contractor shall possess and provide proof of general liability insurance for both its airfield and runway. See section 4.0 for submission details.

9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

9.1 Equipment: The Government will provide all necessary parachutes required to conduct jump operations.

9.2 Personnel: The Government will provide all instructors and packers as required to conduct jump operations.

9.3 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE): U.S. Navy EOD personnel will provide all personnel with personal protective equipment needed to perform the required training. The equipment list will be in accordance with each EOD operator’s specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

9.4 Transportation: The Government will provide all necessary transportation for DOD personnel only.

10. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

10.1 The COR is an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. These functions include providing clarification or technical guidance within the scope of the contract, monitoring the progress and performance of the Contractor, and providing evaluation feedback to the Contracting Officer.

10.2 The COR for this contract will be appointed at the time of award via separate designation letter.

11. EOD POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Will be provided at time of award.