412 OSS TPP PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT May FY27.pdf
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This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for the 412th OSS Test Parachutist Program, which requires a contractor to provide comprehensive parachute testing and training support services for the United States Air Force.
The contractor must provide a FAA-certified aircraft (such as a Skyvan SC-7 or Twin Otter) capable of supporting both static-line and military freefall parachute operations for up to 11 fully equipped personnel. The aircraft must meet specific operational requirements: low altitude capability of 1,500 feet above ground level, high altitude capability of 14,000 feet mean sea level, airspeeds as low as 95 knots indicated airspeed, and a jump door measuring at least 4.5 feet wide by 4.5 feet high. The aircraft must include roller systems or equivalent means for loading and deploying mannequins, be capable of exclusive use by the Air Force during test operations, and accommodate observation and recording of parachute deployments. The contractor must be located within 150 miles of Edwards Air Force Base, operate an owner-owned and surveyed civilian drop zone approved for military operations, maintain on-site aircraft maintenance facilities with available mechanics, provide on-site FAA-certified parachute riggers/packers, and maintain a dedicated military training facility with air conditioning, padded flooring, bathrooms, and video review capabilities. Required services include providing an FAA-licensed pilot, a minimum FAA Senior Rigger with DoD experience enrolled in a drug testing program, USPA membership fees for 11 personnel, canopy control instruction equivalent to military standards, USPA certification courses (Coach or AFFI) for three candidates, and aircraft time (TAC time) for training operations. The contractor must be a current DoD Intrastate Contract Aviation Paratroop Carrier and provide a Quality Control Plan covering all PWS requirements for government approval prior to contract performance commencement. All performance objectives, including aircraft certification, pilot qualifications, altitude and airspeed capabilities, mannequin deployment systems, rigger services, and training courses, are classified as 100% requirements critical to mission success.
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
412 OSS/OSTP Test Parachutist Program
Section 1
Description of Services/General Information
1.0. SCOPE OF WORK. The contractor shall provide aircraft, pilot, United States Parachute Association (USPA) course instructor(s), and facilities necessary to support the 412th OSS Test Parachutist Program (TPP) operations as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
1.1. General Requirements. Contractor shall provide a certified Aircraft per DAFMAN 13-
217, Drop Zone, Landing Zone, and Helicopter Landing Zone Operations and AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program, http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/, for up to 11 personnel for test parachuting operations. The Contractor shall be within 150 miles of
Edwards Air Force Base and have a civilian drop zone that is surveyed and approved for military static-line and free fall parachute operations that can support the USAF Test
Parachute Program's operations. The contractor must provide an owner-operated drop zone and aircraft, on site aircraft maintenance facilities and aircraft mechanics must be available, on-site FAA certified parachute riggers/packers available upon request for a fee, on-site vertical wind tunnel and on-site training facilities with air conditioning, padded flooring for packing of parachutes, and computers and televisions for training/debriefing purposes. The contractor must have both door and ramp capable aircraft available for both day and night parachute operations.
1.2. Contractor Requirements. The Contractor shall be a current DoD Intrastate Contract
Aviation Paratroop Carrier and be able to show proof of inspection and compliance.
1.3. Landing and Staging Requirements.
1.3.1. Contractor shall be able to conduct static-line parachute operations or military freefall operations. The Contract shall have a dedicated Military Training facility with air conditioning, padded floors for packing, bathrooms and TVs/computers for briefing/reviewing video captured during freefall training
1.4. Aircraft/ Aircrew Requirements.
1.4.1. Contractor shall provide an aircraft capable of supporting low altitude of 1,500' above ground level (AGL) and a high altitude of 14,000' mean sea level (MSL), airspeeds as low as 95 KIAS and static line for live and mannequin dummy drop parachute operations. Aircraft shall be capable of holding a minimum of 11 fully equipped parachutists (approximately 300 lbs.
/person with equipment). Aircraft must allow members of the test team to observe and record the deployment of the parachute systems as they are deployed from the aircraft.
Aircraft shall have a jump door that measures at a minimum 4.5' W x 4.5' H for safe exits of all drop configurations. Aircraft shall have the capability to load, secure, and deploy airdrops of http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/ mannequins by having a roller system or other means of loading and dropping the mannequins.
1.4.2. A commercial skydive aircraft, such as the Skyvan SC-7, has been used previously to successfully perform live and mannequin airdrops in support of the LPP project as well as multiple drops for other parachute test programs.
1.4.3. During all test parachuting operations, live personnel and/or dummies, the aircraft must be reserved for the exclusive use of the Air Force Test Parachutist Program.
1.4.4. The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) FAA licensed/qualified pilot to operate the aircraft. Contractor shall provide their aircrew an oxygen system for flights that require the use of oxygen as per applicable FAA regulations.
1.5. Service List. The below list is required from the contractor:
1.5.1. Military Training Facility: Training Facility with air conditioning, padded floors for packing, bathrooms and TVs/computers for briefing/reviewing video captured during freefall training.
1.5.2. Skyvan/Twin Otter TAC Time: Aircraft time required for conducting static-line and freefall parachute operations via ramp or door dependent on training objective.
1.5.3. Pilot Fee: Required to fly Skyvan/Twin Otter.
1.5.4. A minimum of FAA Senior Rigger enrolled in a company drug testing program that has worked with DoD within the last 12 months, able to pack main parachutes on various systems. Contract Rigger will receive, demonstration from 412 OSS Rigger on any system prior to packing for operational jumps. Must be able to perform packing duties for 8 hrs and be able to pack in-doors or outdoors. (See attached Performance Work Statement
1.5.5. United States Parachute Associate (USPA) Fees for 11 TPP Personnel.
1.5.6. Canopy Control Course. Instructor(s) to provide equivalent to Flight 1’s M101, M102, M201, M202 canopy control courses. Ability to jump with military parachutes IAW AFI 10- 3503 (if required for the course).
1.5.7. USPA Certification Course (Coach, AFFI, etc.), for 3 TPP candidates. The contractor will provide classroom, USPA Coach/Examiner or Evaluator, commercial skydive aircraft to include TAC time, and a minimum of one (1) FAA licensed/qualified pilot to operate the aircraft for course completion in accordance with USPA requirements.
SECTION2
SERVICES SUMMARY
2.0. The contract service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate to mission essential items. The performance thresholds briefly describe the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.
2.0. Quality Control Plan (QCP)
2.1.1. The contractor shall establish and maintain a QCP to cover all requirements of the
PWS including each task and service listed on the Services Summary. One copy of the contractor's QCP shall be provided to the PM for approval not later than the pre-performance conference. An updated copy reflecting any required changes must be provided to the Contracting Officer on the contract start date. Contractor shall provide an updated copy as changes are required or occur during the contract performance period.
2.1.2. The government will evaluate the contractor's performance by ensuring his compliance with the QCP and will record all surveillance observations.
Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold
SS-1 Contractor shall provide an FAA certified aircraft.
1.1., 1.4. 100%Requirement
SS-2 Contractor shall provide an FAA licensed/qualified pilot to operate the aircraft.
1.4.4. 100% Requirement
SS-3 The contractor shall provide an aircraft supporting a low altitude of 1500' AGL and a high altitude of 14,000' MSL and airspeeds as low as 95 KIAS.
1.4.1. 100% Requirement
SS-4 Aircraft shall have the capability to load, secure, and deploy airdrops of mannequins by having a roller system or other means of loading and dropping the mannequins.
1.4.1. 100% Requirement
SS-5 Rigger. 1.5.5. 100% Requirement
SS-6 Canopy Control Course 1.5.6. 100% Requirement
SS-7 USPA Certification Course (Coach, AFFI, etc).
1.5.7. 100% Requirement
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