47QFRA25K0010_RFI ATCH 01 Draft PWS_2025-08-18.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) For

United States Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Maintenance Support

At Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC

Table of Contents

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED

4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

5.0 CONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT (CMS) WORK SPECIFICATIONS

6.0 WORK HOURS

7.0 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

8.0 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES

9.0 SAFETY

10.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

11.0 TRAVEL

12.0 BASE ACCESS

14.0 DELIVERABLES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

15.0 PERFORMANCE METRICS

Attachment 1: Required Qualifications and Certifications Attachment 2: Workload Data

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

1.1 The contractor shall perform Contractor Maintenance Support (CMS) for the six Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) Squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 26 (MAG). MAG 26 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina, that is composed of six TACAIR Marine Medium Tilt rotor Squadrons (VMM’s), one Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) and one Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS). Operationally, MAG 26 falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2D MAW) and II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). MAG 26’s increasing operational demand in support of worldwide deployments as well as force restructuring requirements has depleted the MAG’s level of government maintenance personnel qualifications.

1.2 The contractor shall not be subject to 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.

1.3 The contractor shall perform Organizational and Intermediate, level maintenance on MV-22 aircraft onboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina (NC). The maintenance services provided by the contractor shall be within the skill classifications identified in this Performance Work Statement.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 Contractor Maintenance Support: Contractor will perform Organizational and Intermediate, level (O/I-Level) scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include documentation, troubleshooting, inspections, corrosion prevention/treatment, servicing, lubricating, adjusting and the removal and replacement of aeronautical components.

2.2 The Contractor shall participate in periodic quality assurance (QA) audits and periodic monitoring.

Additionally, the Contractor shall participate in periodic Government Aviation Maintenance Management Team (AMMT) inspections, Aviation Logistics Management Assist Team (ALMAT) inspections, Maintenance Program Assist (MPA) visits, training assist visits (pre-MPA), Material Condition Inspections (MCIs), and Naval Safety Center surveys.

2.3 Flight line contractors shall perform all O-level maintenance on aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, fuel cells and fuel systems, propellers, and dynamic components and drive systems.

3.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, and technical support required to provide training and perform scheduled/unscheduled MV-22 maintenance. The contractor shall provide Organic Vapor Zeroing Assembly equipment to conduct fuel cell maintenance IAW Aircraft Confined Space Program and NAVAIR 01-1A-35. All maintenance to be performed by the contractor shall be performed by technicians thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in operation and maintenance of the systems specified in the individual skill classifications as listed in Attachment 1. All qualifications/certifications listed in Attachment 1 must be currently held, previously held and/or fully attainable by CMS personnel assigned to production work centers as prescribed in the notes. All qualifications/certifications will be documented and maintained using the Advanced Skills Management database.

4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

4.1 The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the most current version of Commander Naval Air Forces Instruction (COMNAVAIRFORINST) 4790, also referred to as the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), and applicable MV-22 maintenance instruction manuals, Marine Corps Order (MCO) 8023.3B, Technical Directives (TDs), squadron Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and such other instructions as may be applicable in the support of these tasks. All maintenance/inspections performed by the contractor shall be documented via Maintenance Action Form (MAF). Contractor personnel shall acquire appropriate Special Maintenance Qualifications (SMQ) to initiate MAF and complete maintenance action within Squadron Naval Aviation Logistics Command/Management Information System (NALCOMIS).

5.0 CONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT (CMS) WORK SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 The personnel complement shall include an adequate mixture of the following labor categories;

airframe mechanics, flight-line mechanics, and electrical/avionics mechanics. The complement mixture shall be balanced in a manner to adequately support 103,680 man hours of O/I/D-Level scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include documentation, troubleshooting, inspections, corrosion prevention/treatment, servicing, lubricating, adjusting and the removal and replacement of aeronautical components. Additional guidance and minimum qualifications are provided in Attachment 1. These CMS personnel shall augment government maintenance personnel at the O/I/D-Level.

5.2 The contractor shall perform the tasks prescribed in the Performance Work Statement. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) ensures compliance with the PWS but does not supervise contractor personnel. Contractor personnel are employees of the contractor and fall under their administrative control and supervision.

5.3 The contractor shall report all interim Intermediate Level (I-Level) repair requirements found during inspection/corrective action, to the designated squadron Maintenance Material Control Officer (MMCO).

5.4 The contractor team members shall be qualified to examine, inspect, investigate, repair, and provide recommendations to the local Maintenance Control and/or government agency as required. contractor personnel will be highly qualified and technically competent in their assigned skill category, meeting the minimum qualifications identified in paragraph Attachment 1.

5.5 The contractor shall ensure designated personnel as listed in attachment 2 are qualified as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) in accordance with the NAMP. All maintenance will be performed and inspected in accordance with the

NAMP.

5.6 The contractor electrical/avionics mechanics shall possess at minimum a SECRET clearance due to their access to cryptographic equipment/components and/or spaces in which they are handled.

5.7 The contractors shall perform diagnostics, repairs, part replacements, system inspections, and routine servicing of all designated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) assets. This support is critical to maintaining the functionality and availability of equipment essential to mission readiness.

6.0 WORK HOURS

The contractor shall operate within a standard work week. The standard work week is 40 hours per week. The standard 40-hour week is defined as five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours a day. The contractor is advised that deviation from this standard workweek may affect access to buildings, materials and or government employees.

The following is a list of holidays observed by the Government:

Name of Holiday Time of Observance New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

6.1 Current shifts of government employees are as follows, which includes a 1-hour lunch break:

Monday-Friday 0700-1600 (1st shift)

Monday-Friday 1600-0100 (2nd shift)

6.2 The expectation is that all contractor staff will work the 1st shift; however, unique situations may require contractor staff to work the 2nd shift with the approval of the COR.

6.3 The contractor may be required to provide maintenance services in support of natural disasters and other unique situations (e.g., extended hours, stranded aircraft rescue, national security support, etc.). The Government will make every effort to provide at least 24-hour advance notice of emergent requirements.

The contractor is required to provide COR and CO an estimation of the number of hours and total estimated cost required to perform requested support IAW contract negotiated labor rates. In coordination with the COR, the CO will approve based on the requested supported hours. The Contractor and COR shall be responsible for tracking and reconciling expended hours. The Contractor shall notify the COR and CO in writing whenever it has reason to believe that the costs it expects to incur under the Labor Hour Contract Line Item (CLIN) will exceed 75 percent of the total amount so far allotted to the CLIN by the Government.

7.0 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

7.1 The contractor alone shall approve and administer leave and holidays for its employees. The contractor will be responsible for tasking its employees in accordance with the work required. The COR will provide the Team Leader with all tasks the contractor will be responsible for completing and the contractor will decide how that work is assigned to its employees. The contractor will perform all supervision, evaluation and disciplinary functions for its employees.

7.2 Due to the urgent and continuous nature of this requirement, the government requires the contractor to maintain the proposed workforce at 100% manning. As such, the contractor is expected to develop a manning plan to fill any planned or unplanned vacancies on an expedited basis. Any vacancies that occur in the contractor’s proposed manning should be filled within 14 calendar days.

8.0 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES

8.1 The contractor shall identify a member of their support team as the Team Leader. The team leader shall be responsible for all contractor activity and for overall supervision of the contract performance associated with the CMS efforts.

8.2 CMS Personnel:

8.2.1 The Contractor shall ensure all personnel possess extensive maintenance, modification, and repair experience on V-22 aircraft, or possess equivalent industry experience such as Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) or Federal Communication Commission (FCC) license or greater. See Attachment 1 for specific qualifications and certifications.

8.2.2 Must possess the ability to work independently, without technical guidance, to perform all tasks outlined in the Interactive Electronic Maintenance Manual (IETM), and the technical proficiency to qualify as CDI or CDQAR.

8.2.3 Will be familiar with all publications relevant to the maintenance of the MV-22 appropriate to the assignment and have a thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of the equipment/systems.

8.2.4 Will possess knowledge of the learning process and how to transfer technical knowledge to less qualified personnel, including the ability to express thought in both oral and written communications.

8.2.5 Shall possess a thorough understanding or become familiar and proficient with NALCOMIS OOMA automated maintenance documentation system within 90 days of employment.

8.2.6 Shall be U.S. citizens to ensure access to flight line workspaces and critical information systems.

8.2.7 Will have Aircraft Confined Space Program responsibilities or work on aeronautical equipment fuel cells and tanks in accordance with NAVAIR 01-1A-35.

9.0 SAFETY

9.1 The contractor shall comply with all applicable and local safety regulations and policies governing work performed on USMC aircraft. The Contractor shall ensure personnel are equipped with proper work attire to include safety boots, eye protection, and other Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) determined to be necessary. Coveralls shall be clearly marked to identify personnel.

10.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

10.1 The Government will:

10.1.1 Provide workspace/hangar facilities for the servicing of aircraft and a secure space for storing contractor's common tools at no expense to the contractor

10.1.2 Provide office space for the CTS team and CMS personnel. The office shall include desks, chairs, filing cabinets, telephones, and access to computers as necessary to include Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) accounts at no expense to the contractor.

10.1.3 Provide all technical manuals at no expense to the contractor.

10.1.4 Provide all common hand tools, special Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) tools, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ground handling equipment, precision measuring equipment (micrometers, torque wrenches, etc.), and special/common tools required to perform the aircraft maintenance tasks for the contractor’s usage as needed at no expense to the contractor. Ownership and maintenance of these items will remain with the Government.

10.1.5 Provide Defense Secure Network (DSN) and local MCAS New River phone service at no expense to the contractor.

10.1.6 Provide all materials, consumable parts, and repairable parts needed to perform scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks at no expense to the contractor.

10.1.7 Provide access to supply databases as required.

10.1.8 Provide existing squadron Pre-Expended Bins (PEBs) for use by the contractor maintenance personnel at no expense to the contractor. All usage will be decremented via NALCOMIS. PEB additions may be made with the concurrence of the COR and MALS Aviation Supply Officer.

10.1.9 Provide liaison for squadron concerns, including Engineering Investigations (EIs), hazardous material reports, and quality deficiency reporting.

10.1.10 Be responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) and Collateral Duty Inspections (CDI) of all work accomplished by any member of the CTS/CMS team. In the absence of a qualified CMS CDIs or CDQARs, final responsibility for ALL completed work remains with the USMC.

10.1.11 Upon arrival, change of personnel, and at an annual minimum, CTS/CMS personnel are to be briefed on local policies, safety rules, and regulations by the COR.

10.1.12 Provide emergency medical care when injuries occur on the worksite: Defined as medical care that is necessary to be performed until the individual can be transported to civilian medical facilities without endangering life. Closing lacerations and tending to unconscious personnel are examples of emergency medical care.

10.1.13 Provide all necessary personnel passes, identification badges, and vehicle permits required for access to work.

10.1.14 For the services described herein, the COR shall be responsible for ensuring services are received and properly performed in accordance with this Performance Work Statement.

11.0 TRAVEL

11.1 Work performed within a 50-mile radius of MCAS New River will be considered local travel, and will not be reimbursed by the government. Travel outside a 50 mile radius must be pre-approved in writing by the COR and shall be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

12.0 BASE ACCESS

12.1 Marine Corps Installations East - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River have implemented the RAPIDGate program intended to enhance installation access control.

In order to gain access to Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Lejeune and/or Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), New River, non-Federal Government and non-DoD issued ID cardholders require identity proofing and vetting to determine fitness and eligibility for access. Specifically, a check of records through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III) is the installation's minimum background check for access to MCB, Camp Lejeune and/or MCAS, New River for non-Common Access Card holders, to include entrance of visitors.

12.2 MCB, Camp Lejeune and MCAS, New River applies the following non-Federal Government cardholder criteria to determine the authorized type of access control credentials:

a. Contractors: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-DayPass*

b. Sub-Contractors: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

c. Vendors: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

d. Suppliers: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

e. Service Providers: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

f. Delivery Personnel: RAPIDGate or 30-Day Pass followed by 4-Day Pass*

g. Public-Private Venture (PPV) Housing and Installation Volunteers: Local Population

Credential (The following are examples of Installation Volunteers: (Red Cross, Community College Instructors and Students, Commissary Baggers, Naval Hospital Volunteers, Family Readiness Volunteers, Wounded Warrior Volunteers, and any other organization approved by the Commanding General, Marine Corps Installation East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Commanding Officer, MCAS, New River)

12.3 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligibility: Contractor personnel authorized CAC’s are exempt from RAPIDGate enrollment.

12.4 Contractor personnel who are ineligible for a CAC will be required to either obtain a 30-Day pass followed by a 4-Day pass* or enroll in the RAPIDGate Program. RAPIDGate is a voluntary program due to associated costs. For further information concerning contractor access, please contact the Contractor Vetting Office at 910-450-5978 or visit Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (http://www.lejeune.marines.mil/) or MCAS New River (http://www.newriver.marines.mil/) websites.

For information concerning enrolling in RAPIDGate please visit their website at www.rapidgate.com.

The Government will not be responsible for any access delays. Delays that may result from inadequate planning are contractor responsibility. Any and all costs associated with RAPIDGate are the sole responsibility of the contractor.

* Contractors will be issued a one-time pass for 30 days. Upon expiration of the 30 day pass, they will only be issued a 4 day pass every 4 days thereafter, for the duration of the contract.

12.5 For all other locations, the vendor must contact the installation security management office for the installation they are trying to access for access rules and restrictions.

13.0 CONTRACTOR'S UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the Contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR and/or the CONTRACTING OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

14.0 DELIVERABLES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

14.1 Provide a monthly personnel roster report to be submitted NLT 3rd duty day of each month identifying by areas the following information: personnel name, qualifications, type of certification(s), license(s), and expiration date, if applicable.

14.1.1 Qualification compliance indicated in Attachment 1 will be calculated by the total number of personnel occupying the positions within each function.

14.2 Workforce Contingency Plan for continued contract support in the event of a declared crisis, catastrophic and non-catastrophic events and work stoppages within 30 calendars days of the award. The plan shall contain the following information at a minimum: response capability for each respective area to natural disasters/unplanned events, contingency actions, emergency work requests, natural disasters, labor strike/personnel walk-off, contingency mobilizations and demobilization recall commitments. Changes or updates are to be provided as they occur. The government has the right to review, accept or reject the plan to ensure it meets the mission requirements. Contractor format is acceptable.

14.3 Program Reviews (PMRs) - Quarterly facilitate a joint review of contractor activities, after coordination with Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other personnel/agencies, if applicable. At a minimum, include a breakout of personnel roster certifications/licenses, and any technical discussions of any anticipated problem and proposed solution.

Contractor may also identify anything that is beyond the contract requirements. Contractor format of presentation is acceptable.

14.3.1 Presentation shall be submitted to CO & COR within 24 hours of the scheduled PMR.

14.3.2 Meeting minutes shall be provided to Contracting Officer within 5 business days.

Contractor format is acceptable. Government shall provide comments within 3 business days, if any.

14.4 Quality Control Plan - establish and maintain a quality control system that ensures operations and maintenance services are performed IAW this contract, applicable laws and regulations and best commercial practices. Plan shall be submitted within 30 calendars days of the award and shall be reviewed and accepted by the Government. Contractor format is acceptable. At a minimum, the plan shall include:

14.4.1 Describe in detail an inspection system to cover all services identified in the PWS, specifically outlining the items identified in the Service Summary at paragraph 2.0.

Specifically, include the process to ensure minimum personnel are maintained in the performance of the contract.

14.4.2 Procedures that present all aspects of quality control to include responsibility for surveillance, a description of records to be kept, methods for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service, and availability of records of inspections upon Government request.

14.4.3 Documented inspection instructions, auditing and testing in clear and complete instructions.

The inspection instructions shall include the specific criteria for approval and rejection of the services that will be used in each inspection or audit; checklists may be used for this purpose.

14.4.4 Indicate the nature/number of observations, the number/type of deficiencies found and the nature of corrective action taken. Instructions and records shall be made available to the Government upon request.

14.5 Contractor Manpower Reporting Application. To support the Navy/Marine compliance with Section 8108 of Public Law 112-10 of the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, the contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields in the electronic Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (eCMRA) located via http://www.ecmra.mil.

14.5.1 Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. Data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk or refer to user manuals located at CMRA link: http://www.ecmra.mil.

The Unit Identification Code(s) (UIC) for the site(s) on this contract is/are as follows:

M09965.

15.0 PERFORMANCE METRICS

Ref No.

PWS Task Reference

Required Performance Service

Performance Standard

Method and Frequency of Surveillance

AQL

Attachment

Airframe qualifications/certifications

Personnel with required qualifications per

Attachment 1

Personnel Roster Monthly

100%

Flight Line qualifications/certifications

Personnel with required qualifications per

Attachment 1

Personnel Roster

Aviation Safety/Training

Personnel with required qualifications per

Attachment 1

Personnel Roster

Para 9

Safety Compliance

Zero violations

COR observation on a random basis.

Attachment 1: Required Qualifications and Certifications

ALL

CMS

100%

NOTE

(1)

ALL

CMS

75%

MIN

NOT

E

(2)

ALL

CMS

50%

MIN

AIRFRAMES

75% MIN

NOTE (1)

AVIONICS

75% MIN

NOTE (1)

FLIGHT

LINE

75%

MIN

NOTE (2)

FLIGHT LINE

(MIN 2

QUALIFIED)

NOTE (1)

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) X

Blade Fold Wing Stow (BFWS) X

Brake Rider X

Egress Certified X

Tow Qualified X

A/M42-2A Light Cart X

A/S32A-45 Tow Tractor X

BT-400-46 Pre-Heater (or legacy equivalent)

X

Flight Line Utility Vehicles (aka Mighty

Mites)

A/M32A-108 Mobile Electric Power Plant

(MEPP)

X X

ACU-20/M Air Compressor X X

00850-100-1 Portable Hydraulic Power

Supply (PHPS)

1428AS100 Portable Nitrogen Cart X

A/M26U-4B Nitrogen Cart X

A/M27T-6 Hydraulic Cart X

Hydraulic Contamination, Air Frames (AF) X

Tire and Wheel, Air Frames (AF) X

NC-10 A/B/C Mobile Electric Power Plant

(MEPP)

X X

65A102-J1 Corrosion Cart X

Fuel Surveillance, Flight Line (FL) X

NGH-2112 Heater X

901-220-941-103 Portable Maintenance Crane X

A/M 24M-6 X

Aircraft Confined Space Program Authorized Entrant X

Aircraft Confined Space Program Entry Supervisor X

Aircraft Confined Space Program Safety Observer X

Aircraft Confined Space Program Entry Authority X

NOTE (1): Applies to the 3 CMS production work centers only (Airframes, Avionics, and Flight Line).

This qualification will be attained within 90 days from employment.

NOTE (2): This qualification will be attained within 120 days from employment.

Attachment 2: Workload Data

NOTE (1): Requires strong leadership capabilities and a minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience in one of the following platforms: MV-22, CH-53, or UH-1Y/AH-1Z.

NOTE (2): Electrical/Avionics mechanics shall possess at minimum a SECRET clearance due to their access to cryptographic equipment/components and/or spaces in which they are handled.

NOTE (3): 75% of CMS personnel will currently have MATMEP Level III / T &R level 3000 (applicable systems) or greater for MV-22. Remaining 25% of personnel (to include previous acquired, but not current MATMEP Level III / T&R employees) will attain MATMEP III/T&R level 3000 MV-22 within 90 days of employment. All CMS will attain Collateral Duty Qualification within 6 months from contract initiation.

NOTE (4): (5) qualified contractors to support the maintenance operations for ground support equipment (GSE). The scope of work includes both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services to ensure continued operational readiness and compliance with all applicable technical standards and safety regulations

Work Center

Occupation Title

Team Complement

CDI CDQAR

/SFF

Min Yrs Aviation

Maint Experience

Min Yrs T/M/S Maint

Experience

Airframes (Note 3)

Aircraft Mechanic II

7 7 0 4 2

Aircraft Mechanic III

7 0 7 6 4

Flight line (Note 3)

Aircraft Mechanic II

7 7 0 4 2

Aircraft Mechanic III

7 0 7 6 4

Avionics (Note 2,3)

Aircraft Mechanic II

6 6 0 4 2

Aircraft Mechanic III

6 0 5 6 4

MV-22

Maintenance

Control (Note 3)

Aircraft Mechanic III

Power Plants I- Level (Note 3)

Aircraft Mechanic II

3 3 0 4 2

Airframes I-Level (Note 3)

Aircraft Mechanic II

5 5 0 4 2

Ground Support Equipment

Mechanic (Note 4)

Mechanic II

5 0 0 4 0

Site Lead (Note 1)

Site Lead 1 0 0 10 N/A

Total