PWS Fixed Wing Airlift RFI Amended.pdf

Air Education & Training Command (AETC)

Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW)

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Special Warfare Training Operations and Support Services (SWTOS)

Fixed Wing Airlift Support Operations

5 May 2023

Table of Contents:

Part Title Page 1 General 5

1.1 Introduction 5

1.2 Background. 5

1.3 Non-Personal Services. 5

1.4 Objectives 5

1.5 Scope of Work. 6

1.6 Contract Structure 6

1.7 Contract Type 7

1.8 Contract Pricing 7

1.9 Limitations on Subcontracting 8

1.10 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 9

2 Contract Management 9 3 Program Objectives/Description of Work 9

3.1 Scope 9

3.2 Requirements/Specific Tasks. 10

4 Program Admission and Graduation Requirements 11

4.1 Student Load 11

4.2 Schedule. 11

4.3 Course Master Schedules (CMS). 11

4.4 Long Term Variation. 12

4.5 Training Schedule. 12

5 Tasks/Requirements. 12

5.1 FW Requirements 12

5.2 FW Static Line JM Requirements 17

5.4 Air Support 26

5.5 Risk Mitigation Plan 26

5.6 Quality Control Plan 27

5.7 Desired Personnel Categories/Descriptions/Requirements 27

5.9 Estimated Travel 32

5.10 Trip Reports 33

5.11 Other Direct Costs 34

5.12 Hardware 34

5.13 Green/Sustainable Procurement Practices/Requirements 34

5.14 Warranty Service 36

6 Inspection and Acceptance. 37

6.1 Inspection Terms. 37

6.2 Inspection and Acceptance of Services. 37

GOVERNMENT OBSERVATION 38

7 Deliveries or Performance. 38

7.1 Place of Performance/Hours of Performance 38

7.2 Period of Performance (POP) and FAR Clauses in Full Text or by Reference 40

7.3 Performance Standards and Performance Requirements Summary 40

7.4 Contract Compliance Deliverables Table 42

7.5 Delivery Instructions 42

8 Contract Administration Data 43

8.1 Order Tracking Spreadsheet/Capacity/Level of Effort Tracking 43

8.2 Invoicing/Procedures for Payment 43

8.3 Receiving Agency's Acceptance 45

8.4 Close-out Procedures 46

8.5 Contract Performance Evaluation 46

8.6 Organization Conflict of Interest 47

8.7 Contracting Officer's Representative 49

8.8 Reserved 49

8.9 Insurance 49

8.10 Contractor Responsibility and FAPIIS 50

8.11 Reports 50

8.12 Post Award Small Business Program Re-Representation 51

9 Special Contract Requirements 52

9.1 North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 52

9.2 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) 52

9.3 Other Considerations 54

9.4 Third Party Schedule Delays of Work on Job Sites 55

9.5 Contractor Observance of Federal Holidays 55

9.6 Ethics and Conduct 56

9.7 Supervision 57

9.8 Transition Plan 57

9.9 Privacy Act 57

9.10 Records/Data 58

9.11 Government Property 58

9.12 Government Furnished Property 58

CONTRACT CLAUSES 62

10 Clause Guidance 62

10.1 Tailored Clause Language 62

10.2 FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference and Full Test 62

11 List of Appendix 75

11.1 PWS Attachment List 75

11.2 PWS Appendices 75

11.3 Hyperlinks to Applicable Air Force Regulations 75

APPENDIX :1 Definitions 76 APPENDIX 2: Acronyms 77 APPENDIX 3: Quality Assurance Plan 79 APPENDIX 4: Regulations, Policies and Procedures 79 APPENDIX 5: Consent To Purchase (CTP) Form (Travel)

APPENDIX 6: Points Of Contact Appendix A: Change to Definition of High-Performance Aircraft Appendix B: SF-1449 Appendix C: Training Schedule TBD

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General.

1.1 Introduction

The purpose of this PWS is to establish a contract for each of two categories of airlift support services: Fixed Wing (FW) Paratroop Airdrop Requirements and Air Support Personnel Requirements. These services are required by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Air Force (USAF) AETC for training purposes within the scope of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide fuel, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform air operations and services located within the Continental United States (CONUS).

1.2 Background

Current DoD military FW training air support does not have the capacity to support DoD, AETC training requirements. Additionally, military air support is tasked with operational requirements that prevent consistent access to training assets. This makes it increasingly difficult to schedule and plan training with local assets that have higher operational priorities resulting in the inability to meet training requirements. Contracted aircraft support shall provide reliable and consistent access to necessary assets to support day/night air operations that include: Static Line (SL) parachuting and Military Free Fall (MFF) parachuting operations on land and over water. The Contractor shall provide platforms, crews, support staff required to perform Parachute operations (pilot services, parachute rigging/packing, aircraft maintenance) associated with the delivery of airlift support under coordination with the Government Organization, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO).

1.3 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES. This contract is a non-personal services contract as defined by FAR Subpart 37.101. Contractor personnel rendering services under this contract are not subject to supervision or control by Government personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision of the Contractor employees.

1.4 Objectives

The main objective of the airlift contract is to provide the AF consistent and safe aircraft support to the Special Warfare (SW) Apprentice Course and Major Command (MAJCOM) training. This program shall provide consistent, safe, and reliable aircraft support that will allow the AF to meet their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) curriculum and SW instructor training/proficiency requirements. FW aircraft will conduct day and night airdrop operations over land and water. FW aircraft must meet Air Mobility Command (AMC) Paratroop Commercial Operator Part 91 list safety requirements. FW aircraft must also meet the training and configurations required for paratroop airdrop and training bundle operations. FW platform must maintain the applicable certificates for airdrop services during contract performance.

5.1.4.3 The CMS, provided within the Air Operations Plan of Instruction (POI) are a breakout of AETC’s current curriculum schedules and provides: a period-by-period breakdown of the subject matter of the course; the sequence of the instructional program; the time allocated to each subject; the time specified for theory and practical instruction; and the student to instructor ratio for each period. The POI and CMS provides the Contractor a rough schedule of events for training requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate with the users to finalize, deconflict, and coordinate the schedules to meet training objectives at the various training locations.

5.1.4.5. PJ/CRO Course Requirements:

5.1.4.5.1 Airlift schoolhouse Specialty Training Standards (STS) requirements PJ Course Fixed Wing requirements; IAW PJ, 1Z1 (CFETP) line items:

3.3.1 Day Water Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.3 Day Water Full Equipment MFF

3.3.7 Day Land Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.9 Day Land Full Equipment O2 HALO

3.3.1.7 Canopy Control

5.1.4.5.2 CRO Course FW requirements: IAW CRO, 19Z, CFETP Line Items:

3.3.1 Day Water Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.3 Day Water Full Equipment MFF

3.3.7 Day Land Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.9 Day Land Full Equipment O2 HALO

3.3.1.7 Canopy Control

5.1.4.5.5 CCT/STO Course Requirements IAW CCT/STO, 1C2/13C, CFETP Line

Items:

5.1.4.5.5.3 Perform day combat equipment jump;

5.1.4.5.5.4 Perform night combat equipment jump;

1.5 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide all services necessary to conduct aircraft lift support to the Pararescue (PJ)/Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) and Combat Control (CCT)/Special Tactics Officer (STO) Schoolhouses. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that all required PJ / CCT / CRO / STO candidates and SW instructors receive the required air support for day / night, land / water, SL, MFF which includes High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) and High Altitude, High Opening (HAHO), and Double Bag Static Line (DBSL), Container Delivery Systems, mission planning, real world support to medical emergencies (life, limb, eyesight or urgent transport during training iterations), to complete the curriculum and upgrade requirements provided in the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). Additionally, the contractor shall provide all services necessary to conduct aircraft lift support for AETC assigned SW instructors to meet parachuting related training/proficiency requirements. The aircraft shall be provided to the Government fully configured for the operations scheduled. All hardware connected to the aircraft will be Contractor configured and provided to the activity supported.

1.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The specific rights and responsibilities of the COR shall be described in writing, which upon request, shall be provided to the Contractor at the Task Order (TO) level. A COR has no actual, apparent, or implied authority to bind the Government. CORs will be appointed in writing and the contractor will receive a copy of the COR Designation letter(s).

2. Contract Management

The SWTOS IDIQ will govern the execution and reporting requirements of this PWS. The Military Liaison Officer (MLO), COR, and SWTW/A3 under the cognizance of AETC, are responsible for technical management of this program.

3. Description of Work

To ensure that all SW students and instructors receive the required training, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, aircraft (FW), support systems (e.g. aircrew oxygen systems, aircrew supplemental oxygen, SL cables, electrically powered SL retrieval system, tie in points, etc.), maintenance and fuel for aircraft for air operations as defined in this PWS. The Government will have command authority over the students.

3.1 Requirements/Specific Tasks.

The Contractor shall support the USAF with FW aircraft including, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform CONUS air operations. These requirements shall necessitate a commiserate degree of flexibility on the part of the Contractor with regard to aircraft operations and workload scheduling, mission/flight preparations, and the actual execution of the performance and performance quality of the services iterated throughout this PWS.

The unique mission/flight parameters and strict aviation safety requirements required for contract performance shall necessitate the Contractor provide FW aircraft with rear ramp parachute exit capability, inward folding side paratroop door that can be opened/closed in flight to be used for spotting and exit, and configuration ready to support (both MFF, SL, and Container Delivery System [CDS] parachute operations). FW aircraft shall meet the FAA and AMC safety requirements for paratroop airdrop operations and shall be listed on the AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator Part 91 listing. Personnel transportation will be limited to less than 25 miles from point of takeoff.

Aircrew briefings and mission planning requirements shall consist of pre- and post-mission analysis, safety planning, cargo planning, training scenario, and mission specific considerations.

Time required for mission planning typically varies from 15-60 minutes depending on the complexity of the training scenarios, weather, and terrain factors. The Government is responsible for any final mission planning products for training scenarios. Contractor aircrew, military instructors, and military students are expected to participate in the aircrew briefings and mission planning.

AETC requires an estimated annual total of ~395 (FW hours) to support mission qualification, and currency training. Contractor shall ensure the pilots and aircrew are trained and current in day/night parachute airdrop operations. Training qualifications shall be captured in the Contractor’s training records.

Note: Refer to section below (Personnel Categories) for estimated hours.

Aircraft support durations will be 2 hours prior to refueling (This will change based on DZ altitude, airdrop altitude, temperature, cargo/passenger weight). Refer to section below (Flight Duration).

5. Tasks/Requirements Section 5 will outline the following tasks for this contract:

● Task 1: FW Paratroop Airdrop Requirements

● Task 2: Air Support Personnel Requirements

5.1 Task 1 - FW Airdrop Requirements

5.1.1 Operating Instructions

5.1.1.1 Aircraft will operate primarily out of airfields with improved surfaces but shall be capable of conducting air operations out of unimproved surfaces as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) / Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

5.1.2 Operation of Aircraft

5.1.2.1 All systems shall be maintained in accordance with (IAW) the aircraft, airframe, engine and avionics as per manufacturers’ specifications. Contractor shall maintain Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/FAA technical bulletin documentation on the aircraft provision for annual inspection.

5.1.2.2 A GFR and GGFR and/or their designated representative shall perform an annual inspection of aircraft operations, flight crew certification/currency and qualifications, and aircraft maintenance procedures. This inspection shall commence no later than (NLT) six months after award of contract. The inspection shall be under the general guidelines of the procedures contained in the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Tri-Service Instruction 8210 series entitled “Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations” in effect on the date of contract award. This shall be applicable to the primary contractor and any sub-contractors.

5.1.2.3 Definitions contained in 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1 apply to all situations and conditions related to flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and flight crew certifications and qualifications, except as noted or defined otherwise herein.

5.1.2.4 The aircraft shall carry a valid FAA airworthiness certificate for non-public use activities that are similar to the mission required to be performed under this PWS for the duration of the contract. The aircraft shall be operated and maintained as civil aircraft and follow current FAR and DODI 4500.53 “The DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program pursuant to Section 2640 of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.).” All pilots and crew shall be FAA certified.

5.1.2.5 Installation and infrastructure modifications and flight approvals to carry any external stores must be FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), or OEM, or Designated Engineering Representative (DER)/Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) airworthiness certified. The contractor shall provide applicable FAA-STC, DER, DAR, or OEM approval airworthiness certification for all aircraft.

5.1.2.6 All aircraft shall be operated IAW applicable Government aeronautical regulations, including U.S. Navy (USN), USAF, United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local military flying directives. The Contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations. Contractor shall submit the DD Form 2400 “Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance;” DD Form 2401 “Civil Aircraft Landing Permit;” and DD Form 2402 “Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement” through the (to be determined at TO award). These agreements and any other that may be specified shall be kept current during the entire period of operations under the contract. Aircraft approved under this contract are considered transient military aircraft and not subject to landing fees at DoD controlled airfields.

5.1.2.7 Designated onsite Contractor safety officer or designated safety representative shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents immediately to the PM, CO, AETC COR/Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC) and the Commanding Officer (if on a military range/installation) IAW the Mishap/Incident Response Guidance (M/IRG).

5.1.2.8 This procedure provides a standardization guide for initial reporting required in the event of an aviation mishap/incident, non-aviation mishap, or event requiring special reporting involving aircraft or personnel under the cognizance of HQ AETC. The M/IRG covers mishap reporting procedures and is applicable during periods of supporting tasking directed by the HQ AETC when operating from military bases for transit or permanent basing. The senior Contractor representative at the mishap/incident site shall contact the supported location Customer Lead, COR, and CO listed in the TO. These individuals, in turn, will contact the appropriate offices.

Any person who has knowledge of a mishap or incident involving injury to personnel, damage to Government property or aircraft operating under AETC Commercial Air Services’ contract and/or TO shall also report the facts.

5.1.2.9 The Contractor shall provide the following information at a minimum to the PM, COR, CO, and unit supported: name of person reporting; best method of communications; what happened; type of incident; number of people involved; numbers and types of injuries (as applicable); location, date, and time of incident (local time and Zulu time); describe actions taken; and any other details as they appeared to the person reporting the incident.

5.1.2.10 The Contractor is directed not to leave messages but to keep calling until contact is made with a SW representative.

5.1.2.11 The aircraft Contractor Site Manager shall have a copy of the Base Safety Officer, Operations Officer, and Emergency Response unit mishap/incident procedures. The Contractor shall coordinate and ensure that crash/fire/rescue is in place prior to operations.

5.1.2.12 In the event of accidents/damage to the aircraft which occur during operation of the aircraft shall be the responsibility of the contractor in so far as the accident/damage is the consequence of contractor personnel action or decision. Equipment failure and or malfunction resultant from contractor negligence or failure to maintain airworthiness of aircraft or functionality of auxiliary equipment for which the contractor has responsibility shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

Accidents / damage resultant from government personnel and/or equipment will be the responsibility of the government. The Contractor shall not be responsible for bodily injury, or any physical damage to airframes, auxiliary equipment, or other contractor owned equipment in the event of such damage resulting from government or non-FAA approved equipment being utilized on/near airframes.

Accidents, incidents, or damage for which responsibility cannot be assigned to the decisions or actions of a single party shall be negotiated in good faith, with financial responsibility to be divided as agreed upon by both parties. In the event of good faith negotiations not being able to determine an equitable division of responsibility, the Contract Officer shall act as final arbitrator through the issuance of a decision.

5.1.3 Aircraft/Equipment Requirements

5.1.3.1 The Contractor shall use aircraft meeting the required standards to execute this contract. If the Contractor uses more than one type of aircraft instructors, JMs, and students will require familiarization training on each type of aircraft prior to operations. The Government specifies the following as a minimum for lift aircraft specifications:

5.1.3.2 FW aircraft shall be AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator Part 91 listed and they shall maintain these certifications for the duration of the contract period of performance.

5.1.3.3 Be equipped with communications and navigation capability as required by the FAA and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) equipment pre-requisites. The Contractor shall be solely responsible to provide such equipment.

5.1.3.4 Maintain a complete set of wiring and schematic diagrams covering all equipment installed onboard the aircraft. This information shall be available at the home base and at permanent operating sites and available for Government inspection. The Government shall consider specific installation designs and concepts as Contractor proprietary and shall not be provided to other Contractors.

5.1.3.5 All aircraft (unless otherwise specified) shall be capable of the following:

5.1.3.5.1 FW aircraft shall conduct SL, MFF, and CDS (Height 58” Width 53”, Length 53” Width, Weight 900 lbs) parachute operations from a tail ramp. Aircraft will have an inward folding side paratroop door that is able to be opened/closed in flight for spotting and exit.

Aircraft shall be capable of flying at 18,000 feet MSL and have a minimum of 18 seats installed (e.g. approved side fold-up seats), rigged for SL/MFF/CDS Paradrop operations as required, with an allowable cabin floor load capable of transporting 16 combat equipped jumpers and two jumpmasters (300 lbs ea.) per mission/flight iteration. Additionally, the aircraft must be capable of deploying six water-equipped SL/MFF jumpers with a CDS bundle (previously described) and 2 jumpmasters (275 lbs ea.).

5.1.3.5.2 Aircraft shall have the flexibility to transport passengers and cargo weighing a minimum of 5,500 lbs. at +10 degrees Celsius for two hours non-stop during Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions. Flight duration may be adjusted based on aircraft weight, fuel load, DZ elevation, density altitude, etc. Personnel transportation will be limited to less than 25 miles from point of takeoff. At times, aircraft will operate from an airfield that normally experiences density altitudes above 8,000 feet. For example: Belen Municipal Airport, NM regularly experiences increased density altitudes during the summer months. Aircraft shall be able to operate from an unimproved 3300ft. runway at sea level.

5.1.3.5.5 One type of FAA approved navigation system such as a Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) Receiver System, with ADF indicator; Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Directional Range (VOR); Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Long Range Navigation (LORAN), etc. A GPS shall be available for operations in remote areas where other navigational aids are not available.

5.1.3.5.6 At least one VHF radio.

5.1.3.5.7 At least one Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio.

5.1.3.5.8 Air-to-Air TACAN (desired, not required).

5.1.3.5.9 Aircrew and cabin configuration shall be configured in a safe manner suitable to support night operations with NVGs by parachutists/jumpmasters.

5.7.5.3 Aircraft takeoff and landing requirements: During takeoff and landings, each jumper/passenger is required to have a seat belt.

5.1.4 Personnel

5.1.4.1 All Contractor personnel shall be evaluated and qualified by the Contractor as meeting USAF minimum standards as stated herein for technical proficiency. The training courses that the contract supports are considered “high-risk,” and as such, AETC 351st and 352nd Tactical Squadron/Commander retain the right to assess the Contractor’s behavior and, if appropriate, has the authority to interrupt/delay the Contractor from conducting operations for safety reasons at no additional cost to the Government. In such cases, the CO must be notified immediately, and further action will be coordinated between the Contractor’s POC and the AETC/COR. In all cases, AETC personnel will work with the aircrew to determine work priorities for the Contractor.

5.1.4.2 The Contractor shall provide fully qualified pilots and aircrew who demonstrate experience in military parachute operations found support services as designated in the contract.

Services support consists of aircraft, flight crew, FAA certified riggers, maintenance, and fuel for AETC support. The Contractor will coordinate with the COR, or representative, prior to each training event to ensure that pilots and aircrew are qualified and experienced in the type of operation being supported. USAF or other DoD personnel receiving training under this contract will possess the necessary, prerequisite training and skills for the courses.

5.1.3.7 The Contractor shall ensure their pilots are familiar with local range procedures and processes, to ensure the aircraft are providing safe and properly coordinated operations and support.

5.7.1 Pilot: All pilots for DoD airdrop operations, at a minimum, shall possess the following qualifications:

5.7.1.1 The Captain shall have a minimum of 200 hours in type of aircraft flown and, first officer (if required to operate the type of platform selected) shall pass the Contractor developed check ride for the type of aircraft flown. Pilots shall carry a current FAA Commercial Pilot's license, be familiar and certified to meet the USPA pilot airdrop qualification and be instrument and multi-engine rated (not limited to center line thrust).

5.7.1.2 The Pilot in Command (PIC) shall have a minimum of 200 hours as PIC in aircraft type. The PIC must have performed the required airborne operations or have received instruction and a currency signoff and deemed safe to conduct the operation from the CFI, Government instructor pilot, or company check pilot prior to execution of the task.

5.7.1.3 Pilots shall pass the Contractor developed check ride for the type of aircraft flown.

airdrop check ride will evaluate the flight planning, briefings, aircraft maintenance, flight operations (pre-, in-, and post-flight), and airdrop operations. The check ride will evaluate safety, compliance to Contractor developed checklists, and USPA pilot airdrop qualification standards.

5.7.1.4 If the aircraft requires two pilots, first officer/co-pilot will be held to the same requirements as the PIC with the exception of the total hours required in type of aircraft. The minimum hours required in type of aircraft for the first officer is 50 hours.

5.7.2 Aircrew: Shall be familiar and deemed safe to conduct the operations by CFI, Government instructor pilot, or company check pilot prior to execution of the task.

5.7.4 Program Manager: The Contractor shall provide a PM responsible for performance.

Both the primary PM and alternate(s) shall be designated in writing to the COR and CO NLT 15 days prior to contract and/or TO performance start. The PM, or alternate(s), shall be physically present during scheduled flying. The Supervisor of Flying Operations/Senior Aircrew flying member act as the PM’s alternate as long as properly designated in writing. The PM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM or alternate(s) shall be on-site during normal hours of operation and available within two hours to meet with Government personnel.

5.2 Task 2 – Air Support Personnel Requirements

5.2.1 Operating Instructions

5.2.1.1 The Contractor will coordinate with the COR, or representative, prior to each training event to ensure that parachute riggers are qualified and experienced in the type of parachute operation being supported.

5.2.1.2 The contract parachute riggers will provide air support services primarily at training locations/drop zones where parachute training is being conducted. Packing locations may not be climate controlled. When the training schedule or logistics prevent rigging/packing from occurring at the training location, contract riggers may be required to pack at an alternate location. If the contract riggers are required to pack on a military installation, the COR or representative will arrange for installation pass so that the contractor may have access to the base.

5.2.3 Equipment Requirements

5.2.3.1 All equipment required to perform parachute rigging/packing in support of this PWS will be supplied by the government.

5.2.4 Personnel

5.2.4.1 Contract Rigger All prospective contractor personnel must be evaluated and qualified by the Contractor as meeting USAF minimum standards as stated herein for technical proficiency. The training courses that the contract will support are considered “high-risk,” and as such, AETC 352 SW TS/Commanders (CCs) retain the right to assess the Contractor’s behavior and, if appropriate, has the authority to interrupt/delay the Contractor from conducting operations for safety reasons at no additional cost to the Government. In such cases, the CO shall be notified immediately, and further action will be coordinated between the Contractor’s POC and the AETC/COR. In all cases, AETC personnel will work with the riggers to determine work priorities for the Contractor.

5.2.4.2 The Contractor shall provide FAA certified Senior or Master Riggers who demonstrate experience in military and civilian parachute packing/rigging and have successfully inspected, packed, and assembled the types of parachutes being used in the supported training event. Parachutes may include, but are not limited to, Static Line (SL), Military Freefall (MFF), and Double Bag Static Line (DBSL) parachutes, Non-Tactical Ram Air Parachute Systems (NTRAPS) and Tandem Parachute Systems. Services support consists of assembling, packing and inspecting main/reserve parachutes for AETC parachute operations. Air Force or other DoD personnel receiving training under this contract will possess the necessary, prerequisite training and skills for the courses.

5.2.4.4 The Contractor shall provide all direct labor, supervision, and all other items and services (not specifically identified herein to be Government-furnished). The Contractor shall provide the stated number of riggers for each class as stated in the POI. In addition, the Contractor shall provide all support personnel as required to provide the parachute training IAW this PWS and the standard generally acceptable to the Military Aviation Industry performing related or similar requirements.

5.2.4.5 Contract riggers packing Military SL and MFF parachutes will receive a packing class from qualified military rigger at the start of each training event and their training will be documented as required by regulation. All MFF, SL, or DBSL parachutes packed by contract riggers will be packed under supervision of a qualified military/DoD rigger performing “in progress checks” and will receive a final quality control inspection by a qualified military/DoD rigger prior to being jumped. NTRAPS will be packed in accordance with AFI 10-3503.

5.7.4 Lead Rigger: The Contractor shall provide a Lead Rigger responsible for performance. The Lead Rigger shall be designated in writing to the COR, or their representative, NLT 15 days prior to contract and/or TO performance start. The Lead Rigger shall be physically present during packing operations. The Lead Rigger shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to parachute packing/rigging for the duration of each training event. The Lead Rigger shall be on-site during normal hours of operation and available within two hours to meet with Government personnel.

4. Program Admission and Graduation Requirements.

4.1 Student Load. The projected student load and master schedule estimates are provided below Student loads may be accelerated, or decelerated within Government financial and student scheduling constraints, when the Contractor is capable of accepting an increased student load. In spite of the best forecasting efforts, deviations may occur. The Contractor shall honor short-term (calendar quarter) variations of approximately + / - 20 students. Should variations exceed 20 students; a 60-calendar day notification will be given to the Contractor to allow time to adjust personnel and schedules. The Government will allow maximum flexibility to the Contractor should the student load estimate increase by more than 40 students per event. The Contractor is expected to coordinate with the Government to handle these deviations as they occur.

4.2 Schedule. The Contractor may request that the number of training days scheduled be modified to improve efficiency of operations. Normally, training days are Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays may only be scheduled as training days with the approval of the Lift Support Program Manager (PM) and COR. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and user to develop the schedule and operating procedures.

4.3 Course Master Schedules (CMS). The sample sites training estimate is included and details the estimated locations, quantity of events, and daily schedule of events required to meet the learning and performance objectives. Annual schedules are created in April of the prior year.

4.4 Long-Term Variation. It is the intention of the Government to provide a steady number of users from ~300-450 students per calendar year. The Government reserves the right to surge up to an additional 300 students per year, as required to accommodate student throughput.

4.5 Training Schedule. HQ AETC COR will establish training start and stop dates with the Contractor and program those dates into the Training Planning System (TPS). The Government shall make every attempt to provide the Contractor with not less than two weeks’ notice of unscheduled mission iteration to be performed under the contract.

4.5.1 FW pilots shall receive a Contractor developed airdrop check ride that meets the intent of the United States Parachute Association (USPA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at least once every 18 months or as specified by FAA regulations. This shall be documented in an “Instructor Training Jacket” to allow a single site that the Government and the Contractor can use to track training levels and currency of the providers. The Contractor shall also certify that their crews meet the FAA and USPA requirements for these types of operations. All pilots shall ensure familiarity with operating procedures used at each training site.

5.5 Risk Mitigation Plan

A risk mitigation plan shall be provided. The Contractor shall define the risk management methodology to be used, identify the risk assumptions, and establish the roles and responsibilities, and the timeframes upon award of contract. The Contractor shall define the risk communications and risk tracking process.

5.6 Quality Control Plan (QCP).

The Contractor shall develop a QCP providing methods of surveillance the Contractor will utilize to monitor performance. The QCP shall be developed using the Contractor’s internal quality control methods and shall address surveillance of all deliverables. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality process to ensure services are performed IAW commonly accepted commercial practices, existing quality control systems, and the requirements defined within the PWS. The Contractor may modify the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) minimum standards of performance compliance as appropriate to improve the required compliance level; however, the compliance levels may not be adjusted down. The Contractor shall maintain substantiating evidence that services conform to contract quality requirements and furnish such information to the Government if requested. The QCP shall be revised, updated and submitted to the CO and COR for approval NLT 15 days after contract award. Reference “Airlift Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

5.8 Travel

Contractor employees may be required to travel for the purpose of program reviews, training support, and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.

All travel shall be scheduled, to the greatest extent possible, at least two weeks in advance, and shall be approved by the COR prior to making travel reservations. All travel shall be coordinated and approved on the Consent to Purchase (CTP) form, Appendix 5 of this document. If travel is not approved in advance of the travel taking place, the Government will not reimburse for the travel expenses. Emergency requirements shall be defined/initiated and approved/validated by the COR. All travel shall be IAW the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and all lodging shall be at or below allowable, published lodging rates for the respective locality. The Contractor shall locate and utilize the airport that will provide the lowest total cost of travel. Excessive travel costs shall not be allowed.

In the event lodging is not available at or below the published lodging rates , the Contractor shall request approval by submitting a complete explanation of the circumstances in advance of the travel dates, and the backup documentation from at least three hotels in the TDY location to substantiate the unavailability claim form, directly to the COR. Travel charges over and above allowable lodging rates and/or per diem without proper approval and support documentation from three lodging facilities, shall be paid at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall make every effort to stay at hotels that are below the Government rate, negotiate the lowest airfares and car rentals, and shall plan travel as far in advance as possible.

NOTE: The Government reserves the right to audit, thus; the Contractor shall keep on file all support documentation for travel made on behalf of the Government.

5.9 Trip Reports

The Contractor shall submit Trip Reports NLT five working days after completion of a trip for all long-distance travel and for local travel when requested by Government Task Lead located at Operation centers.

The Trip Report shall include the following information:

Number and names of personnel who traveled; dates of travel; destination(s); purpose of trip; TO effort supported and TO number; MAJCOM supported (if applicable); training (be specific); actual trip costs, fuel expended in support of the activity; approval authority; summary of events (as required describe any challenges experienced, issues, discussions, recommendations); status and accountability of ITAR controlled items; and any proposed improvements that could make the overall process more effective and efficient.

5.10 Other Direct Costs (ODCs) ODCs are defined as items/services that are not on contract, pre-priced, and proven fair and reasonable at time of award. ODCs and are fully incorporated into the contract through the CTP form (see Appendix 5). Due to the rapid changes in the technology, the contract will allow flexibility to add emerging technology and other materials and services to the contract, as the need becomes known. The cognizant COR and CO will make a determination that the items/services are within scope and will take the necessary steps to negotiate and add materials and or services as needed throughout the life of the contract.

Note: All equipment and materials purchased by the Contractor for direct support and use under this contract and TOs shall be returned to the Government at the end of the period of performance.

6.0 DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

6.1 Place of Performance/Hours of Performance

Work should be performed on (or in the vicinity of) both military installations and commercial airports in the CONUS. See list of potential primary and alternate locations below. These locations are subject to change based on AETC/SWTW mission requirements.

Primary Locations:

- Pope AAF / Fort Bragg (ICAO: KPOB & KFBG) KPOB – Pope AAF, 12 miles NW of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and KFBG –

Simmons AAF, 1 mile East of Fort Bragg, NC -- 1x FW trips per year, 15 hours per trip, 4 riggers X 3 Days --(Total ~15 hours, 12 Man Days)

- Patrick SFB, FL (ICAO: KCOF)

KCOF – Patrick Space Force Base, 3 miles S of Cocoa Beach, FL;

-3x FW trips per year, 25 hours per trip. No Contract Riggers --(Total ~75 hours)

- Coolidge, AZ (ICAO: P08)

P08 – Coolidge Municipal Airport, 5 miles SE of Coolidge, AZ;

-- 3x FW trips per year, 45 hours per trip. 6 riggers X 8 Days (Total FY FW, ~135 hours, 144 Man Days) -- 3x FW trips per year, 15 hours per trip.

--(Total ~45 hours 36 Man Days)

- Hondo, TX (ICAO: KHDO) KHDO – South Texas Regional Airport, 2 miles NW of Hondo, TX;

-- 3x FW trips per year, 15 hours per trip. 4 riggers X 3 Days --(Total ~45 hours, 36 Man Days)

- Belen Regional Airport, NM (RW Only) (ICAO: KBRG) KBRG – Belen Regional Airport, 3 miles W of Belen, NM;

-- 1x RW trips per year, 15 hours per trip, 4 riggers X 3 Days --(Total ~15 hours, 12 Man Days)

Alternate Locations:

- Lake Havasu, AZ (FW) (ICAO: KHII) KHII – Lake Havasu City Airport, 6 miles N of Lake Havasu City, AZ;

-- 1x FW trips per year, 15 hours per trip. (FW, ~15 hours)

- Marana, AZ (FW Only) (ICAO: two locations: KMZJ & KAVQ)

KMZJ – Pinal Airpark, 7 miles NW of Marana, AZ KAVQ – Marana Regional Airport, 15 miles NW of Marana, AZ

-- 3x FW trips per year, 15 hours per trip. (FW, ~45 hours)

- Lackland AFB, TX (FW Only) (ICAO: KSKF) KSKF – Kelly Field Airport, 4 miles SW of S San Antonio, TX;

-- 3x FW trips per year,15 hours per trip. (FW, ~45 hours)

6.1.1 A period (the start of the training) starts when students or instructors report for a mission briefing or other official duty and ends when the engine is shut down at the end of the last mission of the day. Normal operating hours for jump and airlift operations are Monday through Friday, however training sometimes occurs on wekends and holidays. Day and nighttime operations will be required; sunrise and sunset are recorded by the National Almanac Office, U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington DC, 20390. The maximum Hours of Operation (HOO) is 12 hours.

6.1.2 Contractor personnel will not report to Government facilities to work nor remain at the work locations any time the Government is unexpectedly required to close their offices. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying their staff during times of closure.

6.1.3 The Contractor shall coordinate daily reporting and departure times. When variations to the normal schedule are necessary, they shall be made at least 24 hours in advance unless circumstances do not allow. The Contractor shall immediately notify the The COR, or representative, when factors change the training schedule. Reporting and departure times shall allow for adequate crew rest.

6.1.4 Airlift Crew Rest. Crew rest is required for students, instructors, and aircrew prior to in-flight and jump duties. The crew rest period is normally a minimum 12-hour non-duty period before the HOO begins. Its purpose is to ensure the students, instructors, and aircrew are adequately rested before performing flight or flight related duties. Crew rest is free time, which includes time for meals, transportation, physical training, and rest. Rest is defined as a condition that allows an individual the opportunity to sleep. USAF aircrews require an opportunity for at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep during the 12 hours immediately prior to the duty period.

If an instructor or student remains after operations to perform official duties, the crew rest period begins after termination of these duties. Crew rest is required prior to any of the following flight/jump related duties: mission planning and briefing, preflight, start, taxi, and operation of the aircraft.

6.1.6 Weekly Flying / Jump Schedule. The COR, or representative, shall prepare a

Weekly Flying Schedule. The COR, or representative, shall provide the Weekly Flying Schedule to the Contractor PM NLT than the week prior to the training event.

6.1.7 Scheduling Breaks. A training break of two weeks will be scheduled in the late

December early January timeframe. Dependent on location, breaks due to local weather phenomenon can be negotiated with the Government. For example, Yuma stops training in June and July due to annual high winds.

6.1.8 High Priority Events. Occasionally a higher priority event may preclude a student (or entire class) from accomplishing a MFF event. The Government will identify deviations as early as possible.

6.2 Period of Performance (POP)

The POP for this contract is a one-year base period, and four one-year option periods.

6.3 Performance Standards and Performance Requirements Summary

This contract is a performance-based contract with measurable standards in terms of quality and timeliness of deliverables and compliances. Deliverables shall be provided to the Government COR and other persons as designated by the Government. Deliverables shall be delivered electronically using Microsoft Office Products, such as Word, Excel, Project, etc and/or Adobe format unless otherwise agreed upon.

6.3.1 Service Summary (SS). The following service summary reflects the objectives and thresholds used to track Contractor performance for the TO awarded against the basic contract. The COR, IAW the QASP, will evaluate all or part of the following elements:

Table 1 - Service Summary

Performance Objective Performance Threshold Method of

Surveillance

PO-1: Provide all personnel (pilots, aircrew, AFFI’s, riggers, and aircraft maintainers), FW aircraft, maintenance and fuel for aircraft, configured for Airdrop operations, tie in points, cockpit and cabin lighting for night operations required for air operations as defined in this PWS

Compliance with AFI 10-

3503, AF 13-217, TC 3-21-

220, ATP 3-18.11,

USSOCOM Manual 350-3, and other applicable regulations to meet schoolhouse training needs

Each Class / Periodic

Inspection

PO-2: Provide 2 hours of support for FW support. The Contractor shall have sufficient platforms and fuel (including fuel reserves) to provide the required support

100% Compliance Periodic Inspection or

Customer Complaint

PO-3: Coordinate and confirm a sufficient level of Crash/Fire/Rescue support is present prior to operations

IAW AFI 13-217.

100% Compliance Each Class / Periodic

Inspection PO-4: Provide Task Order Flying Schedule 100% Compliance Periodic

Inspection PO-5: Maintain a ground and flight safety program that meets the requirements mandated by OSHA, FAA, USPA, AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator Part 91, etc. Identify Safety Point of Contact for the contractor to the COR. The Contractor shall work with airport operations, range operation authorities and other local flying agencies to review at least annually the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance program and update it as necessary. The Contractor shall maintain flight and ground safety programs as required by OSHA, FAA, and AMC.

100% Compliance Annual Inspection

Objective Performance Threshold Method of

Surveillance

PO-6: Follow crew rest IAW Applicable FAA guidance 100% Compliance Periodic Inspection

PO-7: Maintain a Go/No Go Checklist system; ensure all aircrews accomplish items before every flight

Zero safety of flight deviations (FCIF, DNIF status, non- current status).

Periodic Inspection

PO-8: Provide security for Contractor facilities and aircraft before every flight

100% Compliance Periodic Inspection

PO-9: Coordinate Emergency, Fire, Crash and Rescue services at required airfields. Ensure Emergency, Fire, and Crash and Rescue services are available at all times during training operations. Contractor shall be responsible to move disabled aircraft from runways or ranges when landing off field.

100% Compliance Periodic

Inspection

PO-10: Maintain appropriate insurance coverage. Ensure insurance coverage is maintained for the duration of the contract sufficient for the contract as described in 14 CFR 205.

100% Compliance Periodic Inspection

PO-11: Provide sufficient numbers of aircraft to meet student loads and scheduled support dates based on Appendix C “Training Schedule” (will be provided in updated PWS).

100% Compliance Periodic

Inspection or Customer Complaint

PO-12: Maintain Aircraft IAW Manufacturer/ Vendor Manuals and Applicable CFRs to maintain AMC certification

Zero Airworthiness Directive discrepancies allowed; 95% error- free documentation

Periodic Inspection

PO-13: Maintain logbooks, maintenance forms, and maintenance records

No missed safety of flight entries allowed; no more than three minor documentation errors each month

Periodic

PO-14: Comply with Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. Provide data required to complete applicable environmental impact analysis (e.g. 32 CFR 989)

100% No Notices of Violation (NOV)

Periodic Inspection or

Receipt of Complaints

Objective Performance Threshold Method of

Surveillance

PO-15: Provide FW aircraft that meet the requirements for static line JM training as specified in the PWS, and ensure employees are qualified, trained, and certified to perform their assigned duties and able to meet the requirements described in T.C. 3- 21.220.

100% Compliance Periodic Inspection

PO-16: Provide FW aircraft that meet the requirements for schoolhouse support training as specified in the PWS, and ensure employees are qualified, trained, and certified to perform their assigned duties and able to meet requirements for Airdrop operations and tactical air land operations.

100% Compliance Periodic Inspection

PO-17: Maintain an OSHA program. Ensure violations are not the result of Contractor action/inaction.

Zero OSHA reportable violations

Quarterly/ Periodic

6.3.2 Deliverables/Milestones

6.3.2.1 Provide the assigned squadron with a Trip Report following Contractor services at other locations. This report should include: days operated, itemized costs, lessons learned (if applicable), after- action report, and flight hours per day. Submittal shall be NLT 10 working days after the exercise completion date.

6.3.2.2 The Aviation Contractor shall perform field investigations of equipment failures to isolate the causative defect and recommend to the Government possible corrective actions. The Contractor shall analyze system performance through an assessment of data generated during operation, maintenance, testing, etc. The types of data to be analyzed by the Contractor may include: test data, system performance data, maintenance data, and mishap reports. These analyses may include the techniques of reliability centered maintenance evaluations, interoperability assessments, and systems lifetime extension analyses.

6.3.2.3 Program reviews shall be held semi-annually at the location and/or method determined best suited for both the Contractor and the user. These reviews made be held at an AETC location, at the Contractor’s facility, telephonically, by video teleconference, or as directed by the COR. The Contractor shall attend all program reviews and make a presentation consisting of the following:

6.3.2.3.1 Overview of work accomplished to date or since last review and projected plan of action for completion of contract effort. Provide handout material documenting presentations.

6.3.2.