563rd LARP PWS Final Draft.pdf

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Solicitation No.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

MOSAIC LIGHTING 25-1 EXERCISE SUPPORT

OPR:

563 OSS, DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ

Performance Work Statement for

Mosaic Lighting 25-1 Exercise Support

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

SCOPE OF WORK.

1.1. Background. The 563d Rescue Group (RQG) is an Air Force operational rescue group. The group is comprised of an HH-60W unit (55 RQS), and HC-130J unit (79 RQS) and two guardian angel units (48/68 RQS). Additionally, the 563d has an Operations Support Squadron (563 OSS). The rescue group organizes, trains, equips, and deploys its forces to meet combatant commander (COCOM) taskings.

Combat Search and Rescue training requires significant technical experience related to survivor procedures and rescue equipment. Contract bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge of the tasks, standards, and conditions pertinent to CSAR training.

1.2. Mission. The mission of the 563 RQG is to organize/train/equip/deploy CSAR forces to support combatant commanders.

1.3. Contract Scope. Except as specified in Performance Work Statement (PWS), paragraph 2.0., Government Provided Property and Services, the contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and any other items and services required to successfully perform white cell and red cell support services for this effort.

1.4. Period and Places of Performance. Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ and the Utah Test and Training Range are the primary training location for this effort. The Government will provide the contractor with a list of current Government Helicopter Landing Zones (HLZs) and Drop Zones (DZs), and requested locations for which the contractor must coordinate land use agreements IAW PWS Appendix D, Government Proposed Schedule Of Events And Contractor Support Required, requested LZ locations. Upon contract award, the contractor will contact the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within one week. The contractor-provided Program Manager and Opposition Forces (OPFOR) Coordinator; henceforth referred to as ‘Red Czar’ as outlined in paragraph 1.13.2.1 will attend a video teleconference upon award and a Rehearsal of Concept walkthrough on, or around January 20, 2025 at Davis-Monthan AFB. The contractor will provide survivors, OPFOR personnel, and a Red Czar during Mosaic Lightning execution from February 2-7, 2025, on the Utah Test and Training Range, supporting three vulnerability periods during this timeframe. The contractor shall ensure all training locations will be National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliant.

1.5. Exercise Overall Scheme of Maneuver. The Government will reposition units from the 55 RQS, 79 RQS, and 48 RQS to the Utah Test and Training Range on 02 February 2025, and the Rescue Group (RQG) exercise participant aircraft will sortie out of the Training Range for the duration of the exercise. The Government will secure facilities for its own operations near the Utah Test and Training Range and will provide a location to the Air Boss for debrief/coordination at the Training Range.

1.6. Personnel Management

1.6.1. Management Plan

1.7.2. Contractor Employee Roster. The contractor will develop employee roster detailing personnel filling all positions to include their background, certifications, training requirements, and security clearance.

The roster must be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) no later than (NLT) 28 days prior to the execution of the exercise.

1.7.3. Changes. In the event of needed changes to personnel, required equipment, or anything else to fulfil the contract, the plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for review and approval prior to change implementation. For any changes in personnel, provide a qualifications package NLT 21 days after the needed change or vacancy is identified to the Government for CO and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) review and approval. The contractor shall not employ any person for work on this contract if the employee is identified by the Contractor, COR, or CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational event of the installation and its population. When on a Government installation, contractor employees shall wear a company badge identifying them as contractors.

All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as contractor employees. Contractor employees shall also ensure all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.7.4. Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ any individual who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that individual would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the Contractor employ any person who is an employee of the AF, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval of the employment in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 5500-07, Ethics and Standards of Conduct. In addition, the contractor must not employ any person who is an employee of the Air Force if the employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Contractor Labor Relations Activities. The contractor must submit a roster of individuals to be employed 60 days prior to phase start to ensure there are no previous conflicts with assigned personnel. Any potential conflicts will be reported to the local CO and submitted to the contractor for action.

1.7.5. Terminations. The contractor will report any employee terminations to the CO within 24 hours of occurrence. The CO may request the contractor remove any employee performing work on the contract when retention endangers life, property, national security, and the integrity and standards of the program. The CO may also request the contractor remove any employee from performance of duties who does not meet the minimum education and experience qualifications established in the Contractor’s Management Plan and PWS Appendix B.

1.7. Information Management.

1.7.1. Maintenance, Access, and Control. Maintain deliverables such as files, reports, operating instructions, operating procedures, and other media IAW AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program. Government-owned records shall be segregated from the company-owned records.

Establish a workable file system IAW Air Force Records Information Management System Records Disposition Schedule (AFRIMSRDS). Records shall be disposed of IAW AFI 33-322 . Segment and control access security and safety of records according to record sensitivity IAW AFI 33-322. Identify and establish procedures to protect or remove all vital records in the event of a disaster, natural or otherwise. All contractor-generated deliverables generated in performance of this contract shall remain in place and accessible to the Government throughout the duration of the contract, in the event of a termination, and at contract completion. The Government has unlimited rights to use, duplicate, or disclose the data in support of program operations. All deliverables shall be current, accurate, and available electronically for Government review at all times. The contractor must obtain CO approval prior to using and marking any proprietary data in performance of this contract.

1.7.2. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Create and maintain CUI material IAW DoD 5400.07, R, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program, Chapter 4 and DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). When documents containing CUI material are authorized for destruction, refer to DoDI5200.48_DAFI16-1403, Section 4 and DoDM5200.01V3_AFI16-1404V3 for specific destruction methods.

1.7.3. Social Media Clause. All media will be reviewed and approved by the local CORs prior to being uploaded or posted to social media sites.

1.8. Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health.

1.8.1. Mishap Notification. Notify the COR, CO, 355 WG/COS (355 WG Chief Of Staff) any applicable unit commander, and host Wing Safety Office of all mishaps involving on-duty Contractor personnel, AF assets, or AF operations, which result in injury, illness, or damage.

1.8.2. Mishap Investigation. The host Wing Safety Office is responsible for investigating mishaps involving Government personnel, AF assets, or AF operations that result in injury, illness, or damage. The contractor will assist Government personnel in any Government mishap investigation until released by the mishap investigation authority. The contractor shall not release mishap information outside official Government channels.

1.8.3. Operational Readiness: Survivors must be prepared to operate in temperatures down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit in both wet and dry environments for up to 12 hours.

1.9. Traffic Laws. Contractor employees will comply with all base traffic regulations.

1.10. Access to Installation during Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs). Gaining accessing the installation shall be done IAW the requirements outlined in the local Antiterrorism/Integrated Defense Plan(s). Contractor personnel will also be assigned a mission essential designation IAW requirements contained in Antiterrorism/Integrated Defense Plan(s). The installation commander or unit commander requesting contract support will assign the mission essential designation. Contractor personnel must comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including Hill AFBI guidelines and safety protocols.

SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS.

1.11. General.

1.11.1. Advance Planning Details

1.11.1.1. Personnel Qualifications and Vetting. The contractor must provide a list of contractor personnel for this exercise listing certifications and qualifications detailed in Appendix B NLT 7 days after award.

Contractor personnel shall not perform instruction or instructional support efforts without Government approval.

1.11.1.2. Exercise Schedule. The proposed schedule is in PWS Appendix D. The Government and contractor will be able to modify the schedule at no cost with bilateral agreement.

1.11.1.3. Estimated Workload. The estimated workload for a Red Czar is to attend one final planning conference, the work to coordinate for land use agreements of the LZs specified in PWS Appendix D, and the workload to support three vulnerability periods with the live role players and a Red Czar as specified in PWS Appendix D.

Planning Requirements:

1.12. White Cell Planning Requirements. The contractor will coordinate for the use of LZs at the locations specified in appendix D. If the locations are unable to be coordinated for, the contractor must coordinate with 355 WG/A3 to find suitable alternatives.

1.12.3. Pre-Execution Planning Conference. The contractor-provided Red Czar within 48 hours upon award of contract will contact the 355 WG/A3 (Wing Operations) to conduct a video teleconference. The

Red-Czar will then attend a Rehearsal of Concept walkthrough on or around January 20, 2025, at Davis- Monthan AFB. At the video teleconference and Rehearsal of Concept, the Government will coordinate OPFOR presentations and specifics of each vulnerability period to achieve DLOs.

1.13. Execution Requirements. The following requirements detail the contractor’s recurring tasks before, during, and after each of the vulnerability periods described in appendix D:

1.12.1. Mission Planning Cell. Mission planning cells will be scheduled by the Government on the business day before the vulnerability period (VUL). The contractor shall provide a Red Czar for the VUL.

1.12.2. Exercise Personnel: The following personnel will be provided for each VUL. The personnel will be located at the exercise location.

1.12.2.1. Red Czar Coordinator: A "Red Czar" will coordinate directly with Government representatives and attend blue planning conferences to ensure OPFOR planning aligns with desired learning objectives. The Red Czar will manage and coordinate with all LRPs throughout execution. The contractor will provide the Red CZAR and all LRPs with communication equipment to allow for real-time communication during the VUL execution. The Red Czar will be trained by the contractor and will be familiar with Combat Survivor Evader Locators (PRC-7A CSEL) and PRC-112G (HOOK) radios (survivor radios provided and loaded by the Government) and any additional communication equipment the contractor provides throughout for communication during execution. The Red CZAR will be co-located with the Government representative during execution.

1.12.2.2. Survivor Support: Provide four (4) survivors for three (3) combat search and rescue integrated vulnerability periods (4 survivors per vulnerability period). Survivors must be trained by the contractor and must be familiar with Combat Survivor Evader Locators (PRC-7A CSEL) and PRC- 112G (HOOK) radios (survivor radios provided and loaded by the Government). Please see appendix D for personnel requirements.

1.13.2.2.1. Live Role Player (LRP): For each VUL the contractor must provide the number of LRPs as specified in PWS Appendix D, Government Proposed Schedule Of Events and Contractor Support Required.

LRPs will act as both friendly or enemy forces during the vulnerability periods or may serve as medical patients dependent on each scenario, in accordance with the CONOPs finalized at the Final Planning Conference. The contractor must provide appropriate eye protection, ear protection, hand protection (gloves), costume/uniform wear, and footwear for all LRP forces. For inclement weather gear, refer to paragraph 1.9.3. All LRPs will be equipped with Line-of-Sight FMS (Family Radio Service) or GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) (or equivalent) radios to be transmitted IAW a script that the Government will provide. LRPs must be able to lift 50 pounds, mount and dismount vehicles without assistance, and must be in good cardiovascular health.

•1.13.2.2.1.1 Counter CSAR Opposition Forces (OPFOR): The contractor must provide a 30-man near peer, organized & uniformed force to act as OPFOR, trained in small unit ground tactics, equipped with Small Arms with blanks specified by the Government, ground burst simulators, MANPADS simulators which emit IR energy to stimulate aircraft defensive systems, and smoke devices (all to be provided by the contractors). Vehicles used for OPFOR must be clearly marked with VS-17 panels and/or IR strobes in execution when “in-play." The contractor must provide vehicles for use during VUL execution. These vehicles must be able to traverse off-road conditions to include mud, snow, rain, ice and other adverse road conditions.

1.13.2.2.1.2 Survivor. The Survivor LRP shall act as a medical patient LRPs and equipped with moulage to include a minimum amount of 1 quart of fake blood per survivor – further defined by the Government in each scenario, aircraft tie-in, and all PPE specified as a LRP above. The survivor must remain in role until the vulnerability period is over. The Government will provide Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) radios for survivors to use in each of the vulnerability periods, for which the LRPs shall have training on and maintain accountability. LRPs must be willing and able to be a passenger on Air Force HH-60 and HC-130 aircraft within the bounds of their roleplaying. The survivors may be subjected to, but not all inclusive; IV administration, bandaging, clothes tearing, simulated medication, etc.

1.12.2.3. Live Role Player Additional Equipment

1.13.2.3.1. Survivors will wear moulage replicating wounds including but not limited to sustained by an ejection, a crash landing, and any other Government specified casualty event. Survivors will act in accordance with a wounded survivor during helicopter recovery and transloading to an HC-130, continuing until recovery to a simulated medical facility or end of scenario.

Survivor Scripts: The Government will develop and provide survivor scripts to ensure CSAR forces encounter multiple levels of survivor injury and radio degradation to meet desired learning objectives as specified in appendix D, including:

o Injuries: Massive hemorrhaging, compound fractures, back injuries, internal bleeding.

o Radio Degradation: At least one fully functional CSEL, one mission key mismatch, one stage-two zeroized CSEL, and one HOOK throughout the execution week.

1.13.2.3.2. Safety and Personnel: The contractor will provide on-site safety personnel at each operating location equipped with an air-to-ground capable radio (PRC-152 or equivalent). The safety manager will be separate from other personnel required to execute the requirements of this PWS. Personnel must be prepared to operate at night, with the contractor supplying NVGs, radios, lights, signaling devices, and cold weather gear as required.

1.12.2.4. Amplifying Execution Guidance. The contractor is responsible to outfit personnel for specific scenarios with approved OPFOR clothing, helmets, NVG Mounts, NVGs, weapons, boots and other personal protective gear. The Government will ensure the contractor is aware of each training scenario and what type of outfits are required for LRPs at the Final Planning Conference.

Debrief Requirements:

1.14. The Red Czar for each VUL must attend a debrief with a Government representative at a facility to be secured by the Government. The Red Czar will present any pertinent information from the ground party during the debrief.

SECURITY

1.15. Security and Installation Requirements.

1.15.1. General. The contractor must comply with applicable provisions of 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5200.02_ AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program.

1.15.2. Local Security Policies. Use of Contractors in Security Administration. In accordance with DoDI1100.22 and Office of Federal Procurement Policy Letter 11-01, there are certain critical, closely associated with inherently governmental, or otherwise exempt functions and activities that cannot or should not be performed by a contractor. The DoD Components shall be careful not to outsource security functions that are inherently governmental. Refer to DoDM5200.01V1_AFMAN16-1404V1, Encl. 3 for more information. Upon notification of the presence of a visitor group, the Chief, Information Protection is responsible for communicating the local security policies where classified performance will occur to the contractor in writing (e.g., email, electronic media, or paper) and retaining documentation of the communication in local industrial security files until contract termination. The local security policies will address:

1.15.2.1. Security support provided by the Air Force to the contractor, to include storage containers for classified information/material, use of base destruction facilities, classified reproduction facilities, use of base classified mail services, security badges, investigation of security incidents, the use of security forms, and conduct of inspections required by DoDM5220.22V2_AFMAN16-1406V2, National Industrial

1.15.2.2. Security Program: Industrial s Activities. Security support requiring joint Air Force and contractor coordination includes packaging classified information, mailing and receiving classified materials, implementing emergency procedures for protection of classified information, security checks, and internal security controls for protection of classified material and highly pilferable property.

1.15.2.3. On the installation, the Local Security Policies supersede all other security policies.

1.15.3. Security Assistant. The contractor will appoint a Security Assistant. The security manager will be separate from other personnel required to execute the requirements of this PWS. The Security Manager must provide employees with training required by DODM5200.01V3_AFMAN16-1404V3, Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information. The contractor must also provide initial and follow- on training to contractor personnel who work in Air Force controlled/restricted areas. Air Force restricted areas and controlled areas are explained in AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense. This may be a collateral duty.

1.16. Personnel Security

1.16.1. Pass and Identification Items. The contractor must ensure the pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained from Security Forces for employees and non-Government-owned vehicles that require access to Davis Monthan AFB, Hill AFB, Dugway Proving Grounds, and/or the Utah Test and Training Range in performance of contract duties. For on-base locations, security support provided to the contractor includes base visitor control, investigation of security incidents, and base traffic regulations. The contractor will retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes from employees who depart for any reason before the contract expires; e.g. terminations, retirement, etc.

1.16.2. Employee Listing. Upon contract award, the contractor will provide a listing of key contractor employees that will perform services in support of this contract to the COR. The list must include the employee’s first and last name, date of birth, driver’s license number and state of issue. The contractor will submit an updated listing to COR when an employee's status or information changes within 24 hours of occurrence.

1.16.3. Favorable Background Check. All contractor personnel must successfully complete a favorable background check before operating Government-furnished unclassified automated information systems (e-mail, Internet, etc.). These investigations will be conducted by the Government at no cost to the contractor.

1.16.4. All contractor personnel assigned to this contract must possess active security clearances as outlined in Appendix C at contract award. All contractor employees under this contract must be US citizens.

The contractor may be required to provide employee background information to comply with contract clearance requirements including Common Access Cards (CACs) and building access badges.

1.17. Information and System Security.

1.17.1. Operations Security (OPSEC). Comply with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, local plans and publications as applicable.

1.17.2. Privacy Act. Comply with AFI 33-332, Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, when collecting and maintaining information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, Title 5, U.S.C., Section 552a.

Remove or destroy official records only IAW Air Force Records Information Management System, (AFRIMS) located on the internet via the AF Portal.

2.0. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

2.1. General. This section of the PWS details what the Government will provide to the contractor to accomplish the requirements of this PWS and the contractor furnished equipment required to perform under this PWS. The contractor will provide any other facilities, equipment, or services that the contractor determines necessary to accomplish this contract effort.

2.2. Government Furnished Property (GFP). The Government will furnish Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) radios to the survivors as designated in appendix D. This serves to provide the aircraft with realistic electronic search capabilities. Contractors shall be accountable for the CSELs and shall immediately inform the COR and contracting officer if one is lost. GFP shall be managed IAW FAR Part 45 and Part 52- 245-1.

2.3. Government-Furnished Facilities. The Government will provide facilities for the performance of this contract as listed in this section. However, the exact location and amount of space will not be determined until after contract award. The Government retains the authority to modify or realign facilities and space provided to the contractor based on current AF guidelines for space utilization, mission, and personnel requirements. Government facilities have been inspected for compliance with OSHA and the Government will correct identified and subsequently identified hazards IAW host base safety and health priorities. No hazards have been identified. Should a hazard be subsequently identified, the Government will correct OSHA hazards IAW host base safety and health priorities. A higher priority for correction will not be assigned to the facilities merely because of this contracting initiative. The fact that no such conditions have been identified does not warrant or guarantee that no possible hazard exists, or that work-around procedures will not be necessary or that the facilities as furnished will be adequate to meet the responsibilities of the contractor. Compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor. The Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor's compliance or noncompliance with such requirements, except for the aforementioned requirement to make corrections. The contractor must not make any contractor-funded alterations/modifications to Government facilities. The contractor will return facilities to the Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear, and approved modifications excepted. The Government will provide the following:

2.3.1. A meeting room at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to conduct the final planning conference.

2.3.2. A meeting room at predetermined location for the Red Czar to attend briefs and debriefs.

2.4. Government-Furnished Equipment. The Government will provide the contractor use of the equipment to perform duties as outlined in each position description. This equipment will be issued to the contractor as required to perform duties during the exercise and returned to the Government at the end of the exercise.

2.5. Government Furnished Materials. The Government will furnish all Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, local forms, operating memoranda, regulations, instructions, and technical orders/data required. Some, or all, publications, forms, memoranda and technical data will be made available in electronic format only. Those publications, forms, memoranda, and technical data that are not available in electronic format will be provided to or made available to, the contractor at contract start. Government-furnished forms will be used when applicable, unless otherwise authorized by the CO. The service provider shall establish requirements through the local Government/base electronic distribution center. The Government will provide all currently existing syllabi, course materials, lesson plans, student handbooks, etc.

during Phase In. Materials will be delivered in the existing condition and format.

2.6. Government Furnished Services (on base). The Government will furnish services below only for those contract activities that occur on a DoD installation. No other Government services will be expected or inferred unless specifically detailed below.

2.6.1. Utilities. The Government will furnish existing utilities to include electricity, water, sewer, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and a source of compressed air.

2.6.2. Refuse Collection. The Government will provide established refuse collection service at pre-established pickup locations IAW host base policy.

2.6.3. Base Civil Engineer Services (BCE). The host BCE is responsible for real property maintenance.

The host BCE is responsible for real property maintenance, including weight testing of hoists, fire prevention, fire protection, and inspection/maintenance of Government furnished fire extinguishers and systems, explosive ordnance disposal, and certification of barrier arresting systems. The contractor, through the Government Facility Manager, will make requests for routine maintenance.

2.7. Government Furnished Services (all training locations). The Government will not furnish services at all training locations. No other Government services shall be expected or inferred unless specifically detailed below.

3.0. GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1. Location. The contractor is responsible for travel, lodging and per diem to and from training locations at DMAFB, or The Utah Test and Training Range, or wherever the contractor decides to stage its live role players (LRPs) as specified in the Government scheme of maneuver paragraph.

Expected per diem rates should based upon GSA rates per state.

3.2. Overtime. The contractor is responsible for fulfilling the requirements of the contract/PWS. In this regard, the contractor is responsible for paying all overtime as may be incurred due to performing any required task/function, unless otherwise approved in advanced by the CO.

3.3. Additions, Relocations and Closures. During the performance period of this contract, changes in policy and/or funding may require the addition, relocation or base closure. All costs associated with the requirement shall be negotiated separately.

3.4. Service Requirements

Performance Objective

PWS

Reference Performance

Threshold

1. Submit a scheme of maneuver with coordinated range transit and access for Government review

3.4 100%

2. Deliver a roster of vetted individuals by the MSEL date

3.4 100%

3. Performance of ROC drill for all players 3.4 100%

4. Follow Government instructions for survivor replication as defined in finalized survivor coordination cards

3.4 100%

5. Achieve success in adhering to finalized OPFOR instructions

3.4 100%

The contractor is expected to achieve the following performance objectives:

Submit a scheme of maneuver with coordinated range transit and access for Government review no later than January 17, 2025.

Deliver a roster of vetted individuals by the MSEL date (January 20, 2025).

Performance of ROC(Rehearsal of Concept) drill for all players January 21, 2024.

Achieve a 100% success rate in following Government instructions for survivor replication as defined in finalized survivor coordination cards.

Achieve a 100% success rate in adhering to finalized OPFOR instructions.

3.5 Measurable Performance Standards. Standards for radio handling, OPFOR threat replication, and survivor injury replication will be established and communicated to the contractor prior to execution.

Appendix A - Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms

A1.0. Definitions.

Aircraft Operations. Includes all aircraft flight operations.

Blue Forces. Military forces participating in an exercise. The blue forces are the forces being trained, and they are acting in their normal capacity.

Class. A class is defined as a complete iteration of all training phases for a set number of students.

Contingency. Unanticipated or unforeseen occurrence.

Contract Administrator. A qualified contracting individual appointed by the Contracting Officer to administer a particular contract. Also referred to as a Contract Manager.

Contracting Officer (CO). An individual specifically appointed by the Secretary of the Air Force, or his or her designee, with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and execute related determinations and findings within the limits of the authority delegated. Only a contracting officer has the authority to contractually bind the Government on behalf of the Air Force.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). A functionally qualified person who performs quality assurance functions for a contracted service.

Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE). Equipment provided by the Contractor to supplement Government furnished equipment. Use and maintenance of CFE is solely at the expense of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall remove CFE from Government facilities at the end of the contract.

Contractor Procedures (CP). Contractor-designed operating instructions to implement and delineate procedures to fulfill the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Course. A course is defined as all the past, current, and future classes.

Desired Learning Objective. A desired subset of a scenario to challenge blue forces in an exercise.

Equipment Item. Item authorized in an allowance standard for organizational use.

Facility Manager. A designated Contractor employee who is responsible for initiating trouble calls and requesting facility problem corrections and improvements.

Fiscal Year (FY). The US Government's accounting period of 12 months beginning 1 October and ending 30 September.

Flight Operations. Aircraft operations where intent for flight exists. High speed taxi is also considered a flight operations activity.

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Equipment Authorization Inventory Data/Document (EAID), non-EAID, and Government leased equipment in the possession of, or acquired by, the Government and subsequently delivered or otherwise made available to the Contractor. FAR Part 45.101 “Equipment” means a tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use.

Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

Government Furnished Facilities (GFF). Real property in the possession of, or acquired by the Government, and subsequently delivered or otherwise made available to the Contractor. GFF includes equipment attached to, and made part of, buildings and structures, but is not limited to, land, buildings, structures, utility systems, etc.

Government Furnished Property (GFP). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45.10, Government Property, means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification.

Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Interface. A common boundary between two organizations or activities.

Item Unique Identification (IUID). Designed to distinguish one object from another, allowing the DoD to track identical items individually throughout their lifecycles. It allows the DoD to have information such as what an item is, how/ when it was acquired, the initial value, current custody and how the item is marked.

Maintenance. Action taken to retain equipment in a serviceable condition or to restore it to a serviceable condition. It includes inspections, testing, modifications, servicing, repair, rebuilding, reclamation and preventive.

Master Scenario Events LIST (MSEL)

Modification. A change in original design of equipment or aircraft to improve performance or add capability.

Operating Instructions (OI). Specific instructions for accomplishing related tasks, which pertain solely to the mission organization and are not otherwise stated in standard publications.

Performance Work Statement (PWS). A document that accurately describes essential and technical requirements for items, materials, or services, including the standards used to determine whether requirements have been met.

Performance Indicator. An output of a work process that can be measured and indicates performance.

Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Equipment required to do a job or task in a safe manner (i.e.

gloves, helmet, safety glasses, etc.).

Phase. A phase is defined as the entire training block for a specific core skill. An example of a phase would the “Dive Phase”.

Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR). A report used to identify, report, and resolve deficiencies on hardware, software, mission critical computer systems, vehicles, clothing, and textiles.

Program Manager. An individual designated by the Contractor to act as single corporate-level point of contact with the Government for all matters pertaining to performance of this contract.

Primary Training Location. The location where students will spend a preponderance of their time (measured in hours) training.

Quality Assurance (QA). A planned and systematic pattern of all actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. For purposes of this PWS, QA refers to actions by the Government.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the audit methodology to be used for auditing of Contractor performance. The QASP is for Government use only.

Quality Control (QC). Those actions taken by a contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure they conform to the contract requirements or services so that they meet the requirements of the contract.

Quality Maintenance (QM). Those actions taken by a contractor to control the production of services so that they meet the requirements of the PWS. Note: References in Government publications to quality support (QS) or quality control (QC) shall be interpreted as meaning QM for purposes of this contract.

Random Sampling. A sampling method in which each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected for a quality assurance audit.

Recurring Discrepancy. A recurring discrepancy is one that occurs on the second, third, or fourth sortie or attempted sortie after corrective action has been taken and the system or sub-system indicates the same malfunction when operated.

Red Cell. Exercise participants who are acting as adversaries in an exercise.

Repair. The restoration or replacement of parts or components of material as necessitated by wear and tear, damage, failure of parts or the like in order to maintain the specific item or material in efficient operating condition.

Repeat Discrepancy. A repeat discrepancy occurs on the next sortie or attempted sortie after corrective action has been taken and the system or sub-system indicates the same malfunction when operated.

Safety Equipment. Equipment to prevent injury while performing specific tasks.

Sample. A sample consists of one or more service outputs drawn from a lot for a quality assurance audit.

Sampling Guide. The part of the QASP that contains all the information needed to perform audits of the service output(s) by the random sampling method of auditing.

Satisfactory Mission. Mission in which all Contractor operated and maintained equipment operates properly to produce required mission results. Required results must be within the capability of the system as prescribed by Government directives or manufacturers’ manuals incorporated by reference into this

PWS.

Service Life. The point at which, by periodic or isochronal cycles, an engineering authority has determined an aerospace vehicle has reached its operational limit and needs to be disposed of or extended through historical data and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) modeling predictions.

Services Summary. Listing of the service outputs and the performance requirements of the listed outputs that will be evaluated by COR personnel on a regular basis.

Serviceable. Meets the designed requirement and or performance.

Situational Medical Exercise. This is a simulated exercise utilizing live patients, live training models, or manikin based training models. These exercises will be more in depth than simply discussing medical procedures and consequentially drive hands on medical treatment by students. These exercises are typically done in varying environments which cause students to consider combat-based procedures (wearing body armor, holding weapons, pulling security while treating a patient, etc.).

Government will provide injuries, moulage, manikins, etc.

Spares. Serviceable assets that are available for future use, and in the logistics pipeline. The term spare carries the assumption that there are already enough assets in the Air Force inventory to satisfy end item or quantity per aircraft requirements.

Standard. A known value against which a measure of comparison for quantity or quality is performed.

Student. Any United States Air Force personnel enrolled in the course.

Subject Matter Expert. A personnel with appropriate experience and credentials representing a mastering of the specific subject referenced.

Support Agreement. A written document which describes facilities, material, or services provided by the host to another organization.

Technical Order (TO). A publication that gives specific technical direction and guidance required to perform a task.

Threshold. Minimum capability required to satisfy requirement owner's need. If a threshold is not achieved, it is considered unacceptable.

Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO). Authorized method of directing and providing instructions for modifying equipment and performing or initially establishing one-time inspections.

Training Event. A training event is defined as the scheduled event as well as the learning objectives intended to be accomplished.

White Cell. The team dedicated to the task of coordinating and executing all tasks required pertaining to the scenario development of a vulnerability period and the necessary logistics.

Vulnerability Period (VUL). A VUL is a “vulnerability window” during which exercise events are expected to happen. For the purposes of this contract a vul describes a time in which the contractor must have all fielded forces in place and acting as exercise participants.

A2.0. Abbreviations and Acronyms.

A2.1. Introduction. Some of the following abbreviations and acronyms may have been used in this PWS.

A2.2. Abbreviations and Acronyms

AC Aircraft Commander ACA Associate Contractor Agreement ACC Air Combat Command AETC Air Education and Training Command AF Air Force AFCOMSEC Air Force Communications Security AFE Aircrew Flight Equipment AFEMS Air Force Equipment Management System AFFAR Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation AFI Air Force Instruction AFJMAN Air Force Joint Manual AFK Air Force Munitions Account AFMAN Air Force Manual AFPAM Air Force Pamphlet AFPD Air Force Policy Directive AFOSH Air Force Occupational, Safety, and Health AFOSHSTD AFOSH Standard AFRC Air Force Reserve Command AFRIMS Air Force Records Information Management System AFSSI Air Force Systems Security Instruction AFSAS Air Force Safety Automated System AFTO Air Force Technical Order AGL Above Ground Level AIB Accident Investigation Board AIE Alternate Insertion and Extraction AMC Air Mobility Command AMIC Acquisition Management and Integration Center ATAK Android Tactical Assault Kit ATO Air Tasking Orders C&A Certification and Accreditation CA/CRL Custodian Authorization/Custody Receipt Listing CAF Combat Air Forces CAR Corrective Action Request CARB Commercial Aircraft Review Board CBT Computer Based Training CC Commander CDRL Contract Data Requirements List CFE Contractor Furnished Equipment CFETP Career Field Education Training Plan CFR Code of Federal Regulation CFT Contract Field Team CLIN Contract Line Item Number CME Contract Man Year CMRA Contractor Manpower Reporting Application CND Cannot/Could Not Duplicate CO Contracting Officer COCO Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated

CONUS Contiguous United States COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTS Commercial Off-The-Shelf CPET Contract Performance Evaluation Team CQB Close Quarters Combat CR Cost Reimbursable CRO Combat Rescue Officer CSAR Combat Search and Rescue DCMA Defense Contract Management Agency DD Form Department of Defense Form DLO Desired Learning Objectives DoD Department of Defense DoDI DoD Instruction DoDM DoD Manual DoS Department of State DZ Drop Zone DZC Drop Zone Controller EPP Environment Protection Plan ESOH Environmental Safety and Occupational Health FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FCF Functional Check Flight FFP Firm Fixed Price FLIP Flight Information Publication FMC Fully Mission Capable FMP Full Mission Profile FOP Flight Operations Plan FOIA Freedom of Information Act FOUO For Official Use Only FSO Facility Security Officer FTU Formal Training Unit FY Fiscal Year GA Guardian Angel GFE Government Furnished Equipment GFP Government Furnished Property GFR Government Flight Representative GGR Government Ground Representative GOP Ground Operations Plan GOV Government Owned Vehicle GP General Purpose HAF Headquarters, US Air Force HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HLZ Helicopter Landing Zone IAW In Accordance With JMPI Jump Master Inspection JPAS Joint Personnel Adjudicative System JTAC Join Terminal Attack Controller LMR Land Mobile Radio LOA Letter of Authorization LTT Live Tissue Training MAJCOM Major Command MASO Munitions Accountable System Officer MC Mission Capable MFF Military Free Fall

MIR Minimum Instruction Ratio MSL Mean Sea Level MWR Morale, Welfare, and Recreation NLT No Later Than NMC Non-Mission Capable NOTAM Notice to Airmen NVG Night Vision Goggles OGV Standards and Evaluation, Group OI Operating Instruction OPLAN Operational Plan OPR Office of Primary Responsibility ORM Operational Risk Management OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PIC Pilot In Command PJ Pararescuemen PM Program Manager POL Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants POV Privately Owned Vehicle PPE Personal Protective Equipment PR Personnel Recovery PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QMS Quality Management System RA-1 Ram-air Intruder Parachute System; Military Freefall Advanced Ram Air

Parachute System RAPIDS Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System RAMZ/B Rigged Alternate Method Zodiac/Boat ROE Rules Of Engagement RQS Rescue Squadron RSO Range Safety Officer SERE Survival, Evasion, Resist, Escape SIB Safety Investigation Board SITMEDEX Situational Medical Exercise SME Subject Matter Expert SMU Special Mission Unit SMUT Small Unit Tactics SOF Special Operations Forces SOP Standard Operating Procedure SS Service Summary SSA Servicing Security Activity TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care TCS Task, Condition, Standard TDY Temporary Duty TMDE Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment TO Technical Order TRSS Training Support Squadron TTP Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures USSOCOM United States Special Operations Command VTC Video Teleconferencing

APPENDIX B

PERSONNEL / QUALIFICATIONS

(Additional/Other Information Column to be completed by Offeror)

PWS xx xxx xx Solicitation No.

Key Position/Title

Work Experience

Security Clearance

Certifications

Training

Other Information Provided by the Offeror

Red Czar Required: Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience serving as a JTAC, TACP, Combat Controller, Air Force Weapons and Tactics, and/or MAJCOM Exercise Planning Experience. Desired: personnel management experience.

Required: minimum of current Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).

As Applicable: Graduated Tier II Weapons Officer, JTAC/ RTO certification, JTAC Instructor qualified, or JTAC Evaluator qualified.

Graduated Formal JTAC school in last 5 years, Graduated CCS/STTS or other AFSPECWAR equivalent school.

Live Role Players

Required: prior service as infantryman or combat arms military occupational skill. Preferred combat deployment experience in Afghanistan or Iraq. Can lift and carry 100lbs for 200 meters nonstop. Desired SERE SV-80 training.

As specified in Appendix C. Basic rifle marksman. None.

APPENDIX C

PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

PWS FY2025

Solicitation No. ------------------

C1.0 General. Publications and forms applicable to this Performance Work Statement (PWS) are listed in the tables below and are mandatory. The Contractor shall comply with publications and forms to the extent specified in the PWS.

C1.1 Document Availability. Publications and forms not available in electronic format (e.g. internet) will be provided in hardcopy format by the Government upon request, but no earlier than contract start.

C1.2 Document Changes. The contractor is responsible for all updates, supplements, and amendments to publications and forms through the life of this contract. The dates shown in the below tables are the most current as of this writing; however, the contractor will comply with the latest editions of documents when published. The Contractor shall:

C1.2.1 Implement document changes that result in decrease or no change to contract price. For changes which result in a decrease in contract price, notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing of change and provide a proposal for contract price reduction within 30 days of receipt of such change.

C1.2.2 Notify the CO in writing of document changes that result in contract price increase. Submit a proposal for contract price increase to the CO within 30 days of receipt of such change. Do not implement changes resulting in price increase prior to obtaining CO approval. Failure to submit a price proposal increase within 30 days of change receipt entitles the Government to Contractor performance in accordance with (IAW) such change at no increase to contract price.

C2.0. Publications and Forms.

Identifier Title or Description Section/Chapter/Paragraph AFI 10-220 Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations

AFI 10-3501 Air Force Diving Program Entire Publication AFI 10-3502V1 Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer Training 5.2.4.15/5.2.4.16/5.2.4.2.17./5.2.4.2.18/5.2.4.

2.19./5.2.4.21.

AFI 10-701 Operations Security, Local Plans and Publications Entire Publication

AFI 11-202V3_AFGM 2017-

Flying Operations, General Flight Rules Chapter 2

AFI 10-3503 Personnel Parachute Operations Entire Publication AFMAN 11-411 Special Forces Military Free-Fall Operations Entire Manual

PWS FY2025

Solicitation No. ------------------

AFMAN 11-420

Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Tactics Entire Manual

AFI 13-210 Joint Airdrop Inspection, Records, Malfunction Investigations, and Activity Reporting

Entire Publication

AFI 13-217 Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations Entire Publication

TC 18-11

Special Forces Military Free-Fall and Double-bag Static Line Operations

Entire Publication

AFI 16-1202CL1 Pararescue Operators Briefing…