68th LARP PWS FINAL.pdf

PWS xx xxx xx Solicitation No.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE

(AFSPECWAR)

LIVE ROLE PLAYER PERSONNEL SERVICES

OPR:

68 RQS, DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ

Performance Work Statement for

Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) CLC Personnel Services

SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

SCOPE OF WORK.

Objective. To provide all equipment, tools, uniforms, transportation, supervision, and management, in the form of role player personnel, to perform military training support duties and instruction in support of the rescue squadrons at Davis- Monthan AFB (DMAFB), AZ.

1.1. Description of Services. The contractor will provide specialized personnel for training on approved course curriculum to assist in maintaining fully mission capable Pararescue Jumpers (PJ), Combat Rescue Officers (CRO), Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Specialists, and other AFSPECWAR specialists as directed.

1.1.1. Land Air Boss. The Air Bosses’ primary role is to interface with the Government instructors in order to simulate required scenario aircraft, lead/simulate air-to-ground radio communications for the scenario, and provide appropriate scenario injects per the Government provided phase lesson plan. The Air Bosses will be intimately familiar with each scenario and capable of effectively communicating with the students and/or any live aircraft during the scenario. The Air Boss will drive the flow of the Government-directed Land FMPs scenario from start to completion. The contractor will provide the Air Boss with appropriate eye protection, ear protection, hand protection (gloves), and headsets (i.e., Peltors) capable of interfacing with Government-provided radios (currently PRC- 163s/152s/117s). The Government will provide radios (PRC-163s/152/117s), push-to-talks, antennas, frequencies, and scenario scripts prior to training start. The Air Bosses will provide appropriate debrief points following completion of each training scenario or as directed by the lead government instructor. See PWS Appendix C for personnel requirements and qualifications. Contractors will be required to assist in setting up, tearing down, and general cleaning up for training events in and around training sites.

1.1.2. Land Ground Forces Commander (GFC). The GFC primary role is to synchronize efforts with the lead Government phase instructor. The secondary role of the GFC is to lead, manage, and organize all contractor personnel throughout the operation. All direction for training execution will be taken from the lead Government phase instructor.

The GFC will have a way of communicating with all contract personnel throughout Land FMPs execution via contractor provided communication device. The contractor will provide appropriate eye protection, ear protection, hand protection (gloves), costume wear, and footwear for GFC. See PWS Appendix C for personnel requirements and qualifications. Contractors will be required to assist in setting up, tearing down, and general cleaning up for training events in and around training sites.

1.1.3. Land Live Role Player (LRP). The Live Role Players primary role is to interface with

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1.1.4. Maritime Air Boss. The Maritime Air Boss’ primary role is to interface with the

Government instructors in order to simulate required scenario aircraft, lead/simulate air-to-ground radio communications for the scenario, and provide appropriate scenario injects per the Government provided phase lesson plan in a maritime environment. The Air Bosses will be intimately familiar with each scenario and capable of effectively communicating with the students and/or any live aircraft during the scenario. The Air Boss will drive the flow of the Government-directed FMPs scenario from start to completion. The contractor will provide the Air Boss with appropriate eye protection, ear protection, hand protection (gloves), and headsets (i.e., Peltors) capable of interfacing with Government-provided radios (currently PRC-152/117s). The Government will provide radios (PRC-152/117s), push-to-talks, antennas, frequencies, and scenario scripts prior to training. The Air Bosses will provide appropriate debrief points following completion of each training scenario or as directed by the lead government instructor.

Contractors will be required to assist in setting up, tearing down, and general cleaning up for training events in and around training sites. See PWS Appendix C for personnel requirements and qualifications.

1.1.5. Maritime Live Role Player. Maritime LRP personnel may serve as medical patient, OPFOR, or as required by the scenario. The LRP must have prior military Special Operations Forces (SOF) medical experience and prior battlefield trauma experience in a combat zone. The LRP may be required to be on a small inflatable craft for a limited time and then transferred to a larger vessel as a patient. This LRP will serve as a medical patient for up to two (2) 48-hour scenarios in open seas. The patient may be extracted via rotary wing in a carrier basket. This position is hazardous, and the contractor must be able to prove strong swimming ability. Prior dive certification or military drown proof training is required. The contractor will receive intravenous (IV) as part of the medical training scenario and will be required to stay in character throughout the entire scenario.

Contractors will be required to assist in setting up, tearing down, and general cleaning up for training events in and around training sites.

1.2. Contract Scope. Except as specified in Section 3, Government Furnished Property and

Services, the contractor will provide personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and any other items and services required to successfully perform instructor, training and support services for approved FTU courses.

1.3. Budget. Each position will be attached to a separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and the Government will order each CLIN requirement as required. This contract is for the base year and four option years. Due to budget constraints levied by the Government, this requirement can undergo negotiations to modify the efforts to meet the Government’s budget objective anytime during contract performance.

1.4. Places of Performance. Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB), AZ and surrounding areas are the primary training location for land warfare. Coronado, San Clemente Island, CA and surrounding areas are the primary training locations for maritime warfare training.

Any other locations outside 50 statute miles of these locations are only approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government will provide site locations and environments suitable for training execution to include classroom support. All training locations will be provided to the contractor 60 days prior to training start. course start. All contractor travel is covered by the contractor in their bid except in instances where the Government directs unplanned travel to support training requirements. Unplanned travel travel will be reimbursed to the contractor outlined in Employee Travel in Section 4 of this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.5. Amplifying Phase Guidance. The contractor is responsible to outfit personnel for specific scenarios with approved Opposition Forces (OPFOR) clothing, helmets, Night Vision Goggles (NVG) mounts, boots and other personal protective gear. The military will provide radios for pertinent personnel, NVG and weapons as required. The Government will ensure the contractor is aware of each training scenario and what type of outfits are required for LRPs NLT 60 days prior to phase start.

1.6. Meeting Support. There will be three (3) meetings prior to execution that the contractor will be required to attend via Microsoft Teams.

1.6.1. Planning Meeting. The contractor will participate in the planning meeting conducted 60 days prior to training execution. The planning phase meeting, at a minimum, shall include the contractor program manager. The government will provide the contractor locations, times, scenario requirements, and any information required by the contractor to meet training requirements.

1.6.2. Coordination Meeting. The contractor will participate in the coordination meeting held 30 days prior to execution. At a minimum, the contractor program manager, air boss, and ground forces commander shall attend the coordination meeting. The government will provide scenarios and will explain training expectation and execution during the coordination meeting. The government will provide the Air Boss and GFC the scheme of maneuver of al events. The air boss and GFC will be able to provide recommendations during this meeting for review. The government will also go over travel for maritime requirements and locations. The meeting will coordinate lesson plans, schedule, logistics and contractor/instructor qualifications. The contractor shall provide names and contact information for all personnel during this meeting.

1.6.3. Execution Meeting. The final meeting will be the execution meeting. This meeting will occur within four (4) days prior to training execution and may occur on the day of arrival.

All contractor personnel attached to the contract will attend the Execution meeting via Teams or in person if held on the date of arrival. The purpose of this meeting is to go over execution of each training event with all personnel to ensure they are tracking movement, scenario, uniform, and safety.

1.7. Personnel Qualifications. The contractor will provide resumes to the CO or local COR that include certifications and qualifications detailed in PWS Appendix C for all contractor personnel NLT 30 calendar days prior to training execution via email or at the coordination meeting. Contractor personnel will not perform instruction or instructional support efforts without prior Government approval. The contractor will provide supporting documentation regarding personnel qualifications to the local Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) that include certifications and qualifications detailed

1.8. Schedule. The Government will provide the contractor with a schedule as part of each Task Order that includes all support personnel requirements NLT 60 days prior to the required training start date. The Government will also provide specific phase training scenarios and locations for each individual class during the Planning meeting.

1.9. General Instructions. Maritime Warfare is currently conducted at San Clemente Island

(SCI), CA. The island is specific for military personnel and approved contractors only. The contractor is responsible for getting all contractor personnel to and from the starting location which is Davis Monthan Air Force Base located in Tucson Arizona or Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) located in Coronado California. The Land phase will be held specifically at DMAFB and its surrounding areas. The Maritime phase departure will either occur from DMAFB or NASNI. All contractor personnel will travel from either DMAFB or NASNI to SCI with the Government aboard Government aircraft, Government contracted aircraft, or Government water vessels. Contractors will return from SCI to DMAFB or NASNI with Government personnel aboard government provided means. The contractor should plan for two additional travel days in order to get contract personnel to and from the training location with Government personnel.

1.10.Specific Instructions. Maritime Air Boss and Live Role Players will be required to perform duties on an approved military contracted vessel for up to 54 continuous hours during certain scenarios. Food and lodging is available to each contractor at the Governments expense only when aboard the vessel. The contractor is responsible for meals allowance for contractor personnel while on the island. Contractor personnel will be housed at Government provided quarters (barracks/dorms). The contractor is also responsible for rental truck from SCI Vehicle Operations while on SCI. Information and coordination for the vehicle while on SCI will be coordinated during the coordination meeting.

SERVICES SUMMARY

2. SERVICE SUMMARY (SS) NARRATIVE. This SS identifies critical success factors for the contract. The SS items are listed in Table 2.

2.1. Purpose. The SS lists performance objectives for the required services the Government will surveil. The absence of any contract requirement from the SS will not detract from its enforceability nor limit the rights or remedies of the Government under any other provision of the contract, including the clauses entitled “Inspection of Services” and “Default.”

2.2. Components. The SS states the performance objective (required service), and threshold

(performance standard, accept and reject points (if applicable) in either a qualitative or quantitative fashion) for each critical success factor.

2.3. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The SS will be used as the baseline to develop a Government QASP. The QASP will identify the audit methods and procedures the Government will use to evaluate the Contractor's performance.

2.4. Right to Surveil. The Government reserves the right to surveil all services and requirements called for in this PWS to determine whether the Contractor is meeting performance objectives and goals.

2.5. Major Non-Conformance.

2.5.1. A non-conformance that adversely impacts (or has the potential to) mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, environment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), and/or cost. The Contracting Officer will communicate major non-conformances to the Contractor using a Corrective Action Request (CAR) form with a suspense date for the Contractor’s corrective action plan.

2.5.1.1.As a minimum, the Contractor’s action plan will address:

(1) Action taken to fix the problem (correction)

(2) Root cause analysis of the problem

(3) Corrective action on the cause of the problem

(4) Actions taken to prevent recurrence to include the follow-up plan (how and when)

(5) Action(s) required by the Contractor’s Quality Plan

(6) All supporting evidence to support actions taken such as updated manuals, instructions, procedures, etc. Embed supporting evidence in this section to maintain a single point document unless size is restrictive of security policies prevent embedding. In these cases, provide location of the documents.

2.6. Minor Non-Conformance.

2.6.1. A minor non-conformance is a non-conformance, which by itself does not adversely impact mission, safety of personnel and/or equipment, performance (quality), schedule (delivery), or cost. Minor non-conformances are communicated through Notices; First Notices are issued for any identified minor nonconformance, Second Notices are issued for repeat minor non-conformances or failing to correct minor non-conformances within a reasonable amount of time. A formal corrective action plan is not required for Notices.

Table 2 – Services Summary

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph Performance Threshold

(1) Contractor maintains qualified workforce

a. Performance is acceptable when the contractor maintains sufficient qualified personnel to meet mission requirements during the surveillance period.

b. A defect occurs whenever a training Phase must be rescheduled due to non-availability of qualified Contractor instructor or other required support personnel.

(2) Contractor provides accurate and timely plans and deliverables

a. Performance is acceptable when all deliverables required by the PWS are delivered on time, and,

b. Deliverables are accurate as determined by the Government and all discrepancies are resolved prior to Training Phase start

2.7. Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement (MA&I)

2.7.1. Quality Assurance. According to the Inspection of Services clauses, the Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract. The Government will use compliance and management surveillance methods to verify and validate contractor performance meets contract requirements. The primary compliance tool is surveillance conducted by the COR. The Government may decrease or increase the scope and frequency of contract performance evaluations based on the contractor’s past performance, risk assessment, and level of confidence provided by contract performance.

2.8. Evaluations. Government surveillance will be performed on a periodic basis. At contract start the Government will schedule/perform audits. If contractor performance to specified requirements is exceptional and provides sound confidence and a “low” risk level, then Government contract evaluations may be reduced in scope and frequency. If contractor performance of specified requirements significantly reduces confidence and raises risk to the “high” level, then the Government may initiate a more in-depth systems audit on the contract requirement that is in violation of specified requirements.

SECTION 3

GOVERNMENT PROVIDED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES

3. 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. The Government will provide facilities and equipment IAW PWS Appendix E, to include any required batteries for any/all electronic equipment listed.

3.1. Government Furnished Property (GFP). There is no GFP provided under the contract. If GFP is provided in the future, GFP will be managed IAW FAR Part 45 and Part 52-245-1.

3.2. 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 will 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:

3.2.1. A classroom for instruction at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for all instruction and planning phases.

3.2.2. Shooting range/Mounted Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) site at DMAFB.

3.2.3. Government barracks at San Clemente Island, if available.

3.3. 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 phase and returned to the Government at the end of the phase. The equipment /supplies listed in PWS Appendix E will be provided by the Governemnt to the students during the appropriate training phases. This listing is for the contractor’s information only and does not indicate that any of this equipment or supplies are for use by the contractor. If contractor personnel require similar equipment/supplies to perform the required tasks in these phases, it is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish them.

3.4. 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 (reference Appendix D). 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 Contracting Officer. The service provider will 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.

3.5. 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.

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

3.5.2. Telephone Services. The Government (host base) will provide official telephone service in accordance with AFI 33-111, Telephone Systems Management, Attachment 4, Para.

A4.5, on an as needed/ justified basis and subject to Government approval.

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

3.5.4. 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 facility manager, will make requests for routine maintenance.

3.6. National Agency Checks. The Government will submit any required National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) at no additional cost to the contractor.

3.7. Government Furnished Services (all training locations). The Government will furnish services below at all training locations. No other Government services will be expected or inferred unless spe1.4cifically detailed below.

3.7.1. Emergency Medical Service. The Government will provide emergency medical treatment and emergency patient transportation service for contractor employees. The contractor will reimburse the Government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation service at the current inpatient or outpatient treatment rates, as appropriate.

SECTION 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

4. General Information.

4.1. Location. The contractor is responsible for travel, lodging and per diem to and from training locations at DMAFB during the Land FMP Phase. The contractor is responsible for travel, lodging and per diem to and from training locations at NASNI or DMAFB. The contractor is responsible for per diem at SCI. If Government quarters are not available at SCI for contractors, they will submit “Employee Travel” worksheet as outlined in PWS 4.2 of this PWS. The Government is responsible for contractor travel from approved departure location to SCI and back from SCI to departure location. Departure location is either NASNI or DMAFB.

4.2. Employee Travel. In the event the Government directs the contractor to travel outside of training phase travel requirements or as listed in this PWS (i.e., Government-provided training, misc.

meeting, etc.), the contractor will be reimbursed under a separate “Cost Reimbursable Travel” contract line item. The contractor will submit the initial travel request (to include dates of travel, reason for travel, number of travelers, and a detailed cost estimate) through the contractor Project Manager to the COR at least two weeks prior to requested travel. The COR will review and coordinate with other required Government agencies as required. Following approval, the COR will forward the travel cost estimate back to the contractor Program Manager. The travel funds will cover personal travel costs (i.e. airfare), lodging and per diem in accordance with FAR Part 31.205 on a cost reimbursable basis. The Government will review and approve the contractor’s proposed travel worksheet template for use in calculating travel expense estimates prior to the travel request.

4.3. Per Diem: Allowance includes lodging, meals, and incidental expenses (M&IE) per Joint Travel

Regulations (JTRs). The maximum Per Diem rate is derived by adding the applicable M&IE rate to the daily lodging cost. When calculating travel expenses, lodging and M&IE will not exceed the applicable maximum Per Diem rate prescribed for the locality concerned. In calculating costs for each day of travel, applicable M&IE rates are authorized at a flat 75% on the day of departure and the day of return.

4.4. Travel Completion: Once travel is concluded, the contractor will invoice as soon as possible or

NLT the month following the completed travel. The invoice will reflect only actual expenses and G&A. Profit is not allowed on travel costs. A copy of the reimbursable travel receipts will be attached to the invoice submitted through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) module at the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. Invoices will only be accepted for travel that has been completed and receipts have been provided. Partial payment will not be considered.

4.5. 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 advance by the Contracting Officer. There are scenarios which require contractors to stay in role or training scenarios for extended continuous operations and up to 48 hours without break. The contractor must include these extended scenarios in their FFP.

4.6. Contract Man-Year Equivalent (CME) Reporting. The Contractor will report all Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.ecmra.mil.

4.7. 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 will be negotiated separately.

4.8. Personnel Management.

4.8.1. Management Plan. The contractor will develop a Management Plan that, at a minimum, outlines the position title, job descriptions, qualifications, security clearance, certifications, and training requirements for all positions as applicable (reference PWS Appendix C). Clearly designate key personnel in the Plan. Designated key personnel will be in place at the start of the contract performance. The contractor will provide plan to the Government no later than (NLT) 30 days prior to course start.

4.8.2. Changes. In the event of needed changes, the plan will be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to change implementation. For any changes in key personnel, the contractor will provide a qualifications package NLT seven (7) days after the needed change or vacancy is identified to the Government for Contracting Officer and COR review and approval.

4.8.3. Contractor Employee Restrictions and Identification. Contractor personnel will present a neat and professional appearance. All employees will be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The contractor will not employ any person for work on this contract if the employee is identified by the contractor or Contracting Officer 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 will 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 will also ensure all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

4.8.4. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor will 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 will 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 DODD 5500-7, Standards of Conduct. In addition, the Contractor will not employ any person who is an employee of the AF if the employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities. The contractor will submit a roster of individuals to be employed 60 days prior to phase start to ensure there are no previous conflicts with 68 RQS assigned personnel. Any potential conflicts will be reported to the local COR and Contracting Officer and submitted to the contractor for action.

4.8.5. Terminations. The contractor will report any employee terminations to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of occurrence. The Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer 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 C.

4.9. Information Management

4.9.1. Maintenance, Access, and Control. All contractor-generated deliverables generated in the performance of this contract will remain in place and accessible to the Government throughout the duration of the contract, in the event of termination, and at contract completion. The Government has unlimited rights to use, duplicate, or disclose the data in support of program operations. All deliverables will be current, accurate, and available electronically for Government review at all times. The contractor will obtain Contracting Officer approval prior to using and marking any proprietary data in performance of this contract.

4.9.2. Publications, Technical Orders (TO) and Supplements. All publications, instructions and documents applicable to this program are listed in PWS Appendix D for compliance.

Any reference to a publication is meant to include the basic and all its Air Combat Command supplements (including base supplements) and amendments unless otherwise specified in this document. Supplements or amendments to documents listed in PWS Appendix D may be issued during the life of this contract. The Government will make available all documents listed in Appendix D throughout the life of the contract. Develop a process to review publication changes to ensure currency and adherence.

4.9.3. Change Implementation. In the event of changes to documents in PWS Appendix D, notify the Contracting Officer if the changes will result in contract price changes. The contractor will provide a change proposal to the Contracting Officer NLT 30 calendar days after the document’s change publication date. For price increases, obtain approval from the Contracting Officer prior to implementing the required changes. Failure to submit a proposal increase within 30 calendar days entitles the Government to hold the contractor to perform IAW such change at no increase to contract price.

4.9.4. For Official Use Only (FOUO). Create and maintain For Official Use Only (FOUO) material IAW DoD 5400-7, R, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program, Chapter 4;

AFI 33- 129, paragraphs 7.4, 8.2.3, 16 and 17; and AFI 33-201 Volume 2. When documents containing FOUO material are authorized for destruction, shred the records so that the pieces cannot be reconstructed. Degauss or overwrite magnetic tapes or other magnetic medium.

4.10. Social Media Clause and Restrictions. Under no circumstances will the contractor take photographs or video for use on their website or social media. All contractor media must be reviewed and approved by the COR prior to being uploaded or posted to social media sites.

Contractor personnel will not discuss government operations in public or over unprotected or unencrypted communications. Official business and controlled unclassified information may only be transmitted as directed in the PWS.

The contractor will not post to company websites, publications, newsletters, or other media any images, data or information that reveal sensitive Government operations, personnel, equipment, and/or classified or controlled unclassified information. When in doubt, company press releases related to this contract will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer, as applicable.

Observation of events, operations, physical changes, etc. may reveal National Security information, therefore specific restrictions are required to preclude unintentional release of information to unauthorized parties. (Unauthorized disclosure and transfer of National Security Information is punishable under 18

USC § 793.)

Contractor personnel will not disclose to unauthorized third parties, post to unofficial sites (including Social Networking sites) any images, data, or information, or observed events that reveal sensitive Government operations, personnel, equipment, including, but not limited to the following.

o Tactics, techniques and procedures, production or work schedules, any visible or concealed modifications, upgrades, increases, change, or decreases in work/deployment frequency or government personnel, vehicle, aircraft movements; specialized equipment orders, deliveries, shipments, etc., The contractor will immediately report unauthorized disclosures and/or attempts to solicit this type of information by unauthorized third parties or others not affiliated with this contract to the COR or Contracting Officer.

o Government issued badges, identification will be removed and/or concealed from plain sight when off base and will not be left in vehicles or unprotected. Badges and passes may not be duplicated, copied or loaned to others. Lost or stolen identification badges, vehicle passes etc. will be immediately reported to the COR, Contracting Officer, and/or installation Security Office.

o The contractor will practice OPSEC and implement countermeasures to protect critical information (CI) and other sensitive unclassified information, if applicable. Protection of CI includes the adherence to and execution of countermeasures which the contractor initiates or as provided by the COR/CO, for CI on or related to this PWS.

o Where a contract requires long term access to on-base facilities or other Government facilities, such as embedded contractors or participates in operations, they must complete applicable training and awareness familiarization, as required by the 612 AOC OPSEC Coordinator. Initial training may be provided by computer-based training, live training or a combination of both. Completion of OPSEC training is required for contractor personnel initially within 30 days of assignment. The contractor is required to maintain individual training records for compliance purposes.

4.11. Safety. The contractor must comply with all local, state and federal laws and safety regulations. Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor, and the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the contractor's compliance or noncompliance with such responsibilities.

4.12. Fire Prevention and Safety. Contractor employees will comply with the OSHA, Davis- Monthan AFB Fire Protection Program, Air Force Occupational Safety, and the Fire Prevention and Health Program.

4.13. Mishap Notification. The contractor will notify the COR, 68 RQS Commander, Contracting Officer, and host Wing Safety Office of all mishaps involving on-duty contractor personnel, Air Force assets, or Air Force operations, which result in injury, illness, or damage. Additionally, the contractor will notify the Contracting Officer and COR of all mishaps IAW CDRL B0003 and establish internal mishap notification procedures and brief personnel.

4.13.1. Mishap Reporting. The contractor will provide a copy of all mishap reports to the COR, Contracting Officer, Contractor Program Manager IAW CDRL B0003. Injuries to Contractor personnel will be reported IAW OSHA procedures. The contractor will maintain records of occupational injuries, illnesses, and other related activities as required by Federal, State and local regulations, and maintain copies of all mishap reports for one year.

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

SECURITY

4.14. Pass and Identification Items. The contractor will 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 DMAFB 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.

4.15. Favorable Background Check. All contractor personnel will successfully complete a favorable background check to gain access to military installation. This will be conducted at the base welcome center.

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

4.15.2. Access to Installation during Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs). Gaining access to the installation will be done IAW the requirements outlined in the local Antiterrorism/Integrated Defense Plan(s). Contractors 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.

APPENDIX A

DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A1.0. Definitions.

AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS. Includes all aircraft flight operations.

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 (Contracting Officer). 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 Government 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 will 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.

EQUIPMENT ITEM. Item authorized in an allowance standard for organizational use.

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.

FULL MISSION PROFILES. Full mission profiles are simulated missions (both combat and civilian search and rescue based) that are executed by students in order to prepare for the real world. These missions are executed cradle-to-grave, from receipt of a mission, mission planning, mission execution, return-to-base, reconstitution of equipment/personnel, and debriefing.

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). FAR Part 45.10, “Government-furnished 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.

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 surveillance methodology to be used for auditing of contractor performance.

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) will be interpreted as meaning QM for purposes of this contract.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.