Attachment J.1 Statement of Work.pdf

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Statement of Work (SOW) AML-4000 / Customs and Border Protection

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Initial Qualification Training 7/27/18

1.0 BACKGROUND

The United States Border Patrol (USBP) is a sub-component of CBP whose mission is to prevent the illegal flow of people and contraband into the U. S. via air, land, and sea. The USBP’s primary mission is to conduct law enforcement activities along the U. S. border and between the official U. S. ports of entry.

As the nation’s single, unified border agency, USBP's mission is vitally important for the protection of the American people and the national economy. USBP represents the first line of defense of America's borders. One of USBP's strategic objectives is to establish and maintain effective control of air, land, and maritime borders with the appropriate mix of infrastructure, technology, and personnel. An integral component to this situational awareness is the planned use of small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) to provide actionable information to the Border Patrol on the location and movement of potential Items of Interest (IoIs) along the southern and northern border.

2.0 PURPOSE

The FAA requires Initial Qualification Training support for AeroVironment Raven Block II and Puma Block II Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) in order to certify students as Raven and Puma Operators.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Initial Qualification Training.

Focuses on ground and flight instructions required to plan and fly Raven Block II and Puma Block II sUAS. Hands-on training elements include equipment assembly, preflight inspection, launch, simulators, aircraft maneuvering and sensor operation in flight, recovery and landing, post recovery procedures and operator-level maintenance.

3.2 Initial Qualification Training Requirement.

The Contractor shall provide Raven Block II and Puma Block II certified instructors to train 96 (ninety six) operators. Provider shall train 8 students/operators within 30 days of award and continue to train 8 students bi-monthly for a 24 month period. The training course shall merge Puma Block II and Raven Block II training together into one course. The proposal shall include the curriculum and schedule (course shall not exceed 10 working days). The curriculum shall include:

a) Verify completion of standard training requirements Basic Unmanned Qualification Level - 1(BUQ-1) for all attendees

b) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Operator Manual Standards

c) Understand the Border Patrol Certification of Authorization (COA) constraints (provided on request as Government Furnished Information (GFI))

d) Minimum of 4 hours per student of hands on full flight simulator (FFS) training on the flight simulation training device (FSTD) and 6.5 hours per student of hands on flight training on operations

e) Provide capability of classroom size of 4 students per instructor during flight operations.

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f) Provide course completion certification and take home handouts. (Such as emergency procedures, pre-post flight checks)

3.3 Training Systems and Training Range.

The Contractor shall provide Puma Block II and Raven Block II systems and training range to support Initial Qualification Training. The training area must be suitable for flight in accordance with Border Patrol Certification of Authorization (COA).

3.4 Frequencies.

The Contractor shall schedule and allocate all required frequencies to support sUAS operations.

3.5 Administration

3.5.1 The Contractor shall validate student roster.

3.5.2 The Contractor shall provide course material to students as well as the COR.

3.5.3 No meals will be provided. Students are responsible to provide their own meals during the course.

3.6 Guidance/Instruction Changes

The Contractor shall immediately implement all changes to an identified guidance/instruction which does not result in additional cost. If additional cost is anticipated, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and provide an estimate of the cost, stating the change due to the appropriate guide/instruction. If the Contractor does not notify the CO within thirty (30) calendar days of learning of the change, the Contractor shall implement the change at no additional cost to the government. The Contractor shall not implement a change that affects the cost of the contract without written approval from the CO.

3.7 Reporting and Deliverables.

3.7.1 Final Course Curriculum and schedule shall be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) two (2) weeks) prior to course start date.

3.7.2 The Contractor shall provide (within five (5) days of course completion) copies of Course Completion Certificates to the COR.

3.7.3 Monthly invoice shall be delivered to the CO and the COR no later than the 5th day of the new month.

3.7.4 The Contractor shall provide Puma and Raven Block II Initial Qualification Training for one month.