75th RRC FY24 MFF HI Exercise Draft PWS.pdf

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requires contracted resources to provide personnel to support advanced USSOCOM training objectives in tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to enhance their ability to execute missions. Contracted military freefall (MFF) support services provide the opportunity to enhance current military capabilities within the Special Operation Forces (SOF) community.

2.0 OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objective is to obtain Contractor provided military free fall support in the form of a firm fixed price contract.

This contract will provide professional air and MFF support services including MFF instructors, riggers, and other support tasks necessary to provide these services.

3.0 SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall provide all direct labor, material, transportation, supervision, and administration requirements for conducting military free fall support and all other items and services (not specifically identified herein to be Government-furnished), necessary to perform Military Free Fall Support services for Government directed operations in accordance with Department of Defense quality and safety requirements as described in DoDI Directive 4500.53, USSOCOM Directive 350-8, FAA Part 135, and in compliance with the USSOCOM Intrastate Contract Aviation Paratroop Survey Checklist as applicable. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified throughout this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

4.0 Military Free Fall Support

4.1 Military Free Fall Support Services

4.1.1 The Contractor shall provide Military Free Fall (MFF) or Static Line services to include accelerated free-fall instruction, canopy control instruction, tandem master instruction, accelerated free-fall examiner services, videography services, and parachute rigging support for parachute operations.

4.1.2 Accelerated Free-Fall Instructor

4.1.2.1 Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

4.1.2.2 Instructor may be required to make as many jumps a day as required from military aircraft, at altitudes as required by the Government. Instructor shall be able to maintain a 10- minute turnaround time for subsequent jumps.

4.1.2.3 Instructor may be required to make as many jumps a day as required from military aircraft, at altitudes as required by the Government. Instructor shall be able to maintain a 10- minute turnaround time for subsequent jumps.

4.1.2.4 Instructor may be required to work for up to twelve (12) hours and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

4.1.2.5 Instructor shall be required to provide their own equipment. Instructors must provide their own helmet, flight suit, altimeter, two parachutes, navigation board with compass, and bump helmet. Instructor shall use the Military-provided Javelin harness-container; military radio, military load bearing equipment; and military oxygen equipment, if needed or required.

4.1.2.6 Instructor shall be able to effectively and safely rig and de-rig the students with the Military Javelin harness-container for slick, weapon, radios, and combat equipment (rucksack and weapon).

4.1.2.7 Instructor shall be able to organize and clearly present debrief points to the student both in real-time (during flight) and video (post-flight) debriefs of student performance.

4.1.2.8 Instructor shall have a high degree of proficiency in air-to-air video. Specifically, to maintain a distance within arm's reach of the student for the duration of the free-fall portion of a jump to provide post-jump visual instruction tool critical for student progression.

4.1.2.9 Instructor shall have a high-definition camera system capable of recording student jumps in 1080p for the highest quality video for debriefs.

4.1.2.10 Contractor Instructor shall be qualified to provide instruction on various canopy types and sizes, to include the Military Javelin system and Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-260 Sq. Ft.

4.1.2.11 Training hours may occur day or night as required to meet training requirements.

4.1.3 Accelerated Free-Fall Instructor Qualifications

4.1.3.1 Instructor shall hold a current United States Parachute Association (USPA) Accelerated Free-Fall Instructor (AFFI) rating.

4.1.3.2 Instructor shall be familiar with both Bottom of Container (BOC) and Ripcord Configuration, harness-container, and all ancillary equipment to identify any potential safety issues with rigging.

4.1.3.3 Instructor shall have instructed at a Joint (closed) MFF Course within the previous eighteen months.

4.1.3.4 Instructor shall have demonstrated a past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint (closed) Basic MFF Course.

4.1.3.5 Contractor shall provide evidence of three (3) to six (6) years past performance providing similar Advanced Free Fall (AFF) training for U.S. SOF.

4.1.3.6 Instructor shall have a minimum of 2,500 logged jumps. Additionally, all Instructor shall be able to demonstrate 200 logged jumps in the previous 12-month period to ensure currency.

4.1.3.7 Instructor shall possess a USPA "D" license, and current USPA membership.

4.1.3.8 Contractor Instructor shall be capable of instructing on Ram-Air canopies to include the Military Javelin and all ancillary equipment (list specifics).

4.1.4 Accelerated Free-Fall Examiner

4.1.4.1 Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

4.1.4.2 Instructor may be required to make up to twelve (12) jumps (skydives) per day from military aircraft, from an altitude or no more than 24,999 feet above sea level.

4.1.4.3 Instructor may be required to work for up to twelve (12) hours and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

4.1.4.4 Instructor shall be required to provide their own equipment. Instructors must provide their own helmet, flight suit, altimeter, two parachutes, navigation board with compass, and bump helmet. Instructor shall use the Military-provided Javelin harness-container; military radio, military load bearing equipment; and military oxygen equipment, if needed or required.

4.1.5 Accelerated Free-Fall Examiner Qualifications

4.1.5.1 Instructor shall be certified as a USPA Accelerated Free Fall Instructor/Examiner or a USPA Accelerated Free Fall Instructor Designated Evaluator.

4.1.5.2 Instructor shall hold a current USPA AFFI and Examiner rating.

4.1.5.3 Instructor examiner shall be certified as a Military Free Fall Jump Master.

4.1.5.4 Instructor shall have instructed at a Joint (closed) Military Free Fall Course in the previous eighteen months.

4.1.5.5 Instructor shall have demonstrated a past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint (closed) Basic Military Free Fall Course.

4.1.5.6 Instructor shall be able to perform wind tunnel instructor duties.

4.1.5.7 Instructor shall be able to make up to 12 jumps per day.

4.1.6 Canopy Control Instructor

4.1.6.1 Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

4.1.6.2 MFF Canopy Control Instructor shall teach all elements of piloting a ram-air parachute from the point of opening to the point of landing in a classroom setting and in-flight through the use or two-way radio communications.

4.1.6.3 Instructor may be required to make up to twelve (12) jumps (skydives) per day from military aircraft, from an altitude of no more than 24,999 feet above sea level.

4.1.6.4 Instructor may be required to work for up to twelve (12) hours and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment, which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

4.1.6.5 Instructor shall be required to use, inspect, and perform close proximity coaching drills.

4.1.6.6 Instructor shall be required to provide a comprehensive course of instruction on MFF Canopy Control to include the following topics:

• Effective light planning for solo vs. stack flights

• Patterned flight approaches

• Two-stage flare technique

• Braked approaches and landings

• Flat turns

• Stall recovery

• Advanced accuracy

• Canopy to canopy videography

• No-contact close-proximity flight (no contact canopy formation flying)

• No-contact close-proximity flight at night while using Night Vision Goggles (NVG)

• Rear Riser manipulation and rear riser flare techniques

• Effective glide techniques utilizing non-standard and military systems

• Turbulence and effects on parachutes

• Basic and Advanced HAHO builds

• Basic and Advanced HAHO formations

• Basic and Advanced HAHO landings

• Lead Jumper Planning and Considerations

• Confined Area Landings

4.1.6.7 Instructor shall have a high-definition camera system capable of recording student jumps in 1080p for the highest quality video for debriefs.

4.1.6.8 Contractor shall provide video footage upon completion of course for debrief purposes.

4.1.6.9 Contractor shall provide hands-free radio communication systems for up to eight (8) students for in-air coaching and be able to provide real-time feedback of performance debriefs while descending under a Ram-Air parachute.

4.1.6.10 Contractor shall be required to provide their own parachute equipment, capable of compatible flight with student ram-air wing-loading. Instructors must provide their own helmet, flight suit, altimeter, two parachutes, navigation board with compass, and bump helmet. Instructor shall use the Military-provided Javelin harness-container;

military radio, military load bearing equipment; and military oxygen equipment, if needed or required.

4.1.6.11 Canopy Control Instructor Qualifications

4.1.6.11.1 Instructor shall be able to teach, demonstrate, and debrief all aspects of Canopy Control for MFF parachuting.

4.1.6.11.2 Instructor shall be familiar with Performance Designs Ram-Air canopies and the Javelin Odyssey harness-container, as well as all supportive equipment to identify potential safety issues with rigging.

4.1.6.11.3 Instructor shall have demonstrated past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint (closed) Basic MFF Course.

4.1.6.11.4 Contractor shall have past performance instructing Canopy Control training to SOF personnel.

4.1.6.11.5 Instructor shall have worked at a Joint (closed) MFF Course in the previous eighteen months.

4.1.6.11.6 Instructor shall be able to show 250 logged air-to-air parachute jumps within the previous 18 months to demonstrate proficiency.

4.1.6.11.7 Instructor shall have a high degree of proficiency in air-to-air video, specifically to maintain a distance within arm's reach of the student for the duration of the free-fall portion of a jump to provide post-jump visual instruction tool critical for student progression.

4.1.6.11.8 Instructor shall be familiar with the Military Javelin parachute system with both BOC and Ripcord Configurations harness container and all ancillary equipment in order to identify any potential safety issues with rigging.

4.1.6.11.9 Instructor shall possess USPA "D" license and current USPA membership. 4.4.3.11.10 Instructor shall hold USPA licenses.

4.1.7 Tandem Master Instructor

4.1.7.1 Instructor shall arrive at least thirty (30) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions.

4.1.7.2 Instructor may be required to make up to 12 jumps (skydives) per day from military aircraft, from an altitude of no more than 24,999 feet above sea level.

4.1.7.3 Instructor may be required to work for up to 12 hours per day and accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

4.1.7.4 Instructor shall be required to use the following equipment: Military Tandem Vector System, Military Tethered Bundle System, military radios, military load bearing equipment, and military oxygen equipment.

4.1.7.5 All Instructor/Videographers shall have a high degree of proficiency in air-to-air video during freefall, which means the ability to stay consistently within one arm's reach of the student during tandem operations from the time they leave the plane through the deployment sequence, in order to have discernable video for debrief purposes.

4.1.7.6 Instructor shall be familiar with the Military Tandem Vector harness-container and all ancillary equipment to identify any potential safety issues with the rigging thereof.

4.1.7.7 Instructor shall have a high-definition camera system capable of recording student jumps in 1080p for the highest quality video for debriefs.

4.1.7.8 Tandem Master Instructor Qualifications

4.1.7.9 Instructor shall hold a current rating as a USPA Tandem Instructor for the Sigma Tandem system.

4.1.7.10 Instructor shall be familiar with the Military Tandem Vector harness container and all ancillary equipment to identify any potential safety issues with the rigging thereof.

4.1.7.11 Instructor shall have more than 2,500 logged jumps and be a highly competent jumper. In addition, Instructor shall be able to demonstrate 250 logged jumps in the previous 12-month period to ensure utmost currency.

4.1.7.12 Instructor shall be able to perform up to 12 jumps per day. Instructor shall either need to have two complete parachute systems or be able to repack their parachute system in less than ten minutes to maintain the pace of training.

4.1.7.13 Instructor shall have instructed at a Joint (closed) Military Free Fall Course in the previous eighteen months.

4.1.7.14 Instructor shall have demonstrated past performance with USSOCOM units, as well as a thorough working knowledge of the curriculum of the Joint Basic Military Tandem Master Course.

4.1.8 Parachute Rigger Support

4.1.8.1.1 Contractor shall provide parachute packing for each student.

4.1.8.1.2 Contracted parachute riggers shall be required to arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions. Parachute Rigger shall be required to pack outdoors, in temperatures ranging from 25⁰F to 105⁰F.

4.1.8.1.3 Rigger’s duties include assisting military riggers in the sustainment of military parachute rigs. Perform re-packs of multiple different main canopies and parachute containers to include, Military Javelin system, Military Tandem Vector System, and SunPath Javelin systems with Performance Designs Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-

260 SF.

4.1.8.1.4 Riggers shall be prepared to accommodate short notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

4.1.8.2 Rigger Qualifications

4.1.8.2.1 Riggers shall be a current FAA Senior or Master Parachute Riggers certified with the appropriate rating for the work being performed and meet training qualifications and currency

4.1.8.2.2 Riggers shall have completed training provided by Quarter Master Center and School, Fort Lee, VA, or equivalent training on the military parachute systems they are packing including Military Javelin system, Military Tandem Vector System, and SunPath Javelin systems with Performance Designs Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-260 SF.

4.1.8.2.3 Riggers shall be able to pack up to sixty (60) main parachutes in a workday and be able to pack parachutes outdoors for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day

4.1.8.2.4 Government Military Riggers will perform Quality Assurance checks on any parachutes packed or maintained by the Contractor.

5.0 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

5.1 Contractor travel is required in support of this requirement.

5.2 Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46. Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g., airfare, rental car, fuel, and hotel/lodging receipts). Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses.

6.0 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

6.1 A post award conference may be required. This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Government and Contractor personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements and identify and resolve any potential issues. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable.

7.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

7.1. Contractor team individual(s) supporting this task may be required to sign a SF 312 – Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, at the start of the task, if required based off location.

8.0 SAFETY

8.1 Nothing in this PWS, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract will relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the Contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS will relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

9.0 QUALITY CONTROL

9.1 The Contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this IDIQ. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections; identifying, correcting, and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

10.1 The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the IDIQ. The Government will assign a COR who will be responsible for monitoring performance in accordance with the requirements of the PWS and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The COR will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

10.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory Contractor performance, the Contracting Officer will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the Contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

11.0 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

11.1 The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: (1) assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; (2) perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; (3) maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; and (4) monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies.

12.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE FOR AIR OPERATIONS AND INSTRUCTION SUPPORT

12.1 The place of performance shall be a Contractor provided facility or airfield, or Government- owned facility or airfield to be determined. The place of performance will be in Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, HI.

13.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 13 July 2023 – 27 July 2024

14.0 DATES AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

14.1. Training location will be out of Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, HI

14.2. A total of 1 iterations will be conducted as below. Training dates and locations are subject to change due to Unit’s unforeseen support to worldwide crisis event(s).

13 July–27 July 2024, (Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, HI.)

15.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.1. Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability Insurance. The Contractor, and any subcontractors, as applicable, shall procure and maintain at all times Passenger Liability Insurance against death, bodily injury, and property damage.

Contractor shall provide Certificate of Insurance and verify that the coverage meets the insurance needs described in 14 CFR Part 205 Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance.

15.2. Comprehensive Insurance. The Contractor and any subcontractor shall maintain a comprehensive, all-risk insurance policy covering loss to the training aircraft. Said policy shall facilitate repair or replacement of damaged or destroyed aircraft as a result of acts or omissions by the Contractor’s employees and invitees, including, but not limited to, Government employees associated with the contract air and MFF program.

15.3. Insurance Policies. All insurance policies shall bear appropriate endorsement whereby the insurance carrier waives any right of subrogation acquired against the United States of America by reason of any payment under such policy, and such policy shall further provide that the Contracting Officer receives 30 days prior notice before cancellation of such policy or reduction of coverage there under can be effective. For all insurance policies, the Contractor shall, prior to the performance of this contract and the performance of an option period or 30 days prior to the expiration of insurance coverage, submit to the Contracting Office either (a) a certified copy of the insurance policy actually procured and maintained, or (b) an insurance certificate issued by the insurance company verifying coverage in conformity with this contract.