AETC IPT Statement of Objectives (SOO)(Attachment 9).pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

for

Initial Pilot Training (IPT)

(Attachment 9)

18 April 2025

FA300225SC001, Initial Pilot Training

Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE 3

2. SCOPE 3

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 4

4. BACKGROUND 4

5. OBJECTIVES 4

6. TASKS 8

7. PERFORMANCE THRESHOLDS. 15

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT 17

9. PLANS AND PUBLICATIONS 18

1. PURPOSE

This SOO identifies general objectives for the Initial Pilot Training (IPT) effort. The IPT effort will provide up to 2,500 military officers preparatory training, annually, for rated career fields in the USAF, sister services and partner nation military branches. The service requested consists of administering Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Airplane, and Airplane Multi-Engine Land certificate and rating courses by civilian pilot schools certificated under 14 CFR, Part 141, or civilian pilot refresher training, in whole, or in-part, in a period not to exceed 139 calendar days for each candidate submitted. The Government expects to begin training Government-provided candidates 120 calendar days after contract award and contractors shall be able to scale to the minimum candidate throughput of 150 graduates within the first performance year. A single contract or multiple contracts and multiple offerors may be awarded from this Commercial Solution Opening (CSO)/Area of Interest (AoI). Proposed awarded contracts’ training locations may be geographically aligned with follow-on USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Undergraduate Combat System Officer (UCT), and Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training (URT) locations.

2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, which includes but is not limited to, all facilities, maintenance, aircraft, simulators, personnel and equipment necessary to successfully execute requirements of this Statement of Objectives and the resultant Statement of Work. The Contractor shall train all Government-provided candidates IAW CFR, Title 14, Part 141 (Appendix A-M) and other United States law and regulations, to include those specific to the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other federal departments and agencies. The Contractor shall administer and provide the required academics, ground training, and flight training to prepare and provide the required FAA check-rides, knowledge tests, and practical tests for Government candidates to earn a Private Pilot Certificate (PPC), Airplane Single-engine Land (ASEL) certification and category rating, Instrument Airplane rating (IAR) and Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL) certification and category rating. The Contractor shall administer or provide the required FAA flight and ground evaluations and examinations (oral and written) for candidates to be awarded PPC ASEL, IAR and/or PPC AMEL certification(s). The totality of PPC ASEL, IAR, and PPC AMEL training and certification(s) shall be conducted as combined courses consecutively, as permitted by CFR, with completion or delivery of training and certification(s) not to exceed 139 consecutive calendar days per candidate.

The total aggregate number of candidate training are as follows:

2.1. Provide no less than 2,500 individual FAA PPC ASEL courses annually, in a fiscal year (FY) period defined from 1 October to 30 September. Note: Approximately 15% of the 2,500 courses may be truncated at the direction of the Government.

2.2. Provide no less than 1,800 FAA PPC AMEL courses annually, in a fiscal year period defined from 1 October to 30 September. Note: These courses may be required to be attached to the PPC- AMEL courses for the individuals enrolled (i.e., sequential or concurrent training).

2.3. Provide no less than 1,800 FAA IAR courses annually, in a fiscal year period defined from 1 October to 30 September. Note: These courses may be required to be attached to the PPC ASEL courses for the individuals enrolled (i.e., sequential or concurrent training).

2.4. Provide a percentage as determined periodically by the Government, but not to exceed 20% of 2,500, of FAA Pilot Refresher courses annually, in a fiscal year period defined from 1 October to 30 September.

2.4.1. Note: Training will be directed by the Government as Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, or Multi-Engine Pilot Refresher course.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance will be 10 years. Two-year base period, with four (4) subsequent two

(2) year option periods with a 120-day phase-in period included in the base period.

4. BACKGROUND

The objective of the IPT program is to provide civilian pilot school training resulting in FAA certificate(s) and ratings for U.S. and U.S.-sponsored foreign military officers. This program aims to prepare and enhance a candidate’s ability to succeed in a military flight training environment by beginning their development of foundational aviation skills through civil general aviation training.

5. OBJECTIVES

Provide a fully operational 14 CFR, Part 141 civilian pilot school training and certificates/ratings to USAF, sister service and partner nation military officers with limited to no aviation experience.

5.1. Solution-Specific Objectives

Pilot Training (14 CFR – Part 141). Offer, provide and deliver one or more of the following to each candidate, dependent on Government determination. The entire course of instruction duration for a combined PPC ASEL, IAR, PPC AMEL training service, to include certifications and category ratings shall not exceed 139 calendar days per student. The 139-calendar day training requirement is a hard requirement. If awardees are unable to meet this requirement and the excusable delays at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4(f) do not apply, then the contract with the awardee may not be extended or may be terminated at the convenience of the Government or for cause.

5.1.1. Private Pilot (PPC ASEL) Course. This course provides the required aeronautical knowledge and flight training to prepare candidates for the Private Pilot practical test. Course completion requires the successful award of a Private Pilot – Single Engine Land certificate. This training shall be accomplished under 14 CFR, Part 141 Appendix B.

5.1.2. Instrument (Airplane) Rating (IAR) Course. This course provides the required aeronautical knowledge and flight training to prepare candidates for the Instrument rating practical test. Course completion requires the successful award of an Airplane Instrument rating. This training shall be accomplished under 14 CFR, Part 141 Appendix C.

5.1.3. Multiengine Land Pilot (PPC AMEL) Private Course. This course provides the required aeronautical knowledge and flight training to prepare candidates for the Multiengine rating practical test. Course completion requires the successful award of an Airplane Multiengine Land rating. This training shall be accomplished under 14 CFR, Part 141 Appendix I.

5.1.4. Pilot Refresher Course (PRC). Pilot Refresher Course provides the candidate flight and ground training in the aeronautical knowledge areas that are applicable to the level of pilot certificate, aircraft category and class rating, or instrument rating, as appropriate. This training shall be accomplished under 14 CFR, Part 141, Appendix K, Special Preparation Courses. This training enables a candidate to continue with other courses as required (e.g., PPC ASEL-holders to proceed to the IAR course, USAF follow-on training, etc.).

5.1.4.1. Private PRC. Provides the candidate flight and ground training in the areas applicable to the PPC and prepares the candidate to enter the IAR, PPC AMEL, at a proficiency level commensurate with peers.

5.1.4.2. Instrument PRC. Provides the candidate flight and ground training in the areas applicable to an ASEL Private Pilot Certificate and/or AMEL endorsement and prepares the candidate to enter the PPC AMEL course, at a proficiency level commensurate with peers.

5.1.4.3. Multi-engine PRC. Provides the candidate flight and ground training in the areas applicable to private pilot with an AMEL endorsement and/or Instrument rating and prepares the candidate to enter the IAR course, at a proficiency level commensurate with peers.

5.1.5. Private Pilot Course Without FAA Flight Test. Training according to paragraph 5.1.1.

without completion of the FAA knowledge tests, Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) PPC flight test and certification. This training shall be accomplished under 14 CFR, Part 141, Appendix B.

Additionally, a minimum of 8 (maximum of 10) sorties will be accomplished under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) training. These IFR sorties will consist of instrument approaches including RNAV, ILS/LOC, ADF, and VOR training. Cross country sorties will be flown under IFR, utilizing low altitude airways utilizing onboard navigation systems. Other sorties should be accomplished under VFR.

5.1.6. Hourly Flight Instruction -Single Engine. Government-requested and determined aircraft flight instruction at the Contractor hourly rate for unusual or unforeseen circumstances. Conducted under 14 CFR.

5.1.7. Hourly Flight Instruction -Multi-Engine. Government-requested and determined aircraft flight instruction at the Contractor hourly rate for unusual or unforeseen circumstances.

Conducted under 14 CFR.

5.1.8. Hourly Ground Instruction. Government requested and determined ground instruction by a Certified Flight Instructor-Instruments (CFII) at the Contractor hourly rate.

5.1.9. Flying Hours. The Contractor shall provide the estimated required hours needed to complete a PPC ASEL, IAR, and PPC AMEL per student. Hours proposed should differentiate between ground instructional hours, aircraft flying hours, and any proposed use of simulator hours.

5.1.10. Schedule. Candidates are scheduled to complete training in 139 calendar days or less.

Government training participants will be made available on a full-time basis, and the Contractor shall determine their daily schedule. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to develop reporting instructions, in-processing schedule and procedures.

5.1.10.1. The Contractor shall have the capability and capacity to accommodate groups of candidates requiring the same training (i.e., PPC ASEL course or PPC ASEL/IAR/PPC AMEL combined courses), on the same calendar day schedule, not to exceed 139 calendar days in duration per student. The Government will approve and program the training start and completion dates for each group of candidates prior to execution each fiscal year.

5.1.10.2. The Contractor shall be able to accommodate groups of up to 30 candidates requiring the same training on the same calendar day schedule.

5.1.10.3. Multiple groups of up to 30 candidates may begin training on the same day.

5.1.10.4. The increment between cycles of 139-calendar day periods of training will be separated by no less than 21-calendar days.

5.1.10.5. The Contractor shall be able to provide training during all months of each FY and the period of performance.

5.1.10.6. The Government may reduce an individual or multiple group sizes at any time during the fiscal year for combined PPC ASEL/IAR/PPC AMEL courses to accommodate candidates to join later, that only require some of the training, but in no case will a total group size exceed 30 at any point during the group’s 139-calendar day period. Candidates that only require partial training (i.e., IAR only, PPC AMEL only, PRC only, IAR/PPC AMEL courses, PRC/IAR/PPC AMEL courses, etc.) may join a group already in progress to complete training within that group’s 139-calendar day timeline. The contractor shall be responsible for establishing and providing the Government with the “join” or reporting date for those candidates which only require partial training and do not require the entire 139-calendar day period.

5.1.10.7. Candidate training shall be administered and accomplished at a single geographic contractor training site for the duration of the training period, not to exceed 139 calendar days.

Movement of a candidate to new Contractor training site during the training period will be approved by the Government for unique issues or situations, on a case-by-case basis.

5.1.11. Lodging. The Contractor shall provide fully furnished lodging rooms/housing in accordance with commercial and Department of Defense Lodging Adequacy Standards (18 Dec

20) Sections 1and 2 (see attachment 10 for applicable standards), without charge to candidates.

Two, three or four candidates may share a common space (living area, kitchen) however, individual bedrooms shall be assigned to each candidate. Doors shall be able to be secured/locked with no more than two candidates sharing a bathroom. Only candidates of the same-sex or legally married candidates may share such housing. IPT candidates shall reside with other IPT candidates only. The Contractor shall provide room/housing a minimum of one calendar day prior to programmed training start and no less than one calendar day after programmed training completion unless otherwise specified. Lodging check in/out shall be available for no less than an eight-hour period the day prior and the day after class start/end date. The Contractor is not responsible for providing lodging facilities to accompanying family members.

5.1.11.1. Room/Housing Requirements. Lodging shall be cooled by refrigerated air conditioning and adequately heated with temperature control in each room/housing. Lodging must be clean and free of rodents, insects, mold, and other unreasonable allergens. Each room shall have adequate ventilation and dresser space with no less than two drawers per occupant. All rooms shall be non-smoking. Internet service shall be provided.

5.1.11.2. Safety and Security. Key control procedures shall be implemented to ensure candidate security. Candidates shall be housed only with other IPT participants. For joint accommodations, the Government may direct lodging assignments on a case-by-case basis for special or unusual circumstances or cultural reasons (i.e., international candidates).

5.1.11.3. Locks. All entrance doors to rooms, to include bedroom and bathroom doors in joint accommodations, shall have interior security locks (deadbolt or double locking). All locks shall be free from defects.

5.1.11.4. Deep Cleaning. The Contractor shall accomplish deep cleaning and preventive maintenance checks/repairs when lodging is vacant between occupancies.

5.1.11.5. Room Reassignments. The Contractor shall attempt to assign each occupant a permanent room upon arrival and limit movement and room reassignment of occupants due to issues related to infrastructure or maintenance issues, reasonable occupant requests, and unusual circumstances.

5.1.11.6. The Contractor shall include provisions for Government-requested additional days of lodging in unique and unusual situations on a case-by-case basis.

5.1.11.7. Twenty-four hour, seven-day-per week maintenance shall be provided for emergency situations not limited to plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, security and safety (to include window and door locks, pests, and mold).

5.2. Generic Objectives

The commercial solution can be composed of any of the lots if it achieves the objectives specified.

5.2.1. Candidate Experience. The skill level of entering candidates will vary from no previous flying experience to limited civil or extensive military flying experience as non-pilot aircrew. For individuals with prior flying experience, the Contractor may be required to provide a formal recommendation as requested by the Government for civilian flight training options. All training plans for experienced individuals will be Government-approved prior to execution. The Contractor-provided formal recommendation and training plan development must be conducted with the candidate physically present at the Contractor training site, it will be inclusive of the 139-calendar day training limit and schedule.

6. TASKS

To ensure that all candidates receive the required training, the contractor shall provide all personnel, including Certified Flight Instructors (CFI), CFIIs, Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE), aircraft, training aids, supervision, materials, maintenance personnel, maintenance equipment, and any services necessary to perform training within the allotted time.

6.1. Solution-Specific Tasks

The following define the specific requirements:

6.1.1. Projected Delivery Dates. The Government will program and provide training start and completion dates. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting programmed delivery dates, except for variable factors beyond Contractor control, such as Government participant medical status, participant availability due to Government action, and contractual program guidance changes. The Contractor is responsible to account/plan for and consider items such as training service site weather and environmental limitations, and individual training progression factors in planning and budgeting to ensure delivery according to the contractual schedules. The Contractor shall be required to report to the Government when it is anticipated or known that a candidate will not meet the allocated training completion date.

6.1.2. Data Reporting. The Contractor shall continuously track and report training and performance data for each candidate to include at a minimum training progress, grades, event completion status, flight hours, sortie count, simulator hours (if applicable), simulator event count (if applicable), certification information, and aircraft type flown with flight hours attributed to specific aircraft type. The Contractor should expect to document this data in a learning management system (LMS) or training management system (TMS). In the absence of a defined LMS/TMS, the Contractor, in the interim, shall ensure the data is formatted and delivered in an electronic delivery medium, weekly to Government training management authorities. Additional data tracking and reporting requirements will be further defined in tasking orders to each Contractor upon award. In addition to reporting, the Contractor shall grant access to their LMS/TMS to all interested parties; those include, but are not limited to, USAF pipeline management, training management authorities, candidates’ owning unit, and COR.

6.1.2.1. Training Course Outline. The Contractor shall provide the Government initial training course outlines and plans for review no later than 120 days prior to the beginning of performance period. Changes to initial training course outlines and plans during a performance period must be submitted for Government review no later than 120 days prior to proposed implementation, with desired planned implementation of changes on 1 October of each calendar year.

6.1.2.1.1. Training course outlines and plans shall include, as a minimum: total calendar training days required, to include identifying and designating of any planned “no training” or “down” days;

flight and simulator training events to include planned flight times/durations, and whether an instructor-required, solo, stage check, or DPE check event; total planned normal course aircraft hours to include practicals or checks; total planned normal course simulator hours; total planned normal course ground training hours, to include written, practical, and oral examinations.

6.1.2.1.2. Training course outlines and plans should be separated and submitted by PPC ASEL-only course, IAR-only course (as applicable), PPC AMEL-only course (as applicable), and respective PRC courses. Exception: if the contractor training plan under 14 CFR, Part 141, combines courses (e.g., PPC ASEL/IAR-combined course), then a combined training outline and plan is acceptable for submission.

6.1.2.2. Reporting Instructions. The Contractor shall submit comprehensive reporting instructions to the Government NLT 120 calendar days prior to the commencement of the first ever class and no later than 60 calendar days whenever changes are required. The reporting instructions should include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Student documentation requirements, such as passports and birth certificates

• A list of items provided by the Contractor, including equipment (e.g., headsets, iPads) and housing furnishings

• Contractor expectations and guidelines

• First-day reporting details, including address and time

• Contractor-provided points-of-contact (both in management and housing) for military commanders and supervisors of military candidates to address matters relating to training, housing/lodging, financial, and other matters

• Housing community standards, which should be established if not already available

• Transportation information and arrangements

• Clothing requirements to supplement Government-directed uniform requirements

6.1.2.2.1. Notification and Reporting Requirements. The Contractor shall adhere to all notification and reporting standards outlined in Attachment 11 – Notification and Reporting Requirements. This document will be provided to the contractor prior to the period of performance. This attachment defines the types of events requiring notification (e.g., medical incidents, training deficiencies, aircraft emergencies), the required reporting timelines, and designated Government points of contact. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with the procedures and timelines established in the attachment.

This includes maintaining an internal process to meet the notification timelines and providing voice and written communication when required. The Government may update the attachment during the period of performance. The Contractor shall implement all updates upon notification from the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6.1.3. Academics / Equipment Provided. The Contractor shall provide all instructors, facilities, and equipment necessary to instruct the academic portion of the training services. The SOW response shall demonstrate how it will meet SOO requirements using the appropriate combination of personnel, including Certified Flight Instructors (CFI), CFIIs, Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE), aircraft, training aids, supervision, materials, maintenance personnel, maintenance equipment, and any services necessary to meet proposed student throughput requirements. The Contractor shall provide each Government participant the necessary access to any courseware or software required for academic training, ground training, and flight/simulator training to include, but not limited to electronic tablets with applicable flight software and courseware, internet access (e.g., secure Wi-Fi), headsets for flight training, computer stations as required, etc. The Contractor shall provide each student with an electronic tablet with paid subscription to flight planning software (e.g., ForeFlight or Garmin PilotTM) for the duration of training. The Contractor shall ensure that IPT students are educated separately from non-IPT students.

6.1.4. Aircraft. The Contractor shall provide sufficient aircraft to accommodate contract schedules and delivery dates. The aircraft shall carry a valid FAA airworthiness certificate for civil aircraft operations. The aircraft shall be operated and maintained as civil aircraft and follow current Federal Aviation Regulations. The Contractor shall utilize a like-family of Small Airplanes in the Normal or Utility category with integrated avionics consisting of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable navigation and a modern glass cockpit that meets the requirements detailed in paragraph 6.1.4.1. If multiple aircraft are used for separate phases of training, each aircraft should have the same or similar avionics suite or build upon the previous avionics’ suite (i.e., same avionics suite family). If the Contractor uses more than one type of aircraft, a participant shall be restricted to the type of Aircraft Type in which training was initiated. During Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL) training, candidates shall fly the same type of single engine aircraft throughout the duration of training. During AMEL training, candidates shall fly the same type of multi engine aircraft throughout the duration of training.

6.1.4.1. Cockpit Avionics. Aircraft shall be equipped with a modernized, fully integrated “glass cockpit” avionics suite. At a minimum, the avionics suite shall include the following capabilities and features:

• Primary Flight Display (PFD)

• Multi-Function Display (MFD)

• Global Positioning System (GPS) with Area Navigation (RNAV)

• Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

• Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) In/Out

• Active Traffic System

• Integrated Engine Monitoring System

• Integrated Communication and Navigation systems

• Dual VHF Communication Radios

• Capability to conduct VOR, Localizer (LOC), Instrument Landing System (ILS), and

GPS/RNAV approaches

• Display capability for terminal procedure plates, including Standard Terminal Arrival

Routes (STARs), Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), and instrument approach procedures

• Display capability for flight charts, including VFR sectionals, IFR low altitude enroute charts, and IFR high altitude enroute charts

• Certified for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations under 14 CFR Part 23

• Display configuration shall include either:

a) One large screen (minimum 10 inches) capable of simultaneously displaying two independent views (e.g., PFD and MFD), or

b) Two separate displays, each with a minimum screen size of 10 inches

The avionics suite shall be capable of supporting FAA training objectives and Part 141 syllabus requirements throughout the entirety of the Initial Pilot Training (IPT) program.

6.1.4.2. Tri-cycle gear.

6.1.4.3. Crosswind. Capable of runway operations with a crosswind of at least 15 Knots, dry runway conditions.

6.1.4.4. Aircraft Weight & Balance. Center of gravity and maximum takeoff weight shall support a single pilot (solo) weighing between 103 to 240 pounds nude body weight; or two pilots weighing a total of 450 pounds (which includes flight suit, boots, and checklists, but does not include survival equipment stored on the aircraft).

6.1.4.5. Other Aircraft Requirements. In accordance with DAFI 20-101/63-101, Integrated Lifecyle Management, the Contractor shall ensure aircraft used in performance of this contract follow anthropometric specifications. Anthropometric design specifications must accommodate body sizes of at least the central 95 percent of the U.S. recruiting population including all races and genders. In accordance with DAFI 62-601, Airworthiness, the Contractor shall ensure aircraft used in performance of this contract can achieve FAA and Department of the Air Force (DAF) airworthiness approvals.

6.1.4.5.1. Anthropometric Requirements. The Contractor shall submit a listing of all aircraft intended to be used for training for Government approval NLT 120 calendar days prior to period of performance. Listing should include:

• Types of Aircraft (Manufacturer and Model Name/Number)

• Pilot size requirements associated with each airplane, including:

a) Weight requirements (min and max)

b) Length requirements (height, arm length, leg length, etc., min and max)

6.1.4.5.2. FAA Airworthiness. The Contractor shall provide the Government FAA-issued airworthiness certifications (certificates) and documentation for all aircraft intended to be utilized under the contract no later than 120 days prior to the period of performance or intended use. The Contractor shall not utilize any aircraft during a performance period until FAA airworthiness is validated by the Government.

6.1.5. Quality Control (QC) Program. The Contractor shall submit a QC plan to the COR and Contracting Officer (CO) for review by the COR NLT 30 calendar days prior to period of performance and 10 business days prior to a change in the accepted QCP. The Contractor must review the QC plan annually or when changes are needed and update the plan as required. Changes to the plan must be accepted by the CO. The QC Plan shall specifically identify positions/personnel who shall perform QC activities related to services, training administration, training management, registrar, candidate review boards (as applicable), aircraft maintenance, lodging, and flight operations. The Contractor is responsible to accomplish the requirements of the contract as specified, and to identify and prevent deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

6.1.5.1. Quality Control. The QC inspection system shall satisfy the requirements of the contract and the Contractor’s QC program. The QC program shall be designed to keep the Contractor's management team informed of all issues affecting quality. The QC records of inspections shall indicate the nature and number of observations, the number and type of deficiencies, and the nature of corrective action as appropriate. The QC records shall be available for Government review upon request. The Contractor QC program and records may be utilized and integrated into the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP).

6.1.5.2. Corrective Actions. The Contractor shall ensure that timely and effective corrective action is obtained for all deficiencies identified. All deficiency responses shall include any actions taken to preclude a recurrence. Contractor deficiencies shall be reported to the COR and/or Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days. The report should include the nature of the deficiency, Contractor assessment of root cause, and proposed corrective action plan, to include timeline required for remediation or correction. Upon Contractor resolution, a follow-up notification to the COR and/or Contracting Officer shall be provided within 5 calendar days. The COR or Contracting Officer will endorse all Contractor-reported and self-corrected deficiencies.

6.1.6. Flying and Ground Safety. Safety is the highest priority, and the Contractor shall take every action possible to ensure this contract is executed in a safe manner. The goal is zero ground and flight mishaps. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a written flight and ground mishap prevention program that is compliant with all appliable FAA rules and regulations, shall identify and correct potentially unsafe conditions in a timely manner and shall provide indoctrination, training, and motivation to candidates. The Contractor shall submit their Safety Plans for review to the COR NLT 30 calendar days prior to period of performance and 10 business days prior to a change. The Contractor’s safety plan shall be reviewed annually or when changes are needed and updated as required. Changes to the plan must be reviewed by the COR. The Contractor shall also designate, in writing, a person to serve as the Contractor Safety Officer. This designation shall be provided to the COR prior to performance starting and updated with any change within 5 calendar days.

6.1.6.1 Notification. Within two hours of occurrence, the Contractor shall report the following to the COR: aircraft ground or inflight emergencies involving Government participants, FAA-issued safety advisories affecting the Contractor’s ability to meet delivery schedules; FAA violations involving Government participants; and all flight and ground accidents, mishaps, and incidents involving Government participants, which results in damage to Contractor owned, operated or leased equipment, injury or fatality. The Contractor shall be responsible for any additional mandatory reporting requirements (i.e. FAA, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)).

6.1.6.2. Safety Investigation. With the exception of incidents, mishaps, and/or accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries of Government personnel, aircraft accident and incident investigations will be the responsibility of the FAA and the NTSB. If the NTSB elects not to investigate following an aircraft accident or incident, the Contractor shall initiate an investigation with the assistance of the COR or the Contracting Officer’s designated representative within 3 calendar days of the aircraft accident or incident. That report, which must identify causes, effects, and recommendations to mitigate future accidents and incidents, shall be forwarded to the COR who will forward the report to the CO within 5 calendar days. For accidents involving injury or death to Department of the Air Force (DAF) personnel, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, assist with DAF investigations to the extent directed by the CO. This may include providing testimony, producing aircraft records, CFI logbooks, training records, certificates and licenses, medical certificates, and employment records.

6.2. Generic Tasks

6.2.1. Release of Information to the Media and General Public. Within 3 calendar days of receiving a request from the media or general public for information, the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR who in turn will coordinate with HQ AETC Public Affairs (PA) office regarding any media or public inquiries that involve Government participants. HQ AETC/PA will be the sole releasing authority for information to the media and the public regarding Air Force activities. AETC/PA may delegate this responsibility. AETC/PA will ensure the Contractor is informed which agency has been delegated as the sole releasing authority. This does not affect the Contractor’s duty to fully cooperate with any cognizant state or federal accident investigation.

6.2.2. Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Policies. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the complete maintenance and logistics for their aircraft.

6.2.3. Aircraft Emergencies. The Contractor shall respond immediately to any IPT-related aircraft emergency. The Contractor shall be knowledgeable and ready to comply with all local Airfield Emergency Response Checklists. The Contractor shall be responsible for their aircraft that land off field.

6.2.4. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Provide all information/documentation necessary for NEPA compliance at proposed location(s). A proposed approach that the Government determines is likely to meet NEPA requirements via a Categorical Exclusion (CATEX), meaning actions that do not individually or cumulatively have potential for significant effect on the environment and do not, therefore, require further environmental analysis in an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement.

6.2.5. Information Management. The Contractor shall provide the CO, COR, and/or other specified Government representatives access to the original record, electronic, or reproducible copy of records (such as training reports, training records, status reports, FCIF files, maintenance data, etc.) produced in support of this contract within 3 calendar days of that request.

6.2.6. Protection of Information. The privacy of all personal candidate information (such as candidate rosters and training folders) must be protected IAW Federal Law. No Contractor employee shall disseminate personal candidate information outside of Contractor or Government channels. Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with the Contractor’s duty to fully cooperate with any cognizant state or federal accident investigation. Failure to protect a candidate’s information IAW Federal Law could result in fines, penalties, and or termination.

6.2.7. Candidate Training Records. Candidate Training Records generated under this contract are solely the property of the US Government. The Contractor shall, without exception, turn over a candidate’s record to the COR not later than 2 business days after completion of or removal from training or upon request. Upon completion or termination of the contract, the contractor shall provide the COR and the Contracting Officer all candidate records within 5 calendar days.

6.2.8. International Military Student (IMS) Transportation. The Contractor shall provide IMS ground transportation. Transportation may include transfers to and from the nearest servicing international airport, train station, and bus station, to and from the designated contractor lodging and/or training facilities; daily transportation between the training facility and candidates’ lodging facility; and shopping trips twice per calendar week before or after the training day or on a non-training day to purchase food, groceries, sundries, or supplies needed to successfully complete IPT. This service shall be provided as convenient to the candidates’ schedule and provided, published, and known in advance to each IMS. Contractor-provided transportation is to support the IPT requirements and is not for IMS recreational use. If required, and after coordinating with the appropriate COR, the contractor may provide group transportation, such as a bus with driver.

The Contractor shall not provide rental cars or allow candidates to operate rental vehicles obtained under, or as a part of this contract.

SERVICES SUMMARY

7. PERFORMANCE THRESHOLDS.

The Government performance thresholds, calculation method and reporting are listed in this section. The Contractor shall:

7.1. Performance Thresholds. Meet or exceed the Performance Thresholds set forth in Table below.

Table 7.1. Operations and Maintenance Performance Thresholds.

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

SOO PARA PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

NOTES

PO-1: Meet Annual Pilot Training Program, Schedule, 14 CFR FAA Training and Aircraft Requirements

2.1-2.4, 5.1, 6.1.4

95% Compliance and 95% Delivery

Annual production shall be at least 95%.

(Government removals will not be included in this metric).

PO-2 Maintain Aircraft IAW 14 CFR Part 21, 43 & 91

6.1.4 Aircraft maintains valid

Airworthiness Certificate and Registration. Aircraft meets all FAA airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR parts 21, 43 & 91.

Aircraft documentation may be reviewed by Government representative.

PO-3: Meet Reporting Requirements

6.1.2. 95% Compliance Track and report all aspects of training to Government personnel as requested

PO-4: Maintain a current Quality Control (QC) Program

6.1.5 95% Compliance QC Program shall encompass all aspects of the contract

PO-5: Information Management, Protection of Information and Training Records

6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7

95% Compliance Data shall be provided to Government personnel upon request and no later than 2 business days after the candidate’s completion of training or removal from training or upon request.

7.2. Failure to meet performance thresholds. If the Contractor fails to meet any Performance Thresholds, the COR will initiate a Performance Assessment Report (PAR), a Corrective Action Report (CAR) or a Letter of Concern (LOC) depending upon the severity and/or frequency of the non-conformity. Reference, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Continued failure by the Contractor to meet performance threshold may result in the contract or option not be extended or may result in the contract or Task Order being Terminated at the Convenience of the Government or for Cause.

7.3. Performance Thresholds Reporting. By the fifth (5) business day of each month the Contractor shall provide a written summary of the prior month’s Performance Threshold results to the CO and COR office and provide a written explanation to the CO for failure to maintain Performance Thresholds. The Contractor’s written explanation to the CO shall explain the specific reason(s) or root cause(s) for not meeting identified Threshold(s) and include actions taken to prevent recurrence.

7.3.1. Failure to Maintain Performance Threshold. Waiver Request. If actions or events that are outside of the Contractor’s control that impair the Contractor’s ability to meet any established Performance Thresholds, the Contractor may request a waiver by providing written justification for the noncompliance to the CO and COR for consideration. The written request shall clearly identify the rationale for not meeting the Performance Threshold as well as all actions taken by the Contractor to prevent failures. Submit Performance Threshold Waiver requests for the prior month’s failed performance to the CO by the fifth (5) business day of the current month, following the month it covers. The Government is not required to consider waiver requests that are submitted after the fifth (5) business day of the month.

7.4. Government Observation. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s adherence to the requirements of this contract. All areas of the contract are subject to Government surveillance. The Government will exercise these responsibilities through CO, COR, and in connection with visits by the USAF/AETC Inspector General, USAF staff agencies, and other authorized Government personnel who shall be permitted to observe Contractor operations to ensure that the contract standards are met. Comments must be submitted to the CO and COR for communication to the Contractor.

7.4.1. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is focused on what the Government will do to validate that the Contractor has performed IAW the Performance Thresholds. It defines how the Performance Thresholds will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable rate(s).

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT

8.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES. The Government will provide, without cost, the services listed here.

8.1.2. Flight Equipment. The Government will provide, at a minimum, Government candidates with the following flight clothing and equipment: two flight suits, combat or flight boots, flight cap, and one pair of flight gloves. For training between 1 October and 30 April of every year, the Government will also provide the candidates with a flight jacket.

9. PLANS AND PUBLICATIONS

Table 9.1. Plans and Publications

Plans/Publications Paragraph Reference

Due Date Minimum Update

Frequency

Distribution

Training Course Outlines

6.1.2.1 120 calendar days prior to performance period

Annually, or changes no less than 120 days prior to implementation

COR

Reporting Instructions

6.1.2.2. 120 calendar days prior to performance or 60 days for changes

As Required COR

Anthropometric Requirement

6.1.4.5.1. 120 calendar days prior to performance

Annually COR

FAA Airworthiness Certificates

6.1.4.5.2 120 calendar days prior to performance

New aircraft acquisition and as required

COR

Quality Control Plan

6.1.5. 30 calendar days prior to performance

Annually COR

Flying and Ground Safety Plan

6.1.6. 30 calendar days prior to performance

Annually COR

9.2. DAF E-Publishing. Air Force Forms are listed on the Air Force e-Publishing web page at https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/ https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/Product-Index/

9. PLANS AND PUBLICATIONS