Airlift_Support_PWS.pdf

Performance Work Statement For

Military Freefall and Static Line Parachute Airlift Support Services

1.0. Description of Services. The contractor shall furnish all labor, parts, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, personnel, management, and supervision necessary to perform military freefall and static line parachute airlift support services in support of the 68th Rescue Squadron.

1.1. Scope. The contractor shall provide the use of civilian aircraft capable of supporting parachute operations in AZ. All finalized pricing will also include all applicable relocating hours associated with below requirements. Contractor will provide aircraft during the time frame of 18 April 2020 – 19 April 2020, which have been designated as training days and are outlined below.

All pick-up and drop-off points will be under the 25 NM radius as directed by FAA Regulation Part 91. The locations below depict staging locations, where training will start and end each day.

18 APR 20: AZ HALO/Landing Zone 3 Hours + 1 Hour Tunnel 19 APR 20: AZ HALO/Landing Zone 3 Hours + 1 Hour Tunnel

1.1.1. Basic Services. Provide one aircraft and associated aircrew and any other members, equipment, and/or supplies needed to perform all requirements outlined in Paragraph 1.1.3 in/around AZ. The vendor shall be US Air Mobility Command (AMC) approved (inspected) to include aircrew certifications and licenses. The contractor will also provide and/or schedule 1-hour of Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) time each day directly prior to airlift operations. The VWT must be co-located to the pick-up and drop-off points to maximize training and minimize potential safety issues.

1.1.1.1. Flight Time. Requesting a total of, not to exceed, six (6) training flight hours will be required. Period of Performance is from 18 April 2020– 19 April 2020. Hours per day are depicted above. The Air Force maintains the right to separate the flight hours into a day block of training, followed by an aircraft shutdown period to meet mission requirements. In accordance with (IAW) the training objectives, the contractor shall provide flight time of 0.5 hours minimum each sortie.

1.1.2. Qualifications. The contractor shall have the following qualifications:

a. The aircrew shall be knowledgeable in current military static line and freefall parachuting tactics and procedures relating to aircrew and jumpmaster interface/coordination IAW AFI 11-410, Personnel Parachute Operations and ATP 3-18.11, Special Forces Military Freefall Operations.

b. The contractor shall be Department of Defense (DoD) approved commercial operators to include aircraft certifications and licenses (in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4500.53, DOD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program), if available or otherwise in accordance with US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directive 350-3.

1.1.2.1. Pilot. The pilot shall meet the following qualifications:

a. 100 hours experience performing airdrop operations

b. U.S. Certified Pilot License (CPL)

c. Multi-Rating Pilot License & Documents Required

1.1.2.2. Aircrew. The contractor shall provide qualified aircrew to perform all contract requirements. The aircrew operating the aircraft must be licensed to fly that type of aircraft in Arizona. All aircrew personnel shall be United States citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport. The Aircraft must have valid certification to fly in United States and will be used for free fall or static line use.

1.1.3. Aircraft Requirements. The type of aircraft shall possess the following features/specifications:

a. The vendor shall be US Air Mobility Command (AMC) approved (inspected) to include aircrew certifications and licenses.

b. Side mounted troop seats/side-facing seats (military style canvas/nylon seats with extended length seats) for sixteen (16) parachutists per lift Maintenance provided on site for facility owned aircraft.

c. At a minimum, standard VHF/AM radios are required with UHF radio preferred and, if available, Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation.

d. Parachute jump lights (red/green) must be in cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

e. Aircraft must have a cargo compartment capable of accommodating sixteen (16) parachutists and portable oxygen consoles.

f. There must be intercom communications between aircrew and jumpmaster.

g. The aircraft must be configured for over the ramp static line operations. Aircraft must have static line cable and retrieval system. Static line cables must be permanently installed; temporary installations are not acceptable. Aircraft must be capable of deploying nine (9) Double Bag Staticline (DBSL) jumpers in one single pass.

h. Aircraft must be configured for day HALO/HAHO operations.

i. Aircraft must be capable of air drop operations up to 17,500 feet via ramp.

j. The aircraft ramp must have a non-skid surface.

k. Aircraft must have ramp for jumper’s exits.

1.1.4. Deliverables. The contractor shall provide the following:

a. Clean and serviceable aircraft with qualified aircrew

b. The vendor shall have insurance coverage to include parachute and HALO/HAHO/SL operations per USTRANSCOM DoD certification.

c. Necessary miscellaneous office supplies, as needed to fulfill contract.

1.1.5. Government provided Items, Equipment and Materials.

a. The Government will ensure that individual/team equipment and uniforms will be provided as needed.

b. The Government will provide a drop zone medic and medical equipment in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 13-217, Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations.

2.0. Contractor Employee Restrictions. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

2.1. Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ any individual who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that individual would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval of the employment in accordance with DOD 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER). In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

2.1.1. Military Personnel. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS), change in duty hours, or deployment. Military reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor’s ability to perform. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for non-performance under this contract.

2.2. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall immediately report to an appropriate Government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.