Attachment 1- Draft Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL

EOD GROUP TWO Air Proficiency/Sustainment Operations Support

1.0 BACKGROUND

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group Commanders provide forces in support of Fleet Commanders and Navy Component Commanders, Carrier Strike Groups (CSG), Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESG), Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Task Forces/Groups, Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Squadrons, Army Special Operations Forces (SOF), Military Sealift Command (MSC), Unified Theatre Commanders, Navy Regional Commanders, and contingency operations (i.e. aircraft recovery, range/waterway clearance, U.S. Secret Service support, CNO projects, etc.).

In preparation for contingency operations EOD Group Commanders support, and as defined by local guidance and instruction, this contract will provide air operations support to all EODGRU TWO operational personnel in order to stay within the minimum required parachute proficiency and qualification in preparation for deployment.

1.0 SCOPE

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the outcomes to be accomplished by a contractor who shall provide EODGRU TWO personnel the required services as delineated in paragraph 2.0 below. The outcomes described in this PWS focus on support of military free fall operational training, practical exercises, and consolidated training administered and coordinated by EODTEU TWO Air Operations Instructor cadre.

ACRONYMS

AMC – Air Mobility Command AOT – Air Operations Trainer CNO – Chief of Naval Operations COR - Contracting Officer Representative CRCC – Combat Rubber Raiding Craft CSG/ESG – Carrier Strike Groups/Expeditionary Strike Groups DOD - Department of Defense DON - Department of Navy DZ – Drop Zone EOD – Explosive Ordnance Disposal EODMU – Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit EODTEU – Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit FAR – Federal Aviation Regulation FRTP – Fleet Response Training Plan GFE – Government Furnished Equipment GFF – Government Furnished Facilities GFI – Government Furnished Information HALO/HAHO – High Altitude Low Opening/ High Altitude High Opening JTR – Joint Travel Regulations KO – Contracting Officer MCM – Mine Countermeasure MFF – Military Free Fall MSC – Military Sealift Command MSL – Mean Sea Level P3 – Premeditated Personnel Parachuting PMT – Pre-mission Training POP – Period of Performance PWS – Performance Work Statement QASP – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan SME – Subject Matter Expert

TA – Technical Assistant TPOC – Technical Point of Contact USPA – United States Parachute Association VWT – Vertical Wind Tunnel ZAR – Zone Availability Report

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, facilities and equipment, including but not limited to: all qualified staff to execute, briefing area, and packing area; audio visual equipment, to include authorized parachuting HD video recording devices and associated equipment as necessary to support training administered by U.S. Navy EOD personnel. U.S. Navy EOD personnel will provide all personal, team particular or team-sized EOD equipment and personal protective equipment needed to perform the required training.

All contract personnel shall submit to and pass a drug test provided by the vendor within thirty (30) days of the contract execution date. All contract personnel will remain drug-free throughout the period of performance of the contract. The vendor will administer drug tests at any time drug use is suspected. No alcohol shall be consumed within 12-hours prior to any high-risk evolutions.

The following paragraphs delineate the requirements:

3.0 Description of Contracted Services:

3.1 Aircraft Support: Provide three hundred (300) blade hours to support military freefall and static line parachute operations. Altitudes will be delineated by current DoD air operations publications. Ninety percent (90%) of support will be provided at a certified Drop Zone (DZ) listed on the USAF AMC Zone Availability Report (ZAR) within fifty (50) miles of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia. Up to ten percent (10%) may be provided at alternate locations within 1,200-miles of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia. Must provide a Sherpa (C-23) aircraft or aircraft of comparable capability no smaller than a Skyvan which must include a ramp exit as listed in section 4.1 of this PWS to support HAHO/HALO Parachute Operations and can be scheduled at a minimum of 30-days in advance. In the event the scheduled aircraft becomes inoperable due to maintenance or accident, another aircraft of the same type must be provided within 1-hour for continued support of the jump evolution.

3.2 EOD Air Operations Instructors: The Contractor shall provide up to a total of 220-man-days to include up to six (6) instructors per training evolution of qualified/certified support to EODGRU TWO air operations to include aircraft jumpmaster responsibilities, in air flight instruction, and drop zone support. A man day is defined for the purpose of this work statement as a 12-hour period. Qualifications and certifications are listed in paragraph 4.2.

3.3 Parachute Rigging Services: The contractor shall provide up to three (3) riggers for canopy packing services at a Daily Rate for 240 man-days per period of performance. Riggers must be certified and current on issued military parachutes to include, but not limited to the following: MT2XX main/reserve, RA-1 main/reserve, EMJ/MMJ main/reserve, MC-6, T-11R, and non-tactical main/reserve parachute systems. Contractor shall also provide 200 man-days of maintenance Rigging Services to include, but not limited to: sewing, placed-in-service, tactical bundle, CRCC build. EOD Riggers must be familiar with all EOD Force parachuting and ancillary equipment used during P3 Operations. EOD Riggers must also be familiar with US Navy EOD airborne operation, policies and procedures.

3.4 Lift Tickets: The contractor shall provide 750 lift tickets to conduct EODMU EIGHT Air Operations in order to train and certify air operation trainers/examiners and maintain jumper currency/proficiency.

3.5 Military Canopy Course of Instruction (Air Ops Instructor COI): The Contractor shall provide Military Canopy Course of Instruction for up to eight (8) students, two (2) times per period of performance. The Contractor shall provide a minimum student to contractor ratio of 2:1 for five (5) days to train and instruct EODGRU TWO air operations instructors in order to greatly enhance comfort ability, precision, and accuracy in both solo and group canopy air to air formations and landing patterns to further increase effectiveness.

Under this particular requirement, the Contractor shall also provide video footage upon completion of course for debrief purposes; provide lifts for all personnel and facility for course of instruction.

Instructors shall provide a comprehensive course of instruction on canopy control to include the following topics:

• Patterned Flight

• Two-staged flare technique

• Braked approaches

• Flat turns

• Stall recovery

• Advanced accuracy

• No-contact proximity flight

Contacted Instructor Qualifications:

• Instructors shall possess the ability to teach, demonstrate, debrief and mentor all aspects of Canopy Control for military free fall parachuting.

• Instructors shall be familiar with Ram-Air canopies of Performance Designs and the Javelin Odyssey harness-container and all ancillary equipment in order to identify any potential safety issues with the rigging thereof.

• Instructors shall hold United States Parachutes Association (USPA) licenses and (USPA) Professional Exhibition Ratings.

• Instructors shall have demonstrated positive past performance with other Special Operations Command units in this capacity and have reported that all training has met or exceeded expectations

• Instructors shall be current Performance Design Canopy Coach and Canopy Pilot and must specialize in Performance Design Canopy systems.

Vendor Requirements to meet Canopy Course of Instruction:

• Vendor shall provide two (2) way air-to-air communications equipment for all parachutists and be able to provide real-time feedback of performance debriefs while descending under a Ram-Air parachute.

• Vendor shall provide high-definition video footage upon completion of course for debrief purposes.

• Vendor shall provide past experience with similar type of training with Special Operations Forces personnel at the time of training.

• Vendor shall provide instructors with minimum of USPA "D" license PRO rating and current USPA membership.

3.6 USPA Accelerated Freefall Instructor Course of Instruction: The Contractor shall provide a USPA

Accelerated Freefall Instructor Course of Instruction for up to four (4) students, two (2) times per period of performance at a location to be designated by EODGRU TWO/EODTEU TWO Air Operations personnel.

3.7 USPA Coach Course of Instruction: The Contractor shall provide a USPA Coach Course of Instruction for up to four (4) students, two (2) times per period of performance at a location to be designated by EODGRU TWO/EODTEU TWO Air Operations personnel.

4.0 Contractor Certifications and Qualifications:

Safety is of the utmost concern to the government and the end user during each event due to the risks that are presented, especially during the military freefall HALO/HAHO portion of every training event. It is imperative that the instructors facilitating this course have the highest level of experience and the formal training qualifications required to ensure the risk to all is mitigated to an acceptable level. In addition to the aforementioned requirements, to ensure the government and the end user receive the safest and most comprehensive training support possible, the following trainer qualifications are mandatory:

4.1 Aircraft Support (Land DZ): The contractor shall provide a DoD approved commercial operator to include aircraft certifications and licenses (Part 135 certified in accordance with DoD 4500.53) if available, or otherwise in accordance with USSOCOM Directive 350-8.

• Provide a certified aircraft which is listed on the USAF AMC AMC/A3B - Intrastate Paratroop Carriers list, and aircrew to support Military Free Fall (MFF) High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Proficiency Training.

• The aircraft shall be capable of in-flight operations, and capable of six (6) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 800 feet MSL and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL.

• Jump lights (red/green) shall be in the cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

• Seats must be approved and equipped with an authorized individual seatbelt for all military parachutists.

• There shall be intercom or visual communications between aircrew and jumpmaster.

• Cargo compartments must be able to accommodate jumpers, instructors and safeties.

• Standard VHF/AM radios are required. Aircraft must be configured for day and night HALO Operations.

• Daily usage will vary according to training profile requirements, averaging ten (10) lifts per day per aircraft.

• Jumps will be scheduled a minimum of one (1) week prior to operations.

• Government reserves the right to cancel within 48 hours.

• The contractor must be flexible in the training schedule, requirements and training dates in order to meet short notice deployment dates of EODGRU TWO/EODTEU TWO Forces and Adaptive Force Packages.

The contractor requires a one (1) week notification of services requested.

• Training sessions will take place with variable hours including evening hours during which times the contractor shall have the aircraft ready for operation.

4.2 Aircraft Support (Water DZ): The contractor shall provide a DoD approved commercial operator to include aircraft certifications and licenses (Part 135 certified in accordance with DoD 4500.53) if available, or otherwise in accordance with USSOCOM Directive 350-8.

• Provide a certified aircraft which is listed on the USAF AMC AMC/A3B - Intrastate Paratroop Carriers list, and aircrew to support Military Free Fall (MFF) High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) Proficiency Training into a Water Drop Zone (DZ) within one (1) mile of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia.

• The aircraft must be authorized and insured to land and take-off at NAS Oceana.

• The aircraft shall be capable of in-flight operations, and capable of six (6) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 800 feet MSL and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL.

• Jump lights (red/green) shall be in the cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

• Seats must be approved and equipped with an authorized individual seatbelt for all military parachutists.

• There shall be intercom or visual communications between aircrew and jumpmaster.

• Cargo compartments must be able to accommodate jumpers, bundles, instructors and safeties.

• Standard VHF/AM radios are required. Aircraft must be configured for day and night HALO Operations.

• Daily usage will vary according to training profile requirements, averaging ten (10) lifts per day per aircraft.

• Jumps will be scheduled a minimum of one (1) week prior to operations.

• Training sessions will take place with variable hours including evening hours during which times the contractor shall have the aircraft ready for operation.

4.3 EOD Air Operations Instructors: The contractor is required to have extensive experience and certifications as listed below. The contractor shall be required to maintain all licenses and certifications for the complete duration of the contract period, at the discretion of the government:

a. 1000+ logged parachute jumps

b. United States Parachute Organization (USPA) member with current D license

c. Current USPA Accelerated Free-fall Instructor

d. Current Vertical Wind Tunnel Coach (Level 4 IAW International Body flight association)

e. 5+ years (EOD or SOF) Air Operations experience in support of Para 3.1.1 – 3.1.4

f. Air-to-air videographer

g. Air Operations Trainer Examiner or MFF Instructor.

h. Military Instructor or Equivalent

i. Military Freefall Jump Master

j. Drop Zone Safety Officer qualification

• Instructors will be scheduled a minimum of one (1) week prior to training events.

• The contractor MUST be flexible in the training schedule, requirements and training dates in order to meet short notice deployment dates of EODGRU TWO/EODTEU TWO Forces and Adaptive Force Packages.

The contractor requires a one (1) week notification of services requested.

• Training sessions will take place with variable hours including evening hours during which times the contractor shall have the aircraft ready for operation.

4.4 Parachute Rigging Services: Riggers must be familiar with all EODGRU TWO parachuting and ancillary equipment used during P3 Operations. Riggers must be familiar with EOD airborne operation, policies and procedures. All rigger support provided will have the following qualifications/certifications and be in accordance with OPNAVINST 3501.225 (series):

- FAA Senior and/or Master Parachute Rigger License

- Certification from U.S. Army Quartermaster Rigger School for the military parachutes being packed.

5.0 Facility Services. The Contractor shall provide a facility for up to thirty (30) students, sixty (60) times per period of performance. The facility will:

• Have airspace compatible with HALO/HAHO drops from 17,000 feet MSL

• Have a US Air Force approved drop zone (DZ) listed on the US Air Force Assault Zone Availability

Report (AZAR) which will include the following:

- The main landing area for the DZ must be walking distance to the packing hangar.

- Must be located within fifty (50) miles of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia.

- Airspace and landing areas in a safe and remote location to support up to a 20 kilometer offset parachute insertion training mission.

- Actual parachute landing area must be a minimum of 50 acres to support landing from any cardinal direction

• Have a medical emergency initial response within five (5) miles of the drop zone (Paramedic or EMT equivalent) with an average response time within eight (8) minutes of any incident and must direct radio contact with EMS response (Not 911)

• Be located within 30 miles of a Level 1 Trauma Medical Treatment Facility and a flight time of not more than 10 minutes by medical helicopter

• Have an airstrip capable of supporting the required aircraft on-site

• Have a minimum of 3,500 square feet of lockable storage to include segregated storage for medical, communications and sensitive air operations equipment

• Have a minimum of 2,000 square feet of covered packing area

• Have separate working toilet facilities for male and female

• Have a small kitchenette which includes a microwave, sink, and refrigerated storage for food and beverages for up to 40 personnel

• Have a designated climate controlled space for medical support and Drop Zone Safety Officer no smaller than 300 square feet

• Have a minimum of five (5) dry erase boards no smaller than 6’x 4’ for use on the drop zone and designated briefing areas

• Have a video debriefing room no smaller than 500 square feet to include a minimum of two (2) 36 inch

LCD TV’s with USB/HDMI/VGA interface

• Have a classroom with audio/visual support to include the following:

- Capability of supporting 30 students with seating and tables/desk space for each student

- 17” laptop capable of reading/writing CD/DVD, flash drive connection, USB connections, VGA connections, Wi-Fi capable and supports Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

- Projector and projector screen and/or a minimum of 52 inch large screen LCD TV

- Dry Erase board at a minimum of 6’ x 8’

- Instructor work station with podium to include printer

- Audio system with a minimum of 200W and 9.7 amp output

- All classroom and office consumables to support 30 students to include paper, pens, pencils, folders and log books

6.0 Government Furnished Equipment. EOD GROUP TWO will provide all necessary P3 equipment to accomplish the assigned tasks.

7.1 Personal Protective Equipment. Exclusive of equipment delineated under Paragraph 2.0, US Navy EOD personnel will provide all personal, team particular or team-sized EOD equipment and personal protective equipment needed to perform the required tasks. The equipment list will be in accordance with each EOD operator’s specific Standard Operating Procedure for MFF operations.

7.2 Transportation. The government shall provide all necessary transportation for EOD operators only, to and from training locations to include travel costs that may be associated herewith.

8.0 Mishap. The Contractor shall promptly report to the COR/TPOC and procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) if a mishap involving services under this contract results in an injury. If the U.S. Navy conducts an investigation of the accident, the Contractor (including all Sub-Contractors) shall cooperate with the government personnel until the investigation is completed. The Contractor shall allow authorized government representatives access to the Contractor’s facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation.

8.1 Contractor Responsibility for Safety. Nothing in this PWS, nor any government action or failure to act in surveillance of this contract, shall 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 shall 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.

8.2 Non-personnel Service Statement. Contractor employees performing services under this PWS shall be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that employees properly comply with the tasks, policies, and procedures contained within this PWS.

Contractor employees shall perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this PWS may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor employee creating or modifying federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of federal employees, providing direct personal services to any federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The Government shall control access to the facility and perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work.

9.0 Period of Performance. The period of performance of this contract will consist of a five (5) year ordering period and FAR 52.217-8 option clause to extend services for an additional six (6) months, if necessary.

9.1 Place of Performance. Ninety percent (90%) of support will be provided at a certified Drop Zone (DZ) listed on the USAF AMC Zone Availability Report (ZAR) within 50 miles of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia area. Up to ten percent (10%) will be provided at alternate locations within 1,200 miles of the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia.

10.0 Contractor Personnel Security. All aircrew shall be United States citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport.

11.0 Contractor Furnished Facilities, Equipment and Services. The government and the end user require contracted services that allow the EOD team to arrive at the training location and begin training without the burden of scheduling ranges or reserving training areas. The outcome of this effort is to provide a low to no impact all-inclusive training support solution for the operational EOD team attending. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide the following facilities, equipment and services as follows:

• Aircraft support

• Indoor parachute packing and briefing area

• Certified Drop Zone listed on the AMC ZAR or Held as a unit Drop Zone Survey