Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf

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WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

The Oklahoma Air National Guard (OKANG) is prepared to award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to vendors for providing comprehensive tailwheel flight training services, leading to proficiency and type rating exemption for the AT-802. A BPA is an agreement between your company and the OKANG from the date of award until December 31, 2028.

DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATION

(1) BACKGROUND. In alignment with the unit’s evolving mission requirements and the anticipated integration of tailwheel-configured aircraft into operational use, it is imperative that designated aircrew personnel receive a FAA Tailwheel Endorsement. Tailwheel aircraft demand a unique skill set distinct from tricycle-gear aircraft, requiring specialized training to ensure both safety and compliance with FAA regulatory standards.

(2) DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT This pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is for the contractor to provide all ground and flight instruction necessary to enable students to safely and proficiently operate tailwheel aircraft, culminating in the issuance of a logbook endorsement for tailwheel aircraft operation, or demonstrated proficiency to a specified standard. This includes, but is not limited to, providing appropriately certificated flight instructors, and all associated training materials and facilities. Billing is subject to terms and conditions contained herein.

(3) PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall perform the following tasks including the capacity for a minimum volume of students of 2 students simultaneously, 4 students per month, and 40 students per year.

3.1 Ground Instruction. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive ground instruction covering essential AT-802 tailwheel concepts and techniques, operational procedures and safety considerations associated with the type. This ground instruction must be a minimum of five hours.

3.1.1 Ground Instruction Topics: Instruction shall include, but is not limited to:

Aerodynamics of large tailwheel aircraft (e.g., P-factor, torque, spiraling slipstream effects on ground handling).

AT-802 ground handling techniques (e.g., proper taxiing, S-turns, pivot turns, braking).

AT-802 Takeoff techniques (e.g., maintaining directional control, three-point vs.

wheel takeoffs, short-field, soft-field).

AT-802 Landing techniques (e.g., three-point landings, wheel landings, crosswind landings, short-field, soft-field).

Go-around procedures specific to OA-1K/AT-802 aircraft Emergency procedures (e.g., ground loops, engine failure during takeoff/landing).

Aircraft systems specific to high torque, turbine, tailwheel aircraft (e.g.

Tailwheel spring interconnects and locking mechanisms).

FAA regulations pertinent to tailwheel endorsements (e.g., FAR Part 61.31(k)).

3.2 Flight Instruction Services: The Contractor shall provide hands-on flight instruction for a minimum of 20 hours in an airworthy tailwheel aircraft to develop and refine the students’ practical skills in tailwheel operations.

3.2.1 Flight instruction will follow the Air Force provided syllabus and flying procedures, which include but are not limited to:

Pre-flight inspections and aircraft familiarization Engine start, taxiing, and shutdown procedures Normal and crosswind takeoffs (three-point and wheel) Normal and crosswind landings (three-point and wheel) Soft-field and short-field landings Go-arounds Wheel drag and surface assessment Flight rudder coordination exercises Emergency procedures (e.g. Engine failure, tail high/prop strike avoidance, ground loop recovery techniques)

3.3 Aircraft Provision:

3.3.1 The USAF can provide USAF owned 2-seat AT-802s

3.3.1.1 Contractors using USAF aircraft will operate in accordance with USAF provided checklists and procedures

3.3.1.2 Fuel and Maintenance: If using USAF Aircraft the USAF will take responsibility for all contracts or support requirements for maintenance and fueling of the aircraft.

3.3.2 Prefer Contractor owned 2-seat AT-802 aircraft

3.3.2.1 Fuel and Maintenance: If using contractor owned aircraft the contractor will take full responsibility for maintenance, fueling, and storage/basing requirements for the aircraft.

3.4 Instructor Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide qualified and experienced flight instructors with a minimum of 500hrs dual instruction given in turbine tailwheel aircraft.

3.5 Record Keeping: The Contractor shall maintain accurate and complete training records for each student.

3.5.1 Logbook Endorsement: Upon successful completion of the training and demonstration of proficiency, the Contractor’s instructor shall issue the required AT-802 type exemption endorsement.

3.5.2 Training Records: The Contractor shall maintain records in accordance with USAF training record keeping of all ground flight instruction provided. Documentation format and systems will be provided by USAF. These records shall be made available to the 17th Special Operations Squadron upon request.

4. DELIVERABLES

4.1 Training Completion Certificate: A certificate of completion for each student upon successful attainment of the tailwheel endorsement/proficiency.

4.2 Training Write Ups: Each sortie will include student progression documentation and grading on USAF forms. Completion of the program will include a final summary of student performance and pass/fail required assessment.

5. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The government will be obligated under this Blanket Purchase Agreement only to the extent of such authorized calls placed during the contract period.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All tailwheel training services provided under this BPA shall originate and conclude at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, 5201 Flightline Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73179.

7. PRICING: Prices charged to the government shall be as low or lower than those charged to the supplier’s most favored customers in addition to any discounts for prompt payment.

Any changes to established prices will be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least 30 days before any changes are made effective. Requests for price changes must be accompanied by supporting data. A decision to accept or reject the price change will be rendered by the Contracting Officer whose decision is final.

8. PURCHASE OF LIMITATION: No one time call under the terms of this agreement may exceed the simplified acquisition threshold IAW FAR 13.303-5(b).

9. EVALUATIONS: The selected provider will be evaluated on the following key criteria:

(i) The training program must include minimum of 20hrs of tailwheel flight training. The syllabus will include unpaved runways encompassing diverse terrain types, airfield lengths, and environments crucial for realistic training.

(ii) Provider must be able to concurrently support a minimum of 2 students at once in all phases of training, to include, but not limited to, ground instruction and flight training.

Training must be available year-round, supporting 4 students per month, 40 students per year.

(iii) The provider must follow the Air Force provided written syllabus and flight procedures.

(iv) After program completion the provider will submit a performance writeup for each student detailing strengths, weaknesses, pass/fail. Any student that begins to trend toward program failure must be identified to 17SOS/DOT (Training Shop) for the option to coordinate remedial training.

(v) Prefer the provider to have prior experience training Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel in tailwheel aircraft.

(vi) All instructors with a minimum of 500hrs dual instruction given in turbine tailwheel aircraft.

10. NOTICE OF INDIVIDUALS: Authorized to Place Contract Calls Under this BPA: The only personnel authorized to place calls within dollar limits shown are warranted Contracting Officers at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, OKC, OK.

11. INFORMATION FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR: The individual making the call will furnish the supplier with the contract number, call number, complete list of names for the requested course, dates requested for course and the name of the individual placing the call. The list of names will be provided via email to the selected Contractor.

12. INVOICES: an itemized invoice shall be submitted within a month of any calls made against the BPA and all invoices requiring payment will be completed in WAWF module through PIEE.

The invoices shall include the following:

(i) Name of Vendor

(ii) BPA Number

(iii) Name of completed course

(iv) Dates of the course

(v) Purchase/Call number

(vi) Quantity, unit price, discounts

13. OPSEC: Vendors will not publicly post or share member information with a third party or post any public notice of military members’ presence. Vendors will ensure proper protection of member’s personal information including, but not limited to name, training dates, address, and phone numbers.

14. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Performance Evaluation and Contracting Officer’s Representative:

The Contracting Officer shall appoint one or more Contracting Officer’s Representatives To monitor and evaluate Vendor performance in accordance with FAR Part 52.246-4 Evaluation of Contractor Performance. Not less than one (1) COR shall be appointed in writing per ordering entity Evaluation factors shall include, at a minimum, those matters listed in the Quality Assurance Surveillance worksheet provided with the BPA. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. Unsatisfactory performance shall be recorded by the COR and appropriate documentation shall be maintained. Notification and documentation of unsatisfactory performance shall be forwarded to the Vendor and the Contracting Officer as soon as practical. Unsatisfactory performance may result in a cure notice or termination of a Vendor’s services under a BPA. Each BPA Call remitted to the Contracting Office must include one or more evaluation sheets that shall accompany the receiving report.

System for Award Management (SAM). Vendor must have an active registration in SAM (www.sam.gov) in order to be awarded a BPA. Once awarded the BPA, Vendor must maintain an active registration.

Electronic Invoicing through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The Contracting office or Authorized Caller will issue a BPA Call to the vendor. The vendor must then submit an electronic invoice through WAWF to complete the payment process. To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7006, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, all Vendors must submit requests for payment (invoices) through WAWF. Payment will be made by DFAS office designated in the BPA. All payments shall be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT). The Government will make payment through WAWF upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment.

Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Requiring Activity: W50S8T

DoDAAC for Requiring Activity (17 Special Operations Squadron): FB6562

Issuing Office DoDAAC: W50S8T