Attachment 1_PWS_Draft E-6B_IFT_Follow On.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1

CONTRACTED AIR SERVICES

IN-FLIGHT TRAINER (IFT) AIRCRAFT SERVICES

PERFORMANCE BASED WORK STATEMENT (PBWS)

Program Executive Officer, Tactical Aircraft Programs, PEO(T)

Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226) Contracted Air Services (CAS)

20 April 2026

Controlled by: Department of the Navy Controlled by: PEO(T), PMA-226, Contracted Air Services (CAS) CUI Category: Procure Distribution Statement: FEDCON POC: J. Matthew Rhodes, james.m.rhodes88.civ@us.navy.mi.

Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only (CTI) (09 February 2026). Other requests for this document must be referred to PMA-226.

SCOPE

1.0 Program Executive Officer, Tactical Aircraft Programs, PEO(T), Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226), Contracted Air Services (CAS) Integrated Product Team (IPT), on behalf of the Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF), has a performance-based requirement for E-6B (a Boeing 707-based derivative aircraft) In-Flight Training (IFT) CAS Services. These aircraft services will be used to provide flight training and currency for Naval Aviators in support of E-6B Mercury pilot training. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supplies/services required, except those items specified as Government furnished to perform this effort. The Contractor is to provide all training support on Boeing 737- Next Generation (NG) (-600/- 700/-800/-900) series with Primary Flight Display/Navigation Display (PFD/ND) configured aircraft. All CAO flights shall be conducted IAW 14CFR Part 91 and shall be conducted under the oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Upon receiving Safe for Flight, Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) will be conducted when Service members are at the flight controls of the contracted aircraft. All PAO flights shall be conducted in accordance with the contract, the contractors approved Flight Operating Procedures and Ground Operating Procedures (FOPs/GOPs) and DCMA INST 8210-1D, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations.

1.1 Performance location will be based at Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) located in Oklahoma City, OK with flight operations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS).

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall utilize and adhere to the following documents, and updates or revisions to them, in satisfying the performance requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). For clarity, all references to the Federal Aviation Regulations in this PWS will be by reference to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and abbreviated with the acronym “14 CFR”. All references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation will be abbreviated with the acronym “FAR”. When the requirements of this PWS exceed the minimum requirements of 14 CFR, this PWS takes precedence. Definitions contained in 14 CFR Part 1, which are derived from 14 CFR and Defense Contract Management Agency Instruction (DCMA INST) 8210-1D (also known as NAVAIR Instruction (NAVAIRINST) 3710.1H), apply to all situations and conditions relating to flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and flight crew certifications and qualifications.

a. 18 United States Code (USC) § 793, Gathering, Transmitting or Losing Defense Information

b. 49 USC § 40125 Qualifications for Public Aircraft Status

c. Aeronautical Information Circulars of the Country of Intended Operation

d. Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-1001 Civil Aircraft Landing Permits 23 August 2018

e. AFI 10-1002 Joint Use Agreements for Military and Civilian Flying Facilities 08 August 2018

f. ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

g. B737-XXX MMEL, B-737 FAA, Approved Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), Dated 28

Nov 2022

h. Brevity, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multi-Services Brevity Codes (Allied

Tactical Publication 1-02.1, Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-30B.1, Navy Tactics, Techniques and Procedures 6-02.1 and Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures 3-2.5) March 2023*

i. CFR, Title 14, Aeronautics and Space (14 CFR)

j. CFR, Title 14 Part 43, Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration

k. CFR, Title 14 Part 61, Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors

l. CFR, Title 14 Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules

m. CFR, Title 14 Part 121, Operating Requirements

n. CFR, Title 14 Part 145, Repair Stations

o. CFR, Title 32, Part 766, Use of Department of the Navy Aviation Facilities by Civil Aircraft

p. CFR, Title 49, Transportation (49 CFR)

q. Civil Aircraft Regulations Applicable to the Airspace or Country of Intended Operation

r. Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) M-3710.7, Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures

Standardization (NATOPS) General Flight and Operating Instructions Manual

s. DCMA INST 8210-1D, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations

t. DCMA-Manual 8210-2 Change 1, Aircraft Operations

u. Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5030.61, DoD Airworthiness Policy

v. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4500.53 DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and

Safety Review Program

w. DoD 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)

x. DODI 4540.01 Use of International Airspace by United States (U.S.) Military Aircraft and for Missile and Projectile Firing

y. DoDI 4715.4 Pollution Prevention

z. DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

aa. Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 4140.25, Volume 3, DoD Management of Energy

Commodities: Fuel Cards

bb. DoDM 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

cc. DoDM 8570.01 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

dd. EIA649C, SAE Configuration Management Standard, Dated 07 Feb 2019

ee. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular (AC) 00-1.1B, Public Aircraft Operations

— Manned and Unmanned

ff. FAA AC 91-70B Change 1 Oceanic and Remote Continental Airspace Operations

gg. FAA AC 91-91 Maintaining Public Aircraft

hh. FAA Order 8300.16A CHG 1, Major Repair and Alteration Data Approval

ii. Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) August 27, 2004

jj. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Annex 1-18

kk. ICAO, Annex 19 Safety Management

ll. Military Handbook (MIL-HDBK)-516C DoD Handbook Airworthiness Certification Criteria

mm. National Aeronautical Information Publications (AIPs)

nn. National Security Agency (NSA) Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal and Private Sector Entities (Policy Manual 3-16)

oo. National Security Decision Directive (NSDD) 298 Operations Security (OPSEC) Program

pp. NAVAIRINST 13034.1G - NAVAIR Airworthiness and Cybersafe Process Manual

qq. NAVAIRINST 3700.4A, Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification

rr. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Instruction 4200.97A – Policies and Procedures for the

Operation and Management of the Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement (AIR) Card Program

ss. Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 3432.1A, OPSEC

tt. SCW-1 INST 3750.1D, Strategic Communications Wing One Aviation Safety Management System

(SMS)*

uu. SCW-1 INST 5100.8C, Aviation Safety Plan*

vv. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Instruction M-5510.30C DON Personnel Security Program

ww. VQ-7 INST 3750.3B, Pre-mishap Plan Investigating and Reporting*

xx. VQ-7 INST 3710. 1D, B-737 In-Flight Trainer Standard Operating Procedures*

yy. VQ-7 INST 3710.2A, In-Flight Trainer Minimum Equipment List (MEL)*

* These documents are not publicly releasable (Distribution Statement C or D). These documents will be provided to the Contractor 10 days after contract award.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR IN-FLIGHT TRAINER (IFT) AIRCRAFT

The Contractor shall provide FAA certificated aircraft and personnel capable of providing the services outlined in the PWS. The Contractor shall ensure all aircraft are equipped with the communication and navigation capability necessary to operate in United States National Airspace (NAS).

3.1 IFT Service Performance Requirements

3.1.1 IFT Service Aircraft

The Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, one (1) supported aircraft to provide up to 2,400 flight hours and up to 7,200 landing cycles per year utilizing Boeing 737-NG (-600/-700/-800/-900) series aircraft with a Primary Flight Display/Navigation Display (PFD/ND) to specifically accomplish the flight training requirements of Naval Aviators.

Contractor aircraft shall have an availability rate of the aircraft as per the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) (Contract Section J, Attachment 2). Flight Operations shall originate and terminate from KOKC, unless otherwise noted in the published flight schedule and approved by the Government Flight Representative (GFR).

Aircraft may be scheduled to fly anywhere in the continental United States of America (CONUS) and over international waters. Operations in foreign airspace is prohibited.

3.1.2 IFT Instructor Pilot

The Contractor shall provide an FAA certificated pilot who possess:

1) An FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate,

2) A second class medical certificate, and

3) A current Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with instrument and multiengine ratings (CFI, CFII, MEI). In the event a CFI certificate is not current, the contractor pilot shall meet at least one of the following certifications:

a) An expired CFI certificate

b) Have been either a B737 instructor or check airman at a 14CFR Part 121 air carrier within the prior 24 calendar months, or a B737 instructor, “check airman”, or training center evaluator on the B737 at a 14CFR Part 142 Training Center.

The contractor pilot (CP) shall be available to provide up to 2,400 flight hours and up to 7,200 landing cycles per year utilizing Boeing 737-NG (-600/-700/-800/-900/-900 ER) series aircraft with a PFD/ND to support the flight training and currency requirements of the USN & USMC Aviators. Qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the CP include, but are not limited to:

3.1.2.1 For each scheduled training flight, ensure the aircraft has been released from maintenance and signed-off as Safe for Flight (SFF), will review any deferred aircraft maintenance with the USN/USMC IP, and assist the IP (if requested by the IP) with developing training lesson plans, documenting trainee performance, and any other activities as directed by the IP to include but not limited to, filing flight plans, scheduling maintenance, coordinating aircraft fueling with the FBO as directed by IP, address questions related to the operation, performance, navigation, instrumentation, and applicable maintenance of the B-737 (NG) aircraft, and will provide safety briefings prior to each flight to any personnel seated in the cabin of the aircraft IAW 14CFR Part

91.519. At the end of the flight the CP will coordinate with the contractor and/or FBO on where to park the aircraft and ensure all post-flight logs, fuel receipts, and maintenance requests are provided to the contractor’s maintenance personnel.

3.1.2.2 Current and qualified in accordance with 14 CFR § 61 in the B-737 aircraft with differences training in the specific series B-737 used for the training flight.

3.1.2.3 Function as an additional flight crewmember if the designated IP becomes incapacitated, and no other B737 qualified service member pilots are onboard.

3.1.2.4 The CP may be seated in the aircraft cockpit jumpseat for takeoff and landing and may assist the IP, if requested, in the performance of any abnormal or emergency procedure. Depending on the training being conducted, the designated PIC service member may have the CP sit in the cabin of the aircraft and allow another service member sit in the jumpseat to determine to observe training or provide CRM training.

3.1.2.5 The CP shall show-up at the aircraft 90-minutes prior to flight time to ensure the aircraft is prepped and ready for the planned flight.

3.1.3 IFT Support Personnel

3.1.3.1 The Contractor shall provide maintenance personnel or procure services to perform maintenance as required.

3.1.3.2 For Remain Overnight (RON) flights, the Contractor may carry maintenance personnel limited to the number required to perform pre/post flight maintenance, onboard the aircraft as “qualified non-crewmembers” as required. Seats for the minimum military personnel shall be maintained to include one PIC, two Trainees, and one CP.

3.1.3.3 The Contractor shall designate a maintenance Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) that are FAA licensed Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) mechanics. Inspections shall be performed before the first flight of the day. Pre-flights shall be performed to ensure integrity of aircraft for flight and to verify proper servicing and the QAR shall sign the aircraft daily flight log (or equivalent) certifying the aircraft is in an airworthy condition and SFF. The SFF paperwork shall be provided to the CP and IP prior to each flight.

3.1.3.4 The Contractor shall provide a qualified team to accomplish aircraft recovery procedures. Aircraft recovery includes debriefing the aircrew at the aircraft, performing basic maintenance post-flight inspection, and cleaning and servicing the aircraft. Contractor personnel, per the requirements of the VQ-7 flight schedule, shall refuel the Contractor owned aircraft.

3.2 IFT Aircraft Capability and Configuration Requirements

The Contractor shall base aircraft IAW PWS Section 6.0. The Contractor shall provide the FAA a copy of their PAO Declaration Letter prior to conducting a PAO mission. All Public Aircraft flights must be preapproved by the

Government Flight Representative (GFR) IAW PWS section 4.1.8 and DCMA INST 8210-1D, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations. All flights shall be either CAO or PAO and not a combination thereof and identified prior to each flight. IFT Aircraft Capability and Configuration Requirements are identified in PWS Appendix C. The aircraft shall always be maintained IAW with the FAA approved maintenance program for CAO flight and USN Interim Flight Clearance flight for PAO. Deferred maintenance and/or inspections must conform to an FAA approved Master Minimum Equipment List authorized for use by the FAA for CAO flight and the IFC for PAO flight.

3.3 IFT Mission Profiles

3.3.1 The mission profile represents the typical operation conducted in a training environment. The Contractor shall provide aircraft capable of meeting the criteria provided below IAW the aircraft requirements in PWS Appendix C. Specific training scenarios are subject to change at the request of the customer (See PWS Section 4.1.7 Scheduling).

3.3.1.1 The normal flight duration for the aircraft is approximately five hours, called a "sortie." The normal flight schedule for the aircraft will be two sorties per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening. A training sortie typically includes 15 landings (14 touch-and-goes).

Additionally, up to six Remain Overnight (RON) missions per year may be utilized as normal/scheduled aircraft flight operations. Additional sorties may be scheduled on weekends if required to make up for aborted sorties and/or to achieve the annual utilization rate.

3.4 Capability Stand Up

The Contractor shall complete a Capability Stand Up period within six (6) months from award per the requirements identified in PWS. Capability Stand Up consists of completing Civil Air Operations (CAO) and Public Air Operations (PAO) requirements. The Government will conduct a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) and a Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) (PWS section 3.4.8.4) for at least the first aircraft in each Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) of aircraft utilized during Capability Stand Up. Also, throughout the Capability Stand Up process, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to continuously work with the GFR to ensure that aircraft capabilities, pilot training and associated procedures will align to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) stated timeline (PWS section 3.4.3) prior to conducting Public Aircraft flights.

3.4.1 PAO Requirements

During the capability stand up period the Contractor shall possess (own or lease) at least one (1) FAA registered and certified aircraft, capable of performing PAO operations and meeting IFT Aircraft Capability and Configuration Requirements as identified in PWS Appendix C. Additionally, all requirements identified as PAO requirements in PWS section 3.4.6 must be completed.

3.4.2 NAVAIR Interim Flight Clearance (IFC)

The Contractor shall obtain a NAVAIR IFC as identified in PWS section 3.4.8.3. The Contractor should plan for 45 calendar days after completion of aircraft modifications and Government receipt and approval of data identified in Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001 for initial and each subsequent NAVAIR IFC release.

3.4.3 IMS

The Contractor shall deliver an IMS IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A002. This IMS shall include all required tasks necessary to complete the Capability Stand Up effort. If applicable, the IMS shall include the following:

- The aircraft acquisition and import plan for each aircraft proposed.

- An aircraft regeneration plan for aircraft which are not currently airworthy detailing efforts required to bring the aircraft into flyable status.

- An aircraft modification plan for each aircraft that requires modifications to meet the requirements of

PWS paragraph 3.0 and Appendix C.

The Contractor shall include each aircraft intended to conduct missions under this contract. At a minimum, the schedule shall be inclusive of the following plans and major milestones (if applicable):

3.4.3.1 Aircraft Acquisition and Airworthiness

i. Aircraft Acquisition(s)

ii. Obtain FAA Airworthiness Certificate(s)

iii. Aircraft(s) to Modification Facility (if applicable)

iv. Submission of Airworthiness documentation

v. Submission of any documents required by DCMA 8210-1D for PAO

3.4.3.2 Aircraft(s) Modification Plan

i. Dates of Required Modification Kits Available and Complete

ii. Modification Start Date(s)

iii. Significant Modification Events

iv. Flight Testing or Functional Checks of all Aircraft

v. Aircraft(s) Modification Completion Date(s)

3.4.3.3 Approvals and Flight Plan

i. Obtain Approved Civil Aircraft Landing Permit (CALP)

ii. Aircraft Flight to Basing Location (see PWS section 6.0)

3.4.3.4 Milestones to be indicated on IMS

ii. Final CAO Requirement Completion

iii. Final PAO Requirement Completion

3.4.4 PAO Requirements

3.4.4.1 Within 15 days of contract award, the Contractor shall submit all Airworthiness Substantiation Data, as required by the Airworthiness Checklist (Contract Section J, Exhibit A), IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001.

3.4.4.2 Within 30 days of contract award, for any aircraft not directly owned by the Contractor, submit any lease agreements or applicable documentation showing approved use of the aircraft.

3.4.4.3 The Contractor shall provide and position at least one aircraft at basing location shown in PWS section 6.0 capable of meeting Aircraft Performance and Configuration requirements (Appendix C).

3.4.4.4 No less than 30 days prior to first planned flight, the Contractor shall complete required Fuel

Card training and obtain Government-issued Fuel cards (see PWS section 4.2.2) for each aircraft operating under this contract.

3.4.4.5 The Contractor shall obtain required Civil Aircraft Landing Permits (CALP) (see PWS section 4.2.7).

3.4.4.6 The contractor shall complete the following requirements and obtain a SFF determination to meet PAO requirements. Requirements for SFF determination:

i. PMA-226 Engineering or the COR will provide the Contractor with an approved PAO Assessment / Determination letter.

ii. Within 15 days of contract award, the Contractor shall develop and submit the following documents to the GFR for approval IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRLS A001/A009.

i. Flight Operating Procedures (FOPs) (PWS section 3.4.10)

ii. Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) (PWS section 3.4.10)

iii. Safety Program (PWS section 4.2.3)

iv. Mishap Response Plan (PWS section 4.2.3.1)

v. Applicable Pilot and Maintainer Training Programs (PWS section

3.4.10)

vi. Any documents required by DCMA INST 8210-1D

iii. Upon completion of an initial GFR inspection, the Contractor shall be required to complete a SFF inspection IAW NAVAIRINST 3700.4. The Contractor shall address or mitigate all SFF Team findings or non-conformances prior to conducting Public Aircraft operations.

iv. A SFF determination will be provided by the NAVAIR SFF team prior to conducting PAO. SFF is also required when any of the circumstances in PWS section 3.4.9.2 apply.

3.4.5 Aircraft Certification and Maintenance

The Contractor shall ensure all aircraft are certified, maintained, and operated IAW 14 CFR, its NAVAIR IFC, and PWS Section 2.0 Applicable Documents.

3.4.6 FAA Airworthiness and Related Substantiation Data (Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001)

All Contractor aircraft must possess a current and effective FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificate. The Contractor shall provide a copy of FAA certificates and all other related airworthiness substantiation data for review IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001. The Contractor shall comply with all Airworthiness Directives (AD) and service bulletins for mission effectiveness.

3.4.7 FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificates

Aircraft must possess a current and effective FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificates, and the Contractor shall maintain the aircraft IAW 14 CFR § 43. The Contractor shall secure FAA approval for each change to the configuration that is not defined in the aircraft’s Airworthiness Certificate before the change is used in support of this contract. For each such modification, the Contractor shall secure and provide the valid FAA-approved data IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001. For Type Certificated aircraft, if this data references FAA regulations as the standard, the Contractor shall provide approved data as defined in the FAA Order 8300.16 for any major alteration or major repair. The Contractor shall demonstrate that major alterations to aircraft with Standard Airworthiness Certificates were certified as airworthy and properly documented using FAA Form 337 signed in blocks six (6) (Conformity) and seven (7) (Return to Service) by persons authorized under 14 CFR § 43 and citing FAA approval data.

3.4.8 NAVAIR Airworthiness and Supporting Data

3.4.8.1 Contractor Airworthiness Representative

The Contractor shall provide a single point of contact to manage the airworthiness certifications and to coordinate Contractor and Government certification efforts during any significant aircraft modification requiring a new or updated NAVAIR IFC.

3.4.8.2 Public Aircraft Status

PAO flights will be conducted after SFF when service members are at the flight controls. PAO will be determined on a flight-by-flight basis in accordance with FAA AC 00-1.1B (Public Aircraft Operations).

All PAO flights shall be conducted IAW approved GOPs/FOPs. For missions not declared as Public, the Contractor’s flight operations shall be conducted IAW 14 CFR.

3.4.8.3 IFC

All aircraft under this contract require a NAVAIR issued IFC (See NAVAIRINST 13034.1G). All flights conducted under a NAVAIR IFC, including operations outside of U.S. National Airspace, shall be approved by the designated GFR. The Contractor shall provide all documentation outlined in the NAVAIR Airworthiness Checklist (Contract Section J, Exhibit A) and all other airworthiness substantiation data IAW this PWS, Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001. If additional substantiation data is required during the Government’s review, the Contractor shall deliver the data IAW the timelines identified in CDRL A001.

3.4.8.4 PCA and FCA

The Contractor shall support a Government lead PCA and FCA to support a NAVAIR Airworthiness evaluation prior to NAVAIR IFC issuance. The purpose of these audits is to formally examine the ready-to-operate aircraft and verify the accuracy of the aircraft's configuration as described by the documentation provided in support of the aircraft's IFC. The PCA and FCA provide confirmation that the contractor is meeting the requirements as defined by the PWS. The Government will conduct an onsite aircraft assessment for each T/M/S that is fully configured to meet the performance requirements of the PWS.

3.4.8.5 Notification of Proposed Aircraft Changes

For all aircraft operating under a NAVAIR IFC, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of any proposed changes to the aircraft configuration, FAA certificate status, minimum essential equipment, or operating limitations and procedures prior to any change made. The Government will assess the changes and determine if modifications to the NAVAIR-issued IFC are warranted. The Contractor shall provide airworthiness substantiation data IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001 for the proposed change.

3.4.9 Policy and Procedures

3.4.9.1 GFR Inspections

Per DCMAINST 8210-1D / NAVAIRINST 3710.1H, GFRs are responsible for oversight and surveillance of contractor aircraft flight and ground operations. GFR Inspections may include facility inspections and in flight observations as well. The designated GFR or Alternate GFR, and Aviation Program Team (APT) as designated by the GFR, will perform reoccurring surveys of the contractor’s flight and ground operating procedures (FOPs and GOPs) to determine if they are safe and effective. Prior to the contractor’s initial NAVAIR SFF evaluation, the GFR must review and approve the contractor’s FOPs and GOPs IAW

DCMAINST 8210-1D.

The designated PMA-226 GFR, or Alternate GFR, will conduct a survey prior to the start of contracted flight operations. The results of that survey will be forwarded to the NAVAIR SFF team for review prior to their SFF evaluation. When the SFF team has determined the contractor has been approved SFF or Conditionally-SFF, the contractor can begin contracted flight and ground operations. Once contractor operations begin, the GFR, or Alternate GFR, will conduct reoccurring surveys IAW DCMAINST 8210- 1D. During the GFR survey, the GFR will assess the contractor’s compliance with its approved FOPs/GOPs, applicable Service guidance, and applicable sections of the contract.

At the conclusion of each subsequent survey, the GFR will send the results documenting contractor observations and discrepancies to the Contracting Officer (CO). The CO will make comments, endorse the survey, and forward it to the contractor. The contractor then has 30 days (unless a specific case warrants other action) to resolve any reported discrepancies or non-compliance and shall revise their FOPS and GOPS with the appropriate corrective actions. All FOPs and GOPs manual revisions shall be submitted to the GFR within 30-days of the contractor receiving the final GFR survey results, unless otherwise determined by the GFR.

3.4.9.2 NAVAIR SFF Inspections

A NAVAIR SFF inspection shall be conducted IAW NAVAIR INST 3700.4 prior to the start of PAO. The COR or GFR will advise the SFF team when the contractor is ready for their SFF assessment. Contracted PAO flight operations will not begin until the SFF team has issued a SFF determination. Additionally, a new SFF inspection shall be conducted if any of the following occur during the contract ordering period:

i. The Contractor relocates to a new facility, airport, or location that has not been previously evaluated by the SFF team and where such contracted flight operations or maintenance will be conducted for more than 30-days in a FY (fiscal year); or,

ii. A new aircraft type or T/M/S is being used to support the contracted mission (“aircraft type” as defined by the FAA); or, The Contractor shall take the necessary steps to resolve any reported findings of non-compliance and shall revise their procedures manual to avoid such findings in the future. All procedure manual revisions shall be submitted to the GFR within 30-days of receiving the final inspection results.

3.4.9.3 Management Plan (MP) and Procedures

The Contractor’s management policy and procedures shall ensure that contract execution and quality control are effective and in continuous compliance with DCMA INST 8210-1D. The GFR shall validate compliance with the contract and DCMA INST 8210-1D at least every 6 months, but such inspections may occur more or less frequently based on contractor’s performance under the contract. The GFR shall review the quality system to ensure effective development, implementation, and execution of processes, systems, and requirements for support of and compliance with all contractual requirements. The Contractor shall develop and execute a specific written MP to address all ground and flight operation items and submit it IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D (Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A003) for approval. The Contractor shall be responsible for writing, implementing, and enforcing its procedures and for identifying and correcting deficiencies noted by the GFR. The procedures shall describe aircraft ground and flight operations required IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D. If the Contractor references documents, such as existing company procedures, and operating instructions in these procedures, the referenced documents shall be made readily available for review and become part of the GFR approval process. If the Contractor possesses a 14 CFR § 121 or 135 operating certificate, the associated FAA-approved § 121 or §135 procedures may be used to satisfy the applicable portions of the FOPs and GOPs.

3.4.9.4 NAVAIR Aviation Maintenance Management Team (AMMT) Inspections

The NAVAIR AMMT will perform an inspection of the Contractor’s aircraft, maintenance facilities, maintenance records, and GOPs within 12-24 months after a Contractor begins performing on contract, and then every 12-24 months thereafter. The AMMT inspection shall be performed at each Contractor facility where maintenance is performed on aircraft possessing a NAVAIR IFC. The Contractor will receive a report at the conclusion of each AMMT inspection and shall follow the AMMT team’s direction in resolving any reported findings.

3.4.10 FOPs and GOPs (Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001)

The Contractor shall establish standard FOPs and GOPs IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D and ensure compliance with all applicable 14 CFR, ICAO Standards, and the civil aviation regulations of the CONUS intended operation.

Procedures must be up to date and reflect the current scope of operations. FOPs and GOPs, and any revisions, shall be approved by the GFR prior to use. FOPs/GOPs shall be developed IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D and submitted to the GFR for review and approval within 10 days from contract award IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001.

These procedure manuals may only contain procedures that are applicable to this specific contract. The contractor must remove any reference to other contract(s), aircraft, military service requirements, initial pilot and maintainer training/currency, and any other procedures that are not applicable or relevant to this contract. Stating, “that certain procedures in the procedure manual are not applicable to this contract”, is not acceptable approach for the requirement of contract and, if applicable, site-specific procedures.

Procedure manuals may include enterprise procedures,but must include site-specific procedures. For the purpose of this contract, an enterprise procedure is a procedure that is identical in every way, without exception, and used at all primary operating locations served by this contract. The procedure manuals must also include site-specific procedures for each primary operating location. Site-specific procedures outline unique procedures that differ from the enterprise procedures. Enterprise procedures and site-specific procedures mean the same thing when there is only one primary operating location required by contract. This requirement may be considered more restrictive than what is outlined in DCMA INST 8210.1(as revised) but it ensures clarity and ease of use for the end user, whether that be the pilot, maintainer, or government.

The Contractor shall comply with its GFR-approved FOPs and GOPs and shall be responsible for identifying and correcting deficiencies for both Contractor and Subcontractor operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring its Subcontractors’ aircraft operations under this contract are conducted IAW with the prime Contractor’s contract and GFR approved FOPs and GOPs.

3.5 Aircraft Modifications

When ordered by a TO that contains Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) 0005, the Contractor shall be required to modify their aircraft to incorporate new capabilities. These capabilities may include modifications such as the installation and/or removal of additional GFP and GME not previously identified at contract award or during Capability Stand Up to enhance training flight services. The contractor may be required to perform aircraft modifications such as internal/external modifications, special provisioning, antenna mounting, etc. Final modifications are approved by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) signed FAA Form 8110-3 and FAA Form 337.

Aircraft modifications may drive a requirement to obtain new NAVAIR IFC(s), see PBWS Section 3.4.8.5.

4.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Mission Planning

4.1.1 The Contractor shall designate in-writing a Contractor Representative (CR). The CR shall plan for and support two flights per day, five days per week for every working day of the year. Normal aircraft flight operations are Monday through Friday, 0600-2230, with recovery after 2230 at a maximum of five times per month. The normal flight duration for the aircraft is approximately five hours, called a "sortie." The normal flight schedule for the aircraft will be two sorties per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening.

4.1.2 The CR shall plan for six cross-country events per year. Cross-country flights with a Remain Overnight (RON) requirement for training purposes will be scheduled as required. Cross-country flights must be scheduled sorties on the posted flight schedule.

4.1.3 The CR shall conduct unscheduled sorties upon six-hour notification by Government personnel. Notice of unscheduled sorties after 1800 Central time shall not commence any earlier than 0800. Upon flight completion, these sorties will be considered as scheduled sorties for availability calculations.

4.1.4 The Government will authorize all flight operations and communicate requirements through the designated CR. The CR shall coordinate with the Government on all formal requests for services (for missions under an active TO) to determine feasibility of support, associated cost of support, implications of support on other scheduled or potentially scheduled missions, and any other necessary details requiring coordination. The CR shall coordinate scheduled and planned maintenance requirements that may preclude aircraft availability at least 14 calendar days in advance with the Government to avoid conflicts with mission event scheduling. The CR shall inform the Government upon any determination that aircraft are not available to meet assigned or future missions, via email to the COR and the Government.

4.1.5 The Contractor’s designated CR shall coordinate with the Government on all formal requests for CAS to determine feasibility of support, associated quantity of flight minutes, estimated travel requirements and expenses, implications of support on other scheduled or potentially scheduled mission and any other necessary details requiring coordination with the objective of executing successful missions. The CR shall provide scheduling support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to include rapid response to Government inquiries (1 hour) after duty hours via internet electronic mail account or phone (landline or mobile). The CR shall have authority to schedule and assign Contractor aircraft and crews in response to Government requirements.

4.1.6 The CR shall serve as liaison between the Government and the Contractor’s personnel, and shall:

4.1.6.1 Communicate weekly regarding the Contractor’s aircraft availability and scheduled down time; if the number of available aircraft falls below the scheduled requirements, the Government shall be notified immediately.

4.1.6.2 Provide Contractor flight crews with any additional mission information and details of tasking, as needed.

4.1.6.3 Obtain exercise scheduling and operational procedures from the supported units and in turn provide these requirements to the Contractor flight crew for their compliance.

4.1.6.4 Provide a comprehensive post mission debrief and other feedback as requested by the COR at the conclusion of each mission to assist with effective and efficient utilization of Contractor assets for future events.

4.1.7 Scheduling

All crewmember flight, duty, and rest requirements shall adhere to DCMA INST 8210-1D, and if applicable to the

14 CFR.

4.1.7.1 The Contractor shall support normal scheduling for flight operations, which is typically Monday through Friday, 0600 to 2230 local time (where the missions are occurring, east, central, or west coast).

4.1.7.2 The CR shall conduct unscheduled sorties upon six-hour notification by Government personnel.

Notice of unscheduled sorties after 1800 Central time shall not commence any earlier than 0800.

Upon flight completion, these sorties will be considered as scheduled sorties for availability calculations.

4.1.7.3 If the Contractor requests to substitute aircraft or aircrew during a scheduled cross-country mission, all costs associated with the substitution, (e.g. transit of aircraft or aircrew to/from the detachment base) shall be entirely at the Contractor’s expense.

4.1.7.4 The CR shall coordinate ground and flight crew daily schedules as necessary to meet the operational tasking of the Government. Additionally, the Contractor shall immediately inform the GFR and COR if any aircraft are unable to meet any missions.

4.1.7.5 The Contractor aircraft must be available for Navy preflight a minimum of two hours prior to the scheduled launch time. The Contractor aircraft must be equipped with all equipment specified in the FAA approved Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for the 737 series aircraft provided for each flight, and all installed equipment must be in good working order.

4.1.7.6 The Contractor shall ensure that the scheduled aircraft has seating for no less than 8 people, a lavatory and a refrigerator or ice chest.

4.1.7.7 The Government reserves the right to cancel or not schedule flight services on any given day where flight operations are scheduled.

4.1.7.8 If the Contractor cancels a mission during Mission Flight Time (see Appendix A), the Contractor is not authorized to submit an invoice for any of the minutes flown during the cancelled mission unless the mission was partially completed prior to the moment of cancellation and with the written approval of the Government. The Government may count any scheduled flights canceled by the Contractor towards the minimum guaranteed minutes (see Clause BTXT.216-9506 Minimum and Maximum Quantities) even when those minutes are not invoiced.

4.1.8 Authorization of Public Aircraft Operations

The Contractor shall deliver to the GFR a DD Form 3062 Request for Flight Approval or GFR approved equivalent as well as any updates thereto for approval before any Public Aircraft contracted flight, IAW DCMA INST 8210- 1D, DODD 4500.54E DoD Foreign Clearance Program and Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A004. The QAR and PIC shall sign the daily aircraft flight log to record flight time and document an acknowledgement of the aircraft’s Civil or Public Aircraft status. All personnel onboard a Government contracted Public Aircraft flight must be approved by the GFR.

For the purposes of the following subparagraphs "qualified" in the B737 is defined as service requirements OR possessing an FAA issued Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Commercial Pilot Certificate in addition to an FAA issued B737 type rating, or have completed a NATOPS check ride within the last 12 months. For the purposes of these subparagraphs "current" in the B737 is defined as service requirements OR being in compliance with 14CFR

61.57 and 14CFR 61.58. Specifically:

4.1.8.1 Pursuant to Secretary of State Cable 17 STATE 2014591, civil-registered aircraft on a DoD contract flight normally remain non-scheduled Civil Aircraft and, as such, are subject to the legal regime of international civil aviation. To request flight as a Public Aircraft, the Contractor must possess the applicable Public Aircraft Declaration Letter.

4.1.8.2 CAO Flight Profile. Civil flight is limited to flight with contractor personnel only. (ie. Aircraft repositioning, maintenance flights, contractor pilot training or currency). CAO flights are conducted at the contractor’s expense and without military service members onboard. While operating CAO with contractor pilots, service members and/or military cargo may not be transported from any point to point location without violating commercial transportation regulations.

4.1.8.3 PAO Flight Profile. For PAO flight, the USN/USMC IP, shall be listed as the PIC of the flight (mission commander). The other pilot seat will be occupied by USN pilots with or without B737 type ratings (and may or may not be pursuing a B737 rating). The Contractor's Instructor Pilot (CP) may be seated in the aircraft cockpit or cabin jumpseat, as designated by the IP. PAO flight operations may include a certificated or noncertificated flight engineer (FE) service member in the aircraft cockpit jumpseat to simulate flight operations on the E-6B aircraft during the training events. The CP may be tasked to act as the FE requiring them to read checklists and perform other support operations as designated by the USN IP. Prior to performing these duties, the CP shall receive training provided by the service in compliance with service guidelines. This training program must be outlined in the Contractor’s pilot training program and completion documented in the pilots training records. The contractor may elect to have a maintainer ride onboard the aircraft when the aircraft is not being operated in the vicinity of OKC airport to aid in aircraft maintenance, repair or deferrals, and recovery. These flights will remain PAO for the duration of the flight.

4.1.8.3.1 When the copilot is not current or qualified in the B737, the USN IP shall possess a current FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate, with Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) and Multiengine Instructor (MEI) ratings in addition to being current and qualified, or be designated a current B737 NATOPS instructor pilot.

Note: The CFI refers to the certificate and does not imply a requirement to posses a Single Engine Instructor rating.

4.1.8.3.2 If both service members seated at the flight controls are current and qualified in the

B737 then the PIC does not require CFI with CFII/MEI ratings.

4.1.8.3.3 The CP will not normally occupy a pilot seat during PAO flight operations unless authorized to do so by a USN/USMC pilot. If the USN IP becomes incapacitated, and no other current and qualified USN B737 IP pilots are onboard the aircraft, the CP will occupy a pilot seat, use their emergency authority, declare an emergency, and land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport.

4.1.9 Aircrew/Maintenance Communications

The Contractor shall maintain lines of communication that permit feedback from aircrew and maintenance personnel to operations and maintenance managers.

4.2 Mission and Contract Coordination (Operational Reporting)

4.2.1 Meetings and Communications

4.2.1.1 Post-Award Conference (PAC)

Pursuant to FAR 42.5, Contractor personnel, to include contracting and management personnel, shall attend a PAC with the Government no later than 30 days after contract award at either Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC), the Contractor’s facility, or other location (meeting may occur virtually) as determined by the Government. The Contractor shall provide its PAC briefing and supporting materials to the Government IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A005.

4.2.1.2 Program Management Reviews (PMR)

The Government will schedule and conduct PMRs on a semi-annual basis at NAVAIRSYSCOM PMA- 226, Cherry Point, NC, the Contractor’s facility, or other locations as directed by the COR (meetings may occur virtually). The Contractor shall attend all PMRs, however no more than two (2) Contractor personnel may attend unless prior approval for more personnel is obtained from the COR. The Contractor shall make a presentation consisting of the following:

A. Overview of the work accomplished to date or since last review, the projected plan of action for completion of contract effort, and handout material documenting presentations.

B. Identification and discussion of problems encountered, if any, and action taken to resolve the problems.

C. Identification and discussion of problems anticipated and the Contractor’s plan of action for mitigation.

D. Feedback on CAS missions. Specifically discuss the Contractor’s experience working as part of a team with other CAS Contractors (when applicable) and the Government, identifying successes and improvement areas.

The Contractor shall provide its PMR briefing and supporting materials to the Government IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A006.

4.2.1.3 Long Term Scheduled Maintenance Requirements

The CR shall discuss long term maintenance requirements (typically looking 12 to 24 months into the future) IAW PWS section 4.1.4.

4.2.1.4 Waiver Requests

Each aircraft used in the performance of this contract must be operated IAW 14 CFR § 91 and maintained IAW 14 CFR § 43 and its FAA approved maintenance and inspection program for CAO operations and the NAVAIR IFC (if applicable) for PAO operations. During the performance of this contract, if these requirements cannot be met, the Contractor shall notify the PCO, COR, and GFR. For DCMA INST 8210 waiver requests, the Contractor shall follow the procedures outlined in section 2 of DCMA INST 8210-1D.

The Contractor shall submit any FOPs or GOPs procedure revisions IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A001 to the GFR for approval. GFR approval is required prior to starting operations under the revised procedure(s). The Contractor shall obtain FAA authorization to use a Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) to defer inoperative equipment on the aircraft.

4.2.2 Fuel

This is a “dry” contract in that fuel is not purchased under the contract. The Government will provide access to fuel where available for purchase at United States Government (USG) bases and civil fields (at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contracted Fixed Bases of Operations (FBO)). The Government will provide appropriate fuel cards under the Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement (AIR) card program for each of the Contractor’s aircraft. While considering mission requirements, all fuel purchased by the Contractor should be obtained from a military base whenever possible, followed by DLA Energy Into-Plane Contract merchants, and lastly non-contract merchants.

Furthermore, NAVSUP Instruction 4200.97A for AIR card program states that use of a DLA contracted fuel provider shall be used when purchasing fuel at commercial locations when military installations are unavailable.

Whenever “into plane” (Government rate) fuel needs to be obtained from a civilian airport, the Contractor shall record the circumstances and provide justification for the purchase. Commercial non “into plane” fuel must only be used by exception with Government or COR advance approval.

Fuel that was purchased using the fuel card and that is later used for maintenance flights, maintenance ferry flights, maintenance ground turns, and training flights shall be reimbursed to the Government. Additionally, as this is a non-exclusive use contract, fuel that was purchased using the fuel card that is later used for operations not covered by the scope and tasking of this contract shall also be reimbursed to the Government. Reimbursement of fuel expenses to the Government shall be made within 30 calendar days of expending the fuel.

The Contractor shall track all fuel consumption and provide fuel receipts, flight logs, and fuel reports to the Government IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A007.

4.2.2.1 Fuel / AIR Card Training

The Contractor shall complete fuel card training IAW DoN Consolidated Card Program Management Division (CCPMD) at least 30 days before first flight. All AIR card users shall perform DoN role-based refresher training every two (2) years. Common Access Cards (CAC) are required to register for training via the CCPMD website. For Contractor personnel new to this site, the personnel shall register its CAC the first time to access the site. The CCPMD training system uses the email associated with the Contractor’s CAC when registering completion of training to get a certificate. All Contractor fuel card users shall:

A. Register the CAC at: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/registration.

B. Register for and complete the Card User Certification Course via CCPMD home portal -https://my.navsup.navy.mil/webcenter/portal/ccpmd and select Air Card or go directly to Air Card training at https://my.navsup.navy.mil/webcenter/portal/ccpmd_ac/Training.

C. Complete the Online Certification.

D. The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy of the certificate of completion for both initial and refresher training to the Government IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A008.

E. Contract users shall sign a Card User Statement of Understanding (SOU) after conducting training and provide a digital copy to the Government IAW Contract Exhibit A, CDRL A008.

Absent the ability to complete the CAC steps above, the Contractor must demonstrate alternate methods of instructional compliance to its aircrew, mechanics, and CR(s). Acceptable training includes a Microsoft PowerPoint version of the online training and will be provided by the COR.

4.2.3 Mishap Prevention and Aviation Safety Program

The Contractor shall establish and maintain an Aviation Safety and Mishap Prevention Program IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D and shall ensure applicable employees and aircrew members are trained, reviewed, and tested on an annual basis on the program requirements.

4.2.3.1 Mishap Response…