Attachment 1 Watercraft PWS 05 Aug2025.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For

Watercraft Operations and Maintenance 82 ATRS

Solicitation # FA481925R0009

Tyndall AFB, FL

05 August 2025

WATERCRAFT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Number and Title Page Number

CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE OF WORK 3

CHAPTER 2 – BASELINE SUPPORT 5

CHAPTER 3 – OPERATIONS 16

CHAPTER 4 – MAINTENANCE 21

CHAPTER 5 – SECURITY 33

CHAPTER 6 – SERVICE SUMMARY (SS) NARRATIVE 36

CHAPTER 7 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT & SERVICES 38

CHAPTER 8 – VESSEL MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FUNCTIONS 42

CHAPTER 9 – OPERATIONS SUPPORT FUNCTIONS 43

CHAPTER 10 – TRANSITION 44

CHAPTER 11 – HOURS OF OPERATION 47

CHAPTER 12 – APPENDICES 49

APPENDIX 1 - ACRONYS & DEFINITIONS 50

APPENDIX 2 - WORKLOAD ESTIMATE 53

APPENDIX 3 - REFERENCES 55

APPENDIX 4 - WORK FORCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 58

APPENDIX 5 - 36 MONTH HAULOUT BASELINE REQUIREMENT 59

APPENDIX 6 - FOUL WEATHER MOORING SYSTEM DIAGRAM 64

APPENDIX 7 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES 69

APPENDIX 8 - VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS (MR, UB & SFS) 70

APPENDIX 9 - WATERCRAFT RANDOM ANTI-TERRORISM MEASURE INSPECTION AREAS 72

APPENDIX 10 - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST 75

ATTACHMENTS:

ATTACHMENT 1A - MARINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ATTACHMENT 1B - WATERCRAFT SUPPLY REPORT

ATTACHMENT 1C - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

ATTACHMENT 1D - DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM CUSTODIAN INVENTORY REPORT

ATTACHMENT 1E - ELECTRONIC WATERCRAFT PURCHASE REQUEST

CHAPTER 1 – SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 Mission - The 53d Weapons Evaluation Group (WEG) provides aerial targets for lethality testing of major weapons systems and munitions programs under U.S. Code Title 10, Sec 2366. The 53 WEG evaluates all USAF fighters, bombers, air-to-air missiles, and conventional precision guided munitions supporting DoD and Foreign Military customers. It also hosts live- fire Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) exercises. The primary mission of the Watercraft Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Contractor supporting the 53d WEG mission.

1.2 Scope - The Contractor shall provide the following: Program Management, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Mission Support for the 53d WEG watercraft mission. Provide all management, personnel, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the O&M services as defined in this PWS, Government Furnished Property (Facilities and Equipment) and Services. The nature of this work will demand that the Contractor be capable of quick response to stringent deadlines as specified in this PWS.

1.3 Operation - The Contractor shall operate 53d WEG assigned vessels as required at Tyndall AFB (TAFB), and in the Gulf Range Complex located in the Gulf of America. The Area of Operation (AOR) for ariel target retrieval is up to 200 miles in support of target recovery outlined in United States Coast Pilot 5 (see attachment 3). The Area of Maintenance for the watercraft vessels is up to 300 miles from the Panama City, Sea Buoy in support of watercraft shipyard level maintenance (see para 4.8).

1.3.1 The contractor shall retrieve and return all water-recovered targets, missiles, parachutes, tail cone assemblies, pods, and other equipment to the Sub-Scale Aerial Target (SSAT) Contractor.

Watercraft vessels operations requirements are outlined on attachment 4.

1.4 Maintenance – The contractor shall be responsible for all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance of 53d WEG assigned vessels. The contractor shall be responsible for all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance of 325th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) watercraft vessels (maintenance only, NO operation).

1.5 Unless otherwise stated in this PWS, all work and purchases are part of the baseline Firm Fixed Price (FFP) portion on the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all services and meeting all directives noted in this PWS by imperative verbs regardless of whether such services and directives are preceded by the words “the Contractor shall”.

1.6 The contract operation/mission support is directly managed by the 82 Aerial Targets Squadron (ATRS) Director of Operations. The Funding and Quality Assurance portion of the contract is managed by the Contract Officer Representative (COR) appointed 325th Contracting Officer. The COR has authorized funding approval thresholds outlined below. Approvals exceeding the CORs thresholds will be routed to the Contracting Officer (CO) through the COR for approval.

1.6.1 Services – All services $2,500.00 or less shall be approved in writing by the COR. All services exceeding $2,500.00 shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to purchase. Unless an exception applies, three quotes shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for all requests for individual services exceeding $2,500.00. All individual parts $10,000.00 or less shall be approved in writing by the COR prior to purchase. All individual parts over $10,000.00 shall be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to purchase. Unless an exception applies, three quotes shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for all requests for individual parts exceeding $10,000.00

CHAPTER 2 – BASELINE SUPPORT

2.1. Contractor Management – The contractor management team will consist of a Contractor Manager (CM) & Contract Administrator (CA) - The CM/CA shall exercise management and operational control over, and retain full responsibility for, the performance requirement set forth in this PWS. Both the Government and the Contractor recognize that no employer-employee relationship between Government and Contractor personnel exists or will exist under this contract. The Government will not exercise any direct supervision over Contractor employees performing services under this contract. Accordingly, the Contractor’s employees shall always remain under the Contractor’s direct supervision. Although the COR, will coordinate directions within the scope of the contract, detailed instructions for the Contractor’s employees and the associated supervision shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor. CM/CA responsible for the performance of all work required under this contract. The CM/CA serves as the daily on-site focal point and single interface between the Government and Contractor personnel. The CM/CA shall maintain overall responsibility for all assigned assets while at TAFB and designated subcontracted shipyards for haulout maintenance. The CM/CA shall have extensive experience managing marine vessels maintenance programs and shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to the program and contract execution. The CM/CA shall exercise management and operational control for contract requirements and retain full responsibility for all elements of performance. The Contractor shall designate a Primary CM and CA as the Alternate to the CM to the Government as an appointment letter upon start of this contract and the event that one of the identified is absent.

2.1.1. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 7.5, the Contractor shall not perform any tasks that are inherently governmental functions.

2.1.2. While Contractor management and personnel will have daily exchanges with various Government personnel in performance of their duties, contract administration rests with the CO and any conflicts in directions should be brought to his/her attention directly or via the COR.

Work Force - Provide a qualified workforce to sustain Watercraft Vessels to include O&M.

Contractor shall be responsible for employees’ credentials, certification and licensing required to perform maintenance and operate vessels identified in this PWS. The CLINs identified below will determine what CLINs will be billed on the invoice for that specific Fiscal Year, depending on the mission that takes place.

2.1.2.1. XXX1 – Base Support

2.1.2.2. XXX2 – Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) Mission Support

2.1.2.3. XXX3 – Sub-Scale Aerial Target (SSAT) Mission Support

2.1.3. CM Responsibilities - The CM is responsible for the O&M of vessels, and associated equipment. The CM shall ensure balance between missions support and schedule/unscheduled maintenance in execution of this PWS. The CM shall interface with designated COR and support all requirements of this PWS with maximum effort and flexibility. Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to ensuring:

2.1.3.1. Operational Risk Management (ORM) is institutionalized within all Contractor workplaces

2.1.3.2. Compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSHSTDs)

2.1.3.3. Compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws pertaining to environmental regulations and pollution prevention

2.1.4.4 Strict adherence to technical data and mandatory instructions

2.1.4.5 O&M is only performed by personnel who are trained, qualified, and hold required Licenses per United States Coast Guard (USCG)

2.1.4.6 Standardization of maintenance discipline

2.1.4.7 Vessel/equipment forms are documented by the appropriate individual(s)

2.1.4.8 All documentation required to support historical records is accurate, current, complete and available

2.1.4.9 Publication library or publication sets, (including AFIs, etc.) are established and maintained with most current version

2.1.4.10 Protection of vessel, equipment, and facilities, as required

2.1.4.11 Established business approaches embodying sound financial management concepts, supply discipline, asset stewardship, flexibility, responsive customer relations, agile asset generation, and leading edge technical & engineering practices

2.1.4.12 Accountability for all assigned Government furnished information, assets, facilities, systems, and equipment

2.1.4.13 Provision of personnel who meet the education, training, certification and experience requirements to execute this PWS

2.1.4.14 Development of a procedure to identify, document, and recommend methods of process improvements and/or potential savings to the program

2.1.4.15 All O&M is conducted IAW all applicable USCG requirements.

2.1.4.16 Manage scheduled/unscheduled vessel/equipment maintenance.

2.1.4.17 CM Availability - The CM’s primary duty location is at Tyndall AFB. The CM or alternate shall be available within 60 minutes of notification to meet (face-to-face or through telephonic communications) with the Government to discuss contract issues or mission details.

After normal duty hours (para 11.1), the CM or alternate shall be available within 2 hours. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations.

2.1.4.18 The Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of its subcontractors and ensure its subcontractors understand and comply with the provisions herein.

2.1.5 Key Personnel - Identify key personnel and qualifications required to meet contract execution. Designated key personnel shall be in place at contract start. Provide the qualifications of designated key personnel NLT 30 days after transition start for Government review and approval.

Send qualifications to the CO for changes of key personnel within 30 days for approval.

2.1.6 Workforce Minimum Qualifications - See PWS, Appendix 4 for minimum qualification requirements for workforce positions.

2.1.7 Workforce Uniform - Contractor shall provide standardized uniforms that all personnel shall wear while in support of this contract. The uniform shall clearly depict the company and employee name. Contractor shall provide jackets/coats for inclement weather operations. Clothing must conform to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards. Waivers or exceptions to the above uniform requirements may be submitted to the CO for review on a case-by-case basis.

2.1.8 REPORTS

2.1.8.4 Personnel Report - Maintain a listing of all employees performing work under this contract. Provide a report identifying the number of all personnel by occupation code outlined by U.S Department of Labor, assigned function or management support assigned to the watercraft O&M to include CAC/DBIDs Card expiration date. Included as part of the monthly mission report (CDRL 1, Appendix 10).

2.1.8.5 Watercraft Monthly mission reports – Provide CO/COR the report with mission support details, drone recovery data and vessel operation details to include mission milestones, individual vessel operating system operational times (CDRL 1, Appendix 10).

2.1.8.6 Vessel Weekly departure – Provide CO/COR the schedule to include manning with duty title and security clearance details, crew show time, vessel departure-based government provided flying schedule per para 11.2 (CDRL 2, Appendix 10).

2.1.8.7 Corridor Clearance Incident report- Provide to the COR the report of any incident that occurs in the launch corridor that conflicts with contractor requirement to ensure corridor clearance per 53 WEGI-11-250.

2.1.8.8 United States Coast Guard (USCG) incident report – report any incident that requires

USCG involvement directly to the CO/COR.

2.1.9 Drug Testing - Immediately submit all involved personnel to drug and alcohol testing following all Class A and B mishaps automatically, and Class C mishaps or other safety related incidents when directed by the Government. The drug screening process shall be documented in the Management Plan and include a list of certified test facilities that are available for testing.

Testing facilities shall meet the requirements of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1010.16, Paragraph E1.11.

2.1.10 Terminations - The CO may request, in writing, that the Contractor remove any employee from their assignment to perform services under this contract when retention of such employee endangers life, property, national security, and the integrity and standards of the Watercraft Program and 53 WEG Mission.

2.1.10.1 Notification of Terminations - Report any employee terminations to the CO within 1 business day.

2.1.11 Contract Administration - All program administration required to fulfill contract requirements is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Provide all data and information, including deliverables or contract requirements (CDRL, Appendix 10), to the Government in electronic format compatible with Microsoft/Adobe-based software unless otherwise directed by the Government

2.1.12 Records Management and Administrative Support - Maintain files, reports, publication files, OIs, OPs, and control maintenance administrative procedures IAW AFI 33-322, Paragraph

10. Maintain a records management program IAW AFI 33-322, Paragraphs 7 and 8. Records shall be disposed of as directed by applicable portions of Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-364. All Contractor-generated records, documents, training documents and materials, training syllabi, databases, other electronic media, and associated papers that are generated pursuant to this contract will become Government property and will remain in place and accessible to the Government upon contract termination or completion. All the aforementioned records, documents, databases, other electronic media, and associated papers shall be available for Government review at all times.

Establish a workable file system IAW Air Force Records Information Management System Records Disposition Schedule (AFRIMSRDS). Obtain COR approval prior to using and marking any proprietary data in performance of this contract.

2.1.12.1 Ensure all records, files, documents, electronic data, and working papers provided by the Government and/or generated for the Government in the performance of this contract remain Government property and are maintained IAW established Federal Records Act, Public Law 81- 754, DoD and Air Force directives listed in Appendix C. Government-owned records shall be segregated from the company-owned records. Records management at the functional level is lifecycle management (creation, maintenance, storage and use, and disposition) of information as a government record, regardless of the media. Action to destroy Government records shall only be based on authorized records disposition schedule (RDS) as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). If there is no NARA disposition, records shall be maintained until disposition is established. All data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of the Government, are federal records and shall be managed IAW NARA and objectives and policies of the DoD, Air Force directives and the records management legislation as codified in 44 United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, and Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), Privacy Act (5 U.S.C.

552a), and Public Law 100-235 and shall be scheduled for disposition IAW 36 CFR part 1228.

All reports, records, files, documents, maintenance policies, OIs and working papers shall be made available to the Government, as requested.

2.1.12.2 Provide the Government unlimited rights to use, duplicate or disclose such records, files, documents, data, and working papers and reports in whole or in part, in any manner and for any purpose whatsoever.

2.1.12.3 Provide technical assistance to all Government officials (designated decision authorities & Base Records Manager) in support of the Records Management (RM) Program, which includes Electronic Records, Privacy Act (PA), and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) programs.

2.1.12.4 Segment and control access security and safety of records according to record sensitivity IAW AFI 33-322.

2.1.12.5 Identify and establish procedures to protect or remove all vital records in the event of a disaster, natural or otherwise.

2.1.12.6 Correspondence - Prepare all correspondence relating to execution of the services required by this PWS. The correspondence that is PWS- related shall consist of, but not be limited to: replies, requests for depot assistance, reports, and routine correspondence to the base/installation or other activities. All correspondence between the Contractor and Government, to include all electronic correspondence (e-mail and fax) shall be courtesy copied (Cc’d) to the assigned Government COR.

2.1.12.7 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) - Manage and safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information IAW DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information and AFGM2020-16-01, Air Force Guidance Memorandum for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Monitor CUI aggregation and compilation based on the potential to generate classified information pursuant to security classification guidance addressing the accumulation of unclassified data or information. Submit unclassified DAF information for review and approval for release in accordance with the Standard DoD Component Processes, DoDI 5230.09, and DoDM 5205.07, Volume 1. All CUI records must follow the approved mandatory disposition authority in accordance with Section 1220-1236 of Title 36, CFR, Section 3301a of Title 44, U.S.C., and the DoDI 5200.48. Ensure all personnel with access to CUI comply with mandatory annual and refresher CUI training and maintain training records.

2.1.12.8 Legacy material - Is unclassified information that an agency marked as restricted from access or dissemination in some way, or otherwise controlled, prior to the CUI Program.

Manage and safeguard legacy material IAW DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information and AFGM2020-16-01, Air Force Guidance Memorandum for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), paragraph 5.6. The CUI Program does not require the redacting or re-marking of documents bearing legacy markings. However, any new document created with information derived from legacy material must be marked as CUI if the information qualifies as CUI.

2.2 Publications, Technical Orders (T.O.) and Supplements - All publications, instructions and documents applicable to this PWS are listed in Attachment 3, Publications and Forms. Adhere to all publications/instructions coded as mandatory without deviation and only be guided by those publications coded advisory to the extent necessary to accomplish requirements in this PWS. All related publications, T.O.s, supplements and documents listed shall be complied with, as necessary, to fulfill the requirements in the PWS. Compliance with all applicable Air Force T.O.s is mandatory. The Government will make available all publications listed, at the start of the contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to requisition publications and establish follow-on requirements with the Publications Distribution Office IAW applicable instructions.

2.2.1 Marine Operating Instructions (MOIs) – The Contractor Shall follow MOIs outlined in attachment 1A. MOIs provide guidance and establish procedures to standardize O&M and will be held accountable to requirements. Review MOIs annually for currency and/or provide process improvements recommendations used to revise MOIs to reflect new and/or evolving guidance present in applicable governing Maritime/DoD documentation, instructions, publications, policies, directives, supplements, addendums, etc.

2.2.2 Contractor shall ensure that local Marine Operating Instructions imposed by publication changes are appropriately adhered to for all changes to applicable guidance. Modified, created, and deleted procedures shall be submitted to the Government for acceptance or approval NLT 60 days after either publication change release or contract modification.

2.3 Vessel & Equipment Readiness. Vessel and equipment readiness is the key to the watercraft mission. Scheduled/Unscheduled maintenance services shall be performed as soon as practical and accomplish all applicable Government-directed modifications.

2.4 Reliability and Maintainability - Provide inputs, as requested, for technical working groups chartered to improve the reliability and maintainability of Air Force Vessels supporting sustainment and ensuring fleet availability to meet watercraft mission demand.

2.5 Performance Management

2.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP). Develop, document, implement, maintain, and continuously improve a comprehensive QCP that assures compliance with all requirements of this PWS. See Appendix 2.

2.5.1.1 The QCP shall document the organizations quality management structure, personnel authority and responsibility. Identify personnel designated to perform Quality Assurance (QA) functions Primary and Alternate to include Skillset in an appointment letter provided to the Government.

2.5.1.2 The Contractor shall maintain and make available to the Government their Performance Evaluation processes and supporting documentation.

2.5.1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of all products and/or services.

2.5.2 Performance Evaluation - Contractor performance outputs are subject to surveillance by a Government COR(s) to ensure compliance with this PWS. At a minimum, the Contractor shall:

2.5.2.1 COR/CO Access - Authorized representatives shall have access to all records, data, and facilities used in the performance of the contracted services. Access shall be provided as soon as possible (unless the CO agrees to an extension).

2.5.2.2 Non-Conformance - Take immediate corrective action for all non-conformances identified during Government surveillance. Strict adherence to AFIs, DODIs, MOI and MOPs shall be mandatory. Violations shall be considered a major non-conformance.

2.5.2.3 Audit Reports/Nonconformances/Notices - Upon receipt of an audit report of Nonconformance , complete applicable sections of the Nonconformance (or automated equivalent).. At a minimum, provide corrective and preventive action plans that address why the performance threshold was not met, how performance will be returned to acceptable levels, and how recurrence of the cause will be prevented within five business days. Provide response and action plan for notices when requested by the Government.

2.5.2.4 The Contractor’s Quality Assurance (QA) shall interface with the COR(s) regarding maintenance and workforce quality assurance issues pertaining to 53d WEG resources and assets in the areas as specified below:

2.5.2.4.1 Shipyard Maintenance and Quality

2.5.2.4.2 Vessel Maintenance Practice and procedures

2.5.2.4.3 Accident/Incident mishap investigations

2.5.2.4.4 Trend Analysis

2.5.2.4.5 Training opportunities

2.5.3 Inspections/Assessments/Exercises - The Contractor processes procedures and adherence to requirements for programs they are required to manage and execution under the terms of this contract are subject to inspection by third party Government agencies. Participate in any inspection, audit, or exercise as deemed necessary by the CO. Note: The Government reserves the right to publish results of inspection or evaluation reports (i.e., IG/UEI inspections and reports for the purpose of sharing information, findings or discrepancies) with other units.

2.5.3.1 Perform required preparations to ensure a satisfactory rating is received during any Air Force inspection, review, assessment, or staff assistant visit.

2.5.3.2 When a substandard rating (below satisfactory) is received, and those deficiencies are a direct result of substandard Contractor performance, the Contractor shall advise the CO in writing. This report shall be submitted within 10 working days of the date the rating was discovered and shall describe the actions the Contractor shall take to resolve the deficiencies and prevent their recurrence. Provide a copy to COR.

2.6 Tool, Supply, and Equipment Management - The objectives of the Tool, Supply, and Equipment Management Program are to prevent damage to vessels, support equipment, to reduce costs through strict accountability, control and security of common hand tools, special tools, test equipment, support equipment and other assets. To ensure standardization, develop and implement an effective Tool and Equipment Management Program used to account for and manage all tools, supply, and equipment used in support of the watercraft mission. The contractor will appoint a Primary and Alternate equipment custodian with an appointment letter at the start of the contract. See Appendix 2.

2.7 Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Program (ESOH)

2.7.1 (ESOH) Program - Develop and implement an Environmental Safety & Occupational Health Program. Develop, implement, and maintain base-specific Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) Plan. Establish a safety program for employees that complies with OSHA (Public Law 91-

596) and the resulting OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, including applicable DoD and Air Force Safety Guidelines, required to protect Government resources and the general public. Comply with AFOSHSTDs or AF safety program instructions only to the extent required to protect AF resources (facilities, equipment, and AF personnel) and the general public. These Air Force Instructions are not to be considered as all-inclusive. The Contractor shall use all applicable references, (i.e., OSHA, and US Coast Guard Regulations). The contractor shall appoint a Primary and Alternate ESOH Program POC.

2.7.1.1 Cooperate with Government safety personnel in conducting formal detailed safety inspections and unannounced spot safety inspections of all Contractor activities.

2.7.1.2 Provide the Government with initial written replies concerning actions taken no later than the suspense date prescribed in the safety inspection report. Submit follow-up reports every 30 calendar days until all discrepancies are corrected (CDRL 3, Appendix 10).

2.7.1.3 Route all inspection reports (Contractor- and Government-generated), replies, and related correspondence through the COR.

2.7.2 Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) - Develop, implement, and maintain base-specific EPP and update/submit annually for review to COR (CDRL 4, Appendix 10). The EPP shall address specific methods of compliance with Material Handling and Storage (HAZMAT Program), Hazardous Waste Program, Pollution Prevention Program, Air Quality Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODCs) requirements, and Spill Prevention, Countermeasures, and Response requirements. A draft EPP should be submitted to host base CEIEC Environmental Office for review. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental statutes, instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, policy letters, rules (including all changes and amendments), and Presidential Executive Orders in effect on the date of issuance of the contract. Comply with the highest degree of environmental protection where any disagreements exist. Grant host base CES/CEIEC personnel (and authorized Contractors) access to any/all applicable areas to perform environmental monitoring and auditing, as required. Immediately notify the host base CES/CEIEC of any environmental regulator visits and requests for information. The Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of its subcontractors and ensure its subcontractors understand and comply with the provisions herein. Comply with host base CES/CEV’s policies and procedures for waste minimization and recycling. See Appendix 2.

2.7.2.1 Spill Response - Comply with host base Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan or applicable host base programs. Immediately report all releases of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, Non-ethanol fuel, Diesel, and other materials IAW the host base plans and directives. Reimburse the host base CES/CEIEC for the cost of cleanup and disposal of a spill or other release by the Contractor, including payment of any follow-up sampling and analysis in support of the cleanup operation and any fines, administrative penalties or investigative costs that might be imposed by a regulatory agency in response to a release or spill by their operation.

2.7.2.2 Hazardous Material Handling and Storage - Ensure proper handling and storage of all hazardous materials and ensure all personnel have met training requirements prior to handling of hazardous materials IAW AFMAN 32-7002 (Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention).

2.7.2.3 Hazardous Material Requisitioning - Obtain approval from the host base Hazardous Material Management Office prior to purchase or use of any coded hazardous materials IAW AFI 32-7002. Report the quantities of coded hazardous materials annually (CDRL 4, Appendix

4) to the host base for the purposes of reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).

2.7.2.4 Contractor Liability - The Contractor shall be liable and responsible for non-compliance of ES&H provisions in this PWS, and will pay all fines and fees that result from improper Contractor actions or procedures. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all fines, penalties, or judgments imposed by a federal, state, or local agency or court for environmental law violations or other damages resulting from, but not limited to, the treatment, storage, disposal, discharge, or release by their operation. The Contractor responsibility under this provision shall continue even if such violations are not discovered until after the Contractor has vacated the assigned areas/facilities and the agreement has been terminated.

2.7.3 Mishap Notification - Notify the CO/COR of all mishaps involving on-duty Contractor personnel, AF assets, or AF operations, which result in injury, illness, or damage. Establish internal mishap notification procedures and brief Contractor personnel. Document the mishap notification briefing as part of safety, visitor and vessel departure briefing.

2.7.4 Mishap Reporting - Submit incident report to the CO, COR, and WEG Safety Superintendent within 24 hours of mishap. Provide a copy of all mishap reports to the host base agencies following the procedures in the site-specific Safety & Health Plan (S&HP), host base instructions and AFI 91-204. Injuries to Contractor personnel shall be reported IAW OSHA procedures. Maintain records of occupational injuries, illnesses, and other related activities as required by federal, state and local regulations. Maintain copies of all mishap reports for one year.

2.7.4.1 Contractor personnel involved shall immediately submit to a recorded interview and/or toxicology testing following all vessel mishaps (at sea or at the dock) IAW DAFI 91-204, Paragraphs 2.4 and 2.7.5, when directed by the designated Investigating Official or COR.

2.8 Emergency Management Response - Develop a plan and establish specific emergency action procedures for Contractor employees to effectively respond to disaster control events and severe weather, IAW TAFB Plans titled Contingency Emergency Response Plan. Perform hurricane facility preparation and moor, hangar and evacuate vessels and equipment. Contractor emergency Marine operating procedures shall be coordinated through the COR and accepted by the Government.

2.8.1 Contractor Procedures - Contractor procedures shall be implemented and executed when directed by CO, COR, to alleviate the effects of mishaps, major accidents, and natural disasters.

Contractor checklists in support of disaster operations shall be revised within 30 days of receipt of the base plan and reviewed annually thereafter or when changes to the plan are published. All new or revised checklists and implementing instructions shall be coordinated through the Government prior to implementation. The Contractor shall:

2.8.1.1 Maintain and employ a personnel recall plan for quick reaction to emergency situations.

Furnish the COR with a primary and alternate point of contact to implement recall during non-duty hours.

2.8.1.2 Support disaster response exercises and real-world events, when directed by the CO or

COR.

2.8.1.3 Safeguard Government records, sensitive equipment/software, information, and facilities to prevent damage, unauthorized access or release.

2.9 Contractor Personnel Qualification/Training - Staff personnel in sufficient numbers to manage, supervise, and perform all tasks required by this PWS. All costs associated with providing training to employees to meet the requirements of this PWS are the sole responsibility of the Contractor unless otherwise approved by the CO. Contractor personnel shall be properly trained, qualified, certified and hold appropriate license. A qualified individual is one who has the expertise necessary to predict, identify, and resolve problems and take required actions quickly and accurately on assigned tasks.

Contractor training standards shall meet or exceed those acceptable to the Air Force, commercial marine industry and are subject to review by the CORs. The Contractor shall identify a training monitor Primary/Alternate by appointment letter.

2.9.1 Training Plan - Prior to performance of assigned duties under this contract, develop and provide a comprehensive Training Plan that documents all procedures for training, qualification, certification and decertification of employees. This plan must be reviewed annually and accepted by the Government prior to implementation.

2.9.2 Personnel Training Records - Develop and maintain individual training records to document training. Make records available to Government representatives upon request. Document initial, recurring, and supplemental training accomplished within each employee’s training record.

Training records shall be available to the CO, and/or COR(s) at any time.

2.9.3 Contractor-Provided Training - Provide watercraft initial and recurring familiarization training for Government personnel required to respond /assist/support the watercraft O&M contract. Training is required at TAFB and designated shipyards.

2.10 Vessel Maintenance Documentation - Continuing initiatives to improve automated programs shall be adopted by the Contractor as AF fields new hardware/software. This effort directly supports both records management and historical tracking for trend analysis.

2.10.1 Track, analyze, and present information to help senior leadership assess the health of the units' vessels, and support equipment. Act as the Governments POC, issues and perform analyses to assess and improve unit performance (e.g., effectiveness, and efficiency of unit resources, and logistical support processes).

2.10.2 Provide presentations, reports, studies/analyses, and briefings as requested or deemed appropriate by the CO/COR.

2.10.3 Analyze equipment performance trends to identify problems affecting the unit mission.

CHAPTER 3 - OPERATIONS

3.1 Non-Mission Day / Mission Day – The watercraft mission is comprised of both Non-Mission and Mission days.

3.1.1 Non-Mission days – The contractor shall be staffed with full time personnel to meet all contract requirements outside vessel operation/mission support. These personnel will accomplish scheduled maintenance during non-mission days and SAR (Search and Rescue) response capabilities. Workload estimate outlined in Appendix 2. (Base Support).

3.1.2 Mission Days – The contractor shall be staffed to meet vessel operational requirements in support of WEG missions.

3.1.3 FSAT mission support/vessel manning requirements will require an additional 2 each personnel outside of the full time employees outlined in 3.1.1. These wages will be reimbursed monthly utilizing CLIN XXX2 (FSAT Mission Support).

3.1.4 SSAT mission support/vessel manning requirements will require an additional 6 each personnel outside of the full time employees outlined in 3.1.1. These wages will be reimbursed monthly utilizing CLIN XXX3 (SSAT Mission Support).

3.1.5 Vessels departing the dock in support of SSAT/FSAT operations will be designated as a mission day.

3.2 Departure Schedule - The contractor will deliver a vessel departure schedule to include assigned personnel to the COR by COB the same day being given the mission details which require vessel support (CDRL 2, Appendix 10).

3.2.1 The Government will provide the contractor a Weekly Flying Schedule for the following week NLT 1200 on the proceeding Friday or last business day of the week.

3.3 Radio Operations – The contractor shall establish and perform a marine radio operations function.

This shall be operational and the facility physically manned during hours of any watercraft mission, to include exercises, contingency plans, and support agreements.

3.3.1 Contractor must maintain communications with Government-owned vessels and target control utilizing VHF and UHF channels, satellite phones and offshore vessel Starlink system.

3.3.2 The contractor shall ensure radio operations adhere to the requirements of this PWS. The shore station shall be operated during FSAT/SSAT missions and maintenance checks when a vessel is away from the harbor. If none of the above conditions exists, landline to satellite phone is an acceptable means of communication with approval from the COR. The contractor shall provide and maintain radio and telephone communication to ensure a line of communication is open. Radio operations shall include, but are not necessarily limited to:

3.3.2.1 Radio Communications log - Documenting radio communications between military vessels, civilian vessels, target control, and the radio room during missions.

3.3.2.2 Communicating with vessels while underway.

3.3.2.3 Launch Corridor contact information for persons/vessels which fliers are issued. (FL#, name, and phone#)

3.3.2.4 Broadcasting warnings on marine VHF Channel 16 at 90, 60, 30, 15, 10, and 5 minutes prior to subscale and unmanned full scale target launches. Approved narrative for broadcast can be found in the 53 WEGI 11-250.

3.3.2.5 Broadcasting on marine VHF Channel 16 at 1600L hours for the next duty day mission.

3.3.2.6 Relaying information to target control and the target system contractor and any other governmental agency that has been authorized by the functional commander/director as having a need-to-know following award of the contract.

3.3.2.7 Staff the facility during normal duty hours to receive calls for targets and or debris identified by civilians in the Gulf Range Complex. The sub-scale drone has Marine Operations as the contact number stenciled on the fuselage.

3.3.2.8 Ensure after-hours information is populated with pertinent launch corridor activities for the upcoming week and directs callers to 325th Command Post, if target(s) is found.

3.4 Launch Corridor Clearance

3.4.1 Process - Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the launch corridor clearance area is clear and free of all personnel, vessels, and vehicles. The Launch corridor is identified in the US Coast Pilot 5. The Target Mission Commander (call sign MIKE) shall be responsible for directing the contractor during target mission periods. Multiple FSAT and SSAT targets can be launched in one mission day. Launch Corridor Clearance is required for all FSAT/SSAT missions. Launch Corridor Clearance workload estimates can be found in attachment 2.

3.4.1.1 Clearance Checklist - The contractor shall follow the MOI for corridor clearance IAW DMC directives detailed in 53 WEGI 11- 250.

3.4.1.2 Clearance training – The Contractor shall include Semi-annual launch corridor clearance training as part of the training plan and annotate members in attendance. Training will include issuance of flyers, marine ops radio operations logging, contacting personnel on beaches, monitoring sea surveillance electronics, camera operation and radio communication.

3.4.2 Vessels Required - The contractor shall support corridor clearance utilizing 3 each utility boats (UBs) and one Missile Retriever (MR) during all FSAT/SSAT unmanned/coupled missions.

3.4.2.1 UB’s require a minimum crew of two qualified personnel per vessel. UB1 personnel will meet criteria of 5.2.1.3 and UB2/3 will meet criteria of 5.2.1.4

3.4.2.2 Corridor MR requires a minimum crew of 5 qualified personnel meeting security requirements outlined in para 5.2.1.1.

3.4.2.2.1 The MR Captain shall be command-and-control for the launch corridor and maintain a communications link with the mission commander located in the Gulf Range Target Control System (GRDCS) facility via UHF frequency 349.7 and Web based Starlink Internet. They’ll utilize the call sign ANAGRAM 1 and will make an advisory “CHUTE, CHUTE, CHUTE” call in the event a mishap occurs.

3.4.2.2.2 The MR Shall be responsible for taking still images during all FSAT/SSAT launch periods. Shots/footage shall commence prior to each launch and continue until the target has cleared three miles into the Gulf. The still images shall be taken with Government-furnished property (hand-held camera) and turned over to the Government upon request. The Government reserves the right to replace or upgrade equipment throughout the life of the contract

3.4.3 The contractor shall distribute flyers to all persons/vessels physically contacted during clearance operations for all FSAT/SSAT and DoD program missions. COR will provide fliers to the contractor upon request.

3.5 Waterborne Target Retrieval

3.5.1 Process - Contractor shall be responsible for retrieval of targets located in the Gulf Range Complex up to 200 miles from the Panama City Sea buoy. The Gulf Range complex is identified in the US Coast Pilot 5. The Target Mission Commander (call sign MIKE) shall be responsible for directing the recovery MR (Anagram 2) mission. Multiple SSAT targets can be launched in one mission day over a 12-hour period. The Waterborne Target Retrieval vessel is required to be on standby in the Gulf Range during missions and precoordinated latitude/longitude coordinates based on targeted areas in the Gulf Range Complex. Waterborne Target Retrieval workload estimates can be found in Attachment 2.

3.5.2 The Contractor assumes all responsibility for retrieval of targets and debris. This responsibility also includes recovery support of DoD Government-sanctioned test programs that may involve hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and beach-locked targets within 200 miles of the Panama City Sea buoy. The Government will provide any special uniforms or safety equipment required during any hazardous mission recovery. The contractor shall coordinate with the unit to review operational risk management (ORM) models to mitigate potential risks on various missions.

Procedures include:

3.5.2.1 Retrieval of targets or related equipment floating, beached, or beneath the water’s surface.

3.5.2.2 Government-assisted predetermined recovery positions prior to launch of every scheduled mission.

3.5.2.3 Informing Government personnel of weather conditions that may interrupt the operational procedures of target recovery as a result of bad weather per 53 WEGI 11-250.

3.5.2.4 Reporting any adverse situation directly related to launch and recovery of targets.

3.5.2.5 Notifying Government personnel of estimated time(s) of arrival in regard to water recovery positions.

3.5.2.6 Recovering targets that are free of contractor inflicted damage.

3.5.2.7 Once in the Gulf of America / Departing Panama City Jetties, informing Marine Radio operations of a complete weather report, to include wind speed, direction, visibility, sea state, recovery capability, and estimated arrival time to the recovery position.

3.5.3 SSAT Retrieval Procedure - The contractor is responsible for following target retrieval MOI IAW DMC directives detailed in 53 WEGI 11- 250 para 3.9.

3.5.4 Retrieval training – The Contractor shall include Semi-annual Retrieval training as part of the training plan and annotate members in attendance. Training shall include the following and will be coordinated with the SSAT O&M contractor:

3.5.4.1 Disconnection, pining, and decontamination procedures

3.5.4.2 Recovery and stowage for waterborne parachutes aboard vessels

3.5.4.3 Off-loading retrieved targets onto the towing trailers provided by the target system contractor

3.5.4.4 Off-loading parachutes into the bag provided by the target system contractor

3.5.4.5 Immersing target parachutes in a freshwater bath and leaving them to soak in the event the target systems contractor does not provide for the immediate removal of the parachute

3.5.4.6 Informing the target system contractor of the presence of the parachute or any other target equipment and requesting item(s) be removed

3.5.4.7 Providing estimated time of arrival to marine operations after retrieval operations are completed

3.5.4.8 Recovery and stowage of SSAT in various configurations aboard vessel

3.5.5 Vessels Required - The contractor shall support Waterborne Target Retrieval utilizing one each MR.

3.5.5.1 Recovery MR requires a minimum crew of 5 qualified personnel meeting criteria of 5.2.1.2.

3.5.6 Dive Operations - The contractor shall provide personnel with the qualification for normal self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving down to 100’ below the surface aboard the identified recovery MR. The contractor shall ensure that all dives are performed according to applicable OSHA standards (CFR Title 29, part 1910, subpart T, Commercial Diving Operations). Snorkel operations are performed when SCUBA is not required. Divers will not perform recovery or be assigned as a primary/alternate unless training has been completed and submitted to GOV prior to mission. Workload estimate for diving operations can be found in attachment 2.

3.5.6.1 Dive training – The Contractor shall include Semi-annual Dive training as part of the training plan and annotate members in attendance. Can fall under Special Mission category when planned authorized by CO or COR.

3.6 Special Mission

3.6.1 Process - Contractor shall be responsible for support of special missions designated by CO or COR. The following missions will be coordinated NLT 7 day prior to mission execution and will incur no additional cost to the GOV utilizing full time personnel. The only exception to the scheduling is support of Search and Rescue (SAR) which falls under emergency response requirements.

3.6.1.1 3rd MR - requiring a minimum crew of 5 qualified personnel with valid DBIDs card - This mission type will be operated simultaneously with the already scheduled launch corridor clearance and waterborne target retrieval MR. The 3rd MR will function as corridor clearance vessel allowing the other 2 each MRs to support SSAT water recovery operations. The CO or COR will be the responsible authority for authorizing the use of a 3rd MR. Workload estimate for operation of 3rd MR can be found in Appendix 2.

3.6.1.2 Random Anti-Terrorism Monitoring (RAM)- The contractor shall provide RAM surveillance boat support for the 325th Security Forces Squadron once every quarter. This service is provided with a minimum of one night-time condition support mission. The support shall be conducted utilizing UBs or MRs and can be in conjunction to ongoing 82 ATRS mission support. Contractor boat/surveillance support shall be available during Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Normal through FPCON Delta conditions. FPCON Charlie/Delta boat surveillance support shall be conducted under real-world conditions and may take precedence over normally scheduled missions. The required areas of surveillance shall be developed through partnering with the 325th SFS Anti-terrorism Officer (ATO) and will be specified in 325th SFS directives/operating instructions (OIs). During surveillance activities, the vessel operators shall immediately notify Marine Operations and the 325th Law Enforcement Desk of any suspicious or unauthorized individuals sighted.

3.6.1.3 The contractor shall document all suspicious activity/occurrences to accurately support investigation efforts. This information will be forwarded to the Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk no later than 12 hours after completion of the mission/surveillance activity.

All contractor anti-terrorism boat surveillance support shall be coordinated through the CO or COR prior to any 325th SFS antiterrorism tasking. See Appendix 9 for watercraft RAM zone AOR. Workload estimate outlined in Appendix 2.

3.6.1.4 SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE & ESCAPE (SERE)

3.6.1.4.1 MR vessels shall be utilized to support TAFB/EAFB SERE training requirements on a non-interference basis and scheduled/Approved by CO or COR. Vessel can be staffed by configuration approved by COR due to not requiring all functions to support mission.

Workload estimate outlined in Appendix 2.

CHAPTER 4 - MAINTENANCE

4.1 Vessel Operating…