Attachment 2- PWS for VWT 16 Jun 2025.pdf

Vertical Wind Tunnel Training Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

351 SWTS

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. The vertical wind tunnel is a valuable tool that enables parachutists to practice and improve body flight technique. It enables parachutists to practice emergency procedures while wearing military equipment, i.e. parachute and equipment bags in a controlled environment. This training is vital to keeping parachutists safe and proficient to accomplish their mission. The 351 Special Warfare Training Squadron utilizes the vertical wind tunnel as a requirement to perform emergency procedures for all Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer students prior to conducting Military Freefall Operations.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1. Provide Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Freefall Simulator video playback, and Facility classroom space.

2.2. Provide recirculating climate controlled VWT and instructors to train multiple classes of students (up to 15 students in a class).

2.3. Provide VWT Freefall Simulator instruction to re-certify 351st course instructors.

3. SCOPE

3.1. The Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials, equipment, and facilities necessary to provide a VWT facility and training time to elevate the currency and proficiency levels of military freefall parachutists.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. The Contractor shall provide a secure area for military personnel to conduct wind tunnel training and instruction. Facility will be sufficient in size to accommodate multiple personnel performing relative work training. The Contractor shall provide a clean, effective facility for the conduct of vertical wind tunnel training.

4.2. VWT requirements:

4.2.1. Meet or exceed 14 feet in diameter, 52 feet in height, and contain a climate controlled, recirculating flight chamber; and

4.2.2. Accommodate four (4) students at one time and provide a wind tunnel that incorporates a make-up air system, allowing the antechamber to remain open while the tunnel runs.

4.2.3. Facility wind speed will be sufficient to lift all parachutists wearing tunnel-safe parachute rigs and equipment bags.

4.3. Classroom facility requirements:

4.3.1. Accommodate fifteen (15) students

4.3.2. The classroom shall be equipped with a large high-definition screen and all electronics necessary for viewing any assessments and all visual training materials.

4.4. Equipment requirements for use by each student training in the VWT, as needed:

4.4.1. Wind tunnel suits.

4.4.2. Helmets.

4.4.3. Goggles.

4.5. Instructor/ Coaching requirement the appropriate skill level when coaching is required:

4.5.1. International Bodyflight Association (IBA) certified.

4.5.2. L rated or Trainers T rated.

4.6. Video Recording and Playback:

4.6.1. Contractor shall provide equipment and personnel necessary to perform video recording and playback capabilities of all VWT training events.

4.6.2. The Contractor shall provide the capability for recording and playback to occur concurrently.

4.7. VWT hours per year:

4.7.1. 125 hours of Vertical Wind Tunnel – to be used as needed.

4.7.2. 50 hours of coaching hours needed – to be used as needed.

4.8. Scheduling and Access:

4.8.1. Within thirty (30) days prior to call: an authorized caller shall provide the Contractor with tentative training date.

4.8.2. No later than ten (10) business days prior to call:

4.8.2.1. Any changes will be issued by the initiating authorized caller.

4.8.2.2. Provide the Contractor a tentative training plan ten (10) business days prior to the start of each training event so that the Contractor can provide an L or T-rated instructor appropriate for the planned training.

4.8.3. During a Training Event, the Contractor shall provide access to the training facility from 0700 until 2200, including weekends and Holidays. The Government will coordinate with the Contractor for access outside of the normal scheduled work hours no later than seven calendar days in advance.

5. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

5.1. Contractor travel is not authorized for this requirement.

6. SECURITY

6.1. Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Government data.

7. SAFETY

7.1. Nothing in this PWS, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the Contractor’s personnel and property, the Government personnel and property, and the general public.

Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to comply with applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

7.2. The Contractor, along with Government, will ensure that Training Time Out (TTO) procedures (Verbal and Non-Verbal) are briefed and understood by all instructors and participants prior to the start of every evolution. A TTO will be implemented in any situation when students or instructors express concern for personal safety or a need to clarify procedures or requirements.

Training must immediately cease until the situation or condition is returned to a safe state.

Then and only then will training resume.

7.3. Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the senior ranking Government Training Instructor present at the training location. The Contractor will ensure any mishaps or near mishaps are investigated, recorded, and reported to the Government.

7.4. The Contractor (including any subcontractor) shall have in place all required and appropriate

Liability Insurance coverage at the minimum commercial industry standards to be used in the event of accident, injury, and/or damage related to activities under this contract. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance evidencing required coverage.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION: N/A

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE and Inspection

9.1. Conformance: The Contractor shall comply with all standards operating and executing services stipulated within this PWS and normal operations ensuring quality training is performed.

9.2. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the

Contractor’s compliance with the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted at time of delivery through observation and customer complaints.

10. POINTS OF CONTACT

10.1. See Authorized Caller List

11. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

11.1. This service shall be provided by the contractor location.

12. Service Summary

12.1. The Contractor services requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Service Summary Table

Item

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph

Performance Standard

AQL/Performance Threshold

(This is the maximum error rate.)

Method of Surveillance

Quality

Provide recirculating, VWT Freefall Simulator, video playback, equipment, Facility classroom space

4.2;4.3;4.4;

4.6

Gear serviceable;

VWT

operating to required safety standards;

facility meets local codes.

85% of the time 100% inspection at time of acceptance

Certification

Contractor shall provide certified instructors

4.5 100% of the time

100% samples are current certifications

Random Sampling