DraftDescriptionOfServices-L29-250415.pdf

Draft Description of Services USAF/TPS Qualitative Evaluation L-39 Services

FA930425Q5007

15 Apr 2025

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. General Scope. This is a non-personnel services contract to 1) develop and execute USAF TPS Test Management Projects and 2) provide L-29 aircraft(s), along with a qualified L-29 flight instructor and ground support crew at the Contractor's designated facility (Iowa City Municipal Airport KIOW), or other agreed upon location(s).

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform flight and instruction as defined in this Performance-based Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. This includes the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resources application to accomplish all tasking under the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining communication with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and the Project Manager (PM) and to immediately notify both the CO, COR, and the PM of any problems that would prevent timely performance of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for and required to implement, and maintain management control systems necessary to plan, organize, direct, and control all activities under this contract.

1.2. Background. The USAF TPS is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators, and engineers learn how to conduct flight tests and generate the data needed to carry out test missions. The Test Management Program (TMP) introduces students to a wide variety of systems under test and is used to train students on the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting phases of a flight test program supporting a real-world customer. Multiple TMPs have been selected by the TPS TMP Selection Board which may require an L- 29 aircraft to be operated out of the Contractor's designated facility at Iowa City Municipal Airport KIOW or other agreed upon location. The research aircraft will be the Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfins (N429GC and

N20PL).

Note: USAF TPS utilizes program nicknames such as HAVE SCORPION which may be changed in the future without impact to this PWS.

This PWS will cover the planned TMPs developed by TPS that will involve resources and capabilities available from OPL. The specific requirements of these future phases of TMPs will be stated in future task orders.

The L‑29 is a fully aerobatic jet trainer capable of pulling +8/‑4 G’s at speeds in excess of 400 knots with a ceiling greater than FL350. The OPL L‑29s must be configured in accordance with the requirements within the TMP test plans, to include evaluator aircrew station in the rear cockpit (RCP) of one aircraft (N429GC) and the front cockpit (FCP) or RCP of the other aircraft (N20PL). In addition to a control stick and throttle, each with uniquely programmable HOTAS functionality, the evaluator station must have a programmable large format touch screen display. In one aircraft, this display must be configured to gather observational (i.e. camera) and physiological-based workload metrics. The RCP in N429GC needs an integrated 5th generation helmet mounted display (HMD). The OPL helmet uses state-of-the-art tracking and ground or in-flight calibration to precisely locate its position and resolve its orientation. The same helmet may be configured simultaneously with an eye-tracking device that can provide near-real-time gaze information.

A Scorpion HMD may be integrated into either FCP or RCP of either L-29 in support of the Have Scorpion TMP. The OPL L‑29s must utilize a 2-way datalink to exchange flight state data for the onboard artificial intelligence (AI) entities and to control the onboard experiments, which also enables a rudimentary control room-like capability. The 2-way datalink should also enable the airborne L-29 evaluators to participate in a Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environment, and OPL has a ground-based simulator that can be flown as a virtual participant. Its unique history that is associated with the USAF Test Pilot School and NASA astronauts makes these aircraft a perfect platform for student experience broadening.

1.3. Inherently Governmental Function. The contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this PWS.

1.4. Period of Performance. One year from contract award date.

1.5. Place of Performance. Performance of this contract shall be primarily conducted at the Contractor's designated location at Iowa City Municipal Airport KIOW. Occasionally, there may be the need for Contractor performance at an alternate location, such as a Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Air & Space Port (LMHV), William J Fox Airport (KWJF), or Rosamond Airport (L00).

During contract performance, any need to change to an alternate location shall be coordinated with the CO, COR, and PM. A CO-written determination, to include justification for the change, shall be conducted to determine whether the change in location would require modification of the contract. Any costs incurred due to a change in location, without proper CO-written determination, may result in the Contractor not being paid.

1.6 Primary Tasks.

1.6.1. TMP flights: The contractor shall instruct the student/staff in the typical operation of the vehicles to aid TPS staff and students in the development of the skills necessary to fly the aircraft within the limits as defined by the TMP Test Package (test plan and safety plan). The contractor shall instruct TPS staff and students proper ground operation of the aircraft, to include the System Under Test (SUT).

Staff/students may carry-on handheld instrumentation systems that are approved by a TPS Unit Test Safety Officer (UTSO) and coordinated with the contractor. Special instrumentation equipment, as approved through the AFTC airworthiness process, may need to be secured to the aircraft during flights. TMP missions shall not exceed the capabilities of the aircraft or limits established in TMP Test Package.

1.7 Aircraft Systems

1.7.1. Aircraft Communication/Navigation: The aircraft shall include a transponder with mode 3/A and mode C capability, as well as a VHF and/or UHF aviation band radio. The aircraft must have an intercom system that allows all crew to verbally communicate. Aircraft may include non-production-representative video systems to assist in recording of instruments or flight conditions.

Staff/students may carry-on hand-held instrumentation systems that are approved by the TPS PM and coordinated with the Contractor. The Contractor shall have the right to refuse any carry-on equipment if it causes safety of flight concerns.

1.7.2. Aircraft controls and instrumentation: Aircraft must have two seats and be dual control equipped. At a minimum, each cockpit must have access to primary flight controls and throttle, such that USAF TPS pilots may receive hands-on flying instruction. Aircraft should be equipped with engine/flight condition control/performance instrumentation. Retrofitted modern instrumentation (such as NVG-compatible glass cockpit) is acceptable. Modern displays and controls are acceptable on communications/transponder equipment, navigation equipment, or any video recording equipment if installed. The instructor must have full access to the flight controls and throttle, and he or she must be capable of landing the aircraft from either seat he or she occupies.

Staff/students may carry onboard handheld instrumentation systems that are approved by a TPS Unit Test Safety Officer (UTSO) and coordinated with the contractor aircrew. Special instrumentation equipment, as approved through the AFTC airworthiness process, may need to be temporarily secured to the aircraft during flights. The Contractor shall refuse any carry-on equipment if it causes safety of flight concerns.

TMP missions shall not exceed the capabilities of the aircraft or limits established in TMP Test Package and QRB package.

1.7.3 Aircraft exterior markings and insignia: Contractor aircraft may feature historically representative exterior markings, nose and/or tail art. Any aircraft featuring such art shall be coordinated with the COR, PM, and GFR prior to arrival of USAF TPS personnel at the Contractor's designated facility (Iowa City Municipal Airport KIOW).

Therefore, the Contractor shall identify any aircraft markings within the task order proposal submission, to include photographs of the markings. The Government may require the Contractor to adjust, cover or modify exterior markings prior to the arrival of USAF TPS personnel to the Contractor's designated facility. The Government may require the Contractor to adjust, cover or modify exterior markings prior to the arrival of USAF TPS personnel. The desired means of modification, paint, decal, etc. is the Contractor’s option, may be temporary in nature and shall be at the Contractor’s expense. The decided means of modification shall not affect airworthiness, safety of flight or the environment.

1.7.4 Pre-deployment. The aircraft must have an Air Force Test Center (AFTC) approved

Subject Mater Expert (SME) inspection that was completed within the last 24 months.

All discrepancies noted in this inspection must be fixed and documented at the time of proposal submission. The Contractor will provide USAF TPS, no later than 14 days prior to first performance, the following:

A. A copy of all briefing material used for curriculum support and likewise submit any changes in briefing materials to the PM for approval. The Contractor shall include with briefing material a list of any required audio/visual equipment.

B. One copy (paper or electronic) of the aircraft operating manual to the PM.

C. In accordance with DCMA 8210-1D , Appendix 3A Procedures Outline, Contractor will provide a complete package of applicable Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs) and Ground Operations Procedures (GOPs) for operating the subject aircraft.

1.7.5 Scheduling. Sorties will be scheduled on all approved TPS fly days until the desired number of sorties are completed. There will usually be two deployment windows per calendar year, but not limited to it.

1.7.5.1 Event scheduling. The PM will give the Contractor at least 10 workdays of notice prior to a scheduled TPS event (sortie or academic session) requiring the Contractor’s services. Until the end of the fifth workday (nominally, 1700 PST) prior to a scheduled workday that Contractor services may be required, either party may renegotiate that day without fault. Any changes to the schedule (to include additions, deletions, or changes to events requiring Contractor services) less than five workdays into the future require the agreement of both parties. If a requested change within that timeframe cannot be agreed upon by both parties, then the party responsible for initiating the change will be considered at fault. If the Government is at fault, the Contractor will be credited for one pilot day for any cancelled day that the Contractor was otherwise scheduled to accommodate. If the Contractor is at fault, no reimbursement will be provided.

1.7.5.2 Daily scheduling and flight approval. The take-off times will be scheduled the week prior to execution by the USAF TPS scheduling office. The names of the TPS students and staff will be identified by the scheduling office not later than (NLT) close of business (COB) the day prior to execution. Prior to the COB the day prior, the next day’s flights will be authorized by individuals identified by the USAF TPS Director of Operations. This authorization satisfies the requirement to have all flight approved by the GFR.

1.7.6 Classroom Lecture. Contractor employees will provide a one-hour classroom lecture to all of the students that will cover the following information:

1.7.6.1 Aircraft familiarization to include a discussion of the basic systems of the aircraft (engines, electronics, hydraulics. flight controls, fuels, oxygen systems) and avionics.

1.7.6.2 Basic fundamentals of aircraft flight and flight controls.

1.7.6.3 Aircraft emergency procedures to include egress of the aircraft from their position. fire extinguishers, and any other aircraft procedures.

1.7.6.4 Sufficient discussion of the proper operation of any seat restraints and associated egress procedures.

1.7.6.5 Basic discussion of the flight profile and any test maneuvers as listed by the QRB.

1.7.7 Preflight Briefs. Contractor employees will provide a preflight brief the day of the flight that will include the specifics for that day’s flight. This brief may include all the students for that day’s schedule.

This brief will cover the following:

1.7.7.1 Weather, Notices of Airman (NOTAMs) Call sign, Ops Number, Airfield status, and Bird Condition (this may be delegated to the student or staff member).

1.7.7.2 Take-off and landing data (if applicable).

1.7.7.3 All relevant checklists to include:

Starting procedures.

Taxi procedures.

Take-off procedures.

Departure procedures.

Recovery procedures.

Landing procedures.

1.7.7.4 Planned profile and maneuvers to be flown.

1.7.7.5 Review of egress procedures.

1.7.7.6 Review of crew coordination during the most common emergency procedures.

1.7.8 Inflight Instruction. Contractor employees shall provide a familiarization and safety briefing in the cockpit prior to takeoff. The purpose of the pre-flight brief is to familiarize student/staff with flying/safety controls and emergency procedures. Sortie duration is approximately 1.0 – 2.0 hours. The Contractor instructor pilot shall occupy a pilot station while students/staff occupy another pilot station.

Sortie completion determination will be the responsibility of the TPS government representative.

1.7.9 Post-flight Debrief. Upon sortie completion, Contractor employees shall provide a post-flight debrief. The purpose of this debrief is to review test objectives and answer student/staff questions. Typical post-flight debriefs should be approximately 1.0 hours.

1.7.10 In-flight Emergencies. Any in-flight emergency shall be immediately reported to the controlling agency. After the flight, the Contractor instructor pilot (IP) shall fill out an unusual occurrence log and submit it to the TPS/DO and the COR or PM. Notification shall also be sent to the CO concerning any inflight emergencies.

1.7.11 Mishap Responsibilities. Operations in this PWS shall be conducted under Civil Aircraft Operations (CAO) per AFPD 62-6, AFI 62-601_AFMCSUP, and AFTCI 62-602 and a CAO Verification Letter will be issued. While acting under this CAO Verification Letter, accident investigations shall be performed IAW AFI 51-307, Aerospace Accident Investigations. Safety investigations shall be conducted IAW procedures outlined in DAFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, for those mishaps described therein. Any resulting safety report shall be provided to the Contractor through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Contractor shall provide technical support for any investigations related to the contract.

1.7.12 Disclosure. The Contractor shall report to the GFR, COR and PM any mishaps or FAA investigations incurred within three (3) years of the scheduled deployment dates. Pilots found either partially or completely at fault in any aircraft or ground mishap may, at the discretion of the GFR, be determined unsafe and therefore disqualified to perform in any capacity of this contract.

1.8 Historical Data. The tasks described above have been performed in the past by OPL under contracts/TMPs, such as TMP Have Rhino, MI-2 Support, TMP Have Trust, TMP Have Scorpion, TMP Have Shot, and TMP Have Chameleon. All activities were successfully executed.

1.9 Minimum Qualifications. The PM may complete evaluations of the following prior to contract award.

1.9.3 The Pilot(s). The Pilot(s) shall possess at a minimum the following qualifications:

1.9.3.1 FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.

1.9.3.2 Type rating, Letter of Authorization or proper logbook endorsement as required by 14 CFR, Part 61 or 91.

1.9.3.3 Current and qualified in aircraft type as required by 14 CFR, Part 61.57.

1.9.3.4 Minimum 1,500 Flight hours, including 250 hours in type.

1.9.3.5 Instructor pilot must be a FAA Certified Flight Instructor with at least 500 total instructor hours; including minimum 50 hours instructing in type.

1.9.3.6 Experience instructing at the USAF TPS within the past 5 years. If the pilot does not have experience instructing at the USAF TPS within the past 5 years, a USAF TPS staff member will fly an evaluation flight with the instructor pilot prior to flying with students. This evaluation will be graded in accordance with (IAW) the AFTC Technical Evaluation Checklist. This flight can be accomplished at the most convenient location for the Contractor. The USAF TPS commandant will approve the individuals qualified to conduct this evaluation flight. A copy of the AFTC Technical Evaluation Checklist can be furnished upon request from USAF TPS.

1.9.3.7 If the Contractor would like to add an additional instructor pilot, he or she must provide the documents outlined above to the PM. The PM will make the determination and may require an evaluation flight prior to approving the additional instructor pilot.

1.9.4 DD Form 2628 and EDWARDSAFB Form 5499 shall be completed by the Contractor and approved by the GFR prior to flights with USAF TPS staff and students.

1.9.5 The Aircraft: Aircraft safety equipment certifications shall be current and are subject to inspection by Government personnel. Safety features of the aircraft that are inoperable (such as bailout exits) shall be clearly placarded. Egress system components will be inspected and must not exceed the service life as determined by an FAA approved maintenance plan. IAW DCMA-INST 8210-1D, Contractors shall not begin flight or ground operations until the procedures have been approved in writing by the GFR. The TPS Commandant or the GFR is the final authority on acceptability of all aircraft operations. The Contractor shall provide at least one (1) aircraft and data package. Additional aircraft, if provided as primaries or spares, shall meet all the same requirements as the primary aircraft.

A. The Contractor shall maintain airworthiness of the aircraft in accordance with (IAW) the requirements of 14 CFR, Part 91. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the current FAA airworthiness certificate(s) to the COR and PM and may include any FAA-issued program letters. Any changes that affect the certification, operations, ownership, and airworthiness of the aircraft(s) shall be reported to the COR and PM prior to coordinating and scheduling of any event with TPS.

B. The Contractor is liable for any damage or loss of the aircraft.

C. The Contractor shall make aircraft and maintenance records available for a no-notice inspection throughout contract performance upon request by GFR, COR, and/or PM.

D. While at the Contractor's designated location, Contractor employees shall operate IAW with FAA Regulations, the Aircraft Approved Inspection Program (AAIP), approved ground operating procedures per the CAO Verification Letter, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. If it is determined by the GFR that maintenance practices are not in compliance, or deemed unsafe in any way, the aircraft shall be grounded, and the Contractor shall be considered at fault for nonperformance. Upon agreement and coordination with the COR and PM, the USAF TPS Logistics Manager(s) can provide limited ground support functions at Edwards AFB, CA and other agreed upon operating locations if needed.

E. The TPS Logistics Manager (LM)/Aviation Maintenance Manager (AMM) will inspect Contractor maintenance and operation practices and shall report any violations to the GFR, COR, and/or PM.

AMM can provide maintenance support to Contractor employees during the performance period.

This is not considered a conflict of interest.

AMM shall be authorized to perform aircraft tows, aircraft refuels, launch and recovery operations without the Contractor maintenance personnel present if requested by the Contractor and approved by the GFR, COR and/or PM. This will only apply if the AMM is trained to perform the tasks.

F. The Contractor shall mail current copies of the following documentation to 220 S. Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524, Attn: Qual-Eval Superintendent, at least four weeks prior to arrival of USAF TPS personnel to the Contractor's designated facility, but no earlier than contract award.

DD Form 2400, Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, three originals signed in blue ink.

DD Form 2401, Civil Aircraft Landing Permit, three originals signed in blue ink. Print the front side of the form only; Edwards Airfield Management will print the reverse.

DD Form 2402, Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement, three originals signed in blue ink.

G. The Contractor shall make aircraft available for a no-notice inspection throughout contract period of performance.

H. The Contractor shall supply their own means of fuel for aircraft transit to EAFB or designated first operating location.

1.10 Deliverables.

1.10.1 Data. The government has unlimited rights to all deliverables of this contract.

1.10.2 Inspection. Deliverables will be inspected by the government within 7 days workdays of receipt. Progress meetings may be held as required.

1.11 Government Flight Representative. In accordance with DCMA Instruction 8210.1D, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations, this contract will have a designated Government Flight Representative (GFR). The individual designated as the GFR will be identified within the mandatory GFR Appointment letter and filed within the contract. The authority granted within the appointment letter is to the identified individual only and is not to be re-delegated. In addition, the authority is effective only as long as the identified individual remains in their present assignment, unless terminated. Any change in GFR will require issuance of a new appointment letter prior to executing the duties.

1.11.1 All applicable operations conducted in accordance with this PWS shall be in accordance with DCMA 8210.1D and Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations.

1.11.2 Contractor’s adherence to all applicable regulations, publications, directives, instructions, and manuals is required in order to obtain and maintain a required Air Force issued military flight release (MFR) mandatory for operations under this PWS.