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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For

USAF TPS L-29 and L-39ZA Test Management Project and Qualitative Evaluation Support

For

USAF Test Pilot School

Test Management Projects

17 Nov 25

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USAF TPS L-29 and L-39ZA Test Management Project and Qualitative Evaluation Support

Table of Contents

1.0 SECTION I: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General Scope

1.2 Background

1.3 Inherently Governmental Function

1.4 Period of Performance

1.5 Place of Performance

1.6 Primary Tasks

1.7 Aircraft Systems

1.8 Historical Data

1.9 Minimum Qualifications

1.10 Deliverables

2.0 SECTION II: SERVICE SUMMARY

2.1 General

2.2 Performance Evaluation

2.3 Government Quality Assurance

2.4 Performance Assessment

2.5 Quarterly Progress Meetings

2.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative

2.7 Quality Control

2.8 Contractor’s Performance

3.0 SECTION III: GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY and SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Services

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities

3.3 Government Furnished Property to include Equipment and Material

3.4 Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.0 SECTION IV: GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Hours of Operation

4.2 Contractor Personnel

4.3 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis

4.4 Conservation of Utilities

4.5 Environmental Protection

4.6 Miscellaneous Paragraph

4.7 Safety

5.0 SECTION V APPENDICES & EXHIBITS

Appendix 1 Abbreviations and Acronyms Appendix 2 Applicable Publications and Forms Appendix 3 Deliverables/Required Documents

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SECTION I

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 1 x L-39ZA and 2 x L-29 aircraft, along with qualified flight instructors for each 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 and L-39ZA aircraft to be operated out of the Contractor's designated facility at Iowa City Municipal Airport KIOW. The research aircraft for this purchase order will be 1 x Aero Vodochody L-39ZA Albatross (N339ZA) and 2 x Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfins (N429GC and N20PL).

Note: USAF TPS utilizes program nicknames such as HAVE TOPHAT 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 the contractor. The specific requirements of these future phases of TMPs will be stated in this purchase order.

The Aero L-39ZA Albatross is an armed, light-attack variant of the L-39 jet trainer, featuring a centerline hardpoint and four underwing pylons for bombs, rockets, and other stores. Powered by a single Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan, its never exceed speed Vne is 530 kts and, depending on gross weight, a g loading of up to +8/-4. The crew consists of two (pilot and instructor) and the aircraft has a service ceiling of 11,000 m (36,000 ft). The aircraft must be configured in accordance with the requirements within the TMP test plans, to include evaluator aircrew station in the front cockpit (FCP).

The aircraft must be equipped with onboard computer resources and network to host autonomy control software and its associated Human Machine Interface (HMI) which comprises of an integrated tablet PC in the FCP, a Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) cueing system in the FCP which is capable of conformally displaying the presence of off-board entities and which features a virtual Head Up Display

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(vHUD). The aircraft must be equipped with a dual antenna GPS-based Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that can resolve dynamic heading with an accuracy of 0.05-0.1 degrees. The aircraft must be equipped with a TTNT datalink and a Starlink terminal. The aircraft instrumentation must be capable of interacting with the L-29 ITAP system to assign them to designated target tracks. If required by the test program, the L- 39ZA must be able to carry an AgilePod 16W on the centerline to support additional Systems Under Test (SUTs) such as long-range digital communications systems or other systems deemed to be in scope for the

TMP.

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 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. Both L-29 aircraft will use ITAP as CCA surrogates but may be flown in a piloted “wizard of oz” configuration for data collection, if necessary. Both L-29 aircraft must be equipped with a TTNT datalink and a Starlink terminal, each. A Scorpion HMD must be available in the FCP of N20PL and may be used in support of the Have TOPHAT TMP. The RCP in N429GC requires an integrated 5th generation helmet mounted display (HMD), if the TMP program requires this. One L-29 (N20PL) shall be capable of being equipped with a camera in the nose cone and a camera in the tail cone, along with the necessary compute resource that could allow an AI agent to consume imagery for perception of off board entity state.

The three aircraft must be able to communicate with each other over TTNT and Starlink datalink to exchange flight state data for the onboard artificial intelligence (AI) entities, telemetry, and to control the onboard experiments, which also enables a rudimentary control room-like capability. The datalink should also enable the aircraft to participate in a Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) environment, and have a ground-based simulator that can be flown as a virtual participant.

Its unique history is associated with the USAF Test Pilot School and NASA astronauts make these aircraft a perfect platform for student experience broadening. This TMP will utilize the following capabilities and/or equipment currently integrated with the L-29s; HMI/ITAP hardware and software, Large Area Displays, HMD, Rhino system, Eye trackers, HOTAS, LVC framework, Distributed Interactive Simulation, control room and ground stations (TTNT, Starlink), The Cognitive Assessment Tool Set (CATS) and the Combined SA Quantification System (COSAQS).

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. This purchase order shall be active for one year from the purchase date occurring in 2026 and active until 2027.

1.5 Place of Performance. Performance of this contract shall be conducted at the Contractor's designated location at Iowa City Municipal Airport KIOW. Airborne testing will be conducted in Class E/G airspace in the vicinity of Iowa City.

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.

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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). Approximately 42 hours of flight time will be utilized for this purchase order. This allocation will typically be comprised of 21 hours per aircraft, thus generating around 10 three-ship sorties. 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 and Safety 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 the 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.

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1.7.4. Pre-execution. 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 within the TMP test window of 9–20 March 2026. If the contractor and TPS test team made of staff and students can accommodate additional sorties outside of the test window, sorties may take place outside of the TMP test window.

A. 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.

B. 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 flights approved by the

GFR.

1.7.6. 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:

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

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

C. All relevant checklists to include:

• Starting procedures.

• Taxi procedures.

• Take-off procedures.

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• Departure procedures.

• Recovery procedures.

• Landing procedures.

D. Planned profile and maneuvers to be flown.

E. Review of egress procedures.

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

1.7.7 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 students/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.

1.7.8 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.

1.7.9 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.

1.7.10 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.

1.7.11 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 under contracts/TMPs, such as TMP Have Rhino, MI-2 Support, TMP Have Trust, TMP Have Scorpion, TMP Have Shot, TMP Have Chameleon, and TMP Have Shadow. All activities were successfully executed.

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

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

A. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.

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

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

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

E. Instructor pilot must be a FAA Certified Flight Instructor with at least 500 total instructor hours;

including minimum 50 hours instruction in type.

F. 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 will be accomplished at the contractor’s facility in Iowa City. A copy of the AFTC Technical Evaluation Checklist can be furnished upon request from USAF TPS.

G. 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.

1.1.2. If applicable, a DD 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.

1.1.3. 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) has inspected Contractor

Page - 9 - of 24 maintenance and operation practices during the Oct – Nov 2025 timeframe. No violations were reported to the GFR, COR, or PM. The maintainer and operations practices will continue to be inspected annually.

If the TP LM/AMM have availability, an inspection may be scheduled with the contractor prior to the TMP test execution window

• 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 the 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.

1.8.

1.9.

1.10. Deliverables.

1.10.1. See Appendix 3.

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

1.10.3. Inspection. Deliverables will be inspected by the government within 14 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 purchase order 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.

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SECTION II

2 Service Summary (SS)

2.3 General. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives (Service Summary Table) that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success but do not represent all contract performance requirements. All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

2.4 Performance Evaluation. Performance of a service shall be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the performance requirements of this contract. Re-performance of unacceptable services at no additional cost is the preferred course of action when appropriate. In the case of issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs), the Contracting Officer shall take appropriate measures according to inspection of services clause in the contract, i.e., FAR 52.246-4, 52.246-5, or 52.212-4(a). Corrective Action Reports may categorize nonconformance as minor, major or critical IAW the following FAR 46.101 definitions.

“Minor nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the supplies or services.

“Major nonconformance” means a nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose.

“Critical nonconformance” means a nonconformance that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the supplies or services; or is likely to prevent performance of a vital agency mission.

Service Summary Table

Flight Instruction

Item # Performance Objective

PWS

Section

Performance Threshold

Rating Criteria (Based on Findings before Re-performance unless otherwise noted)

In-flight instruction on scheduled sorties.

1.10.5

Of all sorties flown, no more than two (2) sorties reported as “non-effective” due to instructor performance.

Exceptional: Of all sorties flown, zero (0) reported as "non-effective" due to instructor performance.

Very Good: Of all sorties flown, no more than one

(1) sorties reported as "non- effective" due to instructor performance.

Satisfactory: Of all sorties flown, no more than two

(2) sorties reported as "non- effective" due to instructor performance.

Marginal: Of all sorties flown, no more than three (3) sorties reported as "non-effective" due to instructor performance.

Unsatisfactory: Of all sorties flown, four (4) or more sorties reported as "non-effective" due to instructor performance.

2 In-person instruction 1.10.3 Of all instructions, no more than two (2) events Exceptional: Of all instructions, zero (0) reported as

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(ground school, pre-flight brief, post-flight brief) reported as "non-effective" due to instructor performance.

"non-effective" due to instructor performance.

Very Good: Of all instructions, no more than one (1) mission reported as "non- effective" due to instructor performance.

Satisfactory: Of all instructions, no more than two

(2) missions reported as "non- effective" due to instructor performance.

Marginal: Of all instructions n, no more than three (3) missions reported as "non-effective" due to instructor performance.

Unsatisfactory: Of all instructions, four (4) or more missions reported as "non-effective" due to instructor performance.

Aircraft and Crew Availability Item # Performance

Objective

Section Performance Threshold Rating Criteria

Mission-ready aircraft.

1.11.3

Aircraft available and effective for 100% of scheduled sorties

Exceptional: Aircraft available and effective for 100% of scheduled sorties.

Very Good: Aircraft available and effective for 100% of scheduled student missions, 50% of scheduled sorties.

Satisfactory: Aircraft available and effective for 100% of scheduled sorties.

Marginal: Aircraft available or sorties non-effective for sorties up to 10% or up to two (2) sorties.

(whichever is less) Unsatisfactory: Aircraft unavailable or sorties. non-effective due to maintenance for more than 10% or more than two (2) sorties. (whichever is less)

Mission-ready aircrew.

(pilot and ground crew)

1.11.1 1.11.2

Aircrew and ground crew available for 100% of scheduled student test missions

Exceptional: Aircrew and ground crew available for 100% of scheduled student test missions.

Very Good: Aircrew and ground crew available for 100% of scheduled student test missions. 50% of scheduled staff missions.

Satisfactory: Aircrew and ground crew available for 100% of scheduled student test missions.

Marginal: Aircrew and/or ground crew unavailable for scheduled student test missions. up to 10% or up to two

(2) missions. (whichever is less) Unsatisfactory: Aircrew and/or ground crew unavailable for scheduled student test missions. for more than 10% or more than two (2) missions (whichever is less).

Qualified instructor pilot(s)

1.11.1 1.11.2

Contractor provides qualified instructor pilot(s) for all scheduled sorties.

Satisfactory: Contractor provides qualified instructor pilot(s) for all scheduled missions/sorties Unsatisfactory: Contractor unable to provide qualified instructor pilot(s) for all scheduled missions/sorties.

Regulatory Item# Performance

Objective

Federal, DoD, USAF, and

TW

regulations,

1.10.1 1.10.2 1.11.1 1.11.3 1.11.4

Contractor shall adhere to all relevant Federal, DoD, USAF, and TW regulations, policies, and instructions.

Satisfactory: Contractor adheres to all mandatory relevant Federal, DoD, USAF, and TW regulations, policies, and instructions

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1.11.5 1.11.6

Unsatisfactory: Contractor fails to meet all mandatory Federal, DoD, USAF, and TW regulations, policies, and instructions.

Management

Objective

Maintain workforce and key personnel.

1.10.3 1.11.1 1.11.2

Contractor has no more than two (2) validated customer complaints per year of performance.

Satisfactory: Contractor has no more than two (2) validated customer complaints per year of performance.

Unsatisfactory: Contractor has more than two (2) validated customer complaints per year of performance.

Cost Control

Objective

PWS

8 N/A N/A N/A Firm-Fixed Price Contract

Small Business

Objective

PWS

9 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2.5 Government Quality Assurance. The government shall inspect and evaluate the contractors’ performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this contract. The COR will use the contractor’s work schedule, or modified version thereof, to record validation results.

Results of the validation then becomes the official Air Force record of the contractor’s performance.

Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the PWS or by methods other than those listed in the PWS (such as provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms of this contract.

2.5.1 The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The government may inspect each task as completed and increase the number of quality assurance inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during surveillance inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality assurance inspections if performance dictates.

2.5.2 When an observation indicates defective contractor performance, the COR will require the contractor’s Contract Manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. The formal process is, when a performance threshold has not been met or contractor performance has not been accomplished, the COR will initiate and provide the CO a Corrective Action Report (CAR) for issuance to the contactor. The contractor shall respond to the CAR IAW instructions provided and in the CAR. While the formal process of this paragraph to address unacceptable contractor performance is always available, the Government reserves the right to initiate a less formal process involving the contractor, the COR and the CO meeting together at no additional cost to the Government regarding unacceptable contractor performance.

2.6 Performance Assessment.

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2.6.1 Periodic Surveillance. This method requires the COR to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation based on the contractor’s services. Periodic surveillance will be conducted on a scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annually) and may be adjusted, based on quality trends.

2.6.2 Customer Complaints. The COR will receive and investigate all complaints. The COR will be responsible for validating customer complaints. The CO shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with the COR and the contractor.

Validated customer complaints shall be reperformed, if possible, within 3 business days of notification at no additional cost to the Government IAW the inspection clause of the contract and the direction of the Contracting Officer.

2.6.3 Review of Audits. COR reviews the results of the contractor’s accepted quality management system audits and related quality metrics.

2.6.4 100 Percent Inspection. This method requires the COR to do 100 percent inspection on all task performed. Appropriate for tasks that occur infrequently. Usually only deals with Safety and/or Security, unless mandated by an Air Force Instruction (AFI) or industry standard.

2.6.5 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). CORs are representatives of the CO and will participate in the administration of this contract. After award of the contract, the contractor will be provided a letter identifying the COR and setting forth their duties and authorities. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract/task order.

2.6.6 Acquisition Team Meetings. The contractor’s Contact Manager (CM) with the CO, Contract Administrator (CA), COR, and other government personnel constitute an acquisition team [See FAR 1.102 (c)] and shall meet as requested by either party. The Acquisition Team will establish how often meetings are needed based on contract complexity. As a subset of the Acquisition Team, Government members of the Acquisition Team are often referred to as the Multi- Functional Team (MFT) and may meet as determined by the MFT. The contractor may request a meeting with the CO when the contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. If the CO or CA deems necessary, written minutes of any such meetings shall be recorded by the CA in the contract file and signed by the PM and the CO or CA. If the contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such nonoccurrence shall be provided in writing to the CO within 10 calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.6.7 Contractor’s Performance. The government assesses a contractor’s performance on an on-going basis, both positive and negative, and provides a record on a given contract during a specified period of time.

2.6.8 Past Performance Information (PPI). PPI can be provided to other government agencies, as requested.

2.6.9 Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS). Depending on the estimated value of the contract, formal assessment and reporting of contractor performance is required and is documented using the CPARS system. An assessment usually provided on an annual basis is sent to the contractor’s representative for their comment. The contractor will have up to 60 days to review and comment on the assessment.

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SECTION III

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.3 Government Furnished Services (Base Support). Edwards Air Force Base will not able available as an alternative operating location during the TMP test window of 9 – 20 March 2026.

Government Furnished Property and Services will not apply to this purchase order.

3.2 Contractor Furnished Property and Services. The contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this contract in accordance with all terms.

SECTION IV

4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.3 Hours of Operation. The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the following hours: 0600 – 2000 hrs. Monday thru Friday. On rare occasions, the contractor will be required to work on weekends and Federal holidays. The government will notify the contractor within 24 hours of such occurrence.

4.4 Contract Personnel.

4.4.1 Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of contracted tasks. The contractor shall submit the name, address, telephone number and a resume of the CM to the CO within 2 days of contract start date. The list shall be kept current throughout the life of the contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The CM or alternate(s) shall be available within reasonable amount of time to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The CM and alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, and speak English. The CM shall be able to effectively communicate with contractor employees.

4.4.2 Personnel Roster. The contractor may be required to provide a personnel roster consisting of names and other pertinent personnel data to the requiring activity for the purposes of 100% accountability real- world and exercise situations. The personnel roster shall be updated as individuals are removed and added.

4.4.3 Contractor Employees.

Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this PWS, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the contractor's expense.

Contractor Qualifications. The contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract.

Employee Training. The contractor shall give all training required to meet requirements of the PWS unless otherwise specified within the PWS or as otherwise approved by the CO. The contractor shall maintain training and experience records for each employee during the period of this contract that reflect sufficient personnel are qualified to accomplish all tasks required by this contract. Provide status of employee training upon the government’s request.

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English Language. Employees who deal directly with customers will be required to communicate clearly and concisely with the customers in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

4.4.4 Use of Government Employees. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

4.4.5 Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

4.4.6 Off-duty Military Personnel. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to reorder to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor's ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

4.4.7 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Part 9.5. Any potential instance of OCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

Personal Conflict of Interest (PCI). The term "PCI" means that a contractor employee assigned to the contract has interests which (i) may diminish his/her capacity to give impartial, technically sound, objective assistance and advice in performing this contract, (ii) may otherwise result in a biased work product under this contract, or (iii) may result in an unfair competitive advantage. Any potential instance of PCI must be reported to the CO immediately.

Privately Owned Vehicles. Each contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on the installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the state. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

4.5 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis. In accordance with DoDI

1100.22 “Policy and Procedures for Determining Workforce Mix”, DFARS 237.76, and the Air Force implementation thereof, unless otherwise directed by the CO or COR, it is determined that the services as identified in this PWS ARE NOT essential for performance during a crisis.

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4.6 Conservation of Utilities. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices.

The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

4.7 Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards, including Air Force and installation policies, directives and instructions, that are or may become applicable to the Contractor’s activities in performance of this contract.

4.7.1 Environmental Minimization Measures (Checklist). The Contractor shall comply with the most current Environmental Minimization Measures Checklist pertaining to this PWS (see attachment). During the work, the Contractor shall have a quality control and oversight procedure to ensure the requirements of the environmental checklist are met and documented. See Appendix 5.

4.7.2 Visual Site Inspection (VSI). The Contractor shall contact Environmental Management at (661) 277- 9223 or 277-1401 at least 7-days prior to occupying the Government provided space to schedule a move-in VSI. The contractor shall contact Environmental Management at least 30-days prior to vacating the premises to schedule a closeout VSI and obtain environmental clearance. The VSI is used to assess any environmental damage caused by the contractor’s occupancy. The Contractor shall be responsible for mitigating environmental impacts caused by their occupancy. The Contractor shall always maintain environmental compliance in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements and will be subject to announced and unannounced inspections by 412 CEG/CEVC, local, state, and federal authorities.

4.8 MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPHS.

4.8.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoDM 5400.07_AFMAN33-302).

Any request received by the contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including government/contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

4.8.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

(1) The contractor shall comply with DoD Instruction 5200.48_Department of the Air Force Instruction 16- 1403 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and the CUI requirements in this contract. The CUI regulation cited in this paragraph sets policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for CUI in the identification, creation, sharing, marking, safeguarding, storage, dissemination, decontrol, disposition, destruction, and records management of CUI documents and materials and establishes training required.

(2) Any Contractor employee CUI training required under DoDI 5200.48 _Department of the Air Force Instruction 16-1403 Controlled Unclassified Information including initial and annual CUI training shall be accomplished following coordination with the COR/cognizant local CUI authority.

4.8.3 Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The contractor shall provide immediate notice to the CO in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other federal department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DoD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

4.8.4 Correspondence. The government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

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4.8.5 Post Award Conference. The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the CO IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

4.8.6 Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

4.8.7 Records. All records created and received by the contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the government.

4.8.8 Insurance. The contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by FAR part 28.3.

The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

4.8.9 Subcontracting. The contractor shall ensure that any subcontractor providing services on behalf of the contractor has been approved by the CO prior to any such performance. The subcontractor shall not have a negative performance history or be suspended or otherwise prohibited from doing business with the government.

4.8.10 Data Rights. The government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.