1_CCAS_PWS_07_Dec_2015.pdf

FA0021-16-R-0001 Attachment 1 Combined Contracted Close Air Support (CCAS)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

COMBINED (LIVE/DRY)

CONTRACTED CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CCAS)

02 November07 December 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Paragraph Page

1. Description of Services

1.1. General Task Description

1.2. Specific Task Description

1.3. Specific Requirements

1.3.1. Operating Instructions

1.3.2. Operation of Aircraft

1.3.3. Equipment Requirements

1.3.4. Personnel

1.3.5. Mission Planning and Operations

1.4. Specific Functions

1.5. Deliverables

2. Service Delivery Summary (SDS)

3. Government Furnished Property and Services

3.1. Government will provide

3.2. Contractor Access to Government Installations

3.3. Use of Government Property

3.4. Government Property Furnished “As Is”

3.5. Common Access Cards (CACs) for Contractor Personnel

4. General Information

4.1. Period of Performance/Place of Performance

4.2. Contractor Personnel

4.3. Administrative Considerations

4.4. Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling

4.5. Quality Assurance

4.6. Government Performance of Services during Labor Strikes

4.7. Safety

4.8. Data

4.9. Travel

4.10. Security Instructions

4.11. Revisions

4.12. Affirmative Procurement

4.13. Conservation of Utilities

Appendix A ................................................................................................................... Attached

Appendix B ................................................................................................................... Attached

Appendix C ................................................................................................................... Attached

SECTION 1 – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1. General Task Description. The 24 Special Operations Wing (SOW) requires 1 0 0 0 hours combined live and dry (550 live/450 dry) Contracted Close Air Support (CCAS) flight sorties to support Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command (HQ AFSOC) a n d S p e c i a l

O p e r a t i o n s T e r m i n a l A t t a c k C o n t r o l l e r C o u r s e ( S O T A C C ) Joint Terminal

Attack Controller (JTAC) initial/mission qualification, and currency training.

1.2. Specific Task Description. The contractor shall support the 24 SOW with CAS sorties in order to facilitate JTAC mission qualification and currency. All aircraft support will be conducted within the continental United States (CONUS) (see Annex 1 for potential training locations).

Training will consist of operating and maintaining performance of tactically-relevant aircraft for air-to-ground tracking, targeting, and CAS operations, to include associated equipment systems that interface with various platforms and ground force personnel. In addition, the contractor shall provide aircraft including, but not limited, to the Alpha jet, A-4, L-39, L-59, BAC-167, MB-339, L-159E aircraft, or equivalent for use on this task. CAS sorties will simulate permissive and non-permissive Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 controls to include day and night dry operations, IAW AP JCAS MOA Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) (Ground). Dry CAS would simulate multiple delivery profiles to include low and high angle strafe, level, loft, pop-up, and dive deliveries. Live CAS will execute multiple delivery profiles to include high and low angle strafe with minimum 7.62mm up to 30mm guns , level, loft, pop-up, and dive in delivery of BDU-

33’s or Mk-76’s. Contractor must provide proof of purchase of the above stated ordnance. During mission accomplishment, contractor will simulate armed escort, armed reconnaissance, and non-traditional intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance as briefed and required to support training. When coordinated, the contractor will provide face-to-face mission debriefs to the JTAC instructors and trainees, focusing on Joint Publication 3-09.3, Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Close Air Support (CAS), and Special Instructions for training. The contractor shall provide all aircraft, aircrews, w e a p o n s and maintenance personnel to support CAS sorties flown. (CDRL A001, A002)

1.3. Specific Requirements.

1.3.1. Operating Instructions.

1.3.1.1. Comply with the CAS tactics, techniques, and procedures outlined in Joint

Publication 3- 09.3, J-Fire, AFI 11-214, and AFTTP 3-3 JTAC and JCAS AP MOA 2003-01 and any local range procedures.

1.3.2. Operation of Aircraft.

1.3.2.1. The aircraft will fly in a single or two-ship formation, and will be available for a minimum on station time of 90-minute sessions in support of DRY CAS and 120-minute sessions in support of LIVE CAS. The aircraft performance capabilities required are indicated below:

1.3.2.1.1 Be capable of attack speeds of 350 KIAS and be able to perform maximum +7G and -

3G turns. Aircraft shall have the capability to reach an elevation of 25,000 MSL.

1.3.2.1.2. Maintain loiter time of no less than 90 minutes on station, 50 NM from base. When available, external tanks may be used to achieve time on station and number of run-ins, provided that speed/turn and mission store requirements are maintained.

1.3.2.1.3. Shall have the capability to perform tactical maneuvering to achieve 45 degree deliveries for simulated ordnance release.

1.3.2.1.4. Aircraft shall have a range of 500 NM with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) fuel reserves at zero wind un-refueled in ferry configuration.

1.3.2.1.5. All systems must be installed and maintained in accordance with the aircraft, airframe, engine and avionics as per manufacturer’s specifications or better. Contractor shall maintain a l l a p p l i c a b l e original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical orders, FAA

Airworthiness Directives (AD’s), and any FAA DER or DAR documentation on the aircraft.

1.3.2.1.6. A Government Flight Representative (GFR) and Ground Government Flight

Representative (GGFR) and/or their designated representative will perform a quarterly inspection of aircraft operations, flight crew certification/currency and qualifications and aircraft maintenance procedures. This inspection will commence within three months after award of contract and will be under the general guidelines of the procedures contained in the DCMA Tri-

Service Instruction 8210 series entitled “Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations” in effect on the date of contract award. This will be applicable to the primary contractor and any sub-contractors.

1.3.2.1.7. Definitions contained in 14 CFR Part 1 apply to all situations and conditions related to flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and flight crew certifications and qualifications, except as noted or defined otherwise herein.

1.3.2.1.8. COCO Aaircraft shall carry a valid FAA airworthiness certificate for Civil Aircraft

Operations (CAO) as appropriate and Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) as appropriatepublic use activities that are similar to the mission required to be performed under this PWS for the duration of the contract. Airworthiness certifications must will be conducted by AFLCMC/EZSA after contract award.a third party at the contractor’s cost. All pilots and crew shall be FAA certified and a copy of this certification shall be kept with the personnel listing in the COR file and updated as necessary (SEE DoDD 5030.61, Jun 25, 2015).

1.3.2.1.9. Installation and infrastructure modifications and flight approvals to carry any external stores must be FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) or OEM or Designated

Engineering Representative (DER)/ Designated Air Representative (DAR) airworthiness certified. The contractor shall provide applicable FAA-STC or DER or DAR or OEM approval airworthiness certification for aircraft to the COR/CO. (CDRL A008)

1.3.2.1.10. All aircraft shall be operated in accordance with applicable Government aeronautical regulations, including U.S. Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Marine

Corps (USMC) and local military flying directives, as applicable. The contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations. Submit

DD Form 2400-Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance; DD Form 2401-Civil Aircraft Landing

Permit; and DD Form 2402-Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement through all three service

POC’s identified on the DD Form 2400 at time of contract award. These agreements and any other that may be specified must be kept current during the entire period of operations under the contract.

1.3.2.1.11. Aircraft approved under this contract are considered transient military aircraft and are not subject to landing fees at DoD controlled airfields.

1.3.3. Equipment Requirements:

1.3.3.1. Be equipped with communications and navigation capability as required by the FAA and

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO for operations in Instrument Meteorological

Conditions (IMC) and under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Area navigation approved for IFR

RNAV enroute and approaches is highly desired to enable AFSOC units to train at remote fields which may only be serviced by RNAV approaches. The contractor shall be solely responsible to provide such equipment.

1.3.3.2. Maintain a complete set of wiring and schematic diagrams covering all equipment installed onboard the aircraft. This information will be available at the home base and at permanent operating sites and available for Government inspection. The Government shall consider specific installation designs and concepts as contractor proprietary and shall not be provided to other contractors. (CDRL A006)

1.3.3.3. All installation, internal wiring, and umbilical wiring to external stores on the aircraft are the contractor’s responsibility. Costs to modify contractor aircraft are not an allowable expense under this agreement.

1.3.3.4. The aircraft must be capable of recording all inter/intra flight communications via an in-flight recording system comparable to those used in mil-spec aircraft (ex. F-15E, F-16, F-18, A-

10, and AV-8). These recordings must be easily digitally transferred to an audio/video playback system for the primary use of mission debriefs. The playback of recorded audio for the purpose of debriefing is the responsibility of the contractor. The recording of video for the same aforementioned benefits is highly desired but not required.

1.3.3.5. Each aircraft sortie shall provide Full Motion Video (FMV) and FMV Line of Sight

(LOS) downlink Geo-located FMV (slew your sensor to coordinates) and IR pointer. The sortie should also have a POD with the ability to Laser Spot Track and generate coordinates.

1.3.3.6. Type of FAA approved Navigation System such as a Tactical Air Navigation

(TACAN); Very High Frequency Omni- Directional Range (VOR); Global Positioning

Systems (GPS), etc. A GPS must be available for operations in remote areas where other navigational aids are not available as required.

1.3.3.7. At least two Very High Frequency/ Ultra High Frequency (VHF/UHF) radios in each aircraft. Communication capability that supports Digitally Aided CAS is required. Variable

Message Format (VMF) protocol is also required (BAO, BDAT, APASS, ATAK).

1.3.3.8. Air-to-Air Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) – desired, not required.

1.3.3.9. The contractor shall ensure that the local base fire department receives an indoctrination of the contractor’s type aircraft supporting the operation. The COR shall be notified of indoctrination and provided with a copy of the supporting documentation and annotation of training.

1.3.3.10. Live Strafe: Contractor must have the ability to provide Live Strafe with 7.62mm or larger on day 1 of this contract. Contractor must discuss their strafe capability in detail and provide their statistical Circular Error Average (CEA) to include how it was calculated.

1.3.3.11. Contain a minimum of two (four desired) operational (properly wired) pylons that enable the carriage of Bomb Release Unit (BRU) BRU-41A Improved Multiple Ejector Racks (IMERs), Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System (MALTS), Triple Ejector Rack (TER), SUU-20s or BRUs (MERs) of similar capability that are approved by the Government for use by the contractor.

1.3.3.12. DACAS: Contractor must be able to execute Digitally Aided CAS on day 1 of this contract. VMF protocol is the military standard (BAO, BDAT, APASS, ATAK) and is therefore a required capability. Contractor will discuss their DACAS capability in detail.

1.3.3.13. The contractor is responsible for providing munitions. Receipts or proof of purchase will be required to receive reimbursement for the purchase of munitions.

1.3.4. Personnel.

1.3.4.1. 24 SOW responsibilities:

1.3.4.1.1. 24 SOW shall assign primary/alternate Contract Officers Representatives (COR)/ s c h e d u l e r /Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) per operating location assigned by the 24

SOW, Hurlburt Field, FL. See RFP Annex 1 – Operating Locations.

1.3.4.1.2. 24 SOW COR/QAP shall maintain close liaison with program manager in matters regarding contractor’s assets.

1.3.4.1.3. 24 SOW COR/QAP shall provide contractor flight crews with comprehensive mission information. This shall include all mission particulars in the initial scheduling process provided by the unit receiving services, in addition to voice call information provided by the program manager.

1.3.4.2. Contractor responsibilities:

1.3.4.2.1. The contractor shall serve as the single point of contact for all CAS coordination and flight operations. The contractor shall provide a single point of contact (POC) for all contract coordination with the program managers at the 2 4 S O W , 720th Operations Support

Squadron (OSS), 23rd Special T a c t i c s Squadron (STS), Hurlburt Field, FL, 17th S T S , Ft. Benning, GA, 21 st

STS, Pope AFB, NC, and the 22nd STS, McChord AFB, WA. The contractor representative will coordinate all activities with the 24 SOW scheduler.

1.3.4.2.2. Provide scheduling support consistent with each squadron’s scheduling requirements and designate a point of contact accessible after duty hours to the program managers/schedulers.

24 hours a day, seven days a week at permanent operating and deployment sites. The contractor shall designate a point of contact (company dispatcher, duty officer) for rapid response after duty hours. The POC listing shall be kept on file with the personnel listing and updated as necessary.

1.3.4.2.3. Become familiar with applicable Special Instructions (SPINS) for training and in turn ensure that the contractor flight crews are knowledgeable with these products and other required regional operational instructions.

1.3.4.2.4. Become knowledgeable and comply with each range regulation and procedures for all operating locations.

1.3.4.2.5. The Pilot in Command (PIC) has the final authority to determine whether an aircraft is airworthy and whether to launch or terminate a mission.

1.3.4.2.6. All crew members shall be knowledgeable and comply with mission responsibilities, contract requirements, brevity code words, range regulations, SPINS, all applicable Air Force, SOCOM, and AFSOC training rules and current FAA Handbook 7610 series (most current suffix).

1.3.4.2.7. Individual maintenance personnel shall possess specialized technical expertise required to support the contractor’s Fleet. All shall be trained to accomplish tasks such as aircraft munitions loading, towing, refueling/defueling, recovery, and aircraft deicing, etc., using contractor-developed checklists. Where applicable, these individuals shall be Government-certified before performing such operations on military airfield and possess appropriate licenses, if applicable.

1.3.4.2.8. All contractor personnel who deal with any classified materials are required a SECRET security clearance. All contractor aircrews and any other personnel who, in the conduct of their normal work would be aboard the aircraft during a classified mission, including EA technicians, are required to have Secret security clearance.

1.3.4.2.9. All contractor personnel shall comply with local policy and regulations while on any military installation. Contractor employees shall be readily identifiable as contract employees through appropriate attire and badges while performing services under this contract. All contractor personnel working on U.S. installations will be U.S. citizens. All personnel must be qualified and have current certifications/licenses for the duties they are assigned to perform before assuming their duties, or the duties of the person they are to replace. A copy of this information shall be kept current and any changes made, the contractor shall notify the PM and

PCO. (CDRL A004)

1.3.4.2.10. The contractor shall provide qualified, medically, and psychologically fit personnel consistent with the intended mission, duration and projected area of operation. All personnel must be fluent in English. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. Where reading, understanding, and discussing safety, security, mission, and environmental issues are an integral part of a contract employee’s duties, that employee must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English.

1.3.4.2.11. The contractor shall establish and enforce appropriate behavior, conduct, dress and grooming standard for personnel and ensure the appearance, dress and behavior of contractor personnel is appropriate.

1.3.4.2.12. Contractors shall provide a Concept of Operations (CONOPs) for mission originating from their base airfield to the training range and return to base. CONOPs will include detailed information on the following and a copy shall be kept in the COR file.

1.3.4.2.13. Standard Operations

1.3.4.2.14. Objectives

1.3.4.2.15. Scope

1.3.4.2.16. Aircraft/Equipment

1.3.4.2.17. Airfield/Range Operations and Regulations

1.3.4.2.18. Target Area Tactics

1.3.4.2.19. Ground Crew Training and Certification

1.3.4.2.20. Pilot Training and Certification

1.3.4.2.21. Pilot Syllabus

1.3.4.2.22. Ground Crew Syllabus

1.3.4.2.23. Risk Management (RM)

1.3.4.2.24. Aircraft Capabilities

1.3.4.2.25. Abnormal Operations

1.3.4.2.26. Things Falling Off Aircraft (TFOA)

1.3.4.2.27. Aircraft In-Flight Emergency

1.3.4.2.28. Aircraft Ground Emergency

1.3.4.2.29. Public Affairs Event

1.3.4.2.30. Aircraft Divert

1.3.4.2.31. Risk Mitigation

1.3.4.2.32. Roadmap to Employment/Execution of Contract

1.3.4.2.33. Contractor Issue Items

1.3.4.3. Pilot. Minimum Standards Required:

1.3.4.3.1. FAA Letter of Authorization (LOA) in proposed aircraft

1.3.4.3.2. Current FAA Class II medical rating performed at the contractor’s expense

1.3.4.3.3. FAA commercial pilot license

1.3.4.3.4. FAA instrument rating

1.3.4.3.5. 1500 tactical, fixed wing flight hours in a USN, USMC, or USAF f igh ter / attack jet aircraft which performs the Close Air Support (CAS) mission

1.3.4.3.6. 15 flight hours in the aircraft support the contract

1.3.4.3.7. Pilot shall have FAC-A experience and be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the CAS regulations and TTPs listed in para. 1.3.1.1. Contractor will describe it in detail what justifies their pilot core expertise and what justifies them as CAS SME’s.

1.3.4.3.8. Have a current security clearance to the level for the mission performed up to the

Secret level

1.3.4.4. Pilot Currency:

1.3.4.4.1. Within 15 days of contract award, the contractor shall submit a copy of their Standard

Operating Procedures (SOP), to include basic operational procedures, as well as Pilot qualifications and currency requirements to the 24 SOW COR. The COR, with AFSOC/A3TG concurrence, is the approving authority for SOP and Pilot currency issues. Pilots shall comply with the Tactical SOP of the unit which they are supporting. (CDRL A005)

1.3.5. Mission Planning and Operations:

1.3.5.1. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is the overall CAS Program Manager.

Depending on the mission and the customer, AFSOC/24 SOW will designate scheduling offices to execute administrative tasks such as mission scheduling and coordination, travel order issuance and liquidation, and invoice certification.

1.3.5.2. Mission planning and scheduling occurs at three levels:

1.3.5.2.1. Long Range. Long-range planning covering a six month period, originating from the contract implementation date, and every six month increment thereafter, is conducted at semi-annual program reviews. A rolling, six month schedule is provided to the contractor by the 720th

OSS JTAC program manager.

1.3.5.2.2. Weekly Schedule. The 720th STG Scheduler shall publish a weekly schedule providing the units to be supported, date, approximate time, scheduled airspace and number of missions and controls required to the contractor. The weekly schedule is updated as required in conjunction with the DoD scheduling procedures at the designated range scheduling office.

1.3.5.2.2.1. Once this weekly schedule is published, the Government shall give the contractor 72 hours advance notice before assigning any additional tasking for aircraft. Additional tasking is defined as a new requirement, not previously scheduled during the scheduling period.

1.3.5.3. The Government may or may not order flight services on any given day.

1.3.5.4. Flight operations may be scheduled and conducted at any time, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. The weekly schedule will identify when operations are required outside of this period or are of longer duration than 9 hours per day.

1.3.5.5. The Government will NOT pay for any flight or any other action that the 24 SOW

COR/QAP did not schedule prior to the flight or action.

1.3.5.6. In the event of a short notice mission cancellation due to weather, the Government will be liable, not exceeding two (2) days, for the day of and the day after the scheduled mission cancellation. The mission cancellation days will be considered weather days with Government reimbursement not to exceed two (2) days. No further compensation provided for any scheduled days continuing past the two (2) days after the scheduled mission cancellation.

1.4. Specific Functions:

1.4.1. The contractor shall perform field investigations of equipment failures to isolate the causative defect and recommend to the Government possible corrective actions. The contractor shall analyze system performance through an assessment of data generated during operation, maintenance, testing, etc. The types of data to be analyzed by the contractor may include test data, system performance data, maintenance data, and mishap reports. These analyses may include the techniques of Reliability Centered Maintenance evaluations, Interoperability

Assessments, and Systems Lifetime Extension Analyses.

1.4.1.1. Program reviews shall be held semi-annually at the 24 SOW, Hurlburt Field, Florida, at the contractor’s facility, telephonically, by video teleconference, or as directed by the

COR. The contractor must attend all program reviews and make a presentation consisting of the following:

1.4.1.2. Overview of work accomplished to date or since last review and projected plan of action for completion of contract effort. Provide hand-out material documenting presentations.

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

1.4.1.4. Identification and discussion of problems anticipated and contractor’s plan of action to resolve problems.

1.4.1.5. In special cases, additional program reviews may be held covering a portion of the activity when directed by the COR. PMRs, when required, will be conducted by VTC to the maximum extent practicable. If and when a TDY is required, the contractor will be allowed travel expenses authorized by a pre-approved LOI.

1.5. Deliverables. The contractor shall provide the following:

The total schedule for this contract is estimated at 12 months with (3) each twelve month options.

CDRL

Title

Date of First

Submission

As of Date

Date of

Subsequent

Submissions

Distribution

Copies

A001 Monthly Status

Report

NLT 30 days after contract award

Monthly by the 10th

Monthly by the 10th

COR/CO

1 each

A002

Trip Reports

NLT the tenth

(10th) workday after trip completion

Last day of trip

NLT the tenth (10th) workday after trip completion

A003

Quality Control

Plan

Full Plan - 60 days after award

Full Plan - 60 days after award

Within three

(3) days of changes

A004

Personnel Listing and Qualifications

15 days prior to contract start

As required

Within 7 days of any changes in personnel

COR

A005

Standard Operating

Procedures

15 days after award

As required

Upon any changes and at least 15 days before the next period of performance

COR

A006 Schematic Block Diagrams

15 days after award As required Within 5 days of any changes

COR 1 each

A007 Accident/Incident

Report

Within 24 hours As required Within 24 hours COR/CO 1 each

A008 Air Worthiness

Specification

15 days prior to contract start As required As required COR/CO 1 each

1.5.1 The monthly status report will be on contractor letterhead and will include cumulative price/cost information by CLIN per location in addition to reporting period.

Include status of funds expended/remaining. Include information relating to risk assessment and the required information to support compliance of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If meetings were attended, include a list of attendees. This report shall include a “Snap Shot” of monthly performance measures as identified in PWS Paragraph 1.2 and Section 2 Service Delivery Summary. This report is due monthly by the tenth (10th) of each month. (CDRL A001)

1.5.2 Trip reports will be on contractor letterhead. It will include details of the trip to include location, purpose and all other pertinent information. If meetings were attended, include a list of attendees. The trip report will be due 10 days after completion of trips. (CDRL

A002)

1.5.3. The Quality Control Plan initial submission is due 60 days after award. All submissions will be on contractor letterhead and shall identify how contractor management will monitor performance to assure quality service is provided to the government in accomplishing all contract requirements performance results of this plan will be reflected in the monthly status.

(CDRL A003)

1.5.4. The contractor shall submit a personnel listing and qualification overview, appropriate resumes and certifications 15 calendar days prior to the contract start and within 7 days of any future personnel changes, i.e. resignations, etc. This will be due as required. (CDRL A004)

1.5.5. Procedures shall be provided 15 days after the date of award. The appointed GFR will review and approve the contractors procedures along with applicable award, Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and DCMA Instruction 8210.1, AFI 10-220, AR

95.20 NAVAIRINST 3710.1G, COMDTINST M13020. S t andard Oper a t in g Procedures will be submitted 15 days after the date of award on contractor letterhead. It will include procedures from DCMA Instruction 8210.1 as o u t l i n e d a n d a p p l i c a b l e . Subsequent submission is due upon any changes and at least 15 days before the next period of performance begins. (CDRL A005)

SECTION 2 – SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY (SDS)

The service requirements for this contract are summarized into performance outcomes that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance thresholds describe the minimum acceptable levels of service. These thresholds are critical to mission success and acceptable (satisfactory) performance.

SDS Performance Objectives PWS Para Performance Threshold To Receive

Satisfactory Rating

T1

Contractor performance met specifications of the contract

Identified in

PWS Para 1.3, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5

Contractor met requirements in the

PWS 95% of the time and received no more than two (2) written customer complaints/unsat COR inspections per year concerning contractor deficiencies relating to the contract requirements.

Identified deficiencies were successfully corrected within ten (10) workdays of notification

T2

Complied with all Security

Requirements

PWS Para

3.2.4, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, 3.5.1.1.2, 3.5.1.2.1.1, 4.10

Appropriate employee clearance is submitted to 24 SOW COR prior to performance start date. Zero security violations were identified during contract performance

T3

Contract employee(s) wore contractor identification badge while in Government facilities or when representing the

Government while performing duties of the contract outside

Government facilities

PWS Para

3.2.3 , 4.2.2, 4.2.3

100% compliance

T4

Contractor met required delivery schedule. This element applies to contract performance including timely, accurate and administratively correct submission of all deliverables identified in the contract

PWS Para 1.5.

Contractor met delivery schedule in the

PWS 95% of the time and no more than two (2) rejections occurred due to deficiencies. If deficiencies occurred they were successfully corrected within three (3) workdays of notification

2.1. Failure to maintain any monthly or quarterly contract standards (directly impacted by the contractor) listed in Section 2 shall require the contractor to provide a written explanation to the

2 4 S O W COR and PCO. The contractor’s response to the 2 4 S O W COR shall explain the specific reason(s) or root cause(s) for not attaining identified standards. The Aviation subcontractor shall also include actions taken to prevent recurrence. Corrective actions shall not task the Government in any way and shall not be used as a basis to justify future noncompliance with standards/requirements. Government Quality Assurance Personnel may issue a Corrective Action Report.

SECTION 3 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1. The Government will provide, if available:

3.1.1. Frequency utilization. The 24 SOW will provide local frequencies for use by the contractor in sovereign U.S. territory only.

3.1.2. Access/copies of all pertinent range regulations/SPINS, Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs) and publications.

3.1.3. The Government, at its convenience, may elect to provide any equipment it sees fit to enhance its own training. Contractor should not expect or plan for any Government furnished property and services to meet the requirements of this contract.

3.2. Contactor access to Government installations:

3.2.1. The 24 SOW will arrange for access to all necessary military installations.

3.2.2. Contractor personnel shall comply with all installation and facility safety and security regulations, as well as, the health, safety, and security provisions of the contract. Contractor personnel shall report security or safety problems to the Contracting Officer and/or Security Police as appropriate.

3.2.3. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

3.2.4. The Contractor shall obtain a Visitor/Vehicle Pass (AF Form 75), pass and identification, for personnel employed at each installation as required until a Common Access Card has been issued.

3.2.5. The Contractor and employees shall comply with all security requirements of AFI 31-101, Chapter 22, at all times while on the installation. Contractor personnel shall not enter restricted/controlled areas and/or base facilities unless specifically authorized in performance of their duties. Contractor personnel involved in civil crimes and/or other incidents of misconduct shall be refused entry to the installation.

3.2.6. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the Visitor/Vehicle Pass is returned within three days of employee termination or contract completion. The Contractor shall return the

Visitor/Vehicle Pass to the Security Forces Squadron or Pass and ID. The Contractor is responsible to ensure the above items are returned for Contractor employees as well as those of any subcontractors. The loss of any of the items listed above shall be reported to the appropriate agency immediately.

3.2.7. The Contractor will be required to provide a Contractor Pass letter to the 2 4 S O W

COR identifying contractor employees requiring a Common Access Card/Base Pass (Template will be provided). Once signed by the CA, the employee will work with the 2 4 S OW COR and the unit Trusted Agent to get the required CAC from the Military Personnel Flight.

3.2.8. When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall be familiar and comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force

Installation Security Program, AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, and host base directives, as applicable.

3.2.9. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

3.2.10. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

3.2.11. Base support shall be provided by the Government to the Contractor in accordance with the base support clause. Failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this clause shall release the Government, without prejudice, from its obligation to provide base support by the date(s) required. If warranted, and if the Contractor has complied with the requirements of this clause, an equitable adjustment shall be made if the Government fails to provide base support by the date(s) required. Base support includes Government-controlled working space, material, equipment services (including automatic data processing), or other support (excluding use of the Defense Switched Network (DSN)) which the Government determines can be made available at, or through, any military installation where this contract shall be performed.

All Government property in the possession of the Contractor, provided through the base support clause, shall be used and managed in accordance with the Government Property clauses.

3.2.12. The military installation(s) providing the support shall be located within a 125 miles radius of the training range being utilized.

3.2.13. The contractor agrees to immediately report (with a copy to the cognizant CAO) inadequacies, defective Government-Furnished Property (GFP), or non-availability of support stipulated by the contract schedule, together with a recommended plan for obtaining the required support. The Government agrees to determine (within 10 workdays) the validity and extent of the involved requirement and the method by which it shall be fulfilled (e.g., purchase, rental, lease, GFP, etc.). Facilities shall not purchase, or otherwise furnish any base support requirement provided by the clause (or authorize others to do so), without prior written approval of the PCO regarding the price, terms, and conditions of the proposed purchase, or approval of other arrangements.

3.2.14. Through coordination of the COR, the contractor shall have access to Host Unit/Base maintenance shops and hangar space on a non-interference basis if available and Government supervised basis to accomplish necessary routine aircraft or equipment repair and for severe weather shelter.

3.2.15. Ground support equipment. The contractor must provide all materials and support e q u i p m e n t required to maintain its aircraft. The contractor shall have use of common ground s u p p o r t equipment and special tools and test equipment on a non-interference basis.

Specific items will be determined by unit capability and negotiated with the host base or unit.

The contractor shall obtain this equipment through the appropriate maintenance shop, signing a hand receipt for each piece of equipment or tool. The contractor shall be responsible for returning borrowed equipment and tools within the time specified on the hand receipt in the same condition of repair as when obtained. The contractor must be aware that operational unit/base needs will, in all cases, supersede contractor needs and will not be subject to dispute.

3.2.16. Deicing. The Host base will provide deicing equipment on a non-interference basis if available if such equipment is necessary to provide services.

3.2.17. Flight planning facilities. The Host base will provide access to Base Operations Flight

Planning, Weather, and Services facilities, if available on a non-interference basis, and the use of those facilities in the performance of work under this contract and through coordination of the

COR.

3.2.18. Fuel:

3.2.18.1. This contract does not include the price of fuel. The 24 SOW will provide access to fuel at U.S. Government bases and civil fields where U.S. Government contract fuel is available worldwide for the contractor’s use during contract performance. The contractor must provide an estimate of the fuel its proposed contract execution aircraft would consume on an average tactical mission so that the government can accurately estimate its fuel cost. Contractor must provide technical data to support its estimate with proposal submission. The 24 SOW will have appropriate fuel cards for each of the contractor’s aircraft. Any Government fuel provided will

NOT be used for any other flights/efforts other than those scheduled/ordered under this contract.

Fuel consumed for maintenance test flights, maintenance ground turns, and training flights shall not be charged to the Government. Additionally, flight hours flown using fuel provided to the contractor at no cost will not incorporate fuel costs.

3.2.18.2. Card Users (pilots/flight commanders/aircraft commanders/crew chiefs):

3.2.18.3. Coordinate and complete the Card User Certification Course.

3.2.18.4. complete the online certification.

3.2.18.5. Must print the Certificate of Completion and a fax a copy to the COR to be kept on file.

3.3. Use of Government Property.

3.3.1. The contractor shall at all times manage and operate the aircraft under its own direction and control in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, and the GFR approved Flight

Procedures.

3.3.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property identified under this contract. At the end of each work period, all Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

3.3.3. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government.

3.3.4. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees and the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.

3.3.5. The Contractor shall immediately report to the 24 SOW COR and the local facilities manager any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys.

3.3.6. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the 24 SOW COR, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the Government. The Government may, however, at its options, replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, the

Government shall replace all locks and keys for that system and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

3.3.7. The contractor shall be responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of government furnished area. The area shall be clean and neat, free of fire and safety hazards, and free of unsanitary conditions.

3.4. Government Property Furnished “As Is”.

3.4.1. The Government makes no warrant whatsoever with respect to Government property furnished “as is”, except that the property is in the same condition when placed at the f.o.b. point specified in this agreement as when inspected by the Contractor, as when last available for inspection under the agreement.

3.4.2. The Contractor may repair any property made available on an “as is” basis. Such repair will be at the Contractor’s expense. Such property may be modified at the contractor’s expense.

Any repair or modification of property furnished “as is” shall not affect the title of the

Government.

3.4.3. The Government shall not be otherwise liable for any delivery of Government property furnished “as is” in a condition other than that in which it was originally offered.

3.5. Common Access Cards (CACs) for Contract Personnel.

3.5.1. For installation(s)/location(s) cited in the contract, contractors shall ensure Common

Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel who meet one or both of the following criteria:

3.5.1.1. Require logical access to Department of Defense computer networks and systems in either:

3.5.1.1.1. unclassified environment; or

3.5.1.1.2. The classified environment where authorized by governing security directives.

3.5.1.2. Perform work which requires the use of a CAC for installation entry control or physical access to facilities and buildings.

3.5.1.2.1. Contractors and their personnel shall use the following procedures to obtain CACs:

3.5.1.2.1.1. (CAC) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the

24 SOW COR listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The 24 SOW COR will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures to obtain a vehicle pass.

3.5.1.2.1.2. Contractors shall provide a listing of personnel authorized a CAC to the 24 SOW and PCO. The 24 SOW COR will provide a copy of the listing to the government representative in the local organization designated to authorize issuance of contractor CACs (i.e., “authorizing official”).

3.5.1.2.1.3. Contractor personnel on the listing shall each complete and submit a DD Form 1172-

2 or other authorized DoD electronic form to the authorizing official. The authorizing official will verify the applicant’s name against the contractor’s listing and return the DD Form 1172-2 to the contractor personnel.

3.5.1.2.1.4. Contractor personnel will proceed to the nearest CAC issuance workstation (usually the local Military Personnel Flight (MPF) with the DD 1172-2 and appropriate documentation to support their identification and/or citizenship. The CAC issuance workstation will then issue the

CAC.

3.5.1.2.1.5. While visiting or performing work on installation(s)/location(s), contractor personnel shall wear or prominently display the CAC as required by the governing local policy.

3.5.1.2.2. During the performance period of the contract, the contractor shall:

3.5.1.2.3. Be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

3.5.1.2.4. Within 7 working days of any changes to the listing of the contract personnel authorized a CAC; provide an updated listing to the contracting officer who will provide the updated listing to the authorizing official;

3.5.1.2.5. Return CACs to the 720th Security Manager and in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days of a change in status for contractor personnel who no longer require logical or physical access.

3.5.1.2.6. Report lost or stolen CACs in accordance with local policy/directives.

3.5.1.2.7. Within 7 working days following completion/termination of the contract, the contractor shall return all CACs issued to their personnel to the issuing office of the location specified by local policy/directives.

3.5.2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

SECTION 4 – GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Period of Performance / Place of Performance.

4.1.1. The period of performance for this contract is:

Base: 15 Jan 2016 – 14 Jan 2017 (12 Months)

Option 1: 15 Jan 2017 – 14 Jan 2018 (12 Months)

Option 2: 15 Jan 2018 – 14 Jan 2019 (12 Months)

Option 3: 15 Jan 2019 – 14 Jan 2020 (12 Months)

4.1.2. Contractor duties will be performed at military training areas, military operating areas, or any location the government desires to operate in order to meet training objectives. Training locations will be determined and scheduled with the 24 SOW COR. The contractor must be postured to perform up to three geographically separated concurrent operations on East and West coast. See Annex 1 for training and potential training locations.

4.2. Contractor Personnel.

4.2.1. Contractor personnel will perform the necessary operations and maintenance activities in order to meet the prescribed requirements in Section 1.

4.2.2. Identification Badges. The contractor shall furnish corporate identification badges to all contractor and subcontractor personnel authorized to work at all Government Installations. Costs for providing the corporate identification badge is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. While in Government facilities, all contractor personnel shall conspicuously display their corporate identification badge at all time to allow for easy identification as a contractor employee or authorized subcontractor performing work for the contractor. Subcontractor employees’ identification badges shall identify their respective prime contractor.

4.2.3. Contractor personnel and their subcontractors must identify themselves as contractors or subcontractors during all meetings, telephone conversations, in electronic messages, or correspondence related to this contract.

4.3. Administrative Considerations:

4.3.1. Contractor-Furnished Items and Services. Except for those items or services specifically stated in Section 3, as Government-furnished, the Contractor shall furnish everything needed to perform this contract according to all its terms.

4.3.2. Administrative Supplies. The Government shall provide administrative supplies which the

2 4 S O W deems necessary for the support of the duties required in this contract.

4.4. Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling.

4.4.1. The Contractor shall perform the requirement of this Performance Work Statement in an environmentally acceptable manner consistent with SOCOM, Air Force, federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

4.4.2. The Contractor shall follow established policies and procedures that minimize the risk of environmental pollution.

4.4.3. The Contractor shall follow Air Force, MAJCOM, base, wing, and squadron regulations/instructions and local plans and procedures concerning the handling of potentially hazardous/toxic materials.

4.4.4. The Contractor shall cooperate with base officials in conducting inspections, resolving incidents, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence, where the release of hazardous/toxic materials occurs within the Contractor’s area of responsibility as defined in this Performance of

Work Statement. The Contractor shall follow established programs to safely and properly use, manage, store, control, and dispose of combustible, flammable, and hazardous materials.

4.4.5. In accordance with applicable regulations/instructions, the Contractor is responsible for complying with Air Force directives and policies, base regulations/instructions on waste minimization. Hazardous waste shall be managed in accordance with local installation administration codes/titles as required.

4.4.6. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, local, base, and Air Force regulations/instructions providing the correct documentation for the disposition of accumulated wastes. New or changed processes that affect the quality or quantity of hazardous waste generated must be approved by the Base Environmental Manager prior to implementation.

4.4.7. Identifying and Reporting Hazards and Mishaps:

4.4.7.1. The Contractor shall promptly report hazards and mishaps involving Air Force and

SOCOM personnel, facilities, and/or equipment to the 24 SOW COR and PCO.

4.4.7.2. The Contractor shall provide requested information and/or assistance to the Wing Safety

Office during the course of Air Force mishap investigations. Investigation and reporting of mishaps involving Contractor personnel, equipment, and facilities only will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

4.4.7.3. The Contractor shall immediately notify the 24 SOW Safety Office and PCO of any on-the job injury and/or death of a Contractor employee.

4.5. Quality Assurance. The 2 4 S O W COR will evaluate the Contractor’s performance through review of initial and recurring quarterly evaluations, formal Air Force inspections, Staff Assistance Visit reviews, and required position reports. Contractors are subject to the same

Spot and No-Notice evaluations as active duty and National Guard personnel in the squadron.

4.5.1. Performance Evaluation Meetings. The PCO may require the Contractor, or a representative designated by the Contractor, to meet with the 2 4 S O W COR, the PCO, and other Government personnel as deemed necessary. The Contractor may request a meeting with the PCO and 2 4 S O W COR when he or she believes such a meeting is necessary. Written minutes of any such meeting shall be recorded in the contract and signed by the Contractor and the 24 SOW COR and PCO. If the Contractor, or the designated representative, does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the PCO within ten (10) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

4.6. Government Performance of Services during Labor Strikes. Because services called for under this contract are of a critical importance to the Air Force, the Government reserves the right to suspend performance of this contract in…