AFSOC_FreeFall_Training_PWS_Performance_Work_Statement_As_of_6_March_17.pdf

Performance Work Statement

AFSOC Military Freefall Training

6 March 2017

1.0 BACKROUND:

Special Tactics (ST) Commanders provide Special Operations Battlefield Operators for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. Special Tactics is SOCOM’s tactical air/ground integration force and the Air Force’s special operations ground force to enable global access, precision strike, personnel recovery, and environmental reconnaissance operations. In preparation for operations that ST Commanders support, the requirement for a sustainment package allowing Special Tactics Squadrons the ability to train and sustain a full spectrum Military Free Fall (MFF) capability. This is intended to sustain High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) and High Altitude High Opening

(HAHO) proficiency. From this point forward when referring to MFF or HALO/HAHO the terms will be interchangeable unless specified. The Government requires a course to include parachute instruction, aircraft support and a wind tunnel at a minimum 14’ in diameter. HALO/HAHO training requires canopy control instructors and vertical wind tunnel coaching instructors. A projected training schedule will be provided at the time of award. Services are required training with daylight jumps conducted during this period.

The final period of training will be for limited visibility/HAHO operations. The program is intended to sustain Military Free Fall proficiency and integration with Special

Operations Units. Training will provide Military Freefall jump currency for the individual jumper at the advanced level and mitigate team risk by providing wind tunnel, aircraft exit, MFF, canopy control, stack formation, Drop Zone (DZ) considerations, determining wind direction/speed and landing formation instruction. In summary, this program provides the required sustainment training for all ST individual jumpers in order to stay within the minimum required parachute proficiency in preparation for ongoing operations and contingencies operations.

1.1 Scope:

The objective of the Performance of Work Statement (PWS) is to acquire the service of a contractor who will provide the required instruction, training, aircraft, qualified pilot and aircrew, and drop zone for AFSOC/720 STG personnel as delineated in paragraph 2.0

Contractor Services.

1.2 Acronyms:

AM Amplitude Modulation

AGL Above Ground Level

AMC Air Mobility Command

AOTE Air Operations Trainer Examiner

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

DZ Drop Zone

FAR Federal Aviation Regulations

HALO/HAHO High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High Opening

MSL Mean Sea Level

MFF Military Freefall

ST Special Tactics

STS Special Tactics Squadron

TA Technical Assistant

USAF United States Air Force

VHF Very High Frequency

ZAR Zone Availability Report

GFI Government Furnished Information

PWS Performance Work Statement

2.0 Description of Contracted Services:

MFF proficiency training that meets all specifications listed herein.

2.1 Aircraft:

Provide a CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability, and aircrew to support

MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of in-flight operations, ramped or tail gate type, and capable of six (6) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than

5,500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and not to exceed an altitude of 21,500 feet MSL.

2.1.1 The aircraft shall be capable of in-flight operations, shall be ramped or tail-gate type (no side-door jump exit).

2.1.2 Jump lights (red/green) shall be in the cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

2.1.3 Seats must be side-facing seats (military style canvas/nylon seats with extended length belts) for up to sixteen (16) combat equipped jumpers per lift.

2.1.4 There shall be intercom communications between aircrew and jumpmaster.

2.1.5 Cargo compartments must be able to accommodate jumpers, instructors, safeties, and portable oxygen console.

2.1.6 Aircrew shall have oxygen systems (portable or permanent).

2.1.7 Standard VHF/AM radios are required with UHF radio preferred, if available.

Aircraft must be configured for day and night MFF operations.

2.1.8 Aircraft will have a mounted camera to video record jumper exits for all lifts.

2.2 Aircrew

2.2.1 Aircrew will be knowledgeable in current MFF tactics and procedures relating to aircrew and jump master interface/coordination.

2.2.2 The contractor shall have insurance coverage to include parachute and HALO operations per DOD certification.

2.2.3 All aircrew shall be U.S. citizens with citizenship verifiable by a valid U.S.

passport or official record of birth.

2.2.4 Aircraft operators shall have minimum two (2) years’ experience with military jump operations.

2.3 Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT):

14' in diameter or greater able to support multiple personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

2.4 Instructor Support

2.4.1 VWT Instructors must be familiar with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military coaching. The VWT shall be available to ST operators as a group during the first day of training for a minimum of nine (9) hours with two (2) wind tunnel instructors (not to include the wind tunnel operator). The teams may divide into three groups or use VWT hours as they seem fit to meet unit mission needs. Additional hours can be scheduled with an exchange of aircraft

TAC hours; one (1) aircraft TAC hour equal to two (2) VWT hours with two (2) instructors.

2.4.2 An advanced Canopy Control Courses (CCC) will be given to all the students on the first day of training. CCC Instructor(s) must be a current United States Parachute

Association (USPA) certified Accelerated Free Fall Instructor (AFFI) to include a minimum of two thousand (2000) logged jumps teaching canopy control. The CCC instruction will cover all aspects of canopy control to include canopy control, stack formation, canopy manipulation, DZ considerations, determining wind direction/speed and landing formation. CCC and canopy manipulation instruction will continue throughout jump operations where instructors jump, video record and debrief on a tablet/computer. Air instruction while under canopy will include CCC drills, and stack formation. Instructors will fly with or near the team and use radios/comms to provide/demonstrate corrections. If radios/comms equipment are used by the instructors, equipment will be provided by the attending ST team. Upon award of the contract the

Drop Zone instructor(s) will work with the COR to validate an advanced CCC and Plan of Instruction (POI). The resulting POI shall be provided no later than fifteen (15) days after contract award and shall become the property of the Government. The POI may require updating during the period of performance. Any updates to the POI shall be coordinated with the COR.

2.4.3 Jump instruction and videography will cover all lifts for each jump day (for a total of eight (8) days of the fourteen (14) days of training) and all phases of the jump to include exits, freefall, canopy deployment, canopy control, stack formations and landings. In-between lifts, instructors and jumpers will review video on a tablet or computer, and discuss any related individual/team jump issues and how to correct them.

Instruction will be provide by three (3) instructors that must be a current United

Parachute Association (USPA) certified Accelerated Free Fall Instructor (AFFI) to include a minimum of two thousand logged jumps teaching canopy control, with a minimum of one instructor per stick, two per ten (10) jumpers. All three (3) instructors will jump camera and instruct for up to eight (8) days or nights.

2.4.4 All instructors will provide video feedback with critiques of landings in a classroom environment set up with audio/visual equipment. The contractor is responsible for providing all audio visual equipment to conduct training. A copy of all videography will be provided to the team.

2.5 Contractor’s Facility

2.5.1 Contractor’s Facilities shall be located in vicinity or reasonable driving distance of commercial/military lodging facilities.

2.5.2 Contractor’s facility shall have airspace compatible with HALO/HAHO drops from 21,500 feet MSL.

2.5.3 Contractor’s facility shall have an AMC approved DZ (drop zone) listed on the

AMC Zone Availability Report (ZAR), and the DZ elevation shall not exceed 2,100 feet

MSL.

2.5.4 Contractor should have maintenance facilities and the capability to replace/repair an aircraft if maintenance problems arise.

2.5.5 Contractor will provide packing facilities for up to 12 parachutes simultaneously under a cover.

2.6 Schedules:

The students will use the wind tunnel and receive CCCs on the first day. The jump phase will start on day two. Daily aircraft usage will vary according to training requirements, but will not exceed twenty eight (28) TAC hours in one course.

2.6.1 Jumps will be scheduled for no more than fourteen (14) days with a recommendation of no more than four (4) jumps per day (IAW AFMAN 11-411 (I)) for each ST operator.

2.6.2 The training sessions will be determined by the jumpmaster/team leader and will follow the crawl – walk – run concept. Depending on the level of the squadron, training could start in daylight and/or periods of limited visibility/night. Coordination between the

Squadron/COR/Contractor should be finalized two weeks prior and the contractor will have the aircraft ready to support training events.

2.6.3 Provide CASA 212 or aircraft of comparable capability for HALO/HAHO operations. The location shall be a military surveyed drop zone.

2.7 Minimum Jump Requirement:

ST squadrons require a minimum of 9 jumps (as outlined in the table below) during the training event to meet the required proficiency to safely integrate into Pre-Mission

Training (PMT). The amount of days in a training event (required to provide the 9 jumps for up to thirty (30) ST operators) is to be determined by the COR and contractor but shall not exceed fourteen (14) days.

2.7.1 Squadron/Group Priority Training: The COR will advise the contractor of any adjustment to the normal training routine no later than two weeks prior to scheduled training. At no time will it increase the number of VWT, Instructors or TAC hours already scheduled.

2.7.1 Combat-Ready Training Program: The suggested 10-day combat-ready training program (see below) is meant as an advanced proficiency train-up for fully trained elements. Anyone executing this recommended schedule should already be a current special operations forces common standard free-fall jumper.

2.8 Personnel Equipment:

The STS that is attending the course will provide all protective equipment needed to perform the required training. The equipment list will be in accordance with each squadron’s operator’s specific Standard Operating Procedures..

2.9 Transportation and lodging:

The STS attending will be responsible to provide all necessary transportation for AFSOC personnel only, to and from training locations to include travel, per diem and lodging costs that may be associated herewith.

2.10 Mishap:

The Contractor shall promptly report to the COR and procuring Contracting Officer

(PCO) if a mishap involving services under this contract results in an injury. If the U.S.

Air Force conducts an investigation of the accident, the Contractor (including all Sub-

Contractors) shall cooperate with the government personnel until the investigation is completed. The Contractor shall allow authorized government representatives access to the Contractor’s facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation.

2.11 Contractor Responsibility for Safety:

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

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

2.12 Non-personnel Service Statement:

Contractor employees performing services under this PWS shall be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that employees properly comply with the tasks, policies, and procedures contained within this PWS. Contractor employees shall perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this PWS may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any Contractor employee creating or modifying federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of federal employees, providing direct personal services to any federal employee, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal

Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The Government shall control access to the facility and perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work.

2.13 Period of Performance & Location

2.13.1 The period of performance for this contract is established as date of award for a period of twelve (12) months and includes two four (24) option years.

2.13.2 The place of performance shall be located at Contractor’s facility.

2.14 Contractor Certifications: Safety is of the utmost concern to the government and the end user during each event due to the risks that are presented, especially during the military freefall HALO/HAHO portion of every training event. It is imperative that the instructors facilitating this course have the highest level of experience and the formal training qualifications required to ensure the risk to all is mitigated to an acceptable level.

To ensure the government and the end user receive the safest and most comprehensive training support possible the following qualifications are mandatory:

2.14.1 The contractor shall be on the AMC commercial paratroop vendor list for DoD

IAW DoDI 4500.53 and USSOCOM Directive 350-8; Commercial Aviation Oversight

Procedures (5 Oct 2010).

2.14.2 The contractor shall be DoD approved commercial operators to include aircraft certifications and licenses (Part 135 or part 91 certified in accordance with DoDI

4500.53) in accordance with USSOCOM Directive 350-8.

2.14.3 The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and incorporate within all contractor led flight safety briefings/postings any Flight Crew Information File (FCIF) messages released/updated as provided by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2.15 Contractor Personnel Security: All aircrew shall be U.S. citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport.

2.16 Contractor Furnished Facilities, Equipment and Services: The contractor shall provide what he/she requires to support this contract. The contractor shall provide a monthly report which summarizes training, schedule, jumps, VWT time, aircraft usage and any significant events/issues (requiring COR attention).

3.0 Service Delivery Summary:

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold

Plan of Instruction (POI) 2.4.3 The contractor shall develop a standard and advanced

Plan of Instruction (POI) for canopy control instruction with a classroom instruction being taught to all on the initial day consisting of aircraft exits, flight patterns under canopy, stacking, canopy control individually and as a working group, approach and landings. The resulting

POI shall be provided no later than fifteen (15) days after contract award and shall become the property of the

Government. The POI may require updating during the period of performance. Any updates to the POI shall be coordinated with the COR.

Monthly Report 2.16 The contractor shall provide a monthly report which summarizes training, schedule, jumps, VWT time, aircraft usage and any significant events/issues (requiring COR attention).