2._Statement_of_Work_-_308_RQS_High_Mount_Equipment_(Aircraft_hours_for_training)_-_final.pdf

High Mount Equipment Training

308 RQS

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION I.

1.1. BASIC SERVICES

Contractor shall provide one (1) x ramp aircraft for (5) days of Military Free Fall (MFF) and Double Bag Static Line (DBSL) training. Aircraft must have a cargo compartments capable of accommodating sixteen (16) parachutists, instructors, safeties and portable oxygen console with a useable payload of 3,700 pounds/1680kgs. The overall intent of the training is to give the 308 RQS operators the ability to build, perform in-flight rigging during both MFF/DBSL, day and night parachute jumps with High Mount Equipment. The training will encompass planning, mission prep and execution of such operations and give a solid understanding of what is needed to conduct MFF and DBSL High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) and High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) within 100 miles of Patrick AFB, FL with High Mount Equipment.

Furthermore the contractor shall provide one (1) aircraft and aircrew for Day and Night MFF HALO/HAHO proficiency training and military surveyed drop zone. An estimated thirty (34) flight hours will be required within 100 miles of Patrick AFB, FL for the Flight portion of the training course.

A. COURSE GENERAL TOPICS:

• Basic Aerial Navigation

• Rig an Electronic Navigation Board System with High Mount Equipment

• Compute the HARP for a HALO and HAHO Operations Utilizing Electronic Navigation

Equipment

• Specialized Weapons and Equipment Rigging

• Perform JMPI on an MFF/DBSL Parachutist

• NVG Rigging and Employment with High Mount Equipment

• Perform MFF/DBSL Operations with NVGs, Special Weapons, High Mount Equipment and Portable O2 System

• Operate the Electronic Navigation System while Under Canopy

• Maneuver Ram Air Canopy to Designated Point on the Drop Zone Utilizing Electronic

Navigation Equipment

• JM/Pilot Coordination

• VWT Training.

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

• The course needs to provide training that will give the 308 RQS the ability to configure, rig in-flight and conduct MFF, DBSL HALOs and HAHOs during both the day and night with High Mount equipment. The training will encompass rigging, planning, mission preparation and execution of such operations and give a solid understanding of what is needed to conduct HALOs and HAHOs in a combat environment.

1.2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

a) Aircrew operating the aircraft must be licensed to fly aircraft in Florida. All aircrew personnel shall be United States citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport. The Aircraft must have valid certification to fly in United States and will be used for free fall or static line use.

b) Aircraft shall possess the following features/specifications:

1. Certified/approved by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) or US Air Mobility Command (AMC) to deliver US Military Freefall and Static Line Operations personnel.

2. At a minimum, standard VHF/AM radios are required with UHF radio preferred and, if available, Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation.

3. Parachute jump lights (red/green) must be in cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

4. Aircraft must have a cargo compartments capable of accommodating sixteen (16) parachutists, instructors, safeties and portable oxygen console with a useable payload of 3,700 pounds/1680kgs.

5. The aircraft must have static line cables must be installed and be configured for over the ramp static line operations in addition to a static line cables and retrieval system.

6. Aircraft must be configured for day and night HALO/HAHO operations.

7. Aircraft must be capable of air drop operations up to 17,500 ft AGL via ramp. The aircraft ramp must have a non-skid surface.

8. A clean and serviceable aircraft with qualified aircrew.

9. The vendor shall have insurance coverage to include parachute and HALO/HAHO/SL operations per DoD certification.

b) Pilot qualifications will meet the special qualifications and provide the following:

1. 100 hours experience performing airdrop operations

2. Multi-Rating Pilot License & Docs Required

3. U.S. CPL

4. The aircrew shall be knowledgeable in current military static line and freefall tactics and procedures relating to aircrew and jumpmaster interface/coordination IAW AFI 11-410 Personnel Parachute Operations.

5. The vendor should/will be DoD approved commercial operators to include aircraft certifications and licenses (Part 135 certificated in accordance with DoDD 4500.53) or otherwise in accordance with US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directive 350-8.

c) Facility must have a collocated maintenance facility for this type of aircraft. Preferred location must also be collocated with military freefall drop zone and staging facilities for operational proficiency jumps.

d) All training locations must be within 100 miles of Patrick AFB, FL.

1.3. SPECIFIC TASKS AND PERIODS OF PERFORMANCE

The following is a detailed course itinerary: Note that some deviations from the itinerary may occur due to time, personnel, or environmental limitations.

a) Day 1-5: Introduction to rigging of High Mount Equipment, weapons, oxygen and

NVGs. Followed by instruction to computer and GPS advanced navigational aids. As well as instruction on HAHO canopy control, stacking, grouping, communication and NVG Emergency Procedures. Additionally, how to perform JMPIs, pilot briefs and demonstrate NVG EPs via vertical wind tunnel. Lastly, conduct JM duties, pilot coordination and Military plan and execution with NVG MFF/DBSL HALO and HAHO operations.

The following is the projected periods of performance for the detailed course of instruction:

Note that some deviations from the itinerary may occur due to time, personnel, or environmental limitations and every effort will be made to communicate all changes 21 days prior to implementation.

a) Course #1: Training Days 1-5:

1.4. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

a) Contractor will provide aircraft and aircrews as specified.

b) Contractor must provide coordination with local rescue and EMS system if needed should an accident occur during training iterations.

c) The aircrew operating the aircraft must be licensed to fly that type of aircraft

Florida. All aircrew personnel shall be United States citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport. The Aircraft must have valid certification to fly in United States and will be used for free fall or static line use.

d) The type of aircraft shall possess the following features/specifications:

1. Certified/approved by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) or US Air

Mobility Command (AMC) to deliver US Military Freefall and Static Line Operations personnel.

2. At a minimum, standard VHF/AM radios are required with UHF radio preferred and, if available, Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation.

3. Parachute jump lights (red/green) must be in cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

4. Aircraft must have a cargo compartments capable of accommodating sixteen (16) parachutists, instructors, safeties and portable oxygen console with a useable payload of 3,700 pounds/1680kgs.

5. The aircraft must be configured for over the ramp static line operations.

6. Aircraft must be configured for day and night HALO/HAHO operations.

7. Static line cables and retrieval system.

8. Static line cables must be permanently installed; temporary installations are not acceptable. The aircraft must be configured for over the ramp static line operations.

9. Aircraft must be capable of air drop operations up to 17,500 ft AGL via ramp. The aircraft ramp must have a non-skid surface.

10. A clean and serviceable aircraft with qualified aircrew.

11. The vendor shall have insurance coverage to include parachute and HALO/HAHO/SL operations per DoD certification.

1.5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE/COORDINATE THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING:

a) Special equipment and group gear as appropriate/necessary.

b) All training locations will be within 100 miles of Patrick AFB, FL.

SECTION II.

2.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

a) The 308 RQS will provide SOV-III Parachutes.

b) Altimeters

c) Oxygen Systems

d) O2 consoles

e) Night Vision Goggles

f) All required Radios

g) Required USAF Aircrew Flight Equipment supervisors (riggers).

h) A qualified 308 RQS unit AFE technician will be assigned as the on-site supervisor during all repack operations.

i) 308 RQS unit AFE personnel will conduct all required in-process inspections during packing operations.

j) Individual and team equipment and uniforms will be provided as needed.

k) Streamers, wind drift indicators, and deployable drop bundles as needed

l) Any oxygen equipment required by parachutists or safeties to perform HALO/HAHO operations.

2.2. TRANSPORTATION

a) The 308 RQS will provide all necessary transportation to and from the training area as appropriate for attending members.

SECTION III.

3.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

In performing work under this contract, the contractor shall:

a) Conform to the safety requirements contained in the contract for all activities related to the accomplishment of the work.

b) Perform work in a safe manner as required by all governing military and civilian regulations.

c) Include a clause in all subcontracts to require subcontractors to comply with the safety provisions of this contract as applicable.

d) In the event of an accident/mishap, take reasonable and prudent action to establish control of the accident/mishap scene, prevent further damage to persons or property, and preserve evidence until released by the accident/mishap investigative authority through the contracting officer.

e) If the government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident/mishap, the contractor shall cooperate fully and assist government personnel in the conduct of investigation until the investigation is completed.

f) Include a clause in each applicable subcontract requiring the subcontractor's cooperation and assistance in accident reporting and investigation.

3.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

a) Contract Manager: the contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate contract manager (responsible in the absence of the contract manager) who shall be responsible for the performance of the services. The names of the contract manager and alternate(s) shall be provided to the Commanding Officer (CO) in writing prior to the beginning of the first performance period. The contract manager and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

b) The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours to discuss problems. After normal duty hours the manager or alternate shall be available within four

(4) hours.

c) Contractor Employees: the contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

d) Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges, which contain the company name and employee name in English.

e) 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. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DOD 5500-7-R Joint Ethics Regulation. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI 64- I06.

f) 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.

g) Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty.

The 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.