Flight_Test_Support_SOW_Mar_2012.pdf

FLIGHT TEST SUPPORT

STATEMENT OF WORK

MARCH 2012

1.0 BACKGROUND

The 46 Test Wing (46 TW) conducts test and evaluation of communications, surveillance, and other airborne and ground based electronic systems. The 46 TW supports the Air Force, other Department of Defense (DoD) services, the FAA, commercial customers, and foreign entities. To facilitate cost-effective testing of the various systems assigned to the 46 TW, the wing supports internal and external customers with program management assistance to contract for commercial flight test services.

2.0 SCOPE

The 46 TW requires specifically modified aircraft to accomplish test activities. Flights may occur at different DoD and Department of Energy locations throughout the continental United States. Based on history, the majority of the test events are anticipated to occur at Eglin AFB, however the contractor shall have the ability to support mission requirements at various locations within CONUS, and the published pricing will include costs for mission support including all possible alternate locations.

Effective test support requires quick response times and flexible scheduling, therefore a two-week minimum response time is desired from initial contact to first flight (to include aircraft modifications) for short suspense mission requests.

2.1 TEST PLANNING. Subject matter expertise will be required to address specific aircraft capabilities and operational limitations during test planning activities for the contracted flight test services. Participation will be required for events such as: test planning meetings, technical interchanges, test readiness reviews, safety boards, test item configuration meetings, and design reviews.

In addition, the contractor will be required to support the 46 Test Wing test review/approval process;

this includes participating in risk management boards, safety boards, flight briefs, test planning meetings, and other miscellaneous meetings. Test events at other locations will have test approval processes which may require similar types of support.

2.2 TEST PROVISIONING. The contractor will possess the capability to procure, assemble, design, fabricate, install, store and maintain special purpose equipment in support of test activities. Aircraft modifications may be required; the contractor must ensure safety of flight and compliance with all applicable regulations (from Department of Defense, federal, state and local laws) regarding aircraft modifications.

The contractor will be required to make all airfield arrangements necessary to conduct the test mission.

This may include, but is not limited to, obtaining Civilian Aircraft Landing Permits, obtaining hanger space, obtaining a parking location, obtain towing equipment and operators, ensuring aircraft fuel is available, and obtaining permission to land. Data generated and test hardware used may be classified, which will require special facility provisions near the test range. Since the majority of the test events will occur at Eglin AFB, a hanger and office area with open storage capability is desired within a 75 mile drive of Eglin AFB.

It will be necessary for the contractor to keep the available aircraft maintained and inspected for the purpose of satisfying applicable regulations and to ensure safety of flight. Maintenance and proper inspections are fully the contractor’s responsibility.

The contractor may be required to enter into associate contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements or other legal agreements. These agreements would be required such that the contractor is allowed to directly interface with industry for the purpose of supporting the program requirements.

2.3 TEST EXECUTION. Flight test support will consist of carrying test items either internal or external to the aircraft. Test items may be government furnished equipment (GFE), foreign military equipment, or commercial equipment. Test items include, but are not limited to, the following:

antennas, pylons, racks, pods, stores, dispensers or instrumentation. The contractor will have the capability to employ test items in flight, (employed is stipulated to mean launched, jettisoned or otherwise separated from aircraft.)

The contractor shall modify the aircraft as required to carry test items. The contractor will have the capability to accomplish independent research for the procurement, building, installation, and maintenance of special purpose data collection equipment or other payloads as required for the project.

The contractor shall install/remove mission payloads.

Test items may emit significant electro-magnetic fields and the contractor will need the capability to perform safety of flight electromagnetic interference ground checks prior to test missions. It will be the contractor responsibility to ensure safety of flight, compliance with regulations, satisfy the test range authorities, and provide adequate liability insurance.

3.0 PRICING

A fixed-rate catalog of services shall be maintained by the contractor and furnished to the government, to be revised annually. The published rates for each aircraft type must include all direct and indirect costs for contracted flight test services, to include but not limited to planning support, aircraft, aircrew and support personnel, fuel, travel, housing, and per diem costs. Rates should be provided for each aircraft type for use by the hour and for use by the day for tests requiring dedicated aircraft support.

Eglin local area costs and CONUS deployed costs shall be listed separately. The catalog of services must also include labor rates for aircraft modifications/installations; suggest the following minimum categories: engineering, fabrication, and maintenance. The provision should be available for the customer to purchase fuel if desired. The catalog of services must also address aircraft scheduling requirements and the cost implications of scheduled support slips and cancellations.

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide comprehensive flight test support that is adaptable to varying test items and the flight test profiles required.

The contractor must be able to support flight test anywhere within CONUS. There is not a requirement to support tests OCONUS. The contractor must have the ability to install/uninstall the equipment while

TDY before and after flight.

4.1 STAFF EXPERIENCE

Test aircrew must be fully trained with professional flight test experience to include, but not limited to, radar operation, electronic counter-measure systems, and munitions delivery test experience. Contractor shall support day or night test missions, in a variety of weather conditions; therefore, pilots must be qualified to fly instrumented flight rules. Some test events will require formation flying; at least two pilots must be rated for this activity.

The contractor must provide experienced personnel to install and remove test equipment.

The contractor must have at least two pilots, two mechanics and one facility manager with SECRET security clearances. The contractor must be willing to provide personal information for programs having enhanced security requirements.

4.2 AIRCRAFT. The contractor shall provide the following aircraft/capabilities:

Two North American Sabre-40 (or equivalent) with the following modifications:

Hardpoints centerline capable of accommodating MAU-12, 16S600 Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) adapter, and an AERO-7 rack

Wing tip modified to house sensors (brackets, coax data line, and 28 V-dc in place) Tail cone modified to house sensors (brackets, coax data line, and 28 V-dc in place) Dual power invertors (60 cycle, 115 volt, 2400 watts each) Single switch test power circuit (400 cycle, 28 volts and 60 cycle, 115 volts) Multiple external antenna locations and adapter plates to support voice, data and GPS antennas Nose cone to support functionality of various radars and sensors Capability to carry external stores with wiring necessary to drop/launch up to 950lbs Capability to configure test engineer seating to meet mission objective Intercom locations throughout aircraft cabin Test engineer air-to-ground communications from aircraft cabin UHF/VHF communication capability Modified belly hatch with quartz window (24” x 24”) to accommodate optics, sensors, and turrets Crash certified equipment/instrumentation racks External Power Plugs (60 cycle 115 volt) to provide ground power for ground checks of test equipment Cabin air –conditioning for ground checks FAA certified to carry the following equipment: MALD-J pod, NET-MALD pod.

Beechcraft KingAir-100 (or equivalent) with the following modifications:

Multiple external antenna locations and adapter plates to support voice, data and GPS antennas Power inverters (60 cycle, 115 volt, 2400 watts each)

Single switch test power (400 cycles, 28 volts and 60 cycles, 115 volts) circuit Nose cone to support functionality of various radars and sensors Capability to carry external stores with wiring necessary to drop/launch up to 850lbs Capability to configure test engineer seating to meet mission objective Intercom locations throughout aircraft cabin UHF/VHF communication capability Test engineer air-to-ground communications from aircraft cabin Crash certified equipment/instrumentation racks Cabin air –conditioning for ground checks FAA certified to carry the following equipment: HARM targeting pod, FISHHAWK torpedo kit

(carry/drop), TALON glide bomb (carry/drop), OWL glide bomb (carry/drop), ASTE flare pod, LMCO radar pod, MMW Maverick, ECM and GPS pods, LAIRCM pod.

Beechcraft H-18 Twin Beech (or equivalent) with the following modifications:

Multiple external antenna locations and adapter plates to support voice, data and GPS antennas Test power (400 cycles, 28 volts and 60 cycles, 115 volts) Capability to carry external stores and or drop/launch up to 800LBS Capability to configure test engineer seating to meet mission objective Intercom locations throughout aircraft cabin Test engineer air-to-ground communications from aircraft cabin UHF/VHF communication capability Crash certified equipment/instrumentation racks Capable of mounting GPS pods on top, inside or under aircraft 5” camera port in aircraft floor FAA certified to carry the following equipment: LYNX radar pod, HARM targeting pod, MMW

Maverick, ECM pods, GPS pods (can mount on top of aircraft), LAIRCM pod.

Cessna 310 Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Equivalency of aircraft will be determined based on the following factors: maximum take-off weight, maximum/minimum airspeed, payload capacity, range, category, ceiling (without Oxygen supply), and number of crew.

All aircraft shall be IFR certified and current to allow flight in varying weather conditions.

Additional aircraft could be required. Access to helicopters is desirable.

4.3 FACILITIES

The contractor must have SECRET facility clearance. In addition, the contractor must provide for open storage of SECRET material in a 30’ x 30’office space and a hanger area of 150’ x 90’. The contractor must own a secure storage container large enough to house 5 laptops. Access to SIPRnet is desired, but not required. The contractor must be in good standing with his local Defense Security Service office.

5.0 PROCEDURES FOR PLACING ORDERS

The Contracting office will provide the Contractor a letter of authority stating who is authorized to coordinate flight test support requirements. Only approved personnel from 46 OG or 46RN identified in the call list may task the contractor for flight test support services.

As test requirements are identified, an authorized 46 OG or 46RN representative will contact the contractor to discuss the required service. A telephone call followed by an e-mail will secure the required aircraft for the test program requiring flight test services. Cancellations will also occur through a phone call followed by an e-mail. In the event of a cancellation, the Government will notify the contractor within 2 weeks prior to the scheduled mission week. The contractor must notify the Government a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the scheduled mission week in the event that scheduled test support is cancelled. No fees/cost will be charged if cancellation happens within the time outlined above. The contractor will provide a fixed-price breakdown of all cost associated in the event of a cancellation outside of these timelines.

6.0 PROCEDURES FOR INVOICING

When invoicing, the contractor should provide the following information:

- Contract number

- Call number

- Invoice number

- Date of invoice

- Project name

- Itemized list of flight hours by aircraft

- Itemized list of lease days by aircraft and location (local and non-local)

- Itemized list of services with corresponding labor rate and hours

- Dates of delivery of products or services

- Receipts for all material purchases

- Invoices from all subcontractors

Invoices shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the company at the conclusion of each program. The contractor has the burden of proof to justify all costs associated with the invoicing. Invoices will be submitted to the authorized caller who placed the call.

7.0 BASE ACCESS PROCEDURES

Access to the installation will be coordinated with the authorized caller. Base entry process shall be in accordance with AFFARS 5352.242-9000 and any other local procedures.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (AUGUST 2007)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. 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.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer 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 contracting officer 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, and valid vehicle insurance certificate, to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall 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.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management as applicable.

(e) 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.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.