Attachment_1_-_BA_MFF_PWS_-_21_Apr_17_-.pdf

FA3002-16-R-0023

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For

Battlefield Airman Military Free Fall

21 April 2017

Table of Contents Section Title

1. MISSION OVERVIEW

1.1. Purpose

1.2. Background

1.3. Standards

2. MFF SCOPE OF WORK/REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Contractor/Instructor General Requirements

2.2. Contractor Records

2.3. Student Records

2.4. Course Master Schedules (CMS) and Student/Instructor/Facilitator Ratios

2.5. Additional Training (Military Requirements Standup)

2.6. Flight Safety Briefings

2.7. Emergency, Fire, Crash, Rescue, and Medical Requirements

2.8. Program Admission and Graduation Requirements

2.9. Testing, Grading, and Evaluation

2.10. Student Transportation

2.11. Facilities Control

2.12. Lodging

2.13. MFF Food Service

2.14. General Information

2.15. Aircraft Requirements

2.16. Aircraft Maintenance Management

2.17. Aircraft Servicing

2.18. Airfield Hours of Operation (HOO)

2.19. Schedule Requirements

2.20. Crew Rest

2.21. Training Areas.

2.22. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance.

2.23. Airfield/Drop Zone Specifications.

2.24. Use of Military Airfields

2.25. Instructor and Aircrew Requirements

2.26. Pilot Qualifications

2.27. Drug/Smoke Free Environment.

2.28. Security Requirements

2.29. Insurance Requirements

2.30. Environmental Management.

2.31. Information Management.

2.32. Personnel Management.

2.33. Quality Control Plan

2.34. Safety Management

2.35. Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE), Services, Supplies, and Facilities.

2.36. Government Furnished Information

2.37. Government Furnished Property

2.38. Government Furnished Services

2.39. Travel

2.40. Contract Manpower Reporting

3. SERVICES SUMMARY

4. DELIVERABLES

A. APPENDICIES

A-1 Sample MFF CMS/ SYLLABUS A-1a Sample MFF CMS Schedule A-2 MFF Government Furnished Property A-3 Publications, Forms, Directives, and Forms A-4 Safety Limited Use Form Nondisclosure Agreement A-5 Recommended Minimum Room Furnishings Requirements A-6 Abbreviations and Acronyms A-7 Security Criteria for Physical Security Plan A-8 Sample Safety Briefing

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DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. MISSION OVERVIEW. This contract supports Military Free Fall (MFF) training for Battlefield Airman (BA) personnel. MFF training is an initial skills course that provides academic, ground, vertical wind tunnel/simulation, and military freefall training to first time jumpers that meets United States Special Operations Command/United States Army Special Operations Command (USSOCOM/USASOC) curriculum requirements. Currently training is being provided for 140 students per year at Yuma, AZ. However, the Air Force (AF) has a need to train up to 300 students per year. This contract will be for approximately 160 students per year to supplement the existing Military Freefall courses and any number of students above the current total AF requirement of 300. Should training for the Air Force at Yuma, AZ be reduced or eliminated, the student load may surge to the full 300 students per year.

1.1. Purpose. The purpose of this contract is to obtain safe, professional Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) Parachute Air Carrier certified carriers for freefall school house support operations. The Contractor shall provide the necessary manpower to support MFF operations that are needed to support the aircraft (maintenance, riggers, etc.). The Contractor shall determine the location for MFF training.

1.2. Background. This contract shall provide instructional support and training services in the delivery of MFF parachutist training. This contract will provide fully qualified MFF instructors and Contractor personnel to provide the instructional support and training services typically associated with the delivery of the AF MFF Parachutist Course (MFFPC). This contract will also require any other support specified in Sections 2, 3, or 4 of the PWS. The Government will provide an on-site Military Liaison Officer (MLO) and alternate(s) MLO. At least one MLO will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The MLO/COR will also coordinate training schedules with the Contractor, 338 Specialized Contracting Squadron (SCONS), and 350 Training Squadron (TRS) Head Quarters (HQ) Air Education and Training Command (AETC) /A3 staff. The MLO will be responsible for accessing training documentation networks and systems to ensure accomplished training is documented to AETC standard. MLO will provide Government leadership and management tasks involving students (e.g. discipline, and other similar Government responsibilities).

1.3. Standards. To successfully accomplish the mission and provide training to Battlefield Airmen (BA) students, the Government and the Contractor shall develop and maintain a synergetic relationship. One of the foundations of this synergetic relationship is the recognition that each partner is an expert in its own right. Based on the recognition that the Contractor is an expert in MFF training, this PWS requires the Contractor to comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), DoD, and AF requirements for Facilities, Pilots, Physiological Technician, Riggers, Jump Masters, Aircraft, Air Field and Drop Zone Operations. All instructors and riggers must also meet the USSOCOM, USAF, USASOC, AETC and FAA equivalent certifications in accordance with (IAW) Appendix A-3.

The Contractor shall have a thorough understanding of the work required to meet the standards identified in this PWS, which should be consistent with the commercial and military standards and IAW all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Civilian students will not be mixed with BA MFF students in the training environment(s). The Government also requires the

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Contractor to meet the general principles contained in Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 32-1084 for Facility Requirements (e.g. Ability to dry up to 40 wet chutes and repack them in a week and support the student and MLO population with facilities that are sufficient to conduct their missions and learning activities).

1.3.1. Mobilization. This contract includes a four (4) month mobilization period after award to coordinate and complete logistics, manpower, curriculum development, courseware development, agreements, surveys, certifications, briefings, validations, check rides, CARB validation, USSOCOM validation of the course, etc. and meet any requirements necessary to begin operations. During the mobilization period, prior to USSOCOM accreditation, the Contractor shall complete applicable initial RA-1 training (e.g. jumping, parachute packing and maintenance) for riggers, and instructors, if not already trained. Should the Contractor need initial RA-1 training, it will be provided by the Government at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor will be responsible for RA-1 training beyond the initial mobilization phase for new personnel.

2. MFF SCOPE OF WORK/REQUIREMENTS. The purpose of the MFF program is to ensure that designated BA candidates receive military freefall instruction that meets USSOCOM, USASOC and AETC standards. There are two objectives of the MFF course. The first objective is to provide the AF an additional course of MFF instruction to supplement the current Military Freefall Course at Yuma, Arizona for AF initial skills BA candidates. The second objective is to train additional Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs), deemed necessary by the Air Force, in MFF operations. This program shall train students to the skill levels required to complete the MFF curriculum. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, including certified MFF instructors, licensed parachute riggers, and aircrew, to perform MFF operations as defined in this PWS. The Contractor shall also be required to provide the aircraft, training aids, supervision, materials, maintenance, equipment (other than Government provided equipment listed in Appendix A-2), and services necessary to perform MFF operations as defined in this PWS. The Contractor will be required to, maintain accreditation with the USSOCOM and provide a course equivalent to the existing U.S. Army MFF course IAW standards found in USSOCOM 350-3 and AFI 11-410.

The Government will have command authority over the BA students while they are in training and will supply BA students with all necessary military uniforms. The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Report to the MLO/COR by the 5th business day of each month. The monthly reports submitted by the contractor to the Government on the 5th day of each shall include a status update for the items contained in all subparagraphs in paragraph 2. The contractor shall be prepared to support AETC mandated “High Risk Reviews” as part of the AETC inspection processes as often as one (1) per year.

2.1. Contractor/Instructor General Requirements.

2.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, courseware, curriculum, student aids, and plans necessary to conduct MFF training including fully qualified instructors for MFF parachute training IAW the USSOCOM Military Freefall standards found in USSOCOM 350-3 and AFI 11-410 (e.g. simulation, wind tunnel, ground training, parachute drying, packing, freefall skills, emergency procedures, equipment preparation and jumping day and night, testing, re-testing, etc.). A Contractor-developed course and training plans shall be formatted and

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PWS Attachment1 coordinated so that it meets the requirements to be assigned an AETC type course number IAW AETCI 36-2641 and AETCI 36-2642. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide all support services, facilities, and equipment required under this PWS, to include the following: aircraft, flight crew, classroom facilities, drop zone facilities, student transportation for jump operations, student transportation for arrival and departure from the airport, emergency medical support required for training, parachute packing and repair, and oxygen systems maintenance and repair.

The aircraft operator shall maintain CARB certification throughout the duration of the contract.

All documentation will be provided to the MLO/COR for approval as part of mobilization prior to scheduling course validation. Any updates occurring after mobilization shall be submitted to the MLO/COR for approval prior to implementation. Annual review of the training plans will be performed to ensure quality training.

2.1.2. Contractor personnel shall maintain an orderly, professional atmosphere in the classrooms and training facilities under their cognizance and shall have authority commensurate with this responsibility. Students whose conduct is not conducive to such an atmosphere shall be cautioned in the presence of the MLO/COR to attempt to remedy the unacceptable behavior. If the inappropriate conduct continues, the Contractor shall notify the MLO/COR who will take the appropriate action with the student. The Contractor can immediately refer students to the MLO/COR if their behavior is impacting the safety of any personnel.

2.1.2.1. In the event of formal military action against students under their tutelage, Contractor personnel may be requested to provide written statements to, or appear in person as a witness in a student’s Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) or Court-Martial proceedings. Such statements or appearances may be directly related to charges or may provide information for use in determining appropriate punishment.

2.1.2.2. The Contractor shall report to the MLO/COR any suspected disciplinary problem (e.g., fraternization, sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.) between a Contractor employee and a military staff member, between a Contractor employee and a student, or between a military staff member and a student. If the MLO/COR is suspected of disciplinary problems, then the Contractor shall report the suspected misconduct to the MLO/COR and the CO. The Government will investigate the complaint and provide a recommendation to the CO for action. Contractor personnel shall cooperate with all investigations involving with the MFF contract and will provide timely assistance to the Government until such time as the investigation is complete.

2.1.3. The Contractor shall provide office space to support up to two MLO/COR’s and provide them with internet a, scanner, printer, shredder, lockable file storage, and telephone within a lockable office space. The office shall include typical office furniture (desks, chairs, etc.) and space suitable to conduct and handle personal information (e.g. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)).

2.1.4. The Contractor shall ensure students have internet access and they can reach and communicate with .mil sites in a separate space from the MLO’s. The internet access should support the students at a ratio of one (1) computer per five (5) students. The space must allow

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PWS Attachment1 the student’s access to communications suitable to conduct and handle personal information (e.g.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)).

2.1.5. All instructors will adhere to and maintain academic standards (e.g., course grading criteria) IAW Test Standards in paragraph 2.9. If the student(s) have academic problems, the instructor shall provide remediation IAW the applicable testing plan.

2.1.6. Instructor Qualifications. All instructor personnel shall possess a current United

States Parachute Association (USPA) Accelerated Freefall Instructor (AFFI) certification at a minimum. The AFFI certification must be valid prior to the commencement of training. The instructional competencies of all instructor personnel shall be validated by the Contractor prior to the commencement of training. The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Report to the MLO/COR by the 5th business day of each month. The monthly reports shall provide the MLO/COR with the items listed in this paragraph.

2.1.6.1. The Contractor shall provide a roster listing the instructors associated with a class plan, and ensure their instructor training/qualifications records are available to the MLO/COR monthly.

2.1.6.2. In addition to the instructor certification requirements listed above, during mobilization all instructors must successfully complete the classroom instruction and practical MFF parachute jumps, as a student prior to teaching the same material.

Training completion and scores shall be documented in the instructor training jackets.

The Contractor shall ensure new personnel, hired after mobilization, complete the same requirements prior to beginning performance.

2.1.6.3. Instructors must maintain the relevant USPA currencies that are necessary to being recognized as a freefall instructor (e.g. AFFI, I/E, etc.) AFFI, I/E requirements are defined in the USPA Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) located on the USPA website (http://www.uspa.org). Instructors must also have and maintain a current Military or Civilian equivalent Jumpmaster qualification documented in their Instructor Training Record. Civilian equivalent qualifications must meet the criteria listed in AFI 11-410 and USSOCOM manual 350-3 listed in Appendix A. All instructors will maintain a go/no-go checklist and ensure all aircrews and MFF Instructors accomplish items before each flight.

2.1.7. Instructors shall maintain professional currency within their field of expertise. The

Contractor shall ensure that all instructor personnel are ready to teach the content assigned to them and can pass any tests associated with that content consistent with the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan. Each instructor must be familiar with all presentations, delivery methods, testing and remediation procedures; each instructor must also be familiar with all the curriculum, training aids, equipment operations and maintenance procedures for the course or section of the course they will instruct.

2.1.8. Instructor Substitution. Substitution of instructors or addition of new instructors shall be communicated to the MLO/COR. Substitute/new instructors shall meet the same

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PWS Attachment1 requirements described in paragraph 2.1.6. All prospective MFF instructors are subject to Government MLO/COR review to ensure that they have the proper qualifications. The contractor shall provide an Instructor Roster depicting the instructors assigned to the classes in order to ensure their training and currency is validated by the MLO/COR 5 working days prior to class. The Government, through the CO, shall have the right to refuse services by any instructor considered unqualified or unsafe as well as the right to withhold payment for the performance of services rendered by any instructor considered unqualified or unsafe. The instructor verification process must be completed prior to the instructor teaching Air Force students.

2.1.9. All prospective instructor personnel must be evaluated and qualified by the Contractor as meeting Air Force minimum standards as stated in this document (Appendix A-3) for technical and instructional proficiency. These training courses are considered “high-risk,” and as such, MLO/COR retains the right to assess the Contractor instructor’s behavior and, if appropriate, has the authority to interrupt/delay the Contractor instructor from conducting an assigned topic for safety reasons at no additional cost to the Government. In such cases, the CO must be notified immediately and further action will be coordinated between the Contractor’s POC, MLO/COR and 350 TRS/DO.

2.1.10. For all maintainers, the following documents will be stored per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA): (1) a Medical screening and (2) a Proof of Drug Screening document.

2.1.11. For all instructors, the following documents will be stored per the Health Insurance

Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA): (1) a Medical screening, (2) Psychological evaluation (IAW AFI 48-123, a commercially available screening guide, such as the Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory-2), (3) a Proof of Drug Screening document, and (4) CPR certification.

2.1.12. For all EMT personnel, the following documents will be stored per the Health

Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA): (1) a Medical screening, (2) Psychological evaluation (IAW AFI 48-123, a commercially available screening guide, such as the Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory-2), (3) a Proof of Drug Screening document,

(4) CPR certification, and (5) EMT certification.

2.1.13. The parachute course of instruction requires instructor to be fit and physically able to perform strenuous activities involved with MFF operations. As such, it is critical that each instructor meet the Army Physical Fitness standards found in Army Field Manual 7-22 Appendix A. These standards must be recertified annually by the contractor and documented in the Instructor Training Jackets (ITJ).

2.2. Contractor Records. Contractor records similar to AF ITJ will be maintained by the Contractor and shall include: United States Parachuting Association (USPA)/ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/ Air Force Instruction (AFI)/ Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB)/Air Mobility Command (AMC) Certifications (as applicable) (i.e. certificates of course completion, completed PQS or JQR, certification and re-certification evaluations, and any other applicable qualification documents – EMT-B/P, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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Certification , Instructor training, Physical Fitness Results, etc.) and supporting regulations (AFI/FAA/USPA). The intent of these Contractor records are to provide a record of necessary qualifications at-a-glance to better understand currency and proficiency. Instructors, Riggers, Maintainers, and Pilots shall be trained on all systems utilized in the course IAW their assigned tasks. Contractor ITJs must be provided within two (2) working days after a request from the MLO/COR to enable timely review.

2.3. Student Records. The Contractor shall maintain records of all students training completed for each class convened. The information will be maintained for two years and will include class rosters, progression records, course critiques, and student medical release forms. Student records must be provided within two (2) working days after a request from the MLO/COR to enable timely review.

2.4. Course Master Schedules (CMS) and Student/Instructor/Facilitator Ratios. For the duration of this contract, the contactor shall develop and maintain course schedules and ratios per class compatible with AETC’s training pipeline. The schedule shall be coordinated, finalized, reviewed, and accepted annually prior to implementation. The current basic MFFPC consists of 20 to 25 working/training days (see sample CMS in Appendix A-1). Normally, training days are Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays may only be scheduled as training days with the approval of the MFF Program Manager (PM) and MLO/COR. The sample CMSs in Appendix A-1, provided within the MFF Parachutist Course (MFFPC), Program of Instruction (POI) is a breakout of AETC’s current curriculum schedules and provide a period by period breakdown of the subject matter of the course, the sequence of the instructional program, the time allocated to each subject, the time specified for theory and practical instruction, and the student to instructor ratio for each period. Should deviations occur beyond Contractor control, (e.g. abnormal weather, aircraft or student availability due to Government action, program guidance changes, etc.) the Contractor shall coordinate and provide a revised plan and schedule to the MLO/COR, and CO within fifteen (15) working days prior to implementation.

2.5. Operational Briefings. The Contractor shall develop briefings (Pre-jump, instructional, and safety, etc.) that provide MFF students with a professional training experience that ensures they have the information and knowledge they require to safely complete MFF training. The Contractor shall give briefings on a daily basis prior to flight, but may request Government approval to conduct individual briefings if scheduling or training needs dictate. Briefings shall include, as a minimum, a daily jump master brief, actual and forecasted weather, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), current FCIF, Emergency Procedures (EP), and operational notes of interest to the aircrew and jumpers. If more time is available (i.e., flying/jumping is delayed due to weather), the briefings should be expanded to include such items as safety and various applicable operational topics. The Government will review and approve operational briefings developed by the Contractor.

2.6. Flight Safety Briefings. The Contractor shall conduct a quarterly flight/jump/continuation training safety briefing for all contractor personnel (instructors, pilots, and riggers involved in MFF operations). The Contractor shall maintain attendance records and ensure those absent from the briefing review the material presented prior to performing a related event. AETC

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Safety may provide additional briefing material for Contractor use. See PWS Appendix A-8 for a sample safety briefing.

2.7. Emergency, Fire, Crash, Rescue, and Medical Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure the availability of Emergency, Fire, Crash, Rescue and Medical services in place during operations at the training areas and airfields used in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain a list of all primary and auxiliary airfields used for MFF and notify the MLO/COR prior to using any other airfields except in emergency situations. Airfields must provide safe operations based on the number/type of planned sorties and the type of Emergency, Fire, Crash and Rescue services available. If any airfields do not require crash and rescue services located on or immediately adjacent to the airport area during operations, a waiver must be requested/coordinated through the MLO/COR from the Contractor and approved prior to use under this contract. The Contractor shall provide an emergency plan for response to a medical incident, with transport to a hospital providing the level of care commensurate with the injury as defined in AFI 11-410. The Contractor must have the ability to transport a patient to definitive care (e.g. Level 1 - 2) within 90 minutes after an injury occurring. The Contractor shall ensure students have access to medical care with flight approved practices and medications to include transportation for medical treatment in the event of injury or illness.

2.7.1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). At least one (1) EMT must be assigned to each MFFPC class. The EMT must be currently certified at the EMT- Basic or Paramedic (at a minimum) level by the state that training occurs in. As part of the training process, the EMT will be available to provide emergency medical treatment on-site during periods of high risk training IAW AFI 11-410 and AFI 13-217. Additionally, instructors must be prepared to deliver basic first aid and CPR.

2.7.2. Drop Zone Safety/Control Officer. The Contractor shall provide a drop zone safety officer (DZSO) or drop zone control officer (DZCO) at all sites conducting jump operations. All contract drop zone safety officers (DZSOs) shall meet the duties and responsibilities stated in AFI 11-410 and AFI 13-217. In addition, all DZSOs/DZCOs shall be validated by the Contractor to ensure they meet the requirements stated in AFI 11-410 and AFI 13-217 prior to conducting duties and maintain their currency as a USPA AFFI.

2.8. Program Admission and Graduation Requirements.

2.8.1. Student Experience. The skill level of entering students will vary from no previous freefall experience to experienced private ratings. All students will complete the full course of instruction.

2.8.2. Student Load. This contract will be for approximately 160 students per year to supplement the existing Military Freefall courses and any number of students above the current total AF requirement of 300. The average class size (best estimated quantity) is estimated to be between 10 – 13 students, with a minimum of 25 jumps per student.

2.8.2.1. Should training for the Air Force at Yuma, AZ be reduced or eliminated, the student load may surge to the full 300 students per year. The contractor shall be prepared to

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PWS Attachment1 accommodate these changes which will require larger class sizes with the ability to provide training for up to 30 students per class, with a minimum of 25 jumps per student.

2.8.2.2. The projected student load and training flow plan are included in the Sample

Course Master Schedule (CMS)/ Syllabus – Appendix A-1. Workloads may be accelerated, within Government financial and student scheduling constraints. In spite of the best forecasting efforts, deviations may occur. Should schedule variations occur; a 30-calendar day notification will be given to the Contractor to allow time to adjust personnel and schedules. MFF attrition will vary from class to class based on student capabilities, volunteer status, and safety issues.

The course attrition rate is not a fixed minimum or maximum percentage. Sample Course Master Schedule (CMS) provided in Appendix A-1 is notional.

2.8.3. Projected Graduation Dates. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting programmed graduation dates, except for variable factors beyond Contractor control, such as:

abnormal weather, aircraft or student availability due to Government action, and program guidance changes. Documentation must be maintained to substantiate reasons for late graduation.

2.8.4. The Contractor shall ensure classroom preparation, student administration, test proctoring, and safety procedures are conducted in a manner that avoid interruptions in the training day and promote a safe and secure environment conducive to learning for courses supported under this contract.

2.9. Testing, Grading, and Evaluation.

2.9.1. The Contractor shall administer tests IAW the Contractor developed testing plan described in the Contractor developed course curriculum. The Contractor shall train a minimum of 90% of the students to standard described in AFI 11-410 and USSOCOM Manual 350-3 within the timeframe proposed by the Contractor. Remediation period is one (1) class duration.

2.9.2. The Contractor shall compute and document students’ grades at grading period intervals applicable to each program of instruction. The Contractor shall utilize an applicable computerized system (i.e. web application, database, etc.), to document all student grades, trends, etc. Contractor shall provide students/MLO with graduation certificate and course performance records prior to student departure from the course. AF Form can be found in http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/form/af1256/af1256.xfdl AF “Certificate of Training”.

2.9.3. Maintain student records concerning counseling, supplemental assignments, remedial assignments, safety violations, classroom infractions, graduation certificates, test scores, etc. The Contractor shall notify the MLO of any entries which are infractions or disciplinary in nature within 24 hours of the incident. The Contractor shall follow course guidelines to document student records.

2.9.4. Contractor shall develop a remediation and retest plan as part of the course curriculum and course master schedule.

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2.9.5. For parachute packing the student will be expected to meet USSOCOM Military Freefall standards found in USSOCOM 350-3 paragraph 9-5. The minimum requirement for student to pack in progress inspector (pipi) ratios is (packer 4:1 IP/instructor) as stated in USSOCOM M350-3 paragraph 9-5.f. The student will be given three (3) chances to pass each Advanced Free Fall (AFF) level or graded exercise. The student will pack his/her own main parachute for all jumps. If the student fails to pack successfully on the third attempt, at that time the student will be issued a “Rigger packed” Standby parachute system.

2.9.6. The Contractor shall provide the MLO/COR responses and recommendations to remedy items cited in student course critiques within three (3) business days after course completion.

2.9.7. Training shall be provided at a location that provides suitable air/land capacity, capability, and weather to support timely MFF training. The Contractor’s facilities shall be located in a climate that provides safe weather conditions IAW AFI 13-217, shall have access to airspace compatible with high altitude low opening and high altitude high opening drops, and shall have access to drop zone (DZ), Landing Zone (LZ), and Air Space that has met or will meet Air Mobility Command (AMC) approved drop zone requirements as found in AFI 13-217.

2.9.8. The Contractor shall provide security for training facilities and aircraft, and crash/fire/rescue/ambulance/EMT.

2.9.9. Facilities shall have all required equipment to support operations (e.g. Parachute

Drying Capability, Air Craft Hangers, Vehicles, Lighting, Information Technology, Vehicle Parking Areas, Simulators, Vertical Wind Tunnel, Hanging Harness Trainers, etc.).

2.9.9.1. Contractor shall provide sufficient parking for staff and maximum daily student load Privately Owned Vehicles (POV’s) that is secure IAW security appendix A-7.

2.9.10. The Contractor shall provide lodging and healthy meal service while the students attend MFF.

2.9.11. The Contractor shall determine student daily reporting and departure times. When variations to the normal schedule are necessary, they shall be made at least 24 hours in advance unless circumstances do not allow. The Contractor shall immediately notify the MLO/COR when factors change the training schedule. Student reporting and departure times shall allow for adequate crew rest.

2.9.12. The Contractor shall, without charge to the students, provide access to a running track or an open area with a running circuit, and access to a gym environment possessing both aerobic and weight training equipment. The fitness facilities will be available to students and MLO/COR five days per week for two hours per day outside of MFF training times.

2.10. Student Transportation. The Contractor shall provide a means to transport students between training locations, lodging, dining facilities, to laundry/dryer facilities (if not co-located of either the training location or lodging) and the airport terminal used by the Government. This

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PWS Attachment1 service must be provided at convenient intervals and on a schedule known in advance to students planning to arrive and depart by commercial airline. Recreational transportation will be the responsibility of the individual students.

2.11. Facilities Control.

2.11.1. Facilities Control. The Contractor shall ensure that all facilities within the Contractor’s control are clean, sanitary, and rodent and insect free.

2.11.2. Hazardous Items. The Contractor shall ensure that all walkways, sidewalks, and stairs are free of debris and other hazardous items.

2.11.3. Janitorial Services. The Contractor shall ensure janitorial services are supplied for all offices, training facilities, lodging facilities and dining facilities.

2.11.4. Trash and Waste Materials. The Contractor shall ensure services are provided for the disposal of all trash and waste materials.

2.12. Lodging.

2.12.1. General. The Contractor shall provide lodging services to students. Each student will have their own bed to sleep on with linens and pillows. As a guideline, student rooms will meet normal commercial hotel / motel standards for room space, approximately 250 square feet per room. Each student room will have at a minimum an adjoining private bath. Two students may share a room if required, as long as the Contractor furnishes the room accordingly (e.g.

Appendix A-5 is a guideline for recommended minimum room furnishing). Only same-sex students may share a room. Use of military lodging will not be available.

2.12.2. Washing machines and dryers. Washing machines and dryers shall be available for student use, free of cost to students, able to support one washer and one dryer for every six students.

2.13. MFF Food Service.

2.13.1. Food Service. The Contractor shall provide food service without charge to students. In performing this function, the Contractor shall comply with the US Department of Health & Human Services Food Code and all State and local guidelines. Food services must be provided by an approved source on the Worldwide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed Forces Procurement. If the vendor is not currently listed in the directory, shall have necessary audits conducted to be listed by completion of mobilization. The Worldwide Directory is located online at:

http://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/foodwater/ca/Pages/DoDApprovedFoodSources.aspx

2.13.1.1. The contractor’s Quality Control Plan will encompass cleanliness of the food preparation and dining areas, serving portions, inventory control, food sampling by the shift supervisor and management personnel, food temperature controls, and adherence to state and

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PWS Attachment1 local food regulations. The Contractor shall provide a food service plan for approval to the Chief COR NLT prior to performance start. The food service plan will be reviewed annually or when changes are needed and updated as required. Changes to the plan must be approved by the Chief

COR.

2.13.1.2. Employees. Ensure trained, polite, and customer friendly Food Service employees perform food service support functions.

2.13.1.3. Feedback. Develop a customer feedback system to determine customer satisfaction rate and to help improve service, food selection and quality. Actively solicit customer feedback through achieving an 80% customer satisfaction rate.

2.13.2. Meals. The Contractor shall ensure that students have access to a variety of well-balanced, appropriately timed meals and beverages, sufficient in calories, protein, fat, and fiber to meet the Battlefield Airmen performance nutrition needs. The Contractor will provide a meal plan that meets the Military Dietary Reference Intakes per day for total energy (for heavy activity) as defined by AR 40-25, Nutrition and Menu Standards for Human Performance Optimization and Air Force Instruction, 44-144, Nutrition Standards and Education, Table 2-1.

Macronutrient distribution is outlined in 2-4. Meal plan must be approved by an Air Force Registered Dietitian (RD). The Contractor’s meal plan must be approved during the mobilization phase by an Air Force RD.

2.13.2.1. Any modifications to the meal plan will need to be approved by an Air Force

RD prior to implementation. Students with special dietary needs such as a religious or cultural observance, will be identified 14 days prior to start of class. The Contractor shall provide examples of meal plans for students with special dietary needs if different from the majority population’s meal plan.

2.13.3. The Contractor shall ensure meals are served in a timely manner so that students are available to meet scheduled training requirements. Meals shall be included in the daily training schedule.

2.13.3.1. The Contractor shall ensure post workout meals and beverages are available within 15-30 minutes after their scheduled workout periods.

2.13.4. Food Service Area. Provide a clean and aesthetically pleasing food serving and seating area with an adequate number of personnel to ensure that menu items, materials, and supplies are readily available to students during the entire meal period. Ensure meals are served in a timely manner to ensure students are available to meet scheduled training requirements. Dining facility quality will be monitored through the use of commercial inspection techniques and applicable guidelines established in Air Force Instruction 34-239, Food Service Management Program, and Air Force Manual 34-240, Food Service Program Management.

2.13.4.1. Dining Area. Prepare the dining area for each meal ensuring an adequate and clean quantity of seating and tableware for the expected number of meals to be served.

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2.13.4.2. Table Bussing Service. Provide personnel to ensure areas are bussed at a frequency to minimize any waiting.

2.13.4.3. Scullery Services. Provide scullery services to ensure tableware is cleaned at a frequency to minimize any waiting for tableware.

2.13.4.4. Sanitation. Comply with sanitation requirements of US Department of Health and Human Services Food Code so as to achieve satisfactory or better rating in 100% of health inspections. Satisfactorily respond to sanitation discrepancies identified by Chief COR or Public Health inspections within 24 hours of notification of such discrepancies.

2.14. General Information.

2.14.1. In the event of a conflict between documents referenced herein and the contents of this PWS, the contents of this PWS take precedence. Nothing in this PWS, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations, unless a specific exemption has been obtained. The current version of all applicable documents shall apply.

2.14.2. For quality assurance purposes, the Government retains program oversight, but will not exercise direct supervision over Contractor employees performing services under this contract, except in the instance and interest of safety or national emergency. Course monitoring by designated training squadron (e.g. 350 TRS) personnel may occur at any time/place for any course convening.

2.15. Aircraft Requirements. The Contractor shall use aircraft meeting the required standards to execute this contract. If the Contractor uses more than one type of aircraft, students and military instructors will require familiarization training that consists of at least safety, emergency procedures, proper entry, exit, bail out, max load, minimum take off, landing area, soil and landing surface requirements, max wind, cross wind criteria, and assembly in case of egress on each type of aircraft.

2.15.1. Minimum Requirements. Aircraft must meet all of the minimum requirements listed below with the intent to produce the required amount of graduated and trained students each year.

2.15.2. FAA certified for normal category or higher. Aircraft must be certified prior to execution of this contract. Only minor modifications will be allowed.

2.15.3. Aircraft takeoff and landing requirements - During fixed wing takeoff and landings, each jumper/passenger is required to have a seat belt or tie-in.

2.15.4. Aircraft Weight & Balance: For Center of Gravity (CG) and maximum fixed wing takeoff weight considerations: the additional weight may be as light as two jumpers weighing 370 pounds, as heavy as 21 jumpers weighing 370 pounds each (includes uniform, boots, helmet, parachute, combat equipment, O2 equipment, and 40 pound jumpmaster kit, but does not include

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PWS Attachment1 survival equipment stored on the aircraft). Weight and balance considerations should include both instructors and students.

2.15.5. Aircraft Performance: Fixed wing aircraft must be high performance aircraft as defined by Training Circular (TC) 3-21.220 and Field Manual (FM) 3-21.220 Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training.

2.15.5.1. Aircraft supporting MFF operations must be able to perform jump operations from both door and ramp at a maximum altitude of 20,000 AGL, 125kts TAS, and have ability to provide sufficient jumps per student per day to meet the course objectives (e.g., up to 20 jumpers per class, 25 jumps per course day/night, and one contractor provided Physiological Technician per lift that may use supplemental oxygen). Students need a minimum of 3 successful door exits using progression to night with O2 and full combat equipment.

2.15.6. Jumper size: Fixed wing aircraft shall accommodate instructors and students up to

370lbs each (student, clothing, boots, helmet, parachute, combat equipment, O2 equipment, etc.).

2.15.7. Night Flying: The aircraft must be properly instrumented and capable for night flying. Aircraft must be able to cloak lighting during night operations. Low light in the aircraft is required to maintain night adapted eyesight.

2.15.8. Flight duration. Aircraft must be able to fly training sortie durations capable of completing the training associated with the proposed syllabus plus 30 minutes fuel reserve.

2.16. Aircraft Maintenance Management.

2.16.1. Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Policies. The Contractor shall be responsible for complete maintenance and logistics for their aircraft IAW FAA regulations. The Contractor shall follow all aircraft manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures, time change, and overhaul requirements. This includes all manufacturer/vendor required maintenance IAW airframe, engine, and propeller maintenance manuals, and any maintenance required by applicable CFR.

2.16.2. Aircraft Emergencies. The Contractor shall respond immediately to any

MFF/Aircraft related aircraft emergency. The Contractor shall be responsible for their aircraft that land off field.

2.16.3. Maintenance Documentation. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for maintaining all maintenance records. All maintenance records/logbooks shall be available for Government review upon request (e.g. AFTO Form 781A and applicable maintenance logs).

2.16.4. Check/Test Flight Requirements. Test flights shall be conducted as required by

CFR. No students shall be on board during these tests.

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2.16.5. Headset Maintenance. The Contractor shall supply two headsets per aircraft and fifteen spare sets, if intercom connections do not match instructor headset connections. The Contractor shall maintain and repair this supply of headsets.

2.17. Aircraft Servicing.

2.17.1. Aircraft Fuel. The Contractor shall provide all aircraft fuel.

2.17.2. Fuel/Oil Storage. All oil drained from aircraft engines during scheduled inspections or any other interval shall be collected and disposed of IAW airfield environmental requirements.

2.17.3. Aircraft Movement In/Out of Hangars. Contractor personnel must supervise/guide and ensure safe aircraft movement into or out of hangars.

2.18. Airfield Hours of Operation (HOO). For the purposes of this contract, HOO starts when students or instructors report for a mission briefing or other official duty and ends when the engine is shut down at the end of the last mission of the day. The maximum HOO is 12 hours.

Normal operating days for jump operations are Monday through Friday. Day and night time operations will be required. Night time operations are determined based on sunrise and sunset times as recorded by the National Almanac Office, U.S. Naval Observatory, located in Washington DC, 20390. The Contractor may request the number of training days scheduled be modified to improve efficiency of operations.

2.19. Schedule Requirements.

2.19.1. Weekly Flying/Jump Schedule. The Contractor shall prepare a Weekly Flying Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the Weekly Flying Schedule to the MLO/COR no later than 1000CST on Thursday the week prior (the previous duty day if Thursday is a holiday). The weekly schedule is intended to be sortie based (Contractor’s scope of flying activities for the week); while the daily schedule is intended to match instructors and students against those jump sorties to accomplish specific syllabus activities.

2.19.2. Course Master Schedules (CMS). The Contractor shall provide a coordinated annual CMS to the Chief COR that details the daily schedule of events to meet the required learning and performance objectives. The schedule shall include information on student-to-instructor ratio for each evolution, as well as the required jumps necessary for course completion.

2.19.3. Training Schedule. The MLO/COR will establish training start and stop dates with the Contractor. The Government will make every attempt to provide the Contractor with two weeks’ notice of schedule changes.

2.19.4. Holiday/Weekend Scheduling. Operations on Federal holidays, while not normally planned, may be authorized by the MLO/COR. The Contractor may conduct training on a Federal holiday, if coordinated with the MLO/COR a minimum of three days in advance.

Authorization for holiday training is not guaranteed. AETC Family Days are not considered Federal holidays. The Contractor may request the number of training days scheduled be

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PWS Attachment1 modified to improve efficiency of operations. Normally, training days are Monday through Friday. Saturday and/or Sunday training, while not normally planned, may be authorized by the MLO/COR. The Contractor may train on a weekend, if coordinated with the MLO/COR not later than the Thursday proceeding the weekend during which operations are to occur.

Authorization for weekend flying is not guaranteed.

2.19.5. The sample CMS provided within the Air Operations POIs are a breakout of AETC’s current estimated curriculum schedules and provide a period by period breakdown of the subject matter of the course, the sequence of the instructional program, the time allocated to each subject, the time specified for theory, practical instruction, and the student to instructor ratio for each period. For the duration of this contract, the contactor shall develop and maintain course schedules and ratios per class compatible with AETC’s training pipeline.

The schedule shall be coordinated, finalized, reviewed, and accepted annually prior to implementation.

2.20. Crew Rest. Crew rest is required for students, instructors, and aircrew prior to in-flight and jump duties IAW applicable guidance. The crew rest period is normally a minimum 12-hour non-duty period before the HOO begins. Its purpose is to ensure the students, instructors, and aircrew are adequately rested before performing flight or flight related duties. Crew rest is free time, which includes time for meals, transportation, physical training, and rest. Rest is defined as a condition that allows an individual the opportunity to sleep. If an instructor or student remains after operations to perform official duties, the crew rest period begins after termination of these duties. Crew rest is required prior to any of the following flight/jump related duties: mission planning and briefing, preflight, start and taxi of the aircraft.

2.20.1. Crew Rest Interruptions. Any official business required of a student or Military Free Fall Instructor (MFFI) interrupts the crew rest period. This includes official business conducted on the telephone. If crew rest is interrupted so that an individual cannot get an opportunity for at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, the individual must be afforded the opportunity for at least eight more hours of uninterrupted sleep plus reasonable time to dress, eat, travel, etc. Any crew rest interruptions must be made only under the most exceptional circumstances. Each aircrew/jump member is responsible for ensuring they receive the proper rest during crew rest periods and they do not engage in activities that would prevent the opportunity to obtain at least eight hour of uninterrupted sleep. If crew rest is violated for an individual, it is the individual’s responsibility to inform their supervisor (Contractor or military, as appropriate) and remove themselves from the schedule, if required.

2.21. Training Areas. The Contractor shall coordinate with the FAA, other appropriate Government, and local agencies when designating the local flying area boundaries, standard flight routes, and training areas to avoid conflicting with other using agencies. The Contractor shall ensure their pilots and MFFIs comply with local area procedures as specified in the contractors operating instructions. Any proposed changes to the local flying and jumping procedures by the Contractor shall be approved in advance by the MLO/COR. The Contractor shall provide and distribute a local area map describing the routes to the areas of operation to the MLO/COR. A copy of this chart shall be maintained in each flight/briefing room and at the Contractor’s operations desk.

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2.22. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA). The Contractor shall work with airport operations authorities and other local flying agencies to review at least annually the Mid-Air…