Razors_Edge_3_-_PWS.pdf

Performance Work Statement for

Razors Edge 3 Full Mission Profile Capabilities Validation Exercise

1. Description of Services. The contractor shall furnish all labor, parts, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, personnel, land use, management, and supervision necessary to provide the 48th Rescue Squadron (48 RQS) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB), Arizona the use of all military/civilian aircraft capable of supporting full mission profile capabilities validation exercises. This will include all methods of insertion and extraction, medical protocol, and special rescue Tactics Techniques and Procedures utilized by the Guardian Angel Weapons System. All contract performance will be conducted within a 50 Mile Radius of Parker, Arizona during the timeframe of 08-19 April 2019 (detailed schedule of services below).

2. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide all logistics necessary to facilitate every aspect of full mission profile capabilities exercise in accordance with specific tasks below on 08-19 April 2019.

3. Specific Tasks.

a. Airfield Support: The contractor will provide access to 2 different airfields capable of landing C - 130’s without the aid of a LZ controller. Primary airfield must be within 10 minute UTV ride of Tactical Operations Center (TOC) in order to replicate a realistic deployed alert posture and logistics requirements. Other airfield must be within 1hr 15 minutes’ vehicle drive time of primary airfield, to facilitate logistics requirements and scenario facilitation if airlift falls out. Primary airfield must be able to park and fuel at minimum 1 C-130 and 2 HH-60 for duration of exercise.

Contractor will provide crash, fire, rescue as needed. Primary airfield must be in Parker AZ.

b. Rigger Support: Contractor will provide 2 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Master Riggers able to support packing at least 5 RA-1 parachute system pack jobs a day (each) over a continuous 09 day period (09 April -18 April). Contracted riggers will take direction from 48 RQS riggers for packing requirements each day.

c. Facility Support: Main facility (TOC) will be located in Parker AZ. The contractor will provide a climate controlled hangar-type facility that has 24hr access with parachute packing mats, 4 private mission planning rooms, tactical operations center, bunk location for select 24 hr ops personnel, secure storage area for sensitive accountable equipment, a workout area, and space to stage tactical gear required for full-mission-profile capabilities exercises to include 4 loaded MRZR’s. Facility must have bathrooms to support 40 personnel. Facility will have high-speed Wi-Fi throughout able to support 50 connections. Facility will have refrigerators for use by 48th RQS Personnel.

d. Lodging Support: The contractor will provide facilities to bed down 40 personnel. Facility must be within 10 minute drive of TOC for safety reasons based on safety/crew rest requirements.

Facility must accommodate 1 shower per 2 personnel. Facility will accommodate at least 1 bed and 1 pillow per person. Facility must be climate controlled to maintain a temperature range between 68 and 75 degrees to facilitate adequate sleep for command directed high risk operations.

e. Sustenance Support: The contractor will provide 3 paleo style meals per day, snacks for on-the-go, and 1 gallon per person of cold drinking water for 40 Personnel. Meals will total approximately 4000 calories per person per day.

f. Medical Logistics Support: Vendor will provide 18 Live Tissue Patients, 4 “Rescue Randy” type human simulations for use during full mission profile exercises in Parker AZ. Contract award will be dependent on the contractor identifying the party accredited by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as an approved Live Tissue Training (LTT) provider.

g. LTT Requirements:

. Provide an on-site veterinarian who is licensed in the state where training is located and who is experienced in the handling, care and anesthesia of the species used in the training . Provide appropriate support staff to assist the veterinarian, as needed, in anesthesia and care of the animals . Provide a briefing on the responsible and humane use of animals and the mechanisms to report animal welfare concerns; such briefing should be provided to trainees prior to commencement of any animal procedures

. Notify the requesting unit the date(s) and location(s) of proposed training prior to training event and provide immediate notification of any potential animal welfare concerns related to training events.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Animal Welfare Clause 252.235-

7002 ANIMAL WELFARE (DEC 2014)

(1) The Contractor shall register its research, development, test, and evaluation or training facility with the Secretary of Agriculture in accordance with 7 U.S.C. 2136 and 9 CFR subpart C, and section 2.30, unless otherwise exempt from this requirement by meeting the conditions in 7 U.S.C. 2136 and 9 CFR parts 1 through 4 for the duration of the activity. The Contractor shall have its proposed animal use approved in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Programs, by a DoD Component Headquarters Oversight Office. The Contractor shall furnish evidence of such registration and approval to the Contracting Officer before beginning work under this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make its animals, and all premises, facilities, vehicles, equipment, and records that support animal care available during business hours and at other times mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) representative, personnel representing the DoD component oversight offices, as well as the Contracting Officer, to ascertain that the Contractor is compliant with 7 U.S.C.

2131-2159 and 9 CFR parts 1 through 4.

(b) The Contractor shall acquire animals in accordance with DoDI 3216.01, current at time of award

(http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/321601p.pdf).

(c) The Contractor agrees that the care and use of animals will conform with the pertinent laws of the United States, regulations of the Department of Agriculture, and policies and procedures of the Department of Defense (see 7

U.S.C. 2131 et seq., and 9 CFR subchapter A, parts 1 through 4, DoDI 3216.01, Army Regulation

40-33/ SECNAVINST 3900.38C/AFMAN

40-401(I)/DARPAINST 18/USUHSINST 3203). The Contractor shall also comply with DoDI 1322.24, Medical Readiness Training, if this contract includes acquisition of training.

(d) The Contracting Officer may immediately suspend, in whole or in part, work and further payments under this contract for failure to comply with the requirements of paragraphs (a) through (c) of this clause.

(1) The suspension will stay in effect until the Contractor complies with the requirements.

(2) Failure to complete corrective action within the time specified by the

Contracting Officer may result in termination of this contract and, if applicable, Defense Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement Part 252-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 1998 EDITION 252.235-6 removal of the

Contractor's name from the approved vendor list for live animals used in medical training.

(e) The Contractor may request registration of its facility by contacting USDA/APHIS/AC, 4700

River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234, or via the APHIS Animal Care website at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfare.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts involving research, development, test, and evaluation or training that use live vertebrate animals.

h. Land Use Support: Contractor must have access to scenario locations to include, abandoned town, naturally existing high angle sites, caves, flat ranges, water training sites, water DZs suitable for both personnel and Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC), remote private home / farm structures, remote mountainous desert terrain with large open expansive flats suitable for Heavy Equipment drop zones.

i. Licenses and Permits. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the

Government, obtain any necessary licenses and permits, and comply with any Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to this PWS. The contractor shall provide proof of such applicable licenses and permits upon submittal of their proposal and at any time on request by the Government. The contractor shall submit any applicable certifications.

i. Full Mission Profile Training Prop Support:

i. Contractor will provide reusable MQ-9 mock up that can be used on land as well as float on the surface of the water with multiple attaching points for sensitive equipment replicas.

ii. Contractor will provide helicopter fuselage hulk approximately the size of a HH-60 helicopter which will be used for extrication scenarios.

iii. Contractor will provide fixed wing aircraft fuselage hulk approximately the size of an MC-12 or U-28 that will be used for extrication scenarios.

iv. Contractor will provide vessel that can act as safety / recovery boat for parachuting operations as well as underway helicopter hoisting operations in Lake Havasu.

v. Contractor will be responsible for movement and placement of all props above in accordance with scenario profile… additionally contractor will move 3 immobile up armored Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPS) into and out of scenario location.

j. Manned or unmanned aerial vehicle Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Support

(ISR): Contractor will provide 20 (twenty) hours of ISR support with the ability to live stream live full motion video and live communications over non-classified systems to both Android and IOS devices. Additionally be able to live stream to the Tactical Operations Center. ISR asset must be able to follow troops moving overland in vehicles and while walking from an altitude no lower than five-hundred (500) feet above ground level.

k. Tactical Operations Center: Tactical Operations Center will have, high-speed Wi-Fi, 2 large white boards, 2 computers with access to high-speed internet, Google Earth Pro, private messaging apps, appropriate software to live stream ISR, printer, 50” flat screen television that can display image from Surface Pro / ISR feed. Additionally the TOC will have a minimum of 1 Tablet with internet access and ATAK loaded onto it. Desk, seating and wall space will be adequate for all above items in a layout that promotes information sharing and quick collaboration amongst 10 personnel.

l. Mission Planning Rooms: Mission Planning Rooms will be located within the same building as the TOC. They will have, high-speed Wi-Fi, 2 large white boards, 2 computers with access to high-speed internet, google earth pro, printer, 50” Flat Screen Television that can display computer image. Desk, seating, and wall space will be adequate for all above items in a layout that promotes information sharing and quick collaboration amongst10 personnel.

m. Pyrotechnic (Pyro) Support: Contractor will provide individual(s) who are appropriately licensed and certified to produce realistic replications of mortars, Rocket Propelled Grenades, Improvised Explosive Devices, post explosion visuals, and strafing / bombing runs. Pyro will be utilized during FMP exercises during the time of contract performance.

n. Opposition Forces / SOF Support: Contractor will provide 20 individuals that have mature discretionary decision making to act as an opposing force utilizing uniforms, TTP’s, and weapons with 50/50 mix of simunitions and blanks of specific AOR to help facilitate the desired learning objective of specific scenarios. Additionally, these folks should be able to portray a SOF team for scenario realism when necessary.

o. Joint Tactical Air Controller/ “Helmet Fire” Support: Contractor will provide realistic radio traffic simulating stacked aircraft in a combat environment to provide realism (helmet fire) for the ground commander to interface with for Emergency Close Air Support, terminal area de-confliction, and signaling device verification.

p. Drop Zone Support: Contractor will provide DZ support vehicle to lift and transport Combat

Delivery Platform (CDP) from drop zone back to TOC.

4. Requirements.

a. Company and Location: Must be located in a desert climate with at least three hundred and forty (340) jumpable days per year. Must have airspace compatible with High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High Opening drops from 18,000 MSL. Must have 4 or more Air Mobility Command approved Drop Zones (DZs) (listed on the AMC Zone Availability Report – ZAR or Talon Point) within a 30 minute flight and DZs must be suitable for unmarked, unknown drop-zone insertion. DZ elevations will not exceed 1800 feet MSL. The company must have a standing NOTAM for parachuting operations on file which can be modified if the need arises.

Preferred location is in Parker, Arizona due to the proximity of suitable drop zones mixed with terrain/environment based off of terrain analysis for upcoming deployment.

5. Applicable Documents and References. The unit will provide the below references upon request from the vendor.

a. AFMAN 11-411 Special Forces Military Free-Fall Operations

b. AFI 11-410 Personnel Parachute Operations

c. AFI 16-1202 CL-1, Pararescue Operations Briefing Checklist

d. AFTTP 3-3.Guardian Angel

6. Government Provided Items, Equipment and Materials. The Government will ensure that individual and team equipment and uniforms will be provided as needed.

a. The 48 RQS will provide all parachutes to be packed, along with necessary consumables.

b. The 48 RQS will provide an AFE In-process-Inspection (IPI) certified and a Quality Control person to oversee and certify each RA-1 parachute pack job.

c. The 48 RQS AFE personnel will reserve the right to inspect any portion on any RA-1 parachute system packing job done by the contracted FAA Certified Riggers.

d. The 48 RQS will provide constant and direct oversight by a certified 7 level AFE personnel to oversee every RA-1 parachute system pack job performed by the contracted FAA Certified parachute riggers in every packing configuration to include reserve, double bag static line, BOC and the freefall configurations.

7. General Information.

a. Safety. The contractor shall comply with and maintain appropriate safety instructions and qualification. Nothing in the PWS, nor any government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the contractor of their 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.

b. Mishaps. Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving government personnel observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately. A formal written report shall be provided within two (2) working days of the incident to the 48 RQS Commander.

c. Submissions. All quotes must be submitted with a price breakdown justifying your total cost.