Final_2015_PWS_03_Jun_2014.pdf

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF GBAFAF AND BMGR

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

for the

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

of

GILA BEND AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FIELD AZ

and the

BARRY M. GOLDWATER RANGE

56TH FIGHTER WING

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE AZ

DATE 03 June 2014

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

FA4887-XX-X-XXXX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. AND TITLE PAGE NO.

I. Description of Services 3

1. Scope of Work ………………………………………………………….. 3

2. Program Overview ……………………………………………………

3. Personnel ………………………………………………………………... 4

4. Hours of Operation ……………………………………………………… 5

5. Airfield Services ……….……………………………………………….. 5

6. Civil Engineering Services …………………………………………….. 20

7. Fire and Emergency Services ………………………………………….. 32

8. Security Forces Services ……………………………………………….. 40

9. Logistics Services ……………………………………………………… 53

10. Lodging Services ………………………………………………………. 60

11. Air Traffic Control Services ………………………………………

12. Custodial Services …………………………………………………….. 72

13. Trash and Refuge Services ……………………………………………. 74

14. Environmental Engineering Services …………………………………. 76

15. Range Maintenance Services …………………………………………. 80

16. Biological and Environmental Monitoring Services ………………

17. Emergency Management Planning and Operations …………………. 116

18. Quality Control ………………………………………………………. 120

19. Transition Period .……………………………………………………. 122

II. Service Delivery Summary 124

III. Government Furnished Property and Services 139

1. Property ………………………………………………………………. 139

2. Services ……………………………………………………………….. 142

3. Government Fuel Products ……………………………...…………….. 144

IV. General Information 144

1. Training ………………………………………………………………. 144

2. Security Requirements ……………………………………………….. 145

3. Contractor-Furnished Items and Services ……………………………. 146

4. Safety ………………………………………………………………… 148

5. Smoking ……………………………………………………………… 148

V. Technical Exhibits 148

1. Workload Estimates ………………………………………………….. 148

2. Applicable Publications and Forms ………………………………….. 157

3. Maps and Work Area Layouts ……………………………………….. 184

4. Government Furnished Facilities …………………………………….. 231

5. Government Furnished Equipment/Vehicles (EAID) ..………………. 235

6. Government Furnished Equipment (Non-EAID) …………………….. 261

7. Government Leased Equipment ……………………………………… 267

8. Acronyms/Abbreviations & Definitions ……………………………… 267

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide all personnel, vehicles, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, licenses, and all items and services required to perform operation and maintenance of Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field (GBAFAF) and the Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control program that shall assure all services conform to the standards and specifications in this contract. The contractor shall perform all required inspections and other verifications necessary to substantiate conformance. The estimated quantities of work are listed in Technical Exhibit V1, Workload Estimates. The contractor shall submit reports and documentation as identified throughout this PWS. Contractor shall maintain all non-proprietary reoccurring contract data (OI’s, monthly reports, etc..) on the shared drive. Requests for such reports and documentation and responses shall be coordinated through the government point of contact (POC).

2. Program Overview. The BMGR is the nation’s second largest aviation training range, essential for developing and maintaining the combat readiness of the tactical air forces of the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Army, National Guard and Reserve Forces. The eastern segment of the BMGR associated with this PWS, consists of 4 manned ranges, 3 tactical ranges and an air combat/aerial gunnery range. It also includes a recreational use area open to the general public through a permit program. GBAFAF provides emergency aircraft recovery capability, as well as, support facilities for the control, maintenance and security of the BMGR and air traffic control, fire department and transient alert services for the airfield. GBAFAF is also used to support exercise activity to include both flight and ground operations as well as an annual deployment by the USAF Academy Wings of Blue parachute jump team. The 8,500 ft.

runway is also used daily by aircraft performing practice overhead patterns and approaches and the 6 pad heliport is used routinely to support Arizona Army National Guard training operations.

2.1. 56 Range Management Office (RMO) The 56RMO, reporting to the 56FW/CC, is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the eastern segment of the BMGR and GBAFAF complex which includes the adjacent Sells Military Operating Area (MOA). Daily oversight and evaluation of contractor’s performance is assigned to the Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), who operate at GBAFAF under the supervision and control of the 56RMO/Dir, also known as the RMOD at Luke Air Force Base (LAFB). The government shall record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR shall add the observation and contractor’s response to the Contractor’s Discrepancy List. The contractor shall record the minutes for all officially scheduled meetings with the Government relating to this contract. The contractor shall finalize, publish and distribute meeting minutes to all attendees by close of business (COB) within three duty days. The contractor’s site manager and RMOD shall sign the written minutes of these meetings. Should the contractor not concur with the minutes, the contractor shall so state any areas of non-concurrence in writing to the contracting officer (CO) within five calendar days of receipt of the signed minutes.

2.2. Coordination with Other Users/Other Contractors. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees and carefully fit his own work to such additional work as may be directed by the contracting officer. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by any Government employee.

2.3. Other Government Users. Periodically other federal or state agencies will use GBAFAF and/or the BMGR for field exercises and training; Air National Guard encampments drug enforcement exercise, and classified missions. The RMOD shall advise the contractor of these events as far in advance as possible in order to give the contractor sufficient time to respond and to prepare for the operations. All existing Inter-Service Support Agreements (ISA) shall be honored to the fullest extent possible.

2.4. Reimbursements. In conjunction with the Contractor, the Government shall negotiate with any visiting agencies the scope and level of support that the Contractor shall provide above the scope of this contract. The outside agency shall reimburse the Government and the Government shall reimburse the contractor via a task order for any services to any outside agency.

2.5. Additional Services. When required by the RMOD, COR or Luke AFB Command Post, the contractor shall respond to emergency situations. The contracting officer will verbally advise the contractor of the effort required and follow up as soon as possible with a written change to the contract. The contractor shall use guidelines IAW AFI 10-2501 and Luke OPLANS 10-2 and 91-1 to support emergency requirements. If the contractor cannot accomplish a routine workload due to the activation or exercise of any contingency plan, the Government will not take remedial action against the contractor for nonsupport of lower priorities. The Government at its option may augment surge requirements beyond the capability of the contractor when the Government perceives that mission accomplishment is endangered. Additional services shall also be issued as call outs IAW bid schedule.

2.6. Procedures for additional services referred to as callouts. The following information shall be provided to support additional services:

• The COR shall provide requirement requesting contractor price proposal coordinated with the Contracting officer.

• Contractor shall prepare proposal referencing applicable CLINS to include hrs. and labor categories. Some requests may require material and simple single line drawings.

• COR will confirm funding with RMO/CCR and notify the contractor to proceed with the callout work.

• Contractor performs work and notifies CORs of completion.

• CORs perform acceptance.

• Contractor provides receipts for called out materials as requested by the COR and adjusts the invoice accordingly.

• Contractor submits invoice electronically thru WAWF-RA

3. Personnel. The contractor shall furnish all necessary qualified personnel, and manage and direct same to accomplish the requirements of the PWS. Employee qualifications shall be provided to the CO.

3.1. Site Manager. The contractor shall provide an overall site manager, or however designated, who shall be responsible for the performance of all work. The name of this person and alternates who shall act for the contractor when the site manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer.

3.1.1. The site manager or alternates shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

3.1.2. The site manager or alternates shall be available during normal duty hours within 30 minutes to meet on the installation with Government personnel designated by the contracting officer to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the site manager or designated alternates shall be available within two hours after initial contact.

3.1.3. The site manager and alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

3.2. Employees. The Government shall be authorized to restrict the employment under the contract of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

3.2.1. All contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized.

Identification shall be accomplished by wearing appropriate badges that contain the company name and employee name. Contractor required uniforms are identified in the specific sections to be approved by the RMOD and contracting officer. All employees must be able to speak and understand English.

3.2.1.1 Common Access Cards. The contractor shall, at his expense, obtain and maintain Common Access Cards (CAC) for all employees.

3.2.2. Employee Restrictions. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor 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 in accordance with DOD 5500-7R.

3.2.3. Off Duty Active Military. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station moves, change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for non-performance under this contract.

4. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall provide contract services in accordance with the hours established in specific Sections I-5 – 1-7. These hours may vary between sections due to the nature of the work performed.

5. Airfield Services

5.1. Specific Tasks. The contractor shall provide Airfield Operations services for all aircraft using the BMGR and GBAFAF airfield complex’s. The contractor shall provide airfield management and ground support services for all aircraft that land at Gila Bend AFAF to include under emergency conditions. The contractor shall appoint an Airfield Manager (AFM) IAW AFI 13-204 who is responsible for the performance of Section I-5.

5.1.1. Airfield Operations Board (AOB). The Airfield Manager shall provide information on and attend all airfield operations board meetings. Board meetings are held at Luke AFB according to AFI 13-204. Contractor’s representative may be required to prepare agenda items for the board.

5.2. Hours of Operation. Airfield Operations shall open not later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the first scheduled range mission. Tactical range operating hours shall be scheduled by Luke AFB Range Scheduling, (56 RMO/ASMS), and shall be scheduled daily, Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700-2300 and 0730-2330 during 1 Oct-31 Mar. In addition, weekend flying on the tactical ranges shall be scheduled for any two-weekend days of a month 0800-1700, Saturday or Sunday. The two weekend flying days shall be provided to the contractor a minimum of one month in advance. The 56 RMO/ASMS shall notify the contractor of any changes of the two weekend flying days by 1600 hours on Friday, two weeks prior to the changes. 56 RMO/ASMS shall notify the contractor of scheduled BMGR missions not later than 1600 on the weekday prior or Friday for weekend and Monday range missions. If cancellations occur after 1600 hours on the day prior for weekend flying, the contractor shall invoice and the Government shall approve a minimum of four hours for all personnel scheduled to work on the canceled day at the appropriate rate in the bid schedule.

5.3. Base Operations. The contractor shall provide services IAW AFI 13-204 and sups and AFI 13-212, Luke Sup 1. Personnel performing airfield operations duties shall be qualified IAW AFI 13-204. All personnel performing airfield inspections and/or airfield checks must be trained and certified in their employee training record on the following: Obstacle clearance criteria and airfield waiver program. Must know distance requirements for obstacles (fixed/mobile) in relation to imaginary surfaces, runways, taxiways and parking aprons; Standards for airfield signs and lighting systems; Standards for Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems; Airfield restrictions (e.g., weight bearing, engine-run, wing-tip, taxi, etc.); Bird/Wildlife hazard management to include bird watch conditions, attractants, passive/active control measures, local species identification and surveys; Standards for airfield markings; Standards for airfield pavement conditions, distresses and corrective actions; Standards for aircraft arresting systems;

Airfield construction safety guidelines. Additionally, individuals must complete the Airfield Inspection and Maintenance, Airfield Criteria and Wildlife Hazard Management Computer Based Training (CBT) products. Persons hired as Airfield Manager or Assistant Airfield Manager must complete the Airfield Manager’s Course. A comprehensive training instruction/program shall be developed and individual training records shall be maintained on all personnel to reflect completion of qualification, recurring, and proficiency training.

5.3.1. Emergency and Quick Reaction Checklists (QRC). The contractor shall develop and update checklists IAW AFI 13-204 to meet current mission requirements as accepted by the COR or RMOD. As a minimum, checklists shall include procedures and notifications for the following:

• Aircraft Crash on the Airfield/Range

• Air Evacuation

• In-Flight/Ground Emergencies

• Major On/Off Base Accident/Disaster Response

• Unauthorized Landings

• Broken Arrow

• Unauthorized Aircraft Movements, Theft or Hijack Detection

• Unexpended/Hung Ordnance (Non-Emergency)

• Reporting Runway Surface Condition (RSC)

• Runway Changes

• Aircraft Arresting Gear Engagement

• Hydrazine Incident/EPU Activation

• Hazardous Cargo Inbound

• Emergency Locator Transponder (ELT)

• Safe Haven

• Hazardous Weather Warning

• Building Evacuation

• Bird Air Strike Hazards (BASH)

• Pilot reported laser incidents

The contractor shall develop procedures to ensure that AM personnel do not release the names of individuals allegedly involved in an aircraft incident or accident to agencies outside U.S. Air Force channels.

5.3.2. Daily Communication Equipment Check. The contractor shall perform systems checks on all equipment prior to the first scheduled mission of each day.

5.3.2.1. The contractor shall provide copy and fax support to transient aircrews, JTACs and Temporary Duty (TDY) personnel.

5.3.3. Daily Operational Status. The contractor shall provide COR current status of active runway; fire/crash vehicle status; current airfield advisory(s) and Notices to Airman (NOTAM) pertaining to Gila Bend AFAF and type and number of aircraft on station.

5.3.4. Secondary Crash Net (SCN). The contractor shall activate and test the SCN IAW AFI 13-204. Additionally, the contractor must develop back-up procedures for activating the SCN.

The SCN back-up procedures shall be tested quarterly.

5.3.5. Notice To Airmen (NOTAM). The contractor shall transmit NOTAMS as required IAW

AFI 11-208.

5.3.6. Range Mission Schedule. The contractor shall confirm daily and weekly range schedule to check for potential conflicts.

5.3.7. Incident Reports. The contractor shall report violations to 56 RMO. Incidents involving aircraft and/or ground parties shall be reported using 56 RMO Range Incident Report.

5.3.8. Closing of Base Operations. The contractor shall coordinate with Range Operations Coordination Center (ROCC), call sign “Snakeye”, to close airfield operations after ROCC has advised all aircraft have departed the ranges or Luke tower has advised all Luke assigned aircraft have landed.

5.3.9. EOD Safety Briefing. The contractor shall ensure all personnel who perform work on any range receive an EOD Safety briefing IAW Luke Sup to AFI 13-212. The briefing consists of a video presentation prepared by 56 RMO. The contractor shall administer the briefing to any deployed military or other personnel who have been authorized to work on or use the range. The contractor shall not knowingly allow any personnel to proceed onto the range without receiving the EOD briefing. The contractor shall ensure the Range Safety Briefing form is annotated by personnel receiving the briefing and forward completed copies to 56 CES/CED.

5.3.10. Crash Response. In the event of an aircraft crash on the range, the contractor shall perform actions specified in approved checklist IAW Section I-17. The contractor shall maintain a separate log of crash related events.

5.3.11. Events Log. At the start of each operational day, the contractor shall open an Events Log IAW AFI 13-204. All Events Log entries shall be preceded by the time of entry and followed by the operating initials of the person logging the information. Airfield management shall conduct and document shift change briefings prior to signing off duty. Logs shall be kept a minimum of 1 year. The contractor shall use AF Form 3616, Events Log or a locally developed log IAW AFI 13-204 and entries shall include but are not limited to:

• Opening and closing times of Base Operations and shift briefings.

• Incidents. State time, place and nature of incident.

• Radio outages, range equipment outages and power outages. Log time and cause if known and how fixed.

• In-Flight Emergencies (IFE) and ground emergency information. Include call sign, type of aircraft, nature of emergency and ordnance on board.

• Airfield information: active runway, runway surface condition, barrier certification, and airfield lighting status, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) and airfield advisory information in accordance with AFI 11-208.

• Aircraft Engagement Report.

• Any other information pertinent to the operation of the range or airfield.

• Bird/Wildlife condition and any changes to BASH condition throughout the day.

• Airfield inspections/checks.

• Severe weather, to include weather warnings and watches.

• Reduced Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting capability.

• Secondary Crash Net activations.

• Airfield Driving Violations.

5.4. Meteorological Services. The contractor shall provide meteorological services for DOD operations at Gila Bend AFAF and the BMGR. These services shall include observations, weather alerts, and climatological summaries IAW Luke AFBI 15-101, AFMAN 15-111 and 15-

129. Certified meteorological technicians shall perform these services, including manual observation (when required), and augmentation of the Automated Meteorological Observing System (AMOS). An AMOS refers to any certified Air Force owned and Air Force or Army accredited observing system (i.e., AN/FMQ-19, AN/TMQ-53, Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) with the capability to automatically disseminate observations, or other AFWA/MAJCOM-certified automated systems) that has reached initial operating capability.

Meteorological operations shall be performed IAW AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15-129, MOA 15-86 between 25 OWS and 56 RMO. The contractor shall maintain training records to substantiate appropriate certifications and performance of duties IAW AFMAN 15-111 and this PWS. The contractor shall operate/repair and maintain ASOS and all associated equipment.

5.4.1. Observations. Observations are taken, recorded, and disseminated IAW AFMAN 15-111 by the AMOS. Meteorological information is automatically transmitted as an official weather observation through Luke AFB communications network. Observations typically contain the following elements: Observation type, date/time, winds, visibility, present weather, cloud groups, temperature/dew point, altimeter setting, and additional remarks. Manual observations are required by the contractor during AMOS outages. In the event any meteorological phenomenon occurs beyond the capability of AMOS, contractors shall supplement observations with appropriate details.

5.4.2. Procedures.

5.4.2.1. Observation Services. The contractor shall provide a Basic Weather Watch (BWW) during airfield operating hours at Gila Bend AFAF. The BWW includes surface weather observations taken on the hour (record) and as required by the criteria in AFMAN 15-111 and described in attachment below. The contractor shall also assist the 25 OWS (supporting Weather Hub at Davis Monthan AFB) as eyes-forward for the Hub forecasters when a watch, warning, or advisory conditions exist during local flying hours.

5.4.2.2. Observation Procedures. A BWW consists of taking and disseminating record observations as well as an observation program for the detection of significant changes in weather conditions:

• Recheck of weather conditions at intervals not to exceed 20 minutes since the last observation.

• A special observation within the 20-minute interval shall be taken when the conditions in Attachment A are observed.

• LOCAL observations. Contractors shall take local observations per AFMAN 15-111.

• When a certified tower controller reports weather conditions significantly different from the last disseminated observation, the weather is rechecked.

Attachment A

Gila Bend AFAF SPECIAL OBSERVATION CRITERIA

A1.1. METAR (Routine Meteorological Observation Report) METAR observations are taken and disseminated every hour between 55 and 59 minutes after the hour. METAR observations are disseminated locally by telephone and long line via JAAWIN.

A1.2. SPECI (Special Observation). SPECI observations are taken whenever certain weather events, defined in AFMAN 15-111 and Flight Information Publications, occur at Gila Bend.

These observations are disseminated both locally and long line via the AMOS. Special ceiling and visibility criteria are listed in Table A1.1. Other SPECI criteria are:

• Tornado, Funnel Cloud, or Waterspout is observed or disappears from sight

• Thunderstorm begins (a SPECI is not required to report the beginning of a new thunderstorm if one is currently reported as in progress at the station) or ends (15 minutes after last occurrence of criteria for a thunderstorm).

• Hail (meeting local warning criteria) begins or ends.

• Freezing precipitation begins, ends, or changes in intensity.

• Any other type of precipitation begins or ends. Note that, except for freezing rain, freezing drizzle, hail, and ice pellets, a SPECI is not required for changes in type (e.g., drizzle changing to snow grains) or the beginning or ending of one type while another is in progress (e.g., snow changing to rain and snow).

• Wind Shift. The wind direction changes by 45 degrees or more in less than 15 minutes with sustained winds of 10 knots or more throughout the wind shift.

• Volcanic Ash. When first observed.

• Single Element SPECI. Single element SPECIs are reported for Tornado Activity and

Volcanic Eruptions when a delay in reporting all elements of the SPECI would cause an immediate threat to life or property.

• SPECI upon Resumption of Observing Services. A SPECI is taken, disseminated, and recorded within 15 minutes after returning to duty following a break in hourly coverage if a METAR was not filed as scheduled during that 15 minute period.

• Aircraft Mishap. Take and disseminate an aircraft mishap SPECI immediately following notification or sighting of an aircraft mishap at or near the station unless there has been an intervening METAR or SPECI. SPECI observations are not required for in-flight emergencies, i.e., those declared to reflect an unsafe condition which could adversely affect the safety of the aircraft; however, such in-flight emergencies should alert weather personnel to intensify the weather watch to ensure maximum support to the aircraft in distress.

A1.3. Ceiling and Visibility Criteria. When Ceiling and visibility decreases to less than, or if below, increases to equal or exceed criteria in Table A.1.1 below, a special and local will be taken, disseminated and recorded.

NOTE: Cloud ceiling values are for Above Ground Level (AGL) at Gila Bend AFAF and surface visibility values are for horizontal, prevailing visibilities in statute miles. The lower of the ceiling or visibility elements determines the ceiling and visibility categories.

TABLE A1.1.

Special Ceiling Criteria

Special Visibility Criteria

Local Ceiling Criteria

8,000 feet 4,000 feet

3,000 feet 3 miles 2,000 feet

1,500 feet 1,000 feet 2 miles 800 feet 700 feet 600 feet 500 feet 1.5 miles 400 feet 1.25 miles 300 feet 1 mile

0.75 mile

0.5 miles

200 feet

5.4.3. Eyes Forward Support is performed to assist 25 OWS forecasters in becoming aware of changing weather conditions to enable them to issue forecast watches, warnings, and advisories for Gila Bend AFAF. This includes immediately alerting the 25 OWS on-duty forecaster of any significant conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, surface winds >= 25, 30, 35, and 50 knots or lightning and thunderstorms or mammatus and cumulonimbus cloud types. Eyes Forward Support is also performed to help 56 OSS/OSW mission watch the area and update the mission execution forecast products for Luke flying operations during local flying. Gila Bend AFAF contractor shall immediately notify 56 OSS/OSW of above conditions as well as the following: ceilings form or dissipate below 3,000 ft. AGL; surface obscurations such as blowing dust are observed; any size hail occurs; one inch of rain or greater accumulates; and whenever a tornado or funnel cloud is observed.

5.4.4. Dissemination Procedures. All observations are disseminated through AMOS for long-line dissemination. Long-line dissemination ensures the observation has entered the worldwide Automated Weather Network (AWN) and is accessible to all Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) affiliated aircraft operators. Local dissemination to Gila Bend and Luke AFB agencies is also accomplished using the AMOS system for observations. After being disseminated, each observation must be verified if entered into the system correctly and completely.

5.4.5. Back-Up Calls. During outages the contractor shall notify 56 OSS/OSW, 25 OWS/WXA or any other operational AF weather unit to request dissemination of the Gila Bend AFAF weather observations in the AWN. Observations shall be manually taken and disseminated using JAWWIN as the primary dissemination system.

5.4.6. Official Observation Site. During normal operations, the official observing site is the physical location from which the duty technician visually determines sky condition, present weather, and prevailing visibility. The site at Gila Bend is located in Building 324.

Observations shall be taken just outside this location to afford an unobstructed view of the centerline of the runway and as much view of horizon and the celestial dome as possible. The contractor shall determine the observation site and construct and update a visibility chart IAW

AFMAN 15-111.

5.4.7. Alternate Observing Site. If the observation site is evacuated, the weather observer shall proceed to the tower Building 317. Within 15 minutes of arrival of the AOL, weather technicians will complete and transmit a manual SPECI observation using a Manual Observing System (MOS) Kit. The “eyes forward” function will begin as soon as practical after the observation is transmitted. At a minimum, weather technicians must be able to prepare an initial observation containing the minimum required elements (i.e., wind speed and direction, prevailing visibility, present weather and obscurations, sky condition, temperature, and dew point). Additionally an altimeter setting will be included if necessary equipment is available.

Resume normal observing operations upon return to the primary observing location.

5.4.8. Weather Advisories, Watches and Warnings. The contractor shall issue or cancel, as appropriate, weather advisories, watches and warnings according to AFMAN 15-129, and LAFBI 15-101. Criteria for issuance shall be as required in LAFBI 15-101. If tornados are observed or reported in the local area, the contractor shall immediately notify the RMOD, Emergency Communications Center (ECC), 25 OWS, and 56 OSS/OSW so that the base alarm system can be activated. NOTE: Gila Bend AFAF Weather Contract Observer issues these advisories and warnings during local flying.

5.4.9. Meteorological Watch. The contractor shall conduct a basic weather watch during all hours of operation for Gila Bend AFAF according to the guidance in AFMAN 15-111, AFMAN 15-129, and LAFBI 15-101. Pertinent information shall be relayed within 10 minutes when no other duty priorities are required to 25 OWS/WXA, 56 OSS/OSW, all open manned ranges, Range Operations Control Center, Security Forces, ECC and COR.

5.4.10. Monthly Climatology Summary. All surface observing records/forms (hard or electronic copy) will be retained and disposed of in accordance with the 15 Series Tables of AFMAN 37-139, Records Disposition Schedule, and AFMAN 15-111. These reports shall become part of the historical record of Gila Bend AFAF and shall be maintained for three years.

5.4.11. Outage Reports. The contractor shall continually monitor the operational status of all meteorological and weather communications equipment. The contractor shall report equipment outages. Equipment problems shall be logged out and contractor developed restoration priorities shall be accomplished.

5.4.12. Operational Reports. The contractor shall follow all reporting instructions as outlined in AFMAN 15-111, AFI 15-129, and AFI 10-229.

5.4.13. Equipment Upgrades. The contractor shall assist and advise AETC/A3OS, AFWA, and 56 OSS/OSW personnel with the installation and checkout of any weather equipment or communications upgrades as required per local or AF level directives.

5.5. Perform Airfield Inspections. The contractor shall check airfield facilities in accordance with AFI 13-204; Airfield Management Personnel shall be qualified as stated in paragraph 5.3.

First inspection shall be completed prior to the first scheduled range mission. Document all inspections on developed Airfield Inspection Checklist and in the Daily Events Log. Perform airfield check after emergency aircraft land. Abbreviated inspection is required to ensure runway is clear of debris and hazards. The contractor shall check for damage to airfield facilities and status of arresting gear, then advise tower of runway closure and reopening. The AFM shall conduct an annual Airfield Certification/Safety inspection IAW AFI 13-204 and staff the report for coordination with the RMOD. The contractor shall provide a vehicle to support Airfield Management services.

5.5.1. Runway Surface Condition. The contractor shall monitor the runway surface condition (RSC) during operating hours. Report the RSC to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the weather station at the start of the operating day and anytime conditions change. When water is the only form of moisture on the runway, report the RSC as “Wet Runway” IAW AFI 13-204. Report any standing water to the nearest 1/10 of an inch.

5.5.2. Notification of In-Flight Emergency (IFE). The contractor shall respond to the secondary crash phone.

5.5.3. Perform Emergency Actions. The contractor shall respond to airfield and range incidents and notify 56 RMO, Command Post, or appropriate agency using the appropriate checklist. The contractor shall also relay updated and termination information.

5.5.4. NOTAM and Airfield Advisories. The contractor shall relay information to Luke AFB Airfield Management Operations.

5.5.5. Flight Planning Room. The contractor shall establish a Flight planning room and Aircrew Lounge IAW AFI 13-204.

5.5.5.1. Flight Plans. Base Operations shall notify Gila Bend ATC of inbound aircraft data received from 56 OSS/OSA and make the following notifications: notify 56 OSS/OSA when inbound aircraft arrive; notify Gila Bend ATC of outbound aircraft; and notify 56 OSS/OSA when outbound aircraft depart. Send copies of DD Form 175 received from outbound pilots to

56 OSS/OSA.

5.5.6. Prior Permission Required (PPR) Aircraft Landing Requests. The contractor shall approve PPR requests only under the following conditions:

5.5.6.1. Fighter aircraft (A-10 and F-16) summoned to Gila Bend AFAF in support of Fire Department training.

5.5.6.2. Helicopters (AH-1, AH-64, UH-1, UH-60, OH-58, CH-47 and HH-3) performing weapons training at the BMGR and requesting to land for refueling purposes. Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS) helicopters performing scheduled deployments to Gila Bend AFAF are exempt from PPR requirements.

5.5.6.3. US Government and local law enforcement agency helicopters engaged in law enforcement, search and rescue and medical evacuation shall be permitted to land for refueling purposes.

5.5.6.3.1 All other PPR requests shall be deferred to the COR or 56 RMO/DO.

5.5.6.4. A PPR number shall be issued to the requesting pilot. The number shall consist of two digits indicating the month, followed by two digits indicating the sequential request number.

The contractor shall maintain a log of PPR numbers issued. The contractor shall develop a log with the concurrence of the CORs that shall include, as a minimum:

• The month for which the log is effective

• Date of PPR request

• Aircraft call sign, number and type of aircraft

• Estimated date and time of arrival

• Estimated date and time of departure

• Name, telephone number and organization of requester

• Purpose of flight

• PPR number issued

5.5.6.5. The PPR log shall be maintained on file for the duration of the contract and shall be available for government review. All other requests for airfield use not specifically stated in this PWS shall be referred to the COR or RMOD.

5.5.7. Emergency Services. When required by an emergency situation, the contractor shall respond to emergency situations to support an activation of contingency plans, including Disaster Preparedness support. The Contracting Officer or COR will verbally advise the contractor of the effort required and follow up as soon as possible with a written call out in accordance with the bid schedule.

5.6. Transient Aircraft (TA) Requirements. The contractor shall provide aircraft handling services in accordance with the requirements in AFI 21-101, AFI 21-101 ATEC Supplement I and TO 00-20-1. Based on situation, the contractor shall recover/launch aircraft to/from the ramp or runway turnarounds. The contractor shall utilize an aircraft tug and backup tug capable of towing an aircraft weighing up to 160,000 lbs.

5.6.1. Aircraft Recovery. Contractor TA personnel shall monitor the airfield management net by radio and when possible, the secondary crash phone for notification of arriving transient and in-flight emergency aircraft. The contractor shall maintain training records as stated in paragraph 5.3. TA personnel shall wear an upper clothing garment with the TA and GBAFAF logo for aircrew identification. All clothing worn by personnel must conform to T.O. 00-25-172, AF directives, applicable technical data and OSHA Standards. Ensure clothing and jewelry worn by employees does not present a FOD hazard.

5.6.1.1. The contractor shall prepare parking spot(s) for aircraft and preposition fire extinguishers, ladders, grounding wires and aerospace ground equipment (AGE) as required.

5.6.1.2. Marshalling Aircraft. The contractor shall meet transient aircraft upon their arrival in a “Follow Me” vehicle. The vehicle shall be equipped with “Follow Me” lights to direct taxing aircraft to designated parking area, as well as light bars for emergency use. If the aircraft has “hot” guns or is carrying inert/practice bombs, chaff or flares, safe the aircraft according to aircraft technical data prior to leading it into the parking ramp area. The contractor shall lead the aircraft into the ramp area, and then begin marshaling it prior to its final turn into the parking spot using AFI 11-218 marshaling signals. If aircraft has live ordnance or if technical data is not available for the aircraft weapons system and the aircraft is armed, the contractor shall lead the aircraft to a turnaround for parking.

5.6.1.3. The contractor shall perform tire rollover checks. The contractor shall chock the main wheels, check for hot brakes, and install ground safety pins and locks. The contractor shall perform pre-shutdown procedures as requested by the aircrew. When all recovery procedures are complete, the contractor shall instruct the aircrew to shut down aircraft engines.

5.6.1.4. The contractor shall install or deploy boarding ladder or use a maintenance stand, if necessary, to allow the aircrew to deplane. The contractor shall assist the aircrew with un-strapping from aircraft and carry aircrew equipment down the ladder if requested.

5.6.1.5. The contractor shall debrief aircrews on aircraft status and servicing instructions and retrieve deployed aircraft deceleration chutes, as required. The contractor shall operate AGE as requested by the aircrew or as required by available technical data. The contractor shall install available covers and ground the aircraft.

5.6.1.6. When recovering high traffic flow aircraft; the contractor shall comply with recovery procedures listed in the specific aircraft T.O. The contractor shall develop a checklist for low traffic flow aircraft when specific T.O.s are not feasible/practical.

5.6.1.7. The contractor shall log aircraft on AF Form 861 and provide monthly copy to COR.

The logs shall be maintained for the duration of the contract.

5.6.1.8. The contractor shall contact the owning unit’s Maintenance Operations Control Center (MOCC); advise of aircraft status and; ask for instructions if information is required to perform any of the services called for.

5.6.1.9. The contractor shall advise aircrews of services available and relevant local procedures.

The contractor shall provide the aircrews with a place to debrief and a telephone.

5.6.1.10. The contractor shall develop with concurrence of COR an Aircrew Airfield Support Evaluations form. The contractor shall provide the form to all aircrews to complete and provide completed copies to the COR.

5.6.2. Service of Aircraft. The contractor shall perform the following services as soon as practical:

• Take oil sample, if required, prior to oil servicing.

• Add oil to engine or accessories as needed.

• Add hydraulic fluid to aircraft systems as needed.

• Telephone or radio request for fuel servicing.

• Meet fuel truck at aircraft and marshal it into position near the aircraft. Refuel aircraft according to T.O. 00-25-172 and sign fuel receipt.

• Annotate all servicing on AFTO Form 781-series as required.

• Give aircrew the fuel receipt and Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) sample.

5.6.3. Inspect Aircraft. The contractor shall perform the following inspections as soon as practical or when required by the aircrew:

• Check for foreign object damage (FOD)

• Perform flight safety inspection.

• Annotate all inspections in AFTO 781-series forms.

• Advise pilot or MOCC of condition of aircraft.

5.6.4. Secure Aircraft. The contractor shall perform the following services as soon as practical:

• Moor the aircraft during high wind situations or at aircrew request.

• Tow aircraft into hangar for protection from the elements as required.

• Tow aircraft to facilitate maintenance or security at the request of air/ground crew.

• Tow aircraft to facilitate training or to a spot where training will be conducted.

5.6.5. Launch Aircraft. The contractor shall perform the following services when required by the aircrew:

• Prepare aircraft for flight according to aircrew or MOCC instructions.

• Preposition AGE required for launch and ground checks.

• Provide personnel and available equipment to aircrew for flight preparations.

• Provide available data and instructions required for ground operations and departure to aircrew.

• Perform all ground crew functions as required by aircrew during pre-launch checks.

Operate AGE according to available technical data and aircrew instructions.

• Provide a fireguard for aircraft engine start.

• Marshall aircraft from parking spot using AFI 11-218 marshaling signals.

• Lead aircraft to the turnarounds, taxiway or runway as requested by aircrew.

• For high traffic flow aircraft, comply with launch procedures listed in specific type aircraft T.O.

5.6.6. End of Runway Inspection and Re-Arm of Aircraft. The contractor shall perform the following as required by aircrew:

• Perform end of runway inspection according to aircraft technical data.

• If technical data is not available, Re-arm aircraft according to aircrew instructions.

• The contractor shall log the aircraft departure on AF Form 861.

5.6.7. In-Flight Emergency (IFE) Recovery Services. The contractor shall perform recovery services as follows, after the fire department has declared the aircraft fire/hydrazine safe:

• Monitor the secondary crash phone and/or the airfield management net by radio during flight operations on the BMGR. This radio net is the primary means of notification of an inbound (IFE) aircraft.

• Respond to IFEs with aircraft safing devices and tow capability.

• Prepare aircraft for tow or taxi in order to remove aircraft from runway in minimum time possible.

• When cleared by the IC, perform all functions as required.

• If an IFE aircraft engages the barrier, assist the fire department and power production services in removing the aircraft from the barrier by providing tow vehicle and operator support.

• Tow aircraft to ramp if aircraft is safe.

• If aircraft cannot be safed, tow aircraft to turnaround.

• The contractor shall contact the MOCC for instruction if required to remove a disabled aircraft from the runway or taxiway.

• Contact the owning MOCC for an aircraft lifting team.

5.6.8. Recover Aircraft With Hung/Unsafe Ordnance. The contractor shall meet aircraft with hung or unsafe ordnance at the departure end turnaround, install aircraft and weapons safing devices and instruct the aircrew to shut down.

5.6.8.1. The contractor shall immediately determine if hung ordnance has been armed; if it has, notify Base Ops who shall in turn notify EOD of weapon status. The contractor shall advise EOD that weapon de-arming and safing will be required.

5.6.8.2. If hung ordnance has not been armed, the contractor shall telephone the owning MOCC and advise of weapon status and the requirement for a weapons load crew.

5.6.8.3. When weapons load crew arrives the contractor shall escort them to the aircraft.

5.6.8.4. If the aircraft gun cannot be safed, the contractor shall leave the aircraft on turnaround until owning maintenance unit repairs or removes the gun.

5.6.8.5. After aircraft weapons malfunctions have been cleared and/or weapons have been downloaded, the contractor shall tow aircraft to ramp and complete the remaining Transient Alert services requirements listed in this PWS. The contractor shall escort the weapons load crew convoy to the Munitions Storage Area (MSA) for storage of all weapons.

5.6.9. Training Plan. The contractor shall formulate and submit to the CO a comprehensive Training/Qualification/Certification Plan for its employees to ensure a fully qualified workforce throughout the life of the contract. The contractor is responsible for training, qualifying, and certifying of personnel for specific job tasks. These standards will parallel those acceptable to the Air Force and commercial aircraft and/or avionics industry, subject to review by the COR and acceptance by the CO. The contractor shall provide two copies of the training plan to the CO and RMOD/COR for review and acceptance not later than the pre-performance conference.

If the contractor revises the training plan at any point during the contract life, the plan shall again be submitted to the CO for acceptance and review prior to implementation.

5.6.9.1. As a minimum, the training plan shall include:

5.6.9.1.1. A detailed description of how the contractor will ensure a fully qualified workforce throughout the life of the contract.

5.6.9.1.2. Specific milestones, frequencies and (or) intervals as to when training, qualification or certification will occur.

5.6.9.1.3. Specific methods and procedures as to how training, qualification or certification will be accomplished.

5.6.9.1.4. Specific tasks or areas in which training, qualification, or certification will be accomplished.

5.6.9.1.5. The level or extent to which personnel will be trained, qualified or certified.

5.6.9.1.6. The number and positions of those personnel who will conduct training, qualification or certification.

5.6.9.2. Individual training records will be maintained showing training, qualifications, and certification for each employee. As a minimum, those records shall contain, by aircraft, all systems on which the individual is qualified to perform maintenance, the name of the individual that provided the training or certification, and the date training was conducted/completed.

Training records will be maintained by the contractor and made available to the Government upon request. Employees with extensive documented experience do not need additional training if the supervisor reviews the employee’s qualifications, annotates the qualifications in the training record, and certifies the employee is authorized to perform maintenance. Special certified/critical tasks will still require training.

5.6.9.3. The contractor shall ensure personnel required to perform tasks identified as special certification tasks in AFI 21-101 and AETC Supplement I meet the minimum pre-requisites listed and that they are trained and certified per the procedures outlined in those directives. The contractor’s procedures for certifying employees on special certification tasks will be outlined in the training plan.

5.6.10. Munitions Storage Area (MSA) [Earth Covered Magazine (ECM)] and Multi-cube .

The contractor shall provide oversight of munitions stored and maintain the MSA and Multi- Cube according to AFMAN 91-201, Explosive Safety Standards; T.O. 11A-1-10, Munitions Serviceability Procedures; T.O. 11A-1-46, Fire Fighting Guidance, Transportation and Storage;

and T.O. 11A-1-60, Inspection of Reusable Munitions Containers and Scrap Material Generated from Items Exposed to or Containing Explosives. The contractor shall provide security for the MSA and Multi-Cube and the transportation of munitions according to AFI 31-101, Air Force Resource Protection Program.

5.6.10.1. The contractor shall submit a draft Operating Instruction (OI) 30 days before contract start date. The contractor shall finalize and submit MSA operating procedures to 56FW/SEW and RMOD for acceptance within 30 days after contract start date. The procedures shall be reviewed/updated annually as a minimum. The procedures shall include but are not limited to:

• Munitions storage compatibility.

• Posting of munitions class and fire symbols.

• Up-to-date inventories of munitions.

• Inspection of static ground and lightning protection.

• Arm/De-Arm security systems.

• List of authorized personnel verified/updated monthly.

• Coordination with Fire Protection and Security Forces.

• Approved explosive routes.

5.6.10.2. The contractor shall provide an MSA custodian who shall have munitions handling experience, preferably in the US military career field. Shall include knowledge of but not limited to the following:

• General knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and explosive/munitions handling techniques.

• General knowledge of warehousing functions, such as explosives munitions receiving, storage, and issuing operations.

• General knowledge of munitions inventory procedures and ability to prepare inventory documentation.

• General knowledge of instructions, procedures, and policies pertaining to shipping and receiving explosives.

• Familiar with explosive safety instructions, practices, and procedures and ability to interpret and apply instructions pertaining to munitions handling.

5.6.11. Airfield Custodial Functions.

5.6.11.1. The contractor shall perform FOD walks on the parking ramp at the beginning of the duty day as well as during the course of work IAW AFI 21-101. All foreign objects shall be removed.

5.6.11.2. The contractor shall perform scheduled FOD walks on the runway and taxiway and access roads IAW AFI 21-101. The contractor shall remove all foreign objects at that time and during the normal course of work.

5.6.11.3. The contractor shall maintain the…