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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF GBAFAF AND BMGR

FA4887-20-D-0000

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

for the

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

of

GILA BEND AIR FORCE AUXILIARY FIELD AZ

and the

BARRY M. GOLDWATER RANGE EAST

56TH FIGHTER WING

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE AZ

DATE 01 Oct 2019

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. AND TITLE PAGE NO.

I. Description of Services 3

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

2. Program Overview ……………………………………………………….… 3

3. Personnel …………………………………………………………………… 5

4. Hours of Operation …………………………………………………………. 6

5. Airfield Services ……………………………………………………………. 6

6. Civil Engineering Services …………………………………………………. 24

7. Fire and Emergency Services ………………………………………………. 36

8. Security Forces Services …………………………………………………… 46

9. Logistics Services ………………………………………………………….. 59

10. Temporary Quarters Services………………………………………………. 66

11. Air Traffic Control Services ………………………………………………... 88

12. Custodial Services ………………………………………………………….. 92

13. Trash and Refuge Services ………………………………………………….. 94

14. Environmental Engineering Services ………………………………………. 95

15. Range Maintenance Services ………………………………………………. 100

16. Biological and Environmental Monitoring Services ………………………. 138

17. Emergency Management Planning and Operations ……………………….. 141

18. Quality Control …………………………………………………………….. 146

19. Transition Period …………………………………………………………… 148

20. Range Residue Removal (R3)………………………………………………. 150

II. Service Summary 168

III. Government Furnished Property and Services 192

1. Property ……………………………………………………………………. 195

2. Services….…………………………………………………………………. 195

3. Government Fuel Products……………………………………………….… 197

IV. General Information 197

1. Training ……………………………………………………………………. 197

2. Security Requirements …………………………………………………….. 197

3. Contractor Furnished Items and Services ………………………………….. 199

4. Safety/Smoking ……………………………………………………………. 201

V. Technical Exhibits 201

1. Workload Estimates ………………………………………………………... 201

2. Applicable Publications and Forms ………………………………………… 212

3. Maps and Work Area Layouts ……………………………………………… 246

4. Government Furnished Facilities …………………………………………... 292

5. Government Furnished Equipment (EAID) ………………………………… 297

6. Government Furnished Equipment (Non-EAID) ………………………….. 297

7. Government Leased Equipment ……………………………………………. 301

8. Acronyms/Abbreviations and Definitions ………………………………….. 302

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) East 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 specification 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 VI, Workload Estimates. The contractor shall submit reports and documentation as identified throughout this PWS. Contractor shall maintain all non-proprietary reoccurring contract data (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 East is the nation’s second largest Air Force 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, Reserve Forces and Allies. The eastern segment of the BMGR East associated with this PWS, consists of 4 numbered ranges, 3 tactical ranges and an air combat/aerial gunnery range. A recreational use area open to the public is managed through a permit program. GBAFAF provides for forward operating base (FOB) operations, daily training, and aircraft recovery during diverts. GBAFAF facilities support the control, maintenance and security of the BMGR East as well as air traffic control, base operations, weather, fire department and transient alert services. As a FOB, GBAFAF is also used to support exercise activity to include air and ground operations as well as annual deployments of the USAF Academy Wings of Blue parachute jump team and other US and allied forces from around the world. Flying operations are supported by an 8,500 ft. runway and a six-pad helicopter ramp.

2.1. 56 Range Management Office (RMO). The 56 RMO, reporting to the 56 FW/CC, is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the BMGR East and GBAFAF. Daily oversight and evaluation of contractor’s performance is assigned to the Contracting Officer Representatives (COR’s), who operate at GBAFAF under the supervision and control of the 56 RMO/DIR, also known as the RMOD located at Luke Air Force Base (LAFB). In the course of mission execution the government will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will add the observation and contractor’s response to the Contractor’s Discrepancy List. The contractor shall arrange a formal contractor-government meeting quarterly (or as required) and record minutes. 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 minutes content, 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 East for field exercises/training and operations up to and including 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 (ISSA) shall be honored.

2.4. Reimbursements. In conjunction with the contractor, the government will 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 will reimburse the Government and the Government will 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 OPLAN 31 and associated plans to support contingency plans and operations. The Government at its option may augment surge requirements beyond the capability of the contractor when the Government perceives that mission accomplishment is endangered. The government will issue a callout for these additional services IAW bid schedule.

2.5.1. 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 callout IAW the bid schedule.

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

The COR shall provide requirement requesting contractor price proposal and coordinate with the CO.

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 call out work.

Contractor performs work and notifies CORs of completion.

CORs perform acceptance.

Contractor shall provide receipts for each callout listing materials purchased and adjusts the invoice up or down accordingly. All increases shall be approved by the COR prior to work being accomplished.

Contractor submits invoice electronically through 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. Due to the nature of the BMGR East the contractor shall ensure that all personnel receive cultural resource management training IAW AFI 32-7065 and the BMGR East Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan. This training shall be conducted by 56 RMO on site at GBAFAF.

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 operations of this contract.

3.1.2. The site manager or alternates shall be available during normal duty hours to meet in person on the installation with Government personnel 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 will 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 CO. All employees must be able to speak and understand English.

3.2.1.1. Common Access Cards. The contractor shall obtain and maintain Common Access Cards (CAC) or any other form of ID required by the government 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 Section I-5 – I-18. 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 services to include Airfield Operations and Management, Meteorological Services, and Transit Alert for all aircraft using the BMGR East and GBAFAF airfield complex.

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 are scheduled by Luke AFB Range Scheduling, (56 RMO/ASMS), Monday through Friday between the hours of 0730-2330L hours. In addition, weekend flying on the tactical ranges shall be scheduled for any two-weekend days of a month 0800-1700L, 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 East 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 or Friday 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 Airfield Management and Operations

5.3.1 Airfield Personnel/Qualifications. The contractor shall employ an Airfield Manager (AFM) and two Airfield Manager Shift Leads (AMSL) who are certified IAW AFI 13-204 V1, Chapter 7 and AFI 13-204 V3 chapter 2, 3, 15, 19, and 20 who shall be responsible for the performance of Section I-5. Personnel working in the airfield environment shall meet the requirements of AFI 13- 204, V1, Chapter 7, Paragraph 7.1.1.1 through 7.1.1.6., and AFI 13-204v3. The AM, if not previously completed, shall complete the Advanced Airfield Managers course within 6 months of appointment (at the contractor’s expense).

5.3.2. Training. The contractor shall establish a comprehensive training instruction/program and maintain individual training records on all personnel to reflect the completion of qualifications, recurring, and proficiency training. The contractor shall establish a proficiency training program for all positions in section I-5 and maintain on the shared drive.

5.3.3. 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.

5.3.4. Base Operations. The contractor shall provide services IAW AFI 13-204 and sups and LAFBI 13-212. 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 as a minimum 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 must have completed the USAF approved Airfield Manager’s Course at the 7 level or higher. 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. In the absence of the airfield manager the individual filling in must have completed AFM competency training as approved by the RMOD.

5.3.5. Airfield Inspections. The contractor shall check airfield facilities in accordance with AFI 13-204 V2 and V3; 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 V2 and V3 and staff the report for coordination with the RMOD. The contractor shall provide a vehicle to support airfield management services.

5.3.6. Runway Surface Condition. The contractor shall monitor the runway surface condition (RSC) during operating hours. Report the RSC to Air Traffic Control (ATC) and weather 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 V2 and V3. Report any standing water to the nearest 1/10 of an inch.

5.3.7. Notification of In-Flight Emergency (IFE). AM shall respond to the primary crash phone and activate the secondary crash net.

5.3.8. Perform Emergency actions. The AM shall respond to airfield and range incidents and activate the secondary crash net and notify appropriate Command Post, or appropriate agency using the checklist. The contractor shall also relay updated and termination information.

5.3.9. NOTAM and Airfield Advisories. Publish NOTAMS via the NOTAMS management system. Issue airfield advisories IAW locally developed QRCs.

5.3.10. Flight Planning Room. The contractor shall establish and maintain a flight planning room IAW AFI 13-204 V3 Chapter 20.

5.3.10.1. Flight Plans. Base Operations shall notify Gila Bend ATC of inbound aircraft data received from 56OSS/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.

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

5.3.11.1. Fighter aircraft (F-35, A-10, C-130 and F-16 supporting TA and Fire Dept training.

Helicopters (AH-1, AH-64, UH-1, UH-60 and OH-58) performing weapons training on the BMGR East and requesting to land for refueling or other purposes. This does not apply to extended operations.

5.3.11.2. U.S. Government (USG) and local law enforcement agency helicopters engaged in law enforcement, search and rescue and medical evacuation shall be permitted to land for refueling purposes.

5.3.11.3. 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.

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

5.3.12. 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.

5.3.13. Emergency and Quick Reaction Checklists (QRCs). 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 developed procedures to ensure that AM personnel do not release any information or the names of individuals allegedly involved in an aircraft incident or accident to agencies outside U.S. Air Force channels.

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

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

5.3.15. Daily Operational Status. The contractor shall provide COR current status of active runway; fire/crash vehicle status: current airfield advisory(s) and Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) pertaining to GBAFAF and type and number of aircraft on station.

5.3.16. 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.

5.3.17. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The contractor shall transmit NOTAMS as required IAW

AFI 11-208.

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

5.3.19. 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.

5.3.20. 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.

5.3.21. EOD Safety Briefing. The contractor shall ensure all personnel who perform work on the BMGR East receive an EOD Safety Briefing IAW LAFBI 13-212. The briefing consists of a video presentation prepared by 56 RMO. The contractor shall administer the briefing to any military, civilian contractor 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 (Hold Harmless) form is annotated by personnel receiving the briefing and maintain completed copies on site for the remainder of the contract.

5.3.22. Crash Response. The contractor shall develop a checklist IAW OPlan 31 and associated OPlans as well as section I-17 of this PWS. In the event of an aircraft crash on the range, the contractor shall respond IAW developed checklist. The contractor shall maintain a separate log of crash related events.

5.3.23. 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 GBAFAF IAW this PWS. The contractor shall ensure only weather personnel meeting the requirements of para 5.4.1. perform weather duties. The contractor shall develop a Comprehensive Master Training Guide (CMTG) and an initial evaluation checklist within thirty days of accepting this modification to the contract. The contractor shall operate, repair and maintain ASOS equipment and all associated equipment and future replacements.

5.4.1. Qualifications

5.4.1.1. At a minimum, contract weather observers shall meet one of the following: be a graduate of the DOD weather school; possess a Certificate of Authority to take Weather Observations issued by The Federal Aviation Administration; possess a meteorology degree from an accredited college;

or meet the requirements established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), GS-4 and above equivalent occupational requirements. Additionally, weather personnel shall successfully complete local training, task certifications, and position qualifications according to requirements outlined in this PWS and contractor’s CMTG. Weather personnel shall be capable of performing weather observations, weather alerts, climatological summaries, taking manual observations (when required), measure meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation. Will become familiar with the use of the Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET) and Automated Meteorological Observing System (AMOS). AMOS refers to any certified Air Force owned and Air Force or Army accredited observing system (i.e., AN/FMQ-19, AN/FMQ-53, FMQ-23). Create, access, modify and transmit mission-critical local weather data to base personnel, 56 OSS/OSW, and 25 OSW. Operate atmospheric instruments, meteorological computer workstations, observe and record atmospheric characteristics, i.e., temperature, air movement, visibility, pressure, air density, cloud types. Decode, plot, and systematically recording data related to the physical characteristics of the atmosphere, i.e., charts, diagrams, cross sections, collect, analyze, interpret, adjust, and verify atmospheric and other meteorological data to confirm and improve accuracy and efficacy. Personnel shall be able to analyze weather system characteristics and upper air reports to interpret/observe weather conditions over Gila Bend AFAF to include takeoff and landing routes.

5.4.1.2. Only position qualified weather observers shall be authorized to make entries on the AF Form 3803, 3806, 3807 or 3013.

5.4.2. Training

5.4.2.1. Training. The contractor shall develop a CMTG that covers as a minimum weather observer training requirements and certification and proficiency training as established in Part II of the USAF Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP_ 1W0XX dated 1 Mar 09. The requirements will be listed as Job Qualification Standards within an individual’s training folder (see para 5.4.2.4.) The CMTG will be reviewed and signed every two years by an outside Subject Matter Expert (SME), (Example of a SME: Luke or Davis Monthan Operational Weather Squadron). The SME shall be approved by the RMOD or COR.

5.4.2.2. Recurring Training. The contractor shall ensure weather personnel accomplish recurring training of sufficient repetition and reinforcement on depletable skills to maintain position qualification. Completion of recurring training will be documented in personnel training file.

5.4.2.3. Initial and Annual Evaluations. The contractor shall ensure an initial and annual evaluate of each observer using a locally developed annual evaluation checklist. The initial evaluation will be performed by an outside SME prior to an employee starting work. The annual evaluations can be conducted by an in-house qualified weather observer, who has completed all proficiency and certification training identified in the CMTG. The annual evaluations shall be performed NLT 365 days from the anniversary of the initial position evaluation or last annual evaluation. Note: When an observer has not had an annual evaluation conducted within the allotted time period, person will be suspended until evaluation is performed.

5.4.2.4. Training Records. The contractor shall maintain training records that document and details that each employee has all of the training necessary to perform duties in the position they occupy. The employee training record shall contain copies of the employee’s professional certificates, test, initial and annual evaluations and recurring and proficiency training.

5.4.3. Observations

5.4.3.1. Observations. The contractor shall ensure 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.

5.4.3.2. Observation Services. The contractor shall provide a Basic Weather Watch (BWW) during airfield operating hours at GBAFAF. 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 regional weather squadron at Davis Monthan AFB) as eyes-forward for the forecasters when a watch, warning or advisory conditions exist during local flying hours.

5.4.3.3. 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

GBAFAF 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. Not 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 A1.1. below, a special and local will be taken, disseminated and recorded.

NOTE: Cloud ceiling values are for Above Ground Level (AGL) at GBAFAF 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 mile

200 feet

5.4.4. 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 GBAFAF. 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. GBAFAF 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.

5.4.5. 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.

5.4.6. 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 GBAFAF weather observations in the AWN. Observations shall be manually taken and disseminated using JAWWIN as the primary dissemination system.

5.4.7. 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.

5.4.8. 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.

5.4.9. 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: GBAFAF Weather Contract Observer issues these advisories and warnings during local flying.

5.4.10. Meteorological Watch. The contractor shall conduct a basic weather watch during all hours of operation for GBAFAF 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.

5.4.11. 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 GBAFAF and shall be maintained for three years.

5.4.12. 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.

5.4.13. Operational Reports. The contractor shall follow all reporting instructions as outlined in AFMAN 15-111, and AFI 15-129 V1.

5.4.14. 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. Transient Aircraft (TA) requirements. The contractor shall perform TA services as defined in this PWS and IAW T.O. 00-20-1. TA Services shall include, but are not limited to; management, arrival services, processing services, departure services, emergency services and special event services. The contractor shall have a minimum of two personnel available while airfield is open to support crash recovery response duties. The contractor shall employ personnel who perform transient aircraft services who have at least three (3) years of recent (within the past five years) aircraft maintenance, crash recovery, and servicing experience; e.g., aircraft arrival, ground handling, processing, maintenance, departure, and towing, which shall be documented in personnel and/or training records. 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. The contractor shall provide a tug and a backup tug capable of towing up to a 160,000 lb. aircraft. The contractor shall service and handle hot cargo/explosive loaded aircraft.

5.5.1. Aircraft Recovery. Based on situation, the contractor shall recover/launch aircraft to/from the ramp or runway turnarounds. The contractor shall monitor airfield management net, and the secondary crash phone for In-Flight Emergencies (IFEs), AFM approved permission requests and arriving transient aircraft. The contractor shall prepare parking spot(s) for aircraft and preposition fire extinguishers, ladders, grounding wires and aerospace ground equipment (AGE) as required. The contractor shall ensure clothing and jewelry worn by employees do not present a FOD hazard.

5.5.2. Transient Aircraft Arrival Service

5.5.2.1. Preposition Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE)/Support Equipment. The contractor shall dispatch personnel to prepare for aircraft arrival. The contractor shall preposition and inspect all required equipment such as fire extinguishers, ladders, chocks, ground wires, powered and non-powered AGE and any other items required for aircraft recovery prior to aircraft arrival. The contractor shall operate all powered and non-powered AGE equipment as necessary.

Contractor shall document discrepancies on applicable AFTO Form 244. The contractor shall request fuel truck services as needed.

5.5.2.2. Provide Escort/Follow-Me Service. The contractor shall meet transient aircraft upon arrival in a “Follow Me” vehicle at the designated taxiway and lead into the assigned parking spot.

The vehicle shall be equipped with “Follow Me” lights as well as light bars for emergency use.

5.5.2.3. Contract personnel shall comply with Luke AFB Instruction 13-213, Airfield Driving Instruction.

5.5.2.4. Marshall Aircraft to or from Parking Spot. The contractor shall provide signals to taxiing aircraft and remain in full view of pilot until engines are shutdown. The contractor shall install chocks when it is safe to do so. 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. If there is a question regarding munitions safety, the contractor shall consult with EOD, T.O.s and local policies and directives. The contractor shall install covers (provided by the government) and ground the aircraft. When recovering aircraft; the contractor shall comply with recovery procedures listed in the specific aircraft T.O. or with aircrew assistance.

5.5.2.5. The contractor shall perform tire rollover checks. The contractor shall chock the main wheels, inspect for hot brakes (if hot brakes are suspected notify fire department), install ground safety pins and locks. The contractor shall check for hydrazine leaks on F-16 aircraft. 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.

5.5.2.6. 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.

5.5.2.7. 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. The contractor shall install available covers and ground the aircraft.

5.5.2.8. Contractor will recover all transit aircraft according to aircrew requirements.

5.5.2.9. 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.

5.5.2.10. 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.

5.5.2.11. 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.

5.5.2.12. 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.

5.5.2.13. Ground Aircraft. The contractor shall ground aircraft IAW aircrew assistance, applicable aircraft T.O.s and T.O. 00-25-172, Ground Servicing of Aircraft and Static Grounding/Bonding.

5.5.2.14. Install Locks/Pins/Safing Devices. The contractor shall install landing gear and arresting gear pins as required and/or directed by aircraft commander. The contractor shall install egress safing pins as required. If the contractor is not qualified on a particular aircraft, the contractor shall verbally confirm with the aircraft commander that all systems containing explosive devices, such as egress, jettison, and flare systems are made safe. The contractor shall ensure the aircraft commander briefs the contractor on locations of explosive devices, safing devices, and precautions to be observed.

5.5.3. Transient Aircraft Processing.

5.5.3.1. Maintenance Support. The contractor shall advise aircrews of services available and relevant local procedures. When aircraft maintenance and services are not within the scope of this contract, the contractor shall coordinate with Luke AFB MOC/owning unit to help aircrews obtain maintenance support from other maintenance organizations or home station. The contractor shall brief the aircraft commander when major leaks damaged/missing panels or covers, or any other discrepancies are discovered.

5.5.3.2. Engine Oil Analysis (JOAP Samples). The contractor shall check and service IAW applicable T.O. The contractor shall extract engine oil samples IAW applicable aircraft specific T.O.s under direction of T.O. 33-1-37-1, Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP), manual, complete a Department of Defense (DD) Form 2026, Oil Analysis Request, and process samples through the Non-Destructive Inspection laboratory or other designated laboratory. Inform the aircraft commander of the analysis results prior to aircraft departure if time permits.

5.5.3.3. Visual Inspections. The contractor shall perform an overall visual inspection of the airframe and accessible components to determine airworthiness and safety of flight. The contractor shall check for and identify fluid leaks, structural damage, and safety of flight discrepancies.

Perform a visual inspection of any magnetic chip detector IAW applicable T.O.s. The contractor shall document discrepancies in AFTO Form 781, Arms Aircrew/Mission Flight Data Document, and inform the aircraft commander of any discrepancies.

5.5.3.4. Maintenance Inspection Documentation. The contractor shall insure the aircraft AFTO Form 781 series are properly documented IAW T.O. 00-20 series for all servicing.

5.5.3.5. Towing. The contractor shall tow or reposition aircraft as necessary for servicing and/or change of parking locations.

5.5.3.6. Security Aircraft. The contractor shall prepare aircraft for severe weather IAW applicable AFIs and local instructions when notified by Airfield Management Operations. Tow aircraft into hangar for protection from the elements as required (F-35 has priority).

5.5.4. Transient Aircraft Departure Service.

5.5.4.1. The contractor shall perform departure services on all transient aircraft as directed and IAW applicable T.O.s and AFIs. For primary BMGR East user aircraft, comply with launch procedures listed in specific type aircraft T.O. or aircrew assistance if T.O. not available (i.e. F- 35).

5.5.4.2. Remove Covers/Chocks/Ground Wires/Safety Devices. The contractor shall, per the requirements of T.O.s, remove all chocks, ground wires, ground covers and pilot/inlet/intake/duct covers. The contractor shall perform visual inlet/intake/exhaust inspection. If the ground wires and/or covers were carried with the aircraft, the contractor shall ensure they are properly stored aboard the aircraft. The contractor shall remove or confirm removal of all gear down-lock/safety pins and cockpit/weapons safing devices.

5.5.4.3. Perform Parking Spot FOD Inspection. The contractor shall ensure aircraft parking spot is clear of…