Attach-1_AMF_Jump_Course_SOW_(As_of_2_Jul_19).pdf

RFQ# FA527019QB042

Statement of Work (Attachment 1)

Current as of: 2 July 2019

Advanced Military Freefall Course 31st Para rescue Squadron

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2. Description of Services. The contractor will provide advanced instructions and training for parachute operations, including Military Free-Fall and Night Operations with PVS-

31 Night Vision Devices to 31st Para rescue Squadron (31RQS) encompassing the 5-16

Aug 2019 at USPA approved drop zone.

1.3. Required Areas of Training:

A. Equipment set-up and proper configuration (RA-1 Parachute and/or Special

Operations Vector Parachute 8-Ring parachute Free-Fall and Double Bag Static-Line, Night Vision Goggles, Combat Equipment, O2 and Weapon).

B. Freefall stability and grouping within up to a 12 man jump team: Canopy Control training.

C. Canopy Control utilizing RA-1 and/or Special Operations Vector parachute

D. Unmarked landing zone ops: Performance of jump operations into an unmarked drop-zone, simulates real world operations when jumping into drop zones that aren’t surveyed and manned by a drop-zone support staff.

E. Instruction in freefall utilizing a wind tunnel: Jumper stability training while in

Free-Fall, teaches positions/maneuvering.

F. Freefall operations using Night Vision Devices: Night jump operations while using PVS-31 Night Vision Devices under canopy.

G. Culmination standard to include night, freefall, combat equipment, O2 while using night vision goggles to land on unmarked landing zone. Example would be a Full Mission Profile conducting a night High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) insertion technique, and High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) with emphasis on

Hop & Pop HAHO techniques.

H. Vendor will supply aircraft support required to ensure all twelve personnel are proficient with the skills identified in paragraph “G”.

1.4. Qualifications and Certifications:

1.4.1. Vendor must have experience and knowledge in the design, performance, and operation of the RA-1 parachute system and Special Operations Vector III parachute system, and in all configurations utilized in the USAF.

1.4.2. Lead instructor must have experience managing Advanced Military Free-Fall (AMF) courses in compliance with the USAF ANG Syllabus Advanced Military Free-fall in the last 10 years. Additionally, they must have experience utilizing Wind-tunnels for Free-Fall training.

1.4.3. Lead instructor must hold a current USPA Instructor Examiner Rating, a current

United Parachute Technologies (UPT) Instructor Examiner rating, and an FFA

Parachute Rigger certificate.

1.4.4. Lead instructor must have experience with the CGI-EH-2.0 Equipment Harness.

1.4.5. All members of the instruction staff must hold a current USPA D license, hold a current USPA instructional rating such as Advanced Free-Fall (AFF) or Tandem

Instructor (TI) and possess knowledge of the operation and use of Advanced

Parachute System (APS), RA-1 and SOV3-HH parachutes systems, and requires experience utilizing Wind-tunnels for advanced MFF training.

1.5 Tasks:

1.5.1. Vendor shall conduct training with both day and night tactical applications from altitudes ranging from 2500' (AGL) to 17999' (MSL).

1.5.2. Vendor shall provide training unitizing NVD for night operations, DBSL systems, High-mount equipment harness (GCI-EH-2.x)

1.5.3. Instructors shall use various 1080p HD cameras both on the ground and in the air for more comprehensive learning platforms.

1.5.4. Vendor shall provide a climate controlled classroom equipped audio video equipment capable of quickly reviewing footage immediately following each jump.

1.5.5. Vendor shall be located at an airfield with a USPA approved drop zone.

1.5.6. Vendor must have an established agreement with the local drop zone in which the drop zone provides the following services: Manifest, Drop Zone Control, Medical emergency plan, Airspace De-confliction, Primary and Alternate Aircraft, Primary and

Alternate Pilots.

1.5.7. Vendor will coordinate daily flying schedule to accommodate 3-8 jumps per student per day.

1.5.8. Vendor will provide the following classes (seminar and practical): Safety seminar, Advanced freefall techniques seminar including Wind-tunnel training program, Canopy

Control, Parachute Equipment technical seminar, Building & Jumping high mount gear, Rigging and jumping with Weapons and O2, Using the automatic activation device (AAD) for training and tactical (Cypres and Vigil), NVD upgrade, and DBSL upgrade. All classroom seminar instruction will be conducted 5th-16th August 2019 at the discretion of the federal government.

1.5.8. Vendor must provide repack of student jumpers’ parachutes by an FAA certified parachute rigger. All parachute riggers must have received specific packing training by approved and certified staff. Each parachute must be repacked within 30 minutes in accordance with current governing packing manuals pertaining to the specific parachute system being packed.

1.5.9. Vendor must be able to provide training in paragraphs “A-G” for 12 jumpers before

August 31, 2019 in a DOD approved aircraft to conduct parachute jump operations.

1.5.10. Vendor must have an established agreement with a local 14ft or larger Wind-tunnel training facility within 50 minutes, traveling by car, of training facility. In addition vendor must have alternative 14 ft. or larger Wind-tunnel training facilities within 100 minutes, traveling by car, of training facility.

1.5.11. Vendor is NOT required to provide meals or lodging.