FA558720Q0006 Weapons Range Services PWS - Draft.pdf

WEAPONS RANGE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

WEAPONS ACTIVITY RANGE SERVICES

(19 Pages To Include This Cover Sheet)

PREPARED BY: 48th Contracting Squadron and

United States Air Forces in Europe – United Kingdom

DATE: TBD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

SECTION I – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 3 - 12

SECTION II – SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY 13

SECTION III – GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 14

AND SERVICES

SECTION IV – GENERAL INFORMATION 15 - 16

SECTION V – APPENDICES 17 - 19

SECTION I

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Weapons Activity Range Services.

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK: Provide all y the contractor under this agreement shall be referred to as the “Services” herein.

1.2. RANGE OPERATIONS:

1.2.1. Range Operations Definition: Provide the use of air weapons ranges capable of safely accomplishing the delivery of weapons and training activities for which trials and specifications have been approved. Additionally, the range must be close enough to RAF Lakenheath that 48

Fighter Wing Aircraft can fly from RAF Lakenheath, deliver their weapons and return in one sortie. The contractor shall ensure there are sufficient personnel and resources to enable scheduled range activities. These activities may include air-to-surface bombing or strafing against targets. Aircraft with laser targeting pods may require laser spot tracking checks in conjunctions with the other weapons events.

1.2.2. Range Interface: The US government shall interface with the range in accordance with the Trials Specification and Range Standing Orders and the appropriate Trials Specification for the activity.

1.2.3. Range Scheduling: Range services will be scheduled through the Range Control Offices by the using unit as approved by either HQ USAFE/A30W (Weapons and Tactics) or USAFE-

UK Airspace Operations in accordance with the Trials Specification and Range Standing Orders and the appropriate Trials Specification for the activity.

1.2.4. Hours of Operation: The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract by direct liaison between the contractor and the Project Managers, USAFE-UK Airspace

Operations and the unit’s Weapons/Project Officers within applicable Contractor’s Range

Standing Orders for operating hours.

1.2.5. Range Safety: The contractor shall ensure that all security and safety standards incorporated in, or encompassed by, the PWS are met at all times. The contractor will be responsible for safety clearance of all personnel, vehicles and/or vessels on the range during weapon activity. The contractor will be responsible for coordination and de-confliction of all air traffic within the range airspace during the USAF scheduled periods of operation. The contractor will permit, consistent with flight and range safety, the maximum latitude for tactical movement and approved weapons delivery tactics, as determined by the range safety trace applicable for the weapon being employed. All maneuvers will be pre-briefed and agreed upon by aircrews and controllers prior to accomplishment. The range will control all tasked aircraft safely at all times and aircraft will comply with the instructions provided by the range. The contractor shall include all operational and safety aspects of a USAF unit’s weapons activities into the Range Specifications and brief them to the aircrews prior to any weapons activity commencing on the range. The contractor will provide a suitably qualified person to attend a mission brief at a mutually agreeable location and time, if requested. All US government personnel utilizing the range will operate in accordance with the Trials Specification and Range

Standing Orders and the appropriate Trials Specification for the activity.

1.3. RANGE SERVICES:

1.3.1. Detailed Services: The range manager will provide the following specific services for USAF aircraft scheduled for range activity:

1.3.1.1. Ground to Air communication support, to include published primary and back up frequencies.

1.3.1.2. Air Traffic Controllers for airspace surveillance.

1.3.1.3. Primary and secondary air surveillance radars.

1.3.1.4. Meteorological Support.

1.3.1.5. Coordination of range vehicles/vessels to prevent or provide alert of incursions into the weapons danger area.

1.3.1.6. Adequate manpower to support weapons delivery/range specification planning to include safety and environmental assessments.

1.3.1.7. Project coordination and scheduling.

1.4. TARGETS:

1.4.1. Available Targets: The range shall provide a variety of targets as and when specified of the following types:

1.4.1.1. Instrumented Barges:

1.4.1.1.1. Type One: Flat plate elevated surface and video cameras for laser spot tracking.

1.4.1.1.2. Type Two: “Mother Barge” with radar reflectors and video cameras for scoring

Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) /Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) impacts.

1.4.1.2. Other:

1.4.1.2.1.. Type Three: Tank silhouette targets, thermally enhanced for Maverick missiles.

1.4.1.2.2. Type Four: Offset mooring of JDAM surface targets with the following characteristics:

a. Targets of minimum complexity, having attached radar reflectors with minimum

RCA of 5 square meters.

b. Targets to be offset at a reasonable distance to preclude damage to the instrumented barge.

c. Target position must remain reasonably stationary from the time of passing coordinates to the aircrew until weapons impact.

1.4.1.2.3. Type Five: Cave-mouth silhouette targets situated vertically on target barges.

1.4.1.2.4. Type Six: Moving target (strafe). Provides a capability to strafe a towed target (at least two meters wide by four meters long) moving at speeds of at least 25 knots.

1.4.1.2.5. Type Seven: Moving target (LGB). Provides a capability to employ an LGB against a towed target (at least two meters wide by four meters long) moving at speeds of at least 25 knots.

1.4.2. Target Deployments: The range will deploy and recover instrumented barges and disposable floating targets. A minimum of six targets will be deployed during static LGB/JDAM operations to provide a more challenging target constellation. JDAM targets must be fixed to

.001 degree of latitude/longitude at weapons release time.

1.4.2.1. Any damage sustained to the ‘Type 1’ or ‘Type 2’ (instrumented barges) as a direct result of a weapon dropped by USAFE aircraft will incur additional cost. Any claims must be pursued under the process defined in FAR 52.233-1.

1.4.4. Target Ownership: All targets will remain the property of the Contractor.

1.5. INSTRUMENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS:

1.5.1. Subject to the Trials Specification, the Contractor will provide impact scoring on all weapons within 24-hours of the completion of each day’s events.

1.5.2. Subject to the Trials Specification, the Contractor will provide digital copies of weapon employment videos within 3 working days after the completion of each day’s events.

1.6. DEFINITIONS OF TYPES OF SERVICES:

1.6.1. Mini-Weapons Training Deployments (WTDs) are 1-week periods of range use which provide the contractor with a minimum of 90-days notice of the range activity. A Mini-WTD may be rescheduled in accordance with paragraph 1.13.2. with no penalty provided the same amount of scheduled training is accomplished within one calendar year. Mini-WTDs are divided into four separate Work Packages (WPs):

1.6.1.1. WP1 – Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Training: Provides an opportunity to practice SEAD tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides a selection of active land-based emitters for the purpose of simulated attack (G-band, I-band and K-band

Tracking radars) supported by a Type Four target for actual weapon release runs of LGBs or

JDAMs. A composite safety trace will allow mixed LGB/JDAM loads to be carried/employed.

Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). Targets will allow for at least 40 Precision-Guided

Munitions (PGMs)to be delivered during a 5-day long WP1 mini WTD. A maximum of 5 LGB and 5 JDAM targets will be delivered for a WP1. If more targets are required, they will be supplied in accordance with paragraph 1.6.1.5.

1.6.1.2. WP2 – Ground Attack: Provides an opportunity to practice anti-armor ground attack tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides Type Three targets for actual weapon release runs of live Electro-Optical (EO) or Infrared (IR)-guided AGM-65 Mavericks. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). Targets will allow for at least 40 Mavericks to be delivered during a

5-day long WP2 mini WTD. A maximum of 20 Maverick 3D targets will be supplied for WP2.

If more targets are required, they will be supplied in accordance with paragraph 1.6.1.5.

1.6.1.3. WP3 – Interdiction: Provides an opportunity to practice ground attack and Close Air

Support (CAS) tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides either Type Four or Type

Five targets for actual weapon release runs of LGBs or JDAMs based on prior coordination with the unit to be trained. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). Between six and eight targets will be deployed to provide a more challenging targeting problem. Targets will allow for at least 40

PGMs to be delivered during this timeframe. Both Cave Targets and JDAM targets will be supplied. A maximum of 5 cave targets and 5 JDAM targets will be supplied. If more targets are required, they will be supplied in accordance with paragraph 1.6.1.5.

1.6.1.4. WP4 – AIM-9: Provides an opportunity to practice firing AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles against a flare towed by a Mirach drone at Aberporth Range. A single dry run (infra-red towed targets are not deployed) can be provided prior to the deployment of the first flare. This is at the

Contractor’s discretion and will be agreed between the Contractor and the US government during the planning of the trial. Each Mirach drone can deploy two flares per sortie – one per missile.

Five Mirachs can be launched over five days (a maximum of ten individual missile shots per week).

1.6.1.5. Extra Targets: In the event that the maximum number of targets have been destroyed during WP1, WP2 or WP3, additional Type 3, Type 4 or Type 5 targets may be purchased to allow the remainder of weapons to be employed during the original allocated time period.

1.6.2. WP Extra sorties: Provides capability to add extra sorties for WP1, WP2, WP3 or WP4 after maximum sorties/ weapon employments have been met. Extra sorties include capability for a 2-ship to enter the range and deliver one PGM for each aircraft followed by strafe against a static target for WP1, WP2 and WP3. Extra sorties for WP4 include capability for a 2-ship to employ two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles against a flare towed by a Mirach drone. Each Mirach drone will deploy two flares per sortie – one per missile.

1.6.3. If insufficient time is available to schedule a Mini-WTD, a Stand-Alone Sortie (SAS) may be scheduled with a minimum 14-day notification and based on range availability. The following

SAS types may be scheduled:

1.6.3.1. AIM-9 Employment: Provides a single sortie opportunity to practice firing AIM-9

Sidewinder missiles against a flare towed by a Mirach drone. Each Mirach drone will deploy two flares per sortie – one per missile shot.

1.6.3.2. SEAD: Provides an opportunity to practice SEAD tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides a selection of active land-based emitters for the purpose of simulated attack

(G-band, I-band and K-band Tracking radars) supported by two Type Four targets for actual weapon release runs of inert LGBs or inert JDAMs. A composite safety trace will allow mixed

LGB/JDAM loads to be carried/ employed. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Two one-hour range slots will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in each slot. A maximum of 1 LGB target and 1 JDAM target will be deployed.

1.6.3.3. Ground Attack: Provides an opportunity to practice anti-armor ground attack tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides Type Three targets for actual weapon release runs of live Electro-Optical (EO) or Infrared (IR)-guided AGM-65 Mavericks. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Two one-hour range slots will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in each slot. A maximum of 2 Maverick 3D targets will be deployed.

1.6.3.4. Interdiction: Provides an opportunity to practice ground attack and Close Air Support

(CAS) tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides either Type Four or Type Five targets for actual weapon release runs of LGBs or JDAMs based on prior coordination with the unit to be trained. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Two one-hour range slots will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in each slot. A maximum of 1 Cave target and 1 JDAM target will be deployed.

1.6.3.5. Generic Range Operations: Provides an opportunity to operate on the range utilizing air control and clearance of range areas but not requiring any targets. A single one-hour range slots will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in the slot.

1.7. KEY PERSONNEL:

1.7.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with specifications and other applicable standards and codes referred to in this agreement. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control, preventative procedures that comply with all specifications and instructions listed.

1.7.2. Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor's performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government representative will evaluate the contractor's performance through periodic surveillance of the contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance dictates.

1.8. US Government Resources:

1.8.1. The US government will provide the Contractor with Weapon safety traces for new requirements / profiles at least 3 months in advance of the proposed activity for the Contractor to consider the change prior to its addition to this contract. The contractor reserves the right to decline any new requirements.

1.8.2. The US government will ensure that all information passed to the Contractor in relation to this contract is covered by an appropriate Technical Assistance Agreement where International

Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations are applicable or will provide official notification that it is not ITAR-controlled.

1.8.3. In the event of any failure or delay on the part of the US government to supply the above items, or if the same are not in accordance with this contract or are not fit for the purpose provided, then the Contractor shall within three days notify the US government of any delay or defect, including particulars, and the US government shall as soon as reasonably practical and at its own expense supply replacement details correct any defects.

1.9. WORK PERFORMED ON THE CONTRACTOR MANAGED SITES

1.9.1. Health & Safety

1.9.1.1. Nothing in this agreement shall release US government from its obligations under

Statutory requirements for Health and Safety, to provide prior written notice to the Contractor of any health or safety hazards associated with equipment, material or other substances supplied to

The Contractor by the US government.

1.9.1.2. The Contractor may request the right to inspect such equipment, materials, or other substances and to refuse them entry if he considers them to be unsafe or pose unacceptable risks of injury or damage to persons or property. The Contractor shall not be liable for any additional costs or delays to the work resulting from any decision under this condition.

1.9.2. Security

1.9.2.1. Attention is drawn to the provisions of the Official Secrets Acts 1911 to 1939 in general and in particular to Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act 1911 (as amended by the Act of 1920 and 1989). The US government shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that its employees or agents or representatives employed on any work in connection with this agreement have notice that these statutory provisions apply to them and will continue so to apply after completion or earlier termination of the agreement.

1.9.2.2. Any classified information or equipment passed to either Party shall be treated in accordance with the appropriate classification and not divulged to any person other than those who need to know the same for the purpose of this agreement and who have the appropriate security clearance. Each Party shall notify the other of the applicable degree of security and of any change in classification.

1.9.3. With respect to Conditions, “Safety” and Condition, “Security” (above), US government’s employees, agents, and representatives shall abide by such regulations, including security and safety regulations as are applicable to their presence on the Contractor’s premises. A copy of those regulations will be available from the Contractor on demand. Such regulations and requirements applying to the Contractor’s premises are restrictive in relation to foreign born nationals and prior written notice of such visits is required. The Contractor shall have the right to require the removal of anyone disobeying such regulations and reserves the right to refuse entry to any person whom it considers unsuitable for any reason.

1.9.4. It is agreed that the Contractor shall be entitled to refuse admission to any persons to any

UK Ministry of Defence site where the UK Ministry of Defence has refused permission for such persons to enter upon such premises.

1.10. PUBLICITY

1.10.1. Neither the US government nor the Contractor shall without the prior written consent of the other Party: (i) make use of the other Party's name; (ii) make use of the name of any of the other Party's personnel, customers or agents; (iii) make use of any information obtained under the Contract for publicity purposes; or (iv) refer to the other Party or the Contract in any advertisement except to the extent required by law or any competent regulatory body.

1.11. DELAY AND / OR CANCELLATION OF THE SERVICE

1.11.1. In the event of a Force Majeure:

1.11.1.1. The Contractor shall not be liable for any failure to perform, or any delay in performing, its obligations if the failure or delay is due directly or indirectly to any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor, which shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.11.1.1.1. Any act of God, fire, flood, explosion, accident, war, governmental actions, strikes, civil disturbance or emergency.

1.11.1.1.2. Any major plant or equipment or power failure or shortage which has a material effect on the operation of a facility.

1.11.1.1.3. The postponement of any trial or test as a result of adverse weather or unsafe conditions.

1.11.1.2. In the event of failure or delay arising from such circumstances, The Contractor will provide full details to US government and shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the effect of the delay. Performance of the affected call awarded under this contract shall be suspended for such time as the delay continues.

1.11.1.3. Either Party may terminate the affected call awarded under this contract upon written notice to the other Party and if the event of Force Majeure lasts more than 90 days. In such event the Parties shall be released from all obligations under the Contract and US government shall pay to the Contractor all outstanding payments invoiced by the Contractor under the call at the date of termination.

1.11.2. Delay or Cancellation of a call by the US Government

1.11.2.1. If the US government has to cancel a call, they will pay the Contractor for costs incurred in accordance with the pricing plan. The targets and services paid for will be applied to the next applicable event planned by the US government.

1.11.2.2. On receipt of any notice given in accordance with the above, if desired, the US

Government will coordinate rescheduling of events with the Contractor.

1.11.3. Delay or Non-Performance of a call by the Contractor

1.11.3.1. In the event that the Contractor is unable to provide an element of the service detailed within the call then the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for all services performed in accordance with the call and supplied to US government. Payment shall be due in respect of any complete Services and apportioned to exclude charges for those elements which were incomplete or defective.

1.12. MEASURES IN A CRISIS

1.12.1. The Parties acknowledge that if in its sole opinion the Government of the United

Kingdom believes any of the conditions detailed below exist it may appropriate part or all of the site where this work is being undertaken;

1.12.1.1. A material threat to the national security and defense, or a material adverse effect on the national interests, of the United Kingdom, or the occurrence of a state of war, crisis, state of tension or other emergency (whether or not involving hostilities).

1.12.1.2. A request to the Government of the United Kingdom by a local authority, public body, or statutory corporation for assistance in relation to the occurrence or possible occurrence of a major accident, crisis or natural disaster.

1.12.1.3. A request by NATO, the EU or the United Nations for support or assistance in relation to international obligations.

1.12.1.4. Other circumstances in which the Government of the United Kingdom has a requirement for the range concerned which prevents the Contractor in being able to deliver all or part of any call.

1.12.2. In the event that the Government of the United Kingdom appropriates part of all of the site pursuant to 1.12.1 then the affected call shall be suspended, and the contractor shall have no liability to USAFE for any inability of the contractor to deliver the Services in such circumstances.

1.12.2.1. Either Party may terminate the affected call awarded under this contract upon written notice to the other Party and if the event of Force Majeure lasts more than 90 days. In such event the Parties shall be released from all obligations under the Contract and US government shall pay to the Contractor all outstanding payments invoiced by the Contractor under the call at the date of termination.

1.12.3. It is agreed that the ability of the contractor to deliver this service is dependent upon the continuance of the arrangements it has with the UK Ministry of Defence permitting the contractor to make use of the ranges used for provision of the Services. In the event that these arrangements are terminated or modified such that the contractor is incapable of continuing performance of the Services or any part of them, the contractor shall be entitled to terminate the

Contract (in whole in part) without incurring any liability to USAFE by so doing.

SECTION II

SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY.

The US government shall use the following table to evaluate the performance of the Contractor when completing the service.

Performance Objective

PWS Reference

Performance Threshold

Range operations 1.2.1.

No range delays that impact training or cancellations due to contractor equipment or personnel.

Target availability 1.4.2.

During LGB/JDAM employment at least six targets available.

Target deployment 1.4.2.

JDAM targets are fixed to within .001 degree of latitude/longitude at time of weapons release.

Target scoring 1.5.1. Target scoring provided within 24 hours.

Employment documentation 1.5.2.

Target videos provided within 3 working days.

Target types 1.4.1.

Correct targets deployed for weapons training.

Professional qualifications and certifications maintained

4.10.1.

100% of personnel are professionally qualified and maintain proper certifications

SECTION III

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES.

3.1. FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS:

3.1.1. Government Furnished Forms and Publications: The government will provide forms and publications, as required to perform the work outlined in this PWS. The QAP will provide assistance in supplying any required forms and/or publications.

SECTION IV

GENERAL INFORMATION

4. GENERAL INFORMATION:

4.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

4.1.1. Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for all requirements of this PWS as incorporated in the contract. The contractor will establish a team of functional managers responsible for operational/technical, finance, safety, MOD liaison and legal issues. This team will work with USAFE-UK and unit weapons officers to manage correct weapons activities improve efficiency and performance and approve/plan new weapons events proposed by the USAF. All team members shall be identified at the pre-performance conference / test readiness review and the names of these persons and alternates who shall act for the contractor when the managers are absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO. Contractor shall provide telephone numbers of the Contract manager and alternates for other than normal duty hours. Contract manager and alternate must have knowledge of all facets of Weapons Range Activity Operations.

4.1.2. Project Manager: For each period of weapon activity, the contractor will appoint a project manager to oversee the weapons training events scheduled for that range period. The project manager will liaise directly with USAFE-UK Airspace Operations and the

Weapons/Project Officer(s) from unit(s) conducting the weapons training. The project manager will be responsible for coordinating range services for specific weapons being delivered, preparing and briefing the range specification, providing adequate types and numbers of targets, insuring full coordination between aircrew and controllers, conducting a thorough range safety assessment and making sure the required scoring and data is forwarded as required.

4.1.3. Authority: The contract manager or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act on behalf of the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

4.1.4. Identification Badges: When visiting USAF facilities, contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as a contractor employee. This shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges that contains the company and employee names in English. The employees shall not wear any military uniforms or parts thereof in the performance of this contract.

4.1.6. Personnel Restrictions: The contractor shall not employ persons to work on this contract if such person is identified to the contractor by the government as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. government, if employing such person would create a conflict of interest as determined by the Contracting

Officer. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the

Department of Defense, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and received approval according to DoD 5500.7 –R Joint Ethics Regulation. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense, if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI 64-106 AF Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

4.1.7. Military Personnel: The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor’s ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

4.2. NOTIFICATION: Both additions and deletions shall be accomplished with official modification to the contract prior to any new services or target material being considered an official addition/deletion. The CO and the contractor must be notified by the site QAP of receipt of new services or range materials. In cases of disposal of any materials, the CO and contractor must be notified to remove such services and/or materials from the contract.

4.10. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

4.10.1. Qualification of Contractor Employees: The contractor shall ensure employees have required professional certifications before starting work under this contract. Specifically, Air

Traffic Control personnel must have either military Certificates of Competency or Civil Aviation

Authority licenses. Drone pilots must receive their basic qualification from the drone manufacturer and certified as competent by QinetiQ prior to performing duties in support of

USAF operations. Helpers or apprentices shall be permitted to work under the supervision of authorized and qualified personnel only. When requested, the Contractor shall furnish a list of all personnel and their qualifications at time of proposal submission for review by the CO.

4.10.2. Electronic Transmission: The contractor shall have the capability to transmit and receive documents using electronic Email based on Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel versions compatible with versions in use by the customer, CO and QAP.

4.11. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The contractor shall be responsible for the proper handling, labeling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with all existing laws and regulations.

4.12. SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTION: The contractor shall comply with any UK government-published safety related requirements and regulations to include obtaining all required permits, certificates, and any other necessary documents except those which are stated to be the responsibility of the US government to obtain.

Dated: 08 Nov 2011

SECTION V

APPENDICES

5. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, MANUALS, TECHNICAL ORDERS

SPECIFICATIONS AND FORMS

5.1. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: Documents applicable to this Performance Work

Statement (PWS).

5.1.1. Obligation: The contractor is obligated to follow all documents applicable to the work required by this contract as set out in paragraph 5.1.7.

5.1.2. Use of Publications: The use of publications listed herein shall be made available for review by the contractor at the start of the first operational performance period by the CO for Air

Force publications. It is the responsibility of the QAP to establish follow-on requirements for publication changes and supplements or amendments to these mandatory publications that may be required for use during the life of the contract. Contractors are bound and deemed to be fully conversant with and to understand the contents of all regulations, manuals, specifications, forms and other standards or documents referred to in the PWS, solicitation and contract documents.

5.1.3. Contractor’s Responsibility: All tasks set forth in the PWS are the responsibility of the contractor except where wording of the PWS explicitly makes the performance a Government responsibility. It is recognized that in conjunction with many tasks set forth therein reference is made to Department of Defense and Air Force directives, regulations, manuals, instructions, and other guidance. It is also recognized that because such referenced documents have been written with a view toward performance by Government personnel, they may contain language that indicates performance is to be by Government personnel. Whenever such directives, regulations, manuals, pamphlets, instructions, and other guidance are referenced, the contractor is to use such references as directed or guidance as appropriate in the performance of the required duties set forth herein. In other sections of the PWS such references may have been written toward performance by contractor personnel. Except where provided in paragraph 5.1.4 below, the referenced publications applicable to this contract shall be those bearing the dates set forth in this section of the PWS.

5.1.4. Order of Precedence: The contractor shall be bound to perform the requirements in the

PWS by accomplishing the tasks set forth therein and in the cited references in the manner set forth therein and in the cited references to the extent required by this section of the PWS. Should there be a conflict between the PWS and references set forth therein the PWS shall control.

Should there be a conflict between or among two or more such references, those considered as mandatory by the PWS shall control over those considered as advisory. Those issued by a higher authority shall control over those issued by a lower authority; or among those issued at the same level of authority, those with a later date of issue shall control over those with earlier dates of issue if issued by the same issuing authority. Any duty set forth in such reference which shall call for the exercise of non-delegable discretionary governmental authority, shall be subject to the final approval of the Government official having such authority, notwithstanding, that the contractor may be required thereby to perform duties and render advice at a level below such final approval.

5.1.5. Revision, Supplement and Amendment: Further, the contractor shall perform in accordance with all such referenced directives, regulations, manuals, instructions, and other guidance as they may be from time to time revised, supplemented or amended. Any increase or decrease in cost of performance occasioned by such revisions, supplements, or amendments shall form the basis for an equitable adjustment, subject to negotiation in accordance with the provisions of this contract (which adjustment shall also include any adjustment to schedule and other terms where necessarily impacted by the revisions, supplements an amendments). The contractor shall immediately implement those revisions, supplements or amendments that will result in no change in contract price. However, prior to implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will result in a change in contract price, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) a not-to-exceed (NTE) price proposal or a not less than

(NLT) credit proposal and therefore obtain the prior approval of the CO before implementing the change. If no approval is given, the contractor shall have no obligation to implement the change.

Said proposals shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date the contractor receives notice of the revision, supplement, or amendment giving rise to the change in the cost of performance.

5.1.6. Agreement: It is hereby agreed that failure of the contractor to submit a NTE price proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of any revision, supplement, or amendment to any referenced directive, regulation, manual, instruction, or other guidance shall entitle the Government to performance in accordance with such revision, supplement, or amendment at no increase in contract price.

5.1.7. Availability of Publications & Documents: The following publications and documents are available for the contractor’s use and information. (Published and/or Electronic)

DoD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulation

AFI31-401 Information Security Program Management

(Supplements DOD 5200-1R)

AFI 31-601 Industrial Security Program Management

(Supplements DOD 5200-22R)

AFI 64-106 AF Industrial Labor Relations Activities

AFPD 91-3 Occupational Safety and Health

AFI 91-301/91-302 Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, Fire

Prevention and Health Program

AFI 91-202/JS1 The USAF Mishap Prevention Program

AFI 91-204 Investigating and Reporting U.S. Air Force

Mishaps