FCF PWS Mar 2021 (Amended).pdf

PERFORMANCE

WORK

STATEMENT

FOR

56th RESCUE SQUADRON FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT CONTRACT:

HH-60G AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE GROUND AND

FLIGHT TEST SUPPORT

AVIANO AB, ITALY

Mar 2021

Table of Contents

Section Number and Title

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/GENERAL INFORMATION

2.0 SERVICE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

4.0 TRAVEL

5.0 BIOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/HAZMAT REQUIREMENTS

6.0 ITALY SPECIFICS

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 The 56th Rescue Squadron (56 RQS) provides a rapidly-deployable, combat rescue and reaction force response utilizing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. The squadron offers long-range rescue, humanitarian assistance, non-combatant evacuation, and disaster relief capabilities.

1.1.2 The purpose of this contract is to provide one pilot and one Special Mission Aviator (SMA, formerly known as Flight Engineer) to perform HH-60G Functional Check Flights (FCFs), Maintenance Test Flights (MTFs), Operational Check Flights (OCFs), Acceptance Test Profiles (ATPs), and Instructional Training.

1.1.2.1 Functional Check Flights (FCF): An FCF is required after certain repairs have been completed to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and mission capable. FCFs are performed in accordance with Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) 1H-60(H) G-6CF-1 and TO 1H- 60(H) G-6CL-1. FCFs do include ground runs which may or may not culminate with actual flight.

1.1.2.2 Maintenance Test Flights (MTF)/Operational Check Flights (OCF): In addition to FCFs, various components require in-flight operational checks after repair or replacement. While flight tests are often performed on operational line aircraft by available aircrews, Contractor may be required to assist or perform maintenance flights as required. These maintenance flights are necessary to ensure the required component is working properly and in unison with other systems and are performed in accordance with AFTO 1H- 60(H)G-1 and TO 1H-60(H)G-1-CL-1. MTFs/OCFs do include ground runs which may or may not culminate with actual flight.

1.1.2.3 Acceptance Test Profiles (ATPs): Similar to FCFs, ATPs are governed by AFTO 1H-

60(H) G-6CF-1 and TO 1H-60(H) G-6CL-1. While an FCF is checking one or a few components on the aircraft, ATPs are checking every component on the aircraft prior to releasing the helicopter from depot.

1.1.2.4 Instructional Training: The contractor shall assist in performing instruction/training duties to support USAF personnel. Instruction/training includes, but is not limited to:

1.1.2.4.1 Basic aircraft flight currency (i.e. contact maneuvers, instrument approaches and emergency procedure training),

1.1.2.4.2 Ground instruction (i.e. systems training briefings),

1.1.2.4.3 Basic Functional Check Flight (FCF) qualification training.

1.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE / PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1.2.1 Performance shall take place mainly at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy 56th RQS facility. The contractor will be responsible of performing no more than 40 hours per week. In addition, the Contractor may be required to travel commercially to other locations in support of FCF requirements and may qualify for travel reimbursements. The Contractor shall be required to relocate to Aviano AB, Italy.

1.2.2 The contractor shall furnish all management, personnel, and services necessary to achieve full performance under the contract. The contractor shall immediately start mobilization and integration activities upon contract award. The contractor will respond to all DOCPERS requests within 3 business days in order to expedite arrival of contract aircrew.

1.2.3 The contractor ensures professional services are performed in compliance the PWS, FAA, USAF Instructions, Italian law and any laws and/or regulation specific to TDY locations.

1.3 PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

1.3.1 Government Contract Management: The 56 RQS shall provide the Mission Owner (MO) for this contract. Only the MO and the Contract Officer (CO) have authority to review and approve contract deliverables. Responsibility for contracting activities rests solely with the CO. No conversation, recommendations, or direction, whether given directly by, or implied by Government personnel, that affects the scope, schedule, or price of the program covered by this Performance Work Statement (PWS), shall be acted upon by the Contractor unless specifically approved by the CO.

1.3.2 Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: The Government reserves the right to perform additional inspections as necessary, utilizing the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and the inspection/acceptance provisions in the clause FAR 52.212- 4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. If contractor fails to perform IAW the PWS, the MO shall complete a Corrective Action Report (CAR) and submit it to the CO.

1.3.3 Contractor Key Personnel: Contractor shall provide the names and contact information of key personnel before start of contract. In the event of a key personnel change the Contractor shall provide a written notification to the CO and MO within five calendar days. The Contractor’s key personnel shall be available to discuss all aspects of performance during the life of the contract and have the authority to resolve issues and problems as they arise. Problems or issues regarding performance of the contract that cannot be resolved between the MO and the Contractor, will be referred to the CO.

1.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED TRAINING/INSTRUMENT TRAINING

1.4.1 The contractor shall participate in military specific training (i.e., safety training, information assurance, et cetera) and other training as directed by the MO. Some of the training may be computer based training on systems or on-site and during normal duty hours.

1.4.2 The contract aircrew members may occasionally need to receive instruction from active duty (AD) aircrew members (i.e. AD instructor pilot may need to get contract pilot recurrent on instrument approaches). These flights will be on an as required basis and in accordance with the applicable documents in paragraph 2.4.

1.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

1.5.1 The Government will provide weather briefings and flight clearances to contractor personnel as determined by the Operations Supervisor.

1.5.2 Personal flight clothing (flight suits, flight jackets, boots, gloves, squadron patch, et cetera) and their maintenance will be provided by the Government for the contractor’s use during the period of this contract.

1.5.3 Personal and life support equipment (helmet, survival vest, and life preservers) will be provided to the contractor personnel and maintained by the Government in accordance with the appropriate regulations.

1.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SPACE

1.6.1 The Government anticipates on-site support for this contract. The Government will provide all equipment and materials, and access to necessary networks and systems required to support the activities required under this contract. The Government will provide an office, desktop computer with access to internet, telephone access, desks, chairs, and filing cabinets for the contractor to perform the tasks.

1.7 SECURITY:

1.7.1 Contractor personnel performing flight duties (i.e. the pilot and SMA) on this contract shall possess a security clearance of at least U.S SECRET.

1.7.2 Other Contractor personnel and/or Contractor representative’s requesting base access and/or security clearance requests shall be filed with the base Facility Security Officer (FSO), as required, in coordination with the MO.

1.7.3 The contractor may access Communications Security (COMSEC) Information and For Official Use Only (FOUO) information and shall adhere to AF policies and procedures for safe guarding DoD systems and information.

1.7.4 The contractor shall obtain a Personnel Security Clearance from the requiring organization’s security manager.

1.7.5 The Government will provide Restricted Area (Flight Line) badges for contractor personnel, as required. As stated in paragraph 1.5.2, the AF will provide flight suits and a form of identification to identify the aircrew as contractors (i.e., the contractor will wear the squadron patch, but the MAJCOM patch should be replaced with a company logo).

1.7.6 In the event that the contractor has access to classified information/material, outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. possessions and trust territories, the Contractor will be authorized to use the services of Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) or other secondary distribution centers. Contractor must have knowledge of Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements and must comply with all AF policies and procedures for safe guarding such material.

1.7.7 Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances/incident of which they are aware that may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

Contractor employees shall be briefed by the MO upon start of contract performance.

Appropriate authorities include but are not limited to the MO, Commanders, Security Forces Personnel, Unit or Wing Level Security Managers.

1.7.8 The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.7.9 The contractor shall comply with local base procedures for entry to Air Force controlled/restricted areas where contractor personnel shall work. An AF Form 2586, Unescorted Entry Authorization Certificate, shall be completed and signed by the sponsoring agencies Security Manager before a Restricted Area Badge will be issued. Contractor employees shall have a favorably completed National Agency Check, Local Agency Check, and Credit Check (NACLC) investigation before receiving a Restricted Area Badge.

1.7.10 The contractor shall comply with local base procedures or methods of ensuring all issued

Government keys are not lost or stolen. The contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government. The contractor shall control access to all Government provided lock combinations to preclude unauthorized entry. The contractor is not authorized to record lock combinations without written approval by the MO. Records with written combinations to authorized secure storage containers, secure storage rooms, or certified vaults, shall be marked and safeguarded at the highest classification level as the classified material maintained inside the approved containers.

1.7.11 All contract personnel that drive onto the installation must have a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and current proof of insurance. Contract personnel must obtain an Armed Forces Italy (AFI) driver’s license upon arrival at Aviano AB, Italy. This is provided by the AF at no cost. The contract personnel shall obey current base traffic laws and regulations, local policies and any updates to base traffic regulations. All personnel riding motorcycles, scooters, or otherwise motored wheeled vehicles on-base must possess a valid driver’s license endorsement (if applicable) and a Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety class completion card indicating class attendance.

1.8 LEAVE POLICY:

1.8.1 Contract aircrew will be authorized 15 days of paid leave per 12 month period after their arrival at Aviano Air Base. Weekends, US federal holidays, and USAFE family days will not count as chargeable leave. Contract aircrew will not be allowed to take leave during scheduled post-phase FCFs and scheduled post-depot ATPs. Contract aircrew will coordinate leave requests with the MO at least one week before the requested leave begins.

2. SERVICE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SERVICE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 Flight Test Operations shall be established and maintained in accordance with applicable sections of documents specifically listed in paragraph 2.4 and other applicable documents referenced therein.

2.1.2 The contractor shall perform FCFs on all HH-60G helicopters assigned to the 56 RQS after certain repairs have been completed to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and mission capable.

The contractor shall have systems knowledge and expertise to correctly perform FCFs in accordance with Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) 1H-60(H) G-6CF-1 and TO 1H-60(H)G-

6CL-1.

2.1.3 The contractor shall assist in performing all system ground and flight checkout activities associated with the processing of HH-60G aircraft IAW AFTOs listed in paragraph 2.4. The activities to be accomplished shall include MTFs, OCFs and ATPs.

2.1.4 The contractor shall record all flights on the applicable documents in accordance with AFIs listed paragraph 2.4.

2.1.5 Test operations shall be established, approved, and conducted in accordance with the provisions in AFI 10-220, Contractor’s Flight Operations, the contractors flight operations procedures manual, HH-60G aircraft operating technical orders and local base operating procedures. The GFR will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and enforcement of contractor compliance for flight operations.

2.1.6 Contractor aircrews personnel shall perform previously defined flight profiles during daylight visual conditions with a minimum three man crew (one contract pilot, one active duty pilot (provided by 56th RQS) and one contract SMA) that shall permit the evaluation of aircraft systems such as infrared sensors and the enhanced navigation system.

2.1.7 The contractor will ensure that there is minimal turnover of positions. No more than 1 replacement of the positions will be permitted during the life of the contract for reasons other than unforeseeable circumstances. Payment will not be made to the contractor when services are not being performed.

2.1.8 The contractor is not required to staff back-up crew members, however, the Government may request résumés for a new candidate at any time. When a request for résumés is made, at least 1 candidate shall be provided within 30 calendar days of request, including all information specified in section 2.3 of this PWS.

2.2 PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CRISIS DECLARED BY THE NATIONAL

COMMAND AUTHORITY OR OVERSEAS COMBATANT COMMANDER:

2.2.1 It has been determined that all services performed under this PWS are mission essential.

2.2.2 In the event of a national emergency or crisis and the Department of Defense has activated instructions contained in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1100.22 and the Air Force implementation thereof, it is determined that the Contractor may be required to perform during crisis. The hours of operation and services required in this contract may change in a crisis situation. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any and all crisis response implementations. Any resultant deviations to current contract services due to a crisis can be negotiated if and when such a crisis occurs.

2.2.3 The Government will follow procedures established in DODI Number 3020.37, “Continuation of Essential DOD Contractor Services During Crises.”

2.3 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 Contractor aircrew qualifications and currencies shall be sustained by the contractor as part of the flight operations required herein. In the event aircraft flow rate drops to a level that precludes sustainment of qualifications and/or currencies, the Contractor shall immediately notify the MO and provide in writing, a recommended course of action.

2.3.2 Class II FAA Flight Physical: All contractors aircrew personnel shall have and maintain a current Class II FAA Flight Physical for the duration of the contract. The US Air Force will not be able to provide this service and it is ultimately the responsibility of the Contractor.

2.3.3 Rating in a HH-60G: All aircrew personnel should be HH-60G qualified as indicated by successful completion of a formal USAF aircrew qualification training course and possess a current USAF Form 8, certificate of aircrew qualification.

2.3.4 Currently Unqualified in HH-60G: If only available contract aircrew have never been qualified in the HH-60G or if their HH-60G qualification has expired IAW AFMAN11-2HH- 60GV2, contract aircrew must obtain qualification in the HH-60G IAW AFMAN11-2HH- 60GV1 and AFMAN11-2HH-60GV2. The 56 RQS will coordinate with Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to schedule class dates at Kirtland AFB, NM. Contract personnel will be reimbursed travel and per diem costs IAW the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Contractor will receive partial payment (40%) while aircrew are in a student status at Kirtland AFB, NM. Contractor will receive full payment once personnel arrive at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

2.3.5 USAF Functional Check Flight Certification: All aircrew personnel shall be previously

USAF FCF certified in the HH-60G. In the event that such personnel are unavailable, contractor may substitute a US Army UH/MH/HH/EH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot or US Navy SH/MH/HH-60 Functional Check Pilot or US Marine Corps VH-60 Functional Check Pilot.

US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Pilots will be scheduled class dates as stated in section

2.3.4 to meet Air Force regulations.

2.3.6 Flight Instructor Qualification: All aircrew will be USAF instructor qualified and will maintain Instructor status IAW AFI 10-220. If the only available contract aircrew have never been a USAF instructor, the pilot must earn qualification as a first pilot and the SMA must earn a basic qualification. Once the contractors have enough experience in the USAF, they will be entered into an instructor upgrade, complete the syllabus of instruction, and accomplish the appropriate flight evaluations to become a USAF HH-60G instructor. Once the contractors are instructors, they will teach the USAF FCF certification syllabus of instruction and systems classes to active duty Air Force members of the 56 RQS. The contractor shall assist in performing instruction/training duties to support USAF personnel.

Instruction/training includes, but is not limited to:

2.3.6.1 Basic aircraft flight currency (i.e. contact maneuvers, instrument approaches and emergency procedure training),

2.3.6.2 Ground instruction (i.e. systems training briefings),

2.3.6.3 Basic Functional Check Flight (FCF) certification training.

2.3.7 Flight Hours: Per DCMA Inst 8210 Series aircrew shall at a minimum meet the following flight hours:

2.3.7.1 Pilot:

2.3.7.1.1 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)

2.3.7.1.2 300 hours as PIC of a HH-60G or other UH/MH/SH/HH-60 Variant

2.3.7.2 Special Mission Aviator (SMA) or Flight Engineer is acceptable as legacy term

2.3.7.2.1 500 hours as SMA or flight engineer is acceptable as legacy term

2.3.7.2.2 100 hours in a HH-60G or other UH-60 Variant

2.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1 Regulations, manuals, technical orders, and drawings listed below apply to aircraft operations associated with the processing of aircraft subsequent to their completion of depot modification. The following documents are referenced for the performance of this effort and will be issued to contracted personnel in the form of an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). These documents are revised and/or replaced from time to time. The contractor shall acquire and operate under the latest version of the documents in accordance with 56 RQS guidance.

2.4.2 MANUALS/REGULATIONS/PAMPHLETS

NAME TITLE

AFI 10-220 Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations AFMAN 11-218 Aircraft Operation and Movement on the Ground AFI 13-207 Preventing and Resisting Piracy (Hijacking) of Aircraft AFMAN 11-202 Vol 1 Aircrew Training AFI 11-202 Vol 2 Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3 General Flight Rules AFMAN 11-2HH-60G Vol 1 HH-60 Aircrew Training AFMAN 11-2HH-60G Vol 2 HH-60 Aircrew Evaluation Criteria AFMAN 11-2HH-60G Vol 3 HH-60 Operations Procedures AFI 21-101 Aerospace Equipment Maintenance Management AFI 91-202 USAF Mishap Prevention Program AFMAN 91-203 Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, Health Standards

2.4.3 TECHNICAL ORDERS

NAME TITLE

TO 1H-60(H)G-1 Flight Manual USAF Series HH-60G Helicopter TO 1H-60(H)G-1-1 Particular Flight Manual Communication/Radios and

Associated Electronic Equipment TO 1-IB-40 Weight and Balance Data TO 1-IB-50 Weight and Balance TO 1-1-300 General Functional Flight Check Procedures TO 1H-60(H)G-6CF-1 Acceptance and Functional Check Flight Manual TO 1H-60(H)G-6CL-1 Acceptance and/or Functional Check flight Checklist TO 1H-60(H)G-1-CL-1 Pilot’s Flight Crew Checklist TO 1H-60(H)G-5 Basic Weight Checklist and Loading Data AFTTP 3-3.HH-60G Combat Aircraft Fundamentals-HH60G Helicopter

2.4.4 JOINT INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall comply with the Joint Instruction DCMA Inst 8210.1 Series.

3. SERVICE SUMMARY

3.1 The following Service Summary (SS) items outline key requirements/deliverables in performance of this contract. Overall performance assessments will be provided to the CO by the MO. The Government may perform customer surveys as part of the Government’s performance evaluation; all reported non-conformances will be validated by the MO. Meeting or not meeting the below thresholds shall be the basis of that performance evaluation.

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph

Performance Threshold

Perform helicopter FCF/OCF/ATP/MTF IAW aircraft publications listed in PWS.

1.1.2 100% compliance with all listed publications.

Maintain current and qualified contractor crew members at Aviano AB.

1.1.2, 2.1.7, 2.1.8

95% of the time with no lapses unless other than unforeseeable circumstances occur.

Assist in performing instruction and training duties to support USAF personnel.

1.1.2.4 100% of requested training IAW quarterly training plan.

Contractor shall perform schedule ATP at Depot facility and post-phase maintenance FCF w/ two contractor crewmembers.

1.1.2.3 100% of ATPs and post-phase FCFs flown by contractor aircrew personnel.

4. TRAVEL

4.1 The contractor may be required to travel to the following locations to accomplish the tasks contained in this PWS.

4.1.1 Corpus Christi, Texas

4.1.2 Elizabeth City, North Carolina

4.1.3 Lexington, Kentucky

4.1.4 RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom

4.1.5 Kimhae Korea Depot Facility, Pusan South Korea

4.1.6 Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

4.1.7 Other locations as approved by the MO

4.2 When travel is required, the Contractor shall submit a request to the MO identifying the purpose, location, dates, personnel (name(s) and title(s)), and cost. This request must be approved before any travel occurs. The reimbursement of these costs is contingent upon approval from the MO or CO.

4.3 The travel request shall provide the detailed daily travel costs in support of this contract to include the cost of travel and per diem (lodging, car rental and meal rates). Travel in support of this contract shall follow the DOD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). The Contractor shall use the per diem rates published in the Defense Travel Management Office. (https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemCalc.cfm).

4.4 Local travel to attend meetings within the local city or base of assignment commuting vicinity shall be considered a cost of doing business and shall not be separately reimbursed.

5. BIOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING/HAZMAT REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Environmental, Health, And Safety. The contractor shall ensure all employees receive the necessary environmental, health, and safety training to ensure compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Acts (OSHA), federal and local laws. The contractor shall protect the health and safety of employees and the community, minimizing the risk of environmental pollution.

5.2 Pollution Prevention. "Pollution Prevention" and "Source Reduction" are defined in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 13101-13109. Contractor's obligation under this section is limited to identifying pollution prevention opportunities and shall not be construed to require the contractor to conduct activities not otherwise required by the program.

5.3 The contractor shall comply with energy saving conservation practices as deemed necessary by the facility manager.

5.4 Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation: Contractors must obtain authorization from BE prior to bringing on site ionizing or non-ionizing sources/equipment onto the installation. Contractors shall provide list of items and description of how they will be used to Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) at 0434-30- 5532 or 31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil at least 10 days prior to the date required to bring them on base.

5.4.1 Non-Ionizing Radiation: Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) Radiation and LASERS: Contact

BE/Installation Laser Safety Officer (31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil ) at least 10 days prior to bringing on site. (Example: LASER Classes: 1M, 2M, 3R, 3B, or 4; Transmitting antennas, radars etc.) Reference: AFI 48-139, LASER and Optical Radiation Protection Program, Paragraph 2.21)

5.4.2 Ionizing sources: Contact BE (31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil ) at least 10 days prior to bringing on site ionizing sources/equipment. For regulated sources, provide copies of permits or sealed source certifications. (Example: Troxler density gauges, sealed sources in various gauges/devices). Reference: AFI 48 -148, Ionizing Radiation Protection.

5.5 Hazardous Materials/Chemical Management: Hazardous Materials/Chemical Management: All hazardous material use requires prior authorization before bringing the hazardous material on base.

"Hazardous material" includes many materials for which there is a manufacturer SDS, such as cleaning supplies, paints, solvents, sealants, lead acid batteries, fuels, herbicides, etc.

5.5.1 The Contractor shall submit an inventory list of ALL chemical products to be used, along with copies of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each chemical product, for review before bringing any potentially hazardous material onto Aviano AB, Italy.

5.5.2 Once approved, the Contractor shall maintain an inventory of all hazardous materials along with corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The Contractor shall track and report actual hazardous material usage during the performance of the contract. Hazardous material usage for any contract that is less than one month in duration shall be reported at the end of the contract period. Hazardous material usage for any contract over a month in duration shall be reported no less than monthly. Hazardous material usage shall be reported using the attached “HazMat Monthly Usage Log Template.”

5.5.3 The Contractor shall not leave any excess hazardous materials or empty containers on site following completion of the project. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all unused hazardous materials and proper disposal of all hazardous waste generated. Reference:

AFI-32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management.

5.6 Controls of other hazards: Contractors shall coordinate with Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) at 0434-30-5532 or 31amds.sgpb@us.af.mil at least 10 days prior to start of project, regarding all contracts with potential health impact to personnel (Example: Noise above 85 dBA, activities with potential airborne contaminants or particulates). Hazardous work areas/perimeters shall be established to control exposures and limit access to nearby facilities and personnel. Work shall be performed IAW all applicable occupational health and safety regulations.

5.7 Contractors shall coordinate with the MO and receive a safety brief of hazards present within work areas.

6. ITALY SPECIFICS

6.1 Mobilization: The contractor shall furnish all management, personnel, equipment and services necessary to support this contract; to include, mobilization to Aviano AB, Italy.

6.2 Italy Logistic Support: The U.S. Government will provide individual logistical support for contractor to the extent available and as authorized by current applicable Air Force and foreign regulations; by current applicable international agreements, arrangements, policies; and the local installation Commander. The duration of the initial individual logistic support authorization may be subject to a time limitation. Prior to expiration of the initial logistical support authorization (if and as applicable), the MO and Contractor shall expedite/process the individual Renewal/Authorization in sufficient advance to insure continuation of logistical support. Logistical support is provided only for those contractors that are providing services solely for U.S. Forces. Logistical support, if granted, shall only be provided to authorized, full-time (40 hours per week) Contractor Personnel and authorized dependents.

6.3 The following logistical support will be provided to contractor personnel:

1) Commissary

2) Air Force Exchange Service

3) Armed Forces Recreation Facilities

4) Military dining facilities

5) Class VI (alcoholic beverages, including rationed items)

6) Military Banking facilities

7) Military postal services

8) Officer and NCO Club memberships

9) Mortuary services

10) Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) authorization

11) Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) purchases

12) Transient billets on space available basis

13) Air Force Continuing Education Courses

14) Credit union facilities

15) Dependent schools, on space-available, tuition paying basis

16) Medical/Dental on a reimbursable basis. Dental on emergency basis only

17) Pet registration and control

18) NATO status of Forces Agreement stamp (subject to approval of Host nation Customs Authority)

19) Customs exemptions

20) Housing Office assistance

6.4 At the time of preparation of this contract, applicable information and forms for placement of contract may be accessed at the following internet addresses:

http://www.per.hqusareur.army.mil/CPD/DocPer/Italy/ItalyDefault.aspx Applicable information and forms for placement of contract in other Host Nation countries may be accessed at the internet address:

http://www.state.gov/

6.5 This contract presumes the utilization of technical representative personnel to be employed by the contractor, United States authorities and Italian authorities are involved in the accreditation of contractor employees who are intended to fill such contract positions. To expedite accreditation, the contractor agrees to promptly complete in accurate detail and return to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative information on the contract and contract positions for which technical representative accreditation is requested, and the individual information on each employee designated to fill a technical representative position. Positions accredited as technical representatives will be documented by an individual letter of accreditation.

6.6 Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer's Representative if a technical representative employee once accredited as a technical representative is no longer performing duties requiring accreditation.

6.7 The contractor shall require all contractor employees accredited as technical representative personnel to apply for mission visas prior to travel to Italy. Contractors may not send personnel that have not received Italian mission visas to fill technical representative positions. The Government shall not be responsible for the costs incurred by the contractor who sends personnel without visas or who are otherwise ineligible for entry and presence in Italy.

6.8 VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR ITALY. The Italian Government requires all incoming civilians to obtain a visa prior to arriving in Italy. Civilian contractors and family members shall have a visa in their tourist passports. Dependents who are citizens of European Union countries do not require a visa.

The visa for civilian employees shall be FOR WORK PURPOSES. The visa for dependents (including all children) whether or not they plan to work shall be FOR FAMILY REASONS, not a tourist or other type of visa.

6.9 SOFA IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ITALY. Civilian contractor employees and their family members shall obtain a SOFA stamp from the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) office within eight

(8) days of arrival in Italy.

6.10 An authorized Contractor employee is defined as an employee who has been hired as a consequence of this contract and is employed at least 40 hours per week on this contract. For Italy, procedures shall be in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Italy and The Department of Defense of the United States of America Concerning Use of Installations/Infrastructure by U.S. Forces in Italy, signed 2 February 1995. To qualify for Civilian Personnel status in Italy, the employee shall

(i) not be a stateless person;

(ii) not be a national of any State which is not a Party to the North Atlantic Treaty;

(iii) not to be a national of Italy:

(iv) not be ordinarily resident in Italy; and

(v) be certified as a technical representative and issued a NATO SOFA Identification by the United States Sending State Office (USSSO) for Italy or by a base legal office with delegated authority. The final authority to determine whether an employee qualifies for Civilian Personnel status is USSSO.

6.11 DoDEA Schools: The Government will fund up to 2 DoDEA tuitions under this contract per performance period. Qualified dependents are authorized to enroll in enrollment category 1 based on the request of the sponsor. Child enrollment in DoDEA schools is not guaranteed as stated below and the option to exercise the tuition CLIN will only apply to DoDEA tuition. Dependents in enrollment category 1 receive first priority, all others are enrolled on a space-available basis in priority of category of enrollment.

Category 1: Space-Created, Tuition-Paying: command-sponsored dependents of: U.S. civilians who are full-time defense contractor personnel. A valid copy of either Logistical Support Section of contract that authorizes dependent education in DoDDS on a tuition-paying basis (must list names of the dependents) or a Technical Expert Accreditation Status awarded to that sponsor, and DD1172-2 Common Access ID Card Application or copy of ID card must be provided at enrollment. If the DoDEA schools' projected capacity is reached, then the defense contractor personnel must apply to local schools that have been determined as "adequate" by the Department of State. DoDEA may permit enrollment only if there is no "adequate" local school or admittance to the local school is not permitted.

However, the creation of space does not include construction or other expansion of facilities. Any creation of space must be approved by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, as directed by § 923 of Title 20. This category permits enrollment of dependents of contractors ahead of all other space-available students, but the dependents should only be enrolled if educational and manpower resources are available in the DoDEA schools to a degree that will allow the school to provide an education program for them.