Air_Force_Consolidated_Basic_Contract_PWS.pdf

05 Feb 2019

Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance and Support Services

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

AND

SUPPORT SERVICES

AIR FORCE ROTARY WING FLYING SQUADRONS

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

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Section 1 ______________________________________________________________ 4

1. Introduction. _____________________________________________________________ 4

1.1. Scope _______________________________________________________________________ 4

1.2. Performance Standards _________________________________________________________ 4

1.3. Basic PWS and Annex___________________________________________________4

Section 2 ______________________________________________________________ 4

2. General Requirements ____________________________________________________ 4

2.1. General Requirements __________________________________________________________ 4

2.2. Intermediate off-equipment back shop maintenance ___________________________________ 5

2.3. Maintenance and Supply Discipline _______________________________________________ 5

2.4. Use of Technical Orders (TO), including Supplements ________________________________ 5

2.5. Air Force Instruction (AFI) Usage ________________________________________________ 5

2.6. Government Furnished Services, Equipment, Property, and Supplies _____________________ 5

2.7. Contractor Furnished Services, Equipment, Property, and Supplies _______________________ 6

2.8. Hours of Operation ___________________________________________________________ 6

2.9. Personnel __________________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.10. Reserved ___________________________________________________________________ 7

2.11. Contractor Manpower Reporting ________________________________________________ 7

2.12. Customer Feedback/Critique Program____________________________________________ 7

2.13. Small Business Participation __________________________________________________ 7

Section 3 ______________________________________________________________ 8

3. Aircraft Maintenance _____________________________________________________ 8

3.1. Requirements ________________________________________________________________ 8

3.2. Annual Flying Program____________ _____________________________________________ 9

3.3. Aircraft Maintenance Management ________________________________________________ 9

3.4. Aircraft Maintenance Functions ________________________________________________ 133

3.5. Functional Check Flight (FCF) Program _________________________________________ 166

3.6. Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) ____________________________________________ 17

3.7. Propulsion _________________________________________________________________ 187

3.8. Corrosion Control ___________________________________________________________ 188

3.9. Training ____________________________________________________________________ 20

3.10. Clearing Aircraft Red X entries _______________________________________________ 200

3.11. Quality Control (QC) _______________________________________________________ 211

3.12. Resource Reclamation_________________________________________________________23

3.13. Information Systems (IS) ____________________________________________________ 244

3.14. Performance Requirements Summary ___________________________________________ 254

3.15. Surge Requirements__________________________________________________________ 24

Section 4 _____________________________________________________________ 24

4. Supply _________________________________________________________________ 24

4.1 Requirements ________________________________________________________________ 24

4.2. Supplies Performance Requirements Summary. _____________________________________ 25

Section 5 _____________________________________________________________ 25

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5. Additional Requirements__________________________________________________ 25

5.1. Occupational Safety and Health _________________________________________________ 25

5.2. Security Requirements ________________________________________________________ 26

5.3. Publications _________________________________________________________________ 28

5.4. Technical Guidance __________________________________________________________ 28

5.5. Technical Orders and Technical Manuals __________________________________________ 28

5.6. Records Management _________________________________________________________ 28

5.7. Environmental Management ____________________________________________________ 28

5.8. Reserved ___________________________________________________________________ 28

5.9. Management of Government Resources __________________________________________ 300

5.10. Simplified Purchase Program/_________________________________________________ 300

5.11. Protection of Safety Information Resulting from Investigations of Air Force Mishaps _____ 300

5.12. Mobilization/Changeover/Transistion ___________________________________________ 300

5.13. Mission Essential Contractor Service Plan _______________________________________ 310

5.14. Identification and Replacement of Key Personnel__________________________________ 31

5.15. Contractor Furnished Property, Supplies, Material, and Services______________________ 31

5.16. Ground and Flight operating procedures_________________________________________ 31

Section 6

6.0 Weapons Maintenance and Munitions operations _____________________________31

6.1 Weapons Maintenance________________________________________________________ 31

6.2 Munitions Line Delivery, Flare, install, removal and Build-up_________________________ 31

Section 7

7.0 Aircrew Flight Equipment _______________________________________________32

Section 8.0 ________________________________________________________________ 322

8.0 General Information ___________________________________________________ 322

8.1. Government Observations _____________________________________________________ 322

8.2. Government Quality Assurance Surveillance ______________________________________ 322

Section 9.0 ________________________________________________________________ 333

9.0 Acronyms and Definitions _______________________________________ 332

9.1. Acronyms _________________________________________________________________ 333

9.2 Standard Definitions ___________________________________________________________35

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Section 1

1. Introduction.

1.1. Scope. The contractor shall provide non-personal services in support of USAF Rotary Wing aircraft maintenance and support services identified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable location-specific annexes and other locations/projects as needs arise. The contractor shall provide trained personnel to meet all PWS requirements. The contractor is responsible for the entire scope of organizational maintenance production and certain specified intermediate maintenance IAW applicable technical data, Air Force Instructions (AFI), Manuals, and Technical Orders (TO) in support of Rotary Wing aircraft, engines, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and support equipment in order to meet the flying missions of the operational units across the Air Force. The contractor shall also provide aircraft maintenance support for off-station aircraft recovery of the aircraft when specified. The contractor shall partner with Program Management Offices and Lead MAJCOMs to support continuously improving the quality of all programs and services offered in support of the mission.

1.2. Performance Standards. The contractor shall meet the performance standards stated in the applicable paragraphs of the annex for each task order written.

1.3. This document is the basic contract PWS; all subsequent Task Orders will be issued with detailed PWS referred to as (Task Order Operation Location Annex) for the required location or agency.

Section 2

2. General Requirements.

2.1. General Requirements. The contractor shall provide non-personal services in support of USAF Rotary Wing aircraft maintenance and support services through quality workmanship, timely repairs, and services. The contractor shall perform timely and accurate documentation of work performed providing safe, serviceable, and properly configured Rotary Wing aircraft and equipment for pilot and aircrew training needs. The contractor is responsible for the entire scope of organizational level aircraft maintenance as outlined in AFI 21-101 in support of Rotary Wing aircraft, engines, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), and support equipment. The contractor shall perform Functional Check Flights (FCF), Operational Check Flights (OCF), and Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC). The contractor shall be responsible for all receipt, issue, and turn in of all supplies and equipment. The contractor shall provide all support services necessary for support USAF operations. Training, safety, and quality control programs shall ensure maintenance and supply is performed and documented IAW Government directives (publications) and technical data.

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2.2. Intermediate off-equipment back shop maintenance will be performed IAW the applicable annexes of this contract. The contractor shall establish written procedures for tracking, controlling, and invoicing Air Force assets and all supply repairable assets in the Air Force back shop. Contractor shall ensure all Air Force assets are properly documented in the Air Force Maintenance Information System (MIS). Damage identified during maintenance shall be documented in the MIS.

2.2.1. Any Foreign Objects (FO) or other damage discovered or identified in the Air Force back shop shall be investigated and reported IAW AFI 21-101. The contractor shall ensure all parts needed to repair Air Force assets shall be ordered using the Air Force supply system.

2.3. Maintenance and Supply Discipline. The contractor shall ensure maintenance personnel comply with written guidance required for servicing, repairs, inspections, and documentation to include Rotary Wing aircraft, engines, AGE, and support equipment records and MIS. The contractor shall ensure quality of services and workmanship in a timely manner to meet the applicable unit mission requirements.

2.4. Use of Technical Orders (TO), Supplements. The contractor shall ensure that all applicable TOs, technical manuals, illustrated parts breakdowns, Component Repair and Overhaul (CR&O) manuals, service guidance, and all supplements, are actively used to maintain aircraft and equipment. TOs shall be at the job site and actively followed fully to ensure all safety, warnings, and cautions are followed. Strict adherence to technical data is critical to ensuring safety, both for the personnel performing the task and for the aircrew who fly the aircraft.

2.5. Air Force Instruction (AFI) Usage, Manuals and other Air Force and DoD Publications including supplements. The contractor shall adhere to required instructions, technical orders, and other publications to include supplements. As references to AFI’s and other publications are made throughout this PWS, this shall include the requirements of applicable MAJCOM supplements issued to these publications.

2.6. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

2.6.1. Requirements. The contractor shall follow the requirements as listed in each operating location’s annex.

2.7. Contractor Furnished Services, Equipment, Property, and Supplies. Unless expressly stated elsewhere as Government furnished the contractor shall provide all vehicles, administrative supplies, office equipment such as copiers, facsimile machines, shredders, personnel protection equipment, tools, materials, equipment, medical physicals and testing, personal communication media, and employee personal exposure monitoring.

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Contractor PPE determination shall be based upon any exposure evaluations, OSHA and AFOSH standards, AFIs, and TOs necessary to perform the requirements in this PWS.

2.8. Hours of Operation. Operating hours established by the contractor shall be consistent with meeting the contract performance requirements in accordance with each operating location’s annex.

2.9. Personnel. Provide trained, qualified, and knowledgeable employees.

2.9.1. Site Manager. The contractor shall provide a Site Manager and/or alternate(s) with 24/7 contact capability who shall be responsible for assuring services are accomplished in accordance with this PWS. The names of those who shall represent the contractor shall be designated in writing to the CO within 30 days after contract award. The contractor shall provide telephone numbers of the Site Manager and alternate(s) where each may be contacted outside of normal duty hours. As soon as any knowledge of changes occurs, the contractor shall submit the name of any new designee along with their contact information to ensure mission requirements.

2.9.1.1 The Site Manager or alternate(s) shall have binding authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to this contract.

2.9.1.2 The Site Manager or alternate(s) shall be available within 30 minutes during normal duty hours to meet on the installation with Government personnel (designated by the CO) to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the Site Manager or alternate shall be available to meet on the installation within 1 hour of notification.

2.9.1.2.1 The Site Manager, along with the top three members of their staff (or their alternates), shall carry a mobile phone. They are expected to answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

2.9.1.3 All personnel shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

2.9.2. Contractor shall establish written processes, procedures and personal conduct policies required for ensuring a safe and efficient work environment, protection of military operations, and high standards of job performance that meets the applicable unit mission. Procedures and policies shall reflect contractor employees being subject to substance abuse testing as a result of an AFI 91-204, Safety Investigation and Hazard Reporting (27 April 2018), paragraphs 1.1 and 1.3 investigation when an individual’s actions or inactions are suspected as factors in a mishap sequence. Additionally, mishaps that occur from government contractor operations will be investigated and reported according to AFI 10-220, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations (DCMA INST 8210.1C, Change 1, 5 April 2017).

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2.9.3. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified by either the contractor or the CO/COR/Functional Commander (FC) as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

2.9.4. Reserved

2.9.5. Contractor personnel shall present a neat, professional and conservative appearance at all times when on duty. Employees shall also maintain a high degree of personal grooming and hygiene. Hairstyles shall be neat and conservative in nature. As a minimum, hair shall be clean, combed and not present a safety hazard. The contractor shall wear uniform top with company logo.

2.9.6. The contractor shall ensure employees possess applicable current and valid professional certifications before starting work under this contract and that these employees maintain these certifications throughout their employment under this contract in accordance with each operating location’s annex. Contractor shall be able to present these certifications upon request.

2.9.7. The contractor shall presume that all labor is included and no equitable adjustment is authorized unless equitable adjustment is specially authorized. Travel and per diem only will be reimbursed under the Travel CLIN outside the training area of the base of operations in accordance with each operating location’s annex.

2.10. Contractor Manpower Staffing Plan. The contractor shall follow the manpower staffing plan as proposed in the technical proposal and negotiated in the contract/task order. As this plan has been accepted by the CO by award of the contract, any changes considered necessary to the plan after award, including prior to the contract performance start date, shall be approved by the CO prior to making the change.

2.11. Contractor Manpower Reporting. The Contractor shall provide a Contractor Manpower Equivalent (CME) report, annually, no later than 15 days after the end of each Government fiscal year. The Government will have (10) business days to review for correct content and format. If correction is warranted, the contractor has (5) business days after notice to correct deficiencies and resubmit. Criteria for approval shall be correct content and format. The exact format is to be determined by the Government, however the information required shall include but is not limited to: contract number, functions and missions performed under the contract, the contracting organization administering the contract, the functional organization(s) supported, funding source, performance dates of the contract, and the number of full-time contractor employees (broken down by labor category).

2.12. Customer Feedback/Critique Program. The contractor shall manage the customer feedback/critique program. The contractor shall develop a customer feedback/critique

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2.12.1. As a minimum, the contractor shall address the root cause of the reported concern and document course of action(s) put in effect to prevent re-occurrence.

2.12.2. The contractor shall brief the FC/Chief COR immediately or NLT the next business day regarding receipt of any unacceptable feedback/critique turned in by any agency supported under this contract. Additionally, the contractor shall provide the Chief COR a legible copy of all feedbacks/critiques submitted on a daily basis.

2.12.3. The contractor shall, unless notified otherwise, have five (5) business days to provide a response/reply back to the agency/person submitting the feedback/critique. The Chief COR will be included on any feedback/critique correspondence returned to the submitter.

2.13. Small Business Participation.

2.13.1. The government has set a minimum overall small business subcontracting goal (first tier) of 33% of the total subcontracted amount of all task orders awarded under this contract.

2.13.2. A small business participation plan is required by all firms to show how they will utilize small businesses. All firms are required to submit a small business utilization report semi-annually to demonstrate their effort in fulfilling the SB participation goals because reporting in Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) is not required by all.

Section 3

3. Aircraft Maintenance.

3.1. Requirements. The contractor shall perform aircraft maintenance operations support that includes, but is not limited to; aircraft ground handling, launch and recovery, Pre-flight/Thru-flight/Basic Post flight (BPO), Hourly Post Flight (HPO), and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and perform maintenance data inputs into the Air Force's MIS.

Repair and maintenance actions shall be accomplished In Accordance With (IAW) the objectives and responsibilities outlined in AF/MAJCOM/Unit directives, instructions, and applicable TOs and technical data.

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3.1.1. On-and Off-equipment Maintenance. The contractor shall perform on- and designated off-equipment maintenance repairs, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Time Change Items (TCIs) and One Time Inspections (OTIs)) on aircraft, engine, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and support equipment in accordance with each operating location’s annex.

3.1.2. Reserved

3.1.3. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Flying Schedule. The contractor shall provide sufficient mission capable aircraft per scheduled flying day, configured IAW the daily/weekly/monthly flying schedule to ensure accomplishment of the annual flying program in accordance with each operating location’s annex.

3.1.4. The contractor shall support any assessment, inspection (AFI 90-201, Chap 2), exercise, deployment, static display, flyover (IAW AFI 11-209, paragraph 1.4, 4.1, 4.2), incentive flight, open house (air show), Medical Air Evacuation, ROTC orientation flight, Civilian Fly-in, Graduations, Military Function, or Change of Command Ceremony, that involves Rotary Wing aircraft and/or maintenance resources. These events may occur on weekends or holidays. This may include the hanger(s)/facilities assigned to the applicable unit.

3.1.5. The contractor shall provide task qualified maintenance personnel to accompany cross country sorties.

3.2. Annual Flying Program.

3.2.1. Program Allocation Projection. Prior to the beginning of each Fiscal Year (FY) (approximately, during the month of August) the Program Allocation (PA) will be issued depicting the annual flying hours allocated to the applicable unit. The PA document shall be used by the contractor to manage the support of the flying training program. This document reflects flying training hour projections and aircraft utilization projections.

3.2.2. Reserved

3.2.3. Flying Training Requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for support of flying requirements that are established in the Primary Aircraft Inventory (PAI) and executed each year. Flying hours depicted include student training, instructor upgrading, administrative requirements, and flight tests including weekend training.

3.2.4. Cross-country and deployment aircraft(s) will be discussed in the operating location’s annex.

3.3. Aircraft Maintenance Management.

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3.3.1. The contractor is responsible for the entire scope of organizational maintenance production both on- and designated off-equipment IAW applicable technical data, Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-1, paragraph 1 and AFI 21-101, MAJCOM supplements, ground operations compliance (DCMA 8210.1C) and each operating location’s PWS annex. The contractor is responsible for monitoring maintenance production, authorizing the expenditure of resources, and controlling the actions required to support the applicable unit mission. The contractor shall manage the full cycle of production by planning, scheduling, directing, and controlling all maintenance on primary mission and mission support aircraft, including related support and training equipment IAW AFI 21-101 and AFI 21-103, paragraph 1.2 and Chapter 2, 7, and 9. The contractor shall participate in meetings as directed.

3.3.2. Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASI) Program. The contractor shall implement or participate in an effective ASI program IAW AFI 21-101 and operating location’s annex.

3.3.3. Aircraft and Equipment Modification. The contractor shall implement or participate in a program that provides for submittal of aircraft and equipment modification proposals IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.4. Support Depot Team/ Contract Field Team (DFT) /(CFT). The contractor shall coordinate/provide and maintain AGE and equipment, and position aircraft in hangars or on the flight line. The contractor shall provide a point of contact and perform preparatory and joint tasks in support of the teams.

3.3.5. Maintenance Assistance Requests. The contractor shall submit maintenance assistance requests for maintenance requiring depot level assistance for evaluation and/or repair beyond field level capability IAW TO 00-25-107 in according with the operating location’s annex. The request shall be submitted into the AIRCAT or Government approved system.

3.3.6. Equipment Warranty Program. The contractor shall implement or participate in an Equipment Warranty Program IAW TO 00-35D-54 and TO 00-20-3.

3.3.7. Cannibalization (CANN). The contractor shall implement or participate in a CANN Program IAW AFI 21-101, paragraph 11.13 and TO 00-20-2.

3.3.8. Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Management. The contractor shall implement or participate in a program IAW TO 00-20-14 to ensure user TMDE maintenance requirements are accomplished for assigned test and special equipment not specifically maintained by Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL).

3.3.8.1 The contractor shall use, pickup, and deliver for calibration (Bi-weekly) assigned Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) from the Air Force Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) at the applicable operating location.

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3.3.9. Tool and Equipment Management Program. The contractor shall implement and manage a Tool and Equipment Management Program (also known as Composite Tool Kit (CTK) Program) IAW AFI 21-101, Chapter 8 and AFI10-220. The contractor shall use the web-based application TC-Max Tool Asset Management system or Government approved replacement system. The cost of the system/licenses will be at the Government’s expense. The Government will retain the rights to all data and software licenses at the end of the contract see each operating locations annex.

3.3.9.1. Tools. Initially the Government will provide the property identified in Operating Location PWS annex (OL) attachments. OL PWS annex’s will address tool replacement requirement/procedures.

3.3.9.2. Warranty tools requiring replacement will be requested in coordination with the COR. Warranty tools that are damaged due to abuse, loss, or misuse and whose warranty is not honored by the vendor for valid reason, will be replaced by the contractor.

3.3.9.3. The contractor shall ensure the COR is notified when a lost tool/item cannot be located after completion of the initial search. The contractor shall establish a lost tool/item recovery procedures IAW each operating location’s annex.

3.3.10. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Dropped Object Prevention (DOP) Programs.

The contractor shall establish or participate in the FOD/DOP programs for the aircraft maintenance operating area IAW AFI 21-101 and AFI 10-220. See each operating location’s annex. FOD inspection for vehicle and equipment tires prior to entering the applicable unit flight line areas is required.

3.3.11. Severe Weather Aircraft Protection Program. The contractor shall implement or participate in a severe weather aircraft protection program, including aircraft that precautionary land (PL) off station IAW AFI 21-101 and AFI 10-220, and local directives. The contractor shall develop plans to protect aircraft and equipment including Government-provided vehicles during forecasted severe weather including weekends and holidays.

3.3.12. The contractor shall perform off-station recovery of disabled aircraft. The contractor shall provide continuous support necessary, including weekends, to return the aircraft to mission capable (MC) status.

3.3.13. Maintenance Management Analysis (MMA). The contractor shall establish or participate in MMA functions IAW AFI-21-101.

3.3.13.1. Prepare the Monthly Logistics Indicators Report (MLIR) 7501 IAW the operating location’s annex. The contractor shall provide or assist in the MLIR worksheet and final monthly report according to the operating location’s annex.

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3.3.13.2. Request(s) for information, data, etc. sent by the CORs in response to higher authority request(s) shall be provided no later than 2 duty days (48 duty hours) from date and time of the request(s) unless otherwise stated by the COR office at the time of the request(s).

3.3.13.3. The contractor shall preform aircraft inventory management and aircraft inventory reporting IAW AFI 21-103, Chapter 2.

3.3.13.4. The contractor shall perform the IMDS database management function IAW AFI 21-101 and AFCSM 21- series manuals 556, 558, 561, 563-566, 568, 570, 573-576, 578 and 579.

3.3.14. Engine Management (EM). The contractor shall perform engine management IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.14.1. Engine Daily Status Report. The contractor shall provide a daily engine status report IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.14.2. The contractor shall provide the Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) Reconciliation IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.15. Maintenance Plans, Scheduling, and Documentation (PS&D) Function: The contractor shall establish or participate in maintenance PS&D functions IAW AFI 21-

101. PS&D shall be qualified to operate assigned MIS including the Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS).

3.3.15.1. The contractor shall develop and provide aircraft prime flyers and spares report IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.15.2. The contractor shall develop and produced a monthly aircraft use report IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.15.3. The contractor shall assist or prepare and provide annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly Aircraft Maintenance and Utilization Plans IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.15.4. The contractor shall prepare and provide Monthly Flying Hours reports IAW the operating location’s annex.

3.3.16. Maintenance Operations Center. The contractor shall establish and operate a Maintenance Operations Center capability (MOC) IAW AFI 21-101 (paragraph

5.2.2.1.16.2 is excluded) to monitor and coordinate maintenance and services on aircraft and related support equipment IAW the operating location’s annex.

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3.3.17. Maintenance Documentation Integrity. The contractor shall perform aircraft, engine, AGE, and equipment forms documentation IAW TO 00-20-1, TO 00-20-2, and AFI 21-101. Provide a Documentation Integrity Plan at the pre-performance conference for review by COR and approval by the KO. The plan shall ensure the unit has complete and accurate data in the MIS and aircraft forms for aircraft, engine, AGE, and equipment including Air Force assets in the Air Force back shop. The plan shall be reviewed and/or updated annually or within 30 calendar days of an identified deficiency in the plan.

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3.3.18. Mishap Investigation Support. The contractor shall support mishap investigations in accordance with AFI 91-204. This support shall include providing technical expertise both on and off site and immediate access to aircraft related data and records to support any mishap investigation.

3.3.19. Significant Event Reporting. The contractor shall provide significant event reporting IAW AFI 21-101.

3.3.20. The contractor shall provide aircrew and maintenance debriefing capability IAW

AFI 21-101.

3.4. Aircraft Maintenance Functions. The contractor shall perform aircraft maintenance procedures for servicing, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, pre-flights, thru-flights, basic post-flights, special inspections, corrosion control, cleaning, ground handling, launch and recovery of aircraft, troubleshooting and adjustment, on-equipment repairs and component removal and replacement and ensuring documentation of maintenance actions IAW aircraft specific technical data, AFI 11-218, Chap 1, 2, 3; AFI 21-101, and TO 00-20-1.

3.4.1. The contractor shall perform maintenance and repairs in support of TO 00-25-107 engineering approval, bird strikes, hail, wind, and other natural events, and aircraft crash and hard landing damage.

3.4.1.1. The contractor shall accomplish requirements identified in the weekly and daily flying and maintenance schedules, including deferred discrepancy repairs on non-flying aircraft.

3.4.2. Flight line Operations. The contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to perform basic post-flights, pre-flights, thru-flights, launch and recovery procedures, servicing, engine runs, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, perform oil sampling, on-equipment repairs, and special inspections IAW AFI 21-101 and applicable TOs.

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3.4.2.1. The contractor shall ensure aircraft and spare aircraft that are on the daily schedule are crew ready with signed exceptional release in accordance with the operating location’s annex.

3.4.2.2. The contractor shall ensure the flying schedule is met by ensuring maintenance personnel are available in accordance with the operating location’s annex to greet aircrews upon arrival at aircraft, accompany them on preflight inspections, discuss aircraft flight and maintenance history, assist in cockpit activities and upon aircraft return assist with deplaning and securing aircraft after shutdown.

3.4.2.3. The contractor shall ensure aircraft surfaces, cockpit, and cabin are maintained IAW technical data. When accomplishing aircraft wipe downs during winter months, freezing precautions shall be observed IAW TO 1-1-691.

3.4.2.4. The contractor shall establish pre-flight preparedness procedures that include wiping residues, ensuring aircraft are FOD free, instruments are clear, interior including cockpit and cabin area wiped down/cleaned and windows cleaned inside and out prior to the arrival of flight crews.

3.4.2.5. The contractor shall remove and properly store all powered/non-powered AGE when not required for specific maintenance tasks or launch/recovery of aircraft and when notified of severe weather. The contractor shall secure grounding cords, and tie-down/chains when notified of severe weather. In addition, unserviceable fire bottles shall be delivered to the specified location for repair in accordance with each operating locations annex, and serviceable fire bottles shall be stored in designated locations. The contractor shall properly dispose of all maintenance generated trash/refuse.

3.4.3. Government Aircrew Operational Checks. The Government (Military or Contract) aircrew may assist contractor maintenance personnel by performing operational or leak checks to validate operational conditions.

3.4.4. Deferred Discrepancy (DD) Management. The contractor shall implement and manage a Deferred Discrepancy (DD) Management Program IAW AFI 21-101.

3.4.4.1. The awaiting maintenance (AWM) deferred discrepancy rates shall not exceed performance thresholds listed in the operating location’s annex. The contractor shall not defer corrosion or protective coating discrepancies, unless approved by COR. The contractor shall not defer discrepancies that require parts as AWM; contractor shall order required parts, establish valid due out dates then defer as awaiting parts (AWP).

Additionally, all AWM except corrosion or protective coating discrepancies and AWP when parts are received deferred discrepancies recorded against an aircraft shall be scheduled and corrected as soon as possible on the flight line, but no later than the next phase inspection unless an extension is approved by the COR.

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3.4.5. Aircraft -21 Equipment. The contractor shall maintain, store, inventory, and manage assigned aircraft -21 equipment IAW AFI 21-103 and applicable TO.

3.4.6. Aircraft Vibration. The contractor shall implement and manage an aircraft vibration signature/trend analysis program IAW AFI 21-101AFGSCSUP.

3.4.7. Hangar Queen. The contractor shall implement and manage a Hangar Queen Aircraft program IAW AFI 21-101 to include ensuring strict management, control, and documentation of all maintenance actions, and accurate aircraft status.

3.4.8. Avionics Maintenance. The contractor shall perform on and off-equipment maintenance for avionics systems, components and associated equipment IAW technical data and the operating location’s annex. In addition, the contractor shall perform maintenance and repair of interphone ground cords and head sets.

3.4.9. Fuel Systems Maintenance. The contractor shall perform on and off-equipment maintenance for fuel systems IAW AFI 21-101 and TO 1-1-3 including fuel systems maintenance, repair, functional check and inspection of aircraft fuel systems and components, including internal fuel cell maintenance and maintenance of associated systems in accordance with the operating location’s annex.

3.4.9.1. Establish confined space entry procedures IAW 29 CFR 1910.146, TO 1-1-3, and other applicable directives.

3.4.10. Structural Maintenance. The contractor shall perform Structural Maintenance Functions AFI 21-101. The contractor shall coordinate and document repair procedures that exceed or lack technical data guidance with the appropriate Air Logistics Center through the Government COR office.

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3.4.12. Non Destructive Inspection (NDI). The contractor shall provide on and off-equipment maintenance capability for nondestructive inspection (NDI) including determining structural integrity of aircraft, aircraft engine components, and associated support equipment, IAW TO 33B-1-1, AFI 21-101 and applicable technical data in accordance with the operating location’s annex.

3.4.12.1. The contractor shall schedule through applicable operating location nondestructive, magnetic particle/penetrant annual inspections of electrical and chain-driven hoist hooks as directed by TO 36-1-58 including required paint stripping and cleaning prior to performing inspection of the hooks. Hoist hooks shall be repainted after inspection.

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3.4.13. Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR). The contractor shall perform or assist with aircraft crash recovery and reclamation IAW the operating location’s annex. The contractor shall establish an aircraft in-flight emergency (IFE) and precautionary landing recovery program. The contractor shall ensure sufficient personnel are available during all periods of flying. The contractor shall assist in mishap investigations by providing maintenance records.

3.4.14. Aircraft Inspection Section. The contractor shall establish and perform Scheduled Inspection requirements IAW aircraft TOs, TO 00-20-1 and AFI 21-101. The contractor shall ensure all applicable aircraft -6 TO inspection requirements are accomplished.

3.4.15. Technical Order Verification Touch Labor. The contractor shall perform required hands-on labor for aircraft technical order verification efforts on assigned aircraft as required in the applicable operating location’s annex.

3.5. Functional Check Flight (FCF) Program. The contractor shall implement and manage a FCF including Operational Check Flight (OCF) and Maintenance Operational Check (MOC)) Program IAW each operating location’s annex.

3.5.1. Qualified FCF pilot(s). The contractor shall provide qualified FCF pilot(s) in support of USAF aircraft maintenance program. Minimum FCF crewmember qualification requirements are in accordance with AFI 10-220. All FCF pilots must have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate with rotorcraft and instrument ratings. The FCF Standardization Pilot must also have a flight instructor rating with instrument certification (FAA CFII).

Prior to performing contract operations FCF pilots must have satisfactorily completed a FCF proficiency check in the H-1 (Bell), H-60, and V-22 according to the operating location’s annex. All FCF pilots must maintain currencies in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions.

3.5.1.1 Flight Safety Standardization/Safety Pilot. The contractor shall have at least one

(1) dedicated flight safety standardization/safety pilot. The Standards pilot must have a FAA commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft and instrument ratings or Airline Transport Pilot rating with the appropriate category endorsements, Certified Flight Instructor certificate.

3.5.1.2. In the event the contractor is unable to meet the aircraft type, minimum hours, or currency requirements of paragraphs 3.5.1 and/or 3.5.1.1 above the contractor may request initial pilot ground and flight training through the applicable MAJCOM.

Approval is contingent upon space available. Duration of training is determined by Pilot Qualification Syllabus and FCF pilot Certification Course (approximately 200 hours).

Training is administered at the applicable unit where USAF Undergraduate Student Pilot training is the primary mission and takes the highest priority. No equitable adjustment is authorized for this training.

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3.5.3. Weather. Weather minimums for Maintenance Operational Checks and Check Flights will be IAW T.O. 1-1-300 and AFI 10-220.

3.5.4. Pilot Logbooks and Military Flight Records. The contractor shall make available to the GFR pilot logbooks and military flight records as appropriate to verify minimum flight hour requirements.

3.5.5. Aircrew Duty and Rest Limitations. Contractor FCF pilot(s) shall meet Aircrew Duty and Rest Limitations IAW AFI 10-220 and Air Force crew rest and crew duty IAW AFI 11-202v3 and applicable supplements when more restrictive or not covered in AFI 10-220.

3.5.6. Monthly FCF Report. The contractor shall include in the monthly summary Quality Control (QC), a report on the number of aircraft FCF Release and Non-Release to include aircraft tail number and reason for non-release.

3.5.7. Aircraft Mechanic. The contractor shall provide mechanic(s) to accompany aircraft during FCF and flights to and from depot or maintenance repair facilities. Aircraft mechanics shall be trained and task certified to perform vibration analysis, rotor system track and balance, and in-flight vibration troubleshooting.

3.6. Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).

3.6.1. The contractor shall perform troubleshooting, repair, modification, inspection, and servicing of powered and non-powered AGE, and the maintenance of all assigned AGE.

3.6.2. The contractor shall provide an AGE production scheduling function/section to schedule and update inspections in the MIS and maintain all documentation files and historical records IAW AFI 21-101 and applicable TO’s. All Air Force owned AGE equipment will be loaded into the MIS by Standard Reporting Designator (SRD) numbers assigned by applicable TOs.

3.6.3. The contractor shall ensure locally manufactured non-powered AGE items have locally developed annual inspection criteria documented in AFTO Form 244s Industrial/Support Equipment Record.

3.6.4. The contractor shall maintain a log of AGE equipment maintained and used, including the equipment designation, national stock number of each unit, descriptive name of each unit, quantity of each unit on base for the calendar year, estimated usage hours per month, total annual usage hours for each unit for the calendar year, the power rating of the engine, the brand and model of each engine, and the type of fuel used for each piece of AGE.

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3.6.5. In addition to basic PWS requirements, the contractor will manage AGE operations IAW the operating location’s annex .

3.7. Propulsion.

3.7.1. Propulsion Maintenance. The contractor shall perform on and off-equipment engine maintenance; TCTOs; TCIs; records; materials inspection; repair; functional, operational, and performance tests; adjustment, trim; conditioning; and component repair/replacement IAW AFI 21-101, applicable TOs and each operating location’s annex. The contractor shall perform all required actions on flameout or stall prone engines and shall submit a stall/flameout report IAW each operating location’s annex.

3.7.1.1. The contractor shall accomplish preservation, de-preservation, FOD inspections, packaging, shipping preparations, and unpacking of engines, and components IAW applicable directives and TOs IAW TO 2J-1-18 and TO 2J-T400-12

3.7.1.2. The contractor shall store all uninstalled engines in a government provided facility/location that prevents exposure from outside environmental elements.

3.7.2. Engine Target Serviceable Spare (TSR). The contractor shall maintain the engine TSR requirement as determined by Lead Command.

3.8. Corrosion Control.

3.8.1. The contractor shall establish and perform Corrosion Control Functions IAW AFI 21-101 and applicable TOs. The contractor shall manage an aircraft and support equipment wash rack and corrosion control facility for detecting and treating aircraft and equipment corrosion, and applying protective coatings IAW TO 1-1-8 and aircraft specific -23 Series TOs and IAW each operating location’s annex..

3.8.2. The contractor shall perform minor paint, and remove, install or replace aircraft marking decals and tail flashing IAW applicable TOs. Document painting and corrosion actions in aircraft and support equipment records (AFTO Form 781s, AFTO Form 244 and AFTO Form 95, and AFTO 2410 or locally-developed product as applicable and the MIS. The contractor shall ensure all paint touchups/repairs (minor or major) are feathered-out (blended smooth) and color matched to existing paint IAW TO 1-1-8.

3.8.3. Portable Hoists. The contractor shall maintain Government provided, installed and portable hoists to include lifting devices, IAW host base guidance and applicable directive and technical guidance located in each operating location’s annex.

3.9. Training.

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3.9.1. The contractor shall exercise management and operational control over, and retain full responsibility for, performance requirements set forth in this PWS and provide only trained, qualified, and/or task certified technicians to meet mission requirements IAW AFI 10-220. The contractor is responsible for training their staff. Acceptable prior qualifications are specified in the operating location’s annex. Validation of credentials shall be provided to the Government upon contract start, within 5 duty days of personnel moves or new hires and as requested by the Government. For personnel that do not possess adequate prior qualifications and experience, technicians in On-the-Job Training (OJT) must have proper oversight by a qualified technician.

3.9.2. Technical Inspectors shall possess the required experience in accordance with the operating location’s annex. Experience shall be documented, either with the contractor on that airframe or by validation of qualifying factors to include documented prior military experience and training, on the airframe. Credentials shall be provided to the Government upon contract start, within 5 duty days of personnel moves or new hires and as requested by the government. Exceptions to the experience and training criteria described above will be validated on an individual basis by the COR and GFR.

3.9.3. The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Training/Qualification/Certification Plan for its employees that will ensure a trained, qualified, and certified workforce throughout the life of the contract. The plan shall include development and implementation of a training program containing written procedures to ensure employees are fully task proficient and task certified prior to being declared position qualified for assigned aircraft and/or equipment. The contractor shall establish qualification standards for each position in each work center including FCF pilots. The program shall meet requirements of AFI 10-220 and AFI 21-101. Document all training in the Air Force portal web-based application (Training Business Area (TBA)). All training records shall be uploaded into TBA NLT 90 calendar days after contract start and NLT 30 calendar days after assignment of new personnel.

3.9.3.1. Develop a Training Plan containing written procedures to ensure employees are fully trained, task proficient, and task certified prior to being declared position qualified IAW AFI 10-220. When changes are made to this training plan during the life of the contract, the proposed changes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) office prior to implementation for COR acceptance.

3.9.3.2. Technical Training. Personnel assigned shall be qualified prior to assuming a position IAW AFI 10-220, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations (DCMA INST 8210.1C, Change 1, 5 April 2017). Any training and associated cost required as a result of this PWS, including Federal, or State requirements to maintain certification or qualification will be the responsibility of the contractor. Loss of certification which leads to retraining will be at the contractor’s expense. The Government will provide technical training for new equipment requirements/technologies not currently addressed in this PWS or the annexes. This training will be provided to an initial cadre of contractor

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Training Plan referenced in paragraph 3.9.3.1 shall include, as a minimum:

• Minimum requirements set forth in AFI 10-220, AFI 21-101 and requirements of each operating location’s annex.

• Qualification standards/requirements for each position in all work centers.

• Specific training record documentation procedures.

• Specific milestones, frequencies, and/or intervals including prerequisites regarding when any training, qualification, or certification will occur.

• Specific methods and procedures regarding how training, task qualification/certification will be accomplished, documented, and by whom.

• The extent or level to which the training, qualification, or certification will be accomplished and documented.

• Training and qualification levels/standards commensurate with specific aircraft and associated equipment maintenance tasks comparable to Air Force and commercial aircraft and/or avionics industry standards.

• A Special Certification Program IAW AFI 21-101.

• Procedures to ensure only qualified/certified personnel clear Red X conditions, Not Repairable This Station (NRTS), danger tags, and IPIs using special certification and training listings.

• Plans of Instructions (POI) for contractor formal classroom instruction.

3.9.4. The contractor shall develop a Special Certification Program IAW AFI 21-101 and the operating location’s annex. In addition to those mandatory Special Certification requirements in AFI 21-101, each operating location’s annex lists additional Critical Tasks that require special evaluation and certification.

3.9.5. The contractor shall ensure Environmental and Safety training is provided and documented in individual training records and/or the MIS. The contractor shall also ensure corrosion control training is provided and documented in the training records.

3.10. Clearing Aircraft Red X entries. The contractor shall follow procedures in TO 00- 20-1 to sign off Red X entries as defined in the list of…