Atch_21_-_Kirtland_AFB_Opposing_Forces_Operations.pdf

Section J, Attachment 21 – Draft Kirtland AFB Opposing Forces Operations (OPFOR) Requirements

FA8621-15-R-6328

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ATTACHMENT 21

KIRTLAND AFB OPPOSING FORCES OPERATIONS (OPFOR)

REQUIREMENTS

1. OPFOR REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide support for OPFOR, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Combat Survival Training (CST), and Aerial Delivery (AD) support to training missions scheduled by the 58 OG units, in coordination with 58 OSS, within 130 mile radius of Kirtland AFB, NM. Training missions may include conducting multiple independent tasks simultaneously. The average frequency of events is X per month. The average duration of each training mission will be 8 to 12-hours including time spent on mobilization, equipment care, procurement of expendables, checking out vehicles, drafting and delivering scenario briefs, and post-mission reports. Support includes but is not limited to:

a. Act as Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO)/Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO)

b. Assist 58 OSS personnel with handling of airdrop material in the aerial delivery yard, flight line, and Drop Zone (DZ).

c. Assist with load preparation and recovery of airdropped loads from the DZ to the 58 OSS/OSD building, demonstrations, completing flight-line driver’s license test, HAZMAT certification, and similar administrative work specifically required by the Government

d. Develop and brief scenarios for Weapons & Tactics or Life Support approval

e. Place and operate radar threat simulators and launch rockets to simulate surface-to-air threats along 58 OG low level routes

f. Act as downed aircrew with signal devices

g. Act as aggressors in the search for downed aircrew during combat survival refresher training or the Fallen Angel phase of the Combat Mission Training (CMT) program (assuming no hand-to-hand combat skills or similarly hazardous skills)

1.1 TRANSPORTATION

The Contractor shall position themselves to selected OPFOR sites using Government furnished 6-PAX trucks, owned by 377 LRS, operated and maintained by 58 OSS/OSD.

1.2 SAFETY/LAND USE

1.2.1 The Contractor shall perform practice range grass fire risk assessment prior to operations to prevent unintentional fires.

1.2.2 The Contractor shall operate IAW land-use and airspace agreements procured by the 58 OSS.

1.2.3 The Contractor shall be respectful to landowners IAW the 58 SOW land use agreements by leaving gates in their original position, ceasing operations that might endanger livestock or people, and preventing fires caused by vehicle exhaust systems, rockets, and personal activity.

Report all damage to the Wing Operations Center (WOC), aircrew if applicable, and the landowner via contacts provided by 58 OSS.

1.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE), PROPERTY, AND SERVICES

The Contractor shall operate GFE IAW operating instructions.

1.3.1 Vehicle marshalling area: The Government will provide space sufficient for storing and maneuvering vehicles. The Contractor will have 24-hour access to this space.

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1.3.2 Material handling equipment: GFE includes all equipment required to load and unload material. 58 OSS/OSD will provide training in use of material handling equipment so as to aid in the unloading of equipment from Government vehicles at the 58 OSS/OSD yard.

1.3.3 OPFOR Equipment: GFE includes threat simulators, weapons, munitions, emitters, NVGs, rockets, fire extinguishers, non-combustible rocket launch pads, and shovels, as needed to safely perform OPFOR events as directed by 58 OSS. The Government will train the Contractor in use of Government-provided equipment. The Contractor shall safeguard the device(s) and return them to the 58 OSS upon return to Kirtland AFB following completion of an OPFOR service period.

1.3.4 Drop Zones, Ranges, OPFOR locations: 58 SOW provides range space for operations. 58 OSS will make the Contractor aware of land use agreement restrictions; the Contractor shall follow these restrictions.

1.4 CONTRACTOR TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 DZCO/DZSO

1.4.1.1 The Contractor OPFOR personnel shall complete a DZCO/DZSO course at 58 OSS/OSD. The formal lesson plan utilized at 58 OSS/OSD is the AFSOC Drop Zone Controller Officer (DZCO)/Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO) Education and Training Plan.

1.4.1.2 In conjunction with the formal DZCO/DZSO course conducted at the 58 OSS/OSD, Contractor OPFOR personnel shall also complete practical training, which consists of a minimum of 1 day and 1 night of DZCO/DZSO duties at ISLETA DZ and/or CENTERFIRE DZ and any additional DZs added in the future, accompanied by a 58 OSS/OSD qualified DZCO/DZSO.

1.4.1.3 Once the aforementioned training requirements have been completed, Contractor OPFOR personnel are qualified to perform as DZCOs/DZSOs. Qualified OPFOR personnel names are listed on the 58 OSS DZCO/DZSO Appointment Letter and signed by the 58 Operations Group Commander.

1.4.1.4 Contractor OPFOR personnel are also qualified to operate 58 OSS/OSD-owned anemometers to determine surface wind speed and direction, qualified to use the PRC-152 and PRC-117 hand-held radios to communicate with HC/MC-130 aircrews, and are trained on local 58 SOW airdrop procedures for ISLETA DZ and CENTERFIRE DZ and any additional DZs added, per AFI 11- 202 Volume 3, 58th OG Supplement, Addenda A (Flying Operations), the respective ISLETA DZ and CENTERFIRE DZ surveys, and 58 Special Operations Wing Scheduling Policies and Procedures.

1.4.2 Airdrop Load Recovery

1.4.2.1 All bundle recovery training is conducted IAW 13C7-1-10, Airdrop Derigging and Recovery Procedures. Contractor OPFOR personnel shall conduct this airdrop bundle recovery training in conjunction with DZCO/DZSO training. Therefore, 1 day and 1 night of bundle recovery at either ISLETA DZ or CENTERFIRE DZ and any additional DZ to be added in the future, will be conducted under the supervision of a qualified 58 OSS/OSD DZCO/DZSO.

1.4.2.2 Contractor OPFOR personnel shall be qualified and licensed to drive the 58 OSS/OSD 6-Pax trucks, qualified to operate the Tommy Lift mounted on the rear of the 58 OSS/OSD trucks, and qualified to properly recover parachutes, suspension lines, and other components associated with different types of airdrop bundles per 13C7-1-10, Airdrop Derigging and Recovery Procedures.

Note: Contractor OPFOR personnel are currently not authorized to operate 58 OSS/OSD Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as the 10K Adverse Terrain (AT) Forklift.

1.4.3 10K Adverse Terrain Vehicle (AT)/Forklift Operation

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1.4.3.1 Contractor OPFOR personnel shall complete 10K AT practical training at 58 OSS/OSD IAW the 10K AT/Rough Terrain (RT) Forklift Lesson Plan. This lesson plan can be administered by 58 OSS/OSD certified instructors, and would culminate in vehicle-licensing requirements to operate the 10K AT. 58 OSS/OSD supports this static-load training on average 24 hours/week or average of 3 days/week.

1.4.3.2 The Contractor OPFOR personnel shall obtain a MHE certification in support of 58 OSS/OSD.

1.4.3.3 The Contractor is required to spot for the onload/offload of equipment from the 10K AT to/from the aircraft cargo compartment.

1.4.3.4 The Contractor 10K AT operators shall be capable of onloading/offloading equipment to/from the Next Generation Small Order (NGSL) / 25K Halverson Loader using the 10K AT.

1.5 OPFOR SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT

1.5.1 The Contractor shall support 58 OSS/OSK, 58 OSS/OSL, and flying units’ development of realistic OPFOR training scenarios. Scenarios and threat locations shall be approved by 58 OSS/OSK or tasking flying unit. Locations shall be planned to allow ease of access and not present any undue risk to persons or equipment, and to comply with environmental impact requirements.

1.6 OPFOR TRAINING

1.6.1 The Contractor shall conduct OPFOR scenarios approved by 58 OSS/OSK, 58 OSS/OSL or flying unit’s tactics representatives.

1.6.2 The Contractor shall provide OPFOR support to CST classes IAW 58 OSS/OLS direction.

1.6.3 The Contractor shall support Fallen Angel training using Government furnished courseware and equipment.

1.6.3.1 The Contractor shall provide small unit tactics instruction to enhance the movement of downed aircrew members in non-permissible environments. Instruction shall be provided by a combat veteran with skill sets obtained during service in Combat Controller, Special Forces, SEAL, SWAT, Special Mission Unit, or infantry unit.

1.6.3.2 The Contractor shall provide two aggressors during field exercises using GFE to pursue and harass evading students according to 58 OSS scenarios.

1.6.4 The Contractor shall support CSAR training by positioning up to two simulated downed aircrew within 130 mile radius of Kirtland in support of simulated search and rescue missions with pre-coordinated devices (smoke, mirrors, radios, etc.) provided by 58 OSS.

1.6.5 The Contractor shall record aircraft threat reactions with equipment provided by 58 OSS.

1.7 ARIAL DELIVERY YARD AND FLIGHT LINE SUPPORT

Contractor personnel shall drive the 10K AT from the 58 OSS/OSD building, with the Buffer Stop Assembly (BSA), to the Monster Garage, pick up CDS / Heavy Equipment / 4630 Pallets at the Monster Garage, and transport these bundles to aircraft either on the flight-line, or to the static aircraft located in the Monster Garage. Once OPFOR has transported the bundles to the aircraft, they must repeat iterations of onloading/offloading the bundles to/from the aircraft to meet the intent and duration of the LM SOI. A typical static-load training event requires 2-3 hours of a driver operating the 10K AT.

DROP ZONE (DZ) SUPPORTThe Contractor shall, as DZCO/DZSO, provide support to 58 OSS/OSD DZ operations using GFE for weather assessment, DZ control, and recovery of bundles at ISLETA DZ and CENTERFIRE DZ with potential for additional to be added. DZ support requirements include:

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a. 58 OSS/OSD typically requires DZ support 1-2 days/nights per week, 4-5 hour periods at respective DZ.

b. The Contractor shall use 58 OSS/OSD-owned PRC-152 and PRC-117 hand-held radios to provide HC/MC-130 aircrews with airdrop surface winds and direction, and provide airdrop clearance to the aircrew to execute airdrops.

c. The Contractor OPFOR personnel shall assist in deconflicting multiple aircraft engaging in airdrops at the same time at any of the DZs by sequencing aircraft into respective DZ, whereby providing clearance to individual aircraft to fly over the DZ and airdrop their respective bundles.AIRDROP LOAD RECOVERY

The Contractor shall assist 58 OSS/OSD personnel in recovery of airdrop bundles from DZs, and return them to the 58 OSS/OSD building.

a. Recovery of airdrop bundles can occur concurrently on same days/nights when Contractor OPFOR is tasked to perform DZCO/DZSO duties.

b. 58 OSS/OSD typically requires airdrop bundle recovery support 1-2 days/nights per week.

c. Events are scheduled during Tuesday 58 OSS Range Scheduling Meeting for days/nights when there is a surge in scheduled airdrop operations, and when 58 OSS/OSD requires greater support for recovery and return of airdrop bundles. The OPFOR crew complement will be 1-2 personnel.

d. The Contractor shall use 6-PAX Government trucks, owned by 377 LRS, operated and maintained by 58 OSS/OSD to recover airdrop bundles.

e. The Contractor shall drive to the airdrop bundle once it has landed on the respective DZ. The Contractor shall then detach the parachute from the bundle, daisy chain the suspension lines, place the suspension lines and canopy in a suitable bag, such as an A-Bag, and place the entire package into the bed of the truck.

f. The Contractor personnel shall utilize the Tommy Lift, which replaces the tailgate on the 6-Pax trucks, to place the actual airdrop bundle into the bed of the truck.

g. Airdrop loads to recover include: Containerized Delivery System (CDS) bundles, High Speed Low-Level Aerial Delivery System (HSLLADS) bundles, Heavy Equipment (HE) bundles, Bike bundles, Simulated Airdrop Training Bundles (SATB), MA-1 Rescue Kits, Parabundles, and Free-Fall Bundles.

1.8 MISSION FUNCTIONS

1.8.1 Pre-Mission

1.8.1.1 The Contractor shall obtain 58 OSS weekly schedule of each flying unit by close of business Thursday the week prior.

1.8.1.2 The Contractor shall work with 58 OSS/OSK to establish a scripted, pre-coordinated, scenarios with 58 SOW flying squadrons at designated areas.

1.8.1.3 The Contractor shall confirm next day’s schedule between 1400-1600-hours the day prior with 58

OSS/OSK.

1.8.1.4 The Contractor shall obtain survey and review map of OPFOR location and prepare mission required equipment to successfully complete the mission.

1.8.1.5 The Contractor shall gather and check equipment to ensure use and functionality.

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1.8.1.6 The Contractor shall brief the threat and scenario to the flying unit. The Contractor may provide a briefing slide, approved by 58 OSS/OSK, electronically to the aircrew to address numerous crews at the same time and allow for departure to the range.

1.8.1.7 If the schedule changes after 1600-hours the day prior, the 58 OSS/OSK will call and/or email the Contractor with the changes. The Contractor shall support changes after 1600-hours the day prior as best as can reasonably be supported with assets already scheduled according to the daily schedule issued by 1600-hours on the day prior.

1.8.1.8 The Contractor shall be available by phone for aircrew requests that fit scheduled parameters for OPFOR and DZ support. When the scheduled range area does not have reliable cell phone coverage, the Contractor shall be available via GFE radios or satellite phone when available.

1.8.1.9 The Contractor shall plan departures from Albuquerque according to weather conditions to arrive at the OPFOR, or DZ site 30-minutes prior to the first aircraft arrival. The 30-minutes will be used to set up either OPFOR equipment (emitters, rockets, radios) or assess the DZ area and weather for safe operations, position equipment for operations, and establish communications with the WOC and Supervisor of Flying (SOF) for updates. If the Contractor experiences a delay, the extent of delay and reason for delay must be passed to the SOF and/or WOC, or respective operations desks for each squadron affected, who will attempt to pass along to crews. Likewise, the Contractor shall also be contactable for communication of delays by the crews by either cell phone or GFE radio or satellite phone.

1.8.1.10 The Contractor shall conduct employee training in HAZMAT transport, safety practices, range fire mitigation, and classified security training as needed to support the contract and with minimal impact to event service availability. Government training of Contractor personnel for flight line driving, and Government equipment and vehicle operation will be scheduled as needed by the 58

OSS.

1.8.2 Mission

1.8.2.1 The Contractor shall navigate to the OPFOR locations using Government provided vehicles.

1.8.2.2 The Contractor shall transport and use GFE munitions’ classes 1.4, 1.3 and 1.2.2 IAW guidelines and scenarios approved by 58 OSS.

1.8.2.3 The Contractor shall operate GFE small arms weapons (not to exceed 7.62 cal) using blank ammunition only.

1.8.2.4 The Contractor shall operate pre-coordinated OPFOR sites as determined best for training by 58

OSS/OSK.

1.8.2.5 The Contractor shall maintain contact with SOF and WOC as required via CFE cell phone or GFE radio or satellite phone.

1.8.2.6 The Contractor shall operate GFE pyrotechnic devices, threat simulation, and other visual aids as mission dictates.

1.8.2.7 The Contractor shall maintain contact with aircrew on frequencies designated in 58 SOWI 11-202 using GFE communications equipment.

1.8.2.8 If a service period or event is lost due to a failure of the Contractor’s equipment or procedures, the lost hours will not count toward the annual hours. If an event is lost due to failure of GFE or weather that did not preclude the Contractor from performing, then the Contractor will follow Government direction (i.e. arrange recovery of GOV by base transportation; wait for aircrew call of weather delay; etc.) and service is billable.

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1.8.2.9 The Contractor shall contact 58 OSS-designated local authorities and/or land owners when conducting events that are located near built up areas or major roads.

1.8.2.10 When requested by 58 OSS/OSD and approved by 58 OSS/OSK, the Contractor shall support DZ operations. Note: When supporting Aerial Delivery, Contractor will use Government provided vehicles to drive to the DZ.

1.8.2.11 When a scheduled event is cancelled (Tactics, CST, Fallen Angel, DZ support), 58 OSS may make use of Contractor scheduled manpower for tasks associated with: OPFOR scenario development, yard help at OSD, assistance to OSD personnel unloading aircraft, CST and/or Fallen Angel support.

1.8.3 Post Mission

1.8.3.1 The Contractor shall notify WOC and SOF of returning ETA to Kirtland AFB. (If with 58 OSS/OSD personnel, they will accomplish).

1.8.3.2 The Contractor shall navigate back to appropriate 58 OSS office if needed to perform scheduled events. This is intended to capture event debrief data.

1.8.3.3 The Contractor shall thoroughly clean (or aid in cleaning), inventory, and secure all hardware (emitters, cameras, recording devices, radios, signaling devices, weapons) and any remaining pyrotechnic devices (rockets, flares, smoke) in 58 OSS designated locations.

1.8.3.4 The Contractor shall identify equipment problems and shortages to the appropriate POC in the supported flight as well as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.8.3.5 Based on remaining work day the Contractor personnel shall conduct analysis/debrief of mission events with 58 OSS/OSK and/or appropriate squadron representatives.

1.8.3.6 If Contractor personnel assisted in airdrops, the Contractor personnel shall aid in delivering airdropped loads to 58 OSS/OSD and perform required post airdrop activities (chute preparation, movement of loads, general clean up from activities), except when this service would adversely impact the start of the next scheduled event.

1.8.3.7 The Contractor shall provide post-mission information electronically with a slide or email script in a format approved by 58 OSS/OSK, that includes: time of engagement/type of aircraft or ground troop/estimated clock position from aircraft or ground troop of the threat simulation/estimated distance from aircraft or ground troop to simulated threat at beginning of simulation/type of simulation/observed action taken by aircraft or ground troop during threat simulation. For downed aircrew simulations, the Contractor shall report the time of intercept, type of responding aircraft, signals used, and aircraft reaction. If 58 OSS provides chatter mark terms to replace any clear language terms used in the post-OPFOR report, the Contractor shall use 58 OSS-provided chatter mark.