FY24 Tach Air Contract - PWS.docx

29 February 2024

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement for Military Freefall and Static Line Parachute Airlift Support Services

1.0. Description of Services. The contractor shall Provide Aircraft requested below with applicable aircrew in order to support the 123 STS to perform Static line & Free Fall operations, to include Military Tandem Tethered Bundle.

1.1. Scope. The contractor shall provide the use of civilian/military aircraft capable of Supporting parachute operations in/around Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Merced CA, Elsinore, CA and DeLand, FL. Contractor will provide 75hrs of aircraft tach time for dates 30SEP2024 through 29SEP2025. Coordination will be conducted with contractor 30 days prior to when/where the aircraft will be utilized. Below is a plan to deviate from, we will always pre coordinate 30 days prior.

1.1.1. Basic Services. Provide one (1) each C-23B Sherpa or Skyvan or equal capacity aircraft(s) and aircrew(s) for Military Tandem Tethered Bundle (MTTB) Military Free Fall (MFF) High Altitude Low Opening (HALO), High Altitude High Opening (HAHO), Double Bag Static Line (DBSL), and Static Line (SL) Proficiency Training in/around KY, IN, MI, OH, Elsinore, CA, DeLand, FL, and Merced, CA. The vendor shall be US Air Mobility Command (AMC) approved to include aircrew certifications and licenses.

1.1.1.1. Flight Time. Seventy-Five (75) training flight hours will be required.

Period of Performance is from 30SEP24 –29SEP2025 Hours per day is depicted above.

The Air Force maintains the right to separate the flight hours into a day block of training, followed by an aircraft shutdown period, and finish with a night block of training to meet mission requirements. Any repositioning time shall be included into the total cost per hour. Two (2) hour minimum execution will be incurred during the execution of operations. Additionally, the 123rd STS maintains the ability to re-schedule training flight hours to days not listed above with advanced coordination with the contractor and the contractor’s approval so long as the 123rd STS does not exceed 75 total flight hours.

1.1.2. Qualifications. The contractor shall have the qualifications to provide the following:

a. The aircrew shall be knowledgeable in current military static line and freefall parachuting tactics and procedures relating to aircrew and jumpmaster interface/coordination IAW AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program and ATP 3- 18.11, Special Forces Military Freefall Operations and TC 18-11, Special Force Double-Bag Static Line Operations.

b. The contractor shall be Department of Defense (DoD) approved commercial operators to include aircraft certifications and licenses (Part 135 certificated in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4500.53, DOD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program), if available or otherwise in accordance with US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directive 350-8.

1.1.2.1. Pilot. The pilot shall meet the following qualifications:

a. 100 hours experience performing airdrop operations

b. U.S. Commercial Pilots License with associated FAA Certificates that coincide with rating

c. Multi-Engine Rating Pilot License with associated FAA Certificates that coincide with rating

1.1.2.2. Aircrew Qualifications. The contractor shall provide qualified aircrew to perform all contract requirements. The aircrew operating the aircraft must be licensed to fly that type of aircraft in the surrounding areas to include Arizona, Utah, Colorado, California, New Mexico and Nevada. All aircrew personnel shall be United States citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport. Aircrew shall have oxygen systems (portable or permanent). The Aircraft must have valid certification to fly in United States and will be used for free fall or static line use.

1.1.3. Aircraft Requirements. The type of aircraft shall possess the following features/specifications:

a. The vendor shall be US Air Mobility Command (AMC) approved to include aircrew certifications and licenses.

b. Side mounted troop seats/side-facing seats (military style canvas/nylon seats with extended length seats) for sixteen (16) parachutists per lift.

c. At a minimum, standard VHF/AM radios are required with UHF radio preferred and, if available, Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation.

d. Parachute jump lights (red/green) must be in cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

e. Aircraft must have a cargo compartment capable of accommodating sixteen (16) parachutists and portable oxygen console.

f. There must be intercom communications between aircrew and jumpmaster.

g. The aircraft must be configured for over the ramp static line operations. Aircraft must have static line cable and retrieval system. Static line cables must be permanently installed; temporary installations are not acceptable. Aircraft must be capable of deploying nine (9) Double Bag Static line (DBSL) jumpers in one single pass.

h. Aircraft must be configured for day and night HALO/HAHO operations.

i. Aircraft must be capable of air drop operations up to 17,500 feet via ramp.

j. The aircraft ramp must have a non-skid surface.

k. Aircraft must have side door suitable for spotting. Side door must be capable of opening and closing during flight.

l. Aircraft must have ramp and door for jumper’s exits.

m. Aircraft must have tie down points for tethered bundle systems

1.1.4. Deliverables. The contractor shall provide the following:

a. Clean and serviceable aircraft with qualified aircrew

b. The vendor shall have insurance coverage to include parachute and HALO/HAHO/SL operations per USTRANSCOM DoD certification.

c. Contractor will provide Oxygen for pilots.

d. Contractor will provide harnesses for static Jumpmaster operations.

1.1.5. Government provided Items, Equipment and Materials.

a. The Government will ensure that individual/team equipment and uniforms will be provided as needed.

b. The Government will provide a drop zone medic and medical equipment in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 13-217, Drop Zone and Landing Zone Operations.

2.0. General Information. The cost of the contractor's lodging and per diem shall be included in the firm fixed price. The cost of aircraft movement to and from the staging location will be included in the fixed firm price. The aforementioned locations above are the staging locations. Operations will begin and end at these staging locations each day. It is recommended that the aircraft remain at that location through consecutive block times but this is not mandatory.

2.1. Contractor Employee Restrictions. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

2.1.1. Conflict of Interest. The contractor shall not employ any individual who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that individual would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval of the employment in accordance with DODD 5500-7, Standards of Conduct. In addition, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

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

2.2. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel shall immediately report to an appropriate Government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.