FY25_UASIMS_PWS_12 Feb 25.pdf

CONTRACT NUMBER W900KK-19-D-0006

TASK ORDER W900KK-21-F-0005

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1 NOVEMBER 2024 – 31 OCTOBER 2025

UNITED STATES ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND

(TRADOC)

UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (USAACE)

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)

INSTRUCTION AND MISSION SUPPORT (IMS)

FORT HUACHUCA, AZ

12 February, 2025

Change 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 1 GENERAL

SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 3 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND SERVICES

SECTION 4 TASK ORDER 0001 STUDENT THROUGHPUT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 5 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 6 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

SECTION 7 ACRONYMS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CHANGE HISTORY. This record shall be maintained throughout the life of the document. Each published update shall be recorded. Previous versions of this document are obsolete. Revisions are a complete re-issue of the entire document. This document is to be reviewed annually, or more frequently if needed. Record all reviews/revisions in the log below.

POINT OF CONTACT. The POC for this PWS is Mr. Kevin T. Purdy, GS-12, Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR), 2d Battalion, 13th Regiment, at 520-533- 8601 or kevin.t.purdy.civ@army.mil.

DATE OF

CHANGE

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PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

6 MAY 24 PG 12/Para 5.0

Incorporate Tactical UAS/SMALL UAS. Delete Shadow verbiage.

8 Nov 24 Updated numbering

11 Feb 25 Changed to CFD-IC, changed IT and visual observers, added GE Simulator building.

mailto:kevin.t.purdy.civ@army.mil

1 GENERAL.

1.1 Background. The Task Order (TO) has historically provided non-personal services for UAS instruction, maintenance, logistics support, prescribed load list (PLL), and Information Technology (IT) network support, for UAS training conducted at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona by the 2nd Battalion, 13th (2/13th) Aviation Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE), Ft. Novosel, Alabama. Training has been presented to Military Occupational Specialty Transition and entry-level US Army Soldiers who will be learning to operate and/or maintain the Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS), Small Unmanned Aerial System (SUAS) and Gray Eagle UAS utilizing simulation systems in a classroom environment in addition to actual flight operations.

1.2 Objective. The objective of this single award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ), contract is to acquire services for the 2/13th USAACE Requiring Activities (RA) in support of their overarching training and training support missions. The Contractor shall provide Training Instructors who will provide performance-oriented training using the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) approved Programs of Instruction (POI).

Training provided by the RAs can be classroom training, hands-on/practical exercise performance-oriented training, simulation/virtual training, and/or field exercise training. The Contractor shall provide support for the five Higher Level Tasks in Section 5.

1.3 Place of Performance. The work is to be performed primarily at Fort Huachuca, with temporary performance at other various Continental United States (CONUS) sites. RAs requiring work performance at other locations will be specified in detail in the TO.

1.4 Quality Control. The contractor shall formulate and implement a quality control program that outlines the contractor’s goals, objectives and standards, and a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that details the methods, procedures, and processes used to meet customers’, regulatory, and the contractor’s quality processes, and encompass the entire contract. The contractor shall provide the complete QCP IAW paragraph 1.4.1 of this PWS.

1.4.1 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW with PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which it is assured that work shall comply with the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor shall submit a QCP with contract proposal (for incorporation into the resultant contract) and update the QCP as needed throughout the life of the contract.

The QCP shall implement standardized, measurable procedures/methodology for monitoring and documenting contract performance to ensure all contract requirements are met. The Contractor’s QCP shall contain a systematic approach to monitor operations to ensure acceptable services/products are provided to the Government. The QCP, as a minimum, shall address continuous process improvement; procedures for scheduling, conducting and documentation of inspection; discrepancy identification and correction; corrective action procedures to include procedures for addressing Government discovered non-conformances; procedures for root cause analysis to identify the root cause and root cause corrective action to prevent recurrence of discrepancies; procedures for trend analysis; and procedures for collecting and addressing customer feedback/complaints. The Contractor shall upon request provide to the Government their quality control documentation.

2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 Contract Administration and Management. The following subsections specify requirements for financial, contract, management, and personnel administration.

2.1.1 Financial Management. The Contractor shall plan, budget, schedule, and control the resources allocated to meet the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall document and track the status of all obligated funds associated with the contract to include payments, cancellations and invoices against each contract line-item number (CLIN) and sub line-item number (SLIN) by TO.

CDRL: A002 DI-MGMT-81468 Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR)

2.1.2 Contract Administration. The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirement. The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions within 15 calendar days from date of request. The Contractor shall have a single primary POC between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support TOs, and a single point of contact between the Government and Contractor personnel at each manned location (determined by the contractor's analysis of manpower requirements) to support the contract. The Contractor shall assign work effort and maintain proper and accurate time keeping records of personnel assigned to work on the requirements of this contract.

CDRL: A003 Monthly Status Report

2.1.3 Personnel Administration. The Contractor shall provide the following management and support as required. The Contractor shall maintain the currency of their employees by providing initial and refresher training/qualifications as required to meet the contract requirements. The Contractor shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees.

The Contractor shall provide necessary infrastructure to support contract tasks. The Contractor shall provide Employee Individual Training File that contains each employee’s certifications.

2.2. Program Management. The Program Manager holds primary responsibility for all Contractor efforts in support of this contract. Program Manager shall have a minimum of five

(5) years demonstrated, successful Program Management experience of a DoD contract similar in size and scope (labor force of 100 or more) to this requirement, preferably in support of a UAS program. The Contractor shall conduct reviews (In-Process Reviews [IPRs]) to be co-chaired by a Government and contractor representative. The Contractor shall be prepared to explain the reasoning, assumptions and methods used to arrive at any particular conclusion, recommendation, or alternative in the accomplishment of the tasks required by the contract. The Contractor shall have key personnel, support, and subcontractors, as appropriate, available to execute the meetings. The Government will provide the facilities to conduct IPRs. The Contractor shall prepare the Meeting Agendas as coordinated with the Government. The Contractor shall supply presentation materials to the Government as needed prior to the meeting to enhance productivity and mutual understanding of topics.

Contractor Program Management shall be conducted in accordance with the Program Management Plan (PMP). The contractor shall develop, maintain, and update, throughout the contract’s period of performance (PoP), a PMP that is the foundation for information and resource management planning and guidance to a Government Representative.

2.2.1 Subcontractor Management. The contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed on this Task Order and shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this contract. The prime contractor shall manage work distribution to ensure there are no Personal Conflict of Interest (PCI) or Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. In the event a situation occurs which may give rise to the appearance of a PCI/OCI the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, identify the circumstances and provide the contractor’s proposed approach to avoid, and neutralize or mitigate the PCI/OCI. The contractor shall prepare and maintain a disciplined Subcontractor Management Plan with particular emphasis placed on practices to be maintained with satisfying small business participation requirements. The contractor shall ensure the requirements of this contract and subsequent orders are consistently applied to all subcontracts and associate contracts.

2.3 Meetings. Attendance at meetings, briefings, working groups, and events both locally and at remote locations, shall be required. Guidance for contractor travel can be found in Section 1.2.1 of the IDIQ PWS. All requests for travel shall be submitted in writing to the COR for approval. Proposed travel shall include the proposed costs for the travel for review by the COR. Requests for travel approval shall be prepared in a legible manner, include a description of proposed travel, a list of travelers with all proposed costs, the contract number, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), and be submitted at least 30 days prior to travel (see –attachment C.) In the event that the Government notifies the contractor of travel requirements within 30 days of travel start, the 30 day submission requirement will not apply.

Deliverables

CDRL: A004 DI-MGMT-81797 Program Management Plan (PMP)

CDRL: A005 Record of Meetings and Minutes

2.3.1 Contractor Manpower Reporting. The Contractor shall report ALL Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address:

https://cmra.army.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of https://cmra.army.mil/ https://cmra.army.mil/ performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2018. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: https://cmra.army.mil.

2.4. Phase-Out Period. Within 90 days of contract completion the contractor shall provide the Phase-out plan. The Phase-out period shall apply to any contract follow-on requirements. Prior to the completion of the contract, an observation period shall occur at which time personnel of the incoming workforce may observe operations and performance methods of the incumbent Contractor on a non-interference basis. This will allow for orderly turnover of facilities, equipment, and records and will help to ensure continuity of service.

The Contractor shall not defer any requirements for the purpose of avoiding responsibility or of transferring such responsibility to the succeeding Contractor.

The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the succeeding Contractor and the Government so as not to interfere with their work or duties. During the phase-out period, the Contractor shall approach the following issues: employee notification; retention of key personnel;

turnover of work-in-progress, inventories, Government property; removal of Contractor property; data and information transfer; and any other actions required to ensure continuity of operations. Full performance shall be maintained during the entire period. During the contract’s phase-out, the Contractor shall develop and submit a close-out report.

CDRL A006 DI-MGMT-81945 Phase-Out Plan

2.5 Automated Information System. The contractor shall host a SharePoint site and grant access to select government personnel that the contractor will use for:

(1) Management and processing of requests for services related to travel and materials

(2) Collaboration between the U.S. Government and the Contractor for data and documents

(3) Management of close out procedures

(4) Additional Administrative, Management and Support Information

2.6 Accidents and Incidents. Reportable accidents and incidents are those involving UAS IMS or other Government property supported by the UAS IMS contract, involving or witnessed by Contractor personnel, and other incidents as defined below.

Accident is defined as an unplanned event that causes personal injury or illness, or property damage.

Incident is defined as an occurrence or event involving or resulting from failure to comply with standards or regulations, and/or misbehavior or criminal behavior, which results in negative mission impact, personal injury, property damage, or criminal, legal, disciplinary, or adverse administrative action being taken by authorities.

The Contractor shall comply with all installation or local command safety rules and regulations, including those pertaining to assisting injured personnel, securing accident scenes as practicable, safeguarding evidence in their possession, and assisting the Government in investigations as required.

The Contract or shall log and report all accidents or incidents and track them until each is closed out. The Contractor shall provide a preliminary report and update it as necessary.

The Contractor shall provide a final report after closing out the accident or incident.

Accident/incident reports and historical files shall remain available for the life of the UAS IMS contract.

Except as defined elsewhere, the Contractor shall report all incidents and accidents within 24 hours to the Contracting Officer and the COR via email.

Upon completion of post-incident toxicological testing, the contractor shall ensure DA form 4186/DD form 2992 is submitted to the local COR and/or Government Flight Representative (GFR). For contractors, the local COR and/or GFR is the designated signatory as the Commander on the DA Form 4186/2992 (Medical Recommendation for Flying Duty).

The Contractor shall take steps to address and/or prevent reoccurrence of accidents, incidents, or discovery of a safety hazard.

CDRL: A007 DI-SAFT-81563 Accidents/Incidents Report

2.7 Security. IMMEDIATELY upon discovery, the Contractor shall report any potential security incident that may result in the loss of classified data or equipment, impact training, result in revocation of network access or security clearance, or require disciplinary action against the individual via telephonic notification to the, Security Officer, Contracting Officer and the COR ensuring contact is made in real time along with a written notification.

2.8 Property. IMMEDIATELY upon discovery, the contractor shall report any damage, loss, criminal activity, or theft of Government property involving Contractor personnel to the Contracting Officer, and the COR via email and post an incident report within 24 hours.

2.9 Health and Safety incident. IMMEDIATELY upon discovery, the Contractor shall report incidents involving serious injury or loss of life, or criminal activity via telephonic notification to 911 followed by the Contracting Officer and the COR ensuring contact is made in real time along with a written notification. A voicemail on a telephone is not sufficient to meet the notification requirements for a serious injury or loss of life.

"Immediately" is defined as "without delay".

Deliverables

CDRL: A007 DI-SAFT-81563 Accidents/Incidents Report

2.10 Key Personnel and Support Requirements. The Contractor shall provide managerial, supervisory, technical, administrative, and clerical services to accomplish all work described herein and as identified under individual TOs.

CDRL: A001 DI-MGMT-81834 Contractor's Personnel Roster

2.10.1 Program Manager/Deputy Program Managers. Certain experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. The minimum responsibilities of the Program Manager/Deputy Program Managers (required key personnel) include, but not limited to:

(1) Serve as liaison between customer and COR/Supporting CORs, to coordinate work activities relevant to mission execution.

(2) Ensure compliance with relevant Government policies and standards.

(3) Ensure completion of all tasks in assigned program area including technical work, staffing.

(4) Monitor project progress to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

(5) Prepare and provide reports and technical reviews to customer per contract requirements.

(6) Coordinate work schedules and work assignments for contractor personnel to cover all shifts and workdays

(7) Manage personal time off to ensure mission requirements are being met.

(8) Ensure training of new personnel on assigned tasks.

(9) Ensure contract employees maintain proficiency directly related to assigned task.

(10) Attend and participate in customer and client meetings as required. The Contractor agrees that the Program Manager/Deputy Program Managers shall not be removed or replaced within the performance of this contract unless the following measures are taken and fully documented in writing.

2.10.2 Additional key personnel, if applicable, will be required to comply with 2.10.2.1 and

2.10.2.2. Any key personnel and qualifications proposed at the base contract level will remain key personnel under the contract for the life of the contract.

2.10.2.1 Key personnel, if for any reason, becomes or is devoting or is expected to devote substantially less effort under this contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 calendar days, the Contractor shall, subject to the concurrence of the Contracting Officer, promptly replace personnel with personnel who possess equal or better qualifications as the original employee.

2.10.2.2 Any requests for approval of substitutions hereunder must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. The request must contain the qualifications for the proposed substitute and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer or COR. The Contracting Officer must concur in writing with the change.

2.10.3 Personnel Experience and Training, Certifications and Licenses. The qualifications shall include education, training, certifications, and licenses directly related to the duties and responsibilities identified in the individual TO. Any employee or supervisor who is not successfully performing the requirements of the TO shall be replaced with a qualified individual. All Contractor employees, prior to commencing any work under this contract and subsequent TOs issued shall have received all training required for the effective performance of the functions they will perform (unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer or government-provided training such as CFD-IC). The Contractor shall obtain and maintain all certifications, inspections, and licenses required to perform the tasks within the PWS. Specific training, certifications and licenses that are required to perform the tasks of this PWS are specified in individual TO.

2.11 Regulation and Policies. The contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures specified. The contractor shall perform each requirement IAW current versions of governing instructions and applicable paragraphs. Applicable documents are cited throughout the requirements of the individual TO. The following provide guidance unless otherwise specified. The contractor can find the most current version of the documents at http://armypubs.army.mil/ and https://adminpubs.tradoc.army.mil/

2.12 Identification (ID) of Employees.

2.12.1 Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with DODI 5200.46 dated September 9, 2014, DODM 1000.13 Volume 1 dated January 23, 2014 and Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following:

(1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely

(2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures

(3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

All contractor employees requiring a CAC shall coordinate with the Trusted Agent and complete a AHRC TASS FORM1, 1 NOV 2018. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following:

(1) Access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely

(2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures.

2.12.2 Contractor Provided Identification. The Contractor shall furnish appropriate identification and require each employee to display or possess their identification.

2.12.3 The Contractor shall ensure that personnel who are no longer assigned to perform work under this contract turn-in ALL ID badges to the COR prior to the close of business on their last working day. The Government retains full and unfettered control over all security matters, including but not limited to, granting, or denying employee ID badges. The Contractor shall keep records of and account for all employee ID badges issued to its employees. Inability or failures of a Contractor employee to meet security requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to perform all requirements of the contract.

2.12.4 Display of ID Badges. Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times unless it presents a safety hazard. ID badges shall be worn when performing work under this contract to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or TO, each Contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

2.13 Personnel Security Clearances. The positions listed in paragraph 2.10, 5.2.5, 5.2.6, and 5.3 require personnel to possess and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level verifiable through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Prior to performing any work in support of this contract, the above positions must have an adjudicated SECRET clearance or may on a case by case basis begin work under this contract with an Interim SECRET security clearance awarded through Defense Security Services. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with the security clearance requirements detailed within the applicable Programs of Instruction (POIs). For contractor personnel assigned to the SECRET positions, A minimum of a T1 Background Investigation shall be completed prior to employment and verifiable through DISS upon initial in-processing. The Contractor must meet clearance requirements and be able to maintain these clearances throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor is responsible for processing employee security clearances. The Contractor shall ensure that employees requiring access to classified equipment, data, or sensitive compartmentalized information facilities, shall possess at a minimum an interim security clearance and their DISS record shall reflect each person as having both eligibility and access to classified information at the appropriate level of classified information for the task involved, prior to performing work.

3. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Property. Reserved.

3.2 Administrative Property. Administrative property is defined as Government property that is incidental to the place of performance, when the contract requires contractor personnel to be located on a Government site or installation, and when the property used by the contractor within the location remains accountable to the Government. Items considered to be incidental to the place of performance include, for example, office space, desks, chairs, telephones, computers, and fax machines. Administrative property shall be available for use by the contractor in the performance of this contract when not being used by the Government. Contractor personnel, who perform at the task order level at the Government site, shall be provided with workstations (some shared by more than one person). The Contractor shall only use the property for performing work in support of this contract.

Modifications or alterations of property are prohibited. The Contractor shall not cannibalize property. The Government shall furnish related data and information needed for the intended use of the property. In the event property is received by the Contractor in a condition not suitable for its intended use, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

The Contractor shall have a process to create and provide reports of discrepancies, loss of administrative property, corrective actions, and other property related reports as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.2.1 The Contractor shall have a process to enable the prompt recognition, investigation, disclosure and reporting of loss of administrative property (meaning unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to—(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search; (2) Theft; (3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or (4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair), including losses that occur at subcontractor or alternate site locations.

(1) This process shall include the corrective actions necessary to prevent recurrence.

(2) The Contractor shall investigate and report to the Government all incidents of property loss as soon as the facts become known. Such reports shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:

i Date of incident (if known) ii Cause of incident iii Quantity iv Copies of all supporting documentation v Last known location vi A statement that the property did or did not contain sensitive material

3.2.2 Should it be determined by the Government that the Contractor's (or subcontractor’s) property management practices are inadequate or not acceptable for the effective management and control of administrative property under this contract, or present an undue risk to the Government, the Contractor shall prepare a corrective action plan when requested by the Contracting Officer and take all necessary corrective actions as specified by the schedule within the corrective action plan.

3.2.3 Contractor Liability for Administrative Property.

Unless otherwise provided for in the contract, the Contractor shall not be liable for loss of Government property except when any one of the following applies—

This process shall include the corrective actions necessary to prevent recurrence:

(1) Loss of Government property that is the result of willful misconduct or lack of good faith on the part of the Contractor’s managerial personnel.

(2) The Contracting Officer has, in writing, revoked the Government's assumption of risk for loss of property due to a determination that the Contractor's property management practices are inadequate, and/or present an undue risk to the Government, and the Contractor failed to take timely corrective action. If the Contractor can establish by clear and convincing evidence that the loss of Government property occurred while the Contractor had adequate property management practices or the loss did not result from the Contractor's failure to maintain adequate property management practices, the Contractor shall not be held liable

The Contractor shall take all reasonable actions necessary to protect the property from further loss. The Contractor shall separate the damaged and undamaged property, place all the affected property in the best possible order, and take such other action as the Contracting Officer directs.

The Contractor shall do nothing to prejudice the Government's rights to recover against third parties for any loss of administrative property.

The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for loss of administrative property, to the extent that the Contractor is financially liable for such loss, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Upon the request of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall, at the Government's expense, furnish to the Government all reasonable assistance and cooperation, including the prosecution of suit and the execution of instruments of assignment in favor of the Government in obtaining recovery.

3.3 Government Facilities. The facility footprint includes 22 TRADOC Classrooms in accordance with Enterprise Classroom Program (ECP) and 14 Non-ECP / Standard Classrooms located at Black Tower Complex, Gray Eagle Simulator building and Libby/Pioneer Airfields. The Government will maintain ownership of all real property, fixtures, appurtenances, and facilities that are provided for Contractor use. The Contractor shall maintain the Government facilities in a clean and neat condition. The Contractor shall not mark or affix any decals, emblems or signs portraying the Contractor’s name or logo to

Government facilities. The Contractor shall not make alterations to Government facilities without the prior approval of the COR.

3.4 Government Services. The Government shall furnish certain services for the Contractor’s use, including utilities, refuse collection, information management systems, security, fire, environmental, and emergency services. Emergency services are reimbursable by the Contractor.

3.4.1 Telephone Instruments and Lines. Government communications systems, including telephone instruments and lines located in Government facilities may be used by the Contractor for work related purposes. Long distance phone service for official business is included as a Government service. Mobile phone, paging equipment, and service are not included.

NOTE: Use of Government communication systems constitutes consent to monitoring at all times.

3.4.2. Telephone Changes and Repairs. The Contractor shall not move, remove, add, alter, or reconfigure Government communication systems, networks, or lines without COR approval, which must be obtained by written request. The Contractor shall notify the COR when maintenance or repair of telephones or telephone lines is required.

3.4.3 Refuse Collection. The Government will designate refuse (non-recyclable solid waste that is not hazardous waste, hazardous substance, construction, and demolition debris, nor hazardous material) collection points for each work facility. Contractors are responsible for transporting refuse from assigned waste receptacles to the collection point. The Contractor shall comply with all Government programs pertaining to pollution prevention and solid waste reduction, including ongoing recycling initiatives.

3.4.4 Information Management Systems. The Government will provide appropriate Desktop Computing Services and Network Support to the Contractor when work is performed at the Government site. Government Information Management systems shall be utilized for "Official Business" only, in direct support of this contract. Computer workstations and network lines located in facilities to be occupied by the Contractor will be provided by the Government. Government workstations shall only be used for transaction of official business in direct support of this contract. The Government will upgrade hardware as needed. Contractor owned software and hardware can only be loaded on to Government provided workstations after approval has been granted by the Designated Approval Authority IAW AR 25-2, Information Assurance. The use of personal digital assistance or like devices used on the Government network is not authorized. Non-Government provided workstations cannot be connected to the Fort Huachuca, or any other installation, networks where services are being performed without prior approval by the Network Enterprise Center. Use of all workstations any DoD network constitutes consent to monitoring.

3.4.5 Network Access. Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) access is required for all contractor personnel. The contractor shall not access, download or further disseminate any special access data (i.e. intelligence, NATO, COMSEC, etc.) outside the execution of the defined contract requirements. In the event that any special access is required, the cognizant security office must modify the requirements for the DD Form 254.

All classified documents shall be returned to the Government upon completion of the contract.

4. TASK ORDER 0001 STUDENT THROUGHPUT REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Any changes to student throughput and/or available Government instructors is subject to be revised and throughout the period of performance. The contractor is hereby informed that the support disciplines may also be revised as a direct result of the student throughput and/or available Government instructors. The Government will notify the contractor as soon as feasible to enable preparation for adjustments in student throughput upon funding approval.

Figure 4.1 – Forecasted Student FY25 Throughput

COURSE FY24THROUGHPUT PWS PARAGRAPH

IO (GE) 40 5.2.3

IO (TUAS) 80 5.2.3

TUAS OPERATOR 199 5.2.3

15C MQ-1 OPERATOR 65 5.2.3

TUAS REPAIRER 131 5.2.5

15M MQ-1 REPAIRER 70 5.2.6

150U WO 62 5.2.7

LEADER’S COURSE 26 5.2.7

MQ-1 / TUAS RIT 24 5.2.2

TOTAL 695 N/A

5 SPECIFIC TASKS.

NOTE: The current UAS of SUAS/TUAS and Gray Eagle, will be replaced with new versions and systems over the life of the contract.

5.1 HIGHER LEVEL TASK 1: Course Instruction. The Contractor shall provide certified and qualified training instructors (IAW individual TO) at scheduled times and in sufficient quantity to meet designated instructor to student ratios. Instructors will provide performance-oriented training using the TRADOC approved POI and in compliance with the TO defined instructor to student ratios, and equipment to student ratios, published training schedules in the Battalion and Company areas. The full spectrum of training includes but is not limited to, classroom (platform and small group) training, hands-on/practical exercise training, role playing, simulation/virtual training, and/or field exercise training. Contractors serving as instructors shall also be required to perform training support work such as lesson plan evaluation/editing when not instructing. Training requirements shall be for resident and non-resident training courses and in support of mobile training. The Contractor shall also participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in developing revisions of the POIs, Lesson Plans and Training Support Packages (TSP) to remedy any deficiencies or shortcomings identified during the preparation for and conduct of instruction. Conduct of instruction shall also be in support of specialized training requirements or the training of new systems.

Individual TOs will detail specific training requirements.

Additional information on each course can be found online in the Army Training Requirements and Resources System catalog at https://www.atrrs.army.mil/atrrscc/.

Training Limits with current resources for one shift at 2/13th Aviation Regiment Attachment H.

This document reflects the maximum student capacity based on current available equipment and facilities.

The current UAS Systems and associated courses are continually evolving with the fielding of new equipment and procedures. This evolution process is anticipated to continue during the life of this contract.

5.2.1 Training Instruction/ Core Requirements, Subtask 1. Provide qualified personnel to assist in the revision of and preparation of course of instruction materials based on subject-matter knowledge and research to include lesson plans, course manuals, background materials, workbooks, handouts, course assessment forms, study guides, and training aids.

The contractor shall identify TRADOC Programs of Instruction (POI) issues which require corrective action and refer the issue to the Government Course Manager for disposition/corrective action. Training Instruction Core requirements instruction includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Conduct UAS instruction using lesson plans and material provided by the Government IAW the applicable regulations listed in the references section listed within each specific TO.

• Test/re-test student(s) in accordance with Government provided references, procedures, and forms.

• Grade students' work in accordance with Government provided references, procedures, and forms.

• The contractor may be required to provide administrative feedback on students' academic performance verbally and in writing.

• The contractor shall conduct study halls for students that fail to meet course standards.

• The contractor shall maintain proficiency and currency to the specified standards in primary aircraft IAW requirements in DCMA 8210.1/AR 95-20 Contractor Flight and Ground Operations as well as in course doctrine and equipment.

• Training/instruction shall be provided by the contractor utilizing forums such as formal classroom training courses, flight simulators, course facilitation, on-line facilitation, Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI), web-based instruction, workshops, exercises, and seminars IAW respective lesson plans.

• All contractor positions require Support Cadre Training Course (Government provided).

• All instructor positions require CFD-IC (Government provided) or Department of the Army equivalent.

• All Instructors must meet instructor certification requirements in accordance with the 2nd Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment Instructor Certification Standing Operating Procedures.

• Contractor shall perform the required operator level maintenance on all contractor utilized equipment.

5.2.2 TUAS 15C/W Academic Instructor, Subtask 2. Provide instructors to train Army personnel in the basics of unmanned aviation ground operations. Instruction includes, but is not limited to the following topics:

• System overview on SUAS/TUAS/Gray Eagle systems to include air vehicle, UGCS, UGDT, TALS and launcher (whichever system[s] apply respectively).

• Familiarity of Aircrew Coordination Training.

• Understanding of the Army Aviation Gunnery program to include weapons systems, laser safety, the engagement process, call for fire, and laser designation procedures.

• Recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in flight, wind shear avoidance and proper use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts.

• Principles of aerodynamics, power plants, and aircraft systems.

• Airfield Operations, traffic patterns, airfield lighting, landing indicators, signage and markings.

• Airspace Operations in the National Airspace system and tactical environments.

• Air Space/Air Traffic Control rules, regulations, and interactions.

• Radio communication procedures.

• Compute aircraft performance based on effects of density altitude, weight and balance, and weather.

• Applicable Federal and Military Aviation Regulations.

• Use of aeronautical charts for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation systems.

• Safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including collision avoidance, and recognition and avoidance of wake turbulence.

• Aeronautical decision making.

• Flight planning and preflight action that includes information on runway lengths at airports of intended use, data on takeoff and landing distances, weather reports, fuel requirements; and emergency procedures preparatory to system specific training in the operation of SUAS, TUAS, and Gray Eagle UAS.

• Operations and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.62 (Small Unmanned Aircraft System Aircrew Training Program, TC 3-04.11 (Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program) TC 3-04.3 (Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training) to system specific training in the operation of SUAS, TUAS and Gray Eagle UASs.

• Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.

• Capabilities and limitations of Army UAS Systems and their payloads.

• Fundamentals of UAS Missions with emphasis on teaming of manned and unmanned aircraft (MUM-T) missions; route, zone, and area reconnaissance;

aerial surveillance; security operations; attack operations, and other UAS missions.

• Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS payloads, employment, capabilities and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions.

• Fundamentals of UAS tasking to include the Operations Process; Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and support, - Time available and Civil considerations (METT-TC); and coordination of UAS collection and planning methods that encompass the Concept of Operations.

• Elements of Imagery Interpretation to help identify targets. Advantages and limitations of motion imagery, imaging sensors, grazing angles, enemy deception methods and techniques, IR characteristics, capabilities and limitations, and how to analyze and interpret IR imagery from a UAS perspective.

• Fundamentals of Ground Considerations in Operational Environment to include an overview of areas, infrastructure, Lines of Communications (LOCs), and activities of Tactical Importance.

• Characteristics and limitations of Intelligence and Intelligence products, to include the targeting process, target intelligence, target development, target types, and combat assessment.

• Concepts and application of Army reporting formats to include SALUTE, SALT, SPOT and BDA reports.

• Concepts and application of imagery identification techniques.

• Concepts and participants in the operational environment; the eight operational variables and the range of military operations.

• Concepts of how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities’ operations.

• Fratricide and how to prevent it as a UAS operator thru positive identification of targets and situational awareness.

• Concepts and application of military Symbology.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in TUAS and or Gray Eagle UAS.

5.2.3 UAS Flight Operations Instruction, Subtask 3. Provide Instructor Operators in academics, flight simulators and live flight operations to train personnel in the operation of SUAS, TUAS and Gray Eagle UAS. Perform as Instructor Operators in support of UAS Flight operations. All instructors assigned to this section shall be required to instruct the following IAW their respective TRADOC approved POIs/Lesson Plans:

TUAS/SUAS Instruction:

• Procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment of SUAS and TUAS.

• Fundamentals and application of Army Air Crew Coordination

• Capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of SUAS and

TUAS Systems and its payloads.

• Fundamentals and conduct of SUAS and TUAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the TUAS in attack missions.

• Fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process to include the METTTC;

Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning.

• Concepts and application of Army reporting formats to include SALUTE, SALTW, and BDA reports.

• Familiarity with National Airspace-- restricted areas and class D airspace-- and Air Traffic Control (ATC) phraseology.

• Configuration of system radios for flight operations and communications relay.

• Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.

• Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions.

• Fundamentals of Combat Vehicle Identification and familiarity with major US, Allied, and Threat equipment.

• Concepts and application of military Symbology.

• Fratricide and how to prevent it as a UAS operator through positive identification of targets and situational awareness.

• Familiarity with Joint procedures for Call for Indirect Fire and Laser Designation for a Hellfire missile.

• Familiarity and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.62 (Small

Unmanned Aircraft System Aircrew Training Program, TC 3-04.3 (Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training),

• Familiarity and application with of DA PAM 738-751 (TAMMS) and maintenance logbook software.

• Concepts of Decisive Action and how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities’ operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualification in RQ-7B V2 TUAS

• Must have at least four years’ operational flying experience

• 200 hours of live flight or simulator on the TUAS RQ-7B V2

• 20 hours as an Aircraft Commander (AC) (Can substitute 20 IO hours for AC hours but must have AC designation in records).

Must have System qualification/verification:

• Army Qualification Certificates, (DD214, DA 7122)

• Contractors who have both Army and civilian qualifications, Mil forms and DCMA

(1821, 2628 stating qualifications) is preferred.

• Must have been designated AC/verified via DD form 759, or DCMA.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight physical per AR 95-20.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete all evaluations per AR 95-20 to include:

• TRADOC instructor evaluations

• Oral academic evaluations

• No-notice evaluations

• Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) evaluations

• Proficiency Flight evaluations (PFEs)

• Standardization Flight Evaluations (SFE)

Preferred Qualifications:

• IO course graduate

Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS Instruction:

• Procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment of the Gray Eagle UAS.

• Fundamentals and application of Air Crew Coordination – Enhanced (ACT-E).

• Capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the Gray

Eagle UAS System and its payloads.

• Fundamentals and conduct of Gray Eagle UAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the Gray Eagle UAS in attack missions.

• Fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process to include the METTTC;

Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning.

• Concepts and application of Army reporting formats to include SALUTE, SALTW, and BDA reports. Familiarity with National Airspace-- restricted areas and class D airspace-- and ATC phraseology.

• Configuration of system radios for flight operations and communications relay.

Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.

• Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS payloads, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions.

• Fundamentals of Combat Vehicle Identification and familiarity with major US, Allied, and Threat equipment.

• Concepts and application of military Symbology.

• Fratricide and how to prevent it as a UAS operator through positive identification of targets and situational awareness.

• Familiarity with Joint procedures for Call for Indirect Fire and Laser Designation for a Hellfire missile.

• Familiarity and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.11 (Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program), TC 3-04.3 (Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training),

• Familiarity and application with of DA PAM 738-751 (TAMMS) and maintenance logbook software.

• Concepts of Decisive Action and how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities’ operations.

• Concepts and participants in the OE.

• Fundamentals of the IPB process as an UAS operator will support the commander’s tactical decision-making by providing information that enhances situational awareness of the operational environment.

• Basic aviation Instrument Flight Rules School topics include but are not limited to:

National Airspace Regulations, Flight Instruments and Systems, Weather, IFR flight planning, IFR approach/departure procedures, DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIP) and Airspace Management

• Qualification in Gray Eagle MQ-1C UAS.

• Must have at least four years’ operational flying (post initial qualification) experience within the last five years.

• 200 hours on the Gray Eagle.

• 20 hours as an aircraft Commander (AC) (Can substitute 20 hours of IO for AC but must have AC designation in records).

Must have System qualification/ verification:

• Army Qualification Certificates, DD214, DA 7122)

• DCMA (1821,…