Vertical_Wind_Tunnel_SOW-RCR8012.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) Naval Special Warfare Command Vertical Wind Tunnel

PURPOSE: Vertical Wind Tunnel/Military Freefall simulator training for personnel assigned to SEAL Team Eighteen.

BACKGROUND: The vertical wind tunnel is a valuable tool that enables parachutists to practice and improve body flight technique. It enables parachutists to practice emergency procedures while wearing military equipment, i.e. parachutes and equipment bags in a controlled environment. 1 minute of VWT time is equivalent to 2 jumps worth of experience flying. This training is vital to keeping parachutists safe and proficient in order to accomplish their mission as it relates to Naval Special Warfare.

OBJECTIVES: The Government seeks a qualified Contractor to provide a vertical wind tunnel facility and training time for SEAL Team Eighteen personnel, all training will be completed no later than 30SEP15, within 25 miles of Virginia Beach, VA, in order to maintain proficiency / currency of military freefall parachutists assigned to SEAL Team Eighteen.

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The contractor shall provide a clean, effective facility for the conduct of vertical wind tunnel training. User requires wind tunnel safety observer/training personnel.

2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF VERTICAL WIND TUNNEL TRAINING

2.1 The contractor will provide a secure area for military personnel to conduct wind tunnel training and instruction. Facility will be sufficient in size to accommodate multiple personnel performing relative work (RW) training.

2.2 Facility wind speed will be sufficient to lift a parachutist wearing tunnel-safe parachutes and equipment bags.

2.3 The contractor will provide 40 vertical wind tunnel rental hours over the course of this contract. User will schedule usage with contractor as required.

2.4 The contractor will provide a qualified safety observer from the wind tunnel staff during all training being conducted.

2.5 The contractor will provide tunnel coaching for 5 hours over the period of performance. The course of instruction shall be able to be delivered upon awarding of contract.

2.6 User will coordinate the number of hours to be used and notify the contractor a minimum of 5 days prior to VWT use. Contractor will provide hours as available.

2.7 Facility shall be located within 100 miles of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

3.1 The Contractor is required to comply with Public law 105-270, Section 5(2)(A). This law states that Contractors will not perform inherently governmental functions. Section 5(2)(A) of this Public law defines the term “inherently governmental function “ as “a function that is so intimately related to the public interest as to require performance by Federal Government employees.” Per Section 5(2)(B), inherently governmental function include management of Government programs requiring value judgments, conduct of foreign relations, selection of program priorities, and the direction of intelligence and counter-intelligence operations. Per Section 5(2)(C), inherent governmental function DO NOT include, (i) gathering information for or providing advice, opinions, recommendations, or ideas to Federal Government officials or (ii) any function that is primarily ministerial and internal in nature.”

3.2 When performing work associated with this PWS, the Contractor shall make clear to all individuals they deal with that they are Contractor employees and not DOD personnel when working in any situation where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties. Contractor personnel shall be clearly identified (i.e. company shirt, pin, visible company ID, etc.) in a visible location as to who their employer is. All Contractor produced documents, and/or reports shall be suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

3.3 Contrator personnel shall not manage, supervise, direct, or task US Military, DOD civilians or other personnel not associated with the Contractor while performing the tasks within this PWS.

4. HOURS OF OPERATION. The contactor shall provide access to the training facility from 0700 until 1800 daily, excluding holidays. Hours outside this timeframe may be required. User will coordinate any hours outside this timeline with the contractor. Contractor will provide hours as available.

5. LOCATION. Facility shall be located within 100 miles of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Contractor facilities outside 100 miles of JEB Little Creek will require government travel costs (per diem) which will be added to offers' price

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. Property provided by the Government shall be used only in performance of this contract.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

7.1 Contractor will provide all equipment necessary in order to conduct vertical wind tunnel training. This includes flight suits, helmets and goggles. Contractor also will provide parachutes and equipment bags that have been made wind tunnel safe.

7.2 Upon completion of training and as requested by user, copies of all video, photo, and documentation will be provided to the Unit Commander or Designated Officer in Charge.

7.3 Contractor understands that user is a military organization whose schedule changes frequently. User reserves the right to change or modify training requirements within 5 days of scheduled usage.

7.4 Contractor understands that all changes will be coordinated through the Company Commander or Designated Officer in Charge.

7.5 All requirements are based on 40 Vertical Wind Tunnel rental hours during the period of performance.