SOW_Wind_Tunnel_1_JUN_2015.doc

Naval Special Warfare

Wind Tunnel Statement of Work

1. Background Naval Special Warfare Command requires wind tunnel services for students, parachute team members, and Special Forces operators to establish and maintain proficiency in parachuting skills. Under SOCOM guidance, NSW has made it mandatory for all SEALs to be Military Freefall (MFF) qualified. From BUD/S students to operators, all shall learn the fundamentals of parachuting and maintain proficiency in those core parachuting skills. Additionally, with the recent military freefall parachuting fatality, NSWG-1 has placed additional emphasis on wind tunnel training to include instability drills to ensure a higher level of risk management.

2. Objectives The contractor shall provide vertical wind tunnel flight time and wind tunnel coaches as specified within individual task orders for the Naval Special Warfare community in order to develop and certify International Body-flight Association (IBA) level 1 wind tunnel coaches with the necessary body flight skills through vertical wind tunnel training, instruction and body-flight techniques.

3. Scope

The contractor shall provide required vertical wind tunnel training, personal instruction and body-flight techniques for military personnel to be able to meet the IBA tunnel instructor qualification requirements.

4. Tasks

4.1. Vertical Wind Tunnel without Contractor Instructor – to include a chamber with a minimum diameter of 14 feet up to 16 feet, and a minimum height of 50 feet available for rental time with Contractor safety observers. The Contactor shall provide facilities to include:

4.1.1. Wind tunnel shall be able to support personnel and equipment, up to four hundred (400) pounds together at one time.

4.1.2. Wind tunnel shall be able to accommodate Government personnel training for jump requalification purposes to:

4.1.2.1. Demonstrate basic body position and stable flight with and without Combat Equipment.

4.1.2.2. Perform basic turns and participate in no contact flying drills without Combat Equipment.

4.1.2.3. Demonstrate the characteristics of proper exit and stable flight while performing turns, rolls and other freefall maneuvers with and without Combat Equipment.

4.1.2.4. Demonstrate in-flight control while performing required dynamic maneuvers while demonstrating stability in freefall.

4.2. Vertical Wind Tunnel with Contractor Instructor – to include a chamber with a minimum diameter of 14 feet up to 16 feet, and a minimum height of 50 feet available for rental time with Contractor Instructor and safety observers. The Contactor shall provide facilities to include:

4.2.1. Wind tunnel shall be able to support personnel and equipment, up to four hundred (400) pounds together at one time.

4.2.2. Wind tunnel shall be able to accommodate Government personnel training for jump requalification purposes to:

4.2.2.1. Demonstrate basic body position and stable flight with and without Combat Equipment.

4.2.2.2. Perform basic turns and participate in no contact flying drills without Combat Equipment.

4.2.2.3. Demonstrate the characteristics of proper exit and stable flight while performing turns, rolls and other freefall maneuvers with and without Combat Equipment.

4.2.2.4. Demonstrate in-flight control while performing required dynamic maneuvers while demonstrating stability in freefall.

4.3. Vertical Wind Tunnel with NSW TRADET Instructor – to include a chamber with a minimum diameter of 14 feet up to 16 feet, and a minimum height of 50 feet available for rental time with Contractor safety observers. The Contractor shall provide facilities to include:

4.3.1. Wind tunnel shall be able to support personnel and equipment, up to four hundred (400) pounds together at one time.

4.3.2. The Contractor shall provide instruction and rental time for Government personnel to:

4.3.2.1. Learn six-axis body-flight positions and stable flight instruction at a 1:1 student/instructor ratio.

4.3.2.2. Learn and perform basic turns and maneuvers to participate in no contact flying drills at a 3:1 student/instructor ratio.

4.3.2.3. Demonstrate the characteristics of proper exit and stable flight while performing turns, rolls and other freefall maneuvers at a 1:1 student/instructor ratio.

4.3.2.4. Demonstrate in-flight body control while performing required dynamic maneuvers demonstrating stability in freefall at a 1:1 student/instructor ratio.

4.3.2.5. Receive current instructor rating materials, guides and administrative resources.

4.3.2.6. Upon successful completion of the course be awarded the International Body flight Association (IBA) Level 1 instructor certification.

5. Delivery Inspection and acceptance to be FOB Destination.

6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)

6.1. GFE may include but not limited to:

6.1.1.1. Wind tunnel suits

6.1.1.2. Full-faced helmets

6.1.1.3. Proper tunnel footwear

7. Safety

7.1. The Contractor shall meet all safety and operational risk management standards specified in COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3B.

7.2. The Contractor shall comply with applicable IBA, USPA and FAA and OHSA safety instructions and standards.

7.3. The Contractor shall have insurance coverage.

7.4. The Government will not sign any release forms, as the Government is self-insuring.

8. Other Unique Requirements and Considerations

8.1. Contractor

8.1.1. The Contractor shall:

8.1.1.1. Provide a vertical wind tunnel with the ability to reach speeds necessary for vertical flight.

8.1.1.2. Provide wind tunnel instructors with IBA level T4 certification.

8.2. Facilities

8.2.1. The Contractor shall provide:

8.2.2. Facility shall meet all safety and Operational Risk Management standards specified in NAVSPECWARCOM INST 3003.B.

8.2.3. Classroom space able to accommodate instruction for up to 20 students.

8.2.4. Video Debriefing space when required after training session.

8.3. Key Personnel

8.3.1. Wind Tunnel Instructor/Coach

8.3.1.1. Shall be current wind tunnel staff coaches or IBA Pro-rated flyers with a minimum of 500 hours tunnel coaching experience.

8.3.1.2. Shall be able to teach and qualify the student in basic, intermediate, and advanced body flight techniques in a vertical wind tunnel free fall simulator.

8.3.1.3. Shall be IBA T4 instructor certified by the International Body-Flight Association.

9. Ordering

9.1. Task orders are to be placed no less than ten days prior to requirement for services.

9.2. Task orders may be placed by all NSW Commands.

10. Place of performance Services to be performed at contractor facility.

11. Period of performance Base year to consist of twelve (12) months from date of award, one option.

12. References

(a) MCO 3120.11

(b) NAVSEAINST 13512.1M

(c) FM 3-05.211 (FM 31-19)/MCWP 3-15.6/AFMAN 11-411(1)/ NAVSEA SS400-AG-MMO-010

(d) USSOCOM M 350 3

(e) FM 3-21.220(FM 57 220)/MCWP 3-15.7/AFMAN 11-420/NAVSEA SS400-AF-MMO-010

(f) FM 3-05.210

(g) NAVSEA ULSS 1170417BB-781-D-O-U

(h) NAVSEA Maintenance Plans 1170417BB 781-D-O-M

(i) COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3B

(j) COMEODGRUONEINST/COMEODGRUTWOINST 3000.1B

(k) NAVPERS 15560D

(1) NAVMED P-117

(m) OPNAVINST 1000.16K

(n) OPNAVINST 4630.24D

(o) NAVPERS 18068F Volume II

(p) NETC P1552/16

(q) DoD Instruction 4500.53 of 20 October 2008

(r) USSOCOM Manual 350 8

(s) OPNAVINST 5700.7H

(t) OPNAVINST 5102.1D

(u) OPNAVINST 5100.23G

(v) JAGINST 5800.7E

(w) NWP 1 03.1 (NOTAL)

(x) OPNAVINST 1500.76B

(y) NAVSPECWARCOM INST 3003.B

(z) DoD Instruction 4500.53 - DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program

(aa) United States Air Force Air Military Control (USAF/AMC)/A3B – Intrastate Paratroop Carriers

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