V4812016RCST007_Parachute_Packing_PWS_29_Mar_LK.docx

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) Naval Special Warfare Command Parachute Rigger Support

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Group-2 (NSWG-2) requires certified parachute riggers for pack and repack of military personnel parachute systems in order to enhance training value through increased repetitions and overall operational safety throughout the five (5) day MFF training iterations.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 NSWG-2 will complete a one-time contract with option in FY 2017 for parachute rigger support. This outsourced support will work in concert with TRADET provided MFF training. Intent of outsourced rigger support is to increase repetitions of jumps per day thus maximizing training.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The contractor shall provide qualified parachute riggers to pack fifty (50) members’ parachutes six (6) times a day for five days training iterations. Due to the trainings’ susceptibility to inclement weather, parachute riggers will be required to show up for a sixth day if training is not conducted on a previous day. All work days will be encapsulated within a six day window. Contractor’s management approach will provide the processes, procedures, and tools to accomplish all of the PWS objectives and include local site supervision and management required for responsive and timely contract performance.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Parachute Riggers

4.1.1. Quantity: The contractor shall provide sufficient parachute riggers to pack fifty (50) members’ parachutes six (6) times a day for five (5) days of training.

4.1.2. Qualifications: The contractor shall provide riggers who possess experience in parachute packing, maintenance & repair. Contracted parachute riggers shall be broken down into two categories and must be certified in writing with the following requirements:

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4.1.3. Category A – Student Oversight and Parachute Maintenance/QAI Special Operations Parachute Rigger shall be FAA Master Parachute Riggers with a chest and back-type rating.

4.1.4. Category B – Parachute Maintenance/Non-QAI Special Operations Parachute Rigger shall be FAA Senior Riggers with a chest and back rating.

4.1.5. Both shall be certified with the appropriate rating for the work being performed and meet training qualification and currency requirements set forth in NAVSEA ULSS 1170417BB-781-D-O-U.

4.1.6. Contracted parachute riggers shall complete training provided by Quarter Master Center and School, Fort Lee, VA on the military parachute systems they are packing which are listed in 4.2.

4.1.7. Complete Special Operations Parachute Rigger (SOPR) JQRs in COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3 (series). Must be signed off by a current qualified Active Duty SOPR NEC 7353 or DoD civilian SOPR Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI).

4.1.8. Must be actively performing the duties as an SOPR qualified contracted parachute rigger within the previous 182-day period or the SOPR qualification is no longer valid and the individual must be re-certified using the SOPR JQRs in COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3 (series).

4.1.9. Be authorized in writing as a SOPR for the assigned commands parachute equipment by the Commanding Officer.

4.1.10. QAI Designated Contracted Parachute Riggers shall perform duties as the pack-in-process inspector on the student’s main ram air parachute only. This shall be performed under the direct technical oversight of an on-site NSWG- 2 SOPR NEC 7353 or DoD civilian SOPR; who is QAI qualified. The contracted rigger pack-in-process inspector will sign the parachute log record as the inspector. The maximum parachute packer to inspector ratio at the NPC course while packing student’s main parachutes is 4 to 1.

4.1.11. QAI designated contracted parachute riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications set forth above and in addition.

4.1.11.1. Complete the QAI JQR in COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3 (series). JQR must be signed off by a current qualified Active Duty SOPR NEC 7353 or DoD civilian SOPR QAI.

4.1.11.2. Must be actively performing the duties as a QAI within the previous 182 day period or the QAI qualification is no longer valid and the individual must be re certified using the QAI JQRs in COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3 (series).

4.1.11.3. Assigned in writing by the Commanding Officer as a QAI.

4.1.12. Be authorized in writing as a parachute rigger for the assigned command’s parachute equipment by the Commanding Officer of the supported command. This requirement will be satisfied prior to start of contract performance.

4.1.13. Must be able to pack parachutes outdoors for eight (8) hours a day.

4.2. Contracted parachute riggers will be required to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to all scheduled training evolutions. They will be required to pack outdoors, in temperatures ranging from 25F to 105F. They will be required to pack the following parachute equipment:

4.2.1. MT2XX Military Parachute System

4.2.2. PD Silhouette 190-260 main parachute

4.3. The riggers duties include but are not limited to the following:

4.3.1. Assist military riggers in the sustainment of military parachute rigs.

4.3.2. Perform re-packs of multiple different main canopies and parachute containers.

4.3.3. Riggers shall accommodate short-notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings, or weekends.

4.4. Training iterations will be four times a year. The first three will be located in Suffolk and the fourth will be conducted in Hurlburt, FL.

4.5. The Contractor shall provide the following to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or other unit designated point of contact:

4.5.1. Training plan including day to day schedule, timelines, and necessary gear and material to be delivered NLT seven (7) days prior to course start date

4.5.2. A post award conference will be held NLT fourteen (14) days after contract award. The contractor is responsible for recording the results of this meeting and for submitting meeting minutes in electronic format.

4.5.3. Comprehensive After-Action Report (AAR) documenting trainee performance upon completion of each course

4.5.4. Names and qualifications of parachute riggers

4.6. All documentation submitted for verification of contractor personnel qualifications and licenses will be provided to the Contracting Officer during proposal submission to allow for review and verification prior to contract award.

4.7. This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. All parties involved with scheduling will attend. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements, and identify and resolve any potential issues. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The Contractor shall provide a written summary of the Post-Award Conference

5. DELIVERABLES

6. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING:

6.1 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: http://www.ecmra.mil/. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of 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 2016. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil .

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1. Any Contractor travel shall be included in the Firm Fixed Price of each iteration of parachute rigger support.

8. SECURITY

8.1. Contractor shall establish appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect any and all nonpublic Government data to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data.

9. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT/INFORMATION (GFP/GFE/GFI)

9.1. The Government shall provide unit specific requirements, i.e. Government issued relevant personnel and departmental load-out items.

9.2. Individual and Team uniforms and equipment per their SOPs, PPE and ORM directives (Body Armor, optics, individual communications equipment, etc.)

9.3. All relevant Drop Zone equipment and all parachute systems authorized for training.

10. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

11. OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS

11.1. The contractor shall not require students to sign any waivers, liability or otherwise. The government retains the ultimate right to stop training for unsafe conditions. Independent of the government’s right, the vendor has a duty to stop training due to any safety concerns. The government also retains the ultimate right to stop training, if in the opinion of the government representative(s), the vendor is providing negligent, improper or out-of-scope training, or is not in compliance with the terms of the contract.

11.2. In the event of a medical emergency, injury, and/or accident, the vendor shall stop training. At that point the Senior Uniformed Service Member shall have overall authority in the execution of the MEDEVAC plan.

12. QUALITY CONTROL

12.1. The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of work and meets the requirements under this PWS. The QCP shall, at a minimum provide a method for performing inspections; identifying, correcting and preventing problems/defective service; addressing customer complaints, and improving the quality of services over the life of the contract.

13. QUALITY ASSURANCE

13.1 The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms and performance of the requirements in the PWS. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

13.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the CO will issue a CDR that will explain the circumstances and findings concerning the incomplete or unsatisfactory service. The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and respond in writing as to how he/she shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The Government will review the contractor's corrective action response to determine acceptability and will use any completed CDR as part of an overall evaluation of Contractor performance when determining present or future contractual actions.

14.2 Hurlburt, Florida for the November 2016 iteration. (Section 15.4)

15. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

15.1 18 – 23 July 2016

15.2 1 – 6 August 2016

15.3 29 August – 3 September 2016

15.4 2 – 6 November 2016

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