ATTCH_1_-_PWS_MFF_Canopy_Control_Final.pdf

Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) Military Free Fall Canopy Control Instruction Services

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 NSW personnel require advanced training in military free-fall (MFF) tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary to enhance their ability to execute missions. Privately contracted, professional Military Free Fall Canopy Control Instruction Services provide the opportunity to build on the capability of current military instruction courses.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objective is to obtain professional Military Free Fall Canopy Control instruction using Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) or Department of Defense (DoD) approved Commercial Paratroop Operators in the form of a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This IDIQ shall provide Military Free Fall Canopy Control instruction including instructional and instructional support tasks necessary to provide these services.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The contractor shall furnish personnel, management, materials, equipment, facilities, and airlift (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to provide a Military Free Fall Canopy Control Course of Instruction (COI).

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The contractor shall provide full spectrum Military Free Fall Canopy Control Instruction Services that include MFF Canopy Control Instruction, Airlift/Airfield/Drop zone services, Rigger support, and Videographer services. The contractor shall be able to provide all of these services in support of each

COI.

4.2 Military Free Fall Canopy Control Course of Instruction

4.2.1 Class size and length for the MFF Canopy Control COI is up to (10) personnel for five (5) days of training. Courses may be customized at the task order level to include unique/specialized instruction, variation in number of students (not to exceed 10), and location of training [ELIN x002]. Customized courses will be defined at the task order level under ELIN x002 as required.

Contractor shall be able to provide a minimum of 10 COI’s per contract year.

4.2.2 Instruction will cover the following canopy control topics:

4.2.2.1 Flight Planning for solo vs. stack flights

4.2.2.2 Two-Stage Flare Technique

4.2.2.3 Flat turns

4.2.2.4 Stall and stall recovery

4.2.2.5 Rear Riser manipulation and rear riser flare techniques

4.2.2.6 Effective glide techniques utilizing non-standard and military systems

4.2.2.7 Turbulence and effects on parachutes

4.2.2.8 Braked Approaches and landings

4.2.2.9 Advanced Accuracy Techniques for both non-standard and military systems

4.2.2.10 Non-contact Canopy Proximity Flight

4.2.2.11 Basic and Advanced High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) builds

4.2.2.12 Basic and Advanced HAHO formations

4.2.2.13 Basic and Advanced HAHO landings

4.2.2.14 Lead Jumper Planning and Considerations

4.2.2.15 Confined Area Landings

4.2.2.16 Canopy Air-to-Air Skills are defined as less than 8 seconds of freefall and requires a 1:1 student /instructor ratio (the student being a military member). Both parties must be wearing vendor provided helmet with internal 2 way communications. All Canopy Air-to-Air will be non-combat canopy flight with military as well as non-standard formations.

Canopy Air-to-Air must consist of a graduating curriculum involving the following skill development and topics to enhance the stack fliers and lead jumpers understandings and capabilities:

4.2.2.16.1 – Relative targeting model, sashays, rebuilds, finesse oriented drills, stack rotations, speed builds, non-standard builds, and non-standard formations.

4.2.2.16.2 – A minimum of two (2) different exit techniques, a minimum of two (2) different build techniques, a minimum of three (3) types of stack formations, and a minimum of three (3) different landing formations must be covered.

4.2.3 Canopy Control COI shall include the provision of Lift Services and Rigger Support for five (5) days and Videographer Services for a minimum of three (3) days.

4.2.4 Contractor shall provide a minimum of eight (8) lifts per day.

4.2.5 Training hours may occur day or night as required to meet training requirements

4.2.6 Contractor shall provide hands free communication systems for up to 10 students for in air coaching and be able to provide real-time feedback of performance debriefs while descending under a Ram-Air parachute.

4.2.7 Contractor instructors shall be qualified to provide instruction on various canopy types and sizes, to include the MT2XX system, Military Javelin system, and Performance Designs Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-260 SF.

4.2.8 Instructor Qualifications

4.2.8.1 Contractor instructors shall provide evidence of 5 years providing similar canopy control training for U.S Military Tier 1 operators.

4.2.8.2 Instructors shall possess a current United States Parachute Association (USPA) "D" license and a Professional (PRO) rating or equivalent membership and ratings, for example, but not exclusively, Canadian Sport Parachute Association (CSPA) or British Parachute Association (BPA).

4.2.8.3 Instructors shall possess a minimum of 4 years cumulative experience teaching, demonstrating, debriefing and mentoring all aspects of Military Free Fall Canopy Control including on the ground and in the air instruction. At a minimum, instructors shall possess recent experience of the above proficiencies within the last three (3) months.

4.2.8.4 Instructors shall be capable of instructing on Ram-Air canopies to include MT-2XX, Performance Designs and the Javelin Odyssey harness-container and all ancillary equipment.

4.2.8.5 Instructors shall have completed a minimum of 6,000 jumps each.

4.2.8.6 Instructors shall have completed a minimum of 500 canopy air to air jumps in an instructor/student relationship, over the past 18 months.

4.2.8.7 Instructors with previous world or national level canopy piloting competition experience is desired.

4.3 Videographer Services

4.3.1 Contractor shall provide equipment and personnel necessary to perform video recording and playback capability for all jumps and landings.

4.3.2 The contractor shall provide video support with 1080p HD or higher cameras, SD cards, and other equipment necessary to support jumps on a daily basis.

4.3.3 Contractor shall provide the capability for recording and playback to occur concurrently.

4.3.4 Contractor shall provide a stand-alone video replay system that does not connect to the internet or public view; no live public video feed allowed. Upon completion of training event, the contractor shall provide the trip lead with the SD video card and all video recordings.

4.3.5 Contractor videographer shall arrive at least 30 minutes prior to all training evolutions and must be capable of working 12 hour work days.

4.3.6 Videographer Qualifications

4.3.6.1 Should meet current United States Parachute Association (USPA) recommendations for

Camera Flying detailed in Section 6-8 of the USPA Skydiver’s Information Manual.

4.3.6.2 Completion of at least 5,000 logged jumps and 300 group freefall skydives

4.3.6.3 Completion of at least 50 jumps flying camera with experienced jumper

4.3.6.4 High degree of proficiency in air-to-air video, with the ability to stay consistently within one arm’s reach of the command member, in order to have discernable video for debrief purposes.

4.3.6.5 Videographer will requires at least two complete parachute systems or have adequate equipment to support continuous parachute operations.

4.4 Parachute Rigger Support

4.4.1 Contractor shall provide parachute packing for each student.

4.4.2 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.

4.4.3 Riggers duties include the following

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

4.4.3.2 Perform re-packs of multiple different main canopies and parachute containers to include

MT2XX system, Military Javelin system, and Performance Designs Non-Standard Parachute System, sizes 150-260 SF.

4.4.4 Riggers shall be prepared to 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.

4.4.5 Rigger Qualifications

4.4.5.1 Riggers shall meet all qualifications, certifications, and requirements in accordance with

OPNAVINST 3501.225C (Attachment 6).

4.4.5.2 Riggers shall be a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Senior or Master

Parachute Riggers certified with the appropriate rating for the work being performed and meet training qualifications and currency requirements set forth in NAVSEA ULSS

1170417BB-781-D-O-U.

4.4.5.3 Riggers shall have completed training provided by Quarter Master Center and School, Fort Lee, VA on the military parachute systems they are packing including MT2XX main parachutes.

4.4.5.4 Completed all Special Operations Parachute Rigger (SOPR) Job Qualification Requirements (JQR) in COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3 (series) which must be signed off by a current quality assurance inspector (QAI) for the designated systems.

4.4.5.5 Must be actively performing the duties as a SOPR qualified contracted parachute rigger within the previous 182-day period. At the task order level (excluding Task Order 0001), if the SOPR qualification is no longer valid and the individual must be re-certified using the SOPR JQRs in COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3 (series).

4.4.5.6 Must be able to pack up to 60 main parachutes in a work day.

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

4.4.5.8 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 shall be satisfied prior to start of contract performance.

4.4.5.9 Each Contract Rigger will be required to sign and adhere to the Contract Rigger Statement (Attachment 5) prior to contract award and annually thereafter.

4.5 Airlift Requirements

4.5.1 Contractor shall provide a minimum of eight (8) lifts per day.

4.5.2 Contractor shall provide Department of Defense (DoD) approved commercial operators, to include aircraft certifications and licenses in accordance with Enclosure 6 of DoD Instruction 4500.53 - DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program.

4.5.3 Contractor shall provide a DoD-approved commercial operator. DoD-approved commercial operator must appear on the current AMC commercial paratroop vendor list for DoD IAW DoD

4500.53 and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directive 350-8.

4.5.4 Contractor shall perform services in accordance with DoD Instruction 4500.53.

4.5.5 Contractor shall have maintenance facilities and/or the capability to repair an aircraft if maintenance problems arise.

4.5.6 Contractor shall have aircraft ready for operation for all scheduled training session(s) which will take place at various hours.

4.5.7 In the event that lift service cannot be provided due to weather or aircraft maintenance/contractor issues, the contractor will provide additional days of lift service at no additional cost commensurate with the delay period.

4.6 Aircraft

4.6.1 The Contractor shall provide jump aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135 or a waiver in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 91 as directed by DoD Directive 4500.53 (Waiver Authority).

4.6.2 The Contractor shall provide (1) Twin Otter or (1) Skyvan (or aircraft of comparable capability) and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of in-flight operations, and capable of (8) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 13,000 feet MSL and not to exceed an altitude of 25,000 feet MSL.

4.6.3 Aircraft shall be equipped with jump lights (red/green) in the cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

4.6.4 Aircraft shall be equipped with side-facing seats (military style canvas/nylon seats with extended length belts) for up to sixteen (16) jumpers per lift.

4.6.5 Aircraft/aircrew will have wind reading capabilities during the conduct of MFF operations.

4.6.6 Jumps will be scheduled for five days with no days to be used as down days.

4.6.7 Aircrew Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide qualified aircrew to include the following:

4.6.7.1 Hold a current FAA Commercial Pilot’s license.

4.6.7.2 Be knowledgeable in current MFF tactics and procedures relating to aircrew and jumpmaster interface/coordination IAW FM 3-05.0211.

4.6.7.3 Have a minimum two (2) years of experience with skydiving operations, conducting air drops in the geographic area of the intended drop zone and shall itself be based in the same geographic area in accordance with Enclosure 6 of DoD 4500.53.

4.7 Airfield Facility: The contractor’s airfield shall provide the following:

4.7.1 Contractor shall provide drop zone, and parachute packing space to be available from 0700 until completion of training but not later than 2400 hrs.

4.7.2 An AMC approved DZ (listed on the AMC Zone Availability Report – ZAR). DZ elevation cannot exceed 2000 feet MSL.

4.7.3 The contractor shall obtain Airspace Authorization compatible with drops from 14,000 MSL.

4.8 Contractor shall provide a Course Schedule/Training Plan to the component command’s training representative no later than (NLT) 15 days prior to start of each course.

4.9 Contractor shall provide a Gear List to the component command’s training representative NLT 15 days prior to start of each course.

4.10 Post-Award Conference

4.10.1 A post award conference may be required. This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. 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

Deliverable PWS Ref. Number Delivery Date Course Schedule/Training Plan/Gear List

4.8/4.9 0001 NLT 15 days prior to start of each course.

Post Award Conference Meeting Minutes

4.10.1 0002 NLT 1 day after Post Award Conference

Contractor Manpower Reporting 6.0 0003 Annually NLT 31 October and/or at contract completion.

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 to the Command issuing the Task Order 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 http://www.ecmra.mil/ 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.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil .

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL

7.1 Contractor travel may be authorized at the task order level [ELIN x002] in support of this training requirement.

7.2 Contractor costs for Government authorized travel are included in this contract. All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46 and applicable travel regulations (Joint, Federal or Standardized). Contractor payment claims shall include applicable documentation to support actual costs incurred (e.g. airfare and hotel/lodging receipts) as well as any receipts valued at or above $75.00. Failure to provide appropriate documentation may result in loss of reimbursement of travel expenses.

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.

8.2 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

8.2.1 Unclassified information related to this acquisition is considered Controlled Unclassified

Information (CUI). The contractor shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, contractor’s external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless the Contracting Officer has given prior written approval. Furthermore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, Special Operation Forces (SOF), or any component command with an acquisition program, contractor, or this contract is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM.

8.2.2 Request for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The contractor shall submit the request to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days before the proposed date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the Contracting Office.

8.2.3 The protection of sensitive but unclassified data reflecting Special Operations technologies, personnel, plans, and business associations requires due diligence on the part of those in possession of such information. The application of appropriate security measures to ensure the safekeeping of USSOCOM and company proprietary data, intellectual property, and personnel data is the responsibility of all parties who have access to such information. All contractors supporting USSOCOM are required to inform the Contracting Officer within three business days of when there has been a breach or successful penetration of the contractor’s network(s) or information system(s). Breaches include unauthorized intrusions of the contractor’s server(s) from external parties whether through introduction of malware, hacking, the compromise of access passwords, or any other unauthorized access or compromise. Breaches also include the physical loss of storage media such and disks, hard drives, thumb drives, laptops or other devices which contain duplicates of information contained on the contractor’s data systems, or the willful or accidental transmission, copying or posting of contract information which has not been specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Estimates of damage and mitigation strategies will be submitted to the Contracting Officer within a period following the breach specified and agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

8.2.4 The Contractor further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, newspaper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any request to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Officer.

http://www.ecmra.mil/

9. SAFETY

9.1 Nothing in this Performance Work Statement, nor any Government action or failure to act in performance of the contract shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor's personnel and property, the Government's personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

9.2 Risk Controls

9.2.1.1 This training is categorized as High Risk in accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75D and

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1. As such, an Operational Risk Assessment and the implementation of risk controls are required for this training event in accordance with OPNAVINST 3500.39D and COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3500.2C. Additionally, at a minimum, the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Training Time Out (TTO) procedures will be included in all evolution/Operational Risk Management (ORM) briefs.

9.2.2 Operators will ensure a corpsman (HM) is on station at each training event and there is a designated vehicle identified to support Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC).

9.2.3 The Contractor will provide safety personnel, equipment and medevac plans required for each evolution on site. In the event of an accident, the military corpsman (HM) will control the medical situation and have the contractor contact the proper civilian medical responders. Contractor will conduct course monitoring at all times to ensure the quality and safety of the exercise. NSW Lead personnel will ensure an EAP walk-through is conducted at the beginning of each COI and that an EAP is fully exercised annually.

9.2.4 NSW Lead personnel shall provide the contractor with applicable safety doctrine as appropriate. Additionally, NSW Lead personnel will have the authority to stop any training being provided when he or she determines that the safety of students, contractor employees or other personnel are at risk.

9.3 Mishaps

9.3.1 The Government process must be in place that will ensure any mishaps or near mishaps are reported, investigated and recorded. This information will be inputted into the Web Enabled Safety System (WESS) by the Government.

9.3.2 Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the designated Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO) or Jumpmaster (JM). A formal written report shall be provided to using unit leadership within 2 working days of the incident.

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

10.1 To be determined at the Task Order level.

11. QUALITY CONTROL

11.1 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 IDIQ. 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.

12. QUALITY ASSURANCE

12.1 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 IDIQ.

The Government will assign a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) who will be responsible for monitoring performance in accordance with the requirements of the PWS and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The COR will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

12.2 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). In the event of unsatisfactory contractor performance, the Contracting Officer (KO) 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.

13. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Document Web link

Army publication ATTP 3-18.11/NTTP3- 05.26M, Appendix C, Table C-2, and C-l http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/31_Series_Collecti on_1.html

LAW FM 3-05.211 Available upon request

USSOCOM Directive 350-8 Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOM INST S3500.3

Field Readiness Manual (FRM)

Available upon request

OPNAVINST 3501.225C

Navy Air Operations Manual

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOM INST 3000.3C

Air Operations Manual.

https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/gear/library/download?do cument_id=1415100114

DoD Instruction 4500.53 DOD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program

Available upon request

HQ AMC_A3B Approved Carrier List as of 20 Mar 2018 PARATR~2.PDF Click-on document link

OPNAVINST 1500.75D

Policy and Governance for Conducting High Risk Training

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 1500.1

NSW High Risk Training Safety Program

Available upon request

OPNAVINST 3500.39D

Operational Risk Management

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST

3500.2C NSW Operational Risk Management

Available upon request

14. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

14.1 The place of performance shall be Contractor provided facility or airfield. Additional locations may be required at the Task Order level under ELIN x002.

15. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

15.1 The period of performance is five years from contract award date.

15.2 Specific requirements shall be identified at the Task Order level.

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