Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement Updated.docx

Performance Work Statement Naval Special Warfare Command Demonstration Parachuting Subject Matter Expert Analysis and Advisement

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 The Navy Parachute Team’s (NPT’s) mission requires the utilization of skydiving skillsets that are not performed by MFF jumpers and military air subject matter experts (SMEs). In order to maintain awareness of industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends from across the skydiving community, the NPT requires analytical and advisory support services from a qualified SME who is knowledgeable and familiar with the demonstration parachuting community.

2. OBJECTIVES

2.1 The objective of this requirement is to establish a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for SME analytical/advisory skydiving support services.

3. SCOPE

3.1 The Contractor shall provide one (1) qualified SME necessary to meet NPT’s requirements as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS)

3.2 Additionally, the Contractor shall provide the personnel, management, materials and supplies (not otherwise provided by the Government) necessary to provide the required support services either as a response to query, which would typically be performed remotely; or in the form of real-time analysis of relevant factors/considerations for landing in technical landing areas during live parachute demonstration jumps given current weather conditions.

3.3 This is a "non-personal services contract" as defined in FAR 37.101. It is, therefore, understood and agreed that Contractor and/or Contractor's employees: (1) shall perform the services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees of the Government; (2) shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule, or financial requirements or constraints associated with performance of this contract; (3) shall be free from supervision or control by any Government employee with respect to the manner or method or performance of the services specified; but (4) shall, pursuant to the Government's right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer (KO), or the duly authorized representative of the KO as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contractor shall be available to respond to queries and provide analysis on skydiving and related topics.

4.1.1 Likely topics of inquiry include:

4.1.1.1 Skydiving equipment generally.

4.1.1.1.1 Advice concerning proper/best equipment for performing skydiving functions.

4.1.1.1.2 Proper rigging procedures and best practices.

4.1.1.2 Ancillary equipment used during skydiving demonstrations.

4.1.1.2.1 Flags, banners, pennants, etc.

4.1.1.2.2 Pyrotechnics.

4.1.1.2.3 Cameras and various audio/visual equipment.

4.1.1.2.4 Communications Equipment.

4.1.1.2.5 Clothing / costumes.

4.1.1.3 Execution of parachute demonstrations.

4.1.1.4 Execution of canopy formation (CF) and canopy relative work (CRW) skydiving formations.

4.1.1.5 Execution of tandem skydives.

4.1.1.6 Analysis of mishaps and equipment malfunctions.

4.1.1.7 All topics pertaining to skydiving safety generally and as related to the topics above.

4.1.1.8 Compliance with FAA regulations generally.

4.1.1.9 Explanation of United States Parachute Organization (USPA) regulations and policies.[footnoteRef:1] [1: ]

4.1.2 Contractor may provide analysis/input from 3rd party SMEs if requested or as the contractor deems prudent.

4.1.2.1 Contractor will make a good faith effort to solicit feedback from specific SMEs if requested by NPT/NSW.

4.1.3 Analysis shall be provided either verbally or in writing.

4.1.3.1 Written analysis will be provided in the format agreed upon by NPT and the contractor during post award planning.

4.2 As specified in the task order contractor shall travel to show sites and provide real-time analysis and recommendations related to demonstration jumping at that venue.

4.2.1 Topics of analysis include:

4.2.1.1 Landing pattern considerations

4.2.1.2 Weather conditions

4.2.1.2.1 Likely effects of weather/wind on parachute systems

4.2.1.3 Viability of various show routines given obstacles / weather.

4.2.1.4 Showmanship & executing an effective performance.

4.2.1.5 USPA / FAA compliance

4.2.2 Analysis and recommendations shall be delivered in real-time to NPT personnel leading up to, during, and during the debrief of the NPT parachute demonstration.

4.2.2.1 A written after-action report (AAR) may also be requested.

4.2.3 Contractor may provide analysis/input from 3rd party SMEs if requested or as the contractor deems prudent.

4.2.3.1 Contractor will make a good faith effort to solicit feedback from specific SMEs if requested by NPT/NSW.

4.3 SME Qualifications

4.3.1 The SME shall possess the following qualifications:

4.3.1.1 Contractor shall be USPA S&TA.

4.3.1.2 Contractor shall be an active member of a demonstration skydiving team.

4.3.1.3 Contractor shall have completed > 1000 stadium jumps (as defined by USPA guidelines).

4.3.1.4 Contractor shall have experience piloting CRW formations into stadiums as part of a demonstration skydive.

4.3.1.5 Contractor shall have experience administering Pro-Rating courses for sport/military skydivers.

4.3.1.6 Contractor shall have experience managing a professional demonstration skydiving team.

4.3.1.7 Contractor shall have experience with filing for and gaining FAA approval to conduct demonstration skydiving events.

4.3.1.7.1 Contractor shall have experience managing the FAA approval process with > 5 different Flight Standards District Offices.

4.3.1.8 Contractor shall have – or have held – a Tandem Examiner rating.

4.3.1.9 Contractor shall have – or have held – an FAA senior rigger certification.

4.4 Participate in Post-Award planning and coordination.

4.4.1 After the contract is awarded, the contractor will be available to respond to query from NPT.

4.4.1.1 Scheduling, timelines, format for written products, and all other details not specified in this document will be coordinated during post-award planning.

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 for the NSWCEN via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://sam.gov. Reporting input 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://sam.gov.

7. CONTRACTOR TRAVEL:

7.1 Contractor personnel may be required to travel to participate in appropriate training or events. as listed in the table below. The specific locations and dates will be determined and provided at the task order level.

7.2 Training objective requires contractor employees to travel to and from the following locations, but are not limited to those listed below:

7.3 The Government will solicit the Contractor’s quote for Travel prior to award of Orders. The Contractor will be requested include within their quote the travel date(s), location(s) and number of travelers (if not dictated by the Government), and all associated Travel and Per Diem allowances. The Contracting Officer will review the Travel quote for price reasonableness, typically considering standard rates for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses as posted on https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates, and any other reasonable basis. The Contracting Officer will establish a firm-fixed price (FFP) not-to-exceed (NTE) amount for Travel under the Order. The Contractor shall invoice the Government for actual travel expenses incurred within the FFP NTE Travel amount. Increases to the FFP NTE Travel amount can only be authorized by a warranted Contracting Officer. Prior to invoice approval, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) may request substantiating documentation for travel expenditures.

7.4 Failure to gain prior approval for travel may result in the disallowance of invoiced travel costs.

8. SAFETY

8.1 Contractor Responsibility

8.2 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.

8.3 In the event of an accident, NSW medical personnel, unless otherwise delegated, will control the medical situation and contractor personnel will support as required and directed.

8.4 When requested, NSW lead personnel will provide the contractor with applicable safety doctrine in addition to the cited references as appropriate.

8.5 All personnel (NSW and contractor) have the authority to stop any training being provided if they determine that the safety of personnel or are at risk.

8.6 Contractor personnel must fully understand the following high-risk training safety requirements:

8.6.1 A continuous and thorough risk assessment process in accordance with OPNAVINST 3500.39D and COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 3500.3C that includes a signed risk assessment worksheet and continual Time Critical Risk Assessment process using risk assessment tools such as

CVORRTTEX.

8.6.2 Training Time Out (TTO) procedures that are briefed to all personnel prior to commencing training daily and prior to continuing training, until completion, regardless of course length.

8.6.3 An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) procedure in accordance with COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 1500.3K. EAPs will include primary and alternate communications, telephone numbers, radio channels, call signs, locations of emergency response personnel, muster site and methods to maintain control of the scene, non-affected personnel, and all immediate emergency procedures. EAPs procedural walk-throughs will be conducted and documented prior to each course and fully exercised annually.

8.6.4 Mishaps. All mishaps will be reported, investigated, and recorded. The Contractor shall cooperate with any Government investigation or inquiry to include but not limited to making personnel available for interview, providing requested information, and/or access to facilities and equipment.

8.6.5 Safety and training related problems or mishaps involving or observed by the contractor shall be addressed immediately to the military safety representative.

9. MARKINGS AND LIMITED USE OF DATA: The Contractor shall refrain from using “Naval Special Warfare Command” (NSWC), reference to any NSWC personnel by title or position within NSWC, or this contract in any of its publications, websites, materials, media, or advertising media. The Contractor shall not use or reproduce the Department of the Navy’s trademarks or trade secrets with respect to Naval Special Warfare, Naval Special Warfare training, and the Navy SEALs/SWCCs (i.e., there are several U.S. trademark registrations in connection with the words NAVY SEALS, the Trident logo, and the SWCC logo).

10. QUALITY CONTROL

10.1 The contractor shall implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure work performed conforms to the scope of the 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.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE

11.1 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.

11.2 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.

12. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

SOCOM Directive 385-1 USSOCOM Joint Safety Program

Available upon request

SOCOM Directive 350-1 USSOCOM Joint Military Training

Available upon request

OPNAVINST 1500.75D Policy and Governance for Conducting High-Risk Training

Available upon request

OPNAVINST 3500.39D Operational Risk Management

Available upon request

OPNAV M - 5102.1 Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Manual

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3000.3D NSW Parachuting and Cargo Air Drop Operations

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOM INST 3500.2C Operational Risk Management

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCOM INST 1500.1 Naval Special Warfare High-Risk Training Safety Program

Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 1500.3K

Naval Special Warfare Center High-Risk Training Safety Policy and Procedures Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 3000.5C

Operation of the Navy Parachute Team Available upon request

COMNAVSPECWARCENINST 3500.3C Naval Special Warfare Center Operational Risk Management Program Policies and Procedures

Available upon request

13. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

13.1 Primary training location shall be CONUS, Hawaii and Alaska unless otherwise specified in the task order.

14. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

14.1 The IDIQ contract will have an ordering period of five (5) years.

Ver: Apr 2015