15Q0178_MODE_III_SOW.docx

RFQ H92257-15-Q-0178

MARINE CORPS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COURSE

3D MARINE RAIDER SUPPORT BATTALION

MODE III AIRBORNE PRECISION GEOLOCATION TRAINING:

4 SEPTEMBER – 18 SEPTEMBER, 2015

1. OVERVIEW.

A. 3D Marine Raider Support Battalion (3D MRSB), Marine Raider Support Group (MRSG), MARFORSOC, trains and deploys multi-dimensional intelligence operators (MDIOs) in support of world-wide MARSOC operations. Currently MARSOC does not have an aircraft and pilot capable of supporting Mode III Airborne Precision Geolocation (APG) training.

B. 3D MRSB seeks one (1) APG capable aircraft and pilot support to provide an aerial platform from which to conduct Mode III Airborne Precision Geolocation course for deploying MDIOs.

C. Contractor support is required for one training evolution of Mode III APG training, currently scheduled for 4 September - 18 September 2015.

2. BACKGROUND.

A. MARSOC employs scalable, multi-disciplined intelligence teams in support of world-wide MARSOC operations. These teams, although complete with baseline schools, do not have organic aircraft from which to train and certify MDIOs in Mode III APG operations and TTPs, which are required for deployment.

3. SCOPE OF WORK.

A. Description.

1) 3D MRSB does not have aircraft available to train and evaluate MDIOs in Mode III APG.

2) Mode III Air and Ground PG (4 September - 18 September 2015) will be conducted as listed below.

a) The Mode III Air and Ground PG training shall consist of ten (10) training days, from the date range of 4 September to 18 September 2015, focused on active Mode III capable equipment on airborne and ground platforms with an end state of the MDIOs being Mode III APG Air and Ground PG certified.

3) The contractor shall provide the following:

a) An instructor to provide instruction for a ground and air Mode III course curriculum for APG ground course over a five day training period. The instructor must have a current Top Secret clearance and Mode III Instructor certification.

b) An aircraft and pilot support capable of sustaining two (2) four-hour iterations of training flights per day for the five day training course. This will equate 40 hours of flight time throughout the week of 14 - 18 September 2015.

4. REQUIREMENTS. This SOW establishes the requirements for SOCS-F required core skills training and support for required training to conduct the Unit Training Phase (UTP) and deployment. It defines the material support, administrative, operational, and instructional tasks required under this SOW.

A. The flight schedule shall be flexible and tailored to the Marines’ specific training requirements.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for the acquisition of overnight parking for the aircraft.

C. Contractor shall include the price of the aircraft as if training is to be conducted in/around Wilmington, NC.

D. The aircraft must be able to provide the following:

1) Ability to sustain four (4) hours of flight with at least six (6) personnel on board in addition to the pilot. There will be eight (8) students attending this course, but the aircraft will only be required to support six (6) of them at any given time.

2) At least four (4) 110 volt power outlets accessible to the students and instructors during flight.

3) RF transparent belly pod or sufficient window space with which to suction cup mount antennas.

4) Video monitors from which to display training to other students.

5) Headset intercom system for all personnel on board.

E. Applicable Documents: Intelligence Chapter (draft), MARSOF Training and Readiness Manual, and DoD Instruction 4500.53.

F. Capability:

· The contractor shall provide an aircraft platform to simulate theater level air operation in order to replicate a realistic, live environment that is responsive to tasking.

· Ability to sustain four (4) hours of flight with at least six (6) personnel on board with at least 100 lbs. of equipment in addition to the pilot.

· At least four (4) 110 volt power outlets accessible to the students and instructors during flight

· RF transparent belly pod or sufficient window space with which to suction cup mount antennas

· Video monitors from which to display training to other students

· Headset intercom system for all personnel on board

· The primary mission will still to support a SOCS-F core skill requirement assessment. This would be pre-coordinated prior to the execution of that day’s mission.

· The tactical communications capability must be able to support Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF). Preference is UHF single channel cypher text.

5. SPECIFIC TRAINING EVENTS. The contractor is required to work closely with 3D MRSB during the execution of these training events to include:

· Flexible classroom hours in the approved government provided classrooms aboard Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, NC.

· Leading, conducting, and supervising all coordination, airspace control measures and de-conflictions for both restricted and unrestricted airspaces.

· Providing air services as required for aircraft use, in restricted and unrestricted air space, with the ability to support intelligence collection operations, which will be discussed prior to the exercise.

6. DELIVERABLES. The following deliverables are required:

Personnel:

· All participating personnel are required to have a Secret clearance in JPAS submitted to SMO Code 209000943 NLT five (5) days after contract award date.

· Personnel must be prepared and able to participate in planning to support training events prior to execution, conduct flight plan submission to appropriate flight agencies, and plan for an aircraft staging / fueling area up to two (2) days prior to allow for ops checks and equipment set up.

· Personnel with subject matter expertise will be available for coordination with 3D MRSB personnel. Personnel will have knowledge and experience with intelligence operations, special operations and Mode III course curriculum.

· All personnel must comply with guidance for a contracted workforce on US installations, bases, stations and Wilmington, North Carolina, or other training areas as directed.

Travel:

· The contractor will travel in support of the 3D MRSB to Camp Lejeune, NC and Wilmington, NC as required to support the execution of Mode III training. Locations subject to change.

· The contractor will make all travel reservations. Contractor shall not be reimbursed for travel expenses prior and after the period of performance.

Lodging, meals, and incidentals:

· Lodging and meals will not be provided and must be coordinated by the contractor.

· The contractor will be reimbursed for lodging and meal expenses in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations, the maximum lodging rate is $94.00; Local meals and incidentals rate (M&IE) is $56.00 for the Wilmington, NC area.

· Maintenance, fuel, and repair of airborne platform supporting this contract will be covered by the vendor.

Government furnished equipment, material, and work space:

· The government will provide a work space for required pre-exercise meetings and conferences.

Air Craft Specific requirements:

· The contractor must be able to provide flights over restricted and non-restricted airspaces.

· The contractor will submit all communications requirements.

· The contractor will conduct all required coordination and de-confliction for flights in unrestricted airspace and assist the coordination and de-confliction for flights within restricted airspace.

· Prior to the exercise commencing, the aircraft will have a flight clearance IAW DoD Instruction 4500.53.

· Airworthiness Certification: All aircraft used under this contract shall possess a Standard or Restricted FAA airworthiness certificate. A copy of the airworthiness certificates shall be available for Navy inspection.

· FAA Certification and Oversight Required: Each aircraft used in performance of this contract shall comply with its FAA Airworthiness Certificate and be eligible to fly as a civil aircraft under FAA regulations. In the event that the performance requirements of this contract conflict with one or more provisions the aircraft’s FAA airworthiness certificate (operations, maintenance, configuration, usage, etc.), the Contractor shall notify the PCO. The Contractor shall not begin flights conducted as “Public Aircraft Operations” without approval in writing by the PCO.

· Aircraft Modifications: All major alterations incorporated before contract award shall have sufficient data to determine that the equipment or provisions for the equipment meet the applicable civil, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or military standards for the type of aircraft concerned. If this data references FAA regulations as the standard, then provide FAA Form 8110-3 forms signed by FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) approving that data. Major alterations to aircraft with Restricted and Standard Airworthiness Certificates shall have been certified as airworthy and properly documented using FAA Form 337 signed in blocks 6 (Conformity) and 7 (Return to Service) by persons authorized under 14 CFR 43, and citing FAA Approved Data in block 8. Unless directed otherwise by the Government, the Contractor shall remove any major alteration incorporated before contract award that was not certified as airworthy by an appropriately rated FAA certified mechanic or repair station. Any major aircraft alterations (as defined in 14 CFR) performed after contract award, including alterations directed by the government, shall have been certified as airworthy and properly documented using FAA Form 337 signed in blocks 6 (Conformity) and 7 (Return to Service) by persons authorized under 14 CFR 43, and citing the FAA Approved Data (defined in FAA Order 8900.1) in block 8 and an accompanying aircraft maintenance record entry. This applies to all aspects of the aircraft alteration to include electrical modifications, mechanical modifications, tie-downs, and antennas.

· DD Forms 2400, 2401, and 2402: The Contractor shall submit DD Form 2400 - Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD Form 2401-Civil Aircraft Landing Permit, and DD Form 2402-Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement, to the COR. These agreements must be kept current during the entire contract period of performance.

· Overwater Operations: Aircraft survival equipment for overwater operations shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.509.

· Accident and Incident Reporting: The Contractor shall be responsible for all accident and incident damage to the aircraft that occurs during aircraft operation.

· Government Notification: The Contractor shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents to the Government. For aircraft based at or operating from a military base, first contact the local base Commanding Officer, Safety Officer and Operations Officer. The Contractor shall then immediately contact the Contracting Officer Representative. Do not leave messages. Call until you make contact with a PMA226 Representative. PMA226 Incident Reporting Phone Numbers will be provided at award.

· Investigations: The Contractor shall participate in accident and incident investigations conducted by the Government. The Contractor shall have accident and incident response procedures that clearly define the differences between a Government Legal investigation (used to satisfy claims) and a Government Safety investigation (used for accident and incident prevention). Contractor personnel shall provide information and interviews to the Government Safety investigation immediately upon request. The results of medical and toxicological testing shall be provided to the Government Safety investigation board immediately upon request. The toxicological samples shall be provided to the Government legal investigation board immediately upon request.

· Maintenance Program: Aircraft used in the performance of this contract shall be maintained per the aircraft’s FAA airworthiness certificate and 14 CFR.

· Aeronautical Regulations: The Contractor shall operate aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR, and United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and local military flying directives (including foreign Government requirements), as applicable. The Contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

· FAA Inspection and Review: The Contractor shall notify the PCO of, and make available for review, the results of any FAA inspection or review of the Contractor’s operations or any action taken by the FAA against the Contractor. The notification shall be within 30 days of the Contractor’s receipt of such documents.

· Additional Contractor Costs: The Contractor shall bear all costs to repair or replace aircraft parts and all additional ferry costs or travel costs that occur as a result of the accident and incident.

7. ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of the contractor’s work under this order shall be at the sole discretion of the Performance Monitor appointed from the 3D MRSB, who will evaluate the deliverables for completeness, correctness, and operations sufficiency of content. Acceptance will be documented using the Wide Area Workflow – Receipt & Acceptance (WAWF-RA). If a deliverable is unacceptable, the Government will notify the Contractor Program Manager (PM), who shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to determine the resubmission time.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The period of performance for this effort is from 4 September 2015 to 18 September 2015 to support all planning and coordination requirements, with specific deliverables between the dates of:

· 7 September 2015 to 18 September 2015

9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. The place of performance for this effort is Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas. Training locations requiring aircraft support are subject to change to other locations within CONUS.

10. SECURITY REQUIREMENT. While performing duties within MARSOC owned and operated facilities, the contractor must adhere to all service/component command/local security directives, regulations, and standard operating procedures at each contract performance location. The Program Manager will provide a copy of all applicable security directives for this contract. Appropriate local service/component command security directives, regulations, and standard operating procedures will be provided by the requiring agency (normally through the Performance Monitor or component command COR). Upon completion or termination of the classified contract, or sooner when the purpose of the release has been served, the contractor will return all classified information (furnished or generated) to the source from which received unless retention or other disposition instructions are authorized in writing by the MARSOC Government Contracting Agency/Activity. Furthermore, the contractor will account for and return to the appropriate issuing office, all Common Access Cards (CAC), security badges, installation entry passes/vehicle decals issued to contractor personnel upon completion or termination of the classified contract, termination of employment, or suspension of classified clearance or access of any contractor employee.

(End of Statement of Work)