1MRSB_MODE_I__MODE_III_AIRCRAFT_SOW.docx

Statement of Work for 1st Marine Raider Support Battalion Airborne Precision Geo-location Training

13 MARCH 2017 - 17 MARCH 2017

1. Overview:

1st Marine Raider Support Battalion (1st MRSB), Marine Raider Support Group (MRSG), trains and deploys multi-dimensional intelligence operators (MDIOs) in support of world-wide MARSOC operations. Currently MARSOC does not have an aircraft, pilot capable of supporting, and Mode II Ground and Air Precision Geolocation (PGL) instructors to support PGL and Airborne Precision Geolocation (APG) training. 1st MRSB requires contractor support to certify SOCS-Fs in Mode II for PGL and APG in order to meet emerging requirements and support MARSOC operations world-wide.

2. Background:

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 II PGL and APG operations and TTPs, which are required for deployment.

3. Scope of Work:

3.1 The Aircraft and the pilot shall be available for (5) continuous days from March13 through March 17, 2017.

3.2 The contractor shall provide (1) aircraft and (1) SECRET cleared pilot capable of sustaining up to four (4) hours of uninterrupted flights and a total of six (6) training flight hours per day. This will equate to 30 hours of flight time during the days of 13-17 March, 2017.

4. General Facility and Accommodation Requirements:

4.1 The vendor will provide a work space for required pre-exercise meetings and conferences.

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

4.1 The flight schedule shall be flexible and tailored to the Marine’s specific training requirements.

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

4.3 The aircraft shall be able to provide the following:

1) Ability to sustain four (4) hours of uninterrupted flight with at least six (6) personnel on board with 150 pounds of equipment in addition to the pilot.

2) Have at least (4) 110 volt power outlet accessible to the students and instructors during flight.

3) The contractor shall provide an aircraft platform with RF transparent belly pod to mount antennas in order to provide a strong signal and optimal ground footprint of the transmitted signal. The antennas shall be mounted in a pod for maximum protection from damage or loss as well as maintaining a low profile for operational security.

4) Video monitors that enable all passengers within the aircraft cabin to view training to other students.

5) Headset intercom system for all personnel on board.

6) Pilot will possess proper certifications in order to execute proper safety measures to avoid large bodies of open water if no life jackets available and restricted airspace.

7) Mounts and antenna cables for antennas necessary to accomplish training shall be installed and provided by the contractor.

8) All mounts shall be pre-mounted and cables shall be pre-routed from the antenna mount to the equipment rack where the equipment will be mounted inside the aircraft and shall be accessible to the Special Intelligence (SI) Operator.

9) At a minimum, the equipment rack shall be securely bolted into the aircraft to avoid shifting of the mount during flight.

10) The rack shall support a minimum of 150 pounds, which will include the battery box (72.25 pounds), the chassis (56.5 pounds), and the Power Conditioner (13.7 pounds).

11) The rack for the equipment shall be wired to provide both AC and DC power to the SI equipment. AC requires 7 amps at 115 VAC 60 Hertz; DC requires 24/28V at 1200 watts.

12) The contractor shall provide an aircraft platform with video monitors from which to display training to other students.

13) The contractor shall provide an aircraft platform with headset intercom system for all personnel on board.

14) The contractor shall provide an aircraft platform that is pressurized with the ability to fly during night and in inclement weather.

15) Pilot will possess proper certifications in order to execute proper safety measures to avoid large bodies of open water if no life jackets available and restricted airspace.

16) The contractor shall provide an aircraft platform with the tactical communications capability to support Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF). Preference is UHF single channel cypher text.

17) Personnel must be prepared and able to participate in planning to support training events prior to execution, conduct flight plan submissions 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.

18) The pilot will be available for coordination with 1st MRSB personnel. Pilot will have knowledge and experience with intelligence operations, special operations, and Mode I and Mode III airborne operations.

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

5. Specific Training Events. The contractor is required to work closely with 1st MRSB during the execution of this training to include:

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

5.2 Providing air services as required for aircraft use, in restricted and unrestricted air space.

5.3 Aircraft specific requirements:

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

2) The contractor will submit all communications requirements.

3) 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.

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

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) 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.

8) 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.

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

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

11) 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.

12) 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.

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

14) 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.

15) 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.

16) 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. Applicable Documents:

7.1 Department of the Navy (DON) Instruction

7.2 NAVAIR Flight Clearance Instruction 13034.1D.

7.3 DoN Instruction is available at: https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=384520

7.4 Executive Order (EO)

7.4.1 EO 12333 – United States Intelligence Activities

7.4.2 EO is available at: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12333.html

7.5 Intelligence Chapter (draft), MARSOC Training and Readiness Manual; NAVMC 3500.97A

7.6 DoD Instruction 4500.53

8. Acceptance: Acceptance of the contractor’s work under this order shall be at the sole discretion of the Performance Monitor appointed from 1st 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.

9. Period of Performance: The period of performance, with specific deliverables, for this effort is from 13 – 17 March 2017

10. Place of Performance: Training locations requiring aircraft support are subject to availability of contract deliverables.

11. 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 the 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 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.