HSFS III SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Human Space Flight Support (HSFS) III

14 May 2024

1 Background

1st Air Force, Detachment 3 (1AF, Det 3) serves as a liaison between United States Space Command (USSC), 1 AF and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis Program, Commercial Crew Program (CCP) and Soyuz Program. The USSC Commander is the Department of Defense (DoD) Manager for Human Space Flight Support (HSFS) and 1AF is the designated Air Component for the USSC HSFS mission. 1AF, Det 3 accomplishes the following tasks in support of the overarching HSFS mission: plan, coordinate;

develop tactics, techniques and procedures; test and evaluate; train forces; document and implement lessons learned; logistics; command, control and communication; and financial management.

1AF, Det 3 Mission Statement: “Enable current and future national space objectives by planning, coordinating, training and executing DoD nominal and contingency support for human space flight.”

1AF, Det 3 Vision Statement: “An elite team – integrate DoD rescue, recovery and retrieval for human space flight.”

Purpose of this acquisition: Given the volume and unique complexity of the USSC-assigned responsibilities, the Government made the cognizant decision to acquire contracted services to support USSC, 1AF and 1AF, Det 3 mission accomplishment.

2 Contract Overview

The Contractor shall work alongside 1 AF, Det 3 personnel to provide technical assistance, analysis, recommendations, observations, and products in direct support to unit mission priorities and objectives, thus enabling 1 AF, Det 3 to fulfill its USSC-assigned responsibilities. Nothing in the Statement of Work is meant to direct or imply that the Contractor will:

2.0.1 Be directly accountable for the Government mission accomplishment.

2.0.2 Obligate the Government by contract, policy, regulation, or order.

2.0.3 Acquire or dispose of Government property.

2.0.4 Control Government operations.

2.0.5 Develop policy or manage programs.

2.0.6 Establish official objectives, set priorities, judge risk, or decide courses of action.

2.0.7 Allocate Government resources, determine required supplies and services.

2.0.8 Represent Government interests at official functions and negotiations.

2.0.9 Provide advisory assistance on defense- related matters on behalf of the DoD to other federal agencies.

2.0.10

2.1 The role of the Contractor is two-fold: 1) facilitate 1 AF, Det 3 decisions and actions and 2) provide support to accomplish mission objectives. The term “mission essential” used throughout this document is defined in context to authorize contract personnel to perform mission essential ground personnel duties and enable them to fly on government aircraft when the mission requires. In addition, “mission essential” is used to describe tasks lists that are integrated into mission specific training.

For this contract, USSC-assigned responsibilities pertain to three NASA HSFS missions. The CCP mission provides transportation to-and-from the International Space Station (ISS) at an anticipated rate of two flights per year. The Artemis mission provides deep-space exploration capability for missions to the moon and beyond at an anticipated rate of one flight per year. The Soyuz mission provides transportation to-and-from the ISS at an anticipated rate of two flights per year, landing and landing in Kazakhstan.

For CCP, 1 AF, Det 3 will accomplish mission planning and train DoD forces to provide world-wide rescue response, within orbit inclination limits of 51.6 degrees North and South latitudes, in the event of a launch, on-orbit or landing contingency. For Artemis, 1 AF, Det 3 will accomplish mission planning and train Naval forces to provide nominal end-of-mission recovery for the flight crew and crew module at a designated splashdown location. In the event of an Artemis contingency, 1 AF, Det 3 will accomplish mission planning and train DoD forces to provide world-wide rescue support, within launch and landing inclination of 38.5 degrees, for the flight crew and facilitate subsequent retrieval/salvage operations to return the crew module. For Soyuz, 1 AF, Det 3 accomplishes mission planning and facilitates complete medical coverage aboard a C-17 aircraft stationed at Ramstein AB GE in the event of a contingency the contract team has an important role assisting successful planning, training, logistics and mission execution efforts for the CCP rescue mission and the Artemis recovery, rescue and retrieval missions. For Soyuz, the contract team has an important support role in mission planning and mission execution.

2.2 CCP rescue planning and training efforts:

The Contractor shall provide inputs to assist with 1 AF, Det 3 decisions to modify existing plans, programs, training courseware and orders, or create new plans, programs, training courseware and orders that result in the following capabilities provided by DoD:

2.2.1 Rescue assistance to astronauts within NASA-required timelines.

2.2.2 Astronaut medical evacuation.

2.2.3 Astronaut medical assistance and patient transfer to a medical facility.

2.2.4 Reception, Staging, Onward-movement and Integration (RSOI) of supporting forces.

2.2.5 Develop and coordinate unique support for training, testing, and evaluation.

2.2.6 Develop and then conduct training/orientation (classroom and hands-on) programs to ensure personnel supporting HSFS operations are prepared for all aspects of mission support.

2.2.7 Facilitate rescue equipment logistics planning, inventory, maintenance, sustainment and readiness at home station and at forward base locations.2

2.2.8 Source appropriate watercraft and crews to conduct rescue training/orientation.

2.3 Artemis recovery, rescue, and retrieval planning and training efforts:

The Contractor shall provide inputs to assist 1 AF, Det 3 with decisions to modify existing plans, programs, training courseware and orders or, create new plans, programs, training courseware and orders that results in the following capabilities provided by DoD:

2.3.1 All capabilities listed above for CCP rescue planning and training.

2.3.2 Assistance to recover the astronauts and crew module within NASA-required timelines.

2.3.3 Assistance to retrieve the crew module in the event of an off-nominal landing or splashdown where the crew module remains afloat. If the crew module sinks in the ocean, be prepared to provide salvage support.

2.4 CCP and Artemis mission execution:

The Contractor shall provide support at home station or at a temporary duty location. Home station is divided between two locations. The preponderance of contract personnel are home stationed at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) FL with office space and duties conducted on PSFB and/or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), FL. A minimum of one person will be home stationed with office space and duties at Johnson Space Center (JSC), TX.

During mission operations, personnel home stationed at PSFB may work in the 1 AF, Det 3 Support Operations Center (SOC) and personnel at JSC may work in Mission Control Center – Houston (MCC-H). If at a temporary duty location, Contractor personnel provide real-time expert advice and assistance to either a co-located 1 AF, Det 3 official or a designated government official at the mission location. In either case, the Contractor shall provide inputs to the Government representative to assist with decisions resulting in the following capabilities provided by DoD:

2.4.1 The Contractor shall assist with SOC operations to provide the 24/7 HSFS C3 node to NASA, supporting DoD forces, and other U.S. Government organizations.

2.4.2 Ensure the required support forces (including 1 AF, Det 3 Government and Contractor subject matter experts) are staged to conduct HSFS operations.

2.4.3 Accomplish astronaut rescue, astronaut and crew module nominal end-of-mission recovery, and crew module retrieval operations, as applicable.

2.4.4 Support and coordinate with appropriate Combatant Commands, Military Service Departments, NASA, and other U.S. Government organizations to accomplish CCP and Artemis mission taskings including in the event overt interference is anticipated or use of force is required; and training regarding crew module hazards and entry procedures for forces assigned to Combatant Commands.

2.5 Soyuz mission execution:

2.5.1 The Contactor shall assist with SOC operations to provide the 24/7 HSFS C3 node to

NASA, supporting DoD forces and other U.S. Government organizations.

2.5.2 The Contractor shall provide support at home station (as described in para 2.4, above) in the SOC or in MCC-H.

3 Tasks

Contractor personnel shall work directly with 1 AF, Det 3 personnel and routinely collaborate with NASA personnel and NASA contractors to ensure applicable Artemis, CCP, and Soyuz requirements are provided by DoD. Contractor personnel shall provide technical assistance, analysis, recommendations, observations, and products to facilitate 1 AF, Det 3 actions related to the tasks indicated below. Tasks 1 – 12 are specific to 1 AF, Det 3 mission needs. Task 13 defines general tasks that apply to all contract personnel; this task augments Tasks 1 – 12.

3.1 Task 1 - Amphibious Ship Support. The contractor shall support the training and employment of U.S. Navy Amphibious Transport, Dock (LPD) personnel and small boat teams to recover the astronauts and the crew module at Artemis nominal end-of-mission.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.1.1.1 Assist documenting and refining processes to ensure Tactical Memos, After- Action Reports, Lessons Learned, and other documents are available on demand to aid Navy units with their mission planning.

3.1.1.2 Facilitate discussions and coordinate related documents such that the recovery ship can accommodate NASA science requirements for returning astronauts.

3.1.1.3 Facilitate discussions and coordinate related documents such that the recovery ship can accommodate returning NASA payloads for storage, climate control and power requirements.

3.1.1.4 Assist with documenting and refining processes necessary to accomplish mission-unique radar and tracking requirements during crew module descent and splashdown and then transfer appropriate data to NASA.

3.1.1.5 Assist coordinating logistical support to load and unload the recovery ship, to include cranes, port services and SEABEE support.

3.1.1.6 Assist collaborating with mission partners to integrate common Navy small boats and associated equipment items into nominal end-of-mission recovery operations.

3.1.1.7 Assist with documenting, refining and implementing processes or procedures to manage risk associated with all loading, unloading and at-sea operations.

3.1.1.8 Assist developing documents, courseware, plans and processes to train Navy ship crews on mission-unique nominal end-of-mission recovery operations.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.1.2.1 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating related documents and processes to provide daily briefings with the recovery ship crew.

3.1.2.2 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating recovery ship schedule changes.

3.1.2.3 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating test or training activity schedule changes.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.1.3.1 When deployed to the recovery ship, assist the combined DoD/NASA recovery team by monitoring and reporting on the progress of small boat operations and recovery ship operations.

3.1.4 Qualifications and Certifications.

3.1.4.1 Minimum: Possess an expert knowledge of U.S. Navy organization, regulations, procedures, and responsibilities pertaining to Amphibious Ship and Small Boat operations. Previously qualified as an LPD Surface Warfare Officer.

3.1.4.2 Preferred: Previously qualified as an LPD First Lieutenant.

3.2 Task 2 - Well Deck Support. The contractor shall support the training and employment of U.S. Navy LPD well deck personnel to recover the astronauts and the crew module at Artemis nominal end-of-mission.

3.2.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.2.1.1 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating related documents to ensure a Navy engineering analysis is complete for all NASA support equipment in the well deck prior to use.

3.2.1.2 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating related documents to ensure a Navy safety analysis is complete for all NASA support equipment in the well deck prior to use.

3.2.1.3 Assist collaborating with mission partners in development of detailed load and unload procedures for all support equipment in the well deck.

3.2.1.4 Assist collaborating with mission partners in development of detailed tie-down procedures for all support equipment in the well deck.

3.2.1.5 Facilitate discussions and help coordinate related documents for personal protective equipment required during well deck operations.

3.2.1.6 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating related documents and processes to update the 1 AF, Det 3 Ship-Rider briefing.

3.2.1.7 Assist with documenting, refining and implementing processes or procedures to manage risk associated with all well deck training and operations.

3.2.1.8 Assist developing documents, courseware, plans and processes to train Navy well deck personnel on mission-unique nominal end-of-mission recovery operations.

3.2.2 The Contractor Shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.2.2.1 Facilitate training events by operating government obtained vehicles and watercraft.

3.2.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.2.3.1 When deployed to the recovery ship, assist the combined DoD/NASA recovery team monitoring and reporting on the progress of small boat operations and well deck operations.

3.2.4 Qualifications and Certifications.

3.2.4.1 Possess an expert knowledge of regulations, procedures, responsibilities, capabilities, and employment of Amphibious Ship well deck, crane and small boat operations. Previously qualified as an LPD Boatswain.

3.3 Task 3 - Diving, Salvage, and Open Water Support. The contractor shall support the training and employment of U.S. Navy Divers and small boat teams to accomplish diving, salvage and open water operations to recover the astronauts and the crew module following nominal end-of-mission splashdown and, if necessary, support astronaut rescue in the event of a post-splashdown contingency.

3.3.1 Subtask 1 – Artemis/CCP Support. The contractor shall train and prepare personnel to conduct astronaut and crew module recovery for the Artemis Program and contingency rescue for the Artemis and CCP Programs.

3.3.1.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.3.1.1.1 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating related documents, processes and training plans to upright a crew module if it inverts upon splashdown.

3.3.1.1.2 Assist collaborating with mission partners to integrate common Navy Diver equipment items into nominal end-of-mission recovery operations.

3.3.1.1.3 Assist collaborating with mission partners to integrate common Navy Diver tactics, techniques and procedures into nominal end-of-mission recovery operations.

3.3.1.1.4 Facilitate discussions and assist developing related documents, processes and training plans to enter the crew module and extract astronauts in the event of a contingency after nominal end-of-mission splashdown.

3.3.1.1.5 Facilitate discussions and assist developing related documents, processes and training plans to transport astronauts from the crew module to the nominal end-of-mission recovery ship after extraction at sea.

3.3.1.1.6 Assist with documenting, refining and implementing processes or procedures to manage risk associated with all surface swimming and subsurface swimming operations.

3.3.1.1.7 Assist developing documents, courseware, plans and processes to train Navy Divers on mission-unique nominal end-of-mission recovery operations.

3.3.1.1.8 Facilitate discussions and assist developing and coordinating documents, plans, processes and orders for crew module retrieval and salvage operations in the event of a contingency splashdown or landing.

3.3.1.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.3.1.2.1 Provide safety monitor for all training activities and conduct subsurface and surface swimming operations for development, testing and training events, as required.

3.3.1.2.2 Provide feedback on support equipment required for the mission.

3.3.1.2.3 Facilitate training events by operating government obtained vehicles and watercraft, provided motor vehicles, advanced rescue craft and boats.

3.3.1.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.3.1.3.1 When deployed to the recovery ship, assist the combined NASA/DoD Recovery Team by monitoring and reporting on the progress of small boat operations and dive/open water operations.

3.3.1.4 Qualifications and Certifications.

3.3.1.4.1 Ten years of experience in U.S. Navy diving operations and diving maintenance, with a thorough knowledge of NAVSEA diving certification and regulations. Previously be a Navy trained diver holding or having held Navy Enlisted Classification MMDV

(Previously 5341) Master Diver. Possess expert knowledge of the U.S.

Navy organization, regulations, procedures, and responsibilities pertaining to Navy Diver operations. Have operational experience with small boat operations to include Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats. Have operational experience with helicopter Helo-Casting operations with and without CRRCs.

3.3.2 Subtask 2 – Rescue and Recovery Training Support. The contractor shall provide three (3) personnel to facilitate and instruct the training and employment of DoD forces tasked to provide contingency rescue or nominal end-of-mission recovery support. These personnel will also be utilized as crew module subject matter experts to facilitate planning, training and mission execution for CCP and Artemis Programs.

3.3.2.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.3.2.1.1 Facilitate discussions and assist coordinating related training documents, processes and plans of instruction to upright a crew module if it inverts upon splashdown.

3.3.2.1.2 Collaborate with mission partners to integrate common rescue diver equipment items into contingency rescue and nominal end-of-mission recovery training and operations.

3.3.2.1.3 Collaborate with mission partners to integrate common rescue diver tactics, techniques and procedures into contingency rescue and nominal end-of-mission recovery training and operations.

3.3.2.1.4 Collaborate with mission partners to develop subject matter expertise on crew module hazard mitigation, stabilization, access, egress and uprighting processes and procedures.

3.3.2.1.5 Facilitate discussions and assist developing related training documents, processes and plans of instruction to enter the crew module and extract astronauts in the event of a contingency rescue or after nominal end-of-mission splashdown.

3.3.2.1.6 Facilitate discussions and assist developing related training documents, processes and plans of instruction to transport astronauts from the crew module to surface vessels.

3.3.2.1.7 Assist documenting, refining and implementing training processes or procedures to manage risk associated with all watercraft, surface swimming and subsurface swimming training and operations.

3.3.2.1.8 Assist developing documents, courseware, plans and processes to train tasked rescue and recovery forces on mission-unique aspects of human space flight.

3.3.2.1.9 Facilitate discussions and assist developing and coordinating training documents, plans, processes and orders for crew module retrieval and salvage operations in the event of a contingency landing or splashdown.

3.3.2.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase

3.3.2.2.1 Assist to maintain, update or develop lesson plans, study guides, workbooks, slides, measurement devices, and other instructional material specific to assigned courses.

3.3.2.2.2 During rescue and recovery training, provide subject matter expertise on crew module hazard mitigation, stabilization, access, egress and uprighting.

3.3.2.2.3 Provide safety monitor for all training activities to include conducting and instructing subsurface and surface swimming operations for development, testing and training events, as required.

3.3.2.2.4 Provide feedback on support equipment required for the mission training and operations.

3.3.2.2.5 Facilitate training events by operating government obtained vehicles and watercraft, provided motor vehicles, and advanced rescue craft and boats.

3.3.2.2.6 When requested, support Dive Locker Logistics Support outlined in Task 7, Subtask 4.

3.3.2.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.3.2.3.1 When requested, provide assistance to Dive Locker Logistics Support outlined in Task 7, Subtask 4.

3.3.2.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.3.2.4.1 The contractor shall be, and remain physically fit to accomplish all training subtasks identified in Para 3.3.2.2 of this SOW. Some aspects of tactics, techniques and procedures development as well as rescue and recovery training events include SCUBA diving, surface water operations and the ability to access and operate various watercraft.

The contractor shall be able to obtain and maintain a SCUBA open circuit qualification.

3.3.2.4.2 Minimum: Six (6) years of experience in U.S. Navy diving operations and diving maintenance with a thorough knowledge of NAVSEA diving certification and regulations. Navy Enlisted Classification 5343 Navy Diver Second Class or L28A – Deep Sea Diving Independent Duty Corpsman with Diver Supervisor certificate of training. Other service equivalents are acceptable. Possess working knowledge of the U.S. Navy organization, regulations, procedures, and responsibilities pertaining to Navy Diver operations. Have operational experience as Dive Supervisor. Have operational experience with small boat operations to include Combat Rubber Raiding Craft and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats. Must possess the ability to clearly communicate orally in open water and/or outdoor settings for up to 50 people.

3.3.1.9.3 Preferred: Ten (10) years of experience in U.S. Navy diving operations and diving maintenance and previously be a Navy Enlisted Classification 5342 Navy Diver First Class, or other service equivalent.

3.4 Task 4 - Astronaut Survival and Personnel Recovery Support. The contractor shall support the training and employment of survival and personnel recovery (PR) personnel to facilitate rescue operations following either an Artemis or CCP contingency.

3.4.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.4.1.1 Facilitate Interagency crossflow of appropriate survival and PR related information within the Artemis and CCP programs to enhance unit-led integration and standardization efforts.

3.4.1.2 Provide Survival recommendations on equipment items required for individual survival kits, crew vehicle survival kits, and other survival equipment associated with the Artemis/CCP programs.

3.4.1.3 Collaborate with mission partners to assist development and evaluation of survival training courses specific to Artemis or CCP contingency landing or splashdown at sea.

3.4.1.4 Facilitate discussions with the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency to obtain selected training materials and equipment in support of astronaut survival training, as needed.

3.4.1.5 Assist with developing and documenting contingency plans and courses of action for use in the 1AF, Det 3 SOC.

3.4.1.6 Assist with developing and documenting plans and courses of action for use at a Joint Search and Rescue Center, Rescue Coordination Center, or equivalent in the event of an Artemis or CCP contingency landing or splashdown at sea.

3.4.1.7 Assist with documenting, refining and implementing processes or procedures to manage risk associated with all Survival training and operations.

3.4.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.4.2.1 Facilitate training by providing safety monitor assistance for all training activities.

3.4.2.2 Assist accomplishing unit objectives by conducting subsurface and surface swimming operations for development, testing and training events.

3.4.2.3 Facilitate training events by operating government obtained vehicles and watercraft.

3.4.2.4 Facilitate training by assisting reception and bed-down efforts prior to, and during, unit-led training activities.

3.4.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.4.3.1 Provide advice for organic Survival and Personnel Recovery planning capability for external rescue agencies during any crewed Artemis or CCP contingency operation.

3.4.3.2 Facilitate discussions for mission, theater, and environmental specific survival briefings for astronauts and deployed rescue forces.

3.4.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.4.4.1 Minimum: Ten years of experience in DoD Survival or Personnel Recovery training and operations with a thorough knowledge of Joint Personnel Recovery plans and operations. Be a graduate of a formal DoD survival instructor school and have served as a primary instructor at Underwater Egress Training or a unit specific local area water survival training. Previously served as a unit-level survival or personnel recovery specialist.

3.4.4.2 Preferred: Be a graduate of a formal DoD survival instructor school and previously served as a primary instructor at Water Survival Training. Previously served at the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency, Joint Search and Rescue Center, or Rescue Coordination Center.

3.5 Task 5 - Astronaut Rescue and Emergency Medical Care Support. The contractor shall support the employment of rescue personnel to facilitate astronaut rescue and subsequent emergency on-scene medical care following either an Artemis or CCP contingency land or water landing.

3.5.1 Subtask 1 – Astronaut Rescue and Emergency Medical Care Support

3.5.1.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.5.1.1.1 Facilitate interagency crossflow of appropriate rescue information between DoD and NASA Programs to enhance unit-led integration and standardization efforts.

3.5.1.1.2 Provide recommendations regarding world-wide deployment of DoD rescue personnel.

3.5.1.1.3 Collaborate with mission partners to assist development of plans for rescue and medical evacuation following a contingency landing or splashdown.

3.5.1.1.4 Assist developing documents, processes and plans for short- and long-term astronaut medical care.

3.5.1.1.5 Assist developing documents, processes, courseware and plans to train DoD rescue personnel for astronaut rescue procedures in multiple environments.

3.5.1.1.6 Collaborate with mission partners to assist development of documents, processes, courseware and plans to extract astronauts from Artemis and CCP crew modules on land and at-sea.

3.5.1.1.7 Assist determining interoperability of DoD air deployable rescue equipment with Artemis and CCP crew modules and associated NASA survival equipment.

3.5.1.1.8 Assist with documenting, refining and implementing processes or procedures to manage risk associated with DoD rescue force operations.

3.5.1.1.9 Assist developing documents, processes, courseware and plans to train Guardian Angels on mission-unique contingency rescue requirements.

3.5.1.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.5.1.2.1 Facilitate training by providing safety monitor assistance for all training activities.

3.5.1.2.2 Provide safety monitor for all training activities and conduct subsurface and surface swimming operations for development testing and training events, as required.

3.5.1.2.3 Facilitate training events by operating government obtained vehicles and watercraft.

3.5.1.2.4 Facilitate training by assisting reception and bed-down efforts prior to, and during, unit-led training activities.

3.5.1.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission

Execution Phase tasks:

3.5.1.3.1 Provide command and control recommendations for postured alert rescue forces.

3.5.1.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.5.1.4.1 Minimum: Ten years of experience as a Pararescue Specialist. Must have expert level knowledge with rescue tactics, techniques, and procedures.

3.5.1.4.2 Preferred: Ten years of experience as a Combat Rescue Officer.

Previous experience in Personnel Recovery or Rescue planning working either in a Personnel Recovery Coordination Cell, the Joint Personnel Recovery Center, Rescue Coordination Center, or equivalent organization.

3.5.2 Subtask 2 – Astronaut Rescue and Recovery Training Management Support.

The contractor shall provide one person to help develop, maintain and coordinate unit training programs.

3.5.2.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Tasks:

3.5.2.1.1 Manage interagency crossflow of appropriate rescue and medical information between DoD and NASA training programs to enhance unit-led training, integration and standardization efforts.

3.5.2.1.2 Help develop plans of instruction to include but not limited to mission essential task list, training objectives, lesson plans, performance evaluations, feedback tools and tests.

3.5.2.1.3 Ensure training programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.

3.5.2.1.4 Assist developing and managing training schedules and course materials.

3.5.2.1.5 Help design and manage development tests and evaluations of support equipment, tactics, techniques and procedures as they pertain to the DoD HSFS rescue mission.

3.5.2.1.6 Help develop detailed training budgets and schedules for assigned programs.

3.5.2.1.7 Advise unit leadership on interoperability of DoD air deployable rescue equipment with CCP and Artemis crew modules and associated NASA survival equipment.

3.5.2.1.8 Advise unit leadership on risks associated with tasked DoD Rescue Force training.

3.5.2.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase Tasks:

3.5.2.2.1 As training manager, maintain, update or develop lesson plans, study guides, workbooks, slides, measurement devices and other instructional material specific to assigned courses.

3.5.2.2.2 Help integrate manpower, facilities, and equipment requirements into training, exercise and test events.

3.5.2.2.3 Collaborate to make significant adaptation and/or course revision to accommodate changing subject matter or student specialized needs, as required.

3.5.2.2.4 Make adjustments in presentations or other instructional methods in anticipation of, or to accommodate, course content changes.

3.5.2.2.5 Assist development of new concepts and doctrine for training programs, requiring instructors to remain current on new technology and doctrinal developments, as well as conducting research to improve the quality and scope of training.

3.5.2.2.6 Be prepared to perform safety manager duties for all training activities.

3.5.2.2.7 Conduct subsurface and surface swimming operations for development, testing and training events, as required.

3.5.2.2.8 Be prepared to acts as first responder or medic during training operations.

3.5.2.2.9 Provide feedback to individual instructors to improve training programs.

3.5.2.2.10 Support training, exercise and test events by leading feedback discussions and course critiques.

3.5.2.2.11 Facilitate training events by operating government obtained vehicles and watercraft, provided motor vehicles, advanced rescue craft and boats.

3.5.2.2.12 Designated as Mission Essential Personnel as a contractor for training events requiring the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) On-The-Go radio system in DoD aircraft.

3.5.2.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.5.2.3.1 Provide command and control recommendations for postured alert rescue forces to include patient care and movement.

3.5.2.3.2 When deployed to alert locations, assist the tasked rescue forces and 1 AF, Det 3 by supporting and/or augmenting logistics support as outlined in Task 7.

3.5.2.3.3 Designated as Mission Essential Personnel as a contractor for mission execution events requiring LARS On-The-Go radio system in DoD aircraft.

3.5.2.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.5.2.4.1 Minimum: 10 years of experience as a USAF Pararescue Specialist Air

Force Specialty Code 1T251/1Z151 or other service equivalent. Must possess expert knowledge of Guardian Angel Weapon System, Special Operations Forces, or other government agencies open ocean employment methods/theory including parachuting, SCUBA diving, amphibious vehicles, vertical lift and alternate insertion/extraction methods. Must have prior training and certifications as a paramedic, special operations medic or independent duty medic/corpsman and maintain those qualifications. Must have knowledge of flight safety, parachuting and operational risk management responsibilities as they pertain to Personnel Recover and/or Search and Rescue employment missions. Must possess the ability to lead small teams, communicate orally and in writing and develop materials for presentation, with the ability to project voice to large groups in outdoor areas. Obtain and maintain SCUBA open circuit qualification. Maintain physical fitness to accomplish all training requirements involving surface swimming, SCUBA and associated watercraft.

3.5.2.4.2 Preferred: 15 years of experience as a USAF Pararescue Specialist Air Force Specialty Code 1T271/1Z171 or other service equivalent team member. Prior training or certifications as a static-line and military free-fall jumpmaster and knowledge of rescue jumpmaster procedures.

Possess knowledge in how the ground forces commander manages, oversees and leads personnel recovery and/or search and rescue employment missions.

3.5.3 Subtask 3 – Astronaut Rescue Training Specialist Support. The Contractor shall provide three (3) personnel to support the training and employment of rescue personnel to facilitate astronaut rescue and subsequent emergency on-scene medical care following a contingency land or water landing and, when requested, support Artemis nominal end-of-mission recovery training.

3.5.3.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase Tasks:

3.5.3.1.1 Facilitate interagency crossflow of appropriate rescue and recovery information between DoD and NASA Training Programs to enhance unit-led integration and standardization efforts.

3.5.3.1.2 Provide recommendations regarding training and world-wide deployment of DoD rescue personnel.

3.5.3.1.3 Collaborate with mission partners to assist development of training plans for rescue and medical evacuation following a contingency landing or splashdown.

3.5.3.1.4 Collaborate with mission partners to develop subject matter expertise on crew module hazard mitigation, stabilization, access, egress and uprighting processes and procedures.

3.5.3.1.5 Assist developing training documents, processes and plans for short-and long-term astronaut medical care.

3.5.3.1.6 Assist developing training documents, processes, courseware and plans of instruction to train DoD rescue personnel for astronaut rescue procedures in multiple environments.

3.5.3.1.7 Collaborate with mission partners to assist development of training documents, processes, courseware and plans of instruction to extract astronauts from Artemis and CCP crew modules on land and at-sea.

3.5.3.1.8 Assist determining interoperability of DoD air deployable rescue equipment with Artemis and CCP crew modules and associated NASA survival equipment.

3.5.3.1.9 Assist with documenting, refining and implementing training processes or procedures to manage risk associated with tasked DoD rescue and recovery forces.

3.5.3.1.10 Assist developing training documents, processes, courseware and plans of instruction to train DoD rescue forces on mission-unique contingency rescue requirements.

3.5.3.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.5.3.2.1 Maintain, update or develop lesson plans, study guides, workbook, slides, measurement devices, and other instructional material specific to assigned courses.

3.5.3.2.2 Provide safety monitor for all training activities and conduct subsurface and surface swimming operations for development testing, training and exercise events, as required.

3.5.3.2.3 Be prepared to act as first responder or medic during training operations.

3.5.3.2.4 Provide feedback on support equipment required for the mission.

3.5.3.2.5 Facilitate training events by operating government obtained vehicles and watercraft, provided motor vehicles, advanced rescue craft and boats.

3.5.3.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.5.3.3.1 Help facilitate decisions by providing crew module subject matter expertise regarding hazard mitigation, stabilization, aces, egress and uprighting.

3.5.3.3.2 Help facilitate decisions by providing medical subject matter expertise on unique medical issues associated with space flight.

3.5.3.3.3 When deployed to alert locations, assist the tasked rescue forces and 1 AF, Det 3 personnel by augmenting logistics support as outlined in Task 7, subtasks 3 and 4.

3.5.3.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.5.3.4.1 Six (6) years of experience as a USAF Pararescue Specialist Air Force

Specialty Code 1T251/1Z151 or other service equivalent. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Guardian Angel Weapons System, Special Operations Forces or other government agencies open ocean employment methods/theory including parachuting, SCUBA diving, amphibious vehicles, vertical lift and alternate insertion and extraction methods. Must have prior training/certification as a paramedic, or special operations medic or independent duty medic/corpsman and maintain those qualifications. Must possess the ability to lead small teams, communicate orally and in writing and develop materials for presentation, with the ability to project voice to large groups in outdoor areas. Maintain physical fitness to accomplish all training requirements involving surface swimming, and entry to associated watercraft.

3.6 Task 6 - Astronaut Search and Rescue Aircraft Support. The contractor shall support the employment of search and rescue aviation assets to facilitate astronaut rescue following either an Artemis or CCP contingency land or water landing.

3.6.1 Subtask 1 – Astronaut Search and Rescue Aircraft Oversight Support

3.6.1.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase Tasks:

3.6.1.1.1 Assist collaborating with mission partners to integrate common Air Force combat rescue aircraft tactics, techniques and procedures into contingency astronaut rescue operations.

3.6.1.1.2 Assist regular strategy reviews to modify or update strategies for astronaut short- and long-term search and rescue plans.

3.6.1.1.3 Collaborate with mission partners to develop documents, processes, courseware and plans to train aircrews on mission-unique astronaut search and rescue procedures in multiple environments.

3.6.1.1.4 Assist with documenting, refining and implementing processes or procedures to manage risk associated with all aviation rescue operations.

3.6.1.1.5 Collaborate with mission partners to determine interoperability of DoD rescue aircraft with air deployable rescue equipment associated with Artemis and CCP crew modules and associated astronaut personal survival equipment.

3.6.1.1.6 Collaborate with mission partners to provide recommendations to improve or optimize communication interoperability between rescue aircraft and associated crew modules.

3.6.1.1.7 Collaborate with 1AF, Det 3 personnel to develop and document a training program for all positions in the SOC.

3.6.1.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.6.1.2.1 Facilitate training by assisting reception and bed-down efforts prior to, and during, unit-led training activities.

3.6.1.2.2 Help implement a SOC training program that ensures currency for all tasked participants.

3.6.1.2.3 Serve as a Mission Coordinator in the SOC for any training or development test activity.

3.6.1.3 The contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.6.1.3.1 Provide command and control recommendations for postured alert rescue forces.

3.6.1.3.2 Serve as a Mission Coordinator in the SOC for any HSFS mission activity.

3.6.1.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.6.1.4.1 Previous experience as a rated-officer (pilot or navigator) who achieved qualification as an Evaluator in either rotary- or fixed- wing rescue aircraft. Possess an expert knowledge of military combat rescue instructions, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as aircraft capabilities and employment.

3.6.2 Subtask 2 – Astronaut Rescue and Recovery Mission Planning Support. The contractor shall provide two (2) personnel to support employment of DoD assets and coordinate with attached forces and interagency partners to facilitate astronaut rescue (following either an Artemis or CCP contingency land landing or water landing) and nominal end-of-mission recovery.

3.6.2.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase

Tasks:

3.6.2.1.1 Assist reviewing and updating Operations and Training plan documents for the 1 AF, Det 3 Support Operations Center.

3.6.2.1.2 Assist coordination efforts for medical, logistical and personnel support at alert site locations.

3.6.2.1.3 Facilitate coordination with DoD, other Government Agencies and

International Search and Rescue agencies to provide support for training, exercise, development test and mission operations events.

3.6.2.1.4 Facilitate coordination for crew module recovery and retrieval training, exercise, development test and mission operations events.

3.6.2.1.5 Facilitate coordination and approval processes, with appropriate DoD organizations, to authorize and maintain specified contract personnel as Mission Essential Personnel in support of training and mission execution events.

3.6.2.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Tasks:

3.6.2.2.1 Assist developing plans for command and control training, development test, and exercise events.

3.6.2.2.2 Assist the unit in conducting mission simulations and command and control exercises to support unit upgrade training and verification of tactics, techniques and procedures for rescue, recovery and retrieval missions.

3.6.2.2.3 Maintain training program and equipment for the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) On-The-Go radio system that is used in designated DoD search and rescue aircraft.

3.6.2.2.4 Designated as Mission Essential Personnel as a contractor for training events requiring LARS On-The-Go radio system in DoD aircraft.

3.6.2.2.5 Assist implementing a SOC training program that ensures currency for all tasked participants.

3.6.2.2.6 Serve as a Mission Coordinator in the SOC for any training or development test activity.

3.6.2.2.7

3.6.2.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission

Execution Phase tasks:

3.6.2.3.1 Coordinate deployment, onsite operations and redeployment logistics with attached forces in support of crewed missions.

3.6.2.3.2 Assist in tracking and verify completion of required tasks leading up to crewed mission events.

3.6.2.3.3 Designated as Mission Essential Personnel as a contractor for mission execution to operate the LARS On-The-Go radio system in DoD aircraft.

3.6.2.3.4 Serve as a Mission Coordinator in the SOC for any HSFS mission activity.

3.6.2.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.6.2.4.1 Minimum: Previous experience as a rated-officer (pilot or navigator) in either rotary- or fixed-wing rescue aircraft. Possess an expert knowledge of military aviation instructions, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as aircraft capabilities and employment.

3.6.2.4.2 Preferred: Previous experience as a rescue rated-officer (pilot or navigator) in either rotary- or fixed-wing aircraft.

3.6.3 Subtask 3 – Astronaut Search and Rescue Aircraft Logistics Support. The contractor shall support logistical efforts to employ search and rescue aviation assets to facilitate astronaut rescue following either an Artemis or CCP contingency land or water landing.

3.6.3.1 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.6.3.1.1 Collaborate with mission partners to develop documents, processes, courseware and plans to train aircrews on mission-unique astronaut search and rescue procedures in multiple environments.

3.6.3.1.2 Collaborate with mission partners to determine interoperability of DoD rescue aircraft with air deployable rescue equipment associated with Artemis and CCP crew modules and associated astronaut personal survival equipment.

3.6.3.1.3 Assist development, review and processing of Special Assignment Airlift Mission request to move personnel and equipment items for training and mission events.

3.6.3.1.4 Assist development and refinement of airdrop bundles for advanced rescue craft pallets, wing boat pallets, door bundles and other deployable equipment items from fixed-wing assets.

3.6.3.1.5 Develop and coordinate airdrop load plan requirements and associated documents for use in fixed-wing assets.

3.6.3.1.6 Collaborate with aircrew flight equipment personnel to develop airdrop bundle build plans and relay aircraft specific requirements for bundle assemblage.

3.6.3.1.7 Develop plans and procedures for deployment of rescue flares and smokes for use in fixed-wing assets.

3.6.3.1.8 Assist development and refinement of the C-17 rescue concept of operations regarding all aspects of aircraft logistical pre-flight support and employment of air deployable equipment bundles as well as flares and smokes associated with the astronaut rescue mission.

3.6.3.1.9 Assist development and coordination of required documents, tactics, techniques and procedures for Air Mobility Command approval for the C-17 astronaut rescue mission.

3.6.3.1.10 Be prepared to travel to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Joint Base Charleston in support of Rescue Equipment Package inspection and maintenance events.

3.6.3.2 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Training Phase tasks:

3.6.3.2.1 Facilitate training by assisting reception and bed-down efforts prior to, and during unit-led training activities.

3.6.3.2.2 Monitor and update Special Assignment Airlift Mission requests during training, development test and exercise events to ensure necessary objectives are achieved.

3.6.3.2.3 Be prepared to provide Joint Airdrop Inspections for equipment bundles and other support equipment items loaded into fixed-wing aircraft at home station and at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam or Joint Base Charleston.

3.6.3.3 The Contractor shall assist 1 AF, Det 3 to accomplish these Mission Execution Phase tasks:

3.6.3.3.1 Provide command and control recommendations for postured alert rescue forces.

3.6.3.3.2 Monitor and update Special Assignment Airlift Mission requests during mission execution to ensure necessary objectives are achieved.

3.6.3.3.3 Be prepared to provide Joint Airdrop Inspections for equipment bundles and other support equipment items loaded into fixed-wing aircraft at home station and at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam or Joint Base Charleston.

3.6.3.4 Qualifications and Certifications:

3.6.3.4.1 Minimum: Previous experience as a HC/MC-130 or C-17 airdrop qualified instructor loadmaster. Possess an expert knowledge of military airdrop instructions, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as aircraft capabilities, requirements and employment. Qualified to perform Joint Airdrop Inspections in HC/MC-130 and/or C-17 aircraft.

3.6.3.4.2 Preferred: Same as minimum qualifications but as an evaluator loadmaster. Experience with Guardian Angel Weapons System and/or special operations personnel airdrop procedures.

3.6.4 Subtask 4 – Astronaut Rescue and Recovery Support at Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas. In collaboration and coordination with the 1 AF, Det 3 liaison officer, the contractor shall support the employment of search and rescue aviation assets to facilitate astronaut rescue following either an Artemis or CCP contingency land landing or water landing as well as astronaut and crew module recovery following Artemis nominal end-of-mission.

3.6.4.1 The Contractor shall assist the 1 AF, Det 3 Liaison Officer to accomplish these Planning Phase tasks:

3.6.4.1.1 Assist collaborating with mission partners to integrate common Air Force combat rescue aircraft tactics, techniques and procedures into contingency astronaut rescue operations.

3.6.4.1.2 Collaborate with mission partners to modify or update strategies for astronaut short- and long-term search and rescue plans and communications.

3.6.4.1.3 Collaborate with mission partners to develop documents, processes, courseware and plans to train aircrews on mission-unique astronaut search and rescue procedures in multiple environments.

3.6.4.1.4 Collaborate with mission partners to develop documents, processes, courseware and plans to train astronauts how to affect their own rescue when the DoD, other government agencies or international partners are tasked with the rescue mission.

3.6.4.1.5 Facilitate documenting, refining and implementing processes and procedures to manage risk associated with aviation and astronaut rescue operations.

3.6.4.1.6 Collaborate with Mission partners to determine interoperability of DoD rescue aircraft with air deployable rescue equipment associated with Artemis and CCP crew module and associated astronaut personal survival equipment.

3.6.4.1.7 Collaborate with mission partners to provide recommendations to improve or optimize…