Atch_1_-_SOCOM_FW_PWS.pdf

Attachment 1 – PWS

Solicitation # HTC711-16-R018

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (SOCOM)

FIXED WING TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT

January 6, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Description of Services

1.1. Scope of Contract

1.2. Mission Requirements

1.3. Aircraft Requirements

1.4. Personnel Requirements

1.5. Passenger Service

1.6. Cargo Service

1.7. Transporting Hazardous Cargo

1.8. Passenger and Cargo Combination (COMBI) Service

1.9. Aeromedical Operations

1.10. Intransit Visibility and Communications

1.11. Required Reports

2. Service Delivery Summary

3. Government Furnished Property and Services

3.1. Office and Working Space

3.2. Utilities

3.3. Ramp Space

3.4. Fuel

3.5. Weather Reports

3.6. Base Transportation

3.7. Loading and Unloading

3.8. Maintenance Resources

3.9. Secure Communications

3.10. Billeting

3.11. Subsistence

4. General Information

4.1 Project Management

4.2. Quality Control

4.3. Passports and VISA

4.4. Aircrew Duty Day Requirements

4.5. Flying In Controlled Airspace

4.6. Fire Containment Covers

4.7. Safety Barriers

4.8. Authority to Leave Unsafe Aircraft

4.9. Business Licensing and Taxes

5. Security

5.1. General Security Requirements

5.2. Facilities Clearance

5.3. Personnel Security Clearnance

5.4. Derogatory Information

5.5. Common Accesss Card Procedures

5.6. Visits By Non-Assigned Contractor Personnel

5.7. Accessing NATO Information

5.8. Force Protection

5.9. Security Debriefing

5.10. Security Regulation Compliance

5.11. Security/Force Protection Points of Contact

5.12. Cybersecurity

Appendices:

Appendix A: Acronyms

Appendix B: Insurance Requirements and Information

1. Description of Services.

1.1. Scope of Contract. Provide three fixed-wing aircraft and all personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform passenger, cargo, combined passenger and cargo (COMBI), aeromedical evacuation, airdrop, and Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) air transportation services in support of the United States Special Operations Command between locations in the Areas of Responsibility (AOR) of

Afghanistan, Kyrgystan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Specific locations will be provided at the time of mission scheduling, however, the International Civil Aeronautics Organization (ICAO) identifier for each location is listed below, this list is not exclusive, and other ICAO may be added as directed:

The pressurized aircraft can land at the following locations:

ICAO Location

OAIX Bagram

OAZI Bastion

OAKS Chapman

UTDD Dushanbe

OADY Dwyer

OAFR Farah

OAHR Herat

OPRN Islamabad

OAJL Jalalabad

OAKB Kabul

OAKN Kandahar

OPKC Karachi

UTSL Karshi-Khanabad

OAUZ Konduz

OAMS Mazar E Sharif

OASH Shank

OASD Shindand

OASA Sharana

OATN Tarin Kowt

Total 19 Airfields

1.2 Mission Requirements.

1.2.1. Missions will be scheduled at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance, unless otherwise agreed to by the contractor and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Once this schedule has been established the contractor should remain flexible to accept changing timelines and routes, within normal crew duty day limitations, in order to meet Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component – Afghanistan (CJSOAC-A) mission requirements.

Weather and aircraft maintenance will be considered when scheduling missions. Each aircraft will be expected to fly no more than ten (10) hours of flight time per day. If necessary and authorized by the COR, contractor is authorized to Remain Over Night (RON) at other locations. DOD is responsible for providing contractor support when RONing. Anticipated Routes: Flying to take place within the AOR of Afghanistan, Kyrgystan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Aircraft shall be available for services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

1.2.2. The contractor shall coordinate all airlift movements with the CJSOAC-A designated representative prior to any mission. Aircraft routes and altitudes are in accordance with the Republic of Afghanistan Aeronautical

Information Publication (AIP) located at http://www.motca.gov.af.

1.2.3. The Government anticipates contracting approximately 125 hours per aircraft for 24 days per month (1500 hours per year). Missions average five flight hours per day.

http://www.motca.gov.af/

1.2.4. The contractor may refuse any mission for safety reasons. However, mission must be rescheduled and flown as agreed to by the COR and contractor.

1.2.5. Aircrew shall remain on flight plan filed unless re-tasked by CJSOAC-A or deviation for safety of flight is required.

1.2.6. Aircraft will only operate out of airfields approved on the CJSOAC-A approved airfield matrix.

1.2.7. Aircraft will be able to land and operate at austere airfields with minimal coalition forces, ATC, and security presence.

1.2.8. Aircraft will not enter an active Restricted Operating Zone (ROZ) airspace, unless cleared for mission requirements, or land at an airport that is currently under attack. ROZs are activated/deactivated based upon air/ground missions and the overhead aircraft supporting those missions. The local combat control team or competent airfield control authority will determine air field status after an attack has occurred.

1.2.9 Aircraft will be able to land at airfields with limited airfield lighting at night. Upon FAA and CO approval for use of Night Vision Goggles, aircraft will have the capability to land through use of covert infrared (IR) landing zone lighting.

1.2.10. Pilferage and Loss. The contractor shall maintain control of Government cargo, mail and passengers transported while conducting air operations. The contractor is liable for refunding the cost of any cargo lost while in possession of the carrier, except as a result of hostile action or defective U.S Government equipment. The contractor shall be liable for injury or death to passengers while those passengers are being transported by the contractor.

1.2.11. Each aircraft and crew will be able to evacuate a minimum of 2 litter patients and up to eight medical support personnel from secure airfields in the AOR to Bagram or other appropriate medical facility.

1.2.12 Operational Readiness. Each aircraft shall maintain a 90% operational readiness (OR) rate. The OR rate is calculated by dividing the number FMC days for each particular aircraft by the number of days in the month.

1.2.12.1. The monthly service rate billed by the contractor is based upon the mission status of each aircraft; Fully

Mission Capable (FMC) or Not Mission Capable (NMC). Billable days for each aircraft will be calculated using formulas in the table below:

No Days NMC Billable Amount = Full Monthly Service Rate

31 – 25 Days FMC for that aircraft Billable Amount = (Monthly Service Rate / number of days in the month) *

Number of FMC days.

24 – 20 Days FMC for that aircraft Billable Amount = Monthly Service Rate – ((Monthly Service Rate / number of days in the month) * 1.05 * number of days NMC)

19 – 15 Days FMC for that aircraft Billable Amount = Monthly Service Rate – ((Monthly Service Rate / number of days in the month) * 1.15 * number of days NMC)

14 - 6 Days FMC for that aircraft Billable Amount = Monthly Service Rate – ((Monthly Service Rate / number of days in the month) * 1.20 * number of days NMC)

5 or fewer Days FMC for that aircraft No Monthly Service Rate will be paid

1.2.12.2. NMC is defined as any day the aircraft cannot fly due to carrier-controlled reasons (i.e. maintenance, operations, and crew availability). The aircraft must be FMC and reported as being FMC to the COR, Tasking

Authority, and Contracting Officer no later than 8:00 AM local time (i.e. the time where the aircraft is located) for the monthly service to be paid for that aircraft for that day. An aircraft is not to be considered available unless both the aircraft is FMC and the aircrew is available as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or comparable regulations. In addition, the aircrew must be listed on the daily Sortie Report, co-located (same hub) with the aircraft, and be in stand-by status in order for the aircraft to be considered FMC. If an aircraft is reported as

FMC and launches on a tasked sortie but returns to base for carrier-controlled reasons without completing a mission leg, and without completing any legs for that day, then the aircraft will be considered NMC for that entire day. Any day an aircraft is NMC for carrier controlled reasons, no monthly service payment will be made for that day. If there are extenuating circumstances, the NMC days can be waived on a case-by-case basis.

1.2.13. Recovery. The contractor is responsible for recovering disabled, damaged, or destroyed aircraft. The US

Government may, at its discretion, assist if resources and time are available. Any recoverable cargo will be returned to the Government. If an aircraft has been disabled in enemy territory and is likely to be seized by the enemy, the contractor shall make every reasonable effort to destroy the cargo to prevent it from being recovered by the enemy.

1.2.14. Missions will be flown to destinations designated by the Government as directed by the COR or designated representative. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor in writing the names of the persons designated as a COR. Missions may be scheduled to unimproved locations. Contractors will only be paid for flight hours flown in support of missions as assigned by the CJSOAC-A. or their designated representative. Flight hours are calculated from the moment the aircraft lifts off the ground and ends when the aircraft had landed and the engines are stopped. In no event shall the flight hour calculation include time when the aircraft’s engine(s) are shutdown or the aircraft is not being flown in support of missions directed by the COR or the COR’s directed representative such as the tasking authority. Contractor flights not directed by the Government are non-billable, e.g., flights to an off site maintenance location. Flight hours shall be reported and billed in hours and tenths of hours. When entering hours or tenths of hours on forms and reports, a digit is to be entered on either side of the decimal even it if is a zero.

(I.e. 2.0 when entering two full hours of flight time, or 0.7 when entering 38 minutes of flight time.) Fractual flight hours shall be determined using the following table.

Minutes Parts of hour

0 0.0

1-6 0.1

7-12 0.2

13-18 0.3

19-24 0.4

25-30 0.5

31-36 0.6

37-42 0.7

43-48 0.8

49-54 0.9

55-60 1.0

1.2.15. All aircraft will be operated by two pilots who are rated in the type, design, and series for the aircraft being flown.

1.3. Aircraft Requirements.

1.3.1. The contractor shall base three primary aircraft at Bagram Air Field, unless otherwise requested by the

Contracting Officer and agreed to by the contractor.

1.3.1.1. Primary Aircraft. The Contractor is only authorized to operate under this contract the specific tail numbers, primary or alternate, identified in the Aircraft Identification Table. In order to change the primary aircraft, a written request along with sufficient documentation supporting the aircraft can meet all requirements of the PWS must be submitted to the Contracting Officer. The primary aircraft will only be changed through a bilateral modification to the contract. The Contracting Officer has the sole discretion in permitting the contractor to change the primary aircraft on contract.

1.3.1.2. Alternate Aircraft. Alternate aircraft are not required under this contract nor is the Government under any obligation to accept performance by alternate aircraft. In order for aircraft to be added as an alternate aircraft to

Attachment 2 (Aircraft Identification Table), a written request along with documentation, supporting the aircraft can meet all requirements of the PWS shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer has sole discretion in permitting the contractor to change/add alternate aircraft. At its sole discretion, the Government may not provide non-premium war risk insurance for any alternate aircraft provided by the contractor.

1.3.1.3. Replacement Aircraft. If an aircraft is inoperable and unable to complete missions, the contractor shall provide a replacement mission capable aircraft within thirty (30) calendar days. The 30 day count begins on the day the original aircraft is identified as not mission capable (NMC) in accordance with paragraph 1.2.12.2. The contractor is still required to obtain the approvals identified in paragraphs 1.3.1.1. and 1.3.1.2.

1.3.1.4. The aircraft listed on the Aircraft Identification Table, both primary and any alternates, are exclusively dedicated to this contract. With the exclusion of maintenance flights, the contractor is not permitted to utilize the aircraft for flights not ordered under this contract. Only aircraft listed on attachment 2 shall be operated under this contract.

1.3.2. The contractor shall provide three pressurized aircraft that are multi-engine, fixed wing, and fully instrumented/equipped to fly under Instrument Flight Rules. Aircraft must be listed, maintained and operated in accordance with the air carrier’s Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 135 certificate or equivalent Civil Aviation

Administration (CAA) requirements. Aircraft shall also be configurable for cargo, and aeromedical evacuation.

When approved by the FAA, and the Contracting Officer, the aircraft shall be equipped for Night Vision Goggle

(NVG) operations.

1.3.3. The contractor shall provide passenger/cargo aircraft that are multi-engine, fixed wing, pressurized and have a capability to easily load palletized cargo with dimensions up to 48”x48”x50”H and weighing up to 500 pounds each. Each aircraft will have the capacity to transport at least three pallets with dimensions defined above and in accordance with the minimum weight requirements outlined in this paragraph. Aircraft must have the ability to hold a minimum of 18 passengers with alternate configurations for cargo only as well as aeromedical evacuation.

Aircraft shall be able to hold two litter patients and eight support medical staff in aeromedical evacuation configuration. Aircraft shall have the capability to change configurations as required by CJSOAC-A. Contractors will be given 24 hours to change configurations or less if agreed upon by CJSOAC-A and the contractor. Aircraft must be capable of transporting passenger/cargo loads in extreme hot and cold temperature conditions that include high altitudes with mountain ranges. All aircraft shall have the performance capabilities to takeoff, land and fly with a combined passenger/cargo load of at least 4,000 pounds (3,000 pounds from an unimproved field) given the following conditions:

A. Outside Air Temperatures: as low as -40 degrees Celsius at 22,000ft MSL; -4 degrees Celsius on ground and up to +35C Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

B. up to 400 nautical mile enroute legs

C. 4,000ft paved or unimproved fields

D. up to 5,500ft airfield pressure altitude

E. minimum 15,000ft MSL enroute altitude

1.3.4. Aircraft must be configured with Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio, and

Global Positioning Satellite (GPS). A Blue Force Tracker or similar real-time satellite device and Emergency

Locator Transmitter (ELT) are required on each aircraft compatible with the theater and users search and rescue capabilities. All aircraft must have two-way satellite or long-range communication capabilities while in-flight. It is the operator’s responsibility to provide additional survival equipment appropriate for the environment and mission they are operating in that meets or exceeds FAR Part 135.

1.3.5. Aircraft Maintenance. Aircraft will be maintained and operated in accordance with FAR 135 or equivalent

CAA requirements.

1.3.6. Aircraft Inspection. The Government reserves the right to inspect aircraft, maintenance records, and employee records at any time.

1.3.7. Aircraft Markings. Authorized marking on all aircraft will be the contractors name on each side as well as required markings such as tail numbers. Other identifying marking, such as “UN”, “ISAF”, “NATO” or “SFOR” are not allowed and must be removed. It is in the best interest of all parties that aircraft not be painted in a color that is close to military colors and paint schemes. Any color other than white shall be reviewed and approved by the

Contracting Officer prior to deployment

1.3.8. DOD Approval and Additional Standards. The carrier operating the aircraft must be an approved DOD air carrier, as determined by US Air Force HQ Air Mobility Command (AMC)/A3B and the Commercial Airlift Review

Board (CARB), and must maintain this approval throughout the performance of this contract. The contractor shall comply with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements or equivalent CAA requirements, and with all

DOD additional standards as published on the following web site:

http://www.amc.af.mil/library/businesscustomers.asp.

1.3.9. The contractor must be the entity that will operate the aircraft under this contract, unless subcontracting is required by international agreement.

1.3.10. Insurance. The contractor shall procure and maintain a level of insurance coverage commensurate with the commercial standard and in accordance with the host nation’s statutory limits during the entire period of performance under this contract. See Appendix B for specific insurance requirements.

1.4. Personnel Requirements.

1.4.1. All aircrew and site managers performing under this contract are required to possess a Secret security clearance unless otherwise waived on a case-by-case basis, see PWS Paragraph 5 Security, for more information.

All personnel are required to speak English in a fluent and coherent manner. Personnel performing this contract are considered to be U.S. civilians serving with, employed by, or accompanying the Armed Forces of the United States and coalition forces (CAAF). The contractor and its employees will adhere to General Order 1, and any supplements or any successor order.

1.4.2. Aircrew members shall be trained, qualified, and maintain proficiency in accordance with FAR 135, and 32

CFR 861. When approved by the FAA and Contracting Officer, aircrew will be NVG qualified IAW FAA directives and CJSOAC-A approved company provided training syllabus.

1.4.3. Aircraft maintenance personnel shall be trained, qualified, and maintain proficiency in accordance with FAR

135.

1.4.4. Risk. The Government accepts no liability should any contractor be taken hostage or be killed during any mission or while under contract with the Government. The Government will provide assistance IAW DFARS

252.225-7040.

1.4.5. Training. Contract employees will be afforded the opportunity to attend Code of Conduct training IAW

DoDD 1300.7 dated 8 Dec 2000.

1.4.6. The contractor shall establish a system to ensure that all personnel meet the qualifications set forth herein.

Additionally, the contractor is responsible for screening employees through pre-employment questionnaire or otherwise, to ensure employees who do not possess the requisite security classifications will be able to apply for and receive the required line badges, security clearances, and country clearance to perform work in Afghanistan (and other countries covered by this PWS.) The contractor shall ensure that all contractor personnel who work under this contract either in and out process through CRC Fort Bliss, TX; Camp Pendleton, CA; or go through contractor provided screening equivalent to the requirements of CRC Fort Bliss (if approved by the Contracting Officer).

Contractors should assume all personnel will be trained via Government provided training. However, if time is of the essence, the contractor may request and receive approval to attend non-government sponsored pre-deployment training. The contractor is responsible for remaining current on CRC pre and post deployment standards. After personnel have been vetted, the contractor shall submit a Letter of Authorization for each member. The contractor shall receive a signed Letter of Authorization for their workforce before they begin deployment. Access the following website to obtain requirements of CRC Fort Bliss for Emergency Essential personnel deploying to the

CENTCOM AOR, to include required vaccinations/immunizations, equipment lists, etc.

https://www.bliss.army.mil/crc/.

http://www.amc.af.mil/library/businesscustomers.asp https://www.bliss.army.mil/crc/

1.5. Passenger Service.

1.5.1. CJSOAC-A personnel will provide the contractor a passenger manifest of authorized personnel prior to boarding. The contractor shall not permit any unauthorized personnel to board the aircraft. A copy of the passenger manifest will be left with the appropriate ground personnel at the departure airfield. The contractor will maintain passengers until mission is complete. Eligible passengers include 1) military forces whose country has signed an

Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), including, but not limited to, the Afghanistan National Army and Coalition Forces, Afghanistan National Army Police (ANAP) and all subordinate elements, and Afghanistan Border Police (ABP) personnel; 2) U.S. Armed Forces personnel, including

U.S. Armed Forces personnel suffering from medical emergencies in which life, limb or eyesight may be lost, U.S.

military media, 3) U.S./non-U.S. civilian media in support of U.S. DoD operational needs, and 4) personnel needing evacuation due to manmade or natural disasters. Local, provincial, and national Government representatives are not authorized to utilize fixed wing services provided under this contract for personal transportation.

1.5.2. The actual number of passengers will be determined by the distance to, the altitude, and temperature of the desired location. Planning weight for passengers plus their baggage is 350 lbs per person.

1.5.3. The contractor is ultimately responsible to determine passenger weight and cargo/baggage weight. If calibrated scales are not available or feasible, the contractor may elect to use hand held and portable type scales. If scales are not available, interrogated weights can be used if in compliance with applicable FAR’s.

1.5.4. All aircraft will utilize appropriate aviation restraining devices in order to ensure the safety transport of passengers. Contractor is not authorized to perform seats-out operations. Contractor is required to provide all aviation life support equipment required to transport all passengers.

1.5.5. Offloading shall be accomplished within 30 minutes or less to comply with Maximum on Ground (MOG) restrictions and safety considerations.

1.6. Cargo Service.

1.6.1. Provide cargo transportation in accordance with paragraph 1.3.3.

1.6.2. The contractor will deliver cargo from origin to destination. Cargo may consist of CLASS I (Food and

Water), CLASS II (General Supplies), CLASS III (Fuel), CLASS IV (Construction Materials), CLASS V

(Ammunition—all caliber), CLASS VI (AAFES supplies), CLASS VII (Major End Items), CLASS VIII (Medical

Supplies), CLASS IX (Repair Parts), or CLASS X (non-military goods, such as humanitarian assistance items). The contractor will be notified by the Government prior to loading of any cargo of a hazardous, flammable, or explosive nature and any such cargo must be properly documented and certified as per applicable military transport standards.

1.6.3. Offloading shall be accomplished within 30 minutes or less to comply with Maximum on Ground (MOG)

1.6.4. All cargo will be floor loaded or loaded on skids, where equipment is available.

1.6.5. Contractor shall verify cargo weight with calibrated scales. Cargo weights and hazardous materials documents will be verified by qualified DoD personnel.

1.6.6. The contractor will prohibit cargo that has not been properly manifested from flying on the aircraft.

1.6.7. Shipping Document. When requested by Government representatives, contractors shall sign inventory documents for the loads they transport. This is to ensure that the same quantity and condition of cargo at origin, arrives intact at delivery destination.

1.7 Transporting Hazardous Cargo. The Government requires passengers to carry a full complement of munitions and explosives necessary to execute their mission as well as other HAZMAT. Contractor shall carry

HAZMAT in accordance with IAW AFMAN 24-204, and their DOT approvals and exemptions. Contractor shall provide a copy of any DOT exemptions to the Contracting Officer. If contractor does not currently possess the necessary approvals and exemptions to carry such HAZMAT, the contractor must act with due diligence to obtain an exemption and the Government will cooperate in all good faith to obtain such exemption.. Prior to passenger and cargo transportation, the government will verify that passengers can travel with the class of hazardous material being transported. Hazardous classes will be identified prior to personnel and cargo being scheduled for missions.

1.8. Passenger and Cargo Combination (COMBI) Service.

1.8.1. Provide passenger and cargo combination service in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

1.8.2. The contractor shall have FAA approval to operate in a combination mode.

1.8.3. Comply with FAA guidelines including cargo nets and placement of passengers.

1.8.4. Offloading shall be accomplished within 30 minutes or less to comply with Maximum on Ground (MOG)

1.9. Aeromedical Operations

1.9.1. Aircraft will be able to load a minimum of two litter patients and allow appropriate medical personnel access to the patients inflight. Up to eight support medical staff may accompany aeromedical evacuation missions.

1.9.2. Aircraft will be able to load litter patients in under 15 minutes.

1.9.3. The contractor shall be able to temporarily deploy aircraft to a forward operating location for a number of days and hold a medical alert posture at the forward location in support of medical evacuation requirements.

1.10. Intransit Visibility and Communication

1.10.1. Contractor will be required to provide to CJSOAC-A, or the Command Post at Bagram, departure and arrival notification at all locations via phone, radio, or satellite phone. Two-way inflight communication with

CJSOAC-A or contractor in-country operations throughout the AOR is highly desirable. If communication is not available, contractor will provide information through Bagram either in flight or upon return to home station.

1.10.2. Communications. When operating missions, the contractor’s operations center will be required to maintain secure voice communications with the Bagram Airbase Operations Centers.

1.11 Required Reports. Contractor is required to maintain complete and accurate records.

1.11.1. Daily Log. The contractor will maintain a daily record of all scheduled and completed missions. The log shall be maintained by the contractor’s aircrew for each mission and shall detail the number of passengers moved and/or the internal cargo load information for each destination. This log will include entries that will code reasons missions were not performed as scheduled to include (weather, maintenance, threat, safety, etc) and who authorized the mission cancellation. CJSOAC-A will provide the GO/NO GO Risk Assessment format to the contractor. The daily log will be filled out prior to every mission. A Government representative will sign the daily log upon loading and unloading the aircraft, verifying the cargo was successfully transported. The contractor shall keep the daily logs on file for at least 30 days, then transfer them to the COR or CO every 30 days. The contractor shall upon receipt/inspection make these records available to the CO, COR and FAA on a regular basis, as determined by the

CO.

1.11.2.. Notice Of Accidents -- DOD Missions: When a contractor’s aircraft is involved in an accident or incident in support of a DOD mission, as defined in 49 CFR, Part 830, the contractor shall transmit the following information by the most expeditious means available, to the CJSOAC or their delegated authority and the COR. On the next business day, notification shall also be made to the CO, via facsimile letter to (618) 256-6419, or by e-mail.

(1) Contractor and trip number.

(2) Aircraft type and number.

(3) Date and time of the accident.

(4) Last point of departure and point of intended landing of the aircraft.

(5) Nature of the accident and the extent of damage to the aircraft so far as is known.

(6) Total number of crewmembers and passengers on board.

(7) Number of injured and fatalities aboard the aircraft.

(8) Condition of baggage or Government-owned material, if any, on board.

1.11.3. Notice Of Accidents -- All Carrier Operations: When a contractor’s aircraft is involved in any accident, DOD-related or otherwise, the contractor shall transmit the information in paragraph 1.11.2 above to CJSOAC-A and HQ AMC/A34B, Scott AFB IL (618) 229-4801/DSN: 779-4801 or the HQ AMC/A34B Safety Manager at 618-

229-2106/DSN: 779-2016. Accident and incident information should be provided on the next business day by the most expeditious means available. Accidents and incidents are defined in 49 CFR, Part 830. On the next business day, notification shall also be made to the CO by telephone or by e-mail.

1.11.4. Aircraft Medical Incidents: Report all aircraft medical incidents in flight, or while passengers are under the control of the pilot in command, to the first available COR/ACOR, at the next enroute station for in flight incidents, or the station where the incident occurs, or other DoD agency. On the next business day, notification shall also be made to the CO, via telephone or e-mail.

1.11.5. DOD Casualties: In cases where a death occurs on a contractor’s aircraft, the following information shall be furnished to the Air Mobility Division, Al-Udied, Qatar: Name, Social Security Account Number (SSAN), and component of service identified as Army-USA, Air Force-USAF, Navy-USN, Marine Corps-USMC, Coast Guard-

USCG, or other DoD agency, as appropriate. The contractor shall notify the first available COR/ACOR at the next enroute station for in flight incidents, or the station where the incident occurs. The CO shall be notified no later than the next business day.

1.11.6. Hazard Reporting: The contractor shall report any condition involving cargo that constitutes a hazard to operations, the contractor, and airport safety personnel. This report should contain the following information:

location; date and time (GMT); nomenclature of cargo (proper shipping name of hazardous cargo); shipper’s organization/unit and name of cargo representative; destination of cargo; TCN or bumper/increment number; facts and circumstances. Report this information to the Administrative Contracting Officer, USTRANSCOM/TCAQ.

1.11.7. Spotlighting and Hostile Event Reports: Timely threat reporting is essential to safe aircraft operations. In the event a contractor is illuminated or “spotlighted”, or is fired upon in the air or on the ground, the crew shall note the date, time, and approximate area from which the event originated. All incidents, including any hostile action (potential or realized) directed at the aircraft, shall be reported immediately to the cognizant air traffic control agency. Additionally, upon landing, at the first airfield or airbase with a US military presence, the crew shall notify the base operations center of the occurrence. The contractor shall also notify the COR immediately of any information regarding a threat to an aircraft, or of any attempts to elicit information from the crew on their mission or cargo. The contractor shall also report any incidents to USTRANSCOM/TCAQ during the next business day.

1.11.8. Daily SITREP. The contractor will maintain a daily record to provide the status of all the aircraft in country as well as the number of personnel working on each site. The contractor shall submit these records to the CO, COR, and ACOR on a daily basis. Example will be provided upon request.

1.11.9. Daily SORTIE Report. The Sortie Report will be in a Microsoft Excel format and include, at a minimum, a row entry for each calendar day (one row entry per aircraft), aircraft type, registration number, aircraft status, aircrew names, starting hub, ending location, total passengers carried, cargo carried (in pounds), mail carried (in pounds), flight hours flown, a comment block, fuel added (in gallons), total legs flown, sling loads (if applicable), and all intermediate locations flown. Each row will include all of this information per day whether the aircraft flew or not. The comment block will be used to annotate reasons for not flying or mission abort, (i.e. maintenance, weather, no tasking, etc.). The report will also include cumulative totals, as well as filterable totals by selected date range and additional selectable column filters. The contractor shall provide these records to the CO, COR, and

ACOR via e-mail at the end of the mission day.

1.11.10. Administrative Reporting. The contractor will provide the following reports to the COR: Aircraft Daily

Status, Maintenance Flow Chart, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Tracker, and Test, Measurement and Diagnosis

Equipment (TDME) Report, and weekly personnel accountability roll-up to include billeting locations and upcoming rotations. The Government will utilize the reports for planning purposes to manage the tasking of aircraft prior to scheduled maintenance.

1.11.11.. FAA or equivalent Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) Violation Reporting. The contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of receiving any notification from the FAA and/or cognizant aviation authority regarding a violation, assessment of a penalty, or of any enforcement action against the company, management or it’s pilots.

2. Service Delivery Summary

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold

Operational Readiness Para. 1.1.12 Each aircraft is available

90% of the month.

Aircrew shall remain on flight plan filed unless re-tasked by CJSOAC-A or deviation for safety of flight is required.

Para. 1.2.5 100% of Missions Daily

Contractor shall maintain Passenger

Manifest until Mission Is Complete

Para. 1.5.1.

100% of Missions Daily

Maintain Accurate Records Para 1.11 and subparagraphs

100% Accurate, Complete and On-time

3. Government Furnished Property and Services. The Government will provide the following, when it is available.

3.1. Office and Working Space.

3.1.1. If available, the Government will provide office and working space at Bagram. Due to limited office space, the contractor may be responsible for providing its own office and working space under the non-recurring reimbursables CLIN. In this case the contractor shall coordinate with the local functional engineering team to obtain approval for its office/working space structure.

3.1.2 At the discretion of the Government, an office will be provided on the CJSOAC-A compound for dispatch and management personnel. Contractor maintenance personnel should be prepared to work out of a furnished container on or near the flight line if hanger space is unavailable.

3.2. Utilities.

3.2.1. The Government will provide utilities for office and working space at Bagram. The utilities provided shall be equivalent to those provided to other military and tenant organizations—no special or unique requirements will be supported. Electricity, water (potable or non-potable), sewer and telephone will be provided at Bagram. Class A lines may not be available at all locations. Internet access and/or e-mail are available at Bagram based on requirements and availability.

3.3. Ramp Space. Ramp space will be provided at Bagram Airfield for contractor aircraft. Hangar space may be provided if available. Requests for hangar usage should be made in advance to the COR.

3.3.1. The Government will provide hangar space when available, but will make every effort to provide a hangar facility for contractor’s sole use. If a hangar or tent-like structure is not available, the contractor is authorized to procure and erect a temporary Large Aircraft Maintenance Shelter (LAMS) upon approval by USFOR-A and the

Contracting Officer.

3.4. Fuel.

3.4.1. The Government will supply the same fuel US forces are using in current operations for all fixed-wing aircraft. The contractor can expect JP-8 fuel to be provided. The Government will not make accommodation for unique fuel requirements (i.e. TS-1) and will not supply filtration or other systems to support fixed-wing operations.

Fuel will only be provided at the origin of the mission or other Government-designated bases, if available. Fuel may be dispensed at the destination FOBs or Combat Outposts with prior coordination or in other than hub areas. Fuel consumed as a result of the contractor’s decision to replace or swap out aircraft shall not be provided by the

Government.

3.5. Weather Reports.

3.5.1. The Government will provide current Intel, threat, and weather briefings to the contractor relevant to the impending flight path prior to departure.

3.6. Base Transportation

3.6.1. Base transportation (bus or shuttle) may not be available at all hub locations. The contractor may provide its own flightline vehicles (ATV or Gator-like) upon USFOR-A approval. The contractor shall obey all published regulations, licensing and dispatching requirements regarding vehicle operations.

3.6.2. Contractor is authorized to be in possession of Government furnished vehicles and provide contractor owned or leased vehicles in a ratio of not less than two non-tactical vehicles (NTV) per contract aircraft, unless agreed to by the COR and contractor. Additional vehicles are subject to approval by USFOR-A.

3.6.3. The contractor is required to register all vehicles per USFOR-A policy and regulation, and the Government will provide fuel. The contractor will provide insurance, maintenance, and all costs associated with vehicle use for contractor furnished vehicles. Services furnished by Government provided vehicles will be the same as provided for

Government personnel and IAW USFOR-A policy.

3.7. Loading and Unloading.

3.7.1. The Government may provide, at its discretion, loading and unloading assistance at all hubs. The contractor must be prepared to perform all loading and unloading in the absence of Government support.

3.8. Maintenance Resources

3.8.1 The Government will provide distilled or clean water for engine rinse and wash at all hubs.

3.8.2. Compressed nitrogen refills are possible at all hubs. Contractor must provide their own nitrogen containers/tanks.

3.8.3. The Government will provide a 60Hz power source at all hubs as available. Contractor is required to bring its own transformers or generators to provide desired power.

3.8.4. Memorandum of Understanding between contractor and the Aviation Task Force is required for the

Government to provide the following:

(1) Access to an overhead crane assembly with a free clearance height of 25 feet and a rated working capacity of at least 3,500 pounds.

(2) Forklift capability with a height range of 18 feet and a lift capacity of 5,000 pounds

(3) Light sources for nighttime maintenance (some FOBs do not allow white light maintenance on the flightline, however an MOU will provide the equipment or contractor brings own equipment)

(4) Fresh water washing facilities at all operating hubs

3.9. Secure Communications.

3.9.1. Contractor will be provided access to secure communications for flight planning and flying operations, pending verification of appropriate security clearances.

3.10. Billeting.

3.10.1. Billeting commensurate with that provided to US military forces shall be provided for contractor employees required to stay at military locations.

3.11. Subsistence.

3.11.1. The Government will provide Class I subsistence for contractor employees required to stay at military locations.

3.12. Expeditionary Operations.

3.12.1. The contractor shall be able to temporarily deploy aircraft to a forward operating location for a number of days to execute cargo/passenger/aeromedical missions.

4. General Information

4.1. Project Management

4.1.1. The contractor will provide a point of contact(s) within his or her company, fluent in English, to interface with the Contracting Officer, COR and ACOR on issues concerning this requirement. Names, business address, email addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation are the minimum information requirements. Contractor shall provide a 24-hour contact number and e-mail address.

4.1.2. The government will assign a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) officer to oversee and inspect contractor flight operations to include quarterly familiarization flights on each aircraft and with various crews.

4.1.3. Positioning/Depositioning Aircraft. The contractor shall position all aircraft at Bagram Airfield Afghanistan within 30 calendar days of Task Order award. Upon written notification from the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall deposition aircraft to the location(s) identified in Attachment 2 Aircraft Identification Table within 30 calendar days. The Contracting Officer may instruct the contractor to deposition aircraft separately during the period of performance based upon mission needs.

4.2. Quality Control. The contractor shall develop and implement a commercial quality control plan to ensure safe and reliable air transportation in accordance with FAR 135 and 32 CFR 861. The quality control plan shall assure risk management procedures are in place and effectively implemented. Operators are responsible for amending or supplementing their quality programs to assure management oversight in austere locations.

4.3. Passports and Visas

4.3.1. Passports: All company personnel shall have a current and valid passport.

4.3.2. Visas: Company personnel supporting Government overseas missions shall obtain and maintain any applicable/required visa’s and shall comply with in country laws and regulations for entry. Contractor employees are required to have a national passport and Afghan Visa prior to entry into Afghanistan. This requirement is applicable whether arriving at a commercial or military airport. The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for issuing Visas for contractor personnel. The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) can be contacted at:

Website: www.mfa.gov.af

Telephone: +93 020-210-0372

Address: Malik Azghar Road, Kabul

Email: contact@mfa.gov.af

4.4. Aircrew Duty Day Requirements

4.4.1. Crew duty day requirements are governed by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 135 or applicable CAA regulations.

4.5. Flying In Controlled Airspace

4.5.1. All contract flights shall fly over established airways, domestic or international, and in controlled airspace.

Exceptions may be made to this requirement where it is impractical to follow airways or fly in controlled airspace, provided airways are intersected at the first practical point and departed at the last practical radio navigational fix near destination, or when area controller established airways do not exist within a flight information region.

Economic considerations will not justify deviation from this procedure.

4.6. Fire Containment Covers

4.6.1. In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 93-07-15, fire containment covers (FCCs) must be placed on all cargo transported in the class B cargo compartment of combination aircraft.

This Airworthiness Directive also stipulates for Alternate Compliance exempt certain items from the requirement to be covered by FCCs.

4.6.2. The contractor shall furnish, transport, repair and replace sufficient FCCs on each operational aircraft. An

FCC shall be deemed unserviceable if it has damage in excess of any of the following:

4” x 4” L-shaped tear

8” long tear

2” diameter tear

4.6.3. The contractor will be responsible for covering and uncovering cargo with the FCCs. If FCC-covered cargo is taken away from the aircraft (assuming cargo are not covered and uncovered aboard the aircraft), the U.S.

Government will ensure an adequate number of FCCs are returned to the aircraft prior to its next departure.

4.7. Safety Barriers

4.7.1. All passenger and cargo doors used for on-loading and off-loading of passengers, baggage, and cargo aboard contract aircraft shall be equipped with a safety barrier at chest or waist level. The safety barrier shall be in place when the cabin or cargo door is open except when actually on-loading or off-loading passengers/cargo or when loading stairs are positioned.

4.8. Authority To Leave Unsafe Aircraft: According to Section 2640, Chapter 157, 10 US Code, the following shall apply with regard to the authority to leave unsafe aircraft:

4.8.1. Determinations To Leave Unsafe Aircraft: US Air Force Air Mobility Command Air Carrier Survey Team members, ramp inspectors, US Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), or such other agencies as may be designated by the Secretary of Defense (or if there is no such representative reasonably available, the senior officer on-board a contract mission) may order members of the armed forces to leave a contract mission if the representative (or officer) determines a condition exists on the aircraft which may endanger the safety of the passengers. If serious deficiencies exist, the appropriate CJSOAC-A representative will initiate an operational immediate message to the next higher headquarters with a copy to the USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R

Contracting Officer. In cases where such deficiencies exist, only the FAA representative has the authority to ground the commercial aircraft in question.

4.9. Business Licensing and Taxes.

4.9.1. The Contractor shall obtain the necessary business license to operate in Afghanistan. The business licenses are issued by the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA). The Afghanistan Investment Support Agency

(AISA) can be contacted at:

Website: www.aisa.org.af

Telephone: +93 020-210-3404

Address: East Part of Chaman-e-Hozory, Near National Olympic Building, Kabul

Email: invest@aisa.org.af

4.9.2. Contractors operating in Afghanistan are required to file an annual Afghan tax return and are responsible for withholding and payment of taxes for its employees, landlords and Afghan contractors. A tax exemption may be approved, however the contractor may be liable for certain taxes beyond those covered by the exemption.

5. Security.

5.1. General Security Information. The majority of daily work associated with this PWS is at the unclassified level, but contractor personnel may be required to access SECRET/NOFORN information during performance of this contract and any resultant task orders. Access to Government information systems (unclassified and classified) will be required. The Contractor shall have the appropriate Facility Clearance and all contractor personnel shall have the appropriate personnel security investigation, or security clearance, granted by the Personnel Security

Management Office-Industry (PSMO-I), for the position(s) occupied and the sensitivity level of the tasks to be performed.

5.2. Facilities Clearance (FCL). The contractor must have a valid FCL at the SECRET level. Interim FCLs are acceptable provided they are not expired and must be awarded by the Defense Security Service (DSS) Facility

Clearance Branch. FCL procedures and security guidelines for adjudicative requirements are outlined in DOD

5220.22-M FCLs.

5.3. Personnel Security Clearance. Upon contract award, the USTRANSCOM Security Services Center (SSC) will verify, through JPAS, investigative and clearance requirements have been satisfied. Security clearance applications for all required personnel shall be completed in accordance with DOD 5220.22-M and instructions received from the cognizant Defense Industrial Security Officer (DISO), Defense Security Service (DSS). All required clearance actions shall be forwarded to the cognizant DISO. Interim clearances will be accepted initially.

All other personnel (maintenance, etc.) are required to have a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent investigation for non-US companies, in order to be issued a CAC. Non-US companies must provide a proof of eligibility determination equal to the United States National Agency Check, Law-Check and Credit Check

(NACLC) to obtain Secret Clearances. If a contractor’s employee does not have the required investigative or security clearance level based on the Government’s determination, the contractor employee will not authorized to work in support of this contract or task order.

5.3.1. Clearance Requirements and Position Sensitivity. The following guidance will be followed when determining background investigation and clearance levels for this contract and any resultant task orders depending on requirements:

5.3.1.1. Position Level: Non-Critical Sensitive Positions (SECRET)

Non-Critical Sensitive Positions are those positions that have access to Secret or Confidential information; and any other position so designated by the head of the Component or designee.

5.3.1.1.1. Background Investigation Requirements: Positions designated by the Government at the Non-Critical

Sensitive rating require a National Agency Check with Local Credit (NACLC) (or acceptable periodic reinvestigation) favorably adjudicated (a favorable adjudication grants eligibility at the SECRET level as prescribed by DOD 5200.2-R).

5.3.1.2. Position Level: Non-Sensitive Positions (Position of Trust Determination) (No Classified Access)

All other positions involved in computer activities and/or require a Common Access Card. No clearance is granted to allow classified access; only a Position of Trust (PoT) is awarded and posted in JPAS.

5.3.1.2.1. Background Investigation Requirements: Positions designated by the Government at the Non-Sensitive rating require a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (or acceptable investigation/reinvestigation) favorably adjudicated (a favorable adjudication issues a Position of Trust determination as prescribed by DOD

5200.2-R. To gain obtain a CAC or gain access to the NIPRNET, favorable NACI, or equivalent investigation, results must be posted in JPAS or interim approval must be obtained.