Atch 2 - DYS ADS Amended PWS 2022.01.27.pdf

CONTRACT NO.:

27 January 2022

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

AERIAL DELIVERY SERVICES

FOR THE

AIR MOBILITY COMMAND

AT

DYESS AFB, TX

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide Aerial Delivery Services (ADS) in support of

Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Crew training requirements, Dyess AFB Texas and Drop Zone/Landing Zone

(DZ/LZ) locations, identified in Appendix E.

1.1. Information Control Center. The contractor shall provide a control function that manages all information and resources required to support the 317 Airlift Wing (AW) Aerial Delivery training schedule. The contractor shall:

1.1.1. Coordinate/relay mission information with 7 Bomb Wing Command Post (CP), and ensure ADS resources are available to load aerial delivery platforms (ADPs), Ballast Pallets, and Combat Offload Pallets in accordance with 317 AW sequence of events timeline.

1.1.2. Prepare an aircraft load sequence and provide a copy to the aircraft loadmaster.

1.1.3. Provide a qualified rigger, within 15 minutes of notification, to correct rigging discrepancies found after the

ADP is loaded on the aircraft.

1.2. Rig and prepare ADPs. The contractor shall prepare and inspect ADPs to include, but not limited to, Container Deliver System (CDS), Improved CDS (ICDS), Extracted CDS (ExCDS), Low Altitude (LCLA) Airdrop, Heavy Equipment (HE), Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS), Extraction Line Panels, and Standard Aircrew

Training Bundles (SATBs). The contractor shall:

1.2.1. Rig aerial delivery training platforms utilizing the Type V platform in accordance with (IAW) Technical

Order (TO) 13C7-52-22, Organizational Maintenance Manual (Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List) For the Type V Airdrop Platform, TO13C7-1-5, Rigging Airdrop Platforms, TO 13C7-1-8, Airdrop of Supplies and

Equipment: Rigging Typical Supply Loads and Army Training Manual TO 13C7-49-2, Unit Maintenance Manual for Ancillary Equipment for Low Velocity Air Drop system (LVADS).

1.2.1.1. Type V platforms may be rigged utilizing the Extraction Parachute Jettison System (EPJS) with an explosive squib.

1.2.2. Rig CDS Loads IAW TO 13C7-1-11, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Containers and TO 13C4-

6-2, CDS. Rig the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS MAGU) IAW T.O. 13C7-49-91.

1.2.2.1. Rig CDS with JPADS to include but not limited to the Modular Autonomous Guidance Unit (MAGU) IAW

TO 13C7-49-91, as required to support 317 AW aerial delivery training schedule.

1.2.2.2. Fabricate CDS skid boards IAW TO 13C7-1-11, Chapter 8 as needed.

1.2.3. Fabricate 15-pound bags and rig Standard Airdrop Training Bundles (SATBs) IAW TO 13C7-1-11, Chapter

17, Rig the 68-inch pilot parachute IAW T.O. 13C5-32-2, 64 Ft Diameter Model G-12D&E Cargo Parachute.

1.2.3.1. Fabricate 15-pound sand bags for SATBs.

1.2.4. Prepare extraction line panels IAW TO 13C5-2-41, Extraction Line Panel.

1.2.5. Annotate the rigger's inspection of rigged HE platforms on DD Form 1748, Joint Airdrop Inspection Record

(Platforms), blocks 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12; container platforms on the DD Form 1748-1, Joint Airdrop

Inspection Record, (Containers) blocks 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, and 17; DD Form 1748-5, Joint Airdrop Inspection

Record (JPADS) blocks 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16; and DD Form 1748-6, Joint Airdrop Inspection Record

(DRAS) blocks 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12. These forms shall remain with the platform for pre-load and post-load

Joint Airdrop Inspection (JAI).

1.3. Combat Offload.

1.3.1. Combat Offload Method A. The contractor shall:

1.3.1.1. Maintain four (4) Combat Offload Method A platforms (COP) utilizing type-V platforms.

1.3.1.2. Build replacement COPs as on-hand COPs become unserviceable. The weight of the replacement COPs shall not exceed 2000 pounds.

1.3.1.3. Inspect COPs upon return and make necessary adjustments and/or repairs before returning COPs to the ready line.

1.3.2. Combat Offload Method B. The contractor shall:

1.3.2.1. In coordination with the loadmaster, accomplish operations IAW T.O. 1C-130J-1, Chapter 2C and T.O. 1C-

130J-1CL-2, Loadmaster’s Flight Crew Checklist.

1.3.2.2. Build and maintain multi-pallet train(s) not to exceed 15,000 pounds.

1.4. Ballast Pallets. The contractor shall maintain six ballast platforms utilizing type-V platforms.

1.4.1. The contractor shall build replacement ballast platforms as on-hand ballast platforms become unserviceable.

The weight of the ballast pallet must be between 9,500 and 9,800 pounds.

1.5. Inspect, Clean, Store, Repair and Pack Cargo/Extraction Parachutes and Extraction Line Panels. The contractor shall inspect, clean, store, repair, and pack cargo/extraction parachutes and extraction line panels IAW applicable T.O.s, to include but not limited to, 26 Ft High Velocity Cargo Parachute, 15 Ft Diameter Cargo

Extraction Parachute, 64 Ft Diameter Model G-12D&E Cargo Parachute, 34 Ft Model G-14 Low Velocity Cargo

Parachute, JPADS 2K Parachute, and Low Cost Low Altitude Parachute. The contractor shall:

1.5.1. Inspect all parachutes for cleanliness, dryness, and damage IAW the applicable T.O. Preventive Maintenance

Checks and Services (PMCS). Damaged parachutes shall be identified and repaired or condemned, removed from inventory, IAW applicable T.O.

1.5.1.1. Notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing when parachutes are to be condemned and coordinate removal from the inventory.

1.5.2. Inspect all extraction lines and extraction line panels for cleanliness, dryness and damage IAW the applicable

T.O. PMCS. Damaged extraction lines and extraction line panels shall be identified and repaired or condemned, removed from inventory, IAW applicable T.O.

1.5.3. Inspect all Container Delivery System Bags ,which include but are not limited to the A7 and A22 bag, for cleanliness, dryness and damage IAW the applicable T.O. PMCS. Damaged Container Delivery System Bags shall be identified and repaired or condemned and removed from inventory IAW applicable T.O.

1.5.3.1. Notify the COR in writing when bags are to be condemned and coordinate removal from the inventory.

1.5.4. Maintain Air Force TO Form 391, Parachute Logs and Records, for each parachute on-hand IAW TO 00-25-

241, Parachute Logs and Records, except paragraph 4.

1.5.5. Make 15 Ft Extraction Parachute modifications/repairs IAW TO 13C5-26-2, WP 0024.

1.5.5.1. Modifications to reinforce the 15 Ft Extraction Parachute for continued use as a C-130J Drogue Chute shall be completed before the parachute’s fortieth (40th) airdrop.

1.5.5.1.1. Use parachutes for both primary Load Extraction and as a C-130J Drogue Chute once modifications are made to the parachutes.

1.5.5.2. Remove the 15 Ft Extraction Parachute from the inventory after it’s eightieth (80th) airdrop or sooner IAW the applicable T.O.

1.6. Load and Unload Aircraft. The contractor shall transport aerial delivery training loads, to include but not limited to, ballast pallets, combat offload materials/equipment, rolling stock, and Engine Running on/offload (ERO) platforms to/from storage facilities and aircraft, perform aircraft loading and unloading IAW AFI 24-605, Volume 3, Chapter 4. The contractor shall:

1.6.1. Transport Buffer Stop Assembly (BSA) to/from storage facilities and aircraft, perform aircraft loading and unloading.

1.6.2. Inspect aircraft upon arrival and download any unspent airdrop assets and/or components.

1.6.3. Coordinate aircrew ERO training requirements with the 317 AW.

1.6.3.1. Perform ERO procedures IAW Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR), Part III, Appendix Y and the

317 AW aircrew training schedule.

1.6.4. Accomplish Combat Offload Method A operations in coordination with the aircraft Loadmaster, IAW T.O.

1C-130J-1, Chapter 2C.

1.6.5. Accomplish Combat Offload Method B operations in coordination with the aircraft Loadmaster IAW T.O.

1C-130J-1, Chapter 2C.

1.6.6. Accomplish Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations as scheduled.

1.7. Drop Zone (DZ) Recovery. The contractor shall recover airdrop training platforms and equipment

(parachutes, parachute bags, dropsondes, and extraction line panels) from DZ, referenced in Appendix E, IAW13C7-

1-5, Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment Rigging Airdrop Platforms; Airdrop Derigging and Recovery Procedures

Reference Data for Airdrop Platform Load, Chapters 13 – 15. For SATB airdrops only the 317 AW may elect to have the DZ Control Officer (DZCO) recover the SATBs. The contractor shall:

1.7.1. Provide a qualified rigger on the DZ during each drop (Except for SATB only drops ) to assist the on-call

Malfunction Officer (MO).

1.7.1.1. Ensure the qualified rigger is present on the DZ during all equipment drops and possesses the following Government-Furnished Materials and Equipment: video camera, digital camera, forms and clerical supplies necessary to tag equipment and initiate reports, binoculars, wind meter, and a global positioning system.

1.7.2. Immediately inform CP, DZCO and on-call MO of any aerial delivery malfunctions and provide a callback number.

1.7.2.1. Take a sufficient number of pictures to show all sides of the malfunctioning platform as well as any suspect or failed components.

1.7.2.2. Return the platform, parachutes, and other equipment to Dyess AFB, unless notified by the CP, DZCO or on-call MO within a reasonable amount of time (not to exceed 45 minutes from the initial CP/DZCO notification) to leave the equipment on the DZ, to complete malfunction investigation with 317 AW TACTICS.

1.7.2.3. Deliver an incident report to the COR the next work day, which includes the following: a) date and time of occurrence, b) place of occurrence, c) a list of personnel directly involved, d) a narrative description of the incident to include a chronological order of the circumstances, and e) attach pictures.

1.7.3. Immediately inform CP and the COR of any aerial delivery platforms that land outside of the DZ onto private property.

1.7.3.1. Obtain permission from the property owner before recovering the load. When recovering the load follow procedures in paragraphs 1.7.2.1. and 1.7.2.2.

1.7.3.2. Declare an ADP lost when it lands outside of the DZ and it is not found within two hours.

1.7.3.3. Notify the CP and the COR after the search is completed and if found provide location and GPS coordinates, if possible.

1.7.4. Recover dropsondes in conjunction with DZ operations.

1.7.4.1. Contact the DZCO for the GPS coordinates of the dropsonde if the impact point of a dropsonde cannot be identified.

1.7.4.2. Terminate the search for dropsondes which cannot be not found within 20 minutes.

1.7.5. Ensure the recovery team is at the DZ and prepared to recover airdrop training platforms and equipment prior to start of scheduled DZ Block Time. DZ Recovery Team will remain in place until the end of the scheduled block time or until the last scheduled drop is completed whichever occurs first.

1.7.5.1. When scheduled drops are delayed past the end of scheduled DZ block time, the contractor may elect to depart the DZ before the last drop is completed.

1.7.5.2. Notify the DZCO before departing the DZ.

1.7.6. Recover Airdrop Item Tracking System (AITS) during CDS/HE/Door Bundle/LCLA/JPADS recovery:

1.7.6.1. Locate the AITS on the CDS/HE/Door Bundle/LCLA/JPADS.

1.7.6.2. Power-down the AITS and remove from the load.

1.7.6.3. Make a reasonable effort to search and recover AITS missing from the load(s). Recover as much as reasonable if the AITS is broken/damaged.

1.7.6.4. Gather all recovered AITS, to include damaged/inoperative AITS, and return to the Aerial

Delivery Facilities.

1.7.6.5. Notify Tactics when AITS has been recovered and store AITS in the Aerial Delivery Facilities until Tactics recovers the AITS the next duty day.

1.7.6.6. Notify the COR when AITS is not recovered the next duty day.

1.8. Landing Zone (LZ) Recovery. The contractor shall recover all Combat Offload associated materials and equipment from the on/off station LZs, and re-load on aircraft or provide ground transportation back to the storage facility/area.

1.9. Participation in Airdrop Malfunction Investigation. The contractor shall participate in the airdrop malfunction investigations caused by rigging or parachute packing.

1.9.1. The contractor shall ensure a minimum of one qualified rigger from one of the three ADS locations attends the tri-annual malfunction review board at Ft. Lee, Virginia when there has been a contractor caused malfunction.

The cost for attending this board shall be included in the monthly Aerial Delivery Service Contract Line Item

Number (CLIN).

1.10. Fabrication and Repair, Aircraft Equipment. The contractor shall:

1.10.1. Fabricate approximately 21 C-130 ramp supports per year.

1.10.2. Repair nylon fabric components of sidewall and centerline web seats IAW T.O. 13A6-59-13, for 317 AW assigned C-130J aircraft . Estimated number of seats to repair is 300. Average repair time per seat is fifteen minutes to one hour.

1.10.2.1. Fabrication or repair of nylon fabric aircraft components shall not interfere with the repair and maintenance of Aerial Delivery equipment.

1.11. Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) Operation, and Maintenance. The contractor shall receive, operate, and maintain all MHE listed in the PWS in accordance with existing T.O.’s, instructions, and individual operational orders to ensure maximum availability and utilization. The contractor shall:

1.11.1. Operate all Government furnished MHE a minimum of once per week for the purpose of determining the operational and material condition.

1.11.1.1. Perform operator inspections on all Government furnished MHE using current inspection forms.

1.11.2. Maintain the appearance of MHE. Cleaning and washing of MHE shall include their undercarriages.

1.11.2.1. Coordinate with the LRS Vehicle Operations for use of the wash rack for cleaning and washing the

Government assigned 25K-Loaders.

1.11.3. Coordinate with the LRS for temporary use of a 25K-Loader (Halverson) when the 25 K-Loaders listed in

Appendix C-2 are inoperable.

1.12. Records and Reports.

1.12.1. The contractor shall prepare and submit the following reports within the time frames stated below or IAW the specified publication and AMC/A4T policy messages, memorandums, instructions, and directives and provide an electronic copy to the COR.

1.12.1.1. Monthly Station Traffic Handling Report, HQ AMC-A4T(M) WRS (AMC Form 82) IAW AFI 24-605, V2, Chapter 4, Section 4B, paragraphs 4.36. through 4.36.2.

1.12.1.2. Monthly Workload Data. Record and maintain monthly workload data beginning on the contract performance start date, and for each FY thereafter, 1 October through 30 September. Data shall include but is not limited to; parachutes inspected/packed/repaired by type; extraction parachutes inspected/packed/repaired by type;

extraction line bags inspected/packed/repaired; platforms rigged by type; aircraft loaded/offloaded by type; number of trips to/from DZ/LZ. Submit workload data to HQ AMC/A4TS no later than 10 workdays after 30 September each year.

1.12.1.3. DD Form 1748-3, Joint Airdrop Summary Report, IAW AFJ 13-210(I) paragraph 5-6. Submit by the tenth calendar day of the following month using the Fort Lee Web site at the web address provided by the COR.

1.12.2. The contractor shall create, maintain, and dispose of Government required records IAW AFI 24-605, V2, Chapter 4, Section 4B, GATES, and HQ AMC/A4T policy, messages, memorandums, instructions, and directives.

The contractor shall:

1.12.2.1. Research documentation retained by the contractor and prepare reports within 48 hours of request.

1.12.2.2. Provide the original record or a reproducible copy of any such record within three working days of request.

1.13. Flying Training Scheduling Meeting. The contractor shall attend 317 AW flying training scheduling meetings daily, or as otherwise scheduled and coordinated with 317 OSS/OSO.

1.13.1. The contractor shall coordinate with the 317 OSS/OSO to ensure simultaneous airdrops at off-base DZs are not scheduled and all training requirements have been included in the flying training schedule. The 317 AW flying training schedule may include other unit’s training requirements.

1.13.2. Load changes to the Daily flying training schedule less than 24 hours from scheduled mission departure time must be coordinated and approved by the contractor.

1.13.3. AITS usage will be coordinated with the contractor at least 24 hours prior to all scheduled AITS drops.

1.14. Custodial Services. The contractor shall clean and maintain all Government-Furnished Facilities (GFF), except the bathroom and those spaces occupied by Government personnel. The contractor shall:

1.14.1. Ensure the main parachute packing floor is free of debris upon completion of parachute packing operations for the day. Parachutes stretched out on the parachute packing floor awaiting packing are not considered debris.

(Note: Ensure parachutes awaiting packing are not left in direct contact with the concrete floor for more than 12 hours.)

1.14.2. Provide ice/snow control measures to/from facility pedestrian and/or vehicle entrance/exit doors or ramps and loading dock.

1.15. Other Services.

1.15.1. Upon request provide floor space and Government -Furnished Materials to other Government agencies with parachute packing and platform rigging requirements. Requested assistance shall not interfere with 317 AW aircrew training.

1.15.2. Upon request provide static aerial delivery equipment, to include but not limited to HE platforms, CDS, JPADS, and extraction line panel to the JAI section for use in loadmaster training.

1.16. Mechanized Material Handling Systems (MMHS). The contractor shall:

1.16.1. Inspect rollers for movement and lubrication monthly to ensure safe operation.

1.16.2. Report inoperable rollers or any other deficiencies to the COR.

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY. The Service Delivery Summary (SDS) represents the most important contract objectives and includes safety and security requirements, which are interwoven critical aspects of these objectives. The contractor is fully expected to comply with all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements;

however, the Government’s assessment of contractor performance will focus mainly on these objectives.

2.1. A critical nonconformance cannot be corrected and adversely affects the safety and/or security of personnel and/or resources, cannot be corrected without mission impact, or adversely affects another Government agency's ability to accomplish their mission.

2.2. Minor nonconformance is a nonconformance which cannot be corrected but is not likely to materially reduce the usability of the services for their intended purpose.

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph(s) Performance Threshold

1. Provide a control center that manages all information and resources required to support the 317 Airlift Wing (AW) AD training schedule.

1.1. – 1.1.1. No instance where the control center fails to manage all information and resources to support

317 AW AD training schedule or where the AD mission is delayed due to non-availability of contractor resources.

2. Prepare a load sequence for each AD mission.

1.1.2. No instance where a load sequence is not

accomplished for each AD mission.

3. Provide a qualified rigger within 15 minutes of notification to correct rigging discrepancies found after the ADP is loaded on the aircraft.

1.1.3. No instance where the qualified rigger’s failure to

arrive within 15 minutes of notification resulted in an AD mission delay.

4. Rig and prepare ADPs. 1.2. – 1.2.5. Rigging conforms to applicable T.O. standard.

No critical nonconformance and less than 3 other minor nonconformances.

5. Inspect, clean, store, repair, and pack cargo/extraction parachutes and extraction line panels.

1.5. – 1.5.5.2. Inspection, cleaning, storing, repairing, and packing of cargo/extraction parachutes conform to applicable T.O. standard. No critical nonconformance and less than 3 other minor nonconformances.

6. Load and Unload Aircraft. 1.6. – 1.6.6. Transportation, loading, and unloading of training platforms IAW AFI 24-605, Volume 3, Chapter

4. No critical nonconformance and less than 3 other minor nonconformances.

7. Provide DZ and LZ recovery. 1.7. – 1.7.5.2. and

1.8.

Recovery procedures conform to T.O. 13C7-1-

10, paragraph 4. No critical nonconformance and less than 3 other minor nonconformances.

8. MHE and vehicle operation and maintenance.

1.11. – 1.11.3. Operator inspections and maintenance performed

IAW applicable instructions. No critical nonconformance and less than 3 other minor nonconformances.

9. Manage accurate and auditable records and reports.

1.12. – 1.12.2.2. No critical nonconformance and less than 3 other minor nonconformances per reporting period.

10. Cyber Incident Reporting 4.5.18 – 4.5.22. No more than one late cyber incident report or unreported cyber incident in a 12 month period.

3. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, SERVICES AND

TRAINING

3.1. Government-Furnished Materials (GFM). GFM, Appendix C-1, will be provided to the contractor for the duration of the performance period of this contract. The contractor and COR shall jointly inventory the initial stock of GFM provided not later than five working days before performance start date and annually thereafter not later than 10 calendar days before completion of the contract period, including any option periods. Any missing items shall be annotated on the inventory and the CO notified in writing. The contractor shall sign a receipt for all materials provided by the Government.

3.1.1. The contractor shall establish and maintain an up-to-date inventory and control system (minimum mission essential levels) for all consumable items required to perform ADS.

3.1.1.1. The contractor shall track all supplies on-hand, supply requests, and supplies received in accordance with local procedures provided by the COR, and notify the COR and the AMC Program Manager when supplies aren’t available to meet aircrew training requirements and/or are not received within 90 days of request.

3.1.2. The contractor shall request additional materials by completing and submitting an AF Form 2005, Issue/Turn-in Request, to the COR at least 90 calendar days before the required delivery date of the materials. At the conclusion of the contract, the contractor shall return all residual inventories to the

Government.

3.2. Government-Furnished Equipment. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), Appendix C-2, will be provided to the contractor for the duration of the performance period of this contract. The contractor and COR shall jointly inventory GFE NLT five working days before the performance start date; and annually thereafter NLT 10 calendar days before completion of the contract period, including any option periods. The contractor and the COR shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all equipment and document their findings on the inventory. The CO shall be provided a copy of the inventory signed and dated by the COR and contractor's representative receipting for all equipment provided by the Government; and, notified in writing when equipment is missing or not in working order. In the event of disagreement between the contractor and the COR on the working order and condition of equipment, the disagreement shall be elevated to the CO.

3.2.1. The contractor shall submit requests for additional or replacement GFE to the COR. Such requests shall specify the rationale for the request. The contractor shall comply with COR disposition instructions for GFE being replaced.

3.3. Government-Furnished Facilities (GFF). GFF, Appendix C-3, have been inspected by the Government. The

Government will correct hazards according to approved plans of abatement taking into account safety and health priorities should a hazard within a GFF be identified. The Government will provide dedicated Defense Switching

Network (DSN) telephone lines and computer network connections.

3.3.1. The contractor shall furnish the CO and COR documentation describing, in detail, any modification requested before any modification of the GFF is performed by the contractor at their expense. No alterations to the facilities shall be made without specific written permission from the CO. The contractor shall return the GFF to the

Government in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear and approved modifications excepted. GFF shall only be used in performance of this contract.

3.3.2. The contractor shall provide use of the rigging and parachute packing floor and equipment to visiting units performing AD training at Dyess AFB. Use of GFF will be coordinated through the COR prior to use and will not interfere with the contractor’s day-to-day operations.

3.4. Government Provided Training.

3.4.1. Government personnel will provide on-site familiarization training for the first 15 calendar days after the performance start date. The contractor is fully responsible for providing adequate personnel, supervision, and any items and services necessary to perform ADS as defined in this PWS. Training includes, but is not limited to, such things as documentation requirements, 25K-Loader operator, night vision goggles, ERO certification, flight line driving certification, and DZ locations.

3.4.1.1. Within seven calendar days after the Post Award conference, the contractor shall provide, in writing to the

CO and COR, the specific training requirements for contractor personnel.

3.4.1.2. The Station Manager and COR shall meet after the first seven days of familiarization training to evaluate the need for continued training. The Station Manager may indicate contractor personnel have received sufficient training in a specific area at any time, and the COR will ensure Government training is terminated accordingly.

3.4.2. Within 15 calendar days after the Post Award Conference, the contractor shall designate, in writing to the

CO and COR, contractor personnel performing as Qualified Riggers and shall provide current documented qualification training of the JPADS Riggers Course, Parachute Riggers Course (includes JPADS), Memorandum of Familiarization from the U.S. Army Quartermaster School.

3.4.2.1. The Government will make available a Parachute Riggers Course provided at a location within the

Continental United States or through a Mobile Training Team at Dyess AFB, for those contractor personnel not certified. The course duration is currently19 academic days.

3.4.3. The contractor shall designate MHE and Vehicle drivers in writing to the CO and COR no later than the first day of familiarization training. MHE and Vehicle drivers will be provided Government training during the initial familiarization training period and training thereafter shall be conducted by the contractor's instructors.

3.4.4. Within seven calendar days prior to performance start, the contractor shall designate in writing to the CO and

COR personnel utilizing Night Vision Goggles. The Government will make available, throughout the term of the contract, Night Vision Goggle qualification training at Dyess AFB. Night Vision Goggle qualification course duration is three days. Refresher training is required every 15 months.

3.4.5. The Government will provide Combat Offload Method B initial familiarization training to currently employed contractor personnel as coordinated with the COR, training thereafter shall be conducted by the contractor.

3.4.6. Contractor instructors shall attend the Air Transportation Instructor Course (ATIC) to facilitate on-sight management of program requirements. The course duration is five academic days and is currently held at different Air Force installations throughout the fiscal year. There are no prerequisites for this course.

3.4.7. Training requirements shall be coordinated with the COR and COR Manager (CM). The Government will not charge an attendance fee for the ATIC, MHE and Vehicle Drivers, Night Vision Goggle, or Combat Offload

Method B training.

3.5. Government Provided Services.

3.5.1. Automated Data Processing Services. Includes data processing systems analysis and life cycle maintenance of data processing systems.

3.5.2. Disaster Preparedness. Includes operation of disaster preparedness programs and related services, equipment, and facility support for emergencies and wartime operations.

3.5.3. Entomology Services. Includes abatement and control measures directed against insects, rodents, weeds, fungi, and other animals or plants that are determined to be undesirable in buildings, equipment, supplies, and on grounds.

3.5.4. Environmental Compliance. Includes recycling and resource recovery programs, pollution prevention, environmental compliance, and programs aimed at management and control of hazardous materials. This service does not include clean up and disposal of hazardous materials.

3.5.5. Facility Maintenance and Minor Repair. Includes routine and cyclical preventive maintenance and minor repairs required to preserve or restore real property so it may be used for its designated purpose.

3.5.6. Fire Protection. Includes all normal services related to fire protection and fighting operations, alert service, and rescue operations. Also includes inspections for fire hazards, servicing of portable extinguishers, and related training programs.

3.5.7. Grounds Maintenance. Includes normal ground maintenance services except as specified in Performance

Work Statement paragraph 1.14.2.

3.5.8. Mail Service. Includes collecting, accepting, sorting, routing, and delivery of official mail.

3.5.9. Police Services. Includes maintaining law and order, traffic management, vehicle decals, and parking pass services.

3.5.10. Refuse Collection and Disposal. Includes collection and disposal of trash and waste materials.

3.5.11. Safety Services. Includes operation of installation safety programs, educational support, and promotional efforts.

3.5.12. Utilities. Includes water, sewage, electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil services.

3.5.13. Weather Services. Includes advising and providing timely notification of weather conditions that would affect planned activities.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION. The contractor shall provide all technical support, personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, facilities, and other items and services, (except as specified within the contract as

Government-Furnished Materials, Equipment, Training, Facilities, and Services), as required, to perform ADS as defined in this PWS, in support of the 317 AW Aerial Delivery training schedule at Dyess AFB TX.

4.1. Contractor Personnel. The contractor shall provide a Station Manager and Alternate Station Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of these persons shall be designated in writing to the CO prior to attending initial familiarization training.

4.1.1. The Station Manager/Alternate Station Manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

4.1.1.1. The Station Manager shall meet with the CO, COR, and other Government personnel as required by the

CO. The contractor may request a meeting with the CO when the contractor believes such a meeting is necessary.

4.1.1.2. The contractor shall attend the 317 OSS Staff Meeting when requested and with prior COR coordination.

4.1.2. The Station Manager/Alternate Station Manager shall read, write, speak, and understand English in order to use technical manuals/references and for effective communication.

4.1.3. The contractor shall ensure all personnel are qualified for their positions, provide verifying documentation to the CO upon request, and are able to read, write, speak, and understand English in order to use technical manuals/references and communicate effectively. The contractor shall notify the CO, PM, and COR of the departure of any manager or supervisor and identify their substitution or replacement within seven working days.

4.1.3.1. The contractor shall provide the CO, PM, COR, and Trusted Agent (TA) an initial list (excel spreadsheet) approved in writing/e-signature by the Station Manager, of contractor personnel not later than the contract performance start date and provide an updated list within 24 hours of the employment and/or termination of contractor personnel. This list shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

- Name, (last, first, middle initial)

- Primary position title

- On-site employment date and termination date

- Level of investigation/security clearance (as well as date of approval)

- Qualification/certification/training date, qualification/certification/training expiration date, and required refresher training date; personnel fulfilling the following PWS requirements: Riggers, CDL Certified Drivers, and MHE

Vehicle Instructors/Drivers.

4.1.4. The contractor shall ensure a sufficient number of contractor personnel retain, as applicable, current and valid civilian operator’s license and special equipment operating certificates, identification cards, and badges prior to commencing performance and to fulfill the requirements of the PWS for the duration of the contract.

4.1.5. Contractor personnel shall present a neat uniform appearance and be easily recognizable as contractor personnel. Contractor personnel shall wear commercial equivalent clothing (appropriate for the specific functions performed) bearing the name of the company and person.

4.1.5.1. The Station Manager’s nametag shall identify their position.

4.2. Hours of Operation. The contractor shall staff all functions and perform the services required under this contract 0730-1630 local time, Monday through Friday; and, staff functions outside of these established operating hours, as required to meet performance requirements 24 hours a day (except U.S. Federal Holidays). Approximately

50% of the airdrops will be outside the 0730-1630 operating hours. (NOTE: Typical after hours air drop times are between 2100 and 0030), The contractor shall, based on the 317 AW flying training schedule, anticipate working two weekends (as defined in Appendix A) per calendar year as required.

4.2.1. The Station Manager or Alternate Station Manager shall be on-site during hours of operation, 0730-1630 local time, Monday through Friday, as well as respond to the work site within one hour of notification by the

4.2.2. The contractor shall provide the CO, COR, 317 AW, Base Operations, and 7th Bomb Wing Command Post with the means/information needed to contact the Station Manager or Alternate Station Manager(s) 24 hours a day.

4.2.3. Force Augmentation. During periods that may warrant, AMC reserves the right to insert any necessary personnel to augment contractor operations. The senior AMC representative, in coordination with the Station

Manager or Alternate Station Manager, has overall management responsibility for prioritizing workload and resources. The contractor shall cooperate with augmentees and render any assistance necessary (as directed by the

CO) to ensure there is no degradation of services, to include but not limited to the use of Government-Furnished

Materials, Government-Furnished Equipment, and Government-Furnished Facilities.

4.2.4. Services are considered essential contractor services which support mission essential functions as defined in

DFARS 252.237.7023.

4.3. Training. The contractor shall be responsible for and pay all costs incurred for all contractor personnel training, certification, licensing, and proficiency, unless otherwise specified in the contract. The contractor shall:

4.3.1. Prior to performance under the contract, develop a Government-Furnished MHE and Vehicle Drivers

Program using the AMC Lesson Plans and Qualification Training Packages (QTP) provided by the COR.

4.3.1.1. Ensure all drivers are properly trained and certified before operating any Government-Furnished MHE or

Vehicles; and, complete annual driver’s refresher training.

4.3.1.1.1. Personnel who fail initial or annual driver’s refresher training will re-accomplish prerequisite Advanced

Distributed Learning Service (ADLS) courses, attend the initial training course, and driving competency evaluation.

4.3.1.2. Provide a current list of 25K loader instructor personnel to the COR.

4.3.2. Within 30 calendar days of their employment start date and annually thereafter, all contractor personnel shall complete Force Protection Training and Cyber Awareness Challenge Training, and provide the COR with the computer generated completion certificates. The website for these courses will be provided by the COR.

4.3.3. Schedule employees, as coordinated with the COR to attend NVG training at Dyess AFB. The course duration is approximately 3 days.

4.3.3.1. Provide a list of contractor personnel to the COR with contractor name and date NVG training was completed.

4.3.4. Certified Riggers handling the EPJS Squib shall complete the Munitions Explosive Safety Program on-line course prior to handling squibs.

4.3.5. Prior to performance under the contract, develop a Riggers Qualification program to ensure a sufficient number of contractor personnel complete required riggers training to fulfill the requirements of this PWS for the duration of this contact.

4.3.5.1. Ensure all Riggers are properly trained and qualified before such employees fulfill any of the Riggers requirements of this PWS. Provide the COR with a Memorandum of Completion for each individual successfully completing Riggers Qualification training.

4.4. Safety. The contractor shall comply with the latest applicable Federal, DOD, Air Force, AMC, Installation, and 317 AW regulations, instructions, policies, management plans, and requirements regarding personnel health, occupational/operational safety and airfield (DZ/LZ) operations. The contractor shall:

4.4.1. Ensure that work performed does not expose personnel or property to hazards, risk of injury, or damage. The

Government safety program manager may conduct periodic and no-notice visits to the contractor work site. Anyone may cease operations immediately if an unsafe act is observed, a dangerous situation is believed to exist, or established regulations, instructions, policies, management plans, and requirements are not being met.

4.4.1.1. Develop checklists using relevant safety guidance to brief personnel on hazards associated with aerial delivery, DZ, and flight line operations.

4.4.1.2. Ensure Personal Protective Equipment is available and properly used.

4.4.2. Inspect GFF fire extinguishers and report unserviceable units to the COR.

4.4.3. Report hazardous situations or events which cannot be eliminated immediately to the COR and CM.

4.4.3.1. Deliver a written report within 12 hours, which includes, at a minimum, the following: a) date and time, b) situation or event, c) personnel and resources involved or affected, and d) a narrative description.

4.4.4. In the event of an incident/accident involving personnel and/or property, notify the COR telephonically within 30 minutes and provide a synopsis of the incident.

4.4.4.1. Deliver a written incident/accident report to the COR within 24 hours, which includes the following: a) date and time of occurrence, b) place of occurrence, c) a list of personnel directly involved, d) a narrative description of the incident/accident that includes a chronological order of the circumstances, and e) recommended steps to prevent future incidents of the same nature.

4.5. Security. The contractor shall comply with the latest applicable DOD, USAF, Installation, and 317AW instructions, regulations, management plans, and requirements, regarding Operational, Physical, and

Communications Security as well as the Security Escort and Anti-terrorism/Force Protection Programs.

4.5.1. The contractor shall ensure contractor personnel employed to perform contract requirements meet the following criteria: (a) have a successfully completed Tier 1 Investigation or (b) Secret Clearance on file in the

Defense Information System for Security (DISS). The contractor shall ensure all contractor personnel: 1) obtain

Common Access Cards (CAC), 2) obtain valid Flight-line Badge issued by the Installation Security Forces (SF), and

3) display their identification card(s) at all times, IAW all local security procedures.

4.5.2. Upon contract award, the contractor shall submit the full names, Social Security Numbers, dates of births, and places of births of all United States citizen contractor personnel to the USTRANSCOM Trusted Associate

Sponsorship System (TASS) Trusted Agent (TA). The TA will use that information to create the CAC application in TASS and forward information to USTRANSCOM Protection and Response (TCCS/PR) office /

(transcom.scott.tccs.mbx.protection-services-center@mail.mil) for vetting through DISS to ensure investigative and clearance requirements have been satisfied. An Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, may be required for some contractor employees. USTRANSCOM TA will notify the contractor’s FSO when an Optional

Forms 306 is required. Contractor personnel without the required completed background investigation or security clearance shall be denied the ability to work in support of this PWS. The contractor shall follow these procedures whenever hiring new employees to work under this contract.

4.5.2.1. Contractor employee background investigations in DISS must reflect either an open, closed, or adjudicated status or a prior favorable adjudication for deferred reinvestigations that are out of scope. Existing eligibility remains valid until the individual is removed from continuous evaluation, no longer has any DOD affiliation, or has their eligibility suspended or revoked. Contractor personnel with an incident report(s) posted in DISS will be not be permitted to work under this contract until either the incident report is removed from DISS or approval from

USTRANSCOM is obtained for continuance of performance by the specific contractor employee. Interim security clearances are only accepted if DISS shows an open investigation. No exceptions to these rules will be allowed by

TCCS-PR.

4.5.3. CACs for contractor personnel will be approved in TASS with an expiration date for a period not to exceed three years. Once approved by the TA, the contractor employee may go to the nearest Real-Time Automated

Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) / Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) office for

CAC issuance.

4.5.4. Upon completion of this contract or upon termination of personnel, all contractor personnel who possess

CAC cards shall return these cards to the COR.

4.5.4.1. The CO may delay payments under a contract if the contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

4.5.5. The Government may supplement the contractor’s work force if Tier 1 Investigations or Secret Security

Clearances are not received prior to the contract performance start date. However, the Government is not obligated to supplement to supplement the contractor’s workforce. The costs required to perform the services listed in the

PWS shall be deducted from the contractor’s monthly payment if any delays in receipt of a favorable Tier 1

Investigation are due to the contractor’s late submission of requests or if an investigation reveals the contractor’s mailto:transcom.scott.tccs.mbx.protection-services-center@mail.mil designated personnel are determined not eligible for clearance. Failure to provide sufficient personnel may also constitute default, which could permit the Government to terminate this contract for default.

4.5.6. Contractor personnel turnover shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance of this contract. The costs for Government performance while contractor personnel are awaiting clearances shall be deducted from the contractor’s monthly payment based on actual costs incurred.

4.5.7. Handling and Protection of Non-Public Information. In performance of this contract, the contractor may have access to DOD Transactional Information (DTI), which for the purposes of this section shall mean any information developed or received in the course of planning, ordering, shipping, tracking, and invoicing in support of the requirements of this contract. To adequately protect this DTI, contractor information systems (IS) involved in the performance of this contract shall comply with the security requirements in the current version of the National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, “Protecting Controlled

Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations. Compliance with NIST SP

800-171 measures is required at the prime contractor level and applies to subcontractors and other entities that the prime contractor engages with in order to meet the requirements of this contract.

4.5.7.1. Additionally, the contractor agrees to use such information only for the purposes of fulfilling the contracted requirements and to protect such information from unauthorized release or disclosure. Protection of the DTI does not abrogate any responsibilities of the contractor to comply with or implement additional cyber security requirements as part of generally accepted system security principles or as required by other categories of information that may be co-resident with the DTI on the contractor’s IS.

4.5.8. The contractor shall not divulge any financial, planning, programming, or budgeting information without the express consent of the Government as outlined in Operational Security (OPSEC) and Information Security regulations.

4.5.9. The contractor shall not transmit CUI or legacy For Official Use Only information on networks not approved for this information.

4.5.10. The contractor shall ensure that personnel have the appropriate passes, badges, and identification to accomplish all services as specified in the PWS, to include but not limited to security badges/flight-line access badges.

4.5.11. Within 30 calendar days of their employment start date and annually thereafter, all contractor personnel shall complete Force Protection Training and Cyber Awareness Challenge Training, and provide the COR with the computer generated completion certificates. The website for these courses will be provided by the COR.

4.5.12. Contractor personnel shall protect their CAC login Personal Identification Number (PIN).

4.5.13. Contractor personnel shall comply with antiterrorism Force Protection conditions (FPCONs).

4.5.13.1. The contractor shall participate in Random Antiterrorism Measure (RAM) activities to the best of its ability. The contractor shall not add additional staff to perform RAMs. The PWS airlift mission performance requirements take precedence over RAM activities. In no case, shall contractor participation in RAMs result in contractor personnel performing security guard functions.

4.5.14. The contractor shall obtain Vehicle Flight-line Access Passes for all contractor vehicles, transiting the base

Flight-line Entry Control Points.

4.5.14.1. Contractor shall obtain the Certificate of Competency, AF IMT 483 for all contractors identified to operate vehicles/MHE on the flight line.

4.5.15. The contractor shall comply with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441) and the National Industrial

Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M) with all revisions to the manual, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor.

4.5.15.1. The contractor shall insert the language in paragraph 4.5.15. in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system.

4.5.16. Operationally Critical Support. The services designated under this contract are “operationally critical support” as defined in DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident

Reporting.

4.5.17. Cyber Security Assessments and Mitigation Plans. The contractor shall provide a Self-Assessment of its compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and present a Plan of Action that identifies any deviations, non-compliance, or proposed alternative means of compliance as well as plans for correcting non-compliant requirements to the contracting officer on (contracting officer insert compliance date from section 1.1.1) and then annually thereafter.

The Self-Assessment and Plan of Action shall address all of the requirements in NIST SP 800-171. The table in

Attachment 1 provides modified requirements of CUI/CDI specific controls from NIST SP 800-171 that will be used to evaluate compliance in a non-CUI/CDI environment. Additionally, at any time during the period of performance, when a contractor determines it is non-compliant with a NIST SP 800-171 requirement or an approved alternate means of compliance resulting in a High or Moderate Potential Impact as defined in NIST

FIPS PUB 199, Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems, the contractor shall submit a Plan of Action within 15 days of the determination of non-compliance.

4.5.17.1. Plans of Action and any requests to vary from NIST SP 800-171 shall be submitted to the contracting officer for consideration and approval by USTRANSCOM. The contractor need not implement any security requirement determined by USTRANSCOM to be non-applicable or to have an equally effective alternative security measure implemented in its place. The Plan of Action shall follow the template provided in Attachment

2. Alternate formats for the Plan of Action may be proposed and must be approved by USTRANSCOM.

4.5.17.2. USTRANSCOM may conduct an on-site visit to a contractor's facility or request a third-party assessment (U.S. Government agency or U.S. Government funded commercial entity) to review progress towards meeting their Plan of Action, evaluate any proposed variances to NIST SP 800-171 requirements, and to assess residual risk to the DTI resulting from the non-compliance. Date and time of on-site visits will be mutually agreed-upon by USTRANSCOM and the contractor in advance.

4.5.18. Cybersecurity Incident Reporting.

4.5.18.1. In addition to the DFARS 252.204-7012 reporting requirements for unclassified systems and DOD

Manual (DODM) 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) for classified systems, reportable cyber-incidents include,…