IA02 Draft PWS_USAPT Professional Instructor 4-Way 2025 (002)_BN reviewed 02.13.25_KS comments 03.10.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Professional Formation Skydiving Instructor

Part 1

General Information

1. General: This is a personal services contract to provide a Professional 4 Way Relative Work Instructor for the US Army Parachute Team 4 Way Competition Team. As a certified 4 Way Instructor and previous World Champion, the contractor is a subject matter expert and will provide in depth and comprehensive instruction to qualified USAPT competitors. The training will enable military personnel to exercise freefall formation skills with exacting precision, which will provide the team the ability to compete and medal at the World Meet. Contract service provider shall be accountable solely to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide a dedicated Professional 4 Way Instructor, who will provide expert and specific guidance on the tactics and techniques used by top tier 4 Way teams. This in-depth and comprehensive instruction of in-air 4 Way skill will bring the current level of training up to the next level. This Subject Matter Expert would analyze the current abilities of the team members and provide the best training plan in order to maximize the efficacy of each individual as well as the team as a whole. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The Golden Knights (GK) have recently built a new 4 Way team with only one active member of the Golden Knights Gold team from the 2021 line-up. The new Golden Knights Gold roster achieved a 29.4 -point average at US Indoor Nationals in 2023 earning the silver medal. The team reached this level with fundamental instruction provided from previous coaching contracts. In order to develop fully as World-Level competitors, the team needs professional instruction from a USPA certified World Champion 4way competitor and a dedicated training schedule. This translates into quantified training camps, longer and more specific debriefs, a more intricate training plan and a dedicated Professional 4 Way Instructor guiding these. The GK 4 Way Team has yet to reach a winning total average, typically in the 26- 30 overall point average after ten rounds. A professional Formation Skydiving Instructor would enhance the USA’s ability to achieve the top position at US Nationals, CISM’s World Parachuting Championships, and World Championships. The role of the instructor is a pivotal one in achieving the 10 round averages required to compete and win on the world stage.

1.3. Objectives: A dedicated professional 4 Way Instructor will focus the training, clarify self-awareness, uncover potential, eliminate developmental barriers, develop action plans, commit, and follow up on training and competitions conducted. An Instructor’s experience in dealing with the rules of the sport can greatly influence a pivotal decision, such as organizing a protest, dive flow engineering, and rudimentary in air technique for the videographer and competitors alike.

1.4. Scope: The main purpose of a dedicated Professional 4 Way Instructor is to provide instruction to the Golden Knights 4 Way Teams to compete and medal at 2025 US Formation Skydiving Nationals and 2025 CISM World Parachuting Championships.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance (POP) shall be for 28 March 2025 through 27 March 2026. Mission requirements will dictate the availability of the personnel requiring training.

1.6. General Information.

1.6.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The contractor shall conduct business between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: Combined 9 Training Events in Laurinburg, North Carolina and Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving Raeford, North Carolina; 1 Training Event in Eloy, Arizona.

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract

1.6.7. Security Requirements: No access to military installation is required

1.6.7.1. Physical Security: No access to military installation is required. The contractor is still responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.7.2. Key Control: N/A

1.6.8. Special Qualifications: N/A

1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract:

issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11. Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract Manager/Alternate contract manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be not be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this service.

1.6.13. Contractor Travel: Contractor will be required to travel CONUS during the performance of this contract to attend meetings, conferences, and training. The contractor may be required to travel to off-site training locations in support of this PWS. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. All travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

1.6.14. Other Direct Costs: There will be no other direct costs outside of travel expenses.

1.6.15. Data Rights: N/A

1.6.16. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.17. Phase-in /Phase-out Period: N/A

PART 2

Definitions & Acronyms

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. Work Week. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. Acronyms:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial Off the Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3. Government Furnished Items and Services:

3.1. Services: N/A

3.2. Facilities: Golden Knights building in Laurinburg, North Carolina and use of the Paraclete XP Skyventure wind tunnel.

3.3. Utilities: All utilities at Laurinburg, NC GK secondary HQ are available for the contractor in the use of coaching and mentoring 4-way team. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4. Equipment: The Government will provide transport on USAPT aircraft (C-147A or DHC-6, as needed) to deliver the contractor to approx. 12,000 ft in order for contractor to observe 4-way competition team in freefall

3.5. Materials: The Government will provide, and the contractor will adhere to, USAPT Aerial Standard Operating Procedures.

PART 4

Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4. Contractor Furnished Items:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all personal supplies and equipment required to perform this service under this contract.

4.2. Secret Facility Clearance: N/A.

4.3. Materials: N/A

4.4. Equipment: Personal USPA certified jump gear.

PART 5

Specific Tasks

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services.

A dedicated Professional 4 Way Instructor is required who will provide expert and specific guidance on the tactics and techniques used by top tier 4 Way teams. An in-depth and comprehensive instruction of in-air 4 Way skill will bring the current level of training for the USAPT up to the next level in order for the $-way competition team to remain competitive amongst the best of the sport both nationally and across the world.

This Subject Matter Expert would analyze the current abilities of the team members and provide the best training plan in order to maximize the efficacy of each individual as well as the team as a whole. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract and be present, as able through the standards of this contract, at competitions. A dedicated professional 4 Way Instructor will focus the training, clarify self-awareness, uncover potential, eliminate developmental barriers, develop action plans, commit, and follow up on training and competitions conducted. An Instructor’s experience in dealing with the rules of the sport can greatly influence a pivotal decision, such as organizing a protest, that are pivotal to achieving top 3 finishes at the elite level of competitions USAPT currently competes in. The subject matter expertise in dive flow engineering, and rudimentary in air technique for the videographer and competitors alike are critical to increasing overall scores throughout the competition skydive season.

5.2. Task Heading. The contractor shall provide:

5.2.1 Uncover potential: The contractor shall uncover potential by engaging each team member by creating a sequence of challenges for each individual

5.2.2 Eliminate developmental barriers: The contractor shall eliminate developmental barriers by providing lessons learned from his/her experiences

5.2.3. Develop action plans and commitment : The contractor shall develop action plans and commitment protocols to maximize team cohesion and longevity

5.2.4 Provide insight on dealing with the rules of the sport : The contractor shall provide insight on dealing with the rules of the sport in order to avoid omissions.

5.2.5 Provide insight on competition subject matter expertise: The contractor shall provide insight on dealing with pivotal decisions, (such as organizing a protest,) and on dive flow engineering / rudimentary in-air technique for both videographer and competitors.

PART 6

Applicable Publications

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Specifically, contractor will adhere to:

Federal Aviation Regulations, USPA Skydivers competition Manual

USAPT Aerial SOP

PART 7

Attachment/Technical Exhibit Listing

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold

Incentive/Disincentive

PRS # 1

Task 5.2.1

Uncover potential by engaging each team member by creating a sequence of challenges for each individual

Contractor will create an individualized training regimen for each specific jumper that will span the entire POP and will monitor progress of individual

Individual training challenges, goals, and plan will span no less than 90% of the POP

Contractor compliance to individualized training plans will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance. Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in Corrective Action Request (CAR) at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

PRS # 2

Task 5.2.2

Eliminate developmental barriers by providing lessons learned from his/her experiences

Contractor will share lessons learned and demonstrate these lessons in real time in order to create understanding

Zero deviation from standard. All lessons learned that are applicable to 4-way competition should be shared

Contractor compliance to individualized training plans will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance. Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in Corrective Action Request (CAR) at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

PRS# 3

Task 5.2.3

Develop action plans and commitment protocols to maximize team cohesion and longevity

Contractor will develop and execute an overall action plan throughout the POP to increase possibility of team medaling at international completions and demonstrate these lessons in real time in order to create understanding

Receiving a top 3 finish in at least 1 competition during

POP

Contractor compliance to individualized training plans will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance. Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in Corrective Action Request (CAR) at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

PRS# 4

Task 5.2.4

Provide insight on dealing with the rules of the sport

Contractor will develop, execute, and coach team through all procedures of the competition, and will coach team through 100% of the formations in the Skydivers coemption manual

Receive no more the then one (1) omission during the POP

Contractor compliance to individualized training plans will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance. Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in Corrective Action Request (CAR) at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

PRS# 5

Task 5.2.5

Provide insight on dealing with pivotal decisions (such as organizing a protest,) and on dive flow engineering / rudimentary in-air technique for both videographer and competitors.

Contractor will develop, execute, and coach team through all techniques in order to increase teams competitive free fall average above performance threshold throughout the POP.

Team will score no lower then 15 points in any competition through the POP

Contractor compliance to individualized training plans will be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data will be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance. Trends of less than acceptable performance could result in Corrective Action Request (CAR) at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

TRAINING EVENT SCHEDULE

Scheduled Dates Training Location

15 Jan 2025- 14 Jan 2026 Raeford, NC Eloy, AZ

Laurinburg, NC