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This Request for Information (RFI) from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) seeks market research for Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services at the Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico in Virginia. The services include flight planning, ATC communications maintenance, and ATC radar maintenance. The requirement is planned as a firm-fixed price contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Respondents are asked to provide capabilities statements by February 5, 2024 demonstrating experience with the services outlined in the attached draft Performance Work Statement, which describes tasks such as processing flight plans, conducting maintenance, obtaining qualifications, and ensuring airfield services. The RFI also requests information on business structure, past performance, intellectual property, certifications, labor categories, commercial offerings, and federal contract vehicles.
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M00264-24-RFI-0004
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Corps Installation Nation Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA has a requirement for Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services in support of air traffic operations to and from the United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility (MCAF), as well as enroute air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS).
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Marine Corps Installation Nation Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), 2010 Henderson Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This RFI is issued to conduct market research and determine the availability and technical capability of all sources to provide the required products and/or services.
This RFI allows potential contractors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their corporate capabilities and suggestions that will allow the Government to refine its potential course of action. The RFI is intended to assess industry service capabilities and solicit feedback for acquisition planning purposes.
The RFI is intended to assess industry service capabilities, and solicit feedback for acquisition planning purposes. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) being considered for this effort are:
· 928110: National Security
The Product Service Codes (PSC) being considered for this effort are:
· M1BA: Operation of Air Traffic Control Towers
Portfolio: Knowledge Based Services, Engineering and Technical Services per the Department of Defense (DoD) taxonomy associated with the acquisition of services, supplies and equipment.
Estimated Value of this Action: $5,254,910.66 over a 5-year period, one 12-month base and four 12-month option periods.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS RFI IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
2.0 BACKGROUND: The United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility (MCAF) has a requirement for Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services in support of air traffic operations to and from the United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility (MCAF), as well as enroute air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS). These services fall under the S-3 Operations Department, MCAF Quantico, Virginia. MCAF Quantico executes "No-Fail" missions to support Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) and Presidential airlift missions “BANNER”. These services have the critical responsibility to MCAF Quantico’s “No-Fail” missions, and military and civil pilots utilizing our systems and services within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) NAS.
This RFI is for market research pertaining to a firm-fixed price in support of MCAF.
Planned Acquisition: (see attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement)
The requirement is being planned as a firm-fixed price with one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
Performance Location(s):
United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility (MCAF) 2100 Rowell Road Quantico, VA 22134
Constraints and Limitations: The following are anticipated to apply to this acquisition:
· Contractor may have to use the USMC’s internal software tools related to the scope of this effort. Contractor must explain how they will learn the functionalities of the Government’s software research tools.
Organizational Conflict of Interest: A potential conflict of interest may be present due to the contractor technical and program support required for the United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility (MCAF) areas that could become a new contract requirement in the future.
3.0 HISTORICAL INFORMATION: This is a new requirement and no historical information on these services previously acquired by the United States Marine Corps and/or MCAF were found. Similar services were procured by the United States Air Force under Contracts FA4452-17-C-0004 and FA2860-22-C-0011. Both contracts were awarded to Tapestry Solutions, Inc (CAGE Code 09GD1; and with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
Acquisition efforts is prospectively to be solicited as Unrestricted.
4.0 CORE OBJECTIVES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:
The objective of this acquisition is to acquire services in the areas of Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services in support of air traffic operations to and from the United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility.
2.2. Scope. The Contractor shall have the personnel to provide airfield services comparable to Marine Corps operations. This PWS describes the efforts and tasks that shall be performed by the contractor for tenant and transient aircraft. Performance shall be at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico’s facilities.
The Contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, materials, travel, and other services required to satisfy the required capabilities and solutions. While this Performance Work Statement (PWS) identifies the functional categories, the suite of resulting task orders, if applicable, is intended to satisfy a full range of related requirements. These requirements are mission essentials. The contractor shall provide all services comparable with NAVAIR 00-80T-124.
The objectives and tasks are outlined in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). See below.
RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Please provide a response to each of the following:
The capability statement provided in response to this RFI shall include the following criteria in addition to answering the RFI specific criteria below, considering the attached DRAFT PWS:
1. The Government is considering NAICS code 928110: National Security and requests recommendations for alternative NAICS codes. If a recommendation is provided, please include a rationale for the recommended NAICS and explain why the code is applicable to the DRAFT PWS scope of work.
2. Extent to which the responder is aware of any potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues or a non-immitigable OCI related to current development work at USMC.
3. Provide past performance records (no more than 3) that demonstrates your experiences executing similar services that are included in the DRAFT PWS requirements. Please provide a written narrative that details the following:
a. Description of type of work performed,
b. Relationship to Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services DRAFT PWS,
c. To whom the services were performed (i.e., name of the customer),
d. Point of contact of service recipient. Please include name, phone number and email address.
4. Please provide any information regarding intellectual property rights associated with this type of service.
5. Are there any professional certifications standards required to do the work?
6. Do you have personnel ready to perform the required services?
7. Would the labor resources needed to fulfil the tasks of the DRAFT PWS require the use of labor categories subject to the Service Contract Act? If so, which labor categories will apply?
8. Are the required services considered a service that is of a type offered and sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace?
a. Why or why not? Please provide non-government sources in which similar services were provided.
b. Please provide information regarding which elements from the DRFAT PWS you have executed at the local, state, federal government or international level. Identify the objective(s) that responder cannot fulfil and provide an explanation about how to mitigate.
9. Please identify any contract(s) on your awareness that cover some or all of the DRAFT MCAF Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services PWS. If there are any GSA or any other contract(s) done by federal agency for similar objectives, please provide the contract number and point of contact information.
10. The contract will include fixed unit prices per level of complexity structure described in section 4.1. Personnel Requirements of the DRAFT PWS.
BUSINESS RELATED INQUIRIES:
The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include revisions/suggestions to the PWS, the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.
Specific required criteria/questions for this RFI are as follows:
1. Provide the business classification level of your entity to do work under NAICS 928110: National Security.
| Question |
| RESPONSE |
| Are you a Small Business? (FAR 19.102), If so, which type: |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.304) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Service Disabled small business? (FAR 19.14) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| 8(a) Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.8) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.13) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.15) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? (DFARS 219.71) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
| Have you provided the requirement in the commercial marketplace? (FAR 12) |
| ☐ YES ☐ NO |
a. If you are a large business, please provide a recommendation for the percentage of work to be assigned to small businesses in a Subcontracting Plan. Please include which elements of the objectives you recommend for small businesses and why.
b. If you are a small business, please provide a recommendation regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.
2. In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).
3. Please provide a determination of intent to participate/solicit as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
4. If your business holds an active Government wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) which can accommodate the scope of the entire requirements outlined above, please provide the GSA schedule number with the capability package submission.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Feedback on this requirement is encouraged. This is a market research tool used to identify market capability and solutions, as well as the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.
Responses must contain UNCLASSIFIED information only and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” at least on the first page of the response. NO CLASSIFIED information may be included anywhere in the response. Responses must include:
1) Business name and address;
2) Name of company representative and their business title;
3) Business Type and size;
4) Unique Entiry Identificator (UEI);
5) Cage Code;
6) DUNS Number;
7) Responses shall be in Microsoft Word for Office or compatible format and shall not exceed twenty (20) pages. A page is defined as each face of an 8½” x 11” sheet with information contained within a one inch margin on all sides. Font type shall be Times Roman 12 point; and
8) Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
Vendors who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email NLT 05 February 2024, 3:00 PM Eastern Time to Edgar Lopez-Jimenez at edgar.lopezjimenez@usmc.mil and Christian Hernandez-Soto at christian.hernandezsoto@usmc.mil. Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than twenty (20) pages) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format.
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personal reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
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DRAFT PWS MCAF Air Traffic Control Support.docx
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
FOR THE MARINE CORPS AIR FACILITY (MCAF) QUANTICO
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA
1.0 Background.
Marine Corps Air Facility (MCAF) Quantico, Virginia has a requirement for Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services in support of air traffic operations to and from the United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility, as well as enroute air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS). These services fall under the S-3 Operations Department, MCAF Quantico, Virginia. MCAF Quantico executes "No-Fail" missions to support Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) and Presidential airlift missions “BANNER”. These services have the critical responsibility to MCAF Quantico’s “No-Fail” missions, and military and civil pilots utilizing our systems and services within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) NAS.
2.0 Objective & Scope.
2.1. Objective. The objective of this acquisition is to acquire services in the areas of Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services in support of air traffic operations to and from the United States Marine Corps Quantico Air Facility.
2.2. Scope. The Contractor shall have the personnel to provide airfield services comparable to Marine Corps operations. This PWS describes the efforts and tasks that shall be performed by the contractor for tenant and transient aircraft. Performance shall be at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico’s facilities.
The Contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, materials, travel, and other services required to satisfy the required capabilities and solutions. While this Performance Work Statement (PWS) identifies the functional categories, the suite of resulting task orders, if applicable, is intended to satisfy a full range of related requirements. These requirements are mission essentials. The contractor shall provide all services comparable with NAVAIR 00-80T-124.
2.2.1. Mission Statement. MCAF Quantico's mission is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, by providing comprehensive airfield services. MCAF Quantico strives to uphold and exceed regulatory rules and regulations set by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, the United States Marine Corps, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the International Civil Aviation Organization. MCAF Quantico facilitates flight planning, training route utilization, flight movement messages, search and rescue operations, and base contingency and operational plans through effective coordination, and liaison with various agencies. MCAF Quantico's commitment is to conduct thorough airfield inspections to maintain adherence to the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
2.2.2. Mission Essential Contractor Services. All services under section 5 of this PWS are considered mission essential per DFARS 252.237-7023, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.
3.0 General Information.
3.1. The Contractor shall provide Flight Clearance and Air Traffic Control Maintenance services at Marine Corps Air Facility Base Quantico, Virginia installations located at 2100 Rowell Road, Quantico, VA 22134. The Contractor shall provide services to cover the following airfield hours of operation schedule:
Task # and Description
Number of Individuals
Schedule
#1: Flight Planning Services
Monday – Friday: 0800 – 1600
#1: Flight Planning Services
Monday – Friday: 1100 – 1900
#2: ATC Communications Maintenance Services
Monday – Friday: 1300 – 2100
#3: ATC Radar Maintenance Services
Monday – Friday: 1300 – 2100
Contractor shall ensure continuity of operations during periods of personnel turnover and long-term absences. Long-term absences are considered those longer than two weeks.
3.2. Tour of Duty. The Contractor shall ensure contacted employees that provides the electronics maintenance service for Naval Air Traffic Control, Air Navigation Aids and Landing Systems (NAALS) equipment, i.e., certified Electronics Technicians, provide coverage 1.5 hours prior to published airfield hours and 30 minutes past published airfield hours.
3.3. English Language. The contractor shall ensure that contracted employees required to communicate with Government personnel can read, write, and speak English. All program documentation shall be done in English.
3.4. Conduct. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall identify themselves as contractors when communicating with the Government and shall not represent themselves or provide direction as if they were a Government representative. Contractors shall not identify themselves either through the display name of their e-mail address, signature, or other electronic communications devices, telephonically, or in person in such a way as to use any part of any tasking agency organizational name. Contractors shall identify themselves by using their company name and the individual's name when communicating in any official capacity via e-mail, phone, or other means.
3.5. Quality Control (QC). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall establish and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's QC program assures that the work complies with the contract's requirements. If any changes are required, the Contractor shall provide one copy of a comprehensive written QCP to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within five working days. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer's (KO) acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.
3.6. Contract Management. The Contractor shall provide a representative as the point of contact for all contract management functions. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a risk management program to identify and mitigate program risks early so contract performance is not impacted. The Contractor designee shall be responsible for all requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the name and contact information of the designee to the PCO within ten working days of contract award. Due to the nature of military operations support of this contract, the Contractor shall provide contact information for 24-hour contact.
3.7. Security Requirements.
3.7.1. Access to Installation During Force Protection Conditions (FPCONS). Contractor will be assigned a mission essential designation IAW requirements contained in Integrated Defense and Antiterrorism Plans. Only the installation commander or the unit commander requesting contract support will assign the mission essential designation.
3.7.2. Information Assurance. Contractor shall comply with all Marine Corps Air Facilities (MCAF) security requirements pursuant to DOD Directive (DoDD) 5200.2 Personnel Security Program, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.1 Cybersecurity, Contractor must ensure that all personnel assigned to work on the contract requiring access to government networks must complete annual Information Assurance (IA) training on-line. Training can be accessed at – https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil/ Contractor is responsible for having the appropriate Information Assurance baseline certification.
3.7.3. Communications Security. All communications shall comply with MCAF Policy Letter 10.-23, Information and Personnel Security Program Policy.
3.7.4. Privacy Act. Work on this project may require that personnel have access to Privacy Information. Personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a, and applicable agency rules and regulations.
3.8. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). The Contractor shall report immediately to the Contracting Officer (KO) any instances where OCI is apparent or present, per criteria set forth under FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that concern may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as they deem necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.
4.0 Training, Experience, and Certification Requirements
4.1. Personnel Requirements. Contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall comply with the following training, experience, and certification requirements:
4.2. Task 1: Flight Planning Services:
· The Contractor shall provide three (3) individuals to fulfill the Flight Planning Services workload as Airfield Management Specialists. The individuals shall have three (3) years of working knowledge and experience with the following systems:
· AN/FYC-22 Visual Information Display System,
· AN/FSC-127 Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), and
· Flight Data Input / Output.
4.3. Task 2: ATC Communications Maintenance Services:
· The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual to fulfill the ATC Communications Maintenance Services workload as Communications Electronics Technicians.
· Communications Electronics Technicians shall successfully complete an initial indoctrination training program and recurring systems proficiency evaluation, as needed, in accordance with MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1 and OPNAVINST 3721.1. The initial indoctrination training and recurring system proficiency evaluations are government-provided.
· Communications Electronics Technicians shall possess the following system certifications: AN/FYC-22 Visual Information Display System, AN/FSC-127 Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), and CM-300 Radios. These certificates of completion must be from a recognized formal training facility, such as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), FAA, or military technical training center.
· Communications Electronics Technicians shall have three (3) years of working knowledge and experience with the following systems: AN/FYC-22 Visual Information Display System, AN/FSC-127 Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS), and CM-300 Radios.
· Communications Electronics Technicians shall present a certificate from the DOD or FAA electronics course or an approved accredited electronics certification program.
· Communications Electronics Technicians shall have five (5) years of experience working with the following:
· experience maintaining Air Traffic Control systems;
· repairing, overhauling, modifying Air Traffic Control systems including analog-to-digital interface systems;
· isolating malfunctions by prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks, and other tests using a wide range of electronic test equipment;
· assembling, installing, and repairing antenna systems, transmission lines, fiber optics, and RF waveguides;
· performing corrosion control measures;
· ensuring maintenance data collection forms, inspections and maintenance records are accurately complete;
· maintain Facilities Status Records and update logbooks;
· independently verifies operational condition of Air Traffic Control systems to be within prescribed parameters in accordance with applicable Technical Order/Manual or directive;
· repair, adjust, and aligns systems to pass recertification and periodic flight checks; and
· repair, adjust and align for radar display in the Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (RATCF) and Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).
· Communications Electronics Technicians shall be Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualified and must maintain qualification for the contract duration.
4.4. Task 3: ATC Radar Maintenance Services:
· The Contractor shall provide one (1) individual to fulfill the ATC Radar Maintenance Services workload as Radar Electronics Technicians.
· Radar Electronics Technicians shall complete an initial indoctrination training program and recurring systems proficiency evaluations, as needed, in accordance with MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1 and OPNAVINST 3721.1. The initial indoctrination training and recurring system proficiency evaluation are government-provided.
· Radar Electronics Technicians shall possess system certifications on the following systems: AN/GPN-30 Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR) and AN/FSQ-204 Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS). These certificates of completion must be from a recognized formal training facility, such as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), FAA, or military technical training center.
· Radar Electronics Technician shall have three (3) years of working knowledge and experience with the following systems: AN/GPN-30 Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR) and AN/FSQ-204 Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS).
· Radar Electronics Technicians shall present a certificate from the DOD or FAA electronics course or an approved accredited electronics certification program.
· Radar Electronics Technicians shall have five (5) years of experience working with the following:
· experience maintaining Air Traffic Control systems;
· repairing, overhauling, modifying Air Traffic Control systems including analog-to-digital interface systems;
· isolating malfunctions by prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks, and other tests using a wide range of electronic test equipment;
· assembling, installing, and repairing antenna systems, transmission lines, fiber optics, and RF waveguides;
· performing corrosion control measures;
· ensuring maintenance data collection forms, inspections and maintenance records are accurately complete;
· maintain Facilities Status Records and update logbooks;
· independently verifies operational condition of Air Traffic Control systems to be within prescribed parameters in accordance with applicable Technical Order/Manual or directive;
· repair, adjust, and aligns systems to pass recertification and periodic flight checks; and
· repair, adjust and align for radar display in the Radar Air Traffic Control Facility (RATCF) and Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).
· Radar Electronics Technicians shall be Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualified and must maintain qualification for the contract duration.
5.0 Deliverables.
The scope of this effort consists of the following tasks and deliverables:
· Task 1: Flight Planning Services;
· Task 2: ATC Communications Maintenance Services; and
· Task 3: ATC Radar Maintenance Services.
5.1. Task Descriptions
This PWS includes the following tasks: Provide flight planning services, ATC Communications Maintenance Services, and ATC Radar Maintenance Services. The contractor shall provide all services comparable with Department of the Navy and Marine Corps regulations.
5.1.1. Flight Planning Services (Task 1)
The Contractor shall provide certified personnel to assist pilots with flight planning, provide necessary information and support during flight, and offer post-flight services such as debriefing and analysis. The following is the list of duties and responsibilities under Task 1.
5.1.1.1. Process Flight Plans
5.1.1.2. Transmits and receives flight plans and related air traffic messages between worldwide US military airfield management / flight planning personnel, Air Route Traffic Control Center, and FAA Flight Service Station.
5.1.1.3. Notifies Air Traffic Control via inter-phone of flight plan changes.
5.1.1.4. Provides airport advisory service and clearance delivery service when the Air Traffic Control Tower is closed.
5.1.1.5. Monitors receipt, review, dissemination, and disposition of incoming Notice to Air Missions.
5.1.1.6. Manages Flight Information Publications account.
5.1.1.7. Provide detailed assistance to military pilots and pilots of private, foreign, and contract aircraft.
5.1.1.8. Initiate emergency action checklists.
5.1.1.9. Prepares and submits all required reports and assigned projects.
5.1.1.10. Review and coordinate landing requests supporting various contingency operations in the National Capitol Region (NCR) and Military District of Washington (MDW). This involves efficiently managing and prioritizing landing requests to support critical operations and ensuring seamless integration with other agencies involved in these operations.
5.1.1.11. Coordinate special services and handling for flights with distinguished visitors.
5.1.1.12. Coordinate flight information on Instrument Flight Rules aircraft with Air Route Traffic Control Center.
5.1.1.13. Coordinate with Fuels / Motor transport to arrange gas, as well as transportation services for transient crews.
5.1.1.14. Schedule aircraft activities with tenant and transient aircraft.
5.1.1.15. Initiate search and rescue for overdue Visual Flight Rules aircraft to include Information Requests and Alert Notices.
5.1.1.16. Provides training to newly assigned Aviation Operations Specialists, Electronics Technicians, and other personnel.
5.1.1.17. Conduct and document daily and periodic airfield inspections in accordance with NAVAIR 00-80T-124.
5.1.1.18. Mitigates hazards and notifies appropriate agencies to resolve hazards or non-compliant conditions.
5.1.1.19. Train to become qualified as a Flight Planning Dispatcher and Flight Planning Supervisor.
5.1.2. ATC Communications Maintenance Services (Task 2)
The Contractor shall provide planned / preventive and corrective maintenance and training, as well as provides maintenance administration on all assigned communications systems that support Air Operations.
5.1.2.1. Perform planned / preventive maintenance and daily operational checks in accordance with the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1 and OPNAVINST 4790.4.
5.1.2.2 Perform corrective maintenance in accordance with the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1 and verify correct certifying ground inspections values and data on FAA flight inspectable systems in accordance with the NAVAIR 00-80T-114 and OPNAVINST 3721.5.
5.1.2.3 Obtain required qualifications and provides NAALS systems training, On the Job Training (OJT), and submits qualification recommendations to newly assigned Electronics Technicians in accordance with the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1.
5.1.2.4 Perform required administrative functions such as ensuring maintenance data collection forms, inspections reports, training documentation, maintenance reports, maintains facilities status reports, Work Center logbooks, equipment forms, supply documentation, and training materials are completed and recorded in accordance with CAMLEJO 3721.1, OPNAVINST 3721.5, OPNAVINST 4790.4, and NAVAIR 00-80T-114.
5.1.3. ATC Radar Maintenance Services (Task 3)
The Contractor shall provide planned/preventive and corrective maintenance and training, as well as provides maintenance administration on all assigned radar systems that support Air Operations.
5.1.3.1. Perform planned / preventive maintenance and daily operational checks in accordance with the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1 and OPNAVINST 4790.4.
5.1.3.2 Perform corrective maintenance in accordance with the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1 and verify correct certifying ground inspections values and data on FAA flight inspectable systems in accordance with the NAVAIR 00-80T-114 and OPNAVINST 3721.5.
5.1.3.3 Obtains required qualifications and provides NAALS systems training, On the Job Training (OJT), and submits qualification recommendations to newly assigned Electronics Technicians in accordance with the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1.
5.1.3.4 Perform required administrative functions such as ensuring maintenance data collection forms, inspections reports, training documentation, maintenance reports, maintains facilities status reports, Work Center logbooks, equipment forms, supply documentation and training materials are completed and recorded in accordance with CAMLEJO 3721.1, OPNAVINST 3721.5, OPNAVINST 4790.4, and NAVAIR 00-80T-114.
6.0 Performance Requirement Summary.
The Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) table below summarizes the most important performance objectives and thresholds. The absence of any performance objective and threshold from this SS shall not detract from its enforceability or limit the Government’s rights or remedies afforded under this contract. 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
PWS Paragraph
Performance Threshold (Standard)
Inspection Method
Contractor shall file timely flight plans with ATC for tasking agency
5.1.1.1.
Performance is acceptable when there is not more than one untimely filing of a flight plan with ATC per year.
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization evaluations shall be conducted internally annually and bi-annually by Marine Corps Installations East.
Contractor shall input NOTAMs in a timely manner
5.1.1.5.
Performance is acceptable when there is not more than one untimely input NOTAM per year.
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization evaluations shall be conducted internally annually and bi-annually by Marine Corps Installations East.
Contractor shall ensure reports are completed and recorded within the required timelines
5.1.1.9, 5.1.2.4, and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when there is no more than 1 report completed late within the year.
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization evaluations shall be conducted internally annually and biennially by Marine Corps Installations East.
Contractor shall ensure all services are available for tenant and transient aircraft and aircrews
5.1.1.13.
Performance is acceptable when there is no more than one occurrences of services being unavailable within the year.
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization evaluations shall be conducted internally annually and bi-annually by Marine Corps Installations East.
Contractor shall conduct and document airfield inspections
5.1.1.17.
Performance is acceptable when inspections and documentation is done daily.
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization evaluations shall be conducted internally annually and bi-annually by Marine Corps Installations East.
Obtain qualification as a Flight Planning Dispatcher
5.1.1.19.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 4 months of training.
Flight Planning Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge is responsible for overseeing training and qualification.
Obtain qualification as a Flight Planning Supervisor
5.1.1.19.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 2 months of training.
Flight Planning Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge is responsible for overseeing training and qualification.
Contractor shall conduct and document planned/preventive maintenance on systems assigned via 13-Week Report.
5.1.2.1, 5.1.3.1, 5.1.2.4, and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when maintenance and documentation is done daily.
Work Center Supervisor oversees and inspects 13-Week Report for completion and verifies Maintenance Action Items are recorded NAVAIR’s Maintenance Data Analysis Tool (MDAT) system.
Contractor shall conduct and document corrective maintenance on systems assigned via NAVAIR’s MDAT Program.
5.1.2.2, 5.1.3.2, 5.1.2.4, and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when maintenance and documentation is done daily for emergency repairs and weekly for routine repairs.
Work Center Supervisor inspects completion of all corrective maintenance, and ensures Maintenance Action Items are recorded in NAVAIR’s MDAT system
Contractor shall verify all assigned systems are operationally available and ready for ATC and Air Operations.
5.1.2.1, 5.1.3.1, 5.1.2.4, and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when verification and documentation is done daily.
Work Center Supervisor oversees and inspects Work Center logbook entries for completeness of all required checks and turn-up procedures, and ensures Maintenance Action Items have been recorded in NAVAIR’s MDAT system
Obtain qualification as a Radar Watch Stander.
5.1.3.3 and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 4 months of training.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters.
Obtain qualification as a Communications Watch Stander.
5.1.2.3 and 5.1.2.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 4 months of training.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters.
Obtain qualification as a Basic Maintenance Technical Instructor on the ASR-11 or AN/GPN-30 DASR.
5.1.3.3 and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 2 months of training.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters.
Obtain qualification as a Basic Maintenance Technical Instructor on the AN/FSQ-204 STARS.
5.1.3.3 and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 2 months of training.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters.
Obtain qualification as a Basic Maintenance Technical Instructor on the AN/FSC-127 ETVS.
5.1.2.3 and 5.1.2.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 2 months of training.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters.
Obtain qualification as a Basic Maintenance Technical Instructor on the AN/FYC-22 VIDS.
5.1.2.3 and 5.1.2.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 2 months of training.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters.
Obtain qualification as a Basic Maintenance Technical Instructor on the CM-300 Communications Radios.
5.1.2.3 and 5.1.2.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor is qualified within 1 months of training.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters.
Contractor shall conduct and document scheduled NAALS equipment training
5.1.2.3, 5.1.2.4, 5.1.3.3, and 5.1.3.4.
Performance is acceptable when the contractor provides course material, including PowerPoint presentations, to trainees and update technician’s training jacket that training was accomplished. Produce qualified Basic Maintenance Technicians to Watch Stander qualification within the standard time defined in the MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1.
Work Center Supervisor oversees, inspects, and tracks training progression in individual Training & Readiness (T&R) Folders. Training and events are recorded via Maintenance Action Items in NAVAIR’s MDAT system. Maintenance Office reviews and approvals all Qualification Letters in accordance with MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 3721.1.
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