M00264-22-R-0002-0001.docx.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is the follow ing:

1. Provide answ ers the vendors' questions received in response to the solicitation;

2. Provide revisions made to the PWS and Addendum to FAR 52.212-1;

3. Provide revised Attachment List; and

4. Revise the estimated delivery dates for CLIN/SLINs 4001AA and 4001AB.

See Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 25

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Nov-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M0026422R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Oct-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08-Nov-2021

CODE

MCINCR - RCO

2010 HENDERSON RD

EGGLESTON-SCOTT, CHRISTA

QUANTICO VA 22134

M00264 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M0026422R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for SUBCLIN 4001AA has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

27-NOV-2025 1 N/A

FOB: Destination

To:

07-NOV-2025 1 N/A

The following Delivery Schedule item for SUBCLIN 4001AB has been changed from:

27-NOV-2025 1 N/A

To:

07-NOV-2025 1 N/A

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

52.212-1 ADDENDUM – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

This procurement uses FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation procedures and FAR Part 12 Acquisition of

Commercial Items.

1.0 Overview

1.1 The purpose of this requirement is to provide services to support the Training and Education Command

(TECOM) with Marines in Military Freefall (MFF) operations in compliance with Marine Corps Orders (MCO) to safely meet the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Training Input requirements by Fiscal Year (FY). The contractor shall perform all tasks required and delineated in the PWS to deliver the MMPC in the quantities specified in the contract. The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, personnel, and facilities necessary to deliver the types and quantities of deliverables specified by the PWS.

1.2 Offeror shall submit a proposal that clearly and concisely describes its response to the requirements of the solicitation. Use of general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used” will not satisfy this requirement. Unnecessary elaboration or presentations beyond what is sufficient to present a complete and effective solution are not desired and may be construed as a lack of understanding of the requirement.

1.3 The proposal must be prepared in accordance with these instructions. Failure to do so may result in the Offeror’s submission being determined to be non-responsive and ineligible for award. Your submission will be screened by the Contracting Officer or a designee upon receipt to ensure completeness and compliance with the instructions contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

1.4 The Government intends to make a single award, containing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs for a base period of

6-months, with four 12-month option periods and one 6-month option period in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

2.0 Confidential Information.

2.1 The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its amendments have resulted in an increasing number of requests from outside the Government for copies of contract qualifications and proposals submitted to federal agencies. If an

Offeror’s submission contains information that they believe should be withheld from such requestors under FOIA on the grounds that they contain “trade secrets and commercial or financial information” (5 USC 552(b)(4)), the

Offeror should mark its submissions in the following manner:

2.1.1 The following notice should be placed on the title page: “Some parts of this document, as identified on individual pages, are considered by the submitter to be privileged or confidential trade secrets or commercial or financial information not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Material considered privileged or confidential on such grounds is contained on page(s)________.”

2.1.2 Each individual item considered privileged or confidential under FOIA should be marked with the following notice: “The data or information is considered confidential or privileged, and is not subject to mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.”

3.0 Submission of Questions and Proposal

3.1 Questions

3.1.1 Comments, questions, or inquiries concerning this solicitation shall not be submitted to any Government representative other than the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist identified herein. All questions must be received by 26 Oct 2021 at 10:00 AM EST. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be in writing and electronically sent to the following e-mail addresses:

jamie.dufrene@usmc.mil christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil

Please submit questions in the table format below via Microsoft Excel.

Solicitation Section Comment/Question

SF 1449

mailto:jamie.dufrene@usmc.mil mailto:christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil

PWS

RFP

General

Should any questions be received after the date stated above, the Government reserves the right not to provide an answer. If, however, in the Government's opinion, the question(s) cites an issue of significant importance, the

Government may provide written responses.

PLEASE NOTE: Your subject line should read “Multi-Mission Parachute Course– RFP M00264-22-R-

0002”.

3.1.2 Note: Due to the firewall at Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Marine Corps Base

Quantico, please be advised that it is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure all electronic submittals of questions are received by the Contracting Officer within the timeframe given above.

3.2 Proposals

3.2.1 It is an Offeror’s responsibility to deliver its proposal to the proper place at the proper time. Proposals must be received no later than the date identified on the SF 1449, Block 8.

Proposals shall be submitted in Electronic format via email. Faxes and/or responses through any other method are not acceptable. Offerors are advised that the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g., .zip files) or files in excess of 10 megabytes. Electronic submissions shall be sent to christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil; jamie.dufrene@usmc.mil.

Multiple Offers

The Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region – Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO) will not accept multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Late Proposals:

Any proposal, modification, or revision, that is received at the designated Government office after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the contracting officer determines that accepting the late proposal would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(i) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(ii) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of proposals and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of proposals; or

(iii) It was the only proposal received.

If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, mailto:christa.eggleston-sc@usmc.mil the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

To maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the proposal evaluation process, the Offeror must comply with the following instructions for proposal format and content. Proposals that do not comply with these instructions may be considered non-responsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

4.0 Proposal Format.

4.1 Text and graphics portions of the electronic copies shall be in a format readable by MS Word 2010 or earlier;

MS PowerPoint, or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. Data submitted in spreadsheet format shall be unlocked and readable by MS Excel 2013 or earlier.

4.2 In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluations, it is required that all Offerors submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified below:

Single-spaced typed lines

1-inch margins on all sides

11-point Times New Roman font (TNR)

Headers/footers – ensure the company name and RFP number is included on each page

Each page of the proposal shall include the following footer: “Source Selection Information – See

FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

Graphs and drawings must be clear/legible and may use a font no smaller than 8-point TNR

No photographs are permitted outside of requirement at 5.2; no hyperlinks are permitted; and

Content should utilize Unlocked .doc, .pdf. xls, and .jpg formats.Pages shall be numbered consecutively within each volume showing volume and page. For example, page 9 of Volume I would be numbered I-9 and page 10 of Volume II would be numbered II-10.

4.3 Offerors are cautioned that they are responsible to ensure that material that they desire to have evaluated for a particular section is contained in that specific section.

5.0 Proposal Content

The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of four separate volumes; Volume I – Business Volume, Volume II–Technical, Volume III -Past Performance, and Volume IV –Price Volume. Offerors will submit separate electronic files for each volume, Technical, Past Performance, and Price, shall be separate electronic files.

Please note: Page limitations are inclusive of any appendices, charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics.

5.1 Volume I - Business Volume

The Offeror’s business volume shall not exceed 30 pages, which includes:

Cover Letter/Letter of Transmission – Shall identify the solicitation number, corporate principal submitting the proposal, and key points of contact within the firm who are authorized to bind the firm (e.g., contracts, pricing, technical).

Table of Contents and Compliance Matrix – pertinent to the Offeror’s material organization and providing traceability from the Offeror’s proposal, to the PWS, to the evaluation criteria, and to other solicitation sections as necessary. Specifically, the Compliance Matrix is a cross-reference table that tells evaluators where they can find responses to specific RFP requirements. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, i.e., descriptions of previous projects performed for the Government, cannot be considered as a part of the proposal unless physically incorporated in the proposal. Clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential.

Offer Letter – The Offer letter shall include the following:

The Solicitation number.

Company Information. Provide the name, address, DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax ID, and telephone number of the Offeror.

Authorized Personnel. Provide the name, title, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address of the company/division point of contact that can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

“Remit to” address, if different than mailing address.

Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if applicable).

Agreement with terms. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFP. Offeror shall clearly detail any exceptions taken and the rationale for the exceptions taken to the RFP. Please note that exceptions taken to the RFP may render the proposal unacceptable to the Government.

State the length of proposal validity (at least a minimum of 180 days from proposal due date).

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) (see FAR 2.101) - Disclose any potential or actual organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) that your company (to include subcontractors and any other teaming partners) may have with the requirements of the PWS/solicitation. Include a description of the OCI(s) and the action(s) taken, if any, to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the OCIs. A negative response is required.

Signed 1449 - Completed page 1 & 2 Standard Form (SF) 1449, of the Solicitation (signed and dated blocks 30A through 30C). Failure to do so may lead to rejection of the offer.

Subcontracting Plan submission - All Offerors classified as large businesses under the selected NAICS of this effort are required to submit a subcontracting plan articulating performance and execution of small business goals with their proposal. The subcontracting plan shall comply with FAR clause 52.219-9 and include the details listed at FAR subpart 19.704 - Subcontracting Plan Requirements.

Representations and Certifications - A completed copy of all solicitation representations and certifications. If the

Offeror completed the representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM), it shall include a statement stating its representations and certifications are up to date in SAM. Any representations and certifications that are not available for completion within SAM must be submitted in this volume.

5.2 Volume II – Technical/ /

VOLUME II SHALL HAVE NO PRICING/COST INFORMATION INCLUDED.

The Offeror’s Technical volume shall not exceed 75 pages/slides (combined) which includes:

Proposal Content Addressing:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability / On-Site Visit

NOTE: Supporting Documentation (pictures, overhead views, visual representation, matrix; ) are excluded from page count.

Factor 2 – Staffing and Management Approach

The Offeror shall address Factor 1 – Technical Capability–/ On-Site Visit – Factor 2- Staffing and

Management Approach as follows:

5.2.1 Factor 1 – Technical Capability / On-site Visit: The Offeror shall provide a detailed plan to provide the PS-2 and all necessary equipment and facilities to successfully perform the PWS requirements. The plan shall include but not be limited to, any proposed schedules, land plots with drop zones and boundaries and any lease agreements that are relevant. The Offeror shall provide a detailed approach on how they plan to achieve SOFBIS certification by

USSOCOM within the base period of the contract and to maintain certification throughout the life of the contract.

The Offeror shall provide their safety record (within the last five years) conducting Military Freefall (MFF) parachute operations (High Altitude Low Opening (HALO), High Altitude High Opening (HAHO)) & Safety of

Flight record. The Offeror shall describe their plan to provide and maintain the safety standards, policy and protocols to successfully perform the PWS requirements.

5.2.1.1 On-Site Visit: The Offeror shall provide a Microsoft PowerPoint overview brief with the level of details as outlined below:

- Organizational Overview

- Overview of current Facilities and plan to build-up to full operational capability

- List of current equipment and plan to build-up to full operational capability

- Plan to conduct PILOT Course #001

- Plan to conduct JSAT Certification Course #002 for (SOFBIS) Certification

Scheduling of the on-site visit will be coordinated within 14 days of receipt of the proposals.

5.2.2 Factor 2 – Staffing and Management Approach:

The Offeror shall provide the roles of management and qualified personnel to ensure independent and objective quality assurance to meet the requirements of the PWS and how the offeror intends to ensure contract deliverables and timeliness of service delivery. This includes the staff roles and responsibilities, the projected utilization of the

Staffing Matrix, and controls at both the corporate and contract level for execution of task-based operations.

The Offeror shall provide a staffing matrix with relevant education, certifications, labor hours, labor categories, and work experience of all personnel that will be assigned to perform the PWS tasks to include management personnel.

(MS Excel Matrix).

The Offeror shall provide their plan to recruit, retain and train a high-quality workforce. The Offeror’s plan shall also outline how personnel gaps or shortages will be managed to prevent degradation of services and a lapse in training.

Small Business Participation Plan - All Offerors (large or small business) shall submit a Small Business

Participation Plan that demonstrates the extent of small business participation specifically related to the Multi-

Mission Parachute Course (MMPC) contract. The Small Business Participation Plan is separate from the Small

Business Subcontracting Plan and shall include the following, at a minimum:

(a) Small business(es) proposed to participate in the performance of the Multi-Mission Parachute

Course (MMPC) contract, using the table below:

Company

Name

Company

Address

Company

CAGE

Code

Company

Type(s)*

Level of

Participation

Work to be

Performed

Total Small Business Participation goal for MMPC contract is 32.25%**

*List all applicable business types for each company: small, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, service-disable veteran-owned, HUB-Zone, women-owned, historically black colleges and universities, minority institutions.

** The level of participation shall be expressed in terms of a percentage of the total contract value (no price information in this section). The goal for small business participation is 32.25%.

(b) Documentation demonstrating the Offeror’s commitment to utilize the small business subcontractors proposed above;

(c) Rationale for the proposed level of participation and allocation of work;

(d) Participation shall be provided in terms of percentage of total contract dollars and total dollars of total evaluated price for small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns as the prime and/or subcontractors.

(e) A description of additional efforts that will be undertaken to identify and develop opportunities for small business concerns.

NOTE for Large Business Offerors: The small business(es) specified in the Small Business Participation Plan shall be included in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

NOTE for Small Business Offerors: If a small business Offeror proposes as a Prime Contractor, their participation in the contract counts toward small business participation and should be identified as such. The Offeror shall not provide any price information in the Small Business Participation Plan. However, the information provided shall reconcile to the information submitted in the Price Volume.

5.3 Volume III – Past Performance

VOLUME III SHALL HAVE NO PRICING/COST INFORMATION INCLUDED.

The Offeror’s Past Performance volume shall not exceed 20 pages/slides (combined) which includes:

5.3.1 Factor 3 – Past Performance

To demonstrate its past performance, the offeror shall identify up to three of its most relevant contracts or efforts within the past three years of solicitation closing date., All information provided should be references the offeror considers relevant to the requirements of the solicitation. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contracts or efforts to the requirements of the solicitation. If subcontractor experience is provided as part of the three most relevant contracts or efforts, the subcontractor experience will be given weight relative to the scope, magnitude and complexity of the aspects of the work under the solicitation that the subcontractor is proposed to perform. Therefore, the offeror’s proposal shall detail clearly the aspects of the work in the solicitation that the subcontractor is proposed to perform. If the Offeror has not had any Government contracts, then information on recent and relevant subcontracts and/or commercial contracts may be submitted. If the Offeror does not have recent and relevant past performance experience, then the Offeror must make an affirmative statement to this effect.

For each of the Past Performance references identified, the Offeror shall:

(a) Include the Contract/Task Order number; type of contract; dollar value; period of performance; prime or subcontractor role; and identify problems encountered during contract performance and corrective actions taken, if applicable.

(b) Submit the most recent performance assessment from the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) for each reference, if available. Subcontractors may submit CPARS directly to the Government to the email addresses listed below, if preferred.

(c) Describe how the work was/is similar to the PWS requirements in terms of the scope, magnitude, and complexity.

(d) Address compliance with FAR clauses 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” and 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan,” if applicable.

(e) Identify a Point of Contact (POC) (e.g., Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, or Government Program Manager), name of contracting agency, agency representative, telephone number, and email address.

The offeror shall complete a “Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)” (Attachment # 1) for each reference submitted that does not have an official CPARS assessment. The form is an attachment to the solicitation. The forms will count toward the Volume II page limit described above. For additional information regarding a particular reference beyond that which will fit on the form, the offeror may continue onto another sheet of paper. Such continuation sheet(s) for submitted references will count toward the Volume II page limit. Completed PPQs are to be submitted directly to the RCO by the assessor in accordance with form instructions.

Any Offeror that submits any contract reference that is not relevant will receive a “Not Relevant” rating for that contract reference in Past Performance. Any Offeror indicating that they have no “Past Performance” will receive a

“Neutral” rating for Past Performance.

The Government reserves the right to contact the references provided and to use past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the offeror. This past performance information may be used for the evaluation of past performance.

5.4 Volume IV – Price

5.4.1 Factor 4 – Price

The Offeror’s price volume shall not exceed 20 pages, SF1449, and Price Offer corresponding to SCHEDULE OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES; Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure and supporting materials. The Price Offer should reflect the Offeror’s best pricing available. Pricing information shall not appear anywhere in the Technical

Volume.

5.4.1.1 General Information: The Offeror shall complete Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINs) labeled as FFP.

The electronic price proposal the Offeror submits shall be unprotected and unlocked in Microsoft Excel, with formulas intact to show mathematical operations. Formulate shall be rounded to two decimal places (i.e., $12.34).

5.4.1.2. SF 1449, Price Proposal corresponding to CLIN structure and supporting materials. The fully developed technical solution and corresponding grand total price for each function area established in the CLIN structure of Schedule of Supplies /Services of the SF 1449 in the solicitation should be clearly annotated in the proposal.

5.4.1.3 Price Reasonableness and Completeness. The Government will verify that all solicitation requirements have been priced, figures are correctly calculated, and prices are presented in a clear and useful format. Additionally, unbalanced pricing poses an unacceptable risk to the Government and may be a reason to reject an Offeror’s proposal. Price submissions must be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. Additionally, the following areas must be addressed:

CLIN pricing and supporting documentation is provided;

Complete an MS Excel spreadsheet of your pricing, including both prime and subcontractor/team member labor rates that matches the Staffing Matrix spreadsheet provided in Factor 2 and all elements that make up the total pricing;

Identify any and all associated discounts you are proposing in clear, concise detail;

Subcontractors identified (If applicable) and rates/pricing developed pursuant to prime guidance;

5.4.1.4. Price Information. The total evaluated price will consist of the proposed price for the base period, and four

(4) option periods, and the option in accordance with 52.217-8, which will be evaluated based on the price of the final option period divided by two. Pricing will be incorporated into Schedule of Supplies/Services of the SF 1449 upon contract award.

Information beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless you consider it essential to document or support your price position. All information relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Price Volume. Under no circumstances shall this information and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

INTENT TO INCORPORATE CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL

The Contractor’s proposal will be incorporated into the contract. In the event of any conflict between the proposal, which will be incorporated into the contract, and any other portion of the contract, the conflict shall be resolved in favor of the contractual terms that were provided in the Government's solicitation. Moreover, in the event that the contractor’s proposal exceeds any solicitation requirement it will become the minimum or threshold contract requirement.

(End of Provision)

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Past Performance Questionnaire

Attachment 2: MMPC - Program of Instruction

Attachment 3: USMC Technical Manual, Operators Man for PS-2

Attachment 4: USMC Parachute Program Safety Checklist

Attachment 5: NAVSEA Instruction 13512.1M

Attachment 6: USSOCOM Man 350-3 19 OCT 2018 Appendix C Tasks, Conditions, and Standards for Basic MFF

Training

Attachment 7: USSOCOM Man 350-3 USSOCOM Special Ops Forces Baseline Interoperable Airborne Ops Trng

Standards

Attachment 8: USSOCOM J3 Guidance: Use of 14 CFR Part135 for Airborne Training

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MULTI-MISSION PARACHUTE COURSE (MMPC)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1. PROJECT TITLE: This PWS sets forth the work efforts required to provide training and technical support for the Multi-Mission Parachute Course hereafter referred to as the MMPC.

2. BACKGROUND: The MMPC trains Marines in Military Freefall (MFF) operations in compliance with

Marine Corps Orders (MCO) to safely meet the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Training Input requirements by Fiscal Year (FY).

3. SCOPE: The contractor shall perform all tasks required and delineated in this PWS to deliver the MMPC in the quantities specified in the contract. The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, personnel, and facilities necessary to deliver the types and quantities of deliverables specified by the PWS. The Contracting

Officer Representative (COR), who will be collocated on site, shall monitor the contractor’s performance.

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents specified form a part of this PWS to the extent specified herein. The most recent revision of the referenced document at the time of contract shall be used by the contractor unless otherwise specified. In the event of conflict between the applicable documents and this

PWS, the PWS shall take precedence. All second tier and below references cited in mandatory compliance documents shall be considered as guidance only. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

4.1 Marine Corps MMPC Program of Instruction (POI) (see Atachment #2)

4.2 FAAR Title 14 CFR: Part 91 (General Operations and Flight Rules); Part 65 (Certifications:

Airman other than Flight Crew Members) Subpart A (General) and Subpart F (Parachute Riggers);

Part 105 (Parachute Operations), and AC-105-2_ (Sport Parachuting)

4.3 TM 1670-10/1 Operators Manual for Parachute System-2 Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery

System(see Atachment #3)

4.4 TM 13131-14&P/1 Operator and Field Maintenance Manual with Repair Parts List for Parachute

System-2 (PS-2)

4.5 United States Parachute Association (USPA), Skydiver’s Information Manual (SIM)

4.6 MCO 3120.11A, Marine Corps Parachuting and Program Administration

4.7 MCO P5102.1B, Navy and Marine Corps Mishap and Safety Investigation Reporting, and Record

Keeping Manual

4.8 MCO 13480.1D, Joint Airdrop Inspection Records, Malfunction/Incident Investigations, and Activity

Reporting

4.9 Air Force Instruction 13-217 (Drop Zone and Landing Zone Procedures), Attachment 4: AF Form

3823 (Drop Zone Survey)

4.10 Naval Safety Center (NAVSAFECEN), Paraloft Inspection Checklist (see Atachment #4)

4.11 NAVSEAINST 13512.1M, Premeditated Personnel Parachuting and Cargo Airdrop Equipment

Authorization for Navy Use (see Atachment #5)

4.12 Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4500.53, DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and

Safety Review Program- dated 7 May 2021

4.13 United States Army Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Military Freefall Tasks, Conditions, and Standards Assessment Form (see Atachment #6)

4.14 MCO 5100.29C, Ch-1, w/Vol 1-8, Marine Corps Safety Management System (MCSMS)

4.15 REMOVED

4.16 USSOCOM Manual 350-3, Special Operations Forces Baseline Interoperable Airborne Operations

(Parachuting) Training Standards (see Atachment #7)

4.17 USSOCOM J3 Guidance: Use of 14 CFR Part 135 for Airborne Training (31 July 2020) (see

Atachment #8)

5. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 MMPC. The purpose of the MMPC is to train non-MFF qualified Marines in MFF techniques utilizing the USMC PS-2 in accordance with (IAW) the references listed in paragraph four (4) of this

PWS. The contractor shall conduct the MMPC IAW the approved Marine Corps MMPC POI. The prerequisites to attend the course are: Basic Airborne School Qualified, current Flight Physical, and current High-Altitude Physiological Screening (HAPS). The USMC reviews the POI every three (3) years through a Course Content Review Board (CCRB). POI updates can include but are not limited to the following: Course length, curriculum, and/or equipment. If for any reason the USMC updates the

POI, the Contracting Officer (KO)/COR shall notify the contractor via official correspondence within thirty (30) calendar days. The contractor shall then notify the KO and COR within thirty (30) calendar days whether or not they will be able to execute the updated POI under the terms and conditions of the contract or if the updated POI necessitates a change to the terms and conditions of the contract. In turn, the KO and COR and the contractor shall negotiate the most effective way to execute the updated POI.

5.2 Special Operations Forces Baseline Interoperable Standards (SOFBIS) Certification. The contractor and course must become certified by USSOCOM for meeting SOFBIS within the base period of the contract and maintain certification throughout the life of the contract. If the contractor or course loses certification, the contractor shall notify the KO and COR within five (5) business days via official correspondence with a plan of action to regain certification. The contractor shall regain certification within the current period of performance and notify the KO and COR within five (5) business days via official correspondence.

5.3 Personnel. The contractor shall provide and maintain qualified instructor staff pursuant to the requirements specified and as listed below. The contractor may require more personnel than listed to execute the MMPC POI.

5.3.1 Key Personnel and Qualifications.

5.3.1.1 General Manager. The contractor’s General Manager shall serve as the government’s primary point-of-contact for the MMPC. The General Manager shall be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the contract to include both technical issues and business processes. The General Manager shall assign tasking to contractor personnel, supervise on-going training efforts, and manage overall contract performance. This individual shall have the authority to commit the contractor’s organization and make decisions for the contractor’s organization in response to government issues, concerns, or problems. He/she shall have experience instructing civilian and military students in basic free fall techniques as an Accelerated Free Fall

Instructor (AFFI, see definition below).

5.3.1.2 Course Director. A Course Director is defined as a person who is knowledgeable of military, civilian parachuting equipment, and the PS-2 and airborne operations in both tactical and training environments. He/she shall have five (5) years of experience instructing civilian and military students in basic free fall techniques as an Accelerated Free Fall Instructor (AFFI, see definition below). He/she shall have demonstrated ability to manage an airborne training curriculum, to lead a training organization (10 or more people), and to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing with military and non-military personnel. Additionally, this person shall coordinate all aspects of the curriculum and curriculum support (aircraft, refueling, instructor training and certifications, instructor assignments, support vehicles, facility management, etc.). Each MMPC course requires one (1) Course Director.

5.3.1.3 Master Rigger. A Master Rigger is defined as a person who has successfully completed the FAA Master Rigger licensing process IAW FAAR Title 14 CFR: Part 91

(General Operations and Flight Rules); Part 105 (Parachute Operations) and AC-105-2D

(Sport Parachuting). The Master Rigger shall supervise all rigger duties to conduct the

MMPC courses. Each MMPC course requires one (1) Master Rigger.

5.3.1.4 Senior Rigger. A Senior Rigger is defined as a person who has successfully completed the FAA Senior Rigger licensing process IAW FAAR Title 14 CFR: Part 91

(General Operations and Flight Rules); Part 105 (Parachute Operations) and AC-105-

2D. Senior Riggers shall supervise all student parachute packing throughout the courses IAW, TM 13131-14&P/1.

5.3.1.5 Advanced Free Fall Instructor (AFFI) Staff. AFFI is defined as a person who has successfully completed United States Parachute Association (USPA) rating process IAW the Skydivers Information Manual and holds a current USPA AFFI rating. The contractor shall maintain a Student to Instructor Ratio as outlined in the MMPC POI.

5.3.1.5.1 The AFFI staff shall have a mix of prior MFF experience and civilian Free-Fall experience. Each MMPC course shall require a minimum of six (6) AFFIs having MFF experience. The staff component having MFF experience shall be defined as follows: prior Military Free-Fall Instructors

(MFFI); personnel with service in a US Armed Forces operational MFF billet; or a civilian AFFI having conducted MFF operational training exercises for a minimum of two years. MFFI certification is highly preferred to MFF experience alone.

5.3.1.5.2 The instructor staff shall conduct and assist in all students training.

All instructors shall be capable of conducting air to air videography and shall video all jumps. No one shall use videos or photographs outside of MMPC unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer (KO).

5.3.1.5.3 New instructors to the MMPC shall shadow another contractor AFFI for one course to learn the conduct of the course. During this shadow course, the general manager, course director, and shadow master AFFI observe and evaluate the new instructor on their instructional ability, Jumpmaster Personnel

Inspections (JMPI), and air skills. The contractor shall take appropriate steps to minimize instructor turnover.

5.3.1.6 Aircraft Pilots. Licensed FAA pilots as required to pilot/copilot the aircraft supporting the MMPC; remain current IAW FAAR Title 14 CFR: Part 91 (General

Operations and Flight Rules), Part 105 (Parachute Operations), AC-105-2D (Sport

Parachuting) THRESHOLD; Part 105 (Parachute Operations) AC-105-2D (Sport

Parachuting), and USSOCOM J3 Guidance: Use of 14 CFR Part 135 for Airborne

Training (31 July 2020) OBJECTIVE.

SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL

5.3.1.7 The Contractor agrees to assign to the contract those persons identified as key personnel with its proposal and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract. No substitutions of key personnel shall be made except in accordance with this contract language.

5.3.1.8 Guidance on Substitutions. During the first ninety (90) days of the contractor’s performance period no key personnel substitutions by the Contractor will be made unless substitutions are necessitated by an individual's sudden illness, death, termination of employment or non-acceptance of an offer of employment. In any of these events, the

Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and provide the information required by Section 5.3.1.9 below. After the initial ninety (90) day period, all proposed substitutions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer and provide information required by Section 5.3.1.9 below, in writing, at least 10 days in advance of the proposed substitutions, when possible.

5.3.1.9 Request for Substitution. All requests for substitutions must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer.

All proposed substitutes must have qualifications equal to or higher than the qualifications stated in the PWS. The Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of his/her approval or disapproval thereof.

5.3.2 Required Duty Assignments for Jump Operations.

5.3.2.1 Jumpmaster (JM). A JM is defined as an AFFI responsible for the safe conduct of jump operations. The JM shall be knowledgeable and technically proficient in the conduct of all airborne operations conducted during the MMPC, IAW TM 1670-10/1. JMs shall conduct two Jumpmaster Personnel Inspections

(JMPIs) of all personnel and equipment prior to boarding the aircraft. The assigned JM for the day shall conduct airspace coordination/deconfliction, wind calculations, spot the aircraft and dispatch jumpers. Each aircraft requires one (1)

JM and one (1) Assistant JM to conduct parachute operations during each

MMPC.

5.3.2.2 Manifest Manager. A manifest manager is defined as a person who organizes each MMPC planeload to include boarding and exit order. He/she shall maintain electronic and paper copies of all manifests to include the total number and types of jumps. Each MMPC requires one (1) manifest manager to conduct parachute operations during each MMPC.

5.3.2.3 Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO). A DZSO is defined as a person who is an

AFFI. He/she shall be knowledgeable and technically proficient in the conduct of all airborne operations conducted during the MMPC. The DZSO shall be responsible for the conduct of operations at the drop zone (DZ). The DZSO must be able to communicate via radio with the aircraft to relay wind speed and direction and ensure there are no hazards on the DZ during airborne operations. The DZSO shall account for all parachutists and all personnel working on the DZ are fulfilling their duties. Each

MMPC requires one (1) DZSO to conduct parachute operations during each MMPC.

5.3.2.4 Malfunction Officer. A malfunction officer is defined as a qualified FAA

Master/Senior rigger, who is technically proficient with the equipment being used.

This person shall be located on the DZ where he/she can best observe the entire DZ and airborne operation. This person shall personally observe all personnel and equipment drops. He/she shall photograph/investigate all equipment and interview all personnel involved in any malfunctions IAW MCO 3120.11A, MCO P5102.1B, and MCO 13480.1D. The Malfunction Officer shall submit all required malfunction reports and forms to the COR within the time frame outlined in the references. Each

MMPC requires one (1) Malfunction Officer to conduct parachute operations during the MMPC.

5.3.2.5 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). An EMT shall be licensed and current

IAW State and national standards. Each MMPC requires one (1) EMT to conduct parachute operations during the MMPC.

5.3.2.6 Drop Zone Safety Driver (DZSD). A DZSD shall have adequate vehicle support for the safe and timely transport of personnel with non-life-threatening injuries to the nearest appropriate medical facility (see 5.5.3.2). Each MMPC requires one (1) DZSD to conduct parachute operations during the MMPC.

5.3.2.7 Sharing of duty assignments. DZSO, Malfunction Officer, Manifest Manager, DZSD, Senior Rigger and JM duties may be held by instructors and other staff who meet the qualification requirements. During parachute operations, DZSO, DZSD, Malfunction Officer and EMT duty assignments are exclusive assignments and shall not be shared with any other duty assignment.

5.4 Facilities. The contractor shall provide all facilities to conduct the MMPC. The following facilities are not an all-inclusive list of facilities required to conduct each MMPC.

5.4.1 Place of Performance: Because adverse weather can present unsafe MFF operating conditions causing unexpected delays to the MMPC, the work shall be performed at the contractor’s site in an environment with optimal weather conditions (i.e., low winds, low precipitation, light fog, smoke or haze; etc.) equaling 320 days per year.

5.4.2 A Paraloft capable of performing preventive maintenance checks and services according to

TM 13131-14&P/1 and other MMPC equipment’s manufacturers manuals as applicable. The following requirements are not an all-inclusive list of paraloft spaces to maintain equipment for conduct of each MMPC.

5.4.2.1 Oxygen storage & oxygen filling room for storage and maintenance of required oxygen systems IAW MCO 3120.11A.

5.4.2.2 Humidity and temperature climate-controlled parachute storage area for all parachute related equipment IAW MCO 3120.11A.

5.4.3 All classroom areas shall be climate-controlled to accommodate all students and required staff. The following areas are not an all-inclusive list of classrooms required to conduct each

MMPC.

5.4.3.1 Student staging area to prepare for parachute operations.

5.4.3.2 Student packing area with provisions for packing the PS-2 IAW TM 13131-

14&P/1.

5.4.3.3 Student classroom with equipment to conduct the MMPC.

5.4.3.4 Student debriefing room with adequate video equipment for each instructor and student.

5.4.4 A drop zone listed on a current and approved Form 3823 (Drop Zone Survey), Attachment 4 of Air Force Instruction 13-217, Drop Zone Landing Zone Procedures. The drop zone and landing area at the contractor’s site shall be suitable for elevator operations with consistent airspace de-confliction adequate to conduct the MMPC.

5.4.5 Local airfield shall be able to accommodate contracted aircraft.

5.4.6 Provide two (2) office spaces with furniture, landline telephone services, internet access and printing/scanning capability. One (1) office shall be for two (2) USMC Staff

Noncommissioned Officers (SNCOs) and one (1) office for the COR to conduct routine office work and student counseling in support of the contract.

5.4.7 Students do not require on site billeting. However, an approved lodging facility (i.e., hotel) in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) must be within a thirty (30) mile radius from the place of performance.

5.4.8 The vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) must be located within a one (1) hour driving radius from the place of performance.

5.5 Instructor Equipment and Parachute/Support Equipment: No Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided. The contractor shall provide all equipment and services.

5.5.1 Instructor Equipment. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate amount of specialized instructor equipment (i.e., complete parachute system, altimeter, jumpsuits, gloves, helmet and camera; etc.) for onsite USMC staff and all members of the instructor staff as identified in paragraph 5.3 of this PWS. The contractor shall maintain all equipment and make it readily available to all members of the instructor staff during airborne operations to prevent any delays or interruption of the MMPC.

5.5.2 The contractor shall provide sufficient parachute equipment to accommodate the maximum number of students for each MMPC. The following equipment is not an all-inclusive list required to conduct each MMPC.

5.5.2.1 Parachute System-2 (Large) NSN 1670-01-673-3985.

5.5.2.2 Parachute System-2 (Small) NSN 1670-01-674-2912.

5.5.2.3 Helmet with night vision goggle mount authorized for parachute operations by USMC or US Navy (USN) such as the OPS-CORE non-ballistic Fast Bump High

Cut Helmet.

5.5.2.4 Goggles compatible with helmet in 5.5.2.3.

5.5.2.5 Jumpsuit.

5.5.2.6 Wrist altimeter authorized for parachute operations by USMC or USN such as the

Alti-2 Neptune Tactical MA-12.

5.5.2.7 Parachutist Drop Bag similar to the one described in TM 1670-0/1.

5.5.2.8 Rubber rifle similar in size and shape to M4 rifle.

5.5.2.9 Red and green lights, and strobe lights to conduct night parachute operations.

5.5.2.10 Student/Instructor two-way radio.

5.5.2.11 Night Vision Binocular such as the L3Harris Technologies (AN-PVS-31).

5.5.2.12 Parachutists Oxygen mask authorized for parachute operations by USMC or

USN.

5.5.2.13 Parachutists Oxygen bottle authorized for parachute operations by USMC or

USN.

5.5.2.14 Plate carrier with training plates similar to Ops-Core Jumpable Plate Carrier with radio pouches.

5.5.2.15 Over the ear headsets for inter/intra team communications, such as Gentex AMP or Peltor/Invisio T5.

5.5.2.16 Push to Talk that are compatible with over the ear headsets for inter/intra team communications.

5.5.2.17 Visual Navigation Aid such as compass.

5.5.2.18 Jumper log book.

5.5.2.19 GPS personnel tracker system

5.5.3 The contractor shall provide enough support equipment to accommodate the maximum number of students for each MMPC. The following support equipment is not an all-inclusive list required to conduct each MMPC.

5.5.3.1 Transportation for all students to and from the drop zone(s).

5.5.3.2 Covered 4x4 safety vehicle for drop zone support able to safely and timely transport personnel with non-life-threatening injuries to the nearest appropriate medical facility.

5.5.3.3 Parachute related expendables such as retainer bands, pull-up cords, closing loops, etc.

5.5.3.4 The contractor shall provide a rear exit style aircraft for all parachute operations with the following exception. A side door exit aircraft maybe substituted for up to fifty percent (50%) of the parachute operations for hand deployed pilot chute practical application outlined in the MMPC POI. The aircraft shall be approved IAW

DoDI 4500.53, change 3 (DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety

Review Program), FAA Part 91 (General Operations and Flight Rules) THRESHOLD and USSOCOM J3 Guidance: Use of 14 CFR Part 135 for Airborne Training (31 July

2020) OBJECTIVE requirement.

5.5.3.5 The contractor shall provide the ability for two (2) onsite USMC Staff

Noncommissioned Officers to maintain jump currency without degrading the training to…