PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Reconnaissance Training Company, Detachment Yuma Proving Ground Advanced Mobile Training Team (AMTT), Advanced Infantry Training Battalion School of Infantry (West) Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System (TORDS) – Equipment/Personnel Training Support

1. Background

Department of War units maintain a High-Altitude High-Opening (HAHO) and High- Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) capability to enable elements of the organization to clandestinely insert into areas of operation where adversaries employ advanced anti-access/area-denial technologies. The primary method for personnel and equipment to insert with maneuver or reconnaissance elements is the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System (TORDS).

The United States Marine Corps has established the Advanced Mobile Training Team (AMTT) to train qualified Military Free Fall (MFF) Marines and Soldiers across the Department of War in the proper deployment and tactical employment of the TORDS. As relevant to this acquisition, this training comprises of two distinct curricula:

1. Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System-Equipment (TORDS-E)

2. Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System-Personnel (TORDS-P)

To be eligible for the TORDS-E course, a parachutist must have completed a minimum of 100 MFF jumps with the Multi-Mission Parachute System (MMPS), the Parachute System 2 (PS-2), or service-approved variants. To attend the TORDS-P course, the parachutist must have completed a minimum of 200 MFF jumps with the MMPS/PS-2 (or approved variant) and hold an active MFF Jumpmaster (MFFJM) qualification.

The training continuum of the requesting unit and the organic capacity of military parachute riggers cannot fulfill the high volume of required MFF jumps needed to conduct TORDS-E/P certifying courses in a cost-effective and timely manner. The AMTT deploys throughout the United States to conduct TORDS-E/P courses lasting up to 21 training days. Students execute multiple jumps per day, with all daytime training jumps accompanied by an instructor flying in freefall to deliver mid-air coaching, debrief videography, and in-flight lifesaving intervention capabilities.

The AMTT employs one military parachute rigger who is dual-hatted as an active TORDS-E/P instructor and cannot inspect and pack high volumes of parachute systems while actively instructing in the air. To ensure safety, operational momentum, and training throughput, contracted parachute rigger packing and maintenance support is required to augment organic capabilities.

2. Scope

The Contractor shall provide FAA-certificated parachute rigger personnel, parachute packing, maintenance, inspection, and logistics support to Reconnaissance Training Company, Detachment Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) – Advanced Mobile Training Team (AMTT), Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry (West), in support of TORDS-E/P training in accordance with Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3120.11A.

Services include on-site parachute rigging, packing, and direct flight-line support during scheduled Training Iterations at drop zones nationwide, as well as off-site reserve parachute repacking and main canopy relines conducted at the Contractor's commercial facility.

3. Applicable References

The Contractor shall perform all work under this contract in accordance with the following publications, directives, and technical manuals, including all updates and revisions:

• 3.1 Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 2-10A.6: Ground Reconnaissance Operations [USMC Publications].

• 3.2 NAVMC 3500.55C: Reconnaissance Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual [USMC Training Command].

• 3.3 Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3120.11A: Marine Corps Parachuting Policy and Program Administration [USMC Directives].

• 3.4 USSOCOM Manual 350-3: Special Operations Forces Baseline Interoperability Standards (Furnished by the Government within 3 calendar days of award).

• 3.5 Technical Manual (TM) 1670-10/1: Operator’s Manual for Parachute System-2 (PS-2) Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System (TORDS) (Furnished by the Government within 3 calendar days of award).

• 3.6 Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4500.53: DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program [DoD Issuances].

• 3.7 Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 65, Subpart F:

Parachute Riggers.

• 3.8 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR): Chapters 300–304, Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances.

4. Support Services and Technical Requirements

4.1 Rigger and Parachute Packing Support

The Contractor shall provide FAA-certificated parachute riggers to deliver packing, inspection, and direct training support during Government-ordered Training Iterations.

• 4.1.1 On-Site Training Support Services: The Contractor shall provide on-site parachute rigging, packing, routine flight-line inspection, user maintenance, and direct drop-zone operational support during each scheduled Training Iteration.

Support shall cover up to six (6) active flight instructors simultaneously.

• 4.1.2 Supported Parachute and Cargo Systems: Parachute and harness systems supported under this contract include:

1. Coaches Ram Air Parachute System (CRAPS)

2. Multi-Mission Parachute System (MMPS)

3. Coaches Ram Air Parachute System (CRAPS)

4. Multi-Mission Parachute System (MMPS)

5. Parachute System 2 (PS-2)

6. SG-7/100 Personal Freefall Cargo Harness

7. Military Tandem Vector System (MTVS)

8. Special Operations Version 3 (SOV3)

9. Ram-Air 1 Parachute (RA-1)

10. Military Tandem Tethered Bundle (MTTB)

• 4.1.3 Personnel Qualifications: Designated parachute riggers must hold, at a minimum, a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Senior Parachute Rigger certificate with appropriate ratings (Back) under 14 CFR Part 65. The Contractor shall ensure all rigger personnel are thoroughly trained on the tactical military freefall systems identified in Section 4.1.2 and perform all packing in accordance with applicable military technical manuals and manufacturer instructions.

• 4.1.4 Contractor Furnished Tools: The Contractor shall furnish all standard and specialized rigger tools, packing tables, clamps, tension devices, pull-up cords, and maintenance equipment necessary to perform on-site inspections, repacks, and minor repairs.

• 4.1.5 Reserve Parachute Packing (Annual Off-Site Requirement): The Contractor shall pack twenty-four (24) Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) reserve parachute systems during each 12-month contract ordering period. Servicing shall be performed off-site at the contractor's facility which must meet requirements directed in 14 CFR § 65.127. Turnaround schedules and shipment lot sizes shall be coordinated with the AMTT Paraloft Chief to preserve resident operational readiness. The Contractor shall complete inspection, repacking, logbook entry/certification, and return delivery to the AMTT Paraloft within thirty (30) calendar days of physical receipt. This requirement shall be ordered via a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Task Order under the established annual CLIN.

• 4.1.6 Main Canopy Relines (Annual Off-Site Requirement): The Contractor shall perform eight (8) main-canopy relines during each 12-month contract ordering period. All canopy relines shall be performed as coordinated with and directed by the AMTT Paraloft Chief (or designated TPOC). To preserve AMTT operational capability and training momentum, the Contractor shall not possess more than four (4) main canopies simultaneously. The Contractor shall coordinate directly with the AMTT Paraloft Chief to schedule batch turnovers and ensure all eight (8) required canopy relines are completed within the applicable contract year. Servicing shall be performed off-site at the Contractor's facility. The Contractor shall complete relines, trim checks, safety inspections, and return shipment to the Government within twenty-one (21) calendar days of physical receipt of each batch. This requirement shall be ordered via a Firm- Fixed-Price (FFP) Task Order under the established annual CLIN.

• 4.1.7 Maintenance Records and Logbooks: The Contractor shall maintain comprehensive packing, maintenance, alteration, and inspection logs in accordance with 14 CFR § 65.131. Completed logbook entries and documentation shall be delivered to the AMTT Paraloft Chief upon return of the equipment or completion of the training iteration.

• 4.1.8 Verification of Qualifications: Prior to performance, the Contractor shall provide copies of FAA rigger certificates and government-required military freefall system currency records for all personnel assigned to perform under this contract.

5. Place of Performance and Task Ordering Procedures

5.1 IDIQ Task Ordering Process

Services under this contract shall be ordered by the Contracting Officer (KO) through unilateral Task Orders issued pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.507. Because core rigger support is standardized into discrete Training Iterations priced as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) units ("Each"), and travel is reimbursed at actual cost under the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), bilateral proposals and Request for Task Order Proposal (RFTOP) procedures are not required.

• 5.1.1 Task Order Issuance and Scheduling Notice:

• The Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral Task Order to the Contractor at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of any scheduled Training Iteration. The Task Order will establish:

1. The designated performance drop zone location.

2. The specific start and end dates of the Training Iteration.

3. The quantity of Training Iterations ordered (billed at the established FFP "Each" CLIN rate).

4. An authorized Not-to-Exceed (NTE) funding ceiling for the Cost-Reimbursable Travel ODC CLIN.

• 5.1.2 Mandatory Contractor Acceptance: Upon receipt of a valid Task Order issued with at least 30 calendar days' advance notice, the Contractor is contractually obligated to perform in accordance with the terms of the master contract and the issued order.

• 5.1.3 Travel Cost Reconciliation: Prior to incurring travel expenses, the Contractor shall obtain written COR pre-approval in accordance with Section 5.3.

Following completion of the Training Iteration, travel expenses shall be invoiced and reimbursed at actual cost against the Task Order's Travel NTE ceiling upon Government review and audit of substantiating receipts.

5.2 Performance Locations

Training drop zone locations shall be designated in each individual Task Order.

While the primary home station and logistical hub for the AMTT is Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), AZ, training iterations occur at military installations and commercial drop zones throughout the United States. Historical locations include, but are not limited to:

• North Carolina: Laurinburg, Louisburg, Raeford

• Arizona: Eloy, Bishop, Yuma, Parker

• California: Porterville, Lake Elsinore, Blythe, Desert Center

• Ohio: Zanesville

• Texas: Hondo

5.3 Travel Procedures and Installation Access

• 5.3.1 Installation Access: When performance occurs aboard YPG or other military installations, the Contractor shall obtain all required temporary base access credentials. The AMTT will provide an installation sponsor to facilitate credentialing.

• 5.3.2 Cost-Reimbursable Travel CLIN: Contractor travel, lodging, per diem, and local transportation incurred to support an ordered Training Iteration shall be funded under a dedicated Cost-Reimbursable Other Direct Cost (ODC) Travel CLIN on the applicable Task Order.

• 5.3.3 FTR Limitations and No-Fee Restriction: Travel expenses shall be reimbursed at actual cost up to the maximum allowable per diem rates established by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and FAR 31.205-46. No contractor fee, profit, or handling markup shall be applied to travel costs.

• 5.3.4 Advance COR Pre-Approval: At least ten (10) business days prior to incurring travel expenses, the Contractor shall submit a formal travel itinerary and itemized cost breakdown to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

The Contractor shall not book non-refundable travel without written COR pre-approval.

• 5.3.5 Substantiating Documentation: Travel invoices must include the written COR travel authorization and itemized receipts for all lodging, commercial airfare, rental vehicles, and individual miscellaneous expenses exceeding $75.00.

6. Government Property Accountability and Logistics

6.1 Government Equipment for Incidental On-Site Use

The Government will provide the operational parachute systems, harnesses, altimeters, and bundles listed in Section 4.1.2 for on-site contractor servicing and packing during scheduled Training Iterations.

6.2 Government-Furnished Property (GFP) Custody and Off-Site Servicing

For main canopy relining (Section 4.1.6) and reserve parachute repacking (Section 4.1.5), parachute systems must be removed from Government facilities for off-site performance. The Contractor shall maintain strict custody, control, and accountability of all GFP in accordance with FAR Part 45, DFARS Part 245, and FAR Clause 52.245-1.

• 6.2.1 Electronic Transfer (PIEE / WAWF): All transfers of GFP between the Government and the Contractor’s facility shall be documented electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) GFP Module via electronic DD Form 1149 or WAWF property transfer actions.

• 6.2.2 Joint Receipt and Return Inspection: Prior to shipment and immediately upon physical receipt at the Contractor's facility, the Contractor shall conduct a condition and inventory inspection against the PIEE transfer manifest. The inspection shall verify model, serial numbers, part numbers, quantity, and physical condition. Discrepancies, shipping damage, or missing components shall be formally reported to the KO and COR in writing within three (3) business days of physical receipt.

• 6.2.3 Property Management System: The Contractor shall maintain an internal written Property Management System compliant with FAR 52.245-1 to track, protect, inventory, and preserve Government property while in the Contractor’s possession or commercial transit.

• 6.2.4 Loss, Theft, Damage, or Destruction (LTDD): The Contractor shall promptly report any loss, theft, damage, or destruction of GFP via the PIEE Property Loss Module within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery. Liability for loss or damage shall be determined by the Contracting Officer pursuant to FAR 52.245-1(h).

7. Contract Period of Performance and Scheduling

7.1 Ordering Period

The period of performance will be for a one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods beginning 01 May 2027.

7.2 Training Iteration and Ordering Flexibility

• 7.2.1 Core Billing Unit: The standard unit of ordering and billing is the "Training Iteration," defined as nine (9) consecutive calendar days of on-site rigging, inspection, and packing support. The Government estimates ordering nine (9) Training Iterations (81 support days) during each 12-month ordering period.

• 7.2.2 Multi-Iteration Course Support (Up to 21-Day Courses): Standard TORDS-E/P courses last up to 21 consecutive days. To accommodate full course cycles, the Government may order up to three (3) consecutive Training Iterations (up to 27 continuous support days) within a single Task Order to cover student preparation, intensive jump operations, weather contingencies, and post-mission maintenance.

• 7.2.3 Training-Support Day Limitations: On-site contractor support during any scheduled training day shall not exceed twelve (12) hours in a single workday. The FFP per-training-day rate covers all labor, on-site supervision, and packing operations required during the 12-hour operational window. Support may be scheduled across weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays.

8. General Contract Requirements

8.1 Regulatory Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Navy/Marine Corps acquisition guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local safety, labor, and environmental laws.

8.2 Logistics and Travel Coordination

The Contractor shall coordinate all travel, lodging, and commercial transportation for its personnel. Authorized travel expenses will be reimbursed under the dedicated Travel ODC CLIN in accordance with the procedures and FTR limitations outlined in Section 5.3.

8.3 Freight and Shipping for Off-Site Servicing

The Contractor shall arrange and execute the secure commercial shipping and timely return of all GFP transferred for off-site canopy relines and reserve packing.

The Contractor shall utilize commercial traceable carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS, or DoD-approved freight carriers) requiring signature confirmation.

8.4 In-Transit Insurance and Shipping Costs

All packaging, handling, shipping freight, and commercial in-transit insurance costs associated with transporting GFP canopies to and from the Contractor's commercial facility shall be included in the Contractor's firm-fixed-price annual rates for Sections 4.1.5 and 4.1.6. The Contractor retains risk of loss or transit damage until equipment is returned and formally accepted by the Government at the destination paraloft.

8.5 Safety and Environmental Compliance

The Contractor shall adhere to all federal, state, local, and military range safety standards, drop zone safety regulations, and environmental directives while operating on government premises or drop zones.

8.6 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Contractor personnel shall sign an AMTT Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to commencing performance to protect sensitive tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), personnel rosters, and operational insert capabilities.

8.7 IDIQ Invoicing and Payment Terms

• 8.7.1 Training Iterations: On-site packing support shall be invoiced at the completion of each authorized Task Order based on actual performed training days at the established FFP per-training-day rate, combined with substantiated actual travel expenses under the Travel ODC CLIN.

• 8.7.2 Off-Site Servicing: Annual reserve packing (CLIN 0002) and canopy relines (CLIN 0003) shall be invoiced only upon return delivery, joint physical inspection, and formal Government acceptance in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Partial progress billing for incomplete batches is prohibited.

9. Post-Award Kickoff Meeting

Within ten (10) business days of contract award, or prior to the issuance of the first Task Order, the Contractor shall participate in a kickoff meeting with Government representatives (in-person or virtually).

The meeting agenda shall review:

11. PWS requirements and performance metrics.

12. IDIQ Task Ordering and 30-day notification procedures.

13. FTR travel cost estimation and pre-approval processes.

14. PIEE GFP Module transfer protocols and property records.

15. Technical qualification documentation and rigger logbooks.

16. Drop zone safety, installation access, and emergency response procedures.

17. WAWF invoice submission and inspection sign-off protocols.

10. Technical Direction and Contract Oversight

The Contracting Officer will appoint a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) in writing upon award.

The COR/TPOC assists in monitoring technical performance, verifying packing logbooks, approving travel itineraries, and coordinating drop zone logistics. The COR and TPOC DO NOT have the authority to modify contract terms, alter scopes of work, issue task orders, or direct any action that affects contract price, period of performance, or delivery.

11. Contracting Officer Authority and Administration

The Contracting Officer is the sole Government official authorized to execute contracts, issue Task Orders, direct modifications, obligate funds, or alter any requirement under this contract. Any work performed by the Contractor without written authorization from the Contracting Officer is conducted solely at the Contractor's financial risk.

Administrative Contracting Office:

MCIWEST Regional Contracting Office (RCO) Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA

Primary Contracting Officer:

Philip O. Maaninen Branch Chief, Team C / Contracting Officer Phone: (760) 716-0748 Email:philip.maaninen@usmc.mil

Contract Specialist:

D’Juan L. Mercado Contract Specialist / NADP, Team B Phone: (213) 465-0032 Email:djuan.mercado@usmc.mil