NSAWC SOW 21 Sept 09.doc

Attachment (1)

NAVAL STRIKE AND AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

STATEMENT OF WORK

September 21, 2009 1.0

BACKGROUND

The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) combines the functions of the Naval Strike Warfare Center (NSWC), Navy Fighter Weapons School (NFWS), and the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Weapons School (CAEWWS), into a single command structure to enhance aviation training effectiveness. It focuses on tactics development, assessment, graduate level training, Fallon Range Complex management, joint interoperability, and standardization of training within the aviation communities. Additionally, NSAWC will emphasize cross-community dialogue on an integrated tactical employment of naval assets, and have a role in the requirement process for aviation.

NSAWC will also act to improve and maintain at a high level, naval force overland strike and war-at-sea capabilities and provide the basis for training to include all warfare areas currently required, or foreseen as required. This command melds aviation requirement recommendations and priorities for Research and Development (R&D), procurement and training in support of integrated Strike Warfare and associated strike planning support systems to the type commands. NSAWC provides direct intelligence and tactical doctrine support to deploying/deployed naval forces conducting contingency planning/operations as directed by national tasking. Upon mobilization, NSAWC will fulfill operational and intelligence requirements in support of wartime tasking and perform such other functions or tasks as may be directed by higher authority.

Program Manager Air 207 (PMA-207) is delegated authority from and is ultimately responsible and accountable to the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM). Primary support responsibilities for management of the aviation logistics support program are exercised through the Assistant Commander for Fleet Support and Field Activity Management (AIR-4.0). PMA-207 has been tasked by COMNAVAIRSYSCOM to provide contract maintenance, logistics management, and administration in support of this Statement of Work (SOW), which provides the concept, performance specifications, and requirements for that support.

1.1

SCOPE

The services described herein shall be performed in accordance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series, the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP). The Contractor shall provide and maintain organizational (O), intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level aircraft maintenance, management, logistics support services and other services as specified herein for aircraft based at Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC)., Fallon NV.

1.2

SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

1.2.1 F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F: The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 is an all-weather fighter and attack aircraft. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense. In its attack mode it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support. Single-place (A), and two-place (B), are fighter/attack aircraft powered by two General Electric F404-GE-400 turbofan engines with afterburner. Two General Electric F404-GE-402, enhanced performance turbofan engines power the F/A-18C/D. Two General Electric F414-GE-400, afterburning turbofan engines power the F/A-18E/F. The F414-GE-400 engine is an advanced derivative of the F404 GE engine family.

1.2.2 MH-60S: The MH-60S is a twin-engine medium lift, utility, or assault helicopter. The MH-60S is used for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, drug interdiction, anti-ship warfare, cargo lift, and special operations. The MH-60S is equipped with a single main rotor and twin T700-GE-401C engines.

1.2.3 F-16A/B: The Lockheed Martin F-16 is a compact, single engine, multi-role, all-weather, fighter aircraft. The aircraft’s primary mission is air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. Single-placed (A) and two-placed (B) are fighter aircraft powered by a single Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 engine.

1.2.4 E-2C: The Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye is an all-weather, carrier-based tactical airborne warning and control system platform. It provides all-weather airborne early warning and command and control functions for the carrier battle group.

The E-2C is powered by two Allison T56-A-425 turboprops.

1.3

SUPPORT CONCEPT

The most important Contractor performance criterion is to provide safe flyable aircraft to complete the Navy’s daily flight schedule.

The Contractor shall provide organizational (O), intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level aircraft maintenance for NSAWC assets. This shall include associated support equipment, power plants, airframes, aviation life support systems, electronic and electrical instruments, armament radar/fire control and flight line services in order to meet the flying program, and its daily mission requirements. O, I, and limited D level maintenance is that maintenance which is performed at the site where the aircraft are permanently assigned or on temporary detachment. The Contractor’s management shall be structured to ensure that aircraft are maintained to achieve maximum utilization of all assets.

The Navy places special emphasis on hydraulic contamination, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, tool control, record keeping, compass calibration, corrosion prevention and treatment, tire and wheel maintenance safety, fuel surveillance, oil analysis, support equipment operator training, nondestructive inspection, plane captain training, survival and egress systems maintenance, and individual qualifications. In performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall maintain an efficient organization, provide adequate supervisory control, and perform all maintenance and other services as specified for the approximate number of aircraft as follows:

T/M/S

QTY

E-2C F-16A

F-16B

F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F

MH-60S

1.4

GOVERNMENT ROLE

The Government’s role includes monitoring Contractor performance; managing the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization flight manual (NATOPS); providing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), facilities, limited Support Equipment. Access to Support Equipment is provided on a no-cost basis as described in attachments referenced herein. The Government reserves the right to review/verify maintenance actions accomplished by the Contractor, monitor and evaluate maintenance data, review Contractor maintenance reports, conduct unscheduled periodic inspections and audits, and observe cleanliness and general maintenance practices.

The Government will conduct administrative audits/ inspections of the Contractor’s management and performance utilizing the requirements of the Computerized Self Evaluation Checklist (CSEC). The Government will also conduct Aircraft Material Condition Inspections (AMCIs) The Contractor shall make all files, reports, and historical data available to the Government upon request. Inspections by the TYCOMS/WINGS shall be conducted at a minimum of every two years or as deemed necessary by the Government and in a manner, which minimizes interference with Contractor operations. Additional audits/ inspections may be requested by the PCO/COR should adverse trends develop.

At the discretion of the Command, periodic safety surveys may be conducted without prior notice.

1.4.1

PROGRAM MANAGER AIR

The Program Manager Air (PMA) for this contract and for the F-16A/B aircraft is PMA 207, F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F is PMA 265, MH-60S is PMA 299, and PMA 231 for the E-2C. All PMA’s are located at COMNAVAIRSYSCOM Patuxent River, MD.

1.4.2

FLEET SUPPORT TEAM

The Fleet Support Team (FST) is the in-service engineering and logistics authority for assigned weapon systems. The FST has responsibility for review and approval of changes to specifications and drawings. The FST members have a direct interface with fleet activities, aircraft controlling custodians, and PMA offices on engineering and logistics matters related to their assigned programs. The appropriate FST for each aircraft Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) is assigned by the NAVAIR PMA.

1.4.3

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER FOR LOGISTICS

Each aircraft (T/M/S) Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (APML) will provide logistics management support for its platform under this contract.

1.4.4

MAINTENANCE MONITORING TEAM

The Maintenance Monitoring Team (MMT) will perform the functions as assigned by the COR. The duties of Navy Quality Assurance (QA) personnel become the responsibility of the Contractor’s inspector. MMT verifies that Contractor quality assurance is planned properly and carried out.

1.4.5

PROCUREMENT CONTRACTING OFFICER (PCO)

The Government Procurement Contracting Officer directs and administers the acquisition through the award of the contract. After award, the PCO will designate, in writing, the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the administration of the terms and provisions of this SOW as stipulated in the contract.

1.4.6

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (ACO)

The ACO performs functions assigned by PCO related to the administration of the contract. See FAR Parts 42 and 46.

1.4.7

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTITIVE (COR)

The COR is a representative appointed by the PCO to serve as technical liaison between Government and Contractor for a specific contract. The COR performs primarily technical and oversight functions in accordance with FAR Part 46. The COR monitors the Contractor’s performance and provides technical advice to the PCO and Contractor within the scope of the SOW.

The COR and Alternate COR (ACOR) shall be nominated by the NSAWC Deputy Commander, and appointed in writing by the PCO as the contract representative for all matters concerning the Contractor’s services received by the activities.

1.5

SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide O, I, and limited D level aircraft maintenance. This maintenance shall include associated support equipment, power plants, airframes, aviation life support systems, electronic and electrical instruments, armament radar/fire control and flight line services in order to meet the flying program and its daily mission requirements. O, I, and limited D level maintenance is that maintenance which is performed at the site where the aircraft are permanently assigned or on temporary detachment.

The Contractor’s maintenance program shall comply with all provisions of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) approved maintenance plans and instructions and applicable maintenance manuals and all requirements specified herein. The Government will issue any waivers or deviations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with this contract. In achieving this requirement, the Contractor shall meet the OPNAV objective of continually improving material readiness and safety with the optimum use of economic resources.

1.6

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and implement a quality management plan and Maintenance Monitoring Plan and incorporate an effective systemic improvement process for programs not meeting specific requirement of OPNAV, NAVAIRSYSCOM, COMNAVAIRFOR, COMNAVAIRPAC, Air Force Technical Orders, and applicable Wing instructions.

2.0

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The applicable documents listed below form a part of the basic SOW. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable instructions, directives, regulations, and orders. The following is a list of basic governing documents upon which local regulations are based:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

DODINST

4000.25-1-M

Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP)

4145.19-R-1

Storage and Material Handling

4160.21-M

Defense Material Disposal Manual 4161.2-M

DOD Manual for the Performance of Contract Property

Administration

OPNAV INSTRUCTIONS

OPNAVINST

3710.7 Series

NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions

4110.2 Series

Navy Hazardous Material Control Program Manual

5090.1 Series

Environmental and Natural Resources Program Manual

5100.23 Series

Navy Occupational Safety and Health

5442.2 Series

Aircraft Inventory Reporting System

5530.14 Series

DON Physical Security and Loss Prevention

11103.1 Series

Adequacy, Assignment and utilization of Bachelor Quarters

NAVAIR INSTRUCTION

NAVAIRINST 3710.1F Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations

COMNAVAIRFORINST

4790.2 Series

Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)

TYPE COMMANDER INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIVES

Furnished at the technical library at each command.

JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (JTR), VOL. II

Specific applicable instructions and regulations will be provided as required.

3.0

FLIGHT SCHEDULE COMMITMENTS

The Contractor shall perform all maintenance necessary to ensure operational readiness and availability of aircraft necessary to meet the flight schedules. All aircraft issued, by the Contractor, for cross-country flights shall have enough flight hours available to meet the mission requirements as determined by the Government.

It is required that aircraft taxi from the line no later than 5 minutes past their published launch time. If launch window is not met, it will be counted as a maintenance-caused mission abort with the exception of delays caused by factors not under Contractor control (e.g. weather, operations). On occasion, Saturday, Sunday, and/or holiday work will be necessary to meet squadron requirements. If this option is needed, the Government will provide the Contractor 48 hours written notice.

Approximately 66% of the total flight operations are routinely scheduled to encompass a 12-hour flying day, 5 days per week between the hours of 0700 and 1900. The remaining flight operations (Approximately 34%) are routinely scheduled requiring aircraft launches/recoveries as early as 0600 and as late as 2200, which includes occasional Saturday, Sunday and/or holiday flight operations. However, in both cases, aircraft may be required to launch earlier or recover later to accommodate operational requirements and may include up to 5 legal holidays. Extended training flights will typically launch on Friday afternoon or evening. There are approximately 6 extended training flights per week. Weekend flying is estimated to occur, on average, twice per month on Saturday and/or Sunday.

3.1

OPERATIONAL READINESS

The Contractor shall maintain aircraft in a state of operational readiness to meet daily mission requirements. It is imperative for meeting mission commitments that operational aircraft are available for flight. The Contractor shall comply with Commander Naval Air Forces, and local directives to ensure effective use of all aircraft throughout their predicted service life. Performance Evaluations will be performed quarterly IAW Addendum (1) 3.2

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND SURGE CAPABILITY

Aircraft assigned NSAWC missions consist of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. The aircraft will be configured with Tactical Air Combat Training System (TACTS) pods, external Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) pods, Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR), Laser Detector Trackers (LDTs), Air Intercept Missile (AIM-9) Captive Air Training Missile (CATM), Air Launch Expendable (ALE-39) chaff, decoy flares, and external fuel tanks. Various air-to-ground weapons will be employed during advanced phases of Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor classes and during staff training outside of classes. All configurations are dictated via the daily flight schedule.

The F-16A/B is scheduled to fly 25 hours per aircraft per month. Surge capability support can be increased to 35 hours per aircraft per month.

The F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F is scheduled to fly an estimated 25 hours per aircraft per month. Surge capability support can be increased to 35 hours per aircraft per month.

The MH-60S is scheduled to fly an estimated 25 hours per aircraft per month. Surge capability support can be increased to 30 hours per aircraft per month.

The E-2C is scheduled to fly an estimated 12.5 hours per aircraft per month for a total of 25 hours per month. Surge capability support can be increased to 17.5 hours per aircraft per month for a total of 35 hours per month.

3.3

REQUIRED AIRCRAFT AVAILABILITY

Ready for Flight (RFF) aircraft are defined as aircraft that are available for assignment to the Operations Department in a Mission Capable status as of 0700 hours for utilization to accomplish flight requirements as established by the published Flight Schedule, regardless of location. RFF aircraft are determined as follows:

RFF = MC + FCF

Where:

RFF = Ready For Flight

MC = Mission Capable

FCF = Functional Check Flight

Available Aircraft (A/A) to the Contractor are determined as follows:

A/A = (RRS) – (NMCS) – (ISR/P&E) – (ND NMCM)

Where:

RRS = Ready Reportable Status

NMCS = Not Mission Capable Supply

ISR/P&E = Depot Planner & Estimator/Depot In Service Repair In Service Repair ND NMCM = Navy Directed Not Mission Capable Maintenance (i.e., Aircraft Grounding Bulletins)

RFF calculation shall be accomplished using the following formula:

RFF% = RFF / (A/A)

NOTE

Decimal places of .49 and below are to be rounded down and .5 and above are to be rounded up to the next whole number.

The daily RFF rate achieved for each T/M/S aircraft shall be reported to the COR/MO by 0800 each reportable day. A reportable day is a day in which flight operations are scheduled. In accordance with Addendum 1 to this SOW, at the end of each Quarter/Evaluation Period a total RFF rate will be calculated based on the average of the daily RFF rates achieved during the reporting period. A minimum average quarterly RFF rate of 85% is required for each T/M/S aircraft. The average RFF rate for the reporting period will be converted into a point value in accordance with the applicable Addendum 1 table to be included in the calculation for the Quality of Product or Service rating for the Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR).

3.4 SORTIE COMPLETION RATE

A Sortie Completion Rate (SCR) of 95% is required. In general terms, the SCR is intended to identify the percent of total sortie's scheduled, minus sorties canceled for non-contractor related causes, (i.e. whether, operations) that are successfully launched and complete it’s assigned mission. In essence, it is a performance measure of meeting the daily Flight Schedule and accomplishment of the intended missions. The formula for computing the SCR is:

SCR % = SC / (SS + SA) – (SW + SO) X 100

Where:

SC = Sorties completed IAW the original schedule

SS = Sorties on the original schedule

SA = Sorties completed in addition to the original schedule

SO = Sorties cancelled by the operations department SW = Sorties canceled for weather

The required sortie completion rate for each T/M/S aircraft is 95 percent. A sortie is deemed to be complete when an aircraft completes its assigned Mission per the flight schedule. Possible sorties available to be scheduled will be based upon an average of three sorties per Available Aircraft (A/A) per day. Deviations will be coordinated between the Site Manager and the COR. The SCR rate achieved shall be reported to the Contracting Officer's Representative no later than 0800 on the next workday following today reported on, (i.e., Thursday's rate will be reported on Friday).

4.0

TRANSIENT SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform transient line functions to include directing, parking, securing, aircraft fire guard, and assistance to flight crew for transient aircraft as approved by the COR/MO. These services are normally in support of visiting aircraft, and do not include services beyond normal working hours. Air Wing detachment aircraft are handled by the station Transient Line.

The Contractor shall also provide transient maintenance services on-site at NSAWC and off-site at detachment locations. These services shall include flight line services such as launch and recovery, chocking, tie-down, refueling, and daily/turnaround inspections when required by the NAMP on F-16A/B, F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F, E-2C and MH-60S. Transient aircraft maintenance is limited to normal flight line services that shall include line troubleshooting and repairs, replacement of tire and wheels, replacement of Weapons Replaceable Assembly’s (WRA) necessary for safe flight, component and assembly replacement and other maintenance not requiring a functional check flight upon completion.

4.1

OFF-EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Off-equipment maintenance shall be limited to minor repairs. The Contractor shall affect repairs in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals for organizational level aircraft repairs. If the aircraft maintenance manual does not cover instructions for the required repair, the repair shall be in accordance with instructions from the Field/Fleet Support Team.

4.2

DETACHMENTS

NSAWC aircraft will routinely deploy to other USN/USAF/USMC bases for unit training missions. Deployment bases/stations will provide the normal transient type servicing support (normally fuel and liquid oxygen). The Contractor shall provide all aircraft maintenance services contained in this contract (less security access and roving patrols) when detached to these bases, while still supporting flight operations at NAS Fallon, NV.

Bases that NSAWC will routinely deploy to include:

LOCATION

#DETS/YEAR

#DAYS

#AIRCRAFT

MCAS MIRAMAR, CA

10-14

NAS LEMOORE, CA

10-14

NAS OCEANA, VA

10-14

NAWCWD CHINA LAKE, CA

06-10

NAS KEY WEST, FL

10-14

NELLIS AFB, NV

10-16

Other bases that NSAWC will occasionally deploy to include: NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX; NAS New Orleans, LA; MCAS Beaufort, SC; MCAS Cherry Point, NC; and Eilson AFB, AK.

The above lists are representative and do not preclude NSAWC from detaching to other sites should the need arise or preclude surging above indicated aircraft numbers.

During certain periods NSAWC will detach to two or more sites simultaneously while continuing to operate at NAS Fallon, NV. Detachment schedules will be provided to the Contractor in advance when available. However, some detachments may be scheduled with short notice and require Contractor travel on weekends.

4.2.1

DETACHMENT SUPPORT

The Contractor shall provide the support described in this contract for detachment support operations outside assigned station boundaries. In the event assigned aircraft are not mission capable at a location other than assigned station, the Contractor shall provide the necessary maintenance support. Travel/per diem shall be approved in advance by the COR.

Detachments and services shall be required in support of a combination of aircraft of various type/model/series. When Contractor personnel performing maintenance remain overnight at locations other than assigned station, per diem shall be paid at a rate not to exceed the rates specified in the JTR. Personnel may utilize off base accommodations only when Government quarters are not available. Authorization for use of other than Government quarters must be covered by a certification of non-availability or justification by the COR. Reimbursement will be based upon JTR. Travel claims shall be completed and invoiced to the Government within 5 working days upon completion of travel.

NOTE

The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR for approval “Written Orders” for all personnel authorized to perform off-site support. All travel and Government billeting shall be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations, Vol. II and OPNAVINST 11103.1 respectively.

When performing at a detached site, the Contractor shall replace at the detached site, at no cost to the Government, personnel who have voluntarily terminated, who have been terminated by the Contractor, or who have been removed from the detached site due to misconduct.

Travel and per diem costs incurred in the replacement and/or relocation of personnel will not be reimbursed when such replacement and/or relocation is accomplished for the Contractor or employee’s convenience. Paid, itemized receipts shall substantiate invoices. Government-furnished transportation will be provided in lieu of commercial transportation. Anticipate delays in excess of 4 hours 10% of the time when Government transportation is provided.

4.2.2

DETACHMENT TRANSPORTATION

The Contractor shall provide transportation in/around the detachment site. Required flight line vehicles will be provided by the Government based on availability. The Government will provide transportation of materials and squadron “pack-ups” to and from detachment locations.

4.2.3

CONCURRENT SUPPORT

The Contractor shall concurrently support detachments as well as the operational schedule at the permanent site.

4.2.4

DETACHMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide security measures for assigned aircraft and equipment per detachment location regulations. Physical Security includes proper protection, e.g., dust covers, tie-downs, chocks, and other standard protective measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the aircraft and equipment during non-working hours.

4.3

AIRCRAFT DISCREPANCIES

In the event of disagreement between the pilot and the Contractor related to aircraft discrepancies, a final determination will be made by the Deputy Commander and relayed to the Contractor via the COR.

4.4

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

The Government reserves the right to substitute, delete, and/or reassign any and all support equipment provided. Inventory requirements shall be in accordance with Section 9.0 of the SOW.

4.4.1

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT LISTS

The Contractor shall maintain the Navy Local Asset Management System for all support equipment assigned in an up-to-date status. This inventory shall include both repairable and consumable Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) support equipment. The up-to-date status shall include information such as quantity of support equipment on hand or on order, and its location and condition. The Government shall retain ownership of data contained within this system

4.5

AIRCRAFT PAINTING

The Contractor shall perform aircraft painting to include the application/removal of side number, model designator (MODEX) numbers, local command markings, preventative maintenance, special award insignia, designated pilot names, and painting necessary to accomplish the approved corrosion control plan. Full aircraft paint schemes are covered under section 6.0.

4.6

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide the following services:

a.

Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment not in use, or awaiting disposition.

b.

Support preparation for squadron changes of command or other ceremonies and events, for example: preparation of static displays to include only T/M/S aircraft maintained under this SOW, and cleaning of hangar deck.

c.

Provide support to DEPOT teams to prepare aircraft for ground shipment.

d.

Support for recovery of crashed, damaged, or downed aircraft assigned as required by the on-site Government representative in accordance with OPNAVINST 3750 series. Services shall include: acting to preclude further damage; effecting temporary repair; disassembly as required to transport or fly the aircraft to a repair site; and following such other directions as required by the on-site COR.

NOTE

Security for downed aircraft will be the responsibility of the Government.

e.

Participate in command directed safety stand-downs.

f.

Provide services to DEPOT/field teams, i.e., normal organizational level functions in support of Contractor field teams. This service includes the removal, reinstallation, operation, test, and checkout of all applicable systems, components and access panels.

4.7 Handling And Tie-Down Procedures The Contractor’s launch and recovery personnel shall use standard aircraft handling and taxi procedures in accordance with Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) and local regulations. A final check for safety and integrity shall be performed just prior to launch. The Contractor shall execute heavy weather tie-down requirements and precautions when required or directed.

4.8 Other Line Support Services The Contractor shall provide the following services:

a.

Perform ground handling and preservation of assigned aircraft or equipment awaiting delivery or shipment.

b.

Perform aircraft and support equipment-deicing functions in accordance with applicable manuals, base, and local instructions.

c.

Assist in special alert and emergency support, i.e., natural disasters and security reasons to include evacuation of aircraft per local directives.

d.

Perform snow and ice removal. NAS Fallon, NV experiences snowfall and icing conditions. The Contractor shall remove the snow and ice from on and around aircraft on the flight line and related work areas assigned to the Contractor.

e. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel for staffing the NAS Fallon refueling pit equipment and provide hot pit refueling services for all assigned aircraft when required.

4.9 Aviators’ Personal Protective And Survival Equipment

Other than aircrew assigned to NSAWC, there is an additional requirement to perform "O" level maintenance on flight equipment for an estimated 25 additional aircrew from the CAEWWS inclusion and 32 Seahawk Weapons Tactics Instructor students.

4.10 Armament

The Contractor shall assign qualified personnel to service aircraft ordnance delivery systems; jettison systems, and other aircraft explosive-related devices in accordance with applicable manuals and local station instructions. The contractor shall have access to Ready Service Areas (RSA) and Ready Service Lockers (RSL) for the purpose of safe and proper storage of necessary cartridges and cartridge-actuated devices.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation and removal of external fuel tanks, with the exception of bomb rack preparation, releasing and arming. The Contractor shall maintain/troubleshoot and perform daily inspections on all aircraft weapons/armament systems from and including the power source through the trigger/switch to the point of release/gun firing. This will include all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and all applicable weapons release and control checks.

The Contractor shall provide an armament qualified Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for required Quality Assurance inspections, technical advice and torque value verification, to include specified torques required for loading/un-loading external fuel tanks.

The Government shall configure/de-configure all Aircraft Armament Equipment, (AAE) i.e., pylons, bomb racks, missile launchers, Multiple/Triple/Vertical Ejector Racks (MERS/TERS/VERS), load/download and arm/de-arm all live and inert ordnance including internal and external TACTS, ALQ-167, AWW-13 PODS and chaff/flare dispenser modules in support of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions as required by the daily flight schedule and/or Maintenance Control. The Government shall be responsible for all turn-in/receipt of armament equipment and aircraft guns to AIMD when required. Additionally, the Government shall assume responsibility for the following:

a.

Performing all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on (AAE) to include configuration and de-configuration, cleaning, and all organizational level repair and scheduled aircraft inspections.

b.

Clearing and/or removal of jammed aircraft guns for turn-in to Weapons Department and AIMD for clearing and repair. Jammed gun clearing/removal shall be performed under the direct observance of a qualified Contractor armament QAR.

c.

LAU-7 nitrogen bottle servicing, removal, and replacement and AIM-9/CATM-9 argon bottle servicing, removal and replacement.

d.

Installation and removal of all cartridges required for the configuration of all AAE and required cartridges for all live and inert weapons, stores, fuel tanks and pods.

e.

Installation and removal of MH-60S rescue hoist guillotine cartridges.

f.

All applicable post loading weapon cockpit system checks and daily and turnaround inspections in accordance with applicable manuals and local station instructions.

4.11

RAMP HOUSEKEEPING

The Contractor shall comply with local instructions regarding cleaning and housekeeping, i.e., snow, ice, sand, fuel, oil, hydraulic stains, and debris removal around air start units, tie-downs and walkways, and areas directly adjacent to hangar/assigned buildings. The Government will utilize mechanized/powered sweeping/snow removal equipment to clean ramps, taxiways, taxi areas, and roads around hangars, building, and work areas.

4.12

AIRCRAFT CANNIBALIZATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

If cannibalization of time phased aircraft is considered necessary, the Contractor shall ensure that sound maintenance, and logistic practices are upheld, and take action to preclude ill-advised cannibalization practices. Specifically the Contractor shall take the following actions based upon a time-phased program:

(1) The Aircraft Daily Status Report shall indicate number of days since last flown for all assigned aircraft.

(2) Ninety (90) days: Cannibalization will not be authorized for time-phased aircraft that have not flown in the last 90 consecutive days, except in special circumstances. Cannibalization of aircraft that have not flown in the last 90 consecutive days shall be verbally approved by the COR.

(3) One hundred twenty (120) days: The Contractor shall take every effort to return time-phased aircraft to a temporary flight status if they have not flown in the last 120 consecutive days. It is imperative to long-term life cycle operation of aircraft systems that periodically they be fully exercised. Cannibalization of aircraft that have not flown in the last 120 consecutive days will only occur after written authorization from the COR.

5.0

INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE

The Contractor shall perform nondestructive inspections: The Contractor shall provide Level II on-site and have the ability to provide Level III on a temporary basis, eddy current, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic methods, and possibly x-ray's as required, for assigned aircraft.

The Contractor shall provide the necessary qualified personnel to certify, operate, maintain and deploy an oil analysis laboratory for remote F-16 operations. The Contractor shall maintain certification of the Oil Analysis Spectrometer in accordance with Navy Oil Analysis Program (NOAP) requirements.

6.0

LIMITED DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE

The Contractor shall provide limited D-level maintenance support for the NSAWC program. All limited D-level maintenance shall be provided as an "Over and Above" action on a case-by-case basis. Examples of limited D-level maintenance actions include aircraft modification, component repair, and aircraft weighing. NSAWC has specific authority from COMNAVAIRFOR to apply camouflage paint schemes to include painting assigned aircraft in their entirety. Aircraft painting in its entirety to refresh or change the paint scheme is also considered to be a limited D-level maintenance function and shall be weighed per NA 01-1B-40. Additionally, the Contractor may seek engineering support from non-Government sources with Government/TYCOM approval.

7.0

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide all the administrative office supplies, forms, and equipment, necessary for the performance of the work of this contract unless otherwise specified. The Contractor shall provide on-site employees with Internet access and email capability. The Government will provide Navy Marine Corps Internet Access (NMCI) for employees that need access to perform their duties. Any items not expressly stated, as Government furnished shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

7.0.1

TELEPHONES

The Contractor shall utilize the existing telephone system and telephone numbers located in those areas where the Contractor is assuming responsibility. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government, monthly, for all Contractor long distance toll charges, basic monthly instrument charges, and all service charges. Cost for telephone hook up or disconnect, after the first 60 days of the Base contract year, shall be borne by the Contractor. The local Public Telephone Company establishes monthly charges through the Base Telephone Management Department. No cordless phones are allowed.

7.0.2

RADIO FREQUENCIES

The Contractor shall request approval within 30 days, during phase in, from the Installation Radio Frequency Manager for all FM, UHF, or VHF radio frequencies utilized by the Contractor.

7.0.3

TRANSPORTATION

The Contractor shall provide ground transportation for Contractor use at the primary site, on and off installation, flight line use, and movement of materials and equipment in the performance of this contract. Contractor vehicles shall be maintained in good repair and shall be clean and free from debris and FOD. All operating costs for Contractor vehicles shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Contractor owned vehicles and equipment shall display the Contractor's name so that it is clearly visible. Contractor vehicles shall at all times, display a valid state license plate and station decal, as required with existing installation instructions and state regulations. The Contractor shall maintain current state insurance requirements on all vehicles.

7.0.4

HOUSEKEEPING

The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleaning, housekeeping and maintaining all assigned spaces, and those not specifically designated as military only spaces. For health and safety, spaces shall be kept in a clean, neat, and FOD-free condition meeting acceptable standards as prescribed by the pertinent NAS Fallon instructions. This includes normal physical maintenance of office spaces, maintenance spaces, including hangar decks, passageways, foyers, stairwells, and restroom facilities e.g. trash removal on a daily basis or as required, to include all spaces not specifically designated as military only. Floors in all assigned work and office spaces shall be kept free of oil, grease, and other work hazards that contribute to unclean or unsafe working conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleaning and housekeeping of ramp and hangar areas, including daily FOD walkdowns in compliance with local base instructions. The Contractor is responsible for the cleanliness of all areas disturbed during the work process. The Contractor shall maintain areas outside facilities in a clean, FOD free condition.

Broken or damaged Government property shall be reported to the on-site COR not later than one (1) workday after discovery. Damage to Government Property is covered in section I Clause # 52.245-2. Periodic Zone Inspections will be conducted by the Government to ensure proper cleanliness, upkeep, and usage of Government facilities used by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide all housekeeping material and supplies. The Government will provide dumpster pickup and disposal for garbage, trash and refuse.

7.0.5

PHYSICAL SECURITY

The Contractor shall provide physical security for Contractor assigned spaces. The Contractor shall protect facilities and GFP from loss, damage, or theft. Security shall include, but not be limited to locking buildings, performing periodic inventory of equipment and materials, limiting access to areas within the Contractor’s custody, and providing for Government access to the facilities, equipment, material, as well as establishing security-reporting procedures. The Contractor shall be responsible for the issuance, security, and control of all locks and keys (furnished by the Government) required for securing entrance/exit doors. Keys issued to the Contractor shall not be duplicated. The contractor shall notify the on site COR and installation Security Department within one hour of discovery of a security violation or unauthorized entry. The contractor shall be responsible for providing the on site COR with a written report of the incident within one working day.

The Contractor shall provide physical security for Government facilities, aircraft equipment, and personnel on site. Security shall be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All security personnel shall be unarmed in their execution of access control or roving patrol. Security personnel shall wear distinctive clothing or uniforms for clear identification and shall be provided two-way radios for direct and prompt communication with Government Security forces whom the Contractor shall contact when any actual or suspected security breaches or hazards occur. The Contractor shall be responsible for physical security, i.e., locking of toolboxes, workspaces, tool and equipment storage rooms/areas and installation of aircraft protective devices, etc., following daily/weekly maintenance activities.

7.0.6

GENERAL LABOR SUPPORT

The Contractor shall provide general labor support to Automated Data Processing system equipment changed out to include disconnecting of present computer system, relocating old system to hangar bays, placing new systems in spaces, and connecting new system. The Contractor shall provide general labor support for furniture moves, space reassignment, and emergency reclamation projects.

7.0.7

PERSONAL CLOTHING

Contractor personnel directly associated with the aircraft maintenance program shall wear distinctive attire to allow easy identification. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the availability and use of all safety/PPE per CFR 29-1910 items required by Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall furnish all uniforms, shoes and other distinctive attire as part of its site support FFP.

7.1

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

Contractor management support services shall provide supervisory, administrative, and direct labor personnel to accomplish all required work. Contractor employees shall comply with all local station directives, regulations, and applicable Department of the Navy regulations that apply to Contractor personnel. Other Contractor provided management support issues shall include the following:

a.

Coordinating, controlling, monitoring, assigning priorities to daily workload, and notifying the COR of maintenance meetings.

b.

Coordinating with the COR to ensure supporting activities’ requirements are known and satisfied.

c.

Initiating and providing the necessary information in the proper format and current message medium for aircraft maintenance-related messages to be released by COR/authorized personnel.

d.

Issuing specific Site Operating Instructions (SOIs) to ensure management of site-specific programs. The Contractor shall submit SOIs in Contractor format for review by the COR.

e.

Identifying requirements for Intermediate and DEPOT level support for those maintenance functions exceeding the requirements of the contract, but necessary to return aircraft to an operational status; acting as liaison for the activity with the Intermediate and DEPOT activities to provide written status to the Government as status changes occur.

f.

Furnishing technical advice to supporting supply activities to aid in identification and quantities of spare parts required.

g.

Advising the Government of the overall maintenance and material situation as it affects the command, providing daily and monthly aircraft status reports.

h.

Managing the training and qualifications of Contractor personnel.

i.

Validating and expediting not-mission-capable supply/partial mission capable supplies status daily and provide reports daily to the COR.

j.

Administering the overall operation of Contractor maintenance efforts in accordance with the NAMP.

7.2

PROGRAM/PROGRESS REVIEWS

The Contractor shall attend periodic progress review meetings, not to exceed four per year, to be conducted at facilities designated by the Contracting Officer. Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the travel provisions of this contract.

7.3

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

The Contractor shall provide, maintain, and control an effective Quality Assurance (QA) program to ensure proper compliance with the maintenance requirements, practices, and procedures with emphasis on material condition of aircraft. The Contractor’s QA program shall be in accordance with the NAMP.

At NSAWC there will be a unique relationship between the Contractor and the Government within the maintenance organization, in that the Government will man and provide for the armament functions as related to the Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE) for the assigned aircraft as stipulated in section 4.15 of this SOW. This side-by-side working relationship will result in the Contractor being required to perform certain QA/QAR functions for the military/government members assigned to work center 230 (Ordnance Work Center). Specific in-rate professional training requirements for the Government work center 230 will remain the responsibility of the Government. The following are requirements of the Contractor’s QA with respect to qualification, monitoring, and designation of Government Quality Assurance inspectors:

a.

The military/government work center 230 personnel will be responsible to meet the requirements of the Contractor’s QA designation procedures as outlined in the NAMP and the Contractor’s SOI with the exception of final designation. See section 7.3d of this SOW below.

b.

Upon receipt of the recommendation/designation package from the military/government Division Officer, the Contractor’s Quality Assurance Officer (CQAO), or Contractor’s designated equivalent, will administer the prescribed exams and document completion.

c.

The CQAO shall interview the candidate.

d.

If the candidate is acceptable to the CQAO, he shall generate the Quality Assurance Representative/Inspector Recommendation/ Designation (OPNAV 4790/12) and return to the military/government Division Officer for signature. Then CQAO will endorse and forward all applicable paperwork to the NSAWC Maintenance Officer (MO) for review and designation. Upon final designation by the NSAWC MO, the paperwork/package will be returned to the CQAO for distribution and filing.

e.

CQAO will be responsible to perform all QA inspector monitoring and tracking per the NAMP.

7.3.1

QUALITY ASSURANCE RECORDS

The Contractor shall retain all QA records for the life of the contract. The QA data shall be made available to the Government at any time.

7.3.2

QUALITY ASSURANCE DESIGNATION

The Contractor’s QA program shall designate QA Representatives (QARs), Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDIs), and Collateral Duty QA Representatives (CDQARs). QARs/CDQARs shall inspect and certify all safety of flight related maintenance tasks (i.e., those tasks requiring a post maintenance check flight), and/or tasks requiring inspection in accordance with applicable instructions and/or manuals. The Government reserves the right to review, accept, or revoke the designation of QARs, CDQARs, and CDIs.

7.4

ORDNANCE QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION BOARD

The Contractor shall establish and monitor an ordnance certification program per COMNAVAIRFORINST 8023.3 series. The Contractor shall form an Ordnance Certification Board, which shall ensure the proper qualifications of employees required to handle ordnance and pyrotechnics. This Board shall be the final authority for issuing ordnance certification and qualifications to Contractor personnel. The Government will reserve the right to sit on the board as a non-voting observer. The on-site Contractor manager shall assign properly qualified personnel as members of the board. The Government reserves the right to review, accept or revoke those personnel selected by the Board.

7.5

RADIATION PROGRAM

The Contractor may be required to establish and maintain a radiation safety program in accordance with the NAMP, local installation instructions, and to include state and federal regulations.

8.0

CONTRACTOR MATERIAL SUPPLY

The Contractor shall provide non-personal support services at NAS Fallon, NV; NAS Lemoore, CA; for expediting the movement of aircraft components through the Aircraft Support Division of the NAS Fallon, and NAS Lemoore Supply Departments. The Contractor shall perform the service of tracking, accounting, and expediting the movement of all parts, components, equipment and assemblies in the repair cycle between NAS Fallon, and NAS Lemoore to support all NSAWC activities assigned to NAS Fallon aircraft maintenance and material programs. The Contractor shall aggressively follow up on requisitions to ensure timely turnaround of retrograde material and document transactions in accordance with the NAMP and other applicable NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and local directives. An activity report shall be submitted, in writing, to NSAWC detailing actions taken and current status of material and parts to support this effort bi-weekly. The Contractor shall prepare all necessary correspondence required in the performance of this effort for Government review, approval and release.

The Contractor is to ensure uninterrupted logistic support services during maintenance operations.

9.0

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND PROPERTY

The Contractor shall manage Government Furnished Property provided under attachment (4) in accordance with the Government Furnished Property Clauses contained in Section I of this contract, Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 45, Defense FAR Supplement Subpart 245 and other program requirements. All Property CDRLs, including contract Phase out turn over records, shall be submitted in a Microsoft Excel format.

The Contractor shall verbally notify the COR within 24 hours of discovery of lost, damaged, destroyed, or theft of Government Property and provide written notification within (5) workdays after verbal notification.

The Contractor shall dispose of Government Property per direction of the COR. Government Property turned into Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) shall be documented and processed per DODINST 4160.2M and local Installation instructions.

9.1

USE OF THE FEDERAL SUPPLY SYSTEM

The Contractor shall use the Federal Supply System for the requisition of all materials. The Contractor shall perform this function using the standard DD-1348 MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP ordering procedures. When approved by the APML, the Contractor shall be authorized to commercially procure, refurbish, and/or manufacture the material when such material is not available in the Federal Supply System or can be procured commercially at a significant cost saving to the Government.

The following procedures are provided to clarify the use of Direct Parts and Material:

a.

Direct Parts and Material shall be used for supporting NSAWC…