VXS-1 IDIQ SOW_DRAFT_NOV2026.docx

Statement of Work VXS-1 Aviation Maintenance Support Dated 11/04/2026

1.0. Introduction

Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), a subordinate command of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), conducts Science & Technology (S&T) experimentation and advanced technology development. The contractor is to provide support for the flight operation services and maintenance of UV-18 Twin Otter and King Air 350 Extended Range aircraft.

2.0 Scope

The scope of this effort is to provide maintenance and repair support to one (1) UV-18 Twin Otter aircraft, and (3) King Air 350ER research aircraft in accordance with the requirements in Section 3.0 below.

3.0 Basic Requirements

The contractor shall provide safe, air-worthy, mission capable aircraft and well-maintained support equipment ready to meet mission requirements. The contractor shall accomplish contract requirements throughout the life of the contract and provide manpower capable of managing and maintaining all aircraft specified.

3.1 Organizational level maintenance activities: aircraft ground handling, launch and recovery, pre-flight, flight, post flight, periodic and phase inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and project installation support.

3.1.1 The contractor shall develop and submit ground operating procedures (GOP), as well as detailed procedures for inspections, repairs, and records maintenance.

3.1.2 Other maintenance activities: maintenance operations services and off-station aircraft maintenance repair.

3.1.3 At the Government’s request, the contractor shall be involved in the fabrication, testing, installation, removal, modification, and integration of project/mission systems for all VXS-1 aircraft platforms.

3.1.4 At the Government’s request, the contractor shall provide initial and refresher pilot training, to include classroom, simulator and flight training, as applicable for all VXS-1 aircraft platforms.

3.2. Supply Support: At the Government’s request, the contractor shall obtain, establish, manage, maintain, procure, ship, receive, handle, and warehouse spare parts to maintain all VXS-1 aircraft, tools and support equipment.

3.3. Remote Sites: The contractor shall provide support at remote sites to satisfy the maintenance and operational requirements of the aircraft research activities for extended detachments. The remote sites may occur outside of the United States.

3.4. Maintenance Publications, Technical Data, Flight Manuals, and FAA Regulations: The contractor shall follow all maintenance publications, technical data and flight manuals, as well as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations to safely operate VXS-1 aircraft and ground support equipment. The contractor shall, as necessary, develop procedures and manuals for the safe operation of equipment used while maintaining all VXS-1 research aircraft. The contractor shall maintain all procedures and operations to current standards for all VXS-1 research aircraft.

4.0 Period of Performance

This IDIQ will contain a five (5) year ordering period begging on the date of award.

5.0 Place of Performance

Hangar 109, NAS Patuxent River, MD

6.0. Government Furnished Materials

The Government will make available all VXS-1 aircraft, as necessary for maintenance actions at the Government’s facility in Patuxent River, MD.

7.0. Travel

Travel is necessary in performing tasks under the effort. Locations are conducted within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).

7.1 Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Travel costs will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed, on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), while not wholly applicable to contractors, shall provide the basis for the determination as to reasonable and allowable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodation available during normal business hours. All necessary travel, meeting the above criteria, shall be approved in advance by the Government. Exceptions to these guidelines shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.