VXS-1 MX Task Order SOW_DRAFT_NOV 2026.docx

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Aircraft Maintenance and Support Scientific Development Squadron ONE

1.0 Introduction

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the Government’s requirements for the awarded Contractor to provide Aircraft Maintenance support and services and Ground Operation services support on designated aircraft in direct support of Scientific Development Squadron One (VXS-1), a subordinate command of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).

2.0 Scope

The scope of this Task Order is to provide maintenance, repair, project integration assistance and ground support for one (1) UV-18 Twin Otter aircraft, and (3) King Air 350ER research aircraft in accordance with the requirements below.

3.0 General Requirements

3.1 Material, Equipment, and Facilities. The Contractor shall provide all aircraft material and equipment required to perform this task order, with the exception of items listed in Section 9.

3.2 Antiterrorism, Common Access Card, and Operational Security Requirements. All Contractor/Subcontractor employees shall follow all Antiterrorism (AT), Operational Security (OPSEC), Information Assurance (IA), and Communication Security (COMSEC) policies and requirements. This includes initial/refresher training and all policies/requirements for issue of a Common Access Card (CAC), as required.

3.2.1 Public Release. The Contractor shall not release controlled unclassified information, to include posting to any social media sites (e.g. Facebook or Twitter) unless it has been approved for public release by the appropriate U.S. Government authority.

3.3 Program Management and Reporting. The Contractor shall provide a management structure that enables Contractor personnel to effectively perform the roles and responsibilities associated with execution of Task Order requirements. The Contractor shall designate a point of contact to act for the Contractor on contractual, management, and operational matters.

3.3.1 Repair Parts. The Contractor shall ensure the safety and quality of all materials used in repairs, and that all new, repaired or refurbished parts are FAA-certified.

3.3.2 Documentation Control. The Contractor shall ensure that the latest revisions of work instructions, drawings, specifications, test instructions, and other documents required to satisfy this Task Order action are utilized in aircraft modifications, inspections and testing.

3.4 Hazardous Material and Waste. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, directives, and instructions pertaining to the control, use, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous material and hazardous waste. In the event that a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations caused by Contractor, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the amount of the fine and any related costs.

3.5 Personnel Certification Documentation. The Contractor shall maintain personnel certification documentation on-site and provide such documentation for Government inspections of personnel qualifications and certification records upon request. These records shall include all training, certification and documentation elements listed in the Combined Instruction, “Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations” (Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 8210.1D and NAVAIR 3710.1H), and as determined by the Contractor’s GOPs.

3.6 Commercial Derivative Aircraft Airworthiness. The Contractor shall maintain all aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and applicable NAVAIR airworthiness processes to ensure conformance with their FAA Type Certifications and approved modifications. The Contractor shall provide personnel, material, technical, and maintenance support for the aircraft, engines, accessories, and systems in accordance with 14 CFR.

3.7 Ground Operations at 14 CFR 145 Repair Station. The Contractor shall conduct or subcontract all depot level maintenance, repair, and alterations at a licensed 14 CFR 145 Repair Station that has been FAA approved for the type of work being planned. In accordance with the Ground Flight Risk Clause (DFARS 252.228-7001). The Contractor shall ensure all maintenance, repairs, and alterations conducted at the 14 CFR 145 Repair Station comply with FAA-approved repair station and quality control manuals. The Contractor shall make all repair station training and quality control manuals available to the Government upon request.

3.7.1 Repair Station Insurance. The Contractor is responsible for all damage or hull loss of aircraft occurring while in the depot provider’s possession, or damage or loss discovered post-delivery that is attributed to the maintenance that was performed at the depot facility. The Contractor shall verify that all aircraft inducted under this Task Order at the 14 CFR 145 Repair Station have insurance coverage. The Contractor shall provide written verification to the COR regarding insurance coverage prior to each aircraft induction.

3.8 Accessible Aircraft Data System (AADS): The contractor shall maintain a data system to manage all logistics and maintenance data for the life of the contract. The Government requires daily data currency and 24/7 access to the data, which must track aircraft status, maintenance schedules, component life, TD compliance, GFE, Awaiting Parts (AWP) status, and O&A costs.

3.8.1 Data Collection, Documentation, and Reporting Requirements. The Contractor shall maintain AADS for the life of the contract and provide access to the Government. The data (e.g. aircraft status) shall be current by close of business each day. The Contractor shall provide the Government the ability to print customized reports from the AADS. The Contractor shall initiate and keep current, all records (e.g. FAA Forms, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Major Repair and Alteration (FAA Form 337), Authorized Release Certificates and Airworthiness Approval Tags (FAA Form 8130 series), or other technical data as required by FAA Standards).

3.9 Support Concept. The aircraft support concept is primarily maintenance at the Organizational (O) level, however, Intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level maintenance may be performed, provided skilled artisans and required tools are available and authorization is received from the cognizant authority. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing total maintenance, logistic, and technical support, for VXS-1 aircraft, and associated equipment, to meet the Daily Flight Schedule (DFS).

3.10 Applicable Systems. This SOW is applicable to any Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft, sub-system, component or Support Equipment for which VXS-1 has maintenance responsibility.

3.11 Platform Coordinator. The Contractor will establish and maintain contact with military, civilian and/or other contractor personnel as needed to facilitate resolution of technical or logistics issues. The Contractor shall notify the MO and Platform Coordinator when any established maintenance priorities cannot be accomplished to include future operational/test commitments.

3.12 Hours of Operation. General hours are Monday to Friday, 0730-1600, subject to Government adjustment. The Contractor must manage its workforce to support a flexible flight schedule, including weekends, holidays, and concurrent multi-site operations. Compensatory time off in lieu of overtime should be considered to meet flexible flight scheduling as required. Overtime for Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) efforts is a contractor expense, while overtime for Over and Above (O&A) work requires prior KO/COR authorization. In addition to above hours, upon request, the contractor must be able to support concurrent multi-site operations detachment/home-guard for VXS-1.

3.12.1 Holidays/Installation Closure. When Government employees are officially excused from work due to a holiday, special event, severe weather, security threat, etc., contractor personnel shall follow their parent company’s policy.

3.13 Weather/Safety Checks Procedures. The Contractor shall comply with squadron destructive weather procedures in accordance with aircraft maintenance manuals and local instructions. The Contractor shall ensure aircraft are secure at all times, by accomplishing specific tasks, including but not limited to, preparing for inclement weather, safe recovery tie down of aircraft, and stoppage of hazardous fuel and oil leaks

3.14 Housekeeping. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanliness of all assigned spaces. The Contractor shall ensure the hangar and the aircraft ramp/parking areas adjacent to the hangar are kept clean and FOD free.

3.15 Contractor Ground Operations. The Contractor shall prepare Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) in accordance with the Combined Instruction and local operating instructions required by the site facility for all operations required by this contract, In accordance with CDRL A001. GOPs shall be approved by the Government Flight Representative (GFR) or Government Ground and Flight Representative (GGFR) before any ground operations begin, and shall be resubmitted annually

3.16 Government Furnished Equipment Inventory. The Contractor shall conduct an inventory at the beginning and end of the period of performance with the designated Government representative on site. The Contractor shall inventory all GFE listed in Section 9, Government Furnished Equipment.

3.17 Aircraft Inventory. The Contractor shall conduct an on-site joint aircraft inventory with the Government. The Government will coordinate the participation of the incumbent, when applicable. If the aircraft is in depot maintenance under the previous contract, the Contractor shall conduct the aircraft inventory immediately upon the aircraft arrival on site. This inspection shall be non-intrusive and not limit the aircraft availability. The Contractor shall identify and document active service actions, missing/damaged/unserviceable components or configuration mismatches and submit the Aircraft Inventory Record to the COR within five business days in accordance with CDRL A003.

3.18 Aircraft Audit. The Contractor shall conduct an audit of each aircraft logbook and engine logbook to validate airframe hours, engine total hours and cycles, time in service, current status of life limited parts, time since last engine overhaul or Hot Section (HIS) and the current maintenance inspection status, and the current status of applicable Airworthiness Directives (AD) for airframe, engines, and avionics systems. The Contractor shall submit the Aircraft Audit Report in accordance with CDRL A004.

4.0 Maintenance Program

4.1 Standards. The Contractor shall follow the airframe manufacturers’ continuous airworthiness program as established by Viking Air and Textron. The Contractor shall maintain the aircraft to FAA part 43 and 91 standards using FAA certified A&P Maintenance Technicians.

4.2 Certifications. The Contractor shall perform all on-site maintenance and ground support of UV-18 and MC-12S T/M/S in accordance with the requirements outlined in 14 CFR Part 23, Part 43, and Part 145, OEM aircraft maintenance manuals and instructions for Continued Airworthiness, and the Combined Instruction.

4.2.1 Maintainer Certification. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel certifying aircraft and engine maintenance are FAA certified and possess a current Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License. It is desirable for one or more A&P certified personnel to also possess an Inspection Authorization (IA) Certification.

4.3 Personnel Management. The Contractor site supervisors shall notify the COR when new contract personnel are hired. The COR will ensure Government APT reviews certifications/qualifications for position hired. Additionally, the Contractor shall notify the Government when contract personnel discontinue service with the Contractor.

4.4 Scheduled/Preventive Maintenance. The Contractor shall perform all scheduled inspections/preventive maintenance of aircraft, engines, SE and PSE when due. Scheduled/ preventive maintenance, including scheduled removal and replacement requirements, is the periodic prescribed inspection and servicing of aircraft, engines, propellers and equipment performed on a calendar year or operating hour/cycle basis. All actions shall be performed as required in applicable aircraft, engine, propeller, and on-board equipment/component manufacturers’ maintenance publications, FAA regulations (where appropriate), OEMs, Navy developed/mandated TDs. Scheduled inspections/preventive maintenance shall not be deferred except as authorized by the Aircraft Controlling Custodian (ACC) (via the MO).

4.4.1 Repair Procedures. In some cases, the Contractor may be required to perform a repair (usually structural) which is not contained in the OEM/FAA manuals, Navy TDs, if approval is granted by the ACC. In such instances, the Contractor may develop a proposed repair procedure and submit to the ACC for approval via the MO.

4.4.2 Unscheduled Maintenance. Unscheduled maintenance shall not be deferred except as authorized by VXS-1 chain of command.

4.4.3 Conditional Inspections. The Contractor shall perform conditional inspection requirements in accordance with maintenance publications when warranted. Perform unscheduled inspection requirements (e.g. when they occur as a result of a specific over limit the condition such as over torque, over temperature, hard landing, over speed, sudden stoppage, bird strike or lightning strike) in accordance with applicable instructions/manuals.

4.4.4 Squadron Initiated Special Inspections. At the discretion of the Government, the Maintenance Officer (MO) will direct the initiation of a squadron initiated special inspection to the Contractor.

4.4.5 Aircraft Compass Calibration Program. The Contractor shall utilize certified facilities to perform aircraft compass calibration in accordance with USN Directives, or the applicable T/M/S manufacturers' manual and record results in the aircraft logbook. A Contractor's request for deviation to the above calibration intervals will be directed to the VXS-1 chain of command before expiration of the interval.

4.5 Project Installs/Modification Support. The Contractor shall support project installs, project removals, removing/installing panels, SE hook-up, aircraft towing, etc. When directed, Contractor will design, fabricate, and coordinate more extensive modification in accordance with NAVAIR and/or FAA procedures.

4.6 Flight Operation Scheduling. The Contractor shall have a flexible work schedule for supporting flight operations. Flight operations consist of scheduled and unscheduled flights any time, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. The Government’s Operations Department will provide monthly and weekly plans in addition to a daily flight schedule via email to the Contractor by close of business the day before operations.

4.6.1 Unscheduled Flight Operations. For unscheduled flights, the Government’s Operations Department will provide the Contractor with a five-hour notice prior to flight. The Contractor shall provide a point of contact for notification of unscheduled flights to the COR.

4.6.2 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Readiness. The Contractor shall ensure that the aircraft is ready for launch/recovery one hour prior to the scheduled departure/arrival time. The Contractor shall remain onsite until successful aircraft departure and shall perform all aircraft recovery procedures including post-flight inspections, aircrew debrief and any required aircraft moves.

4.7 Aircraft Status. The Contractor shall track the status of each aircraft, at all times and report via AADS. The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Aircraft Status Report in accordance with CDRL A007.

4.8 Safe for Flight Certification. The Contractor will be authorized to certify assigned aircraft as safe for flight by signing the Aircraft Inspection and Acceptance Record (OPNAV 4790/141) in block 10. All personnel authorized to release aircraft safe for flight shall be designated in writing by the Site Manager. A copy of the designation will be provided to the MO.

4.9 Aircraft Logbooks. The Contractor shall update and maintain current aircraft logbooks, including engine and propeller logbooks in accordance with FAA regulations.

4.9.1 Weight and Balance. The Contractor shall use current Navy AWBS or equivalent OEM/FAA approved system to document and manage aircraft weight and balance. If there is a conflict, the FAA approved system shall take precedence. The Contractor shall input all commercial Weight and Balance data into the AWBS and maintain the appropriate charts and forms required to release the aircraft Safe for Flight.

4.9.2 Aircraft Discrepancy Book. The Contractor shall maintain an Aircraft Discrepancy Book (ADB) for each aircraft assigned. The ADB shall provide maintenance and aircrew personnel with an accurate, comprehensive, and chronological record of flights, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on a particular aircraft by BUNO for the last ten (10) flights. All outstanding aircraft discrepancies shall be included in the ADB. The Contractor shall review the ADB and verify all completed and outstanding Maintenance Discrepancies for accuracy before certifying the aircraft safe-for-flight. The Contractor shall include in the ADB, the Aircraft Inspection and Acceptance Record (OPNAV 4790/141 or equivalent) for the flight to be flown.

4.9.3 Visual Information Display/Maintenance Action Form, 4790-60 Equivalent. The Contractor shall use electronic or paper copies of the Visual Information Display System/Maintenance Action Form (VIDS/MAF), or equivalent system upon approval from the government, to record all aircraft discrepancies, inspections, TD and service actions compliance, and maintenance actions.

4.10 Life Support Systems. The Contractor shall maintain aircraft installed Life Support Equipment (e.g. commercially packed life vests, rafts and oxygen masks) in accordance with OEM manuals. The Contractor shall also remove, forward to a local Fleet Readiness Center for inspection and reinstall Government supplied survival radios, as required. Government supplied survival radios shall be independently tracked on an 180-day inspection cycle.

4.11 Maintenance Check Flights. The Contractor shall perform pre-flight briefings to the aircrew, advising of all major work accomplished that may impact the flight characteristics of the aircraft prior to the MCF. The Contractor shall perform a post-flight debriefing with the aircrew to address MCF discrepancies.

4.12 Daily/Turnaround/Post-flight Inspections. These inspections shall be conducted in accordance with applicable T/M/S and OEM manuals.

4.13 Engine/APU/Ground Turn-up Qualification. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform ground operations of the aircraft and engine required for the accomplishment/completion of maintenance actions, such as engine wash and rinse operations, inspections, or any other maintenance performed on the aircraft that requires engine ground operation/turn-up to verify airworthiness. The Contractor shall develop and maintain current, specific written procedures to cover these operations and personnel qualifications. The Contractor shall ensure that the Contractor employees meet all qualifications and currency requirements set forth in Combined Instruction.

4.14 Aircraft Line Functions. The Contractor shall perform line functions, including routine flight operations support for aircraft directing, parking and securing, aircraft fire guard, installation/removal of tie downs and/or covers, fueling, fuel sampling, de-fueling, and assistance to flight crews. The Contractor shall secure all aircraft after recovery. The Contractor shall perform line functions for transient aircraft supported/hosted by the local squadron. The pilot-in-command of the transient aircraft is responsible for aircraft servicing on cross-country flights.

4.14.1 Handling and Tie-Down Procedures. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to ensure safe movement of aircraft, securing aircraft including tie downs, aircraft plugs/covers and ground safety devices in accordance with current approved aircraft securing procedures prescribed in the respective maintenance manuals and OEMs, LCPs and or TDs. The Contractor shall execute heavy weather tie-down precautions when required.

4.14.2 Towing Aircraft. The Contractor shall use the approved Ground Operating Procedure (GOP).

4.14.3 Engine/APU Run-Up. The Contractor shall use an OEM or Government Approved Checklist, as specified in the GOPs.

4.15 Aviation Maintenance Management Team (AMMT). The Contractor shall support and participate in Maintenance Program Assessments (MPA) and AMMT (AMI) inspections according to the Combined Instruction. Support includes providing knowledgeable personnel to interact with inspectors, explain all documentation, and participate in all tasks required to complete the inspection.

4.16 Maintenance Support Services. The Contractor shall provide following support:

4.16.1 Daily FOD Walk Down. Anytime a flight is scheduled a FOD walk down shall be accomplished prior to the first flight of the day or directly after the morning maintenance meeting, and will be directed by Government APT. This is an “All Hands” evolution for the Contractor and Government Employees.

4.16.2 Daily Aircraft Maintenance Meetings. The Contractor shall participate in a daily aircraft maintenance meeting at the beginning of each work shift with all employees to review the flight schedule and address any maintenance concerns.

4.17 Maintenance Publications, Technical Data, and Flight Manuals. Upon request, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain all technical data, maintenance publications and subscriptions for support of aircraft and related systems.

4.17.1 Technical Publications and Data Subscriptions. Upon request, the Contractor shall establish and maintain all UV-18 and MC-12S system and subsystem OEM (third party) subscriptions to include Operator, Technical, and Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Wiring diagrams, and SBs. The contractor shall track source data accumulated from aircraft and system(s) modifications and other Government-approved changes driven by maintenance improvements, administrative corrections, TDs, and service actions for future manual updates. The Contractor shall put this information in Government approved AADS.

4.17.2 Navigation Data Subscription. Upon request, the Contractor shall establish and maintain Navigation Data subscriptions for aircraft assigned to this contract.

4.17.3 GFE Technical Publications. The Contractor shall follow all VXS-1 LCPs, COMNAVAIRINST 4790.2E, NA 00-25-100 and SECNAVINST 5510.36 instructions when utilizing Government Furnished Equipment that has applicable government technical manuals. GFE technical manuals will be maintained and updated by the Government.

4.18 Accident and Incident Reporting. The Contractor shall track and report all accidents and incidents that occur in the performance of this Task Order. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of the incident. The Contractor shall submit form FAA 8070-1 Service Difficulty Report on WIS for Government viewing. The Contractor shall submit the Accident/Incident Report in accordance with CDRL A008.

4.19 Safety Program. The Contractor shall comply with FAA guidelines, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Host Nation Safety and Health standards, and the Combined Instruction.

4.19.1 Personnel Mishap Reporting. The Contractor shall immediately notify MO, COR and the squadron Safety Office of any on-the-job death, medical examination or treatment as a result of an on-site incident. The Government may conduct its own investigation of mishaps involving Contractor employees.

4.19.2 Aircraft Mishap Reporting. All safety reports relating to aircraft and general incidents/accidents shall be reported through the MO to the COR, utilizing standard reporting procedures outlined in OPNAVINST 3750.6S. The Government will be responsible for security of any requested records and/or removed aircraft components. The Squadron MO will coordinate the recovery of crash/damaged aircraft. In conducting a mishap investigation, the Government has unlimited access to the Contractor’s records and personnel pertinent to the mishap. All mishaps which involve damage to Government property shall be investigated by the Government unless otherwise directed by the Government.

4.19.3 Government Property Damage. The Contractor shall report damage to Government property not covered by OPNAVINST 3750.6S in accordance with OPNAVINST 5102.1D.

4.19.4 Mishap Information. In performance of this contract the Contractor may receive access to privileged information as addressed in OPNAVINST 3750.6S. The Contractor shall use and examine this information exclusively in performance of this contract. Control and disclosure of this information is delineated in the OPNAVINST 3750.6S. The Contractor shall indoctrinate all personnel who will have access to such information. These Contractor personnel shall also be informed that they shall not engage in any other action, venture or employment where the information will be disclosed to or used to benefit any party other than the Government. Contractor shall also restrict access to such privileged information to the minimum number of employees necessary for performance of this contract.

4.20 Five-Year Overhaul and Rework Projections. Using projected flight hours provided by the Government, the Contractor shall project scheduled inspections, engine overhauls and Hot Section Inspections, propeller overhauls, life-limited part replacements, and major AD and SB actions for each aircraft over the next five fiscal years, with estimated cost and downtime, and shall submit the Five-Year Overhaul and Rework Projections Report in accordance with CDRL A005.

4.21 Configuration Status Accounting. The Contractor shall maintain configuration status accounting for each aircraft, including installed serialized components and incorporated TDs, ADs, SBs, STCs, major repairs and alterations, and project installations and removals, and shall submit a Configuration Status Accounting Report in accordance with CDRL A006.

5.0 Supply Support.

5.1 FAA Approved Parts. The Contractor shall provide FAA approved parts to include consumables, expendables, and repairables for the aircraft, engine, propellers, and SE. The Contractor shall ensure all refurbished and repaired parts and material possess an FAA 8130 tag or equivalent before installation on aircraft. The Contractor shall ensure the safety and quality of all materials used in repairs, and shall ensure that all new, repaired, or refurbished parts are FAA 8130-3 or equivalent documentation for Return-to-Service (RTS). The Contractor shall retain RTS documents of installed parts, showing Part 145 Repair Station approval, and shall make these documents available for inspection. For serial numbered parts, the Contractor shall retain records that document the origin, repair source, and (for life/cycle limited parts) the time/cycles since overhaul. The contractor shall obtain the entire work order package from the repair station that returned the component to service and shall add this work order package to the aircrafts maintenance records until that component is removed from the aircraft. In the event the Contractor cannot find an FAA OEM part, a non-OEM part or Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) part can be presented to the Government on a case-by-case basis for approval.

5.1.1 Parts Procurement. The Contractor and Government will work in conjunction to find the most cost-effective means of purchasing required parts and spares.

5.1.2 Consumable and Expendable Parts and Materials. The Contractor shall track, stock, provide, and replenish all consumable and expendable parts and materials required to maintain all aircraft, engine, systems, subsystems, avionics, and SE. This is to include all material to accomplish inspections and repair-type SBs, aircraft recovery, TDY, and detachments.

5.1.3 Repair of Repairables. The Contractor shall turn in all repairable parts to the applicable vendor for credit and replace with a new, repaired, or overhauled part with an 8130 tag.

5.1.4 Government Equipment. The Contractor shall replenish and maintain all parts, SE, and tooling identified in Section 10, Government Furnished Equipment in accordance with FAR 52.245-1.The Government will replace non-RFI Government Furnished Equipment that is determined to be beyond economical repair in accordance with FAR 52.245-1(f)(ix) unless the Contractor is liable in accordance with FAR 52.245-1.

5.1.5 Over and Above Work Requests (OAWR). All OAWRs shall be routed to and reviewed by the COR. If the Government concurs, the Contractor will be directed or authorized to proceed with the procurement by the COR. If required by the KO, the Contractor shall report O&A funds status in accordance with CDRL A009.

5.1.6 Spare Parts. The Contractor shall recommend to the Government, spare parts not provided by the Government. The Government may elect to provide the spare parts for the long-term betterment of the aircraft on this Task Order.

5.1.7 Support Equipment. The Contractor shall recommend to the Government SE required, that is not provided by the Government. The Government may elect to procure SE for the long-term betterment of the aircraft on this Task Order.

5.1.8 NSN Repairables. The Contractor shall turn into VXS-1 Material Control on a DD Form 1348 NSN repairables, not repaired on site. The Contractor shall ensure the requisition which cites the same document number as the turn-in document and the appropriate priority and project codes accompany the item.

5.2 Cannibalization. The Contractor shall obtain MO or COR approval prior to any aircraft cannibalization actions. The Contractor shall track the cannibalization actions in the AADS and on the Monthly Aircraft Status Report (CDRL A008) and document the action in the miscellaneous section of the aircraft logbook

5.3 Defense Transportation System. The Contractor is authorized to utilize the Defense Transportation System, to include shipment of unserviceable components to repair facilities, whenever approved by the COR. The Contractor shall use the DCMA tools, Shipping Instruction Request to obtain the required shipping documents. Transportation Account Code (TAC) shall be requested by the Contractor from the COR for use for the movement of items to repair facilities.

6.0 Special Requirements/Instructions.

6.1 Off-Site Detachment Maintenance. The Contractor shall provide maintenance/support for aircraft recovery, science and technology testing events, project install support (removing/installing panels, SE hook up, aircraft towing, power on, etc.) or other command directed off-site support as required. When notified by the Government that off-site maintenance or aircraft recovery is required, the contractor shall arrange for the recovery of the aircraft and notify the COR of travel requests. These requirements shall be performed in accordance with the appropriate aircraft and equipment, maintenance and overhaul manuals.

6.1.1 Off-Station Flight Training Operations / Cross Country. The Contractor will normally be notified 24 hours in advance of off-station training/cross country flight requirements for aircraft. When the Government conducts off-station training/cross country flights (with or without Contractor maintenance personnel) away from the Government site, the Contractor shall notify the Government aircrew of scheduled maintenance requirements. The Contractor shall provide cross country servicing training to aircrew when requested.

6.1.2 Simultaneous Detachments. The Contractor shall be capable of simultaneously manning and supporting one detachment for each T/M/S aircraft while maintaining operations at home base. Simultaneous support of two, same T/M/S, detachments at different geographical locations may be required on rare occasions.

6.2 Security: The Contractor shall comply with all installation physical and cybersecurity requirements and adhere to all governing policies.

7.0 Quality Control Program

7.1 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall ensure quality control of services is maintained throughout the life of the contract and shall prepare and implement a Quality Control Plan, CDRL A002. The plan is the basis of the Quality Control (QC) Program and shall reflect the Contractor’s overall approach, internal controls and establishment of procedures for evaluating each of the major service areas. The Contractor shall use risk management data to provide objective trend data on all high and moderate risk systems, processes, and characteristics. The Contractor shall retain all QC records for the life of the contract. The QC data shall be made available to the Government at any time.

7.1.1 Subcontractor Quality Control. The Contractor shall ensure that subcontractors comply with all FAA, QA, safety, and contractual requirements. The Contractor shall account for the quality of services and supplies for all their subcontractors and vendors.

8.0 CDRL Deliverables

8.1 Purpose. This appendix consolidates all data and documentation that the Contractor is required to deliver to the Government under this contract. Each item listed corresponds to a formal Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), issued on a DD Form 1423. The DD Form 1423 for each item will specify the precise format, frequency, distribution, and content requirements, often by referencing a Data Item Description (DID).

8.2 General Instructions.

8.2.1 Submission. All CDRL submissions shall be delivered electronically to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), unless otherwise specified on DD Form 1423.

8.2.2 Format. The Government prefers submissions in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or Adobe PDF format. Specific formats for data-intensive reports (e.g., WIS archival data) may be specified as CSV or XML

8.3 CDRL Master List. The following table summarizes the data deliverables required by this SOW.

9.0 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

9.1 Purpose. In accordance with FAR 52.245-1, Government Property, the following section lists the equipment furnished by the Government to the Contractor for use in the performance of this task order. All property is provided "as-is."

9.2 Government Furnished Equipment Listing

9.2.1 Aircraft. The following aircraft will be furnished to the contractor for maintenance and operational support. Additional aircraft may be accepted during the duration of this contract.

9.2.2 Support Equipment (SE) & Tooling. The following SE and tooling will be provided by the government. A detailed joint inventory will be conducted during the Phase-In period to verify all items and quantities.

9.2.3 Spare Parts & Major Components. The following mission-critical, high-value spare components are provided as GFE.

10.0 Place of Performance and Government Provided Services.

10.1 Place of Performance. The Contractor shall perform the services at Hangar 109, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, and at detachment locations as directed under 6.1 These facilities and services are furnished for the Contractor's use in the performance of this contract.

10.2 Government Provided Spaces. The Government will provide the Contractor with access and use of all spaces required to support and maintain VXS-1 aircraft. Required spaces include hangar bay, parking aprons, office spaces, maintenance control/work centers, supply and storage, located at hangar 109, NAS Patuxent River.

10.3 Government Provided Installation Services. The Government will provide the following installation-level support services, managed by NAS Patuxent River. The Contractor's use of these services must be in accordance with all applicable base and DoW regulations.

11.0 Applicable Documents, Instructions and Notices.

11.1 Maintenance Publications. All maintenance performed by the Contractor shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable publications, technical directives, instructions, standards, and procedures contained T/M/S and OEM manuals.

11.2 Combined Instruction Processes. All aircraft maintenance and administrative tasks are to be performed per applicable Technical Manuals and Directives. The Contractor shall be bound by the operating procedures contained in the Combined Instruction.

11.3 Ground Operation Procedures (GOPs). GOPs shall be written to cover the requirements listed in the Combined Instruction.

NOTE: This list is a reference and is not necessarily an all-inclusive list. Due to frequent changes to Documents and Directives, it is required that the most current version be used.