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ELECTRONIC WARFARE AIRCRAFT for TRAINING

(EWAT)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

SCOPE

The Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Fleet Integrated Training (FIT) Contracted Air Services (CAS) EWAT program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to the United States Navy (USN) for Fleet Training. The USN utilizes the aircraft to train shipboard and aircraft weapon system operators and aircrew tactics and procedures to counter potential enemy Electronic Attack (EA) threats. Training support is not limited to CONUS, when tasked the support requirement maybe located at foreign or remote bases outside CONUS . Other customers for Contracted Air Services under this contract include, but are not limited to, other DoD department, agencies and services; non-DoD Government agencies; and Foreign Military Sales (FMS), as well as Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation customers.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

DCMAI 8210.1 Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Instruction 8210.1 “Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations”

COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLT FLEET TRAINING CONTINUUM

INSTRUCTION 3501.3A

FXP-2 Fleet Exercise Publications – 2 copies will be provided upon Award

FXP-3 Fleet Exercise Publications – 3 copies will be provided upon Award

ATP-1B Allied Tactical Publications

FACSFACVACAPESINST 3120.1L Operations Manual https://www.portal.navy.mil/comnavairfor/FACSFACVACAPES/default.aspx

FACSFACSANDIEGOINST 3120.1 Operations Manual*

COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLT INST 3501.31

14 CFR Part 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES-

14 CFR Part 135 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT

14 CFR Part 43 MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND ALTERATION

32 CFR 861 Department of Defense Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program

32 CFR 766 http://CALP.NAVFAC.NAVY.MIL

DoD Instruction 4715.4, Pollution Prevention

FAA Public Use Circular* FAA Advisory Circular (Public Use) AC No: 00-1.1A PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS NOTE:*will provide in a technical library

APPENDIX:

(1) Ground & Flight Operations Requirements

(2) Potential Operating Bases

(3) Aircraft / Pod Wiring Information

REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements (Applicable to all CLINs) Conflict between PWS and 14 CFR.

For clarity, all references to the Federal Aviation Regulation in this PWS will be by reference to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and abbreviated with the acronym “14 CFR”. All references to the Federal Acquisition Regulation will be abbreviated with the acronym “FAR”. When the requirements of this PWS exceed the minimum requirements of 14 CFR, this PWS takes precedence. Definitions contained in 14 CFR Part 1 apply to all situations and conditions related to flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and flight crew certifications and qualifications, except as noted or defined otherwise herein.

Aircraft Operations

1.1.1.1 Public Aircraft Operations. When the Contractor is performing Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) under this contract, or when the operations would be deemed public if conducted within the National Air Space, the Contractor shall abide by the FAA "Public Aircraft Operations" notification procedures. FAA Advisory Circular (Public Use) AC No: 00-1.1A Transient Military Aircraft. Aircraft provided under this contract are considered transient military aircraft and not subject to landing fees at DoD-controlled airfields.

3.1.2.3 The Contractor shall operate aircraft in accordance with applicable Government aeronautical regulations, including , when applicable, USN, USAF, and local military flying directives, and foreign Government requirements. The Contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

3.1.2.4 DD Form 2400, 2401 and 2402. The Contractor shall submit DD Form 2400 - Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD Form 2401-Civil Aircraft Landing Permit, and DD Form 2402-Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement, to the COR. These agreements must be kept current during the entire period of performance under the contract.

3.1.2.5 Airworthiness. Each EWAT aircraft shall possess an FAA- issued airworthiness certificate that is valid and current during the duration of the contract. Standard and Restricted certificates are preferred.

3.1.2.5.1 For aircraft with Experimental certificates, the following additional requirements apply:

a) Maintenance History. Unless approved by the government, in advance and in writing, the contractor shall only employ aircraft on this contract that have always been maintained in accordance with the requirements established by the OEM, prior military user(s), and (as appropriate) civil authorities. The contractor shall identify to the government any aircraft intended to be used on this contract for which a lapse exists in the aircraft's documented maintenance history from the time of manufacture to the time of contract award. For each individual aircraft, the contractor shall make available for government review the documentation that establishes the aircraft's complete maintenance history from the time of manufacture.

b) Fatigue Life. The contractor shall track aircraft flight hours against the fatigue life limit defined for the aircraft type by the OEM. Unless approved by the government, in advance and in writing, no aircraft may be used on this contract if any of the following circumstances applies: (a) the aircraft's accumulated flight hours (since date of manufacture) exceed the OEM's fatigue life limit for the aircraft type, (b) the OEM's fatigue life limit for the aircraft type is not known, (c) the OEM's life limit no longer applies due to the aircraft having been extensively modified or subjected to usage beyond OEM limits, (d) there is incomplete documentation of the aircraft's accumulated flight hours since the date of manufacture, or (e) the aircraft will reach the OEM's fatigue life before the end of the contract period of performance, based on projected usage rates. For each individual aircraft, the contractor shall maintain records, available for government review, that identify the current total flight hours that have been accumulated since the aircraft was manufactured, along with the flight hours remaining until the OEM's fatigue life limit is met.

c) Life-Limited Parts. The contractor shall identify and track the usage of all parts, including structural components, for which life limits have been defined by the OEM, and shall replace all life-limited parts on/before meeting the limit. For every aircraft type used on this contract, the contractor shall make available for government review the complete list of parts for which the OEM has established a life limit. For each individual aircraft, and on each life-limited part, the contractor shall maintain, and make available for government review, records that identify the flight hours remaining before removal is required.

d) Time Between Overhaul (TBO). The contractor shall identify and track the usage of all parts for which TBO limits have been defined by the OEM, and shall overhaul/rework, to OEM standards, every part with a TBO on/before the part's TBO limit. For every aircraft type used on this contract, the contractor shall make available for government review the complete list of parts for which the OEM has established a TBO limit. For each individual aircraft, and on each part with a TBO, the contractor shall maintain records, available for government review, that identify the flight hours remaining before overhaul/rework is required.

3.1.2.6 Government Personnel on Contractor Aircraft. The Scheduling Officer (SO) will approve Government personnel, or Government-support Contractor personnel, who are providing direct support to a mission and flying aboard the aircraft in furtherance of their official duties.

3.1.2.7 Aircraft used in the performance of this contract must be certified and capable of flying into known or forecast light or moderate icing conditions

3.1.2.8 Insurance: During performance of this contract, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, procure insurance from a financially and legally responsible insurance company or companies, and maintain such insurance at the minimum amounts as set forth below:

The Contractor hereby certifies that it maintains liability insurance in the amount of at least $10,000,000 per aircraft to cover its obligations set forth herein and that the United States is named as an additional assured with respect to said performance with waiver of subrogation.

Liability for Bodily Injury to or Death of Aircraft Passengers/Crew: The Contractor shall have a minimum amount of insurance for each person of at least $500,000 per aircraft and a limit for each occurrence in any one aircraft of at least an amount equal to the sum produced by multiplying $500,000 by 75% of the number of aircraft seats.

Liability for Bodily Injury or Death of Persons (excluding passengers): The Contractor shall have a minimum amount of insurance of at least $500,000 per aircraft for each person in any one accident and a limit of at least $2,000,000 for each accident.

Liability for Loss of or Damage to Property: The Contractor will be carrying high value cargo. The Contractor shall have a minimum amount of insurance of at least $2,000,000 per aircraft for each accident.

If Combines Single Limit Liability is used, the amount is to be at least equal to the combined minimum amounts prescribed above for the various categories of split limits coverage.

Liability payment insurance purchased pursuant to the requirements of this clause shall cover payment to the U. S. Government pursuant to the subrogation provisions of the Medical Care Recovery Act (42 U.S.C 2651-3) and, within the liability limitations of this contract, the price of U.S. Government provided medical care to the extent that said insurance would cover payment of the price of medical care in the absence of any U.S. Government obligation to provide medical care.

The Contractor shall provide proof to the Contracting Officer of compliance with these provisions prior to commencement of performance.

At the sole discretion of the Government, war risk insurance may be provided pursuant to 14 CFR 198 as required. If the Government does not provide war risk insurance, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining commercial war risk insurance at its expense.

In the event all or any part of the insurance required by this clause, which has been placed by the Contractor, shall become vitiated, suspended, lapsed or terminated from any cause arising out of, or as a result of orders, acts or omissions of the Government in its sovereign or contractual capacity, the Government shall not indemnify the Contractor against any loss, damage, or expense suffered or sustained by it as a result of such vitiation, suspension, lapse or termination; provided, however, that the Contractor shall credit the Government with any and all savings in respect to premiums or charges from the time of such vitiation, suspension, lapse or termination.

3.1.2.9 Operating Limitations. Each aircraft used in performance of this contract shall be operated in accordance with the operating limitations as specified in its FAA Airworthiness Certificate. In the event that any provisions of the FAA-approved operating limitations conflict with the performance requirements of this contract, the Contractor shall submit a waiver requesting relief from those provisions. Waivers shall be submitted to the PCO and CAS GFR. The Contractor shall not begin operations that are in conflict with the FAA approved operating limitations without approval in writing by the PCO. A waiver from the PCO is not required for a defined configuration on which a valid NAVAIR Flight Clearance has been obtained. A NAVAIR Flight Clearance authorizes flight in support of this contract in a defined configuration that is outside of the aircraft’s FAA Airworthiness Certificate configuration and/or limitations.

3.1.2.10 Ground and Flight Operating Procedures. The Contractor shall develop and implement written procedures as defined in Attachment 1 “Ground and Flight Operations Requirements.” Prime Contractors are responsible for ensuring their subcontractors’ aircraft operations under this contract are safe and effective, and are responsible for ensuring their subcontractors have procedures in place to meet these requirements. The Procedures shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL A001. The Contractor shall not begin EWAT operations under this contract until the required procedures have been approved in writing by the Commercial Air Services Government Flight Representative (CAS GFR); see 3.1.6.4.

3.1.2.11 If the Contractor possesses a 14CFR Part 135 operating certificate, the associated FAA-approved Part 135 procedures may be used to satisfy the applicable portions of Appendix (1). The Contractor shall make those procedures available for government review on request.

3.1.2.12 Aircraft Modifications. The Contractor may be required to perform modifications under this contract which include, but are not necessarily limited to, external stores, removal/installation of GFE (radios, IFF systems, etc.), and internal modifications such as navigation equipment and special antennas. The price for these services shall be negotiated under separate Task Orders and the Government will attempt to provide a minimum of 30 days notice prior to the start of services. With prior COR approval, costs for obtaining or modifying Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) not listed elsewhere in the contract are allowable costs under this line item.

3.1.2.12.1 Modifications to Aircraft With Restricted or/Standard Certificates.

3.1.2.12.2 The contractor shall secure FAA approval for each change to the configuration that is defined in the aircraft's type and airworthiness certificates, before the change is used in support of this contract. For all such modifications, whether internal or related to the carriage of external stores, the contractor shall possess valid FAA airworthiness certification in the form of either: a) a Supplemental Type Certificate, b) a Designated Airworthiness Representative authorization, or c) a Major Repair, Alteration, and Airworthiness Organization Designation Authorization. The Contractor shall provide the FAA airworthiness certification for modifications in accordance with CDRL A002.

3.1.2.12.3. Modifications to Aircraft with Experimental Certificates. Before being employed on this contract, all aircraft modifications required for contract compliance shall be certified as airworthy by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-certified engineer or by an FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)/Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR). Unless directed otherwise by the government, the contractor shall remove any modification that was incorporated prior to contract award and that was not certified as airworthy by an engineer designated by the FAA, by the OEM, or by a prior military operator of the aircraft. The contractor shall not unilaterally change the configuration of aircraft used in support of this contract in any way that affects flight controls, the propulsion system, controls and displays, the external mold-line, or aircraft weight and balance. For any such change that the contractor contemplates, the contractor shall provide PMA-207 with a technical description of the change in accordance with CDRL A003. PMA-207 will authorize the change, or request additional data.

3.1.3 Mission Planning

3.1.3.1 Mission planning and scheduling occurs at two levels:

a. Long Range. Long-range planning covering the next six months is conducted at semi-annual program reviews.

b. Weekly Schedule. The SO publishes a weekly schedule providing the units to be supported, date, approximate time, scheduled airspace, number of missions and presentations required. The weekly schedule is updated as required in conjunction with the Fleet scheduling procedures at each designated scheduling office. Flight operations may be scheduled and conducted at any time, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. However, the normal schedule for flight operations is Monday through Friday, 0600 to 2000 local time. The weekly schedule will identify when operations are required outside of this period or are of longer duration than 14 hours per day. Once this weekly schedule is published, the Government will give the Contractor 24 hours advance notice before assigning any additional tasking for aircraft. Additional tasking is defined as a new requirement, not previously scheduled during the scheduling period. During periods of intensive test operations or major exercises, it is not uncommon for flight operations with all aircraft involved to run in excess of 14 hours a day, seven days a week for multiple weeks. When this type of schedule is anticipated to last one week or longer, the Government will attempt to give the Contractor at least 30 days advance notice.

3.1.3.2 The Government will NOT pay for any flight or any other action that the COR/SO did not schedule prior to the flight or action. The COR/SO does not have the authority to bind the Government. Only a warranted contracting official, such as Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or an Administrative Contracting Officer has such authority. Flights or any other actions will ONLY be ordered via a DD Form 1155 or by PCO authorization.

a. The SO at Fleet Area Control Surveillance Facility (FACSFAC) Virginia Capes (VACAPES), VA, will coordinate the Government’s Navy Fleet and FMS Fleet requirements and schedule all Fleet and FMS Fleet missions for the East Coast.

b. The SO at FACSFAC San Diego, CA will coordinate the Government’s Navy Fleet and FMS Fleet requirements and schedule all Fleet and FMS Fleet missions for the West Coast.

c. The SO at FACSFAC Pearl Harbor, HI, will coordinate the Government’s Navy Fleet and FMS Fleet requirements and schedule all Fleet and FMS Fleet missions for the MIDPAC /WESTPAC.

d. The SO at Naval Air Weapons Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) 5.1.2 Patuxent River, MD, office will coordinate Special Project aircraft, all other contract flight requirements and schedule all other missions.

3.1.3.3 The Contractor shall submit a monthly status report in accordance with CDRL A004

3.1.3.4 Scheduled Maintenance: The Contractor shall coordinate with the SO at each operating site once a month to discuss long term requirements and identify potential aircraft scheduled maintenance. No special scheduling arrangements or considerations will be made to meet the Contractor’s maintenance requirements.

3.1.3.5 Post Mission Debriefs: The Contractor shall provide on a daily basis a synopsis of flight hours flown, sorties completed, discrepancies reported, communication issues, and brief summary of operations to the SO at each designated site.

3.1.4 Deployments

3.1.4.1Since this contract provides for services world-wide, the Contractor shall deploy its aircraft, personnel, and required support equipment to perform at any airfield capable of supporting its aircraft. The Contractor shall plan, schedule, ship, and deploy its personnel and equipment, including all GFE equipment, if applicable, for which the Contractor is responsible for maintenance.

Additional cost allowable for deployed operations is travel, per diem for personnel, shipping of spare parts and equipment (if required) and international fees and taxes with advance approval of the COR/SO. If aircraft or aircrew substitutions are accomplished at the Contractor's request during a scheduled deployment, transit to and from the deployment base to accomplish the substitution must be entirely at Contractor expense unless otherwise approved by the SO prior to the substitution. Normally substitutions of personnel will not be made for periods less than 28 days.

Unless otherwise approved by the PCO, for particularly maintenance-intensive aircraft, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for per diem and travel expenses of maintenance personnel only in accordance with the following matrix. (This matrix does not limit the number of un-reimbursed maintenance personnel the Contractor may deploy).

Days TDY/Maintenance Personnel* (* additional personnel will require COR/SO approval)

No of Single Type A/C

more days

3.1.4.2 The Contractor shall identify a Contractor Representative for each deployment. The Contractor's Representative at the deployment site shall:

(1) Ensure attendance of pilots at required procedure and mission briefings.

(2) Ensure Contractor aircraft launch is in sufficient time to arrive at designated stations on time.

(3) Coordinate all maintenance, servicing, logistics, crew transportation, Contractor personnel briefings, security clearances/vehicle registrations, and equipment/facility custodial functions in support of Contractor operations.

(4) Configure/reconfigure Contractor aircraft as directed by the SO.

(5) Coordinate submission of required debriefing materials following each mission.

(6) Provide a daily synopsis of flight hours and sorties completed including a brief summary of operations.

(7) Be cognizant of and comply with base safety and emergency procedures.

(8) Ensure aircrews are briefed on airfield and operation area operation/flight regulations/procedures.

(9) Contractor shall capture exercise lesson learned items and provide to the SO at the conclusion of the deployment or upon request. All safety of flight concerns shall be reported immediately by the most expeditious means to the GFR, COR, and SO.

3.1.4.3 Release by the Government. When all flights for a particular deployment have been completed, the SO will notify the Contractor Representative that the deployment is complete. following this notification, the Contractor Representative shall complete and implement arrangements to return the aircraft, personnel and equipment to their home base.

3.1.5 Accident or Incident Response

3.1.5.1 The Contractor shall develop a Mishap Response Plan (MRP) in accordance with Appendix (1). The MRP shall provide that the Contractor immediately report all mishaps and incidents. The Contractor shall provide the MRP in accordance with paragraph 3.1.2.10.

3.1.5.2 Any and all accident/damage to the aircraft that occur during operation of the aircraft shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All costs to repair or replace aircraft parts and all additional ferry costs or travel costs that occur as a result of the accident shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.1.5.3 The Contractor shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with the M/IRP. After contacting the local base Commanding Officer, Safety Officer and Operations Officer, the Contractor shall immediately contact the PMA-207 M/IRP representative. Do not leave messages. Call until you make contact with a PMA-207 Representative. PMA-207 Incident Reporting Phone Numbers:

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3.1.6 Quality Control / Quality Assurance

3.1.6.1 The Contractor and any subcontractor providing services shall provide a quality control program that implements a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that demonstrates a systems approach for managing quality, safety and Contractor compliance with all contractual requirements. The Contractor is accountable for all subcontractors and venders, and as such, shall require of them a QCP achieving control of the quality of the services and supplies which they provide. The Government may perform any necessary inspections, verifications and evaluations to ascertain the adequacy of the QCP. The Government reserves the right to disapprove the quality system or portions thereof when it fails to support or ensure Contractor compliance with any or all contractual requirements.

3.1.6.2 The Contractor shall ensure management policy and procedures stress corporate accountability for managing and ensuring that contract execution and quality control is effective and in continuous compliance with all contractual requirements and Government concerns.

3.1.6.3 Contractor policy and procedures shall emphasize periodic management review of the quality system to ensure effective development, implementation and execution of processes, systems and requirements for support of and compliance with all contractual requirements.

3.1.6.4 CAS GFR Oversight Program

3.1.6.4.1 A CAS Government Flight Representative (CAS GFR) and/or his designated representative with a NAVAIR Ground Government Flight Representative (GGFR) will perform a biannual inspection of the Contractor’s operations. The purpose of these inspections is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Contractors’ ground and flight operating procedures and their compliance with those procedures (see 3.1.2.10). This will be applicable to the prime Contractor and any subcontractors. The Prime Contractor is responsible for identifying and correcting deficiencies in subcontractor operations.

3.1.7 Aircraft Fuel

3.1.7.1 This is a “dry” contract. The Government will provide access to fuel at U.S. Government bases and civil fields. U.S. Government contract fuel is available worldwide for the Contractor’s use during contract performance.

3.1.7.2 The Government will provide appropriate fuel cards for each of the Contractor’s aircraft. The Contractor shall not use any Government provided fuel for any flights other than those scheduled under this contract. Any Government provided fuel used for maintenance test flights, maintenance ground turns, and training flights must be reimbursed to the Government.

3.1.7.3 Fuel receipts and flight logs must be provided to the Government by the 15th of each month for the previous month.

3.1.7.4 Fuel Card Training: All card users (pilots/flight commanders/aircraft commanders/crew chiefs) shall:

a. Complete the Card User Certification Course located at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/ccpmd/air_card/training

b. Complete the Online Certification and renew every two years.

c. Print the Certificate of Completion and fax a copy to the Program Manager to be kept on file.

d. Sign a Card User Statement of Understanding (SOU) located at: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/ccpmd/air_card/training

3.1.7.5 The Contractor shall submit a fuel report in accordance with CDRL A005.

3.1.8 Personnel Requirements

3.1.8.1 All Contractor personnel shall comply with local policy and regulations while aboard any military installation. All Contractor personnel working in an operational capacity (e.g., aircrew) or on U.S./Foreign Government military installations shall be U.S. citizens and shall obtain a Common Access Card via the processing of a SF85 or SF86.

3.1.8.2 All Contractor personnel who have access to any classified material shall have the appropriate security clearance. All Contractor aircrews and any other personnel who, in the conduct of their normal work would be aboard the aircraft during a classified mission, including EA technicians, shall have SECRET security clearances.

3.1.8.3 Contractor Representative

3.1.8.3.1 The Contractor shall identify a single point of contact for all contract coordination with the SOs located at the following locations (No on-site Contractor Representatives are required):

· FACSFAC VACAPES, Virginia Beach, Virginia

· FACSFAC San Diego, California

· FACSFAC Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

· NAWCAD 5.1.2. RDTE, Patuxent River, Maryland

3.1.8.3.2The Contractor Representative shall:

a. Provide scheduling support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for all permanent operating and deployment sites. The Contractor shall designate a point of contact (company dispatcher, duty officer) for rapid response after duty hours.

b. Provide Contractor flight crews with comprehensive mission information. This shall include all mission particulars in the initial scheduling pre-exercise message (PRE-EX) information provided by the unit receiving services, in addition to voice call information provided by the scheduling office.

c. Be familiar with applicable exercises in the Confidential Fleet Exercise Publication (FXP) and Allied Exercise Publication (AXP) series publications; and, in turn, ensures that Contractor flight crews are familiar with these exercises and other required regional operational instructions.

3.1.8.4 Aircrew

3.1.8.4.1 Aircrew includes pilots, co-pilots and other mission essential personnel aboard the aircraft during flight.

3.1.8.4.2 Personnel assigned to operate Electronic Warfare equipment shall be knowledgeable of friendly and enemy Electronic Attack (EA)/Electronic Surveillance (ES) tactics and techniques.

3.1.8.4.3 Aircrew shall be familiar with mission responsibilities, contract requirements, and brevity code words and training rules specified in (ATP 1 B) AFI 11214 and FAA Handbook 7610.4 (most current suffix).

3.1.8.4.4. All flights shall have a Pilot in Command (PIC) and Second in Command (SIC).

3.1.8.4.7 Specific aircrew qualification and currency requirements are defined in Attachment 1, Ground and Flight Operations Requirements.

3.1.8.5 Maintenance Personnel. Maintainers shall be trained to accomplish maintenance, aircraft deicing, etc. using Contractor-developed checklists. Where applicable, these individuals shall be Government-certified before performing maintenance operations on military airfields and possess appropriate licenses if applicable. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to obtain the qualifications and licenses.

3.1.9 Meetings and Communications

3.1.9.1 Post-award Conference. The Contractor shall attend a Post-award Conference to include contracts and management personnel with the Government no later than 30 days after contract award at Patuxent River, MD or other CONUS location as determined by the Government. The meeting will cover the topics as set forth in FAR Subpart 42.5.

3.1.9.2 Program Management Reviews

3.1.9.2 Regularly Scheduled Reviews. The Government will schedule and conduct Program Management Reviews on a semi-annual basis at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) PMA-207, Patuxent River, Maryland, the Contractor’s facility, or as directed by the COR. The Contractor shall attend all program reviews and make a presentation consisting of the following:

a. Overview of work accomplished to date or since last review and projected plan of action for completion of contract effort. Provide hand-out material documenting presentations.

b. Identification and discussion of problems encountered, if any, and action taken to resolve problems.

c. Identification and discussion of problems anticipated and Contractor’s plan of action to resolve problems.

d. Experience with working as a team with the other CAS Contractors and the Government. Identify successes and areas needing improvements.

3.1.9.2 Unscheduled Reviews. The Government may schedule additional program reviews covering a portion of the activity. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses incurred during these additional reviews.

3.1.10 Security

3.1.10.1 The Contractor shall develop/submit an OPSEC plan in accordance with CDRL A006

3.1.10.2 Intelligence Security

3.1.10.3 The Government will provide intelligence information necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. The information does not become the property of the Contractor and may be withdrawn at any time. Upon expiration of the contract, the Contractor shall return all intelligence information released and any information using data from the intelligence information to the releasing activity for final disposition.

3.1.10.4 The Contractor shall not release the intelligence information to any activity or person of the Contractor’s organization not directly engaged in providing services under contract or to another Contractor (including subcontractors), Government agency, private individuals, or organizations without prior approval of the releasing activity.

3.1.10.5 The Contractor shall not release intelligence information to foreign nationals or immigrant aliens regardless of the level of their security clearance or access authorization without prior approval from the releasing activity.

3.1.10.6 The Contractor shall not reproduce intelligence information without prior approval of the releasing activity. All intelligence information shall bear a prohibition against reproduction while in the custody of the Contractor.

3.1.10.7 The Contractor shall maintain records which will permit it to furnish, on demand, the names of individuals who have had access to intelligence material in its custody.

3.1.11 Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for the physical security aspects of the work performed under this contract, including the security of all aircraft, associated vehicles, and equipment. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for GFE while in the Contractor’s possession and shall make provisions for adequate storage. Such storage at each designated base shall be located in one or more secure structures with a total storage area of approximately 200 square feet and physically located within close proximity of the aircraft. Lesser square footage may be required at other locations unless Government facilities are provided.

3.1.11.1 Information Security

3.1.11.1.1 The work performed under contract will involve Contractor access to SECRET material at a Government or another Contractor’s facility and handling classified material up to and including SECRET COMSEC at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall possess a SECRET facility clearance within 90 days after contract award. As a minimum, the Contractor shall possess a SECRET facility clearance at all primary bases of operation at the beginning of contract performance. Within 120 days after award of the contract or when required by Government tasking, the Contractor shall obtain a full Communications Security (COMSEC) account, which will include the Secure Telephone Equipment (STE). STE terminals will be procured by the Contractor for voice and secure FAX (East Coast only) operations. The Government will provide the Secure FORTEZZA cards (CRYPTO) to the Contractor for use in the STEs. The Contractor shall also provide secure fax machines in accordance with MIL-STD-188-161 for use under this contract.

3.1.11.1.2 The Contractor shall provide at least one GSA approved security container at all locations designated to store classified equipment and/or material. In addition, if some locations require an additional GFE security container for the storage of COMSEC Management System (CMS) equipment and codes, this safe will be provided by the Government as GFE. If additional classified storage is required, the Contractor shall provide additional security containers. The Contractor shall be responsible for storage of classified and COMSEC equipment and codes provided.

3.1.11.1.3The Government or another Contractor may operate from the Contractor’s facilities or Contractor base location and may require temporary classified storage. When this period of time exceeds one year, the Government will provide an additional security container. The Contractor shall provide space for the placement of the security container within its facility.

3.1.11.1.4 Although the hardware is not expected to be classified except for COMSEC equipment, classified documents and data may have to be transported, generated, or written onboard the aircraft in the normal performance of the contract. The Contractor’s aircrew will be exercising classified aspects of front line aircraft. The Contractor shall be accountable through its security program for safeguarding the classified information.

3.1.11.1.5 The Contractor shall use STE telephones for classified mission briefings when not required to attend face-to-face briefings. Otherwise, the Contractor shall attend all classified mission briefings face-to-face.

3.1.11.2 Visit Requests

3.1.11.2.1 Clearance for Contractor visits to DoD activities will be handled in accordance with DoD 5220.22-M. Requests for visits must be forwarded to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Access to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland requires prior approval. Please follow the appropriate instructions.

3.1.11.2.2 Foreign Nationals or U.S. citizens affiliated with a foreign/foreign-owned company must contact the appropriate embassy for clearance through the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) OP-622. At least two weeks should be allowed for this clearance (more time is recommended).

3.1.11.2.3 All persons shall report to the NAS Security Department located at the main gate for pass issuance. Adequate identification for each person and documentation for each vehicle to be admitted to the base must be presented. Admission to the base may be denied if the above procedures have not been followed, inadequate identification/documentation is presented, or approval has not been received.

3.1.12 Permanent and Deployment Basing

3.1.12.1 Permanent Basing. The Contractor shall operate aircraft from their designated or home base. Attachment 2 provides a representative listing of potential operating sites.

3.1.12.2 If the basing plan changes the COR must be notified. If the facility the contractor selects does not have a Government fuel contract, the contractor shall be reimbursed for fuel only up to the Government contract fuel rate. Current Government contract fuel rates can be obtained from the COR.

3.1.12.3 At permanent home bases and at all permanent operating sites, the Contractor shall provide all equipment and supplies required to support operation and maintenance of the aircraft. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain a fulltime facsimile machine for receipt/transmission of documents; a non-proprietary format (such as POP-3 or IMAP) Internet electronic mail account to receive and coordinate mission information, tasking, and general administrative matters; and cell phones as required. Items provided as GFE at each permanent base are listed in Section J.

3.1.13 Government Tasks and Responsibilities

3.1.13.1 The Government will provide:

a. Copies of all agreements with Bases (for example, MOA, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), or Inter Service Support Agreement (ISSA).

b. EW & EA Use Clearances. Provided by the requesting DoD agency.

c. Web-site address to obtain unclassified service subordinate echelon directives, regulations, and operating instructions specified in this contract, as well as long range CAS operational schedules.

d. Services. When the Contractor uses Government bases, the Government will provide:

(1) Utilities. Electricity, water, heat, and sewage service (in Government facilities) necessary for contract performance.

(2) Postal/installation distribution. The Contractor is authorized use of military postal services at overseas locations.

(3) Telephone, security police, fire protection and emergency hospitalization, when and if available. Telephone numbers for Security Police and Fire Department will be provided to the Contractor's representative at each operating location prior to beginning service. Where available, emergency hospital services will be provided to Contractor personnel on a reimbursable basis.

(4) Customs. Customs service will be administered in accordance with standard base practice for military aircraft.

(5) Telecommunication. Local Class A telephone service including DSN/FTS service (if available) will be provided by the Government on Government installations. Commercial local and long distance calls will be at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor will be provided access to official message service, where available, at each operating site, to receive and send classified schedule and/or operational messages to operating units.

(6) Maintenance and hangar space. The Contractor will have access to Host Unit/Base maintenance shops and hangar space on a non-interference Government supervised basis if available to accomplish necessary routine aircraft or equipment repair and for severe weather shelter.

(7) Common ground support equipment. The Contractor must provide all materials and support equipment required to maintain its aircraft. The Contractor will have use of common ground support equipment and special tools and test equipment on a noninterference basis. Specific items will be determined by unit capability and negotiated with the host base. The Contractor shall obtain this equipment through the appropriate maintenance shop, signing a hand receipt for each piece of equipment or tool. The Contractor shall be responsible for returning borrowed equipment and tools within the time specified on the hand receipt in the same operating condition as when obtained. The Contractor must be aware that operational unit/base needs will, in all cases, supersede Contractor needs and will not be subject to dispute.

(8) Deicing. The Host base will provide deicing equipment on a non-interference basis if available if such equipment is necessary to provide services.

(9) Flight planning facilities. The Host base will provide access to Base Operations Flight Planning, Weather, and Services facilities, if available on a non-interference basis, and the use of those facilities in the performance of work under this contract.

(10) Frequency clearance. The Government will provide local radio clearance for use by the Contractor in sovereign U.S. territory only.

Specific Requirements for both aircraft

3.2.1. Aircraft performance requirements:

EWAT – Performance Requirements

b. At least one (1) type of FAA-approved navigation equipment such as an automatic direction finder (ADF) receiver system, with ADF indicator; Very high frequency Omni directional Range (VOR); global positioning system (GPS), etc. A GPS must be available for operations in remote areas where other navigational aids are not available.

c. Permanently installed Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS).

d. Air-to-Air Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)

e. LAU7, ADU-299 adapters.

2 in Cabin VHF 1 in Cockpit 2 in Cabin HF* 1 in Cockpit 1 in Cabin Note*: The cabin HF radio and antenna capable of 100% duty cycle with integrated recording system.

NOTE: Communication Jammer Operator: Intrusion Jamming- will only be conducted by an active duty military officer or a government contractor with the written approval from FACSFAC VACAPES or FACSFAC North Island, San Diego for their respective AOR’s.

Simultaneous presentations The Contractor shall provide aircraft for a simultaneous presentation as identified in the chart below.

Minimum Number of Aircraft Required for Simultaneous Presentation

EW SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS

Note: The equipment and required equipment capabilities shown in 3.2.2 is Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) maintained at the organizational level by the contractor and supported at the intermediate and Depot level by the U. S. Navy. The contractor will maintain the equipment in the state of operation at the time of delivery. If equipment fails to function at the required specification the NAWCAD COR will be notified and direct the contractor as to the purchase of a replacement. This table identifies the basic aircraft configuration requirements, and aircraft and mission system performance thresholds and desired capabilities. The contractor will work with the government agency directed to support the GFE equipment to meet the required Threshold capabilities. “Thresholds” are defined as specific minimum capabilities which must be equaled or exceeded. Desired capabilities present a performance level the government would like to attain. A complete list of supplied GFE to be provided is listed in Attachment (1).

3.2.2.1 Three (3) High-power Radar Jamming Subsystems (as listed in the table below) capable of operating independently or simultaneously (Threshold).

3.2.2.2 The subsystems jamming transmitters shall automatically shut off while the receiver reestablishes the line of bearing and frequency of the target radar (look through blanking) (Threshold).

Table 3.2.3.1.b

(GHz) Threshold

RECEIVE

POLARITY2

Threshold

TRANSMIT

POLARITY

Threshold

BEAMWIDTH

(hXv Deg) Desired ERP (KW) Threshold

LEGENDS: 1. 80dB isolation between transmit and receive antenna (Threshold) 90dB (desired).

3.2.2.3 Independently Steerable (electrical and/or mechanical) (C-J Band) Antennas under Manual (Threshold) and Computer Steering Control :( Desired) Az: 360 Deg. (Threshold), E1: +5 to -45 Deg. (Threshold). Antennas to use rotary joint for mounting to aircraft (Desired).

3.2.2.4 Integrate GFE USQ-113 with MD-1203 interface (Threshold).

3.2.2.5 USQ-113 has one 20-100 Mhz Rx Antenna, one 20-500 Mhz Tx Antenna, and one 100-500 Mhz Tx and radiates at a peak envelope power of 400 watts (Threshold).

3.2.2.6 . Radar Signal Receiver Antenna Subsystem, located in the wing pods: (this system must be optimized to permit the SME/EWO to find the victim radars at operational ranges (nominal 100NM), and with sufficient accuracy to effectively employ the High Power Jammer system (Threshold). Freq: 0.42 – 10.5 Ghz (Threshold) Received signal true audio must be available to the Mission Commander (Desired).

3.2.2.7 RF input to the Techniques Generator will not be less than -60 dBm for Bands B, C, E/F, I/J (Threshold).

3.2.2.8 The subsystems jamming transmitters shall have an automatic and semi-automatic mode to inhibit transmissions while the receiver reestablishes the line of bearing and frequency of the victim radar (look through blanking) (Threshold).

3.2.2.9 Programmable 3-bit, Digital RF Memory (DRFM) Electronic Attack (EA) Technique Driver all bands (Threshold).

3.2.2.10 Radar Signal Receiver Sensitivity – 70dBm at receive antenna input (Threshold)

3.2.2.11 Present signal parametric data to operator as required to detect and classify each victim radar/radar mode (Threshold).

3.2.2.12 Provide accurate direction of arrival suitable for pointing the jammer antenna. (Threshold)

3.2.2.13 Frequency, PRF/PRI/PW, (Threshold) actual not synthesized signal audio, SCAN/IR (Desired).

3.2.2.14 Principal target radars include: All US naval primary surface search, air search and fire control radars.

3.2.2.15 One forward hemisphere scanning I Band Weather radar that can also detect victim surface ships (approximately 1000 meter square Radar Cross Section ) and forces that are clear of weather with DVD record capability available to crew (Threshold) APS-133 or equivalent with accompanying DVD record capability (Desired).

3.2.2.16 Provisions to house (1) standard GFE single-drawer safe (12.5' x 16’ x 17”) (Threshold).

3.2.2.17 Internally mounted GFE LATR (Large Area Tracking Range) Helo unit.

3.2.2.18 Two (2) external Hardpoints with airworthiness clearance for carriage of the following GFE PODS:

(1) ALQ-167 Radar Jamming Pods

3.2.2.19 EWO (Electronic Warfare Operator) Billets

Three (3) EW Operators positions

· Mission Commander

· Radar Jammer Operator

· Communication Jammer Operator* (note)

NOTE: Communication Jammer Operator: Intrusion Jamming- will only be conducted by an active duty military officer or a government contractor with the written approval from FACSFAC VACAPES or FACSFAC North Island, San Diego for their respective AOR’s

3.2.2.20 The Mission Commander will be Military or Government employee or a designated Government contractor. The radar and communication jammer operators will be aircraft contractor support billets.

Administrative/Technical Data (CLIN ) The Contractor shall submit Administrative/Technical Data in accordance with CDRLs A001 through A006.

Equipment Installer/Maintainer (CLIN) The Contractor shall install, move, and remove GFE, e.g., antennas, mission specific equipment, any special required CFE, and maintain GFE. This CLIN does not include normal aircraft efforts including reconfiguration installation, removal and keying of crypto equipment, and up/down load of pods/Tow Reels.

3.2.5. Travel/Material (CLIN )

3.2.5.1 Travel

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for allowable travel costs incurred by the Contractor in performance of the contract in accordance with NAVAIR clause 5252.232-9509, and FAR Part 31.2. The COR must approve all travel requests and per diem reimbursements. Examples of authorized Temporary Duty (TDY) include attending training required by the Government and participating in exercises that require an overnight stay away from home base. Any costs incurred in excess of the specific delivery order Travel CLIN limitation, must be approved by the COR prior to incurring them.