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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

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2. CONTRACT NO.

N00421 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and

21983 Bundy Rd Bldg 441 conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

BEATRIZ A. ROJAS 301-342-1094

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

1 - 2 3 - 5

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 36 - 41 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 42 - 50 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

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B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AD-PAX-

CODE 2.5.1.13

21983 BUNDY RD

BLDG 441

PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

30 Nov 2018

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

N00421-17-R-0018

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SECTION A - INFORMATION

Admin note: This RFP utilizes Class Deviation (2018-O0006, dated 13 DEC 2017) which permits Multiple Award Contracts (MACs) to exclude price/cost as an evaluation factor under certain conditions.

(1) This acquisition is a full and open competition that will result in placement of a multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract.

(2) The Product/Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is V121, Transportation /Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Air Charter, Transportation of Things.

(3) The resulting ID/IQ contract will have one five (5) year base ordering period and one five (5) year option period for a total ordering period of ten (10) years, if the option is exercised. No single task order will have a period of performance greater than 4 years 364 days.

(4) This contract has Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract type line items.

(5) The contractor will be required to have a SECRET Facility clearance. Security clearance requirements are identified in Section C Performance Work Statement and Section J- Attachment (1) – Draft DD Form 254.

The contractor will not be permitted access to classified information until a final DD254 is incorporated as an attachment to the contract.

(6) In accordance with (IAW) NAVAIR Clause 5252.216-9508, the maximum value of this contract is $249,000,000.00.

POINTS OF CONTACT

Contract Specialist: Betty A. Rojas Telephone Number: 301-342-1094 E-Mail: beatriz.rojas@navy.mil

Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO): David Silverstone Telephone Number: 301-757-2528 E-Mail: david.silverstone@navy.mil

SECTION A NOTE:

Amendment 0001 – The purpose of this amendment is to revise the following:

1) Section C, PWS, para. 3.1.1, Airspeed and Endurance, Threshold 2

2) Section J, Exhibit A

3) Section L, para. 3.0, Table L-1: Proposal Structure, Volume Number 1 and para. 4.0

4) Section L, PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS, 1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL, Technical Element #5 & #6

5) Section M, PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS, 1.0 TECHNICAL, Technical Element #5 & #6 All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 861,720 Minutes TACT Services

FFP

Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) Services Support IAW Sec. C, Performance Work Statement (PWS) FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 1 Each Airworthiness & Contract Execution

FFP

Initial Documentation in Support of Airworthiness and Contract Execution in accordance with Sec C, PWS Paragraphs 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 4.2.1.1,4.2.1.3, 4.2.3.2, 4.2.3.3, 4.4, and 8.3

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Administrative / Technical Data

Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL), DD Form 1423, Exhibit A.

Not Separately Priced (NSP)

ESTIMATED COST

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0101 861,720 Minutes OPTION TACT Services

FFP

Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) Services Support IAW Sec. C, Performance Work Statement (PWS)

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0102 1 Each OPTION Airthworthiness & Contract Execution

FFP

Initial Documentation in Support of Airworthiness and Contract Execution IAW Sec. C, PWS Paragraphs 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 4.2.1.1, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.3.2, 4.2.3.3, 4.4, and 8.3

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Administrative / Technical Data

Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) Services Support IAW Para. 9.0 Sec. C, Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Not Separately Priced (NSP)

ESTIMATED COST

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

CLIN DESCRIPTIONS

CLIN 0001 –Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) Services For use when performing TACT services as described in the PWS in support of CCAS for the locations identified below in Appendix C. Services are to be provided on a per Task Order basis.

CLIN 0002 - Initial Documentation in Support of Airworthiness and Contract Execution For use at time of contract award or when adding contractors during the ordering period pursuant to Special Contract Requirement H-1, Addition of Contractors During The Life Of The ID/IQ Contract, when performing services as described in the PWS paragraphs 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 4.2.1.1,4.2.1.3, 4.2.3.2, 4.2.3.3, 4.4, and 8.3. The dollar amount tied to this CLIN will be a fixed amount of $10,000.00 to be paid to each of the Contract holders. This will be considered the guaranteed minimum order quantity for each Contract holder.

CLIN 0003 – Administrative / Technical Data The Contractor shall provide technical and administrative data in accordance with Section C and CDRL Exhibit A.

CLIN 0101, Option - Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) Services Ordering Period tied to execution of Option exercise of CLIN 0101. For use when performing TACT services in support of CCAS for the locations identified below in Appendix C. Services are to be provided on a per Task Order basis.

CLIN 0102, Option - Initial Documentation in Support of Airworthiness and Contract Execution For use when adding contractors during the ordering period pursuant to Special Contract Requirement H-1, Addition of Contractors During The Life Of The ID/IQ Contract. The additional contractors perform services as described in the PWS paragraphs 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 4.2.1.1,4.2.1.3, 4.2.3.2, 4.2.3.3, 4.4, and 8.3. The dollar amount tied to this CLIN will be a fixed amount of $10,000.00 to be paid to each of the additional Contract holders. This will be considered the guaranteed minimum order quantity for each additional Contract holder.

CLIN 0103, Option – Administrative / Technical Data The Contractor shall provide technical and administrative data in accordance with Section C and CDRL Exhibit A.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS)

1.0 SCOPE

The Contracted Air Services (CAS) program provides Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) regionally based, geographically distributed aviation training capabilities to support Adversary and Offensive Air Support (OAS), specifically Contracted Close Air Support (CCAS). The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) Program and Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) are required to meet the certification and qualification training and readiness needs for Navy and Marine Corps’ current and future projected number of Forward Air Controllers (FAC), Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC), and Forward Air Controllers (Airborne) (FAC(A)). The Contractor shall provide all aircraft, aircrew, and maintenance personnel to support sorties/missions flown. Other customers for CCAS under this contract may include other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies and services.

For clarity, all references to the Federal Aviation Regulation in this Performance Work Statement (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, in which are derived from the 14 CFR and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Instruction (INST) 8210.1C, apply to all situations and conditions relating to flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and flight crew certifications and qualifications.

PWS tasking described herein will be identified in the individual Task Orders.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall utilize and adhere to the following documents, and updates or revisions to them, in satisfying the performance requirements of this PWS.

(a) Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations

(b) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular (AC) 00-1.1B Public Aircraft Operations

(c) FAA AC 91-91 Maintaining Public Aircraft

(d) FAA Order 8300.16

(e) DCMA INST 8210.1C Change 1 (Naval Air Instruction, (NAVAIRINST) 3710.1G Change 1)

(f) DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

(g) 32 CFR 766 Use of Department of the Navy (DoN) Aviation Facilities by Civil Aircraft

(h) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-1001 Civil Aircraft Landing Permits

(i) FAR Part 31.2 Contracts with Commercial Organizations

(j) Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) M-3710.7 Series – Naval Air Training and Operating

Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) General Flight and Operating Instructions

(k) NAVAIRINST 13034.1F – Flight Clearance Policy for Air Vehicles and Aircraft Systems

(l) DoD 5500.7R Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)

(m) DoD Directive (DoDD) 5030.61 DoD Airworthiness Policy

(n) United States Signal Intelligence Directives (USSIDs) SP0009 and SP0018

(o) Allied Tactical Publications (ATP)-1B AFI 11-214 Brevity Code Words and Training Rules

(p) FAA Handbook 7610

(q) 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing

Persons on Board Aircraft

(r) DoD Instruction (DODI) 4715.4 Pollution Prevention

(s) Military Standard (MIL-STD)-188-161D Interoperability and Performance Standards for Digital Facsimile

Equipment

(t) Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 3710.7V – NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions

(u) Department of Defense Memorandum (DoDM) 5200.01 - DoD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, and Declassification

(v) DoDD 5200.45 - Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guides

(w) DoDI 5000.02 - Operation of the Defense Acquisition System

(x) JP 3-09.3 – Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Close Air Support

(y) NSDD 298 – National Security Decision Directive Number 298, National Operations Security Program

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Minimum Aircraft Performance Requirements

3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide aircraft that meet all of the Government’s Threshold (minimum) performance requirements:

Aircraft and Aircrew Systems

Threshold:

1. Two (2) Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radios with at least one radio capable of Very High

Frequency (VHF) transmission, both capable of transmission and reception for line of sight signals.

2. Oxygen system for sustained operations above 10,000 feet.

3. Aircraft shall incorporate Night Vision Device (NVD) compatible cockpits to allow for day and night live Terminal Attack Controller (TAC) operations and ordnance delivery. NVDs shall be Contractor provided and be compatible with currently fielded Infrared (IR) marking devices. The contractor, in performance of night time sorties, must be able to conduct IR CCAS, visually acquiring IR marks and strobes using NVD.

4. Operational ejection seats with FAA accepted training and maintenance program.

Airspeed and Endurance

Threshold:

1. 300 Knots True Airspeed (KTAS) in threshold ordnance configuration while carrying any external tanks to meet the Endurance Mission Profile, straight path dive delivery profile.

Standard Day conditions being at sea level, Altimeter: 29.92 in/Hg at 15 degrees Celsius or 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Endurance Mission Profile: Assume standard day conditions. While carrying the required threshold ordnance and external stores the aircraft shall launch from airfield from sea level to 4K MSL. Transit 150 nautical miles to desired working area. Maintain a 60-minute time on station in the desired working area at a minimum of 12K MSL. Conduct a minimum of 4 Dive Delivery Profiles at 300 KTAS in threshold ordnance configuration from altitudes up to 18K MSL without any refueling operations. Aircraft shall have sufficient fuel, following return to base, in order to comply with FAA or OPNAVINST 3710.7 (as appropriate) fuel reserve requirements.

Weapons / Ordnance

Threshold:

1. Light Inert (BDU-33, MK-76) Practice Bombs. The Government’s minimum quantity requirement per aircraft is the capability to carry at least two (2) MK-76/BDU-33’s.

2. Standard Configuration and Loads (SCL) as per Naval Air (NAVAIR) IFC evaluation.

Ordnance Delivery Profiles

Threshold:

1. Level attitude from 500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) to 15,000 feet AGL. Straight path dive delivery of 15 degrees nose low.

Altitude Threshold:

1. Minimum of 18,000 feet MSL in threshold ordnance configuration.

Targeting Pod (Laser and Video Down Link Capability)

Threshold:

1. Infrared (IR) Sensor.

Assume standard day meteorological conditions on a clear day or night. IR Sensor shall be mounted to aircraft and interface with aircraft's displays and/or pilot-carried electronic kneeboards/tablets. IR Sensor must be able to detect vehicle size targets during day or night operations from overhead profiles at distances of 8 nautical miles and 15K feet AGL.

3.1.2 Ordnance will be provided by the Government at the mission base of operations; provision and use of ordnance must be approved by the local installation in accordance with training needs and local range regulations in accordance with any required waivers. Ordnance loading/unloading and handling shall be in accordance with NAVAIR approved Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs), Flight Operating Procedures (FOPs), and any established Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) stipulations.

For CCAS performance, all Contractor aircraft platforms shall possess an active and approved Weapons Danger Zone (WDZ) and IFC for Contractor aircraft platforms and be able to perform required task execution prior to award of a task order for training ordnance release CCAS.

3.2 Sortie / Mission Requirements

Sortie / Mission Requirements

1. The Contractor shall be able to operate in support of each Task Order at least four (4) aircraft for up to three (3) turns daily (Day and/or Night). (See Appendix C).

2. Contractor service platforms shall be able to execute sustained operations for at least fourteen

(14) days without interruption. (See Appendix C).

3.3 Aircraft Objectives

3.3.1 The Government desires, at the Task Order level, to be able to require the following contractor provided capabilities above the minimum or threshold requirements.

Aircraft and Aircrew Systems

Objective:

1. Approved Tablets and hand-held (mounted and/or secured) ground radios that are not required to be integrated into the aircraft's missions systems which will allow for execution of Digitally Aided Fires (DAF) and CCAS with multi-band two-way command data link capability (Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2), Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT), Variable Message Format (VMF) and/or Link-16) for correlation and execution.

Airspeed and Endurance

Objective:

1. 350 KTAS in threshold ordnance configuration, straight path dive delivery profile.

2. 120-minute tactical time on station without any refueling operations (airborne or on the ground).

Live Weapons / Ordnance

Objective:

1. MK-80 series Inert Free Fall Bombs and/or

2. Forward Firing Unguided Rockets - 2.75 and 5 Inch and/or

3. Forward Firing Guns - Pod or airframe internal .50 caliber and above and/or

4. Laser Guided Training Round (LGTR) and/or

5. Capability to carry and deploy a quantity greater than two (2) MK-76/ BDU-33 Practice

Bombs.

Ordnance Delivery Profiles

Objective:

1. Up to 30 degrees nose low.

Altitude Objective:

1. Higher altitudes, 18,000 to 25,000 MSL capability.

Targeting Pods (Laser and Video Down Link Capability)

Objective:

1. Electro-Optical (EO) Sensor.

EO sensor shall be mounted to aircraft and interface with aircraft's displays and/or pilot-carried electronic kneeboards/tablets. EO Sensor must be able to recognize and identify vehicle size targets during day operations from overhead profiles at distances of 6 miles, and

10Kfeet AGL and/or

2. One Way Video Down Link, unencrypted in the C, L, and/or Ku Band and/or

3. Infrared Laser Marker and/or

4. Laser Target Designation and Ranging in the 1064 nanometer wavelength band.

3.4 Brief and Debrief Capability

3.4.1 The Contractor’s service platforms and support personnel who are directly involved in OAS and Terminal Attack Controller, TAC training execution shall have the ability to attend UNCLASSIFIED briefings and debriefings (Threshold). The Government desires the contractor to provide post event visual Head Up Display (HUD) and EO and IR sensor video with audio (Objective). HUD, EO, and IR sensor video is desired to support enhanced debrief with provisional JTAC students to support student understanding of aircraft perspective via HUD and sensor video. The video of the HUD is to include but is not limited to dive angle / pitch ladder, altitude and airspeed.

3.5 Aircraft Certification, Maintenance Practices and Operating Procedures Contractor owned and operated aircraft that are utilized under this contract must be certified, maintained and operated in accordance with 14 CFR and Navy Airworthiness Certification, with particular attention to the following areas:

FAA AC 91-91 – Maintaining Public Aircraft Part 21 – Certification Procedures for Products and Parts Part 43 – Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration Part 91 – General Operating and Flight Rules

3.5.1 FAA Airworthiness Certification

All aircraft used under this contract shall possess a current FAA Airworthiness Certificate. All aircraft used under this contract shall be certified to fly in actual and forecast icing conditions. Contractor utilizing/ proposing former military aircraft, regardless of source, shall meet its original design standards for forecast icing condition. A copy of each of the airworthiness certificates shall be delivered to PMA226 for review (Contract Data Requirements List, CDRL A001). The Contractor shall comply with all Airworthiness Directives (AD) and service bulletins for mission effectiveness.

3.5.1.1 FAA Standard Certificates

For aircraft with Standard Certificates, the aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with Parts 21, 43, and 91. The Contractor shall secure FAA approval for each change to the configuration that is not defined in the aircraft’s Airworthiness Certificate before the change is used in support of this contract. For each such modification, whether internal or related to the carriage of external stores, or external mold line, the Contractor shall secure and provide for Government review, valid FAA-approved data (CDRL A001). It is recognized that the FAA will only certify certain modifications for captive carriage only.

3.5.1.2 FAA Special Certificates

For aircraft with Special Certificates, the Contractor shall provide the Program Letter submitted to the FAA for application of the airworthiness certificate used in support of this contract or latest Program Letter associated with the current airworthiness certificate. Under this certificate, the aircraft must be maintained in accordance with the Operating Limitations issued as part of that certificate. For each aircraft modification, whether internal or related to the carriage of external stores, or external mold line, the Contractor shall secure and provide for Government review, a valid FAA airworthiness certification, and associated Operating Limitations (CDRL A001), before the modification is used in support of this contract. Where the modification is a Major Change, as defined by 14 CFR, the Contractor shall provide the Program Letter and secure the FAA's determination regarding the need for new or amended operating limitations.

3.5.1.3 Aircraft Modifications

All major alterations incorporated before contract award must demonstrate that the equipment or provisions for the equipment meet the applicable civil, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), MIL-STD, for the type of aircraft concerned. For Type Certified aircraft, if this data references FAA regulations as the standard, then the Contractor shall provide Approved Data as defined in ref (d) for any Major Alteration or Major Repair. For each aircraft proposed that requires modification to meet the requirements of PWS, the Contractor shall modify, as required, the Management Plan, (CDRL A001) detailing the modifications required to bring the aircraft into compliance. Plans shall include all significant modifications required, major milestones, organization performing the modification(s), source of data supporting the modification(s) and airworthiness certification authority. Major alterations to aircraft with Standard Airworthiness Certificates shall have been certified as airworthy and properly documented using FAA Form 337 signed in blocks six (6) (Conformity) and seven (7) (Return to Service) by persons authorized under 14 CFR, and citing FAA Approval Data. Unless directed otherwise by the Government, the Contractor shall remove any major alteration incorporated before contract award that was not certified as airworthy by a rated FAA certified mechanic, aircraft manufacturer or repair station. Major aircraft alterations or modification to aircraft, operating to meet the requirements in this PWS shall be certified as airworthy prior to continuing operations. When applicable, aircraft with Standard airworthiness certificates properly documented using FAA Form 337 signed in blocks six (6) (Conformity) and seven (7) (Return to Service) by persons authorized under 14 CFR, and citing the FAA Approved Data (defined in FAA Order 8300.16) in block eight (8) and an accompanying aircraft maintenance record entry, (CDRL A001). This applies to all aspects of the aircraft alteration to include cabin interior arrangement, electrical modifications, mechanical modifications, tie-downs, and antennas, as appropriate. In all cases, USN will determine if the documentation provided is sufficient to substantiate the completed or proposed modification.

3.5.1.4 Parts Life Tracking Process

The Contractor shall list all categories of parts with OEM defined life limits and its path for replacing those parts on/before the required dates. (CDRL A001) The list shall include for each aircraft type proposed the complete list of the parts, including structural components for which the OEM or prior military user has established a life limit. The Contractor shall include for each life-limited part:

(a) The flight hours, cycles, calendar date, or other limiting parameters that require removal or overhaul; and

(b) The source that will be used to acquire or overhaul the replacement parts. For example, OEM or a third-party manufacture complete with lead time.

3.5.2 Fatigue Life Status report

The Contractor shall include for each aircraft type proposed, the OEM's structural fatigue life limits. The Contractor shall provide for each individual aircraft: (a) the current total counts on tracked items (e.g. flight hours/cycles/landings) that have been accumulated since the aircraft was manufactured, and (b) the means used to determine the current accumulated counts since the aircraft was manufactured. The Contractor shall demonstrate all proposed aircraft have the remaining fatigue life to allow the aircraft to be safely operated throughout the ordering period of the contract, based on projected combined aircraft usage rates. (CDRL A001)

3.5.3 Navy Airworthiness Certification

Per FAA AC 00-1.1B, Public Aircraft Operations (PAO), mission objectives under this contract may require the aircraft to operate as a PAO authorized by a USN issued IFC, see NAVAIRINST 13034.1F. In support of the IFC process, the Contractor shall provide, records documenting the airworthiness of the aircraft and aircraft modifications, including but not limited to, Statements of Compliance with Airworthiness Standards (FAA form 8110-3), Major Repair and Alteration records (FAA Form 337), Flight Manuals and Flight Manual Supplements, Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness, Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), etc., (CDRL A001).

3.5.4 Policy and Procedures

A. The Contractor’s management policy and procedures shall ensure that contract execution and quality control are effective and in continuous compliance with 14 CFR and all contractual requirements (CDRL A002).

The Contractor’s policies and procedures shall require 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. The Contractor shall develop and execute a specific written management plan to address all ground and flight operations items. (section 3.5.4 and subsections). The Contractor shall not begin flight operations until the procedures have been approved in writing by the CAS Government Flight Representative (GFR). The Contractor shall be responsible for writing, implementing, and enforcing their procedures and for identifying and correcting deficiencies. The procedures shall describe aircraft ground and flight operations required by sections 3.5.4.1, 3.5.4.2, and 3.5.4.3) at all operating facilities. DCMA Instruction 8210.1C, Change 1 Chapter 3 shall be used as guidance in developing the written procedures. If the Contractor references documents, such as existing Contractor procedures, and operating instructions in these procedures, the referenced documents shall be made readily available for review and become part of the GFR approval process. If the Contractor possesses a 14 CFR Part 121, 125, or 135 operating certificate, the associated FAA-approved Part 121 procedures may be used to satisfy the applicable portions of the GOPs and FOPs. The Contractor shall make those procedures available for Government review upon request.

B. The Contractor shall comply with their GFR approved GOPs and FOPs and shall be responsible for identifying and correcting deficiencies for both Contractor and subcontractor operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring its subcontractor(s)’ aircraft operations under this contract are safe and effective, and are responsible for ensuring its subcontractor(s) have GFR approved procedures (GOPs and FOPs) in place to meet these requirements.

C. A CAS GFR or designated representative will perform a biannual inspection of the Contractor’s operations. The purpose of these inspections is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Contractor’s and subcontractor’s Ground and Flight Operations Procedures and their compliance with those procedures. A CAS GFR may conduct unscheduled inspections at any time during the Contractor and subcontractor’s normal business day for the duration of the contract.

3.5.4.1 Contractor Procedures

The Contractor shall develop specific written Procedures for all flight and ground operations as required by this PWS. The Contractor is responsible for writing, implementing and enforcing its Procedures, and identifying and correcting deficiencies. The Procedures shall:

A. Provide specific guidance describing activities and requirements of this PWS pertaining to safety, and flight and ground operations applicable to this contract;

B. Describe in detail how the Contractor ensures that individuals perform only duties they are qualified and authorized to perform;

C. Adequately explain all aspects of a given operation to include the purpose, scope, and steps to accomplish the task;

D. Identify the office/title of individual responsible;

E. Include requirements to verify the successful completion of the procedure, when appropriate;

F. Be approved by the GFR.

3.5.4.2 Ground Operating Procedures

The Contractor shall establish standard GOPs; provide them to the GFR for review and approval. The Contractor shall establish and maintain GOPs that conform to the following (CDRL A007):

14 CFR, 43 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.1 Ground Operations Procedures 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.2.1 Master Training Plan 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.2.2 Training, Qualifications, Certifications Training Records 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.2.2.1 Initial/ Recurring Currency of Employees 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.2.2.2 Record of Successful Course Completions 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.2.2.4 Other Certifications As Appropriate 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.3.1 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Tool Control Program 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.12.1 Aircraft/Equipment Hydraulic Fluid Analysis Program 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.15 Weight and Balance 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.19 Technical Orders/Maintenance Manuals 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.20 Aircraft Records Management 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 5.21 Safe-for-Flight Release

3.5.4.3 Flight Operating Procedures

The Contractor shall establish standard FOPs; provide them to the GFR for review and approval (CDRL A007).

Procedures must be up to date, reflect the current scope of operations, and be clearly understood by Contractor employees. To ensure a safe, effective flight operations program, the Contractor shall abide by following, when appropriate:

14 CFR, 135.267 Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Unscheduled for One and Two-Pilot Crews.

14 CFR, 61.56 Flight Review.

14 CFR, 61.57 Recent Flight Experience: Pilot in Command.

14 CFR, 91.509 Survival Equipment for Overwater Operations.

14 CFR, 61.55 Second-in-Command Qualifications.

8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.1.5 Contractor Flight Approval 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.1.7 Approved Flights 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.1.9.3 Maintenance Release Procedures 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.1.10 Documentation of Certificates, Licenses, and Permits 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.1.9.3 Aircraft Maintenance Release Procedures 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.1.13 Aircrew Duty and Rest Limitations 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.2.1 Contractor’s Requesting Official 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.4.11 Response to Emergencies 8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.5.2.1 General requirements

8210.1C, Change 1 Para 4.8.7 Access to Records

4.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Mission Planning (Processing and Dissemination)

Depending on the mission and the customer, Program Manager Air 226 (PMA-226) will designate Scheduling Officers (SO) to execute administrative tasks such as mission scheduling and coordination, and invoice certification.

The Contractor Representative (CR) shall coordinate with the SO on all formal requests for TACT services to determine feasibility of support, associated cost of support, implications of support on other scheduled or potentially scheduled mission and any other necessary details requiring coordination.

Notwithstanding other directives of this PWS, flight operations may be scheduled at any time, 24 hours a day/seven days a week, subject to a minimum mission flight time. The Contractor shall provide a CR to contact, to cover scheduling 24 hours per day/seven days a week. Scheduled and planned maintenance requirements that will preclude availability of any aircraft should be coordinated as far in advance as possible so that they do not conflict with mission requirements.

4.1.1 SO Communications with Contractor

A. The designated SO for all PMA-226 TACT Task Orders is the NAWDC N5 Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) Branch or the Headquarters Marine Corps designated scheduling personnel.

B. The SO and CR will communicate as often as required to develop the short range and long range schedule. This scheduling should include planned operations using Standard Mission support Personnel.

C. If an additional, unscheduled mission is tasked and there are no aircraft currently in an operational status with pilots, the Government will give the Contractor as much advance notice as possible for additional tasking before cancelling the event. Notwithstanding other directives of this PWS, the Contractor shall be able to dispatch aircraft within 14 days of formal notification of tasking before being considered unable to meet tasking.

D. The Government may or may not order flight services on any given day of detachment operations.

4.1.2 Authorization of Flight Operations

All flight operations must be authorized through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or SO and designated in a task order.

4.1.3 Released by the Government

When all flights for detachment operations have been completed, the SO will notify the CR, in writing or email, that the detachment operation is complete. Following this notification, the CR shall complete and implement arrangements to return the aircraft, personnel, and equipment to the home base.

4.2 Mission and Contract Coordination (Operational Reporting)

4.2.1 Meetings and Communications

4.2.1.1 Post-Award Conference (PAC)

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

4.2.1.2 Scheduled Maintenance Requirements

The Contractor shall coordinate with the SOs and COR no less than once per month to discuss requirements and identify potential aircraft scheduled maintenance. No special mission planning scheduling arrangements or considerations will be made to meet the Contractor’s maintenance requirements.

4.2.1.3 Accidents and Incident Reporting

The Contractor shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with their Mishap Response Plan (MRP), GOPs and FOPs (CDRL A002). After contacting the local base Commanding Officer, Safety Officer and Operations Officer, the Contractor shall immediately contact the COR. Do not leave messages. Call until you make contact with the COR. PMA-226 Incident Reporting Phone Numbers will be provided at award.

4.2.1.4 Waiver Requests

Each aircraft used in the performance of this contract must be operated and maintained In Accordance With (IAW) 14 CFR and its United States Navy (USN) Flight Clearance. If for any reason the contract requirement cannot be met, the Contractor shall notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and the COR, and obtain approval from the GFR, prior to conducting operations IAW DCMA INST 8210.1C Change 1.

4.2.2 Fuel

This is a “dry” contract. The Government will provide access to fuel at U.S. Government bases and civil fields. The Government will provide appropriate fuel cards for each of the Contractor’s aircraft. All fuel purchased by the Contractor shall be obtained from a military base whenever possible. Whenever “into plane” (Government rate) fuel needs to be obtained from a civilian airport, the Contractor shall record the circumstances and justification.

Commercial non “into plane” fuel should only be used in extreme cases with the SO or COR advance approval.

The Contractor shall not use any Government provided fuel for any flight other than those scheduled under this contract.

The Contractor shall track all fuel consumption and provide fuel receipts, flight logs, and Fuel Reports to the Government in accordance with (CDRL A003).

4.2.2.1 Fuel Card Training

All card users (Standard Mission Support personnel) shall:

A. Complete the Card User Certification Course located at:

https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/ccpmd/

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

C. Print the Certificate of Completion and provide a copy to the COR to be kept on file.

D. Sign a Card User Statement of Understanding (SOU) after conducting training.

4.2.3 Mishap Prevention and Aviation Safety Program

The Contractor shall establish and maintain an Aviation Safety and Mishap Prevention Program and ensure they are periodically reviewed by all aircrew members.

4.2.3.1 Aviation Safety Official

The Contractor shall designate an Aviation Safety Official with specific duties and responsibilities as defined in DCMA INST 8210.01C change 1.

4.2.3.2 Risk Management Program

The Contractor shall establish and maintain an Operational Risk Management (ORM) Program (CDRL A002).

4.2.3.3 Mishap Response Plan

The Contractor shall establish and execute written procedures for responding to an aviation incident or accident (CDRL A002). The MRP shall establish policies, responsibilities, and actions to be initiated if any aircraft becomes overdue or involved in an incident or mishap. The Contractor shall exercise the MRP on an annual basis. As a minimum, this plan shall include the following:

A. Procedures that conform to United States Code (USC) Title 49 Part 830 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB);

B. Immediate action checklist to ensure command, control, and coordination of the rescue or recovery effort;

C. A notification plan that includes a current roster of Contractor and Government personnel (including duty and non-duty phone numbers) to be notified in the event of an aircraft mishap; and

D. Procedures for Contractor and subcontractor cooperation and participation in mishap investigations conducted by the Government. Procedures shall clearly define the differences between a Government legal investigation (used to satisfy claims) and a Government Safety investigation (used for mishap prevention). The procedures shall clearly state the contractual obligation of Contractor personnel to provide information and participate in interviews by the Government safety investigation immediately upon request. The Contractor shall have procedures that require, to the maximum extent possible, aircrew medical and toxicological testing immediately following a mishap. The results of medical and toxicological testing shall be provided to the Government safety investigation board immediately upon request. The toxicological samples shall be provided to the Government legal investigation board immediately upon request.

4.2.4 Contract / Task Order Status

The Contractor shall track flight minutes and all costs associated with each task order on a per CLIN level. The Contractor shall submit a Monthly Status Report in accordance with CDRL A004 during the period of performance of each task order.

4.2.5 Public Aircraft Operations Status

The Contractor shall abide by all FAA PAO notification procedures.

4.2.6 Transit Military Aircraft

Aircraft provided under this contract are considered transient military aircraft and not subject to landing fees at DoD-controlled airfields.

4.2.7 Civil Aircraft Landing Permits

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 within 30 calendar days from date of contract award. These agreements must be kept current during the entire ordering period of the contract and through the period of performance for all task orders. The Contractor shall copy the COR upon submittal, IAW references G & H of Paragraph 2.0.

4.2.8 Maintenance Program

Aircraft used in the performance of this contract shall be maintained in accordance with 14 CFR and their Navy Airworthiness Certification. Additional requirements are listed in Section 3.5, Aircraft Certification, Maintenance Practices and Operating Procedures.

4.2.9 Aeronautical Regulations

While operating as a PAO, the Contractor shall operate and maintain the aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR unless a waiver is granted in accordance with paragraph 4.2.1.4. In addition, the Contractor shall operate the aircraft in accordance with USN and local military flying directives (including foreign Government requirements). The Contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations.

4.2.10 Accident Costs

The Contractor shall be responsible for all accidents and damage to the aircraft that occur during operation of the aircraft. The Contractor shall bear all costs to repair or replace aircraft parts and all ferry costs and travel costs that occur as a result of the accident or damage.

4.2.11 Communication and Navigation Capability

The Contractor shall ensure that all aircraft are equipped with the applicable communication and navigation capability to operate in the U.S. National Air Space. The Contractor shall comply with FAA equipment pre-requisites and shall be solely responsible to provide such equipment.

4.2.12 Equipment Installer or Maintainer

If required, the Contractor shall install, move, remove, and maintain the Contractor Furnished Property (CFP) and Government Furnished Property (GFP). Government property for the performance of this contract will be limited to mission-specific GFP identified and transferred to the Contractor via DD Form 1149.

4.3 Performance Metrics

This performance requirement includes performance metrics which are contained in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Attachment (2). The Contractor’s performance will be assessed in accordance with the

QASP.

4.4 Personnel Requirements

All personnel performing TACT operations shall have appropriate training and any necessary qualifications for TACT (CDRL A002). TACT qualification/refresher training is the responsibility of the Contractor. Personnel qualification and training records shall be provided to the Government GFR. All personnel shall comply with local laws, policies, and regulations while aboard any military installation. All personnel working in an operational capacity (e.g., aircrew) or on U.S. or Foreign Government military installations shall be readily identifiable as contract employees through appropriate attire and badges while performing services under this contract.

4.4.1 Contractor Representative

The Contractor shall be available to provide scheduling support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Scheduling may be accomplished via internet electronic mail account or phone (land-line or mobile). The Contractor shall designate a point of contact for rapid response after duty hours. The CR shall have authority to schedule and assign Contractor aircraft and crews in response to Government requirements. The CR shall interface between the Government and the Contractor, and shall:

A. Maintain close liaison with SO in matters regarding Contractor’s aircraft and schedule.

B. Develop plans for each task order to assist the Government, when required, in determining the most effective and efficient operations of Contractor aircraft.

C. Provide coordination between the Contractor and Government scheduling office and higher authority to assist in determination of the most efficient and effective utilization of Contractor assets in supporting various missions.

D. Maintain close liaison with current and future detachments to ensure effective operational continuity, obtain detailed mission information and identify potential operational concerns.

E. Provide Contractor flight crews with comprehensive mission information and details of tasking.

F. Be familiar with applicable exercise scheduling or operational procedures as determined by the supported units and in turn, ensure that Contractor flight crews are familiar with these exercises and other required regional operational instructions.

G. During operations, the CR or senior Contractor individual present shall:

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

(2) Ensure Contractor aircraft launch 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) Provide a synopsis of flight hours and sorties completed to the SO and COR, as required.

H. Provide comprehensive post mission debriefs and other feedback as required or requested to the SO, supported units, or other Government agencies to assist in future effective and efficient utilization of Contractor assets (CDRL A004).

4.4.2 Additional Aircrew Requirements

The aircrew shall operate the aircraft under the Contract in accordance with the aircraft’s FAA Airworthiness Certificate and 14 CFR requirements. In addition, regardless of aircraft type, the aircrew shall comply with the following requirements:

4.4.2.1 Scheduling

The Contractor shall demonstrate a closely monitored system that evaluates operational risks, experience levels of crew members, and ensures the proper pairing of aircrews on all flights. The scheduling system must involve an established flight duty time program for aircrews, carefully managed so as to ensure proper crew rest. Aircrew flight time limitations and rest requirements shall comply with the provisions of CFR 135.267.

4.4.2.2 Pilot in Command (PIC)

As part of the preflight check process, the PIC shall have the final authority to determine whether an aircraft is airworthy to perform the mission and whether to launch or terminate a mission.

4.4.2.2.1 Pilot Certificate

Pilots shall hold at least a commercial, instrument rated pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and type rating for the aircraft. The PIC shall meet the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 61.57.

4.4.2.2.2 Pilot Requirements

All pilots performing under this contract shall:

A. Have and maintain an FAA Experimental Authorization, FAA Letter of Authorization, or type rating in the proposed aircraft.

B. Have and maintain an FAA Commercial Pilot License with a Second Class Medical certificate.

C. Have military tactical air flying experience of at least 700 strike fighter jet fixed wing flight hours in a

USN, USMC, or United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft, and be proficient and have experience in Close Air Support procedures dropping ordnance IAW JP 3-09.3 Close Air Support.

4.4.2.2.3 Flight Reviews

Prior to flying as PIC, the pilot shall have completed a flight review in the type of aircraft being flown within the preceding 12 months. The flight review shall be conducted in accordance with 14 CFR 61.56.

4.4.2.2.4 Instrument Proficiency Check

Prior to flying, the pilot shall have completed an instrument proficiency check in the type of aircraft being flown within the preceding 12 months. The instrument proficiency check shall be conducted in accordance with 14 CFR 61.57(d). If a pilot is qualified in more than one type of aircraft under the Contract, the pilot shall complete an instrument proficiency check in each type aircraft on an alternating 12-month basis. However, in no case shall a pilot serve in an aircraft type that he or she has not conducted an instrument proficiency check within the preceding

24 months. A flight simulator may be used for the instrument check provided the flight simulator represents the type of aircraft used under the contract and the check is conducted by a training center certified by the FAA.

4.4.2.3 Records

Flight Crew Personnel records shall be maintained and reflect such data as experience, qualifications, and applicable medical status.

4.4.2.4 Aircrew Proficiency

The Contractor shall have a process where…