N0042117R0018_DRAFT_RFP_Section_C.pdf

N00421-17-R-0018

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C - PWS

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.

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) 00-1.1A 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) Department of Defense (DoD) 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

(NISPOM)

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

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

(i) Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 – Naval Air Training and

Operating Procedures Standardization (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

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Minimum Aircraft Performance Requirements

3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide aircraft that meet the Government’s minimum performance criteria:

Aircraft and

Aircrew

Systems

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

1. 300 Knots True Airspeed (KTAS) in threshold ordnance configuration, straight path dive delivery profile.

2. While carrying the required threshold ordnance and any external stores the aircraft shall maintain a minimum of 60 minutes tactical time on station, in excess of required transit time, without any refueling operations.

Weapons /

Ordnance

1. Light Inert (BDU-33, MK-76) Practice Bombs. The Government’s minimum quantity requirement per aircraft is 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

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 1. Minimum of 15,000 feet AGL in threshold ordnance configuration.

Targeting Pods

(Laser and

Video Down

Link

Capability)

1. Infrared (IR) Sensor.

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 recognize and identify vehicle size targets during day or night operations from overhead profiles at distances of 4-6 miles, and 10K-15K feet AGL. IR Sensor capability will negate a requirement for having a daytime only, Electro-Optical (EO) Sensor.

IR Pods shall be provided by the Contractor for all aircraft utilized in performance of this contract within six (6) months from date of contract award.

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 GOPs, FOPs, and any established IFC stipulations.

3.1.3 For Live CCAS performance, all Contractor aircraft platforms shall have an approved Weapons Danger

Zone (WDZ) for the Threshold dive delivery, Threshold ordnance, and/or meet the USMC and United States Navy

(USN) approved weapons delivery dive and release profiles. Contractor aircraft platforms shall possess proper weapons drop / release approvals for Contractor aircraft platforms and be able to perform required task execution prior to award of a task order for Live 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).

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

(14) days without interruption.

3.3 Aircraft Objectives

3.3.1 The Government desires, at the Task Order level, to be able to issue orders that may 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 L16) 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).

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, 15,000 to 25,000 AGL capability.

Targeting Pods

(Laser and

Video Down

Link

Capability)

Objective:

1. 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 4-6 miles, and 10K-15K feet 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 TAC training execution shall have the ability to attend UNCLASSIFIED briefings and debriefings. Provide post event visual Head Up Display (HUD) and EO and IR sensor video with audio (Objective). HUD, EO, and IR sensor video 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 this 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 make available for 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 make available for 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 A005) 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 define in the Management Plan, (CDRL A001), the path for replacing those parts on/before the required dates. 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 which 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 as described in this PWS. (CDRL A001)

3.5.3 Navy Airworthiness Certification

Per FAA AC 00-1.1A, Public Aircraft Operations (PAO), mission objectives under this contract may require the aircraft to operate as a PAO authorized by an USN issued Interim Flight Clearance (IFC), see NAVAIRINST

13034.1. 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).All aircraft under this contract will require an U.S. Navy issued Interim Flight Clearance (IFC), see

NAVAIRINST 13034.1. In support of the IFC process and in accordance with (CDRL A001), the Contractor shall make available for Government review 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. Data Deliverable required under (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 8210.1, 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 Ground Operations Procedures (GOPs) and Flight

Operations Procedures (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 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 Ground and Flight

Operations Procedures and their compliance with those procedures. A CAS GFR may conduct unscheduled inspections at any time during the Contractor’s normal business day for the duration of the contract.

D. Standard operating instructions references are discussed below.

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 and maintain GOPs that conform to the following (CDRL A002):

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 A002).

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

3.6 Contract Line Item Number (CLINs) Descriptions

3.6.1 CLIN 0001 –Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) Services

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.

3.6.2 CLIN 0002 – Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) & Related Substantiation Data

For use at time of contract award in accordance with CDRL A001 - Airworthiness and Related Substantiation for

TACT support services in support of CCAS. 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 for IFC and Related Substantiation Data efforts required in performance of this contract. This will be considered the guaranteed minimum order quantity for each Contract holder.

3.6.3 CLIN 0003 – Administrative / Technical Data

The Contractor shall provide technical and administrative data in accordance with Section C and CDRL Exhibit A.

3.6.4 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.

3.6.5 Compliance with the DoD's Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance

FIAR compliance will be achieved at the task order level as specific requirements are identified and funded. It is inherent in the nature of the TACT program that task orders will represent the requirement of a single user with a single type of funding utilized being Operations & Maintenance (O&M).

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 Naval Aviation Warfighting

Development Center (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 deployment 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 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 PMA-226 representative. Do not leave messages.

Call until you make contact with a PMA-226 Representative. 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. The waiver request must cite specific requirement that cannot be adhered to, 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 which 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 Public Aircraft Operations (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 3.2, Aircraft Certification, Maintenance

Practices and Operating Procedures.

4.2.9 Aeronautical Regulations

While operating as a Public Aircraft Operation, 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 General Deployments

When directed by the SO, 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 GFP, as applicable. At least 30 days prior to deployments, the SO will release a pre-deployment message to the Contractor to ensure coordination of requirements, services, and accommodations. 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 shall be entirely at Contractor expense.

4.2.12 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.

4.2.13 Equipment Installer or Maintainer

If required, the Contractor shall install, move, remove, and maintain the Contract Furnished Property (CFP) and

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-based requirement includes performance metrics which are contained in the Quality Assurance

Surveillance Plan (QASP). 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 (CR)

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 supported units 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)

The PIC shall have the final authority to determine whether an aircraft is airworthy 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 Instrument Rating and conduct FAA annual instrument proficiency checks in accordance with paragraph 4.4.2.2.4.

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

D. 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 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. 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 they assess aircrew to ensure that they are able to demonstrate aircraft proficiency in accordance with Contractor established standards. The Pilot shall be proficient and have experience in Close Air Support procedures IAW JP 3-09.3 Close Air Support. Additionally, pilots shall hold a commercial instrument rated pilots certificate and meet the requirements of 14 CFR § 61.55.

4.4.2.5 Aircrew/Maintenance Communications

Effective lines of communication that permit feedback from aircrew and maintenance personnel to operations and maintenance managers shall be maintained. Crews must be able to determine an aircraft's maintenance condition prior to flight and use standardized methods to accurately report aircraft deficiencies to the maintenance activity.

4.4.2.6 Aircrew Training

Training, including recurrent training, must be conducted in order to develop and refine skills designed to eliminate mishaps and improve safety. Pilot training objectives must cultivate similar levels of proficiency. Training for pilots and project specialists must be appropriate to the level of risk and circumstances anticipated for the trainee.

4.4.2.7 Maintenance Personnel

Contractors seeking to support TACT Public Aircraft Operations shall hire and train the number of employees required to safely maintain the company aircraft and support the scope of the maintenance operations both at home station (the Contractor's primary facility) and detachment locations. These personnel shall ensure that all maintenance tasks, including required inspections and airworthiness directives, are performed; that maintenance actions are properly documented; and that the discrepancies identified between inspections are corrected.

4.4.2.8 Crew Resource Management

For Multi-Piloted Aircraft or Multi-Aircraft flights, training must include a selection and training process that considers proven experience, decision making, crew resource management, and response to unusual situations, including stress and pressure.

4.4.2.9 Ordnance Handling

Prior to issuance of a TO for Live CCAS, the Contractor shall develop and maintain safe ordnance handling procedures, which must be approved by the NAVAIR GFR during review of its GOPs and FOPs. The Contractor and the Government Customer will coordinate with USMC and/or Navy ordnance personnel to receive ordnance for scheduled live ordnance sorties / events. Loading, arming/de-arming, and unloading will be conducted at a designated and approved loading areas at airfields specified for event support. The Government will not provide ordnance handling personnel beyond the transfer of required Government provided ordnance for scheduled events.

4.5 Quality and Safety Requirements

The Contractor shall establish, implement, and monitor Contractor policies and procedures, including appropriate guidance related to Ground and Flight standards. The Contractor shall demonstrate cooperative interaction and response to the assigned GFR and any NAVAIR oversight inspections, critiques, or comments.

4.6 Safety and Survival Equipment Requirements

Aircrew and Installed Aircraft Survival Equipment for carriage of personnel IAW OEM or 14 CFR requirements will be reviewed and approved by GFR and initially in the Navy Airworthiness process. Aircraft survival equipment for overwater operations must meet requirements of 14 CFR § 91.509.

5.0 GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT

A GFR or the designated representative will perform periodic inspections of the Contractor’s operations. The purpose of these inspections is to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance with contract requirements related to aircraft operations, including compliance with the requirements from 14 CFR and the DCMA INST 8210.1C, Change 1 as delineated in this PWS. This will be applicable to the prime Contractor and any subContractors operating in support of the contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying and correcting deficiencies in subContractor operations.

The Contractor shall make available to the GFR for review the following:

A. Pilot Records, including pilot certificates, logbooks, effective date and class of medical certificates, the date and results of the last flight review and instrument proficiency check, and any other pertinent information to determine compliance with the Contract requirements.

B. Maintenance personnel records to include, but not limited to, training records and required certification documentation.

5.1 FAA Inspection and Reviews

The Contractor shall notify the GFR of, and make available for review, the results of any FAA inspection or review of the Contractor’s operations or any action taken by the FAA against the Contractor that are PAO specific in the

Contractor’s Progress, Status and Management Report (CDRL A004).

5.2 Aircraft Maintenance Management Team

In addition to GFR reviews, at a minimum every two years, a NAVAIR Aircraft Maintenance Management Team

(AMMT), under the direction of the Aircraft Controlling Custodian Office (ACCO), will provide an outside evaluation of the Contractor maintenance program and the GFR, and assess the overall risks associated with the contract.

5.3 Government Notification

The Contractor shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with their MRP, GOPs, FOPs and section 4.2.1.3.

5.4 Investigations

The Contractor shall cooperate and support accident and incident investigations conducted by the Government or a

Government investigation body. In the event that the U.S. DoD conducts an investigation, the Contractor shall have accident and incident response procedures that clearly define the differences between a Government Legal investigation (used to satisfy claims) and a Government Safety investigation (used for accident and incident prevention). Contractor personnel shall provide information and interviews to the Government Safety investigation immediately upon request.

5.5 Hazard Reports and Engineering Investigations

In the event that a potential hazard is identified that is associated with the operation or a material issue associated with the aircraft, the Contractor shall notify the GFR to determine if further investigation is warranted in mitigating risks associated with potential future exposure. If this hazard is associated with the material condition or the function of a component on the aircraft, the Contractor may be required to perform an Engineering Investigation

(EI) of that component. The Government may, at it’s discretion, provide support (particularly GFP) or oversight if an EI is required.

6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

GFP is not provided under this contract; however unique developmental GFP may be required by special mission evaluation test flights. If provided, the Contractor shall manage and report GFP (CDRL A005).

6.1 Accountability

The Contractor shall maintain strict…