N0042117R0018_TACT_FINAL_RFP.docx

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

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

TACT Services

FFP

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

MAX

NET AMT

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

MAX

Administrative / Technical Data

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

Not Separately Priced (NSP)

ESTIMATED COST

FFP

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

MAX

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

MAX

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. 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.

1. 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.

1. Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations

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

1. FAA AC 91-91 Maintaining Public Aircraft

1. FAA Order 8300.16

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

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

1. 32 CFR 766 Use of Department of the Navy (DoN) Aviation Facilities by Civil Aircraft

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

1. FAR Part 31.2 Contracts with Commercial Organizations

1. Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) M-3710.7 Series – Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) General Flight and Operating Instructions

1. NAVAIRINST 13034.1F – Flight Clearance Policy for Air Vehicles and Aircraft Systems

1. DoD 5500.7R Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)

1. DoD Directive (DoDD) 5030.61 DoD Airworthiness Policy

1. United States Signal Intelligence Directives (USSIDs) SP0009 and SP0018

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

1. FAA Handbook 7610

1. 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Aircraft

1. DoD Instruction (DODI) 4715.4 Pollution Prevention

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

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

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

1. DoDD 5200.45 - Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guides

1. DoDI 5000.02 - Operation of the Defense Acquisition System

1. JP 3-09.3 – Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Close Air Support

1. NSDD 298 – National Security Decision Directive Number 298, National Operations Security Program

1. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2. Minimum Aircraft Performance Requirements

0. 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.

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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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. 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 sufficent 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.

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

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

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.

0. 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.

2. Sortie / Mission Requirements

1. Contractor service platforms shall be able to execute sustained operations for at least fourteen (14) days without interruption. (See Appendix C).

2. Aircraft Objectives

2. 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.

1. 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

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

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

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

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

1. Up to 30 degrees nose low.

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

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

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

1. Infrared Laser Marker and/or

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

2. Brief and Debrief Capability

3. 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.

2. 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:

4. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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.

4. 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)

4. 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).

4. Policy and Procedures

3. 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:

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

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

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

1. Identify the office/title of individual responsible;

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

1. Be approved by the GFR.

3. 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. 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

1. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

3. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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.

3. Mission and Contract Coordination (Operational Reporting)

1. Meetings and Communications

0. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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.

0. 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.

1. 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).

1. Fuel Card Training All card users (Standard Mission Support personnel) shall:

1. Complete the Card User Certification Course located at: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/public/navsup/ccpmd/

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

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

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

2. 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:

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

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

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Public Aircraft Operations Status The Contractor shall abide by all FAA PAO notification procedures.

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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

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.

3. 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.

3. 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:

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

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

1. 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.

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

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

1. 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.

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

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

1. Ensure Contractor aircraft launch in sufficient time to arrive at designated stations on time.

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

1. Provide a synopsis of flight hours and sorties completed to the SO and COR, as required.

1. 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).

3. 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:

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.

1. 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.

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.

1. Pilot Requirements All pilots performing under this contract shall:

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

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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Aircrew Training Training, IAW JP 3-09.3 Close Air Support, 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.

1. Maintenance Personnel Contractors 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

3. 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.

3. Safety and Survival Equipment Requirements Aircrew and Installed Aircraft Survival Equipment for carriage of personnel IAW Original Equipment Manufacturer (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.

1. 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:

1. 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.

1. Maintenance personnel records to include, but not limited to, training records and required certification…