Att 1 - Draft CH-53K PWS 11_5_2026.pdf

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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND(NAVAIR)

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ONE CH-53K Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Support Contract DRAFT Performance Work

Statement (PWS)

Controlled Unclassified Information Controlled by: Department of the Navy NAVAIRSYSCOM;

PEO (A); PMA-261

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Distribution/Dissemination Control: Distribution Statement D

POC: PEO(A)/PMA-261

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD Contractors only; Controlled Technical Information; 29 October 2026. Other requests shall be referred to the H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office (PMA- 261), Patuxent River, MD 20670.

WARNING - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S. C., App. 2401 et seq.), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE

2.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS

3.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.4 SECURITY

4.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL AND DELIVERABLES

5.0 APPENDIX A – ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

6.0 APPENDIX B – DEFINITIONS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The United States Navy (USN) Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ONE (HX-

21) is located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland (MD). HX-21 functions as the Developmental Test (DT) squadron for all USN and United States Marine Corps (USMC) rotary wing aircraft, including the CH-53K King Stallion. HX-21 has a requirement for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services to manage and maintain the CH-53K aircraft and associated test assets that perform the Test and Evaluation (T&E) of requirement owners' test programs.

Refer to Appendix A (Acronyms) and Appendix B (Definitions) as needed.

2.0 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this non-personal services task order is to provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to perform Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance support services and other explicit test support tasks required to maintain assigned Air Test and Evaluation Squadron TWO ONE (HX-21) aircraft to the proper standards required to meet the requirements of the CH-53K Test Team test schedule. The test schedule includes both flight and ground test events to meet PMA-261 and other requirement owner program performance needs Assigned aircraft for this task order include both CH- 53K and YCH-53K. The YCH-53K designation denotes Engineering Development Model (EDM) test assets configured with non-standard and prototype hardware and software, as well as unique test instrumentation. Services include aircraft maintenance, modification support, repair, rebuild, and logistics support on aircraft, aircraft systems, and Support Equipment (SE) for which HX-21 has cognizant responsibility.

The majority of work performed will be accomplished at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.

Additional temporary work sites in direct support of projects are executed as detachments and include, but are not limited to, United States Naval Vessels, Department of Defense Installations, and Non-DOD Commercial Facilities, which also encompass unscheduled emergent-type maintenance support.

The Contractor shall provide total maintenance, logistical, and administrative support for Squadron/activity aircraft and associated equipment to meet the daily flight and ground test schedule. The Contractor shall provide maintenance support for an anticipated three

(3) operational aircraft on the daily flight schedule using two 8-hour work shifts.

Additional details on this maintenance requirement are provided in Section 3.0.

This support requirement may necessitate the utilization of CH-53K aircraft in various production configurations outside of the HX-21 inventory. Such aircraft may comprise

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but are not limited to: US Government transient aircraft, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft, commercial aircraft, loaned aircraft, bailed aircraft, and leased aircraft utilized in support of T&E activities and other research and development projects. Should such circumstances arise, the Government shall select three (3) aircraft as "assigned" for reporting and performance metrics as described in paragraph 3.2.2. At no time shall the Contractor be responsible for or graded per the metrics described in paragraph 3.2.2 for more than three (3) aircraft simultaneously. Additionally, labor and services may be required to perform aircraft modification support, supportability and Support Equipment projects, safety studies, and general support functions required for airfield operations.

2.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

All work performed by the Contractor shall be accomplished in accordance with (IAW) aircraft maintenance publications, technical directives (TDs), instructions, standards, and procedures contained in pertinent manuals, blueprints, drawings, or schematics as provided by NAVAIR via the Assistant Maintenance Officer (AMO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). All applicable technical manuals, forms, publications, bulletins, directives, specifications, standards, and field procedure guides shall be utilized and will be provided. When a publication provided by the Government is subsequently revised, supplemented, replaced, or rescinded, the Contractor shall comply. Additionally, the Contractor shall correct any noted discrepancies as directed by the COR.

In the event of conflict between instructions contained herein and any technical manual, directive, regulation, or specification incorporated by reference, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR, AMO, and Aviation Program Team (APT) for guidance.

The following documents are provided for reference in support of contract requirements and is not meant to be exhaustive or inclusive of all guidance that may be required, referenced or otherwise identified in this contract.

Table 1 – Applicable Documents

Note on Directives: Due to frequent updates, the Contractor shall comply with the most current version. Official portals include the Department of the Navy Issuances portal, the NAVAIR Directives portal, NATEC for aircraft publications, and the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 portal.

COMNAVAIRFOR

4790.2 Series Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)

DCMA

8210.1 series Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations

DLR

4145.41 Packaging of Hazardous Material

DOD Directive

4716.1 Environmental Security

8500.1 series Information Assurance

DOD Instruction/Manual

4000.25.1 12 June 12 Military Standard Requisitioning Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP)

4140.01 V 1-11 DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Process

4140.27 V1 DoD Shelf-Life Management Program: Program Administration

4140.27 V2 DoD Shelf-Life Management Program (Materiel Quality Control Storage Standards 4161.2-M DOD Manual for the Performance of Contract Property Administration

4160.21 Defense Materiel Disposition Manual

4500.36R Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles

5200.02 Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP) 5200.2-R Personnel Security Program

5200.46 DOD Investigative and Adjudicative Guidance for Issuing the Command Access Card (CAC) 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Program

7200.10 Guidelines for Reporting Lost, Damaged or Destroyed Government Property

10350.3 series Use of Lubricants, Fluids, Compounds

10350.4 series Utilization of Aircraft Engine/Transmission Oil

13023.1 series Depot Work & Material Standards Required for Engine Program

13023.2 series Guidelines for Preparation of Depot Level Maintenance Specifications

13023.3 series Procedures for Depot Planner & Estimator Services

13030.2 series Airworthiness Standards Special Purpose Configuration

13034.1 series Flight Clearance Policy for Vehicles and Aircraft Systems

13050.6 series Policy for Modification/Configuration Control for T&E

13130.1 series Rotary Wing Aircraft Structural Life Limits

13280.1 series Battery Standardization Program

13640.1 series Naval Aviation Metrology Calibration Program

13640.3 series Metrology and Calibration Quality Assurance Program

13650.1 series Aircraft Maintenance Material Readiness List (AMMRL)

13680.1 series Depot Level Rework Program for SE End Items

13700.15 series Navy Aircraft Engine Management System (AEMS)

13920.1 series Procedures for Submittal of Flight Loads, Launch, and Landing Data for the Structural Appraisal of

Fatigue Effects Program

DOD Regulations 7000-14 DOD Financial Management Regulation

Executive Order 13526 Classified National Security Information

Federal Regulations C.F.R. 29 Labor, Occupational, Safety and Health C.F.R. 49 Transportation: Shipping Container Specifications C.F.R. 49 Transportation of Hazardous Materials C.F.R. 49 Transportation: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

MIL Handbooks MIL-HDBK-728/1 Non-Destructive Testing MIL-HDBK-728/2 Eddy Current Testing

MIL-HDBK-728/3 Liquid Penetrant Testing

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MIL-HDBK-728/4 Magnetic Particle Testing MIL-HDBK-728/5 Radiologic Testing MIL-HDBK-728/6 Ultrasonic Testing MIL-HDBK-844 (AS) Aircraft Refueling Handbook

METCAL/Measure OP43P6 Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) and Metrology Automated System for Uniform Recall and

Reporting (MEASURE) Programs User Manual

NAVAIR Instructions NAVAIRINST 3710.1 series Contractor’s Flight and Ground Certification NAVAIRINST 3750.5 Safety Program NAVAIRINST 4160.1 series Navy Standard Technical Manual Numbering System NAVAIRINST 4731.1 series Navy Oil Analysis Program Aeronautical Equipment NAVAIRINST 5216.11 series Red Stripe Memorandum System

NAVAIR Manuals 00-25-100 Technical Manual Program 00-25-300 NAVAIR Technical Directive System 00-80T-109 Aircraft Refueling NATOPS 01-1A-17 Aviation Hydraulics Manual, Organizational, Intermediate and Depot Maintenance 01-1A-35 Helicopter Fuels Cells Tanks Manual 01-1A-505 Installation and Repair Practices, Volumes I - IV 01-1A-509 Cleaning/Corrosion Control 01-1B-50 USN Aircraft Weight and Balance Control 04-10-506 Aircraft Tires and Tubes 11-100-1.1 Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADS) and Propellant Actuated Devices (PADS) 13-1-6 ALSS Equipment Publications 15-01-500 Aircraft Preservation of Naval Aircraft 15-02-500 Preservation of Aircraft Engines 17-01-114 Aircraft Engine Sling and Restraint 17-1-123 Tire Inflator Assembly Kit, Remote Inflator Assembly, Dual Chuck 17-1-125 GSE Cleaning and Corrosion Control

NAVFAC

Ser AIR- 10.3SD/11-

017) dated 3 August 2011

Policy on procuring or leasing Civil Engineering Support Equipment

NAVSUP

P-409 MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP Desk Guide P-437 Supply Ashore Procedures P-485 MILSTRIP/ MILSTAP Manual P-505 Preparation of Hazardous Material for Military Air Shipment

4200.85 series DON Simplified Acquisition Procedures

4440.17 series Report of Discrepancy (ROD) Manual Vol 1 & 2 Supply Procedures Ashore

MCO

8023.3 Series Personnel Qualification and Certification Program – Ammunition and Explosives

NFPA

70 National Electrical Code 101 Life Safety Code

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407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing 409 Standard on Aircraft Hangars 410 Standard on Aircraft Maintenance

OPNAV Instructions OPNAV 3110.11 series Policies and Peacetime Planning Factors Governing Use of Naval Aircraft OPNAV 3432.1 Operation Security OPNAV 3750.6 Naval Aviation Safety Management Program OPNAV 4110.2 series Hazardous Material and Control Management OPNAV 4614.1 series Uniform Material Movement and Issue Priority System OPNAV 4731.1 series Joint Oil Analysis Program OPNAV 5090.1 series Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Manual OPNAV 5100.8 series Safety and Occupational Health Program OPNAV 5100.23 series Navy Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual OPNAV 5100.27 series Navy LASER Hazards Control Program OPNAV 5102.1 series Navy and Marine Corps Mishap Investigation, Reporting, and Record Keeping OPNAV 5442.2 series Aircraft Inventory Reporting System (AIRS) OPNAV 5442.8 series Management of Aircraft Inventory OPNAV 5513.1 series Department of the Navy Security Classification Guide OPNAV 5530.14E CH-3 Navy Physical Security and Law Enforcement Program OPNAV 5580.1 series Navy Law Enforcement Manual OPNAVM 8000.16 Naval Ordnance Management Policy OPNAV 8023.24 Navy Personnel Conventional Ammunition and Explosive Handling Qualifications and Certification

Program OPNAV 13700.2 series Foreign Object Damage to Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines

SECNAV

SECNAV 5239.3 series Department of the Navy Information Assurance Policy SECNAV 5510.30B Personnel Security and Classified Information Program SECNAV 5510.36 DON Information Security Program

MCTM

TM 4-48.09 Multiservice Helicopter Sling Load: Basic Operations and Equipment TM 4-48.10 Multiservice Helicopter Sling Load: Single-Point Load Rigging Procedures TM 4-48.11 Multiservice Helicopter Sling Load: Dual-Point Load Rigging Procedures

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Compatibility

The Contractor shall prepare documents and software packages compatible with the Government Information Technology (IT) environment through the security classification requirements set forth in this PWS. The operating environment includes:

• Microsoft Windows 10

• Microsoft Office 2016 Suite (including Project, Access, and Visio 2016)

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• NMCI Flankspeed with Microsoft O365 applications

• Adobe DC and Reader versions 22.003.20258

• Secure Internet and Local Area Network (LAN) access

The Contractor shall maintain the capability to interface with and transfer data to and from requiring office software applications and upgraded versions. All delivered digital media shall be verified virus-free. Use of Government-provided NMCI assets requires contractor personnel to possess a DoD Common Access Card (CAC). Contractor personnel shall maintain real-time voice and data communications with HX-21 during working hours, whether at the Contractor work site or on travel. Technical data shall be submitted IAW CDRL A005 (Other Technical Data Reports).

3.1.2 Work Location and Facilities

Approximately 90% of services rendered will be performed at the CH-53K Test Team Facility, 47765 Ranch Road, Hangar 101, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.

Approximately 10% of services will be performed at off-site locations. The COR, AMO, and designated APT members will monitor Contractor performance IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

The Contractor shall simultaneously man and support one detachment while maintaining reduced operations at Hangar 101. The AMO will notify the Contractor of detachment maintenance requirements and adjust operational requirements at Hangar 101 accordingly. Detachments may include flight operations at CONUS locations or aboard U.S. Navy shipping vessels located immediately offshore. The Government anticipates one to two single-aircraft detachments per year. The Contractor shall determine the necessary personnel footprint to support detachment requirements.

When notified by the AMO that off-site maintenance or aircraft recovery is required, the Contractor shall arrange for recovery, assembling the required test equipment, parts, and personnel to execute required maintenance or repairs. All discrepancies affecting aircraft airworthiness and corrective actions taken shall be documented on discrepancy sheets/logs at the off-site location and integrated into the Aircraft Discrepancy Book (ADB) or Aircraft Logs and Records upon return.

3.1.3 Meeting Support

Contractor representatives shall attend periodic briefings and meetings with HX-21, PMA-261, NTWL, NAVAIR, and other entities as required by the AMO/COR. The Site Manager or an appointed representative shall represent the Contractor regarding all matters dealing with aircraft maintenance, logistics, and personnel support.

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3.1.3.1 Post Award Conference:

The Contractor shall attend a Post Award Conference within 14 calendar days after task order award to establish lines of communication, review program objectives, establish priorities, and resolve emergent concerns.

3.1.3.2 Program Management Reviews (PMR):

The Contractor shall participate in annual PMRs and other meetings as required to facilitate operational information exchange. Documentation shall be submitted IAW

CDRL A005.

3.1.4 Contract Status Reporting

3.1.4.1 Contract Management Report:

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver a monthly Contract Management Report IAW CDRL A001. The report shall document labor execution, vacancies, qualification/training tracking, and deficiency notifications.

3.1.4.2 Cumulative Cost Reporting:

In accordance with CDRL A001, the Contractor shall provide a cumulative table of costs broken down by CLIN indicating current costs, funds applied, cumulative costs, funds remaining, and vouchers.

3.1.4.3 Rate Changes / Cost Impacts:

Rate changes or other cost impacts resulting from Department of Labor (DoL) Area Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) shall be documented and submitted IAW CDRL A006.

3.1.4.4 Service Contract Reporting (SCR):

The Contractor shall report all required contractor labor hours (including subcontractor hours) via the secure data collection portal at SAM.gov no later than October 31 of each calendar year for the preceding fiscal year.

3.1.5 Government Installation Work Schedules

3.1.5.1 Work Schedules:

Contractor response to all work requests shall be continual during normal duty hours, excluding lunch. The standard 40-hour workweek is defined as five (5) days per week, eight (8) hours per day. Projected work shifts are:

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• First Shift: Monday – Friday, 0600 – 1430

• Second Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 1400 – 2230

The COR may direct shift deviations to meet flight test requirements.

3.1.5.2 Overtime (CLIN 0003):

Overtime must be authorized in writing by the COR. The Contractor shall submit overtime requests via email to the COR no later than two (2) working days prior to performance. Emergent overtime requests due to circumstances beyond the Contractor's control may receive verbal approval, followed by written confirmation within 24 hours.

3.1.5.3 Installation Closure:

When Federal employees are officially excused due to weather, security, or executive order, Contractor personnel performing non-mission-essential work shall follow parent company policies. Contractor personnel may not perform on-site without Government oversight unless designated mission essential by the cognizant MO for safety or national security concerns.

3.1.5.4 Emergency / Surge Operations:

The Contractor shall maintain a management response capability to respond within three

(3) hours for emergency repairs after normal hours, on weekends, and on holidays. Work shall continue 24/7 until completed, as directed by the Site Manager and approved by the MO. Surge work outside the standard 40-hour workweek will be compensated under CLIN 0003 overtime provisions.

3.1.5.5 Holidays:

The Government reserves the right to adjust day/hours of operation to meet the needs of operational commitments. All changes shall be provided by the Group Manager and approved by the MO. When the need for Weekend or Holiday flight and maintenance operations are identified notice shall be given by the MO, or his designated representative, to the Contractor. Work will not be performed on holidays except in emergency situations as determined by the MO. The following is a list of holidays observed by the Government. The Contractor is permitted to observe these Holidays in accordance with its company policy. In the event any of the below holidays occur on a Saturday or Sunday the holiday shall be observed in accordance with COR direction.

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Table 2 – Federal Observed Holidays

Name of Holiday Time of Observance New Year’s Day 1 January Marin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

3.1.6 Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

3.1.6.1 Travel (CLIN 0004):

Temporary duty (TDY) will be performed as directed by the COR upon AMO authorization IAW CTXT.232-9509. Travel is reimbursable IAW the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and FAR Part 31. The Contractor shall submit travel cost estimates to the COR at least seven (7) working days prior to trip commencement. Per diem for overnight travel shall not exceed JTR rates. If Government-furnished transportation is available, it shall be utilized in lieu of commercial carriers. If Government ground transportation is unavailable at detachment sites, the Contractor shall coordinate appropriate local transportation.

3.1.6.2 Material (CLIN 0005):

The Contractor shall procure only material, property, or equipment necessary to execute task order services, subject to advance written approval IAW CTXT.242-9520. All non-depleted material purchased under this contract vests in and becomes Government property upon completion of the task order.

3.1.7 Management of Contractor Personnel

Services rendered are strictly non-personal (FAR Part 37). The Government will not supervise contractor employees. The Contractor alone approves leave, manages work assignments, handles performance evaluations, and administers disciplinary functions.

The Contractor's designated on-site Site Manager serves as the primary operational interface to the COR and AMO.

The Contractor shall maintain an active manning plan IAW CDRL A001. Vacancies shall be filled within 45 calendar days. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing within

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24 hours of any employee resignation or termination. For Key Personnel, substitutions must comply with CTXT.237-9501.

3.1.8 Work Environment

Contractor personnel will perform tasks in an active industrial, hangar, and flight-line environment involving climbing, reaching, working in cramped compartments, on top of aircraft main rotor heads, and under fuselages. Personnel must be physically capable of frequently lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.

3.1.9 Dress Code / Uniforms

Contractor technicians shall wear clean, neat, climate-appropriate uniforms, clearly displaying the Contractor’s company name and employee identification. Steel-toed safety footwear and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are mandatory on the flight line and hangar deck. Administrative personnel shall dress in business casual attire.

Uniform expenses are contractor indirect costs.

3.1.10 Subcontractors

The Contractor shall flow down all requirements, standards, quality provisions, and security guidelines of this PWS to subcontractors supporting this effort.

3.1.11 Communication

The Contractor shall maintain continuous voice and data communications capability with HX-21 during working hours, whether personnel are on-site at Hangar 101, at contractor facilities, or on detachment travel.

3.1.12 Contractor Agreements

The Contractor shall be able to obtain OEM data license agreements for the access and use of OEM data for Organic Military Aircraft including terms and conditions under which the contractor and any associate contractors agree to exchange such information to meet specific contract requirements.

3.1.13 Data Handling

All maintenance actions, log entries, and operational records generated by the Contractor remain the property of the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall not retain classified or unclassified program documentation upon contract expiration without specific written PCO authorization.

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3.1.14 Transition

3.1.14.1 Transition Phase-In:

Phase-In begins at contract award and continues until full performance assumption. The Contractor shall utilize this preparation period for recruiting, onboarding, relocating, and qualifying personnel; establishing Ground Operating Procedures (CDRL A003), the Quality Control Plan (CDRL A004), and conducting site familiarization. The Contractor shall achieve at least 90% staffing within 30 calendar days after the start of transition IAW CDRL A002 (Transition In and Out Plan). The Contractor shall participate in a joint wall-to-wall inventory of Government Property (GFE/GFP/tools/IMRL) IAW FAR 52.245-1.

3.1.14.2 Transition Phase-Out:

The Contractor shall execute a seamless phase-out plan to ensure continuity of flight operations without degradation to test schedules. In accordance with CDRL A002, the Contractor shall address work acceptance, turnover of work-in-progress, maintenance and QA history transfers, and risk mitigations. Within 30 days of conclusion of the contracted period of performance, the Contractor shall complete a joint wall-to-wall inventory and transfer property, tools, and technical data back to the Government or successor contractor when required.

3.1.15 Continuity of Operations / Strike Plan & Labor Disputes The Contractor shall maintain performance during labor disputes or work stoppages.

3.1.15.1 Strike Plan:

If employees are represented under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Contractor shall submit a Strike Plan reviewed annually by the COR.

3.1.15.2 Labor Dispute Plan:

If non-union, the Contractor shall maintain a Labor Dispute Plan detailing procedures to secure Government property and ensure uninterrupted maintenance execution.

3.2 UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Notification / Reporting Requirements

The Contractor shall immediately (at time of discovery) notify the COR and AMO verbally, followed by written notification via CDRL A001, upon the occurrence of:

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a) A suspected or confirmed material failure that could lead to aircraft loss or an in-flight emergency.

b) A condition or material fault that poses a hazard to personnel, equipment, or missions.

c) A prescribed installation or maintenance action that cannot be accomplished due to faulty design or defective parts.

d) Inadequate, deficient, or contradictory Technical Publications that could impact flight safety or prevent maintenance execution. Input shall be provided for Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDR).

e) Any condition causing flight cancellations, schedule delays, or significant status changes.

3.2.2 Contractor's Performance & Performance Incentives (CLIN 0002)

The Contractor is eligible to earn performance incentives under CLIN 0002 for exceptional or very good performance that enables the mission of the CH-53K Test Team.

***Incentive structure currently under development***

3.2.3 Test Aircraft Maintenance and Support (RDT&E)

The Contractor shall perform complete flightline and intermediate-level augmentation maintenance on developmental CH-53K and YCH-53K EDM aircraft.

3.2.3.1 Test and Prototype Maintenance / Laboratory Support:

The Contractor shall perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and prototype configurations on non-standard avionics, hardware upgrades, and pre-production kits under test.

Technicians shall support NAWCAD test benches, flight test equipment, wire harness routing, and instrumentation telemetry racks.

3.2.3.2 Instrumentation & Test Team Support:

The Contractor shall install, modify, wire, calibrate, and remove flight test instrumentation, strain gauges, transducers, and data acquisition systems under the direction of the Test Team.

3.2.3.3 Aircraft Recovery Support:

The Contractor shall maintain rapid response capability to deploy personnel and equipment to off-site locations or crash sites to safely recover downed CH-53K aircraft.

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3.2.3.4 Engine and Component Repair:

The Contractor shall remove, inspect, repair, build up, and replace T408 turboshaft engines, dynamic components, rotor hubs, blade folding mechanisms, drive shafts, gearboxes, landing gear, and digital cockpit displays.

3.2.4 Modification and Material Support

The Contractor shall support Installation Data Packages (IDP), Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), Service Instructions, and temporary test modifications on assigned aircraft under NAVAIR configuration control oversight.

3.2.5 Internal / External Cargo Operations

The Contractor shall configure internal and external cargo loads to meet the Test Team flight test schedule:

3.2.5.1 Internal Cargo:

Install and inspect NATOPS/NATIP approved cargo fittings, test ballast equipment, and tie-downs IAW NAVAIR or Test Team provided cargo loading and ballasting instructions.

3.2.5.2 External Cargo:

Inspect, assemble, and rig certified, suitable, and unique external sling loads for single-point, dual-point, or multi-point hook configurations IAW TM 4-48.09, TM 4-48.10, and TM 4-48.11. The Contractor shall support load transport between staging areas and flight fields, hook-ups, and emergency jettison recovery. The Contractor shall maintain at least one qualified Cargo Loading Subject Matter Expert (SME) who provides on-the-job training for team members.

3.2.6 Technical Library / Technical Data

The Contractor shall manage the Central Technical Publications Library (CTPL) and dispersed work-center libraries IAW NAVAIR 00-25-100. The Contractor shall manage, update, and maintain all assigned publications within designated technical libraries for the duration of this contract. The Government will provide all technical data required to operate and maintain the aircraft under the scope of this contract. Authorized Government and Contractor personnel shall have reciprocal access to all technical libraries. Technical Data (TD) will be accessible via Government-provided Portable Electronic Maintenance Aides (PEMAs) and other authorized hard-copy and soft-copy documentation repositories. Throughout contract performance, the contractor shall support the validation and verification of TD, including but not limited to engineering drawings, schematics, technical instructions, and procedural updates.

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The Contractor shall account for the unique configurations and specialized technical data packages associated with the two (2) prototype YCH aircraft under this contract.

Approved technical and maintenance data for these aircraft furnished by the Government via Engineering Instructions (EIs), Developmental Assembly Record Cards (DARCs), and Avoid Verbal Orders (AVOs)- are unique and solely applicable to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two One. Consequently, these records reside outside the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) system and operate independently from standard fleet issuance and revision control processes. The contractor shall apply the same rigorous revision control, location tracking, and issuance processes to this unique data package as afforded to the normal “CH” technical data package.

All publications, technical data, and associated maintenance records shall remain Government property and be surrendered to the Government as required by paragraph

3.1.14 of this PWS.

3.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 Certification and Training of Contractor Personnel

The Contractor shall certify and designate all technicians IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST

4790.2 Series and NAVAIRINST 3710.1 Series. In no case will the Government certify Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall maintain complete employee training records (electronic or manual) containing initial, recurring, proficiency, engine/APU run currency, course completion dates, next due dates, and medical physical records (safeguarded per HIPAA).

• Special Maintenance Qualifications (SMQ): Technicians shall acquire appropriate SMQs in NALCOMIS OOMA to initiate and sign off Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) and Work Orders (WOs).

• QAR / CDQAR / CDI / Plane Captain: The Contractor shall qualify and certify personnel as Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR), Collateral Duty QARs (CDQAR), and Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDI) IAW NAMP Chapter 7.3, and Plane Captains IAW NAMPSOP 10.14.

• Waivers: The Contractor may request government waivers for Navy-peculiar schools where comparable civilian or military aviation experience exists, subject to COR/DMO case-by-case approval.

3.3.2 Government Furnished Property / Equipment (GFP/E)

The Government will provide:

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• Workspace, hangar floor space, and secure storage at Hangar 101, NAS Patuxent River.

• Office furnishings, desks, chairs, filing cabinets, DSN and local commercial telephone service.

• Computers, peripherals, NMCI FlankSpeed accounts, and access to NALCOMIS/OOMA, NATEC, DECKPLATE, CADPAD, NAVY ERP, and DoD supply applications.

• Common hand tools, special Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) tools, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), precision measuring tools (micrometers, torque wrenches), and fall protection equipment. Ownership of these items shall remain with the Government.

• Consumable parts, repairable parts, raw stock, and supply items through the Navy Supply System.

• Pre-Expended Bins (PEBs), decremented via NALCOMIS. Additions require AMO and Aviation Supply Division (ASD) approval.

3.3.3 Handling and Storage of Government Property

The Contractor shall maintain and operate the caged parts crib and operational parts storage containers. Responsibilities include material receipt, issue, pallet breakdown, housekeeping, loading/unloading delivery trucks, discrepancy reporting, and shelf-life surveillance.

The Contractor shall fabricate shipping crates as required, manage bonded shipments, label storage bins, maintain perpetual inventory accountability, and secure all flight-line storage perimeter boundaries under lock and key. Storage of flammable liquids and compressed gas cylinders shall comply with NFPA 33, NFPA 51, and host installation safety rules.

3.3.4 Communications Security (COMSEC)

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate cadre of personnel trained and qualified to handle COMSEC equipment. Technicians shall load cryptographic keying material into aircraft systems and communication nodes using Type/Model/Series-approved Simple Key Loaders (SKL) IAW Squadron Security SOPs. The Contractor shall safeguard, inventory, install, remove, and store COMSEC devices in approved certified security containers. All Contractor personnel involved with handling, loading, safeguarding, and inventorying COMSEC designated equipment and data shall possess a SECRET security clearance.

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3.3.5 Safety Program

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive industrial and flight safety program IAW NAVAIRINST 3710.1, NAVAIRINST 3750.5, host base safety directives, and OSHA Public Law 91-596.

3.3.5.1 Aircraft Accident Prevention:

The Contractor shall comply with the HX-21 Pre-Mishap Plan and cooperate fully with Government investigation boards.

3.3.5.2 Mishap Reporting:

The Contractor shall verbally notify the COR and AMO within one (1) hour of any on-the-job injury, hospitalization, death, or property damage, with written follow-up reports IAW OPNAVINST 3750.6 and OPNAVINST 5102.1.

3.3.6 General Environmental / HAZMAT Requirements

The Contractor shall manage hazardous materials IAW OPNAVINST 5090.1, NASPAXRIVINST 5090.1, and 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HAZCOM). The Contractor shall appoint a qualified primary and alternate Hazardous Material Coordinator. Only substances listed on the Station Authorized Use List (AUL) under the Consolidated Hazardous Material Reutilization and Inventory Management Program (CHRIMP) may be introduced to Government spaces. Use of Class 1 ozone-depleting substances is strictly prohibited. The Contractor shall handle, store, containerize, label, and transport hazardous waste to base accumulation sites, and maintain safety data sheets (SDS) accessible in work centers.

3.3.7 Fire Protection

All personnel shall maintain currency on hangar and ramp fire suppression systems, deluge systems, and emergency operations of mobile fire extinguishers (CO2, Halon, dry chemical).

3.3.8 Ordnance Qualification and Certification Program

The Contractor shall maintain an explosive handling program IAW OPNAVINST

8023.24 and MCO 8023.3. The Contractor shall establish an Ordnance Qualification and Certification Board, chaired by the Site Manager, to qualify and certify technicians performing operational tests, installation, removal, and handling of Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs), fire extinguishing squibs, and external cargo hook explosive release systems.

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3.3.9 Aircraft Confined Space Program

The Contractor shall implement an Aircraft Confined Space Program IAW 29 CFR

1910.146 and NAVAIR 01-1A-35 WP 004. The Contractor shall provide a certified Entry Authority. Concurrent maintenance on aircraft during fuel cell entry, defueling, depuddling, or purging is strictly prohibited.

3.3.10 Corrosion Control / Housekeeping

The Contractor shall clean and inspect assigned work centers, maintenance bays, and hangars at the end of each shift. Aircraft parking ramps and hangar bays shall remain clean and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) free. Compressed air cleaning is permitted only with appropriate PPE and regulator pressure set below 30 PSI (29 CFR 1910). The Contractor shall support facility clean-up prior to and following command ceremonies, changes of command, and air shows.

The contractor shall maintain qualified individuals capable of performing aircraft finishing repairs, touchups, and changes.

3.3.11 Fuel Contamination Program

The Contractor shall draw and visually inspect fuel samples from assigned aircraft low-point drains prior to the first flight of the day, valid for a 24-hour period, and document test results in the ADB by Bureau Number (BUNO) IAW NAMP Chapter 10 and appropriate aircraft inspection requirements.

3.3.12 Motor Vehicle Safety & Vehicle/Equipment Operation

Contractor personnel operating Government-owned or leased vehicles and flight-line mobile equipment shall possess a valid state driver's license and be licensed IAW DoD Manual 4500.36-R and local NAS Patuxent River flight line driver regulations (NASPAXRIVINST 3721.2) when required. The Contractor shall maintain operator qualification rosters and issue local motor vehicle operator licenses. Drivers shall inspect equipment daily (NAVFAC 9-11240/13), wear seat belts, remove tire pebbles before entering taxiways, and keep cabs, passenger compartments, and cargo areas (beds) FOD-free.

3.3.13 Quality Program

3.3.13.1 Quality Management System (QMS):

The Contractor shall execute a robust QMS conforming to NAVAIRINST 3710.1 and NAMP Chapter 7 where appropriate.

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3.3.13.2 Quality Control Plan:

The Contractor shall deliver and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Plan IAW CDRL A004. Independent inspection audits shall be maintained and presented to the Government via CDRL A0004 IAW established inspection intervals. The Contractor shall comply with “Government Hold Points” for all safety-of-flight maintenance, flight control rigging, engine installations, and functional check flight preparations. A list of Hold Points shall be provided to the Contractor at the Kick off Conference.

3.3.13.3 Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs):

The Contractor shall submit and maintain written GOPs IAW CDRL A003 that satisfy requirements established in NAVAIRINST 3710.1.

3.3.13.4 NAMP Compliant Requirements:

Due to integration and reporting requirements, the following systems, process, and programs are required to be established, implemented, and maintained IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 requirements.

Table 3 – COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Compliant Processes and Programs

Maintenance Control (SFF)

Aviation Life Support Systems

(ALSS)

Technical Directive (TD) Compliance

SE Training and Licensing

Navy Oil Analysis Program

(NOAP)

Maintenance Administration/Data Analysis

Support Equipment Maintenance

(SEPMS)

Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting Program

Logs and Records

Tool Control X-Ray reporting (Deckplate) Individual Material Readiness List

(IMRL)

Technical Data Management

Naval Aviation Metrology and Calibration

Fuel Surveillance/Sampling

3.3.14 Aircraft Acceptance and Transfer Inspections

The Contractor shall perform comprehensive aircraft acceptance and transfer inspections on all assigned aircraft and equipment IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2.

3.3.15 Program Initiated Special Inspections

The Contractor shall execute one-time or recurring Program Initiated Special Inspections directed by NAVAIR, the AMO, or the Aircraft Controlling Custodian (ACC) to address urgent safety-of-flight issues.

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3.3.16 Technical Directives / Airworthiness Directives / Service Bulletins

The Contractor shall track, screen, route, and incorporate all approved Technical Directives (TDs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Service Bulletins (SBs) IAW NAVAIR 00-25-300 and NAMP Chapter 10.

3.3.17 AMMT, AMI, ALMAT, MPA, and MCI Inspections

The Contractor shall participate in Government audits and maintenance evaluations, including Aviation Maintenance Management Team (AMMT) inspections, Aviation Maintenance Inspections (AMI), Aviation Logistics Management Assist Team (ALMAT) visits, Maintenance Program Assessments (MPA), Material Condition Inspections (MCI), and Naval Safety Center surveys.

3.3.18 Aircraft Maintenance Control

The Contractor shall maintain centralized Maintenance Control operations IAW COMNAVAIRINST 4790.2 Chapter 5, serving as the focal point for aircraft status reporting, priority assignments, flight hour accounting, and work order processing.

3.3.19 Releasing Aircraft Safe for Flight (SFF)

The Contractor shall certify assigned aircraft as Safe for Flight (SFF) by authorized signature in the appropriate AADB section in NALCOMIS/OOMA or Block 10 of OPNAV Form 4790/141 when required. Technicians authorized to release aircraft SFF shall be designated in writing by the Contractor Site Manager. SFF responsibilities apply to CH/YCH-53K aircraft assigned to HX-21. The Contractor must pass an initial NTWL Safe for Flight Certification Inspection prior to releasing an Aircraft Safe-For-Flight.

3.3.20 Scheduled / Preventative Maintenance

The Contractor shall perform hourly inspections, calendar inspections, conditional inspections, corrosion control and prevention, and component retirement replacements IAW CH-53K Maintenance Requirements Cards (MRCs), Supplemental YCH Technical Data, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).

3.3.21 Daily / Turnaround / Post-Flight Inspections

Technicians shall execute daily inspections (valid for 72 hours), turnaround inspections (valid for 24 hours), and post-flight servicing IAW applicable CH/YCH-53K inspection requirements, documenting completion within NALCOMIS/OOMA or on OPNAV Form 4790/38 when appropriate.

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3.3.22 Long Term Down (LTD) Aircraft

The Contractor shall provide active tracking, preservation, and reporting for aircraft categorized as LTD (in non-flyable status awaiting parts or maintenance for 30 consecutive days or more).

3.3.23 Functional Check Flights (FCF)

The Contractor shall manage the FCF program IAW NAMP instructions, conducting pre-flight briefings, post-flight debriefs, and system performance evaluations with designated Government flight crews.

3.3.24 Aircraft Oil Sampling

The Contractor shall draw, package, and submit engine, gearbox, and hydraulic fluid oil samples to the local Navy Oil Analysis Program (NOAP) laboratory using DD Form 2026. The Contractor's designated Oil Analysis Program Manager shall review laboratory analysis results, initiate corrective maintenance actions, and maintain consumption logbooks.

3.3.25 Material Control and Material Supply

The Contractor shall operate material control functions, requisitioning direct parts, consumables, repairable components, and phase kits through the Naval Supply System, Navy ERP, and NALCOMIS/OOMA.

The Contractor shall monitor material procurement pipelines, maintain liaison with ASD, expediting parts for all discrepancies, and managing cannibalization actions under MO authorization

3.3.26 Aircraft Status Reporting

The Contractor shall provide daily reporting of real-time aircraft configuration and mission readiness to the AMO, HX-21 Operations, and the 53K Platform Coordinator via Daily Aircraft Status Reports.

3.3.27 Unscheduled Maintenance

The Contractor shall troubleshoot, remove, repair, replace, and functionally test malfunctioning mechanical, structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and avionics components to clear up-gripes and down-gripes.

3.3.28 Major Repairs

For repairs exceeding organizational-level capability, the Contractor shall coordinate with NAVAIR Fleet Support Teams (FST) and Depot Planner and Estimator (P&E) teams

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through the AMO. The contractor shall provide technical and touch labor support for any repairs determined to be beyond capable maintenance.

3.3.29 Aircraft Modification

The Contractor shall support air vehicle modification teams, install modification kits, verify technical instructions, and perform post-modification functional checks utilizing Government provided instructions.

3.3.30 Monthly Maintenance Plan (MMP) Input

The Contractor shall compile and submit maintenance projection data, scheduled inspections, TD compliance deadlines, calibration schedules, and personnel qualifications to the AMO by the 25th of each month for inclusion in the MMP.

3.3.31 Aircraft Line Functions

The Contractor shall provide ground handling, launch, recovery, fire guard, aircraft washing, tie-down, chocking, and refueling/defueling services for assigned and transient test aircraft.

3.3.32 Aircraft Hangar Functions

The Contractor shall safely maneuver and position aircraft within Hangar 101 and Hangar 109, maintaining clearance, static grounding, drip pans, and heavy weather mooring precautions.

3.3.33 Maintenance Data System (MDS)

The Contractor shall document 100% of maintenance evolutions, servicing, and inspections in NALCOMIS OOMA by initiating, updating, inspecting, and closing out VIDS/MAFs

3.3.34 Industrial Hygiene and Physical Requirements

The Contractor is responsible for all physicals required to perform the work under this PWS such as "fit-to-work” or pre-employment type physicals, fitness for duty physicals, and physicals for persons operating powered equipment or Government motorized equipment. This includes, but is not limited, to all Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) physicals and OSHA training requirements, OSHA mandated physicals and training. Work may require frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.

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3.3.35 Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS)

The Contractor shall inspect, service, rig, and maintain flight equipment, survival vests, life rafts, and emergency egress systems IAW NAVAIR 13-1-6 series publications and

OPNAVINST 8023.24.

3.3.36 Tool Control Program

The Contractor shall enforce tool control IAW the Tool Control Manual (TCM) and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 requirements, utilizing the Government-furnished TC- MAX software system for tool check-in/out processes.

3.3.37 Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL)

The Contractor shall manage the squadron IMRL asset inventory, conducting annual wall-to-wall inventories, semi-annual reconciliations, and tailoring reviews with the SE Controlling Authority.

3.3.38 Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program

The Contractor shall track, schedule, and induct all Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) into the supporting calibration lab IAW NAVAIRINST 13640.1 and

OP43P6 (MEASURE).

3.3.39 FOD Prevention Program

The Contractor shall execute a rigorous FOD prevention program IAW MIL-STD-980, NAS 412, and NAVAIRINST 3710.1. The program shall include FOD reporting and tracking requirements, daily all-hands hangar and ramp FOD walk-downs, fastener accountability, tool counts, and protective covering on disconnected lines and open aircraft ports.

3.3.40 Support Equipment Maintenance

The Contractor shall execute scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, servicing, and corrosion control on all assigned powered and non-powered GSE IAW applicable MRCs. The contractor shall coordinate transport, delivery, and receipt of Support Equipment requiring maintenance, inspections, or replacement with Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Patuxent River Detachment.

3.4 SECURITY

3.4.1 Citizenship Requirements

Only U.S. citizens shall be employed under this contract.

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3.4.2 Investigative Requirements / Personnel Security Clearances Contractor personnel shall possess and maintain security clearances commensurate with the classification levels specified in the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254).

• Personnel requiring access to classified information shall hold a current SECRET clearance based on a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 investigation enrolled in the Continuous Vetting (CV) program.

• Technicians failing to maintain security eligibility shall be removed from contract performance.

3.4.3 Organization Security; DD Form 254 (DD-254)

The Contractor shall adhere to all security requirements, classification guidelines, and storage constraints specified in the task order DD-254. Subcontractor DD-254s shall be submitted to the Government for approval.

3.4.4 Cybersecurity (CS) & SAAR

All Contractor personnel requiring access to Navy IT networks, NMCI, and NALCOMIS/OOMA shall submit an approved DD Form 2875 (System Authorization Access Request - Navy, SAAR-N) and complete annual DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge training within 10 days of hire.

3.4.5 Common Access Cards (CAC) / Local Badges

All contractor personnel shall obtain and maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) for physical base access and IT system authentication. The Contractor shall submit the requisite information for processing sponsorship via the Mission Partners Identity Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM) Portal. The Contractor shall designate a Security Officer/Representative shall be enrolled in the MPICAM portal as a Mission Partner Agent to expedite credential issuance and control for contract employees.

Favorable FBI fingerprint checks and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) must be verified prior to badge issuance. All CACs and local badges shall be returned to the Mission Partner Affiliation Sponsor (MPAS) immediately upon employee termination or contract expiration.

3.4.6 Information Security

The Contractor shall safeguard classified defense information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) IAW DoDM 5200.01, DoDI 5200.48,…