A CFT ISR of USMC USN Aircraft in Australia MASTER Brief.pdf

Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific (FRC WESTPAC) Presented By: Zane Legg

22 February 2024

Updated: 4‐Mar‐24

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• Today’s remarks by USG officials involved with the Contractor Field Team (CFT) In‐service Repair (ISR) for United States Marine Corps (USMC) and United States Navy (USN) Aircraft in Australia procurement should in no way be construed as a guarantee of the United States Government (USG) course of action in proceeding with the acquisition.

• The formal solicitation, when issued, is the ONLY document that declares the USG requirements.

DISCLAIMER

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Unclassified Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contractor’s wrap rate to provide the FFP component Performance within the geographical boundaries of Australia One‐year base and four one‐year option periods Award ~Quarter 3 Fiscal Year ‘25 (conservative)

Contemplated Contract Profile

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Consistent with U.S. National Defense Strategy to enhance Strategic Partnerships, FRC WESTPAC will team with an industrial partner for providing CFT ISR services for USMC and USN aircraft forward‐deployed within the geographical borders of Australia.

The Contractor’s business practices and technical capabilities will provide responsive and flexible solutions in meeting FRC WESTPAC’s ISR requirements.

FRC WESTPAC Goal

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THE CONTRACTING PROCESS

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Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific FRC WESTPAC serves as the requiring agency which includes the authority to write and interpret requirements based on stakeholder needs. FRC WESTPAC provides the Contracting Officer’s Representative, engineering and other technical expertise, and serves as the liaison for all other USG stakeholders.

Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka FLCY serves as the contract agency which includes the authority to obligate the USG to pay for contracted services, and to manage and modify the contract. FLCY provides the Procuring Contracting Officer and the Contract Specialists. FLCY appoints the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Administrative Contracting Officer.

Defense Contract Management Agency DCMA serves as the contract administrator which includes the authority to issue and administer task orders, provide surveillance of the contractor, and adjudicate invoices. DCMA provides the Administrative Contracting Officer, Quality Assurance specialists, Safety specialists, and other technical expertise.

PARTNERSHIP

Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific

Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka

Defense Contract Management Agency

Establish the requirement (including schedule) and fund the task orders

(TO)

Provide aircraft repair procedures and applicable tech data Revise and adjust requirements (including schedule) and fund as required Provide most aircraft repairable parts, replacement parts and consumables required to complete the aircraft repairs Provide Engineering support and guidance to the Contractor for resolving issues in processes, materials, technical data and other areas as required Accept Contractor services after completion of repairs

USG Functions and Roles

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Additional USG’s functions and roles:

• Perform contract oversight and surveillance

• Perform Quality Assurance on Safety of Flight and other highly critical items

• Determine whether to perform modifications, and provide modification kits as appropriate

• Determine whether to request squadron level maintenance and inspections be performed by the Contractor

• Determine requirements to be performed at the Contractor’s facility or off‐site repairs with CFT

* This is a general list and does not limit the USG functions and roles of the contract.

Additional USG’s functions and Roles

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Meet Contract Delivery Date (CDD) for TOs Perform all contracted tasks IAW the performance work statement (PWS) and other applicable contract documents (e.g. TO statement of work (SOW)) Meet all quality requirements Develop and retain an appropriately skilled, qualified, and experienced workforce for duration of contract Make technical recommendations to the USG for improving maintenance processes Collect and report data

* This list is not all inclusive.

Contractor’s Roles

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• USMC/USN Aircraft Operational Requirements

• CFT ISR Requirements (mainly depot level repairs)

• FRC WESTPAC’s Global ISR Mission

• Applicable/Approved NAVAIR Repair Procedures

• TO for CFT ISR Services

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Requirements: Demand to TO

Government has a requirement to be met under the contract (i.e. aircraft ISR, etc.)

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) sends capability check/request for quote (RFQ) to Contractor Contractor responds to capability check /RFQ If the Contractor is capable and the quote is acceptable, then… Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) issue TO based on Contractor’s quote TO scope changes are negotiated with COR and ACO

Method of Tasking (task order process)

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A 90 day mobilization period will commence at the time of contract award.

The first TO order may be awarded at any time after the mobilization period.

USG is currently planning for this contract to support about five TOs per year, with a maximum of 10 TOs per year

One‐year option periods may be awarded annually thereafter upon determination by the USG.

Work Volume

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Technical documents/data sources (documents, drawings and associated documentation) define, specify, guide and control the work to be performed, how it’s performed, prohibited actions, required materials and processes, required certifications, and other requirements the Contractor must follow to complete a TO.

The COR will provide the applicable documents/data sources for each TO.

The Contractor shall request additional Technical Document/Data Sources and most associated Government documents from the COR. The COR will then coordinate with the FRC WESTPAC Central Technical Publication Library (CTPL). Technical Document/Data Sources are regularly revised and updated. FRC WESTPAC monitors updates for relevant changes.

Technical Documents/Data Sources

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CFT ISR Services (depot level repairs) Drop‐in ISR Services (depot level repairs) Technical Directives and Modifications Customer Service Requests Miscellaneous Aircraft Services

• Flight Line Services (fuel, towing, washing, tires, hydraulics, LOX, oil)

• Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Preservation

• Aircraft Battle Damage / Crash Damage

Scope of Work

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Structure Surface Corrosion Structure Surface Punctures Structural Cracks Structural Pitting Working Rivets Migrated Bushings Cracked Bushings Engine Exhaust Cracks Defective or Damaged Fuel Cells Defective or Damaged Landing Gear

Examples of ISR Requirements

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Work Scope Likelihood of Occurrence

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Rank Scale Frequency of Occurrence

5 Almost Certain Expected to occur more than once per year

4 Likely Expected to occur at least once per year

3 Possible Expected to occur more than once in five years

2 Unlikely Expected to occur at least once in five years

1 Rare May not occur, but incorporated as a safeguard

Work Scope Likelihood of Occurrence

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Requirement Rank Maintenance to USMC Aircraft 5

Maintenance to USN Aircraft 4

Maintenance to other USG Aircraft 3

Maintenance to U.S. Ally Aircraft 2

Contractor Field Team (CFT) In‐Service Repair (ISR) 5

Drop‐In ISR Services 4

Technical Directives (TD) and Modifications 3

Customer Service Requests 5

Miscellaneous Aircraft Services 5

Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Preservation 3

Aircraft Battle Damage / Crash Damage Repair 1

Anticipated Resource Input

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Resource/Task Contractor USG Management / Supervision 100% of the time Never Labor 100% of the time Never Common Tools 100% of the time Never (intended) Common Support Equipment ~10% of the time ~90% of the time Specialized Tools ~10% of the time ~90% of the time Specialized Support Equipment ~10% of the time ~90% of the time Consumable Materials ~10% of the time ~90% of the time Parts and Components ~10% of the time ~90% of the time Local Manufacture 100% of the time (if required) Never (intended) Repair of Repairable Components ~10% of the time ~90% of the time Processing Repairable Components Never 100% of the time Engineering Services Never 100% of the time

The Contractor is responsible for implementing its approved Quality Control Program into all aspects of its management, performance, workforce, processes, tools and tooling, material, supply chain, Sub‐ Contractors and any other aspects of its business that relates to the performance of the contract.

USG Quality Assurance Personnel (FRC WESTPAC and/or DCMA) will provide oversight, inspection approval, verification of safety of flight, critical safety items, and performs quality assurance surveillance of the Contractor. The Contractor’s Quality Control Program will be assessed periodically.

A COR from FRC WESTPAC will be assigned to provide overall contract surveillance and coordination functions.

Contractor Quality Control

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The Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides the Performance Requirement Standards with minimum levels of acceptable performance for the following:

• Timely response to Capability Checks / Requests for Quote

• Timely arrival onsite to perform work

• Complete TOs within the prescribed CDD

• Meet aircraft custodian satisfaction

• Ensure only current and approved technical data is used

• Operate in compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements

• Provide complete, accurate and timely reports

• Deliver a quality product

Performance Standards (General Concerns)

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The contract will require the Contractor to provide a designated Program Manager (PM) The PM will interact directly with the COR in coordinating and carrying out the contact requirements.

Periodic status meetings and reports will apply

• Post Award Conference (within 90 day after award)

• Annual Program Management Review (PMR)

• Weekly TO Status Reviews

Program Management

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• The PWS includes CDRL reporting items: Not Separately Priced (NSP).

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

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Anticipated CDRLs

A001 Technical Directive (TD) Report Required whenever a TD is incorporated

A002 TD Kit Receipt and Discrepancy Report Required whenever a TD kit is received

A003 Notification of Aircraft Delay Required when CDD will not be met

A004 Situation Summary Report Required weekly to report progress on a repair or task

C001 Meeting Minutes Required for every meeting

C002 Presentation Documentation Required for every meeting

D001 Training Plan Required at contract award and upon changes

E001 Local Manufacturing Request (LMR) Required in response to USG request

E002 Temporary Engineering Instruction (TEI) Request

Required whenever repair is not specifically covered by references

L001 Technical Data Inventory List Required quarterly and at end of contract

The Contractor is fully responsible for developing its workforce knowledge, skills and abilities, providing appropriately qualified, certified and experienced personnel necessary, and in adequate quantity, to achieve all of the requirements in the contract.

The USG may provide some training on a case by case basis.

The Contractor is responsible for funding all travel, lodging, per diem, and other associated costs to receive the requested training.

Required skills and certs for specific repair requirements will be identified in the USG provided technical documentation

Contractor Workforce and Training

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Local Manufacturing Requests (LMR)

• For one‐time or limited quantity part manufacturing at a contractor’s facility.

• Process and facility must be approved by the USG (usually FRC WESTPAC Engineering).

• Parts under LMR shall not enter the US Navy Supply System.

• For one‐time use on a specific defect for a specific bureau number (BUNO) aircraft.

Engineering (LMR)

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Temporary Engineering Instructions (TEI)

• Requested by the Contractor when instructions for correction of a defect are not provided by an existing Authoritative Engineering Document (AED), or when the severity of the defect is beyond the limits specified in an AED.

• Developed and approved by FRC WESTPAC Engineering before proceeding with the repair (COR will notify).

• For one‐time use on a specific defect for a specific bureau number (BUNO) aircraft.

Engineering (TEI)

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Ongoing and Future Opportunities

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Questions?