Performance Work Statement FH W9115122R0013 OTC Flight Aviation Support Service 1AUG 22.docx

ATTACHMENT 1

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEST DIRECTORATE (ABNSOTD)

FLIGHT SUPPORT SERVICES

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, aircraft, equipment, tools, materials, maintenance supervision and other items and services necessary to perform flight services to conduct military static line and/or freefall as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except as specified in Section 2 as Government furnished property and services at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. This service shall be performed in CONUS.

1.2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION. These training operations are in support of the United States Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) after determination that the United States Air Force (USAF) is not available to conduct the specific flight mission training requirement. The ABNSOTD plans, executes, and reports results for test and evaluation programs of Airborne systems, aircraft capabilities, airdrop rigging kits and procedures and equipment and procedures developed for use by conventional and Special Operations Forces and conducts all special operations related testing for the Directorate, and administers Military Free-Fall Parachute Program for the Directorate.

1.3. PERSONNEL.

1.3.1. Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. Within ten (10) days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide in writing to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), the name and telephone number of the Project Manager and an alternate who can act as representative and who will be responsible for overall coordination and/or implementation of services.

1.3.1.1. The Project Manager or alternate shall be available to coordinate aircraft scheduling during normal duty hours (7:30 AM through 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday). After normal duty hours, the Project Manager or alternate shall provide a telephone number for notification of schedule changes. The Contractor shall provide a telephone number for the Project Manager and alternate during duty and non-duty hours within ten (10) days after contract award.

1.3.2. Contractor personnel shall meet the following requirements:

1.3.2.1. Contractor personnel must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

1.3.2.1.1. The Government has the right to restrict access to Fort Bragg, NC, of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Vehicle inspections are conducted and obtaining of information such as vehicle registration, licenses check, vehicle insurance, picture ID and then a post pass will be issued for non-sensitive areas.

1.3.2.1.2. When Contractor aircraft is utilized, the Contractor shall provide pilots who are fully rested, physically and mentally capable of performing the duties under this contract in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 91 and/or 135.

1.3.2.2. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges, which contain the company name and employee name. Daily gate passes shall be issued after verification of proper ID.

1.3.2.3. The Contractor shall ensure that pilot and co-pilot are qualified and have the following current and valid professional certifications/licenses before starting work. The pilot and co-pilot shall provide a copy of all relevant certifications/licenses to the COR (10) days after contract is awarded as listed below:

1.3.2.3.1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Licensed Pilots

1.3.2.3.2. FAA Licensed Aircraft Mechanics

1.3.2.3.3. FAA Approval Data for Aircraft

1.3.2.4. The Contractor shall ensure that all certifications required for Contractor personnel within this PWS remain current during the term of the contract. Certification/recertification shall be at no cost to the Government.

1.3.2.5. The Contractor shall ensure that there are sufficient, qualified personnel to properly perform this contract and shall ensure that pilots are FAA current and qualified to perform these types of operations.

1.3.2.6. The Contractor’s employees shall be fully trained and licensed as FAA pilots to perform under this contract. The Contractor must maintain records of all training received. No Government training shall be provided.

1.3.2.7. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest nor shall the Contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Army, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 5500.7-R.

1.3.2.8. Aircrew is required to attend all test officer briefings which are routinely scheduled one-two hours prior to loading the aircraft. The aircrew must provide a planeside safety briefing to jumpers or test participants prior to each mission. The aircrew is required to make face-to-face coordination with the aircrew of the photo chase aircraft prior to loading the aircraft when photo chase is utilized.

1.4. PHYSICAL SECURITY. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.1. PROTECTION.

a. I WATCH Training. I WATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local I WATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). I WATCH training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the appropriate personnel. The government will provide I WATCH training package to contractor and associated sub-contractor for execution. I WATCH training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and prior to commencing work performance. Training results are to be reported to the COR prior to work performance.

b. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor shall be responsible for meeting each of the access and general protection security policy and procedures. COR and Security Manager (910) 396-8943, will assist when requested.

c. Disclosure of Information. The contractor shall direct to the COR all inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from matters observed, experienced, or learned as a result of, or in connection with the performance of the contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information.

d. Safety. Contractor and associated sub-contractors shall provide a safe and healthful work environment for their employees as prescribed in FAR 52.236-13, 29 CFR Part 1910, pertinent provisions of AR 385-10, and local regulations, policies, and SOPS. They shall safeguard public and government personnel, property, and equipment, and avoid interruption of Government Operations. The Contractor will report accidents or losses to the Contracting Officer as specified in relevant regulations and standards. Whenever the Contractor becomes aware of serious or imminent danger to Government, civilian or Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action.

1.4.2. Key Control. There are no requirements for key issue to the contractor.

1.5. QUALITY CONTROL.

1.5.1. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor's Quality Control Plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer not later than the 30 days after contract award. An updated copy must be provided to the Contracting Officer as changes occur.

1.5.2. The plan shall include:

1.5.2.1. The method(s) for identifying and preventing defects in the quality or safety of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and address processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction.

1.5.2.2. Establish an inspection/safety system covering all services required by this contract. This plan shall specify areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, the title and organizational placement of inspectors.

1.5.2.3. A description of the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken. Records of inspections shall be kept and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

1.5.2.4. Corrective Actions. If at any time it is determined by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor’s quality/safety control program is not providing results which conform to contract requirements, action shall be taken by the Contractor to correct the deficiency, i.e., replacement of personnel, additional quality control/safety inspection, etc.

1.5.2.4.1. The COR or designated representative shall inspect the actual aircraft and any equipment therein and any record thereof and upon detection of any defects in the aircraft/equipment pursuant to FAA/FCC standard/regulations, shall request the Contractor to commence immediate action to repair/replace the defective aircraft/equipment at no cost to the Government. The Government does not assume and hereby specifically disavows any duty to inspect the equipment in order to assure safe operation. The Contractor or subcontractor(s) at any tier are at all times responsible for assuring equipment is in a safe and serviceable condition and shall perform all tasks in a safe, responsible manner. The Contractor shall in all cases ensure any equipment used in the performance of this contract is in a safe and serviceable condition.

1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE.

1.6.1. The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract. All surveillance observations (QASP/PRS) will be recorded by the Government. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will request the Contract Manager to initial the observation.

1.6.2. Performance Evaluation Meetings. Meetings will be as often as necessary as determined by the CONTRACTING OFFICER. However, if the Contractor requests, a meeting will be held whenever a Contract Discrepancy Report is issued. The written minutes of these meetings shall be signed by the Contractor's manager, CONTRACTING OFFICER, and COR. Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, the Contractor shall so state any areas of nonoccurrence in writing to the CONTRACTING OFFICER within one (1) day of receipt of the signed minutes.

1.7 HOURS OF OPERATION. Normal Hours. The Contractor shall provide aircraft and related personnel to support testing during both day and night operations. The Contractor shall provide pilots qualified for night operations when requested to support tests. The contractor shall reserve the aircraft for the ABNSOTD given a 60-day request by the COR or a lesser time period if agreed upon by both the COR and contractor.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES. F

2.1. PROPERTY.

2.1.1. Facilities. The Government will furnish and/or make available facilities when the aircraft is operating from Pope Army Airfield (Yellow Ramp), North Carolina.

2.1.1.1. The Government will provide outside tie-down parking space for aircraft.

2.1.2. Equipment. All Government furnished facilities and property in accordance with the provisions of FAR Part 45, AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2.

2.1.2.1. Power. Generator will not be provided, but coordination can be made with Pope Airfield to obtain an external power generator if one is needed.

2.1.2.2. Equipment Inventory. N/A.

2.1.2.3. Equipment Accounting. N/A.

2.1.2.4. Obtaining Additional or Replacement Equipment. N/A.

2.1.2.5. Annual Government Property and Facilities Report. N/A.

2.2. SERVICES.

2.2.1. Utilities. The Government will provide all utilities in the buildings furnished by the Government.

2.2.2. Equipment Maintenance. The requirements for Contractor maintenance are detailed in Section 3.

2.2.3. Military Police and Fire Protection. Phone Number 9-1-1.

2.2.4. Emergency Medical Treatment. Medical services for Contractor personnel are the responsibility of the Contractor. However, the Government will provide, on an emergency basis, medical services for job related injuries while an employee is performing under this contract. Limited emergency medical care is available to the Contractor employees at Womack Army Medical Center. For Emergency ambulance service, call 9-1-1. Such emergency medical care will be limited to those services necessary to prevent undue suffering or loss of life and will be provided only during the period of emergency. In such circumstances, action shall be taken to transfer employees of the Contractor to a civilian health care provider as soon as the emergency period ends. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for emergency medical services provided upon receipt of an invoice from Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, at the rates specified in accordance with Health Service Command Message Number 40-3. If the invoice is not paid, cost may be set-off by the Contracting Officer against future payments to the Contractor.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT.

3.1 There is no GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) assigned to these services.

3.2 The Government will not provide equipment under this contract; however, the Government will install cameras, electronic data recorders, other instrumentation, and aviation life support equipment (ALSE) i.e. O2 consoles aboard the aircraft. The Contractor will allow temporary installation of this equipment, and the Government will remove the instrumentation systems immediately upon completion of each mission. Government personnel will accompany and operate the equipment during flight.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES.

4.1. GENERAL. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS. Operations Security (OPSEC) Training. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, will be required to take all training identified on the AT/OPSEC/IA Coversheet. Training will be completed within 30 calendar days after contract award date. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR within 5 calendar days.

4.2. INSURANCE. The Contractor shall maintain a minimum of insurance as required by AR 95-2, Airspace, Airfields/Heliports, Flight Activities, Air Traffic Control, and Navigational Aids dated 31 March 2016. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the insurance coverage, approved landing letters, and pilot certifications/licenses proving that the insurance coverage, landing letters, and pilot documents are current to the COR or designated representative within ten (10) days after contract award.

4.3. AIRCRAFT. The Contractor shall, within its capability and as required by the Government, provide CASA 212 or equivalent aircraft (equivalent aircraft must be capable of exiting from the rear of aircraft) capable of take-off and landing on/from a dirt runway a minimum of 1,400 feet long. Aircraft must be capable of being configured with an allowable cabin load capable of supporting a minimum of fifteen (15) seats with 24 inches spacing to accommodate at least 15 combat equipped paratroopers with extended seatbelts or at least twenty (20) seats with 24 inches spacing to 20 non-combat equipped static line jumpers. The aircraft shall be configured to allow a military static line airborne exit of the aircraft from the ramp with a linear anchor line cable that runs the length of the aircraft so as to support 20 static line jumpers. The aircraft must be able to sustain altitudes of 12,500 to 15,000 feet above ground level (AGL) flight with crew cabin oxygen equipped and capable of obtaining a freefall altitude of 24,999 feet mean sea level (MSL). Aircraft must be able to complete three (3) high altitude (12,500-15,000 AGL) lifts before having to refuel. Aircraft must have capability to communicate with the departed airfield and the Drop Zone Safety Officer via FM communications. Jumpers must be able to exit aircraft from a rear-opening ramp capable of supporting military freefall, static line and cargo airdrop operations. Aircraft must be capable of supporting static line cargo airdrop operations. Aircraft must be capable of supporting static line cargo airdrop operations with a total cargo load up to 6,000 pounds. Aircraft must arrive with an internal roller system for cargo movement inside the aircraft. The aircraft must be capable of dropping a minimum of five (5) bundles per lift from altitudes as low as 100 feet AGL. The bundles will not exceed 500 pounds each. Minimum ramp area size to accommodate bundle drops must be a minimum of sixty-five (65) inches wide. Contractor must provide aircraft with intercom capabilities between aircrew and jumpmasters. Aircraft must have red/green jump lights in cargo compartment. The aircraft must be capable of accepting the temporary attachment of internal camera instrumentation to the fuselage.

4.3.1. The Contractor shall operate and maintain aircraft under the FAA approved maintenance requirements as defined under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91 and in accordance with manufacturer’s approved maintenance plan and procedures. The Contractor shall operate and maintain aircraft under the above requirements throughout the period of performance of this contract.

4.3.2. The Contractor shall maintain all on-site/off-site records of all maintenance, inspection, and repair conducted by the Contractor and necessary corrective action taken and shall make them available to the Government in the event of any accident or incident related to airdrop missions, throughout the term of the contract.

5. SPECIFIED TASKS. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, services, supplies, supervision, tools, equipment and all other necessary items to provide airborne flight support for training support to ABNSOTD and Operational Test Support, as required.

5.1. The Contractor shall be required to conduct military static line and freefall flight operations from Fort Bragg, Pope Airfield, NC and other locations, as requested by the COR.

5.1.1. The contractor shall accept reservations for services no later than 60 calendar days prior to mission and allow cancellation of mission with no penalty or fees at 72 hours or more prior to mission. The contractor and COR will coordinate for rescheduling or cancellations due to weather or other situations outside the control of the government without additional fees.

5.1.2. The Contractor shall position the aircraft two (2) hours prior to the scheduled mission which allows for attendance at the test officer briefing, to conduct aircrew safety briefings, and to allow for the installation of instrumentation equipment.

5.1.2.1. The Contractor shall ensure to obtain an authorization letter requesting landing or overflight of non-Government aircraft at Fort Bragg’s Range Control, Simmons Army Airfield, MacKall Army Airfield and Pope Army Airfield prior to any attempt to land on Government property.

5.1.2.1.1. The Contractor shall brief each pilot before any operation requested by the COR that they must receive authorization from the following sites, before landing or overflight on Government property:

5.1.2.1.2. For Pope Army Airfield: AMCC or Base Operations

5.1.2.1.3. For Simmons Army Airfield: Simmons Base Operations

5.1.2.1.4. For McKall Army Airfield: MacKall Base Operations

5.1.2.1.5. For anywhere else on Fort Bragg i.e., Drop Zones or Airfields: Fort Bragg Range Control

5.1.3. The Contractor shall, except as otherwise provided herein, be responsible for providing all personnel, materials, supplies, spare parts, maintenance services and support equipment required for performance at any agreed base provided that such items are readily available through normal commercial channels.

5.1.4. The Contractor shall check safety requirements and provide all maintenance services to the aircraft.

5.1.5. The Contractor shall perform flight services under this contract as authorized by delivery task orders from Contracting Officer and then, in coordination with COR or designated representative for each service requested during the ordering period, and shall set forth, in general terms, the period of performance for each date/service and the anticipated number and type of flights to be required. Emails shall be accepted only from the COR or designated representative. Email requests will be followed up verbally by a telephone call.

5.1.6. The Contractor shall have installed in each Aircraft used in support of static line operations a complete safety device that is FAA approved system to retrieve towed parachutists. ABNSOTD will in no way supply or modify said item and is not responsible for its installation in the Aircraft or its functionality.

6. SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING.

6.1. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors will report manpower data under applicable service contracts in the Service Contract Reporting (SCR) section of the System for Award Management (SAM) (http://sam.gov) to support the requirements of title 10, U.S.C, section 235 and 2330a. Service contractor reporting of information is required in the SCR section in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov NLT 31 October each year, when a contract or task order has a total estimated value, including options, that exceeds $3 million. All data shall be reported in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation and supplements. The COR shall verify that the Contactor has complied with the required service contract reporting annually and document the results.

6.1.1. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors will report manpower data under applicable service contracts in the Service Contract Reporting (SCR) section of the System for Award Management (SAM) (http://sam.gov) to support the requirements of title 10, U.S.C, section 235 and 2330a. The Contractor is required to submit SCR by using the following web address: https://www.sam.gov and log in. Select Entity Registrations and then select Service Contract Reporting. SAM displays your entities which have service contracts and meet the reporting criteria. Select View by entity to see the service contracts for each entity. Next, select Add for the service contract against which you want to create a Service Contract Report. Each service contract which meets the FAR Subpart 4.1703 reporting thresholds is displayed. You will be taken to the Complete Service Contract Report page. SAM displays the contract details and allows you to report. You are required to enter the following information:

6.1.1.1. Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer’s Representative.

6.1.1.2. Contract number, including task and delivery order number.

6.1.1.3. Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period.

6.1.1.4. Contractor name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and identity of contractor employee entering data.

6.1.1.5. Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors).

6.1.1.6. Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors).

6.1.1.7. Total payments (including sub-contractors).

6.1.1.8. Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different).

6.1.1.9. Estimated data collection cost.

6.1.1.10. Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purpose of reporting this information).

6.1.1.11. Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website).

6.1.1.12. Presence of deployment or contingency contract language.

6.1.1.13. Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country). As part of its submission, the contractor shall also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

6.1.2. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor’s systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site.”

7. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

7.1. Publications and forms applicable to this PWS are listed below. The publications and forms have been coded as mandatory or advisory. The Contractor is obligated to follow those publications and use those forms coded as mandatory to the extent (that is, a specific procedure in a paragraph, section, chapter or volume) specified in the PWS. The Contractor shall be guided by those publications or use those forms coded advisory to the extent necessary to accomplish requirements in the PWS. All military publications and forms listed shall be provided by the Government at the start of the contract. The Government will maintain all listed publications. Supplements or amendments to listed publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract. The Contractor shall immediately implement those changes in publications which result in a decrease or no change in the contract price. The Contractor shall submit to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) a price proposal within 30 calendar days from the date the Contractor receives notice of the revision, supplement, or amendment giving rise to the decrease in cost of performance. Prior to implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will result in an increase in contract price, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a price proposal and obtain the prior approval of the ACO. Said price proposal shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date the Contractor receives notice of the revision, supplement, or amendment giving rise to the increase in cost of performance. Changes in the contract price due to supplements and amendments shall be considered under the "Changes" clause. Failure of the Contractor to submit a price proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of any change shall entitle the Government to performance in accordance with such change at no increase in contract price.

PUBLICATION/FORMS TITLE MANDATORY/ADVISORY

USA004754-11 DOD Guidebook to Contract Mandatory Administration Dated 28 Jul 11

AR 735-5

DA PAM 710-2