Pilot Course SOW.pdf

MH-139 MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT COURSE

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

27 July 2026

Prepared by: 40th Helicopter Squadron

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

ACTION DATE REVISION(S)

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1.1.1 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND HISTORY CHECK PROCEDURES.

USAF will provide the paperwork required for base access. The contractor will provide the filled-out paperwork and accompanying documentation.

1.1.2 REQUIRED TRAINING.

Contractor will be qualified in the AW-139 with Maintenance Test Pilot and CFI Certifications.

1.1.3 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.

Contractor will provide documentation for AW-139 qualification and CFI certification.

1.2 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

Contractor will provide any required lesson materials and can utilize government copier to reproduce additional copies as required.

1.2.1 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES.

None

1.3 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (CTIP).

In accordance with FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, the Contractor shall notify its employees of The United States Government's policy prohibiting trafficking in persons, described in paragraph (b) of this clause and the actions that will be taken against employees or agents for violations of this policy. Contractors, subcontractors and their employees shall not:

- Engage in any form of trafficking in persons during performance of the contract.

- Procure commercial sex acts during performance of the contract.

- Use forced labor in the performance of the contract.

1.3.1. Combating Trafficking in Persons Training. The DoD CTIP website is http://ctip.defense.gov/. The website includes DoD policy on CTIP, CTIP training information, and links to the National TIP hotline, the DoD IG website, the Department of State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, and other Government and non-Government organization websites.

2 SERVICE SUMMARY (SS):

The purpose of this contract is for the establishment and execution of an AW-139 Maintenance Check Pilot (MCP) course. This course is designed to be conducted on-site at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT, for AFGSC, and V2X contract, pilots. A mission-capable AW-139 aircraft, line maintenance support, and all necessary fuel/POL for the duration of the training will be provided by the 40th Helicopter Squadron. All Acceptance Check Flight and Functional Check Flight materials and technical orders will be completed by Malmstrom AFB Personnel. Weather products, in-flight guides, area familiarization, and other associated military airfield support are supported by Malmstrom AFB. AWPC Instructor to operate under V2X Flight/Ground Operations Procedure as SIC (Second in Command).

Core Objectives:

- Familiarize pilots with MTP-specific flight profiles and maneuvers.

- Provide in-flight instruction on post-maintenance Functional Check Flight (FCF) and Acceptance Check Flight (ACF) procedures.

- Provide in-flight instruction on check flight specific maneuvers.

- Train pilots to verify aircraft system performance and identify deviations from established parameters.

Scope of Work:

The training program will consist of two phases. Phase I flight training is a prerequisite to Phase II and will be conducted in accordance with the flight training practices, procedures, and mission outlines contained in the AW139 Maintenance Check Pilot Flight Course. The 40th Helicopter Squadron will provide a suitable location for classroom instruction.

Proposed Syllabus (Per Student):

Phase I – Flight Familiarization

FAM-1

This sortie will introduce normal ground operations, crew coordination, and hover/taxi operations. In-flight training will include basic aircraft control, maneuvers, and communications.

Arrival procedures will include VFR traffic patterns.

Approximate sortie duration: 2.0 hours.

FAM-2

This sortie will reinforce normal ground operations and crew coordination, with continued development of basic aircraft control and maneuvers. Emergency procedures will be introduced.

Arrival procedures will include VFR traffic patterns.

Approximate sortie duration: 2.0 hours.

FAM-3

This sortie will demonstrate IFR flight preparation procedures, crew coordination, AFCS/FMS operations, and flight director aircraft control. Training will include IFR procedures, departures, arrivals, and approaches.

Approximate sortie duration: 2.0 hours.

Phase II – Maintenance Check Pilot Training AW139 Maintenance Check Pilot Ground Course Duration is 18 hours. This will initially consist of one (1) full 6-hour day, with the remaining ground instruction embedded into daily briefings.

AW139 Maintenance Check Pilot Flight Course Duration is 3–4 days, with a total of approximately 6 planned flight hours.

Total Duration: 14 Total Days (to include travel to/from and a weekend) / 10 Training Days

Class Size: The recurring cost is based on a class size of four (4) pilot in command qualified students.

3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES.

N/A

3.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.

N/A

3.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES.

N/A

3.3.1.1 UTILITY CONSERVATION.

N/A

3.4 TELEPHONE SERVICE.

The Government shall only provide base and local commercial telephone service. Long distance service, if desired, shall be at the contractor’s expense.

3.5 SECURITY, FIRE AND MEDICAL SERVICES.

The Government will provide police and fire protection. In the event of a medical emergency, base ambulance service for transporting an injured employee to a local hospital is available on a cost reimbursement basis.

3.6 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL.

N/A

3.7 MAIL SERVICE.

N/A

4 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 HOURS OF OPERATION.

The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the following hours.

The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal Holidays.

4.2 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.

New Year’s Day - 1 January Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - last Monday in May

Juneteenth – 19 June Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December

If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

4.3 BASE CLOSURES.

Work scheduled but not accomplished because of base closure due to weather, exercises, or actual alert, will be accomplished as soon as possible after reopening the base.

4.4 CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYEE BASE PASS AND IDENTIFICATION, SPECIAL CLEARANCES AND

VEHICLE PASSES.

The contractor shall comply with all requirements and procedures IAW AFFAR 5353.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. All documentation shall be submitted in advance of the course. The contractor must have a REAL ID in order to be given access to base.

4.5 TRAFFIC LAWS.

The Contractor and its employees shall comply with base traffic regulations.

4.6 WEAPONS, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Malmstrom

AFB.

4.7 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO).

The Contractor shall comply with DoD 5400-7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

4.8 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Contractor personnel shall report to an appropriate authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, Contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

4.9 PHYSICAL SECURITY.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4.10 CONTRACT MANAGER.

N/A

4.11 PERSONNEL.

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract. This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, or hats, bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection. The government is authorized to restrict the employment under the contract of any Contractor employee or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.12 SCHEDULES.

4.12.1 WAGE INCREASES.

N/A

4.13 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS.

The contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by OSHA Safety and Health Requirements. Provide a verbal report to the CO as soon as possible of each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. Provide a completed copy of required Accident Investigation Reports to the CO within five calendar days of each occurrence.

4.14 MANPOWER REPORTING

N/A

4.15 ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) TRAINING REQUIREMENT AWARENESS TRAINING

In accordance with DoDI O-2000.16v1_AFI 10-245-O, Antiterrorism (AT) Program Implementation, ensure Level I - AT Awareness Training is completed by all contractors within 30 days of requiring access, and annually thereafter. The training will be provided by the government. The objective of the training is to provide personnel with requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant and enable employment of AT tactics, techniques, and procedures.

4.15.1 Force Protection. Contractor personnel are required to abide by all real-world Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, random anti-terrorism measures (RAMs), shelter-in-place orders, evacuations and lock-down notices as directed. Examples include mandatory badge or ID checks, facility single points-of-entry and searches of hand carried items.

5 APPENDICES

5.1 PUBLICATIONS

The government will make all publications, forms, references, and report formats listed available. Publications can be accessed on-line at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. Supplements or amendments to listed publication 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. Prior to implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will result in an increase in contract price, the Contractor shall submit to the CO a price proposal and obtain prior approval. Price proposals shall be submitted within 15 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 FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items clause. Failure of the Contractor to submit a price proposal within 15 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.

5.2 FLYING OPERATING PROCEDURES

IAW AFI10-220 Contractor’s Ground and Flight Operations paragraph 3.8, “The contractor must prepare and maintain specific written Procedures, separate and distinct from industrial or quality procedures, which describe aircraft flight and ground operations at all operating facilities. If the contractor references existing company Core/Enterprise Procedures, operating instructions, etc., in these Procedures to fulfill the requirements of this Instruction, the referenced document(s) must be made readily available for review and the sections referenced become part of the contractor’s Procedures for the purposes of this Instruction. Because such referenced documents are now part of the contractor’s Procedures, approval of the Procedures constitutes approval of the referenced documents or those listed sections of the documents. Procedures must address configuration control for referenced documents. Changes to referenced documents affecting process or procedure must be provided to the GFR for review prior to publication.

Administrative or maintenance changes to referenced documents not affecting process or procedure do not need GFR approval prior to publication; however, the GFR must be notified of the changes made.”

1.3 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (CTIP).