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Performance Work Statement

Contract Air for Military Jump Saturation Training Block

1. PURPOSE:

1.1. Current DoD Military fixed wing training air support within EUCOM does not have the capacity to support high volume jump saturation training in a multi-week training block to meet 57th Rescue Squadron (RQS) training requirements for Global Force Management (GFM) tasking for 25.1. Additionally, military air support is tasked with operational requirements that prevent consistent access to training assets. This makes it increasingly difficult to schedule and plan training with USAFE assets that have higher operational priorities resulting in the inability to meet training requirements. Contracted aircraft a.k.a. Service Provider (SP) able to relocate within the EUCOM AOR, specifically within 500 kilometers of Aviano AB, IT for the 25.1 training block (17-26June2024) at the Province of Ravenna and capable of providing reliable and consistent access to necessary fixed wing assets to support air operations for military parachute operations is required. Jump operations shall include both Day/Night Military FreeFall and Double Bag Static Line Parachute operations utilizing ramp only exits.

2. SCOPE AND ASSETS:

2.1. SP provides aircraft, crew, and jump services to support 57th QS military parachute operations during 25.1 Jump Saturation training Block in Ravenna, Italy.

2.2. Aircraft must be a SC.7 Skyvan or CASA 212 with working a ramp.

3. SP RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.1. SP Tasks:

3.1.1. Ensure Aircraft has a current annual maintenance inspection check IAW European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Regulation that are equivalent to Federal Aviation

3.1.2. Regulation compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation parts 43 and 91.

3.1.3. Ensure an individual seatbelt is available for each parachutist.

3.1.4. Ensure aircraft is reserved for exclusive use for 57th RQS personnel conducting operations during actual drops. No passengers outside of those designated by the 57th RQS will be allowed to use the aircraft during the contract period.

3.1.5. Ensure adequate aircraft weight restrictions are enforced.

3.1.6. Ensure minimum jumper capacity of 18 at a max weight of 350lbs each.

3.1.7. Ensure up to 8x lifts a day under normal weather conditions that are within USAF military parachute parameters as defined in ATP 3.18-11 (18 knots for MFF/DBSL).

3.1.8. Ensure proper overnight parking of aircraft and fuel requirements are obtained to meet training objectives on agreed upon load plans and timelines during training block.

3.1.9. Include transit of aircraft and aircrew to/from home basing and Ravenna, IT or alternate DZ in Italy given contingency circumstances.

3.1.10. Ensure up to 2,000 blocktime minutes, are possible during the training block. Payment will be calculated in three separate categories:

3.1.10.1. Transit cost from aircraft staging location to Raveena, Italy

3.1.10.2. Per diem for air crew

3.1.10.3. Blocktime minutes used, up to 2000 minutes. If block time is not used due to conditions outside of 57th RQS or aircraft control, then blocktime will be paid only for those minutes used.

3.1.11. Ensure up to 60 individual aircraft landings are possible during the training block.

3.1.12. Ensure crew compliment is able to conduct flying operations for 9 consecutive days of training, not to exceed 12 hours of performance per day.

3.2. SP QUALIFICATIONS:

3.2.1. Aircraft must be a SC.7 Skyvan or CASA 212 with working a ramp.

3.2.2. Be listed as an approved Air Carrier on the PARATROOP COMMERCIAL OPERATOR LISTING current through September 2024 per AFI 10-3503.

3.2.3. Maintain equipment necessary to operate visual flight rules (VFR) in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Minimum requirements shall be an operational radio and transponder with Mode-C.

3.2.4. Ensure pilot complies with FAR part 105, Parachute Operations or EASA rules for specialized operations (SPO) as outlined in EASA Regulation.

3.2.5. Ensure pilot possesses a current FAA or EASA commercial rating IAW FAR part 61 or EASA equivalent regulation.

4. 57th RQS RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1. 57th RQS TASKS:

4.1.1. Ensure adequate medical coverage is on site during jump operations.

4.1.2. Provide all ground transportation use during operations.

4.1.3. Ensure proper medical requirements are met.

4.1.4. Ensure crew duty days are not to exceed 11 hours.

4.2. 57th RQS QUALIFICATIONS:

4.2.1. Ensure all operations are IAW AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program and AFI 13-217 Assault Zone Procedures.

4.2.2. Verify that only qualified military parachutists and USAF sub-contracted USPA coaches use this contract.

4.2.3. Provide a USAF-certified Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO) when conducting military jumps.