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Performance Work Statement

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Military Free Fall Support Services

1. Background:

1.1. Current Department of Defense (DOD) military free fall (MFF) training sites do not have the capacity to support the necessary throughput to meet U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operational requirements. In order to restore our ability to qualify personnel and reverse our current capability deficit, Navy EOD requires instructional support and training services in the delivery of the parachute course of instruction (COI).

2. Objectives: The objective of this requirement is to establish an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for MFF support services. The government seeks costing defined per student per course in order to secure flexibility to meet irregular pipeline challenges. The government is amiable to minimum student quantities to ensure each course is cost effective for both the government and the provider. The contract will have a one-year base period with an additional option for a one-year ordering period pursuant to FAR 52.217-8, in support of Navy EOD.

Scope: The contractor shall be required to work closely with the designated Course Director (CD) and Contracting Officers

Representative (COR) assigned by Commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (COMEODGRU TWO), Virginia

Beach, Virginia. The contractor shall provide an operation that includes fully qualified Accelerated Free Fall Instructors (AFFI), parachute riggers, contractor personnel who are capable of providing the required instructional support, parachute rigging / quality assurance inspection (QAI), and training services associated with the delivery of the COI under the coordination of the respective CD and COR.

2.1. The contractor shall provide all personnel and supervision required by the government in support of training and logistics as defined in this performance work statement (PWS). The contractor shall perform to the standards and the specifications contained in this PWS, which defines specific requirements for this effort. This PWS sets forth the requirements for providing training during the MFF course (20 instructional days within a 26-day period) for DOD personnel. The MFF course will have three (3) weather days built into the schedule with the corresponding weekends available for extreme circumstances.

2.2. The most suitable location to conduct the MFF COI will be Arizona due to the temperate climate which consistently allows for at least 300 jump days per year.

2.3. The contractor will support COMEODGRU TWO in the performance of training services as defined herein. The training provided by the contractor will encompass the course content and learning objectives of the COI identified in the approved curriculum, lesson plans, trainee guides, evolution brief sheets, and graded exercise (GE) test standards while adhering to all operational risk management (ORM) and DOD policies and procedures per references in sections 13 and 19. The course master schedule (CMS) details all critical instruction in an estimated training schedule.

2.4. This is a “non-personal services contract” as defined in FAR 37.101. It is, therefore, understood and agreed that contractor and/or contractor’s employees: (1) shall perform services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees of the government; (2) shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule, or financial requirements or constraints associated with performance of this contract; (3) shall be free from supervision or control by any Government employee with respect to the manner or method or performance of the services specified; but (4) shall, pursuant to the government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer (KO), or the duly authorized representative of the KO as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contractor objectives

3. In addition to COI support, the contractor will also be required to support the implementation of a new parachute system.

The contractor will be required to work with Navy EOD personnel to retrain and certify all impacted contractor personnel on the

MT-3/4 Parachute System. This system was selected as the phase replacement for our current inventory. Currently, Navy EOD has no MT-3/4 systems on hand. This will be outlined further in requirements section 5.

4. Course Information:

4.1. Free Fall Mission Statement: The purpose of this course is to train and qualify Navy EOD personnel as MFF parachutists.

The course provides the theory and practical experience necessary to safely conduct basic free fall operations from a minimum of 9,500 AGL to a maximum altitude of 15,999 AGL. Each student will conduct a minimum of 23 MFF jumps and a maximum of 36 MFF jumps. Instruction shall cover all elements of parachute system packing for a designated main parachute, parachute system donning procedures, aircraft procedures, emergency procedures, body stabilization, canopy control, grouping under canopy, and landing. Instruction shall cover aircraft exit procedures from tail exit using dive and poised exit positions to include rigging/jumping procedures for weapons, combat equipment, night vision goggles (NVG) and portable oxygen equipment. MFF parachute operations during the course consist of a high-altitude low opening (HALO) and high-altitude high opening (HAHO) parachute jumps from altitude with and without weapons, combat equipment

(including NVG’s) and supplemental oxygen system in day and night conditions. All MFF instruction will be in accordance with critical task list (CTL) outlined by the Special Operations Forces Basic Interoperability Standards (SOFBIS)

USSOCOM Manual 350-3 Airborne Operations (Parachuting) Training. Contractors shall provide tail exit aircraft and other support services (unless otherwise stated within the task order) for a minimum of 20 students and maximum class size of 30 students. Navy EOD anticipates a maximum of six (6) classes per year. Contractors shall provide two USSOCOM approved tail exit aircraft in support for all MFF operations, a certified AMC AZAR MFF DZ, and access to DAF.

4.1.1. Jump curriculum will follow current USSOCOM 350-3 and approved lesson plan.

4.1.2. The student will be given three (3) opportunities (Pretest, Test, and Retest) to pass each GE. If a student fails a test, they will be remediated and re-tested. Any GE’s may be evaluated by an active duty (AD) or general schedule (GS)

Navy EOD instructor at any time. All dis-enrollments will be at the recommendation of the CD or Military Liaison

Officer (MLO).

5. Requirements:

5.1. Course Monitoring - As the training is “High-Risk Training” in accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75, safety is always of paramount concern. Inadequate contractor performance in providing instruction and/or other support services can directly impact safety. To ensure that safety and contractor performance is adequate, Navy EOD personnel retain the right to monitor contractor activities for safety and safety-linked performance concerns. If safety or safety-linked performance is identified, Navy EOD has the authority to interrupt/delay the contracted personnel from conducting an assigned topic for safety reasons at no additional cost to the Government. In such cases, the COR must be notified immediately, and further action will be coordinated between the Contractor Course Manager (CCM) and the CD. In all cases, the Navy EOD CD will determine work priorities, technical accuracy of material and provide technical guidance through the CCM.

5.1.1. Qualified Navy EOD instructors who maintain an Air Operations Trainer (AOT) qualification at a minimum are authorized to jump with contracted instructors during all student jumps for the purpose of ensuring safety and monitoring performance.

5.1.2. Qualified Navy EOD instructors who maintain Air Operations Trainer / Examiner (AOT/E) qualification will be authorized to jump with students for evaluation and instruction purposes.

5.1.3. Qualified Navy EOD instructors will maintain oversight IAW service approved QAI checks for parachute equipment utilized in student jumps.

5.1.4. Authorization for the supported command or NAVSAFECEN to conduct airborne operations safety surveys and random inspections on parachute systems the Government chooses, to ensure all procedures are properly followed and the work being performed is correct per the applicable TM.

5.2. Academic Standards - All instructors will adhere to and maintain academic standards (e.g., course grading criteria) in accordance with GE’s provided in the CTL. If the student(s) have academic problems, the instructor shall provide remediation in accordance with the grading criteria contained in the respective CTLs and lesson plans for MFF.

5.3. Course Master Schedules (CMS) and Student/Instructor/Facilitator Ratios - The CMS is a breakout of the Navy’s current course schedules and provide a period by period breakdown of the subject matter of each course, the sequence of the instructional program, the time allocated to each subject, the time specified for theory and practical application, the student to instructor ratio for each period, and the required jumps necessary for course completion.

5.4. Contractor Uniform Appearance and Professionalism – Whether in the classroom, office, or field training environment the contractor shall ensure that all contracted personnel that meet Navy students maintain a uniform and professional appearance as well as demeanor.

5.4.1. Contracted personnel shall be required to wear company clothing that is uniform in nature and appropriate for the local seasonable climate. Uniform appearance of all contracted personnel will help identify them as instructors in the classroom, in the field, and equipment issue and turn-in.

5.5. Government Personnel

5.5.1. Course Director (CD): Navy EOD will provide an AD or GS CD who will be responsible for monitoring all aspects of training for safety and performance concerns throughout the course. As discussed in section 5.1, The CD has the authority to stop any training being provided at any time when determined that the safety of students or other DOD personnel is at risk. The CD’s primary responsibility is the safety and performance of the course and they may evaluate these aspects on the ground and in the air.

5.5.2. Military Liaison Officer (MLO): In circumstances where a CD is a GS, a MLO may also be present to serve as a communications link between EOD PC and Navy EOD Commands and as a representative to the students for administrative, disciplinary, or any other situations that may arise that require immediate communication.

5.5.3. Contract Officers Representative (COR): The government will assign a Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR), a representative of the Contracting Officer (KO), who will be responsible for monitoring performance in accordance with the requirements of the PWS and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The COR will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair and consistent manner. The COR may evaluate all aspects of the course both on the ground and in the air.

5.5.4. Government Instructors: When available, AD and GS may act as instructors during all aspects of the course to include classroom, daily jump briefs, AOT/AOT-E, Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO), Malfunctions Officer

(MALFO), O2 safety, Special Operations Parachute Rigger (SOPR), Parachute Rigger (PR), and Senior/Master Rigger

Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI).

5.5.4.1. All AD and GS personnel performing within assigned roles are required to have all qualifications, designation letters, and currency and will meet all medical standards. AD and GS instructors will provide copies to create individual Training Jackets to be maintained IAW section 5.6.1.

5.5.4.2. The contractor will be notified a minimum of 60 days prior to additional government instructors being added to the course so that employees and price can be adjusted.

5.6. Contracted personnel

5.6.1. Training Jackets (TJ)/Job Qualification Requirements (JQR)

5.6.1.1. Contractor shall build and maintain TJ for all assigned contracted and government personnel to include but not limited to the following:

a) Instructor qualifications (AFFI or rigger)

b) Required course completion certifications

c) JQR(s) and applicable designation letters

d) Proof of drug screening

e) CPR certification

f) Annual contract rigger statement

g) Any other requirement set forth below

Note: JQR will be generated by COMEODGRU TWO and completed by contracted personnel prior to performance of their duties.

5.6.2. Qualification Process – Contracted personnel will maintain professional currency within their field of expertise as stated in the USPA SIM and IRM which will be annotated in their Jump Log. Contracted personnel must meet and maintain standards set forth by the COMEODGRU TWO job qualification requirements (JQR) and / or all applicable service manuals. All contracted personnel must be proficient with curriculum that they are responsible to deliver.

Contracted personnel will instruct consistent with the contractor’s approved quality assurance plan.

5.6.3. Substitution – Substitution of any contracted personnel (instructors, pilots, medical staff, riggers etc.), regardless of the reason, shall be communicated in advance to the CD and COR. Any substituted contractor shall meet all the qualifications required of the position in accordance with the PWS and Navy requirements. All contracted personnel are subject to COMEODGRU TWO review, verification, and validation of their qualifications prior to conducting their duties.

5.6.4. Contractor Course Manager (CCM) (required = 1)

5.6.4.1. Role and Responsibilities:

a) Roles and Responsibilities: Supervise, manage, and train all contracted personnel.

b) Ensure that appropriate number of qualified personnel are present during all phases of training. Coordinate with the CD/COR for all scheduling, training, and daily operations of the course.

c) Maintain TJ on all contracted personnel including all required qualifications and documentation as stated in the

PWS.

d) Responsible for acquiring all external assets needed to run the course as outlined in the PWS.

e) Will be onsite during all operations to ensure professional conduct of all contracted personnel with compliance to all applicable manuals and publications.

f) All identified safety violations will be rectified immediately.

g) Any variation to the course outside of the PWS and curriculum shall be reported to the COR/KO and rectified as soon as possible.

5.6.5. Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO).

5.6.5.1. Duties and Responsibilities.

a) The DZSO has overall operational responsibility for the DZ.

b) Be familiar with the type of operations being conducted.

c) Supervise the DZ IAW this instruction.

5.6.5.2. Qualifications required:

a) Be a current and qualified jumper for the type jump being conducted.

b) Complete DZSO training using the DZSO LP, administered by a current JM.

c) Complete the DZSO JQR

d) Be designated in writing as a DZSO.

5.6.6. Malfunction Officer (MO).

5.6.6.1. Duties and Responsibilities.

a) The MO must be present on the DZ during personnel and equipment airdrops. MO duties will be carried out

IAW OPNAVINST 4630.24 and OPNAVINST 5102.1.

b) Conduct malfunction and incident on-site investigations as described in Chapter 8

5.6.6.2. Qualifications required:

a) Be a qualified SOPR or DOD equivalent.

b) Complete MO training using the MO LP, administered by a current designated MO.

c) Complete the MO JQRs in Appendix Q.

d) Be designated in writing by as a MO.

5.6.7. Accelerated Freefall Instructor (AFFI) (required: Minimum amount to meet student to instructor ratio throughout execution of curriculum)

5.6.7.1. Role and Responsibilities: Instruction and safety of students performing MFF training. Be able to perform all duties required as MFF instructor and jumpmaster. Plan, conduct, record and debrief student MFF jumps as required IAW the curriculum.

5.6.7.2. Qualifications required: In addition to meeting all the requirements for an AFFI in section 4.3.2.2 of the enterprise MFF PWS, the following qualifications must be met: Ground school instructors need to be

International Body Flight Association Military coach qualified as required by certain VWT and qualified on all ground school training equipment.

5.6.8. Departure Airfield Control Officer (DACO) (required = 1)

5.6.8.1. Roles and Responsibilities: They shall assist the active duty DZSO in all aspects of DZ safety as the DZSO has overall operational responsibility for the DZ. The DACO will be current with the type of operations being conducted and will assist in completing DZ duties IAW all applicable service manuals. DACO responsibilities include:

a) Assisting the DZSO with the timing and flow of multiple aircraft taking off and landing, jumpers in the air, jumpers landing, and personnel on the DZ.

b) Be responsible to build aircraft loads and verify accurate aircraft weights / balances.

c) Coordinate with jumpmasters regarding load timing, and transportation.

d) Updating jumpmasters with current weather conditions, release points, and/or any change to the initial jump brief.

e) Maintain a high level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of planning, coordinating and conducting parachute operations to include tactical MFF (HALO/HAHO), oxygen (O2) procedures and familiarity with the references and manuals which guide Navy parachute operations.

5.6.8.2. Qualifications required: Competent in ground to air communications and scheduling all aircraft operations.

5.6.9. Contracted Canopy Coach (required = 2)

5.6.9.1. Roles and Responsibilities: Communicate with in air students, record student landing, brief canopy drills, and debrief student canopy performance. Support DZSO in all aspects of DZ operations throughout the course.

5.6.9.2. Qualifications Required: Required to have and maintain a USPA D license and AFFI qualification.

5.6.10. FAA Certified Contracted Parachute Rigger (FAA-CCPR) and Quality Assurance Inspector (required = by course size)

5.6.10.1. Roles and Responsibilities: FAA Certified Contracted Parachute Riggers must be fully qualified and capable of packing and QAI all tactical and non-tactical parachutes systems utilized during the COI on contractor furnished parachute systems.

a) FAA-CCPR QAI maintains responsibility for parachute packing of contractor furnished COI parachute systems. This includes but is not limited to the quality of the work performed meets serviceability, packing, and inspection standards.

b) FAA Senior Parachute Riggers are authorized to perform QAI on contractor furnished COI harness/containers and main canopies only. FAA Master Parachute Riggers are authorized to perform QAI on any contractor furnished parachute system.

c) Maintain logs and records

d) As required, supervise individuals in packing any type of parachute for which that individual is rated on IAW

FAA 14 CFR Part 65, Section 65.121 §105.43 (a) and §105.45 (b)(1).

e) Perform scheduled maintenance and repacks as required on all tactical and non- tactical parachute systems utilized in the COI.

f) Communicate to the Contractor FAA Master Rigger Supervisor all equipment safety concerns

g) Verify all parachutes utilized during COI are “Ready-For Issue” (RFI)

5.6.10.2. Qualifications required:

a) FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger

b) Must be OEM qualified FAA-CCPR QAI for the COI military tactical main, and non-tactical main parachute systems

c) Current FAA-CCPR designation (NEOD CD)

d) Current QAI designation (NEOD CD)

e) Maintain currency requirements set forth by the FAA 14 CFR, Part 65 (Sections 65.113 / 65.115/65.117/65.119/65.121)

f) Annual completion of contract rigger statement IAW NAVSEA ULSS 1170417BB- 781-D-O-U

(NOTAL)

5.6.11. FAA Certified Contracted Parachute Supervisor (FAA-CCPS) (required = 1)

5.6.11.1. Roles and Responsibilities:

a) Comply with all requirements of a parachute rigger and QAI set forth above. Supervise, manage, and train all contracted parachute riggers/packers.

b) Ensure that appropriate number and types of personnel are present during all phases of training.

c) Coordinate with the Navy EOD CD and COR for all scheduling and training to meet FAA Rigger qualifications.

d) Assist the CCM in maintaining training jacket on all contracted parachute riggers that include all required qualifications and documentation as stated in the PWS.

e) Manage parachute rigging/packing/repair cycles IAW FAA regulations and the OEMs Maintenance Plans for the contracted parachute systems and equipment.

f) Manage storage and segregation of RFI from non-RFI tactical and non-tactical parachute systems.

5.6.11.2. Qualifications required:

a) FAA Master Parachute Rigger (back and chest)

b) Must be previously OEM qualified FAA CCPR QAI for military tactical main, and non-tactical main parachute systems

c) Current FAA-CCPS designation (NEOD CD)

d) Current QAI designation (NEOD CD)

e) Maintain currency requirements set forth by the FAA 14 CFR, Part 65 (Sections 65.113 /

65.115/65.117/65.119/65.121)

f) Annual completion of contract rigger statement IAW NAVSEA ULSS 1170417BB- 781-D-O-U

(NOTAL)

5.6.12. Oxygen Safety Technician: (required = 1)

5.6.12.1. Roles and Responsibilities: Inspection, maintenance, testing, and storage of the oxygen equipment shall be maintained by a designated, qualified Special Operations Parachute Rigger, who has been OEM trained on the oxygen system being used. All requirements will be in accordance with OPNAVINST 3501.225 series, NAVSEA User’s Logistics Support Summary (ULSS), and NAVSEA Maintenance Plans.

5.6.12.2. Qualifications required:

a) All requirements will be in accordance with OPNAVINST 3501.225 series, NAVSEA User’s Logistics

Support Summary (ULSS), and NAVSEA Maintenance Plans.

5.6.13. National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic Minimum / Intermediate Preferred (required

= 1)

5.6.13.1. Roles and Responsibilities:

a) Shall be available to provide on-site emergency medical treatment.

b) Report to the DZSO during active DZ operations.

c) Be competent and capable to deliver basic and first aid training to all COI

d) Ensure all medical equipment (IAW NSW 3000.3 (series), appendix T) is on-site and in good working order during each training day. The following minimum equipment will need to be provided:

e) Medical Bag w/ first aid and trauma supplies

f) Zoll Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

g) Stretcher

h) Oxygen Kit – D size oxygen bottle w/ regulator and airway attachments

i) Tactical Traction Splint

j) Cervical Collar

5.6.13.2. Qualifications required:

a) EMT Basic or Intermediate (preferred)

b) Certified by state in which COI is being conducted (AZ).

5.6.14. Air Crew. Day Operations will require one pilot. All night airborne operations will require two pilots. Where FAA

Guidelines or aircraft manufacture requirements specify more than one pilot, those requirements will be used.

5.6.14.1. Pilot – All pilots for DOD Airdrop Operations, at a minimum, must possess the following qualifications (IAW

Federal Aviation Regulations):

5.6.14.2. Total combined flight time of the Captain and first officer shall be no less than 1000 hours and shall carry a current FAA Commercial 9 Pilot's license.

5.6.14.3. The Pilot in Command (PIC) shall have a minimum of 100 hours as PIC in type within last 6 months before training course convening and must have performed airborne operations at least once during the previous six months or have received instruction and a currency signoff from a certified flight instructor (CFI), government instructor pilot, or company check pilot and Pilots must receive an airdrop check ride at least once every 18 months.

5.6.15. First Officer– All first officers for DOD Airdrop Operations, at a minimum, must possess the following qualifications

(IAW Federal Aviation Regulations):

5.6.15.1. First Officer must have 25 hours as copilot in type within last 6 months before training and shall have performed airborne operations at least once during the previous six months or have received instruction and currency signoff from a CFI, government instructor pilot, or company check pilot.

5.6.15.2. 50 hours of operating as an airdrop first officer in type aircraft is required prior to upgrade to Captain, or as directed by designated command authority.

5.6.15.3. First Officers must receive an airdrop check ride at least once every 18 months.

6. Government Furnished:

6.1. Training Material: The government will provide the contractor with the approved curriculum, lesson plans, trainee guide, test plans, instructional medial materials (IMM), and evolution brief sheets.

6.2. Curriculum: Materials include all documents required for the presentation of information and the development of skills in formal school training. It is the responsibility of the CD and COR to ensure the contractor has been provided with the most current curriculum and instructional materials. The contractor is responsible for knowing the content of this material and will ensure only the approved curriculum is being presented. The lesson plan (LP) provides the instructor with guidelines from which to teach. Each lesson topic outlines in detail, training objectives, instructor preparation, required training materials, and

IMM in the form of presentations, videos, and demonstrations. The trainee guide (TG) supports instruction for the individual student. The TG contains Lesson Topics, training objectives, photos and diagrams in an outline that mirrors the LP. The

Evolution Brief Sheet (EBS) contains all the information, equipment and support needed to conduct a safe and efficient training evolution. Test plans include all quizzes, knowledge and performance tests and grading/weighting criteria.

6.3. Transfer of custody: The CD or COR will provide and/or coordinate the delivery/receipt of all GFI/GFE in support of the

COI. Return of GFI/GFE shall be coordinated with the CD or COR upon completion of contractor performance or as directed by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

7. Contractor Furnished:

7.1. Parachute Systems:

7.1.1. Complete MFF parachute systems shall be provided by the contractor prior to execution of EOD PC. Costs for usage of

(70) parachute systems shall be included with all quotes. MT3 MFF parachute systems must be confirmed on-hand NLT

60 days prior to pilot course conveyance.

7.1.1.1. Maintenance and storage costs to include parts and repair will be the responsibility of the contractor during the period of performance. Parts or repair costs will be itemized and included in quote prior to submission of task order by the COR.

7.1.1.2. Replacement of any parachute systems due to unrepairable damage will be itemized and included in quote prior to submission of task order by the COR.

7.2. MFF Auxiliary equipment: All Parachute systems and auxiliary MFF equipment required to execute all phases of EOD PC.

This will include O2 support equipment, combat equipment (CE), radios, and PPE.

7.2.1. Items listed below will amount to the minimum number required to support the maximum class size plus instructors (if applicable) and on-hand ready spares.

7.2.1.1. PHANTOM O2 systems (Mask, Bottles, Console)

7.2.1.2. Ops-Core helmets

7.2.1.3. PVS-31 NVG’s

7.2.1.4. Plate carriers

7.2.1.5. iCom tactical radios / GPS

7.2.1.6. Dummy weapons

7.2.1.7. Various-sized rucksacks

7.2.1.8. ANU approved altimeters

7.2.1.9. Jumpsuits

7.2.1.10. All consumables

7.3. Contractor facilities: The contractor facilities shall accommodate quality of life for both male and female students to include:

7.3.1. A minimum of 8,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled space will be available for packing of service common parachute systems.

7.3.2. A HVAC system capable of keeping the training/packing space between 70 - 75 degrees F, regardless of time of year.

The HVAC system will be sized appropriately to maintain this temperature range even when the doors are opened periodically.

7.3.3. Bathroom amenities will contain hot and cold running water with septic/sewage capable of accommodating all personnel on site (minimum of 10 toilets).

7.3.4. Sufficient drinking water supply to accommodate all personnel on site.

7.3.5. Facility power supply must not be solely reliant on generator power.

7.3.6. A CD office with air conditioning, dedicated phone, and both wired and wireless internet access.

7.3.6.1. Minimum dimensions – 650 sq. ft.,

7.3.6.2. An access door capable of being double locked (knob and deadbolt or knob and padlock).

7.3.7. Contractor will provide a minimum 30-student classroom at MFF drop location with enough audio/video equipment to properly brief and debrief students. Contractor will provide refrigerators and microwaves to support the total number of students and instructors on-site. Contractor will provide adequate on-site parking to accommodate class throughput.

Contractor will provide a covered footprint at the training site large enough to accommodate a 20’oxygen filling trailer to include access to electrical power.

7.3.8. Contractor will also provide two tailboards for military parachute system inspections.

7.3.9. Smokes for Dust Devil signaling

7.4. Contractor Storage Facilities:

7.4.1. Parachute Storage: All parachute systems and equipment shall be authorized for Navy use (ANU) and stored in accordance with OPNAV 3501.225 (Series) and all governing instructions. The storage facility must have a room or storage cupboards or lockers that can be secured independent of the building. Lockers will be steel, open-mesh, ventilated lockers with the capability to be locked. Locks shall be changeable combination in style.

7.4.1.1. Parachute Storage Segregation: The Contractor shall provide adequate storage facilities for assigned GFE throughout the basic contract period of performance. Stored parachute assemblies that are packed ready for issue

(RFI) will be stored in a secure manner inaccessible to unauthorized personnel and segregated from Non-RFI equipment or parachutes and will be clearly tagged “Not for Issue”. RFI parachutes will be secured with two layers of security. The first layer of security is the contractor’s storage facility and the second layer is the RFI parachute storage room/s or approved embark containers as long as the identified containers have the ability to be locked.

Parachute storage area must meet all requirements in the OPNAV 3501.225 (series) instruction. Parachutes shall not be stored directly over hot water pipes, heating apparatus, or in direct sunlight. Parachutes must be stored in a climate controlled space with an acceptable temperature range between 70-75 degrees F and no more than 60-70% humidity.

7.4.1.2. Parachute Storage Access: Paraloft access is to be strictly controlled by the CCM. Only designated contractor or government air operations or special operations parachute riggers are authorized unescorted access to the main paraloft facility. Only command designated air operations or special operations parachute riggers are authorized access to the RFI parachute storage room(s). Undesignated personnel must be escorted by a designated air operations or special operations parachute rigger within the entire paraloft facility. The CCM must identify in writing those individuals (contractor or government) authorized access to the main paraloft and the RFI parachute storage room(s).

NOTE: At any time during the solicitation phase, the government reserves the right to conduct a site visit of all contractor facilities. Upon contract award the Government reserves the right to conduct site visits of the contractor’s facilities.

7.4.2. Student Gear Storage: Contractor must provide a student gear storage facility or room. This storage facility must be climate controlled and accommodate equipment for 30 students.

7.4.3. Ancillary Equipment Storage: All ancillary equipment must be stored in a controlled, locked space and organized to allow routine inventory.

7.5. Contractor Provided Training Areas: The contractor shall provide airfield in compliance with section 5.7 of the enterprise

MFF PWS as well as Navy EOD specific requirements.

7.5.1. MFF Airfield Requirements:

7.5.1.1. DZ collocated with DAF. Contractor shall have Airspace Authorization to 12,500’AGL for HALO operations.

DZ must not have obstructions that require a virtual DZ setting on Military Electronic Automatic Activation Device

(EAAD) for normal HALO operations.

7.5.1.2. The contractor shall have the ability to obtain Airspace Authorization for a minimum of 15 kilometer (KM) offset and altitude of 15,999 AGL for HAHO operations.

7.5.1.3. The runway should be an improved surface, be a minimum of 4000 feet long, comply with military weight capacity regulations for aircraft, and have unimpeded takeoff capability regardless of winds cardinal direction.

Runway must be lit for night operations. Airfield must maintain fueling capabilities day or night during all phases of COI. It is preferable that the runway be C-130 (or comparable military airlift) capable.

7.5.1.4. There needs to be enough distance as USSOCOM Joint Assessment Team deems, between the loading area for

Aircraft Departure Runway and the intended drop zone. The current USSOCOM guidance is 300 m from aircraft spinning props and Desired Impact Point.

7.5.1.5. Provide ground transportation for up to 16 jumpers to and from designated JMPI area to aircraft boarding area.

Transportation is required for up to 16 Jumpers from DZ to jock-up/JMPI area if farther than 500m.

7.5.2. Contractor Provided Aircraft: Contractor shall provide aircrew in compliance with section 5.6.15 of the EOD PC

PWS as well as Navy EOD specific requirements. Contracted civilian airdrop aircraft must receive Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) Regulation Part 91 or Part 135 certification.

7.5.2.1. The Contractor shall provide two (2) tail exit aircraft for MFF outfitted for operations that have current

Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval/accreditation on the Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing.

7.5.2.2. The tail exit Aircraft must be capable of operating fully fueled with 3700 lbs. of cargo capacity. The aircraft must be capable of in-flight operations, and capable of supporting lifts needed per training day to an altitude not less than 12,500 feet AGL and not to exceed an altitude of 15,999 feet AGL.

7.5.2.3. Aircraft shall be equipped with side-facing seats (military style canvas/nylon seats with extended length belts) for a minimum of sixteen (16) jumpers per lift. Aircraft/aircrew will have wind reading capabilities during the conduct of MFF operations.

7.5.3. Vertical Wind Tunnel:

7.5.3.1. The Contractor shall provide one hour of flying time for each student. Provide a secure area for military personnel to conduct wind tunnel training and instruction. Facility will be large enough in size to accommodate multiple personnel performing relative work training. The contractor shall provide a clean, effective facility for the conduct of vertical wind tunnel training.

7.5.3.2. The contractor shall provide a VWT that meets the following criteria:

7.5.3.3. The VWT’s facility wind speed shall be enough to lift all parachutists wearing tunnel-safe parachute rigs and equipment bags.

7.5.3.4. Government shall utilize non-functional rigging for all parachute systems.

7.6. Contractor Supplied Equipment:

7.6.1. Jumpsuits (VWT and MFF jumps): Contractor will provide a jumpsuit for all students to wear while conducting jumps. Students will transition to a command issued operational uniform at the discretion of the CD. The contractor will be responsible for laundering and repairing all used jumpsuits between courses. The contractor can choose the jumpsuit to provide, so long as it is built with grippers, a light or high visibility color (No black, camouflage, brown, or tan) and is suitable for hot climates (No Zero Porosity (ZP) fabric).The contractor should procure new jumpsuits for this contract and have enough jumpsuit sizes on hand to not force a student to wear an ill-fitting suit. Jumpsuits will be permanently marked with or have recorded their DPIS (Date Placed in Service) and no jumpsuit will be utilized past 5 years of service for safety reasons. The contractor will defer to the CD/COR for a final determination on whether a jumpsuit is still serviceable.

7.6.2. HD Video Monitoring Station: The course media station will have 3 components

a) Download station with SSD storage server

b) Video debrief stations with SSD storage server access (8)

c) Canopy coaching station with big screen TV

7.6.2.1. Download station with SSD storage server (1): 1 laptop or desktop computer with a minimum 21” screen, keyboard, wireless mouse, and connected to a storage server with minimum of 4TB storage. Download station must be capable of downloading video from instructor helmet cameras, DZSO camera, canopy coach camera, or any other devise used to video student performance. Station must have a video playback software for viewing transferred files. Storage Server must be connected to the eight brief back stations.

7.6.2.2. Video debrief stations with SSD storage server access (8): each station will have a laptop or desktop with a minimum 21” screen, keyboard, wireless mouse connected via hard line to the storage server and capable of quickly playing any media stored on the server without having to download.

7.6.2.3. Canopy coaching station with big screen TV (1): a laptop or desktop computer with keyboard, wireless mouse, and hard wired to storage server. Station must have a video playback software for viewing transferred files and view video playback on a minimum of 48” HDTV.

7.6.3. Emergency medical equipment: The following minimum equipment must be provided to the EMT IAW NSW

3000.3 (series) appendix T.

a) Medical Bag w/ first aid and trauma supplies

b) Zoll Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

c) Stretcher

d) Oxygen Kit – D size oxygen bottle w/ regulator and airway attachments

e) Tactical Traction Splint

f) Cervical Collar

7.6.4. Emergency response vehicle: The contractor will provide an all-terrain 4x4 emergency vehicle capable of transporting a littered patient, driver, passenger and required medical gear.

a) a full-size hardboard litter in, on or over a rear storage area

b) A minimum 50qt capacity cooler filled with ice

c) All contractually required medical equipment (see section 5.6)

d) Seat belted or harnessed seat for a minimum or 2 people (driver and passenger) DZ recovery vehicles:

Contractor will provide (2) DZ recovery vehicles capable of transiting throughout the DZ and surrounding areas with a driver and up to (3) CE equipped students.

7.6.5. Non-Tactical Parachute Systems (NTPS)

a) NTPS must be complete with main and reserve, meet FAA certifications and standards for weight limits and canopy sizing determined by qualified user. (2 per instructor)

7.6.6. All AFFI’s/JM’s will wear a forearm/wrist/hand mounted modern altimeter, purpose built for the sport of skydiving.

Multi-function watches that have an altimeter function (ex. Suunto or G-Shock watches, etc.) are not authorized to be the primary altimeter but can be used as a backup or additional device. Audible altimeters cannot be used as a primary altimeter but can be used as a backup or additional device. The contractor is responsible for chamber testing every primary altimeter employed by contractors at the beginning of the course.

7.6.7. Jump helmet (1 per instructor)

7.6.8. Camera system. The contractor will ensure all contracted AFFI’s/JM’s have and can record every jump with a GoPro or similar styled action camera system. Camera systems must have a removable SD/Micro SD sized memory card, no camera systems with built in storage devices will be allowed. All recordings on the camera systems memory cards are to be treated as Government controlled media and are not to leave the facilities for the duration of the course. At the end of each course, any memory cards owned by the contractor/contracted employees are to be formatted and erased by the contractor. A stand-alone media server will be provided by the contactor to be used as the only storage location for instructor video. Any contracted employee that removes media from the course will be permanently banned from working with the course, and legal action may follow.

7.6.9. Contractor will provide at the training location, oxygen, and oxygen storage bottles (K-bottles up to 24 per course) to complete all applicable jumps required in the curriculum. Contractor will be solely responsible for storage, maintenance, and procurement of the oxygen storage bottles as well as scheduling and procurement of certified Aviators Breathing

Oxygen (ABO) Per MIL-O-27210 and T.O. 15X1-3-1-33. Contractor will provide bottle hydrostatic testing information and oxygen certification to the CD at any time requested within 12 hours.

8. EOD PC location:

8.1. Mission analysis conducted by Navy EOD identified Arizona as the optimal location with a year-round climate that offers

300+ days to execute the MFF COI.

9. Contractor Training Requirements:

9.1. Mobilization Phase: The contractor shall implement the mobilization plan to start up operations and be fully operational to meet the requirements of the PWS, 60 days from issuance of mobilization task order and prior to the commencement of training. During the mobilization period, the contractor will ensure that all associated instructors are properly trained and qualified for all curriculum, tasks, and objectives. The government will provide JQR’s for parachute riggers and AFFI’s. The contractor is responsible to ensure that all TJ are ready for review and verification by the CD 30 days prior to commencement of training. During this time all riggers will conduct refresher training, complete JQRs, and be lettered by Navy EOD. In addition, the government will verify and validate the contractor’s Quality Assurance Plan by the COR and the CD within 30 days of commencement of mobilization. Mobilization phase shall be completed by the contractor and reviewed and accepted by the government prior to commencement of course convening. Furthermore, during the mobilization phase, the contractor shall obtain and have in place all required materials and equipment to provide the training. The contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5.

9.1.1. Pilot Course: A pilot course will be conducted to validate the EOD PC curriculum, contracted deliverables, and all other aspects necessary to safely execute MFF COI. A list

9.1.1.1. If required, one (1) additional Pilot Course will be conducted during the subsequent COI to correct and deficiencies or issues identified during the Pilot Course by the CD and COR.

9.1.1.2. If the contractor is unable to correct any deficiencies by the conclusion of the second Pilot Course, the government reserves the right to cancel the contracted services.

9.2. Quality Assurance Plan: The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality assurance plan to ensure the work performed conforms to the scope of the requirements under this PWS. The evaluation will consist of reviews and inspections of the contractor’s facilities and equipment, the instructor training jackets, monitoring the courses and conduct emergency action plan validations (section 13). The inspections and review shall be on an unscheduled basis and conducted without any delays to the schedule. The quality assurance plan, at a minimum, shall describe how:

9.2.1. All personnel qualification and certifications, to include instructor personnel, will be obtained, and how the currency of the personnel’s certification and qualification will be maintained in accordance with this PWS.

9.2.2. The contractor plans to maintain equipment in accordance with this PWS.

9.2.3. The contractor plans to ensure the instruction is maintained at a satisfactory quality level based on the feedback provided through Government representatives and student critiques.

9.3. Academic Standards: Student academic standards are articulated in the respective course test plans provided as GFI.

9.4. Records: The contractor shall maintain records of completed training for all students for each class convened. The records shall not contain any student personally identifiable information (PII). The information will be maintained for five years and will include class rosters, progression records and course critiques. Contracted TJ will be maintained by the contractor for review by Navy EOD when requested. The intent of contractor TJ’s is to provide a record of necessary qualifications at-a-glance.

9.5. Classroom responsibility: The contractor shall use best practices in classroom preparation, student administration, test proctoring, and safety procedures, to avoid interruptions in the training day and promote a safe and secure environment conducive to learning for courses supported under this contract.

9.6. Testing, Grading, and Evaluations: The contractor shall:

9.6.1. Administer tests in accordance with the approved test plan in the course curriculum.

9.6.2. Compute and document students’ grades at grading period intervals applicable to each program of instruction. The contractor shall manually grade and document students’ grades.

9.6.3. Maintain student records concerning performance counseling, supplemental assignments, remedial assignments, safety violations, classroom infractions, etc. Any entries which are infractions or disciplinary in nature shall be coordinated by the Contractor with the CD or COR. The contractor shall follow course guidelines to document student records.

9.6.4. Conduct remediation and re-test students when necessary in accordance with the course curriculum test plan.

9.6.5. Safeguard all documentation described above (i.e., test materials and results, critiques, student records, etc.) to ensure no data or information subject to the Privacy Act discussed in section 16 is released to unauthorized personnel.

10. Schedules: Training duration will be in accordance with the standards set forth in the curriculum, or as per directed by CD.

10.1. Class Convening: Navy EOD will establish class convening dates. Annual throughput is an estimate only and the requirement for contractor training services can vary. The CD/COR will provide dates to the contractor NLT 60 days prior to

COI convening.

10.2. Military Free Fall COI: Weather permitting, training will consist of 20 days of training in a continuous 26-day period in order to complete a minimum of 23 free fall jumps per student. If weather extends the course beyond the continuous 26 days, training will continue until the 23 free fall jumps required for graduation are completed.

11. Changes to Curriculum: Curriculum and lesson plans will be promulgated by Navy EOD. It is recognized that certain portions of each course may become outdated based on several external factors. The contracted instructors are encouraged to identify and submit recommended training changes to the CD or COR. However, the contractor recommended changes will not be implemented until formally approved by the government.

12. Contractor Relationship to Military Authority: Contractors whose conduct is not professional shall be cautioned and counseled by the contracted CCM, and if the inappropriate conduct continues, shall be referred to and addressed by the

Contracting Officer.

12.1. Standards of Conduct: Contracted personnel shall conform to standards of conduct and code of ethics, which are consistent with those applicable to the government employees as provided for in DOD Directive 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics

Regulation and FAR Clause 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

13. Safety:

13.1. Contractor Responsibility:

13.1.1. Safety in all training events shall be paramount. The contractor shall comply with and maintain appropriate safety instructions and qualification standards in accordance with references located in section 20.

13.1.2. Contractor responsibility for safety: Nothing in the PWS, nor any government action or failure to act in surveillance of the contract, shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safety of the contractor’s personnel and property, the government’s personnel and property, and the general public. Furthermore, nothing in this PWS shall relieve the contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations (including those requiring applicable licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.

13.1.3. The Navy MFF courses are high-risk training courses by OPNAV and Navy EOD definitions. As such, the following requirements are required of all Contractor personnel in addition to the qualifications discussed in section 5:

13.1.3.1. All prospective high-risk training instructors must be screened for professional, physical, and psychological suitability per enclosures (2), (3), and (4) of OPNAVINST 1500.75D prior to assuming their duties as a high-risk training instructor. The government reserves the right to request documentation that such screening has been completed in accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75D.

13.1.3.2. All high-risk training instructors shall be CPR, Automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid qualified prior to assuming duties. First aid, CPR, and AED certifications must be current and valid from an accredited source, such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Contractor must maintain completion and certification documentation in instructor training records.

13.1.4. All contractor employees must adhere to FAR 252.223-7004, Drug Free Workforce. The following additional guidance is applicable for all Contractor employees supporting this contract:

13.1.4.1. The Contractor shall drug test all Contractor personnel identified in the PWS annually.