PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

920th RESCUE WING

FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT PROGRAM (FCF)

25 Mar 2026

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This is a non-personal services contract to provide maintenance and test flights for the U.S. Air Force Reserve 920th Rescue Wing (920 RQW) on Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the government.

1.2. Background: In 2000, ACC determined that the responsibility for supporting maintenance test flight and acceptance procedures for Personnel Recovery (PR) Forces aircraft (MC/HC-130 and HH-60) would be provided by flight crew contractor personnel. Flight crews for the HH-60 helicopters performance frees up Air Force crews for operational mission requirements and deployments, as well as helping maintain positive aircraft maintenance status.

1.3. Scope: This contract identifies flight services required to support the Air Force Reserve’s 920 RQW and their subordinate units (Operations Group and Rescue Squadrons) at Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The contractor will provide support to the Operations Group and squadron-level units in support of the full spectrum flight test profiles of their operational missions. This includes, but is not limited to, performing operational checks for HH-60 aircraft in support of PR operational, exercise, and training missions. The primary place of performance for all personnel will be Patrick Space Force Base, FL. OCONUS operations and flights may be required.

1.4. Description of Services: The contractor flight crew personnel shall provide aircrew services to perform HH-60W Functional Check Flights (FCFs), maintenance flight tests, communication and mission equipment trouble shooting, Operational Check Flights (OCFs), and Acceptance Test Profiles (ATPs) to determine airworthiness and maintenance status of the aircraft. They will also perform aircraft engine rinses, recoveries, pick up or deliveries to and from CONUS locations to home base, and under special circumstances from multiple locations worldwide for the PR Helicopter Rescue Squadron (RQS). All flying operations will be conducted IAW all official publications, regulations, instructions, manuals, technical orders, and drawings from any of the following: Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), other official publications which apply to aircraft operations or associated with the processing of aircraft subsequent to their completion of depot modification. The requirements of these documents, and any additional governing documents issued by competent authority that are applicable to these operations, shall be followed. All support will be performed IAW the current DCMA Instruction 8210.1C Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations Procedures in accordance with this PWS.

The Functional Check Flight (FCF) program is defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) base year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. There is an additional six month option under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services to be evaluated at the time of basic award and exercised as necessary.

2.0 TECHNICAL SERVICES REQUIRED

The major flight support effort is to ensure aircraft are properly tested and verified to ensure all components and systems are functioning correctly so the aircraft is deemed airworthy and can be returned to operational readiness status IAW TO 1-1-300, TO 1H- 60(H)W-6-CF-1, TO 1H-60(H)W-6CF-1, and AFI 21-101.

Functional Check Flight (FCF) Maintenance Flights Operational Check Flights (OCF) Acceptance Test Profiles (ATP) Engine Rinses Instructional Training Trouble shooting of communications and mission equipment

2.1. Flight Services: A majority of performance shall take place at Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The contractor personnel shall provide on-site flight services in support of in-garrison, exercise (home station or TDY) and OCONUS depot-level maintenance in South Korea for 920th RQW PR units.

2.1.1. Aviation Flight Crew Support: The contractor shall provide aircrew services to perform HH-60W Functional Check Flights (FCFs), maintenance flight tests, Operational Check Flights (OCFs), Acceptance Test Profiles (ATPs), and aircraft recoveries or deliveries at Patrick Space Force Base or depot facilities in the CONUS or South Korea.

2.1.2. Functional Check Flights: The HH-60W helicopter is a maintenance intensive aircraft. A FCF is required after certain repairs have been completed to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and mission capable. FCFs are very time consuming and detailed. They require a high level of systems knowledge and expertise to correctly perform. FCFs are flown IAW TO 1-1-300, TO 1H-60(H)G-6-CF-1, TO 1H-60(H)W-6CF-1, and AFI 21-101. Other evaluations are conducted as directed by the senior maintenance representative.

2.1.3. Operational Check Flights: Certain aircraft’s major components require an Operational Check Flight after repair or replacement. These OCF’s are not as detailed as the FCF but are required to bring the aircraft to full operational capability. OCFs will be flown IAW TO 1-1-300, TO 1H-60(H)G-6-CF-1, TO 1H-60(H)W-6CF-1, and AFI 21-101.

2.1.4. Maintenance Flights: In addition to the aircraft itself, various electronic components require flight checks after repair or replacement. These flight tests may be performed on operational line aircraft by available aircrews during the next scheduled flight when other test aircrews may not be available. These tests are less detailed as they only involve a component of a single system (e.g. a radio). These maintenance flights are necessary to ensure the required component is working properly and in unison with other systems. Maintenance flights will be flown IAW TO 1-H60 (H)W-1, TO 1-H60(H)W-1-1, AFI 11-202V3, AFI 11-2HH-60V3 and all applicable AFRC and ACC Supplements.

2.1.5. Acceptance Test Flights: ATFs are performed after a modification or depot inspection. They require detailed analysis of the difference between the aircraft condition upon entering the depot and on preparation for delivery to the unit. An Air Force Quality Control Inspector normally accompanies the flight crew; and a strict series of test cards are followed based on the work accomplished. Upon completion of the acceptance test, the flight crew will ferry the aircraft to its home station for final acceptance. Acceptance Test Flights will be flown IAW, TO 1H-60(H)W-6CF-1, AFI 21- 101, TO 1H-60(H)W-1, AFI 11-202V3, AFI 11-2HH-60V3, AFMAN 11-217V1 and all applicable AFRC and ACC supplements.

2.1.6. Engine Rinses: In accordance with AFI 21‑101 and T.O. 1‑1‑691, aircraft engine rinses are required at the end of the daily flying period when aircraft operate within 10 miles of saltwater. To maintain fleet health, contractor personnel will provide engine‑rinse services when scheduled or requested by the unit. The equipment required to perform these rinses will be provided by 920 MX personnel.

2.1.7. Instructional Training: The contractor shall assist in performing instruction/training duties to support USAF personnel IAW AFI 11-202V3, AFI 11-2HH-60V3, and HH-60W Ready Aircrew Program Tasking Message. Instruction/training includes, but is not limited to:

2.1.7.1. Basic aircraft flight currency (i.e. contact and emergency procedures sorties, instrument approaches).

2.1.7.2. Basic Functional Check Flight (FCF) qualification training.

2.1.7.3. Ground Instruction (i.e. systems training, local area procedures)

2.1.8. Communications and Mission Equipment Troubleshooting: The contractor shall provide technical services to troubleshoot communication and mission equipment. This responsibility includes the diagnosis and resolution of functional failures within the systems, rectifying Communications Security (COMSEC) irregularities, and resolving integration and connectivity faults between government-furnished equipment and the aircraft. Government-furnished equipment includes, but is not limited to, Simple Key Loaders (SKL), data transfer devices, and associated cables. Systems requiring support include, but are not limited to: navigation/communication radios, electro-optical/infrared sensor, Personnel Locator System (PLS), Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB), Link-16, missile warning systems, radar warning receivers, color weather radar, transponders, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF). The trouble shooting will be conducted through information provided in TO 1H-60(H)W-1, AFTTP 3-3.HH-60W and AFTTP 3-1.HH-60W, system handbooks, system contractor provided training materials, and government provided training materials for new system implementation.

2.1.9. Other: On occasion, USAF military personnel have been deployed on operational missions and aircrews have not been available to reposition aircraft between home station and off station locations during exercises, contingencies, or depot level maintenance. Contractor flight crews will, if needed, provide for the repositioning of these aircraft.

2.2. Program Support:

2.2.1. The contractor shall submit a Letter of Identification (LOI) before beginning a trip in support of this effort. The LOI shall contain details of each trip including traveler information, destination information, purpose of trip, estimated costs, etc. Government coordination on each LOI shall signify concurrence on the need of the applicable trip. The LOI shall be used internally to informally keep a record of contractor performance at remote locations. An electronic copy of a blank LOI will be provided at the post award meeting.

2.2.2. The contractor shall identify and report all program management actions and the financial management status in a Monthly Contract Status Report (MCSR) and on an as-needed basis by the government. This report shall be electronically delivered to 920 OG/OGV (government personnel) in PDF, Word, or Excel format. Report must include the following information at a minimum:

a. Contract number

b. Contract title

c. Reporting period

d. Brief description of requirements

e. Brief summary of accomplishments during the reporting period and significant events regarding the contract.

f. Any current or anticipated problems

g. Staffing changes

h. Brief Summary of activity planned for the next reporting period

i. Description of any travel or unique services provided

j. Deliverable summary (deliverable name, due date, % completed, submittal date, comments)

k. Deferred charges

2.2.3. The contractor shall submit a trip report, as required within ten (10) calendar days of trip completion.

2.2.4. A post award meeting (virtual or in person) is required to take place within ten (10) work days of the date of award. The contractor will be responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting and submitting copies to attendees within five (5) work days of the meeting.

2.2.5. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

2.2.6. Phase Out of Contract: To minimize any decrease in productivity, and to prevent possible negative impacts, a phase out period will occur at the end of the period of performance. The phase out period will begin upon the end of the period of performance for this effort and will continue for five (5) working days. During the phase out period, the contractor will assist in the orderly transition of PWS contracts to the incoming contractor.

2.3. Personnel: The contractor shall supply two fully qualified helicopter pilots, one of whom shall be a current Instructor Pilot, and one fully qualified Instructor Special Missions Aviator (flight engineer). The contractor shall submit proof of all required aircrew qualifications, certifications, and currency with the quote. All qualifications must remain valid for the duration of contract performance.

2.3.1. Flight Crew Qualifications/Requirements: Flight operations and program oversight will be provided by the Rescue Squadron Commanders, Rescue Group Commander, appointed COR, or an appointed Government Flight Representative (GFR) IAW DCMA INST 8210.1C, Change 1 05 Apr 2017 or most current version.

2.3.2 All aircrew personnel shall be previously HH-60W qualified as indicated by successful completion of a formal USAF aircrew qualification-training course and as required by DCMA INST 8210.1C. The government flight representative will review and approve the qualifications of these personnel.

2.3.3. Contractor Aircrew qualification shall be maintained by the contractor as part of the flight operations required herein. In the event aircraft flow rate drops to a level that precludes maintenance of qualifications, the contractor shall immediately notify base RQS/CC, through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and provide a recommended course of action in writing. The contractor is not required to pay for flights needed to maintain currency.

2.3.4. Contractor aircrews will perform specific maneuvers during daylight visual conditions with a minimum three man crew (two (2) pilots and one (1) engineer) that will permit the evaluation of aircraft systems such as infrared sensors and the enhanced navigation system. Night flights may be conducted under nighttime visual flight rules (VFR) and visual meteorological conditions (VMC) to evaluate cockpit night vision imaging systems (NVIS) lighting. Ferry flights under day or night instrument flight rules (IFR) are authorized.

2.3.5. The contractor shall maintain government-issued Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) containing applicable HH-60W technical reference material sufficient to support this contract. The contractor shall be granted access to the required 301 RQS NIPR and WIFI networks to ensure the EFB’s publications are kept current.

2.3.6. The contractor must be able to lift up to 75lbs.

2.3.7. FAA Class 2 medical certificate is the only medical qualification required to operate Government HH-60W aircraft.

2.4 Special Requirements for All Personnel

2.4.1. All individuals shall remain worldwide deployable and will be required to successfully complete medical screening for deployment to operational theaters.

2.4.2. Contractor personnel must possess a valid United States driver's license and passport.

2.4.3. Contractor personnel selected shall have a minimum of an active secret clearance before contract award and be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information and Communications Security (COMSEC) material.

2.5. Contractor Full-Time Equivalent Reporting. The contractor shall report all contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Functional Check Flight (FCF) Program contract via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://sam.gov/entity-reporting. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year.

2.5.1. Uses and Safeguarding of Information: Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

2.6. Performance/Deliverables Matrix: The requirements for all deliverables, including PWS reference, delivery schedule, completion criteria, and the manner in which the government performs surveillance for each item is presented in the table below.

point 100% inspection

2.2.2. Monthly Contract

Status Report (MCSR Report)

Inspection

COR prior to each TDY 100% Inspection

point 100% Inspection

2.6.1. The government will monthly evaluate the contractor’s performance by appointing a COR and GFR to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government COR or GFR will evaluate the contractor’s performance IAW the standards set in table 2.6 and the QASP. The government may inspect each contract as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance dictates. The government representative shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s).

2.6.2. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the government may require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and corrective actions are provided in writing to the COR and GFR ; and reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

2.6.3. Requirement Deliverables: All deliverables shall be delivered to the COR or his or her representative no later than the dates specified in the Performance Matrix or other government-approved schedule. All deliverables become property of the United State Air Force.

2.6.4. Initial Business and Technical Meeting: Within ten (10) work days following the contract award date, the contractor shall attend a post award briefing to review goals and objectives of this requirement and to discuss technical requirements.

3.0 GENERAL

3.1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements (including government drawings, designs, and specifications), monitor contractor's performance and notify both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

3.2. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed IAW this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which the contractor assures the work complies with the requirement of the contract. One copy of the contractor's quality control plan will be provided to the Contracting Officer as part of the proposal submission. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

3.3. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract IAW Applicable Publications listed in this PWS, 301 RQS Standard Operating Procedures, and support of the daily flight schedule. The GFR and/ or COR will monitor contractor performance and conduct monthly reviews to ensure adherence to standards This plan is primarily focused on what the government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards.

3.4. The government will also investigate complaints received from various customers located on the installation. The contractor shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints. However, the government representative shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement with customer(s). If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re- performance, the government may require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and/or reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the service.

3.5. Conflict of Interest: The contract employee shall not be a person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest. The contract employee shall not be a person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval IAW DoD Directive 5500.7, Standard of Conduct and Air Force policy.

3.6. Point of Contact: The contractor shall provide a point of contact that shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The point of contact shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The point of contact may be the contract employee providing services IAW this PWS. The contractor shall designate this individual, in writing, to the CO before the contract start date. An alternate may be designated, but the contractor shall identify those times when the alternate shall be the primary point of contact.

3.7. Performance Evaluation Meetings: The CO may require the contractor or his/her representative to meet with the CO, contract administrator, COR, and other government personnel as often as deemed necessary. The contractor may request a meeting with the CO when he/she deems such is necessary. Meetings will be documented in the contract file with written minutes signed by the contract manager and the CO, or contract administrator. Should the contractor not concur with the minutes, such non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the CO within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the minutes.

3.8. Continuity of Services: If routine services are disrupted for more than two (2) consecutive scheduled shifts, the government reserves the right to procure such services from another source, until routine services are restored by the contractor. When the government exercises its right to procure these services from another source, the government will reduce the contractor's invoice at an equivalent amount to that incurred. A copy of the other source’s service ticket will be used as the basis for this reduction. The government will furnish the contractor a copy of this ticket upon the contractor's request.

3.9. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to, or participate in, the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

3.9.1. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

3.10. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

3.11. Communication: The contract employee shall ensure they maintain open and professional communication with the government. Complaints validated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall be reported in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO) for action.

3.12. Key Control: The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the contractor by the government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

3.12.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contract.

3.13. Data Rights: The government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be government owned and are the property of the government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the government.

3.13.1. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the government shall be the sole property of the government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other government rights.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The government will provide an office, desktop computer with access to internet, telephones with DSN access, desks, chairs, and filing cabinets for both C4I and flight crews to perform the contracts. Except for those items or services stated as government furnished, the contractor must furnish everything needed to perform this contract according to all its terms. The contractor shall provide training that is necessary for contractor personnel at their own expense.

4.1. Computer Access: Contract employees shall submit DD Form 2875, Personnel Security Program Management, prior to start date for approval for access to government computer systems.

4.1.1. Computer Security: A National Agency Check must occur for clearance for appropriate security of privacy act information. The contractor is responsible for completing SF85P worksheet and providing fingerprint cards for each employee during the hiring process, complying with regulations, DoD 5200.2- R, appendix K, and AFSSSI 5027, Section 5.3.3.

4.2. The government will provide Restricted Area (Flight Line) badges for all contractor personnel as required. The contractor shall provide a form of identification (i.e.; contractor unique flight suit patch) to identify aircrews as contractors.

4.2.1. The government will follow procedures established in DoDD 1404.10 and AFI 64-106 to identify contractor personnel as Emergency Essential Personnel for “Continuation of Essential DOD Contractor Services during Crises.”

4.3. Aerospace personnel and the SME may be required to fly to perform operational test procedures or troubleshooting during routine training flights or exercises. They should be considered Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) pursuant to appropriate DoDI and AFI. The contractor shall provide the government a written contingency plan IAW DoDI 3020.37 as part of the initial quotation submittal, to ensure the continuation of these services in crisis situations.

4.3.1. Contractor personnel may be transported via military aircraft as necessary pursuant to appropriate DoDI 4515.13and AFI 11-401.

4.3.2. Contractor personnel are not to perform any flight duties on operational or combat missions, which are the responsibility of the USAF.

4.3.3. The government will provide weather briefings and flight clearances to contractor flight crews.

4.4. Personnel flight clothing (flight suits, flight jackets, boots, gloves, etc) and their maintenance will be provided by the government for the contractor’s use during the period of this contract. Each contract pilot and contract SMA will be allowed 2 flight suits in the first year of the contract and 1 flight suit each year after that. Year. Each contract pilot and contract SMA will be allowed 1 light weight flight jacket. Each contract pilot and contract SMA will be allowed 1 pair of boots per year. Each contract pilot and contract SMA will be allowed 2 pairs of gloves per year.

4.4.1. Personal and life support equipment (helmet, survival vest, and life preservers) will be provided to the contractor aircrews and maintained by the government IAW the appropriate regulations.

4.5. Except for those items or services stated above as government furnished, the contractor must furnish everything needed to perform this contract IAW the PWS and terms and condition of the contract. The contractor shall provide training that is necessary to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract for contractor personnel at their own expense.

5.0 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

There are eleven (11) federal holidays each year. They are New Year’s Day (observed 1 January), Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday (observed the third Monday in January), President’s Day (observed the third Monday in February), Memorial Day (observed the fourth Monday in May), Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed 19 June), Independence Day (observed 4 July), Labor Day (observed the first Monday in September), Columbus Day (observed the second Monday in October), Veterans Day (observed 11 November), Thanksgiving Day (observed the fourth Thursday in November), and Christmas Day (observed 25 December).

5.1. When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a legal holiday. The list of holidays relates to government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding applicable paid holidays.

5.2. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the government observes any other day designated by the 45 SW Commander, Federal Statute, Executive Order or Presidential Proclamation.

5.3. It is understood and agreed between the government and the contractor that observance of such days by government personnel shall not be a reason for an additional period of performance or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. In the event the contractor’s personnel work during a holiday or other day observed by the government employees, the contractor may reimburse them; however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed by the government, either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked. This provision does not preclude reimbursement for authorized overtime work.

6.0 SECURITY AND PRIVACY

6.1. Security Documentation: The details of any and all security documentation maintained and developed under this contract will become and remain the property of the government.

6.2. Base Access: All contractor personnel must have security clearance badges to enter onto Patrick Space Force Base. The contractor shall adhere to current installation security policies.

6.3. Clearances: All contractor personnel working under this contract shall possess a secret security clearance. The contractor shall submit proof of the required clearances with the quote, and all personnel must maintain the appropriate clearance level for the duration of the contract, as designated by the Client Representative prior to performing any work under this contract. The contractor is responsible for providing employee clearance information to the Contracting Officer and/or local security officer for use in preparing a DD-254 form.

6.3.1. If the contractor is notified by any government official having security cognizance over the contract that an employee’s security clearance has been revoked or suspended, the contractor shall notify the government the same day as the contractor receives the notice.

6.4. Privacy Act. The contractor shall ensure that employees assigned to this contract understand and comply with Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552.a and DoD 5400.7-R, “DoD Freedom of Information Act Program.” Agency procedures must be followed to identify and safeguard reports and data accordingly. The contractor will ensure that contractor employees assigned to this contract are briefed annually on properly identifying and handling Privacy Act data/information.

7.0 TRAVEL

7.1. Travel: Some short-term CONUS or OCONUS travel may be required to fulfill the requirements of this contract. The contractor shall ensure that the requested travel costs will not exceed what has been authorized in the contract. Contractor incurred actual expenses resulting from government directed travel are cost reimbursable but are limited by the government Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and must be pre-approved by the COR. The contractor will include any anticipated travel costs in the proposal

8.0 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

8.1. Place of Performance: The Primary Place of Performance for all personnel will be located at Patrick Space Force Base; OCONUS operations and flights may be required to locations worldwide (see Section 2.1).

8.2. Hours of Work

8.2.1. The contractor shall perform an 8-hour workday during normal facility operating hours (Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0700 to 1800 hours EST). The lead FCF pilot will contact the FCF maintenance supervisor/ unit schedulers a minimum of one day prior to coordinate the best hours of operations in order to maximize aircrew rest. In addition, the contractor shall be available and on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during times of heightened real-world activity as determined by the government, as well as during preplanned exercises. Irregular work hours will be defined as 30 minutes after official sunset in order to accomplish currency and/or troubleshooting. The irregular work hours will be offset hours which will be performed as an 8- hour workday. Expect irregular work hours 10% a month (3 business days). Any additional irregular work hours (Ferry flights/troubleshooting) may be requested through the program manager (301st RQS Commander or Director Operations).

8.2.2. When the contractor fails to meet the performance threshold, monthly billing will be adjusted as follows:

8.2.2.1. Each day a contract supported sortie is missed the billing will be reduced:

8.2.2.1.1. For Pilot: $400.

8.2.2.1.2. For SMA: $300.

8.2.2.1.3. These numbers are approximately equivalent to the Air Force cost to have an O3 or E7 out of the office for a 12 hour period

9.0 KEY PERSONNEL

9.1. The contractor shall identify all key personnel positions in the technical quote. NOTE: Individuals assigned to key personnel positions may not be added or removed from the contract and must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer or designee.

9.2. Other Terms and Conditions:

9.2.1. Non-Personal Service: Government personnel may not perform any supervisory functions for contractor personnel, such as interviewing, appraising individual performance, scheduling leave or work, or directing how to perform work.

9.2.2. To counter the circumstances that infer personal services and to preserve the non-personal nature of the contract, the contractor shall adhere to the following guidelines in the performance of the contract.

9.2.3. Provide for direct supervision of all contract employees assigned to the contract. Refrain from discussing skill levels and hours, salaries, cost and funding data, or administrative and personnel matters affecting contractor employees with government personnel. Ensure close communication/coordination with 301 RQS program manager, GFR, or COR and or unit representative and report problems to as they occur (not waiting for a monthly meeting).

9.2.4. Do not permit government officials to interview potential contractor employees, discuss individual performance, approve leave or work scheduling of contractor employees, terminate contractor employees, assist contractor employees in doing their jobs or obtain assistance from the contractor in doing government jobs.

9.2.5. Do not assign contractor personnel to work under direct government supervision.

9.2.6. Maintain a professional distance from government employees.

9.2.7. Provide contractor employees with badges identifying them as contractors if security clearances allow.

9.2.8. Ensure proper communications with the government. Technical discussion and government surveillance is acceptable, but the government cannot tell the contractor how to do the job.

9.2.9. Assign a contract leader to the contract order. The contract leader or alternate should be the only one who accepts contracting from the assigned COR, GFR, or program manager or representative.

9.2.10. When travel is required for the performance on a contract, contractor personnel are only to travel as directed by their contract management.

10.0 INVOICE AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

10.1. Payment Information: The contractor shall be registered in Systems of Award Management (SAM). Registration guidelines can be viewed at http://www.sam.gov.

12.0 DOW SPECIFIC

12.1. The contractor must be proficient in use of the common test equipment, and related software tools for ambiguity analysis, data transfer, and configuration management.

12.2. The contractor must be proficient in lab and flight line testing of OFPs and flight test processes and responsibilities.

12.3. The contractor must understand design impacts to system hardware and software to perform system assessment, develop initial data files, or update existing software.

12.4. The contractor must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Card

Flight Manual

Flight Checklist

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