PWS Fixed Wing Airlift Support.pdf

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Air Education & Training Command (AETC)

Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Fixed Wing Airlift Support Operations

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Table of Contents:

Part Title Page

1.0 General 3

1.1 Introduction 3

1.2 Agency Mission/Background 3

1.3 Non-Personal Services 3

1.4 Objectives 4

1.5 Scope 4

2.0 Program Objectives/Description of Work 4-5

2.1-

2.5 Requirements/Specific Tasks 6-13

3.0 Program Admission and Graduation Requirements 13

3.1 Student Load 13

3.2 Schedule 13

3.3 Course Master Schedules (CMS) 13

3.4 Long Term Variation 13

3.5 Training Schedule 13

4.0 Other Requirements 14

4.1 Risk Mitigation Plan 14

4.2 Quality Control Plan 14

4.3 Travel 14-

4.4 Coordinate A Project Kickoff Meeting 15-

4.5 Prepare a Monthly Status Report (MSR) 16

5.0 Deliveries/Performance 16

5.1 Place of Performance/Hours of Performance 16-

5.2 Performance Standards and Performance Requirements Summary 19-

5.3 Contract Compliance Deliverables Table 23

5.4 Delivery Instructions 24

6.0 Special Requirements

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List of Attachments/Appendices 31

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1. GENERAL.

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The work shall be performed in accordance with all Sections of this PWS.

The purpose of this PWS is to establish a contract for Fixed Wing (FW) airlift support services.

This service is required by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Air Force (USAF) AETC for training purposes within the scope of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide fuel, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform air operations located within the Continental United States (CONUS).

1.2 AGENCY MISSION/BACKGROUND

The Air Education and Training Command (AETC) mission is to recruit, train, and educate Airmen to provide air power for the United States. The Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas has a mission to assess, select, and develop ground combat forces for the Air Force. The SWTW's mission focuses on three areas of specialization: global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery. The SWTW's training pipeline includes pararescue men, combat controllers, special reconnaissance Airmen, special tactics officers, and combat rescue officers. The SWTW's training also includes: Assessment and selection, Human Performance Adjunct Faculty Course, and Athletic trainers.

Current DoD military FW training air support does not have the capacity to support DoD, AETC training requirements. 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 local assets that have higher operational priorities resulting in the inability to meet training requirements. Contracted aircraft support shall provide reliable and consistent access to necessary assets to support day/night air operations that include: air support for air traffic control training, Static Line (SL) parachuting and Military Free Fall (MFF) parachuting operations on land and over water. The Contractor shall provide platforms, crews, support staff required to perform Parachute operations (pilot services, parachute rigging/packing, aircraft maintenance) associated with the delivery of airlift support under coordination with the Government Organization, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO).

1.3 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES.

This contract is a non-personal services contract as defined by FAR Subpart 37.101. Contractor personnel rendering services under this contract are not subject to supervision or control by Government personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supervision of the Contractor employees.

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1.4 OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the airlift contract is to provide the AF consistent and safe aircraft support to the Special Warfare (SW) Apprentice Course and Major Command (MAJCOM) training. This program shall provide consistent, safe, and reliable aircraft support that will allow the AF to meet their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) curriculum and SW instructor training/proficiency requirements. FW aircraft will conduct: air support for air traffic control training and day/night airdrop operations over land and water, for up to 18 personnel. FW aircraft must meet safety requirements and be listed on the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Paratroop Commercial Operator Part 91 list. FW aircraft must also meet the training and configurations required for paratroop airdrop and training bundle operations. FW platform must maintain the applicable certificates for airdrop services during contract performance.

1.5 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all services necessary to conduct aircraft lift support to the Pararescue (PJ)/Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) and Combat Control (CCT)/Special Tactics Officer (STO) Schoolhouses. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that all required PJ / CCT / CRO / STO candidates and SW instructors receive the required air support for air traffic day/night, land/water, S/L or MFF (including High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO), High Altitude, High Opening (HAHO), and Double Bag Static Line (DBSL)) parachute operations, Container Delivery Systems, mission planning, real world support to medical emergencies (life, limb, eyesight or urgent transport during training iterations), to complete the curriculum and upgrade requirements provided in the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). Additionally, the contractor shall provide all services necessary to conduct aircraft lift support for AETC assigned SW instructors to meet parachuting related training/proficiency requirements. The aircraft shall be provided to the Government fully configured for the scheduled operations. All hardware connected to the aircraft will be Contractor configured and provided to the activity supported. In the event additional hardware or hardware configuring services become required for the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall acquire said hardware/hardware configuration services through the contract established Consent To Purchase (CTP) processes.

2.0 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES/ DESCRIPTION OF WORK

2.01 The Contractor shall support AETC in the performance of training services as defined herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all startup costs, airlift support (flying hours), aircraft, employee payroll, maintenance, and fuel necessary for training.

2.02 Air Lift schoolhouse STS requirements PJ Course RW requirements; IAW PJ, 1Z1, CFETP Line Items (specific reference cited below) included, but not limited to:

5.1.4.5. Pararescue (PJ)/Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) Course Requirements:

5.1.4.5.1 Pararescue Apprentice Course Fixed Wing requirements; IAW PJ, 1Z1 CFETP line items:

3.3.1 Day Water Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.3 Day Water Full Equipment MFF

3.3.7 Day Land Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.9 Day Land Full Equipment O2 HALO

3.3.1.7 Canopy Control

5.1.4.5.2 CRO Apprentice Course FW requirements: IAW CRO, 19Z, CFETP Line Items:

3.3.1 Day Water Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.3 Day Water Full Equipment MFF

3.3.7 Day Land Full Equipment SL Round

3.3.9 Day Land Full Equipment O2 HALO

3.3.1.7 Canopy Control

5.1.4.5.3 Combat Controller (CCT)/ Special Tactics Officer (STO) Course Requirements IAW CCT/STO, 1C2/13C, CFETP Line Items:

6.1.1 Perform S/L day combat equipment jump

6.1.2 Perform S/L night combat equipment jump

16.5.4.5 Compute and mark Ground Marked Release points (GMRS)

16.5.4.6 Perform verbally initiated release system

17.4.36 Apply additional services, includes traffic advisories, weather information and other needed information.

17.4.39 Issue Traffic Advisories

17.4.48 Issue Takeoff/Landing clearances

17.4.50 Issue Landing Information

17.4.73 Issue Departure Information

17.4.52 Issue Restricted Low Approaches

17.4.64 Simulated Flameout (SFO) Approaches /Emergency Landing Pattern (ELP) Operations /Practice Precautionary Approaches

17.4.91 Issue Approach/Arrival Information

2.1 Requirements/Specific Tasks

2.1.1 The Contractor shall provide all FW aircraft including, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform CONUS air operations. These requirements shall necessitate a commiserate degree of flexibility on the part of the Contractor with regard to aircraft operations and workload scheduling, mission/flight preparations, and the actual execution of the performance and performance quality of the services iterated throughout this PWS.

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2.1.2 The Contractor shall provide all direct labor, supervision, RW aircraft, maintenance, and all other items and services (not specifically identified herein to be Government- furnished). In addition, the Contractor shall provide all support personnel, as required, to provide ATC/airdrop training IAW this PWS and the standard generally acceptable to the Military Aviation Industry performing related or similar requirements.

2.1.3 The Contractor shall attend aircrew briefings. Aircrew briefings and mission planning requirements shall consist of pre-mission analysis, safety planning, cargo planning, training scenario, and mission specific considerations. Time required for mission planning typically varies from 15-60 minutes depending on the complexity of the training scenarios, weather, and terrain factors. The Government is responsible for any final mission planning products for training scenarios. Contractor aircrew, military instructors, and military students are expected to participate in the aircrew briefings and mission planning.

2.1.3 This PWS sets forth the requirements for providing aircraft lift support for two separate schoolhouse courses at separate locations, conducting up to three classes annually. There are estimated six total classes, with up to 45 students per class each year. Both courses (Kirtland AFB and Pope AAF) run three times a year. The PJ/CRO course requires 120-150 working/training days, while the CCT/STO course requires 75-100 working/training days. The PJ/CRO course is located at Kirtland AFB, however, requires aircraft support at multiple locations away from Kirtland AFB, NM. The CCT/STO/SR course is located at and around Pope AAF. Additionally, this PWS sets forth the requirements for providing aircraft lift support for SW instructors assigned to AETC to maintain currency/proficiency in RW related tasks for professional development /upgrade training.

AETC requires an estimated annual total of ~305 hours for Wet Blade FW hours and ~245 hours for FW Ferry Hours) to support mission qualification, and currency training. The Contractor shall be able to support ATC and paratroop airdrop operations with aircraft at two geographically separated locations, simultaneously. Contractor shall ensure the pilots and aircrew are trained and current in day/night parachute airdrop operations.

● Task 1: FW ATC/Paratroop Airdrop Requirements

● Task 2: Air Support Personnel Requirements

2.1.1 Task 1 - FW Airdrop Requirements

2.1.1.1 Operating Instructions

Aircraft will operate primarily out of airfields with improved surfaces but shall be capable of conducting air operations out of unimproved surfaces as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) / Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Aircraft support durations will be

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2 hours prior to refueling (This may change based on DZ altitude, airdrop altitude, temperature, cargo/passenger weight). Refer to section below (Flight Duration).

2.1.1.2 Operation of Aircraft

2.1.1.2.1 All systems shall be maintained in accordance with (IAW) the aircraft, airframe, engine and avionics as per manufacturers’ specifications. Contractor shall maintain Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/FAA technical bulletin documentation on the aircraft provision for annual inspection.

2.1.1.2.2 The contractor shall be AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator and aircraft listed and approved for Part 91 operations on the date of contract award. and they shall maintain these certifications for the duration of the contract period of performance.

2.1.1.2.2 A Government Flight Representative and/or their designated representative shall perform a bi-annual inspection of aircraft operations, flight crew certification/currency and qualifications, and aircraft maintenance procedures. The inspection shall be conducted under the general guidelines and procedures contained in the Department of Defense Intrastate Contract Aviation Paratroop Survey Checklist. Subcontracted aircraft, if used, must also be listed as an AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator and approved for Part 91 operations.

2.1.1.2.3 Definitions contained in 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1 apply to all situations and conditions related to flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and flight crew certifications and qualifications, except as noted or defined otherwise herein.

2.1.1.2.4 The aircraft shall carry a valid FAA airworthiness certificate for non-public use activities that are similar to the mission required to be performed under this PWS for the duration of the contract. The aircraft shall be operated and maintained as civil aircraft and follow current FAR and DODI 4500.53 “The DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program pursuant to Section 2640 of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.).” All pilots and crew shall be FAA certified.

2.1.1.2.6 All aircraft shall be operated IAW applicable Government aeronautical regulations, including U.S Air Force (USAF), U.S. Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local military flying directives. The Contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations. Contractor shall submit the DD Form 2400 “Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance;” DD Form 2401 “Civil Aircraft Landing Permit;” and DD Form 2402 “Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement” through the (to be determined at TO award).

These agreements and any other that may be specified shall be kept current during the entire period of operations under the contract. Aircraft approved under this contract are considered transient military aircraft and not subject to landing fees at DoD controlled airfields.

2.1.1.2.7 The Pilot In Charge (PIC), or PM designated alternate, shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents immediately to the PM, AETC COR/Quality Assurance Program

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Coordinator (QAPC), CO, and the Commanding Officer (if on a military range/installation) IAW the Mishap/Incident Response Guidance (M/IRG).

2.1.1.2.8 This procedure provides a standardization guide for initial reporting required in the event of an aviation mishap/incident, non-aviation mishap, or event requiring special reporting involving aircraft or personnel under the cognizance of HQ AETC. The M/IRG covers mishap reporting procedures and is applicable during periods of supporting tasking directed by the HQ AETC when operating from military bases for transit or permanent basing. The PM, or designated representative, at the mishap/incident site shall contact the supported location Customer Lead, COR, and CO listed in the TO. These individuals, in turn, will contact the appropriate offices. Any person who has knowledge of a mishap or incident involving injury to personnel, damage to Government property or aircraft operating under AETC Commercial Air Services’ contract and/or TO shall also report the facts.

2.1.1.2.9 The Contractor shall provide the following information at a minimum to the PM, COR, CO, and unit supported: name of person reporting; best method of communications; what happened; type of incident; number of people involved; numbers and types of injuries (as applicable); location, date, and time of incident (local time and Zulu time); describe actions taken;

and any other details as they appeared to the person reporting the incident.

2.1.1.2.11 The aircraft Contractor Site Manager shall be knowledgeable of the unit mishap/incident procedures.

2.1.1.2.12 Any and all accidents/damage to the aircraft which occur during operation of the aircraft and contributing factor shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All costs to repair or replace aircraft parts and all additional ferry costs or travel costs that occur as a result of the accident shall be borne by the Contractor. Responsibility for any damage to aircraft that results from other than pilot error shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2.1.1.3 Equipment Requirements

2.1.1.3.1 The Contractor shall use aircraft meeting the required standards to execute this contract. If the Contractor uses more than one type of aircraft then instructors, JMs, and students will require familiarization training on each type of aircraft prior to operations.

2.1.1.3.5 All aircraft (unless otherwise specified) shall be capable of the following:

2.1.1.3.5.1 FW aircraft shall conduct SL, MFF, and CDS parachute operations from a tail ramp. Aircraft will have an inward folding side paratroop door that is able to be opened/closed in flight for spotting and exit. Aircraft will be equipped with an electric powered static line retrieval system. Aircraft shall be capable of flying at 18,000 feet MSL and have a minimum of 18 seats installed (e.g. approved side fold-up seats), rigged for SL/MFF/CDS paradrop operations as required, with an allowable cabin floor load capable of transporting 16 combat equipped jumpers, two jumpmasters (300 lbs. ea.), and 100 lbs. of additional equipment per mission/flight iteration. Additionally, the aircraft must be capable of deploying six water-equipped SL/MFF jumpers (300 lbs ea.) with a CDS bundle (up to 900 lbs) and 2 jumpmasters (275 lbs. ea.).

2.1.1.3.5.2 FW aircraft shall meet the FAA and AMC safety requirements for paratroop airdrop operations and shall be listed on the AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator Part 91 listing at time of award.

2.1.1.3.5.2 Aircraft shall have the flexibility to transport parachutists and cargo weighing a minimum of 5,500 lbs. at +10 degrees Celsius for two hours non-stop during Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions. Flight duration may be adjusted based on aircraft weight, fuel load, DZ elevation, density altitude, etc. Airdrop delivery will be limited to less than 25 miles from point of takeoff. At times, aircraft will operate from an airfield that normally experiences density altitudes above 8,000 feet. For example: Belen Municipal Airport, NM regularly experiences increased density altitudes during the summer months. Aircraft shall be able to operate from an unimproved, 3500ft. runway at +10 degrees Celsius at sea level.

2.1.1.3.3 Be equipped with communications and navigation capability as required by the FAA and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) equipment pre-requisites. The Contractor shall be solely responsible to provide such equipment.

2.1.1.3.5.3 One type of FAA approved navigation system such as a Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) Receiver System, with ADF indicator; Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Directional Range (VOR); Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Long Range Navigation (LORAN), etc. A GPS shall be available for operations in remote areas where other navigational aids are not available.

2.1.1.3.5.3.1 At least two VHF radios

2.1.1.3.5.3.1 At least one Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio.

2.1.1.3.5.3.2 Air-to-Air TACAN (desired, not required).

2.1.1.3.5.3.3 Intercom system with at least one headset available for JM/AJM

2.1.1.3.5.3.4 Aircrew and cabin configuration shall be configured in a safe manner suitable to support night operations with NVGs by parachutists/jumpmasters when required.

2.1.1.3.5.3.5 Aircraft takeoff and landing requirements: During takeoff and landings, each jumper/passenger is required to have a seat belt.

2.1.1.3.5.4 The Contractor shall supply one headset per aircraft if intercom connections do not match instructor headset connections. The Contractor shall maintain and repair this supply

5.2.3 Aircraft Maintenance Management

5.2.3.1 Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Policies. The Contractor shall be responsible for complete maintenance and logistics for their aircraft IAW FAA regulations. The Contractor shall follow all aircraft manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures / time change /

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overhaul requirements. This includes all manufacturer / vendor required maintenance IAW airframe, engine, and propeller maintenance manuals, and any maintenance required by applicable

CFR.

5.2.3.2 Aircraft Emergencies. The Contractor shall respond immediately to any lift related aircraft emergency. The Contractor shall be ready to immediately remove lift aircraft from the runway. The Contractor shall be responsible for their aircraft that land off field.

5.2.3.3 Replacement Aircraft. If an aircraft is unable to support flight objectives due to aircraft maintenance issues, the Contractor shall provide a replacement aircraft (AMC Part 91 certified) within 36 hours to allow for mission continuation. If no AMC Part 91certified aircraft is available, the Contractor may provide a CARB certified aircraft as a replacement, provided the Government incurs no additional costs. The Contractor will be responsible for all cost associated with providing a replacement aircraft, including ferrying cost.

5.2.3.4 Maintenance Documentation. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for maintaining all maintenance records. The Contractor shall use approved documentation for each aircraft that meets the FAA standard for maintenance documents, forms, and procedures.

Maintenance forms and documentation shall be maintained by aircraft registration number and shall include dates, page numbers, all pilot reported discrepancies, corrective actions and / or deferred discrepancies. The Contractor shall retain ownership of these records. All maintenance records/logbooks shall be available for Government review upon request.

5.2.4 Aircraft Servicing

5.2.4.1 Aircraft Fuel. The Contractor shall provide all aircraft fuel.

5.2.4.2 Fuel/Oil Storage. All oil drained from aircraft engines during scheduled inspections, or any other interval shall be collected and disposed of IAW airfield environmental requirements.

5.2.4.3 Aircraft Movement In / Out of Hangars. Contractor personnel shall supervise and guide aircraft movement into or out of hangars. Students may assist if necessary. Aircraft only need to be pushed out of the hangars far enough to taxi the aircraft.

of headsets.

2.1.1.4 Personnel Requirements

2.1.1.4.1 All Contractor personnel shall be evaluated and qualified by the Contractor as meeting USAF minimum standards as stated herein for technical proficiency. The training courses that the contract supports are considered “high-risk,” and as such, AETC SWTS/Commander retain the right to assess the Contractor’s behavior and, if appropriate, has the authority to interrupt/delay the Contractor from conducting operations for safety reasons at no additional cost to the Government. In such cases, the CO must be notified immediately, and further action will be coordinated between the Contractor’s POC and the AETC/COR. In all cases, AETC personnel will work with the aircrew to determine work priorities for the Contractor.

2.1.1.4.2 The Contractor shall provide fully qualified pilots and co-pilots who demonstrate experience in military parachute operations found in support services as designated in the contract.

Services support consists of aircraft, flight crew (pilot and co-Pilot), FAA certified riggers, maintenance, and fuel for AETC support. The Contractor will coordinate with the COR, or representative, prior to each training event to ensure that pilots and aircrew are qualified and experienced in the type of operation being supported. USAF or other DoD personnel receiving training under this contract will possess the necessary, prerequisite training and skills for the courses. The Contractor shall ensure their pilots are familiar with local range procedures and processes, to ensure the aircraft are providing safe and properly coordinated operations and support.

2.1.1.5 Pilots: All pilots for DoD airdrop operations, at a minimum, shall possess the following qualifications:

2.1.1.5.1 Pilots shall carry a current FAA Commercial Pilot's license, be familiar and certified to meet the USPA pilot airdrop qualification and be instrument and multi-engine rated (not limited to center line thrust). The Contractor will provide a pilot and co-pilot on each aircraft for all flight operations.

2.1.1.5.2 FW pilots shall receive a Contractor developed airdrop check ride that meets the intent of the United States Parachute Association (USPA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at least once every 18 months, or as specified by FAA regulations.

2.1.1.5.3 The Pilot in Command (PIC) shall have a minimum of 200 hours as PIC in aircraft type. The PIC must have performed the required airborne operations or have received instruction and a currency signoff and deemed safe to conduct the operation from the CFI, Government instructor pilot, or company check pilot prior to execution of the task.

2.1.1.5.4 The co-pilot/first officer will be held to the same requirements as the PIC, except for the total hours required in type of aircraft. The minimum hours required in type of aircraft for the co-pilot/first officer is 50 hours.

2.1.1.5.5 Pilots shall pass the Contractor developed check ride for the type of aircraft flown. The airdrop check ride will evaluate flight planning, briefings, aircraft maintenance, flight operations (pre-, in-, and post-flight), and airdrop operations. The check ride will evaluate safety, compliance to Contractor developed checklists, and USPA pilot airdrop qualification standards.

2.1.1.6 Aircrew: If additional aircrew is required, they shall be familiar and deemed safe to conduct the operations by CFI and/or company check pilot prior to execution of the task.

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2.1.1.7 Program Manager: The contractor shall provide program management support. This includes management and oversight of all activities performed by contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy the requirements identified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Contractor shall provide a PM responsible for performance. The primary PM shall be designated in writing to the COR and CO NLT 15 days prior to contract and/or performance start.

The PM shall designate the Pilot in Charge (PIC) or other designated Aircrew flying member during the training event as the PM’s alternate (Site Lead) at the training location. The PM shall provide the COR, or representative, the PIC or Site Lead’s name seven days prior to the training event for final event coordination. The PM, or Site Lead, shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily management of this contract. The Site Lead shall be on-site during normal hours of operation and available within two hours to meet with Government personnel. The PM may travel to attend planning/coordination meetings or to duty performance locations to observe training, when required and authorized by the COR.

2.1.2 Task 2 – Air Support Personnel Requirements

2.1.2.1 Operating Instructions

2.1.2.1.1 The Contractor PM will coordinate with the COR, or representative, prior to each training event to ensure that parachute riggers are qualified and experienced in the type of parachute operation being supported. The contractor shall provide parachute riggers from the local training area, when possible, to avoid excessive travel expenses to the Government.

2.1.2.1.2 Contract parachute riggers will provide air support services primarily at training locations/drop zones where parachute training is being conducted. Packing locations may not be climate controlled. When the training schedule or logistics prevent rigging/packing from occurring at the training location, contract riggers may be required to pack at an alternate location. If the contract riggers are required to pack on a military installation, the COR, or representative, will arrange for installation pass, so that the contractor may have access to the base. When required to work on a military installation, Contractors must have a REAL ID or valid passport to enter the base.

2.1.2.2 Equipment Requirements

3.2.2.2.1 All equipment required to perform parachute rigging/packing in support of this PWS will be supplied by the government.

2.1.2.3 Personnel

2.1.2.3.1 Contract Rigger: All prospective contractor personnel must be evaluated and qualified by the Contractor as meeting USAF minimum standards as stated herein for technical proficiency. The training courses that the contract will support are considered “high-risk,” and as such, AETC SWTS Commanders (CCs) retain the right to assess the Contractor’s behavior and, if appropriate, has the authority to interrupt/delay the Contractor from conducting operations for safety reasons at no additional cost to the Government. In such cases, the CO shall be notified immediately, and further action will be coordinated between the Contractor’s POC and the AETC/COR. In all cases, AETC personnel will work with the riggers to determine work priorities for the Contractor.

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2.1.2.3.2 The Contractor shall provide FAA certified Senior or Master Riggers who demonstrate experience in military and civilian parachute packing/rigging and have successfully inspected, packed, and assembled the types of parachutes being used in the supported training event. Parachutes may include, but are not limited to Military Freefall, Non-Tactical Ram Air (NTRAPS) and Tandem Parachute Systems. The Government will notify the Contractor in advance of the specific parachute systems to be used in each training event to ensure the contract riggers have the appropriate experience. Services support consists of assembling, packing, and inspecting main/reserve parachutes for AETC parachute operations. Air Force or other DoD personnel receiving training under this contract will possess the necessary, prerequisite training and skills for the courses.

2.1.2.3.3 The Contractor shall provide all direct labor, supervision, and all other items and services (not specifically identified herein to be Government-furnished). The Contractor shall provide the required number of riggers for each training event as listed in the training schedule system. In addition, the Contractor shall provide all support personnel as required to provide the parachute training IAW this PWS and the standard generally acceptable to the Military Aviation Industry performing related or similar requirements.

2.1.2.3.4 Contract riggers packing and MFF parachutes will receive a packing class from qualified military rigger at the start of each training event and their training will be documented as required by USAF regulations/instructions. All MFF parachutes packed by contract riggers will be packed under supervision of a qualified military/DoD rigger performing “in progress checks” and will receive a final quality control inspection by a qualified military/DoD rigger prior to being jumped. NTRAPS will be packed in accordance with AFI 10-3503.

2.1.2.3.5 Lead Rigger: The Contractor shall provide a Lead Rigger responsible for performance. The Lead Rigger shall be designated in writing to the COR, or their representative, NLT 7 days prior to contract and/or TO performance start. The Lead Rigger shall be physically present during packing operations. The Lead Rigger shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to parachute packing/rigging for the duration of each training event. The Lead Rigger shall be on-site during normal hours of operation and available within two hours to meet with Government personnel.

3.0 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

3.1 Student Load. The projected student load and master schedule estimates are provided below. Student loads may be accelerated, or decelerated within Government financial and student scheduling constraints, when the Contractor is capable of accepting an increased student load. In spite of the best forecasting efforts, deviations may occur. The Contractor shall honor short-term (calendar quarter) variations of approximately + / - 20 students. Should variations exceed 20 students; a 60-calendar day notification will be given to the Contractor to allow time to adjust personnel and schedules. The Government will allow maximum flexibility to the Contractor should the student load estimate increase by more than 40 students per event. The Contractor is

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expected to coordinate with the Government to handle these deviations as they occur. See Attachment 1a.

3.3 Course Scheduling. The Government shall prepare a flying/training schedule designed to maximize student-training opportunities and to make best use of available aircraft, landing zones, and airspace. Scheduling will be maintained digitally on an online calendar shared with the contractor and government. The COR will establish and maintain the online training schedule.

Access to the web-based program will be provided to the Contractor for coordination/approval.

The initial tentative schedule will be created/shared at the start of the fiscal year and updated as needed. The schedule will provide approximate training dates, locations, aircraft required, type of operations to be performed, and approximate flight hours to be flown.

Dates/flight hours for training support will be finalized/approved by the COR and Contractor 60 days prior to the date when training support is expected. The Government shall make every attempt to provide the Contractor with not less than 60 days’ notice of unscheduled mission iteration to be performed under the contract. Normally, training days are Monday through Friday, however some training does occur on weekends and holidays. The Contractor may request that the number of training days scheduled be modified to improve efficiency of operations.

Occasionally, minor shifts in the training schedule (1-3days) may be required, due to aircraft availability, weather or range scheduling. Such changes will be discussed between the COR, or representative, and the Contractor to determine feasibility. If the change can be accommodated, the training schedule will be adjusted. This may result in last-minute changes in travel arrangements and additional costs, which must be approved by the COR prior to travel.

5.1.6 Training Event Flying Schedule. The SWTW training event POC or representative, shall prepare a Training Event Flying Schedule for the contractor PM NLT one week prior to the training event. Final coordination will be made between the SWTW training event POC & the PIC/Site Lead NLT 24 hours prior to execution.

5.1.7 High Priority Events. Occasionally a higher priority event may preclude a student (or entire class) from accomplishing a training event. The Government will identify deviations as early as possible.

3.4 Long-Term Variation. It is the intention of the Government to provide a steady number of users from approximately 300 up to approximately 450 students per calendar year. The Government reserves the right to change, by contract modification, adding up to an additional 300 students per year, dependent on the needs of the government.

4.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 Risk Mitigation Plan A risk mitigation plan shall be provided. The Contractor shall define the risk management methodology to be used, identify the risk assumptions, and establish the roles

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and responsibilities, and the timeframes upon award of contract. The Contractor shall define the risk communications and risk tracking process.

4.2 Quality Control Plan (QCP) The Contractor shall develop a QCP providing methods of surveillance the Contractor will utilize to monitor performance. The QCP shall be developed using the Contractor’s internal quality control methods and shall address the surveillance of all deliverables. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure nonrecurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality process to ensure services are performed IAW commonly accepted commercial practices, existing quality control systems, and the requirements defined within the PWS. The Contractor may modify the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) minimum standards of performance compliance as appropriate to improve the required compliance level; however, the compliance levels may not be adjusted down. The Contractor shall maintain substantiating evidence that services conform to contract quality requirements and furnish such information to the Government if requested. The QCP shall be revised, updated and submitted to the CO and COR for approval NLT 15 days after the contract award.

4.3 Travel

4.3.1 The Government may require the contractor to travel in the Continental United States (CONUS) in support of the requirements for the purpose of program reviews, training support, and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with (IAW) FAR 31.205-46, and the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Travel requests shall be coordinated using the Travel Authorization Request Form (or similar) and submitted to the COR for approval. Travel must be approved by the COR before a trip begins. If prior Government approval is not obtained, the contractor will not be reimbursed. The contractor will not be reimbursed for travel that occurs in their local area before/after ferrying aircraft to training locations. Locations and duration of travel cannot be fully defined at this time. All travel shall be scheduled, to the greatest extent possible, at least two weeks in advance, and shall be approved by the COR prior to making travel reservations. Emergency requirements shall be defined/initiated and approved/validated by the COR.

4.3.2 All travel shall be IAW the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and all lodging shall be at or below allowable, published lodging rates for the respective locality. The Contractor shall locate and utilize the airport that will provide the lowest total cost of travel. Excessive travel costs shall not be allowed.

4.3.3 When Government rate lodging that meets aircrew rest requirements (e.g. provides adequate environment for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep) is unavailable, the Contractor shall request approval by submitting a complete explanation of the circumstances in advance of the travel dates directly to the COR. Travel charges over and above allowable lodging rates and/or per diem, without proper approval, shall be paid at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall make every effort to stay at hotels that are below the Government rate, negotiate the lowest airfares and car rentals, and shall plan travel as far in advance as possible.

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NOTE: The Government reserves the right to audit, thus; the Contractor shall keep on file all support documentation for travel made on behalf of the Government.

Contractor costs for travel will be reimbursed at the limits set in the following regulations (see FAR 31.205-46): Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) - prescribed by the 338 ESS, for travel in the continental United States (U.S.).

4.4 Trip Reports

The Contractor shall submit a trip report NLT one week following the last day of operations, including ferrying the aircraft back to home station. The Trip Report will be in two parts and shall include the following information:

4.3.1.1 Travel Summary including: Number and names of personnel who traveled, dates of travel, destination(s), travel cost total; receipts for airfare, lodging, rental vehicles, rental vehicle fuel.

4.3.1.2 Training Summary including: Trip location, aircraft type, wet blade hour total, ferrying cost, training accomplished, summary of events (as required, describe any challenges experienced, issues, discussions, recommendations); and any proposed improvements that could make the overall process more effective and efficient.

4.4 COORDINATE A PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING

The contractor shall schedule, coordinate, and host a Project Kick-Off Meeting at a location approved by the Government. The meeting shall provide an introduction between the contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management, and security issues, and travel authorization and reporting procedures. At a minimum, the attendees shall include the contractor’s Key Personnel, the CO, and the COR. AETC Technical Point of Contact(s) (TPOC), and other relevant Government personnel.

The contractor shall provide a Project Kick-Off Meeting Agenda for review and approval by the CO/COR (Section 6.5 Deliverables). The agenda shall include, at a minimum, the following topics/deliverables:

a. Points of Contact (POCs) for all parties.

b. Personnel discussion (e.g., roles and responsibilities and lines of communication between contractor and Government).

c. Risk Mitigation Plan (Section 5.1 and 6.5 Deliverables)

d. Transition-In Plan (Section 6.5) and discussion.

e. Security discussion and requirements (e.g., building access, badges, Common Access

Cards (CACs) if applicable.

f. Financial reporting and invoicing requirements.

g. Quality Control Plan (QCP) (Section 5.2 and 6.5 Deliverables).

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The Government will provide the contractor with the number of Government participants for the Project Kick-Off Meeting, and the contractor shall provide copies of the presentation for all present.

The contractor shall draft and provide a Project Kick-Off Meeting Minutes Report documenting the Project Kick-Off Meeting discussion and capturing any action items (Section 6.5)

4.5 PREPARE A QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT (QSR)

The contractor shall develop and provide an QSR that shall include the following:

a. Activities during the reporting period, by task (include ongoing activities, new activities, activities completed, and progress to date on all above-mentioned activities). Each section shall start with a brief description of the task.

b. Problems and corrective actions taken. Also include issues or concerns and proposed resolutions to address them.

c. Government actions required.

d. Schedule (show major tasks, milestones, and deliverables; planned and actual start and completion dates for each).

e. Summary of trips taken (attach Trip Reports to the QSR for the reporting period).

f. Accumulated invoiced cost for each CLIN for the previous quarter.

5.0 DELIVERIES/PERFORMANCE

5.1 Place of Performance/Hours of Performance

Work should be performed on (or in the vicinity of) both military installations and commercial airports in the CONUS. See list of potential primary and alternate locations below. These locations are subject to change based on AETC/SWTW mission requirements. If the use of the alternate locations listed becomes necessary, the COR will coordinate with the Contractor as far in advance as possible.

Primary Locations:

- Pope AAF / Fort Liberty / Camp Mackall (ICAO: KPOB / KFBG / KHFF) KPOB – Pope AAF, 12 miles NW of Fayetteville, North Carolina;

KFBG – Simmons AAF, 1 mile East of Fort Liberty, NC;

KHFF – Camp Mackall AAF, 1 mile E of Camp Mackall, NC

- Coolidge, AZ. (ICAO: P08)

P08 – Coolidge Municipal Airport, 5 miles SE of Coolidge, AZ;

1AZ0 – Bishop Airfield, 13.2 miles NNW of Maricopa, AZ

- Hondo, TX. (ICAO: KHDO) - 350 SWTS INPUTS (MFF and SL)

KHDO – South Texas Regional Airport, 2 miles NW of Hondo, TX;

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- Belen Regional Airport, NM (ICAO: KBRG) KBRG – Belen Regional Airport, 3 miles W of Belen, NM;

- Lake Havasu, AZ (ICAO: KHII)

KHII – Lake Havasu City Airport, 6 miles N of Lake Havasu City, AZ;

Alternate Locations:

- Marana, AZ (ICAO: KAVQ/KMZJ ) KMZJ – Pinal Airpark, 7 miles NW of Marana, AZ KAVQ – Marana Regional Airport, 15 miles NW of Marana, AZ

- Lackland AFB, TX (ICAO: KSKF)

KSKF – Kelly Field Airport, 4 miles SW of S San Antonio, TX;

- Patrick SFB, FL (ICAO: KCOF) KCOF – Patrick Space Force Base, 3 miles S of Cocoa Beach, FL

Note: The above is an estimate of performance locations and may be subject to change depending on program requirements

5.1.4 Aircrew Crew Rest. Crew rest is required for students, instructors, and aircrew prior to in-flight duties. The crew rest period is normally a minimum 12-hour non-duty period before the HOO begins. Its purpose is to ensure the students, instructors, and aircrew are adequately rested before performing flight or flight related duties. Crew rest is free time, which includes time for meals, transportation, physical training, and rest. Rest is defined as a condition that allows an individual the opportunity to sleep. USAF aircrews require an opportunity for at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep during the 12 hours immediately prior to the duty period. If an instructor or student remains after operations to perform official duties, the crew rest period begins after termination of these duties. Crew rest is required prior to any of the following flight related duties:

mission planning and briefing, preflight, start, taxi, and operation of the aircraft.

5.1.1 A period (the start of the training) starts when students or instructors report for a mission briefing or other official duty and ends when the engine is shut down at the end of the last mission of the day. Normal operating hours for airlift operations are Monday through Friday, though training does sometimes occur on weekends and holidays. The Contractor may be required to train on a weekend/holiday. Day and nighttime operations will be required; sunrise and sunset are recorded by the National Almanac Office, U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington DC, 20390.

Saturday and / or Sunday training, while not normally planned, may be authorized by the COR or their representative. The maximum Hours of Operation (HOO) is 12 hours. The Contractor may bill two blade hours minimum each training day, regardless of actual hours flown, unless a weather cancellation is determined at least 12 hours in advance or otherwise coordinated and approved by the Contractor and the COR, or representative (e.g. aircraft was not needed or flown during a scheduled down day or holiday.) The Government may end training earlier than scheduled, once

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training objectives are completed or forecasted weather prevents continued operations, in which case the COR, or representative, will inform the Contractor that services are no longer required for that training event.

5.1.2 Contractor personnel will not report to Government facilities to work nor remain at the work locations any time the Government is unexpectedly required to close their offices. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying their staff during times of closure.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall coordinate daily reporting and departure times. When variations to the normal schedule are necessary, they shall be made at least 24 hours in advance unless circumstances do not allow. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR when factors change the training schedule. Reporting and departure times shall allow for adequate crew rest.

5.2 Performance Standards and Performance Requirements Summary

This contract is a performance-based contract with measurable standards in terms of quality and timeliness of deliverables and compliances. Deliverables shall be provided to the Government COR and other persons as designated by the Government. Deliverables shall be delivered electronically using Microsoft Office Products, such as Word, Excel, Project, etc. and/or Adobe format unless otherwise agreed upon.

5.2.1 Service Summary (SS). The following service summary reflects the objectives and thresholds used to track Contractor performance. The COR will evaluate all or part of the following elements:

Table 1 - Service Summary

Performance Objective Performance Threshold Method of

Surveillance

PO-1: Provide FW aircraft, including maintenance and fuel, that meet the requirements for AETC training as specified in the PWS, and ensure employees are qualified, trained, and certified to perform their assigned duties and able to meet requirements for airdrop/ATC operations.

100% Compliance with AFI

10-3503, AFI 13-217, TC 3-

21-220, ATP 3-18.11,

USSOCOM Manual 350-3, and other applicable regulations to meet schoolhouse training needs

Periodic Inspection

PO-2: Provide 2 hours of on station time prior to refuel with variables for altitude and weather. The Contractor shall have sufficient platforms and fuel (including fuel reserves) to provide the required support. *Variations in training location altitudes and conditions can cause support times to be less

100% Compliance

Periodic

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PO-3: Provide sufficient numbers of aircraft to meet training requirements and scheduled support dates at each training location.

100% Compliance

Periodic Inspection

PO-4: Follow crew rest IAW Applicable FAA guidance 100% Compliance Periodic Inspection

PO-5: Provide AMC Part 91 certified aircraft that meet requirements for FW operations as specified in the PWS. 100% Compliance

Periodic Inspection

PO-6: Maintain appropriate insurance coverage. Ensure insurance coverage is maintained for the duration of the contract sufficient for the contract as described in 14 CFR 205.

100% Compliance

Periodic Inspection

PO-7: Repair aircraft or provide replacement within 36 hours of maintenance issue preventing support of airdrop/ATC operations. 100% Compliance

Periodic Inspection

PO-8 Submit Trip Reports NLT 7 days after each training event

100% Compliance Periodic Inspection

PO-9 Submit Quarterly Status Report as required in the

PWS

100% Compliance Quarterly Review

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5.2.2 Deliverables

5.2.2.1 Provide the COR with a Trip Report (see 4.4) following delivery of Contractor services. This report should include days operated, itemized costs, lessons learned (if applicable), after- action report, and flight hours per day Submittal shall be NLT seven (7) days after services are received.

5.2.2.3 Annual program reviews shall be held at the location and/or method determined best suited for both the Contractor and the user. These reviews may be held at an AETC location, at the Contractor’s facility, telephonically, by video teleconference, or as directed by the COR.