PWS - N00173-23-RFI-CM02 Final.docx

Performance Work Statement Maintenance Support of VXS-1 UV-18 Aircraft Twin Otter Operations Dated 11/30/2022

1.0 Introduction

Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), a subordinate command of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), conducts Science & Technology (S&T) experimentation and advanced technology development. The contractor is to provide requirements for the flight operation services and maintenance support of one (1) UV-18 Twin Otter aircraft.

2.0 Scope

The contractor is responsible for the proper maintenance, repair, modification and ground testing of one (1) Twin Otter research aircraft located at Hangar 109, NAS Patuxent River, MD. Additional help may be requested by the maintenance team for other VXS-1 aircraft. All aircraft shall be provided by the Government and other aircrafts shall not be procured under this contract. The Government reserves the right to incorporate additional maintenance support, including maintenance of other/new (S&T) aircraft, as well as on and off equipment maintenance to support evolving missions. The contractor shall be responsible for providing any additional personnel, equipment, peculiar tools, materials, and support equipment to perform aircraft maintenance and support an estimated eight (8) hour daily flight schedule and approximately 200 flight hours per year. The contractor shall maintain a spares package sufficient to support flight operations at NAS Patuxent River.

3.0 Basic Requirements

The contractor shall provide safe, airworthy, mission capable aircraft and well-maintained support equipment ready to meet mission requirements. The contractor shall accomplish contract requirements throughout the life of the contract and provide manpower capable of managing and maintaining all aircraft specified.

3.1. Basic Services: The contractor shall perform aircraft maintenance project support and equipment services that include, but not be limited to:

3.1.1. Organizational level maintenance activities: aircraft ground handling, launch and recovery, pre-flight, thru flight, basic post flight, hourly post flight, periodic and phase inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and project installation support.

3.1.2. When required, the contractor shall develop and submit ground operating procedures (GOP), as well as detailed procedures for inspections, repairs, and records maintenance as specified in the individual Task Order.

3.1.3. Other maintenance activities: maintenance operations services and off-station aircraft maintenance repair.

3.1.4. As deemed necessary the contractor shall be involved in the fabrication, testing, installation, removal, modification, and integration of project/mission systems for the Twin Otter or other platforms.

3.2. Supply Support: The contractor shall obtain, establish, manage, maintain, procure, ship, receive, handle, and warehouse spare parts to maintain Twin Otter aircraft, tools and support equipment.

3.3. Remote Sites: The contractor is further responsible for providing support of remote sites to satisfy the maintenance and operational requirements of the aircraft research activities for extended detachments. The remote sites may occur outside of the United States.

3.4. Maintenance Publications, Technical Data, Flight Manuals, and FAA Regulations: The contractor shall follow all maintenance publications, technical data and flight manuals, as well as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations to safely operate the Twin Otter research aircraft and ground support equipment. The contractor shall, as necessary, develop procedures and manuals for the operation of equipment in the operation of the Twin Otter research aircraft. The contractor shall maintain all procedures and operations to current standards for the Twin Otter research aircraft.

4.0 Government Furnished Materials

The Government will make available one (1) UV-18 Twin Otter aircraft as necessary for maintenance actions.

5.0 Travel

Travel is necessary in performing tasks under the effort. Locations are conducted within the continental of the United States (CONUS) and outside of the continental of the United States (OCONUS).

Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge. Travel costs will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of the travel. The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), while not wholly applicable to contractors shall provide the basis for the determination as to reasonable and allowable. Maximum use is to be made of the lowest available customary standard coach or equivalent airfare accommodations available during normal business hours. All necessary travel meeting the above criteria shall be approved in advance by the Government. Exceptions to these guidelines shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.