PWS Parachute Rigger.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Senior Parachute Rigger Certification Training (FAA28303)

PR# AC-23-00083

A. PROJECT/TITLE

Senior Parachute Rigger Certification Training (FAA28303) to include Written/Knowledge, Oral and Practical Test for Airworthiness Inspectors employed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

If the low offeror is an accredited college, the FAA desires college credits be offered to trainees who successfully complete the proposed training. This is not a mandatory requirement and will not be used as an evaluation factor.

B. BACKGROUND

Under Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.), the FAA is authorized to train employees as necessary in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the Administrator. The interests of the public, the safety of the workforce, and the credibility of the organization are best served by having qualified, proficient, and current inspectors conducting surveillance, testing, and checking functions.

C. SCOPE

The contractor is to provide training to FAA Airworthiness Inspectors to become Certified Senior Parachute Riggers. This training should provide students a detailed description of the operation, construction, component location, packing, maintenance/repair and troubleshooting of the Round and Square canopy parachute systems. Students must be able to acquire a parachute rigger certificate with a senior rating.

The contractor may provide this training through their standard courses offered to the public, other Government agencies or by submitting courses solely intended for FAA inspectors.

The FAA estimates this course to provide approximately 80 hours of instruction and class size should not exceed a maximum of 10 students.

Student quotas will be determined by Flight Standards Service Training Division (AFB-500) and Aircraft Certification Service – Planning and Program Division (AIR-900). FAA formal training consists of training courses with agency level course numbers that will be officially recorded in the employee’s personnel records.

The tuition cost should be based on a per student basis to include Senior Parachute Rigger Certification Training along with Written/Knowledge Test and Oral & Practical Test. All travel and per diem costs will be the responsibility of the FAA.

D. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions are used to define the terminology contained herein and are applicable as required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR):

Contracting Officer (CO): The person authorized to act on behalf of the Government to negotiate and award contracts and modifications thereto, and to administer contracts through completion or termination.

Except for certain limited authority delegated by the Contracting Officer to a technical representative, the Contracting Officer is the only individual with the authority to direct the work of the Contractor.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The authorized Government representative(s) acting within the limits of their delegated authority for management of specific projects or functional activities.

DOT: Department of Transportation

FAA: Federal Aviation Administration, a component agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation

E. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), Parts 65, 91 and 105. The applicable regulations are available for download, in pdf format, from www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/

Title 49 of the United States Code available at http://uscode.house.gov/download/download.shtml

The FAA Parachute Rigger Handbook FAA-H-8083-17A can be found at:

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/prh_change1.pdf

F. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Daily Sessions: Begins when the student first shows at the contractor facility for training each day.

When possible, training must be conducted on a one-shift basis, for a maximum of 10 hours per day to include breaks. To the maximum extent possible, the very first day of training should not start on a Monday, a day following a federal holiday, nor be conducted on a weekend. Training shall be conducted Monday through Friday and is to be continuous during these days except for federally established holidays. Local or state holidays must not interrupt the training period. Normal hours of training should not begin later than 9:00 a.m. local time. Should a requirement exist to change either the hours or days of training indicated, the change must be coordinated in advance with the FAA COR.

2. Level of Training: FAA personnel are expected to perform at a level compatible with the highest standards of the specialty. Accordingly, each course of instruction must adhere to the adult learning principles, which include but are not limited to:

a. Focus the training on "Real World" situations and applications.

b. Emphasize how the training can be applied.

c. Relate the training to the instructional objectives.

d. If possible, relate the training materials to the FAA employees past experience.

e. Allow reasonable debate and challenge of ideas.

f. Encourage FAA employees to be resources to one another.

In addition:

a. The classes shall not contain content or methodology likely to produce high levels of emotional response;

b. The training content and methodology of the classes shall not be associated with religious, quasi-religious, or new age belief systems;

c. The classes shall not include materials which could be viewed as attempts to change the influence an individual’s personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace.

3. Student Reports and Grade

a. Each student's performance shall be graded with a Pass or Fail rating. The testing scheme http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/ http://uscode.house.gov/download/download.shtml https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/prh_change1.pdf required for FAA Senior Parachute Rigger certification is acceptable. Each student shall receive a certificate of graduation pending completion of required testing with a minimum average sufficient to meet FAA certification requirements for senior parachute rigger.

b. Upon completion of all training, the contractor shall issue a Certificate of Training (Appendix A), which includes an End of Course Evaluation. Each FAA inspector shall complete the End of Course Evaluation and sign the Certificate of Training (Appendix A) certifying the type of training provided, specific dates, and the duration of such training. One copy of each must be submitted to the COR within five (5) days of class termination.

c. Within two weeks after class completion, furnish a report to the COR reflecting the student's final grades, attendance records, and any additional comments deemed necessary concerning his/her attitude and ability.

G. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor shall provide professional instructors to deliver the course who have a minimum including the following:

a. Three (3) years as a senior parachute rigger

b. Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.

Contractor will coordinate the written test with an FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) testing center.

Contractor shall provide the oral and practical testing services by a Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner (DPRE) sufficient to complete the certification process including the issuance of a temporary FAA Airman Certificate.

a. The student shall receive legible copies of appropriate course training materials necessary to conduct the course including a Training Syllabus, Student Guides, Exercise Worksheets, Handouts and other materials required for successful course delivery to each student. The manual must contain information, which can be utilized in performing job functions pertaining to the course material being instructed. The contractor can also offer all course material and handouts in an electronic format at the end of the course to minimize the cost of reproducing. Course material that is reutilized must be maintained free of markings and notes. The contractor must also provide pencils and blank paper for note-taking as required.

b. The student shall demonstrate ability to meet FAA Senior Parachute Rigger requirements for course graduation, and will be able to attain a score sufficient to obtain FAA certification as a Senior Parachute Rigger.

2. In the event the FAA student fails to report for training as scheduled, or should become ill, injured or incapacitated during the training period the contractor must promptly notify the COR and the student’s emergency contact if known.

3. Training Facilities: The facility used for training must be located in the United States and preferably within 25 miles of a major airport serviced by at least one major US air carrier. In addition, training facilities must comply with the following:

a. Classrooms must be large enough to accommodate at least the entire class plus one observer, with either desks or tables large enough to allow the students to be able to take notes and still have space for them to keep their reference books open during lecture periods. Student chairs must be ergonomically appropriate for 8-hour occupancy.

b. Sufficient presentation boards for effective teaching must be provided.

c. The classroom must be well lighted. There must be not less than 30 foot-candles of illumination at the student's desk or table.

d. The classroom must be cleaned not less than two times each week of instruction.

e. Sanitary restroom facilities must be available within convenient distance of the classroom.

f. The classroom facilities must be adequately ventilated; heated in winter and cooled in summer.

Temperature range must not exceed 68 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit.

g. Ambient noise must be below the distraction point. At any position in the classroom, normal instructor voice levels should exceed the ambient noise level by 20 decibels.

h. Contractor must comply with safety standards specified by the National Electrical Code, the

National Fire Code, and the United States of America Standards Institute in conducting contract training. Each class must receive a briefing on safety and security procedures to ensure proper egress in the event of any foreseeable emergency.

i. Local environmental distraction adversely affecting student learning must be eliminated.

j. Adequate free student parking must be available near the training site.

k. Visual aids used in the classroom must be legible, visible from each student station, and color enhanced as necessary to show each system operating mode.

l. Classrooms must have at least one computer with internet access and printer available for student use.