PWS_Rev_26 Apr 22.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

(PWS)

FOR THE

88TH ABW

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

Wright-Patterson AFB Revised, 26 April 2022

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION/SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR

2.101 AND 3.104

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 DUTY LOCATION

1.3 STANDARD HOURS OF OPERATION

1.4 Duty Forecaster Support

1.5 Staff Weather Support

2. METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

2.1 Airfield Weather Services:

2.2 Mission Services

2.3 Staff Integration

2.4 Contingency and Emergency Operations

2.5 Resource Protection

2.6 Training Requirements

2.7 Support for Base Weather Station Operations

3. STAFFING

3.1 CONTRACT POINTS OF CONTACT

3.2 Meteorological Requirements

3.3 Language Requirements

3.4 Employee Attire and Recognition

3.5 Employee Conflict of Interest

3.6 Security Requirements

3.7 Contractor Manpower Reporting Language for Contract Performance Work Statements (PWS)

3.8 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

4. SERVICE SUMMARY

4.1 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

5.1 FACILITIES

5.2 REAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

6.1 EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

6.2 LOG OUT INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT

6.3 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

6.4 COMPUTER SOFTWARE

6.5 PROPERTY CONTROL PROCEDURES

7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES

7.1 UTILITIES

7.2 POSTAL SERVICE AND INTERNAL BASE DISTRIBUTION

7.3 Telephone Services

7.4 Refuse Collection

7.5 CUSTODIAL SERVICE

7.6 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

7.7 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

APPENDIX 1 - ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

APPENDIX 2 - KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX 3 - LOCATION OF OPERATING FACILITIES

APPENDIX 4 - APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS, REGULATIONS, AND FORMS

APPENDIX 5 - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

A5.1 CONTRACT TRANSITION MATERIALS INVENTORY

APPENDIX 6 – CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

APPENDIX 7 – CONTRACTOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CYBERSECURITY

REQUIREMENTS 62

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. General Information

The following sub-sections defines the scope, primary and alternate duty location, and operating hours required to support Base Weather Station (BWS)/Weather Flight (WF) operations at WPAFB, OH.

1.1 Scope

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and associated items and services to provide BWS meteorological services. The contractor shall provide all mission, airfield, and staff meteorological services required to operate the Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) BWS, and provide specialized support to meet National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) mission support requirements. The Contractor shall perform these services in accordance of all applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force (AF), and Wright-Patterson AFB Instructions, Manuals, and Directives.

1.2 Duty Location

The primary duty location for weather operations is located in Area A, Building 206, in the Airfield Management Operations area on the main floor. The Alternate Operating Location (AOL) is located in Area A, Building 101, Room 116L. If this location is not available, Building 103, previously Open Skies facility, or Building 110 may be used as an alternate location near the airfield. Prior government coordination will be required in Building 103 or 110 are considered for use.

1.3 Standard Hours of Operation

The standard operations hours are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, inclusive of Federal Holidays. During controlled airfield hours, position-certified weather personnel will be physically present at the BWS location.

1.4 Duty Forecaster Support

Two duty forecasters are required on shift 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The duty forecasters shall provide Airfield Weather Services; (observations, Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), and Mission Integration support to all flying missions:

flight weather briefings, MISSIONWATCH, Resource Protection: Watch, Warning, and Advisories and Severe Weather Action Team in support of BWS operations.

1.5 Staff Weather Support

The contractor shall provide staff weather support between the hours of 0800L-1700L Monday through Friday and as necessary to meet customer requirements. The contractor shall provide all oversight and administrative duties such as reviewing plans and programs, updating training programs, completing quality assurance and self-inspections functions, coordinating and performing systems support, conducting BWS tours, and supporting base special events as outlined by the Special Operations Director. Staff support includes generating and providing weather briefs for AFMC, 88th

Air Base Wing (ABW), and OSS meetings, briefings, exercises, and required events and activities.

2 Meteorological Services

BASE WEATHER STATION (BWS) / WEATHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS

The following sections define the meteorological and support services required to operate the BWS at WPAFB. The contractor shall provide all airfield, mission, resource protection, and staff meteorological services in support. Contractor requirements for supporting these primary services are detailed in subsections 2.1.1 – 2.1.3 of this document.

2.1. Airfield Weather Services: The contractor shall provide Airfield Weather Services supporting or affecting the WPAFB airfield or installation. Services include weather observing and reporting, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), providing Pilot Reports (PIREPs) and Pilot-to-Metro-Service (PMSV), METWATCH support, forecasted and observed Watches, Warnings and Advisories (WWAs), and services required to support airfield operations. The contractor shall maintain situational awareness of local weather conditions and observations/TAFs during operating hours. The contractor shall monitor area observations and forecast products and information to maintain situational awareness of weather changes expected to affect or impact WPAFB airfield or base operations. The contractor shall directly interface with customers/operational users at WPAFB.. The contractor shall incorporate the elements of weather observing, meteorological watch, and resource protection to provide all aspects of airfield service support. The contractor shall serve as the primary point of contact for generating airfield forecasts and products.

2.1.1 Surface Weather Observations

The contractor shall generate, record, and disseminate weather observations in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 15-111, Surface Weather Observations.

The Automated Meteorological Observing System (AMOS) shall be used as the primary system for recording and disseminating surface weather observations and shall be operated in automated mode. The contractor shall provide augmentation (i.e., supplement and back-up) for the system as outlined in AFMAN 15-111 or IAW with documented policies and procedures provided by the 88 OSS Contracting Officers Representative (COR). In the automated mode, the AN/FMQ-19 continually senses and reports the following weather elements: wind, visibility, precipitation and obstruction to vision, cloud height, sky cover, temperature, dew point, altimeter setting, clarifying remarks and additive data. At WPAFB, the AN/FMQ-19 reports weather elements over the North and South end of the active runway, vice the entire celestial dome (i.e., horizon to horizon). The AN/FMQ-19 automated system produces weather observations every minute and use time-averaging of elements for more consistent observations. KFFO weather observations are available on 88 OSS/OSW weather systems (JET, Intranet), the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Airfield Automation System (AFAS), and via 554 WW and internet weather websites.

2.1.1.1 Types of Recorded Observations. The contractor shall provide two types of observations: METAR (Aviation Routine Weather Report), and SPECI (Aviation Selected Special Weather Report) observations in accordance with

AFMAN 15-111, Surface Weather Observations. All observations shall be taken from the Official Points of Observation (the airfield) or from the primary/alternate manual observing locations.

2.1.1.1.1 METARs A METAR is a regularly scheduled observation taken and disseminated every hour at 55 – 59 minutes after the hour. Every report includes wind data, visibility, present weather (if occurring), sky condition, temperature, dew point, pressure, clarifying remarks and additive data. A METAR observation may also indicate special weather criteria were met during the given observing period. METAR observations shall be disseminated locally and longline.

2.1.1.1.2 SPECIs. A SPECI is an unscheduled or special observation taken and disseminated when any special criteria in AFMAN 15-111, or locally determined criteria, have been sensed or observed. SPECI reports shall be prepared and transmitted within five minutes after the relevant criteria are observed. SPECI observations are disseminated locally and longline. SPECI criteria for WPAFB are listed in WPAFBI 15-101- Attachment 2 and AFMAN 15-111 - Attachment 2.

2.1.1.1.3 ALERT Observations. WPAFB hosts strategic missions that require immediate or alert observations if the crew is scrambled or recalled.

Contractor personnel are required to disseminate an alert weather observation within 60 seconds of alert notification. Should any component of the weather sensor equipment become inoperable, contractor personnel shall use the latest available data (not older than 30 minutes) and disseminate within 60 seconds of alert notification. If the data is not current it shall be considered estimated and prefixed with an “E” (estimated). Weather personnel shall manually derive the estimated data and amend the alert weather observation.

2.1.1.2 Official Points or Recording Observations. The WPAFB airfield’s official points of weather observation are the AN/FMQ-19, Automatic Meteorological Station, primary sensor group, located on the North end of Runway 23, and the discontinuity sensor located on the South end of Runway

23. When augmentation is required, the point of observation is the southwest corner of Building 206 on the airfield side, exiting to the left of the Base Operations counter and proceed out near the left side of the red carpet in front of airfield operations.

2.1.1.3 AN/FMQ-19 Operations. The contractor shall operate the AN/FMQ-19 automated meteorological observing system in accordance with procedures documented in AFMAN 15-111. In the automated mode, the AN/FMQ-19 performs a continuous weather surveillance. The contractor shall augment the system during severe or operationally significant weather periods, special criteria, and whenever unrepresentative observations occur due to meteorological, sensor, or system limitations IAW AFMAN 15-111, WPAFBI 15-101, and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2.1.1.3.1 AN/FMQ-19 Limitations. The AN/FMQ-19 cannot “observe” tornadoes, funnel clouds, hail, volcanic ash, snow depth, or smoke. The AN/FMQ-19 Visibility and Ceilometer sensor reports may not be representative of actual visibility and ceiling height conditions during rapidly changing visibility and or cloud height ceiling conditions. The AN/FMQ-19 Precipitation Identification sensor may generate light snow or drizzle when precipitation is not occurring. These events are sometimes caused by pollen or dust on the sensors, bugs swarming, spider webs, and blowing snow. The problem usually disappears quickly after maintenance technicians clean the lenses. If the problem is related to transient or hatching bug swarms the limitation may persist for a week or more.

2.1.1.3.1.1 Visibility Limitations. The visibility sensor may generate a rapid visibility change, up or down, when the actual visibility is unchanged.

These events are usually caused by a buildup of dust, pollen, or spider webs on/near the sensor lenses. The limitation can be addressed by cleaning the sensors.

2.1.1.3.1.2 Crosswind Limitations. AN/FMQ-19 derived crosswind values are computed incorrectly and are lower than actual crosswind component values.

2.1.1.3.1.3 Lightning Detection Limitations. The AN/FMQ-19 lightning detection system may display lightning strikes in multiple quadrants even though no lightning has occurred in those quadrants. This occurs primarily during positive lightning strikes. In addition the detection algorithms may be delayed in sensing lightning strikes within 5NM of the airfield.

2.1.1.4 Observation Augmentation. Augmented or manual observations will be taken as outlined in AFMAN 15-111 and when there are power and/or communications problems, or if the AN/FMQ-19 is not reporting properly or accurately IAW AFMAN 15-111 and local guidance. When a system sensor is no longer working properly, the contract weather technician shall report the problem to the Airfield Systems Maintenance (88 OSS/OSM) personnel. The technician shall use backup procedures until maintenance resolves the problem.

2.1.1.4.1 Augmentation Procedures. The contractor shall establish written standards operating procedures to monitor automated surface weather observations. During augmentation, the contractor shall perform a Basic Weather Watch in accordance with AFMAN 15-129, WPAFBI 15-101, and local SOPs. The contractor shall also establish procedures to check all augmentation entered surface weather observations for erroneous or unnecessary data before dissemination, check after dissemination (longline), and before the next observation to verify that no errors were generated during the dissemination process in accordance with AFMAN 15-111 and local procedures.

2.1.1.5 Observation Remarks and Additive Data. When required by AFMAN 15-111 the contractor shall augment (i.e., supplement and back-up) mandatory remarks and additive data to all observation. Delete all bug rain and extra remark that don’t add real value to the observation.

2.1.1.6 Dissemination of Weather Observations. The contractor shall disseminate WPAFB (KFFO) surface weather observations via the Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET), or alternative AF-approved weather system(s).

Automated systems are susceptible to a myriad of communications and systems outages that may cause a wide range of mission capability limitations. When automated dissemination systems are inoperable, the contractor shall disseminate surface weather observations via telephone and/or fax and longline by contacting the 15 OWS or another Weather Flight not affected by the outage to request dissemination of the surface weather observation into the Automated Weather Network (AWN). The contractor may use the AF Form 3803/3813 based on what capabilities are available. At a minimum, the following agencies shall be notified when an outage impacts the ability to disseminate observations via automated systems: Base Operation, Air Traffic Control (ATC), 445 AW Command Post/SOF, AFMC Command Center, (resource protection products only), 15 OWS, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2.1.1.7 Surface Weather Observing Records (AF Form 3803/3813). Data recorded on the AF Form 3803/3813 serves as the source to determine local and longline dissemination accuracy. The contractor shall maintain daily copies of each AF Form 3803/3813 in the weather station for the period specified in the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule. In the event of an automated system outage, the contractor shall record accurate and legible surface weather observations including required remarks on AF Form 3803 as prescribed in AFMAN 15-111, and disseminate observations using USAF primary or backup systems.

2.1.1.8 Basic Weather Watches. The contractor shall conduct a Basic Weather Watch when the observation requires augmentation in accordance with AFMAN 15-111 and locally developed guidance. During a Basic Weather Watch, the contractor shall monitor and visually check weather conditions at least every 20 minutes. The contractor shall be prepared to augment the observations when required criteria begin occurring or in the event sensors stop reporting or not reporting accurate surface weather elements.

2.1.1.9 Cooperative Weather Watch (CWW). Maintain a cooperative weather watch agreement with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other appropriate agencies.

Document in local procedures as well as the base weather support plan. The contractor shall maintain and comply with CWW procedures in accordance with AFMAN 15-111, and locally developed procedures. The ATC CWW provides for training and certifying qualified non weather ATC personnel on performing CWW duties. Records of training and certification shall be provided to the Airfield Operations Flight and COR when requested.

2.1.2 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs). The contractor shall produce a 30 hour valid forecast every 8 hours. Issue times shall be as coordinated and documented on the 15 OWS-88 OSS Data Page/MOA, local SOPs, and the WPAFB Weather Support document. Contractor shall amend the TAF when conditions do not match specified conditions in Attachment 7, AFMAN 15-129. Ensure horizontal consistency is maintained between the TAF and all weather products. TAF amendments shall take priority over the MEF amendments.

2.1.2.1 Dissemination, all TAFs and disseminate through the standard production and dissemination system.

2.1.2.2 Quality Control and TAF Verification. Perform quality control and verification on TAFs IAW AFMAN 15-124 and AFMAN 15-129, and locally-developed guidance. Metrics related to TAF Verification shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with AF, MAJCOM, or OWS guidance.

2.1.2.3 TAF Backup/Continuity of Operations Procedures. Contractor must establish backup procedures to ensure TAFs and amendments are disseminated at required times IAW AFMAN 15-129. When total outage occurs the 15OWS will provide temporary backup until mission capabilities are restored.

2.1.2.4 TAF Metrics. The contractor shall establish procedures to compile and disseminate metrics information from the evaluation of TAFs provided to the HQ A3OW and COR.

2.1.3 Pilot Reports (PIREPs). PIREPs are a valuable source of information for weather forecasters, airfield command and control personnel, and flight crews.

Aircrew members provide PIREPs to the weather station to aid in their situational awareness of weather information and impacts to flying operations. PIREPs confirm the existence of forecast conditions and identify previously un-forecasted conditions.

The contractor shall use PIREP information to reevaluate sky cover and ceiling heights upon receipt of local PIREPs that indicate an operationally significant deviation from the current surface weather observation in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures.

2.1.3.1 Requesting PIREPs. The contractor shall request PIREPS from aircrews in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures.

2.1.3.2 Encoding PIREPs. The contractor shall encode and disseminate PIREPs in accordance with the format outlined in AFMAN 15-124.

2.1.3.3 Disseminating PIREPs. The contractor shall disseminate PIREPs using any means available (e.g., telephone, fax, e-mail, IDS5-local) immediately and within ten minutes following equipment or communication outages. The contractor shall notify the 15 OWS of Urgent (UUA) PIREPS significant to flight operations and flying safety. Use all PIREPS in the METWATCH and MISSIONWATCH processes in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures. The contractor shall maintain a notification record during outages of the primary dissemination system. The contractor shall maintain and provide metrics to the government as requested. PIREP timeliness and accuracy metrics are included in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

2.1.3.4 Dissemination Exceptions The duty forecaster disseminates all PIREPs unless they contain the same information transmitted by BWS personnel in the last 30 minutes.

2.1.3.5 Monitoring PIREPS/AIRREPS. The contractor shall monitor PIREPS and AIRREPs from available resources, such as the Aviation Weather Center.

These reports provide valuable insight into weather patterns above the surface (between balloon- launched radiosonde soundings).

2.1.4 Pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV) The contractor shall provide full-service, 24/7 PMSV on frequency 348.4, or other approved frequencies, during airfield open hours in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures. The PMSV can be used by aircrew to request weather information, to include the latest observations and TAFs for any reporting location. The PMSV is also used by aircrew to report observed conditions via PIREPs.

2.1.4.1 PMSV Communications and Procedures. The contractor shall use proper radio discipline and standard phraseology found in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 7110.10, Flight Service. The contractor shall pass only current, complete, and relevant weather information to aircrews. Warn aircrews of weather along their flight route and relay the position and movement of any weather hazards to the aircrews. Weather forecasters shall not vector aircraft around hazards. Solicit a PIREP at the conclusion of every airborne contact, to include: call sign, present position, altitude, and temp, wind (speed and direction) actual weather conditions encountered.

2.1.4.2 Recording PMSV Contacts The contractor shall maintain a monthly worksheet of PMSV contacts and weather information provided to pilots in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures. The contractor shall document daily radio equipment and frequency checks on the worksheet.

2.1.5 Meteorological Watch (METWATCH) The contractor shall provide a continuous METWATCH in accordance with AFI 15-129 and local procedures.

METWATCH is a deliberate continuous process for monitoring observed and forecast weather conditions. METWATCH is to identify when observed conditions significantly diverge form forecast conditions, determine a course of action to update or amend a forecast product, and notify designated base agencies. The contractor shall perform a continuous METWATCH for WPAFB. The contractor shall integrate visual, airfield sensor, radar, satellite, lightning detection, and non-standard weather data to create an integrated weather picture and near-term forecast. The contractor shall provide feedback to the 15 OWS on local weather patterns and unexpected weather changes that impact OWS-provided products.

2.1.5.1 METWATCH Priorities. METWATCH is the process of monitoring observed and forecast weather conditions and notifying select agencies when specific weather conditions occur or are forecast that impact mission. The contractor shall perform a continuous METWATCH for WPAFB. The contractor shall integrate visual, airfield sensor, radar, satellite, lightning detection, and non-standard weather data to create an integrated weather picture and near-term forecast in accordance with AFI 15-129. The contractor shall provide feedback to the 15 OWS on unexpected weather changes that impact OWS-provided products.

2.1.5.2 METWATCH Notification. The contractor shall provide a continuous METWATCH in accordance with AFI 15-129 and local procedures. Through the METWATCH process, changes in related weather elements drive notification from the contractor to supported base agencies. The contractor shall coordinate with supported customers when:

-Weather information indicates TAFs/MEFs will cross operational thresholds.

-A forecast weather warning criteria is met or exceeded, and the Weather Flight is not serving as the primary organization for issuing and updating forecasted Weather Watches, Warnings and Advisories (WWAs).

-The National Weather Service issues a severe weather watch or warning for the Dayton/Wright-Patterson AFB area.

-Severe weather signatures on radar or satellite are identified that could impact WPAFB or the local flying area missions.

-Urgent (UUA) Pilot Reports are received for/near WPAFB.

-Local weather phenomena are forecast to occur (i.e., next 30 minutes) and will affect BWS mission weather products (TAFs and MEFs).

2.1.6 Barometry Program. The contractor shall establish a barometry comparison/calibration. Record and document barometer comparisons on worksheet/spreadsheet (any level or locally developed). Retain the last two barometer comparisons on file and dispose of all others. Deployable barometers will be compare against a standard barometer annually. Program and correctly perform and record barometer standardization for the Kestrel-series weather devices IAW AFMAN 15-111 and local procedures. The contractor shall make barometer comparison records available to the COR on a monthly basis or as requested.

2.1.7 Visibility Charts. The contractor shall establish a process to review, update, document, and maintain annual reviews of representative visibility charts for the primary and alternate operating locations in accordance with AFMAN 15-111. The COR will assist with coordinating support from outside agencies to create or enhance visibility charts.

2.1.8 Radar Operations/Capability. The contractor shall develop and maintain procedures and training documentation for the proper operation of the Gibson Ridge suite of software used as to provide Doppler radar capability. The contractor shall maintain SOPs or have the ability to access instructions to configure and use radar capabilities. Provide access to radar imagery to aircrews for weather briefings.

2.1.8.1 Radar Procedures. The contractor shall maintain local radar procedures in accordance with AFMAN 15-129, to include: a list of National Weather Service (NWS) Radar Operations Center points of contact; a System Troubleshooting Guide, and a breakdown of the products on the RPS for the various Volume Coverage Patterns. The contractor shall maintain SOPs for reporting radar equipment outages and troubleshooting problems in accordance with AFMAN 15-. The contractor shall ensure updates to radar software are applied IAW Air Force Weather guidance and directives and in coordination with IT personnel.

2.2 Mission Services. Mission services are those actions directly related to completing the customers’ daily missions (e.g., MEFs, flight weather briefings, verbal weather briefs, Mission Watches, etc.). The contractor shall review and understand mission-limiting thresholds for each assigned or supported flying unit’s aircraft and missions as outlined in WPAFBI 15-101 and local procedures.

2.2.1 Mission Execution Forecasts (MEFs). The contractor shall perform all Weather Flight requirements documented in, AFMAN 15-111, AFI 15-128, AFMAN 15-129, and WPAFBI 15-101. The MEF is considered the official briefing forecast for the WPAFB Airfield. The MEF is a flight weather briefing for local sorties (takeoff and landing at WPAFB), and out-and-back sorties (take-off WPAFB, land at one of the locations on the MEF and return to WPAFB). The WPAFB TAF will serve as the official forecast during any period where a MEF is not available.

2.2.1.1 MEF Process (MEFP). The MEFP shall specify techniques and tools used to forecast relevant individual weather elements critical to mission success, and how to best apply them to agency operational requirements. The MEFP shall be detailed in SOPs, checklists, flowcharts, worksheets, or other decision aids. The contractor shall develop the MEF using the administrative and operational processes outlined in AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures. These processes shall identify data sources, document forecast methods, and describe methods of obtaining weather situational awareness. Mobility requirements outlined in AF instructions and directives do not apply.

2.2.1.2 MEF Requirements and Capabilities. The contractor shall review and fully understand customer mission and tactics, in order to better anticipate and exploit the weather. The contractor shall maintain the MEF by integrating and tailoring products and information created by strategic and regional weather centers, local units, and agencies. The contractor shall obtain, examine, and utilize meteorological products and information provided by the 15 OWS, the 554th Weather Wing (WW), NWS, and other government and commercial weather systems and data to meet operational requirements. Alternate sources of weather information can be used only when OWS or 554 WW products are not available to ensure consistency for the customer. The contractor shall integrate Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), and forecasted Weather Watches, Warnings, and Advisories into the MEF.

2.2.1.3 MEF Go / No-Go Requirements. The contractor shall create and provide MEFs based on critical Go / No-Go environmental sensitivities and operating thresholds. The MEF shall contain flight level winds, hazard, space, products, and alternate airfield forecasts. The MEF shall be adjusted to meet the daily mission requirements needs of the 445 AW and WPAFB customers as outlined in WPAFBI 15-101 and local procedures.

2.2.1.4 MEF Integration. The contractor shall have a documented methodology to incorporate climatology, perishable weather data, strategic-level and operational level forecast products, forecasting techniques, and a logical, verifiable process to conduct weather operations. The contractor shall interpret existing space weather products and apply or tailor the information for supported operations. The contractor shall not re-create synoptic and hemispheric scale analysis and forecast processes that are produced by the 554 WW or 15 OWS in order to tailor weather products.

2.2.1.5 Crossing Operational Thresholds. The contractor shall update MEF products when conditions are/or are forecast, to cross standard operational thresholds. The contractor shall conduct post-mission reviews to validate/verify MEFs and use lessons learned.

2.2.1.6 MEF Amendments. The contractor shall amend the MEF in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures throughout the flying day when favorable or marginal areas are observed or forecast to be unfavorable, or forecast unfavorable areas are observed or forecast to be marginal or favorable.

MEF amendments shall be accomplished whenever turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, freezing precipitation, winds/crosswinds, or other marginal or unfavorable conditions are occurring or are forecast to occur, that were not previously included in the MEF.

2.2.1.7 MEF Reviews. The contractor shall implement and document a consistent approach to determine when MEFs require a forecast review, assign forecast reviews as required, and monitor the performance of MEFs in accordance with AFMAN 15-129.

2.2.1.8 MEF Metrics. The contractor shall establish procedures to compile and disseminate metrics information from the evaluation of MEFs provided to the HQ A3OW and COR. .

2.2.2 Flight Weather Briefs (FWBs/175-1s). The contractor shall provide DD 175- 1, Flight Weather Briefing, or verbal flight weather briefings, to aircrews, as requested, in accordance AFMAN 15-129, local procedures, and contractor duty priorities. The contractor shall provide weather support for WPAFB assigned aircrew and temporary duty (TDY) aircrew staging from Wright-Patterson AFB. The contractor shall provide pre-coordinated and walk-in aircrew briefings and route forecasts as requested by transient aircrews. The contractor shall brief transient aircrews on impending severe weather or other hazards, at WPAFB, enroute, and at their primary and alternate destinations. Briefings shall be provided at the weather station, fax, and/or phone.

2.2.2.1 Flight Weather Debriefs. The contractor shall debrief customers, when available, who have returned from missions on aspects of weather support received (when aircrews are available for debriefings). The contractor shall relay negative debriefing information to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), within 1 duty day.

2.2.2.2 Supporting Products. The contractor shall provide weather data as requested by the Supervisor of Flying (SOF). Data includes, but is not limited to updated radar and satellite imagery, current TAF and observation. The contractor shall maintain a standard pilot briefing display in the weather station.

As a minimum radar and satellite imagery shall be displayed; this includes an animation of at least the last three hours of images, to give the customer an idea of weather patterns that could impact mission planning or execution.

2.2.2.3 Backup Procedures for Flight Weather Products. The contractor shall inspect and notify, within 1 hour, the COR and owning equipment custodian for all repairs to the display system. The contractor shall implement contractor-developed backup procedures.

2.2.2.4 Flight Weather Brief Metrics. The contractor shall maintain a copy of all-weather briefings and mission planning products. The contractor shall relay all data and information designed for metrics to HQ AO3W as directed.

2.2.3 Mission Watch (MISSIONWATCH). MISSIONWATCH is the process of monitoring weather for local flying training missions, cross-country, and transient flights briefed by the contractor. Combined with METWATCH activities, the contractor shall perform MISSIONWATCH to monitor operations at and around WPAFB and the local flying area, and issue changes or amendments to the respective MEF in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and local procedures. As required by rapidly changing conditions, the contractor shall amend the MEF, and contact supported customers to relay mission impacts. The contractor shall perform MISSIONWATCH for all supported transient aircraft.

2.2.3.1 MISSIONWATCH Procedures. The contractor shall document and structure MISSIONWATCH processes and procedures in SOPs. The contractor shall maintain procedures for monitoring critical thresholds identified WPAFBI 15- 101, which require intensified MISSIONWATCH, and updating agencies on changes to environmental conditions critical to mission execution. The contractor shall employ sound Operational Risk Management techniques outlined in AFMAN 15-129 to assign risk, allocate resources, and direct activities to conduct MISSIONWATCH for agency missions. The contractor shall conduct a MISSIONWATCH for critical portions of every mission placed at risk due to environmental conditions. The contractor shall continuously monitor mission routes, areas and take off, enroute, and primary and alternate destinations for changes to weather conditions impacting flight operations. The contractor shall focus on mission-limiting weather thresholds for specific missions as defined by supported agencies.

2.2.3.2 MISSIONWATCH Notifications. The contractor shall notify supported agencies of weather parameters crossing mission-limiting thresholds and provide alternatives to exploit mission weather. The contractor shall update environmental information, looping back to the continuous MEF process. Finally, the contractor shall coordinate with the supporting OWS when conditions do not accurately reflect OWS products or briefings.

2.2.4. Space Weather Support. Space weather describes the conditions in space that affect the near-Earth space environment, to include satellites, aircraft, and ground based systems used by the military and civil sectors. Space weather is a consequence of the behavior of the Sun, its interaction with the nature of Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere, and the planet’s location in the solar system. The contractor shall incorporate space weather products into all phases of WPAFB operations including flying customer operations, and communications systems in accordance with AFI 15-128, and AFMAN 15-129. The contractor shall identify WPAFB customers and operations affected by space weather events and provide the required space weather support. The contractor shall interpret space weather products and extract the relevant data and information and apply it for customer operations. The contractor shall understand the impacts of space weather on these agencies and incorporate those impacts into the MEF, flight weather briefs, and other required products. Space weather products displaying impacts to radio frequencies and Global Positioning Systems (GPSs) are available through the 15 OWS. Solar and lunar data is available from the United States Naval Observatory.

2.2.5 Chemical and or Effective Downwind Messages Support. The contractor shall provide chemical/effective downwind messages as requested in support of chemical events. Typically this information is requested by the disaster control group, incident commander, Emergency Operations Staff, and fire department personnel. In support of these events and exercises, the contractor shall provide Chemical Downwind Messages (CDMs) and Effective Fallout Downwind Messages (EDMs) as requested. The contractor shall not calculate the actual hazard assessment.

2.3 Staff Integration. The contractor shall provide staff weather support to the 88 ABW, 445 AW, HQ AFMC, and other customers as required. The contractor serves as the Staff Weather Officer (SWO). Support includes, but is not limited to; staff weather briefings, airfield command and control briefings, mass deployment and other briefings, assisting in the planning and execution of exercises and special events, and HQ AFMC weather briefings. Staff weather services are designed to be flexible and tailored to meet the customer’s needs. In addition, the contractor shall provide leadership and management of Airfield Weather Services Operations and Mission Integration Weather Operations activities;

and coordinate weather support activities between customers, the 15 OWS, and the COR.

Staff weather services shall be made available during normal duty hours (0800 – 1700L, Monday – Friday, excluding Holidays), and can be extended as required.

2.3.1 Commander’s Staff Briefings. The contractor shall prepare and present weekly Commander’s Staff weather briefings in accordance with AFI 15-129 and local procedures. These briefings may be customized to the contractors’ format, but shall include as a minimum: forecasts for the current day, following day, and/or a 7-day forecast outlook, weather impacts to training missions, and weather threats to the installation. Customized briefs may need to meet ABW or AFMC prescribed formatting for briefings. Forecasts for special events (i.e., AFMC of 88 ABW special events, community events, CORONA TOP, HUREVAC Operations) shall be included in briefings as required. The contractor shall provide electronic copies of staff briefings to the COR as requested.

2.3.1.1 Mobility Concept Briefings. The contractor shall provide briefings at all Mobility Concept Briefings as requested by 88 ABW/XP in accordance with AFI 15-129. At a minimum, the briefing shall include forecast conditions for the departure date/time, deployed area climatology conditions, and forecast conditions for destination arrival date/time. Other items will be briefed as requested by 88 ABW/XP or the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO). The contractor shall provide an electronic copy of Mobility Concept weather briefings to the COR as requested.

2.3.1.2 Snow and Ice Control Briefings/Meetings. The contractor shall be a member of the 88 ABW Snow and Ice Committee and participate in committee meetings as requested by the 88 OSS/CC or COR. The contractor shall provide weather briefings and information in support of pre- and post-season Snow and Ice Control meetings in accordance with AFI 15-129, and the WPAFB Snow and Ice Control Plan. This includes contractor participation in meetings and conference calls to discuss snow and ice impacts to base operations. The contractor shall provide an electronic copy of Ice and Snow Control weather briefings and products to the COR as requested.

2.3.1.3 Seasonal Weather Briefings. The contractor shall create and present upcoming seasonal weather briefings IAW WPAFBI 15-101 and local procedures. These briefings shall be presented to the 88 ABW staff and subordinate units, the 445 AW, and other customers as requested on a quarterly basis prior to each season. The contractor shall provide an electronic copy of seasonal weather briefings and/or products to the COR as requested.

2.3.1.4 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Briefings. The contractor shall prepare and present classified and unclassified weather briefings in support of the EOC upon request. The contractor shall provide meteorological services requirements defined in Installation Emergency Management Plan 10-2 (FOUO).

The contractor shall provide electronic copies of unclassified EOC weather briefings to the COR as requested.

2.3.1.5 445 AW Briefings. The contractor shall provide meteorological service orientation briefings to new SOFs in accordance AFMAN 15-129. Briefings shall include information on contractor, hours of operation, observing and forecasting capabilities and limitations, airfield weather equipment, weather home page location and weather links, radar capabilities and limitations, weather links available on the Air Force Weather Web Services (AFW-WEBS), 15 OWS operations page, and SOF responsibilities to the weather contractor (i.e., cooperative weather watch, sharing pilot reports). The contractor shall provide an electronic copy of seasonal weather briefings and/or products to the COR as requested.

2.3.1.6 445 AW Safety Briefs. The contractor shall provide quarterly briefings and/or attend quarterly safety meetings for the 445 AW as requested. The contractor shall develop and present weather-related items aimed at improving flight and operational safety. The contractor shall provide an electronic copy of seasonal weather briefings and associated products to the COR as requested.

2.3.1.7 HQ AFMC Staff Briefings. On occasion the contractor may be required to provide staff briefings and forecasts in support of HQ AFMC staff meetings and functions. HQ AFMC will request forecast assistance through the COR and contractor. This staff support should be expected 4 to 6 times per year, and encompasses a single briefing.

2.3.1.8 Visitor Orientation Briefings. The contractor shall provide meteorological service orientation briefings to special guests, visiting dignitaries, and local tour groups upon request. Briefings shall be tailored to the special guest or tour group. Discussion topics shall include information on contractor duties, observing and forecasting capabilities and limitations, airfield weather equipment, weather home page location and weather links, Doppler Meteorological Radar capabilities and limitations, and any other products or capabilities relevant to the visitor or visiting group.

2.3.1.9 Base Exercise Support Briefings/Products. The contractor shall provide support for exercises involving natural disasters and assist the WPAFB IG or 88 ABW/XP in developing realistic severe weather exercise scenarios.

This includes developing injects, scripts, etc., to simulate weather related events during exercises. Scenarios may last from hours to multiple days.

2.3.1.10 Seven-Day Forecast Outlook. The contractor shall produce the WPAFB seven-day forecast outlook as a general, quick-look, and “worst case” forecast of expected weather conditions in IAW with contractor developed procedures. The WPAFB seven-day outlook shall be updated daily by 0900L.

Outlooks will be used for planning purposes only and will be inspected by the COR for completeness not long-term accuracy.

2.3.1.11 Special Events Support. Throughout the year WPAFB hosts or supports special events that require additional staff and mission level support.

These events include AF Museum aircraft movements and events, CORONA Top, AFMC or 88 ABW special events, community events, and other activities as required. The contractor shall coordinate and provide or arrange for tailored staff and mission integration weather support for these events. While these events often require standard products such as forecast outlooks, flight weather briefings, and MISSIONWATCH products, an increased frequency and larger distribution of these products can be expected. Brief surges of resources may be necessary to support these requirements.

2.3.1.12 Airfield Operations Board (AOB) Meetings. The contractor shall attend and participate in quarterly AOB meetings in accordance with AFI 13- 204V3.

2.3.1.13 Release of Weather Information. The contractor shall provide meteorological support to non-government agencies and the general public through the base public affairs office. The contractor shall follow all data release requirements/guidance provided by the PA office, and coordinate with the Foreign Disclosure Office on information used in communication with foreign entities.

2.3.2 Hurricane Evacuation (HUREVAC) Support. The contractor shall use the tropical cyclone forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to plan for HUREVAC operations and provide leadership with situation awareness regarding tropical systems and how WPAFB can best posture to meet HUREVAC requirements. The contractor shall not deviate from the official NHC forecast position, track, movement, maximum wind speed, or intensity trend. The contractor shall use the MEFP to tailor the official NHC forecast into a specific mission forecast product for their supported agencies. The contractor shall ensure supported agencies and customers are notified of all updates to official tropical cyclone forecasts that would impact WPAFB operations in or near locations impacted by the tropical systems, or would impact the posture of WPAFB to support HUREVAC operations.

2.3.3 Duty Priorities. The contractor shall maintain clearly defined duty priorities to assist in task allocation in accordance with AFMAN 15-129. Duty priorities are required and established to ensure tasks are accomplished in order of importance and promote understanding among supported agencies. Duty priorities ensure timely response under routine conditions. The duty priority list shall be displayed in plain view for weather technicians, operators, and customers. The duty priority list shall be coordinated and included in the WPAFB 15-101, and the 15 OWS & 88 OSS WPAFB Data Page/MOA. The contractor shall only deviate from the duty priority list in the interest of flight safety or protection of personnel or property. The contractor will ensure AFMAN and Instructions are the primary reference to abide by before WPAFBI and this PWS.

2.3.4 Climatology Support. The contractor shall maintain and update daily and monthly climatic records for temperatures, heating/cooling degree-days, precipitation, and winds.

Climatology briefings may be requested by customers for research, acquisitions, environmental and utility planning, and staff briefings for general interest. The contractor shall leverage the support of the Strategic Climatic Information Service of 14th Weather Squadron (WS) to satisfy supported agencies climatology requests that cannot be supported with limited climatology data. The contractor shall provide data packages to supported customers, with a courtesy copy to the COR, by the fifth workday of the month and as requested by customers.

The contractor shall maintain limited climatology data on WPAFB weather conditions. The contractor shall maintain a copy of the WPAFB Airfield Operational Climatic Data Summary (OCDS) for easy reference.

2.3.5 Flight Information Publications (FLIP) Updates. The contractor shall maintain procedures and review each new edition of DoD Flight Information Publications (FLIPs) for changes in airfield minima criteria in accordance with AFMAN 15-111. The contractor shall coordinate and document the process of delivering and reviewing new editions of FLIPs IAW local procedures. The contractor shall validate the accuracy of the weather information contained in the VFR Supplement upon re-issuance for the WPAFB airfield in accordance with AFMAN 15-129. Additions and corrections shall be initiated through the 88 OSS/OSAT, Airfield Management section. The following information shall be included in the VFR Supplement: Weather Station operating hours; PMSV Frequency; 15 OWS Contact Information; and pertinent weather observing and/or forecasting information (i.e., use of automated meteorological observing systems, limitations hindering unobstructed visibility observations, known observing limitations). All changes to the FLIPs are coordinated with the COR.

2.3.6 Weather Documents. The contractor shall develop, update, and maintain the following documents and ensure horizontal consistency between AFIs, AFMANs, WPAFBIs, Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), etc, in accordance with AFMAN 15-129. The contractor shall initiate and document out-of-cycle formal reviews to accurately reflect operational changes resulting from agency mission changes, equipment upgrades, or significant changes in overarching guidance. All new or revised SOPs will be routed through the COR for review.

2.3.7 Weather Support Document (WPAFBI 15-101). The COR will initiate a review of WPAFBI 15-101 along with the contractor annually. If significant changes are made an annual review of the instruction will be coordinated with 88 ABW customers in accordance with AFMAN 15-129.

2.3.8 15 OWS MOA/Data Page. The 15 OWS will initiate an annual review of the 15 OWS – 88 OSS/WPAFB Data Page/MOA. The contractor shall coordinate updates and changes in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 and coordinate changes through the COR.

2.3.9 WPAFB Plans and Publications. The contractor shall, upon request, review draft WPAFB Plans and Publications containing meteorological service requirements. These reviews ensure requested requirements are properly staffed and documented in accordance with AFMAN 15-129.

2.3.10 Risk Management (RM). The contractor shall apply RM principles and processes to day-to-day weather operations to focus activities and allocate resources to exploit environmental conditions, mitigate mission delays, and enhance the overall effectiveness of operations in accordance with AFMAN 15-129 series publications and AFI 90-802, Risk Management. The contractor shall tailor the RM processes and application and techniques to be consistent with the RM processes of operational supported agencies, and to the unique mission needs of the organization.