PWS Rotary Wing Airlift Support.pdf

Air Education & Training Command (AETC)

Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW)

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for

Rotary Wing Airlift Support Operations

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 4-6

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 23-

6.0 Special Requirements 25-

List of Attachments/Appendices 30

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 rotary wing 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 pararescuemen, 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 RW 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 but not limited to:

Tactical Air Control (TAC), Alternate Insertion/Extraction (AIE) training; Tactical/CSAR Scenarios, Terminal Air Control (TAC) training, and helicopter/HLZ operations. The Contractor shall provide platforms, crews, support staff required to perform tasks 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.

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 requirements and SW instructor training/proficiency requirements. Contractor will provide RW aircraft capable of transporting 9 personnel for land operations. Specific training locations/events may require smaller aircraft capable of supporting 7 personnel for water operations. Aircraft will be able to provide RW support will conduct day/night over land/water Alternate Insertion/Extraction (AIE) training;

Tactical/CSAR Scenarios, Terminal Air Control (TAC) training, helicopter/HLZ operations training with platforms that meet AMC CARB certification. RW platforms must be certified at time of award and maintain the applicable certificates for commercial helicopter 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 receive the required air support for day / night, land / water, AIE, infiltration/exfiltration, medevac training, mission planning, real world support to medical emergencies (life, limb, eyesight or urgent transport during training iterations), Terminal Air Control (TAC) training, helicopter/HLZ operations, and other services such as may be necessary to complete the curriculum requirements provided in the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). The aircraft shall be provided to the Government fully configured for the operations scheduled. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all hardware and hardware configuring support for aircraft utilized under this contract. 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:

3.1.4. Configure Aircraft with Pararescue Mission Equipment & Litters

3.1.17. Handle Patients & Litters in Aircraft

3.2.3. Day Land Hoist Operations

3.2.5. Use Litters During Hoist Operations

3.2.6. Use Tag Line During Hoist Operations

3.2.7. Use Barrelman Technique During Hoist Operations

3.2.8. Day Rappel

3.2.10. Day Free Fall Swimmer

3.2.12. Day Land Rope Ladder

3.2.14. Day Land FRIES Insertion

3.2.16. Day Water Hoist

3.2.18. Day Water Rope Ladder

3.2.20. Day Water Fast Rope

3.1.16. Perform Land & Water Survivor Recovery

7.19.7 Perform Scenario-Based SIT Medical Exercises - RW aircraft.

2.03 Air Lift schoolhouse STS requirements CRO Course RW requirements; IAW CRO, 19Z, CFETP Line Items (specific reference cited below) included, but not limited to:

2.10.6.5. Perform rotary-wing call for fire

3.1.4. Configure FW/RW Aircraft with Pararescue Mission Equipment and Litters

3.1.10. Operate Aircraft Intercom System

3.1.14. Establish Helicopter Landing Zone

3.1.16. Perform Land & Water Survivor Recovery

3.1.17. Handle Patients and Litters in Aircraft

3.2.3. Day Land Hoist Operations

3.2.5. Litter Evac During Hoist Operations

3.2.6. Use Tag Line During Hoist Operations

3.2.7. Use Barrelman Technique During Hoist Operations

3.2.8. Day Rappel

3.2.10. Day Free Fall Swimmer

3.2.12. Day Land Rope Ladder

3.2.14. Day Land FRIES Insertion

3.2.16. Day Water Hoist

3.2.18. Day Water Rope Ladde

3.2.20. Day Water Fast Rope

3.1.16. Perform Land & Water Survivor Recovery

9.1.2. Limited Surface Operation w/aircraft

9.1.3. Extended Surface Operation w/aircraft

2.04 CCT/STO/SR Course Requirements IAW CCT/STO/SR, 1Z2/19Z/1Z4, CFETP Line Items (specific reference cited below) included, but not limited to:

6.9.1 Day rotary wing infil and exfil

6.9.2 Night rotary wing infil and exfil

6.10.8 Day helo fast-rope insertion

6.10.9 Night helo fast-rope insertion

6.10.10 Day helo fast-rope insertion with equipment

6.10.11 Night helo fast-rope insertion with equipment

6.10.17 Day helo rappel

6.10.18 Helo rappel with equipment

16.5.2.1 Control HLZ operations

17.4.6.6 Control Helicopter Operations

2.05 TACP/TACPO Course Requirements IAW TACP/TACPO, 1Z3/19Z CFETP Line Items (specific reference cited below) included, but not limited to:

6.9 Perform Tactical Air-land Operations.

6.9.1 Day Rotary-Wing Infil and Exfil

6.9.2 Night Rotary Wing Infil and Exfil

9.2 AC-130 Gunship Fires and Rotary Wing/Fires

9.2.4 Execute

16.5 Assault Zone and Airfield Control

16.5.2 HLZ Control

16.5.2.1 Hot/Cold Infils/Exfils

2.1 Requirements/Specific Tasks

2.1.1 The Contractor shall provide all RW aircraft, aircraft equipment, AIE equipment, aircrews, and maintenance personnel to support air operations sorties flown.

To ensure that all students receive the required training, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, aircraft, support systems, night vision goggles [NVGs], headsets, AIE equipment, etc., maintenance and fuel for aircraft for air operations as defined in this PWS. The Government will have command authority over the students. The Contractor shall provide the air support IAW applicable AFI and Specials Operations Command (SOCOM) manuals for insertion and extraction techniques. The aircrew shall provide a safe and functional aircraft IAW CFR and FAA mandates. The Contractor shall coordinate schedules with the user to ensure their training goals and objectives are met.

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). The Contractor shall provide the stated number of full-time pilots for each class as stated in the POI. In addition, the Contractor shall provide all support personnel as required to provide rotary wing aircraft / AIE 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- and post-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 ~585 hours (RW Wet Blade hours) 185 (RW Ferry Hours) per year to support mission qualification, and currency training. Pilots and aircrews shall perform night operations using NVGs. The Contractor shall be able to support air operations with RW aircraft of the required type (large/small airframe) at two geographically separated locations, simultaneously. The Contractor shall ensure the pilots and aircrew are trained and current in NVGs flying operations prior to arrival to support training. Training qualifications shall be captured in the Contractor’s training records.

2.4 Operational Tasks

The unique mission/flight parameters and strict aviation safety requirements required for contract performance shall necessitate the Contractor to provide RW air support capable and configured to support the following operations:

2.4.1 Land AIEs RW aircraft supporting land AIEs shall be able to support 8 combat equipped personnel and one instructor minimum with day/night AIEs at altitudes relevant to Kirtland AFB, NM. RW aircraft supporting land AIEs/operations shall be configured with a cabin door on both sides of the aircraft. RW aircraft will have a functional hoist rated to 550 lbs.

and FRIES bar or attachment point on at least one side. RW aircraft will be capable of operations over land including but not limited to; hoist (personnel and litter), tag line, fast rope, rappel and rope ladder AIEs (minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 100 feet). RW aircraft shall be configured to support the type of operation planned using Contractor provided equipment.

2.4.2 Water AIEs RW aircraft supporting water AIEs shall be able to support up to six water equipped personnel and one instructor for day/night AIEs. RW aircraft supporting water AIEs/operations shall be configured with a cabin doors and FRIES bar on both sides of the aircraft. RW aircraft will have a functional hoist rated to 550 lbs. RW aircraft will be capable of operations over water including but not limited to; hoist (personnel and litter), tag line, fast rope, helocast and rope ladder AIEs (minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 100 feet). RW aircraft shall be configured to support the water AIE operations planned using Contractor provided equipment.

2.4.3 Tactical/ CSAR Scenarios RW aircraft supporting tactical scenarios shall be able to support 8 combat equipped personnel and one instructor minimum with day/night AIEs at altitudes relevant to Kirtland AFB, NM. Additionally, RW aircraft supporting tactical medevac/CSAR scenarios shall be able to support 2 combat equipped medics, 4 litter patients, and one instructor minimum at altitudes relevant to Kirtland AFB, NM. RW aircraft shall be configured with an FAA approved Triple Litter Stacking system. RW aircraft supporting tactical/CSAR scenarios shall be configured with a cabin door on both sides of the aircraft. RW aircraft will have a functional hoist rated to 550 lbs. and FRIES bar or attachment point on at least one side. RW aircraft shall be configured to support the type of operation planned using Contractor provided insertion/extraction equipment. When required, the Contractor will provide face-to-face mission planning/debriefs to the team. Mission planning requirements shall consist of pre- and post-mission analysis, safety planning, cargo planning, training scenario, and mission specific considerations. Time required for mission planning typically varies from 60-120 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 mission planning scenarios. During tactical medevac scenario training, the aircraft will have reduced cargo capacity due to litter-borne patients and medical gear (i.e. oxygen and medical bags) accompanying them.

2.4.4 Call For Fire/TAC Training. RW aircraft supporting Call For Fire training (CFF) shall be able to support up to eight combat equipped personnel and one instructor at altitudes relevant to Kirtland AFB, NM. RW aircraft shall be configured to support the type of operation planned using Contractor provided equipment.

2.4.5 Real world support to Medical Emergencies. Real world support to medical emergencies is defined as life, limb, eyesight, or urgent medical transport of student(s) or instructor staff. During mission planning, medical plans will be reviewed/briefed to include use of RW assets and nearest evacuation sites, hospitals, etc. When required, patients shall be moved in coordination with instructors and primary medical personnel on sight.

2.4.6 Instructor training support. RW aircraft supporting instructor training shall be able to support up to six combat equipped personnel and one instructor for day/night AIEs or other RW air operations. RW aircraft supporting AIEs/operations shall be configured with a cabin doors and FRIES bar on both sides of the aircraft. RW aircraft will have a functional hoist rated to 550 lbs. RW aircraft will be capable of operations including but not limited to; hoist (personnel and litter), tag line, fast rope, and rope ladder AIEs (minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 100 feet). RW aircraft shall be configured to support the AIE operations planned using Contractor provided equipment.

2.5 Operating Instructions

RW aircraft shall operate out of airfields with improved surfaces but shall be capable of conducting air operations to/from unimproved surfaces as well as over salt/fresh water as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations/AIM. AIE operations will be conducted both day and night over land and water.

2.5.1 Operation of Aircraft

2.5.1.1 All systems must be maintained IAW the aircraft, airframe, engine and avionics as per manufacturers’ specifications. Contractor shall maintain OEM/FAA technical bulletin documentation on the aircraft provision for annual inspection.

2.5.1.2 All RW aircraft will be AMC CARB certified and listed on the CARB listing upon award. CARB certification shall be maintained for the duration of the contract. A GFR and GGFR and/or their designated representative will perform a bi-annual inspection of aircraft operations, flight crew certification/currency and qualifications and aircraft maintenance procedures. This will be applicable to the primary contractor and any sub-contractors.

2.5.1.3 Definitions contained in 14 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.

2.5.1.4 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 Federal Aviation Regulation and DODI 4500.53. All pilots and crew shall be FAA and CARB certified.

2.5.1.5 Installation and infrastructure modifications and flight approvals to carry any external stores must be FAA STC or OEM or DER/DAR airworthiness certified. The contractor shall provide applicable FAA-STC or DER or DAR or OEM approval airworthiness certification for aircraft.

2.5.1.6 All aircraft shall be operated IAW applicable Government aeronautical regulations, including USN, USAF, USMC, and local military flying directives. The Contractor shall comply with DoD requirements for operation of civil aircraft in support of military operations. The Contractor shall submit 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 contract award). These agreements and any other that may be specified must 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.

2.5.1.7 The Pilot in Charge, or designated PM alternate, will report all aircraft accidents and incidents immediately to the Program Manager, TPOC, AETC COR, CO, and if on a military range, the Commanding Officer IAW the M/IRG.

2.5.1.8 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 PIC or PM alternate representative at the mishap/incident site will contact the supported location Customer lead, COR, and CO immediately; they, in turn, will contact the appropriate offices.

2.5.1.9 Contractor shall provide the following information at a minimum to the PM, COR, and unit supported. Name of person reporting, best method of communications, what happened, type of incident, quantity of people involved, numbers and types of injuries as applicable, location, date and time of incident (Local and Zulu time), describe actions taken, details as they appeared to the person reporting the incident.

2.5.1.10 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’ contracts shall immediately report the facts in subparagraph above to the PM’s Office. The PM’s representative at the mishap/incident site will contact the unit supported lead (TPOC), and AETC COR. Do not leave messages. Call until contact is made with an AETC representative. While in support of AETC operations, the Contractor will follow the notification guidance for the AETC location supported.

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

2.5.1.12 Accidents/damage to the aircraft which occur during flight operation of the aircraft 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/damage shall be borne by the Contractor. Responsibility for any damage to aircraft that results from actions by government personnel onboard during performance of operations, will be the responsibility of the Government. If it is determined that government personnel damaged the aircraft, the Contractor may provide a detailed repair cost estimate and may be reimbursed.

2.3 Equipment Requirements

2.3.1 Aircraft Requirement Specifications. The Contractor shall provide aircraft meeting the required standards to execute this contract. The contractor will provide instructors and students with familiarization training on each type of aircraft prior to operations. All aircraft shall meet the minimum requirements listed below to be considered acceptable by the Government to execute:

2.3.1.1 FAA certification required for normal category or higher. Any aircraft not previously certified shall be certified prior to training/mission use.

2.3.1.2 Aircraft takeoff and landing requirements: During takeoff and landings each passenger requires a personnel restraint/tie-in. Hover altitudes and duration require the helicopter to be outside/above ground effect (power should be equal to or above Out of Ground Effect (OGE) plus 5%).

2.3.1.3 Flight Duration: RW aircraft must be able to provide a minimum of 2 hours time on station. On station time is the time overhead the training area in support of the courses.

Flight time to and from fuel is separate from the two hours of training time needed over the students. Flight duration may be shorter at times due to increased density altitude, fuel load, etc. Shorter flight durations will be coordinated with COR, or designated representative.

2.3.1.4 RW aircraft shall be FAA / AMC CARB certified at the time of the contract award for the tactical operations to be conducted and shall maintain their certifications for the duration of the contract period of performance.

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

2.3.1.6 Maintain a complete set of wiring and schematic diagrams covering all equipment installed onboard the aircraft. This information will be available at the home base and at permanent operating sites and available for Government inspection. The Government shall consider specific installation designs and concepts as Contractor proprietary and shall not be provided to other contractors.

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

2.3.1.7.1 At least two VHF radios

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

2.3.1.7.3 Air-to-Air Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) – desired, not required.

2.3.1.8 Intercom system with wireless interface to allow use of military headsets/helmets.

2.3.1.8 The Contractor shall supply two wireless headsets (or adapters) per aircraft, if intercom connections do not match instructor headset connections. The Contractor shall maintain and repair this supply of headsets. If unavailable, the contractor will provide a headset to the instructor flying to communicate with the aircrew.

2.3.1.9 NVG flight and operations. Aircrew and cabin configuration will be configured in a safe manner suitable to support night operations with night vision goggles.

Note: Contractor shall have a minimum of 8 NVGs available and on hand for all contractor aircrew members.

2.3.1.10 The RW aircraft will be capable of a minimum on station time of 120-minutes between refueling, for a maximum of nine hours of flying per day. Aircraft support durations:

RW two hours prior to refueling. Refer to section below (Flight Duration).

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 / 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 CARB certified) within 36 hours to allow for mission continuation. 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.

2.2 Personnel Requirements

2.2.1 All prospective Contractor personnel must be evaluated and qualified by the Contractor as meeting Air Force minimum standards as stated herein for technical proficiency. The training courses that the contract will support are considered “high-risk,” and as such, AETC/351, 352, 353SWTS/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 aircrew to determine work priorities for the Contractor.

2.2.2 The Contractor shall provide fully qualified pilots, co-pilot, and aircrew who demonstrate experience in AIE, dry CFF, and TAC training, and have the requisite background specified within this PWS, along with support services as designated in the contract. Services support consists of aircraft, flight crew, maintenance and fuel for AETC support. Air Force or other DoD personnel receiving training under this contract will possess the necessary prerequisite training and skills for the courses.

2.2.3 Pilot: All pilots, at a minimum, shall possess the following qualifications:

2.2.3.1 The Captain shall have a minimum of 200 hours in type of aircraft flown and, first officer (if required to operate the type of platform selected) shall pass the Contractor developed check ride for the type of aircraft flown. Pilots shall carry a current FAA Commercial Pilot's license.

2.2.3.2 Pilots shall carry a current FAA Commercial Pilot's license. The Pilot in Command (PIC) shall have a minimum of 200 hours as PIC shall pass the Contractor developed check ride (per FAA requirement) in type of aircraft flown. Prior to training execution, the PIC must have performed the required airborne operations and have a currency signoff deeming them capable of safely performing the operation from a CFI.

2.2.3.3 The co-pilot will be held to the same requirements as the PIC with the exception of the total hours required in type of aircraft. The minimum hours required in type of aircraft for the first officer is 50 hours.

2.2.3.4 The Contractor shall ensure their pilots are familiar with local range procedures and processes, to ensure the contract aircraft are providing safe and properly coordinated operations and support.

2.2.4 Aircrew: Shall be familiar and deemed safe to conduct the operations by CFI, Government instructor pilot, or company check pilot prior to execution of the task.

2.2.5 Program Manager (PM): 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.

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 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 an 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 ~300-450 students per calendar year. The Government reserves the right to surge up to an additional 300 students per year, as required to accommodate student throughput.

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 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 non-recurrence 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 contract award.

4.3 Travel

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.

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.

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.

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: Purpose of trip, wet blade hour total, ferrying cost, training accomplished (be specific); 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, AETC, Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), other relevant Government personnel, the 338 ESS CO, and the COR.

The contractor shall provide a Project Kick-Off Meeting Agenda for review and approval by the COR and the AETC TPOC (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).

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.

Note: Large Airframe defined as H225 or equivalent; Small Airframe defined as Bell 412 or equivalent

Performance 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 (Bell 412 or equivalent)

- Patrick SFB, FL (RW) (ICAO: KCOF) (future requirement may not execute in Base year)

KCOF – Patrick Space Force Base, 3 miles S of Cocoa Beach, FL.

- Lake Havasu, AZ (RW) (ICAO: KHII) KHII – Lake Havasu City Airport, 6 miles N of Lake Havasu City, AZ.

(2xB412 Bell 412 or equivalent 1xH225 or equivalent)

- Kirtland AFB, NM (RW Only) (ICAO: KABQ) KABQ – Albuquerque International Airport, 3 miles SE of Albuquerque, NM.

(H225 or equivalent)

- Belen Regional Airport, NM (RW Only) (ICAO: KBRG)

KBRG – Belen Regional Airport, 3 miles W of Belen, NM.

(H225 or equivalent)

- Hondo, TX (RW Only) (ICAO: KHDO) - 353 SWTS INPUTS

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

(Bell 412 or equivalent)

- JBSA, Lackland & Camp Bullis, TX (ICAO: KSKF) KSKF – Kelly Field, TX, 7 miles W of San Antonio, TX.

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

5.1.4 Airlift 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 otherwise unless coordinated and approved by the Contractor and the COR, or representative (e.g. aircraft was not needed or flown to training location during a scheduled down day or holiday.) The Government may end training earlier than scheduled, once 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. 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 all personnel (pilots, aircrew, and aircraft maintainers), RW aircraft, maintenance and fuel for aircraft, configured for AIE operations(as required), tie in points, cockpit and cabin lighting for night operations required for air operations as defined in this PWS

95% Compliance (a minimum 95% score on all personnel inspection reports)

Each class / Periodic

Inspection

Performance Objective Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

PO-2: Provide 2 hours of overhead air support for RW air support. 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 Each Class / Periodic

Inspection

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

100% Compliance Each Class / Periodic

Inspection

PO-4: Follow crew rest IAW Applicable FAA guidance 100% Compliance Each Class /

Periodic Inspection

PO-5: Provide AMC CARB certified aircraft that meet requirements for RW operations as specified in the PWS.

100% Compliance Each Class / Periodic

Inspection PO-6: Repair aircraft or provide replacement within 36 hours of maintenance issue preventing support of airdrop/ATC operations.

100% Compliance Each Class / Periodic

Inspection PO-7: 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-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

5.2.2 Deliverables

5.2.2.1 Provide the…