PWS v2 Tac EZ.docx

ADVERSARY AIRCRAFT AND SUPPORT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

1. INTRODUCTION

Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), located at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona (MCAS Yuma) is the United States Marine Corps premiere advanced aviation training school. MAWTS-1 provides Weapons and Tactics Training for the whole of Marine Corps aviation. As part of the Joint National Training Capability program, this training is also provided to joint and coalition forces during semi-annual Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) courses.

The WTI Course is a Service-led tactical training course that emphasizes integrated training between all facets of aviation, aviation ground support and supporting arms working within the Marine Air Command and Control System while in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force and Joint scheme of maneuver. WTI is conducted to support Marine Aviation tasks and responsibilities at the tactical level of war in a classified scenario.

The WTI Course consists of seven (7) weeks of instruction broken into two (2) phases: 1) academic and 2) flight. During the course, the students refine their instructional skills and demonstrate the ability to plan and execute complex tactical evolutions. In addition to academic and aviation training, integrated planning with ground combat arms students is provided. In the training, MAWTS-1 presents both friendly and enemy combat capabilities. MAWTS-1 also provides detailed study of enemy weapons and tactics, based on current intelligence and combat lessons learned.

1. SCOPE

The scope of this effort is to provide the Tac EZ to replicate foreign adversary fixed-wing aircraft, both manned and unmanned. This will be accomplished during the flight phase of the spring Weapons and Tactics Course as part of a realistic adversary force (ADFOR) during specified flight evolutions as required by the Commanding Officer of MAWTS-1.

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide Tac EZ support to the MAWTS-1 during the flight and planning phases of the spring WTI course.

1. SPECIFIC TASKS

3. Fixed-Wing Adversary Support.

0. Demonstration flight(s) during the BDZ, GBAD, and FINEX Day 2 (7, 9, 25 Apr 2026) of the spring WTI.

0. Designated Tac EZ pilots with prior MAWTS-1 experience will assist in the weeks prior to above evolutions participation in finalizing the desired mission profiles.

0. All flights will be conducted IAW FAA Part 91 and will adhere to all MAWTS-1 Course Rules and established procedures.

0. At the conclusion of the exercise, pilot will provide accurate feedback, debrief notes, comments and on-board heads-up display footage of our missions as requested.

0. The Tac EZ aircraft shall be hangared, refueled, and serviced at the VTSA hangar on KNYL for the exercise.

0. Pricing includes aircraft operating cost, pilot, travel, lodging, per diem, maintenance, fuel, servicing and insurance.

3. Threat Profile & Employment Replication. The Contractor shall operate the adversary aircraft in a safe manner when replicating intended hostile force’s tactics as identified during the mission and performance-planning brief as identified in paragraph 4.1.

3. Mission Briefings and Debriefings. The Contractor shall attend mission briefings and debriefings, during the flight phase of the WTI course. The Contractor shall provide pertinent data in the form of verbal, written or electronic feedback. Pilots shall assist MAWTS-1 Instructors as required with the debriefing of WTI student air crew following syllabus training. Aircrews must provide same-day flight debriefs as required.

1. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

4. The following performance standards shall be utilized by the COR during the performance of this requirement.

Performance Standards

Objective

Maintenance, and logistic support Services required to Support WTI course 98% of services provided

services provided

services provided

services provided

1. DELIVERABLES

These reports shall be provided in Contractor preferred format to the COR as identified in the below table. These reports may be electronic or hard copy.

Table 1.

6.1 Provide Aircraft, Personnel, Maintenance, and logistic support

Reference PWS Paragraph 4.1

• Demonstration flight(s) during the BDZ, GBAD, and FINEX Day 2 (7, 9, 25 Apr 2026) of the spring WTI.

NLT two (2) hours prior to each flight.

1. TRAVEL. The services shall be performed at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and the Yuma Range Complex. Travel expenses are not required or authorized out of the performance areas.

1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. 7, 9, and 25 Apr 2026 of the spring WTI course.

1. CONTRACT TYPE. This is a Firm-Fixed price contract with Cost Reimbursement for fuel IAW PWS paragraph 11.0.

1. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED FACILITIES AND PROPERTY (GFP)

9. The Government will provide necessary on-site hangar space for the rotary-wing aircraft, and flight line access, and Class C telephone access for both the rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft. Additionally, the Government will aid in obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC).

9. The Government shall provide hangar and flight line space for the duration of the flight period for the rotary-wing aircraft. If the aircraft requires extended maintenance, hangar space will be provided for up to two (2) additional weeks. It remains the responsibility of the contractor to provide the maintenance of the aircraft.

1. FUEL AND FERRYING

10. Fuel will be provided by the Government and reimbursed up to the rate for Government contract fuel in support of this PWS. Fuel will be reimbursed for actual flight time originating at MCAS Yuma, Arizona and for ferry flights to and from MCAS Yuma, Arizona. Actual flight time for reporting purposes is defined in Chief of Naval Operations Instructions, CNAF 3710.7 series. (https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw4/vt27/docs/3710.7u.pdf)

10. The Contractor must obtain a Non-Government Agency Department of War Activity Address Code (T- DODAAC) Fuel Card to purchase fuel on military installations. A Non-US Government Fuel Purchase Agreement (FPA) must be completed and submitted to DLA Energy at DLAENERGYFPA@dla.mil. This document will be provided to the contractor for completion at the time of award.

10. The Contractor shall attach the Fuel invoices to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for reimbursement of Aircraft Fuel associated with the performance at MCAS Yuma. Fuel obtained at MCAS Yuma and for ferry flights to and from MCAS Yuma are the only fuels costs that will be reimbursed.

10. The total of curriculum flight hours does not include ferry time required for transporting the aircraft to and from MCAS Yuma, Arizona.

1. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

11. Security Clearance. Pilots and aircrew shall possess at a minimum a SECRET Security Clearance. The DD Form 254 Department of War Contract Security Classification Specification shall be provided to the Contractor upon award. A completed draft DD Form 254 is required by the Contractor upon receipt of the contractor’s quotation. An electronic DD 254 is available at https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Portals/137/DD254%20(DIGITAL%20SIGNATURE).pdf?ver=2017-01-09-154507-160.

11. MCAS Yuma Security Requirements and Restrictions. Aircrew and maintenance personnel must be able to meet the MCAS Yuma Provost Marshall base access and security clearance requirements, including requirements to access the MCAS Yuma flight line or have escorts with the appropriate access and clearance.

1. The Contractor, Contractor employees, and Contractor subcontractors shall comply with these requirements. Failure to comply with security requirements does not relieve the Contractor of performance requirements. The current MCAS Yuma Contractor Access requirement is to present to the Station Pass & ID office located at Building 952/MCAS Yuma Main gate two forms of identification to include one picture identification. Acceptable forms of identification include a valid state driver’s license, a valid state identification card, US passport, social security card and birth certificate. If there are any questions concerning identification requirements or document applicability, contact the COR (or Government Technical Representative, if no COR is assigned). Responsibility to provide correct documentation to gain access to MCAS Yuma is that of the Contractor. Vehicle access requires presenting to the Station Pass & ID a valid state driver’s license, current vehicle insurance card, and valid vehicle registration.

1. Contractor and subcontractor employee compliance with installation rules and regulations. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that each of its subcontractors fully complies with the following requirements:

1. The Contractor is responsible for providing information required to obtain clearances, permits, passes, or security badges required for Contractor personnel or equipment access. This includes information required for police or background checks or investigations and all other requirements of the issuing activity.

1. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring such clearances, permits, passes, or security badges are promptly returned to the issuing activity upon termination of an employee, completion of a project, or termination of a contract or subcontract.

1. All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract who require access to military installations shall obtain personal entry and vehicle passes from the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO) of each base.

1. The Commanding Officer of the base, or his designated representative, has broad authority to remove or exclude any person in fulfilling his responsibility to protect personnel and property, to maintain good order and discipline, and to ensure the successful and uninterrupted performance of the Marine Corps mission. In the exercise of this authority, the Commanding Officer, or his designated representative, may refuse to grant personal entry passes or may bar Contractor employees, including employees who have been granted a personal entry pass. Refusal to grant an employee a personal entry pass or debarment of an employee does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue performance under this contract. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all base rules and regulations applicable to contract personnel, including those applicable to the safe operation of vehicles, and shall not be present in locations not required for the proper performance of this contract. Then only exception to posted speed limits is passing troops in formation where the speed shall be reduced to 10 miles per hour. Troops in formation have the right-of way over all vehicular traffic.

1. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be readily identifiable an employee of the contractor by uniforms or nametags, or via an alternate method approved by the contracting officer

1. Contractor personnel and equipment entering a military installation are subject to security checks. Contractor personnel shall follow any direction given by Military Police or other security or safety person

Appendix 1 Applicable Documents

1. Chief of Naval Operations Instructions, CNAF 3710.7 (https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw4/vt27/docs/3710.7u.pdf)

1. Federal Aviation Regulation Part 91.313 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=fcb0bc7798fd3e348c2c7907c8b82378&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1313&rgn=div8)

1. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Parts 260-265, 270, 300 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl)

1. MAWTS-1 Flight Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – shall be provided at award