PWS Wind Tunnel Final.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Vertical Wind Tunnel Training

PANMCC-22-P-0000-024542

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a contract to conduct Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) training in the vicinity of Fort Carson, Colorado. This training is in order to establish a base level of proficiency prior to conducting live military free fall training. There will be rehearsing parachute emergency procedures and advanced flying techniques prior to airborne operations.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision and non-personal services necessary to perform VWT training for small groups (10-13 Soldiers) as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The 10th Special Forces (Airborne) requires this VWT training in order to rehearse emergency procedures and advance flying techniques prior to live Military Free Fall (MFF) sustainment.

1.3 Objectives: The objective is to have a blanket purchase agreement for services to train small groups of Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) within a one-year (12 month) time frame.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall be responsible for providing VWT capable of producing winds in excess of 120 mph to simulate free fall conditions; capable of housing multiple Soldiers and instructors for training purposes; on site, knowledgeable and professional VWT instructors and operators who understand the unique intricacies to MFF versus skydiving; VWT capable of housing jumpers with combat equipment, simulating real world jump conditions.

The contractor shall also be able to provide a VWT that is within driving distance and does not require overnight travel and accommodations, which would significantly increase cost; “on the spot” verbal feedback to trainees, and all documentation to the Government lead representative at the training.

1.5 Period of Performance: This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with four option years. The training will be for small groups (10-13 Soldiers). The training session will be located within 25 miles of Fort Carson, Colorado.

CLIN QTY / Location POP 001 Tunnel Time: 80hrs / within 25 miles of Ft. Carson, CO 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2023

002 Coach Instruction: 30hrs / within 25 miles of Ft. Carson, CO

1 January 2023 through 30 December 2023

003 Equipment Time: 60hrs / within 25 miles of Ft. Carson, CO

1 January 2023 through 30 December 2023

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.2. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on these Federal Holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day Juneteenth Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.3. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0900 to 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at a facility within 30 miles of Fort Carson, CO in order to meet the requirement for training Soldiers during the training period.

1.6.5. Type of Contract: The government will award a Blanket Purchase Agreement service contract.

1.6.6 Security Requirements: N/A.

1.6.6.1 PHYSICAL SECURITY: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government information provided for contractor use.

1.6.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall:

1.6.7.1. Have fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

1.6.7.2. Coaches will have a current International Body flight Association Instructor Level 1 Rating.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract:

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: the contract manager and alternate contract manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available 0900 and 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are

Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12 Contractor Travel: The contractor has no obligation on traveling to Fort Carson, Colorado.

1.6.13 Other Direct Costs: Any costs associated with providing the training not explicitly included within the details of this contract will be the responsibility of the contracting officer.

1.6.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.7. Confidentiality/Security:

1.7.1. This training and all materials to include records, files, documents, videos, and work papers produced by the contractor and any results, conclusions, and recommendations shall be considered Government property, for official use only in nature and treated with the same level of care that the contractor treats its own confidential business information. The information shall not be disclosed, copied, modified, used or otherwise disseminated to any other person or entity at any time in any database external to the Government without the Government's express consent.

AR 190-13 Unescorted installation access.

Commanders and directors will not grant visitors unescorted installation access without the required identity proofing, vetting against the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III), the Terrorism Screening Data Base (TSDB) and determination of a valid purpose for entry for all personnel who do not possess a CAC, another Federal personal identity verification card, or other DOD ID card. Non CAC-holding visitors, contractors, vendors, and other personnel as described in paragraph 8–4 of AR 190-13, must have a need validated by a DOD component for one-time, intermittent, or routine physical access to an Army installation.

PWS/SOW shall address personnel falling into these categories.

U.S. Army Public Health Requirements. The contractor agrees to comply with federal, state and local public health regulations and also shall comply with DoD and Army public health regulations and guidance.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation BTW Behind the Wheel BPA Blanket Purchase Agreement CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FSC Forward Support Company HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit 1st SFC (A) 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) 10th SFG (A) 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. The battalion, upon written request from vendor, can provide the facilities, land or training area for the use of the contractor and training service members during the duration of the course.

3.2. Each Soldier will have a valid driver's license and military identification card.

3.2.1. Each Soldier will have the following equipment for training:

--IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) for each trainee --Weather appropriate outer/inner clothing --Night vision device (if applicable) --Eye and ear protection --Hydration system (camelback, etc.)

--Gloves --Combat boots or other approved footgear for military use --Any personal equipment deemed required by the unit for training in an austere environment

3.3. The Government will also provide Soldiers transportation to, as well as, in and around the training location(s) provided by the Contractor.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The contractor shall provide all the supplies, services, material to meet the requirements stated in this PWS. The course of instruction must discuss skills associated with simulate free fall conditions in wind tunnels capable of producing winds in excess of 120 mph. It should be capable of housing multiple participants an instructors for training purposes. Training must also include a curriculum that is hands-on in real-world scenarios.

4.1.1. The overall desired end state of the training is as follows: Soldiers are require five hours of dedicated VWT time with coaches to facilitate MFF progression training and reduce risk during future operations by conducting this training in a controlled environment.

4.1.2. The Contractor shall maintain and have on file available whenever the Government requests the inspection of all applicable inspections/reports required by law (i.e., fire, health, safety, etc.).

4.2. Training Materials & Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all materials, and equipment needed to facilitate the VWT training. The contractor will provide any necessary classroom instruction material.

4.2.1. All training materials will be relevant and in good usable condition for Soldiers. All training materials will meet any Federal and State regulations applicable to the instruction provided in this course.

4.3. The contractor is responsible for any necessary permits or licenses necessary to facilitate the blocks of instruction.

4.4. The contractor will ensure adherence to the following standards:

4.4.1 Access and general protection policy and procedures. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to an Army or USSOCOM controlled installation, facility, or area shall comply with applicable security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). This includes policies pertaining to the use or prohibition of electronic recorders, devices, cameras, etc. If the Contractor is required to take photographs or videos on a Government Installation, the Contractor must obtain written permission from the Senior Commander. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation and facility access requirements to be completed by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, USSOCOM, USASOC and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

4.4.2 iWATCH training. The Vendor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the government requiring activity Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)).

This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the designated security office. Training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees' commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than 90 days after contract award and new employees' commencing performance.

4.4.3 Requirement for OPSEC training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees must complete OPSEC Level I training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contract employees must complete annual OPSEC Awareness Training.

4.4.4 NCIC and terrorist threat data base screening required. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are not in possession of a current Common Access Card (CAC) will be vetted by the local security office to determine fitness and eligibility for access IAW DTM 09-012, paragraph 2.b(4) to include but not limited to an NCIC III and Terrorist Database screening. The Vendor will ensure that the government has sufficient biographical information to conduct said screening including, but not limited to the person's name, date of birth, and social security number.

4.4.5 Vendor to obtain a Facility Clearance and individual clearances at the appropriate level. The Vendor must obtain a Facility Clearance at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DoD 5220.22-M) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security clearances and Facility Clearance (FCL) requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract in accordance with the DD254 attached to the contract.

4.4.5 Pre-screen applicants using E-Verify Program. The Vendor must pre-screen applicants using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification.

20. For contracts that require delivery

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall provide services for VWT training of Soldiers from 10th SFG (A).

Contractor will provide all materials in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations.

5.2. Additional training: Contractor will provide any additional training a Soldier may require in order to successfully complete the training objectives. Any coordination required to implement is the responsibility of the contractor.

5.3. Legal Documentation: The contractor will provide Permit and Licensing upon request as deemed necessary by any Federal, State or Local regulations.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide personnel who are fully trained and qualified to instruct WVT training.

(Special Qualifications 1.6.8)

The contractor provides personnel who possess a professional certification in a relevant field to the course work provided or 3- 5 years of experience.

All documentation proving training certifications will be provided to the COR.

No deviation from standard is allowed.

100% Government inspection and acceptance.

PRS # 2

The contractor shall provide all equipment and materials required to facilitate training.

(Part 4: Contractor Furnished Items and Services paragraphs 4.2 through 4.2.2)

The contractor provides wind tunnel, and all necessary equipment to facilitate training.

No deviation from standard is allowed.

100% Government inspection and acceptance.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

The below matrix provides a list of each deliverable and its format that is required for successful performance and completion of this project. It is not a comprehensive list of all activities required.

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Status Report (this would include how many Soldiers attended, how many successfully completed the training, how many did not meet requirements, etc.)

At the completion of Soldier Training for each class attended by 10th SFG(A) Soldiers.

1 copy to COR.

Word document or email sent to COR

The COR

Training Schedule Sent a minimum of 1 week prior to beginning of class start date to the

COR.

1 copy to COR Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet or Word Document

Instructor Certifications

Sent upon award of the contract. Also, updates sent as instructors change.

1 Copy to COR Word document, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, or other appropriate medium used by Contractor

The COR

Quality Control Plan Sent upon award of contract and as updates are made.

1 copy to COR Word document, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, or other appropriate medium used by Contractor

The COR

Accident Prevention Plan

As often as updated.

Copy required at start of period of performance for this contract.

1 copy to COR Word document, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, or other appropriate medium used by Contractor

Damage Incident Log/Report

Whenever an accident or damage to equipment or personnel occurs during training.

1 copy to COR Word document, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, or other appropriate medium used by Contractor