RFI PWS Weapons Range Services.docx

WEAPONS RANGE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

WEAPONS ACTIVITY RANGE SERVICES

(21 Pages to Include This Cover Sheet)

PREPARED BY: 48th Contracting Squadron and United States Air Forces in Europe – United Kingdom

DATE: 9 Sep 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AND SERVICES

SECTION I DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Weapons Activity Range Services.

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK: Provide the use of air weapons ranges capable of safely accomplishing the delivery of weapons and training activities for which trials and specifications have been approved for USAF aircraft. The contractor shall ensure there are sufficient personnel and resources to enable scheduled range activities. These activities may include air-to-surface bombing or strafing, air-to- air missile shots against targets, and air-to-air training without weapons employment. Aircraft with laser targeting pods may require laser spot tracking checks in conjunctions with the other weapons events.

1.2. RANGE OPERATIONS:

1.2.1. Range Operations Definition: Provide the use of air weapons ranges capable of safely accomplishing the delivery of weapons and training activities for which trials and specifications have been approved. Additionally, the range must be close enough to RAF Lakenheath that 48 Fighter Wing Aircraft and USAF aircraft in general can fly from RAF Lakenheath, deliver their weapons and return in one sortie. The contractor shall ensure there are sufficient personnel and resources to enable scheduled range activities. These activities may include air-to-surface bombing or strafing against targets. Additionally, the activities may include air-to-air missile employment and air-to-air training with no missile employment. Aircraft with laser targeting pods may require laser spot tracking checks in conjunctions with the other weapons events.

1.2.2. Range Interface: The US government shall interface with the range in accordance with the Trials Specification and Range Standing Orders and the appropriate Trials Specification for the activity.

1.2.3. Range Scheduling: Range services will be scheduled through the Range Control Offices by the using unit as approved by either HQ USAFE/A30W (Weapons and Tactics) or USAFE-UK Airspace Operations in accordance with the Trials Specification and Range Standing Orders and the appropriate Trials Specification for the activity.

1.2.4. Hours of Operation: The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract by direct liaison between the contractor and the Project Managers, USAFE-UK Airspace Operations and the unit’s Weapons/Project Officers within applicable Contractor’s Range Standing Orders for operating hours. If the USAF requires range time outside of the Contractor’s Range Standing Orders, all parties will endeavor to provide for a mutually agreeable solution.

1.2.5. Range Safety: The contractor shall ensure that all security and safety standards incorporated in, or encompassed by, the PWS are always met. The contractor will be responsible for safety clearance of all personnel, vehicles and/or vessels on the range during weapon activity. The contractor will be responsible for coordination and de-confliction of all air traffic within the range airspace during the USAF scheduled periods of operation. The contractor will permit, consistent with flight and range safety, the maximum latitude for tactical movement and approved weapons delivery tactics, as determined by the range safety trace applicable for the weapon being employed. All maneuvers will be pre-briefed and agreed upon by aircrews and controllers prior to accomplishment. The range will always control all tasked aircraft safely and aircraft will comply with the instructions provided by the range. The contractor shall include all operational and safety aspects of a USAF unit’s weapons activities into the Range Specifications and brief them to the aircrew prior to any weapons activity commencing on the range. The contractor will provide a suitably qualified person to attend a mission brief at a mutually agreeable location and time, if requested. All US government personnel utilizing the range will operate in accordance with the Trials Specification and Range Standing Orders and the appropriate Trials Specification for the activity.

1.3. RANGE SERVICES:

1.3.1. Detailed Services: The range manager will provide the following specific services for USAF aircraft scheduled for range activity:

1.3.1.1. Ground to Air communication support, to include published primary and back up frequencies.

1.3.1.2. Air Traffic Controllers for airspace surveillance.

1.3.1.3. Primary and secondary air surveillance radars.

1.3.1.4. Meteorological Support.

1.3.1.5. Coordination of range vehicles/vessels to prevent or provide alert of incursions into the weapons danger area.

1.3.1.6. Adequate manpower to support weapons delivery/range specification planning to include safety and environmental assessments.

1.3.1.7. Project coordination and scheduling.

1.4. TARGETS:

1.4.1. Available Targets: The unit price for all Work Packages and Stand-Alone Sortie line items in the price list are exclusive of the target(s) and must be ordered separately when Work Packages and Stand-Alone Sortie line items are used. The range shall provide a variety of targets as and when specified of the following types:

1.4.1.1. Instrumented Barges:

1.4.1.1.1. Type One: Flat plate elevated surface and video cameras for laser spot tracking. Type One Instrumented Barge is not a target, but will be in the “target cluster” to enable proper range control during air-to-surface operations.

1.4.1.1.2. Type Two: “Mother Barge” with radar reflectors and video cameras for scoring Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) /Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) impacts. Type Two Instrumented Barge is not a target but will be in the “target cluster” to enable proper range control during air-to-surface operations.

1.4.1.2. Air-to-surface Targets:

1.4.1.2.1. Type Three: Tank silhouette targets, thermally enhanced for Maverick missiles. The tank silhouette will be placed on a type 4 target detailed below.

1.4.1.2.2. Type Four: Type 4 targets are barge targets optimized for use by JDAMs, Laser guided munitions, and gravity munitions. Their characteristics for employment are:

a. Targets of minimum complexity, having attached radar reflectors with minimum RCA of 5 square meters.

b. When deployed, Type 4 targets are to be offset at a reasonable distance from the Type 2 Instrumented Barge to preclude damage.

c. Target 4 position must remain reasonably stationary from the time of passing coordinates to the aircrew until weapons impact.

1.4.1.2.3. Type Five: Cave-mouth silhouette targets situated vertically on a type 4 target.

1.4.1.2.4. Type Six: Moving target (strafe). Provides a capability to strafe a towed target (at least two meters wide by four meters long) moving at speeds of at least 25 knots.

1.4.1.2.5. Type Seven: Moving target (LGB). Provides a capability to employ an LGB against a towed target (at least two meters wide by four meters long) moving at speeds of at least 25 knots.

1.4.1.3 Air-to-air targets

1.4.1.3.1. Type Eight: A high-performance airborne target to support operations as described in Work Package (WP) 4-AIM-9. WP-4 is described in paragraph 1.6.1.4 of this document. The target should be 450 knot class. It is also possible that this target type can be used in WP-6

1.4.1.3.2. Type Nine: An airborne target to support operations as described in WP-5 and 6. Target type 9 is the medium performance airborne target in the 380-knot class.

Type Ten: An airborne target to support operations as described in WP-5, 6, & 7. Target type 10 is the low performance airborne target in the 200-knot class.

1.4.1.2.9. Target Destruction: Target Type 8, 9, and 10 have a kill shot line-item price and a no-kill shot line-item price. The kill shot line items and associated unit price are for charges when the targets are destroyed. The no-kill shot line items and associated unit price are charges when the target is not destroyed and is recovered and refurbished.

1.4.2. Target Deployments: The range will deploy and recover instrumented barges and floating targets. A minimum of 4 targets will be deployed during static LGB/JDAM operations to provide a more challenging target constellation. However, the range will deploy less if requested by the USAF. Type 4 targets must be fixed to .001 degree of latitude/longitude at weapons release time.

1.4.2.1. Any damage sustained to the Type 1 or Type 2 Instrumented barges, or Type 8, Type 9 or Type 10 targets as a direct result of a weapon dropped, or missile fired by USAFE aircraft will incur additional cost. The cost of completely replacing Type 8, 9, or 10 is capture in the price list as kill shots. Any claims must be pursued under the process defined in FAR 52.233- 1.

1.4.3. Target Ownership: All targets will remain the property of the Contractor. Any targets ordered, but not utilized or damaged during a campaign, can be rolled over for use in support of the next equivalent campaign. The Government will only be charged the price listed in the price list when purchasing new targets and not when targets are not used and rolled over for the next campaign.

1.5. INSTRUMENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS:

1.5.1. Subject to the Trials Specification, the Contractor will provide impact scoring on all weapons within 24-hours of the completion of each day’s events. Additionally, the contractor will supply any telemetry (if services are purchased) on any missile shots within 24-hours of the completion of the day’s events.

1.5.2. Subject to the Trials Specification, the Contractor will provide digital copies of weapon employment videos within 3 working days after the completion of each day’s events.

1.6. DEFINITIONS OF TYPES OF SERVICES:

1.6.1. Mini-Weapons Training Deployments (WTDs) are 1-week periods of range use. The USAF understands the earlier the USAF schedules range time, the higher the likelihood the USAF will get the range time it wants. A Mini-WTD may be rescheduled in accordance with paragraph 1.11.2. with no penalty provided the same amount of scheduled training is accomplished within one calendar year. Mini-WTDs are divided into five separate Work Packages:

1.6.1.1. WP1 – Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Training: Provides an opportunity to practice SEAD tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides a selection of active land-based emitters for the purpose of simulated attack (G-band, I-band and K-band Tracking radars) supported by a Type Four target for actual weapon release runs of LGBs or JDAMs. A composite safety trace will allow mixed LGB/JDAM loads to be carried/employed. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable WP1. If the USAF requires more targets as the campaign progresses, the USAF will have the option of purchasing more targets from the contractor. The USAF recognizes targets can be a long lead item and additional targets may not be available.

1.6.1.2. WP2 – Ground Attack: Provides an opportunity to practice anti-armor ground attack tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides Type Three targets for actual weapon release runs of live Electro-Optical (EO) or Infrared (IR)-guided AGM-65 Mavericks. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable WP2. If the USAF requires more targets as the campaign progresses, the USAF will have the option of purchasing more targets from the contractor. The USAF recognizes targets can be a long lead item and additional targets may not be available.

1.6.1.3. WP3 – Interdiction: Provides an opportunity to practice ground attack and Close Air Support (CAS) tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable WP3. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). If the USAF requires more targets as the campaign progresses, the USAF will have the option of purchasing more targets from the contractor. The USAF recognizes targets can be a long lead item and additional targets may not be available.

1.6.1.4. WP4 – AIM-9: Provides an opportunity to practice firing AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles against a flare towed by a high-performance drone (target type 8). A single dry run (infra-red towed targets are not deployed) can be provided prior to the deployment of the first flare. This is at the Contractor’s discretion and will be agreed between the Contractor and the US government during the planning of the trial. Each high-performance drone can deploy two flares per sortie – one per missile. The drone will be able to supply a high aspect (head-to-head presentation), low aspect (tail chase), or crossing presentation. The drone will also be able to maneuver. The scenario provided by the drone will be based on a mutual agreement between the contractor and US government. The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable WP4. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). If the USAF requires more targets as the campaign progresses, the USAF will have the option of purchasing more targets from the contractor. The USAF recognizes targets can be a long lead item and additional targets may not be available.

1.6.1.5. WP-5 – AIM-120 (no Telemetry): Provide an opportunity to fire an AIM-120 AMRAAM with no telemetry package inserted into the missile. The contractor will supply a drone as a target. The drone will either be a medium performance drone (target type 9), or a low performance drone (target type 10). The target type will be mutually agreed by the contractor and the customer and WP5 will be priced accordingly. The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable WP5. The drone will be able to supply a high aspect (head-to-head presentation), low aspect (tail chase), or crossing presentation. The drone will also be able to maneuver. The scenario provided by the drone will be based on a mutual agreement between the contractor and US government. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). If the USAF requires more targets as the campaign progresses, the USAF will have the option of purchasing more targets from the contractor. The USAF recognizes targets can be a long lead item and additional targets may not be available.

1.6.1.6. WP-6 – AIM-120 (with government supplied telemetry package): Provide an opportunity to fire an AIM-120 AMRAAM with a government-supplied telemetry package inserted into the missile. The contractor will supply a drone as a target. The drone will either be either a high-performance drone (target type 8) a medium performance drone (target type 9), or a low performance drone (target type 10). The target type will be mutually agreed by the contractor and the customer and WP6 will be priced accordingly. The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable WP6. The drone will be able to supply a high aspect (head-to-head presentation), low aspect (tail chase), or crossing presentation. The drone will also be able to maneuver. The scenario provided by the drone will be based on a mutual agreement between the contractor and US government. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). If the USAF requires more targets as the campaign progresses, the USAF will have the option of purchasing more targets from the contractor. The USAF recognizes targets can be a long lead item and additional targets may not be available.

1.6.1.7. WP-7 – Air Intercepts at the MOD Aberporth Range– (no weapon release): Provides an opportunity to track and identify airborne drones at applicable range. The contractor will supply a drone as a target, the drone will either be a medium performance drone (target type 9), or a low performance drone (target type 10). The target type will be mutually agreed by the contractor and the customer and WP7 will be priced accordingly. The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable WP7. The drone will be able to supply a high aspect (head-to-head presentation), low aspect (tail chase), or crossing presentation. The drone will also be able to maneuver. The scenario provided by the drone will be based on a mutual agreement between the contractor and US government. Maximum aircraft throughput is four aircraft per sortie (2x2-ship or 1x4-ship) with two sorties per day for up to five days (a maximum of 40 aircraft arrivals per week). If the USAF requires more targets as the campaign progresses, the USAF will have the option of purchasing more targets from the contractor. The USAF recognizes targets can be a long lead item and additional targets may not be available.

1.6.1.8. Extra Targets: If the maximum number of targets have been destroyed during WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, or WP6 additional Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Type 8, Type 9 and Type 10 targets may be purchased to allow the remainder of weapons to be employed during the original allocated time period.

1.6.2. If insufficient time is available to schedule a Mini-WTD, a Stand-Alone Sortie (SAS) will allow a shorter time period. The USAF understands the earlier the USAF schedules range time, the higher the likelihood the USAF will get the range time it wants. The following SAS types may be scheduled:

1.6.2.1. AIM-9 Employment: Provides a single sortie opportunity to practice firing AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles against a flare towed by a high-performance drone. Each high-performance drone will deploy two flares per sortie – one per missile shot.

1.6.2.2. SEAD: Provides an opportunity to practice SEAD tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. Provides a selection of active land-based emitters for the purpose of simulated attack (G- band, I-band and K-band Tracking radars). The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable SAS SEAD.A composite safety trace will allow mixed LGB/JDAM loads to be carried/ employed. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Two one-hour range slots will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in each slot.

1.6.2.3. Ground Attack: Provides an opportunity to practice anti-armor ground attack tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable SAS Ground Attack. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Two one-hour range slots will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in each slot.

1.6.2.4. Interdiction: Provides an opportunity to practice ground attack and Close Air Support (CAS) tactics in conjunction with weapons releases. The USAF is responsible for purchasing enough targets early enough to allow target build up to enable SAS Interdiction. Following each successful primary weapons engagement, each aircraft will be afforded the opportunity to conduct high- or low-angle strafe at a static target. Two one-hour range slots will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in each slot.

1.6.2.5 AIM-120 Employment (no telemetry): Provides a single sortie opportunity to practice firing a single AIM-120 missile against a drone (target type 9 or 10).

1.6.2.6 AIM-120 Employment (with telemetry): Provides a single sortie opportunity to practice firing a single AIM-120 missile against a drone (target type 8, 9, or 10).

1.6.2.7. Generic Range Operations: Provides an opportunity to operate on the range utilizing air control and clearance of range areas but not requiring any targets. A single one-hour range slot will be reserved for this activity. Up to four aircraft may participate in the slot.

1.7. KEY PERSONNEL:

1.7.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality control plan to ensure services are performed in accordance with specifications and other applicable standards and codes referred to in this agreement. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify and prevent defective services from recurring. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control, preventative procedures that comply with all specifications and instructions listed.

1.7.2. Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor's performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government representative will evaluate the contractor's performance through periodic surveillance of the contractor's quality control program and receipt of complaints. The government may inspect each task as completed or increase the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate because of repeated failures discovered during quality control inspections or because of repeated customer complaints. Likewise, the government may decrease the number of quality control inspections if performance dictates.

1.8. US Government Resources:

1.8.1. The US government will provide the Contractor with Weapon safety traces for new requirements / profiles in advance (at a mutually agreed-to time) of the proposed activity for the Contractor to consider the change prior to its addition to this contract. The contractor reserves the right to decline any new requirements.

1.8.2. The US government will ensure that all information passed to the Contractor in relation to this contract is covered by an appropriate Technical Assistance Agreement where International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations are applicable or will provide official notification that it is not ITAR-controlled.

1.8.3. In the event of any failure or delay on the part of the US government to supply the above items, or if the same are not in accordance with this contract or are not fit for the purpose provided, then the Contractor shall within three days notify the US government of any delay or defect, including particulars, and the US government shall as soon as reasonably practical and at its own expense supply replacement details correct any defects.

1.9. WORK PERFORMED ON THE CONTRACTOR MANAGED SITES

1.9.1. Health & Safety

1.9.1.1. Nothing in this agreement shall release US government from its obligations under Statutory requirements for Health and Safety, to provide prior written notice to the Contractor of any health or safety hazards associated with equipment, material or other substances supplied to The Contractor by the US government.

1.9.1.2. The Contractor may request the right to inspect such equipment, materials, or other substances and to refuse them entry if he considers them to be unsafe or pose unacceptable risks of injury or damage to persons or property. The Contractor shall not be liable for any additional costs or delays to the work resulting from any decision under this condition.

1.9.2. Security

1.9.2.1. Attention is drawn to the provisions of the Official Secrets Acts 1911 to 1939 in general and in particular to Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act 1911 (as amended by the Act of 1920 and 1989). The US government shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that its employees or agents or representatives employed on any work in connection with this agreement have notice that these statutory provisions apply to them and will continue so to apply after completion or earlier termination of the agreement.

1.9.2.2. Any classified information or equipment passed to either Party shall be treated in accordance with the appropriate classification and not divulged to any person other than those who need to know the same for the purpose of this agreement and who have the appropriate security clearance. Each Party shall notify the other of the applicable degree of security and of any change in classification.

1.9.3. With respect to Conditions, “Safety” and Condition, “Security” (above), US government’s employees, agents, and representatives shall abide by such regulations, including security and safety regulations as are applicable to their presence on the Contractor’s premises. A copy of those regulations will be available from the Contractor on demand. Such regulations and requirements applying to the Contractor’s premises are restrictive in relation to foreign born nationals and prior written notice of such visits is required. The Contractor shall have the right to require the removal of anyone disobeying such regulations and reserves the right to refuse entry to any person whom it considers unsuitable for any reason.

1.9.4. It is agreed that the Contractor shall be entitled to refuse admission to any persons to any UK Ministry of Defence site where the UK Ministry of Defence has refused permission for such persons to enter upon such premises.

1.10. PUBLICITY

1.10.1. Neither the US government nor the Contractor shall without the prior written consent of the other Party: (i) make use of the other Party's name; (ii) make use of the name of any of the other Party's personnel, customers or agents; (iii) make use of any information obtained under the Contract for publicity purposes; or (iv) refer to the other Party or the Contract in any advertisement except to the extent required by law or any competent regulatory body.

1.11. DELAY AND / OR CANCELLATION OF THE SERVICE

1.11.1. In the event of a Force Majeure:

1.11.1.1. The Contractor shall not be liable for any failure to perform, or any delay in performing, its obligations if the failure or delay is due directly or indirectly to any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor, which shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.11.1.1.1. Any act of God, fire, flood, explosion, accident, war, governmental actions, strikes, civil disturbance or emergency.

1.11.1.1.2. Any major plant or equipment or power failure or shortage which has a material effect on the operation of a facility.

1.11.1.1.3. The postponement of any trial or test as a result of adverse weather or unsafe conditions.

1.11.1.2. In the event of failure or delay arising from such circumstances, The Contractor will provide full details to US government and shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the effect of the delay. Performance of the affected call awarded under this contract shall be suspended for such time as the delay continues.

1.11.1.3. Either Party may terminate the affected call awarded under this contract upon written notice to the other Party and if the event of Force Majeure lasts more than 90 days. In such event the Parties shall be released from all obligations under the Contract and US government shall pay to the Contractor all outstanding payments invoiced by the Contractor under the call at the date of termination.

1.11.2. Delay or Cancellation of a call by the US Government

1.11.2.1. If the US government has to cancel a call, they will pay the Contractor for costs incurred in accordance with the pricing plan. The targets and services paid for will be applied to the next applicable event planned by the US government.

1.11.2.2. On receipt of any notice given in accordance with the above, if desired, the US Government will coordinate rescheduling of events with the Contractor.

1.11.3. Delay or Non-Performance of a call by the Contractor

1.11.3.1. If the Contractor is unable to provide an element of the service detailed within the call then the Contractor shall be entitled to payment for all services performed in accordance with the call and supplied to US government. Payment shall be due in respect of any complete Services and apportioned to exclude charges for those elements which were incomplete or defective.

1.12. MEASURES IN A CRISIS

1.12.1. The Parties acknowledge that if in its sole opinion the Government of the United Kingdom believes any of the conditions detailed below exist it may appropriate part or all of the site where this work is being undertaken:

1.12.1.1. A material threat to the national security and defense, or a material adverse effect on the national interests, of the United Kingdom, or the occurrence of a state of war, crisis, state of tension or other emergency (whether or not involving hostilities).

1.12.1.2. A request to the Government of the United Kingdom by a local authority, public body, or statutory corporation for assistance in relation to the occurrence or possible occurrence of a major accident, crisis or natural disaster.

1.12.1.3. A request by NATO, the EU or the United Nations for support or assistance in relation to international obligations.

1.12.1.4. Other circumstances in which the Government of the United Kingdom has a requirement for the range concerned which prevents the Contractor in being able to deliver all or part of any call.

1.12.2. In the event that the Government of the United Kingdom appropriates part of all of the site pursuant to 1.12.1 then the affected call shall be suspended, and the contractor shall have no liability to USAFE for any inability of the contractor to deliver the Services in such circumstances.

1.12.2.1. Either Party may terminate the affected call awarded under this contract upon written notice to the other Party and if the event of Force Majeure lasts more than 90 days. In such event the Parties shall be released from all obligations under the Contract and US government shall pay to the Contractor all outstanding payments invoiced by the Contractor under the call at the date of termination.

1.12.3. It is agreed that the ability of the contractor to deliver this service is dependent upon the continuance of the arrangements it has with the UK Ministry of Defence permitting the contractor to make use of the ranges used for provision of the Services. In the event that these arrangements are terminated or modified such that the contractor is incapable of continuing performance of the Services or any part of them, the contractor shall be entitled to terminate the Contract (in whole in part) without incurring any liability to USAFE by so doing.

SECTION II

SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY.

The US government shall use the following table to evaluate the performance of the Contractor when completing the service.

Performance Objective PWS Reference

Performance Threshold

Range operations

1.2.1.

No range delays that impact training or cancellations due to contractor equipment or personnel.

Target deployment

1.4.2.

JDAM targets are fixed to within .001 degree of latitude/longitude at time of weapons release.

Professional qualifications and certifications maintained

4.10.1.

100% of personnel are professionally qualified and maintain proper certifications

SECTION III

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) AND SERVICES.

3.1. FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS:

3.1.1. Government Furnished Forms and Publications: The government will provide forms and publications, as required to perform the work outlined in this PWS. The QAP will provide assistance in supplying any required forms and/or publications.

3.2 Property and Services: The government will supply the telemetry package as described in WP-6 and all personnel required to process the telemetry.

SECTION IV GENERAL INFORMATION

4. GENERAL INFORMATION:

4.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

4.1.1. Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for all requirements of this PWS as incorporated in the contract. The contractor will establish a team of functional managers responsible for operational/technical, finance, safety, MOD liaison and legal issues. This team will work with USAFE-UK and unit weapons officers to manage correct weapons activities improve efficiency and performance and approve/plan new weapons events proposed by the USAF. All team members shall be identified at the pre- performance conference / test readiness review and the names of these persons and alternates who shall act for the contractor when the managers are absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO. Contractor shall provide telephone numbers of the Contract manager and alternates for other than normal duty hours.. Contract manager and alternate must have knowledge of all facets of Weapons Range Activity Operations.

4.1.2. Project Manager: For each period of weapon activity, the contractor will appoint a project manager to oversee the weapons training events scheduled for that range period. The project manager will liaise directly with USAFE-UK Airspace Operations and the Weapons/Project Officer(s) from unit(s) conducting the weapons training. The project manager will be responsible for coordinating range services for specific weapons being delivered, preparing and briefing the range specification, providing adequate types and numbers of targets, ensuring full coordination between aircrew and controllers, conducting a thorough range safety assessment and making sure the required scoring and data is forwarded as required.

4.1.3. Authority: The contract manager or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act on behalf of the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

4.1.4. Identification Badges: When visiting USAF facilities, contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as a contractor employee. This shall be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges that contains the company and employee names in English. The employees shall not wear any military uniforms or parts thereof in the performance of this contract.

4.1.6. Personnel Restrictions: The contractor shall not employ persons to work on this contract if such person is identified to the contractor by the government as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being or operational mission of the installation and its population. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. government, if employing such person would create a conflict of interest as determined by the Contracting Officer. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the

Department of Defense, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and received approval according to DoD 5500.7 –R Joint Ethics Regulation. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of Defense, if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI 64-106 AF Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

4.1.7. Military Personnel: The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor’s ability to perform. However, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

4.2. NOTIFICATION: Both additions and deletions shall be accomplished with official modification to the contract prior to any new services or target material being considered an official addition/deletion. The CO and the contractor must be notified by the site QAP of receipt of new services or range materials. In cases of disposal of any materials, the CO and contractor must be notified to remove such services and/or materials from the contract.

4.3 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

4.3.1 Qualification of Contractor Employees: The contractor shall ensure employees have required professional certifications before starting work under this contract. Specifically, Air Traffic Control personnel must have either military Certificates of Competency or Civil Aviation Authority licenses. Drone pilots must receive their basic qualification from the drone manufacturer and certified as competent by the contractor prior to performing duties in support of USAF operations. Helpers or apprentices shall be permitted to work under the supervision of authorized and qualified personnel only. When requested, the Contractor shall furnish a list of all personnel and their qualifications at time of proposal submission for review by the CO.

4.3.2 Electronic Transmission: The contractor shall have the capability to transmit and receive documents using electronic Email based on Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel versions compatible with versions in use by the customer, CO and QAP.

4.4 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The contractor shall be responsible for the proper handing, labeling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with all existing laws and regulations.

4.5 SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTION: The contractor shall comply with any UK government published safety related requirements and regulations to include obtaining all required permits, certificates, and any other necessary documents except those which are stated to be the responsibility of the US government to obtain.

SECTION V APPENDICES

5 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, MANUALS, TECHNICAL ORDERS SPECIFICATIONS AND FORMS

5.3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: Documents applicable to this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

5.3.1 Obligation: The contractor is obligated to follow all documents applicable to the work required by this contract as set out in paragraph 5.1.7.

5.3.2 Use of Publications: The use of publications listed herein shall be made available for review by the contractor at the start of the first operational performance period by the CO for Air Force publications. It is the responsibility of the QAP to establish follow-on requirements for publication changes and supplements or amendments to these mandatory publications that may be required for use during the life of the contract. Contractors are bound and deemed to be fully conversant with and to understand the contents of all regulations, manuals, specifications, forms and other standards or documents referred to in the PWS, solicitation and contract documents.

5.3.3 Contractor’s Responsibility: All tasks set forth in the PWS are the responsibility of the contractor except where wording of the PWS explicitly makes the performance a government responsibility. It is recognized that in conjunction with many tasks set forth therein reference is made to Department of Defense and Air Force directives, regulations, manuals, instructions, and other guidance. It is also recognized that because such referenced documents have been written with a view toward performance by Government personnel, they may contain language that indicates performance is to be by Government personnel. Whenever such directives, regulations, manuals, pamphlets, instructions, and other guidance are referenced, the contractor is to use such references as directed or guidance as appropriate in the performance of the required duties set forth herein. In other sections of the PWS such references may have been written toward performance by contractor personnel. Except where provided in paragraph 5.1.4 below, the referenced publications applicable to this contract shall be those bearing the dates set forth in this section of the PWS.

5.3.4 Order of Precedence: The contractor shall be bound to perform the requirements in the PWS by accomplishing the tasks set forth therein and in the cited references in the manner set forth therein and in the cited references to the extent required by this section of the PWS. Should there be a conflict between the PWS, and references set forth therein the PWS shall control. Should there be a conflict between or among two or more such references, those considered as mandatory by the PWS shall control over those considered as advisory. Those issued by a higher authority shall control over those issued by a lower authority; or among those issued at the same level of authority, those with a later date of issue shall control over those with earlier dates of issue if issued by the same issuing authority. Any duty set forth in such reference which shall call for the exercise of non-delegable discretionary governmental authority, shall be subject to the final approval of the Government official having such authority, notwithstanding, that the contractor may be required thereby to perform duties and render advice at a level below such final approval.

5.3.5 Revision, Supplement and Amendment: Further, the contractor shall perform in accordance with all such referenced directives, regulations, manuals, instructions, and other guidance as they may be from time to time revised, supplemented or amended. Any increase or decrease in cost of performance occasioned by such revisions, supplements, or amendments shall form the basis for an equitable adjustment, subject to negotiation in accordance with the provisions of this contract (which adjustment shall also include any adjustment to schedule and other terms where necessarily impacted by the revisions, supplements an amendments). The contractor shall immediately implement those revisions, supplements or amendments that will result in no change in contract price. However, prior to implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will result in a change in contract price, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) a not-to-exceed (NTE) price proposal or a not less than (NLT) credit proposal and therefore obtain the prior approval of the CO before implementing the change. If no approval is given, the contractor shall have no obligation to implement the change. Said proposals shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date the contractor receives notice of the revision, supplement, or amendment giving rise to the change in the cost of performance.

5.3.6 Agreement: It is hereby agreed that failure of the contractor to submit a NTE price proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of any revision, supplement, or amendment to any referenced directive, regulation, manual, instruction, or other guidance shall entitle the Government to performance in accordance with such revision, supplement, or amendment at no increase in contract price.

5.3.7 Availability of Publications & Documents: The following publications and documents are available for the contractor’s use and information. (Published and/or Electronic)

DoD 5500.7-R Joint Ethics Regulation

AFI31-401 Information Security Program Management (Supplements DOD 5200-1R)

AFI 31-601 Industrial Security Program Management (Supplements DOD 5200-22R)

AFI 64-106 AF Industrial Labor Relations Activities

AFPD 91-3 Occupational Safety and Health

AFI 91-301/91-302 Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, Fire Prevention and Health Program

AFI 91-202/JS1 The USAF Mishap Prevention Program

AFI 91-204 Investigating and Reporting U.S. Air Force Mishaps