SOW_SWTG Military Free-Fall 6 Feb 24.pdf
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This notice describes the government's intent to award a sole source contract. The Air Force Installation Contracting Center intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to Capital Air Park Inc. to provide aircraft, facilities, and services to support the Special Warfare Training Group's military parachute operations. The contract would have a one-year base period and four one-year options. It would be performed at the contractor's facility within 80 miles of the SWTG headquarters. The contractor must maintain currency and proficiency for Air Force Special Warfare operators using certified civilian aircraft, as military aircraft have limited availability. The notice seeks evidence that competition would benefit the government but will not accept bids; the contract is intended as a sole source award. Responses were due by March 8, 2024.
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Statement of Work
Special Warfare Training Group (SWTG) Military Free-Fall Support
6 Feb 24
1. SCOPE
1.1 PURPOSE:
1.1.1 Execution of this commercial contracted free-fall jump training meets the governments need for maintaining currency and proficiency in parachute operations for Air Force Special
Warfare Operators. With limited military aircraft and time constraints, certified civilian aircraft provide the availability and capability to meet the multiple jump requirement and scheduling necessities. In addition to aircraft usage, civilian parachuting operations also provide facilities and other parachuting related services required to conduct military parachuting operations such as packing locations and rigger support.
1.2 BACKGROUND:
1.2.1 Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) consist of seven Air Force Specialty (AFS's).
As instructors the time and availability to train is limited and must be maximized when able. The
Skydive contract will support all the free-fall jump requirements for their training and currency.
This contract is vital due to the lack of jump-able military aircraft available. Current Department of Defense (DoD) Military fixed wing air support does not have the capacity to support Airforce
Education and Training Command (AETC), Special Warfare Training Group (SWTG) training requirements. Contracted aircraft located within 80 miles of SWTW headquarters, 1020 Apollo
Dr, San Antonio, TX and capable of providing reliable and consistent access to necessary assets to support air operations for military freefall parachuting is required. Over the past 4 years
Skydive San Marcos (now Spaceland) has provided jump-able aircraft, facilities, and landing area for AFSPECWAR to accomplish their required training.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
2.1 Air Force Special Warfare Operators are required to maintain currency and proficiency in parachute operations in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-3503 Air
Education and Training Command (AETC) Sup, Personnel Parachute Program, and Air Force
Manual (AFMAN) 10-3500 V1, Air Force Special Warfare Training Program. Multiple parachute jumps are required to maintain proficiency.
3. REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 Contractor is required to provide aircraft, facilities, and services to support the Special
Warfare Training Group (SWTG) military parachute operations. Location of training must be within 80 miles of Aircraft, be on the Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing, and aircraft must be capable of holding a minimum of 10 military jumpers with equipment. Aircraft will have current annual maintenance inspection check IAW Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) parts 43 and 91. Maintain equipment necessary to operate visual flight rules (VFR) in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Minimum requirements will be an operational radio and transponder with
Mode-C. Pilot will comply with FAR part 105, Parachute Operations, possesses a current Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial rating IAW FAR part 61, and a current FAA commercial instrument rating during operation 1 hour after official sunset. Pack area must be clean and covered space separate from civilian pack area and large enough to pack minimum 4 military parachutes simultaneously. The contractor shall meet the following critical performance requirements.
3.1.1 Military Free-Fall Operations:
3.1.1.1 Free-fall deployments shall be conducted between 5,500 and 12,500 feet above ground level (AGL). Rates include pilot and fuel. A one tach hour minimum shall be placed for jump operations performed. The contract prices for aircraft are valid for any qualified/certified aircraft
IAW FAR parts 43 and 91 on the Air Mobility Command Intrastate Paratroop Carriers checklist.
3.1.1.2 For Off-site operations such as demonstrations jumps, cost applies for a one-hour minimum for aircraft.
3.1.1.3 Civilian riggers shall be FAA Senior or Master riggers and trained by military riggers within 90 days of packing military parachutes. All military packing checks and inspections shall be accomplished and overseen by military riggers.
3.1.1.4 The Contractor shall provide at least two instructors with a United States Parachute
Association D-License, Coach rating, PRO rating, and are qualified in Accelerated Free Fall.
3.1.1.5 Ensure pilot complies with FAR part 105, Parachute Operations.
3.1.1.6 Ensure an individual seatbelt is available for each parachutist.
3.1.1.7 Ensure pilot possesses a current FAA commercial rating IAW FAR part 61.
3.1.1.8 Ensure pilot possesses a current FAA commercial instrument rating during operation 1 hour after official sunset.
3.1.8 Contractor Responsibilities:
3.1.8.1 Comply with the Air Mobility Command Intrastate Paratroop Carriers checklist.
3.1.8.2 Maintain equipment necessary to operate visual flight rules (VFR) in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. Minimum requirements shall be an operational radio and transponder with Mode-C.
3.1.8.3 Ensure drop zone (landing area) is clear of non-military personnel for a radius of 100 meters from the designated impact point during actual airdrop operations and allow SWTG designated DCZO operational control of same area.
3.1.8.4 Ensure proper cost of United States Parachute Association (USPA) Membership is determined and charged for new vs. renewed membership during the duration of the contract.
3.2 Government Requirements
3.2.1 Ensure all operations are IAW AFI 10-3503 AETC Sup, Personnel Parachute Program and AFI 13-217 Assault Zone Procedures.
3.2.2 Verify that only qualified military parachutists use this contract.
3.2.3 Ensure aircraft is reserved for exclusive use for military operations during actual drop, no adding paying customers.
3.2.4 Provide a Drop Zone Control Officer (DZCO) when conducting military jumps.
3.2.5 Ensure adequate medical coverage is on site during jump operations and proper medical requirements are met.
3.2.6 Ensure adequate and readily accessible sanitation facilities are maintained on site.
3.2.7 Provide no later than (NLT) 48-hour notice for aircraft scheduling requirements.
3.2.8 Provide all ground transportation use during operations.
3.2.9 Ensure adequate aircraft weight restrictions are enforced.
4. Training Schedule
4.1 Contractor will be given notice of anticipated training at minimum two weeks prior to training date.
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