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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE

AIRBORNE OPERATIONS PERSONNEL SERVICES

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Performance Work Statement for

Air Force Special Warfare Airborne Operations Personnel Services

SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. Background. The FTU(Air Force’s Special Warfare Formal Training Unit) is comprised of Combat Rescue Officers (CRO), Pararescuemen (PJ), Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) specialists, and support personnel. The FTU provides support to Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCC) Personnel Recovery (PR), Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR), Global Precision Strike and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations requirements. AFSPECWAR also provides direct support to the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) manned spaceflight missions. Specialized education and training is required to develop qualified PJ/CROs to ensure mission success.

1.2. Mission. The mission of the FTU is to provide combat leaders, highly trained recovery specialists, military free fall jumpers and jumpmasters for the United States, its friends, and allies.

1.3. Contract Scope. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and any other items and services required to successfully perform instructor, training, and support services for approved training curriculum.

1.3.1. Budget. Each phase will be attached to a separate contract line item number (CLIN) and the Government will order each CLIN requirement for each course date as required. Due to budget constraints levied by the Government, this requirement can undergo negotiations to modify the efforts to meet the Government’s budget objective anytime during contract performance.

1.3.2. De-Scope. The Government may reduce or eliminate support functions under this contract as organic capabilities of the Government change or as training requirements change. These changes may include, but are not limited to, reducing the requirement for personnel as approved manning increases.

1.4. Places of Performance. Scottsdale, AZ is the primary training location for wind tunnel training.

Davis Monthan AFB, AZ and surrounding areas within 50 NM are the primary training location for Land Parachute Operations. Lake Roosevelt, AZ is the primary training location for Maritime Training Support. Travel and lodging for contractor support will be included in firm fixed price (FFP) for primary training locations. Any other training locations outside of the primary training locations will be approved by the Contracting Officer and will be billed on a separate CLIN as stated in paragraph PWS 2.3.1. The Government will provide training locations and environments suitable for training execution to include classroom support, departure airfield staging, approved drop zones, and any other facility required to conduct training. All training locations will be provided to the contractor 60 days prior to course start.

1.5. Personnel Management.

1.5.1. Management Plan. The contractor will develop a Management Plan that, at a minimum, that outlines the position title, job descriptions, qualifications, certifications, and training requirements for all positions as applicable (reference Appendix C); the organizational structure and lines of authority, responsibilities, and communication; manning levels; training approach and frequency; integration with the contractor’s Quality Management System (QMS); and any other key management processes that

08 APRIL 2024 Page | 3 impact program operations. The plan must clearly designate key personnel. Designated key personnel will be in place at contract performance start. The plan will be provided to the Government as part of the proposal, and a stand-alone version provided no later than (NLT) 60 days prior to training start date.

1.5.1.1. Changes. In the event of needed changes, the plan will be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to change implementation. For any changes in key personnel, the contractor will provide a qualifications package NLT seven (7) days after the needed change or vacancy is identified to the Government for Contracting Officer and COR review and approval.

1.5.2. Training. The contractor will develop, deliver, and implement a Training and Certification Plan that will ensure contractor instructors and other personnel meet the standards outlined in this PWS. The plan must be submitted concurrent with the offeror's proposal. The contractor will submit a stand-alone version of this plan to the CO for approval. As required, the contractor will make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the revised plan from the CO within 15 calendar days of receipt.

Upon acceptance of the plan, the contractor will deliver a copy of the plan to the CO under this contract within five (5) calendar days. The plan will include as a minimum, the instructor qualification requirements for each phase of training or major specialty area supported.

1.5.3. Contractor Employee Restrictions and Identification. Contractor personnel will present a neat and professional appearance. All employees will be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

The Contractor will not employ any person for work on this contract if the employee is identified by the Contractor, COR, or Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational event of the installation and its population. When on a Government installation, Contractor employees will wear a company badge identifying them as contractors. All Contractor 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 Contractor employees. Contractor employees will also ensure all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.5.4. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor will not employ any individual who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that individual would create a conflict of interest, nor will the Contractor employ any person who is an employee of the AF, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval of the employment in accordance with DODD 5500-7, Standards of Conduct. In addition, the Contractor will not employ any person who is an employee of the AF if the employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities. The contractor will submit a roster of individuals to be employed 60 days prior to phase start to ensure there are no previous conflicts with unit assigned personnel. Any potential conflicts will be reported to the local COR and CO and submitted to the contractor for action.

1.5.5. Employee Terminations. The contractor will report any employee terminations to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of occurrence. The Contracting Officer may request the contractor remove any employee performing work on the contract when retention endangers life, property, national security, and the integrity and standards of the program. The Contracting Officer may also request the contractor remove any employee from performance of duties who does not meet the minimum education and experience qualifications established in the Contractor’s Management Plan and Appendix C.

1.6. Meeting Support. There will be three (3) meetings prior to execution that the contractor will be required to attend via Microsoft Teams or in person in support of program execution, as directed by the Government. The contractor will be prepared to provide deliverables and/or discuss contractor activities

08 APRIL 2024 Page | 4 that have, or may have, an effect upon program execution. The COR will set up a TEAMS meeting with all required participants. At a minimum, the contractor will provide support for the following meetings:

1.6.1. Planning Meeting. The contractor will participate in the planning meeting conducted 60 days prior to training execution. The planning phase meeting, at a minimum, shall include the contractor program manager. The government will provide the contractor locations, times, training requirements, and any information required by the contractor to meet all tasks, conditions and standards for training.

1.6.2. Coordination Meeting. The contractor will participate in the coordination meeting held 30 days prior to execution. At a minimum, the contractor program manager, lead parachute instructor, lead tunnel instructor, and lead parachute rigger shall attend the coordination meeting. The government will provide scenarios and will explain training expectation and execution during the coordination meeting. The government will provide the contractor the scheme of maneuver for all events. The contractor will be able to provide recommendations during this meeting for review. The meeting will coordinate lesson plans, schedule, logistics and contractor/instructor qualifications. The contractor shall provide names and contact information for all contractor personnel during this meeting. The government will offer currency and/or familiarization training and schedule training dates during this meeting.

1.6.3. Execution Meeting. The final meeting will be the execution meeting. This meeting will occur within four (4) days prior to training execution and may occur on the day of arrival. All contractor personnel attached to the contract will attend the Execution meeting via Teams or in person if held on the date of arrival. The purpose of this meeting is to go over execution of each training event with all personnel to ensure they are tracking movement, scenario, uniform, and safety.

1.7. Schedule. The Government will provide the contractor with a schedule as part of each Task Order that includes all requirements NLT 60 days prior to the required training start date. The Government will also provide specific phase training scenarios and locations for each individual class during the Planning meeting.

1.8. Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Training.

1.8.1. The contractor will provide four (4) consecutive hours in a temperature-controlled vertical wind tunnel within 170 miles of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB). The Government will provide the contractor with the wind tunnel training requirement 60 days prior to start date.

The vertical wind tunnel must be a recirculating wind tunnel to keep outside elements out of the flight chamber. The vertical wind tunnel must be temperature controlled and be a minimum of 14 feet in diameter. The vertical wind tunnel must be capable of wind speeds up to 170 mph to lift a fully combat equipped military free fall (MFF) parachutist weighing up to 300-lbs.

1.8.2. The contractor will provide two (2) International Bodyflight Association (IBA) tunnel rated instructors that meet the qualifications listed in appendix C. At a minimum, one (1) IBA tunnel instructor must be a prior or current Military Freefall Jumpmaster and Military Freefall Instructor with “I” rating. At a minimum, one (1) instructor must be an IBA Military Coach (MC) due to students wearing military equipment in the tunnel. Additional certification and experience are in Appendix C.

1.8.3. The contractor will use the Government-provided training outline for instructional phase taught by contract instructors. The training outline will meet the Government’s training intent and will be delivered to the contractor NLT 30 calendar days prior to training start. The

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Government will provide required changes NLT ten (10) business days after receipt of the syllabus and lesson plan. The contractor will have an approved syllabus and lesson plan in place NLT five (5) business days prior to phase start.

1.8.4. The Government may request up to four (4) additional hours of training due to progression and training load. This will be planned 60 days in advance. Additional hours will be billed by hour. Additional training hours will include IBA instructor personnel and VWT.

1.9. Parachute Operations Training.

1.9.1. General Instructions. The contractor will assist in Static Line and/or Military Freefall Operations training. Training may include classroom, vertical wind tunnel, military free fall and static line airborne operations training and support as required. This phase may require weekend support (weather days/unforeseen jump cancellations) and will adhere to a 12-hour execution-to-rest cycle for all military personnel. Instructors and jumpers will follow standard aircrew duty day requirements outlined in the AFI 11-202v3_AFGM 2017-01, Flying Operations, General Flight Rules. The Government will provide the contractor with the required number of instructors and projected jumper numbers 60 days prior to phase start.

1.9.2. Land Parachute Operations. The contractor will assist in military parachute instruction and military jump operations. Instructor requirements, training days, and schedule will be requested 60 days prior to training execution. Training consists of classroom instruction, static line jump operations and military free fall principles of instruction. Training does not normally occur over the weekend or on holidays per Commander approved course schedule; however, the training plan may require weekend and holiday support due to slow student progression, weather cancellations, natural disasters and/or emergencies.

1.9.2.1. Military Free Fall Parachute Instructors. The contractor will provide parachute instructors to support military parachute instruction and operations. Parachute Instructors will assist in the instruction of basic military freefall principles, canopy control principles, multiple variations of jump exit techniques, free fall relative work, and jumper military canopy formations (stacking). The contractor will perform 1 on 1 MFF jump instruction, lead or high jumper duties for the students during canopy flight and support any other relative work. The contractors will video record all phases of the jump operation from exit of the aircraft to student landing on the drop zone (DZ). The Contractor will be capable of utilizing and instructing digital jump calculator technology (i.e., Garmin, Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK)) during this phase of training. The contractor will also assist in “donning of equipment” instruction and execution.

The contractor will assist in an equipment correction station as required by the lead Government representative or the COR. Parachute instructors must meet the minimum requirements listed in Appendix C. The Government may request up to eight (8) parachute instructors per course.

1.9.3. Parachute Rigger Support. The contractor will provide parachute rigger support for parachute operations as required. Parachute Rigger requirements, training days, and schedule will be requested 60 days prior to training execution. The Government will provide current and qualified Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) personnel to inspect parachute pack jobs. The Government will provide currency, refresher, and system specific parachute packing instruction

08 APRIL 2024 Page | 6 within four (4) days of contract start. Riggers who have packed for the 68 RQS within the past six (6) months without any incident will not require any training. The contractor riggers must pass a task evaluation (TE) prior to packing live parachutes. This is conducted on Day 1 of parachute packing for the contract. Parachute riggers who have not packed the RA1 parachute in Bottom of Container (BOC) or Double Static Line (DBSL) configuration must attend a three (3) day training event the week prior to parachute packing operations at no additional cost to the government. The contractor will inform the COR of any needed training 30 days prior to phase start during the coordination meeting. Training shall not happen over the weekend or on holidays per Commander approved course schedule. Costs for breaks during these days off are included in the FFP.

1.9.3.1. FAA Certified Parachute Riggers. The contractor will provide qualified parachute riggers that meet the qualifications listed in appendix C. The contractor riggers must be capable of packing no less than 12 RA-1 BOC main canopies or 8 RA-1 DBSL main canopies per day.

Parachute repack numbers are dependent on class size, jumper progression, and instructors present. The standard pack day is eight (8) consecutive hours of parachute packing. The Government may request up to eight (8) parachute riggers.

1.9.4. The contractor will utilize Government-provided parachutes during all jump operations (see Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) list in Appendix E). The current Government utilized parachute system is the RA-1 Military Freefall Advanced Ram Air Parachute System (MFF ARAPS), referred to as the RA-1 or Instructor Raider or other Non-Tactical Ram-Air Parachute Systems (NTRAPS) during 1-on-1 instruction. The contractor will also utilize the following Government-provided jump specific equipment: helmets, night vision devices, night vision mounts, altimeters, and jump rucksacks. Contractor personnel will adhere to joint operational regulations (AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Operations, AFMAN 11-420, Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training, AFMAN 11-411, Special Forces Military Free-fall Operations, TC 18-11, Special Forces Military Free-fall and Double-bag Static Line Operations), with respect to clothing and equipment configuration during parachute operations. The contractor is responsible for outfitting instructors with all other items required to perform their duties.

1.9.5. Amplifying Phase Guidance. The contractor will inform the Government of any required parachute training (on FTU specific parachute systems/equipment) for parachute instructors or parachute rigger personnel 30 days prior to training or at the Coordination meeting. The Government will coordinate or conduct contractor training on the required parachute system prior to the class start as able. The contractor will provide aircraft and tach hours for any contractor that requires training or currency as applicable at no cost to the Government.

1.9.6. Video feedback. MFF Parachute instructors will be required to jump a high-definition camera in order to capture jump operations. A minimum of a GoPro 10 or newer is required for each jump instructor. The contractor will provide a camera for each instructor. Each instructor will capture student execution from exit through landing. Parachute instructors will use video to provide debriefs to the students following each jump. The contractor will also provide video to the Government at their request to see if they were able to capture potential malfunctions or incidents.

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1.9.7. Drug Screening. Contractor personnel performing jump operations and parachute rigging must have passed a 10-panel drug screening within the past six (6) months. The contractor will provide the CO results upon request of past drug screening test results.

Recreational drugs that are legal in states where this contract is to be performed, are not permitted for persons performing jump operations, parachute packing, or boat driver duties. The contractor is responsible for drug screening. Jumpers, riggers, and drivers must not be under the influence of any intoxicating substance and must adhere to the same standards applied to military personnel. A drug is any controlled substance included in Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V in 21 USC § 812, or any intoxicating substance other than alcohol or tobacco, that is inhaled, injected, consumed, or introduced into the body in any manner to alter mood or function. Waivers for prescription medication will be submitted to the COR for review with Unite States Air Force (USAF) medical personnel.

1.10. Maritime Training Support. The contractor will provide maritime training support by providing boats and/or boat drivers as required. Maritime requirements, training days, and schedule will be requested 60 days prior to training execution. The primary training location for this phase is Lake Roosevelt, AZ. This phase may require weekend support (weather days/unforeseen jump cancellations) and will adhere to a 12-hour execution-to-rest cycle for all military personnel. Instructors and students will follow standard aircrew duty day requirements outlined in the AFI 11-202v3_AFGM 2017-01, Flying Operations, General Flight Rules.

1.10.1. Boat Driver. The contractor will provide a boat driver to support recovery and transport of Government personnel and equipment from a drop zone or landing zone (DZ/LZ) to an approved pier or loading dock. Boat drivers will have a minimum of two (2) years driving motorized maritime vessels greater than 15 feet in length, during the day and night and be licensed in the location the training will be conducted at. The Government may request up to three (3) boat drivers per course. Boat Drivers must meet minimum qualifications stated in appendix C.

1.10.2. Boats. The contractor will provide a water vessel to support recovery and transportation of personnel and equipment from a DZ/LZ to an approved pier or loading dock. The vessel will be capable of supporting up to 12 personnel and their associated equipment. The vessel must be equipped for day and night water operations. The vessel will allow for safe Government personnel entry/exit from the water and will be capable of supporting DZ/LZ operations. Boats that fit this model include most commercial pontoon type craft capable of supporting the weight requirements of 12 personnel and their equipment. The vessels, as well as the boat personnel, may be required to retrieve both jumpers and parachute equipment safely from the DZ.

Government personnel will be passengers on the contractor-provided vessels. Both contractor and Government personnel will wear personal flotation devices while in the boats. The Government may request up to three (3) boats per course.

2.0 Special Requirements.

2.1. Industrial Security. Contractors will not have privileged access to Government systems;

however, contractor personnel must be eligible to hold a Secret clearance throughout the duration of the contract. An active Secret clearance in not required by the contractor but must be able to

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4. Contractor provides suitable and reliable boat(s)

1.10.2.

Boat Vessel provided meets training requirements.

Vessel is acceptable when it meets all requirements as outlined by the PWS.

4.0. General Information

4.1. Government Training. Certain military certifications are not available to civilian contractors and are required by USAF regulations. These certifications must be reviewed and approved by the CO to ensure compliance with USAF instruction and messages prior to accepting an employee. Workplace orientation, mission/system familiarization, and standard operating procedures training incidental to the contract will be provided by the Government to contractor personnel at the place of performance.

4.2. Listing of Employees. Upon receipt of a Task Order, the contractor will have 30 calendar days to provide a fully qualified employee with resume, the appropriate paperwork and certifications as proof of qualification. List of employees to perform work will be given to the COR at the Coordination Meeting. The contractor will maintain a current listing of employees performing services on DMAFB. The list will include employee's name, social security number, driver’s license number and state of issue, date of birth, and country of citizenship. Leads must be identified on the list of employees. The name of any contractor employee that is terminated during the period of the contract must be reported to the Contracting Officer in writing within one workday of the employee’s termination.

4.3. Reporting Requirements. Contractor personnel will immediately report to an appropriate Government authority any information or circumstances of which they are aware may pose a threat to the security of Department of Defense personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information. Contractor personnel are required to review suspicious activity reporting procedures. Contact the Government sponsoring agency’s Unit Antiterrorism Representative (UATR) to request Suspicious Activity Reporting training material.

Contact the Base Defense Operation Center (BDOC) to report actual suspicious activity at 520- 228-3200.

4.4. Pass and Identification Items. The contractor will ensure that all necessary pass and identification items required for contract performance are obtained for contractor employees and non-Government owned vehicles. The contractor will assign a representative to ensure all support personnel under this contract receive the required pass to enter military installation as required. Security forces will conduct a background check on all personnel at the main gate to ensure they are authorized to enter a military facility. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all personnel have a favorable background check.

4.5. Retrieving Identification Media. The contractor will retrieve all identification media, including vehicle passes from contractor employees that depart for any reason before the contract expires (e.g. terminated for cause, retirement, etc.) and turn them in to the issuing office. Once contractor employees are no longer employed, the contractor office will notify the issuing office of the termination immediately.

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4.6. Traffic Laws. Contractor employees will comply with all base traffic regulations.

Contractor employees are subject to random vehicle speed control checks. Contractor personnel cited for speeding on the installation may suffer loss of base driving privileges, debarment from the base, or other administrative action. The use of seat belts is mandatory for all vehicle occupants. The use of cell phones is prohibited while driving on base, unless the phone is a hands-free cell phone.

4.7. Random Personnel and Vehicle Searches. Contractor personnel are subject to random personnel and vehicle searches. If contractor personnel refuse to be searched, they will be denied entry to the base, and may result in loss of base driving privileges, debarment from the base, or other administrative action.

4.8. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor owned vehicle or privately owned vehicle while on Davis-Monthan AFB.

4.9. For Official Use Only (FOUO). The contractor will comply with DOD 5400.7-R, Chapter 4, DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program requirements. This regulation sets policy and procedures for the disclosure of records to the public and for marking, handling, transmitting, and safeguarding FOUO material.

4.10. Physical Security. Contractor employees will safeguard all Government property and controlled forms incidental to contractor use. At the end of each work period, the contractor will secure all Government facilities, equipment, and materials. The contractor will establish and implement methods of ensuring all Government lock combinations, are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons. The contractor will prohibit the use of lock combinations, issued by the Government, by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor will also prohibit and the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirements in those areas.

4.11. Contractor Personnel Travel on the Installation. All contractor personnel will limit their travel on the installation only to specific areas required for performance of services, specified break and meal areas, or travel directly to and from these locations.

4.12. Privacy Act. The Contractor will ensure that its employees fully understand and comply with Title 5 of US Code, Section 552.a and DOD 5400.7-R, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program. These procedures must be followed to identify and safeguard reports and data accordingly. The contractor will ensure that Contractor employees are briefed annually on properly identifying and handling Privacy Act data/information.

4.13. Contractor Employee Appearance. Contractor employees will present a professional, conservative, and neat appearance. Contractor personnel will report for duty in a professional manner, in appropriate attire befitting the work environment, and have complied with socially acceptable standards of personal hygiene. While performing services, contractor employees will

08 APRIL 2024 Page | 11 be neat and clean (free of visible dirt and stains), well-groomed and appropriately dressed. The contractor employee's clothing will fit correctly to provide a professional, modest appearance, in keeping with normally accepted commercial standards of dress for the work being performed.

4.14. Communication. Contractor employees will maintain open, professional, and respectful communication with Government personnel (military and civilian) and other contractor employees. The COR will report valid complaints in writing to the Contracting Officer for action. Valid complaints will be considered a performance failure. The contractor will resolve all substantiated complaints immediately upon notification of the complaint. Contractor employees are required to identify themselves as a contractor at all times while on the job, (e.g.

in the workplace, when attending meetings, when answering Government telephones, in e-mails, or when making phone calls on behalf of the Government).

4.15. Social Media Clause and Restrictions. Under no circumstances will the contractor take photographs or video for use on their website or social media. All contractor media must be reviewed and approved by the COR prior to being uploaded or posted to social media sites.

4.15.1. Contractor personnel will not discuss government operations in public or over unprotected or unencrypted communications. Official business and controlled unclassified information may only be transmitted as directed in the PWS.

4.15.2. The contractor will not post to company websites, publications, newsletters, or other media any images, data or information that reveal sensitive Government operations, personnel, equipment, and/or classified or controlled unclassified information. When in doubt, company press releases related to this contract will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer, as applicable.

4.15.3. Observation of events, operations, physical changes, etc. may reveal National Security information, therefore specific restrictions are required to preclude unintentional release of information to unauthorized parties. (Unauthorized disclosure and transfer of National Security Information is punishable under 18 USC § 793.)

4.15.4. Contractor personnel will not disclose to unauthorized third parties, post to unofficial sites (including Social Networking sites) any images, data, or information, or observed events that reveal sensitive Government operations, personnel, equipment, including, but not limited to the following.

4.15.5. Tactics, techniques and procedures, production or work schedules, any visible or concealed modifications, upgrades, increases, change, or decreases in work/deployment frequency or government personnel, vehicle, aircraft movements; specialized equipment orders, deliveries, shipments, etc., The contractor will immediately report unauthorized disclosures and/or attempts to solicit this type of information by unauthorized third parties or others not affiliated with this contract to the COR or Contracting Officer.

4.15.6. Government issued badges, identification will be removed and/or concealed from plain sight when off base and will not be left in vehicles or unprotected. Badges and passes may not

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The Government has unlimited rights to use, duplicate, or disclose the data delivered in support of program operations.

APPENDIX C

PERSONNEL / QUALIFICATIONS

(Additional/Other Information Column to be completed by Offeror)

Key Position/Title Work Experience Certifications Training

Other Information

Provided by the Offeror

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IBA Tunnel Rated Instructor

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a freefall qualified parachutists with a minimum of five (5) years instructing military freefall parachute operations.

Must have instructed at an accredited military freefall schoolhouse and left in good standing since 2015. Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience and abilities in advanced military parachuting tactics, techniques, and procedures with experience instructing United States Air Force Special Operations Jumpers.

-1x Instructor must be MFFJM and MFFI certified.

-All Instructors must be IBA Rated.

AFFI Rated.

-1x IBA MC Rating

Parachute Instructors

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as an AFFI qualified parachutists with a minimum of five (5) years instructing military freefall parachute operations.

Must have instructed at an accredited MFF school house or with a non-military/civilian canopy control course since 2015 and left in good standing. Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in advanced military parachuting tactics, techniques, and procedures with preferred experience instructing AFSPECWAR Jumpers. Has knowledge of ATAK (or equivalent digital interface system).

-MFF Jumpmaster.

-MFFI instructor or AFFI with MFFJM.

-Current USPA D license -Current HAPS certification or equivalent.

-Current FAA Class 2 medical certificate.

Advanced Canopy Control training, verified.

Parachute Riggers

Has successfully inspected, packed, and assembled the RA-1 Military Free Fall (MFF) and Double Static Line (DBSL) parachutes, Non-Tactical Ram Air Parachute System (NTRAPS), SOV-III Tandem systems, Sigma Tandem Systems, and/or RA-1 Instructor Raider system within the last five (5) years.

-FAA Certified Senior or Master Rigger.

-Back rated.

-must have passed drug test within past 6 months.

68RQS training

Boat Driver minimum of two (2) years driving motorized maritime vessels greater than 15 feet in length, during the day and night

Day and night certified to operate water vessel, must be transferable to Arizona.

68 RQS/ACC

Boat master Qualification Training Plan water operations trained. Can be completed after award

APPENDIX D

Sample Parachute Operations Training Schedule

Schedule is subject to change for each class. Changes may occur due to weather, holidays, or other priorities from the government. Each planned course schedule will be provided to the contractor 60 days prior to phase start by the COR or FTU Airborne Operations Branch.

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ANDROID TACTICAL

ASSAULT KIT (ATAK)

COMMERCIALLY

PROCURED

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