TPS STC Spaceflight Curriculum Support PWS 20250307.pdf

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

SPACEFLIGHT CURRICULUM SUPPORT

EDWARDS AFB, CA

07 March 2025

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SECTION I

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General.

This is a non-personal services contract to provide a spaceflight curriculum event for the United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School (TPS) Space Test Course (STC) curriculum. Event shall include a sub-orbital spaceflight for up to two TPS members each year. Services shall include applicable training for personnel, as well as development and presentation of relevant classroom material to fulfill space test education requirements and TPS research efforts. Further, the Contractor shall provide knowledge and expertise to the Commandant, the Technical Director, and the Director of Space Operations on space test and spaceflight relevant issues.

1.1.1 Overview Description of Services/Introduction. The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide one government-selected individual to fly and perform limited experiments on a sub-orbital flight. This includes the planning, coordination, and surveillance of the activities necessary to ensure disciplined work performance and timely resources application to accomplish all tasking under the contract.

1.2 Background. The USAF TPS generates nearly 100 test professionals each year for the research, development, test, and evalaution workforce. Graduates of the Space Test Course (STC) program receive 48 weeks of dedicated instruction, to include classroom, hands-on, and laboratory experience in support of US Space Force test and evaluation requirements. The STC will culminate in an accredited Master of Science Degree as part of an integrsated curriculum with the long-standing Flight Test Course. The Contractor shall provide spaceflight opportunities and training to support the TPS curriculum in accordance with (IAW) the approved Space Test Course Syllabus, USAF TPS Research Projects requirements, and applicable USAF, USSF, and/or DoD instructions.

1.3 Scope/Primary Services.

1.3.1 Spaceflight Opportunity. One government employee, selected by USAF TPS, will be provided training, support, and flight experience in the sub-orbital flight regime each academic semester (January through June, and July through December). Flights should extend above the Karman Line (defined here as 100km altitude). USAF TPS will also select one alternate to undergo applicable training.

1.3.2 Experimental Support. Government fliers will be expected to perform experiments during the flight. These experiments may be focused on the government individual and require negligible support. However, the government would like the option for the experiment to be a tended payload of up to 20kg mass and with a form factor suitable to the contractor’s vehicle.

1.3.3 Training Support. Introductory training for the selected fliers should take place at USAF TPS and be open to TPS students and staff to audit. Follow-on training may take place at contractor facilities in accordance with contractor flight procedures.

1.3.4 Flight Operations Participation. The non-flying alternate flier shall be provided the opportunity to participate in the flight mission from the contractor’s mission control facility.

1.3.5 Instructional Support. As an option under the contract, the Contractor may be asked to provide, outside of the flight or flight preparation, one, or more, instructors in subject matter relevant to Contractor’s space flight operations and expertise.

FREEBORN, ANDREW B CIV USAF AFMC USAF TPS/CS

This is the heart of what we’re asking for. Keeping it simple for now. The rest of the doc is cribbed from a different PWS I had, so it may not be appropriate--I don’t know.

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1.3.6 Observation. The contractor will make allowance for up to 30 TPS students and staff to observe the launch and recovery operations. Additionally, the contractor will make allowance for up to 10 US Space Force personnel to observe. DoD entities will also be entitled to record audio/video/still photography in support of DoD public affairs in coordination with Contractor public affairs personnel.

1.4 Inherently Governmental Function. The Contractor shall not perform Inherently Governmental functions as defined in FAR Subpart 7.5 in relationship to this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.5 Period of Performance 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026, with five 1-year follow-on options.

1.6 Place of Performance Except for introductory training specified to take place at USAF TPS, Edwards AFB, CA in paragraph 1.3.3, training may take place at contractor, contractor-coordinated facilities, or Edwards

AFB.

1.8 Minimum Qualifications.

a) The contractor shall ensure that the following are adhered to:

1.8.1. Security Clearance. The contractor shall ensure that one, or more, employees associated with this effort be US citizens and possess an approved and active top secret security clearance completed within the last 5 years, must have a favorable Tier 3 investigation or higher, and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Informaion (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) access.

1.8.2. Language. All employees must be able to read, write and speak and understand English.

1.8.3 Ground and Flight Safety. Contractor shall comply with Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force ground and flight safety requirements. Final authority shall reside with a government flight representative

(GFR).

1.9 Deliverables.

1.9.1 As a minimum, training materials will be made available to STC students and staff. Multimedia materials (audio, video, photography) generated during training and flight events will be available to the government for future instruction, recruiting, and public affairs purposes.

1.9.2 Contractor will provide applicable training and flight equipment for the primary and alternate government flier.

This is spaceflight. Does our GFR have the hammer on this?

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SECTION II

2.0 Service Summary (SS)

2.1 General

The contractor service requirements will be summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. All contract performance requirements in this PWS will be monitored.

2.2 Performance Evaluation and Government Quality Assurance

Performance evaluation and quality assurance requirements will be included with the RFI PWS.

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SECTION III

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.1. Government Furnished Services. The Government will provide facilities, materials, and services listed in this section while performing under this contract at Edwards AFB.

3.1.1 Custodial Service. The Government shall provide custodial services for restroom facilities in base facilities IAW the current base custodial contract. All inquiries regarding scheduling and level of custodial services will be directed to the COR.

3.1.2 Emergency Medical Services. EAFB will provide emergency medical services for Contractor personnel in performance of services under this contract base IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 41-115 Chapter 1. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for treatment provided at the current reimbursement rate for non-authorized user IAW Air Force Handbook (AFH) 41-114, paragraph 42. The Contractor shall provide to the 412th Medical Group, the name of a physician and/or hospital to which injured personnel can be transferred for further treatment and care after receiving initial emergency treatment on base. All mishaps will be promptly reported to the base safety office through the COR.

3.1.4 Security Police. The Government will provide general on-base Security Forces service. The Security Forces phone number for emergencies is (661) 277-3340/3341 (or 911, but only if calling from EAFB landlines).

3.1.5 Fire Protection. The Government will provide fire prevention, protection, inspection. and maintenance of Government-furnished fire extinguishers and systems, pest control, and grounds maintenance through organic or contract resources. The Fire Department telephone extension is 911 for emergencies. The Contractor shall comply with the fire prevention and protection program as outlined in AFFTCI 32-11, Fire Prevention and Protection Program and other Air Force directives. The Fire Protection phone number for emergencies is (661) 277-4540/4541 (or 911, but only if calling from EAFB landlines).

3.1.6 Telephone Service. The Government will provide access to local and DSN telephone services use at no cost to the Contractor. Commercial long distance calls shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

3.1.7 Utilities. The Government will provide all standard electricity, water and sewage at no additional cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

3.2 Government Furnished Facilities.

3.2.1 Classrooms, briefing rooms, and multi- media equipment integral to the USAF TPS shall be available to the instructors as required while at Edwards AFB. This includes projection capability for Power Point slides, digital video projection with audio, and dry-erase white boards in the classrooms and briefing rooms. All non-laboratory computer support shall be PC based.

3.2.2 The Government will provide the necessary workspace for up to two Contractor staff to provide the support outlined in the PWS to include temporary desk and storage for curriculum and personal reference material. The workspace will also include telephones and internet access for work related to this contract, and other items necessary to maintain an office environment.

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3.3 Government Furnished Equipment. The Government will provide scanners, fax machines, printers, shipping crates, lighting and sound as required for work accomplishment at Edwards AFB.

3.4 Government Furnished Materials.

3.4.1 The Government will provide the following information: access to relevant Government organizations, information and documentation, manuals, texts, briefs, and associated materials as required.

3.4.2 Experiements will be furnished by the government unless included in an applicable task order. Experiments will be constructed and handled in accordance with Contractors flight specifications and GFR requirements.

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SECTION IV

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1. Hours of Operation. While operating at Edwards AFB, the Contractor shall perform the services required under this contract during the hours of operation required Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Normal TPS hours are considered to be between 0730 through 1630 local time, 5 days per week, except on Federal Holidays. The contractor may adjust work hours, as required, to support educational TPS requirements.

4.1.1 Recognized Holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

*If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

4.1.2 Hour of operations at contractor facilities will be at the discretion of the contractor. Government participants will be afforded adequate time for travel and rest prior to training and execution events.

4.2.3. Employees. All employees hired to fulfill the objectives of this PWS shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and they must meet above mentioned qualifications. The Government reserves the right to restrict the employment, under this contract, of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee who is identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or the operational mission of the installation and its population. Contractor shall perform background checks, at Contractor's expense, to ensure that said employee has not been convicted of any sexual crime or any crime against children.

4.2.3.3 Certifications. Contractor employees shall have current and valid professional certifications and licenses required to perform the work in this PWS, prior to contract award. All certification and licensing requirements by Federal, State, and local agencies shall be complied with at the Contractor's expense.

4.2.3.4 Valid Driver's License. All Contractor employees on government facililities shall have a valid state driver license and shall be required to read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.2.3.5 English Language. Employees who deal directly with customers will be required to effectively communicate with the customers in English. This requirement is strictly for the purpose of efficiently performing the contract tasks.

4.2.3.6 Flight line Access. All employees requiring flight line access shall be fully qualified and thoroughly familiar with flight line rules and regulations as stated in AFI 13-213, Air Field Management. This includes Secret Security Clearance.

4.2.3.8 Flight Safety. Any perceived breaches in flight safety will be reviewed by the PM and GFR. If the GFR determines that any Contractor Employee did not adhere to FAA or DOD regulations, the PM may remove the employee from execution of the duties in this PWS.

This is cribbed, but there is probably a better way to say this.

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4.2.4 Contractor Certifications/Qualifications. The Contractor shall utilize employees possessing adequate training, skills, and knowledge to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain a file containing the qualifications/certifications of each employee. A copy of the qualification/certifications of any new employee hired after the contract start date shall likewise be maintained for review by the Contracting Officer at any time.

4.2.5 Employee Training. The Contractor shall give all training required to meet requirements of the PWS unless otherwise specified within the PWS or as otherwise approved by the CO. The Contractor shall maintain training and experience records for each employee during the period of this contract that reflect sufficient personnel are qualified to accomplish all tasks required by this contract. Status of employee training will be provided upon Government request. The Contractor shall train, qualify, and certify personnel for all tasks identified in this contract and in all areas identified that are not specifically identified as the responsibil ity of the government.

4.2.6 Travel. Contractor may be requested to travel to military installations, commercial facilities, or other locations. The Contractor shall be permitted to travel in support of the services outlined in the PWS and as defined in the governing contract.

4.2.7 Use of Government Employees. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. In addition, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Defense if such employment would be contrary to the policies contained in AFI 64-106, Chapter 1, Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

4.2.8 Employment of Spouses/Dependents. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is a spouse or dependent child of a Department of Defense employee (either military or civilian) when such employee would be placed in a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest by virtue of such employment.

4.2.9. Off-duty 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 reorder 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.

4.2.10 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.

4.2.11 Privately Owned Vehicles. Each Contractor employee driving a privately owned vehicle on a government installation must carry minimum liability insurance as required by the State. Contractor employees shall adhere to all posted speed limits and shall not use hand-held cellular telephones while driving on the installation for phone calls or texting. Use of seatbelts is mandatory. Any Contractor employee cited for driving under the influence will have their driving privileges immediately revoked for a period to be determined.

4.2.12. Contract Manager (CM). The contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of the requirements. The contractor shall submit the name, address, telephone number and a résumé of the CM to the CO within 2 days of contract start date. The list shall be kept current throughout the life of the contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM or alternate(s) shall be available within two (2) hours to meet on the installation with government personnel designated by the CO to discuss problem areas. The CM and

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4.3. Safety

4.3.1 It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers have a comprehensive understanding of and full compliance with OSHA requirements. Detailed information is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov. It is the contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with OSHA, Public Law 91-596. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, and Air Force Instructions for the protection of their employees while working on an Air Force Installation or property. The protection of contractor employees is exclusively the obligation of the contractor.

4.3.2. Safety Threats. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employees are identified to the Contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.3.3 Substance Abuse Testing. Contractor employees shall be subject to substance abuse testing as a result of a mishap investigation when an individual’s actions or inactions are suspected as factors in a mishap sequence. The CO/FC may identify the employees to be tested and the drugs and substances for which those employees must be tested. The service provider shall accomplish the specified testing using a certified (i.e., a certified lab that meets Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) certification) medical substance abuse testing facility. Results of the test(s) shall be provided to the Government solely for the purpose of completing an investigation.

4.3.4 Safety Equipment. The contractor shall furnish proper personal safety equipment for its employees and participants in performance of this contract. Safety equipment includes, but is not limited to, flight approved uniforms and shoes/boots, eyeware, communication equipment, and gloves, as required for the intended operation.

4.4 Security Requirements:

4.4.1 All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control, as stipulated in the Installation Commander’s memorandum to the 412th Security Forces Office dated 23 Apr 2015 (the AFMAN and memorandum are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

4.4.2 Base Access. For Contractor personnel who wish to obtain long-term Base access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card, IAW Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, the Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) expiration date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

4.4.2.1 Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

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4.4.2.2 The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000 for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

4.4.2.3 The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work

4.4.2.4 Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently at Edwards AFB should be submitted for a long term Base pass.

4.4.3 The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order basis as required.

4.4.4 The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner.

4.4.5 The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

4.4.6 Visitors/contractors with driver’s licenses from ME, MN, MO, MT, and WA (exceptions are EDL- Enhanced driver’s licenses from MN & WA) will not be able to obtain Base access without another form of identification as an identity proofing document. The list of authorized IDs can be found in the REAL ID Act of 2005. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

4.4.8 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment and materials provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

4.4.9 During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

4.4.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of payment.

4.4.11 Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Edwards AFB.

4.4.12 Security Clearance Levels. One, or more, contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a Top Secret Security Clearance at time of the proposal submission, be eligible for access to SAP and SCI information, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

4.5. MISCELLANEOUS PARAGRAPHS:

4.5.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All official Government records affected by this contract are subject to the provisions of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552/DoD 5400.7-R/AF Supplement). Any request received by the

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Contractor for access/release of information from these records to the public (including Government/Contractor employees acting as private citizens), whether oral or in writing, shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO for forwarding to the Base FOIA Manager to ensure proper processing and compliance with the Act.

4.5.2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The Contractor shall 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 CUI material.

4.5.3 Notification of Debarment/Suspension Status. The Contractor shall provide immediate notice to the Contracting Officer in the event of being suspended, debarred or declared ineligible by any other Federal Department or agency, or upon receipt of a notice of proposed debarment from another DOD Agency, during the performance of this contract.

4.5.4 Official Correspondence. The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project.

The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

4.5.5 Past Performance Information (PPI) / Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPARS). The Government will formally assess and report on the Contractor’s performance annually. CPARS assesses a contractor’s performance, both positive and negative, and provides a record on a given contract during a specified period of time. The Contractor will be provided a copy of their annual assessment at the end of each performance period. The Contractor shall have 30 days to review and submit comments for the evaluation activity’s consideration before the assessment is made final. Past Performance assessment reports will be protected by all parties and treated by Government personnel as “Controlled Unclassified Information/Source Selection Information in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104”.

4.5.6 Post Award Conference. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the Contracting Officer IAW FAR Part 42.5. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

4.5.7 Privacy Act. Work on this contract may require that personnel have access to information protected by the Privacy Act. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations when handling such information.

4.5.8 Records. All records created and received by the Contractor in the performance of this contract shall be maintained and readily accessible. Records shall remain the property of the Government.

4.5.9 Insurance. The contractor shall obtain the necessary insurance as required by FAR part 28.3. The minimum amounts of insurance will be maintained IAW FAR 28.307-2.

4.5.10 Data Rights. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract with respect to training, and also planning and execution of government experiments. 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

I suspect the space angle will affect this. Need help.

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4.5.11 Inclement Weather. If the base closes due to inclement weather, the Contractor will be released, by the installation commander, with the general population of the base at no decrement to contract price. The Contractor will follow the local procedures for reporting in inclement weather as advertised on local television and radio stations.

4.5.12 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on themselves or within their Contractor-owned privately owned vehicles while on base.

4.5.13 Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards that are or may become applicable to Contractor’s activities in performance of this

PWS.

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