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V1.134 VARIABLE IN-FLIGHT SIMULATOR TEST AIRCRAFT (VISTA) SUPPORT

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Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA) Support

USAF Test Pilot School (TPS)

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

March 30, 2022

Prepared by: M. Christopher Cotting

Revision: V1.14

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Table of Contents

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE 3

1.1. BACKGROUND 3

1.2. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES 4

1.3. TASKS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 5

2. QUALITY CONTROL 14

2.1. SERVICE SUMMARY 14

2.2. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 24

2.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE 26

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES 28

3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION 28

3.2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES 28

3.3. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) 28

3.4. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES 29

4. GENERAL INFORMATION 32

4.1. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL 32

4.2. HOURS OF OPERATION 35

4.3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 36

4.4. SAFETY 40

4.5. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS. 42

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5. REQUIRED REPORTS AND PLANS 46

6. TECHNICAL ORDERS AND INSTRUCTIONS 49

7. APPENDIX 1 DATA RIGHTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 54

8. APPENDIX 2 ANNUAL WORKLOAD ESTIMATES 54

9. APPENDIX 3 SPECIAL EVENTS 56

10. APPENDIX 4 MAPS AND WORK AREA LOCATIONS 57

1. Description of Service

1.1. Background

The USAF Test Pilot School educates the next generation of flight test professionals for the USAF. In an eleven month program pilots, flight test engineers, CSOs and RPA pilots are all given specialized education and training to become flight test professionals. It is the foundation of their career in flight test, and provides the vital knowledge to the flight test community and decision makers throughout the aerospace industry. The comprehensive curriculum of Test Pilot School is fundamental to the success of flight test and evaluation.

The X-62A VISTA provides an unique piece of that curriculum that can only be found at the

USAF TPS.

TPS operates an USAF owned X-62A Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), USAF S/N 86-0048. VISTA is a modified F-16D Block 30 Peace Marble Il (Israeli version) aircraft with Block 40 avionics. It currently implements a Calspan designed Vista Simulation System (VSS) that includes a Classical variable stability Control LAW (CCLAW) and a more advanced Model Following Algorithm (MFA) to create a flying simulator environment. The primary computer that facilitates both the CCLAW and the MFA is the Vista Simulation Computer (VSC). The VSC also provides ground simulation capabilities to the aircraft. In addition to the VSC, VISTA has a variable feel center stick controlled by a Feel System Computer (FSC). The two computers control the VSS, pilot command and control interfaces, programmable head up display, sensor interfaces and interface to the Digital Flight Control Computer (DFLCC). VISTA also has the System for Autonomous Control of the Simulation (SACS) that can interface a Legion Pod to a Northrop Grumman EMC2 OSA compliant computer to the VSS via a Multi Level Security (MLS) ethernet connection. The SACS can provide commands to the VSS.

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VISTA’s cockpit is modified such that the Pilot in Command (PIC) or Safety Pilot (SP) is in the aft cockpit. The front cockpit is occupied by the Evaluation Pilot (EP). The EP does not have to be flight rated aircrew.

VISTA software is tested through a Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing facility called the Hot Bench, and a Software in the Loop (SIL) testing facility called the Hot Bench Lite.

VISTA is a vital asset for both curriculum execution and research at the USAF Test Piot School. Students get to experience a large array of flight dynamics that can only be presented in a safe manner with VISTA. Further, Test Management Program (TMP) and Research support is provided by VISTA, giving TPS a national asset that can be used to do flight dynamics and autonomy research in a way that no other platform can offer. As such high-quality support is required maintain timely execution of events with VISTA, partner with TPS to develop new capabilities for VISTA, and to provide unique an essential support for this national asset.

1.2. Scope and Objectives

The X-62A VISTA is a unique asset that provides unmatched in-flight simulation capability beyond anything else present in the modern world of aircraft flight testing. The USAF Test Pilot School has two primary objectives for the operation of the X-62A VISTA.

1. Provide a flying and handling qualities teaching platform for student use that is unrivaled in the world of flight test.

2. Provide a research and experimentation ecosystem where investigators can easily integrate into the VISTA ecosystem. The VISTA ecosystem will allow investigators to test and evaluate world class research while reducing risk for implementation on future platforms.

The purpose of this contract is to provide highly qualified professionals across multiple disciplines to support the operation of VISTA at the USAF TPS. This requirement is for aircraft maintenance support (anticipating approximately 200 flight hours per year, plus or minus 20). A base level of support will be required to maintain and continue development of VISTA. Task Orders will be generated under this contract to support special tasks for special projects that will include Test Management Projects, Research Projects, and Development Projects the VISTA and the Flight Sciences Simulator Laboratory. For this contract VISTA (and all its components and attachments) and the Flight Sciences Simulator Laboratory shall be considered Government Furnished Property (GFP).

This contract shall provide a mechanism for providing support to VISTA in three different areas.

• Curriculum operation and support of VISTA and the Flight Simulation Laboratory

• Special Projects to include Test Management Projects (TMPs) and major VISTA upgrades

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• Special Projects for agile development

To support these areas, the contractor shall provide support in the following areas:

• Program Management

• Aircraft maintenance, operations, and specific back shop support

• Curriculum (classroom and flight) support

• Logistical Support

• On and offsite engineering

• Safety Procedures support

• Modification and Inspection support

• Configuration control

• Quality and safety procedures

• Special Projects

• Maintenance of Simulations (Flight Sciences Simulator hardware and software, Ground sim, Hot Bench, Hot Bench Lite)

• Travel for support and technical advocacy.

1.3. Tasks and Technical Requirements

1.3.1. Program Management

1.3.1.1. The contractor shall provide an onsite Program Manager at USAF TPS to support the implementation of this contract. The Program Manager will manage all contractor duties at USAF TPS.

1.3.1.2. The contractor shall coordinate a yearly schedule with TPS to include aircraft and simulator availability for curriculum, TMPs, research, development of future capabilities for the aircraft, and maintenance periods.

1.3.1.3. The contractor shall provide and manage all personnel, vehicles, supervision, aircraft activities, schedules, and any other items and services necessary to perform VISTA support services for the USAF TPS.

1.3.1.4. The contractor shall coordinate all activities with the government so that there is efficient use of government and contractor resources.

1.3.1.5. The contractor shall provide the plans and reports in Section 5 for TPS approval no later than six months after contract award. The plans and documents will be reviewed and amended as required, but no more than once every six months.

1.3.1.6. A project status telecom will be held notionally every other week to maintain communication flow between team members.

1.3.1.7. The contractor shall abide by all government policies and procedures regarding ground and flight test planning and flight test safety.

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1.3.2. Aircraft Maintenance, Operations, and Back Shop Support

1.3.2.1. Aircraft Maintenance

Maintenance requirements of the VISTA aircraft include: avionics systems, design and installation of temporary and permanent aircraft modifications, engineering support to include analysis, modification design and reviews;

technical reporting, logistic support and the use of U.S. Government supplied items. The contractor shall provide on-site aircraft and equipment maintenance/support staff functions in performance of all routine maintenance and flight operations. These services include scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, phase inspections, administration of all aircraft contractor service and maintenance personnel, maintenance records, and maintenance engineering as necessary. The contractor shall perform airframe or systems modifications as required by the USAF TPS. Contractor personnel may be required to accompany the aircraft for any improvements or modifications when another contractor or government unit is performing other work required.

1.3.2.1.1. The contractor shall follow all agreed upon plans, programs, and documents.

1.3.2.1.2. The contractor shall use and maintain all applicable USAF F-16 Technical Orders (TOs) and governing directives. The contractor shall follow these procedures and processes at all times.

1.3.2.1.3. The contractor shall provide personnel who are qualified and authorized to maintain and certify that an aerospace vehicle or equipment is safe for flight or use. The contractor shall provide a list of certified personnel to the CO for approval. This includes: signing exceptional releases, conditions, downgrade of Red X, and sign off of Red X symbol, certifying operational capability and performing functional check flights. This maintenance and inspection shall cover all aircraft systems except life support, egress, and explosives and external stores. F-16 Program Management office support and AFTC base support will be provided in a Memorandum of Agreement format to establish those services provided that the contractor will not be required to perform.

1.3.2.1.4. The contractor shall perform on and off equipment maintenance on the VISTA that must remain off-site due to maintenance problems or program requirements. The same operational maintenance concepts will be employed off-site as support is required.

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1.3.2.1.5. The contractor shall provide daily to the Government Production Superintendent, Program Manager, COR and Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) the aircraft status, discrepancy and corrective actions required. This will be accomplished via electronic mail.

1.3.2.1.6. The contractor shall maintain a TO library on site. The contractor shall use and maintain all applicable USAF F-16 technical orders (TOs) and governing directives. The contractor shall conform to the maintenance requirements and procedures prescribed in the technical orders incorporated in the applicable documents attachment provision of the contract.

1.3.2.2. Aircraft Operations Support

1.3.2.2.1. The contractor shall perform aircraft preflight inspections, post flight inspections, ground handling, servicing, towing, lubricating, launch, recovery, nonscheduled inspections and scheduled inspections of the VISTA airframe and systems excluding weapons, egress and fuel systems maintenance. The contractor shall perform on-equipment maintenance including the installation, adjustment, inspection, modification, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of standard and nonstandard experimental F-16 avionics, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The contractor shall maintain aircraft and maintenance records pursuant to the contractor’s approved Quality Control Plan (QCP), and government directives as applicable.

1.3.2.2.2. The contractor shall conduct flight and ground operations of the GFP aircraft IAW Air Force, MAJCOM and Air Force Flight Test Center (AFTC) Directives and AFI 10-220/DCMAI 8210.1 as identified in Section 4 and appendix 5.

1.3.2.2.3. The contractor may be required to provide Mission Essential Ground Personnel (MEGP) to support VISTA unique flight operations.

1.3.2.2.4. The contractor shall provide 1 and ½ safety pilots to support VISTA operation. It is expected that flight support should consist of 250 workdays per year.

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1.3.2.2.5. Contractor shall provide an updated Modification Flight Manual (MFM) to the TPS VISTA chief pilot when warranted. Updates shall be accomplished for a hardware change, which affects the pilot’s operation of the aircraft and is not typical hardware on production Block 30/40 aircraft. The contractor shall provide updates the MFM when warranted. Updates will be accomplished for software changes that affect pilot’s operation of the aircraft. Hardware changes may be implemented by other agencies as required.

1.3.2.3. Back Shop Labor Support

It is desired that the contractor work towards providing a back shop labor support capability for VISTA. As replacement personnel are required (either through attrition or added requirements) the contractor should add personnel that can act as maintainers as well as qualified back shop support in the following areas:

1.3.2.3.1. Sheet metal work to support VISTA.

1.3.2.3.2. Fuel system components on VISTA.

1.3.2.3.3. Machinist to manufacture needed parts for VISTA.

All back shop personnel shall be qualified to provide maintenance and operation support and may be required to aid in the maintenance and operations support of VISTA.

1.3.3. Curriculum Support

1.3.3.1. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support the USAF Test Pilot School curriculum requirements.

1.3.3.1.1. The contractor may be required to support classroom instruction, ground simulation training and technical briefings.

1.3.3.1.2. The contractor will be required to furnish ground instruction supports for the X-62A VISTA.

1.3.3.1.3. Contractor test pilot expertise will support aircraft flying operations of the VISTA aircraft as a safety and evaluation pilot

1.3.3.1.4. Contractor personnel shall support classroom instruction and ground simulation training of TPS students and staff.

1.3.3.1.5. Flight instruction may include other aircraft such as F-16, T-38, C-12, or sailplanes as approved by the USAF TPS Director of Operations and Contractor Chief Pilot.

1.3.3.1.6. To maintain currency contractor personnel may support other 412th Test Wing activities as approved by USAF TPS Director of Operations.

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1.3.3.1.7. Curriculum support shall include student sortie support as well Special Projects such as TMP, staff projects, and agile projects.

1.3.3.1.8. The contractor shall supply Non-Rated Aircrew (NRA) support for VISTA as required for VSS development and test. The NRA shall be MA qualified for the F-16. Proficiency flights in 412 TW F-16 aircraft may be utilized as required.

1.3.3.1.9. The pilot will support aircraft flying operations and fly the GFP aircraft as safety and evaluation pilot. The Test Pilot(s), when required, will provide training to Test Pilot School students and staff. This will include classroom instruction and ground simulation training for all TPS F-16 and VISTA requirements.

Training will be coordinated with the TPS Director of Operations. Any other technical support will be identified by the Government Program Manager and approved by the CO.

1.3.4. Logistical Support

1.3.4.1. The contractor shall provide a flight-line vehicle to transport, as a minimum, 6 personnel and have towing capabilities for support equipment.

1.3.4.2. The contractor shall provide logistical support for non-standard parts/repair of non-standard parts. TPS may require non-standard supply items:

spares, spares parts, system/subsystems, and other equipment not stocked, stored, issued, maintained or otherwise bought for regular use by the USAF.

1.3.4.3. The contractor shall acquire non-standard parts as directed by delivery order (DO) and submit a proposal (quote) to be negotiated prior to issuance of a

DO.

1.3.4.4. Beyond Economical Repair (BER) – The contractor shall consider parts that can be restored to a serviceable condition in accordance with the applicable requirements. Costs of repair will not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the replacement cost of a new part. The contractor shall estimate the total cost of the repair and/or overhaul of any end item received. The contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing and shall not perform further services on any such items except as directed by the CO should repairs exceed the above percentage. The CO may authorize the contractor, to exceed the percentage of the part when an item is in critical supply status. This capability does not include basic F-16 airframe.

1.3.4.5. The contractor shall schedule training in required aircraft operational areas (e.g. towing, jacking, oxygen servicing, fuel handling, egress, fire extinguisher, flight line driving, etc.) with Edwards base operations, at no cost to the contractor.

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1.3.4.6. The contractor shall maintain an effective property management system to include property procedures per the government property clause on contract.

The contractor shall comply with Unified Facility Criteria (UFC)-Criteria for Transfer and Acceptance of DoD Real property-UFC 1-300-08. Any clarifying question should go via project manager to base real property office.

1.3.4.7. The contractor shall purchase equipment as requested by USAF TPS for use to support VISTA, the maintenance, operations, back shop, and Flight Sciences Simulator Laboratory.

1.3.5. Engineering Support

1.3.5.1. Local Engineering Support

The contractor shall supply a full-time simulation engineer. This engineer shall support curriculum execution and development, simulation development, modification of VSS aircraft for use in TMPs, in flight test engineering support for curriculum, and any other duties as required.

The contractor shall supply a full-time project engineer (flight test engineer) on site to facilitate the agile projects on VISTA as well as provide TMP support. For TMPs the project engineer shall provide the customer interface with Contractor. For agile projects, the project engineer shall write test and safety plans, execute test from the control room, act as the customer interface, and provide modification management of VISTA. This position shall be tied to Special Projects and will only be filled as necessary for Special Projects.

Onsite work support shall also include data analysis, retrieving and reducing data from flight and simulations, CMDL and other data link support, telemetry data support, data processing, simulation, Hot Bench Lite, training support, detailed specialty engineering and technical data in the field of Test and Evaluation and Research and Development for the VISTA aircraft.

1.3.5.2. Offsite Engineering Support

The contractor shall provide at a minimum two full time equivalent engineers, nominally representing aerospace and computer science. The aerospace engineer shall provide overall system modification support and will coordinate with other disciplines as required. The computer scientist will provide configuration control as well as provide software revisions and support as required. Other areas of support may include drawing support, mechanical or electrical design, software design and test, and integration for Special Projects.

1.3.6. Safety Procedures Support

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NOTE: AFTC/EM will provide storage, handling and disposal services for hazardous materials and hazardous waste, and non-compliance reporting on a reimbursable basis. The contractor shall follow AFTC/EM’s hazardous materials management and pollution prevention programs in accordance AFFTCI 32-19 (Hazardous Material Management).

1.3.6.1. The contractor shall handle all hazardous materials IAW all applicable AFTC and Government Directives.

1.3.6.2. The contractor shall follow the approved System Safety Program. This program shall ensure that safety considerations and practices are implemented throughout the planning and conduct of all flight programs.

1.3.6.3. The contractor shall follow all posted Government established procedures for prevention and reporting of injuries and mishaps.

1.3.6.4. The contractor shall, in the event of damage to AF property or injury to AF personnel in the performance of this contract, assist and facilitate the AF investigation of mishap and reporting.

1.3.7. Modification and Inspection Support

1.3.7.1. The contractor shall provide support for the aircraft both on and off station for aircraft operation, modification, and inspection.

1.3.7.2. The contractor shall perform airframe or systems modifications as required by the USAF.

1.3.7.3. The contractor must be able to provide the following information, specific to modification: system information, data processing, all other technical support required, training support, parameter listings telemetry data and detailed specialty engineering technical data (i.e. engineering drawings).

1.3.7.4. The contractor shall provide a person to manage the modification process.

1.3.8. Configuration Control

1.3.8.1. The contractor shall maintain configuration control of all hardware and software related to VISTA and the corresponding simulations.

1.3.8.2. The government shall have approval authority over the configuration control plan.

1.3.8.3. The contractor shall abide by the approved configuration control plan.

1.3.9. Quality and Safety

1.3.9.1. For Quality see Section 2 of the PWS.

1.3.9.2. For Safety see Section 4.4 of the PWS.

1.3.10. Special Projects

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1.3.10.1. As required, the contractor shall provide technical support, management guidance and aircraft, Hot Bench and simulator support for special projects. This support could include the following: system information, telemetry data, data processing, all other technical support required, training support, modification information and detailed specialty engineering and technical data.

Special projects will consist of flying qualities, systems, and performance qualities of the VISTA F-16 to include, but not limited to, student Test Management Projects (TMPs), staff projects and any unique support (such as, studies, Hot Bench requirements, modeling, simulation, and VSS support) required for TPS use of VISTA.

1.3.10.2. As required, the Special Projects will be required for projects not funded by TPS. External to TPS organizations may fund this work, and may require modification of VISTA as well as integration of software, simulation, ground test, and flight test support.

1.3.10.3. To evaluate the performance of the special project, the government and the contractor shall provide an agreed upon survey to the special projects customer to evaluate the performance of the government and the contractor at the end of the special project. Responses from the survey questions shall be categorized as unsatisfactory, satisfactory, or exceptional.

1.3.11. VISTA Simulations

1.3.11.1. All VISTA simulations shall be maintained in good working order and shall be kept in agreement.

1.3.11.2. Every 6 months a report shall be created that shows that the simulators accurately represent the aircraft for the required fidelity of each simulation. The software configuration control plan will detail the tolerances and requirements for individual parameters. A set of check cases shall be run and compared between all simulation platforms used for VISTA and compared to flight data. A baseline of data will be established and maintained with deviations from the baseline documented with reasons for deviation. When necessary, a new baseline can be established with concurrence with the government.

1.3.11.3. All math models used for modelling VISTA shall be approved by the government for use.

1.3.11.4. An agreed upon format for reporting shall be negotiated between the contractor and the government.

1.3.11.5. Flight Sciences Simulator hardware and software

1.3.11.5.1. The contractor shall provide all software and hardware support for curriculum events.

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1.3.11.5.2. The contractor shall provide all software and hardware support for special projects.

1.3.11.5.3. The contractor shall ensure compatibility of the Flight Sciences Simulator hardware and software with the Hot Bench Lite and IADS control room systems.

1.3.11.5.4. The contractor shall maintain configuration control of all hardware and software.

1.3.11.6. VISTA Hot Bench

1.3.11.6.1. The contractor shall maintain and modify as required the VISTA Hot Bench Hardware in the Loop simulator at the contractor’s location.

1.3.11.6.2. The contractor shall support integration activities as required with external customers and with Lockheed Martin for the SACS system at the contractor’s location.

1.3.11.7. VISTA Hot Bench Lite

1.3.11.7.1. The contractor shall maintain and modify as require d the VISTA Hot Bench Lite Software in the Loop simulator.

1.3.11.7.2. The Hot Bench Lite shall be provided to Special Projects customers as required.

1.3.11.7.3. The Hot Bench Lite shall be interfaced with the Flight Sciences Simulator. Interfaces shall include at a minimum:

• IADS

• LVC (HLA/DIS)

• Simulator cockpit interface

1.3.12. The contractor shall provide support to include travel for technical advocacy of the X-62 VISTA.

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2. Quality Control

2.1. Service Summary

The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service for each requirement. The SS and the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) provide information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance.

2.1.1. Waivers

Deliverables in the PWS documentation may be waived. Waivers and waiver deviations may be considered and granted with coordination through the COR or CO.

SS# PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE PWS PARA PERFORMANCE THRESHOLDS RATING CRITERIA

Program Management, Monthly reports filed accurately and on time

1.3.1.5, 5.0

No report has significant inaccuracies requiring a refile and one report has minor inaccuracies (no refile required), or only one late (waiver granted) report during the reporting period.

Exceptional:

All report submissions are accurate and on time.

Very Good:

All report submissions are accurate or only one late (waiver granted) report during the reporting period.

Satisfactory:

One report has minor inaccuracies (no refile required), or only one late (waiver granted) report during the reporting period.

Marginal:

One report has minor inaccuracies (no refile required), or two late (waiver granted) report during the reporting period.

Unsatisfactory: One or more reports has significant inaccuracies requiring a refile or more than two late (waiver granted) reports or one late report without waiver granted during the reporting period.

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Program Management Documentation/plans are followed as written.

1.3.1.5, 5.0

Only one waived deviation from plans during the reporting period.

Exceptional:

All plans followed as written.

Very Good:

Only one deviation from plans granted by the government during the reporting period

Satisfactory:

Only one deviation from plans during the reporting period.

Marginal:

No more than two deviations granted by the government during the reporting period quarter.

Unsatisfactory: Deviates from plans as written without agreement by government.

Program Management

- Documentation is available for review and modified to reflect any changes from review or changes required.

1.3.1.5, 5.0

All documentation is current and available within no less than 8 hours from request.

Exceptional:

All documentation is current and immediately available.

Very Good:

All documentation is current and available within no less than 4 hours from request.

Satisfactory:

All documentation is current and available within no less than 8 hours from request.

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Marginal:

All documentation is available within no less than 8 hours from request. No more than one document is not current with required changes.

Unsatisfactory:

Documentation is not available or more than one document is not current with required changes.

Aircraft Maintenance - Maintained FOD prevention program in accordance with DCMA 8210.1C, NAS 412 Rev 1 (2013), and AFI 21- 101to include AFMC and EAFB Supp.

Comply with Federal, State and AF Hazardous Material Regulations. Effective tool control program as defined in DCMA

8210.1. The contractor

will maintain an effective list of available and calibrated equipment/tools.

Effective property control program in place and follows AF property standards

1.3.2.2, 4.5.2, 1.3.2.1, 1.3.2, 3.3.4

Contractor follows prescribed programs and does not have more than two waived documented incidents of non-compliance per quarter.

Contractor follows prescribed programs and zero documented incidences of non-compliance per quarter

Very Good:

Contractor follows prescribed programs and does not have more than one waived, documented incident of non-compliance per quarter

Satisfactory:

Contractor follows prescribed programs and does not have more than two waived documented incidents of non-compliance per quarter.

Marginal:

Contractor follows prescribed programs and does not have more than three documented incidents of non-compliance per quarter, unless waived

Unsatisfactory:

Noncompliance with prescribed programs, or more than three documented incidents of non-compliance per quarter.

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Aircraft available and ready to fly/VISTA Simulation System Operational

1.2 1.3.2

Aircraft available for double turns 3 days of the work week (6 effective flights).

Aircraft available for double turns 5 days of the work week (10 effective flights)

Very Good:

Aircraft available for double turns 4 days of the work week (8 effective flights)

Satisfactory:

Aircraft available for double turns 3 days of the work week (6 effective flights).

Marginal:

Aircraft available for double turns for 2 days of the work week (4 effective flights)

Unsatisfactory:

Aircraft unavailable, or mission non-effective (less than 4 effective flights per work week)

Aircraft Operations - Contractor will conduct flight operations using F-16 and as defined in VISTA Mission Essential Sub-listing (MESL). Fully Mission Capable (FMC)

1.3.3

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate of not less than 180 flight hours - target threshold is 200 flight hours per year

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate of 100% - target threshold is 200 flight hours per year

Very Good:

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate of not less than 190 flight hours - target threshold is 200 flight hours per year

Satisfactory:

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate of not less than 180 flight hours - target threshold is 200 flight hours per year

Marginal:

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate of not less than 170 flight hours - target threshold is

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200 flight hours per year

Unsatisfactory Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate of 160 effective flight hours or lower - target threshold is 200 flight hours per year

Offsite Engineering Support – The aerospace engineer to provide overall system modification support coordinated with other disciplines as required.

1.3.7.2

Service is performed as scheduled and according to filed plans with no more than two waived deviations per quarter.

Exceptional:

Service is performed as scheduled and according to filed plans without incident of non-compliance per quarter.

Very Good:

Service is performed as scheduled and according to filed plans with no more than one waived deviation per quarter.

Satisfactory:

Service is performed as scheduled and according to filed plans with no more than two waived deviations per quarter.

Marginal:

Service is performed as scheduled and according to filed plans with no more than three waived deviations per quarter.

Unsatisfactory:

Service is not performed as scheduled or unwaived failure to follow filed plans or 4 or more waived deviations

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Offsite Engineering Support –

Software Engineer to provide configuration control and modification support.

1.3.7.2

Software remains under configuration control with up to date change logs and up to date discrepancy reports for the quarter and no more than two waived deviation per quarter.

Exceptional:

Software remains under configuration control with up to date change logs and up to date discrepancy reports. No deviations.

Very Good:

Software remains under configuration control with up to date change logs and up to date discrepancy reports. No more than one waived deviation per quarter.

Satisfactory:

Software remains under configuration control with up to date change logs and up to date discrepancy reports. No more than two waived deviation per quarter.

Marginal:

Software remains under configuration control with up to date change logs and discrepancy reports. No more than three waived deviation per quarter.

Unsatisfactory:

Software does not remain under configuration control.

Change logs are not accurate or up to date and discrepancy reports are not accurate.

Deviations occur without waiver.

Safety Procedure Support Program in accordance with MIL-

STD-882D

1.3.8.2 No major discrepancies - No more than 1 valid minor discrepancy per quarter.

Exceptional:

No major discrepancies - No minor discrepancies per quarter.

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Very Good:

No major discrepancies - One minor discrepancy per quarter, unless waived.

Satisfactory:

No major discrepancies - No more than 1 valid minor discrepancy per quarter.

Marginal:

No major discrepancies - No more than 2 valid minor discrepancies per quarter.

Unsatisfactory:

A Major discrepancies or 3 or more valid minor discrepancies per quarter.

Special Projects - Contractor will submit and abide by technical and management work plan for special projects.

1.3.10

Contractor submits plan on time, and abides by plan as written with only one waived deviation per quarter.

Exceptional:

Contractor submits plan ahead of time, and abides by plan as written.

Very Good:

Contractor submits plan on time, and abides by plan as written.

Satisfactory:

Contractor submits plan on time, and abides by plan as written with only one waived deviation per quarter.

Marginal:

Contractor submits plan on time, and abides by plan as written, with only two waived deviation per quarter.

Unsatisfactory:

Contractor submits plan late, or has an unwaived deviation

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Special Projects - Contractor will complete all requirements on time in the Special Project PWS to include exit criteria per PWS.

1.3.10

Contractor completes all requirements of PWS on time with only one waived deviation of requirements.

Contractor completes all requirements early.

Very Good:

Contractor completes all requirements of PWS on time.

Satisfactory:

Contractor completes all requirements of PWS on time with only one waived deviation of requirements.

Marginal:

Contractor completes all requirements of PWS on time with only two waived deviation of requirements.

Unsatisfactory:

Contractor does not complete all requirements of PWS on time or unwaived deviation of requirements or more that two waived deviation of requirements.

12 Special Projects – Customer Surveys 1.3.10.3

Survey results are reported here. Majority of survey results are Satisfactory, with no Unsatisfactory results for the quarter.

All survey results are Exceptional.

Very Good:

Majority of survey results are Exceptional with no Unsatisfactory results.

Satisfactory:

Majority of survey results are Satisfactory, with no Unsatisfactory results.

Marginal:

No more than 1 Unsatisfactory result.

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Unsatisfactory:

Two or more Unsatisfactory results.

Simulation Maintenance - All VISTA simulations shall be maintained in good working order and shall be kept in agreement.

1.3.11-1.3.13

Service is performed as scheduled with two waived discrepancies between simulations for the quarter.

Exceptional:

Service is performed as scheduled with no discrepancies between simulations.

Very Good:

Service is performed as scheduled with one waived discrepancy between simulations.

Satisfactory:

Service is performed as scheduled with two waived discrepancies between simulations.

Marginal:

Service is performed as scheduled; three waived discrepancies between simulations.

Unsatisfactory:

Service is not performed on-time as scheduled; Unwaived discrepancies between simulations.

Simulation Availability -- All Flight Sciences simulators

1.3.11 1.3.13

Fully Mission Capable (FMC).

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) up to one simulator mission loss per reporting period.

Fully Mission Capable (FMC).

All flight simulators available all times during the work week

Very Good:

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) always available when scheduled.

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Satisfactory:

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) up to one simulator mission loss per reporting period.

Marginal:

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) No more than two lost mission simulations during the reporting period.

Unsatisfactory:

Fully Mission Capable (FMC) three or more lost mission simulations in a reporting period.

Development and presentation of classroom instruction

1.3.3.1.1

Instructor available for 100% of scheduled classroom instruction. Majority favorable student critiques and response to requested changes to material within 2 weeks for the quarter.

Based on Validated Critiques:

Exceptional:

Instructor available for 100% of scheduled classroom instruction with backup instructor available for 50% or more of scheduled instruction and majority favorable student critiques and response to requested changes to material within 1 week

Very Good:

Instructor available for 100% of scheduled classroom instruction and majority favorable student critiques and response to requested changes to material within 1 week.

Satisfactory:

Instructor available for 100% of scheduled classroom instruction and majority favorable student critiques and response to requested changes to material within 2 weeks.

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Marginal:

Instructor unavailable for up to two scheduled classroom instruction and majority favorable student critiques and response to requested changes to material within 4 weeks

Unsatisfactory:

Instructor unavailable for more than two classroom instruction events or unfavorable student critiques or unresponsive or response to requested changes not within 4 weeks.

Document /Reports are accurate, complete and submitted as required

1.3.1 1.3.5 1.3.6

All documents are accurate, complete and submitted with only one late submission for the quarter.

Exceptional: All documents are accurate, complete and submitted before the due dates.

Very Good: All documents are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.

Satisfactory: All documents are accurate, complete and submitted with only one late submission per quarter.

Marginal: All documents are accurate, complete and submitted with only two late submissions per quarter..

Unsatisfactory:

Not all documents are accurate and complete or more than two late submissions.

2.2. Quality Control Plan

The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan (QCP) to cover all requirements of the PWS including each task and service listed in the Services Summary.

The contractor’s quality control plan should have 4 key quality functions: 1) Detection of

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Quality Program problems and defects; 2) Identification of Root Causes for quality related problems/defects; 3) Correction of root causes related to detected problems/defects; and

4) Follow up to ensure quality related problems/defects do not occur. One copy of the contractor's QCP shall be provided to the CO for acceptance not later than the pre-performance conference. An updated copy reflecting any required changes must be provided to the CO on or before the contract start date. Contractor shall provide updated copies as changes are required/occur during contract performance.

2.2.1 The CO will notify the contractor of acceptance or require modification no later than 5 workdays before the performance start date. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain CO acceptance of the QCP before the performance start date. The QCP shall include, as a minimum, the following information:

a. A description of the inspection system to include all the services listed in Section 1 of the PWS. The QCP must specify the areas to be inspected and whether on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished, the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection, and how discrepancies shall be documented, tracked and corrected. It shall include how the process discrepancy reports will be handled (who will initiate them, how they shall be routed, and how they will be maintained for historical records). Control procedures for government furnished facilities; consumable supplies, property, and equipment shall also be included.

b. A description of methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in quality or service performed shall be addressed to avert unacceptable level of performance. Include methods for tracking problem areas and documentation of the areas as an aid in the management of these areas. This documentation shall be made available to the government during the term of the contract and until final contract settlement.

c. Description of the records to be maintained to document inspections, to include deficiencies, corrective actions (including estimated dates of completion) and preventative actions

d. Records of inspections shall be kept by the contractor and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance and until final contract settlement.

ETHRIDGE, MELISSA G NH-03 USAF AFMC AFTC/AFTC/PZI

Modification? That would be highly administrative to mod the PWS and QASP each time a waiver is granted. If acceptance is granted does that trigger a mod too?

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2.3. Quality Assurance

A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will perform surveillance of the services using the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) which will focus on the PWS Services Summary (SS). When surveillance indicates nonconforming performance, a COR will inform the Contract Manager, or representative of the findings.

2.3.1 If notified of nonconforming performance by authorized government representative (CO, COR, QAR, PM) the contractor shall respond in writing within 10 workdays to the CO and the issuing authority with the results of the contractor’s investigation and any corrective action, policy changes, or other actions as appropriate. Responses will be considered by the program manager for validation of nonconforming findings.

Notification of nonconforming performance from a QAR will be in the form of a Corrective Action Request (CAR).

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3. Government Furnished Property and Services

3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The government will provide the facilities, equipment, materials, and services listed in this section.

3.2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES

The contractor shall keep all facilities and work areas clean and neat IAW industry, Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), fire and safety standards. Clutter and storage of incompatible materials in equipment areas is not acceptable. The contractor shall be aware that the structures may contain asbestos-containing materials, or commercial paints containing lead-, mercury-, or other heavy metal-based paints. Prior to conducting any activities that may disturb these materials; the contractor shall contact Civil Engineering at 277-3803, or 277-3272 for survey/abatement requirements.

3.2.1. Maintenance and Access

3.2.1.1. The maintenance of the facilities/grounds shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

3.2.1.2. The facilities assigned to the contractor shall be maintained in a neat, clean manner and present an orderly, professional appearance at all times.

3.2.1.3. The contractor shall allow Government personnel the use of facilities on a non-interference basis for training, exercises, or at other times agreed upon during the week.

3.3. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

The Government will provide the contractor equipment listed of the basic contract. GFP shall be managed in accordance with the clause found at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property.

3.3.1. EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

Not later than 5 days prior to the start of the basic contract period, the contractor shall conduct a physical inventory in accordance with FAR 52.245-1 (f) (1) (iv), Physical Inventory. The Contracting Officer will give disposition instructions for items beyond economical repair. The contractor and COR shall certify in writing their agreement as to the working order of the equipment.

3.3.2. Obtaining Additional or Replacement Equipment

The contractor shall use the Air Force supply account system to order all standard F-16 parts and equipment when possible. The contractor shall coordinate the maintenance of all standard equipment.

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3.3.3. Maintenance of AGE Equipment

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to determine operational status of such equipment and notify the USAF TPS representative of malfunctions or suspected improper equipment performance. All equipment and facilities failures shall be logged out with the USAF TPS. The Government reserves the right to have maintenance personnel enter the facility at any time for the purpose of equipment inspection and/or maintenance. During an equipment outage, the contractor shall utilize backup procedures to ensure continued compliance of this PWS.

3.3.4. Property Management

The contractor shall provide a written Property Plan (brief executive document) on how Government property will be managed to the CO, no later than 30 days after contract award.

3.3.4.1. The contractor shall perform a physical inventory of all GFP IAW the Government Property Clause on contract. The contractor shall support scheduled analyses by the Government Property Administrator.

3.3.4.2. The contractor shall return any repairable or excess GFP items removed from the aircraft to the USAF depot or USAF Supply Manager for repair or disposition, dependent on situation. Other items shall be disposed of through Plant Clearance Automated System (PCARS).

3.4. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES

The following services will be furnished to the contractor by the government. The contractor shall share some responsibility in the management of these services. Those responsibilities are identified with the stated service.

3.4.1. Utilities

The government will provide all: natural gas, electrical power, water, and sewage.

3.4.2. Conservation of Utilities

The contractor shall conduct conservation practices and be responsible for operating under conditions, which prevent the waste of utilities.

3.4.3. Telephone/Internet Access

The Government will provide telephone service and Internet access for official use in the performance of this PWS. Service will include local commercial and Defense Switched Network (DSN). Upon request, the Government will provide the contractor access to a facsimile machine for mission-related use.

3.4.4. Radio Communication

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The Government will provide mobile radios. The Government at no cost will provide all maintenance of these radios to the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for the safeguarding and proper use of communication equipment issued to the contractor. Any information concerning the frequencies and power output of radio communications classified as non-tactical radio equipment revealed to persons other than the personnel having a need to know is a violation of communications security and will be dealt with accordingly.

3.4.5. Custodial Services

The Government will provide all custodial services at no cost to the contractor. The custodial contract provides for minimal cleaning of the administration areas.

Vacuuming of carpeted areas, sweeping, mopping, and removal of trash services from the outdoor trash containers are provided. The contractor shall accomplish other basic housekeeping functions in these rooms such as dusting, cleaning countertops, emptying personal trash bins into large trash bin receptacles, and cleaning windows.

3.4.6. Refuse Collection

The Government will provide for refuse service under its existing refuse contract. All refuse will be placed in bags before disposing in the dumpster. The contractor shall comply with all recycling programs IAW AFI 132-7001, Environmental Management.

3.4.7. Emergency Medical Services

The Government will provide emergency patient transportation service for contractor personnel who are injured or become critically ill. The contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation service at the current inpatient or outpatient treatment rate. Telephone 911 for emergency medical care.

3.4.8. Real Property Maintenance

The Government will provide maintenance and repair of real property facilities.

Requests for repair will be submitted by the contractor to the designated USAF…