UAS_Site_Visit_Instruction.docx

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor and Mission Support (UAS IMS) Site Visit

DATE/TIME/PLACE: 12 April 2017; 0730-1600; Fort Huachuca, Arizona

PURPOSE: The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence and the 2/13th Aviation Regiment are hosting a site visit for businesses interested in becoming a prime on the UAS IMS acquisition. The purpose is to provide industry an opportunity to tour/view the facilities and areas utilized to conduct the training associated with the UAS IMS requirements.

ATTENDING THE UAS IMS SITE VISIT: Due to space constraints, we must limit the number of attendees for the site visit. When submitting your request to attend, please ensure to indicate your business size against NAICS 611512 and whether or not you intend to prime against this effort. Preference will be given to small businesses interested in priming on this effort and their respective team (if applicable) to a limit of 3 representatives total. If space permits, we will extend available seats for any other interested businesses on a first come first serve basis until the space is full. Please fill out Attachment 01, below, and provide it with your RSVP to usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil) no later than 05 April 2017. RSVP’s to any e-mails other than that provided above will not be considered. Your attendance will be confirmed via email and you will receive a Group assignment (A or B, please see below for additional information).

ITINERARY:

NOTE: Personnel requiring issue of a badge for access to Fort Huachuca should obtain it prior to 0730 on 12 April 2017 (see APPENDIX A to determine if you need one and procedures to obtain one).

0730 - All personnel report to the Visitor Control Point Parking Lot located at the Van Deman Gate. You will be met there by representatives from ACC-ORL (for check-in) and the 2/13th Aviation Regiment, who will escort the groups to and through the facilities/training areas.

0800-0830 - Group A will be escorted to the Black Tower facilities/training areas and Group B to the Libby Army Airfield training areas.

Black Tower site visit: Tour 15E Shadow UAS Maintenance Training areas and 15W UAS Shadow Operator training areas and facilities. It is anticipated that training will be on going as we tour the facilities/areas and while it will provide an opportunity to see training in action, the tour will be conducted on a non-interference basis.

Libby Army Airfield site visit: Tour 15EU5 Gray Eagle UAS Maintenance Training areas and 15W UAS Gray Eagle Operator training areas and facilities. It is anticipated that training will be on going as we tour the facilities/areas and while it will provide an opportunity to see training in action, the tour will be conducted on a non-interference basis.

0830-1100 Group A and Group B site visits.

1100-1230 Groups A and B will be escorted to the Fort Huachuca Mini-Mall Food Court for lunch.

1230-1300 Group B will be escorted to the Black Tower facilities/training areas and Group A to the Libby Army Airfield training areas.

1300-1530 Group A and Group B site visits.

1530-1600 Groups A and B will be escorted back to the Visitor Control Point Parking Lot located at the Van Deman Gate. Site Visit ends.

3 Appendices:

Appendix A - Procedures to access Fort Huachuca Appendix B - Directions to Fort Huachuca from Phoenix or Tucson Appendix C - Fort Huachuca and Sierra Vista, AZ Lodging

APPENDIX A

Procedures to Access Fort Huachuca

Visitors, contractors and vendors 18 years and older, entering Fort Huachuca, who do not have a DoD identification card (common access card (CAC), Military ID, Military Dependent ID, Gold Star ID, or other valid DoD credential), will be subject to an National Crime Information Center (NCIC) III background check before being allowed entry to the installation.

Background checks and badge issuance are conducted at the Visitor Control Center building located at the South end of the parking lot adjacent to the Van Deman Gate entryway on Hatfield Street, Fort Huachuca.

Gate Hours:

Vehicles

· Mon-Fri, Buffalo Soldier Gate open to inbound traffic, 0500-2100

· Mon-Fri, Buffalo Soldier Gate open to outbound traffic, 24 hours

· Sat-Sun, Buffalo Soldier Gate open to outbound traffic, 0500-2100

· Wilcox Gate is permanently closed Pedestrians Walking and Bicycles

· Mon-Fri, Buffalo Soldier Gate open to inbound/outbound pedestrians, 24 hours

· Sat-Sun, Buffalo Soldier Gate open to inbound/outbound pedestrians,0500-2100

The factors listed below would result in access denial:

1. The NCIC III contains criminal arrest information about the individual that causes the Installation Commander to determine that individual presents a potential threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety on the installation.

2. The installation is unable to verify the individual’s claimed identity based on the reasonable belief that the individual has submitted fraudulent information concerning his or her identity in the attempt to gain access.

3. The individual has a current arrest warrant in NCIC, regardless of the offense or violation.

4. The individual is currently barred from entry or access to a federal installation of facility.

5. The individual has been convicted of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography trafficking in humans, drug possession with the intent to sell or drug distribution.

6. The individual has a US conviction for espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism or murder.

7. The individual is a registered sex offender.

8. The individual has a felony conviction within the past 10 years, regardless of the offense or violation.

9. The individual has been convicted of a felony firearms or explosives violation.

10. The individual has engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

11. The individual is identified in the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) as known to be or suspected of being a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity.

For those person(s) not cleared and denied access, they will be given a denial access waiver packet to be completed and returned to the VCC. The denial waiver committee will review the packet and determine suitability for access to the installation.

All vehicle operators are required to have a valid state driver’s license and valid motor vehicle insurance.

If you have additional questions regarding installation access please call: (520) 533-3269\2447

APPENDIX B

Directions to Fort Huachuca from Phoenix or Tucson

· Take I-10 East to Exit 302 (AZ-90 South).

· Turn right onto AZ-90 South towards Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista.

· You will come to a red light in Whetstone, continue straight on AZ-90 and pass through Huachuca City.

· After passing Huachuca City and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport on (still on AZ-90) you will come to a red light at Hatfield Street.

· Turn right on Hatfield Street and proceed to the parking lot situated on the right/just prior to the Van Deman Gate (the primary access point center for Fort Huachuca).

· In the event you need to be issued an access badge to Fort Huachuca, go into the Visitor Control Center building is located at the South end of the parking lot for badge processing.

APPENDIX C

Fort Huachuca and Sierra Vista, AZ Lodging

IHG Army Hotels 1175 Smith Ave Building 44420, Ft Huachuca, AZ 85613 (520) 226-3800 https://www.ihg.com/armyhotels/hotels/us/en/fort-huachuca/mfhuc/hoteldetail Brand new 100% non-smoking hotel provides all suite rooms with fully equipped kitchens, television with DVD player, Pool, Fitness Center, 24-hour guest laundry facilities, Business Center, the Candlewood Cupboard, and pet friendly rooms. We also provide a number of complimentary amenities including: daily breakfast, high speed Internet, weekly socials, and on-post shuttle service.

Candlewood Suites - 1904 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 439-8200, (877) 226-3539 http://www.CandlewoodSuites.com 71 rooms, outdoor pool, whirlpool, on-site guest self-laundry facilities, on-site fitness center, full kitchen, high-speed Internet in each suite.

Comfort Inn & Suites – 3500 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 459-0515, (800) 228-5150 http://www.comfortinn.com 65 rooms. Heated pool, continental breakfast. Children under 18, free, in same room. No pets. Meeting space 20-25, catering allowed.

Days Inn – 3460 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 458-8500, (800) 225-3297 http://www.daysinn.com/ 40 rooms. 100% Non-Smoking. Continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, pool, pets welcome ($10.00 per pet per night).

Fairfield Inn Suites - Marriott – 3855 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 439-5900, (800) 228-2800 http://www.marriott.com/fairfield-inn/travel.mi 67 rooms. Free high speed Internet, Cable TV with HBO, exercise room, pool, spa. continental breakfast. No pets. Meeting space for 35-40 people, catering allowed.

Garden Place Suites – 100 N. Garden Ave, Sierra Vista AZ 85635, (520) 439-3300, (877) 439-3301 http://gardenplacesuites.com Complimentary high-speed internet, 32" flat panel television, Complimentary Expanded Cable TV, fully equipped kitchenette, king size bed, couch with a pull out twin bed, irons and ironing boards, microwaves, Complimentary Deluxe Continental breakfast, heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, meeting rooms, fitness center, guest laundry facilities, dry cleaning and laundry service, fax and copy services, mail and FedEx.

Gateway Studio Suites – 203 S. Garden Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 458-5555, (877) 443-6200 http://www.gatewaystudiosuites.com 83 rooms. Kitchenettes, pool, sauna, exercise room, and accommodations for the hearing and physically impaired. Meeting space for 35-40 people, catering allowed

Hampton Inn – 4100 Snyder Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 439-5400 http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com 58 rooms. Pool, complimentary breakfast and beverage area, coin laundry, laundry/valet service, complimentary high speed Internet access. Meeting space for 18 people.

Holiday Inn Express – 1902 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 439-8800, (888) 465-4329 http://www.hiexpres.com/sierravista 77 rooms. Outdoor pool, whirlpool, complimentary breakfast, on-site guest self-laundry facilities, on-site health/fitness center, in-room high-speed Internet access.

Motel 6 – 1551 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 459-5035, (800) 466-8356 http://www.motel6.com 102 rooms. Pool, laundry facilities, no breakfast.

Quality Inn – 1631 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 458-7900, (877) 424-6423 http://www.QualityInn.com 102 rooms. Deluxe continental breakfast, microwave, freezer and coffee maker in all rooms and spa. Cats/dogs welcome ($l0 per day/pet).

Sierra Suites – 391 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 459-4221 http://sierravistasuites.com 100 rooms. Beautiful southwestern inn, deluxe hot breakfast buffet, high-speed WIRELESS in all rooms, heated pool, on site fitness center. Meeting space for 40-80 people with catering allowed. AAA/AARP and Military Discounts.

Suburban – Extended Stay Hotel – 1850 E. Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 458-0540, 877-424-6423 http://www.suburbanhotels.com 70 Suites. Well-equipped kitchen, onsite laundry, business center, onsite fitness center, conference room, free Wi-Fi, Free cable & HBO, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, weekly housekeeping. AAA/AARP and Military discounts.

Sun Canyon Inn – 260 N. Garden Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 459-0610, (800) 822-6966 http://suncanyoninn.com 80 rooms. Full service hotel - Bridal Suite, private spa, pool, hot breakfast buffet weekdays and deluxe continental breakfast weekends. Exercise room and high speed Internet available. Meeting space for 25 people, catering allowed.

Towne Place Suites (Marriott) – 3399 Rodeo Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 515-9900, (800) 257-3000 http://www.marriott.com 71 rooms. Suites with a home office and full kitchen, HBO, separate living and sleeping areas, free high-speed Internet, on-site business services, an outdoor swimming pool, exercise room, and guest laundry facilities. Breakfast daily. Pets welcome.

Travelodge Inn and Suites – 201 W. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 458-6711, (800) 525-4055 http://www.travelodge.com 67 rooms. Continental Breakfast, Free High Speed Internet, Outdoor Pool Area, Guest Laundry Room. One, two and three Bed Studio Kitchenette Rooms. All Rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator. Up to two Pets allowed for $10.00 per pet per night.

Windermere Hotel & Conference Center – 2047 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, (520) 459-5900, (800) 825-4656 http://windemerehotel.com 149 rooms. Full service hotel, restaurant and lounge on site, health club pass. Meeting space for 300-400 people, in-house catering.

Attachment 01

Company Name:

Cage Code:

Business Size under NAICS 611512:

Interest to Prime:

Attendees:

NOTES:

(1) E-mail this Attachment with your RSVP to the UAS IMS email list (usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil).

(2) The names of the individuals provided will be the only ones allowed access. On-site changes cannot be accommodated.