DRAFT_PWS_CH47_Quality_Assurance_Maintenance_Ground_Engineer_Instructor.doc

Performance Work Statement CH-47 Quality Assurance Maintenance/Ground Engineer Instructor

1.0 Organizational Analysis:

U.S. Army Flight Training Detachment (Peace Prairie):

· Vision: Employ a contractor that carries a high degree of knowledge and experience as a CH-47 aircraft maintenance manager and flight engineer instructor. Our team supports the Adjutant General’s goals of care for people, optimize readiness, and communicate. We strive to promote our values of accountability, integrity, and reliability.

· Mission: Receive and compile all aircraft maintenance activity completed on a daily basis. Primary role is to ensure that all maintenance activities are within the standards of United States Army quality control.

1.1 Background: The Texas Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, TX has agreements in place with the Republic of Singapore Government, through both the United States Security Assistance Command (USASAC) for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Security Assistance Training Command (SATFA) to send personnel to be trained. All funds in support of these missions are received in the form of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPR). Aircraft operational status are a vital role in the training piece for RSAF. All aircraft maintenance are to be sustained in accordance with US Army quality standards per DA PAM 738-751. USAFTD is responsible for the management and processes for 6 CH-47s currently stationed at Redmond Taylor Heliport in Grand Prairie, TX.

1.2 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide technical and expertise assistance in the management of aircraft maintenance. The Configuration Manager is ultimately responsible for guiding RSAF maintenance in accordance with US Army quality standard per DA PAM 738-751/AR 70-62 and to ensure that the operational rate maintain at a high standard. Additional duties required include Flight Engineer Instructor Ground training and administrative completion per TC 3-04.11 Commander’s Aviation Training Program.

1.3 Scope: Contract employee needed to perform Configuration Manager and Flight Engineer Instructor duties that ensures all maintenance oriented tasks to be properly documented and recorded for higher command acknowledgement and all progression of flight crewmembers in the CH-47 platform. This position will produce monthly records on the current status of all aircraft and their respective maintenance occurrences. All reports will be vetted through the proper Chain-of-Command and distributed to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) for monthly reporting status.

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one year effective 11 February 2017 through 10 Feb 2018.

2.0 Technical Specifications:

The following technical specifications are provided to demonstrate the task environment in which the services will be delivered. These specifications are not directives on how the services are to be provided but an example of what traditionally has been required to successfully support the contract objective. The contractor is encouraged to surpass the minimal technical specifications as well as demonstrate technical, operational, and administrative expertise to support the customer in exceeding organizational and departmental objectives.

2.1 Aircraft/component Inspections: The Contractor shall

2.1.1 Inspects aircraft and components including but not limited to: Initial, In-process, visual, condition, and final inspection prior to usage.

2.1.2 Performs Maintenance operational checks on a random basis to ensure that Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) maintenance meets US Army quality standards 2.1.3 Ensure all RSAF Critical Safety Items (CSI) are from the OEM or other US Army approved sources.

2.1.4 Reviews and checks aircraft forms and records on a random basis for accuracy and completeness.

2.1.5 Determines maintenance requirements, inspection requirements, and compliance with technical standards.

2.1.6 Verifies that entries on existing forms are accurate and reflect actual aircraft and component serial numbers and operating hours.

2.1.7 Verifies that entries required to be transcribed to new forms are carried forward and entered accurately.

2.2 Provide aircraft maintenance informational assistance: The Contractor shall

2.2.1 Provide technical assistance and expertise on CH-47 aircraft maintenance and quality control matters to maintenance and support personnel.

2.2.2 Participates in inspection, technical assistance, maintenance assistance, and instruction.

2.2.3 Advises aircraft maintenance personnel on proper maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques.

2.2.4 Reviews new and interprets existing technical publications applicable to inspection, medication, and maintenance of aircraft and equipment.

2.2.5 Resolves technical problems encountered.

2.2.6 Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations on implementing quality control programs.

2.3 Oversees Weighing and Electrical Load Analysis: The Contractor shall

2.3.1 Oversees the weighing of aircraft and components and updating of the Aircraft Weight and Balance records.

2.3.2 Ensures that the Weight and Balance records are current to include any US Army Engineering (AED) approved modifications.

2.3.3 Oversees the Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) and Electromagnetic Interface checks (EMI) for any modifications prior to operating the modification during flight.

2.3.4 Ensures that the ELA and EMI checks are accomplished as directed in the procedure provided by AED.

2.3.5 Provides AED and US Army G4 with any anomalies found during the checks.

2.3.6 Certifies that ELA and EMI checks have been performed IAW established procedures with no anomalies before the aircraft is allowed to fly.

2.3.7 Certifies Aircraft services and repair: The Contractor shall 2.4.1 Certifies by signature that services and repairs on RSAF aircraft adhere to quality stands established by US Army approved publications.

2.4.2 Provide periodic signed reports as directed by US Army G4 certifying that RSAF aircraft are in quality compliance.

2.5 CH-47 Flight Engineer Instructor: The Contractor shall 2.5.1 Provide classroom instructions for crewmembers ground flight progression through day/night/nvg operations.

2.5.2 Provide instructions and guidance for aircraft recovery for the CH-47 platform in accordance to US TM 1-1670-260-12&P.

2.5.3 Complete all administrative requirements for readiness progression for RSAF crewmembers.

3.0 Additional Requirements and Notes:

3.1.1 Possess additional Army experience/knowledge directly related to the requirements of the contract. Demonstrate proficiency with accurate reporting system with higher command.

3.1.2 Must possess a certification that is equivalent to US Army MOS 15U (CH-47 maintenance mechanic) completion.

3.1.3 Completion of a school trained CH-47 Flight Engineer Instructor course.

3.1.4 Ability to learn content quickly and the ability to train others if needed. Must have the ability to prioritize, assign, and categorize.

3.1.5 Must be able to read, write, and understand English; must be able to speak clearly enough to provide friendly and courteous assistance to personnel. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills.

3.1.6 Must be able to perform requirements that use office automation including but not limited to Windows XP and later, Microsoft Office Suite including MS-Word, MS-Outlook, MS-PowerPoint, and MS-Excel.

3.1.7 Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

3.1.8 Contractor is responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for use. At the close of each day, the contractor will secure Government equipment and materials entrusted and will act appropriately to preserve and prevent damage or loss to data, equipment and materials when necessary.

3.1.9 Anticipated number of man-hours for this position will be set an average of 40 hours per week basis. Time in excess of 40 hours must be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.10 Location of service is USAFTD Armory Building located in Grand Prairie, TX.

3.1.11 Some travel is anticipated for this contract.

3.1.12 Contractor will be provided with adequate office space located at the USAFTD Armory, including a complete workstation and chair, expendable supplies, computer hardware and software (and support), internet/intranet/Local Area Network (LAN) (and support), telephone and fax, copy machine and printer, mail service and postage. All government furnished supplies and services shall be for official use only.

3.1.13 The contractor and Government representative shall conduct an inventory of all Government furnished equipment within ten days of commencement. The contractor shall sign a receipt for all furnished equipment. The contractor and Government representative shall determine the working condition of all equipment. The Government will replace and/or repair any item not in working order.

4.0 Security Requirements:

4.1 A National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is required and a favorable completion of FBI fingerprint History Check must be completed. Contractor shall work with the contracting office for processing into the Contractor Verification System (CVS).

5.0 Miscellaneous:

5.1.1. Performance of Services during Crisis Declared by the National Command Authority or Overseas Combatant Commander is not applicable to this Contract.

5.1.2. The contractor is cautioned that if off-duty active military personnel are hired under this contract, they may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The absence of such employees shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

5.1.3. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil//. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.ecmra.mil/.

Unit Identification Code (UIC) for Requiring Activity: W36B5X

Issuing Office DODAAC: W912L1 6.0 Hours of Operation: The contractor shall perform the services required under this contract within core operating hours which are 0900-1700, Monday thru Friday.