Fort Bliss Air Traffic Control Services

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-personal Air Traffic Control (ATC) services for the United States Army Garrison at Fort Bliss, Texas. The primary goal is to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.

• Provide all project management, supervision, and personnel to perform ATC services at Fort Bliss.

• Support all aircraft operations within Fort Bliss owned or delegated airspace, including positive and procedural separation of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Visual Flight Rules (VFR), and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) aircraft.

• Operate within an Army non-approach control tower and a Fixed Base (non-tactical) Airspace Information Center (AIC).

• Comply with all Federal Laws, Texas State Laws, OSHA regulations, and Army and Installation regulations.

• Base Year: 10 months, preceded by a 60-day phase-in period.

• Four (4) 12-month option years.

• Optional six (6) month extension.

• Specific dates provided for phase-in, base year, and option years.

• Contractor must perform to the standards specified in the PWS.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP) required to monitor and document contract performance.

• Government will evaluate performance IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Personnel: Must be trained, competent, and capable. Key personnel include ATC Site Manager, Facility Chiefs, Training Supervisors, and Administrative Supervisors. All controllers must meet Class IV flight physical standards and possess FAA Form 7220-1.

• Security: All ATC contractor personnel must obtain and maintain SECRET clearance. This includes background checks, CIAR training, and adherence to access and security policies.

• Training: Contractor must provide ATC training for control tower and AIC personnel, including mandatory Government-assigned training (e.g., OPSEC, Information Assurance). Facility Training Manuals (FTMs) and training records must be maintained.

• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): The Government will provide essential ATC equipment, including voice switches, recorders, PAPI, lighting systems, and radio equipment.

• Reporting: Monthly traffic count reports, facility training manual updates, and emergency manning level memorandums are required.

• Substance Abuse: Contractor must provide a drug-free workplace with illegal substance testing.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the performance requirements and standards for contractor service objectives related to mission-essential items, specifically focusing on Air Traffic Control (ATC) services.

• Combating Trafficking in Persons: Contractor must notify employees of the U.S. Government's zero-tolerance policy and potential actions for violations.

• Facility Training Program: Develop and maintain a training program (POI) for controllers to ensure they are facility-rated, proficient, and that all controller records are correctly documented.

• Air Traffic Control Service: Provide ATC services that promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic, adhering to all Army rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those for aviation accidents.

• Reference Files/Records: Maintain all reference materials immediately available to facility personnel for operations, reference, training, and study.

• Administrative Correspondence: Maintain a file of current administrative correspondence, including Letters of Appointment (LOA), Letters of Promulgation (LOP), and facility memorandums.

• Facility Records and Forms Management: Manage facility records and forms according to specified procedures in AR 25-400-2 and AR 95-2.

• Flight Physicals: Ensure all personnel performing direct ATC operations possess a current DD Form 2992, with Part 1 of the physical completed no later than the start of their birth month.

• Combating Trafficking in Persons: 100% Compliance.

• Facility Training Program: 0% Deviation, 100% Compliance.

• Air Traffic Control Service: 10% Deviation, 100% Compliance.

• Reference Files/Records: 10% Deviation, 90% Compliance.

• Administrative Correspondence: 10% Deviation, 90% Compliance.

• Facility Records and Forms Management: 5% Deviation, 95% Compliance.

• Flight Physicals: 10% Deviation, 100% Compliance.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implied to be at the facility where ATC services are provided.

Adherence to specific Army regulations (AR), Technical Circulars (TC), and other governing references is required for various tasks.