Military Tandem Course

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation FA930226Q0018, clarifying details about a training course.

• Course Dates: The anticipated course dates are March 2-16, 2026, with a request for leeway due to potential life events.
• Training Location: The course must occur at Perris, CA, not at the vendor's facility as initially quoted.
• Aircraft Availability: A suitable tailgate aircraft (Skyvan or Casa 212) is available at Perris Valley.
• Personnel: Four (4) personnel are expected for the Military Tandem Personnel (MT-P) rating. These students also serve as passengers, and not all will be airborne simultaneously.
• Equipment Provided: The vendor (TPP) will provide all equipment except for MT accessories, including harnesses, extenders, gun panels, and O2 pouches.
• Forklift: A forklift is not needed for the Military Tandem Tethered Bundle (MTTB) portion of the training, as it is personnel-only.
• Cargo Rollers: Floor-mounted cargo rollers are not applicable/required for the suitable ramp aircraft.
• Course Validation: The course is already validated by USSOCOM and does not require USMC liaison coordination for validation.

This Q&A document clarifies key aspects of the training, including dates, location, personnel, equipment, and validation, which may impact bidder proposals and understanding of requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of military tandem course instructors and military tandem course instruction leading to military tandem certification. The services are to be provided in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) dated 20260210.

• Two (2) military tandem course instructors with their own equipment for instruction and videography.

• Conduct the Military Tandem course at Perris Valley CDZ, Perris Valley Airport, Perris, CA, using existing facilities.

• Provide Military Tandem course of instruction leading to military tandem certification for four (4) military tandem instructor candidates.

• Instruction must comply with AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program, and the Rigger Tandem Packing Certification.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, for both line items.

• Estimated Value: NAICS code 611699 with a size standard of $16,500,000.00.

• Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0018

• Offer Due Date: February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages.

• The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, and these are attached.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Two attachments are listed: "Attachment 1- Statement of Work 20260210" and "Attachment 2- Wage Determination Riverside County."

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

To provide military tandem course instruction leading to military tandem certification for four (4) military tandem instructor candidates for the 412th OSS Test Parachute Program (TPP).

• Provide a certified USAF Military Tandem Course of instruction IAW AFI 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program.

• Deliver instruction for up to 4 personnel for test parachuting operations.

• Conduct the course at the TPP contracted civilian drop zone in Perris, CA, which is surveyed and approved for military static-line and free fall parachute operations.

• Provide certified instructors with their own parachute and video documentation equipment.

• Provide any required study material for course students.

• Ensure instructors are approved MAJCOM-PPPM and/or USSOCOM vendors for Military Tandem instruction.

• The course shall encompass military tandem packing certification for riggers.

• SS-1: Provide Military Tandem course of instruction IAW 10-3503, Personnel Parachute Program (100% Requirement).

• SS-2: Provide two (2) military tandem course instructors with their own equipment for instruction and videography (100% Requirement).

• SS-3: Conduct the Military Tandem course at Perris Valley CDZ, Perris Valley Airport, Perris, CA using existing facilities contracted by TPP (100% Requirement).

• Place of Performance: Test Parachute Program (TPP) contracted civilian drop zone (Perris Valley CDZ, Perris Valley Airport) in Perris, CA.

• Contractor must be an approved MAJCOM-PPPM and/or USSOCOM vendor.

• Contractor is responsible for establishing requirements for all subcontractors.

• Contractor must provide certified instructors with their own parachute and video documentation equipment.

• Contractor must provide any required study material.

• Contractor must establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor must comply with OSHA requirements and federal and state occupational safety and health standards.

• Contractor shall promptly report pertinent facts regarding mishaps involving government personnel or property.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, detailing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.
• Outlines general benefits such as vacation and paid holidays.
• Provides specific details on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Explains the conformance process for unlisted occupations.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing a contract in the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting the bidder's cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.