Parachute Training Support Services

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

This document outlines the requirements for parachute training aircraft support services to enable 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division to conduct airborne sustainment training, maintaining personnel proficiency.

• Provide aircraft with pilots to serve as jump platforms for airborne sustainment training.

• Training includes Low-Level Static Level (LLSL), High Altitude High Opening (HAHO), High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachute training, and Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System (TORDS).

• Cargo delivery (door bundles) is also included.

• Aircraft must be FAA approved, certified, and/or licensed, and a DoD approved commercial platform capable of deploying military parachutists.

• Aircraft must support rear ramp exit for combat-equipped Marines and Free Fall Jump Masters.

• Requires approximately 40 hours of blade time.

• Contractor must provide one (1) CASA 212 ramp style aircraft or comparable, capable of static line operations, configured for day/night operations, with a ramp for equipment loading, and equipped with oxygen for pilots/aircrew.

• Aircraft must have jump lights for coordination.

• Contractor must be listed on the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing.

• Provide aircraft pilot services with current FAA licenses and type ratings.

• Aircrew must be familiar with coordination for para drops tactics and procedures.

• Contractor must coordinate airfield and drop zone (DZ) familiarization with the Government's POC.

• Provide climate-controlled classroom space for 35 students with presentation capabilities and a writing board.

• Provide an indoor, climate-controlled parachute packing facility (10,000 sq ft min) with direct access to aircraft loading.

• Provide climate-controlled parachute packing space with adequate ventilation/cooling based on seasonal changes.

• Provide facilities adequate for parachute shake-out.

• Provide double-locked climate-controlled parachute storage space.

• Provide facilities for oxygen transfer and storage (min. 8 K-Size bottles).

• Provide a basic parachute repair facility with a sewing machine.

• Provide an onsite wind tunnel.

• Provide a kitchenette with refrigerator, sinks, and microwave ovens.

• Provide wireless internet, computers, and printers for administrative needs.

• Provide office space for Jumpmaster and Team Leader planning.

• Provide logistical support for jumper recovery.

• Provide climate-controlled berthing for 48 personnel with full bathrooms, laundry, and showers.

• Period of Performance (POP): One-year base period and two (2) one-year option periods.

  • Base Period: 29 June 2026 - 28 June 2027
  • Option Period One: 29 June 2027 - 28 June 2028
  • Option Period Two: 29 June 2028 - 28 June 2029

• Place of Performance: Within 300 miles of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

• Performance Standards are detailed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

• Key standards include:

  • Provide safe and timely transport of Marines to/from drop zone (95% AQL, Random inspections).
  • Provide safe and timely service on time and schedule (95% AQL, Exercise Option(s)).
  • Provide suitable facilities as described in the PWS (95% AQL, Random inspections).

• Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used for monitoring performance.

• Applicable documents include Training Manual 70244A-01, Marine Corps Order 3120.11A, Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 2-25, and NAVAIR 13-1-6.2.

• Contractor must coordinate travel arrangements with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• Travel must be requested in writing and approved by the COR and Contracting Officer.

• Contractor must be registered in the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) for base access.

• Contractor must attend a kick-off meeting within two weeks of contract award.

• Contracting Officer is the sole authority for approving changes.