VERTICAL WIND TUNNEL FACILITY SERVICES

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

To provide the use of a Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) facility and associated services to deliver sustainment training for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel. This training is crucial for maintaining parachute proficiency and qualification, thereby ensuring a stable level of qualified personnel for EOD Group missions.

• Provide a VWT facility with a minimum chamber diameter of fourteen (14) feet, capable of supporting a total weight of four hundred (400) pounds of personnel and equipment.

• Offer a total of sixty (60) hours of VWT facility use per 12-month performance period.

• Provide qualified VWT operator/instructors and safety observers.

• Provide Level 2 International Bodyflight Association (IBA) Coaches to instruct body flight skills.

• Supply all necessary VWT equipment and safety gear (e.g., personnel protective equipment).

• Provide two (2) team rooms for debriefing and equipment storage.

• Equip team rooms with televisions for safety briefs and de-briefs.

• Install and operate one or more fixed-position cameras to record training flights for debriefing purposes.

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive safety and emergency action plan.

• VWT facility must meet specified dimensions and weight capacity.

• Sixty (60) hours of VWT facility use per year.

• VWT scheduling requires a minimum of fifteen (15) days' notice.

• Maximum of four (4) consecutive training days per session, with an average class size of twelve (12) students.

• Personnel qualifications must meet specified IBA certifications and state licenses.

• Safety observers must ensure all safety protocols are followed and manage emergency procedures.

• Video recordings must be available immediately after training periods.

• Safety and emergency action plan must be comprehensive and consistent with local SOPs.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with two (2) 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility within a thirty (30)-mile radius of EOD Training and Evaluation Unit ONE (TEU-1) in San Diego, CA 92147.

• Support Hours: Monday through Fridays, 08:00 AM to 10:00 PM (2200 hours), excluding Federal holidays.

• Services are non-personal.

• Contractor personnel shall not perform inherently governmental functions.

• Contractor must possess a California State License to operate a VWT.

• Contractor must possess valid insurance coverage for VWT operation.

• Government will provide qualified instructors to conduct training events.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to vendor Questions & Answers (Q&A) regarding the Combined Synopsis-Solicitation N0060426Q4016.

• Contract Type: This is a follow-on requirement. The previous contract number was N0024422P0373, held by T. Brook Inc.
• Personnel Requirements: Two qualified personnel, including at least one VWT operator and one VWT instructor, are required at all times. PWS Section 3.3, Section 5.0, and Section 8.1 have been revised to reflect this.
• Quoted Prices: Prices should include both block time and coaching support for required personnel.
• Camera Requirement: One fixed-position camera is sufficient for recording training. PWS Section 3.7 and its matrix entry in Section 5.0 have been revised.

Several sections of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) have been revised based on these Q&As, specifically Sections 3.3, 3.7, 5.0, and 8.1. Bidders should review these updated sections.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that outlines the Government's systematic method for evaluating contractor performance for the stated contract. It details what will be monitored, how monitoring will occur, who will conduct it, and how efforts and results will be documented.

• Government Roles: Identifies the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and their responsibilities in overseeing and coordinating surveillance activities.
• Performance Standards: Lists specific performance standards derived from the Performance Work Statement (PWS), along with Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) and the surveillance method (primarily COR Inspection).
• Key Performance Areas: Includes standards for Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) specifications (diameter, weight capacity), scheduling of VWT usage, personnel qualifications (Operators/Instructors, IBA Coaches), equipment and safety gear, team room availability, video recording capabilities, and adherence to safety and emergency action plans.
• Surveillance Methods: Describes methods such as Periodic Inspection, User Survey, and 100% Inspection.
• Documenting Performance: Outlines the process for addressing unacceptable performance, including the use of Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs) and corrective action plans.

This QASP provides critical insight into how the Government will measure the contractor's performance. Bidders should carefully review the performance standards, AQLs, and surveillance methods to understand the specific requirements and expectations for delivering the EOD VERTICAL WIND TUNNEL FACILITY SERVICES. This document helps bidders assess their capability to meet the required quality and performance levels.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into the solicitation. It provides the clause number, alternate/deviation number, clause title, year/modification date, and the section where the clause is located. It also includes the full text for specific clauses, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation" and "Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions."

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions relevant to the solicitation, categorized by section (e.g., SEC G, SEC I, SEC K, SEC L, SEC M).
• Full Text Clauses: Detailed text for key provisions, including:
  • 252.204-7017: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
  • 252.232-7006: Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, detailing electronic invoicing procedures, WAWF access, and payment routing.
• Deviations: Indicates clauses and provisions with authorized deviations.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the full scope of contractual requirements, regulatory compliance, and administrative procedures. Key areas of relevance include:

• Telecommunications Restrictions: Bidders must review clauses related to covered defense telecommunications equipment and services to ensure compliance.
• Payment Procedures: Understanding the WAWF system and payment instructions is essential for timely and accurate invoicing and payment.
• Small Business Representations: Clauses like 52.219-28 require specific post-award small business program rerepresentations.
• General Compliance: The extensive list of incorporated clauses highlights various compliance areas, including ethical conduct, reporting, and specific prohibitions.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) facility services for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel to maintain parachute proficiency and qualification, ensuring stable levels of qualified personnel for EOD Group missions. The contractor will also provide qualified VWT operator/instructors, supplies, equipment, and safety gear.

• Provide one (1) VWT with a minimum chamber diameter of fourteen (14) feet, capable of supporting a total weight of four hundred (400) pounds.

• Provide sixty (60) hours of VWT facility use per 12-month period.

• Schedule VWT use at least fifteen (15) days prior to the training event.

• Provide two (2) qualified VWT Operators/Instructors to operate the VWT and act as safety observers.

• Provide two (2) or more Level 2 International Bodyflight Association (IBA) Coaches to instruct body flight skills.

• Provide all necessary VWT equipment and safety gear.

• Provide two (2) team rooms for debriefing and equipment storage.

• Provide two (2) or more fixed-position cameras to record training flights.

• Establish and follow a comprehensive safety and emergency action plan.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with two (2) 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's facility within a thirty (30)-mile radius of EOD Training and Evaluation Unit ONE (TEU-1) in San Diego, CA 92147.

• Support Hours: Monday through Fridays, 08:00 AM to 10:00 PM, excluding Federal holidays.

• VWT Operator/Instructor: Minimum Level I Tunnel Instructor Certification from IBA.

• Body flight coaches: IBA Flight Skill Level 2 qualification.

• Possess a California State License to operate a VWT.

• Possess valid insurance coverage for VWT operation.

• Services are non-personal.

• Contractor shall not perform inherently governmental functions.

• Video recordings of training flights must be made available to EOD immediately after each training period.

• Government will provide qualified instructors to conduct training events.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) Facility Services and ancillary support. The requirement is unrestricted and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. The solicitation is issued by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Pearl Harbor (FLCPH) Regional Contracting Office.

• The contractor shall provide Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) facility services and ancillary support as listed within the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The contractor's facility must be located within a thirty (30)-mile radius of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Training and Evaluation Unit ONE (TEU-1) in San Diego, CA 92147.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.

• The period of performance includes a Base Year, Option Year One, and Option Year Two.

• Quoters must complete and submit unit prices and total extended prices for CLINs 0001, 1001, and 2001.

• A current, valid vendor quote demonstrating capability to provide the required services is required.

• Any additional discounts available to the Government should be included.

• Questions must be submitted via email to rachel.m.tamashiro.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 9:00 AM HST on Wednesday, 04 March 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted by the deadline (not specified in this document, but implied to be after the question deadline).

• Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical acceptability and price fair and reasonableness. Past performance will also be reviewed.

• This requirement is unrestricted.

• The NAICS code is 611699 with a Small Business Standard of $16.5 million.

• Quoters must be registered in the SAM database.

• This solicitation is posted on SAM.gov and no paper copies will be available.

• Applicable FAR & DFARS Provisions & Clauses and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) are provided as attachments.