This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personnel services contract for the US Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards AFB, CA. The contract requires a Rockwell Sabreliner 60 or HU-16 aircraft and qualified flight instructor(s) to provide qualitative evaluation (QE) flights and ground instruction to TPS students and staff. The services include approximately 1.0-2.0 hours per flight, totaling 25-30 hours per deployment, covering upset-recovery training, seaplane operations (HU-16 only), and practical exams. The contractor must provide all necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and management, and adhere to strict performance thresholds for flight instruction, aircraft/crew availability, and regulatory compliance. The PWS details minimum qualifications for pilots and aircraft, scheduling, pre-flight/post-flight procedures, emergency responses, and government-furnished support services. It also covers general information such as hours of operation, contractor personnel requirements, security, environmental protection, and various administrative clauses.
This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a non-personnel services contract to provide a Rockwell Sabreliner 60 aircraft and qualified flight instructor(s) for Qualitative Evaluation (QE) flights at the USAF Test Pilot School (TPS), Edwards AFB, CA. The contractor will provide all necessary resources for flight and instruction, including upset-recovery training and practical exams for students. Key requirements include specific pilot and aircraft qualifications, adherence to scheduling and operational procedures, and compliance with federal, DoD, USAF, and local regulations. The government will provide certain services and facilities, while the contractor is responsible for all other provisions. Performance will be assessed based on flight instruction, aircraft and crew availability, regulatory compliance, and management, with detailed performance thresholds and evaluation criteria outlined.