HQ AWFC Briefing Rules of Engagement

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57th MAINTENANCE GROUP
57 MXG A-76
Col Joseph Swillum 57TH MXG/CC 13 Oct 08
This briefing is UNCLASSIFIED
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Introduction

• Program Overview
• Scope
• A-76 Background
• A-76 Timeline
• A-76 Parameters
• Costs
• 57th Organization Structure
• Program Management Office (PMO)
• Quality Assurance Evaluation
• Transition Schedule

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Program Overview

• Background
• Provides bulk of backshop maintenance for 129
  aircraft
• Supports multiple organizations
• USAF Weapons School
• Aggressors
• 422d TES (Operational Test and Evaluation)
• USAF ADS (Thunderbirds)
• Source Selection
• Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
• Awarded 14 Feb 08 (met 18-month A-76 timeline)
• Acquisition
• Strategy Full and Open (No competitor
  restrictions)
• Contract Type Hybrid (Firm Fixed Price Cost
  Reimbursement)
• Period of Performance 1 March 2008 31 Jan 2016
  

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Scope

• Egress
• Fuel Systems Maintenance
• Electric/Environmental
• Pneudraulics
• Aerospace Ground Equip.
• Armament
• F-15 Intermediate Avionics
• F-16 Intermediate Avionics
• Electronic Warfare
• Structural Repair
• Corrosion Control
• Maintenance Training

• Metals Technology
• Non-Destructive Inspection
• Low-Observable Maintenance
• Phase (Crew Chief, Electrical)
• F-15, F-16, A-10
• Repair Reclamation
• Wheel Tire
• Propulsion
• Plans Scheduling
• Mx Operations Center (MOC)
• Analysis / Database Mgmt

NOT INCLUDED All Flightline Functions Munitions PM
EL
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A-76 Background

• Governed by OMB Circular A-76
• Used by federal government since 1960s
• Public/private competition
• Enhances quality, economy, productivity
• Nellis Maintenance study directed by HQ ACC
• Contracting, manpower, maintenance experts
  reviewed submissions from private sector and MEO
• Selection based on lowest price technically
  acceptable vendor submissions compared to MEO
  (Most Efficient Organization)
• COMPARE software utilized to level the playing
  field and determine most cost- effective choice
  between vendors and MEO

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A-76 Timeline

• Preliminary Planning conducted - 2004-05
• Request to Compete - Aug 05
• AF/A1 approved study - Aug 06
• Public Announcement - Aug 06
• Industry Day - Dec 06

Transition Complete June 09
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A-76 Parameters

• 876 Full Time Equivalents (positions) subject to
  transition
• 804 Military
• 72 DoD Civilian
• Expected growth over contract life
• 6 F-22 to start F-22 Weapons School
• 20 F-15C/D, 7 F-16C/D for Aggressor plus-up
• Advantage Competition benefit in light of
  upcoming growth

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Costs

• Winner
• Computer Sciences Corporation, LLC
• Price 207,239,143.00 over 8 years
• Savings Approx 340,000,000

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57 MXG Organization(Original)
QA
57th MXG/CC
WSS
MOS MX OPS PRGM/RES MX TRNG
57 AMXS TOMAHAWK VIPER THUNDER EAGLE STRIKE RAPTOR
CMS AVIONICS PMEL ACCESSORIES PROPULSION
EMS AGE MAINT (Phase) MUNITIONS ARMAMENT FABR
ICATION
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57 MXG Organization(Final A-76)
QA
57TH MXG/CC
WSS
PMO
CSC Contractor AGE MAINT (Phase) ARMAMENT FABRICA
TION AVIONICS PROPULSION ACCESSORIES MX
TRNG ANALYSIS PSD ENG MGT MOC
57 AMXS TOMAHAWK VIPER THUNDER EAGLE STRIKE RAPTOR
57 MXS MXG STAFF MUNITIONS PMEL
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Program Management Office(PMO)

• 20 Government Civilians
• All Approved and Funded (1 hired)
• Contract oversight and monitoring
• Ensure FAR compliance
• Establish contract oversight provisions/processes
• Ensure no negative A-76 impacts on Nellis AFB
  missions
• Lead MXG transition team efforts
• Provide single voice for MXG to Contracting
  Squadron, contractor and other base agencies

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Quality Assurance Evaluation

• Contractor is not susceptible to unit level
  Maintenance Standardization /Evaluation Program
• Contractor must be in compliance with performance
  work statement
• Must comply with USAF aircraft equipment
  maintenance, supply instructions
  and policy, OSHA
• Quality Control
• Performed by contractor
• Develop, document and follow a Quality Management
  System (QMS) IAW ISO 9000, 9001
• Government Quality Oversight
• Performed by QAEs
• Oversight of contractor Quality Mgmt System
• Quality Management Assessment Program

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Transition Schedule

• Built-in 3-4 month buffer to ensure blue suit
  capability if timelines not met
• No adverse impact on wing mission

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Challenges

• Vehicle support to contractor will drive
  additional costs
• Minor hiring issues
• Workforce availability dependent on specialty
• F-22 Low observable maintenance

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57th MAINTENANCE GROUP