Combined_Multi_Mission_Pilot_Services_Solicitation_040418_PL_043018.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705

Offers Are Solicited For:

National Pilot Services – Various Missions

Solicitation No: Issued Date:

12024B18R9017 3 May 2018

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on 30 May, 2018 @ 1400 Mountain Time.

- The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation:

1. SF-1449, blocks 17a, 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign.

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested in Section B.1.

3. Provide your responses to Sections E.3, E.4, and E.9 (Representations and Certifications), of the solicitation.

4. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

National Interagency Fire Center U.S. Forest Service, Contracting Attn: Solicitation No. 12024B18R9017 Owyhee Building - MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave Boise, ID 83705-5354

No facsimile (FAX) offers will be accepted.

Offerors may contact David Hershey for information about this solicitation at davidphershey@fs.fed.us, 208-387-5627.

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:davidphershey@fs.fed.us, TABLE OF CONTENTS i

Solicitation No. 12024B18R9017 U.S. Forest Service National Pilot Services National Office

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: . 1

No facsimile (FAX) offers will be accepted Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79)

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS STANDARD

FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS – PILOTS

B.2 BACKGROUND

B.3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B.4 BASIC COVERAGE

Basic coverage for this contract is 6 days on duty and 1 off, 12 days on and 2 off or 12 days on and 4 off are acceptable. The contractor will submit the schedule of days off with their proposal to this solicitation

B.5 LOCATION OF WORK

B.6 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B.7 OPERATIONS

B.8 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

B.9 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

B.10 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B.11 ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING

B.12 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY PROGRAM

(SEE EXHIBIT 11 – SYNOPSIS OF AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM)

B.13 MISHAPS

B.14 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

B.15 TRAINING

B.16 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED TRAINING

B.17 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

C.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

C.2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-4) (JAN

2017)

C.3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5) (JAN

2017)

C.4 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013)

C.5 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988)

C.6 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

C.7 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) . 62

C.8 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 (G) INVOICES

C.9 AVAILABILITY

C.10 EXTENSIONS

C.11 AVAILABILITY OUTSIDE OF THE MAP

C.12 ECOMONIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER CONTRACT PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

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C.13 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C.14 OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AND BILLABLE TIME

C.15 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

C.16 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

C.17 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

C.18 AIRCRAFT SECURITY

C.19 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

C.20 KEY PERSONNEL (AGAR 452.237-74) (FEB 1988)

C.21 PERSONNEL

C.22 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, ALTERNATE 1, (FAR 52.245-1) (JAN 2017)

C.23 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS

C.24 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (AGAR 452.224-70) (FEB 1988)

C.25 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

(JULY 2010)

C.26 COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, DIRECTIVES

C.27 TOBACCO POLICY

C.28 ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (ESOH)

C.29 WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS

C.30 SUPERVISION, DIRECTION, OR CONTROL

C.31 GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

C.32 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY

2014)

C.33 INSURANCE COVERAGE (AGAR 452.228-71) (NOV 1996)

C.34 INSURANCE – LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE

C.35 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

D.1 LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 – DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT 2 – PILOT TRACKING SHEET

EXHIBIT 3 – FLIGHT EQUIPMENT

E.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

E.2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001)

E.3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (JAN 2017)

(TAILORED)

E.4 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (TAILORED)

E.5 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E.6 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (FAR 52.216-27) (OCT 1995)

E.7 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-72) (FEB 1988)

E.8 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (FAR 52.223-1) (MAY 2012)

E.9 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-3) (NOV 2017) .................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

12024B18R9017

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

3 May, 2018

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DAVID P HERSHEY, Contracting Officer

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL

TIME

30 May, 2018

2:00 PM MT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING – MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS: 488190

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

$32.5 Million

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTIN-

ATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.________

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

CODE

___NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO._______________

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

NATIONAL PILOT SERVICES

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _1____

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL

ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ____________________________ OFFER

DATED ____________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS

ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

Solicitation No. 12024B18R9017 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use National Pilot Services National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS – PILOTS

• The USFS has a requirement to staff a minimum of one (1) Government owned or leased aircraft in 2018. Based on changing agency pilot staffing, the purchase of optional CLINs may be exercised at Government discretion.

• Description of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) – Pricing shall include all costs to the contractor. The pricing entered below should include the fully burdened cost to ensure that services are provided under the contract (Support Staff, Wages, Employee Benefits, Job Aids, PPE, insurance, etc).

• A minimum Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) will be established based on the proposed guaranteed days and government need.

• Additional days of staffing outside of the MAP will be considered Optional Use, under the Optional Use rates.

1.A – 4.A, 1.B – 4B and 1.D- 4.D Staffing ASM / Smokejumper / Other Fixed Wing Mission Aircraft - PIC: The pricing is to staff with a PIC one or more Government owned or leased aircraft on a daily rate. The contractor should be prepared to staff each CLIN six (6) days per week with a PIC during the mandatory availability period (guaranteed days). If additional CLINs are ordered after the specified CLIN period has begun, the Guaranteed Days will be prorated, but in no case be less than 50% of the guaranteed days. Enter prices at a daily rate for the time period identified in the CLIN (this daily rate will also be paid for any extension of Fire Season as authorized by this contract). PIC daily work hours will be directed by COR, Interagency Dispatch, or the CO. Pilots will be highly mobile and aircraft are deployable throughout the United States and its territories.

1.C – 4.C and 1.E – 4.E Staffing Smokejumper/ Infrared Fixed Wing Mission Aircraft – SIC: The pricing is to staff with a SIC one or more Government owned or leased aircraft on a daily rate. The contractor should be prepared to staff each CLIN six (6) days per week with a SIC during the mandatory availability period (guaranteed days). If additional CLINs are ordered after the specified CLIN period has begun, the Guaranteed Days will be prorated, but in no case be less than 50% of the guaranteed days. Enter prices at a daily rate for the time period identified in the CLIN (this daily rate will also be paid for any extension of Fire Season as authorized by this contract). PIC daily work hours will be directed by COR, Interagency Dispatch, or the CO. Pilots will be highly mobile and aircraft are deployable throughout the United States and its territories.

1.F – 4.F Pilot Training Days: The pricing is the daily cost per mission qualified pilot to participate in Government directed training. The Contractor will invoice against this CLIN rate when an individual contract pilot is participating in approved training, and not assigned to an aircraft for purposes of conducting actual missions. Training includes simulator, workshops, academies, and other events as directed by the Government. See Section C.13 for training reimbursable travel expenses.

1.G – 4.G ASM Pilot (Fixed Wing) Trainees: The pricing is the daily cost per contract Phase 2 trainee pilot as approved by the Contracting Officer coordinated with the Pilot Standardization Branch. A Phase 2 trainee pilot is any contract pilot who is not fully Phase 3 mission qualified and assigned to a 1.B – 6.D CLIN. A curriculum of simulator, ground training, and flight training for qualified Phase 2 leadplane/ASM pilots will be coordinated and approved by the USFS WO Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization. The Contractor must demonstrate

Solicitation No. 12024B18R9017 U.S. Forest Service continual training progression to include providing monthly reports, ground training certificates, and flight grade sheets to the Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization. Upon successful award of an Interagency Airplane Pilot Qualification Card and mission qualified, the pilot will be reassigned to a 1.B – 6.D CLIN.

1.G – 4.G Pilot (Fixed Wing) Any Mission Other than ASM Trainees: The pricing is the daily cost per contract trainee pilots as approved by the Contracting Officer coordinated with the Pilot Standardization Branch. A trainee pilot is any contract pilot who is not fully mission qualified and assigned to a 1.B – 4.E CLIN. A curriculum of simulator, ground training, and flight training for trainee pilots will be coordinated and approved by the USFS WO Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization or approved designee. The Contractor must demonstrate continual training progression to include providing monthly reports, ground training certificates, and flight grade sheets to the Standardization Branch. Upon successful award of an Interagency Airplane Pilot Qualification Card and mission qualified, the pilot may be assigned to a 1.B – 4.E CLIN.

1.H – 4.H Pilot (Helicopter) Special Use Missions: The pricing is to staff a Helicopter Pilot in Command in one or more Government owned or leased light (type 3) helicopters on a daily rate. The contractor should be prepared to staff each CLIN six (6) days per week with a PIC during the mandatory availability period (guaranteed days). If additional CLINs are ordered after the specified CLIN period has begun, the Guaranteed Days will be prorated, but in no case be less than 50% of the guaranteed days. Enter prices at a daily rate for the time period identified in the CLIN (this daily rate will also be paid for any extension of Fire Season as authorized by this contract). PIC daily work hours will be directed by COR, Interagency Dispatch, or the CO. Pilots will be highly mobile and aircraft are deployable throughout the United States and its territories.

1.I – 6.G Hull and Liability Insurance: This line item is the amount to be paid for Contractor provided aircraft hull and liability insurance as required by Paragraph C.35. Use the provided estimated amount for offer calculation purposes.

• Pricing

2018 YEAR 1 (BASE YEAR): Award date 2018 through December 31, 2018 CLIN Description Unit Price

90 days Guaranteed

Unit Price 120 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 160 days Guaranteed

Optional Use Rate

1.A

Aircraft Staffing – PIC ASM (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and the mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

1.AA PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 1 :

MAP set by COR $ $

1.AB PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 2:

1.AC PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 3:

MAP set by COR

1.AD PIC 3 King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 4:

MAP set by COR $ $ $ $

Offeror Remarks:

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60 days Guaranteed

Unit Price 90 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 120 days

1.B

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Smokejumper (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

1.BA

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

1.BB

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

1.BC

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

1.BD

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

1.BE Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

1.BF Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

7 days Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

1.C

Aircraft Staffing – SIC Smokejumper (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

1.CA

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

1.CB

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

1.CC Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

MAP set by COR

1.CD Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

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15 days Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 90 days

1.D

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing, to include but not limited to: Infrared , Recon, Air Tactical, Forest Health (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

1.DA Diverse Mission (IR) PIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

Map set by COR

1.DB Diverse Mission (IR) PIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

Map set by COR

1.DC

Diverse Mission PIC Cessna 206 Aircraft:

1.DD

Staffing PIC Quest Kodiak Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

1.E

Aircraft Staffing – SIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing: Infrared (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

1.EA Diverse Mission (IR) SIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

Map set by COR

1.EB Diverse Mission (IR) SIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

Map set by COR

Per day per Pilot

1.F Pilots – Training Days (Each Mission Qualified Contract Pilot Assigned Training Days under this CLIN)

1.FA Individual Pilot Training Days:

During the contract period for Government Required Simulators, training and workshops.

Amount

1.G Pilots – (Fixed-wing) Trainees (Any Mission)

1.GA Trainee Pilot:

TBD by the CO and BC Pilot Standardization based on need.

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

1.H

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Light (Type 3) Helicopter: Special Use Mission Qualified (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

1.HA

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407 or Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

Map set by COR

1.HB

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407, Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

Description $2,000,000 Coverage

Annual Cost

$5,000,000 Coverage Annual

Cost

1.I Insurance (Coverage – Fixed Price CLIN

1.IA Hull and Liability Insurance Feb 01, 2018 – Jan 31, 2019 $ $

TOTAL ALL BASE YR CLINS:

2019 YEAR 2 (OPTION YEAR 1): January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019

90 days Guaranteed

Unit Price 120 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 160 days

2.A

Aircraft Staffing – PIC ASM (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and the mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

2.AA PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 1 :

2.AB PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 2:

2.AC PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 3:

2.AD PIC 3 King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 4:

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CLIN

Unit Price

90 days

120 days

2.B

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Smokejumper (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

2.BA

Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

2.BB

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

2.BC

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

2.BD

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

2.BE Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

2.BF Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

30 days

2.C

2.CA

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

2.CB

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

2.CC Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

MAP set by COR

2.CD Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 90 days

2.D

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing, to include but not limited to: Infrared , Recon, Air Tactical, Forest

2.DA Diverse Mission (IR) PIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

Map set by COR

2.DB Diverse Mission (IR) PIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

2.DC

Diverse Mission PIC Cessna 206 Aircraft:

2.DD

MAP set by COR

Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

2.E

Aircraft Staffing – SIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing: Infrared (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

2.EA Diverse Mission (IR) SIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

Map set by COR

2.EB Diverse Mission (IR) SIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

Map set by COR

2.F Pilots – Training Days (Each Mission Qualified Contract Pilot Assigned Training Days under this CLIN)

2.FA Individual Pilot Training Days:

2.G Pilots – (Fixed-wing) Trainees (Any Mission)

2.GA Trainee Pilot:

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

2.H

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Light (Type 3) Helicopter: Special Use Mission Qualified (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

2.HA

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407 or Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

Map set by COR

2.HB

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407, Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

Map set by COR

Coverage

Annual Cost

$5,000,000

2.I Insurance (Coverage – Fixed Price CLIN

2.IA Hull and Liability Insurance

2020 YEAR 3 (OPTION YEAR 2): January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020

90 days Guaranteed

Unit Price 120 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 160 days

3.A

Aircraft Staffing – PIC ASM (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and the mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

3.AA PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 1 :

3.AB PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 2:

3.AC PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 3:

3.AD PIC 3 King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 4:

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 90 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 120 days

3.B

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Smokejumper (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

3.BA

Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

3.BB

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

3.BC

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

3.BD

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

3.BE Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

3.BF Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

3.C

3.CA

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

3.CB

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

MAP set by COR

3.CC Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

MAP set by COR

3.CD Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 90 days

3.D

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing, to include but not limited to: Infrared , Recon, Air Tactical, Forest

3.DA Diverse Mission (IR) PIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

Map set by COR

3.DB Diverse Mission (IR) PIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

Map set by COR

3.DC Diverse Mission PIC Cessna 206 Aircraft:

3.DD

MAP set by COR

Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

3.E

Aircraft Staffing – SIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing: Infrared (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

3.EA Diverse Mission (IR) SIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

Map set by COR

3.EB Diverse Mission (IR) SIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

Map set by COR

3.F Pilots – Training Days (Each Mission Qualified Contract Pilot Assigned Training Days under this CLIN)

3.FA Individual Pilot Training Days:

3.G Pilots – (Fixed-wing) Trainees (Any Mission)

3.GA Trainee Pilot:

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

3.H

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Light (Type 3) Helicopter: Special Use Mission Qualified (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

3.HA

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407 or Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

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3.HB

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407, Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

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Coverage

Annual Cost

$5,000,000

3.I Insurance (Coverage – Fixed Price CLIN

3.IA Hull and Liability Insurance

2021 YEAR 4 (OPTION YEAR 3): January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021

90 days Guaranteed

Unit Price 120 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 160 days

4.A

Aircraft Staffing – PIC ASM (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and the mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

4.AA PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 1 :

4.AB PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 2:

4.AC PIC King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 3:

4.AD PIC 3 King Air 90 or 200 Aircraft 4:

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 90 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 120 days

4.B

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Smokejumper (fully qualified and current in the aircraft and mission) – Fixed Price CLIN

4.BA

Aircraft:

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4.BB

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

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4.BC

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

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4.BD

Smokejumper PIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

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4.BE Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

4.BF Smokejumper PIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

4.C

4.CA

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

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4.CB

Smokejumper SIC SD3-60 or C-23A Sherpa Aircraft:

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4.CC Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft :

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4.CD Smokejumper SIC DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 aircraft

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Unit Price 30 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 90 days

4.D

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing, to include but not limited to: Infrared , Recon, Air Tactical, Forest

4.DA Diverse Mission (IR) PIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

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4.DB Diverse Mission (IR) PIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

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4.DC Diverse Mission PIC Cessna 206 Aircraft:

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4.DD Staffing PIC Quest Kodiak Aircraft:

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Guaranteed

Unit Price 15 days

Guaranteed

Unit Price 30 days

4.E

Aircraft Staffing – SIC Diverse Mission Fixed Wing: Infrared (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

4.EA Diverse Mission (IR) SIC Cessna 550 jet Aircraft:

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4.EB Diverse Mission (IR) SIC King Air 200 Aircraft:

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4.F Pilots – Training Days (Each Mission Qualified Contract Pilot Assigned Training Days under this CLIN)

4.FA Individual Pilot Training Days:

4.G Pilots – (Fixed-wing) Trainees (Any Mission)

4.GA Trainee Pilot:

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Unit Price 15 days

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Unit Price 30 days

4.H

Aircraft Staffing – PIC Light (Type 3) Helicopter: Special Use Mission Qualified (current in the aircraft) – Fixed Price CLIN

4.HA

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407 or Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

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4.HB

Special Use Mission (Includes; Low Level/Recon, Helitack/Passenger Transport, External Load belly hook and Longline VR, Water/Retardant Delivery, Mountainous terrain, Aerial Ignition PSD/Torch, Deep Snow, Law Enforcement) PIC Bell 407, Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other Aircraft:

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Coverage

Annual Cost

$5,000,000

4.I Insurance (Coverage – Fixed Price CLIN

4.IA Hull and Liability Insurance

B.2 BACKGROUND

• The United States Forest Service (USFS) Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) has experienced a shortage in skilled agency pilots due to multiple factors. FAM plans to staff one or more aircraft with contract pilots during the Fire Year (defined as January 1 through December 31). Government owned or leased aircraft will be used for multiple missions including initial attack of wildland fires, large fire support, flight crew training, administrative, and other missions as deemed necessary to the USFS. Initial and annual pilot training will be directed by the USFS.

• The contractor shall provide the pilot capabilities necessary to meet the requirements of this solicitation and resulting contract in support of ordered CLINs. The contractor shall provide full time company employees (FTE) who are not sub-contracted, to satisfy the pilot personnel requirement. Relief personnel must be authorized by the Contracting Officer. The contractor

Solicitation No. 12024B18R9017 U.S. Forest Service shall plan for pilot(s) to travel with assigned aircraft to locations as determined by the Forest Service.

• Pilots required to staff CLINs 1.A through 4.A and 1.B through 4.B must have been previously qualified and current in the respective ASM and smokejumper mission within the past 3 years and have either 100 hours PIC time in fixed-wing airplanes during the preceding 12 months, or be able to comply with Forest Service Alternate Means of Compliance (AMOC).

• Pilots required to staff CLINs 1.C through 4.C, 1.D through 4.D, and 1.E and 4.E, will be proposed by the Contractor and Approved by the Government in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph B.3 (b).

• Pilot initial and recurrent training will be directed by the WO Pilot Standardization Branch.

Daily rate for mission qualified pilots ordered to training will be based on the rates in CLIN 1.E through 1.AE as applicable.

• Pilots not mission qualified may be ordered by the CO under CLIN 1.F through 1.FA as determined by the Government. Contract pilot trainees will be selected in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph B.3 (b). PICs assigned under these CLINs can serve as Second-In- Command (SIC) on aircraft that require a second in command pilot.

The Government’s intent is to foster a pilot training and succession process during the life of this contract. All pilots assigned under CLIN 1.F through 1.FA will be fully trained to mission proficiency in accordance with USFS approved training curricula (to include formal check rides) prior to assignment under an Aircraft Staffing CLIN. At the end of each syllabus or phase, the pilot will undergo an Equipment and / or Mission Verification Check Flight and Examination by the USFS and/or its delegates. Annual recurrent training and check flights will follow this model at the discretion of the USFS Washington Office (WO) Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization or designees.

B.3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

• The scope of this contract is to obtain Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and/or Second-in- Command (SIC) services to provide mission and programmatic support to the USFS. The work performed under this agreement is in support of the Forest Service’s natural resource conservation and protection responsibilities.

• Contract fixed-wing pilots will fly Government owned or leased airplanes as Aerial Supervision Module (ASM), Air Tactical, Smokejumper, Para-cargo, Infrared mapping, forest health / survey, data collection, or administrative support.

Fixed-wing aircraft to be piloted include the King Air 90 and 200, Short Bros. SD3-60 Sherpa, C-23A Sherpa, DHC-6 Twin Otter, CE-550, Cessna-206, Quest Kodiak and other aircraft as identified by the government. Helicopters to be piloted include Bell 407 or Airbus H-125 (AS-350B3) or other helicopters as identified by the government.

Refer to the Interagency Airplane Pilot Practical Test Standards (IAPPTS) https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides . The IAPPTS identifies and establishes additional pilot knowledge and skills that are expected for each specific interagency airplane https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides

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• Contract helicopter pilots will fly government owned or leased helicopters in the following Special Use Missions;

• Low Level & Reconnaissance

• Helitack/PAX Transport

• Ext Load-Belly Hook

• Ext Load-Longline VTR

• Water/Retardant Delivery (bucket or tank)

• Mountainous Terrain

• Aerial Ignition, PSD & Helitorch

• Snow Operations (Deep Snow)

• Other Special Use Missions may be added, however, the government will allow for appropriate training prior to endorsement.

Refer to the Interagency Helicopter Pilot Practical Test Standards (IHPPTS) https://www.fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/av_library/index.html#c . The IHPPTS identifies and establishes additional pilot knowledge and skills that are expected for each specific interagency helicopter pilot qualification for day, night, and night vision goggle (NVG) operations.

Pilots may be required to fly over mountainous terrain, in instrument conditions, and conduct night operations. Some flights will involve landings and/or low approaches to uncontrolled airstrips or helispots in remote (backcountry) locations during the hours of daylight and darkness. Contract pilots will comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), and applicable USFS policy.

• The Government will provide airplanes or helicopters, fuel, aircraft flight manuals, and all necessary equipment for the operation of the aircraft.

• The Contractor will provide pilot equipment such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), headsets, helmets, and flight charts (including FAA approved electronic flight bags and associated mobile devices) needed to comply with all FAA and agency policy.

• The Contractor will provide pilot(s) under this contract to support various locations throughout the United States and its territories. Pilots shall be prepared for dispatch within 15 minutes of notification each day when on contract. Aircrews could receive mission tasking for up to 12 consecutive days in any 14 day period, not to exceed Section B.9 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations.

• The Contractor must maintain a formal pilot training and proficiency program. The program of instruction to maintain currency, build proficiency, and qualify pilots will be approved by the USFS WO Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization or designee. All training, qualification, and currency requirements will be documented. These records will be continually maintained and provided to the WO Pilot Standardization Branch.

• Specific Special Use Mission training and proficiency curriculum will be provided to the contractor for the training and proficiency of contractor pilots. The Government provided curriculum shall be the only approved course of instruction for special use missions.

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• All services provided under this contract shall be performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Contractors shall use all reasonable means to support safety awareness and adherence to established FAA standards and procedures as well as adherence to the USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual, 5709.16 Handbook, approved Forest Service and Interagency Guides and Standards, and other USFS policies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).

The USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual and 5709.16 Handbook can be obtained at the following internet address under publications:

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/av_library/index.html.

• The establishment of a good working relationship between the Contractor and Government is essential to the success of this contract. The Contractor’s employees' cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude are required to establish the necessary relationship that must exist to successfully complete this contract.

The USFS has interagency and cooperative agreements with all State and local agencies, private landholders, Department of Interior, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, through the coordination dispatch system as specified in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide, and may dispatch Pilot(s) under this contract for such cooperative use.

B.4 BASIC COVERAGE

Basic coverage for this contract is 6 days on duty and 1 off, 12 days on and 2 off or 12 days on and 4 off are acceptable. The contractor will submit the schedule of days off with their proposal to this solicitation.

B.5 LOCATION OF WORK

• The default base of operations is the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Boise, ID.

Pilots will be deployed to and from select Interagency Bases throughout the United States and its territories, as requested by the ordering agency. The pilots could receive mission tasking for up to 12 consecutive days within a 14 day period, not to exceed crew rest mission limitation detailed in Section B.9. The following Contractor personnel shall work at the locations specified below:

(a) Each contract pilot will establish a Home of Record (HOR) from which reimbursable travel expenses will be calculated. Any travel that is not Government directed or approved will be at the Contractor’s expense.

• Non-Fire Season Flight Training: Contract pilots will be required to travel for training as directed. Examples include mandated simulator training, National Aerial Firefighting Academy, National Aerial Supervision Training Academy (NASTA), Smokejumper workshops, Fixed Wing Standardization, and other events at the direction of the USFS. Ground and flight training will be in accordance with USFS approved aircrew training requirements.

• Government Ordered Travel: All Government reimbursed authorized travel expenses (airfare, ground transportation, etc.) must be approved in advance of the travel based on estimated costs. Lodging and per diem costs associated with this requirement is reimbursable for Pilot positions. See Section D.13 for details.

B.6 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

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(a) Pilot Minimum Background Investigations (MBI) Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 background investigations are no longer required by contract. The contractor shall ensure that Flight crew member record checks required in accordance with 49 USC 44703 and 49 CRF 1544.230, regardless of the type of operation being conducted (parts 91,121,125,133,135,137 or public aircraft) are completed. The contractor will request, receive, and evaluate performance and safety related information (as specified by the law and regulation) before allowing any pilot to begin service as a flight crew member under this contract. Records of compliance will be made available for review when requested by the contracting officer or designated government representative.

(b) Technical requirements

(a) USFS WO Aviation Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization or approved designee will review all Contractor proposed pilots. The Pilot Standardization Branch will review the pilot logbook, licenses, medical, and professional flying experience relative to the proposed CLIN to make a qualitative assessment prior to making a recommendation.

The CO will coordinate with the USFS WO Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization for approval recommendation. Written CO approval of every contract pilot is required prior to assignment to any CLIN. Contractor pilots shall possess, at a minimum:

(i) Fixed-wing: A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Airplane.

(ii) Helicopter: A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.

(iii) A current Class II Medical Certificate,

(iv) Refer to EXHIBIT 4 – PILOT FLIGHT TIME AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS for specific flight hour and training requirements.

(v) Contract pilots may be required to demonstrate their proficiency to a USFS Inspector/Standardization Pilot or approved designee prior to final acceptance.

(A) If a Contract Pilot fails a Government directed proficiency flight evaluation, the contractor will be liable for all flight and employee costs associated with such evaluation.

(vi) Multi-engine – A current MEI is required if a contract pilot is approved / authorized to give flight instruction by the Pilot Standardization Branch or approved designee.

(vii) Single Engine – A current CFI is required if a contract pilot is approved/ authorized to give flight instruction by the Pilot Standardization Branch or approved designee.

(viii) Instrument Flight – A current CFII is required if a contract pilot is approved/ authorized to give instrument flight instruction by the Pilot Standardization Branch or approved designee.

• Operational Requirements

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(a) The Contractor shall provide pilots to operate and support Government owned and leased aircraft. The Contractor shall:

(i) Ensure aircraft operations are conducted in accordance with USFS approved operational directives, USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual,

5709.16 Handbook, approved Forest Service and Interagency Guides and Standards, and other USFS policies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) by all personnel engaged in flight operations.

(ii) Provide Pilots that are currently endorsed in the appropriate special use missions (Carded).

(iii) Conduct operations in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules, and USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual, 5709.16 Handbook and approved Forest Service and Interagency Guides when flying any missions under this contract.

(iv) Conduct training in USFS aircraft on a non-interference basis with mission operations. The USFS will use mission aircraft for some types of recurrent and other required qualification training,

(v) Complete all post flight documentation to include logs for flight time, pilot availability, maintenance, Operational Loads Monitoring System (OLMS), and any other routine reporting requirements directed by the CO or COR,

(vi) Report close calls and complete other flight reporting as required by Section B.12,

(vii) Contractor pilots shall support aircraft maintenance by performing the following tasks when necessary:

(A) Towing, taxiing, engine runs;

(B) Flight verification, and flights to evaluate and/or validate the functionality and performance of non-safety of flight equipment;

(C) Performance of pre-flight or turnaround checks;

(D) Servicing such as fueling, window wash, hydraulic fluids, and oil.

• Performance Standards

(a) Contractor Aircrew Point of Contact (POC). The Contractor shall provide a contractor employee to be the POC for this contract.

The Contractor shall designate one of the line pilots as an alternate POC if the primary is temporarily unavailable. The POC and/or alternate shall:

(i) Serve as the single-point-of-contact for all contract activities,

(ii) Have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to this contract, and

(iii) Respond to USFS CO and COR requests within a specific period established at the time of request.

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(b) The Contractor or POC is the senior representative and reports directly to the Contracting Officer or COR. The Contractor or POC is responsible for managing the daily work of assigned contract pilots, manages scheduling, and assigns contractor capabilities in the most cost-effective manner to enable the USFS mission. The Contractor or POC is responsible for ensuring all aircrew activities, to include training tasks are conducted in accordance with the contract and any other applicable USFS Procedures and Guidelines. The Contractor or POC shall be available during normal hours of operation and within one (1) hour after being asked to contact USFS personnel.

After normal hours of operation, the Contractor or POC shall be available within two (2) hours after being contacted by USFS to support the requirements of this contract.

Specifically, the Contractor or POC is responsible for:

(i) Administering and ensuring compliance with the Contractor’s provided Safety Management System (SMS) Quality Assurance Plan,

(ii) Maintaining sufficient staff to support mission operations,

(iii) Overseeing and logistical support of all pilot activities for assigned aircraft,

(iv) Ensuring assigned pilot personnel are properly trained, certified and so designated,

(v) Attending regularly scheduled planning meetings with management to ensure required aircraft manning needs are properly planned for,

(vi) Arranging for logistics support to support pilot movement,

(vii) Ensure all reporting logs and records are properly maintained,

(viii) Coordinating with special mission program managers,

(ix) Pilot scheduling,

(x) Providing weekly schedules and deliverable summaries.

(c) The Contractor pilots shall:

(i) Comply with the provisions set forth in USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual, 5709.16 Handbook, approved Forest Service and Interagency Guides, and other USFS policies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) listed in Appendix A, FAA regulations, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and other applicable directives, regulations, policies, and instructions; and

(ii) Maintain performance standards in accordance with USFS applicable policy and USFS aviation and aircraft documents listed in Appendix A.

(iii) Provide assistance as necessary to support Government or contractor maintenance for towing, taxiing, engine runs, etc. of the aircraft.

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• Proficiency, Currency, and Certification

(a) The Contractor shall ensure pilots maintain proficiency, currency, and annual requirements in accordance with USFS approved aircrew training requirements.

The Contractor shall:

(i) Maintain pilot training records, which shall include: pilot qualifications, copies of medical and FAA certificates, training status, and experience. The Contractor shall provide copies of these records to the Contracting Officer annually and anytime the records are updated, and

(ii) Operate the designated aircraft in compliance with the current with USFS approved flight manuals and other official aircraft documents.

(b) The Government will provide training and qualification checks for Contractor pilots. The Contractor will attend required periodic simulator training provided by an approved simulator training operator.

(c) The Contractor Pilots shall possess and hold throughout the life of the contract FAA Class II Medical Certificates.

(d) Mixed Contractor and Government pilots may be required on an occasional basis to perform aircrew training, functional checks, technical evaluations, or mission operations.

• Flight Instructors

The Contractor or the USFS may utilize USFS approved flight instructor(s) whose duties include:

(a) Serve as pilots in accordance with USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual,

5709.16 Handbook, approved Forest Service and Interagency Guides, and other USFS policies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP),

(b) Perform ground school instruction in aircraft systems, flight characteristics, checklists, and other subjects related to the aircraft under instruction,

(c) Perform flight instruction in all authorized flight regimes with students ranging in experience and capability from initial to instructor,

(d) Perform preflight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections on USFS owned or leased aircraft in accordance with the aircraft flight manual or USFS approved flight crew checklists and procedures,

(e) Perform pilot check flights in accordance with the aircraft specific Flight Manual, approved technical data and USFS approved flight instructions,

(f) Perform normal and emergency procedures in accordance with the aircraft specific Flight Manual and USFS approved flight crew checklists, Solicitation No. 12024B18R9017 U.S. Forest Service

(g) Perform functional check flights or operational checks on aircraft using applicable aircraft checklists, and

(h) Perform/support readiness reviews on aircraft prior to deployment.

(i) Assist maintenance contractors in towing, taxiing, engine runs, etc. of the aircraft.

The Contractor shall provide pilot(s). Example duties include:

(j) Serve as flight crew in accordance with USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual, 5709.16 Handbook, approved Forest Service and Interagency Guides and Standards, and other USFS policies, and tactics, techniques, and procedures

(TTP),

(k) Perform preflight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections on USFS aircraft in accordance with the aircraft specific flight manual or USFS approved flight crew checklists and procedures,

(l) Review and determine that aircraft weight and balance (W&B), center of gravity are within limits for flight in accordance with USFS Publications and aircraft specifications. Inform the USFS if a standard or non-standard W&B is being used for the mission and ensure copy of W&B data is provided to a USFS aviation representative,

(m) Perform normal and emergency procedures in accordance with the aircraft specific Flight Manual and USFS approved flight crew checklists,

(n) Perform functional check flights or operational checks on aircraft using applicable aircraft checklists, and

(o) Participate in flight operations training and dress rehearsal scenarios

(p) Support mission planning activities as required by USFS.

(q) Assist maintenance contractors in towing, taxiing, engine runs, etc. of the aircraft.

(r) Perform/support readiness reviews on aircraft prior to deployment,

(s) Perform ground engine runs when requested by maintenance personnel,

(t) Assist in trouble-shooting aircraft systems if requested by maintenance personnel.

• Required Meetings

The Contractor and their designated representative shall support the meetings listed below.

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The Contractor shall attend all meetings prepared to discuss activities or present data related to the contract, airfield activities, missions, or other programs. For those meetings marked “Contractor presented” the Contractor shall be prepared to present the agenda, invite attendees, present the meeting, prepare meeting minutes, and track all action items generated during the meeting. Other meetings may be required by the USFS during this contract.

Management

(a) Contract evaluation meetings (Mid-year review) (CO and Contractor) – Boise ID

(b) Scheduling meetings (Weekly with COR &…