12024B20Q9005 Amend 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

Amendment 0002 23 April 2020

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA Forest Service – Contracting National Interagency Fire Center 3833 S. Development Ave., Suite 1100 Boise, ID 83705

Same as #6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

121024B20Q9005

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/08/2020

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14.The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted. See following pages for details.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

DAVID P HERSHEY

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation 12024B20Q9005 Amendment 00002 Questions

Page Section Topic Question n/a n/a Electronic

Submittal Will the Government allow an email submittal of the proposal?

Yes, if your proposal is not too large for an email attachment or can be zipped. Make sure to separate out the business and technical proposal.

77 E(a) Part 135 Certificate Section B-2(a) requires the offeror to “hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operation Certificate.” Further, that same section requires that the aircraft offered “be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 certificate at the time of offering and throughout the contract period of performance.”

Obtaining the appropriate Part 135 Operating Certificate and getting a specially equipped aircraft inspected and accepted to operate under that certificate requires offerors to complete an FAA certification process which may not be achievable within the timeframe specified in Section B-2(a).

In order to provide offerors a reasonable opportunity to acquire the appropriate FAA Operating Certificate (one that would meet the RFP specifications), would the Government consider delaying the Part 135 contractual requirement until the appropriate Operating Certificate is issued to the offeror that would meet the RFP Requirements?

Yes, the government would consider allowing up to 12 months from the date of award to meet Part 135 contractual requirements.

Lastly, would the Government accept if an affiliate company, i.e. wholly owned subsidiary of the contractor parent company, of the offeror held the certificate?

Yes

5 Section A-5 Pilot Qualification Does the USFS have a document reflecting the DOI-OAS or USDA evaluation flight required to meet the qualifications of this contract? Is there specific training outlined for the pilots to study prior to receiving the required evaluation flight?

There is no specific training for contract pilots.

Solicitation 12024B20Q9005 Amendment 00002 Questions

10 B-4(b)(3) FM Radio The operating altitudes for mapping keep the aircraft well above the low-level fire-fighting aircraft and normally out of the limitations of a TFR over the fire, if applicable. Can the Government expand on the need/purpose of the FM radio?

Some NIROPS missions occur in the same airspace as other night time aircraft (FS or state/local government) at similar altitudes and use of FM radio is needed for coordination.

25 B-10(11) Passengers and Cargo Transport

Reference is made to “transporting passengers and/or cargo.” Can the government please advise whether there will be a requirement for this or whether the contractor is to anticipate carrying cargo or passengers?

Transporting of passengers or cargo is not anticipated to be the norm for the NIROPS mission. Per the question related to E(a) above, the contractor will not be asked to transport passengers until Part 135 requirement is met.

16 B-6 Aircraft/Equipment Security

Can the Government provide examples of acceptable aircraft disabling systems? Can two security devices be two prop locks on the aircraft?

Yes, two prop locks will be sufficient

B-9(a)

B-11(a)

Altitude If the requirement is to fly a minimum of 10,000 ft above ground, is it necessary for a PIC to have 200 hours of “low level mountain terrain” flying time as per page 27, B-11(a)?

Yes. Per FS Handbook FSH 5709.16

18 B-7(b)(2) Audio Systems (2)Audio Systems (ii) (D) Required Audio Control systems

1. A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer

Please confirm that the only audio systems that are required are for the PIC and SIC, the SIC position does not have a dual function since a SIC is required per the contract. Is the request for a 3rd audio panel for an observer in the back as the right hand seat (SIC seat) cannot be an observer?

A single audio control system is the minimum requirement.