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2022 Light Fixed Wing National Air Attack Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
1202SA22R9100
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service

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This solicitation requests proposals for light fixed-wing aircraft and support services to assist multiple units of the U.S. Forest Service across regions 3, 5, and 6. The aircraft must hold a minimum of four hours of fuel, seat four passengers including the pilot with unobstructed visibility, and be pressurized with air conditioning. The services include daily availability of aircraft and pilots to provide aerial supervision, fire support, project monitoring, and administrative flights from designated bases for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year extensions. Contractors must demonstrate a safety management system and provide qualifications of personnel. The solicitation includes templates for equipment listings, weight and balance forms, and past performance references.

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Solicitation No. 1202SA22R9100U.S. Forest Service
2022 National Light Fixed Wing ATGS ServicesNational Office

SECTION E

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

These pages are provided to simplify entries using word when the PDF or Excel versions will not work.

Location

Number

Aircraft Make

Aircraft Model

Manufactured Year

Aircraft Registration-Number

Empty Weight

Certified Max Gross Weight

Number of Seats

Pressurized?

Hourly Fuel Consumption Rate

Air Conditioning

Base Year: 2022

Services
Units
Quantity
Rate
Item Total
Daily Availability
Day
100
$ -
$ -
Hourly Flight Rate
Hour
200
$ -
$ -
Optional Pilot Rate
Shift
1
$ -
$ -
Extended Standby Rate
Hour
EA
$ 56.00
$ 56.00
Miscellaneous Charges
N/A
N/A
$ -
$ 10,000.00
ANNUAL TOTAL
$

Option Year 1: 2023

Services
Units
Quantity
Rate
Item Total
Daily Availability
Day
100
$ -
$ -
Hourly Flight Rate
Hour
200
$ -
$ -
Optional Pilot Rate
Shift
1
$ -
$ -
Extended Standby Rate
Hour
EA
$ 56.00
$ 56.00
Miscellaneous Charges
N/A
N/A
$ -
$ 10,000.00
ANNUAL TOTAL
$

Option Year 2: 2024

Services
Units
Quantity
Rate
Item Total
Daily Availability
Day
100
$ -
$ -
Hourly Flight Rate
Hour
200
$ -
$ -
Optional Pilot Rate
Shift
EA
$ -
$ -
Extended Standby Rate
Hour
EA
$ 56.00
$ 56.00
Miscellaneous Charges
N/A
N/A
$ -
$ 10,000.00
ANNUAL TOTAL
$

Option Year 3: 2025

Services
Units
Quantity
Rate
Item Total
Daily Availability
Day
100
$ -
$ -
Hourly Flight Rate
Hour
200
$ -
$ -
Optional Pilot Rate
Shift
1
$ -
$ -
Extended Standby Rate
Hour
EA
$ 56.00
$ 56.00
Miscellaneous Charges
N/A
N/A
$ -
$ 10,000.00
ANNUAL TOTAL
$

Option Year 4: 2026

Services
Units
Quantity
Rate
Item Total
Daily Availability
Day
100
$ -
$ -
Hourly Flight Rate
Hour
200
$ -
$ -
Optional Pilot Rate
Shift
1
$ -
$ -
Extended Standby Rate
Hour
EA
$ 56.00
$ 56.00
Miscellaneous Charges
N/A
N/A
$ -
$ 10,000.00
ANNUAL TOTAL
$

6 Month Extension: 2027

Services
Units
Quantity
Rate
Item Total
Daily Availability
Day
100
$ -
$ -
Hourly Flight Rate
Hour
200
$ -
$ -
Optional Pilot Rate
Shift
1
$ -
$ -
Extended Standby Rate
Hour
EA
$ 56.00
$ 56.00
Miscellaneous Charges
N/A
N/A
$ -
$ 10,000.00
ANNUAL TOTAL
$
BASE PLUS ALL OPTION YEARS
$

Travel type to designated base:

cost of travel (round trip)

A-1SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
Solicitation No. 1202SA22R9100U.S. Forest Service
2022 National Light Fixed Wing ATGS ServicesNational Office

SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

(2) A minimum single engine service ceiling of 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10C:

With:

(i)950 lb. payload
(ii)four (4) hours of fuel computed at maximum cruise power, 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

(3) High Wing or Low Wing with unobstructed side view (void of engine nacelle) from copilot seat and aft instructor’s station.

(4) Pressurized

(5) Air Conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft. (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable)

A-4 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section B-9. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with B-9.

A-5 HOME BASE

Offeror shall enter the principal base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications.

____________________________________________________
Location (Physical Address)State, Zip+4

24 hour phone number Back up phone number:

Email(s) Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations as such the Regional Airworthiness and Pilot inspector shall have access to inspect pre /post award, and during the life of the contract.

A-6 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Offeror(s) shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance:

Name 24 hour phone number The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each aircraft for extended periods during heavy use.

A-7 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your contract price in accordance with (IAW) FAR Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

A-8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect from day of award for one (1) base year with four (4) option years starting on the month/day of award for a total of up to five (5) years.

A-9 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

Included in the daily availability, Pilot will be on standby for nine (9) hours per day and aircraft will be on standby fourteen (14) hours per day as scheduled by the COR/ATGS (Section B-23). Extended standby for the pilot will be directed and paid at the extended standby hourly rate (A-10)

A-10 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

The extended standby rate will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act and an adjustment will be made if needed. The extended standby rate will be computed by taking the minimum wage rate from the Department of Labor Wage Determination (current at that time), for Nationwide Pilot, times 1.5 plus 20% for benefits, overhead and profit and rounded to the nearest dollar. If needed, adjusted rates will become effective annually on February 16 of each year.

Extended standby is not intended to compensate the Contractor on a one-to-one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft. (Section B-29) The current rate is $56.00 per hour.

Solicitation No. 1202SA22R9100U.S. Forest Service
2022 National Light Fixed Wing ATGS ServicesNational Office

SECTION D

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM

All aircraft listed in B-3 Offered Aircraft shall be listed below. Submit these forms for each offered aircraft.

Form A : List of approved equipment
Date Weighed
Date Weighed
Page
A/C Make, Model, Series
Registration Number
Serial Number
In A/C
ON 'C' Chart
In A/C
ON 'C' Chart
Location and Description of Item
Weight
Arm
Moment
Lat. Arm
Lat. Moment

X: Item was on the aircraft at the time aircraft was weighed or is included in the basic weight

O: Item was off the aircraft at the time aircraft was weighed or is not included in the basic weight.

C: Item is on Form C when installed.

Form B : Aircraft Weighing Record (EXAMPLE)

Make, Model, Series
Registration Number
Serial Number
Date
Datum is
Leveling Means
Weighing Procedures References
Scale Location

Scale Readings

Scale

Reading
Tare
Net Weight
Long. Arm
Moment
Lat. Arm
Moment

Left Front or Nose

Right Front

Left Aft or Tail

Right Aft

Basic Weight
Total

Fuel & Oil at Time of Weighing

Notes

Full
Defueled
Drained

Fuel

Oil Engine

Oil Transmission

Oil Tail Gearboxes

Hydraulic Fluid

Items Weighed not part of Basic Weight

Items not Weighed but part of Basic Weight

Item
Weight
Arm
Moment
Item
Weight
Arm
Moment

Total (--)

Total (+)

Adjusted Basic Weight of Aircraft as Weighed

CG
Moment

Total Empty Weight of Aircraft as Weighed

Longitudinal EW. CG

Aircraft Weighed By

Scales

Print Name :

Type :

Signature :

Serial Number :

Certificate Type and Number :

Calibration Date :

Form C : Continuous History of Equipped Weight After Weighing

Make, Model, Series
Registration Number
Serial Number

Page Number

Date mm/dd/yyyy
Description of Item
Weight Change
Current Total Equipped Weight
Added (+)
Removed (--)
Weight
Arm
Moment
Weight
Arm
Moment
Weight
CG
Moment

ATTACHMENT 3 - CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

Contractor is to submit names, positions and contact information of all company individuals who are legally authorized to bind the company and sign contractual documents. Contractor is also required to advise and update the Contracting Officer whenever there are changes in these authorized individuals.

__________________________________________________________________
NamePosition/TitlePhone

Email

__________________________________________________________________
NamePosition/TitlePhone

Email

ATTACHEMENT 5-7 WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE AWARD

ATTACHMENT 5 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT HISTORY The FS aviation program views Safety Management Systems (SMS) as a critical element for contract evaluation. A complete response is highly encouraged.

(a) Safety Management System Components The FS aviation program uses Safety Management Systems (SMS) agency-wide approach to aviation operations that includes safety management policy, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion. Provide evidence of your SMS program as described below.

Note: Under the column heading OFFEROR ACTION REQUIRED on the form, the documentation provided must describe the policy or process used to meet the standard with completed evidence. Blank or sample forms are not acceptable evidence. For example, for audit evidence under Safety Assurance, a certificate of an SMS audit serves as evidence; or a copy of a “self-validated” SMS audit will suffice. If no action is stated, simply mark the column with a Y, N or N/A where applicable. Organize responses and evidence using the numbering scheme in the exhibit component table below (example 1, 1a…2, 2a…). The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in AC120.92B can provide the explanations and examples of the requested standards below.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Y
N
NA
OFFEROR ACTION REQUIRED

Standard

1
Safety Policy and Objectives
1a
Are key safety personnel appointed? Is there an identified trained Aviation Safety Manager?

Describe and provide evidence.

1b
Does the company have an organizational structure (organizational chart) that clearly defines duties, authorities and accountabilities?

Describe and provide evidence.

1c
Where the company has more than one operating base, has the management structure addressed the management responsibilities at each location?

Describe and provide evidence.

1d
Operations Manual

· Does the Operations Manual contain a flight operations and aircraft maintenance policy?

Describe

· Does the Operations Manual contain an operational control system and SOP's?

Provide evidence.

· Is the Operations Manual approved by management (CEO)?

· Is the Operations Manual amended or revised as necessary to ensure that the information contained in it is kept up to date?

Describe and provide evidence.

· Have the employees been trained on the Operations Manual?

Provide evidence.

· Does the Operations Manual reflect the type operation that is being contracted for?

Describe and provide evidence.

1e
Emergency Response Plan

· Do you have an internal emergency response plan?

Describe and provide evidence.

· Is the Accident / Emergency Plan available to all employees?

Provide Evidence

· Are personnel who have a role in the emergency response plan trained in their role, and is the plan exercised periodically in order to test its integrity?

Provide evidence.

2
Safety Risk Management
2a
Does the company have a Risk Management Policy?

Provide evidence.

2b
Has the company developed and maintained a Risk Management Process to:

Identify Hazards Risk Analysis (Exposure) Risk Assessment (Severity and likelihood) Decision Making (Mitigations) Validation of Control (Controls effective)

Describe and provide evidence. No blank forms.

2c
Does the company utilize a Flight Risk Analysis Tool (FRAT)

Describe and provide evidence.

2d
Is there a process to elevate the risk decision outcome? i.e. Chief Pilot? CEO?

Describe and provide evidence.

3
Safety Assurance
3a
Have operations (internal or external) audits been conducted in this past field season?

Describe and provide evidence of this audit.

3b
Is there an Action Plan (AP) developed from the audits?

Provide your latest plan.

3c
Does the company have a Quality Assurance Program?

Describe and provide evidence.

3d
Has the company developed and maintained a means of: monitoring and measuring safety performance, identifying, and managing organizational changes that may affect safety, ensuring continual improvement?

What action has your company taken and/or plans to facilitate change? Describe and provide evidence.

Safety Promotion

4a
Does the company have a training program that ensures personnel are trained and competent to perform their assigned duties?

Do you have a process that can train your pilots and mechanics, both initially and annually?

4b
Does the company have a separate training program for: pilots, maintenance personnel, fuelers / truck drivers?

Describe and provide evidence.

4c
Has the company developed and maintained a formal means of safety communication (like SAFECOM)

Briefly describe technology your company has acquired to facilitate communication with deployed pilots. Describe and provide evidence

4d
Are there lessons-learned developed from incidents/accidents? Are they shared with the company personnel?

Provide evidence.

4e
Is a Safety Award system in place?

Describe

(b) Accident History for the previous five (5) years Include all aircraft that have operated under your Operating Certificates (fixed wing and rotor wing). Complete the blocks that apply to your company accident history.

(1)Total number of flight hours for the previous five (5) years: _____________________
(2)Number of aircraft accidents reported to NTSB in the previous five (5) years: ______

Note: If your company has had an accident in the last five (5) years provide an accident prevention action plan or evidence of actions taken to prevent future accidents. If you had an accident that was reported to the NTSB and it was downgraded to an incident, you must provide evidence from the NTSB.

ATTACHMENT 6 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

List most recent, relevant past performance Offeror Firm Name/Business Address:

Date Prepared:

Project Descriptions and Locations

Client Name, Point of Contact, and Phone Number

Cost of Work

Completion Date

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

(End of provision)

E-9 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (PROVISION) [If Offeror Representations and Certifications are not complete in SAM the offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. , with your offer. The full provision is available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are complete in SAM, the offeror shall complete the following:] (b)(1)Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2)The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

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