18Q0005_On_Demand_RFQ.docx

SECTION E

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS

SOLICITATION

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: www.fedbizopps.gov

Issuing Office:

USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire and Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

Offers Are Solicited For:

R6 – Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Aircraft For Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance

Solicitation No:

1204H118Q0005 Issued Date:

March 26, 2018

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Information and instructions for submission of offers are contained in the attached Solicitation as indicated below:

· [X] SF-1449, Solicitation for Commercial Items

· [X] Section E, Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored/Addenda)

· [X] Section E, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3)

Before mailing your offer, please recheck the following:

· Does your offer set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation including Exhibits and acknowledgement of any amendments that were issued?

· Have you rechecked your figures, including calculations on your worksheet?

· Have you completed the Offeror’s Technical Capability Questionnaires, Synopsis of Safety Program, Safety and Maintenance Questionnaire, and Past Performance Questionnaire? (See Section E)

· Have you received your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and complied with the System for Award Management requirements of FAR 52.212-1?

· Have you received your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and registered with www.sam.gov

· Have you completed, signed, and enclosed all required documents?

Offerors may call for information about this solicitation at (541) 449-7039 or ktoombs@fs.fed.us

No facsimile (FAX) or e-mail offers will be accepted.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U. S. Forest Service, FACT Attn: Solicitation No. 1204H118Q0005 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

“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.

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Table of Contents i-iii

Standard Form 1449

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 Items 1/5/9

B-2 Designated Base 1/5/9

B-3 Quantity and Performance Period 2/6/10

B-4 Aircraft and Pilot Requirements 2/6/10

B-5 Ordered Standby Rate (Pilot) 3/7/11

B-6 Offered Hourly Flight Rate 3/7/11

B-7 Mobilization Fee 3/7/11

B-8 Maintenance Capability 4/8/12

B-9 Fuel Price Basis 4/8/12

B-10 Authorized Ordering 4/8/12

B-11 Excise Taxes 4/8/12

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C-1 Scope of Contract 13

C-2 Certifications 13

C-3 Government Furnished Property 14

C-4 Aircraft Requirements 14

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance 17

C-6 Aircraft and Equipment Security 18

C-7 Avionics Requirements 18

C-8 (Reserved) . 27

C-9 (Reserved) 27

C-10 Operations 27

C-11 Personnel 29

C-12 Conduct and Replacement of Personnel 31

C-13 Suspension and Revocation of Personnel 31

C-14 Substitution or Replacement of Personnel, Aircraft, and Equipment 32

C-15 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations 32

C-16 Accident Prevention and Safety 33

C-17 Mishaps 33

C-18 Personal Protective Equipment 34

C-19 Inspection and Acceptance 35

C-20 Pre-Use Inspection Expenses 36

C-21 Re-Inspection Expenses 36

C-22 Inspections during Use 36

C-23 Contract Period and Renewal Option 37

C-24 Additional Aircraft after Contract Award 37

C-25 Designated Base(s) and Mandatory Performance Period 37

C-26 Non-Performance during the Mandatory Performance Period 37

C-27 Optional Period 38

C-28 Payment Procedures 38

C-29 Payment for Flight 38

C-30 Payment for Ordered Standby 39

C-31 Payment for Fire Mission Standby 39

C-32 Minimum Payment Guarantee 40

C-33 Relief Pilots/Additional Pilots 40

C-34 Payment for Substitute or Replacement Aircraft 40

C-35 Reimbursement for Airport Use Costs 40

C-36 Reimbursement for Mobilization and Demobilization Costs 40

C-37 Miscellaneous Costs to the Contractor 41

C-38 Food and Drink 41

C-39 Payment for Costs Away from the Designated Base 41

C-40 Payment for Overnight Allowance 41

C-41 Definitions 42

C-42 Abbreviations 47

Exhibits

EXHIBIT 01 Department of Labor, Wage Determinations 49

EXHIBIT 02 Restrain Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines 53

EXHIBIT 03 Aux-FM Radio Interface – FS/OAS17 54

EXHIBIT 04 FS/AMD A-24E, Avionics Operational Test Standards 55

EXHIBIT 05 2015 – Operations and Safety Information For Pilots 70

EXHIBIT 06 SAFECOM Report 76

EXHIBIT 07 Additional Assistance 77

EXHIBIT 08 Performance Report 78

SECTION D – CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 82

D-4 System for Award Management Maintenance (FAR 52.204-13) 87

D-5 Economic Price Adjustment 89

D-6 Property and Personal Damage 90

D-7 Ordering (FAR 52.216-18) Addendum 90

D-8 Order Limitation (FAR 52.216-19) Addendum 91

D-9 Indefinite Quantity (FAR 52.216-22) Addendum 91

D-10 Option to Extend Services (FAR 52.217-8) Addendum 92

D-11 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FAR 52.217-9) Addendum 92

D-12 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (FAR 52.222-42) 92

D-13 Permits and Responsibilities 92

D-14 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FAR 52.232-39) 93

D-15 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction 93

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jan 2006) Tailored Addenda 94

E-2 System for Award Management (FAR 52.204-7) 96

E-3 Evaluation of Quotations 97

E-4 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial 99

E-5 Questionnaires -Technical Capability 115

E-6 Synopsis of Safety Program and Safety Questionnaire 118

E-7 Past Performance 120

65SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NO.

1204H118Q0005

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

March 26, 2018

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME Kevin Toombs (ktoombs@fs.fed.us) Contracting Officer

b. TELEPHONE NO.

(541) 419-7039

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME: April 23, 2018 Close of Business 4:30 P.M.

9. ISSUED BY CODE

USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire and Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

|_| UNRESTRICTED

|_| SET ASIDE: 100% FOR SMALL BUSINESS

DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

|_| SEE SCHEDULE

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

15. DELIVER TO: CODE

USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire and Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

SAME AS BLOCK 15

Albuquerque Service Center Attn: Incident Finance 101B Sun Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Region 6 On-Demand Fixed Wing Aircraft For Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance Umpqua, Umatilla, and Okanogan-Wenatchee NFs

See Schedule of Items

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

|X| 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.

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

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM No 1 – Umpqua NF

Region 6 Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Aircraft For Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance Umpqua NF Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantities Award through May 15, 2019 With options to renew through May 15, 2021

Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements (need for a fixed wing aerial reconnaissance platform) does not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable priced adjustment.

The Government is obligated to meet the minimum quantity of this contract but may not exceed the maximum quantity on total orders under this contract.

BASE PERIOD – Date of Award 2018 - May 15, 2019 On Demand Fixed Wing Services Minimum Quantity Maximum Quantity As Priced Per B-1 Schedule of Items 2018

$ 25,000.00 $ 120,000.00

Option 1 May 16, 2019 - May 15, 2020 On Demand Fixed Wing Services Minimum Quantity

As Priced Per B-1 Schedule of Items 2019

Option 2 May 16, 2020 - May 15, 2021

Minimum Quantity

As Priced Per B-1 Schedule of Items 2020

B-1 Item 1 Furnish fixed wing aircraft services primarily intended for Forest Detection/Patrol/Fire Reconnaissance missions on the Umpqua National Forest and neighboring lands. Aircraft to be fully operated and maintained on an “On Demand Basis”, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the designated base, and during the periods shown below. Minimum payment guarantee per year for the contract period and any renewal periods thereafter for this item is $25,000

B-2 Designated Base

Items

Home Base for Item 1 (to be completed by offeror)

B-3 Quantity and Performance Period

Option Year 1 , 6-1 through 10-15, 2019

Everything Outside Mandatory Period

Option Year 2 , 6-1 through 10-15, 2020

Aircraft shall be available at the designated base at the requested time on the written order unless ordered less than 12 hours. Shorter response times may be requested by the government and fulfilled at the vendor’s option.

B-4 Aircraft and Pilot Requirements (Shown by an X in the Block)

Vendor Aircraft Information (to be completed by the offeror)

1/ If turbo-charged indicate by adding a “(T)” after the entry. If turbo-prop indicate such by adding a “(TP)” after the entry.

2/ Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5,000-feet MSL, at ISA, as stated in Aircraft Flight Manual

3/ Enter: CFP for Contractor furnished Panel Mounted FM radio;

GFP for Government Furnished FM radio which will be installed in the aircraft panel by the contractor at contractor expense;

GFK for Government Furnished Supplemental Air Attack Kit. Contractor aircraft configured and equipped (includes a method to secure the radio to the aircraft) to utilize Government Furnished Supplemental Air Attack Kit

*NOTE: In Pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft, pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135.89 Standards.

Aircraft and Pilot - Minimum Requirements

Flight meter displaying actual flight time in hours and tenths (squat switch or air switch)

X

PILOT REQUIREMENTS BY ITEM

(Authorizations may be obtained after award)

B-5 Ordered Standby Rate (Pilot) $51.00 per hour

B-6 Offered Hourly Flight Rate (To be completed by offeror)

Item 1

Mandatory Period Hourly Flight Rate Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate Home Base for Optional Period

Base Year

Option Year 1

2019 Flight Rate will be updated as per D-3 (takes into account PPI adjustment and fuel)

Option Year 2

2020 Flight Rate will be updated as per D-3 (takes into account PPI adjustment and fuel)

The Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract. For informational purposes provided below is the estimated total number of flight hours flown under the previous contracts

Umpqua Forest Detection Patrol History

Recent three year average under On-Demand contract Services

116.5

B-7 Mobilization Fee $ (Note: This cost, when the aircraft is ordered, is to compensate the offeror to ferry the aircraft to the designated base from the home base and to ferry the aircraft from the designated base to the home base if the Aircraft home base is more than 1 hour flight time away from designated base otherwise flight time will be paid for ferry to and from. If Location Ferry applies then each leg (ferry to the designated base and ferry/return to the home base) is considered a location fee. If the aircraft ferries home during the same day the contractor would be compensated for both ferry to and ferry home at the offered rate, e.g. Contractor Location Fee is $100.00 and flies to the designated base and returns home would be compensated $200.00.

Ferry time is considered part of the duty day and treated accordingly (see C-15 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations) B-8 Maintenance Capability

(a) Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance and the repair facility intended to be used during the performance of this contract:

(To be completed by offeror)

The Government may inspect the offeror/quoter’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award.

B-9 Fuel Price Basis

The following stated fuel prices are the basis for economic price adjustment of the fuel portion of the flight rate, as stated in the Economic Price Adjustment clause of this contract. Established fuel prices as of March 22, 2018 is currently:

$ 4.799 /gallon for 100 LL Avgas $ 3.799 /gallon for Jet A Note: Only aviation grade fuels are acceptable for aircraft under this contract.

B-10 Authorized Ordering

The following office(s) or individuals are authorized to order services under this Contract.

Roseburg Interagency Dispatch Center

Amanda Lucas-Rice Carla King Terri Brown Donna Snyder

B-11 Excise Taxes

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

B-12 Additional Information to be submitted by the Offeror

Offeror shall submit Information requested in Section E2, and E-3, along with E-3 Technical Capability Questionnaires 1 through 8. Offer to also include:

(a) FAA 135 Operating Certificate and verification that aircraft offered are listed on the Operations Specification.

(b) Verification of insurance.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM No 2 – Okanogan-Wenatchee NF

Region 6 Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Aircraft For Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance Okanogan-Wenatchee NF Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantities Award through May 15, 2019 With options to renew through May 15, 2021

Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements (need for a fixed wing aerial reconnaissance platform) does not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable priced adjustment.

The Government is obligated to meet the minimum quantity of this contract but may not exceed the maximum quantity on total orders under this contract.

BASE PERIOD – Date of Award 2018 - May 15, 2019 On Demand Fixed Wing Services Minimum Quantity

Option 1 May 16, 2019 - May 15, 2020

Minimum Quantity

Option 2 May 16, 2020 - May 15, 2021

Minimum Quantity

B-1 Item 2 Furnish fixed wing aircraft services primarily intended for Forest Detection/Patrol/Fire Reconnaissance missions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and neighboring lands. Aircraft to be fully operated and maintained on an “On Demand Basis”, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the designated base, and during the periods shown below. Minimum payment guarantee per year for the contract period and any renewal periods thereafter for this item is $25,000

B-2 Designated Base

Items

Home Base for Item 1 (to be completed by offeror)

B-3 Quantity and Performance Period

6/01 through 10/15/2020

6/01 through 10/15/2021

B-4 Aircraft and Pilot Requirements (Shown by an X in the Block)

Vendor Aircraft Information (to be completed by the offeror)

1/ If turbo-charged indicate by adding a “(T)” after the entry. If turbo-prop indicate such by adding a “(TP)” after the entry.

2/ Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5,000-feet MSL, at ISA, as stated in Aircraft Flight Manual

3/ Enter: Make and model of Contractor furnished Panel Mounted FM radio;

*NOTE: In Pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft, pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135.89 Standards.

Aircraft and Pilot - Minimum Requirements

Air Tactical Avionics Type 4

PILOT REQUIREMENTS BY ITEM

Relief Pilot(s) Required

B-5 Ordered Standby Rate (Pilot) $51.00 per hour

B-6 Offered Hourly Flight Rate (To be completed by offeror)

Item 2

Mandatory Period Hourly Flight Rate Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate Additional Pilot Rate Per Hour

2019 Flight Rate will be updated per D-3 (takes into account PPI adjustment and fuel)

2019 Flight Rate will be updated per D-3 (takes into account PPI adjustment and fuel)

2020 Flight Rate will be updated per D-3 (takes into account PPI adjustment and fuel)

2020 Flight Rate will be updated per D-3 (takes into account PPI adjustment and fuel)

The Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract. For informational purposes provided below is the estimated total number of flight hours flown under the previous contracts

Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Detection Patrol History

B-7 Mobilization Fee $ (Note: This cost, when the aircraft is ordered, is to compensate the offeror to ferry the aircraft to the designated base from the home base and to ferry the aircraft from the designated base to the home base. Each leg (ferry to the designated base and ferry/return to the home base) is considered a location fee. If the aircraft ferries home during the same day the contractor would be compensated for both ferry to and ferry home at the offered rate, e.g. Contractor Location Fee is $100.00 and flies to the designated base and returns home would be compensated $200.00.

Ferry time is considered part of the duty day and treated accordingly (see C-15 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations)

B-8 Maintenance Capability

(a) Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance and the repair facility intended to be used during the performance of this contract:

(To be completed by offeror)

The Government may inspect the offeror/quoter’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award.

B-9 Fuel Price Basis

The following stated fuel prices are the basis for economic price adjustment of the fuel portion of the flight rate, as stated in the Economic Price Adjustment clause of this contract. Established fuel prices as of March 22, 2018 is currently:

$ 5.00 /gallon for 100 LL Avgas $ 4.27 /gallon for Jet A Note: Only aviation grade fuels are acceptable for aircraft under this contract.

B-10 Authorized Ordering

The following office(s) or individuals are authorized to order services under this Contract.

Central Washington Interagency Communications Center

Brant Stanger Erin Ely Meagan Teaford Jim Duck

Patrick McCabe Patti Jones

B-11 Excise Taxes

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

B-12 Additional Information to be submitted by the Offeror

Offeror shall submit Information requested in Section E2, and E-3, along with E-3 Technical Capability Questionnaires 1 through 8. Offer to also include:

(a) FAA 135 Operating Certificate and verification that aircraft offered are listed on the Operations Specification.

(b) Verification of insurance.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM No 3 – Umatilla NF

Region 6 Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Aircraft For Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance Umatilla NF Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantities June 2018 through May 15, 2019 With options to renew through May 15, 2021

Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements (need for a fixed wing aerial reconnaissance platform) does not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable priced adjustment.

The Government is obligated to meet the minimum quantity of this contract but may not exceed the maximum quantity on total orders under this contract.

BASE PERIOD – Date of Award 2018 - May 15, 2019 On Demand Fixed Wing Services Minimum Quantity

Option 1 May 16, 2019 - May 15, 2020

Minimum Quantity

Option 2 May 16, 2020 - May 15, 2021

Minimum Quantity

B-1 Item 3 Furnish fixed wing aircraft services primarily intended for Forest Detection/Patrol/Fire Reconnaissance missions on the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests and neighboring lands. Aircraft to be fully operated and maintained on an “On Demand Basis”, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the designated base, and during the periods shown below. Minimum payment guarantee per year for the contract period and any renewal periods thereafter for this item is $25,000

B-2 Designated Base

Items

Home Base for Item 1 (to be completed by offeror)

B-3 Quantity and Performance Period

6-15 through 10-15, 2020

6-15 through 10-15, 2021

Aircraft shall be available at the designated base at the requested time on the written order unless ordered less than 12 hours. Shorter response times may be requested by the government and fulfilled at the vendor’s option.

B-4 Aircraft and Pilot Requirements (Shown by an X in the Block)

Vendor Aircraft Information (to be completed by the offeror)

1/ If turbo-charged indicate by adding a “(T)” after the entry. If turbo-prop indicate such by adding a “(TP)” after the entry.

2/ Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5,000-feet MSL, at ISA, as stated in Aircraft Flight Manual

3/ Enter: Make and model of Contractor furnished Panel Mounted FM radio;

*NOTE: In Pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft, pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135.89 Standards.

Aircraft and Pilot - Minimum Requirements

Flight meter displaying actual flight time in hours and tenths (squat switch or air switch)

X

PILOT REQUIREMENTS BY ITEM

Relief Pilot(s) Required

B-5 Ordered Standby Rate (Pilot) $51.00 per hour

B-6 Offered Hourly Flight Rate (To be completed by offeror)

Item 3

Mandatory Period Hourly Flight Rate Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate Home Base for Optional Period

The Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract. For informational purposes provided below is the estimated total number of flight hours flown under the previous contracts

Umatilla NF Detection Patrol History

Recent three year average

76.0

B-7 Mobilization Fee $ (Note: This cost, when the aircraft is ordered, is to compensate the offer to ferry the aircraft to the designated base from the home base and to ferry the aircraft from the designated base to the home base if the Aircraft home base is more than 1 hour flight time away from designated base otherwise flight time will be paid for ferry to and from. If Location Ferry applies then each leg (ferry to the designated base and ferry/return to the home base) is considered a location fee. If the aircraft ferries home during the same day the contractor would be compensated for both ferry to and ferry home at the offered rate, e.g. Contractor Location Fee is $100.00 and flies to the designated base and returns home would be compensated $200.00.

Ferry time is considered part of the duty day and treated accordingly (see C-15 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations)

B-8 Maintenance Capability

(b) Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance and the repair facility intended to be used during the performance of this contract:

(To be completed by offeror)

The Government may inspect the offeror/quoter’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award.

B-9 Fuel Price Basis

The following stated fuel prices are the basis for economic price adjustment of the fuel portion of the flight rate, as stated in the Economic Price Adjustment clause of this contract. Established fuel prices as of March 22, 2018 is currently:

$ 5.56 /gallon for 100 LL Avgas $ 4.27 /gallon for Jet A Note: Only aviation grade fuels are acceptable for aircraft under this contract.

B-10 Authorized Ordering

The following office(s) or individuals are authorized to order services under this Contract.

Blue Mt Interagency Dispatch Center – La Grande, Oregon

Kaleigh Johnson Ranae Crippen Jerry Garrett Cinda Fratzke

Miles Hancock Larry Aragon

B-11 Excise Taxes

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

B-12 Additional Information to be submitted by the Offeror

Offeror shall submit Information requested in Section E2, and E-3, along with E-3 Technical Capability Questionnaires 1 through 8. Offer to also include:

(a) FAA 135 Operating Certificate and verification that aircraft offered are listed on the Operations Specification.

(b) Verification of insurance.

C-1 Scope of Contract

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant Contract is to primarily obtain aerial detection and reconnaissance services of a Light Fixed Wing Aircraft fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped (including automated flight following) to meet specifications for use in administration and protection of Public Lands. The aircraft will primarily be used in the management of Umpqua National Forest, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, or Umatilla National Forest, neighboring lands, and if requested adjacent National Forests in the Pacific Northwest Region on an “On Demand Basis”. Aircraft may be dispatched to other areas within the Region.

(b) During the Mandatory Performance Period and any extensions thereof, the aircraft will be made available within the timeframe required in the schedule of items. The Government shall retain operational control of the aircraft while performing under this contract.

(c) The light fixed wing aircraft furnished will be used for forest detection/patrol, fire surveys, incident support, and may also be used for project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

(d) The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft may be dispatched under this contract for such use.

(e) The Government may designate alternate bases for temporary operation.

(f) The Contracting Officer may, with the Contractor’s agreement, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work such as search and rescue for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the Forest Service is not responsible for any payment or liability.

(g) Item of Special Interest – Aeronautical VHF-FM Radio: (Item 01 only) The contractor may either:

(1) Furnish their own panel mounted Project 25 compliant digital aeronautical VHF-FM transceiver as per contract avionic requirements as defined in Section C-7.

or

(2) Equip aircraft with government furnished Technisonic TDFM-136 in accordance with the manufactures installation manual. The government will only supply the VHF-FM transceiver. The contractor, at contractor expense, is responsible to provide all other avionics hardware, components, accessories, wiring, etc. to meet the avionics requirements outlined in this contract. All installation expenses are the responsibility of the contractor.

or

(3) Provide an aircraft with adequate floor space between the Pilot and Co-Pilot/observer seats, free of all obstructions, for a Supplemental Air Attack kit. The contractor furnished aircraft is required to meet the requirements of C-7(b)(5)(viii). Supplemental Air Attack Kit Provisions. Contractor to provide an approved method to secure the Supplemental Air Attack Kit to the aircraft. Accessory power and antenna cables to be placed as to not interfere with pilot or observer(s). Equipping aircraft to accept the Supplemental Air Attack Kit is at the contractor’s expense.

See Section C-7 AVIONICS

C-2 Certifications

(a) Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operator’s 14 CFR 135 Operating Certificate.

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate except those requirements specifically waived by the CO.

C-3 Government Furnished Property

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP FAR Clause 52.245-1. (JAN 2017)

(b) The Government will provide the following item to the Contractor upon arrival at the assigned work location if the awarded Offer stipulates such need: (Note: this applies to Item 01 only)

Base And Option Years

Supplemental Air Attack Kit 1 Multimode (P25) digital aeronautical VHF-FM transceiver (see C-7 Avionics)

1 kit Dimensions:

Length – 13 1/4“ Height – 15 3/8” Width – Max 5 7/8” or

Base And Option Years

Radio only – panel mountable 1 Multimode (P25) digital aeronautical VHF-FM transceiver (see C-7 Avionics)

1 radio GFP to be provided 30 days prior to MPP

C-4 Aircraft Requirements

(a) Aircraft Performance Requirements

(1) Single engine airplanes must have a power loading of not more than 13.5 pounds per horse power.

(2) Each takeoff shall meet aircraft climb performance requirements of 14 CFR.

(3) Multi engine aircraft shall be capable of at least 200 horse power; per engine; any engine developing less than 240 horse power shall be turbo/super charged. As dictated by Forest Service policy the Region 6 Regional Aviation Officer, by letter, may waive the horsepower requirements for aircraft with demonstrated suitable single engine performance for assignments within Region 6.

(b) Additional Minimum Aircraft Requirements

(1) 120 KIAS at 75% BPH or Maximum Recommended Cruise Power, ISA, optimum altitude.

(2) Rate of climb at least 800 feet per minute for single engine airplanes at 5000 feet pressure altitude, ISA plus 20 degrees Celcius.

OR

(3) Single engine rate of climb of 100 feet per minute for multi-engine airplanes at 5000 feet pressure altitude, ISA plus 20 degrees Celcius with:

(A) 600 pound payload

(B) 4-½ hours of fuel computed at 75% BHP or Maximum Recommended Cruise power at 5000 feet pressure altitude, ISA plus 20 degrees Celcius.

(c) Aircraft Condition. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period.

(1) All aircraft and installed equipment furnished under this contract shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair and working order. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(2) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials must meet FAA standards.

(3) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(4) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(5) Fire extinguishers, as required by CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs capacity and 2-B: C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(6) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following:

Note: The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is hereby authorized providing the following conditions are met:

· EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved.

· All other contract items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet style devices only, no laptops).

· Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without reliance on the government.

· Common 7 inch tablets are the minimum size allowed; smart phones may not be used to meet this requirement.

(7) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, which measures actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths.

(8) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo while in flight.

(9) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this contract shall have safety belts for all occupants and a four-point shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations for all occupants. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall wear safety belts and shoulder harnesses during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the pilot.

Lap belt and shoulder harness condition. The following are NOT acceptable:

(A) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed 5 percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the thickness of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness.

(B) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use.

(C) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern.

(D) TSO Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the suitability of installed equipment.

(E) Age. Belts/fabric over 10 years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of the elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited

(10) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof metal or heavy plastic container. The kit shall be readily accessible to the pilot and passengers. The contents will include the following minimum items:

2-pair of latex gloves

1-face shield

1-mouth-to-mouth barrier

1-protective gown

2-antiseptic towelettes

1-biohazard disposal bag

Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate numbers of crew and passengers carried.

(11) Survival Kit. Aircraft will have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit will include the following:

Suggested Survival Kit Items Dependent upon Terrain and Climate

Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit.

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

(a) Offered aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM’s most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards and this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this agreement, including those covered under 14 CFR 135.426.

(c) Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved Time Between Overhaul (TBO) extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(d) (d) Offered aircraft shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v), and Service Bulletins (SB’s) with a time compliance requirement, referenced in an FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) or are designated mandatory by the manufacturer.

(e) Each aircraft’s maintenance schedule shall include mandatory component retirement, replacement or overhaul time as specified in the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document and shall be in compliance with them.

(f) Each aircraft shall be in compliance with all OEM (recommended or mandatory) programs, documents and resultant inspections from programs such as Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID) Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP) and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) programs

(g) All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 135; Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13, and the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with those procedures established in the Contractor's maintenance program approved under 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications.

(h) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally, aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operator’s home base (location the certificate is held) every 12 flight hours or 7 days- whichever occurs first.

(i) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine (installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate 3-hours of operation, including 2 hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this agreement. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S. Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability.

(k) The correction of maintenance deficiencies shall be accomplished prior to delivery and continue during agreement period of performance.

(l) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an AMI and the Contracting Officer (CO) shall be notified for "return to contract available” status, before the aircraft performs under the contract.

(m) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card or Point-to-Point Aircraft Data Card shall be posted inside the aircraft.

(n) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous 5 years. At the time of weighing the equipment list will be updated.

(o) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

C-6 Aircraft and Equipment Security

(a) The security of Contractor provided aircraft and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended. Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight.

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

C-7 Avionics (Light Fixed Wing, Version: 9, Date: 1/29/18)

(a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional avionics may be required in section B of this agreement.

(1) (Reserved)

(2) (Reserved)

(3) (Reserved)

(4) (Reserved)

(5) Air Tactical Aircraft

(i) Type 1

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) Two VHF-FM Radios (FM 1 & FM 2)

(C) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM)

(D) An Intercom System (ICS)

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer

(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

(G) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(J) One Transponder

(K) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(ii) Type 2

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(C) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM)

(D) An Intercom System (ICS)

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer

(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

(G) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(J) One Transponder

(K) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(iii) Type 3

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(C) An Intercom System (ICS)

(D) An Audio Control system

(E) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(F) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(G) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(H) One Transponder

(I) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(J) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(iv) Type 4

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) An Audio Control system

(C) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(D) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(E) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(F) One Transponder

(G) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(H) Provisions for a Supplemental Air Attack Kit

(I) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

1) Communications systems Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

(1) VHF-AM Radios VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power.

(1) VHF-FM Radios All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met.

(1) VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers,…