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Jason Wilking Jason.l.wilking@usda.gov

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USDA APHIS MRPBS AAMD

250 Marquette Ave Suite 410 Minneapolis MN 55401

USDA APHIS MRPBS AAMD

250 Marquette Ave Suite 410 Minneapolis MN 55401

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(B) CONTINUATION OF BLOCKS 19-24 FROM SF 1449

Item No. Supplies/Services Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price

Total Price

Ordering Period one, Aerial Dispersal of Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits as per attached statement of work, Period of performance:

10/01/2019 -09/30/2020 (FY-20)

Flight

HR

Ferry hours

Ordering Period two, Aerial Dispersal attached statement of work, Period of

10/01/2020 -09/30/2021 (FY-21)

Ordering Period three, Aerial Dispersal of Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits as per attached statement of work, Period of performance:

10/01/2021 -09/30/2022 (FY-22)

Ordering Period four, Aerial Dispersal attached statement of work, Period of

10/01/2022 -09/30/2023 (FY-23)

Ordering Period five, Aerial Dispersal attached statement of work, Period of

10/01/2023 -09/30/2024 (FY-24)

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TOTAL for CLINs 001-005 $_______________

B.2 NOTE TO QUOTERS

(a) The resulting contract will be an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity ordering contract, therefore hours stated are only estimates. For each contract awarded, there will be a total contract minimum guarantee of $2,500.00 and no maximum guarantee.

(b) Evaluation factors for award.

1. Technical Capability: Aircraft Airworthiness: The aircraft used will be required to be licensed and airworthy. Please provide information of proposed aircraft, regarding but not limited to: FAA Part 135 certification, aircraft registration and airworthiness certificate, maintenance schedule and maintenance location

2. Technical Capability: Pilot Certification for all pilots that may be used for this requirement: The successful offeror will be required to provide qualified personnel to fulfill this requirement. Please provide the technical capability of proposed personnel.

• possession of Commercial Pilot Certification

• total pilot time => 1,500

• PIC multi engine => 250

• total time in preceding 12 months =>100

• total time in type => 500

• actual night time hours => 75

3. Technical Capability: ORV Baiting Machine and ORV Flight Data Logging System: The successful offeror will be required to provide an acceptable ORV Baiting Machine and ORV Flight Data Logging System to fulfill this requirement. Please provide information on the machine and data logging system.

Experience/Past Performance/References: Submit information: Ability on conforming to specifications, handling issues and customer service. Adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance. Experience with at least one job of similar size and scope or greater.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/ PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Rabies is one of the oldest described diseases yet remains a significant management challenge for public health officials. Over the past 35 years, rabies management has grown in complexity in the United States as a result of wild animals replacing domestic dogs as the primary reservoir for the disease. In addition, the costs of rabies prevention, management and control are high and growing, exceeding $300 million per year. In most years since 1980, more than 90 percent of reported rabies cases have involved wild animals. There are several different variants of the rabies virus in the United States. Each variant is spread predominantly by one wildlife species, but all variants are capable of infecting warm-blooded mammals, including humans. Currently, raccoons, bats, skunks and foxes are the most commonly reported wildlife confirmed with rabies in the United States. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), National Rabies Management Program (NRMP) has a requirement for aerial

12639519Q0150 Page 5 of 59 distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits in portions of the United States to manage wildlife rabies. Specific areas will be identified in individual task requests/orders

The USDA, APHIS, WS, NRMP has a long history of involvement with State, local, and other Federal authorities in the fight against wildlife rabies and the development of oral rabies vaccination (ORV) programs.

In Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia, WS works cooperatively to distribute ORV baits to prevent the spread of rabies in targeted wildlife. Other states may be added as the ORV zones are moved into enzootic areas. In the state of Texas, WS cooperates with officials from the Texas Department of State Health Services and other agencies to prevent the reemergence of canine variant rabies, and to prevent the spread of gray fox variants of rabies.

Two oral rabies vaccines (in 3 formats) are currently being used to immunize targeted wildlife.

• RABORAL V-RG® (vaccinia-rabies glycoprotein), manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Athens, GA., USA, and is produced in two different formats.

o Coated Sachet; the dimensions of the sachet are 2.0” L x 0.75” W x 0.125” H and weight is 4 grams. The sachet is coated with wax, fish oil and fishmeal crumbles.

o Fishmeal Polymer cube; the dimension of the cube is 1.25” L x 1.25” W x 0.75”H and it weighs 22 grams. The cube is hollow with a sachet folded and placed into it and sealed with wax.

o RABORAL V-RG® is refrigerated until it is distributed.

o RABORAL V-RG® is the only licensed oral rabies vaccine.

• ONRAB “Ultralite” Bait (human adenovirus type 5-rabies glycoprotein recombinant virus (AdRG1.3)), manufactured by Artemis Technologies, Inc., Guelph, ON. Canada.

o ONRAB “Ultralite”; the dimensions of the blister pack are 1.57” L x 0.87” W x 0.39” H and it weighs 4 grams. The blister pack is coated with a sweet-smelling edible wax.

o ONRAB “Ultralite” Bait is frozen until it is distributed.

o ONRAB “Ultralite” Bait is currently used as an EXPERIMENTAL vaccine in field trials and other studies in the U.S. It is licensed in Canada, but it is not currently licensed in the U.S.

Licensure of this vaccine is expected in 1-2 years.

In all available oral rabies vaccine constructs, when the baits are bitten, the vaccine container ruptures, allowing the vaccine to flow into the mouth. The animal becomes vaccinated against rabies by this oral route. The “ORV baits” are provided as Government Furnished Property under this contract.

Specifications Contractor shall provide aerial dispersal services which shall include airplanes, pilots, automated ORV bait delivery machinery, and mechanics. The total number of aircraft, pilots and mechanics required for ORV distribution projects will vary depending on the size of each ORV distribution projects.

“ORV baits” shall include all vaccine used, its packaging and any bait matrix employed and shall be provided as Government Furnished Property under this contract. Flight line spacing and baiting rate are dependent upon project and target species. The optimum flight line spacing and baiting rate shall be determined by WS and may be subject to change. Current and historic flight line spacing and baiting density configurations include:

Density Flight Line Spacing Linear Density km² mi² KM MI KM MI

37.5 97.1 0.50 0.31 18.8 30.2

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75 194.2 0.50 0.31 37.5 60.3 75 194.2 0.75 0.47 56.3 90.5 75 194.2 1.00 0.62 75.0 120.7 150 388.4 0.375 0.23 56.3 90.5 150 388.54 0.25 0.16 37.5 60.3 300 776.7 0.125 0.08 37.5 60.3 300 776.7 0.25 0.16 75.0 120.7

The Contractor and WS will cooperatively compile ORV bait distribution data during the ORV project. All data collected will be the sole property of the Government and will not be distributed without written consent from the Government.

“Flight hours” shall be defined from aircraft lift-off to landing. Flight hours may vary throughout the contract period due to unforeseeable events, such as reduced availability of ORV baits, program changes, or termination of the project.

Aircraft “Baiting Hours” shall be defined as any aircraft flight operation when ORV baits are being distributed.

Aircraft “Ferrying Hours” shall include movement of airplanes from the Contractor’s home base of operation to the required ORV bait distribution project designated airport. Aircraft “Ferrying Hours” shall also include travel between ORV bait distribution project designated airports, or any other travel required that does not consist of operation of the ORV bait distribution equipment (this includes flight hours flown in support of scheduled media day events).

The Contractor shall provide airplane(s), pilots, supervision, labor, supplies (except ORV baits), services, facilitating equipment and associated materials required for the distribution of ORV baits.

The Contractor’s price shall include all costs associated with the performance of aerial distribution services, including but not limited to, furnishing and transporting all airplane(s), contract personnel and equipment to and from worksites, providing airplane(s), startup, pilots, mechanics, certifications, insurance, licenses, permits, fees, general and administrative expenses, per diem costs (lodging and meals) and other such costs normally required to perform the services specified herein.

Aviation fuel will be supplied by the Government at the ORV bait distribution project designated airports. All aircraft will be fueled at the Contractor’s expense when arriving at the ORV bait distribution project designated airport. During the ORV bait distribution project, and at the end of the ORV bait distribution project (at the ORV bait distribution project designated airport), the aircraft will be fueled at the Government’s expense.

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to perform the services of this contract with direction and supervision from the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or his/her authorized designee.

ORV aerial baiting operations may be temporarily stopped at any time, by the CO, COR, or his/her authorized designee; the Contractor, Contractor’s Representative, or Contractor’s employees; WS employees; or any other Agency’s employees cooperating in the ORV bait distribution project, when safety issues arise, whether real or perceived. Operations may continue once all safety issues have been addressed and resolved by appropriate parties.

Work Hours

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Flight operations will be conducted seven (7) days a week and may begin one-half hour before published sunrise and may continue until one-half hour after published sunset, or until flight is terminated due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No pilot(s) or flying crewmember(s) shall fly more than eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours per six (6) days unless superseded by the WS Aviation and Operations and Safety Manual.

All required Contractor’s employees will report at the time designated by WS and will remain on site until released by WS. Contractor is responsible for providing WS a “Daily Pilot Roster” prior to each day’s scheduled flights. Distribution of ORV baits shall only be conducted between published sunrise and sunset hours.

Contractor’s Representative

The Contractor shall designate a representative to serve as a Contractor’s Representative (CR). The CR shall be present at:

1. The ORV bait distribution project designated airport, or;

2. Be reachable within the immediate vicinity (i.e., hotel, aircraft) when work is being performed.

Importance of Starting and Accomplishing Flights on Time

There are numerous biological, pharmaceutical, and physical factors that determine the length and time flight operations are conducted. Therefore, the Contractor shall begin all flights within 15 minutes of the designated schedule. The Contracting Officer may deduct from monies due to the Contractor equitable compensation for failure to start or accomplish flights on time. Excusable delays may be approved by the CO, COR, or his/her authorized designee, for flight delays due to causes beyond the control of the Contractor (i.e. Federal Aviation Administration and/or air traffic controller delays, weather, or other delays recognized under the Federal Acquisition Regulations). Refer to Contractor Performance Standards.

Rates for Services Rendered

Payment will be made according to hours and tenths of hours as shown on the daily flight records. Daily flight records shall be provided to WS at the end of each work day. Baiting Flight Hours shall be defined from aircraft lift-off to landing. Aircraft “Baiting Flight Hours” shall be defined as any aircraft flight operation when ORV baits are being distributed.

No payment will be made for any flying not authorized by WS. No payment will be made for any flying associated with “test/check flights” conducted as part of aircraft/bait machine maintenance. No payment will be made for any flights where ORV baits are distributed outside of designated areas due to automated bait machine not being in “Automatic Mode”. The CO may deduct from monies due to the Contractor equitable compensation for flights determined by the COR that are not acceptably flown. Refer to Contractor Performance Standards.

Condition of Equipment

The Contractor shall ensure that all aircraft, equipment, and supplies required for use in the performance of this contract are in good operating condition. If in unsatisfactory condition, or otherwise determined by the COR to be unsuitable for safe and efficient performance of the services required of this contract, they shall not be used.

They shall be promptly removed from the work site and replaced with aircraft, equipment, and/or supplies that are in good operational condition. Equipment failure is not an acceptable cause for performance delays. The

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Contracting Officer may deduct from monies due to the Contractor, equitable compensation for delays caused by non-operational equipment. Refer to Contractor Performance Standards.

Precautions/Public Relations

It is essential for the Contractor, all Contractor employees and any subcontractors to display a positive image of WS and their cooperators. The Contractor shall ensure that their employees, and the subcontractor’s employees, maintain favorable relations with the general public. Personnel are expected to be properly dressed and exhibit a professional attitude. Personnel shall be courteous in their dealings and communicate in a professional manner with WS, their cooperators, the general public, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), military, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel. If restrictions, delays, or other complications result in compromising the ORV baiting program caused by unfavorable relations and/or nonprofessional interactions with WS or their cooperators, the general public, FAA, military, or ATC, the purchase order may be cancelled. Refer to Contractor Performance Standards.

Operating Requirements

All aerial distribution of ORV baits will be conducted between published sunrise and sunset hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions and all ATC instructions and airport procedures will be strictly adhered to.

Flight operations may begin one-half hour before published sunrise to one-half hour after published sunset.

ORV baiting projects will only be conducted when visual observation of the ground can be maintained by the crew. The average operating altitude will be 500 feet (no less) above ground level or as assigned by Air Traffic Control. Operating disbursement speed will average 140 knots indicated groundspeed, or as assigned by the COR or his/her authorized designee.

Area Covered

The Contractor’s designated Contractor Representative (CR) shall discuss the areas to be flown (flight/dispersal pattern) with the COR or his/her authorized designee before each day’s operation. Flight/dispersal patterns may change throughout the day due to weather or other circumstances.

Aircraft Requirements

1. Contractor must be capable of supplying multi-engine, turbine powered aircraft(s) for ORV bait distribution. Contractor shall supply a written inventory of aircraft available for ORV projects.

Contractor must also supply a written contingency plan to WS for providing a back-up aircraft in the event a maintenance/repair problem exceeds 48 hours prior to the beginning of an ORV baiting projects.

2. Aircraft Flight Operations must be conducted under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 91.

3. Aircraft(s) furnished must have multi-engine, turbine power and are able to meet single engine performance as per aircraft flight manual.

4. Aircraft(s) must conform to FAR Part 135 requirements subject to approval by the Wildlife Services

National Aviation Coordinator or designee.

5. Aircraft(s) must conform to manufactures certification requirements and any modifications must meet appropriate aviation airworthiness authority certification.

6. Aircraft(s) must have a payload capacity of 1500 lbs. of bait, plus bait machine, crew members, emergency equipment, and supplies as required by the FAA or equivalent.

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7. Aircraft(s) must be capable of sustained groundspeed of 90-145 knots for long durations (2-3.5 hours) with minimum sustained groundspeed of 120 knots.

8. Aircraft(s) must have a minimum fuel reserve as per FAR Part 135 requirements upon returning from a 2-3.5-hour flight.

9. Aircraft(s) must be capable of takeoff/landing on a 4000’ runway at loaded takeoff and landing weight.

10. In addition to the aircraft(s) being equipped for night and IFR flights as described in FAR, 14 CFR

91.205 (and equipped for operations conducted within Class B Airspace, it shall have the following:

a. An intercom system with compatible headsets for communications between the pilot, navigator, and baiting crew.

• NOTE: For ORV operations utilizing turbine powered multi-engine aircraft, ferry flights to and from the operations area may be conducted under Night and/or Instrument Flight Rules, provided that the aircraft is equipped for instrument flight and the pilot is instrument rated and current in accordance with 14 CFR Part 61.57(c), or their respective 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Specifications, whichever is more restrictive.

11. Rapid egress (evacuation) must be provided for pilot and navigator (multiple exits in cockpit). These required emergency exits must have operating handles that operate manually both from the inside and externally available with instructions for use on the outside of the aircraft and must have a means to prevent inadvertent operation of the manual controls. Contractor shall provide written crew member size restrictions (height/weight/dimensions) to WS prior to ORV baiting projects.

12. Rapid egress (evacuation) must be provided for crew on both sides of aircraft(s) in cabin area. All escape openings required for type certification must be functional. These required emergency exits on each side of aircraft(s) cabin area must have operating handles that operate manually both from the inside and externally available with instructions for use on the outside of the aircraft and must have a means to prevent inadvertent operation of the manual controls. Contractor shall provide written crew member size restrictions (height/weight/dimensions) to WS prior to ORV baiting projects.

13. Each passageway between seating or equipment areas, leading to an emergency exit, must be unobstructed and at least 20 inches wide.

14. There must be enough space next to each emergency exit to allow a crewmember to assist in the evacuation of crewmembers without reducing the unobstructed width of the passageway.

15. There must be access from the main aisle to each exit. The access from the aisle to these exits must not be obstructed by seats, berths, or other protrusions in a manner that would reduce the effectiveness of the exit.

16. Aircraft maintenance must conform to a FAA or equivalent approved maintenance inspection program subject to approval by the Wildlife Services National Aviation Coordinator or designee.

17. Aircraft must have an approved aircraft safety inspection within thirty (30) days prior to the contract start date and annually thereafter by the Wildlife Services National Aviation Coordinator or designee.

The safety inspection shall be scheduled by WS at a designated time and location.

18. Each aircraft will require no more than one (1) hour of routine maintenance during the flight day. At a minimum, aircraft shall receive an annual inspection and 100-hour inspections. In lieu of this requirement, the aircraft may be maintained via a FAA (or equivalent) approved/accepted inspection program. Aircraft must comply with all applicable mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD) or equivalent as required.

ORV Bait Distribution Machine Requirements

1. Aircraft(s) will be required to have a contractor provided automated bait distribution machine installed capable of delivering ORV baits at a distribution rate capability of 5 -150 baits/linear km (8 - 241 baits/linear mile). The rate of ORV bait distribution via distribution rate and/or groundspeed shall be

12639519Q0150 Page 10 of 59 adjustable to meet program requirements. Bait distribution equipment will have controls at the machine and at the navigator position to allow for instant on-off operation and rate of ORV bait distribution. The ORV bait distribution machine must be capable to distribute the following baits:

• RABORAL V-RG® (vaccinia-rabies glycoprotein), manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Athens, GA., USA, and is produced in two different formats.

o Coated Sachet; the dimensions of the sachet are 2.0” L x 0.75” W x 0.125” H and weight is 4 grams. The sachet is coated with wax, fish oil and fishmeal crumbles.

o Fishmeal Polymer cube; the dimension of the cube is 1.25” L x 1.25” W x 0.75”H and it weighs 22 grams. The cube is hollow with a sachet folded and placed into it and sealed with wax.

o RABORAL V-RG® is refrigerated until it is distributed.

o RABORAL V-RG® is the only licensed oral rabies vaccine.

• ONRAB “Ultralite” Bait (human adenovirus type 5-rabies glycoprotein recombinant virus (AdRG1.3)), manufactured by Artemis Technologies, Inc., Guelph, ON. Canada.

o ONRAB “Ultralite”; the dimensions of the blister pack are 1.57” L x 0.87” W x 0.39” H and it weighs 4 grams. The blister pack is coated with a sweet-smelling edible wax.

o ONRAB “Ultralite” Bait is frozen until it is distributed.

o ONRAB “Ultralite” Bait is currently used as an EXPERIMENTAL vaccine in field trials and other studies in the U.S. It is licensed in Canada, but it is not currently licensed in the U.S. Licensure of this vaccine is expected in 1-2 years.

Contractors, WS and the bait manufacturers will make every attempt to inform one another of upcoming changes in bait design, bait delivery machines, and limitations of such machines.

2. The automated ORV bait distribution machine shall be capable of distribution of a specified number of baits at a given rate in designated areas. This machine will automatically turn off when not in a designated area. Areas designated for ORV distribution shall be defined by WS.

3. The Contracting Officer may deduct from monies due to the Contractor, equitable compensation for inaccurate data received by faulty ORV bait distribution machine instrumentation readout equipment.

Refer to Contractor Performance Standards.

4. If Contractor has never provided an automated bait distribution machine to WS, or if the automated bait distribution machine has changed since last contract award, the automated bait distribution machine must pass an approved operational inspection by the WS. The operational inspection shall be scheduled by WS at a designated time and location.

Aircraft ORV Flight Line Guidance, ORV Flight Data Logging System, and Flight Following Requirements

1. Aircraft must have Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system capable of accepting predetermined computerized flight line information produced by WS. Anticipated flight line spacing will be identified on individual task orders.

2. Contractor shall provide ORV flight data logging software that will log and record data for each flight from takeoff to landing. The following data must be recorded, at a minimum of every two seconds (recording interval must be adjustable):

a. flight designation

b. aircraft identifier

c. grid/area identifier

d. flight line identifier

e. date

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f. time

g. bait machine status (on/off)

h. aircraft altitude

i. aircraft speed

j. exact latitude/longitude (decimal degrees)

k. Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) XY

l. Number of baits distributed since last reading/stamp/mark/count (non-cumulative)

m. Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) quality

n. flight line error (cross track error)

o. aircraft heading

3. Contractor will be responsible for compiling the above identified data into one comma-separated values (CSV) file or other designated format for all aircraft used on a daily basis. Contractor will provide WS cumulative daily reports within 24 hours of daily activities, with the final cumulative report being submitted to WS prior to Contractor’s final departure from the ORV bait distribution project designated airport. All data received by WS from the Contractor must be presented electronically in the most recent CSV file or other designated format available.

4. The Contracting Officer may deduct from monies due to the Contractor, equitable compensation for inaccurate data received by faulty ORV Flight Data Logging system. Refer to Contractor Performance Standards.

5. During baiting flight operations, Contractor must maintain proper flight following that shall include at a minimum, 0.5-hour communications between all aircraft and the Command Post Operations Center.

Aircraft to aircraft to Command Post Operations Center communications will be acceptable. Satellite GPS tracking systems are acceptable (monitored at vendors facility and the Command Post Operations Center). Government Supplied portable satellite GPS tracking systems maybe supplied to contractor for installation in aircraft for monitoring by ATOC or the vendor maybe asked to supply the Government an account to the vendor system for monitoring at ATOC. All Contractor pilots are required to carry and have available cellular telephones that may be used for contacting the Command Post Operations Center. When appropriate, the Command Post Operations Center shall be provided by

WS.

6. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment for maintaining proper flight following including (but not limited to) radios, operators, antennas, and associated equipment. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure all communication equipment (including radios, antennas, and frequencies) be approved and permitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for use in the United States. Written FCC authorization shall be provided to WS prior to ORV baiting projects.

Contractor Shall Be Responsible for Providing the Following Personnel

1. Contractor shall provide qualified pilot(s) for each aircraft supplied. No pilot(s) shall fly more than eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours per six (6) days unless superseded by the WS Aviation and Operations and Safety Manual. The Contractor is reminded that the ORV bait distribution project may exceed eight (8) baiting flight hours per day per aircraft. Pilot certification must conform to FAR Part 135 requirements or equivalent, subject to approval by the Wildlife Services National Aviation Coordinator or designee.

2. Contractor pilots shall have the following minimum experience requirements that is subject to approval by the Wildlife Services National Aviation Coordinator or designee:

a. must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

b. 1,500 hours total pilot time,

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d. 100 hours in the preceding 12 months or a Proficiency Flight Review at least once during the 12-month calendar year or more frequently as determined by the NAC.

e. 500 hours in the make and model of aircraft to be used for ORV baiting distribution project,

f. 75 hours of actual night flying

Depending on the total experience level of the pilot, pilots that do not meet the recent short-term flying time requirements, but meet all other requirements, may be granted a waiver by the Aviation Training and Operations Manager waving certain short-term requirements

3. During ORV baiting projects, non-certificated A&P mechanics will be permitted to perform maintenance on aircraft providing an “on-site” Certified A&P mechanic inspects, certifies, and records maintenance performed on the aircraft maintenance logs.

4. Contractor mechanics are allowed a twelve (12) hour duty day that may be extended to a sixteen (16) hour duty day, provided an eight (8) hour rest period is provided any time the twelve (12) hour duty day is exceeded.

5. Contractor shall provide qualified ORV baiting support staff that has basic mechanical knowledge/skills to maintain, clean, and make minor adjustments to the automated ORV bait dispersal machine. Baiting support staff will not be required to fly ORV baiting distribution flights unless necessary to maintain ORV bait dispersal machines or requested by WS.

6. Contractor shall provide qualified personnel capable of operating and downloading the aircraft flight data logging system and provide essential training and guidance to WS project personnel to ensure proper transfer of required mapping data.

7. Contractor shall provide written documentation that all pilots have submitted to MBI background checks as defined in this contract.

The Contractor Agrees:

1. To pay all costs associated with salaries, transportation, lodging, and per diem expenses for pilots and all associated support personnel provided by the Contractor.

2. To provide ground transportation for their personnel and equipment at and between airports used as base of operations.

3. To obtain any waivers and operating permits that may be required by the FAA, FCC, or any other Federal, State, or County agency.

4. To arrange with the airports used as base of operations:

a. Parking or tie down space for aircraft.

b. Payment of aircraft hangar rental if needed.

c. Payment or repair of damage to the airport that results from the Contractors aircraft or equipment.

d. Maintaining the areas on the airport used by the Contractor in a clean and orderly fashion during and following their use, including satisfactory cleanup immediately after completion of the flights.

5. To abide by all applicable regulations such as, but not limited to, environmental, security, and facility use of the airports used as base of operations.

6. To notify all known FAA and “flight sensitive” locations about the ORV bait distribution project and the intent of low-level flights in their airspace. This shall include, but is not limited to, local police departments, Department of Homeland Security, power plants, correction facilities, and other sensitive locations. This is to include ensuring NOTAM’s are posted with proper FAA ATC’s.

7. Complete FAA Form 5200-7 to report bird/wildlife strikes that occur during ORV flights

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

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Performance Standard

Performance Requirements Deduction Schedule Method of Surveillance

Quality of Service No more than 1 instance per pilot of deviation from predetermined flight lines and/or other instances of the Contractor not conforming to the statement of work or other terms of the Task Order

None. Determine cause & correct issue.

Daily review of ORV Flight Data and daily aircraft records. On site monitoring by WS.

2 to 3 instances per pilot of deviation from predetermined flight lines and/or other instances of the Contractor not conforming to the statement of work or other terms of the Task Order.

25% deduction from the amount due for actual flight hours per occurrence

More than 3 instances per pilot of deviation from predetermined flight lines and/or other instances of the Contractor not conforming to the statement of work or other terms of the Task Order

50% deduction from the amount due for actual flight hours per occurrence

Any non-scheduled flight that results in the unauthorized distribution of ORV baits or any ORV baits distributed outside of designated areas due to automated bait machine not being in “Automatic Mode”.

100% deduction from the amount due for actual flight hours per occurrence

Condition of Aircraft and related equipment

No more than 3 flight delays and/or cancellation of flights per Task Order caused by unsuitable aircraft and/or equipment

None. Determine cause & correct issue.

On site monitoring by WS.

More than 3 flight delays and/or cancellation of flights per Task Order caused by unsuitable aircraft and/or equipment.

25% deduction from the amount due for actual flight hours per occurrence

Public Relations/ Professionalism

Zero tolerance Suspension of work, pilot, or crew, and/or cancellation of the Task Order

Observations of WS personnel and complaints received from cooperators, general public, FAA, military, or

ATC.

ORV Flight Data Logging

This data is the only method of determining where aircraft has flown and released baits.

It is imperative that data is collected without errors. If it is determined that the Flight Data is not being collect the flight is to be terminated and returned to base of operations for repair or replacement.

No more than 1 instance of data collection error per aircraft for each Task Order.

More than 1 instance of data collection error per aircraft for each Task Order.

None. Determine cause & correct issue.

25% deduction from the amount due for actual flight hours per occurrence.

Daily review of ORV Flight Data.

On site monitoring by WS.

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CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (OCT 2018)

1. (a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or re-performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or re-performance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

Condition of ORV Bait Distribution Machine

The automated ORV bait distribution machine shall have instrumentation readouts indicating current bait distribution rate and cumulative baits dropped during flight.

No more than 1 instance of readout error per aircraft for each Task Order.

2 to 3 instances of readout errors per aircraft for each Task Order.

More than 3 instances of readout errors per aircraft for each Task Order.

None. Determine cause & correct issue.

25% deduction from the amount due for actual flight hours per occurrence.

50% deduction from the amount due for actual flight hours per occurrence.

Daily review of ORV flight readouts. On site monitoring by WS.

Distribution of ORV Baits in Designated Areas

The automated ORV bait distribution machine shall be in “Automatic Mode” during the distribution of ORV Baits to ensure that baits are not distributed outside of the designated areas or in sensitive areas such as “Do Not Bait” properties or areas that have not been approved by NEPA. If the bait distribution machine is not capable of running in “Automatic Mode” the flight will be terminated, and the aircraft shall return to base of operation and the machine will be repaired or replaced.

Zero tolerance for baits being distributed outside of designated areas.

Suspension of work, pilot, or crew, and/or cancellation of the Task Order

Daily review of ORV flight data to determine if ORV baits distributed in designated areas.

On site monitoring by WS.

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a. (1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

b. (2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

2. (b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C.3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g.,use of the Government wide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

3. (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

4. (d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

5. (e) Definitions. The clause at FAR52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

6. (f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

7. (g) Invoice.

a. (1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

i. (i) Name and address of the Contractor;

ii. (ii) Invoice date and number;

iii. (iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

iv. (iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

v. (v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

vi. (vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

vii. (vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

viii. (viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

ix. (ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

x. (x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

1. (A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

2. (B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52233-1-disputes#i1048610 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52202-1-definitions#i1063244 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/52232-33-payment-electronic-funds-transfer-system-award-management#i1050674

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Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

3. (C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

b. (2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5CFR Part1315.

8. (h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

9. (i) Payment.-

a. (1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

b. (2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt

Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5CFR Part1315.

c. (3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see

52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

d. (4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

e. (5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

i. (i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

1. (A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

2. (B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

3. (C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

4. (D) Contractor point of contact.

ii. (ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

f. (6) Interest.

i. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

ii. (ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

iii. (iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–

1. (A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

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2. (B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

3. (C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

iv. (iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

v. (v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

1. (A) The date fixed under this contract.

2. (B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

vi. (vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

1. (A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the

Contractor;

2. (B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

3. (C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

vii. (vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

10. (j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

a. (1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

b. (2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

11. (k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

12. (l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work.