B5 RFQ Schedule SOW.doc

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Offeror to Complete Blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

7.

For Solicitation Information Call:

Email: Jason.l.wilking@usda.gov

01/22/2021

Delivery for FOB Destination Unless Block is Marked.

12. Discount Terms

USDA APHIS MRPBS-AAMD

250 Marquette Ave Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401

Unrestricted

N/A

RFQ

Same as block #9

17a.

Contractor/Offeror

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule B

25. Accounting and Appropriation Data

26. Total Award Amount (For Govt. Use Only)

are not included

27b. Contract/Purchase Order incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-4, 52.212-5 is attached. Addenda are are not attached

28.

Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to

29.

Award of Contract: Reference.

Offer

Issuing Office. Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items set forth or otherwise identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.

Dated

. Your offer on Solicitation (Block 5), including any additions or changes which are set forth herein, is accepted as to items:

31c. Date Signed

32a. Quantity in Column 21 Has Been

Received

Inspected

Accepted, and Conforms to the Contract, Except as Noted: ________________________

32g. E-mail of Authorized Government Representative

Complete

Partial

Final

Partial

Final

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 4/2002)

Quantity

Helicopter Service as per attached statement of work, Period of performance: Award -09/30/2021 (FY-21) Per diem and fuel truck mileage. Per diem if required by the Government, the rates will be according to Federal travel per diem rates for the area of the stay.

TBD

HR

Mile $_____mile

$10,000 estimated annual Mileage and Per diem.

Ordering Period Two: Helicopter Service as per attached statement of work, Period of performance: 10/01/2021 -09/30/2022 (FY-22) Per diem and duel truck mileage. Per diem if required by the Government, the rates will be according to Federal travel per diem rates for the area of the stay.

TBD

HR

Mile $______ mile

$20,000 estimated annual Mileage and Per diem

Ordering Period Three: Helicopter Service as per attached statement of work, Period of performance:

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

Per diem and fuel truck mileage. Per diem if required by the Government, the rates will be according to Federal travel per diem rates for the area of the stay.

TBD

HR

Mile

Ordering Period four: Helicopter Service as per attached statement of work, Period of performance:

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

Per diem and fuel truck mileage. Per diem if required by the Government, the rates will be according to Federal travel per diem rates for the area of the stay.

TBD

HR

Mile

Ordering Period Five: Helicopter Service as per attached statement of work, Period of performance:

10/01/2024 -09/30/2025 (FY-25).

Per diem and fuel truck mileage. Per diem if required by the Government, the rates will be according to Federal travel per diem rates for the area of the stay.

TBD

HR

HR

Ordering Period Six: Helicopter Service as per attached statement of work, Period of performance:

10/01/2025 -01/30/2026.

Per diem and fuel truck mileage. Per diem if required by the Government, the rates will be according to Federal travel per diem rates for the area of the stay.

TBD

HR

Mile

$8,000 estimated annual Mileage and Per diem

TOTAL for CLIN’s 0001-0006 $_______________ Offeror Notes:

(a) The resulting contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract, therefore hours stated, are only estimates for the State of New Mexico. There will be 5 hour minimum and no maximum guarantee to hours ordered by the Government per contract awarded. Sponcered

(b) If overnight travel is required by the Government, the contractor will be reimbursed for the pilot’s per diem in accordance to the Federal Travel Regulations.

(b) In accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Please ensure your firm provides past performance references and information regarding: 1) Low level and/or aerial hunting experience, 2) Aircraft: Type, Engine time, operational history, and/or appearance 3) Location of designed base of operations. Provide enough information so that an evaluator can rate the above factors.

(c) In accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (b) (8) A completed copy of the representation and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 is required with submission of quote.

(d) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(C) STATEMENT OF WORK

The Offeror shall furnish, operate and maintain one helicopter and one pilot in accordance with the specifications herein for use by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS). This requirement is for support of feral swine damage management and telemetry monitoring activities in the State of New Mexico. The primary work area will include portions of Otero, Chaves, Eddy, Lea, Roosevelt, Curry, and DeBaca Counties located in SE New Mexico. Other areas could be added as funding or other aspects of this project dictate. Flights will be ordered as services are needed. Flights may not be required during inclement weather conditions, but the aircraft must be able to provide services when needed upon 72 hrs. notice. WS has interagency and cooperative agreements with state and federal agencies, and private landowners, and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use. For contractors based outside NM, delivery of the aircraft to NM will be paid by the contractor. If this contract is awarded to multiple vendors, flight hours will be offered to individual vendors on an established rotation schedule. If a vendor declines his offer under that rotation, for any reason, the next vendor in the pre-established rotation schedule will be offered the work.

HELICOPTER SPECIFICATIONS

The helicopter shall meet the following minimum requirements:

· Type Engine: Turbine

· Minimum Cruise speed of 70 mph

· The helicopter and all accessories shall be in operable condition and present a neat and clean appearance

· Upholstery, paint and plexiglass will be in good condition

· There will be a minimum seating capacity: pilot and one crew member

HELICOPTER EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

· Adequate equipment and instruments for VFR day and night operations in accordance with FARs

· Double strap shoulder harness with inertia reel for pilot, each front seat occupant, and each crewmember. Shoulder straps and lap belts will fasten with one single point quick-release mechanism.

· Flight recording meter reader in hours and tenths activated by an oil pressure switch wired in series with a switch on the collective control or equivalent system to record flight time only

· An approved fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, and an appropriate survival kit as required by the WS Aviation Operation Manual

· Personnel access step for each door if extended height gear is installed

· An automatic fixed or automatic deployable emergency locator transmitter (ELT) meeting the latest Technical Standard Order (TSO) will be attached to the aircraft in such a manner that the transmitter is activated in a crash but will not sustain serious damage

· A very high frequency (VHF) airways communication transmitter/receiver system

· The helicopter must be capable of flight with one door removed for shooting if shooting door is not installed. A shooting door is mandatory for cold weather operations

· Interphone system between pilot and gunner capable of “hands free” operations at gunner’s position

· Dual control for flight check and training only. Dual controls must be removed prior to WS hunting operations except during approved training flights

· Control mechanism areas must have adequate protection to prevent ejected shells from interfering with the controls

· Cabin heating system and outside air temperature gauge

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL HELICOPTERS

All helicopters and operators covered by this agreement will be certified under the provisions of FAR, Part 135, "Air Taxi operators and Commercial Operators". The Offeror’s operations specifications will authorize the operations of helicopters, VFR, Day, Passengers, and Cargo. Notwithstanding subparagraph (b) of FAR, Part 135.1, helicopter use on WS operations will be operated and maintained under the provisions of FAR, Part 135, except for FAR, Part 135.119, "Prohibition Against Carriage of Weapons".

SUBSTITUTION OF AIRCRAFT

The Offeror may substitute aircraft during performance of the contract, provided such substitution meets all requirements herein and is approved in writing by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. Request for substitution shall be made at least 10 days prior to exchange except for unforeseen conditions. Transportation of substituted aircraft to the point of use will be at the Offeror’s expense. Any substituted helicopter must be inspected and carded by Wildlife Services.

CUSTODY AND CONTROL

The Offeror shall retain custody and assume full responsibility for the operation and well being of the aircraft.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

The Offeror will supply the following personal protective equipment for the pilot:

a. The pilot shall wear an aviator's protective helmet equipped with boom-microphone and headset compatible with the radio specifications of this purchase order during all flights. The helmet shall be equipped with a chin strap and shall be individually fitted to cover the head, back of the neck and ears

b. Pilots shall wear long-sleeved shirt and trousers (or long sleeved flight suit) made of fire resistant polyamide or aramid material or equal. Pilots shall wear leather and leather or polyamide or aramid gloves. The shirt, trousers, boots and gloves shall overlap to prevent exposure to flash burns

c. Pilots shall have available personal protective clothing and equipment for personal use such as snow shoes, parka or heavy jacket, mitts and sunglasses.

FUEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT AND EXPENSES

a. A fuel truck and driver be available, as needed, to transport fuel to a field refueling site. The purpose of a fuel truck is to maximize the efficiency of the aerial operations by reducing the helicopter’s ferry time and associated expenses for the purpose of refueling.

b. Fuel truck will meet all Federal and State Department of Transportation and FAA requirements and restrictions for transporting aviation fuel and complying with FAA refueling standards.

c. Per diem for fuel truck driver will be the same or less as allowed for the pilot as noted in (b) of page 2 of this document.

PILOT REQUIREMENTS

a. Commercial pilot certificate with helicopter rating and a current class II medical b.

1,500 hours in helicopters as pilot in command c.

100 hours in appropriate class size (light, medium, heavy, as applicable) d.

100 hours in helicopter with turbine engine as applicable.

e. 50 hours in helicopters in the preceding 12 months

f. 50 hours as pilot in command in the make and model or subsequent series of helicopter to be used on the operation g.

200 hours of low-level operation over typical terrain found in the area of operations, including 50 hours in the preceding 6 months.

h.

250 hours experience as pilot in command for predator control operations or 500 hours experience as pilot in Command on agriculture application type operations or similar type low level operations.

i. Pass A National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), background investigation as per the Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSDP-12, issued August 27, 2004.

NOTE: 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 National Aviation Safety Program Coordinator waiving certain short term requirements.

PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

1. The pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and the safety of its occupants and cargo. The pilot shall be able to function as a mechanic on his aircraft, as long as both combined duties do not exceed the 8 hour per day limit. Safety requirements, such as preflight, reserve fuel, weight and balance limitations shall be strictly adhered to. The pilot shall refuse any flight or landing which the pilot considers hazardous or unsafe.

2. During operations the pilot shall not permit any passenger to ride in the aircraft or any cargo to be loaded therein unless authorized by the Contracting officer or the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

3. Pilots must demonstrate the following:

(a) Positive flying safety attitudes and habits.

(b) Positive attitude regarding requirements and procedures for aerial hunting of predator animals.

(c) Emotional stability under the stress of low level aircraft operations required for aerial hunting.

(d) Positive personality characteristics required to work and communicate effectively with field personnel and cooperators.

(e) Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn predator habits and how to effectively and efficiently hunt them.

(f) Ability to safely identify and maintain effective airborne contact with the target animal.

(g) Willingness to work unusual hours and lodge at remote field locations.

If the pilot fails to demonstrate any of the above, he shall be replaced by the Offeror. The Offeror will be notified in writing, stating the conditions of unsatisfactory performances and stating a time limit by which a replacement pilot must be provided.

4. Pilots of single engine helicopters shall be limited to flight during daylight hours and under VFR conditions only. Daylight hours are defined as 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, or during extended twilight hours when terrain features can be readily distinguishable for a distance of at least one mile.

PRE-USE INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT

The Offeror shall make its equipment available for inspection at the designated base of operations or other location acceptable to the Government at a mutually agreed upon time not later than 24 hours prior to the established reporting date. At the time of inspection the aircraft shall (1) be properly certified and registered by the FAA, and (2) comply with all specifications set forth herein.

If the aircraft meets all requirements, an Aircraft Data Card (APHIS Form 150) authorizing use of the equipment will be issued by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative. The Aircraft Data Card shall be with the aircraft at all times.

INSPECTION/REINSPECTION EXPENSES

The Offeror will not be charged for the pre-use inspection nor one reinspection at the end of each year within the contract period. The expense of any other reinspection required due to either the Offeror’s’s failure to provide equipment or personnel meeting contract requirements or from substitution of personnel or equipment will be charged to the contract.

INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL

Upon request, the Offeror shall promptly submit completed pilot (and mechanic, if applicable) information forms for all personnel that may be utilized under this contract. Information from these forms will be used in evaluating the pilot's and mechanic's qualifications. Only those individuals whose past experience can be verified will be considered for use on this contract.

Pilot performance evaluation will be conducted when determined necessary by the National Aviation Safety Program Coordinator to further verify the pilot's ability to perform on this contract. The aircraft used for this evaluation shall be the same type and model as offered for this contract and will be provided by the Offeror for the evaluation flights at the Offeror’s's expense. Location of the evaluation flights should include access to terrain similar to that to be flown during the contract period when possible.

Location and time of evaluation flights shall be the same time as established for aircraft inspection. The determination as to the ability of the pilot, through an evaluation flight, to successfully meet the requirements of this purchase order will rest with Government.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

The aircraft shall be fully maintained by the Offeror. If maintenance is required at locations other than the Offeror’s home base, the Offeror shall provide appropriate maintenance support, equipment and personnel necessary to repair the aircraft. Transportation of maintenance personnel and equipment shall be provided by the Offeror at no additional cost to the Government.

Aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, applicable APHIS regulations, and the company’s operations specifications and maintenance manual. Aircraft components which have been operated beyond the published limitation specified by FAA or the manufacturer will be inspected, overhauled and/or replaced as required by the FAA or by the manufacturer’s publication. Engines and/or major components having so as to minimize unavailability during the period of performance of the purchase order.

All applicable manufacturer’s mandatory bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives shall be complied with prior to performance of this purchase order. Bulletins or Airworthiness Directives published during the purchase order shall be complied in accordance with the individual bulletin or directive.

All maintenance deficiencies existing prior to the purchase order shall be corrected before the starting date of the purchase order. Those deficiencies occurring during the period of performance shall be corrected during normal scheduled maintenance.

The Offeror shall assure that all maintenance performed on aircraft is recorded in the affected aircraft’s maintenance record in accordance with FAR 43 and FAR 91. In addition to aircraft time-in-service, the hour meter reading shall be recorded for all maintenance record entries.

A copy of the aircraft’s current maintenance record, containing as a minimum the information required by FAR 91.417, shall be kept at the designated base.

A separate list of FAA Airworthiness Directives and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins on the make and model of aircraft offered will be made available, recording whether applicable or not and if applicable the date and airframe total time at compliance, method of compliance, next compliance due date if recurring, and authorized signature and number. List will be similar to that shown in Advisory Circular 43-9A, Appendix 3.

The Offeror shall supply at the time of the initial agency inspection a list of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled or replaced on a specified time basis. This list shall include the component names, serial numbers, service life (or inspection/overhaul time), total time since major inspection.

The Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative of any proposed change of any engine, power train, flight control, or major airframe.

Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily use or as approved by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 2 years preceding the starting date of the purchase order, or renewal date, and following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which affect the center of gravity of the aircraft.

The aircraft’s static system, transponder and encoding altimeters system shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of FAR 91.215.

A test flight shall be performed at the Offeror’s expense following overhaul, or replacement of any engine, propeller, major component, or flight control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control system before the aircraft resumes service under this purchase order. The result of the test flight shall be logged in the aircraft records by the pilot.

The aircraft shall have a maximum time available between scheduled/required inspections available for use at the start of the purchase order period. The aircraft engine and any ‘time change’ components, shall have not less than 400 hours with a stipulation that should the engine have less than 400 hours, proof of replacement engine availability will be required.

HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

All Aircraft must be maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) part 135 and FAR Part 91 as applicable, to include 100 hour/annual inspections and compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Time In Service (TIS).

For engines, propellers, rotors, and appliances: the Offeror shall ensure that all maintenance performed on aircraft is recorded in the aircraft maintenance records in accordance with FAR Part 135, FAR Part 91, and FAR Part 43 as applicable.

All aircraft and operators covered by this agreement must be certified under the provisions of FAR Part 135, “Operating Requirements: Commuter And On-Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft.” The Offeror’s operations specifications issued by the FAA must authorize the operation of the appropriate make and model aircraft for VFR, Day and Night, Passengers, and Cargo Operations.

SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

Helicopters shall not be refueled while the engine is running or rotor blades are turning unless the helicopter and refueling facility is equipped with an approved closed-circuit refueling system.

FUEL, OIL AND SUPPLIES

All fuel used by helicopters shall be approved for use by the engine manufacturer. Additionally, the fuel shall be a petroleum product designed for use in aircraft.

Fuels shall be manufactured, transported, stored and dispensed in strict accordance with procedures formulated for aviation quality fuel standards. Fuels, lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids used to maintain the helicopter shall be supplied by the Offeror. Fueling operations shall comply with the manufacturer's standards. Maintenance of fuel storage and fueling facilities is the Offeror’s's responsibility.

FLIGHT TIME/DUTY TIME LIMITATIONS FOR AIRCREW MEMBERS

1. Flight crews shall not exceed the following flight time and crew duty time limitations.

(a) Maximum of 8 hours flight time per duty period for single-pilot crew.

(b) Maximum crew duty period including flight and standby time of 12 hours in any 24-hour period. At least 12 consecutive hours of rest will be required prior to each duty period during each 24-hour period.

(c) Maximum of 40 hours flight time during any consecutive 6-day period. This 6-day flight time limitation may be temporarily exceeded during emergency life saving situations, or for unscheduled enroute delays due to weather conditions. When a pilot or crew acquires the maximum number of flight hours in a consecutive 6-day period, he/they shall have the following 24-hour period off-duty and a new 6-day cycle will begin. The 40-hour limitation shall apply to any combination of flight time and performance of mechanical duties for which the pilot may be certified.

2. Pilot time computation shall begin at liftoff and end at touchdown and will be computed from the flight hour meter installed in the helicopter.

3. The Government may further restrict daily flight hour limitations. Pilots may also be removed from duty for fatigue or other causes before reaching their flight hour or duty limitations.

4. All pilot flying time, including both directed flights under this purchase order and for the operator's other activities (charter, instruction, etc.) will be cumulative and subject to the pilot time and duty time limitations of this contract. Pilots exceeding these limitations may be temporarily or permanently suspended from further flights on this contract.

MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. The mechanic shall be employed by the Offeror on a regular basis, or the Offeror may either enter into a written agreement with a qualified mechanic or repair station meeting the requirements of this section. A copy of the agreement must be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to any performance.

2. The mechanic must have been the holder of a valid FAA mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings for at least the 3-year period immediately preceding the start date of the purchase order. The satisfactory completion of the manufacturer's maintenance school on make and model to be used on this purchase order may be substituted for 1 calendar year of required experience.

3. A Offeror who is also the owner or operator of an FAA Certified Repair Station, may use that repair station to maintain this equipment provided that the repair station is rated for the equipment being maintained.

AVAILABILITY OF MECHANIC

The mechanic is not required to remain at the base of operations. However, the Offeror must ensure that the mechanic can report to the designated base or alternate base within 6 hours from the time mechanical services are required.

AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE

The aircraft must be ready to perform flight at the designated base as required by the Contracting Officer or the COR. The schedule of operations will be planned by the Government with the cooperation of the pilot. The Offeror agrees to designate, in writing, the pilot to represent the Offeror on the job for the purpose of planning operations with the Government. The Government may or may not order flight on any day during daylight hours, depending upon the necessity of the work and suitability of flying conditions. Daylight hours are defined as between ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.

ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

The Offeror shall maintain an accurate record of all aircraft accidents, incidents and injuries to Offeror or Government personnel arising in the course of performance under this purchase order and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of all such accidents, incidents or injuries. The Offeror shall not permit removal or alteration of the aircraft following an accident until authorized by the Contracting Officer except in emergencies such as threat to life or property, blocking airport runways, etc. The Offeror shall make available his personnel, records, and any equipment, damaged or undamaged, deemed necessary by the Accident Investigation Board to determine accident cause factors.

LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

The Government will be responsible for any costs involved in disassembly of any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, rotor assembly or appliance necessary to determine probable accident or incident cause. The Offeror shall be responsible for any cost involved in reassemble and approval for return-to-service of any item disassembled by the Government.

LOSS OR DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT-OWNED EQUIPMENT

During the period of performance of the contract, certain Government owned equipment may be assigned to the Offeror. If the equipment is lost, damaged or totally destroyed as a result of the Offeror’s negligence, or as a result of any accident, the fair market value of the equipment will be charged to the Offeror and withheld from payments due under this purchase order. The value of such equipment will not exceed $10,000.

RESCUE AND SALVAGE RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) The Offeror will be responsible for rescue operations of the Government and Offeror’s personnel employed under this contract.

(b) Salvage of damaged or demolished helicopters will be done at the Offeror’s expense. No equipment or personnel performing under this contract may be used on such operations unless authorized by the Government.

(c) When search for and rescue of Government and Offeror’s personnel or repair of helicopters which are out of commission (either at the base camp or in the field) is made necessary by the failure of the Offeror’s equipment or accidents caused by his employees, the cost of such search, rescue and repairs is solely the responsibility of the Offeror.

PERMITS AND LICENSES

The Offeror shall be responsible for obtaining, at their expense, all necessary permits and licenses to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

LIABILITIES OF THE OFFEROR AND THE GOVERNMENT

The Government will not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to equipment owned or operated by the Offeror, his agents, employees or sub-contractors. The Government will not assume any responsibility for injury or death of the Offeror, his agents, employees or sub-contractors, caused during the performance of this purchase order. The Offeror will be responsible for the intentional negligent and wrongful acts or omissions of the Offeror, his agents, employees or sub-contractors and employees and agents of the sub-contractors incidental to the performance of this agreement.

The Offeror will hold and save the Government, its officers and employees harmless from all liability for any death or damage to all persons, (other than the liability of the Government to USDA employees as provided for under the Federal Employees Compensation Act) real property or personal property which results from the operation of, or incident to, equipment furnished by the Purchase order, or otherwise incidental to performance of the agreement. However, the Offeror will not be responsible for any intentional negligent or wrongful acts of omissions of the US Department of Agriculture employees.

COMPUTATION OF FLIGHT TIME

Helicopter flight time will be paid from the time a helicopter lifts off the ground for a direct flight until it lands. Flight time will be recorded in hours and tenths by means of a flight recording meter activated by the collective control, or some other means to record flight time only.

RECORDING SERVICES

All services received will be recorded on an invoice approved by the Government and submitted for payment in accordance with instructions issued by the ordering office.

PAYMENT TERMS

Payment shall be made only for flight time ordered by the Contracting Officer or her/his authorized representative. Payment will be made to the nearest tenth of an hour of actual flight time.

(D) CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995).

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued anytime within the period of performance of the contract.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

(End of clause)

AUTHORIZED SCHEDULING OFFICE: The following USDA office is authorized to schedule use of hours, from an already issued delivery order against this contract, in accordance with the provisions of clause FAR 52.216-18, ORDERING, and FAR 52.216-19, DELIVERY ORDER LIMITATIONS:

USDA, APHIS, WS

State Director, AZ

52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995).

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than one flight hour, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of 300 hours;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 600 hours; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within each performance period that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 3 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of clause)

452.216-73 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB 1988)

During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 5 flight hours, but not in excess of 600 hours annually.

(End of Clause)

452.216-74 CEILING PRICE (FEB 1988)

The ceiling price of this contract is $00,000. The Contractor shall not make expenditures or incur obligations in the performance of this contract which exceed the ceiling price specified herein, except at the Contractor's own risk.

(End of Clause)

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995).

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum.” The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after contract expires.

(End of clause)

52.204-9 – Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

(a)The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b)The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:

(1)When no longer needed for contract performance.

(2)Upon completion of the Contractor employee’s employment.

(3)Upon contract completion or termination.

(c)The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

(d)The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor’s employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Dec 2013)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

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452.237-74 Key Personnel. (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Aircraft Pilot.

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

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452.237-70 LOSS, DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OR REPAIR (FEB 1988)

(a) For equipment furnished under this contract without operator, the Government will assume liability for any loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, not to exceed a total of $0.00 except that no reimbursement will be made for loss, damage or destruction due to (1) ordinary wear or tear, (2) mechanical failure, or (3) the fault or negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

(b) For equipment furnished under this contract with operator, the Government shall not be liable for any loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, except for loss, damage or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

(c) All repairs to equipment furnished under this contract shall be made by the Contractor and reimbursement, if any, shall be determined in accordance with (a) or (b) above. Repairs shall be made promptly and equipment returned to use within 2 weeks. In lieu of repairing equipment, the Contractor may furnish similar replacement equipment within the time specified. The Contractor may authorize the Government to make repairs upon the request of the Contracting Officer. In such case, the Contractor will be billed for labor and parts costs.

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Service Contract Act Wage Determination Applicable Service Contract Act Wage Determination(s) will be required under this contract. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the wage determination applicable to the location of their facility. The applicable Service Contract Act Wage Determination can be obtained from the Department of Labor website at http://www.wdol.gov

See wage determination No: 1995-0222 for Pilot wages.

Solicitation: 12639521Q0062 Helicopter Service for New Mexico