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SOLICITATION OFFER AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 350)

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

1 158

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-15-9003

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED

02/19/2015

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVENUE, MS 1100

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations, "offer" and "Offeror" mean "bid" and "Bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and (See Section L.6) copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 7, or if hand carried, in the depository located in FOREST SERVICE CONTRACTING OFFICE until 4:00 PM (C.O.B.) local time 03/24/2015

(Hour) (Date)

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214 -7 or 52.215-1. All Offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

MATTHEW D. OLSON

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

mdolson@fs.fed.us

AREA CODE

(208)

NUMBER

387-5835

EXT.

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I – THE SCHEDULE PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 10

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 8 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK 22 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 77

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 1 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 2

X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 3

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 3 X L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 9

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 2 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 5

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214 -16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price s et opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule .

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMEND-

MENTS (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFER-

OR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or Print)

NINE DIGIT DUNs NUMBER: .

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER 15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE – ENTER SUCH

ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AREA CODE NUMBER EXT.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) ( )

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS

SHOWN IN (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

ATTN: INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

101B SUN AVENUE NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-15-9003 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use Next Generation 2.0 Airtanker Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 3

B-2 OFFERED AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED DATA 8

B-3 OFFERORS MAY QUALIFY THEIR OFFER BY INDICATING THE MAXIMUM

NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT 8

B-4 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 8

B-5 AIRCRAFT/RETARDANT TANK(S) 10

B-6 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS 10

B-7 BASIC COVERAGE 10

B-8 STANDBY HOURS 10

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY RATE 10

B-10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 10

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 11

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS 12

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 12

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 12

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 14

C-6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS 16

C-7 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 16

C-8 OPERATIONS 17

C-9 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 20

C-10 PERSONNEL 21

C-11 SUSPENSION AND/OR REVOCATION OF PILOT/MECHANIC 25

C-12 RANDOM DRUG TESTING 25

C-13 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT, AND

EQUIPMENT 26

C-14 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 26

C-15 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 28

C-16 MISHAPS 29

C-17 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 31

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

PACKAGING AND MARKING 33

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 33

E-2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 33

E-3 PROFICIENCY FLIGHTS 34

E-4 AIRCRAFT SECURITY INSPECTIONS 34

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCES 35

F-2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 35

F-3 CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE PERIODS 35

F-4 POST SEASON USE PERIOD 37

F-5 OPTIONAL USE PERIOD 37

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 38

G-2 FLIGHT TIME MEASUREMENT 38

G-3 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 38

G-4 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY/UNAVAILABILITY 39

G-5 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 39

G-6 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 39

G-7 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 39

G-8 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 40

G-9 PAYMENT FOR FUEL – US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD PROGRAM 40

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION 41

H-2 POST AWARD CONFERENCE 41

H-3 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING 42

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 43

I-2 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 44

I-3 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT 46

I-4 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE

AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 46

I-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES 46

I-6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 47

I-7 EXTENDED STANDBY RATE 47

I-8 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION 47

I-9 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT

STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS 51

I-10 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENTS OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS 51

I-11 INSURANCE COVERAGE 51

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PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBITS – LIST OF EXHIBITS 53

EXHIBIT 1 – BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FIRE EQUIPMENT 54

EXHIBIT 2 – STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROGRAM 55

EXHIBIT 3 – AVIONICS 63

EXHIBIT 4 – FLIGHT EQUIPMENT 70

EXHIBIT 5 – FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL 71

EXHIBIT 6 – SURVIVAL KIT – AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48 AND ALASKA) 72

EXHIBIT 7 – AIRCRAFT MARKINGS 74

EXHIBIT 8 – LOAD CHART 75

EXHIBIT 9 – DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS (ALASKA) 77

EXHIBIT 10 – US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD FUEL PROGRAM 81

EXHIBIT 11 – SYNOPSIS OF AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM 83

EXHIBIT 12 – DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 88

EXHIBIT 13 – DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATIONS 93

EXHIBIT 14 – AIRCRAFT RECORDS AND MANUALS 110

EXHIBIT 15 – AIRCRAFT FLIGHT & MAINTENANCE LOG – SAMPLE 111

EXHIBIT 16 – AIRTANKER INSPECTION FORM 112

EXHIBIT 17 – AIRCREW TRAINING FORM 116

EXHIBIT 18 – CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 118

EXHIBIT 19 – RETARDANT TANK REQUIREMENTS 123

EXHIBIT 20 – WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 124

EXHIBIT 21 – OFFERED AIRCRAFT CHARTS 127

EXHIBIT 22 – AIRCRAFT SPEED SCENARIOS 129

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K-1 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION 130

K-2 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 131

K-3 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 135

K-4 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 137

K-5 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS 139

K-6 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS 142

K-7 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE 143

K-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID

DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION 143

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SECTION L- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 144

L-2 INQUIRIES 144

L-3 TYPE OF CONTRACT 144

L-4 SERVICE OF PROTEST 144

L-5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS

PROPOSALS 145

L-6 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS 152

L-7 REALISM IN PROPOSALS 152

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 153

M-2 EVALUATION OF CRITERIA OF PROPOSALS 153

M-3 EVALUATION METHOD 156

M-4 CONTRACT AWARD 157

Part I THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure a Firm Fixed Price Multi-Year contract(s) not to exceed 10-years (5 year base with 5 one year options) for the daily availability rate. The U.S.

Forest Service will guarantee payment, at the fixed daily availability rate, for each Mandatory Availability Period under the contract. Flights hours will be ordered, also at a fixed rate, on an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity basis and are not guaranteed. The Forest Service intends to award up to seven (7) line items for next generation turbine powered airtankers. Contracts will begin service in calendar year 2015 and will have a base period of five (5) years with five (5) one year options. Proposed aircraft flight rates shall be dry rates with the Government providing fuel through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) AIR Card program. The contractor shall provide a second means of paying for fuel during instances when the DLA card is not accepted. The Government may award a single line item, multiple line items, or no line items at all based on the outcome of the evaluation process. Contract(s) shall be awarded with the first program year of the resulting contract(s) beginning at the time of award indicated on the schedule of items. The solicitation is written to include the requirements for each program year. Award(s) will not be made on less than the first program year requirements The Government’s evaluation of the price or estimated cost and fee shall consider all base period and option years combined. Cancellation of this contract can occur if it is determined that the agency will not have the necessary funds to continue this program. If a cancellation were to occur, contractors would be eligible to receive compensation. The compensation would cover only eligible expenses up to the percentages outlined for the cancellation ceiling (below) in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multiyear Contracts (Section I – below). The proposed percentages are the maximum percent of the total cost for each program year to be set aside for the cancellation ceiling and date/period and are as follows:

First Program Year 40% Calendar Year 2015

Second Program Year 36% Calendar Year 2016

Third Program Year 32% Calendar Year 2017

Fourth Program Year 28% Calendar Year 2018

These common averages for the cancellation ceiling were estimated by taking the average of total projected dollars for next generation airtankers and divided by estimated overhead and pre-season costs plus a percentage of costs anticipated to be amortized over the five (5) year base contract period. Contractors will not be eligible for compensation if option periods are not exercised. The date/period of time on these contract(s) is established by the agency to coincide with funding availability. It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish, along with their proposal, documentation supporting any changes in the proposed cancellation ceilings provided. This documentation should be submitted with their proposal under separate cover and will be evaluated and negotiated at time of award. The cancellation ceiling shall not be used as an evaluation factor.

Offerors may submit offers for any or all of the line items located in the Schedule of Items for which they wish to be considered. All prices for this solicitation are to be priced out by the offeror(s) for each continuing year (Base and Option).

Government reserves the right to award all or none of the items in the Schedule of Items. If the Government determines before award that only the first program year requirements are needed, Part I THE SCHEDULE the Government’s evaluation of the price or estimated cost and fee shall consider only the first year. Award will not be made on less than the first program year requirements.

The Government’s administrative costs of annual contracting may be used as a factor in the evaluation only if they can be reasonably established and are stated in the solicitation.

After award, the offerors will have their offered aircraft ready to perform for the 2015 fire season. When the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) period begins, any awarded Line Item aircraft not ready to perform shall be subject to Termination. After the first year of the base period, MAP opening dates may change based on calendar year date designation from year to year. After the first year, the MAP will commence “on or about” the designated date contained in the contract Schedule of Items plus or minus 5 days. Changes to the beginning and ending date of the MAP period shall be made and communicated to the contractors by the Contracting Officer (CO) on or before February 20th of all but year number 1.

During the first program year (Calendar Year 2015) the Government can elect to carry over up to 30 days of the 2015 MAP over to 2016 at the 2015 MAP rate if the line item has not started performance by 15 May, 2015.

Aircraft that are currently working on other U.S. Forest Service contracts for 2015 and beyond may not be proposed for this solicitation.

Care should be taken to provide separate Technical and Business/Price proposals in accordance with the solicitation instructions in Sections L & M.

PART I THE SCHEDULE

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Schedule of Items – Base Year 1

Item Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Start Date

Daily Availability

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

001 130 30-May-15

002 130 30-May-15

003 130 30-May-15

004 130 30-May-15

005 130 30-May-15

006 130 30-May-15

007 130 30-May-15

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Base Year 2

Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

101 160 10-Apr-16

102 160 10-Apr-16

103 160 15-Apr-16

104 160 15-Apr-16

105 160 20-Apr-16

106 160 20-Apr-16

107 160 25-Apr-16

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Base Year 3

Item Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

201 160 10-Apr-17

202 160 10-Apr-17

203 160 15-Apr-17

204 160 15-Apr-17

205 160 20-Apr-17

206 160 20-Apr-17

207 160 25-Apr-17

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Base Year 4

Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

301 160 10-Apr-18

302 160 10-Apr-18

303 160 15-Apr-18

304 160 15-Apr-18

305 160 20-Apr-18

306 160 20-Apr-18

307 160 25-Apr-18

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Base Year 5

Item Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

401 160 10-Apr-19

402 160 10-Apr-19

403 160 15-Apr-19

404 160 15-Apr-19

405 160 20-Apr-19

406 160 20-Apr-19

407 160 25-Apr-19

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Option 1 (Year 6)

Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

501 160 10-Apr-20

502 160 10-Apr-20

503 160 15-Apr-20

504 160 15-Apr-20

505 160 20-Apr-20

506 160 20-Apr-20

507 160 25-Apr-20

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Option 2 (Year 7)

Item Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

601 160 10-Apr-21

602 160 10-Apr-21

603 160 15-Apr-21

604 160 15-Apr-21

605 160 20-Apr-21

606 160 20-Apr-21

607 160 25-Apr-21

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Option 3 (Year 8)

Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

701 160 10-Apr-22

702 160 10-Apr-22

703 160 15-Apr-22

704 160 15-Apr-22

705 160 20-Apr-22

706 160 20-Apr-22

707 160 25-Apr-22

On or about, ± 5-15 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Option 4 (Year 9)

Item Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

801 160 10-Apr-23

802 160 10-Apr-23

803 160 15-Apr-23

804 160 15-Apr-23

805 160 20-Apr-23

806 160 20-Apr-23

807 160 25-Apr-23

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

Schedule of Items – Option 5 (Year 10)

Number

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

MAP

Days

MAP

Rate

Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Optional/Post Use Rate

901 160 10-Apr-24

902 160 10-Apr-24

903 160 15-Apr-24

904 160 15-Apr-24

905 160 20-Apr-24

906 160 20-Apr-24

907 160 25-Apr-24

On or about, ± 5 days. After award the CO will assign each Line Item its day off. The estimated ending date will be determined annually by the CO.

B-2 OFFERED AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED DATA

Offered Aircraft

Tanker N-Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model

Payload a

Normal Operating Wt.

Cruise

(KTAS)

b Hourly Fuel

Consumption

(a) Payload conversion is made at an average of 9 pounds per gallon of fluid. Exact payload for each individual aircraft will be computed from documented weight and balance data. The required volume is a minimum of 3000 gallons (dispensable) and 27,000 pounds of payload.

Aircraft with less than 3000-gallon dispensing capacity will not be considered. Aircraft with greater than 5,000-gallon dispensing capacity are not considered necessary or more desirable than aircraft in the target volume, given the primary mission (initial attack). “Dispensable payload” for purposes of meeting the minimum acceptable capacity is measured at sea level with zero wind and ISA plus 15 C conditions and a ground roll of 6,000 feet or less.(See Interagency Airtanker Board [IAB] Procedures 2013, Section III (B); the procedures are found at http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/airtankers/iab.htm)

(b) Cruise speed is computed at 12,000 feel MSL, at maximum payload, with power as required to maintain best speed without exceeding manufacturer or FAA operating limitations. Aircraft proposed shall be capable of 300 knots (KTAS) or greater with maximum payload at Flight Level 180 as demonstrated by performance charts.

B-3 OFFERORS MAY QUALIFY THEIR OFFER BY INDICATING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF

ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT

Maximum Number of Items: ______________

B-4 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

(a) Aircraft performance data shall be computed using the aircraft Normal Operating Weight determined by the following weight factors:

(1) Aircraft Empty Weight in mission configuration. ______________ lbs.

(As weighed and lifted on calibrated scales within 30 days of proposal submittal as listed in Exhibit 20. Must be certified)

(2) Flight crew weight. __________ lbs.

(200 lbs. per flight crew member-Estimated Weight)

(3) 2½ hours of fuel computed at the cruise speed specified in B-2.________ lbs.

(Jet A Fuel weight estimated at 6.8 pounds per gallon)

(4) Miscellaneous Contractor/Flight Crew items carried aboard the aircraft._________lbs.

(as listed in Exhibit 20 and includes Non-mission essential equipment per C-4 (d) (1))

(5) Contracted retardant weight (payload). __________lbs.

(Weight using 9 pounds per gallon)

(6) Weight penalty placed on the aircraft by the FAA for the tank installation.________lbs.

(If applicable)

(b) Takeoff and Landing

(1) All aircraft offered should be able to load and operate from existing Forest Service airtanker bases (including existing pits, ramps, taxiways and facilities) at full retardant capacity (proposed maximum dispensable capacity).

List all Air Tanker Base locations that the company is unable or unwilling to work from (including bases that you cannot operate out of at full retardant dispensing capacity).

(see list in Exhibit 8). Also identify if your aircraft can land fully loaded with 2.5 hours of fuel.

(2) Offered aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s normal Takeoff configuration (using appropriate performance charts) shall be capable of accelerating on all engines to V2 per 14 CFR part 1.1 and lift-off within 80% of the effective runway. V2 per 14 CFR part 1.1 is defined as the manufacturers or FAA-approved lift-off speed, or if these are not available, 115% of power-off stall speed for the takeoff configuration.

(3) The airtanker shall be expected to carry its maximum retardant dispensing payload unless conditions, as determined by the Airtanker Pilot (AKP) require a download.

(4) For takeoff operations over a congested area, offered aircraft shall meet accelerate-stop requirements. Aircraft shall be capable of accelerating on all engines to the manufacturer’s or FAA approved V1 (per 14 CFR part 1.1), experience a failed engine, and either continue to accelerate to take-off with a failed engine within the remaining runway, or come to a complete stop on the runway. If V1 (per 14 CFR part 1.1) is not available, V2 (per 14 CFR part 1.1) shall be used in determining accelerate-stop requirements.

(5) The accelerate-stop distance shall not be greater than the length of the runway plus the length of the stopway (if present). For ex-military or restricted category airplanes, a stopway is a safety asset, but cannot be used in the accelerate-stop calculation.

B-5 AIRCRAFT/RETARDANT TANK(S)

Turbine powered aircraft with retardant tank Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) full or interim approval.

B-6 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS

Flight crewmembers shall be FAA qualified, FAA current, proficient, and approved for their assigned crew position.

B-7 BASIC COVERAGE

Coverage is 7-Days. Vendors can operate on a 6 days on, 1 day off schedule during the first two years of the contract. During the first year on the contract operating on a 6 and 1 schedule will not result in a penalty. Operating on a 6 and 1 schedule in year two of the contract will result in a 5% discount in the daily availability rate. The vendor will supply the Contracting Officer with a schedule of days off and relief personnel for flight crews and mechanics prior to the MAP start date. If changes to the proposed schedule or relief occur the vendor must notify the CO or

COR.

B-8 STANDBY HOURS

Crew and Aircraft must standby the first 9-hours of the day ordered by the Government. Crews may be required to remain on site for dispatch up to 14 hours (maximum).

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY RATE

Hours of standby in excess of the first 9 hours may be ordered by the Government. Rate is $46.00 per hour per authorized Flight Crewmember plus two (2) mechanics. The maximum total daily hours will not exceed 14. (See Section G-5).

B-10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information required to be submitted with your Proposal is contained in Section L, Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (FAR 52.215-1) (JAN 2004)

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) It is the intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract to secure a Firm-Fixed Price Multi-Year (5 year base) with five (5) one year options contract not to exceed ten (10) years for turbine powered Fixed-Wing Airtanker(s) services fully operated by FAA qualified, FAA current, proficient and approved personnel and equipped to meet specifications of this contract. Primary use of airtankers under this contract will be for initial attack (IA) of wildfires, as contrasted with large fire support (LFS). These airtankers are expected to carry a minimum of 3000 gallons of retardant to fires in the beginning stages of fire initiation for anticipated missions of one hour or less. These immediate response actions occur in the first burning periods and are intended to support personnel either on scene or en-route to the incident in containing the fire when it is least costly to do so. During the MAP the airtanker shall be made available for the exclusive use of the government.

(b) Airtankers will be assigned annually an Administrative Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for contract management oversight and dispatched nationwide based on predicted and existing fire activity.

(c) All services provided under this contract shall be performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Contractors shall use all reasonable means to support safety awareness and adherence to established FAA standards and procedures. All personnel engaged in airtanker operations will adhere to the USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual and all pertinent approved policy guides.

(d) Contract personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional and cooperative manner in fulfilling this Contract.

(1) Performance of these contract services may involve work and/or residence on Federal property (i.e., National Forests and National Parks, etc.). Contractor’s employees are expected to follow the rules of conduct established which apply to all Government and non-Government personnel working or residing on Government facilities.

(2) Personnel, who perform ineffectively, refuse to cooperate in the fulfillment of the contract objectives, or are unable or unwilling to adapt to field living conditions, or whose general performance is unsatisfactory or otherwise disruptive, may be required to be replaced at the discretion of the CO.

(3) The CO shall notify the offeror of specifics of the unsatisfactory conduct and/or performance by the offeror’s personnel. The determination of unacceptability is at the sole discretion of the CO. When directed by the CO, the offeror shall replace unacceptable personnel.

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

(a) Aircraft shall conform to an approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with Type Certificate (TC) requirements and applicable Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). The aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with an FAA approved inspection program and must include an FAA approved Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID), Structural Inspection Document (SID), or Instruction for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for the airframe structure, as applicable with an ICA and Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) approved by the manufacturer (or equivalent) and the FAA for the airtanker role.

(b) Contractors shall be certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations). Any aircraft operated shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Contractor’s Operations Specifications.

(c) Contractors are also required to hold a 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station Certificate with a Class or limited airframe rating for offered aircraft. All maintenance shall be performed under the contractor’s Repair Station Certificate. Under certain circumstances non-CRS personnel may perform preventive maintenance functions such as those contained in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, if approved in advance by a USFS Aviation Maintenance Inspector.

(d) Aircraft shall be 14 CFR Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) certified.

(e) All aircraft must have a current Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) full or interim approval.

Any modification or alteration to the tanking system that may alter the San Dimas Technology Development Center (SDTDC) retardant coverage test results shall be approved by the Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB).

(f) Any modification or alteration which affects the aircraft performance, flight characteristics, or operational limitations, must be approved by the Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) and the USFS Airworthiness Branch Chief.

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

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 (AUG 2010).

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

Aircraft must be turbine powered and have been issued a Standard or a Restricted Category Airworthiness Certificate and shall meet the following:

(1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that allows for the dropping of retardant on wildland fires (i.e. aerial dispersant of liquids);

Or

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or equivalent approval for the aircraft for aerial dispersant of liquids

(2) An OEM or equivalent Structural Integrity Program for the firefighting role.

(3) Aircraft must be able to be pressurized during non-retardant carrying flights per (§

23.841 Pressurized cabins).

Note: Refer to Section J, Exhibit 2 for critical information regarding engineering, maintenance, inspection, and data collection and monitoring required by this contract.

Failure to accomplish items and maintain compliance with the requirements identified in this exhibit will result in termination of this contract. The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure continued compliance. The development and maintenance of this program is a material part of the performance of the contract. When, in the sole judgment of the CO, the program does not comply the Government shall initiate termination of the contract as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions.”

(b) Condition of Equipment

(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Fluid leaks shall be within manufacturer’s specified limits. Retardant leakage from tanks is unacceptable.

(2) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility.

(3) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat.

(4) The exterior finish shall be clean, neat, and in good condition. Low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable.

(5) If the aircraft has been used to disperse pesticides or herbicides it shall be supplied clean and odor free. The retardant tank(s) shall be cleaned in accordance with Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act (1969) (FIFRA) Regulations.

(c) Basic Aircraft and Fire Equipment

(See Section J, Exhibit 1)

(d) Non-mission Essential Equipment

(1) Non-mission essential equipment stored in the aircraft during firefighting missions will be limited to crew baggage, technician baggage (as applicable), essential ground support equipment, minimum essential consumable liquids and spare parts not to exceed 1 percent of the maximum operating/takeoff weight

(2) Equipment stored in the aircraft shall be securely stored to prevent movement in flight (bungee cords are not acceptable).

(3) All mission essential equipment shall be documented in the aircraft weight and balance records.

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) General

(1) Aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements.

Manufacturer’s Service Bulletins (SBs) that are a safety of flight item or identified by an Airworthiness Directive (AD) note shall be complied with during the period of the contract performance. Ex-military aircraft will comply with all civil equivalent Airworthiness Directives.

(2) Special equipment and/or modification of the aircraft to meet the specifications of this contract shall be inspected, repaired, and altered in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer's recommendations or engineering data and be FAA approved.

(3) Unless authorized by an approved MEL, aircraft shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument is inoperative.

(4) All mandatory component retirement, replacement or overhaul times shall be adhered to as specified in the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document. FAA approved extensions, if applicable to items identified in the required Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) required by Exhibit 2, paragraph D, is not allowed under any circumstances.

(5) Contract performance may subject the aircraft engine to frequent smoke, sand, and dust ingestion. All aircraft shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the contracted aircraft.

(6) Maintenance of aircraft shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43 and Part 91 including aircraft time-in-service. Aircraft maintenance records shall be in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C as revised.

(7) A flight log similar to that required by 14 CFR 135.65(a) shall be kept with the aircraft. The log will contain the minimum items identified in Section J, Exhibit 14.

(8) Aircraft records and manuals shall be available to agency inspectors. See Section J, Exhibit 14.

(9) Aircraft shall be weighed and configured as an airtanker within 30 days of being offered, and every 36 months thereafter. Exhibit 20 Form B is required. The aircraft shall also be weighed following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft (see Exhibit 20 Form C).

(10) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous year (12 months).

The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales should be listed by make model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation (See Form B, Exhibit 20).

(11) An Equipment List shall be compiled for each offered aircraft. Weight and balance records shall be revised each time equipment is removed or installed. (A list of equipment installed in the aircraft at the time of weighing shall be compiled. The equipment list shall include the name, weight, arm and moment of each item installed.

Items that may be easily removed or installed for aircraft configuration changes (seats, radios, special mission equipment, etc.) shall also be listed including the name, weight, arm and moment of each item. Each page of the equipment list shall identify the specific aircraft by serial and registration number. Each page of the equipment list shall be dated indicating the last date of actual weighing or computation. The weight and balance shall be revised each time equipment is removed or installed which more than negligibly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. See Exhibit 20 for an acceptable example.

(12) The CO shall be notified and a revised weight and balance record shall be submitted to the CO when an aircraft’s empty weight changes by +1% or more.

(13) Contractors may request up to ten (10) days of break in service for scheduled maintenance during the MAP. A total of five (5) days during the first half of the MAP and five (5) for the second half. Days unused in the first half will not carry over to the second.

These breaks may or may not be consecutive and shall be scheduled with the Government’s concurrence. End dates for the MAP will be adjusted if any days are used. If the entire calendar day is not used to perform maintenance, no credit of that unused time shall be granted.

(b) Structural Integrity Program

Refer to Section J, Exhibit 2. This Exhibit contains critical information regarding engineering, maintenance, inspection, and data collection and monitoring required by this contract.

(c) Engines and Propellers

(1) The maximum Time Since Rebuild or Time Since Overhaul (TSR/TSO) permitted on any engine installed on a contract airtanker shall not exceed the manufacturer’s approved or recommended times nor be operated when the efficiency becomes less than 95%.

(2) Extensions to maximum engine TSR/TSO must be approved by the FAA, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(3) Each engine shall have at least 100 hours remaining before any overhaul or hot section inspection at the start of the Pre-Season (Mandatory) or shall be “backed-up” by a substitute engine having more than 100 hours remaining and installed in a QEC (Quick Engine Change) unit.

Note: QEC unit is defined as the engine complete with engine mount, accessories, and the necessary wiring and tubing assembled in such a manner that it can be installed on the aircraft in a minimum amount of time. A QEC unit need not have the cowling or propeller installed to be a complete unit. Maintenance records that meet 14 CFR Part 91 shall be kept with the QEC unit.

(4) A "Hot Section" inspection will not be considered as an overhaul on any turbojet or turboprop engine unless so specified by the manufacturer of the engine.

(5) Engine/propeller records shall be certified and appropriately-rated (14 CFR Part 43.3) or military authority; and shall be made available for inspection upon request.

Engines removed from storage (unsealed - 2 years; sealed - 5 years, or greater) shall be inspected for rust and corrosion, compliance with ADs, and attested airworthy by a certified power plant mechanic prior to entering service.

(d) Parts

Replacement parts shall be approved under 14 CFR 21.9 and shall have FAA, Military or OEM documentation. Parts that have been rebuilt, overhauled, inspected, modified, repaired, or tested shall have a maintenance release document signed by an appropriately certificated person qualified for the relevant function that signifies that the item has been returned to service.

(e) Maintenance Flights

A functional maintenance flight shall be performed following overhaul, repair, and/or replacement of any engine, power train, or flight control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft is returned to service. The flight shall be performed at the Contractor’s expense along with the associated fuel. Results of the maintenance flights shall be reported to and approved by the USFS Maintenance Inspector before the aircraft is returned to Contract Availability.

C-6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

See Section J, Exhibit 3

C-7 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/secured 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-8 OPERATIONS

(a) General

Regardless of any status as a public use aircraft operation, the Contractor shall operate in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91 and each certification required by this contract unless otherwise authorized by the CO.

(b) Pilot Authority and Responsibilities

(1) The PIC is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and the safety of its occupants and payload. The Pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and shall refuse any flight or landing which is considered unsafe.

(2) Aircraft shall be operated within recommended flight envelope limitations. Aircraft operating in turbulent conditions shall not exceed authorized penetration speeds for the aircraft.

(c) Loading and Refueling

Aircraft shall not be refueled or left unattended with the engines running.

(1) Contractors may propose procedures for hot loading of retardant into their aircraft with supporting information to include a risk based analysis for the Government to consider. Hot Retardant Loading (HRL) is the loading of retardant with one or more propulsion engines running.

(2) Contractors may propose procedures for simultaneous loading of retardant and refueling with supporting information to include a risk based analysis for the Government to consider. Simultaneous loading is the concurrent loading of fuel and retardant with propulsion engines stopped.

(3) The aircraft shall be shut down after every 4 hours of continuous operation.

(d) Flight Equipment

(See Section J, Exhibit 4)

(e) Flight Plans

Pilots shall file, open, and operate on a FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), or an agency approved flight plan for resource ordered flights. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. FAA Flight plans will be filed prior to takeoff when possible.

(f) Flight Following

Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, ICAO, or in accordance with USFS approved flight following procedures including Automated Flight Following (AFF).

(g) Retardant Loading

(1) Airtankers shall normally not be fully loaded with retardant until dispatched to a fire.

Contractors may propose partial load configurations with supporting information to include a risk based analysis for the Government to consider.

(2) In the event of a cancelled or aborted mission while still on the ground, and if required for maintenance, retardant shall be off-loaded from the aircraft. If off-loading capabilities do not exist, then the load shall be jettisoned in a designated area and cost will be charged to the fire. Contractors shall provide company guidance in their proposal addressing when landing with a partial or full load is acceptable.

(3) In the event of a cancelled or aborted mission after takeoff, the aircrew shall make the final decision as to whether or not the aircraft will land loaded or if a portion or all of the load shall be jettisoned. At any time during an emergency or when adverse conditions make safe landing uncertain the pilot may drop all or part of the load as the pilot deems necessary. (Section G-3)

(4) The PIC is responsible for the weight and balance and shall have the final authority as to the quantity of retardant loaded onto the aircraft.

(h) Retardant Drops

(1) Qualified Initial Attack Airtanker Pilots (AKI) are authorized to drop retardant on fires without the supervision of a Leadplane (LP) Aerial Supervision Module (ASM), or Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS).

(2) Non-AKI qualified pilots are not authorized to drop retardant on fires unless an LP or ASM is over the fire and supervises the drop.

(3) Retardants shall be dropped as accurately as possible on the designated target areas of the fire. Minimum drop height is 150 feet above the ground or canopy cover (whichever is higher).

(4) To reduce the hazards of airtanker retardant drops in the early morning and late afternoon hours, the following limitations shall apply. These limitations apply to the time the aircraft arrives over the fire, NOT to the time the aircraft conducts retardant drops.

(i) Normally, airtankers shall be dispatched to arrive over a fire not earlier than 30 minutes after official sunrise and not later than 30 minutes before official sunset.

(ii) Airtankers may be dispatched to arrive over a fire as early as 30 minutes prior to official sunrise and as late as 30 minutes after official sunset provided:

(A) A qualified Leadplane (LP), Aerial Supervision Module (ASM), or Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) is on the scene; AND

(B) Has determined that visibility and other safety factors are suitable for dropping retardant; AND

(C) Notifies the appropriate dispatcher of this determination.

(5) In Alaska, airtankers shall not drop retardant during periods outside of civil twilight.

(6) Airtankers utilized for AKI pilot training while providing services under this contract are required to have a fully operational set of tank opening controls installed on the Second-in-Command (SIC) control yoke for the AKTP. These controls shall be labeled appropriately.

(7) Only crewmembers authorized by the CO as essential to the mission are authorized to be aboard an airtanker during dispensing missions.

(8) The CO may authorize personnel for performance of work (i.e. ferry flights) to fly aboard airtankers. Contractors shall provide company guidance in their proposal addressing authorized personnel.

(i) Additional Crew Members

(1) Only those personnel essential to the flight shall be on board the Airtanker during actual fire missions. The only exception shall be the limited authorization of Contractor designated check pilots, Contractor employed airtanker pilots and aircraft mechanics, Leadplane Pilots and trainees, and Government designated technical inspectors.

Authorizations for contractor employees shall be on a limited basis and by approval of the Contracting Officer. Other Government employees will require a documented risk assessment and written approval from the Deputy Chief State and Private Forestry prior to flying on actual fire missions. Persons will be authorized to be on board an airtanker in compliance with 14 CFR Part 91.313 (d).

Such flights shall be limited to Airtankers having an additional seat (other than the required crew seats) with seat belt, shoulder harness, and intercom connectors.

(2) Only the following personnel with listed qualifications and under the conditions as stated may be authorized as an additional crewmember.

(i) Check Pilot (Contractor)

(A) Shall be qualified as an airtanker pilot or AKC.

(B) FAA type-rated in the aircraft to be flown.

(C) Shall have current designation as a Check Pilot from Contractor.

(D) Shall have current Agency Qualification Card.

(ii) Flight Engineer (Contractor)

(A) Shall have current authorization from Contractor.

(B) Shall have current Agency Qualification Card.

(iii) Aircraft Mechanic (Contractor)

(A) Shall have current authorization from Contractor before

(B) Shall have current authorization from the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative.

(iv) Authorized Aircraft or Pilot Inspector (Government)

(A) Shall have current authorization from Contractor and Pilot-in- Command before riding in aircraft.

(B) Shall have current authorization from the Contracting Officer.

(v) Authorized LP Pilot or LP Pilot Trainee (Government)

(A) Shall have current authorization from Contractor and Pilot-in- Command before riding in aircraft.

(B) Shall have current authorization from the Contracting Officer.

(vi) Authorized Initial Attack Training Pilot (Contractor)

(A) Shall be Initial Attack qualified in the aircraft to be flown.

(B) Shall have current designation as Initial Attack Training Pilot from the contractor.

(C) Shall have current Agency Qualification Card

(vii) Other Personnel - Ferry Flights

Contractor personnel essential to the Airtanker for the performance of the contract work may be authorized in advance by the Contracting Officer to board ferry flights to bases and return when the Airtanker is not dispatched to a fire mission.

C-9 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all maintenance, fueling, and flight activities do not cause environmental damage to property or facilities. The Contractor is responsible to clean and rehabilitate areas adversely affected by Contractor activities and shall, whenever practical and possible, utilize solvents and cleaning agents that are either biodegradable or consistent with acceptable safety, health and environmental concern practices.

(b) The Contractor is responsible (including cost) for handling and clean-up of fuel, oil, and retardant contamination or spills on airport ramps, retardant sites, parking areas, landing areas, etc., when caused by Contractor aircraft or personnel.

(c) The Government may assign an area to be utilized by the Contractor for storage of equipment used in support of Contract performance. Oil, solvents, parts, engines, etc. shall be stored and utilized in a manner consistent with acceptable safety, health and environmental concerns.

(d) The Contractor shall immediately report any spill of fuel, hazardous chemical, regulated waste, or hazardous substance to the CO and spill-reporting authority.

(e) The Contractor is responsible for aircraft wash down at airtanker base facilities as needed.

Potable and non-potable water will be available at Government airtanker base facilities for contractor’s use. If potable and non-potable water is not available at a Government airtanker base facility the Government may approve flight time to a base that does.

C-10 PERSONNEL

(a) Pilot Minimum Background Investigations (MBI)

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 background investigations are no longer required by contract. Flight crew member record checks are required in accordance with 49 USC 44703 and 49 CRF 1544.230, regardless of the type of operation being conducted (parts 91,121,125,133,135,137 or public aircraft).