Amendment_1_AG-024B-S-15-9004_NATL_CWN_Solicitation_2-4-15.pdf

Solicitation No. AG‐024B‐S‐15‐9004 National CWN Helicopter Services U.S. Forest Service

CONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION (RFQ’S)

1. We would like to propose aircraft that are not currently registered or have an airworthy certificate. Would this be a possibility? Yes, provided the aircraft meets the requirements listed in the amended Section E-2 Part II Subpart I.

2. B-1 Schedule of Items: “Equipped Weight includes the weight of a fixed tank or the weight of the empty bucket and any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc.) for restricted aircraft. See Clause C4 for reference.” Section C- 45 Definitions. “Equipped Weight” “Bucket Helicopters” “Does not include the weight of the bucket and any associated suspension hardware.” Which is correct? B-1 states the weight of the bucket is included in the equipped weight for restricted category and to reference C-45 for standard category. C-45 will be revised to include an explanation for restricted category aircraft.

3. B-5 Crew Coverage. The 2011 CWN solicitation required 7 day coverage at a level “C” (fuel truck driver and mechanic). This solicitation asks the bidder to decide the coverage level and crew compliment. If this is the intent, please define how operators with different coverage levels will be evaluated against each other during the dispatch process? Asking the bidder to decide coverage level was not the intent. The intent was to require the same staffing as the 2011 CWN Agreement. A revised B-5 is included in this amendment.

4. B-10 Overnight Standard Per Diem Rate Allowance. “Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations.” C-43 Payment for Overnight Allowance. “No payment of CWN Personnel is authorized.” Which is correct? Payment for overnight allowance is only authorized when paid under the optional flight rate. Section B-10 has been revised and section C-32 has been added.

5. C-12 (c) 10. “Pilots may function as mechanics…” C-12 (i) 1. “Mechanic (other than the pilot) shall maintain the helicopter…” C-16 (d) 9. “When pilots act as a mechanic…” Which statement is correct? All statements are correct. A revised B-5 is included requiring a full time mechanic.

6. C-16 (e) 6. “When the mechanic serves as the fuel servicing vehicle driver…” Is this allowed? If so, under what circumstances? Section C-16 (e) (6) is for Type III helicopters only. A revised B-5 has been included to clarify minimum staffing.

7. Can Type II operators receive mileage for service maintenance pickup/trailers? No.

8. C-7 (b) Avionics Specifications. Please define what helicopters are required to have the Additional Telemetry Unit, Traffic Advisory Systems, and RADAR Altimeters. Aircraft offered on this solicitation must meet C-7 (a) (1) All Helicopters. The Additional Telemetry Unit, Traffic Advisory System and Radar Altimeter are not required.

9. On B-1 Schedule of Items the Category Line is missing (no place to indicate what category is offered as). A corrected B-1 Schedule of Items, adding the category column is included in this amendment.

10. Is a Mode S transponder required? The FAA requires 135 operators to use Mode S transponders in 135.143. There’s also a grandfather clause if the transponder was installed prior to 1992. We require contractors to meet the CFRs including this. Outside of the 135 requirement, we don’t require Mode S.

11. While reviewing Solicitation AG-024B-S-15-9004, National Call When Needed Helicopter Services, we came across a point about load calculations that needs to be clarified in three places.

a. In Section B-3, at the bottom of page 5, the statement “Applicable for Type II (Medium) Helicopters Bucket Example” appears to be incorrect since there is no reference to Type I Tanked helicopters. The statement “Applicable for Type II (Medium Helicopters Bucket Example)” should have been removed prior to the solicitation being published. The performance requirements in Section B-3 are applicable to all aircraft offered. A corrected Section B-3 is included in this amendment.

b. The paragraph under this statement includes the statement “For Computed Gross Weight use Exhibit 22 for load calculation.” In the solicitation, Exhibit 22 is reserved with no table or chart to pick computed gross weight. Removed in the corrected Section B-3.

c. Exhibit 13 also contains the statement “Vendors shall use Computed Gross Weight from Exhibit 22 for load calculation purposes for submitting proposals (See Exhibit 22 Computed Gross Weight).” We believe that these two references to Exhibit 22 need to be removed. A corrected Exhibit 13 is included in this amendment.

12. Will a certificate of participation in an approved commercially serviced Safety Management System such as ARG/US provide and be accepted as a description and evidence for the Safety Management System Components Questionnaire (Exhibit 31)?

No, answering the questions in Exhibit 31 are proof of use and understanding of SMS.

Commercially serviced SMS programs should have the content required to answer Exhibit 31. Offerors must answer Exhibit 31 to the best of their ability.

13. Currently we are reconfiguring an aircraft to meet all exclusive use requirements. This maintenance process makes the aircraft unavailable for weighing prior to the solicitation due date. For the purpose of this solicitation can I create a “Chart C” indicating the additional items to be installed and mathematically compute the new total weight and balance? Yes, submit your Weight and Balance documents representing the most accurate aircraft configuration in accordance with the revised B-3.

14. Form 1449. Section 10 states this solicitation is UNRESTRICTED. The Call-When- Needed (CWN) solicitation issued in 2011 utilized the contract clause FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Why has this solicitation changed from Small Business Set Aside to Unrestricted? An analysis was done regarding orders the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) was unable to fill during the 2014 fire season.

The report showed there were 179 instances where we were unable to provide a requested helicopter. The conclusion drawn is there are currently an insufficient number of CWN helicopters that are actually available on the existing agreements. On that basis a Waiver was submitted and approved to run an unrestricted solicitation.

15. The solicitation states the requirements for the Type II, but we haven't found the requirements for the Type I yet can you please advise on the temperature and altitude and required weight for the Type I? Amended Section B-3 included see question 11 (A).

16. Please clarify with your responses next week if, on page 165 under Sub Part 1 (a & b), you want a copy of our Operations Specifications and Operations Manual. Yes, in electronic format as instructed in Section E-2.

17. Do we have to fill out the entire load calculation for Standard Category aircraft? For evaluation purposes only the Jettisonable (HOGE-J) column needs to be completed.

18. What constitutes an STC for evaluation purposes as stated in Section E-2 (g) and (h)? A modification summary page and the cover page for each STC will meet all requirements listed in Section E-2 (g) and (h).

19. What are the appropriate charts for completing a 212 load calculation? Use the performance charts which are applicable to the aircraft as it is modified. For most 212’s Aviation Safety Alert No. 2002-13 is applicable.

20. For aircraft that require a third crewmember, what are the flight time and duty limitations? C-16 is applicable to all Flight crewmembers including the flight engineer/flying crew chief.

21. Would it be possible to see the historical pricing on the previous 2011 CWN contract solicitation? For the Exclusive-Use contracts, the Government publishes the daily availability rates for all the contracts that it awards. Can you provide me the daily availability rates for 2014 for all type 1 and type 2 CWN contracts. No, pricing that is proposed under CWN agreements is considered proprietary to each contractor. Unlike Exclusive Use Contracts, there is not actually any funding commitment when a Contractor is awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement. As such, no pricing information is posted upon an agreement award.

22. Is a hard copy of the Technical section of the proposal required, or do you prefer just electronic copies of the Technical side of the proposal? Per the instructions in section E- 2, contactors are to provide electronic copies of the technical proposal. No hard copy is required.

23. Do you require ownership information on all proposed aircraft that are currently on the company’s Operations Specifications D085 aircraft listing as approved to conduct operations including those that are leased aircraft? Yes.

24. Do you require copies of all STC’s and Field Approvals for each aircraft over its entire lifetime, or would a modification summary page be sufficient? (note: most aircraft have a large “catalog” of STC and 337s)? See Question 17.

25. Under Section C-4 Helicopter Requirements, d-General Equipment, #15 is a split Red & White strobe light mounted on top of the aircraft acceptable in lieu of either a Red or White top mounted strobe light? Yes.

26. When bidding an aircraft that is not on our certificate, does the weight balance still have to be dated within the previous 12 months? No, providing it meets the requirements in the amended solicitation (B-3 and Section E-2 Part II Subpart I).

27. Also, does the letter just have to have make, model, and serial number and the FAA's intention to add it to our certificate? The letter must meet the minimum requirement listed in Section E-2 Part II Subpart I.

28. We are still working with the FAA to get the Type Certificate completed on aircraft we’ve recently purchases. We expect this to be completed within the next 60 days. All aircraft have a FAA N number assigned. Are you able to except our bid on the four aircraft?

Yes, providing the offer can meet the requirements in the amended solicitation (B-3 and Section E-2 Part II Subpart I).

29. B-1 Schedule of Items on Page 3 of the solicitation states that “Equipped Weight includes the weight of the empty bucket”, which conflicts with the definition of Equipped Weight found on Page 67, which states not to include the weight of the bucket with the aircraft. Could you please clarify which is the appropriate methodology? See question 2.

30. B-1 Schedule of Items on Page 3 references Clause C-4 when defining Equipped Weight but clause C-4 does not appear to provide any guidance on equipped weight.

Clause C-5 does provide some guidance on weighing aircraft. Can you please clarify the reference? Reference removed, corrected B-1 included in this amendment.

31. Clause C-4 (15) provides a requirement for a strobe light – will a strobe light with a white & red lens, or an LED strobe light with a white & red color output comply with this requirement? Yes.

32. Clause C-4 (18) is titled “variable capacity collapsible bucket(s)” and states” (For bucket and tank-equipped helicopters)”. It goes on to provide the altitude, temperature and minimum fuel criteria. Should we assume that load calculations should be performed with this criteria for all aircraft being submitted? Load calculations will be done in accordance with the performance requirements in the amended B-3.

33. Page 5 states that for Type II helicopters, we are to use the Computed Gross Weight table on Exhibit 22. This table (present in prior solicitations) was removed from Exhibit

22. Please clarify. There was no intent to use Exhibit 22 for this CWN solicitation, all reference has been removed with this amendment.

34. What exactly is a copy of a "self-validated" SMS audit? Do you have an example? Complete Exhibit 31 in its entirety that will provide the safety SMEs enough information regarding your companies SMS program.

35. I do understand that the actual weighing of the aircraft cannot be more than 12 months prior to the submission date; does the certification of the scales have to fall into that same 12 month period or within 12 months at the time of the weighing? Within 12 months at the time of weighing.

36. Section B-5 Crew Coverage, Pg. 6. Can the government please specify which crew coverage is required or does the vendor choose? A revised B-5 is included in this amendment.

37. Section B-7 Acceptable Work Schedules. We desire a 12/2 work schedule. However, it is nearly impossible to maintain this schedule throughout the fire season on CWN contracts. Will contractors be penalized if crew change outs are made more often? No, providing flight time/duty limits are met and notice is provided to the helicopter manager.

38. Section C-4 Helicopter Requirements. Are restricted category aircraft required to have floor protection within the cargo area? No.

39. Section C-7 Avionics Requirements. Are restricted category aircraft required to have a PA system? No, PA is required for Standard Category Exclusive Use only.

40. Section C-19 Personal Protective Equipment. What type or specification of fire shelter does the USFS require onboard an aircraft? Fire shelters must meet spec.5100-606 as stated in C-19.

a. Where and when can pilots obtain the required fire shelter training? NFES2710 provides guidance on fire shelter use. Hands on training should be conducted with the helicopter manager when a practice shelter is available.

41. Section C-20 Inspection and Acceptance. Are pilots required to complete the Grand Canyon training annually or every 36 months as indicated in the solicitation? The Grand Canyon Certificate of Waiver or Authorization expires annually and must be current for a pilot to be carded.

42. Would the FS prefer the technical proposal be saved as one document for the electronic copy or in sections? Either is acceptable, saving the document in sections should speed up review.

43. B-3 (b) (1) (iii) (A) 1. and C-5 (a) (15) (i) both specify that “For aircraft on the companies operating certificate that are currently operating outside of the US, the current operating weight and balance will be submitted…” However, E-2 Part II Technical Proposal Instructions state “Helicopters proposed in this solicitation that are physically outside of the United States shall have been on the contractor’s certificate prior to leaving the United States.” See Question 44.

44. Can we bid an aircraft that is currently outside the US and is not now on our 133 op specs (but was until it was exported) using the current weight and balance? Yes, providing the offer meets the requirements listed in the revised E-2 Part II Subpart I.

45. Section B-10 references an “Overnight Standard Per Diem Allowance” and the Federal Travel Regulations (“FTR”). It also references Exhibit C, which does not appear to contain any references to the FTR. Are contractors required to pay the FTR per diem rates, or does the reference to Section C mean that no such rates are required? An amended B-10 has been included in this amendment for clarification (See question 4).

46. C-4 (d) (17) (i) (A) specifies keeperless cargo hook. This previously excluded Type I helicopters. Can this exclusion be reinstated? Yes, an updated C-4 (d) (17) 91) (A) is included in this amendment.

47. C-4 (d) (17) (ii) (A) specifies minimum of 150’ long line with no segment shorter than 50’.

Can the 50’ segment restriction be eliminated for aircraft without tail rotors? No.

48. C-4 (d) (24) specifies locking caps on fuel filler ports. Will fuel fillers protected by an FAA approved locking compartment door or other locking cover be acceptable? Yes.

49. C-4 (d) (25) and Exhibit 5 (b) (16) specify wire cutters for standard category personnel transport helicopters. Are helicopters not contracted for personnel transport required to have wire cutters? No.

50. C-4 (d) (26) specifies FAA approved floor protection. Does this requirement apply to helicopters not contracted to carry passengers or internal cargo? No.

51. C-5 (a) (8) specifies notification to CO 16hrs prior to any maintenance inspection. This is a daily occurrence under progressive maintenance systems. Does the 16hr requirement apply to aircraft on progressive maintenance systems? No.

52. C-5 (c) specifies functional maintenance flights shall be at contractor’s expense.

Maintenance flights directed by USFS that are not required by the operator’s FAA approved maintenance program should be at government expense? The contractor is responsible for maintenance flight time costs.

53. C-7 (a) (4) specifies required avionics for Air Tactical Operations. Are water delivery helicopters on this contract considered Air Tactical? No.

54. C-7 (b) (4) (v) specifies altimeter maintenance to IFR requirements of 14CFR91.411.

Does this apply to aircraft not contracted to perform passenger missions? Yes, it applies to all helicopters.

55. C-7 (b) (4) (vi) specifies TAS. Is this applicable to NVG aircraft only per C-7(a) (3)? Yes.

56. C-7 (b) (5) (i) specifies Radar Altimeter. Is this applicable to NVG aircraft only per C-7 (a) (3)? Yes.

57. C-7 (b) (5) (iv) specifies VHF-FM programming ports. Are programming ports required for aircraft contracted for water delivery only? No.

58. C-7 (b) (5) (v) specifies GPS data connectors. Are data connectors required for Type I aircraft? No.

59. The Department of Labor concluded in 2014 that certain mechanics need to be paid at the “Mechanic II” rate. The solicitation acknowledges this in Section D-5, but the Wage Determination (Exhibit 16) does not include a rate for the Mechanic II position. Does USFS intend to seek the current Mechanic II pay rate from DOL and issue a modification including a revised Wage Determination? Wage Determination 1995-0221 has just been updated to include Aircraft Mechanic II & III. It is hereby incorporated into Exhibit 16 and included in the amendment.

60. Exhibit 28, PAO states “contractor/company is responsible for providing the following information to the FAA” regarding PAO. In discussions with Art Hinaman at the USFS WO on 28 Jan 15 we understand that the request from the contractor for a PAO declaration is not a requirement but an option for the contractor. If the request for a PAO declaration is not made, the contractor may continue operations as a civil aircraft in compliance with the FAR’s. Is this interpretation correct? Yes.

61. Section D-10 is Clause FAR 52.212-5 (OCT 2014). The most current version is (DEC 2014). Should this be updated?

Note: The DEC 2014 version of this clause adds under subparagraph (a)(1) FAR 52.209-10 dated DEC 2014; and removes under subparagraph (b)(10) FAR 52.209010 dated MAY 2012 and leaves the text marked RESERVED. There will be no update to this clause (FAR 52.209-10 had originally been marked as applicable).

62. Section D-10 subparagraph (e) (1) (vi) is FAR citation of 52.222-17 Employment Records on Veterans (JUL 2014). Should this be FAR 52.222-37? FAR 52.222-37 is actually the correct citation. This clause is checked as applicable (31) under section (b) of D-10.

63. Note: Section E header (contract #) is from the 2011 CWN Solicitation. Corrected and included in amendment.

64. E-2 Sub-Part 1 (g) specifies copies of STC’s or Field Approvals for aircraft. Are the full STC or 337 packages required, or are the approval pages for each sufficient? See question 18.

65. E-2 Sub-Part 1 (g) and (h) both specify a summary table of STC’s. Do these tables need to be provided twice or should this be item (h) only? Once will meet the requirement.

66. E-2 Sub-Part 1 (i) specifies Helicopter Load Calculation. Is this a duplicate of the Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation specified in Sub-Part 2 (a) or something else?

The intent was to list mandatory documentation (pass/fail) and Aircraft performance evaluation separately. One load calculation will meet both requirements.

67. E-7 Helicopter Performance Questionnaire is not listed as part of the bid package in E-2.

Is the E-7 chart required in bid submission? If so, where? It is requested under E-3 (2) Aircraft Performance, intended for planning purposes and not a part of “required documents”.

68. Paragraph B-1 states: The weighing shall be accomplished prior to submission of the proposal. The weighing must take place within 12 months prior to award of any agreements under this agreement. All other references to weighing refer to 12 months prior to the Submission of Bids. Will Schedule B-1 be modified to be consistent with the other references? Yes, a new section B-1 is included in this amendment.

69. The B-1 Instructions refer to “Category” however, there is not a column for Category in the Table. Will the Category Column be added to the table? Yes, a new section B-1 is included in this amendment.

70. Then the paragraph states the Minimum Capability of a 1600 pound payload for Hovering out of ground effect at 5,000 ft and 30�C. Is the Capability requirement the same for Type I and Type II? Yes, anew section B-3 is included in this amendment.

71. Paragraph C-4 (17) references Cargo Hooks, keeperless cargo hooks are not available for our helicopters, can the requirement be changed? Yes, an updated C-4 (d) (17) (1)

(A) is included in this amendment.

72. This requires the SIC’s to have a minimum of 500 hours in helicopters. This language was removed from the last CWN solicitation can this requirement be removed? Yes, updated language is included in this amendment.

73. Paragraph C-19 (f) Contractor will provide USFS approved personal fire shelters (spec.

5100-606) for all contractor personnel covered under this contract. Instruction in the use of shelter deployment shall be provided by the contractor and be verified by the Helicopter Manager. Shelter deployment training shall be completed yearly. The condition and care of the shelter will meet USFS standards. Fire shelter shall be on-board the helicopter at all times while under contract and included in the equipped weight. Ground crews shall have fire shelters readily available for use if needed. This paragraph Requires Fire Shelters for all contractor personnel. Are fire shelters required for mechanics and fuel truck drivers that work only at the heli-base? Yes.

74. Exhibit 13 refers to Exhibit 22, Exhibit 22 is RESERVED and is not Computed Gross Weight. What is the correct reference? Exhibit 22 was not intended to be used for this solicitation. All reference has been removed with this amendment. Use actual aircraft Computed Gross Weight for load calc.

75. Section E – The header for section E refers to Solicitation AG-024B-S-11-9006; this was a previous CWN Solicitation. Should this be changed? See Question 63.

76. Can we offer a Medium Type II Standard category Helicopter in a Limited Capacity, operating under part 133 rules and not part 135 (carrying passengers)? Yes

77. On page 3, B-1 Schedule of Items there is not a column to indicate the category of the aircraft; where would you like us to acknowledge the Category? A corrected B-1 is included in this amendment.

78. On Exhibit 8 - Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements, page 89 section (a) General (1), who provides the USFS or USDI-AMD inspection sticker? Does this replace the Hard Card that has been required in previous years? Approved inspectors from either agency will approve the fuel servicing vehicle. The sticker or card is acceptable.

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Summary of Changes

Section Page Description

TOC Table of Contents i-iv Replace Table of Contents B B-1 3 Added “Category” box to Schedule of Items B B-3 5 Paragraph (b) Capability Of:, deleted language B B-5 6 Checked boxes in section B B-10 7 Deleted and added language C C-4 15 Paragraph (d) (17) (i) (A), added language C C-12 40 Paragraph (g), deleted language C C-32 60 Deleted “Reserved” and added new section 61-66 No changes; pages included in Amendment due to format changes

C C-45 67 Equipped Weight Definition – added Standard Category and Non Standard Category definitions 69-73 No changes; pages included in Amendment due to format changes

C Exhibit 13 101 Deleted first paragraph in section C Exhibit 16 114 Updated Wage Determination for 1995-0221

D & E 152-196 Duplicate page numbers in Sections C & D, corrected E E-1 through E-6 165 Corrected solicitation number in header E E-2 167 Paragraph Part II Sub-Part 1, added language

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

i Amendment 1

SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 3

B-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION 4

B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR

PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT

VALIDATION 4

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 5

B-5 CREW COVERAGE 6

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 6

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES 7

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 7

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 7

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 7

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO 7

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 7

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 8

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT 8

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT 9

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS 10

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 11

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 11

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 18

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 20

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 21

C-8 RESERVED 32

C-9 RESERVED 32

C-10 OPERATIONS 32

C-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 36

C-12 PERSONNEL 37

C-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 42

C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 42

C-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND

EQUIPMENT 43

C-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 43

C-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 45

C-18 MISHAPS 46

C-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 48

C-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 50

C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 54

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C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 54

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 54

C-24 BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT PERIOD AND RENEWAL PERIODS 55

C-25 AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES 55

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 56

C-27 UNAVAILABILITY 57

C-28 CWN PAYMENT PROCEDURES 58

C-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 59

C-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 59

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 60

C-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD 60

C-33 RESERVED 61

C-34 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL 61

C-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 61

C-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 62

C-37 LODGING & MEALS 62

C-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 62

C-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 63

C-40 PAYMENT FOR FOAM CONCENTRATE 63

C-41 CWN RELIEF CREW APPROVAL AND PAYMENT 64

C-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 64

C-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 64

C-44 HELICOPTER MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITIES 65

C-45 DEFINITIONS 66

C-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACCRONYMS 72

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL 74

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) 75

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT 76

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES 80

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT 81

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES 87

EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED 88

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 89

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER

PILOTS 96

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL

LOAD TRAINING 97

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST 99

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, 100

AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART 100

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION 101

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 104

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 105

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 110

EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED 124

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL 125

EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING 126

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EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM 128

EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 130

EXHIBIT 22 - RESERVED 136

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT 137

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT 140

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER 141

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION 142

EXHIBIT 27 - RESERVED 144

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 145

EXHIBIT 29 - VENDOR-CONTRACTOR QA/EVALUATION/SAFETY CHECKS 146

EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED 147

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE

AND ACCIDENT HISTORY 148

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998) 152

D-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -

COMMERCIAL ITEMS 152

D-3 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-9) (JUL 2013) 152

D-4 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 153

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 153

D-6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 154

D-7 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 154

D-8 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEOTAPING 155

D-9 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FAR 52.223-17) (MAY 2008) 156

D-10 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5) (JUL 2014) 156

D-11 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS

FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209 -71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) 163

D-12 ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM WAGE FOR CONTRACTORS (FAR 52.222-09)

(DEVIATION 2014-O0017) (JUN 2014) 161

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-1) (APR 2014) (TAILORED/ADDENDA) 165

E-2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL

PROPOSALS 166

E-3 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (TAILORED) 171

E-4 AGREEMENT AWARDS 174

E-5 RESERVED 174

E-6 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE 175

E-7 HELICOPTER PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE 176

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E-8 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-3) (MAY 2014) 177

E-9 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-5) (APR 2010) 192

E-10 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) 195

E-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT

TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION

(AGAR 452.209-70) (DEVIATION 2012-01) ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012) 196

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

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B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is an Agreement for Interagency Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services. Furnish Type (insert Helicopter Heavy (Type 1) or Medium (Type II) helicopter(s) fully operated and maintained; including fuel servicing vehicle(s), meeting the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein, on a call-when-needed basis.

Upon Contractor's acceptance of an order from an authorized ordering office, the order becomes a binding contract under the prices, terms, and conditions of this agreement.

N Number

C A T1

Make Model

& Series

Equipped Weight2

(per agreement definition)

Helicopter Allowable

HOGE Payload5

Daily Availability

Rate3 Base Year

Daily Availability

Rate3 1st

Renewable Period

Daily Availability

Rate3 2nd

Renewable Period

Daily Availability

Rate3 3rd

Renewable Period

Optional Use Hourly

Flight Rate4

Base Year

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4 1st RP

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4 2nd RP

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4 3rd RP

HOGE:

1 Category: Indicate the category the aircraft is offered as: Standard = S, Limited (Standard Category offered in a Limited Capacity) = L, and Restricted = R

2 Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight Equipped Weight = lbs

Equipped Weight for Standard Category (Passenger Carrying) aircraft see “Equipped Weight” in Definitions (C-45).

Equipped Weight includes the weight of a fixed tank or the weight of the empty bucket and any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc.) for restricted aircraft. See Clause C 4 for reference.

The helicopter-equipped weight shall be based on the actual weighing of the aircraft and shall meet the following requirements:

The weighing shall be accomplished prior to submission of the proposal. The weighing must take place within 12 months prior to award of any agreements under this agreement.

Helicopter(s) under initially awarded agreement(s) under this solicitation shall remain at or below contracted helicopter equipped weight as bid. Helicopters will be allowed 1% above the awarded contracted helicopter equipped weight during the agreement option period(s). The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 12 months preceding the starting date of the agreement and 24 months thereafter including options or following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet Agreement equipped weight for performance. If the government requires additional equipment after agreement award no penalty will be assessed.

3 The awarded Daily Availability Rate shall include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, overnight allowances, overhead, permanent shop facilities, etc.) incurred in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributed to actual flight.

4 Optional Use Hourly Flight Rates will not be used in the evaluation for award.

Hourly Flight Rate will be paid at the applicable Hourly Flight Rate, in accordance with Exhibit 12, Helicopter Services Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

5 Calculated from Line 13 of Load Calculation Form ()OAS-67/FS 5700-17)

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B-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION

Offeror shall enter the location of the “Principle Base of Operation” in accordance with the definitions found in Section C for the offered aircraft.

Location (Physical Address) State

B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

(a) Performance shall be based on minimum engine specification. Aircraft performance capabilities shall be determined by using the Standard Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Method. (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation)

Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used.

Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used.

As an example, Kaman K-1200 helicopters shall only use minimum specification engine performance data calculated from Rotorcraft FMS NO. 1, (USFS Fire Fighting).

Use (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation and Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart) per aircraft type and the appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts (HOGE and HIGE) from the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual with current supplements and changes as applicable.

For field operations use current temperature and elevation for performance planning purposes.

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacture’s requirements and configured in accordance with the contract specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria:

(i) The weighing shall be accomplished by the Contractor or their agent.

(ii) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. 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 21).

(iii) Weighing shall be:

(A) Accomplished within 12 months prior to the due date of proposal submission.

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1. For aircraft on the companies operating certificate that are currently in maintenance or otherwise unable to be weighted, the current operating weight and balance will be submitted. These aircraft will be required to be weighed within 12 months prior to initial contract inspection.

(B) At an interval of 24 months thereafter and / or

(C) Following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list, which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft.

(iv) Helicopter(s) under this solicitation shall:

(A) Remain at or below the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed in the base year of the contract. When there is a difference in the aircraft's weight between different sets of scales, scales shall be allowed a maintenance tolerance of .2 % (two tenths of a percent) of the scale reading for each set of scales. For example, a helicopter that weighed 6000 lbs on one scale set would be allowed a 12 lb tolerance on each scale set when compared. (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6).

(B) Be allowed a total of 1% above the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed during the combined contract option periods.

(v) Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet contract equipped weight for performance.

(vi) If the government requires additional equipment after contract award, no penalty will be assessed.

(2) Reserved

CAPABILITY OF:

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

At 5,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 °C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Payload of 1600 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

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B-5 CREW COVERAGE

The number of persons required will be the minimum complement of personnel while operating under this agreement, additional positions may be offered to staff and support the helicopters.

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

And

With Relief Pilot(s) Without Relief Pilot(s)

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

7-Day Coverage (See Chart Below) A B OR C

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER

MECHANIC

6-Day 6-Day Coverage

No Relief Required

3-Hour Call-up

7-Day

A.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

3-Hour Call-up

B.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD) Relief Mechanic(s) 3-Hour Call-up

C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

Full Time Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

Type I (Heavy) Helicopters - A maximum of 10 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Type II (Medium) Helicopter - A maximum of 4 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

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B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (need to check one)

12/2 12/12 Other (If “Other” is checked, Identify requested schedule, which is subject to approval by Contracting Officer)

Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule. Days off schedule may vary.

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

$46.00 per hour

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

When Daily Availability payment is used, RON fees are not applicable for other than daily availability see C-32 (b) (2).

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply).

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA Operation Specifications for operations in the following locations. Reference Exhibit 3

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply)

Additional Offered Equipment

The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. Where no provision is made for a daily rate, the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.

If additional offered equipment is provided by Contractor, see appropriate Exhibits, if applicable.

Daily rates for additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the CO.

√ Description Capacity Quantity Unit Unit Price Seeder Day $ Fertilizer Spreader Day $ Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank Day $ Dip Tank/Water Pumps Day $ Spill Containment Barrier Day $ Tundra Boards or Snow Pads Day $ Aerial Ignition (See Exhibit 26) Day $

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Infrared Capability Floats/Pop-outs Other Equipment Offered

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract will meet the requirements of Section C-12 (c) & (d) and C-20.

Contractors will offer pilots approved or eligible for approval in the mission tasks selected below.

All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C-12 (b) (2) or when requested by the

CO.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance) Required All Items

Helitack/Passenger Transport Required All Standard Category Aircraft

External Load (belly hook) Required All Type II and Type III Aircraft

Water/Retardant Delivery Required All Bucket and Tank Items

Longline VTR (150’) Required All Type I and Type II Bucket Items Optional Type III

Snorkel Required All Tanked Items

Mountainous Terrain Flight Required All Items

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch Optional All Items

Rappel Required For Rappel Items

Short Haul Required For Short Haul Items

Snow Operations (deep snow) Optional All Items

Night Vision Goggle Operations Required For Night Flying Operations

Other

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT

Contractor will will not authorize performance of work under the contract by a Government Pilot. (See Exhibit 23)

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information that is required to be submitted with your proposal is contained in Section E, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored).

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

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For helicopters with a landing gear incorporating an extendable strut, the hour meter may be activated by a switch mounted in such a manner as to only operate when the strut is fully extended.

The hour meter shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour only.

(10) Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless the appropriate crew door has been modified with bubble window (if available) and operational gauges installed in the door that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations.

(11) Convex mirror for observation of external loads and landing gear (not required for aircraft equipped ONLY for vertical reference operations).

(12) The Fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum of

1.5 pounds capacity and 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(13) Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material.

(14) Reserved

(15) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate will also fulfill this requirement. In order to meet agreement specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.1401 or Part 29.1401.

(16) High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades).

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. Note: Keeperless hook required for Type II helicopters only.

(B) As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Additional Special Mission Requirements:

BOA Pilot-in-Command – (as related to the applicable Special Mission approval): Minimum Experience Flying Hours:

Mountain Flying (see 1) Mountain Flying Experience – Make and Model Vertical Reference (VTR) Experience ........................................................................ 10* Annual VTR Recurrency Training .............................................................................. 2*

*Mandatory for Type I, II & III Exclusive Use and Type I & II CWN Pilots. Optional for CWN Type III Pilots

1 Mountain Flying - Helicopter Pilot: 200 hours experience operating helicopters in mountainous terrain identified in 14 CFR 95 Subpart B-Designated Mountainous Area.

Experience operating outside the United States may be considered “Mountain Flying” providing it is conducted in mountainous regions defined as 2000 feet above surroundings containing long slopes, deep valleys, and high ridges. Operating includes maneuvering and numerous takeoffs and landings to pinnacles, ridgelines and confined areas.

(e) Pilot - Equipment Proficiency

Pilots shall be required to demonstrate proficiency with all mission equipment.

(f) Pilot - Vertical Reference Proficiency

(1) Pilots may be required to demonstrate this capability during an agency evaluation.

(Exhibit 10, Interagency Guidelines for Vertical Reference/External Load Training Standards)

(2) Vertical reference qualified pilots shall maintain proficiency in vertical reference or external load operations. When active under Agreement for a period of 30-consecutive days and no vertical reference activity occurs, the pilot will be provided a 1-hour proficiency flight at Government expense. This will include snorkel operations on tanked aircraft.

(3) The Contractor may be considered unavailable for failure to maintain vertical reference proficiency.

(g) Second in Command (SIC) Requirements (if applicable)

Second-In-Command shall meet requirements of operator’s certificate. The requirements for the second pilot shall be a commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft category, helicopter class rating, and at a minimum a valid second class medical certificate. They are not issued a Helicopter Pilot Qualification card.

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(f) When the aircraft and crewmembers have arrived at the Assigned Work Location and the fuel-servicing vehicle is enroute, the aircraft and crewmembers may be considered to be available for payment purposes by the CO.

(g) The awarded daily availability rate shall include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, overnight allowances, travel costs to and from lodging, overhead, permanent shop facilities, etc.) incurred in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributed to actual flight.

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

(a) Extended Standby (that period over the first 9 hours of standby per day, per authorized crewmember) will be measured in hours (rounded to the next full-hour and paid at the rate specified in the Schedule of Items) for all Extended Standby ordered by the CO and performed by the Contractor when the crew meets the Standby requirement in accordance with Section C, Daily Availability Requirements.

(b) Extended Standby is not applicable on days when mobilization or demobilization is paid.

Only applicable to Call When Needed (CWN).

(c) The Contractor will not be compensated for Extended Standby when the aircraft is not available for immediate dispatch, except when authorized by the CO.

(d) Extended Standby is applicable to Alaska assignments.

C-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD

(a) Daily Availability Rate plus Specified Flight Rate Method

(1) The Contractor will be paid for availability and flight in accordance with C-30, Payment for Flight and C-31, Payment for Availability.

(2) Unavailability will be deducted in…