AG-024B-S-16-9014_CWN_Airtankers_2.0_Final.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following

Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For:

National CWN Next Generation Large Airtanker Services 2.0

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-16-9014

Issued Date:

05/16/2017

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on 06/20/2017 @ 2:00 PM Mountain Time

- The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation:

1. Solicitation Offer and Award form SF-33 (Section A), blocks 13 through 18. (Complete, date, and sign).

2. Fill in and provide the appropriate information requested in Sections A (SF-33 Form), B, K, L & M.

Provide two (2) copies of the completed signed offer Sections A (Form SF-33), B and K of the Solicitation and five (5) copies of your Technical proposal in response to Section L. Electronic versions of both sections is required (pdf).

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

ATTN: SOLICITATION NO. AG-024B-S-16-9014

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

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

Offeror’s questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail no later than 05/31/17. Offerors may contact Matt Olson for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5835 or E-mail:

mdolson@fs.fed.us.

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) https://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:mdolson@fs.fed.us

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-16-9014 US. Forest Service National CWN Airtanker Services 2.0 National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION OFFER AND AWARD FORM

STANDARD FORM 33

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 PRICING AND ESTIMATED QUANTITIES 1

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 2

B.3 OFFERED AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 2

B.4 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT 3

B.5 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 3

B.6 AIRCRAFT/RETARDANT TANK(S) 5

B.7 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS 5

B.8 BASIC COVERAGE 5

B.9 STANDBY HOURS 5

B.10 EXTENDED STANDBY RATE 5

B.11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 6

C.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS 7

C.3 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATIONS SERVICES 7

C.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES 7

C.5 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 8

C.6 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 9

C.7 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS 11

C.8 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 11

C.9 OPERATIONS 13

C.10 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 17

C.11 PERSONNEL 17

C.12 SUSPENSION AND/OR REVOCATION OF PILOT/MECHANIC 22

C.13 RANDOM DRUG TESTING 22

C.14 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT, AND EQUIPMENT 22

C.15 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 23

C.16 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 25

C.17 MISHAPS 26

C.18 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 27

C.19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 27

C.20 MISSION ORDERING PROCEDURES 28

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 RESERVED 30

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 31

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 31

E.3 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 31

E.4 AIRCRAFT SECURITY INSPECTIONS 32

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 33

F.2 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE AGREEMENT 33

F.3 AVAILABILITY 33

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 POST AWARD CONFERENCE 36

G.2 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 36

G.3 FLIGHT TIME MEASUREMENT 36

G.4 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 36

G.5 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY/UNAVAILABILITY 37

G.6 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 37

G.7 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 37

G.8 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE (PERSONNEL) 38

G.9 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 38

G.10 PAYMENT FOR FUEL - AIR CARD PROGRAM 38

G.11 EXTENDED STANDBY ADJUSTMENT 38

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 39

H.2 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION 39

H.3 KEY PERSONNEL 40

H.4 EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS 40

H.5 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS) 41

H.6 DAILY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 42

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 43

I.2 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES 45

I.3 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS 45

I.4 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES 45

I.5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES 45

I.6 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES 46

I.7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 46

I.8 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS 47

I.9 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS 47

I.10 INSURANCE COVERAGE 47

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

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 LIST OF EXHIBITS 49

EXHIBIT 1 – BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FIRE EQUIPMENT 50

EXHIBIT 2 – STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROGRAM 51

EXHIBIT 3 – AVIONICS 59

EXHIBIT 4 – FLIGHT EQUIPMENT 66

EXHIBIT 5 – FIRST AID KIT - AERONAUTICAL 67

EXHIBIT 6 – SURVIVAL KIT – AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48 AND ALASKA) 68

EXHIBIT 7 – AIRCRAFT MARKINGS 70

EXHIBIT 8 – LOAD CHART 71

EXHIBIT 9 – DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENTS (ALASKA) 73

EXHIBIT 10 – US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD FUEL PROGRAM 77

EXHIBIT 11 – SYNOPSIS OF AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM 79

EXHIBIT 12 – DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 84

EXHIBIT 13 – DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 89

EXHIBIT 14 – AIRCRAFT RECORDS AND MANUALS 102

EXHIBIT 15 – AIRCRAFT FLIGHT & MAINTENANCE LOG – SAMPLE 103

EXHIBIT 16 – AIRTANKER INSPECTION FORM 104

EXHIBIT 17 – DAILY RETARDANT USE RECORD 108

EXHIBIT 18 – AIRCREW TRAINING FORM 109

EXHIBIT 19 – BALANCED CRITICAL FIELD LENGTH 110

EXHIBIT 20 – PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION 111

EXHIBIT 21 – CPARS EVALUATION FORM 112

EXHIBIT 22 – RETARDANT TANK REQUIREMENTS 117

EXHIBIT 23 – WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 118

EXHIBIT 24 – ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT 121

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 123

K.2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION 123

K.3 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 124

K.4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 128

K.5 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS 131

K.6 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS 132

K.7 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS 135

K.8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABLITY

OR A FELONLY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW 136

K.9 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR 136

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 138

L.2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION 138

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L.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT 142

L.4 SERVICE OF PROTEST 143

L.5 INQUIRIES 143

L.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL/BUSINESS PROPOSALS 143

L.7 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS 146

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 147

M.2 EVALUATION QUANTITIES - INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT 147

M.3 AWARD DETERMINATION 147

M.4 EVALUATION FACTORS 147

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

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 350)

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

1 149

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-16-9014

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

5. DATE ISSUED

05/16/2017

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 2:00 PM (MST) local time 06/20/2017

(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

Matt 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 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 43-48

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 1-5 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK 6-29 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 48-122

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 30 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 31-32

X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

123-137

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 33-35

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 36-38 X L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 138-146

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 39-42 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 147-149

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 180 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-16-9014 U.S. Forest Service

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

B.1 PRICING AND ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant Call When Needed (CWN) Basic Ordering Agreement(s) (BOAs) is to obtain Next Generation (NG) Large Airtanker (LAT) services for wildland firefighting on a nationwide basis. The Government intends to have BOAs with multiple vendors for CWN NG LAT services. The placement of any orders is not guaranteed. The effective period of the resultant agreement(s) will be from date of award to December 31, 2019.

This procurement will be 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Government will award agreements resulting from this solicitation to all Offerors who are determined to be responsible, technically acceptable and submit fair and reasonable pricing.

Offeror’s proposed fixed-price rates shall include all labor, equipment, materials, State and Federal taxes, insurance coverage, overhead, lodging, Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) and profit. Care should be taken to provide a separate Technical and Business/Price Proposal in accordance with the solicitation instructions in Sections L and M. The Technical and Business/Price proposals shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. (The business/price proposal shall not be included in the same binder/package as the technical proposal).

Offerors must provide all information in Section B, Schedule of Items, as requested. The Government does not intend to limit the number of awards for acceptable aircraft.

In the attached Schedule of Items, pricing is for aircraft with the Government furnishing the retardant through Government operated bases.

The Offeror must propose aircraft with daily availability and hourly flight rates as listed in Section B.2 Schedule of Items. The Offeror shall provide a list of known Government airtanker bases from which they are capable of operating in accordance with Section L. The Offeror may be requested to operate at additional or temporary bases which they can safely operate from.

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Principal Base of Operations: ____________________________________ (List City and State) Item No. 1

Tanker N-Number Tanker Number Tanker/Make/Model

Item 1.A

Daily Availability Rate* Unit Price

(1 to 14 Days)** Unit Price

(15 to 30 Days)** Unit Price

(31 or more Days)**

Base Year 2017 $ $ $

Year 2018 $ $ $

Year 2019 $ $ $

Item 1.B Hourly Flight Rate (Dry)*

Unit Price (1 to 30 Hours)**

Unit Price (31 to 71 Hours)**

Unit Price (72 or more Hours)**

Base Year 2017 $ $ $

Year 2018 $ $ $

Year 2019 $ $ $

(The above table format shall be used for each aircraft being offered)

* Daily Availability Rate is based on a 14-hour day and includes mandatory 9-hour work days.

During the period where the flight crew is required to be on standby beyond the first 9 hours required (rounded-up to the next full hour) for availability, the Contractor will be paid at an hourly Extended Standby Rate of $51.00 per hour for each authorized flight crew member and each authorized mechanic.

** Contractors shall propose daily availability and hourly flight rates, as identified above, based on the actual amount of daily usage and flight hours the aircraft receives throughout each year.

For example, the Contractor will be paid the daily availability price proposed for days 1 through

14. When the Contractor reaches day 15, the Contractor will be paid the daily availability price proposed for days 15 to 30 and so on. The same concept applies to the hourly flight rate. The number of days and hours of usage will start over each year of the agreement.

B.3 OFFERED AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

The aircraft shall be turbine powered.

The payload weight is based on an average of 9 pounds of mixed retardant per gallon. The minimum acceptable volume for this solicitation is 3,000 gallons (dispensable) and 27,000 pound payload capability of mixed retardant at Sea Level and ISA plus 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

The airtanker will be expected to carry its maximum mixed retardant payload from all Assigned Work Locations (AWLs). “Dispensable payload” for purposes of meeting the minimum acceptable capacity is measured at sea level with zero wind and ISA plus 15C conditions and a ground roll of 6,000 feet or less (see Interagency Airtanker Board [IAB] Procedures 2013; the procedures are found at http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/airtankers/iab.htm).

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/airtankers/iab.htm

Offered Aircraft Tanker

N- Number

Tanker # (If assigned)

Tanker Make/Model/Serial #

Retardant Payload 1

Normal Operating

Wt.

Cruise

(KIAS) 2

Hourly Fuel

Consumption

Tank

Capacity

1 Exact payload for each individual aircraft will be computed from documented weight and balance data using IAB Criteria. Payload conversion is made at an average of 9 pounds per gallon of mixed retardant. The minimum required volume is 3000 gallons (dispensable) and 27,000 pounds of payload. The maximum allowed volume is 5000 gallons (dispensable) and 45,000 pounds of payload. Dispensing volume shall be the volume in US gallons identified on the Interagency Airtanker Board interim or full approval letter for the proposed aircraft.

Aircraft with less than 3000-gallon dispensing capacity or greater than 5000- gallon dispensing capacity will not be considered.

2 Cruise speed is based on maximum payload on board utilizing cruise power or maximum speed restriction by the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Cruise speed is computed at 12,000 feet MSL, at maximum payload with power as required to maintain best speed without exceeding manufacturer or FAA operating limitations. Offeror shall describe the fuel flow and conditions for the submitted cruise speed. Multiple speeds based on response distance may be provided but no more than 3 distances may be provided.

B.4 OFFERORS SHALL STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT THEY ARE ABLE TO

PROVIDE.

Total number of aircraft: ______________

B.5 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

(a) Aircraft performance data shall be computed for each offered aircraft 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 19.

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.3.________ 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 19 and includes Non-mission essential equipment per C.5. (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) List all Airtanker Base locations that the company is unable or unwilling to work from including:

(i) Bases that you cannot operate out of at full retardant dispensing capacity with

2.5 hours of fuel and temperatures at ISA +26, +31, and +36. Also see list in Exhibit 8).

(ii) Bases your aircraft can’t land fully loaded with 2.5 hours of fuel. Show all performance charts with work and provide WO Pilot Standardization Branch a respective Airplane Flight Manual to be kept on file.

(iii) Bases that have runways, taxiways, ramps, or any potential surface that cannot support your aircraft at MTOW.

(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) All contracted Forest Service Next Generation Large Airtankers shall carry the maximum contract retardant dispensing payload and shall carry the contract fuel load (no less than 2.5 hours) when departing from an airport in support of firefighting operations. When load and return missions are requested, it is not necessary to refuel if the amount of fuel on board is sufficient to complete the load and return request and the PIC can meet fuel reserve requirements. If downloading is necessary to meet environmental performance requirements, the PIC shall adjust the aircraft weight and balance to mitigate unnecessary risk. When downloading retardant is necessary, the Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM) shall document the retardant downloads.

(4) For takeoff, offered aircraft shall meet accelerate-stop requirements (must show all performance charts and work). 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 takeoff 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.6 AIRCRAFT/RETARDANT TANK(S)

Offered aircraft shall be Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approved 45 days prior to airtanker inspection.

B.7 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS

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

B.8 BASIC COVERAGE

Six (6) consecutive days are ON duty and one (1) day is OFF duty per week; or if requested by the Government, 12 days ON duty and two (2) days OFF duty. Days OFF are not compensated.

B.9 STANDBY HOURS

Crew and Aircraft must standby the first 9 hours of each day ordered by the Government.

B.10 EXTENDED STANDBY RATE

Hours of standby in excess of the first 9 hours may be ordered by the Government. The extended standby rate is $51.00 per hour per authorized Flight Crewmember plus one (1) mechanic. The maximum total daily hours will not exceed 14. (See Section G.6).

B.11 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/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation is to secure Call-When-Needed Basic Ordering Agreements for Next Generation Large Airtanker services operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet the specifications of this request for proposals (RFP). The Forest Service intends to use these LAT services in delivering large volumes of retardant to support actions on emerging wildland fires in the initial/extended attack phases and for Large Fire Support (LFS). These LATs will be required to have a minimum tank capacity of 3,000 gallons that will deliver long term retardant to active wildland fires. Once the Government orders a LAT, that LAT shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

(b) The Government requires the use of one or more large airtanker(s) with a minimum retardant tank capacity of 3,000 gallons of mixed retardant that can be dispatched to wildland fires on a nationwide basis. After aircraft is initially ordered and on site ready for dispatch, aircraft must be capable of responding to a resource order within 30 minutes after receiving the dispatch.

(c) Airtankers will be assigned annually, or at the time of order, a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for contract management oversight. Airtankers will be dispatched nationwide based on predicted and existing fire activity. The COR may not be on site at all times.

(d) All services provided under this agreement 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 will adhere to applicable USFS policy in Forest Service Manual 5700, Forest Service Handbook 5709.16 and all approved agency and interagency guides.

(e) Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional and cooperative manner in fulfilling this agreement.

(1) Performance of these services may involve work and/or residence on Federal property (National Forests and National Parks, etc.). Contractor 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) Contractor personnel shall perform effectively, cooperate in the fulfillment of the required specifications and be willing and able to adapt to field living conditions. If the Contractor fails to provide employees that can comply with the terms of this agreement the CO can treat the failure as a breach, issue a stop work order if needed, and proceed with steps to discontinue the agreement.

(3) The CO shall notify the Contractor of any specifics of the unsatisfactory conduct and/or performance by Contractor personnel. The determination of unacceptability is at the sole discretion of the CO. The Contractor shall replace unacceptable personnel.

(f) The Contractor must provide all personnel, facilities, technical support, equipment, financial support, and materials required to accomplish the work required.

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 currently certificated to meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations). Any aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operator’s Certificates.

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

(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 PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATIONS SERVICES

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 (APR 2012).

C.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES

(a) Those resources to be provided by the Government are an Aerial Supervision Module (ASM) or Leadplane (LP) to direct and coordinate each retardant drop for airtankers that are not Initial Attack (IA) qualified.

(b) The Contracting Officer shall designate a COR who will provide day-to-day oversight management, tracking, and process payments of the agreement when services are ordered.

Additional Project Inspectors (PIs) may also be assigned to assist with oversight at primary operating locations. The COR or PI on location will verify aircraft status with the contractor and communicate all dispatches to the designated company representative.

(c) The National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) will retain operational control of the airtankers and work with Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACCs) for deployment of these resources. Primary contact at NICC and the GACC will be the Center Manager. NICC and the GACC will ensure a LP or ASM is assigned for each operation, if required.

C.5 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 agreement.

Failure to accomplish items and maintain compliance with the requirements identified in this exhibit will result in termination of this agreement. 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 agreement. When, in the sole judgment of the CO, the program does not comply the Government shall initiate termination of the agreement.

(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.

(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 (see Exhibit 7).

(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 Rodentacide 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.6 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) General

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

Manufacturer’s Service Bulletins (SBs), 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. Equipment required by this contract may not be deferred under the MEL, except for non-revenue ferry flights.

(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 15.

(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 60 days of being offered, and every 36 months thereafter. Exhibit 23, 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 23, 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 Exhibit 23, Form B).

(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 23 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 + or - 1% or more.

(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 (along with the associated fuel) shall be performed at the Contractor’s expense.

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.7 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

See Section J, Exhibit 3.

C.8 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

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

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended. Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight. Security devices that prevent the aircraft engines from being started do not need to be incorporated into the preflight checklist.

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas

C.9 OPERATIONS

(a) General

Regardless of any status as a public aircraft operation (PAO), the Contractor shall operate in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91 and each certification required by this agreement 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) Flight Equipment

See Section J, Exhibit 4.

(d) Flight Plans

A FAA or International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) IFR flight plan shall be filed and executed for the entire duration of all resource ordered flights not defined as or intended to be a Mission Flight. IFR flight plans shall be filed prior to takeoff, or inflight when the resource is ordered to another location while airborne. VFR flight following is not a substitute for an IFR flight plan. If an aircraft is unable to operate in IFR conditions, that aircrew must have CO or National Airtanker Program Manager (NATPM) approval prior to executing a resource ordered flight to another location.

(e) 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).

(f) Airtanker Base Rotation

Airtankers that are not Initial Attack (IA) qualified will not be dispatched to fires unless a Lead Plane or Aerial Supervision Module (ASM) is on scene upon the arrival of the non-IA qualified airtanker.

(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 in writing to their COR by the end of the day. This will include a risk based analysis for the Government to consider.

(2) Due to the varying weight of retardant the following stipulations must be adhered to:

(i) Airtankers may only carry tank loads less than or equal to their Interagency Airtanker Board approved max tank volume in gallons or contract retardant payload.

(ii) They may only carry tank loads less than or equal to the weight totaling max tank volume at 9 lbs per gallon of retardant. Neither limit may be exceeded.

(Loading ceases once the first limit is reached). For example: 3,000 gallon retardant tank load x 9lbs per gallon = 27,000 lbs. In this example, 3,000 gallons and 27,000 lbs are the limits that cannot be exceeded. Load totals shall include residual retardant.

(3) 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. This company guidance is for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated for agreement award purposes.

(4) 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 the entire 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. If the airtanker is able to land with a full load of retardant, but chooses to jettison the load without proper cause, the Contractor will be charged the cost of retardant. If a load is jettisoned the Contractor shall inform their COR of the incident.

(5) 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. If the PIC decides to use less than a full load of retardant and/or less than 2.5 hours of fuel, the PIC shall document each download and the causal factors in the Airtanker Daily Status report by end of day.

This information shall include but is not limited to: date and time of loading, temperature at time of loading, airport and runway in use, and any other factor showing necessity for downloading. The airtanker crew shall also inform the present ATBM and their COR of the downloading.

(h) Retardant Drops

(1) Qualified Initial Attack Airtanker Pilots (AKI) and non-AKI qualified pilots are NOT 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 a LP or ASM is over the fire and supervises the drop.

(2) 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).

(3) 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.

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

(5) Only crewmembers authorized, by the CO and/or the WO Pilot Standardization Branch, as essential to the mission are authorized to be aboard an airtanker during dispensing missions.

(6) The NATPM may authorize personnel for performance of work (i.e. ferry flights) to fly aboard airtankers.

(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 or the WO Pilot Standardization Branch Chief.

Other Government employees will require a documented risk assessment and written approval from the Assistant Director of Fire and Aviation or higher 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.

i. MEI

ii. CFII

(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 riding in aircraft.

(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 the WO Airworthiness and Pilot Standardization Branch Chief and Pilot-in-Command before riding in aircraft.

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

(A) Shall have current authorization from the WO Airworthiness and Pilot Standardization Branch Chief and Pilot-in-Command before riding in aircraft.

(vi) Authorized Initial Attack Training Pilot (Contractor)

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

(B) Shall have the following FAA certifications:

i. Appropriate Aircraft Type rating

ii. MEI

iii. CFII

(vi) Other Personnel - Ferry Flights

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

C.10 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 all 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 for handling and clean-up of fuel, oil, and retardant contamination on airport ramps, retardant sites, parking areas, landing areas, etc., when caused by Contractor aircraft or personnel. All costs associated with cleaning and rehabilitating all areas adversely affected by Contractor shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

(c) The Government may assign an area to be utilized by the Contractor for storage of equipment used in support of 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, NATPM and spill-reporting authority.

(e) The Contractor is responsible for aircraft wash down. Water will be available at Government airtanker base facilities for Contractor’s use. All costs associated with moving the LAT to accommodate wash down restrictions shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

(f) When the load of retardant mixture is accidentally or carelessly dropped while on the ground the contractor shall follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard reporting procedures and is responsible for and must coordinate cleanup.

(g) The Contractor is not relieved from compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations while performing any accepted orders under this agreement.

C.11 PERSONNEL

(a) Crewmember Approvals

(1) The Contractor shall submit a completed Airplane Pilot Qualification Application for each Flight crewmember. At the discretion of the Government, crewmembers may be required to complete a competency and mission proficiency check.