AG-024B-S-17-0019_FireWatch.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center 3833 S Development Ave, MS 1100 Boise, ID 83705-5354 his solicitation can be downloaded from the following

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

Region 5 FireWatch Program

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-17-0019

Issued Date:

May 18, 2017

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

SUBJECT: Request for Proposals (RFP) No. AG-024B-S-17-0019, FireWatch Program Support for Forest Service Region 5

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Forest Service is seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in providing operational support services to the Region 5 Fire and Aviation Management FireWatch Program.

A pre-proposal conference will be conducted in Redding, CA. Please refer to section C.17 of the solicitation for specifics regarding the time, date and location.

This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

Subject to the availability of funds, the Government plans on awarding a hybrid firm-fixed price contract with Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The period of performance is expected to be one (1) 12-month base year with the option for up to four (4) 12-month option renewal periods and one six (6) month option to extend services.

Any questions regarding this solicitation’s requirements must be submitted via e-mail to rhoffman@fs.fed.us.

Responses to questions from potential Offerors received by the deadline will be published on www.fbo.gov.

Oral instructions, answers or guidance from any Forest Service source prior to the award of the contract will not be binding.

Proposals must be submitted in accordance with Section E.4 of this solicitation.

The issuance of this solicitation does not in any way constitute a commitment on the part of the United States Government, nor does it commit the Forest Service to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of proposals. The Forest Service reserves the right to award a contract without discussion and any resultant contract is subject to the availability of funds. The Government also reserves the right to reject any and all offers if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

Sincerely, Robert Hoffman Contract Specialist Forest Service Incident Support Branch

“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)

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-17-0019 U.S. Forest Service Region 5 FireWatch Program Incident Support Branch

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM SF-1449

SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 INTRODUCTION

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.3 EXHIBITS

B.4 BACKGROUND

B.5 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIODS

B.6 DISPATCH PROCEDURES

B.7 CONTRACT TASKS

B.8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRAINTS

B.9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

B.10 DELIVERABLES

B.11 UNAVAILABILITY

B.12 INSPECTION

B.13 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

B.14 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

B.15 WORK DAY/WEEK

B.16 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

B.17 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

B.18 CONTRACT PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

B.19 KEY PERSONNEL

B.20 DUTY LIMITATIONS

B.21 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B.22 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B.23 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

B.24 MISHAPS

B.25 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS

B.26 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

B.27 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALTERNATE I

(FAR 52.212-4) (JAN 2017) APPLICABLE TO ALL FIXED PRICE CLINS

C.2 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

C.3 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS .. 69

C.4 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 (G) INVOICES (PAYMENT PROCEDURES)

C.5 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

C.6 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

C.7 INSURANCE COVERAGE (AGAR 452.228-71) (NOV 1996)

C.8 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988)

C.9 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42)

(MAY 2014)

C.10 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (SEP 2013) (FAR 52.223-2)

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C.11 FAR 52.216-31 TIME-AND-MATERIALS/LABOR-HOUR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS—

COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION (FEB 2007)

C.12 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

C.13 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND

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

C.14 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

C.15 CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION

C.16 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984)

C.17 PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.237-71) (FEB 1988)

C.18 KEY PERSONNEL (AGAR 452.237-74) (FEB 1988)

C.19 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (AGAR 452.237-75) (FEB 1988)

SECTION D - EXHIBITS, DOCUMENTS, OR ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT 1 – USDA FOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR

PILOTS INTRODUCTION

EXHIBIT 2 – FS/AMD A-24 AVIONICS OPERATIONAL TEST STANDARDS (REV D) (OCT 2010)

EXHIBIT 3 – CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

EXHIBIT 4 – SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY

EXHIBIT 5 – FIREWATCH AERIAL SUPERVISION/REMOTE SENSING AVIATION

MANAGEMENT PLAN

EXHIBIT 6 – DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION

EXHIBIT 7 – HISTORICAL WORKLOAD DATA

EXHIBIT 8 – QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

EXHIBIT 9 – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN TEMPLATE

EXHIBIT 10 – USDA SMALL BUSINESS GOALS

EXHIBIT 11 – MANDATORY PRICE PROPOSAL TEMPLATE

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

E.2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001)

E.3 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E.4 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (JAN 2017)

(TAILORED)

E.5 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014)

E.6 FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (JAN 2017)

E-7 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (FAR 52.223-1) (MAY 2012)

E-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY

OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FDERAL LAW (FAR 52.209-11) (FEB 2016)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 249

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-17-0019

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

May 18, 2017

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ROBERT HOFFMAN

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5681

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

June 15, 2017

2:00 PM MT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING – MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 488190

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

$32.5 Million

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

USDA, OCFO, COD, APB

P. O. BOX 60075

NEW ORLEANS LA 70160

PHONE: 504-255-5370

TELEPHONE NO. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

Region 5 FireWatch Program

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 .

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNED (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SECTION B

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

B.1 INTRODUCTION

The intent of this solicitation, and the resulting contract, is to obtain contract Pilot, Maintenance, GIS, and Fuel Transportation services for USDA Forest Service (FS) Government-owned Bell 209 (AH-1) de-militarized Cobra helicopters. These helicopters perform aerial supervision and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions for initial and extended attack incidents nationwide.

(a) DESIGNATED BASE

Name: Northern California Service Center Region: Pacific Southwest Region Address: Regional Aviation Unit

6101 Airport Road Redding, CA 96002

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The FS anticipates issuing a hybrid contract with firm-fixed price, labor hour and time and materials CLINs in accordance with the tables below. The table is organized around two Mandatory Availability Periods: General Availability Period (GAP) and the Operational Availability Period (OAP) and is then divided in OAP by the helicopters supported.

Base Year

CLIN Description CLIN Type Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

GAP

0001 Task 1 and Task 2 Prof.

Services –GAP Fixed Monthly Price 12

0002 Task 3 Mechanical Support for primary helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

0003# Task 3 Mechanical Support for second helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

0004 Task 4 Pilot Services for N107Z

Labor Hour 100*

0005# Task 4 Pilot Services for N109Z

Labor Hour 100*

General 0006 Travel (IAS) T&M TBD TBD $5,000** 0007A ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts up to $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

0007B ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

0008# ODCs – GAP second helicopter + Mark-up

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

0008B# ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

0009 Extended Standby T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Hourly Rate)

$51.00***

OAP General 0010 Travel (ABS) T&M Not to Exceed

(Direct)

TBD TBD $50,000**

OAP Primary Helicopter 0070 Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 0071 Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 0072 GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days

0073 Maintenance Service Vehicle Rate

Fixed Monthly Price 4

0074 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

3,000**

0075 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

0076 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$X Rate Provided by FS

OAP# (Second helicopter) 0090# Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 0091# Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 0092# GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 0093# Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Monthly Price 4

0094# Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

3,000**

0095# Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

0096# Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

Optional – Additional OAP Support 0011 Pilot Services Fixed Daily Rate 0012 Mechanic Fixed Daily Rate 0013 GIS Data Technician Fixed Daily Rate 0014 Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Daily Rate

0015 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

0016 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Daily Rate

0017 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

*Represents historical quantities for the purpose of the solicitation.

**Represents plug figures for the purpose of the solicitation.

***Rate determined by FS. Cannot be adjusted unless adjusted by FS.

# These CLINS are Optional. The determination to exercise these options will be made on a yearly basis at the time of contract award and the yearly Option renewal period.

Option Year 1

CLIN Description CLIN Type Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

GAP

1001 Task 1 and Task 2 Prof.

Services –GAP Fixed Monthly Price 12

1002 Task 3 Mechanical Support for primary helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

1003# Task 3 Mechanical Support for second helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

1004 Task 4 Pilot Services for N107Z

Labor Hour 100*

1005# Task 4 Pilot Services for N109Z

Labor Hour 100*

General 1006 Travel (IAS) T&M TBD TBD $5,000** 1007A ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts up to $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

1007B ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

1008# ODCs – GAP second helicopter + Mark-up

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

1008B# ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

1009 Extended Standby T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Hourly Rate)

$51.00***

OAP General 1010 Travel (ABS) T&M Not to Exceed

(Direct)

TBD TBD $50,000**

OAP Primary Helicopter 1070 Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 1071 Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 1072 GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days

1073 Maintenance Service Vehicle Rate

Fixed Monthly Price 4

1074 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

3,000**

1075 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

1076 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

1090# Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 1091# Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 1092# GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 1093# Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Monthly Price 4

1094# Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed

3,000**

1095# Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

1096# Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

Optional – Additional OAP Support 1011 Pilot Services Fixed Daily Rate 1012 Mechanic Fixed Daily Rate 1013 GIS Data Technician Fixed Daily Rate 1014 Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Daily Rate

1015 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

1016 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate

Fixed Daily Rate

1017 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

*Represents historical quantities for the purpose of the solicitation.

**Represents plug figures for the purpose of the solicitation.

***Rate determined by FS. Cannot be adjusted unless adjusted by FS.

Option Year 2

CLIN Description CLIN Type Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

GAP

2001 Task 1 and Task 2 Prof.

Services –GAP Fixed Monthly Price 12

2002 Task 3 Mechanical Support for primary helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

2003# Task 3 Mechanical Support for second helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

2004 Task 4 Pilot Services for N107Z

Labor Hour 100*

2005# Task 4 Pilot Services for N109Z

Labor Hour 100*

General 2006 Travel (IAS) T&M TBD TBD $5,000** 2007A ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts up to $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

2007B ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

2008# ODCs – GAP second helicopter + Mark-up

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

2008B# ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

2009 Extended Standby T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Hourly Rate)

$51.00***

OAP General 2010 Travel (ABS) T&M Not to Exceed

(Direct)

TBD TBD $50,000**

OAP Primary Helicopter 2070 Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 2071 Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 2072 GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days

2073 Maintenance Service Vehicle Rate

Fixed Monthly Price 4

2074 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

3,000**

2075 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

2076 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

2090# Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 2091# Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 2092# GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 2093# Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Monthly Price 4

2094# Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed

2095# Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

2096# Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

Optional – Additional OAP Support 2011 Pilot Services Fixed Daily Rate 2012 Mechanic Fixed Daily Rate 2013 GIS Data Technician Fixed Daily Rate 2014 Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Daily Rate

2015 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

2016 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate

Fixed Daily Rate

2017 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

*Represents historical quantities for the purpose of the solicitation.

**Represents plug figures for the purpose of the solicitation.

***Rate determined by FS. Cannot be adjusted unless adjusted by FS.

Option Year 3

CLIN Description CLIN Type Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

GAP

3001 Task 1 and Task 2 Prof.

Services –GAP Fixed Monthly Price 12

3002 Task 3 Mechanical Support for primary helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

3003# Task 3 Mechanical Support for second helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

3004 Task 4 Pilot Services for N107Z

Labor Hour 100*

3005# Task 4 Pilot Services for N109Z

Labor Hour 100*

General 3006 Travel (IAS) T&M TBD TBD $5,000** 3007A ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts up to $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

3007B ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

3008# ODCs – GAP second helicopter + Mark-up

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

3008B# ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

3009 Extended Standby T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Hourly Rate)

$51.00***

OAP General 3010 Travel (ABS) T&M Not to Exceed

(Direct)

TBD TBD $50,000**

OAP Primary Helicopter 3070 Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 3071 Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 3072 GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days

3073 Maintenance Service Vehicle Rate

Fixed Monthly Price 4

3074 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

3,000**

3075 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

3076 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

3090# Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 3091# Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 3092# GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 3093# Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Monthly Price 4

3094# Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed

3095# Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

3096# Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

Optional – Additional OAP Support 3011 Pilot Services Fixed Daily Rate 3012 Mechanic Fixed Daily Rate 3013 GIS Data Technician Fixed Daily Rate 3014 Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Daily Rate

3015 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

3016 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate

Fixed Daily Rate

3017 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

*Represents historical quantities for the purpose of the solicitation.

**Represents plug figures for the purpose of the solicitation.

***Rate determined by FS. Cannot be adjusted unless adjusted by FS.

Option Year 4

CLIN Description CLIN Type Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

GAP

4001 Task 1 and Task 2 Prof.

Services –GAP Fixed Monthly Price 12

4002 Task 3 Mechanical Support for primary helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

4003# Task 3 Mechanical Support for second helicopter

Labor Hour 1,104*

4004 Task 4 Pilot Services for N107Z

Labor Hour 100*

4005# Task 4 Pilot Services for N109Z

Labor Hour 100*

General 4006 Travel (IAS) T&M TBD TBD $5,000** 4007A ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts up to $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

4007B ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

4008# ODCs – GAP second helicopter + Mark-up

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

4008B# ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up (Parts greater than $100K)

T&M Not to Exceed $175,000** %

4009 Extended Standby T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Hourly Rate)

$51.00***

OAP General 4010 Travel (ABS) T&M Not to Exceed

(Direct)

TBD TBD $50,000**

OAP Primary Helicopter 4070 Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 4071 Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 4072 GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days

4073 Maintenance Service Vehicle Rate

Fixed Monthly Price 4

4074 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

3,000**

4075 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

4076 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

4090# Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 90 days 4091# Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 4092# GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 122 days 4093# Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Monthly Price 4

4094# Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed

4095# Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 4

4096# Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

Optional – Additional OAP Support 4011 Pilot Services Fixed Daily Rate 4012 Mechanic Fixed Daily Rate 4013 GIS Data Technician Fixed Daily Rate 4014 Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Daily Rate

4015 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

4016 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate

Fixed Daily Rate

4017 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

*Represents historical quantities for the purpose of the solicitation.

**Represents plug figures for the purpose of the solicitation.

***Rate determined by FS. Cannot be adjusted unless adjusted by FS.

Option to Extend Services (six month maximum)

CLIN Description CLIN Type Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

GAP

5001 Task 1 and Task 2

Professional Services –

GAP

Fixed Monthly Price 6

5002 Task 3 Mechanical Support for primary helicopter

Labor Hour 552*

5003# Task 3 Mechanical Support for second helicopter

Labor Hour 552*

5004 Task 4 Pilot Services for N107Z

Labor Hour 50*

5005# Task 4 Pilot Services for N109Z

Labor Hour 50*

General 5006 Travel (IAS) T&M TBD TBD $5,000** 5007 ODCs – GAP primary helicopter + Mark-up T&M Not to Exceed $87,500** %

5008# ODCs – GAP second helicopter + Mark-up

T&M Not to Exceed $87,500** %

5009 Extended Standby T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Hourly Rate)

$51.00***

OAP General 5010 Travel (ABS) T&M Not to Exceed

(Direct)

TBD TBD $50,000**

OAP Primary Helicopter 5070 Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 45 days 5071 Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 61 days 5072 GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 61 days

5073 Maintenance Service Vehicle Rate

Fixed Monthly Price 2

5074 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

1,500**

5075 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 2

5076 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

5090# Pilot Fixed Monthly Price 45 days 5091# Mechanic Services Fixed Monthly Price 61 days 5092# GIS Data Technician Fixed Monthly Price 61 days 5093# Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Monthly Price 2

5094# Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M Not to Exceed (Fixed Mileage Fee)

1,500**

5095# Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate plus Operator

Fixed Monthly Price 2

5096# Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

Optional – Additional OAP Support 5011 Pilot Services Fixed Daily Rate

5012 Mechanic Fixed Daily Rate 5013 GIS Data Technician Fixed Daily Rate 5014 Maintenance Service

Vehicle Rate Fixed Daily Rate

5015 Maintenance Service Vehicle Mileage

5016 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Rate

Fixed Daily Rate

5017 Fuel Service Vehicle Mileage

T&M – fixed mileage fee

$4.33***

(a) Fixed Mobilization Rate – GAP Only

The Contractor must propose a fixed mobilization rate for the cost of transportation from the Contractor’s Base of Operation to the Designated Base. The fixed mobilization rate accounts for the normal cost of transportation from the Contractor’s Base of Operations to and from the Designated Base of Operation. Per diem is not paid as part of this rate.

When the Contractor is dispatched to an alternate base, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for the difference beyond the normal cost of transportation from the Contractor’s Base of Operations to the Designated Base (fixed mobilization rate) and the Contractor’s Base of Operations to the Alternate Base.

Per Person Fixed Mobilization Rate: $_______

(b) Administrative Mark-Up For Reimbursement Of Parts And Shipping

The Offeror may propose a mark-up to the cost of parts/services purchased by the Offeror.

Historically, this rate has been applied to an average of $350,000.00 for parts purchased annually (based upon a two helicopter operation).

(c) Extended Standby Hourly Rate

An extended standby rate of $51.00 per hour per authorized Contractor employee will be paid for hours worked over and up to position duty day limitations when ordered by the Government.

These hours are any hours worked over a regular eight-hour day during the GAP or a regular nine-hour day in OAP. Extended Standby will be measured in hours (rounded to the next full hour) and paid at the rate specified in the Schedule of Items, B.2. Extended Standby is not intended to compensate for travel time.

The rate will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act, and an adjustment will be made if needed. The rate will be computed by taking the minimum wage rate from the Department of Labor Wage Determination (current at that time), for Nationwide Pilot, times 1.5 plus 20% for benefits, overhead and profit and rounded to the nearest dollar. If needed, adjusted rates will become effective at the time of the annual Option Renewal modification.

(d) Travel

Travel expenses will be reimbursed for assignments away from the Designated Base of Operations. Travel expenses include transportation to and from any temporary alternate field bases and per diem expenses equal to the current standard maximum rate as established by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). A list of localities and maximum rates is available on the GSA Website.

(1) Overnight Allowance

Overnight Allowance will be paid equal to the current standard maximum rate that is allowed (or high rate, if applicable) as established by the FTR for each authorized crew member for every night assigned to an alternate base or at the Government’s option may provide meals/and or lodging. A list of localities where high rates are authorized is available upon request. Crewmembers who elect to return to the Designated Base of Operations by alternate means rather than remain overnight with the helicopter will not be paid an overnight allowance.

Overnight allowance will not be paid when the aircraft is assigned to the Designated Base of Operation during the GAP and any extension thereof where no break in service occurs.

The Government will pay the Contractor an overnight allowance equal to the current standard maximum rate that is allowed (or high rate, if applicable) as established by the FTR or at its option may provide meals and/or lodging. A list of localities where rates are authorized is available upon request.

(2) Payment for Relief Crew Costs Away from the Designated Base

When the Government’s aircraft is dispatched away from the Designated Base of Operation, the Government will authorize payment for additional necessary and reasonable costs involved in transporting authorized relief crewmembers to and from alternate field bases when approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. These costs are limited to the actual transportation of the individual; e.g., airplane tickets, car rentals, etc. Salary costs for the Contractor's employee(s) while in travel status are not a cost for which the Government will reimburse the Contractor.

The Contractor will be reimbursed for the difference between the normal cost of transportation from the Contractor’s Base of Operations to the Designated Base (fixed mobilization rate) and the Contractor’s Base of Operations to the Alternate Base.

If the Government does not authorize such relief exchange, no deduction will be made for unavailability incurred because of personnel duty limitations.

Payment of necessary and reasonable transportation costs to and from the location of the aircraft is authorized. Itemized receipts must support claims for reimbursement and must be kept on file by the Contractor. Copies of receipts will be provided to the Government upon request.

(e) Miscellaneous Costs Included in the CLIN Structure

The Government will reimburse the Contractor for any airport use costs the Contractor is required to pay when ordered to operate from an airport other than the Designated Base of Operation such as airport landing fees, tie-down charges, or other similar type costs.

Miscellaneous unforeseeable costs not recovered through the contract payment rates and are the direct result of ordered services may be reimbursed at actual cost if approved by the Contracting Officer. Itemized receipts must support claims for reimbursement and must be kept on file by the Contractor and made available to the CO upon request.

Mileage for the maintenance service truck with operator will be reimbursed at the proposed rate in the schedule of items, for each mile travelled as ordered by the Government.

Mileage for the Fuel Service Vehicle with operator will be reimbursed at the proposed rate in the schedule of items, for each mile travelled as ordered by the Government.

Travel (ABS) in General – OAP Only includes per diem. Housing, subsistence, ground transportation, and other expenses will be the responsibility of the Contractor or its employees at the Designated Base of Operation.

B.3 EXHIBITS

Technical Exhibits

(1) Exhibit 1 – USDA Forest Service Operations and Safety Information for Pilots Introduction

(2) Exhibit 2 – FS/AMD A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards

(3) Exhibit 3 – Condition Inspection Guidelines Restraint Systems

(4) Exhibit 4 – Safety Management System (SMS) Components Questionnaire and Accident History

(5) Exhibit 5 – FireWatch Aerial Supervision/Remote Sensing Aviation Management Plan

Solicitation Exhibits

(6) Exhibit 6 – Department of Labor Wage Determination Information

(7) Exhibit 7 – Historical Workload Data

(8) Exhibit 8 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Proposal Exhibits

(9) Exhibit 9 – Small Business Subcontracting Plan Template

(10) Exhibit 10 – USDA Small Business Goals

(11) Exhibit 11 – Mandatory Price Proposal Template

B.4 BACKGROUND

The FireWatch Program operates as a research and development program pertaining to technology-enhanced aerial supervision. The program provides research in optical intelligence gathering and the real-time sharing of information via microwave downlink and portable storage devices. The average annual flight time per aircraft is approximately 275 hours. These aircraft often work in remote locations where field maintenance is crucial to sustain operations. See Exhibit 7, Historical Workload Data regarding labor provided under the previous contract.

B.5 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIODS

Two maintenance periods are addressed in this contract: a General Availability Period and an Operational Availability Period.

(a) General Availability Period

The General Availability Period (GAP) begins on January 1st and extends through December 31st of each year. A typical duty day during GAP is 8 hours. Because of the nature of aircraft maintenance, the Government expects the Contractor to demonstrate flexibility in availability, if needed, such as shifting work days to accommodate the delivery and installation of parts. As discussed in B-2(c), Extended Standby can be applied to the GAP when additional support is required from the Contractor. The Government must approve Extended Standby prior to use.

(b) Operational Availability Period

The Operational Availability Period (OAP) occurs concurrent with the GAP, beginning on June 8th and extends through October 7th. During OAP, additional activities are anticipated due to fire season, which requires support seven days/week with each day being 9 hours. Each OAP helicopter team is comprised of a pilot, field mechanic, geographic information system (GIS) support and fuel services. Not all helicopter flights will require a Contractor pilot. Contractor pilots will not fly for more than 90 days in the OAP.

Return-to-Duty. The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer as to how appropriate personnel may be contacted. Subject to Flight and Duty Limitations, these persons will be allowed one (1) hour to return to availability status after the contact attempt is made. Failure to return-to-standby status within one hour may result in loss of availability as determined by the Contracting Officer. If not requested to be on return-to-standby status, the Contractor's personnel will be considered to be off duty and cannot be required to return to duty status that day.

Equipment: Equipment will be available for a 9-hour day during the OAP. The equipment will not be removed from the Designated Base of Operation or any alternate field base without the approval of the Contracting Officer.

(c) OAP Flexibility

The OAP may become effective up to 45 days before the date specified or the OAP may become effective up to 45 days later than the date specified based on FS need. In the event the Government elects to deviate from the scheduled start date, a Notice to Proceed will be issued to define the new start date. This may be for one or both helicopters.

(d) Optional Additional Support

The Government may, at its option, extend the OAP for up to 45 days on a day-by-day basis.

This may be for one or both helicopters.The Contractor is obligated to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract for optional additional support.

B.6 DISPATCH PROCEDURES

Pilots: The beginning of the operational period will be set by the COR and may be adjusted day-to-day by the government representative assigned to the aircraft. Once the period begins, it will continue for 9 consecutive hours regardless of the availability status of the aircraft. During this period, the personnel/aircraft shall be able to respond to a dispatch within 15 minutes unless an alternate response time is established by the government representative assigned to the aircraft. Delays caused by local air traffic and other causes beyond the pilots control will not be considered part of the 15 minutes. This requirement does not apply when aircraft are being relocated to an alternate base for preparedness.

Support Personnel: (Fuel Service Vehicle Operator, Field Mechanic and GIS Technician). The beginning of the operational period will be set by the COR and may be adjusted day-to-day by the government representative assigned to the aircraft. Once this period begins, it will continue for 9 consecutive hours regardless of the availability status of the aircraft. During the operational period, the personnel and associated support equipment shall be able to respond to a dispatch within 15 minutes unless an alternate response time is established by the assigned government representative.

B.7 CONTRACT TASKS

Task 1 – Project Management (GAP)

Outcome: The highest quality project management results in safe, efficient and effective management of the FireWatch Program.

The Contractor must provide project management services in accordance with project management best practices.

(a) The Contractor must be responsible for project management for its effort including, but not limited to:

(1) Meeting PWS performance standards.

(2) Meeting deadlines included in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or deadlines established and agreed to between the Contractor, FireWatch Program Manager, FireWatch Program Coordinator and the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

(3) Managing and supervising personnel.

(4) Ensuring all personnel meet the required qualification and certification standards.

(5) Providing for the safety and oversight of Contractor employees.

(6) Participating in a pre-work meeting with FS personnel to initiate the efforts.

(b) Assisting the FS with a combined FS/Contractor FireWatch operations plan for conducting the work. At a minimum, the plan must address:

(1) Roles and responsibilities of the Contractor’s team

(2) How the Contractor will make and manage work assignments

(3) Details how it will provide oversight and quality assurance

(4) Details how it will ensure that all efforts for all tasks under this PWS are complete, accurate, delivered according to established schedules to the Government for review, comment, and acceptance, and comply with all applicable federal regulations

(5) A draft operations plan must be completed with the FS within 30 business days of the pre-work meeting. The operations plan must describe how the Contractor will accomplish the maintenance schedule provided by FS. A final FireWatch operations plan must be delivered within 15 business days of receipt of FS comments on the draft.

(6) Review and update the FireWatch operations plan annually and as requested, throughout the contract.

(c) Ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations and requirements of the PWS.

(d) Maintain a roster of project personnel, including proof of required certifications. Provide to Forest Service as requested. As part of maintenance:

(1) Notify the Forest Service COR prior to the departure and replacement of any Contractor personnel or when a change occurs in the status of a certification or license.

(2) Update roster as required, including proof of required certifications.

(3) Report all personnel changes to the Forest Service COR.

(e) Maintain a day-to-day collaborative working relationship with the COR/designee

(f) Ensure compliance with the Contractor’s Safety Management System (SMS).

(g) Reporting:

(1) Facilitate weekly status reporting with the COR/designee.

(2) Produce and deliver a monthly report that details program activities and achievement of performance standards during the reporting period.

(3) Produce an annual report to include accomplishments relating to PWS and planned needs for next GAP/OAP.

(h) Oversight of Maintenance

(1) Maintain all maintenance and service manuals for the aircraft. These manuals must be current and must be kept up to date with all revisions and changes. The manuals were last revised on September 20, 2006, when changes were last required. FS will provide the required maintenance manuals and supporting update subscriptions.

(2) Document all aircraft maintenance in the USFS 5700e (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOG), and all other appropriate aircraft records the USFS requires.

(3) Report all maintenance to the designated Forest Service Aviation Maintenance Inspector (AMI) at the start and completion of the maintenance being done.

(4) Conduct quality assurance of maintenance activities.

(5) Coordinate with FS personnel for forecasted maintenance requirements.

(6) Complete all applicable forms identified in Exhibit 5 FireWatch Aerial Supervision/Remote Sensing Aviation Management Plan.

Task 2 – Inventory Management (GAP)

Outcome: Minimum supply levels are maintained and all parts are tracked and stored in order to maintain an efficient and effective operation.

The Contractor must purchase parts to maintain minimum supply levels or in accordance with services provided under Task 3 – Aircraft Maintenance Support. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for parts they have procured. This would be based on an actual cost of the part plus the amount resulting from the applied G&A rate from B.2 of the solicitation. The Government will pay actual cost on shipping. On an individual basis, the Government may directly purchase items, request the negotiation for specific costs offered for parts or subcontract overhauls and repairs or materials. These negotiations may involve competition with other Contractors or the Government itself.

(a) The Contractor must:

(1) Establish and maintain an electronic inventory control system for managing all Contractor purchased and Government furnished parts, which must be approved by the designated Forest Service AMI. Existing data from the current contract must be migrated to the approved electronic inventory control system.

(2) Upon contract award, import existing inventory data into the inventory control system.

(3) Track and manage all serviceable, unserviceable and scrap aircraft components stored in the following locations:

(i) USFS Redding Hangar

(ii) USFS Leased Facility

(iii) 309th Airspace Maintenance and Regeneration Group storage depot (only the FS-owned parts) located in Tucson, Arizona

(iv) Field Support Maintenance Vehicles

(4) Work with FS to determine the serviceable component inventory in the hangar and field support units necessary to maximize aircraft availability. This serviceable inventory must be approved by the designated Forest Service AMI. Once the serviceable parts complement falls below the minimum, the Contractor must notify the Government.

(5) Obtain at least three quotes for parts, including costs, delivery times and associated delivery costs. Provide the quotes and recommendations to the COR for review. If three quotes cannot be obtained, provide justification and rationale.

(6) Upon receipt of Government approval and direction, purchase parts as needed to replenish the inventory to the minimum required level or to complete work under Task 3

– Aircraft Maintenance Support.

(7) Inspect components for serviceability in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer standards and US Army maintenance manuals.

Determination of component serviceability must be with the concurrence of the designated Forest Service AMI.

(8) Refurbish spare parts, including the complete overhaul of used parts in accordance with the manufacturing specifications. The Contractor must use certified repair facilities as approved by the Government.

(9) Store and/or dispose of parts in accordance with the following requirements:

(i) New, new surplus, overhauled, repaired and serviceable parts must be identified and stored with proper documentation, such as Form 8130-3, Maintenance release or “Yellow Tag” and must be stored separate from used, unidentified, core, repairable rejected parts.

(ii) All parts must be identified as to their status with supplied documentation or by attachment of a repairable tag, listing known history data.

(iii) All Serviceable parts must be preserved and packaged as appropriate to maintain airworthiness condition.

(iv) All repairable parts must be preserved and packaged as necessary to prevent any deterioration of the part.

(v) Life limited or parts with previous time must be identified with the appropriate Time in Service, Cycles in Service and time since overhaul if applicable.

(vi) The Contractor is responsible for the destruction or scrapping of any red tagged or non-serviceable part in coordination with the designated Forest Service AMI. Instructions for the destruction of parts will reference and utilize WEBFLIS and follow the proper de-mil code protocol.

(10) Provide reports on parts inventory to the designated Forest Service AMI as requested.

(11) Upon contract completion, provide data transfer to the Government.

Task 3 – Aircraft Maintenance Support (GAP and OAP) Outcome: FireWatch aircraft are maintained in accordance with all regulatory and other required maintenance standards.

Aircraft must be operated and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR requirements as determined by the FS Agency Airworthiness Inspector. All manufacturer's mandatory service bulletins, FAA Airworthiness Directives, all other mandatory maintenance and service information will be complied with.

Heavy winter maintenance during the GAP, as ordered by the Government, will be performed at the Forest Service hangar facility in Redding, California.

During OAP, service and repair work is normally performed in the field, however if a field rental hangar facility is necessary, as determined by the Government, the Government may request the Contractor to secure facilities for service and repair work. When authorized, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for the facility rental cost per the ODC – OAP CLIN.

The Contractor must:

(a) Provide the full realm of scheduled maintenance, unscheduled maintenance and line services for Government-owned Bell 209 (AH-1) de-militarized Cobra helicopters. These services may include, but are not limited to inspection, repair, alteration, installation or modification, refurbishment, overhaul and minor touchup painting of aircraft. This includes the installation and rebuilding of aircraft, aircraft parts, engine components, avionics and accessories.

(b) Provide a service vehicle for each aircraft to facilitate field maintenance and repair work for each aircraft equipped to provide storage of tools and equipment for the mechanic. This truck must have at least five passenger seats in addition to the driver seat. This truck and trailer must be capable of transporting personnel and equipment over rough mountainous terrain to include grades of up to 9% or more. The trailer must include an environmentally controlled compartment for personnel rest. The mechanic service vehicle manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded. The mechanic service vehicle must be capable of the storage and transportation of tools, test equipment, ground support equipment, and field spares inventory required for field level maintenance. The mechanic service vehicle will be utilized as a crew transport. The Contractor must also provide the ability for the mechanics to have a clean environment for disassembly and inspection of parts.

Task 4 – Pilot Services (OAP)

Outcome: FireWatch aircraft are piloted to support Aerial Supervision and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions for initial and extended attack incidents.

FS anticipates that the Contractor will be required to provide 90 days of pilot services for each helicopter. Relief pilot coverage may be furnished by and at the convenience of the Government for 32 nonconsecutive days during the OAP per aircraft.

During the GAP, when maintenance test flights are required, the Government may choose to use a contract pilot. The Contractor will also be reimbursed pilot wages at the rate established in the Pilot Services CLIN.

The Contractor must:

(1) Provide a full range of pilot services for Government-owned Bell 209 (AH-1F) de-militarized Cobra helicopters.

(2) Provide for the safety of the aircraft.

(3) Load and unload occupants and cargo. The Contractor is responsible for computing the weight and balance for all flights and for assuring that the gross weight and center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft's limitations. Pilots will be responsible for the proper loading and securing of all cargo. Load calculations will be computed and completed by the pilot.

(4) Conduct all required post maintenance check flights before the helicopter is returned to service by the designated Forest Service AMI.

(5) Comply with the directions of the Government, except when in the pilot's judgment compliance will be a violation of applicable federal or state regulations or contract provisions. The pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and will refuse any flight or landing which is considered hazardous or unsafe.

(6) Use an approved FS cockpit checklist for all flight operations.

(7) Refrain from making toe-in, single-skid, step-out landings. These landings are prohibited.

(8) Ensure that equipment such as radios, survival gear, fire tools, etc., is located in or on the aircraft in such a manner as to potentially not cause damage or obstruct the operation of equipment or personnel. All cargo must be properly secured.

(9) Prevent any passenger in the aircraft or any cargo to be loaded, unless authorized by the Government.

(10) File, open, and operate on a FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), or a FS or DOI-Bureau approved flight plan for all point to point flights. Flight plans must be filed prior to takeoff when possible. Pilots are responsible for flight following the FAA, ICAO, or in accordance with FS or DOI-Bureau approved flight procedures.

(11) Prior to any takeoff, provide the appropriate FS or DOI dispatch office/coordination center or helibase with current passenger and cargo information.

(12) Ensure an adequate fuel reserve of 20 minutes on all operations in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations 91.151.

(13) Complete all applicable forms identified in Exhibit 5, FireWatch Aerial Supervision/Remote Sensing Aviation Management Plan.

Task 5 – Geographic Information System (GIS) Support (OAP)

Outcome: GIS services are available to FS as required to suppress and manage an incident.

During the OAP, the GIS Lead is responsible for oversight of GIS personnel, including quality assurance. GIS personnel are responsible for GIS-related equipment, including the Data Vans.

The Contractor must:

(1) Provide the full range of GIS support. This includes operating Contractor-provided laptop computers capable of optimizing specifications required for ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software with add-ons to include tasks such as geoprocessing, geostatistical interpolation, full motion video overlay and 3D line-of-sight analysis.