15-0005_On_Demand_RFQ_final.pdf

SOLICITATION

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: www.fedbizopps.gov

Issuing Office:

USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire and Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

Offers Are Solicited For:

R6 – Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Aircraft For

Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance

Solicitation No:

AG-04H1-S-15-0005

Issued Date:

March 13, 2015

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Information and instructions for submission of offers are contained in the attached Solicitation as indicated below:

[X] SF-1449, Solicitation for Commercial Items

[X] Section E, Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored/Addenda)

[X] Section E, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3)

Before mailing your offer, please recheck the following:

Does your offer set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation including Exhibits and acknowledgement of any amendments that were issued?

Have you rechecked your figures, including calculations on your worksheet?

Have you completed the Offeror’s Technical Capability Questionnaires, Synopsis of Safety Program, Safety and Maintenance Questionnaire, and Past Performance Questionnaire? (See Section E)

Have you received your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and complied with the Central Contractor Registration requirements of FAR 52.212-1?

Have you received your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and registered with www.sam.gov

Have you completed, signed, and enclosed all required documents?

Offerors may call for information about this solicitation at (541) 410-5714 or bmcgrane@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) Yellow Copy http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:bmcgrane@fs.fed.us

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. i-iii

Standard Form 1449

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 Items 1/5/9

B-2 Designated Base 1/5/9

B-3 Quantity and Performance Period ....................................................................................... 2/610

B-4 Aircraft and Pilot Requirements 2/6/10

B-5 Ordered Standby Rate (Pilot) 3/7/11

B-6 Offered Hourly Flight Rate 3/7/11

B-7 Mobilization Fee 3/7/11

B-8 Maintenance Capability 4/8/12

B-9 Fuel Price Basis 4/8/12

B-10 Authorized Ordering 4/8/12

B-11 Excise Taxes 4/8/12

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C-1 Scope of Contract

C-2 Certifications

C-3 Government Furnished Property

C-4 Aircraft Requirements

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

C-6 Aircraft and Equipment Security

C-7 Avionics Requirements

C-8 (Reserved)

C-9 (Reserved)

C-10 Operations

C-11 Personnel

C-12 Conduct and Replacement of Personnel

C-13 Suspension and Revocation of Personnel

C-14 Substitution or Replacement of Personnel, Aircraft, and Equipment

C-15 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations

C-16 Accident Prevention and Safety

C-17 Mishaps

C-18 Personal Protective Equipment

C-19 Inspection and Acceptance

C-20 Pre-Use Inspection Expenses

C-21 Re-Inspection Expenses

C-22 Inspections during Use

C-23 Contract Period and Renewal Option

C-24 Additional Aircraft after Contract Award

C-25 Designated Base(s) and Mandatory Performance Period

C-26 Non-Performance during the Mandatory Performance Period

C-27 Optional Period

C-28 Payment Procedures

C-29 Payment for Flight

C-30 Payment for Ordered Standby

C-31 Payment for Fire Mission Standby

C-32 Minimum Payment Guarantee

C-33 Relief Pilots/Additional Pilots

C-34 Payment for Substitute or Replacement Aircraft

C-35 Reimbursement for Airport Use Costs

C-36 Reimbursement for Mobilization and Demobilization Costs

C-37 Miscellaneous Costs to the Contractor

C-38 Food and Drink

C-39 Payment for Costs Away from the Designated Base

C-40 Payment for Overnight Allowance

C-41 Definitions

C-42 Abbreviations

Exhibits

EXHIBIT 01 Department of Labor, Wage Determinations

EXHIBIT 02 Restrain Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines

EXHIBIT 03 Aux-FM Radio Interface – FS/OAS17

EXHIBIT 04 FS/AMD A-24E, Avionics Operational Test Standards

EXHIBIT 05 2015 – Operations and Safety Information For Pilots

EXHIBIT 06 SAFECOM Report

EXHIBIT 07 Additional Assistance

EXHIBIT 08 Performance Report

SECTION D – CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items

D-2 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items

D-3 System for Award Management Maintenance (FAR 52.204-13)

D-4 Economic Price Adjustment

D-5 Property and Personal Damage

D-6 Ordering (FAR 52.216-18) Addendum

D-7 Order Limitation (FAR 52.216-19) Addendum

D-8 Indefinite Quantity (FAR 52.216-22) Addendum

D-9 Option to Extend Services (FAR 52.217-8) Addendum

D-10 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FAR 52.217-9) Addendum

D-11 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (FAR 52.222-42)

D-12 Permits and Responsibilities

D-13 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FAR 52.232-39)

D-14 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jan 2006) Tailored Addenda

E-2 System for Award Management (FAR 52.204-7)

E-3 Evaluation of Quotations

E-4 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial

E-5 Questionnaires -Technical Capability

E-6 Synopsis of Safety Program and Safety Questionnaire

E-7 Past Performance

65SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-04H1-S-15-0005

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

March 13, 2015

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME

Ben McGrane (bmcgrane@fs.fed.us)

b. TELEPHONE NO.

(541) 410-5714

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME: April 14, 2015

Close of Business 4:30 P.M.

9. ISSUED BY CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION

IS

11. DELIVERY

FOR FOB

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

1740 SE Ochoco Way

Redmond, OR 97756

UNRESTRICTED

SET ASIDE: 100% FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

SMALL DISADV. BUSINESS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

8(A) 13b. RATING

NAICS 481211

SIZE STD: 1,500

EMPLOYEES

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP X – Commercial Item

15. DELIVER TO: CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

1740 SE Ochoco Way

Redmond, OR 97756

SAME AS BLOCK 15

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR

FACILITY

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE No. Duns No.

Albuquerque Service Center Attn: Incident Finance 101B Sun Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

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

Region 6 On-Demand Fixed Wing Aircraft

Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance

Umpqua, Umatilla, and Okanogan-Wenatchee NFs

See Schedule of

Items

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: REFERENCE ___________________ 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 SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR

PRINT)

31c. DATE SIGNED

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AG-04H1-S-15-0005 Region 6 Aerial Fire Reconnaissance

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM No 1 – Umpqua NF

Region 6 Exclusive Use Fixed Wing Aircraft

Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance Umpqua NF Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantities

June 2015 through May 15, 2016 With options to renew through May 15, 2018

Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements (need for a fixed wing aerial reconnaissance platform) does not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable priced adjustment.

The Government is obligated to meet the minimum quantity of this contract but may not exceed the maximum quantity on total orders under this contract.

BASE PERIOD – Date of Award 2015 - May 15, 2016 On Demand Fixed Wing Services

Minimum Quantity Maximum Quantity

As Priced Per B-1 Schedule of Items 2015

$ 25,000.00 $ 120,000.00

Option 1 May 16, 2016 - May 15, 2017

Minimum Quantity

As Priced Per B-1 Schedule of Items 2016

Option 1 May 16, 2017 - May 15, 2018

Minimum Quantity

As Priced Per B-1 Schedule of Items 2017

B-1 Item 1 Furnish fixed wing aircraft services primarily intended for Forest Detection/Patrol/Fire

Reconnaissance missions on the Umpqua National Forest and neighboring lands. Aircraft to be fully operated and maintained on an “On Demand Basis”, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the designated base, and during the periods shown below. Minimum payment guarantee per year for the contract period and any renewal periods thereafter for this item is $25,000

B-2 Designated Base

Name Roseburg Regional Airport

=RBG

National Forest Umpqua National Forest

Elevation 529 ft

Runway length 4602 ft. Asphalt

Runway width 100 ft.

Home Base for Item 1 (to be completed by offeror)

B-3 Quantity and Performance Period

Item 1 Mandatory Performance Period Net Days Optional Period

Base Year 6-15 through 10-15, 2014 137 Everything Outside Mandatory Period

Option Year 1 , 6-15 through 10-15, 2015

Everything Outside

Option Year 2 , 6-15 through 10-15, 2016

Aircraft shall be available at the designated base at the requested time on the written order unless ordered less than 12 hours. Shorter response times may be requested by the government and fulfilled at the vendor’s option.

B-4 Aircraft and Pilot Requirements (Shown by an X in the Block)

Vendor Aircraft Information (to be completed by the offeror)

Item Make/Model/Year N# HP 1/ Fuel 2/ Useful Load Pax Avionics 3/

1/ If turbo-charged indicate by adding a “(T)” after the entry. If turbo-prop indicate such by adding a “(TP)” after the entry.

2/ Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5,000-feet MSL, at ISA, as stated in

Aircraft Flight Manual

3/ Enter: CFP for Contractor furnished Panel Mounted FM radio;

GFP for Government Furnished FM radio which will be installed in the aircraft panel by the contractor at contractor expense;

GFK for Government Furnished Supplemental Air Attack Kit. Contractor aircraft configured and equipped (includes a method to secure the radio to the aircraft) to utilize Government Furnished Supplemental Air Attack Kit

*NOTE: In Pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft, pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135.89 Standards.

Aircraft and Pilot - Minimum Requirements

AIRCRAFT ITEMS Item 1

Single Engine – 4 Place X High Wing X Air Tactical Avionics Type 3 or 4 depending on option selected in section C-1 (g) Item of special interest- Aeronautical VHF-FM Radio

X

Flight meter displaying actual flight time in hours and tenths (squat switch or air switch)

X

Survival Kit (Year Around) X Automated Flight Following System (AFF) X

PILOT REQUIREMENTS BY ITEM

(Authorizations may be obtained after award)

Relief Pilot(s) Required X Fire Surveillance/ Reconnaissance X Mountainous Terrain Reconnaissance X

B-5 Ordered Standby Rate (Pilot) $46.00 per hour

B-6 Offered Hourly Flight Rate (To be completed by offeror)

Item 1

Hourly Flight Rate

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Home Base for Optional Period

Base Year

Option Year 1

2015 Flight Rate will be updated as per D-3 (takes into account PPI adjustment and fuel)

Option Year 2

The Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract. For informational purposes provided below is the estimated total number of flight hours flown under the previous contracts

Umpqua Forest Detection Patrol History

YEAR HOURS FLOWN Call Ups

2003 270 53

2004 135 60

2005 153 46

2006 135 63

2007 91 40

2008 Not available Not Available

2009 193.7 70

2010 126.7 42

2011 124.7 42

2012 89.8 32

2013 124.26 37

2014 Not Applicable Not Applicable

Recent three year average under On- Demand contract Services

112.92

B-7 Mobilization Fee $ (Note: This cost, when the aircraft is ordered, is to compensate the offer to ferry the aircraft to the designated base from the home base and to ferry the aircraft from the designated base to the home base if the Aircraft home base is more than 1 hour flight time away from designated base otherwise flight time will be paid for ferry to and from. If Location Ferry applies then each leg (ferry to the designated base and ferry/return to the home base) is considered a location fee. If the aircraft ferries home during the same day the contractor would be compensated for both ferry to and ferry home at the offered rate, e.g.

Contractor Location Fee is $100.00 and flies to the designated base and returns home would be compensated $200.00.

Ferry time is considered part of the duty day and treated accordingly (see C-15 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations)

B-8 Maintenance Capability

(a) Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance and the repair facility intended to be used during the performance of this contract:

(To be completed by offeror)

Director of Maintenance (Name)

Business Address

Repair Facility Business Address

The Government may inspect the offeror/quoter’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award.

B-9 Fuel Price Basis

The following stated fuel prices are the basis for economic price adjustment of the fuel portion of the flight rate, as stated in the Economic Price Adjustment clause of this contract. Established fuel prices as of March 13, 2015 is currently:

$ 4.99 /gallon for 100 LL Avgas $ 3.49 /gallon for Jet A Note: Only aviation grade fuels are acceptable for aircraft under this contract.

B-10 Authorized Ordering

The following office(s) or individuals are authorized to order services under this Contract.

Umpqua National Forest Central Dispatch

Donna Snyder Amanda Lucas-Rice Allen Hubbs Dennis Darling

B-11 Excise Taxes

Excise taxes shall be included in your agreement price IAW FAR Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

ITEM No 2 – Okanogan-Wenatchee NF

Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance Okanogan-Wenatchee NF Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantities

Award through May 15, 2016

Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements (need for a fixed wing aerial reconnaissance platform) does not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable priced adjustment.

The Government is obligated to meet the minimum quantity of this contract but may not exceed the maximum

BASE PERIOD – Date of Award 2015- May 15, 2016

Minimum Quantity

Option 1 May 16, 2016- May 15, 2017

Minimum Quantity

Option 1 May 16, 2017- May 15, 2018

Minimum Quantity

B-1 Item 1 Furnish fixed wing aircraft services primarily intended for Forest Detection/Patrol/Fire

Reconnaissance missions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and neighboring lands. Aircraft to be fully operated and maintained on an “On Demand Basis”, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the designated base, and during the periods shown below. Minimum payment guarantee per year for the contract period and any renewal periods thereafter for this item is $25,000

Name Pangborn Memorial Airport

National Forest Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Elevation 1249 ft

Runway length 5500 Asphalt

Runway width 150 ft.

Item 1 Mandatory Performance Period Net Days Optional Period

Base Year 6/01 through 10/15/2015 137 Everything Outside

6/01 through 10/15/ 2016

6/01 through 10/15/2017

1/ If turbo-charged indicate by adding a “(T)” after the entry. If turbo-prop indicate such by adding a “(TP)”

2/ Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5,000-feet MSL, at ISA, as stated in

Aircraft Flight Manual

3/ Enter: Make and model of Contractor furnished Panel Mounted FM radio;

*NOTE: In Pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft, pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135.89 Standards.

Aircraft and Pilot - Minimum Requirements

AIRCRAFT ITEMS Item 1

Single Engine – 4 Place X High Wing X Air Tactical Avionics Type 3

Air Tactical Avionics Type 4

Automated Flight Following System (AFF) X

Relief Pilot(s) Required

Item 2

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Additional Pilot Rate Per Hour

2016 Flight Rate will be updated per D-3 (takes into account PPI

2016 Flight Rate will be

2017 Flight Rate will be

2017 Flight Rate will be

Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest Detection Patrol History

YEAR HOURS FLOWN

2007 181

2008 204

2009 210

2010 112

2011 23

2012 Unavailable

2013 180

2014 144

Average 150

B-7 Mobilization Fee $ (Note: This cost, when the aircraft is ordered, is to compensate the offeror to ferry the aircraft to the designated base from the home base and to ferry the aircraft from the designated base to the home base. Each leg (ferry to the designated base and ferry/return to the home base) is considered a location fee. If the aircraft ferries home during the same day the contractor would be compensated for both ferry to and ferry home at the offered rate, e.g.

(a) Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance and the repair facility

The following stated fuel prices are the basis for economic price adjustment of the fuel portion of the flight rate, as stated in the Economic Price Adjustment clause of this contract. Established fuel prices as of

$ 5.99 /gallon for 100 LL Avgas $ 4.99 /gallon for Jet A

Central Washington Interagency Communications Center

Brant Stanger Erin Ely Meagan Teaford Jim Duck

Patrick McCabe Patti Jones

B-11 Additional Information to be submitted by the Offeror

Offeror shall submit Information requested in Section E2, and E-3, along with E-3 Technical Capability Questionnaires 1 through 8. Offer to also include:

(a) FAA 135 Operating Certificate and verification that aircraft offered are listed on the Operations

Specification.

(b) Verification of insurance.

ITEM No 3 – Umatilla NF

Aerial Fire Detection, Patrol, & Reconnaissance Umatilla NF Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantities

June 2015 through May 15, 2016

Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements (need for a fixed wing aerial reconnaissance platform) does not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable priced adjustment.

The Government is obligated to meet the minimum quantity of this contract but may not exceed the maximum

BASE PERIOD – Date of Award 2015 - May 15, 2016

Minimum Quantity

Option 1 May 16, 2016 - May 15, 2017

Minimum Quantity

Option 1 May 16, 2017 - May 15, 2018

Minimum Quantity

B-1 Item 3 Furnish fixed wing aircraft services primarily intended for Forest Detection/Patrol/Fire

Reconnaissance missions on the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests and neighboring lands.

Aircraft to be fully operated and maintained on an “On Demand Basis”, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the designated base, and during the periods shown below.

Minimum payment guarantee per year for the contract period and any renewal periods thereafter for this item is $25,000

Name Walla Walla Regional Airport

= ALW

National Forest Umatilla National Forest

Elevation 1,191 ft

Runway length 6526 ft. Asphalt

Runway width 150 ft.

Item 3 Mandatory Performance Period Net Days Optional Period

Base Year 6-15 through 10-15, 2015 137 Everything Outside

6-15 through 10-15, 2016

6-15 through 10-15, 2017

Aircraft shall be available at the designated base at the requested time on the written order unless ordered less than 12 hours. Shorter response times may be requested by the government and fulfilled at the vendor’s option.

1/ If turbo-charged indicate by adding a “(T)” after the entry. If turbo-prop indicate such by adding a “(TP)”

2/ Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5,000-feet MSL, at ISA, as stated in Aircraft Flight Manual

3/ Enter: Make and model of Contractor furnished Panel Mounted FM radio;

*NOTE: In Pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft, pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135.89 Standards.

Aircraft and Pilot - Minimum Requirements

AIRCRAFT ITEMS Item 1

Single Engine – 4 Place X High Wing X Air Tactical Avionics Type 3 per: C-1 (G)(1) X

Automated Flight Following System (AFF) X

Relief Pilot(s) Required

Item 1

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Home Base for Optional Period

Umatilla NF Detection Patrol History

YEAR HOURS FLOWN

2012 96.6

2013 166.5

2014 109.2

Recent three year average

B-7 Mobilization Fee $ (Note: This cost, when the aircraft is ordered, is to compensate the offer to ferry the aircraft to the designated base from the home base and to ferry the aircraft from the designated base to the home base if the Aircraft home base is more than 1 hour flight time away from designated base otherwise flight time will be paid for ferry to and from. If Location Ferry applies then each leg (ferry to the designated base and ferry/return to the home base) is considered a location fee. If the aircraft ferries home during the same day the contractor would be compensated for both ferry to and ferry home at the offered rate, e.g.

(b) Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance and the repair facility

The following stated fuel prices are the basis for economic price adjustment of the fuel portion of the flight rate, as stated in the Economic Price Adjustment clause of this contract. Established fuel prices as of

$ 5.67 /gallon for 100 LL Avgas $ 3.78 /gallon for Jet A

Blue Mt Interagency Dispatch Center

Renae Crippen Jerry Garrett Cinda Fratzke Darci Johnson

Miles Hancock Larry Aragon

B-11 Excise Taxes

Excise taxes shall be included in your agreement price IAW FAR Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

C-1 Scope of Contract

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant Contract is to primarily obtain aerial detection and reconnaissance services of a Light Fixed Wing Aircraft fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped (including automated flight following) to meet specifications for use in administration and protection of Public Lands. The aircraft will primarily be used in the management of Umpqua National Forest, neighboring lands, and if requested adjacent National Forests in the Pacific Northwest Region on an “On Demand Basis”. Aircraft may be dispatched to other areas within the Region.

(b) During the Mandatory Performance Period and any extensions thereof, the aircraft will be made available within the timeframe required in the schedule of items. The Government shall retain operational control of the aircraft while performing under this contract.

(c) The light fixed wing aircraft furnished will be used for forest detection/patrol, fire surveys, incident support, and may also be used for project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

(d) The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft may be dispatched under this contract for such use.

(e) The Government may designate alternate bases for temporary operation.

(f) The Contracting Officer may, with the Contractor’s agreement, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work such as search and rescue for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the Forest Service is not responsible for any payment or liability.

(g) Item of Special Interest – Aeronautical VHF-FM Radio: (Item 01 only) The contractor may either:

(1) Furnish their own panel mounted Project 25 compliant digital aeronautical VHF-FM transceiver as per contract avionic requirements as defined in Section C-7.

or

(2) Equip aircraft with government furnished Technisonic TDFM-136 in accordance with the manufactures installation manual. The government will only supply the VHF-FM transceiver. The contractor, at contractor expense, is responsible to provide all other avionics hardware, components, accessories, wiring, etc. to meet the avionics requirements outlined in this contract. All installation expenses are the responsibility of the contractor.

or

(3) Provide an aircraft with adequate floor space between the Pilot and Co-Pilot/observer seats, free of all obstructions, for Supplemental Air Attack kit. The contractor furnished aircraft is required to meet the requirements of C-7.2.E.8) Supplemental Air Attack Kit Provisions. Contractor to provide an approved method to secure the Supplemental Air Attack Kit to the aircraft. Accessory power and antenna cables to be placed as to not interfere with pilot or observer(s). Equipping aircraft to accept Supplemental Air Attack Kit is at the contractor’s expense.

See Section C-7 AVIONICS

C-2 Certifications

(a) Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operator’s 14 CFR 135 Operating Certificate.

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate except those requirements specifically waived by the CO.

C-3 Government Furnished Property

(a) 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 (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-4

(b) The Government will provide the following item to the Contractor upon arrival at the assigned work location if the awarded Offer stipulates such need: (Note: this applies to Item 01 only)

Item 1 Description Quantity

Base And

Option Years

Supplemental Air Attack Kit

1 Multimode (P25) digital aeronautical VHF-FM transceiver (see C-7 Avionics)

1 kit Dimensions:

Length – 13 1/4“ Height – 15 3/8” Width – Max 5 7/8” or

Base And

Option Years

Radio only – panel mountable

1 Multimode (P25) digital aeronautical VHF-FM transceiver (see C-7 Avionics)

1 radio GFP to be provided

30 days prior to

MPP

C-4 Aircraft Requirements

(a) Aircraft Performance Requirements

(1) Single engine airplanes must have a power loading of not more than 13.5 pounds per horse power.

(2) Multi engine aircraft shall be capable of at least 200 horse power; per engine; any engine developing less than 240 horse power shall be turbo/super charged. As dictated by Forest Service policy the Region 6 Regional Aviation Officer, by letter, may waive the horsepower requirements for aircraft with demonstrated suitable single engine performance for assignments within Region 6.

(b) Additional Minimum Aircraft Requirements

(1) 120 KIAS at 75% BPH or Maximum Recommended Cruise Power, ISA, optimum altitude.

(2) Rate of climb at least 800 feet per minute for single engine airplanes at 5000 feet pressure altitude, ISA plus 20 degrees Celcius.

OR

(3) Single engine rate of climb of 100 feet per minute for multi-engine airplanes at 5000 feet pressure altitude, ISA plus 20 degrees Celcius with:

(A) 600 pound payload

(B) 4-½ hours of fuel computed at 75% BHP or Maximum Recommended Cruise power at 5000 feet pressure altitude, ISA plus 20 degrees Celcius.

(c) Aircraft Condition. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period.

(1) All aircraft and installed equipment furnished under this contract shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(2) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials must meet FAA standards.

(3) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(4) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(5) Fire extinguishers, as required by CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs capacity and 2-B: C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(6) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following:

(A) Contract and all modifications.

(B) Interagency Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide with any applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letters and Emergency Response Guide.

(C) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation

(D) GPS data base card

(7) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, which measures actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths.

(8) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations to restrain cargo while in flight.

(9) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this contract shall have safety belts for all occupants and a four-point shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations for all occupants. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall wear safety belts and shoulder harnesses during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the pilot.

Lap belt and shoulder harness condition. The following are NOT acceptable:

(A) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed 5 percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the thickness of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness.

(B) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use.

(C) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern.

(D) TSO Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the suitability of installed equipment.

(E) Age. Belts/fabric over 10 years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of the elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited

(10) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof metal or heavy plastic container. The kit shall be readily accessible to the pilot and passengers. The contents will include the following minimum items:

Item Description Quantity

Adhesive bandage compresses (3 inches long) 8

Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10

Bandage compresses, (4 inches) 4

Triangular bandage compresses, 40 inch (sling) 2

Roller bandage, 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze) 2

Adhesive tape, 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll) 1

Bandage scissors 1

Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2-pair of latex gloves

1-face shield

1-mouth-to-mouth barrier

1-protective gown

2-antiseptic towelettes

1-biohazard disposal bag

Notes: Splints are recommended if space permits.

Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate numbers of crew and passengers carried.

(11) Survival Kit. Aircraft will have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit will include the following:

Item Item

Knife Signal Mirror

Aviation Type Signal Flares (6-each)

Matches (2-small boxes in waterproof containers

Space Blanket (1-per occupant) Water (1-quart per occupant {not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)

Food (2-days emergency rations per occupant)

Candles

Collapsible Water Bag Whistle

Magnesium Fire Starter Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

Suggested Survival Kit Items Dependent upon Terrain and Climate

Item Item

Container w/carrying Handle or Straps Individual First Aid Kit

Large Plastic Bags Signal Panels

Flashlight with Spare Batteries Hand Saw or Wire Saw

Collapsible Shovel Sleeping Bag (1-per two occupants)

Survival Manual (Arctic/Desert) Snowshoes

Insect Repellant Axe or Hatchet

Insect Head net (1-per occupant) Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle

Personal ELT Sunscreen

Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit.

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

(a) All aircraft shall be maintained to 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards. The Contractor shall provide or arrange for sufficient maintenance capability to keep the aircraft in airworthy condition.

(b) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this contract.

(c) Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved Time Between Overhaul (TBO) extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(d) Compliance with applicable mandatory manufacturer's bulletins, alert service bulletins, safety of flight bulletins, FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD), and the correction of maintenance deficiencies shall be accomplished prior to delivery and continue during contract performance.

(e) All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part

135; Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13, and the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with those procedures established in the Contractor's maintenance program approved under 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications.

(f) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility.

(g) A test flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine (installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate 3-hours of operation, including 2 hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this contract. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S. Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to contract availability.

(h) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an AMI and the Contracting Officer (CO) shall be notified for "return to contract available” status, before the aircraft performs under the contract.

(i) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card or Point-to-Point Aircraft Data Card shall be posted inside the aircraft.

(j) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous 5 years. At the time of weighing the equipment list will be updated.

(k) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

C-6 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.

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

C-7 AVIONICS (Light Fixed Wing, Version: 2, Date: 1/30/14)

1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 2 (AVIONICS

SPECIFICATIONS) and paragraph 3 (AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS).

The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional avionics may be required in section B of this agreement.

Aircraft shall meet the requirements of either a Type 3 or Type 4 Air Tactical Aircraft depending on the option selected in Section C-1(g).

A. (Reserved)

B. (Reserved)

C. (Reserved)

D. (Reserved)

E. Air Tactical Aircraft

1) (Reserved)

2) (Reserved)

3) Type 3

(a) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(b) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(c) An Intercom System (ICS)

(d) An Audio Control system

(e) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(f) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(g) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(h) One Transponder

(i) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(j) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and

14 CFR 135.161

4) Type 4

(a) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(b) An Audio Control system

(c) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(d) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(e) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(f) One Transponder

(g) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(h) Provisions for a Supplemental Air Attack Kit

(i) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and

14 CFR 135.161.

Note 1: Air Tactical aircraft equipped with an approved TAS shall be identified “w/TAS” on the aircraft approval card.

Note 2: If a Supplemental Radio Kit is provided with the aircraft, “with radio kit” shall be identified on the aircraft approval card.

Note 3: Supplemental Air Attack Kit installations shall not elevate the aircraft’s capability beyond the type for which it would otherwise be approved.

2. AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph 3

(AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS).

A. Communications systems

1) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power and shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft monitoring different frequencies.

2) VHF-FM Radios

All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved.

FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met.

(a) VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to

174 MHz. All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal.

(b) Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring 168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions. Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

(c) Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable.

(d) Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both

MAIN and GUARD operation.

(e) The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

3) Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM)

An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio control systems shall be provided using an MS3112E12-10S type bulkhead mounted connector with contact assignments as specified by FS/AMD A-17 available at the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . Side-tone for the portable radio shall be provided

(AEM AA34 or equivalent). The following applies to all AUX FM installations.

(a) An external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant

CI-177-1 or equivalent) shall be installed with the associated coax terminated in a bulkhead mounted BNC connector adjacent to the above 10 pin connector.

(b) A portable radio mount (Field Support Services AUX-EPH-RB or equivalent) shall be installed providing the crew unrestricted operation of the radio controls when connected with an 18 inch adapter cable.

(c) A VHF-FM radio meeting the requirements of paragraph 2.A.2) may be installed, in addition to the radios already required, in lieu of the AUX FM system.

4) Non-Standard Radios

Non-standard radios shall be aeronautical transceivers interfaced to the aircraft audio control systems and a compatible antenna via an approved installation. The radio shall be compatible with the requesting unit.

B. Audio Systems

1) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio.

An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer.

Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall have an isolation capability.

2) Audio Control systems

(a) General

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system. Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (and PA if required).

Side-tone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio shall be provided to each position which requires

ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

All required passenger positions shall utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Drop cords may be used provided

MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors are installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech

AAL280 series or equivalent).

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as

COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match.

Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All required positions shall have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches. Cockpit speakers shall be sufficiently amplified for use in flight.

Crew positions shall have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. A PTT switch shall be provided to allow the SIC/observer to transmit without touching the flight controls.

(b) Drop Cord Requirements

1. Coil cord with sufficient length to provide unrestricted movement according to mission requirements (Minimum 3 feet retracted)

2. 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord

3. JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing

4. Large clip

5. Volume control

6. ICS switch with momentary and lock positions

7. Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit)

(c) Aft Audio Control systems (when required)

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator directly behind the SIC/observer unobstructed access to the controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize this audio control system. If multiple aft audio controllers are installed, passengers shall utilize the most logical system.

(d) Required Audio Control systems

The following audio control systems are required based on mission type

1. Type I and Type II Air Tactical airplanes

a. Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the PIC and SIC/observer

b. The instructor position (directly behind the SIC/observer) shall have radio transmit capability. This position shall follow the SIC/observer system or have an aft audio control system.

2. Type III and Type IV Air Tactical airplanes

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer

3. Reconnaissance airplanes (when required)

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer

C. Navigation systems

1) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

(a) Aeronautical GPS

Each required GPS shall be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/observer can clearly view the display, use an approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS shall utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight. The GPS navigation database shall be updated annually covering the continental United States. Aircraft operating in Alaska shall include an Alaskan database in the annual coverage.

(b) Portable Aviation GPS

Portable aviation GPS units (Garmin GPSMAP, aera, or equivalent) are acceptable when an Aeronautical GPS is not specified. They shall be securely mounted via an approved installation using the aircraft electrical system and a remote antenna. The GPS shall present information from an overhead perspective. The PIC shall have clear view of the display and unrestricted access to the controls. The SIC/observer shall also have a clear view of the display in Air Tactical aircraft. The GPS shall meet the above datum, coordinate, and database requirements for an aeronautical GPS. Portable GPS units are not acceptable for aircraft performing IFR or NVG operations.

(c) GPS with Moving Map

The GPS providing data to the moving map shall meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display shall be 3 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS.

D. Surveillance systems

1) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

Emergency locator transmitters shall be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). ELT antennas shall be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed by the manufacturer. TSO

C91 ELTs are not acceptable. TSO C91a or newer ELTs are acceptable. Documentation of bi-annual registration from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is required for all TSO C126 ELTs.

2) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF)

Automated flight following systems shall be compatible with the government’s tracking program

(AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF shall be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The following additional requirements shall be met.

(a) A subscription service shall be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program. The reporting interval shall be every two minutes while in flight.

(b) AFF…