BLRI_Debris_Removal_-_Final_SOW_2_21_2023.pdf

Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Service

Removal and Disposal of Aircraft Debris

STATEMENT of SERVICES: The National Park Service (NPS) is anticipating award of a single service contract for removing and disposing of debris associated with a small fixed-wing aircraft (aka “debris”) that crashed in a remote backcountry area of Blue

Ridge Parkway (aka “the Park). This area is difficult to access on foot. Access is impossible for wheeled vehicles as there are no roads or developed trails to the site.

Traditional techniques common to the salvage industry such as dragging or using a crane to lift the debris are not feasible.

The Offeror shall provide a technical proposal including documentation of appropriate licensure salvage operations, bonds and insurance. The information required in the technical proposal are identified in the solicitation.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The work on this contract shall be for a period of 60 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The work shall be conducted only Monday through Friday, during daylight hours, and all work must be scheduled at least 96 hours in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Contractor shall not deviate from the Monday through Friday schedule without receiving written concurrence from the COR.

Background

The aircraft debris is in the Waterrock Knob area of the park (Figure 1) (AKA Browning

Knob) near Mile Post 451.2. The debris field is in a high-elevation spruce fir forest containing sensitive natural and cultural resources. The plane, a Cessna 414A, crashed in

1983. When delivered the aircraft had an empty weight of 4,368 lbs. After the crash, the plane’s twin engines, fuel tank, cabin features, electronics and many other components were removed, but the deteriorated shell of the fuselage and wings and other scattered debris remain. The estimated weight of the remaining wreckages is likely between 4,000

- 3,000 lbs. Trees and smaller vegetation have been cleared from an area 15’ around the fuselage. Because the debris is in a high elevation area without roads or improved trails, removing the wreckage by any other means is not possible. Walking to the site takes about 40 minutes to an hour via muddy and steep terrain (Figure 2).

Project Activities

1. The NPS will prepare the debris for removal, including clearing surrounding trees, dislodging, cutting into smaller pieces, and collecting all debris and load it into any debris containers provided by the contractor. Prior to conveying, the contractor shall inspect their loaded debris bags to confirm that all debris is secure.

2. The NPS will establish a Debris Pickup Area at the crash site (approximately at latitude 35 27 50” N, longitude 83 07’ 58” W) within the Waterrock Knob Visitor

Center parking area at Mile Post 451.2 on the Parkway. The contractor will supply and stage dumpsters in this area which will be used to receive the conveyed debris. The Debris Deposit Area is approximately 0.7 miles by air from the Debris Pickup Area (figure 1).

3. The NPS will coordinate any necessary closures along the Parkway as requested and coordinated between the NPS and the contractor.

4. The debris site is not known to contain hazardous material; however, if any are found during the site preparation work, the NPS will segregate hazardous materials such as oil, gas, batteries, or mercury containing lamps. The NPS will document all materials identified as hazardous to the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of these items at an identified hazardous waste landfill in accordance with local, state, and national regulations as identified in the approved debris disposal plan.

5. The contractor shall provide dumpsters at the Debris Deposit Area sufficient to hold the conveyed debris and dispose of the debris per local, state, and federal regulations as identified in the approved debris disposal plan.

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Task 1: Post Award Meeting and Site Visit.

Contractor is required to attend a Pre-Performance conference (which may be conducted virtually). Contractor and all the principal team members shall meet with NPS representatives to clarify tasks, review the Contractor’s proposal, identify aspects that need refinement, discuss safety planning, logistics and schedule. An in-person onsite visit is required. Both meetings may be conducted on the same day and in-person.

Deliverables

• Project meeting (optional to combine with joint site visit).

• One (1) joint site visit to the debris field with NPS staff to finalize any required

NPS actions for removal operation and confirm logistics.

• Establish a delivery date for Task 2.

Task 2: Work Plan, Safety Plan and Project Schedule

Based on the outcome of Task 1, the Contractor shall refine their proposal and submit it as a work plan, safety plan and project schedule for removing the debris for review and acceptance by NPS representatives. The work plan shall also then include:

1. A detailed Work Plan outlining the debris removal process as well as the number of personnel to execute the work plan and how the contractor will coordinate the with NPS in the recovery area to deposit the filled debris containers. The contractor will be responsible to final disposition of the debris.

2. A detailed Safety Plan. The Contractor shall submit their safety plan describing how their work will be conducted in compliance with all local, state and federal required safety standards.

3. Contractor will provide NPS with all required documents such as proof of appropriate license, bonds and insurance.

4. A detailed Project Schedule showing a target date for execution of the work plan as well as alternate inclement weather dates. The schedule should identify at least one onsite briefing on the morning of the operation.

• One (1) Draft Work Plan, Safety Plan and Work Schedule for review by NPS

(electronic word format)

• One (1) Final Work Plan, Safety Plan and Work Schedule that shall have addressed all NPS comments and edits of the draft Work Plan, Safety Plan and

Work Schedule.

Task 3: Debris Removal

Based on the successful outcome of Task 2, the contractor shall undertake the work as approved. The NPS, upon notification by the contractor that they are ready for a final inspection, will conduct a final inspection of the project sites, they shall be free of any material or equipment. All material or equipment that was to be removed and disposed of in accordance with the approved work plan shall be removed at no further cost to the

Government.

• Conduct salvage conveyance and disposal of debris as approved in the Work Plan and Safety Plan.

Task 4: Documentation and Final Report.

Contractor shall submit a brief Final Report after completion of all work.

• Final report to include:

o detailed invoice for debris removal and any anomalies encountered during execution of the contract.

o The inventory, removal and documentation of hazardous waste disposal and their weights or volumes.

o Quantity of debris removed from the site.

o Proof of lawful disposal of hazardous waste.

o Proof of lawful disposal of debris.

Figure 1 showing Debris Pickup Area at red symbol and Debris Recovery Area at

Waterrock Knob Visitor Center:

Figure 2 showing walking route from Waterrock Knob Visitor Center/Debris Recovery

Area to Debris Pickup Area in orange (AKA Browning Knob):