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Attachment No. 1 – Performance Work Statement

Updated Per Amendment No. A00002 6/28/2016

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES

U.S. COAST GUARD

GREENLAND 2016

1. OBJECTIVE

1.1 Helicopter Services for the search of the World War II (WWII) Era J2F-4 Grumman Duck Aircrew (SUB-CLIN 00001a) - To provide Helicopter Support Services, including Medical Evacuation, for the 2016 U.S. Coast Guard detachment in Greenland supporting recovery operations at a site located approximately 100 miles from Kulusuk, Greenland (24W VT 06276 24825, WGS-84). Flights will be to and from Kulusuk, Tasilaq, the recovery site and from various sites around Koge Bay for the non-continuous period of performance beginning on or about 10July2016 and ending on or about 31August2016 for approximately (10) days of helicopter support.

1.2 Fly Over Services (Option SUB-CLIN 10001a) - To provide Helicopter Support Services, including Medical Evacuation, for the 2016 U.S. Coast Guard Commandant visit in Greenland supporting Arctic Coast Guard Forum multilateral and bilateral practical cooperation. Flights will be from Kangerlussaq to Ilulissat and around Jakobshavn Glacier, for a period of performance beginning on or about 22 August and ending on or about 23 August for approximately (02) days of helicopter support.

2. SCOPE

2.1 Helicopter Services for the search of the WWII Era J2F-4 Grumman Duck Aircrew (SUB-CLIN 00001a) - The Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision, any and all taxes, duties, fees, bank transaction fees, training, overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, profit and all other supplies and services and costs necessary to provide helicopter support services for U.S Coast Guard's 2016 recovery mission. The scope of the requirement is to make available helicopter transportation to deploy two (2) personnel and limited equipment from Kulusuk and/or Tasilaq on or about 10 July 2016 to the recovery site located at 24W VT 06276 24825, WGS-84 and to provide on-call lift to and from 24W VT 06276 24825, WGS-84 to support recovery operations at various sites in the vicinity of Koge Bay and/or alternate sites in the same area. Helicopters must also be available to provide medical evacuation in the event of medical emergency(s). Approximate flight time to sites in the above areas is an hour flight from the base camp location. Total support time shall not exceed 10 days but the start & stop dates may vary throughout the period of performance. Flight time shall not exceed 4.0 hours total.

2.1.1 Fly Over Services (Option SUB-CLIN 10001a) - The Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision, any and all taxes, duties, fees, bank transaction fees, training, overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, profit and all other supplies and services and costs necessary to provide helicopter support services for U.S Coast Guard's 2016 Commandant mission. The scope of the requirement is to make available helicopter transportation to deploy up to nineteen (19) personnel and limited equipment from Kangerlussaq to Ilulissat on or about 22 August 2016 and to provide on-call lift at Jakobshavn Glacier on or about 23 August 2016. Helicopters must also be available to provide medical evacuation in the event of medical emergency(s). Flight time shall not exceed 4.0 hours total.

2.2 The individual items provided under this contract are listed in Schedule of Supplies and Services (referred to as the Schedule). The items are listed as separate Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).

3. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

3.1 Helicopter Services for the search of the WWII Era J2F-4 Grumman Duck Aircrew (SUB-CLIN 00001a) -The Contractor shall provide one (1) CAA certified turbine engine helicopter for up to 10 days during a period from approximately 10 July 2016 through 31 August 2016 in good mechanical and operating condition and shall provide skilled and competent personnel, to perform all of the services to be furnished hereunder in a prompt and efficient manner. The contractor shall limit the use of the helicopters under this contract to support the U.S. Coast Guard mission. Medical evacuation, if required, shall be limited to patient(s) and attendant(s).

3.1.2 Fly Over Services (Option SUB-CLIN 10001a) - The Contractor shall provide one (1) CAA certified turbine engine helicopter for up to 2 days during a period from approximately 22 August 2016 to 23 August 2016 in good mechanical and operating condition and shall provide skilled and competent personnel, to perform all of the services to be furnished hereunder in a prompt and efficient manner. The contractor shall limit the use of the helicopters under this contract to support the U.S. Coast Guard mission. Medical evacuation, if required, shall be limited to patient(s) and attendant(s).

3.2 CARB Certification is not required.

3.3 Start-Up. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary labor, equipment, parts inventories, supplies, necessary Coast Guard authorizations, and other infrastructure necessary to perform the services required under the contract. This includes but not limited to, the following:

3.3.1 Helicopter transportation, support and security.

3.3.2 Transporting U.S. COAST GUARD personnel and property.

3.3.3 Obtaining flight clearance to enter into the airspace of Greenland, and all costs associated with transport of the patient(s) to Kulusuk, Tasilaq or Nuuk or alternate location, and return to the recovery site, Kulusuk or Tasilaq. Return flight may have medical attendant(s) as passengers

3.3.4 Transport of patient(s) and medical attendant(s) within Greenland.

3.3 Technical and Safety Standards

3.3.1 The Contractor shall ensure that any helicopter tendered for service fully meets applicable technical and safety standards mandated by the manufacturer's maintenance and user guides, and all applicable laws and regulations of Greenland. The helicopter shall be used in accordance with the regulations and limitations set by the manufacturers as shown in the user's manual. No other helicopter type may be used without the express, written approval of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. The helicopters shall be required to land in arctic landing zones on snow and ice and will have a sling load capability for land and ship sling load operations. The helicopter will be required to fly over mountainous terrain (maximum 10,000 feet) and fly in arctic terrain including over water flight in freezing temperatures. The pilots shall make the final determination as to whether the landing zone has been appropriately constructed for safe landing and/or sling loads have been configured properly for safe movement. The contractor shall provide any required sling nets, sling legs and sling cargo bags upon request. Coordination between the helicopter company/pilots and U.S. Coast Guard officials and contracted foreign flagged shipping companies may be required but is not anticipated.

3.3.2 All flight crews used on this contract shall be trained, qualified and scheduled in accordance with the governing Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules and regulations. Any helicopter used for U.S. COAST GUARD missions will be certified in accordance with the governing CAA rules and regulations. The governing CAA will maintain continuous oversight of the carriers operations.

3.3.3 Radios. The Contractor shall provide reliable radio communication systems in the helicopter to enable two way air-to-air and air-to-ground radio contact to be maintained with the operating location, operating base camp, Greenland air traffic control, and at any other site/base U.S. COAST GUARD members are working. Helicopters tendered for service by the Contractor must be outfitted with both Very High Frequency (VHF) and High Frequency (HF) communications equipment. The systems shall comprise at a minimum three (3) communication transceivers: VHF/AM, VHF/FM and HF/SSB. In addition, the helicopter shall be fitted with an ADF receiver and an ELT Beacon

3.4. Logistics and Other Support Functions.

3.4.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision, any and all taxes, duties, fees, bank transaction fees, training, overhead, general and administrative (G&A) expenses, profit and all other supplies and services and costs necessary to provide helicopter support services for U.S. COAST GUARD mission. The cost of helicopter support services under this contract shall include but not limited to, security of the aircraft, technical assistance, fuel prepositioning, logistics and other support functions necessary to complete the aviation requirements of each mission.

3.4.1.1 Auxiliary Site. Before commencement of the mission, U.S. COAST GUARD may designate the auxiliary site to be used during the mission. An auxiliary site is defined as any commercial airport, base, or LZ with vehicle access as designated by U.S. COAST GUARD. The Contractor shall make all necessary logistics arrangements to support the designated auxiliary site. The transportation of the Contractor's equipment, personnel, materials, supplies, fuel or other effects at the beginning of, during, or at the end of the mission will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

3.4.1.2 Fuel. The Contractor shall provide for the refueling of helicopter. Fuel costs shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure the proper logistical arrangements are made to enable refueling of helicopter at all auxiliary site as established in advance by U.S. COAST GUARD.

3.4.1.3 Personnel Requirement. The Contractor shall provide skilled, competent and licensed pilots experienced in flight in the type of terrain existing in the Greenland. The pilots shall be responsible for all flight operations and other operations affecting flight safety. Each captain shall have a minimum of three thousand (3,000) flight hours logged.

3.4.1.4 Training. The Contractor will ensure that the flight crew is trained, qualified and certified in accordance with the governing Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules and regulations. The Contactor shall ensure that all pilots are trained, qualified and certified in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)/Vertical Helicopter Recover Procedures (VHIRP).

3.4.1.5 Safety Equipment. The Contractor shall provide the necessary safety equipment, such as life jackets and anti exposure suits for any flights over water, as well as one complete survival kit stored in each aircraft, including an emergency beacon and mirror.

3.4.1.6 Passenger compartments of helicopters must be presented in a clean condition so as not to soil passengers, their clothing or possessions and be free of debris, grease and oil.

4.1 Operating and Maintenance Services

4.1.1 Operating Services. The Contractor shall operate helicopter in a safe, efficient, dependable and prompt manner in support of U.S. COAST GUARD's activities. Such operations of helicopter shall include, but not be limited to the transportation of personnel and property and in the event of a medical evacuation patient(s) and attendant(s) and equipment as required by the authorized representatives of U.S. COAST GUARD in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. Final decision as to whether or not a flight should be undertaken and the manner and extent of performing helicopter operations (including, but not limited to air worthiness, acceptable load limits, routes, weather and landing site conditions) shall be exclusively the responsibility of Contractor's aircraft commander.

4.1.2 Authorized Passengers. Helicopters tendered by the Contractor for use under this contract will only be authorized to carry authorized personnel and property. This may include such personnel as U.S. COAST GUARD personnel necessary to execute the U.S. COAST GUARD mission. In the event that non-U.S. COAST GUARD sponsored personnel are allowed to board and fly in an aircraft tendered under this contract, U.S. COAST GUARD will not be required to pay for the flight hours flown until the non-sponsored person(s) leaves the aircraft.

4.1.3 Scheduled Maintenance. The Contractor shall maintain service and repair the helicopter on a scheduled maintenance basis throughout the term of the contract. The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, accessories, spare parts, component assemblies, and tools required to properly maintain the helicopter in an air worthy condition equal to or more stringent than the manufacturer's specifications in order for the Contractor to provide safe, efficient, reliable and dependable helicopter service.

4.1.4 Alternate Helicopter. Helicopter maintenance will not in any way interfere with U.S. COAST GUARD operations. U.S. COAST GUARD will not pay separately any costs associated with any type of aircraft maintenance. If helicopter maintenance will affect ability to immediately respond to a medical emergency the Contractor shall provide for an equivalent alternate helicopter on site or at the auxiliary site before releasing the helicopter needing maintenance.

4.2. Flight Operations.

4.2.1 The helicopters shall be available for U.S. COAST GUARD mission use, including medical evacuations, for the entire period of the contract.

4.2.2 Flight medical evacuation operations into Greenland airspace can only take place on the condition that the Contractor obtains clearance from the relevant authorities of Greenland.

4.2.3 Operating Hours. Flights are to operate between sunrise and sunset unless the emergency requires flights during the hours of darkness. Flights are to operate in normal meteorological conditions (i.e., visual flight rules or VFR). Medical evacuation flights during hours of darkness are subject to pilot concurrence and night VFR conditions.

4.2.4 Flight time hours are calculated from the moment the engine starts in preparation for takeoff, to the time the helicopter lands and shuts down its engine, including periods on the ground when engine and rotor are required to remain turning.

4.2.5 Medical Evacuation Plan. Before the initiation of performance the Contractor will be briefed by the U.S. COAST GUARD on medical evacuation action plans particular to the mission to include site location, medical extraction location and information on the medical facility available in the region.

4.2.6 Medical Evacuations. The Contractor shall be on-call to fly helicopter at any time during the period of this contract for medical evacuations as deemed necessary by U.S. COAST GUARD ordering officers/representatives. Prior to initiation of this contract the Contractor shall be responsible to designate an on-call representative as a point of contact (POC) in the event medical evacuation(s) becomes necessary. The POC will be on-call 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week for the duration of the mission. Notification of a medical evacuation shall be issued with service to commence as soon as possible.

4.2.7 Flight Authorization. The Contractor is responsible for seeking authorization from Greenland authorities concerning flight authorization, routes landing rights and any and all authorizations to operate across international borders.

4.3. Liability and Insurance

4.3.1 Responsibility for Loss of or Damage to Helicopters and Equipment. Except as provided in this section or as the parties hereto otherwise agree, the Contractor shall assume the entire risk of and be solely responsible for any and all damage to or loss of the helicopter(s), associated equipment, tools, supplies, spares, materials and other property furnished by the Contractor in connection with this contract; except for damage to or loss of the helicopter and aforementioned equipment furnished by the Contractor caused by the negligence of the employees, agents or sub-agents of the U.S. Coast Guard.

4.3.2 Responsibility for Injury to Persons and Damage to Property. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Coast Guard, its officers, enlisted personnel, agents and employees against and from any claims, cost, demands, liabilities, expenses, suits or legal actions (including lawyers’ fees) arising from the death of, injury to, any persons including the Contractor's personnel and/or loss of, or damage to the property of any persons, including the property of the Contractor and the U.S. Coast Guard resulting from any act, omission or event connected with the performance of services hereunder by the Contractor or any subcontractor or third party employed by the Contractor, provided however, (i) the Contractor assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever hereunder for any loss of or damage to the U.S. Coast Guard's property or the death of, or injury to, the U.S. Coast Guard's employees or agents of the same are caused by the negligence or acts of the

U.S. Coast Guard's employees or agents, and (ii) the extent of the Contractor's responsibility or liability to the U.S. Coast Guard under this clause shall be limited to the amounts of any insurance coverage specified in this contract.

4.3.3 Insurance Coverage. The Contractor shall provide at its own expense and maintain in force at all times during the term of this call the insurance coverage described below:

4.3.3.1 Passenger Legal Liability. Passenger Legal Liability shall amount to U.S.

$200,000.00 per passenger.

4.3.3.2 Aircraft Public Liability. Aircraft Public Liability shall amount to U.S.

$10,000,000.00 per any one claim. This includes coverage for bodily injury liability, property damage liability with a combined single limit of Ten Million United States Dollars.

4.3.3.3 Cargo Liability Insurance. Cargo Liability Insurance shall amount to U.S. $25,000.00 for cargo (Coast Guard property) carried internally or externally.

4.3.3.4 Proof of Insurance. Proof of required insurance coverage shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the time of award if requested.

Schedule of Supplies and Services

5.1 Helicopter Services for the search of the WWII Era J2F-4 Grumman Duck Aircrew (SUB-CLIN 00001a) -The helicopters shall be on standby in Tasiilaq or Kulusuk as required during the 10 days of support for the recovery mission. The Contractor shall provide helicopters and qualified crew per helicopter requirement in accordance with 3.3 above; available at all times to support U.S. COAST GUARD requirements, including emergency medical evacuation(s) during the period of the contract.

5.2 Fly Over Services (Option SUB-CLIN 10001a) - The helicopters shall be on standby in Kangerlussaq or Ilulissat as required during the 02 days of support for the Commandant Visit. The Contractor shall provide helicopters and qualified crew per helicopter requirement in accordance with 3.3 above; available at all times to support U.S. COAST GUARD requirements, including emergency medical evacuation(s) during the period of the contract. The helicopter shall remain on a 48 hour stand-by window for the required commandant visit mission in this contract. If needed this period can be extended out on 24 hour increments with coordination with the vendor.

5.2.1 Food Accommodation and Transport of Crew. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing food, transport, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses. These costs shall be included in the rates for SUB-CLINs 00001a & Option SUB-CLIN 10001a.

5.2.2 Airport Transaction/Landing Fees. The Contractor shall be responsible for all fees and administrative costs associated with helicopter landing at commercial airports. These costs shall be included in the rates for SUB-CLINs 00001b & Option SUB-CLIN 10001b.

5.2.3 Fuel Cache. For helicopters requiring additional fuel, the Contract shall include propose rates for fuel cache as applicable to SUB-CLIN 00001c.

6.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

7.0 COAST GUARD TERMS & DEFINITIONS

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COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

FOUO For Official Use Only

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Paragraph 3.3.1� Helicopter(s) shall fully meet or exceed the applicable technical and safety standards mandated by the manufacturers’ maintenance and user guides and all applicable laws and regulations.� COR input and monitoring by U.S. GOVERNMENT representatives.� Both positive and negative performance will be documented in past performance reports as appropriate.

Substantial factor in determining performance rating in annual CPARS report.� Paragraph 3.3.3� Provide operational communication equipment in the helicopter(s).� COR input and monitoring by U.S. GOVERNMENT representatives.� Both positive and negative performance will be documented in past performance reports as appropriate.� Paragraph 4.2.1� The Contractor shall be on-call to fly helicopters at any time for medical evacuation.� COR input and monitoring by U.S. GOVERNMENT representatives.� Both positive and negative performance will be documented in past performance reports as appropriate.�