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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
Aviation Consulting Services
18 December 2020
PART 1- GENERAL
1. General: This is a non-personal services performance-based contract to provide specific analysis, data gathering, writing, development, coordination and group facilitation with the agency Subject Matter Experts for the Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management organization. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the U.S. Government (USG).
1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, management, and quality control in support of the Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management program to perform aviation consulting and support services to the standards described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).
1.2. Background: The Washington Office Branch Chief Aviation Strategy has requested renewal of this contract to provide statistical, data and policy support for ongoing National level projects that require professional writing services for publication and Decision Memo signature.
1.3 Objectives:
1.3.1 Analyze data and develop outcomes associated with National Aviation Safety issues and trends
1.3.2 Develop strategic plans for aviation support missions
1.3.3 Conduct analysis of government provided, or contractor collected personnel data and budgetary data
1.3.4 Create supporting documents for the National Aviation Program
1.3.5 Conduct studies to gather aircraft data and define aircraft needs. The GAO audit FY2013 identified key elements that the Forest Service desires to develop in order to possess full understanding of firefighting aircraft needs.
They are analysis of aircraft types, basing options, acquisition models, aircraft capabilities, suppression methods, and aircraft performance and effectiveness.
1.3.6 Perform gap analysis of agency standards and policies against actual performance and production in field operations.
1.3.7 Identify changes to documentation to reflect an actual operations system.
The contractor may assist in the development and improvement of the system and conduct post and pre-season audits as follow-up quality assurance
1.3.8 Provide change or transition management process guidance or facilitation to agency programs undergoing operational, policy, procedural or other change or transitions.
1.3.9 Provide technical writing support to US Forest Service Personnel in development of USFS Policy, Handbooks, Directives, and other USFS documents as directed by the Government.
1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide specific analysis, data gathering, writing, development, coordination and group facilitation with the agency Subject Matter Experts. The contractor will also provide technical advice to the agency for operation manuals, reports, and other publications required by the agency to ensure continued reliable standards. The contractor may be required to perform these tasks without on-site supervision but with others that are similarly qualified.
1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one Base Year and four one-year option periods plus an additional option up to six months in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-8.
1.6 General Information
1.6.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS.
The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program, in compliance with safety guidelines and related best practices, is the means by which the contractor assures themselves that the work complies with the requirement of the contract.
The Contractor shall submit a QCP to the KO within ten days of contract award and within 30 days of any revision for USG’s review and approval.
1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The USG shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on USG surveillance techniques to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the contract terms. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).
1.6.3 Recognized Holidays:
• New Year's Day (January 1).
• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third Monday in January).
• Washington's Birthday (Third Monday in February).
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May).
• Independence Day (July 4).
• Labor Day (First Monday in September).
• Columbus Day (Second Monday in October).
• Veterans Day (November 11).
• Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November).
• Christmas Day (December 25)
1.6.4 Type of Contract: The USG will award a Multiple Award Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
1.6.5 Security Requirements:
1.6.5.1 Upon award the successful bidder will furnish and immediately submit a completed electronic Standard Form (SF) 85P and supporting documents to HSPD-12 Program Specialist, of the U.S.
Forest Service for all Key Personnel performing under this contract. The following information will be required:
(1) Complete name (first, middle, last)
(2) Date of birth
(3) Place of birth
(4) Social Security number
(5) Working contact phone number
(6) Contractor email address will be provided
1.6.5.2 Applicants shall provide the required information to the HSPD-12 Program Specialist by fax to (866)377-7004 or the HSPD-12 Program Specialist can be reached at 505-944-4783 for alternate means of delivering the required information. Once the information is received, the applicant will be sent the information needed to access the secure on-line database system so they can complete their SF-85P electronically. Two sets of fingerprints on SF Form 87 must be provided. When completing the Electronic Questionnaire, the final three signature pages along with the fingerprint charts must be FEDEX’ed to the HSPD-12 staff at HSPD-12, 3900 Masthead NE – Annex, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
A paper version of the SF-85P will not be accepted. Applicants can obtain information about the new investigation process at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85p.pdf/. Costs incurred for background investigations will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Should the Contractor not be capable of making direct payment to the Government for these services, the Government may pay the cost and issue of a Bill for Collection to the Contractor for the cost of the investigations.
1.6.5.3 Contract personnel will be permitted to perform under the initial contract period while the initial background investigation is being conducted. Contractor Personnel must receive a favorably adjudicated Minimum Background Investigations (MBI) in order to continue performing under this contract. Contractor Personnel that fail to meet this requirement shall be removed from the contract and shall be replaced.
1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend a post award conference and other meeting as necessary, at no additional cost to the USG. Weekly meetings will be held with the USG and the Contractor to discuss open Work Orders, issues, corrective actions, etc.
1.8 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter identifying their responsibilities and limitations and the Contractor will be provided with a copy. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.
1.9 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the USG and are required for the performance of this contract.
1.9.1 Program Managers (PM). The PM shall possess the skill and experience as outline in paragraph 1.11 and perform all tasks in paragraph 5.1 of this PWS. The PM shall serve as the USG’s Point of Contact (POC). The Contractor shall provide the name of the designated PM in writing, to the KO and COR prior to contract performance.
1.9.2 Air Operations Consultant. The Air Operations Consultant shall possess the skill and experience as outline in paragraph 1.11 and perform all tasks in paragraph 5.2 of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide the name of the designated Air Operations Consultant in writing, to the KO and COR prior to contract performance.
1.9.3 Personnel Replacement Guidelines
1.9.3.1 During the first ninety days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by the paragraph 1.9.2.2. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by 1.9.2.2 to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.
1.9.3.2 The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.
1.10 Personnel Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
(a) All Program Managers and Air Operations Consultants performing under this contract shall hold the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
(1) Technical analysis, general writing and editing, and presentation skills.
(2) Technical knowledge of aircraft performance data, capabilities, and effectiveness in firefighting missions.
(3) Knowledge of U.S. Forest Service operational Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) culture.
(4) Knowledge of U.S. Forest Service smoke jumping operations, staffing, and aircraft use in support of the agency mission.
(5) Knowledge of U.S. Forest Service helicopter operations, rappel operations, helicopter crew staffing, and aircraft use in support of agency helicopter missions.
(6) Knowledge of U.S. Forest Service aerial supervision operations and large airtanker operations to include staffing requirements and types of aircraft use in support of the agency mission.
(7) Experience and expertise in aviation human factors for organizations working in high-risk, high-consequence environments. Experience shall include classroom instruction and instructional development and design.
(8) Experience and expertise in doctrinal development, change management, and quality assurance for organizations working in high-risk, high consequence environments.
(9) Knowledge and ability to advise and support the development of direction for the Forest Service’s aviation Safety Management Systems program.
(10) Knowledge and ability to advise and support the development of direction for the Forest Service’s aviation Operations in natural resources program management.
(b) Program Manager. In addition to the skills, knowledge, and abilities in 1.10(a), the Program Manager shall possess the following qualifications and experience requirements and perform all tasks in paragraph 5.3 in the PWS:
(1) Five years of experience as a helicopter or fixed wing pilot in either civilian or military (MOS or AFSC) flight operations; AND
(2) Five years of experience as an aviation ground or flight instructor. Or, Individuals with a Master’s degree in aviation, education, or closely related field may substitute a combination of education and classroom instruction experience specific to aviation for the 5 years as a ground/flight instructor.
(3) One fire season (90 days) experience as a federal firefighter or equivalent wildland fire assignment; AND
(4) Three years of experience working with wildland fire aviation operations or management in at least one of the following:
(i) USFS Aerial Supervision.
(ii) USFS Airtanker operations.
(iii) USFS Smokejumper operations
(iv) USFS Helicopter operations.
(5) Two years of experience with Safety Management Systems or Aviation Safety Programs.
(c) Air Operations Consultant (two options available)
In addition to the skills, knowledge, and abilities in 1.10(a), the Air Operations Consultant shall possess the following qualifications and experience requirements and perform all tasks in paragraph
5.3 in the PWS:
(1) One fire season’s (90 days) experience as a firefighter or equivalent wildland fire assignment; AND
(2) Three years of experience working with wildland fire aviation operations or
(i) USFS Aerial Supervision, ATGS.
(ii) USFS Airtanker Base Manager.
(iii) USFS Smokejumper Spotter or Base Manager
(iv) USFS Helicopter Manager or Rappel Spotter
(v) Air Operations Branch Director
Option A - Pilot. In addition to the requirements in 1.10(a), Option A personnel shall meet the following requirements.
(1) Five years of experience as a fixed wing pilot in either civilian or military (MOS or AFSC) flight operations; AND
(2) Certificated aviation ground or flight instructor. Or, individuals possessing a Master’s degree in aviation, education, or a closely related field may substitute education and classroom instruction experience specific to aviation for the 5 years as a ground/flight instructor.
(3) One fire season’s (90 days) experience as a federal firefighter or equivalent wildland fire assignment; AND
(4) Three years of experience working with wildland fire aviation operations or
(i) USFS Aerial Supervision.
(ii) USFS Airtanker operations.
(iii) USFS Smokejumper operations.
(iv) USFS Helicopter operations.
Option B – Aviation Manager. In addition to the requirements above 1.10(a), Option B personnel shall meet the following requirements.
(1) Interagency Red Carded manager in either fixed or rotor wing aircraft (Need not be current); AND
(2) Carded Aviation/Fire instructor. Or, individuals possessing a Master’s degree in aviation, education, or a closely related field may substitute education and experience providing classroom or simulator instruction specific to aviation operations for the Fed Certification as a ground instructor.
(d) Technical Writer. Technical Writers shall possess the following qualifications and experience requirements and perform all tasks in paragraph 5.3 in the PWS:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (2 years for every year of a 4-year degree)
• Technological subject matter experience and the ability to write about topics related to basics aviation operations.
• At least five years of technical writing experience exhibiting solid grammar, spelling,
• and writing skills.
• Measurable computer and keyboarding skills.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, including the ability to communicate with senior management and other executive stakeholders.
• Ability to write or dictate fast enough to capture essential information in meetings, interviews with developers, and discussions.
• Excellent writing and editing skills and strong understanding of specialized technical
• areas in aviation.
• Strong computer background with emphasis on publishing software programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Pagemaker and Adobe required.
• Possess and is proficient with online meeting software such as but not limited to GoTo
Meeting, Skype etc. to facilitate editing and discussion needs.
• Familiarization with operational specifications.
• Experience working in an aviation environment preferred.
(e) Formal Note Taker. Formal Note Takers shall possess the following qualifications and experience requirements and perform all tasks in paragraph 5.4 in the PWS:
• Familiarization with aviation terminology
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to record accurately the decisions and major discussion points made at a meeting.
• Ability to record the action items that meeting members committed to doing along with the due date that members committed to making. Action items have a name attached, but the general discussion does not state who said what in informal workplace meetings.
• Ability to review the major decisions and the assignments or voluntary commitments and action items at the end of the meeting so participants can review and agree on happenings and commitments before leaving the meeting.
• Ability to speak clearly to recap the discussion periodically during a meeting
1.11 Additional Personnel Requirements
(a) Personnel performing under the contract shall:
(1) Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
(2) Hold a U.S. Passport and capable of travel outside the United States.
(3) Hold financial instruments (Credit Cards or Debit Cards) that would allow them to purchase air travel and accommodations throughout the United States.
(4) Own a laptop computer with Microsoft 2013 installed.
(5) Be capable of performing basic analytical functions using Microsoft Excel and be knowledgeable in Microsoft Word.
1.12 Contractor Travel: Contractor travel completed in performance of services in the PWS will be reimbursable as established by the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). A list of localities and maximum per diem rates is available at: http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem.
PART 2
DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS
2.1 DEFINITIONS:
2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.
2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.
2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations.
This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.
2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.
2.1.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non- manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.
2.1.6 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.
2.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.
2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.
2.1.9 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.
2.1.10 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.
2.1.11 WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.
2.1.12 Monday through Sunday, unless specified otherwise in this PWS.
2.2. ACRONYMS:
AD Administratively Determined
AITS Air Tactical Supervisor
AOBD Air Operations Branch Director
ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor
BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs
BLM Bureau of Land Management
CWN Call When Needed
DOI Department of Interior
EU Exclusive Use
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAM Fire and Aviation Management
FSM Forest Service Manual
FTE Full-Time Equivalent
HLCO Helicopter Coordinator
ICS Incident Command System
ISMOG Interagency Smokejumper Operations Guide
ISPOG Interagency Smokejumper Pilot Operations Guide
LPIL Lead Plane Pilot
NICC National Interagency Coordination Center
NIFC National Interagency Fire Center
NPS National Park Service
NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group
NTSB National Transportation Board
OIG Office of Inspector General
PD Position Description
PFT Permanent Full Time
PL Planning Level
PSE Permanent Seasonal Employee
QA Quality Assurance
SA Safety Assurance
SEAT Single Engine Airtanker
T1 Type 1 Helicopter
T2 Type 2 Helicopter
T3 Type 3 Helicopter
UAS Unmanned Aircraft System
USDA United States Department of Agriculture
UTF Unable to Fill
PART 3
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES
3.1. The U.S. Government will not furnish any property, equipment, supplies, or services to the contractor.
PART 4
CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES
4.1 The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, management, quality control and all items and services necessary to perform this PWS that are not listed in Part 3 of this PWS.
PART 5
SPECIFIC TASKS
5.1 Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, management, and quality control to provide professional, engineering, and technical support services to the standards described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall perform the following tasks:
5.2 Program Manager.
5.2.1 Maintain responsibility for adhering to established schedule draft revisions with the government
5.2.2 Maintain responsibility for adhering to Quality Assurance Reviews
5.2.3 Serves as the point of contact for any technical, quality or content issues with the deliverable
5.2.4 Ensures final deliverable meets contract specifications
5.2.5 Evaluate Agency provided manuals, reports, safety action plans and other work
5.2.6 Provide classroom instruction and presentations to meetings of fire and aviation managers.
The contractor maybe asked to facilitate the same meetings
5.3 Air Operations Consultant.
5.3.1 Ensure policy, data and references to guidance are relevant, accurate and up to date
5.3.2 Provide technical support in data, policy and guidance interpretation
5.3.3 Conduct analysis of government provided or contractor collected aircraft data
5.3.4 Conduct ongoing safety impact analyses (risk management and safety assurance) as well as program audits and quality assurance projects to facilitate change management and analyze aviation related data for the national aviation management program
5.4 Technical Writer.
5.4.1 The contractor shall create a Report/Decision Memorandum, through summarization, of
Forest Service provided data from various program elements such as budget, human resources, roles and responsibilities and program of work pertaining to the Forest Service National Aviation Program.
5.4.2 The written Report/Decision Memorandum shall include options and decisions that result in a clear and accurate summarization of the reviewed data with key graphics that supports the specific desired goal as stated in the objective of the project for the Forest Service.
5.4.3 The contractor shall have experience in editing technical and instructional publications. It is necessary for the editor to have knowledge of US Forest Service Aviation Programs.
The contractor will receive a digital copy of the data gathered pertaining to the requested product.
5.4.3.1 Providing a preface narrative that illustrates the objective of the project and subsequent report and Decision Memo.
5.4.3.2 Compile information in an executive manner of presentation to include graphics i.e. data tables, aesthetics, photos.
5.4.3.3 Content Editing: Reviewing the document for ease of understanding and proper grammar while considering the overall organization of written elements, as well as relationships among paragraphs.
5.4.3.4 Proofing: Review the document looking for typos and errors in punctuation and spelling, adjusting formatting and styles, cross-checking references and table or figure numbers, finalizing/standardizing page numbering and the table of contents.
Ensuring that all acronyms are properly identified.
5.4.3.5 Table of Contents: Prepare Table of Contents to assist reader with accurate identification of content and format. Simplify so future updates are easily adjusted.
5.4.3.6 508 Compliance: Ensure that the entire document (including graphics) meets the requirements of 508 compliance for US Government publications. Document will be provided to editor in standard word format.
5.4.3.7 Ensure that the report prints correctly. Print out a spiral-bound test copy (8 ½” x 11”).
5.4.3.8 The contractor shall have knowledge of current computer applications necessary to edit and format a government publication
5.4.3.9 Provide editing and format suggestions and skills to the Agency and identified Point of Contact (POC).
5.4.3.10 Assists the POC with ideas and/or innovation for formatting, editing and graphics, while considering the document is to be utilized to obtain an executive level decision.
5.4.3.11 The contractor will provide the final document in an editable program in both of the following two formats:
5.4.3.12 Microsoft Word 2013
5.4.3.13 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2020 pdf
5.4.3.14 The contractor will provide, separate editable files in each format listed above in an all-inclusive file of the entire document and it needs to be in a format that can easily be updated by the Agency.
5.4.3.15 The contractor will provide contact information including email and phone number(s).
5.4.3.16 The POC will provide the graphics that will need freshened or updated.
5.4.3.17 A designated workday or work week will not be required. Based on an estimate, the actual time for completion will be determined after award and included in the contract.
5.5 Formal Notetaker.
5.5.1 Record all pertinent information from different applicable sources and platforms.
5.5.2 Capture the essence of different forms of information
5.5.3 Establish note taking from different sources i.e.. meetings, phone calls et. Therefore, the notes serve as a formal record of events.
6 PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)
6.1 The following laws, regulations and Forest Service directives and handbooks are applicable to the work:
• USDA Forest Service Aviation Strategic Plan: 2014-2018
• National Aviation Safety and Management Plan 2019-2020
• USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management. Special Mission Airworthiness Assurance plan of Aerial Firefighting FY2010-2015
• USDA Forest Service Manual (FSM), 5700 Aviation Management
• USDA Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center Aviation Safety Summary
• USDA Forest Service Modernizing the Wildland Fire Program-Case for Change
• USDA Office of Inspector General Western Region Audit Report Forest Services Air Safety Program Report No 08601-48-SF
• USDA Forest Service National Rappel Operations Guide
• NWCG Airtanker Base Directory
• NWCG Standard for Single Engine Airtanker Operations
• NWCG Aviation Technical Assistance Directory
• NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition
• Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide
• NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
• NWCG Standards for Airspace Coordination
• Interagency Smokejumper Operations Guide
PART 7
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING
7 Attachments/Technical Exhibit List:
7.1. Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)
7.2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule
7.3. Technical Exhibit 3 - Points of Contact
7.4. Technical Exhibit 4- Approving Authorities
7.1 Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements Summary
Performance Objective Performance Standards
Performance Threshold/AQL Method of Surveillance
PRS #1. PWS 1.6.1
The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program (QCP) in compliance with safety guidelines and related best practices.
The contractor submit the QCP within 10 days of contract award and within 30 days of any revision].
No more than 45 days with the approval of the Contracting Officer.
100% Inspection
PRS #2. PWS 1.6.5.1 &
1.6.5.3
The Contractor shall submit a completed electronic Standard Form (SF) 85P and supporting documents to HSPD-12 Program Specialist all Key Personnel.
Within 24 hours of contract award.
Key Personnel shall receive a favorably adjudicated Minimum Background Investigations (MBI).
Zero Deviation
100% Inspection
PRS #3. PWS 1.10 &
subsets The Contractor shall provide personnel with Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities outlined in the
PWS.
The Contractor shall maintain qualified personnel throughout life of contract.
Personnel replacements must occur within designated timelines in the PWS
98 % of the time Periodic Inspection Bi-Monthly
PRS #4. PWS 1.9.3.1
The Contractor shall provide personnel with Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities outlined in the
PWS.
The Contractor shall maintain qualified personnel throughout life of contract.
Personnel replacements must occur within designated timelines in the PWS
98 % of the time Periodic Inspection Bi-Monthly
PRS #5. PWS 5.2
The Contractor's Program Manager shall perform all tasks in accordance with PWS
5.2 - 5.2.6
The Contractor shall complete all work assignment in accordance to the guidance provided.
98 % of the time Periodic Inspection Monthly
PRS #6. PWS 5.3
The Contractor's Air Operations Consultant shall perform all tasks in accordance with PWS
5.3 - 5.34
The Contractor shall complete all work assignment in accordance to the guidance provided.
98 % of the time Periodic Inspection Monthly
PRS #7. PWS 5.4
The Contractor's Technical Writer shall perform all tasks in accordance with PWS
5.4 - 5.4.3.17
The Contractor shall complete all work assignment in accordance to the guidance provided.
98 % of the time Periodic Inspection Monthly
PRS #8. PWS 5.5
The Contractor's Formal Note Taker shall perform all tasks in accordance with PWS
5.5 - 5.5.3
The Contractor shall complete all work assignment in accordance to the guidance provided.
98 % of the time Periodic Inspection Monthly
PRS #9. PWS 7.2
The Contractor shall submit all deliverables in accordance with PWS 's deliverable schedule
The Contractor deliverables shall conform to the standard outlined in the PWS
98 % of the time Periodic Inspection Monthly
7.2 Technical Exhibit 2 - Deliverables Schedule
The following deliverables shall be provided electronically via USB thumb drive (location to be provided after award – Thumb drive and postal cost are reimbursable under this task order) and Email (to all POCs listed in Section 4.
Deliverable Frequency Submit To Medium/Fo rmat
PWS
Reference
1 Strategic Plan Draft Review every 30 days final at 90 -
COR Word and Adobe via Email/USB thumb drive
1.3.2
2 Manuals Draft Review every 30 days to final at 90
COR Word and Adobe via Email/USB thumb drive
1.4 / 5.25
3 Agency Reports Draft Review every 30 days to final at 90
COR Word and Adobe via Email USB thumb drive
1.4 / 5.25
4 Safety Action Plans Draft Review every 30 days to final at 90
- 120
COR Word and Adobe via Email/USB thumb drive
5.25
7.3 Technical Exhibit 3 - Points of Contact
Name Role Phone/Email
Anna Apodaca USFS Contracting Officer (CO) 505-331-5387 anna.apodaca@usda.gov
Tonya Rymer USFS Contracting Officers Rep COR 208.995.9177 tonya.rymer@usda.gov
Aaron Schoolcraft Branch Chief Aviation Strategy 202.302.4518 aaron.schoolcraft@usda.gov
Ezequiel Parrilla Senior Aviation Management Spec 202.205.0807 ezequiel.parrilla@usda.gov
Kelly Hedgepeth Aviation Management Spec 541.561.1393 kelly.hedgepeth@usda.gov
7.4 Technical Exhibit 4 - Approving Authorities
Final approval of deliverables will be provided by Tonya Rymer, (208) 995-9177 tonya.rymer@usda.gov , or Aaron Schoolcraft 202.302.451 aaron.schoolcraft@usda.gov. In the absence of other agreements negotiated with respect to time provided for government mailto:anna.apodaca@usda.gov mailto:aaron.schoolcraft@usda.gov mailto:kelly.hedgepeth@usda.gov mailto:tonya.rymer@usda.gov mailto:aaron.schoolcraft@usda.gov review, deliverables will be inspected, and the Contractor notified of the Government’s findings within 10 workdays of normally scheduled review.
| 4.1 The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, supervision, management, quality control and all items and services necessary to perform this PWS that are not listed in Part 3 of this PWS. |
| 6 PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS) |
| USDA Forest Service Aviation Strategic Plan: 2014-2018 |
| National Aviation Safety and Management Plan 2019-2020 |
| USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management. Special Mission Airworthiness Assurance plan of Aerial Firefighting FY2010-2015 |
| USDA Forest Service Manual (FSM), 5700 Aviation Management |
| USDA Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center Aviation Safety Summary |
| USDA Forest Service Modernizing the Wildland Fire Program-Case for Change |
| USDA Office of Inspector General Western Region Audit Report Forest Services Air Safety Program Report No 08601-48-SF |
| USDA Forest Service National Rappel Operations Guide |
| NWCG Airtanker Base Directory |
| NWCG Standard for Single Engine Airtanker Operations |
| NWCG Aviation Technical Assistance Directory |
| NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition |
| Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide |
| NWCG Standards for Fire Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations |
| NWCG Standards for Airspace Coordination |
| Interagency Smokejumper Operations Guide |
| 7 Attachments/Technical Exhibit List: |
| 7.1 Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements Summary |
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