Solicitation No. 12639524Q0165.pdf

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January 2024

USDA APHIS RANGELAND GRASSHOPPER AND

MORMON CRICKET SUPPRESSION PROGRAM

AERIAL APPLICATION

PART 1: THE SCHEDULE

A. ITEMS AND PRICES

Offeror shall submit a firm-fixed price quote for all costs necessary to perform services for the Aerial application of diflubenzuron as stated in the attached Statement of Work for USDA, APHIS, PPQ. The contractor will be required to supply all chemicals, water, aircraft, supplies, materials, labor, supervision, equipment, personnel, services, tools, transportation, to complete the contract in the specified time. Price quotes should be of sufficient detail to determine their adequacy. The quote will include all cost associated per gallon of diflubenzuron applied.

B. OFFERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED BASED ON A PRICE PER GALLON OF APPLIED diflubenzuron (all costs included). THE CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE TO THE LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY

ACCEPTABLE OFFER.

BASE CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of award until the contract is completed or terminated.

Item No. Description of Services Unit Estimated Gallons

Unit Price per gallon

Total

0001 Aerial Treatment of Mormon Cricket, 10 areas NE Nevada

Per gallon

*The estimated number of gallons of diflubenzuron required to treat the block using alternate swathing is an estimated 553 gallons. The rate of application will be 13 total ounces per acre: 1 ounces of diflubenzuron, 4 ounces of crop oil concentrate (COC) and 8 ounces of water. Quoters substitute the 10 oz of crop oil concentrate for 10 ounces of Methylated Seed oil (MSO) or 7.5 ounces of Canola oil and 2.5 oz COC. Quotes need to be sent to the attention of Kim Yen Tu at: kimyen.n.tu@usd.gov

C. The Department of Labor wage determination 1995-0222, Revision 64, 12/26/2024, applies to this requirement. No increase in contract price will be allowed or authorized as a result of payment of wage rates in excess of those listed in wage determination.

D. For the purpose of standardization, interested parties must complete and submit this document (PART 1) with their quote. For an interested party to have a complete quote package, the package must also contain the following items in addition to the pricing schedule above and the signed form 1449-Solicitation:

a. Technical Capability statement that includes but not limited to evidence of contractor license and permits required by the federal or state to perform services on start date mentioned below, aircraft information, and pilot information/qualifications.

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F. Quotes are due three days after Request for Quote is posted, which will be 05/16/2024 at 10am CT. No late quotes will be accepted.

G. The Government may reject any offer as non-responsive if it is materially unbalanced as to prices for the various items and quantities. An offer is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

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PART 2: SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR AERIAL APPLICATION

1.1 Background

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine Services (PPQ), in Nevada intends to secure services including all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary for applying diflubenzuron over a specific area near the counties of Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, Pershing, and White Pine. The type of service is a full-service rangeland Treatment using diflubenzuron. The contractor will provide all required diflubenzuron, methylated seed oil and water. The General Statement of Work in PART 3 of this document lists general specifications, terms, and conditions applicable to any contracts awarded under this RFQ.

1.2 Scope of Work

The USDA, APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine requires aircraft, personnel, facilitating equipment, and services to apply pesticides. The objective is to reduce the grasshopper population in the project areas, which is estimated to be 211,848 total acres with an estimated 70,616 treated/sprayed acres using double alternating swath (spray, skip, skip, spray) application. The block will require 2 or more fixed wing category C aircraft. Average ferry is depending on airports utilized. The elevation range of the work area is 4,200 feet.

1.3 Performance Requirement

The type and amount of equipment and personnel needed to accomplish the contract work; including satellite geo-positioning guidance and recording device is the responsibility of the Contractor. The aircraft must have flat fan nozzles, the ability to accept/read shape files and the ability to overlay spayed areas on a map after treatment. The work shall be done in strict compliance with the specifications provided by terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions of this solicitation and Statement of work.

The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract as early as May 20, 2024 or upon official notification by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the U.S. Federal Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence. See attached for site specific information sheets and a map of spray block.

Airports and private strips may be available and can be used at the discretion of the contractor. See attached for site specific information sheets and a map of each spray block.

The rate of application will be 13 total ounces per acre: 1 ounce of diflubenzuron, 4 methylated seed oil, 8 ounces of water.

Offerors are reminded that there are numerous biological and entomological factors that determine the time and sequence of treatments. The importance of starting and completing a program within specified limits is critical. The objective of each program is to achieve the desired coverage of the designated geographic areas within specified time frames.

The COR or Technical Point of Contract (TPOC) is: Peter Rockermann, 775-484-0762. They will provide more detailed information, including an updated map of the flight lines. They are responsible for monitoring the performance of work under this contract as written in the contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of the contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless advance authorization is received from the Contracting Officer, and proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to performing the work. The COR or TPOC shall inform the Contracting Officer as soon as possible of any recommended modifications, and actions or inactions of the contractor or the Government which could affect the contractor’s ability to comply with the contract performance requirements or completion times.

No adjustment will be made in the contract price for providing additional aircraft beyond the number and category of aircraft required by the contract or in the number of gallons or acres to be sprayed.

Contents

PART 1: THE SCHEDULE

PART 2: SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR AERIAL APPLICATION

1.1 Background

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 Performance Requirement

PART 3: GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 General

1.1 Definitions

1.2 Contract Types and Description

Offeror Schedule

Aircraft Categories

Traditional Uniform Coverage

Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs)

TABLE 1A: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TABLE 1B: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TABLE 1C: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TABLE 2A: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TABLE 2B: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TABLE 2C: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TABLES 3A&B: CARBARYL BAIT TREATMENTS*

2.0 General Conditions and Specifications

2.1 Scope

2.2 Importance of Starting on Time

2.3 Gallons Plus or Minus Percent

2.4 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Aerial Treatment Manager (ATM)

2.5 Reporting and Starting

2.6 Operational Hours Allowed to Complete Program

2.7 Areas Not to be Treated

2.8 Performance Standards for Responsible Contractors

2.9 Height of Flight

2.10 Liabilities of Contractor and Government

3.0 Contractor Responsibility

3.1 Aircraft and Liquid Application Systems – (For Bait Applications See Attachment 4)

3.2 Formation Flying

3.3 Calibration and Swath Checks

3.4 Congested Areas

3.5 Aerial Application Restrictions

3.6 Radios

3.7 Cell Phone

3.8 Passengers

3.9 Aircraft Guidance and Flight Data Logging System Requirements

3.10 Requirements for receiving GPS navigation data from pilots

3.11 Flagging

3.12 Certification - State/Federal/Tribal

3.13 Personnel

3.14 Pilot Background Investigations

3.15 Additional Aircraft and Pilots

3.16 Withdrawal, Substitution of Aircraft or Personnel

3.17 Airport Selection

3.18 Transport of Insecticide

3.19 Insecticide Mixing Equipment

3.20 Water Transport for Mixing Insecticide

3.21 Loading Equipment

3.22 Responsibility for Insecticides

3.23 Insurance

3.24 Wage Determinations

3.25 Aircraft Security

4.0 Government Responsibility

4.1 Maps, Information, Briefing

4.2 Record Keeping Requirements

4.3 Daily Flight Record (PPQ Form 802)

4.4 Payment for Gallons/lbs. Applied

5.0 Contract Administration

5.1 Rejection of Aircraft/Application Systems

5.2 Rejection of Electronic Guidance Systems

5.3 Rejection of Personnel

5.4 Spray Boom Timer

5.5 Sequence of Application - Stopping, Starting

5.6 Program Progress - Additional Aircraft

5.7 Liquidated Damages

5.8 Delays Beyond Control of Contractor

5.9 Cost of Insecticide Jettisoned

5.10 Cost of Insecticide Lost - Contract B (Full-Service Stand-By) do not apply

ATTACHMENT 1: Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance (PPQ Form 816)

ATTACHMENT 2: Spray Boom Diagram

ATTACHMENT 3: Aerial Application of Carbaryl Baits and Equipment Modifications (Figures 1 – 5)

PART 3: GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 General

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are contemplated for Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket liquid and solid bait applications on an as needed basis. The government will issue a contract for specific site once need is identified.

This General Statement of Work lists general specifications, terms, and conditions applicable to any contracts for any Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket liquid and solid bait aerial applications.

1.1 Definitions

Contracting Officer (CO) – The CO has the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The CO is responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) – The Contracting Officer will designate an individual to serve as the COR.

The COR will be the Contracting Officer’s Representative with delegated authority to monitor the performance, evaluate work as it progresses, and inspect/accept completed work on behalf of the Government.

Aerial Treatment Manager (ATM) (also known as Aerial Program Manager (APM)) – The COR may designate an individual to serve as the ATM and report directly to the COR. The ATM is responsible for the overall daily activities during an aerial application program.

Contractor’s Representative (CR) –The CR has full authority to make decisions for the Contractor and direct the Contractor’s operations.

Airport, as used in this Statement of Work (SOW) and in each solicitation, means any airport, airstrip, or work site where the Contractor will load the aircraft during contract operations.

Reporting airport means the airport to which the Contractor shall deliver the aircraft for inspection and acceptance to the contract.

A job is defined as the total gallons or lbs. requested at one time to be applied within the treatment location. Additional work is considered a new job.

The treatment location is defined as the geographical area identified in the solicitation (frequently a county is the geographic area).

Day, as used in this SOW, means calendar day. Operations may be conducted 7 days per week and may include holidays.

Operational hours are defined as those hours during a day when the COR has cleared the aircraft for application operations.

Total swath width is defined as the total width of the discharged material in one swath run of an aircraft; the distance between opposing, i.e., leftmost and rightmost, measured deposits.

Effective swath width is defined as the width of the discharged material in one swath run of an aircraft at which the measured application rate exceeds 50% of the target application rate; additionally defined for this Statement of Work as being approximately 75 percent of the total swath width.

Assigned swath width is defined as the width used for calibration of the application equipment. For more details, see Tables 1 and 2.

1.2 Contract Types and Description

A. Rangeland Treatment will be a Full-Service Contract where the Contractor will provide all aircraft, insecticide, and diluents (including oil, water (with a pH of 7 or less for liquid Carbaryl), etc.) personnel, facilitating equipment, and service. The type of insecticide and reporting date will be stated in the solicitation. The chemical treatment will be applied to rangeland.

B. Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket Program for Rangeland Border Protection will be a Full-Service Stand-By on an as needed basis, where the Contractor will provide all aircraft, personnel, facilitating equipment, and service. As part of the Full-Service Contract, the Contractor will furnish the diluents, including oil, water (with a pH of 7 or less for liquid Carbaryl). The chemical treatment will be applied to rangeland adjacent to cropland. The COR or ATM will coordinate treatment areas to allow for efficient use of the Contractor’s resources and will inform the Contractor a minimum of 72 hours in advance. The Contractor must make satisfactory progress in completing the treatment service as determined by the COR or ATM.

In this SOW, all contracts will be referenced as follows:

A = Rangeland Treatments - Full-Service Contract B = Grasshopper/Mormon Cricket Program for Rangeland Border Protection - Full-Service Stand-By

Offeror Schedule Offeror to furnish all Aircraft, Personnel, Facilitating Equipment, and services that fully comply with all terms and conditions of the contract.

Aircraft Categories The Aircraft Categories (Tables 1A-C, 2A-C, and 3A&B) have been established to facilitate program planning for desired aircraft based on the insect life cycle, timing of application, support personnel, adequate airport space, required aircraft performance, length and strength of runways, taxiways and ramps, and the elevation and type of terrain to be treated.

Traditional Uniform Coverage Tables 1A-C and 3A&B list aircraft by category, the assigned swath width for traditional uniform coverage treatments with Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, Malathion, liquid Carbaryl, and Carbaryl in bait form, and the stainless steel (SS) flat fan spray tip size required for the liquid insecticide used.

Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs) Tables 2A-C list aircraft by category, the assigned swath widths for RAATs treatments with Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, Malathion, and liquid Carbaryl, and the stainless steel (SS) flat fan spray tip size required for the liquid insecticide used.

Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs) was developed to help reduce the cost of materials and application when managing grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on rangeland habitats, and is expected to yield percent population reductions that are relatively similar to traditional uniform coverage applications. Historically, RAATs spacing was based on using the assigned RAATs swath widths in Tables 2A-C and then utilizing skip swaths (non-directly treated area) of no more than 100 feet (Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, and liquid Carbaryl) and 25 feet (Malathion). When these recommended skip swaths are used, the resulting percent population reduction is about 2-15% lower compared to traditional uniform coverage treatments.

Examples: based on Tables 2 A&B, when using a Category C fixed-wing aircraft and Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, or liquid Carbaryl, it will be calibrated for an assigned swath width of 150 feet and a skip swath of 100 feet, yielding a total spacing of 250 feet. Based on Table 2B, when using Malathion and the same category of fixed-wing aircraft as before, it will be calibrated for an assigned swath width of 150 feet and a skip swath of 25 feet, yielding a total spacing of 175 feet.

Note that some of the spray material will be displaced by normal environmental conditions and deposited into the 100/25-foot skip swath areas described above. Therefore, relatively little movement from the target pests is needed to encounter these deposits. However, as the skip swath is increased beyond the recommended 100/25 ft., the lower the amount of spray material that will be deposited into the skip swath area and the greater the movement of the target pests that will be needed to encounter the deposits.

For reasons of logistics and/or further reduction in costs the COR or APM may increase the spacing in RAATs treatments (extended RAATs). However, such action may further reduce the percent population reduction that was experienced using RAATs with the recommended 100/25-foot skip swaths described above (2-15% lower population reduction compared to traditional uniform coverage treatments). Consider the following examples using Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, or liquid Carbaryl:

Traditional Uniform Coverage Treatment (Tables 1A&B): A system calibrated for an application rate of 1 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre that uses an assigned swath width of 120 ft. (all Category C fixed-wing aircraft) will yield 100% coverage and an average of 1 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre.

Standard 50% RAATs Treatment (Tables 2A&B): A system calibrated for an application rate of 1 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre that uses an assigned swath width of 100 ft. (most Category D fixed-wing aircraft) and recommended skip swath of 100 ft.

(total spacing of 200 ft.) will yield 50% coverage (treated/total spacing = 100 ft./200 ft.) and an average of 0.5 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre.

Standard 60% RAATs Treatment (Tables 2A&B): A system calibrated for an application rate of 1 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre that uses an assigned swath width of 150 ft. (all Category C fixed-wing aircraft) and recommended skip swath of 100 ft.

(total spacing of 250 ft.) will yield 60% coverage (treated/total spacing = 150 ft./250 ft.) and an average of 0.6 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre.

Extended 50% RAATs Treatment* (Tables 2A&B): A system calibrated for an application rate of 1 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre that uses an assigned swath width of 150 ft. (all Category C fixed-wing aircraft) and a skip swath of 150 ft. (a “true” 50% skip, but 50 ft. beyond the recommended 100 feet, total spacing of 300 ft.) will yield 50% coverage (treated/total spacing = 150 ft./300 ft.) and an average of 0.5 fl. oz. of insecticide per acre.

*The Extended 50% RAATs Treatment example with assorted fixed-wing aircraft is currently the preferred RAATs option for many federal government-organized treatments of rangelands because percent population reduction results have been sufficient.

TABLE 1A: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TRADITIONAL UNIFORM COVERAGE TREATMENT – FIXED WING AIRCRAFT

DIFLUBENZURON AND CHLORANTRANILIPROLE

TABLE 1A DIFLUBENZURON CHLORAN-

TRANILIPROLE

DIFLUBENZURON CHLORAN-

TRANILIPROLE

LABEL/GH-MC EIS*

APPLICATION RATES

12-31 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES ASSIGNED SWATH WIDTH (FEET)** SS FLAT FAN SPRAY TIP SIZE***

CATEGORY C - FIXED

WING

Ag-Cat (800 hp) 120 8004 Ag-Cat (1200 hp) 120 8006 Dromedary M-18 120 8006 Piper Aztec PA-23 (500 hp) 120 8006 Thrush (800 hp) 120 8004 Thrush (1200 hp) 120 8006 Turbine Ag-Cat 120 8006 Turbine Air Tractor 120 8006 Turbine Thrush 120 8006 Twin Beech/C-45 120 8006

CATEGORY D - FIXED

WING

Ag-Cat (A&B Models, 450 hp) 75 8003 Ag-Cat (B&C Models, 600 hp) 100 8003 Bellanca Eagle 75 8003 Cessna (all 188 Models) 75 8003 Piper Brave 75 8003 Piper Pawnee (235-260 hp) 75 8003 Stearman (450-600 hp) 75 8003 Thrush/Snow/Air Tractor 100 8003 Weatherly 75 8003

*EIS refers to the 2019 Environmental Impact Statement for the APHIS Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program

**Assigned swath width is equal to effective swath width, which is approximately 75 percent of the total swath width.

***SS = Stainless Steel and acceptable flat fan spray tip nozzles are: Spraying Systems Co. TeeJet flat fan spray tips and Transland CP Products CP11TT equipped with the appropriate flat fan spray tips. For at least the 8003 from both companies (Spraying Systems Co. TP8803-SS vs. Transland CP11TT equipped with 8003), PPQ-Science & Technology (S&T)-led studies have demonstrated statistically comparable droplet size, effective swath width, and efficacy at orientations of 90° (perpendicular with terrain) and 0° (parallel). Despite overall similarities, a Spraying Systems Co.

nozzle at 90° is still recommended when possible due to the combined abilities of emitting droplets of more uniform size and emitting a more uniform/reliable effective swath width, and because this combination has been the standard for all S&T experiments.

When using Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, or liquid Carbaryl formulations, it is strongly suggested that the Spraying Systems Co. #4514-20 brass slotted nozzle strainer or similar be used to minimize buildup on the strainer and plugging of spray tips.

TABLE 1B: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TRADITIONAL UNIFORM COVERAGE TREATMENT – FIXED WING AIRCRAFT

CARBARYL & MALATHION

TABLE 1B CARBARYL MALATHION CARBARYL MALATHION

LABEL/GH-MC EIS*

APPLICATION RATES

16-32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

8 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES ASSIGNED SWATH WIDTH

(FEET)** SS FLAT FAN SPRAY TIP SIZE***

CATEGORY C - FIXED WING

Ag-Cat (800 hp) 120 150

8004 8003 Ag-Cat (1200 hp) 120 150 8006 8004 Dromader M-18 120 150 8006 8004 Piper Aztec PA-23 (500 hp) 120 150 8006 8004 Thrush (800 hp) 120 150 8004 8003 Thrush (1200 hp) 120 150 8006 8004 Turbine Ag-Cat 120 150 8006 8004 Turbine Air Tractor 120 150 8006 8004 Turbine Thrush 120 150 8006 8004 Twin Beech/C-45 120 150 8006 8004

CATEGORY D - FIXED WING

Ag-Cat (A&B Models, 450 hp) 75 100

8003 8002 Ag-Cat (B&C Models, 600 hp) 100 125 8003 8002 Bellanca Eagle 75 100 8003 8002 Cessna (all 188 Models) 75 100 8003 8002 Piper Brave 75 100 8003 8002 Piper Pawnee (235-260 hp) 75 100 8003 8002 Stearman (450-600 hp) 75 100 8003 8002 Thrush/Snow/Air Tractor 100 125 8003 8002 Weatherly 75 100 8003 8002

*EIS refers to the 2019 Environmental Impact Statement for the APHIS Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program

**Assigned swath width is equal to effective swath width, which is approximately 75 percent of the total swath width.

***SS = Stainless Steel and acceptable flat fan spray tip nozzles are: Spraying Systems Co. TeeJet flat fan spray tips and Transland CP Products CP11TT equipped with the appropriate flat fan spray tips. For at least the 8003 from both companies (Spraying Systems Co. TP8803-SS vs. Transland CP11TT equipped with 8003), PPQ-Science & Technology (S&T)-led studies have demonstrated statistically comparable droplet size, effective swath width, and efficacy at orientations of 90° (perpendicular with terrain) and 0° (parallel). Despite overall similarities, a Spraying Systems Co.

nozzle at 90° is still recommended when possible due to the combined abilities of emitting droplets of more uniform size and emitting a more uniform/reliable effective swath width, and because this combination has been the standard for all S&T experiments.

When using Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, or liquid Carbaryl formulations, it is strongly suggested that the Spraying Systems Co. #4514-20 brass slotted nozzle strainer or similar be used to minimize buildup on the strainer and plugging of spray tips.

TABLE 1C: LIQUID TREATMENTS

TRADITIONAL UNIFORM COVERAGE TREATMENT – HELICOPTERS

DIFLUBENZURON, CHLORANTRANILIPROLE, CARBARYL, AND MALATHION

TABLE 1C DIFLUBENZURON CHLORAN-

TRANILIPROLE CARBARYL MALATHION

LABEL/GH-MC EIS*

APPLICATION RATES

12-31 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

16-32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acr e

8 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acr e

AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES ASSIGNED SWATH WIDTH (FEET)*

CATEGORY A -

HELICOPTERS

Bell 204/205/212/214 120 150 Sikorsky S-58-T 120 150

CATEGORY B -

HELICOPTERS

Alouette III 100 120

CATEGORY C -

HELICOPTERS

Alouette II 75 100 Bell 206 75 100 Bell Seloy 75 100 Hughes 500 75 100 Hiller Seloy 75 100

CATEGORY D -

HELICOPTERS

Bell 47 75 100 Hiller 12E 75 100

*Assigned swath width is equal to effective swath width, which is approximately 75 percent of the total swath width.

TABLE 2A: LIQUID TREATMENTS

REDUCED AGENT & AREA TREATMENTS (RAATs) – FIXED WING AIRCRAFT

DIFLUBENZURON AND CHLORANTRANILIPROLE

TABLE 2A DIFLUBENZURON CHLORAN-

TRANILIPROLE DIFLUBENZURON CHLORAN-

TRANILIPROLE

LABEL/GH-MC EIS*

APPLICATION RATES

12-31 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES ASSIGNED SWATH WIDTH (FEET)**

SS FLAT FAN SPRAY TIP SIZE***

CATEGORY C - FIXED

WING

Ag-Cat (800 hp) 150 8004 Ag-Cat (1200 hp) 150 8006 Dromedary M-18 150 8006 Piper Aztec PA-23 (500 hp) 150 8006 Thrush (800 hp) 150 8004 Thrush (1200 hp) 150 8006 Turbine Ag-Cat 150 8006 Turbine Air Tractor 150 8006 Turbine Thrush 150 8006 Twin Beech/C-45 150 8006

CATEGORY D - FIXED

WING

Ag-Cat (A&B Models, 450 hp) 100 8003 Ag-Cat (B&C Models, 600 hp) 125 8003 Bellanca Eagle 100 8003 Cessna (all 188 Models) 100 8003 Piper Brave 100 8003 Piper Pawnee (235-260 hp) 100 8003 Stearman (450-600 hp) 100 8003 Thrush/Snow/Air Tractor 125 8003 Weatherly 100 8003

*EIS refers to the 2019 Environmental Impact Statement for the APHIS Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program

**Assigned swath width is equal to total swath width.

***SS = Stainless Steel and acceptable flat fan spray tip nozzles are: Spraying Systems Co. TeeJet flat fan spray tips and Transland CP Products CP11TT equipped with the appropriate flat fan spray tips. For at least the 8003 from both companies (Spraying Systems Co. TP8803-SS vs. Transland CP11TT equipped with 8003), PPQ-Science & Technology (S&T)-led studies have demonstrated statistically comparable droplet size, effective swath width, and efficacy at orientations of 90° (perpendicular with terrain) and 0° (parallel). Despite overall similarities, a Spraying Systems Co.

nozzle at 90° is still recommended when possible due to the combined abilities of emitting droplets of more uniform size and emitting a more uniform/reliable effective swath width, and because this combination has been the standard for all

S&T experiments.

When using Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, or liquid Carbaryl formulations, it is strongly suggested that the Spraying Systems Co. #4514-20 brass slotted nozzle strainer or similar be used to minimize buildup on the strainer and

TABLE 2B: LIQUID TREATMENTS

REDUCED AGENT & AREA TREATMENTS (RAATs) – FIXED WING AIRCRAFT

CARBARYL & MALATHION

TABLE 2B CARBARYL MALATHION

CARBARYL MALATHION

LABEL/GH-MC EIS*

APPLICATION RATES

16-32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

8 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES ASSIGNED SWATH WIDTH

(FEET)** SS FLAT FAN SPRAY TIP SIZE***

CATEGORY C - FIXED WING

Ag-Cat (800 hp) 150

8004 8003 Ag-Cat (1200 hp) 150 8006 8004 Dromader M-18 150 8006 8004 Piper Aztec PA-23 (500 hp) 150 8006 8004 Thrush (800 hp) 150 8004 8003 Thrush (1200 hp) 150 8006 8004 Turbine Ag-Cat 150 8006 8004 Turbine Air Tractor 150 8006 8004 Turbine Thrush 150 8006 8004 Twin Beech/C-45 150 8006 8004

CATEGORY D - FIXED WING

Ag-Cat (A&B Models, 450 hp) 100

8003 8002 Ag-Cat (B&C Models, 600 hp) 125 8003 8002 Bellanca Eagle 100 8003 8002 Cessna (all 188 Models) 100 8003 8002 Piper Brave 100 8003 8002 Piper Pawnee (235-260 hp) 100 8003 8002 Stearman (450-600 hp) 100 8003 8002 Thrush/Snow/Air Tractor 125 8003 8002 Weatherly 100 8003 8002

*EIS refers to the 2019 Environmental Impact Statement for the APHIS Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket

**Assigned swath width is equal to total swath width except for Malathion, which is still equal to effective swath width.

***SS = Stainless Steel and acceptable flat fan spray tip nozzles are: Spraying Systems Co. TeeJet flat fan spray tips and Transland CP Products CP11TT equipped with the appropriate flat fan spray tips. For at least the 8003 from both companies (Spraying Systems Co. TP8803-SS vs. Transland CP11TT equipped with 8003), PPQ-Science & Technology (S&T)-led studies have demonstrated statistically comparable droplet size, effective swath width, and efficacy at orientations of 90° (perpendicular with terrain) and 0° (parallel). Despite overall similarities, a Spraying Systems Co.

nozzle at 90° is still recommended when possible due to the combined abilities of emitting droplets of more uniform size and emitting a more uniform/reliable effective swath width, and because this combination has been the standard for all S&T experiments.

When using Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, or liquid Carbaryl formulations, it is strongly suggested that the Spraying Systems Co. #4514-20 brass slotted nozzle strainer or similar be used to minimize buildup on the strainer and

TABLE 2C: LIQUID TREATMENTS

REDUCED AGENT & AREA TREATMENTS (RAATs) – HELICOPTERS

DIFLUBENZURON, CHLORANTRANILIPROLE, CARBARYL, AND MALATHION

TABLE 2C DIFLUBENZURON CHLORAN-

TRANILIPROLE CARBARYL MALATHION

LABEL/GH-MC EIS*

APPLICATION RATES

12-31 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acre

16-32 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Acr e

8 fl. oz.

Total Volume

Formulation/Ac re

AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES ASSIGNED SWATH WIDTH (FEET)**

CATEGORY A -

HELICOPTERS

Bell 204/205/212/214 150 Sikorsky S-58-T 150

CATEGORY B -

HELICOPTERS

Alouette III 120

CATEGORY C -

HELICOPTERS

Alouette II 100 Bell 206 100 Bell Seloy 100 Hughes 500 100 Hiller Seloy 100

CATEGORY D -

HELICOPTERS

Bell 47 100 Hiller 12E 100

*EIS refers to the 2019 Environmental Impact Statement for the APHIS Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket

**Assigned swath width is equal to total swath width except for Malathion, which is still equal to effective swath width.

TABLES 3A&B: CARBARYL BAIT TREATMENTS*

TABLE 3A WHEAT BRAN

Aircraft Make/Model Spreader Make/Model Altitude (Feet)

Swath Width (Feet)

Cessna 188 Transland 20241 / 20244 50 45 Turbine Thrush Transland 20250 50 45 Bull Thrush Transland 22007 100 100

TABLE 3B

APPLE PUMICE

(CRUMBLES)

Cessna 188 Transland 20244 50 50

*See Attachment 4 for comprehensive information on aerial bait treatments

2.0 General Conditions and Specifications

2.1 Scope

The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine, herein after referred to as the Government, requires aircraft, personnel, facilitating equipment, and services to apply insecticides.

2.2 Importance of Starting on Time

Offerors are reminded that there are numerous biological and entomological factors that determine the time and sequence of treatments. The importance of starting and completing a program within specified limits is critical. The objective of each program is to achieve the desired coverage of the designated geographic areas within specified time frames.

2.3 Gallons Plus or Minus Percent

Any offeror submitting an offer in response to a solicitation subject to this SOW acknowledges, without qualification, that he understands and agrees to apply the total gallons/lbs. specified in the Contract Specific Information, plus or minus 25% and will be made at the contract price per gallon/lbs.

2.4 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Aerial Treatment Manager (ATM) The CO will designate a representative who will have authority to secure orderly administration of each contract. The COR and ATM will have no authority to change the terms of the contract. The COR and ATM, if designated, will have satisfactorily completed PPQ’s Pesticide Training and Certification Program and meets all APHIS competency standards for certification as a certified pesticide applicator.

2.5 Reporting and Starting

Contract A: #1 - 4 applies as stated

Contract B: #1 - 3 applies as stated

#4 is changed to: Report and Start dates will be stated in the individual solicitation, or as mutually agreed upon by the

Contracting Officer and Contractor. The 3-day advance notice is deleted. The days allowed for reporting will be determined by the number and type of aircraft involved.

1. The reporting date shown in each solicitation is an estimated date. The actual reporting date will be specified by the CO after award is made. The number of days prior to the official starting date will vary, depending on the number and category of aircraft involved, time required to brief pilots on the program and areas to be treated, and completing all preliminary arrangements to start the program on time. A Contractor who does not report on the official reporting date may, at the discretion of the CO, be charged liquidated damages. At the discretion of the CO, the Contractor may be terminated for default and be charged liquidated damages. Liquidated damages may be charged for that day and for each day thereafter until the Contractor, or in the event of termination, a new Contractor reports.

2. The starting date shown in each solicitation is an estimated date when all aircraft, personnel, and facilitating equipment must be ready to begin application. The official starting date will be specified by the CO when award is made and will be the latest date on which the Contractor must be fully prepared to begin application. (See Section IV, Paragraph H.)

3. A Contractor who does not fully qualify for acceptance on the official starting date may, at the discretion of the CO, be charged liquidated damages. At the discretion of the CO, the Contractor may be terminated for default and be charged liquidated damages. Liquidated damages will be charged for that day and for each day thereafter until all requirements are met. The amount charged will be the daily liquidated damages rate for each aircraft specified to report, even though one or more aircraft may have been qualified and accepted. The Contractor shall have assembled at the reporting airport all required aircraft, personnel, and facilitating equipment and be ready to begin spraying on the official starting date at the time specified by the COR or ATM. This includes the specified category and number of aircraft, each meeting the contract requirements; all pilots, each fully qualified; all aircraft loading and facilitating equipment; and loading and servicing personnel. No application for payment to the Contractor will be authorized until all of these requirements are met.

4. The CO will give the Contractor a minimum of 3 calendar days advance notice to report and start, unless a shorter interval is mutually agreed upon. The days allowed for reporting will be determined by the number and type of aircraft involved.

2.6 Operational Hours Allowed to Complete Program

1. Operational hours are defined as those hours during a day when the COR or ATM has cleared the aircraft for application operations. Operational hours will be charged to the last full half hour, beginning when the aircraft are cleared for takeoff and continuing until operations are shut down. Operational hours charged will include all time the aircraft are on the ground between trips but will not include aircraft loading time prior to the approved starting time or after operations are shut down.

2. The number of operational hours allowed on a program is based on the time the specified number of aircraft would normally need to complete the program. Example: It is estimated that a Category C aircraft should be able to spray at least 500 acres per operational hour. Thus, one Category C aircraft, at 500 acres per hour, would be allowed 100 operational hours to treat 50,000 acres; two C aircraft, at 1000 acres per hour (2 x 500), would be allowed 50 operational hours; and four C aircraft, at 2000 acres per hour (4 x 500), would be allowed 25 operational hours.

3. If, during an operational day, the COR or ATM suspends operations due to wind or other reasons, and then clears the aircraft to continue operations later in the day, the operational hours charged for that day will be for the total hours (to the last full half hour) used during those operating periods.

4. On an operational day when all aircraft on the program cannot operate for reasons beyond the control of the Contractor, a proportional adjustment will be made in the operational hours charged for that day. Such conditions would include (a) when one or more aircraft are grounded due to guidance failures, or (b) when one or more aircraft are grounded due to fog or poor visibility in their areas while others can operate. Example: If only two aircraft on a four aircraft contract can operate, the operational hours charged will be one-half of those used on that day.

5. When the contract acreage is increased, the operational hours allowed to complete the program will be increased proportionately.

2.7 Areas Not to be Treated

1. Areas not to be treated will be designated by the COR or the ATM.

2. The Contractor may conduct pre-application reconnaissance flights to ensure that pilots are familiar with program area boundaries, buffer zones, and any other areas that are not to be treated as designated by the COR or the ATM. Each pilot will be briefed thoroughly, and every effort must be exerted to avoid treating such areas.

3. All applications MUST and WILL BE conducted in a manner consistent with the insecticide labeling and requirements specific to the state (s) that operations will be conducted.

2.8 Performance Standards for Responsible Contractors

Upon completion of each contract, the COR will submit to the CO a Contractor Performance Evaluation Report, based on the following elements:

1. Obtaining the necessary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State Clearances, including certification as an applicator of restricted-use pesticides (certified pesticide applicator) when required, for all pilots and aircraft prior to the starting date. Contractor's compliance in a timely manner with all FAA regulations for maintenance and overhaul, all FAA airworthiness directives, and other applicable directives in force.

2. Pilots obtaining the proper certification for agricultural flying prior to the starting date.

3. Strict adherence to all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State-approved label instructions for chemical and biological insecticides and compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations in performance of the contract. This includes cleaning up chemical spills as needed and reporting them to the appropriate authorities.

4. Attitude of Contractor and contractor's personnel and their cooperation in following instructions, based on contract specifications.

5. Contractor's personnel reporting to work on time daily and remaining on the job until officially released.

6. Contractor reporting on date as directed and providing all required equipment, personnel, and facilities.

7. All equipment meeting contract requirements.

8. Avoiding repeated delays caused by malfunction of equipment or delays in loading between trips which affect the total overall length of time in performing the contract.

9. The contractor's aircraft safety program. The utilization and fostering of good safety habits and attitudes in their employees.

10. Airport Selection: To select the airport(s) to be used and make the necessary arrangements with proper authority for:

a. Use of each airport;

b. Payment of any fees charged for its use;

c. Payment for repairs or damages that result from the contractor's aircraft, equipment, or contamination from insecticide;

d. Immediate removal of all aircraft and equipment from the airport(s), after the program is completed, unless other satisfactory arrangements are made with the airport authorities;

e. Maintaining the areas used by the Contractor in a clean and orderly fashion during their use and cleanup after use to the satisfaction of the COR or the ATM.

11. Claims for damages brought against the Contractor concerning aerial application or any other operations have been addressed in a fair and timely manner.

12. All operational guidelines were followed.

2.9 Height of Flight

Unless otherwise stated on the pesticide label, application aircraft will fly at a median altitude of 1 to 1.5 times the wingspan of the aircraft whenever possible or as specified by the COR or the ATM.

2.10 Liabilities of Contractor and Government

The Government will not assume any responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage of equipment owned or operated by the Contractor, his agents, or employees or subcontractor or for the injury to or death of the Contractor, his agents or employees or subcontractor. The Contractor will be responsible for any negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Contractor, his employees, agents or subcontractors and employees or agents of the subcontractor(s) incident to the performance of this contract. The Contractor will hold and save the Government, its officers, and employees harmless from all liability for any death or damage to all persons (other than the liability of the Government to Agriculture employees directly engaged in performing work under this contract as provided under the Federal Employee's Compensation Act) or to real or personal property, including negligent use of spray material, which results from the operation of, or incident to, equipment furnished by the Contractor, or otherwise incident to performance of the contract. However, the Contractor will not be responsible for any negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, its employees, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's cooperators, or their employees.

3.0 Contractor Responsibility

3.1 Aircraft and Liquid Application Systems – (For Bait Applications See Attachment 4)

The Contractor shall provide the required number of aircraft with the following:

1. An insecticide dispersal system that has been cleaned thoroughly inside. All hoses shall be in good condition and shall be a chemical resistant type.

2. Leak proof insecticide tank(s) and spray system of corrosion resistant materials. Contractors are cautioned that insecticide may loosen some sealants and plug the spraying system. Sealants should be tested before use.

a. The tank(s) in each aircraft shall be installed so that the tank(s) will empty in flight and assure full flow to the pump.

Sight gauges or other means shall be provided to determine the quantity in each tank.

b. A drain valve(s) shall be installed at the low point(s) on the spray system to facilitate the complete draining of all components (tanks, pump, plumbing, and spray booms) to recover unused insecticide while the aircraft is parked.

3. A pump that will provide the required flow rate during spraying operations to assure uniform flow and proper functioning of the nozzles.

a. For ULV, spraying systems with a pumping capacity that exceeds the discharge calibration rate shall have the bypass flow return to the tank bottom in a manner that prevents aeration and/or foaming of the spray formulation. Pumps utilizing hydraulic drive or other variable speed drives are not required to have this bypass, provided the pump speed is set to provide only the required pressure and the system three-way valve is used for on/off control at full throw position. Any bypass normally used to circulate materials other than for ULV will be closed for ULV spraying.

b. For suspensions and all formulations requiring agitation, a pressure agitation system of some type is required.

4. The spray boom shall be equipped with the quantity and type of spray nozzles specified (Tables No. 1A-C). The outermost nozzles (left and right sides) shall be equidistant from the aircraft centerline and the distance between the two must not exceed 3/4 of the overall wingspan measurement. Longer spray booms are acceptable provided they are modified in accordance with the sketch shown on attachment 3 to prevent the entrapment of air in the portion beyond the outermost nozzle. PPQ will accept the outer most nozzles between 60% and 75% of the wingspan. Aircraft that are not equipped with a drop type spray boom may require drop nozzles in the center section to prevent spray from collecting on the tail wheel assembly and horizontal stabilizer and position the spray tips into smoother air.

5. A positive on/off system that will prevent dribble from the nozzles.

6. A positive emergency shutoff valve between the tank(s) and the pump, as close to the tank(s) as possible. This valve shall be controllable from the cockpit which will minimize inadvertent loss of insecticide due to broken lines or other spray system malfunctions (see Section IV, Paragraph J).

7. Bleed lines in any point that may trap air on the pressure side of the spraying system.

8. An operational pressure gauge with a minimum operating range of zero to 60 psi and a maximum of zero to 100 psi visible to the pilot for monitoring boom pressure.

9. A 40-mesh in-line screen between the pump and the boom, unless otherwise specified, and nozzle screens as specified by the nozzle manufacturer.

NOTE: When using Diflubenzuron, Chlorantraniliprole, or liquid Carbaryl formulations, it is strongly suggested that the Spraying Systems Co. #4514-20 brass slotted nozzle strainer be used to minimize buildup on the strainer and plugging of spray tip.

10. Nozzle tip type and size shall be as follows:

a. The type and size are indicated in Table No. 1 of this SOW. It is strongly suggested that the nozzle direction is 90°

(perpendicular with terrain) or 0° (parallel) when it is necessary to change droplet size. The nozzle direction will be specified by the COR or the ATM.

b. Nozzle tips for all insecticides shall be flat fan and made of stainless steel.

Note: SS = Stainless Steel and acceptable flat fan spray tip nozzles are: Spraying Systems Co. TeeJet flat fan spray tips and Transland CP Products CP11TT equipped with the appropriate flat fan spray tips. For at least the 8003 from both companies (Spraying Systems Co. TP8803-SS vs.