USCG_SOW_Aviation_Support 20260623.pdf
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- 37380PR260000014
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for Aviation & Maritime Transportation Services in Arctic Operations supporting the United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulatory oversight and operational activities across remote Alaska.
The core mission requires the Contractor to provide on-demand, flexible transportation services enabling USCG inspection of approximately 368 regulated facilities in over 115 remote communities, with a performance goal of visiting each facility at least once per 18-month cycle. Services are structured as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Orders, with each order specifying destinations, personnel count, equipment weight, and desired dates. The Contractor must provide round-trip transport for up to six USCG personnel and up to 500 pounds of mission equipment per trip, originating from designated operational hubs (Bethel, Kotzebue, Nome, Fairbanks, King Salmon, Sand Point, and Barrow). The Contractor may remain on-site for inspection periods up to six hours, with wait times beyond six hours compensated at pre-negotiated standby rates. The SOW includes specific operational hubs with distance tables to remote villages ranging from 4 to 325 nautical air miles.
Asset and personnel requirements mandate FAA Part 135 certification for all aircraft and valid USCG Certificate of Inspection for watercraft, with equipment including dual GPS receivers, satellite-based communication/tracking devices, survival kits, and ADS-B Out compliance for aircraft. The Contractor must maintain minimum 95% mission availability for primary assets and provide pre-approved substitute assets of equal or greater capability at no additional cost. Pilots must hold minimum 1,500 flight hours with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) rating and documented Alaskan bush operation experience; boat captains must hold valid USCG OUPV (6-pack) license or higher with Alaskan coastal or riverine experience. All personnel require Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) approval with 72-hour reporting requirement for personnel status changes. The Contractor must submit After-Action Reports within 48 hours of mission completion and monthly Post-BPA Call Order Performance Summaries, with designated Program Manager serving as primary contract-level point of contact.
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| Operational Zones.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Price List.pdf | ||
| 37370PR260000014 Blanket Purchase Agreement.pdf |
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Statement of Work (SOW)
Contract Title: Aviation & Maritime Transportation Services – Arctic Operations
1.0 OVERVIEW & PRIMARY MISSION DIRECTIVE
The core mission of this contract is to enable the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to maintain regulatory oversight and provide operational support across remote areas of Alaska. The Contractor shall provide on-demand, flexible, and reliable transportation services to facilitate the inspection of approximately 368 USCG-regulated facilities in over 115 remote communities. The overarching performance goal is to provide the necessary transport to allow the USCG to visit each designated facility at least once per 18-month cycle.
2.0 GENERAL SCOPE REQUIREMENTS
2.1. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, assets, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform comprehensive transportation services as defined in this SOW.
2.2. Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order Execution: The Contractor shall successfully perform all services as detailed in individual Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) BPA Call Orders issued by the Government. Each BPA Call Order will specify the destination(s), number of personnel, estimated equipment weight, and desired dates.
2.3. Subcontractor Management: The Contractor may engage subcontractors to fulfill specific BPA Call Order requirements; however, the prime Contractor remains fully and solely responsible for all work performed.
2.3.1. All terms, conditions, and safety requirements of this SOW must be flowed down to all subcontractors.
2.3.2. All subcontractor personnel and equipment are subject to the same qualification, certification, and inspection requirements as the prime Contractor.
2.3.3. The prime Contractor shall be the sole point of contact for the Government regarding any work performed by a subcontractor.
3.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Transportation Services
3.1.1. Provide round-trip transport for up to six (6) USCG personnel and up to 500 lbs of associated mission equipment per trip, unless otherwise specified in a BPA Call Order.
3.1.2. Services shall originate from the designated Operational Hubs to remote destinations, as referenced in the table at the end of this SOW.
3.1.3. The Contractor must be capable of remaining on-site at a destination for an inspection period of up to six (6) hours. Wait times beyond six hours, not due to Contractor fault, will be compensated at the pre-negotiated standby rate.
3.2. In-Flight Mission Adjustments: The Government reserves the right to re-task the Contractor to an alternate destination of similar distance/duration while a mission is in progress. Such adjustments are subject to mutual agreement based on safety-of-flight/voyage considerations (e.g., fuel, weather, crew duty limitations). Any significant deviation from the original BPA Call Order will be documented and may result in a contract modification.
3.3. Mission Failure & Unsuccessful Attempts
3.3.1. Government-Caused Failure: If a mission cannot be completed due to factors within the Government's control (e.g., lack of site access, unavailable personnel), the Contractor is entitled to compensation for the portion of the service completed.
3.3.2. Contractor-Caused Failure: If a mission is unsuccessful due to Contractor error or equipment failure (non-weather related), the Contractor shall re-attempt the mission at the earliest safe opportunity at no additional cost to the Government.
3.3.3. Weather/Safety Failure: If a mission is canceled or aborted due to legitimate weather or other safety-of-flight/voyage conditions, compensation will be determined based on the portion of the trip completed. The Contractor must provide documented evidence supporting the decision (e.g., weather data, pilot/captain assessment).
4.0 ASSET & PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
4.1. Asset Specifications & Condition
4.1.1. All aircraft must be operated under an FAA Part 135 certificate. All watercraft must hold a valid USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI), if required, and be fully compliant with all applicable regulations.
4.1.2. Minimum required equipment for all assets includes: dual GPS receivers, a satellite-based communication/tracking device (e.g., InReach, Spidertracks), and an appropriate survival kit for the season and operational area. Aircraft must be ADS-B Out compliant.
4.1.3. The Contractor shall maintain all proposed assets in excellent mechanical and material condition, subject to Government inspection.
4.2. Asset Availability & Substitution
4.2.1. The Contractor must maintain a minimum of 95% mission availability for primary assets in each operational region, excluding cancellations for weather or Government direction.
4.2.2. In the event a primary asset is unavailable for maintenance, the Contractor shall provide a substitute asset of equal or greater capability, which must be pre-approved by the Government.
The use of a substitute asset shall not result in any additional cost to the Government.
4.3. Personnel Qualifications
4.3.1. Pilots: Must hold a minimum of 1,500 flight hours (in rotor-wing or fixed-wing aircraft), possess an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) rating, and have documented experience in Alaskan bush/remote operations.
4.3.2. Boat Captains: Must hold a valid USCG OUPV (6-pack) license or higher and have verifiable experience operating similar vessels in Alaskan coastal or riverine environments.
4.3.3. Personnel Roster & Approval: The Contractor shall submit a roster of all key personnel and their certifications for Government approval. No work may be performed by an individual not approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Any change in personnel status (e.g., termination, license suspension) must be reported to the COR within 72 hours.
5.0 COMMUNICATION & REPORTING
5.1. Communication Protocol
5.1.1. The Contractor shall designate a single Program Manager (PM) as the primary point of contact for all contract-level communication.
5.1.2. Daily operational communication and coordination will be handled directly between the Contractor's local dispatcher/lead and the designated USCG BPA Call Order manager for that mission.
5.2. Deliverables & Reporting
5.2.1. After-Action Report (AAR): Due within 48 hours of mission completion, the AAR must contain, at a minimum:
5.2.1.1. BPA Call Order Number
5.2.1.2. Date(s) of Service and Asset ID (Tail Number / Vessel Name)
5.2.1.3. Crew Names and Manifest of USCG Personnel
5.2.1.4. A timeline including departure, arrival, and final return times.
5.2.1.5. Totals for Flight/Voyage Hours and On-Site Standby Hours.
5.2.1.6. A detailed log of any delays, noting the specific cause (Weather, Maintenance, Government, Other).
5.2.2. Post-BPA Call Order Performance Summary: Due by the 5th business day of the following month. This report will aggregate data from all AARs, calculate the mission availability percentage, and summarize any safety incidents or operational challenges.
Distances from Operational Hubs
Hub: Bethel
Village Approximate Distance (Nautical Air Miles)
Akiachak 12
Akiak 26
Alakanuk 114
Aniak 89
Anvik 185
Atmautluak 21
Chefornak 84
Chevak 93
Chuathbaluk 111
Crooked Creek 115
Eek 36
Emmonak 115
Goodnews Bay 102
Grayling 204
Holy Cross 165
Hooper Bay 108
Kalskag 84
Kasigluk 24
Kipnuk 77
Kongiganak 59
Kotlik 102
Kwethluk 11
Kwigillingok 66
Marshall 94
McGrath 219
Mountain Village 115
Napakiak 8
Napaskiak 5
Newtok 81
Nightmute 88
Nunam Iqua 124
Nunapitchuk 26
Oscarville 4
Pilot Station 100
Quinhagak 62
Red Devil 138
Russian Mission 84
Scammon Bay 127
Shageluk 196
Sleetmute 162
St. Mary's 111
Stebbins 160
Stony River 128
Toksook Bay 92
Tuluksak 37
Tuntutuliak 38
Tununak 89
Hub: Kotzebue
Ambler 94
Buckland 65
Deering 49
Kiana 51
Kivalina 72
Kobuk 124
Noorvik 37
Point Lay 162
Selawik 64
Shungnak 113
Hub: Nome
Brevig Mission 56
Diomede 117
Elim 84
Gambell 175
Golovin 61
Koyuk 109
Savoonga 144
Shaktoolik 110
Shishmaref 109
St. Michael 110
Teller 50
Unalakleet 129
Wales 95
White Mountain 63
Hub: Fairbanks
Fort Yukon 143
Galena 234
Hughes 175
Huslia 215
Kaltag 288
Koyukuk 258
Nulato 273
Tanana 116
Hub: King Salmon
Clarks Point 55
Dillingham 53
Egegik 28
Ekwok 71
Koliganek 79
Levelock 33
Manokotak 64
Naknek 12
New Stuyahok 86
Perryville 141
Pilot Point 52
Platinum 108
Port Heiden 91
Togiak 104
Twin Hills 102
Hub: Sand Point
Chignik 100
Chignik Lagoon 103
King Cove 32
Mekoryuk 325
Nelson Lagoon 55
Port Moller 83
Hub: Barrow (Utqiaġvik)
Kaktovik 275
Point Hope 291
Wainwright 79
| Statement of Work (SOW) |
| Distances from Operational Hubs |
| Hub: Bethel |
| Hub: Kotzebue |
| Hub: Nome |
| Hub: Fairbanks |
| Hub: King Salmon |
| Hub: Sand Point |
| Hub: Barrow (Utqiaġvik) |
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