W56KJD-13-R-0020-0005.pdf

PRC2MR31K00300

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment No. 0005 to Solicitation No. W56KJD-13-R-0020 is issued to:

A. Revise the Performance Work Statement. Herat is hereby removed from Section 1.1. of the Performance Work Statement.

See 'Summary of Changes' for details. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full effect.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W56KJD-13-R-0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-Jul-2013

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W56KJD-13-R-0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Training Mission – Afghanistan (NTM-A) / Combined Security Transition Command (CSTC-A) – Afghanistan

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Chartered Airlift Support

1.0 Background

1.1 Description of Services

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 Specific Mission Types

1.4 Requirement Priorities, Tasking Methods, and Processes

2.0 Flight Mission Planning, Execution, and Support Requirements:

2.1 Planning

2.2 Execution

2.3 Support Requirements

3.0 Aircraft and Crew Requirements, and Safety

3.1 General

3.2 Rotary Wing

3.3 Fixed Wing

3.4 Safety

3.5 Aircrew and Maintenance Personnel Requirements

4.0 USG Furnished Services, Equipment, & Information

4.1 Services

4.2 Property – Equipment

4.3 Information

5.0 Contractor Project Management

5.1. Administrative Personnel Requirements

5.2 Required Reports

6.0 General Information

7.0 Contracting Information

7.1 Pre-Award

7.2 Post-Award

8.0 Specific Tasks

9.0 Statement of Objectives – Performance Standards

10.0 Performance Requirements Summary Matrix

Appendices

Appendix A QASP Appendix B Resupply Locations Appendix C AAF Wings, FOBs and FAARPs Appendix D Contract Performance Report Appendix E Afghan Air Force Air Movement Request (AMR) Form

Preamble:

Non-personal services shall be provided under this contract. Personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the order’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The Contractor shall not under any circumstances perform inherently governmental functions (as defined in FAR 7.5) under this contract.

Inherently Governmental Functions: Contractor personnel rendering the services required under this Performance Work Statement shall not engage in any inherently governmental functions in accordance with FAR 7.503(d) and implemented in DFARS 207.503(d).

1.0 Background:

NTM-A/CSTC-A has a need to provide flexible, reliable, safe commercial air movement for the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF).The Afghan Air Force (AAF) is still growing and currently cannot satisfy its country’s airlift requirements. The AAF in its current state does not meet the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) priorities of passenger and cargo transportation requirements. Contract air will reduce demand for AAF support for the stated mission sets and relieve coalition aircraft from additional AAF tasking support. It is not envisaged that contract airlift will be used for missions where a significant threat exists.

1.1 Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide on-call fixed wing (F/W) and rotary wing (R/W), personnel (i.e. crew and cargo -loadermasters), equipment, tools, materials/supplies, maintenance, and supervision necessary to perform: (1) passenger and personal luggage transportation and (2) cargo transport of Class I-X supplies between locations located within the borders of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. On-call response times will be 48 hours. The Government intends to position at least one aircraft at each location unless otherwise specified in Task Orders following award of the Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity contract(s). The International Civil Aeronautics Organization (ICAO) identifier for each location is listed below:

Shindand OASD Kandahar Airfield OAKN Kabul Airfield OAKB Mazar-I-Sharif OAMS

Aircraft will also operate from other operating locations in accordance in accordance with 1.2.1.1 and 1.2.1.2.

1.2 Scope of Work:

1.2.1 Passengers will be members of the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF), with limited English language skills. Specific locations will be provided at the time of mission scheduling 48 hours in advance of the mission, unless otherwise agreed to by the contractor and Contracting Officer’s Representative. Mission scheduling will be conducted via Air Movement Requests (AMR), see Appendix E. Mission scheduling is primarily reactive in nature and will not typically be scheduled more than 48 hours in advance of the flight. While in support of the ANSF under the direction of NTM-A, aircraft will only operate out of requested airfield in accordance with Air Movement Requests (AMR) issued by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.2.1.1 Missions for R/W will service Main Operating Bases (MOBs), Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), Forward Area Arming and Refueling Points (FAARPs), and Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) Corps located primarily in the Regional Command East (RC-E) and RC-South (RC-S) areas of operation (see Appendix C & D).

1.2.1.2 F/W will serve airfields to include, but not limited to: Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Kunduz, Mazar-e-Sharif, Bastion Airfield, Bagram, Dwyer, Farah, Jalalabad, Maimana, Salerno, Shank, Shindand, Tareen, Chakhcharan, Qala-i-naw, Bamyan, Feyzebad, and Qalat.

1.2.3 RESERVED

1.2.3.1 Contract R/W air must be capable of performing mission sets in mountainous areas not normally compatible with F/W aircraft support.

1.2.4 The USG anticipates between 160 to 380 R/W hours per month (includes all locations), and up to 150 F/W hours per month. The USG may require fewer hours or additional hours as determined by NTM-A/CSTC-A.

Individual task orders will specify the amount of flying hours required (see 1.4.3.1.3).

1.2.5 The Government anticipates a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) will be utilized to execute this air transportation requirement.

1.3 Specific Mission Types:

1.3.1 MILITARY PASSENGER and ASSOCIATED BAGGAGE TRANSPORT: Military passenger and baggage transport are not normally routine missions, i.e. regularly scheduled, although occasionally planned taskings may occur. This mission requirement is normally limited to flying to one area and then back to the origin; for example, aircraft will depart Kabul International Airport for Kandahar Airfield, then travel to Bagram Airfield and return to Kabul International Airport on the same day.

1.3.1.1 RESERVED

1.3.1.2 Each pilot in command of an aircraft is, during flight time, in command of the aircraft and crew and is responsible for the safety of the passenger, crewmembers, cargo and airplane. A pilot may refuse to transport any passenger or property the pilot decides is, or might be, inimical to safety. In the event that cargo and/or passengers are denied transport, the Contracting Operations Officer shall notify the COR immediately of the occurrence. The Contracting Operations Officer is responsible for reporting the AMR number, the passenger's name or cargo description, photos of the passenger or cargo, and a brief rationale for the pilot's decision.

1.3.2 CARGO TRANSPORT: Cargo transport will not occur on a planned periodic basis or be considered routine missions; ‘reactive’ resupply will be the norm. Supplies are prepared for flight delivery in bundled packages.

1.3.2.1. As part of the airlift requirement, the contractor may be required to transport one or more of the following items: If the contractor is required to transport any of the following items, the requirement to do so will be identified via the solicitation (AMR) process. The list below is not all-inclusive.

DODI

NOMENCLATURE DIV QTY

A011 12 GA 00 BUCK 1.4S

A017 12 GA #9 SHOT 1.4S

A064 5.56MM LINKED 4:1 1.4S

A143 7.62MM BALL LINKED 1.4S

A475 .40 CAL BALL 1.4S

AA11 7.62MM NATO MATCH 1.4S

AA33 5.56 BALL M855 SINGLE 1.4S

AA49 9MM BALL M882 1.4S

AA54 12 GAGE BREACHING RD 1.4S

AA68 5.56MM SRTA (PLASTIC

1.4S

C995 84MM RPG (AT-4) 1.1E

G881 HG, FRAGMENTATION 1.1F

G900 HG, INC AN-M14 1.3G

G940 HG, SMOKE GREEN 1.4G

G945 HG, SMOKE YELLOW 1.4G

G950 HG, SMOKE RED 1.4G

G955 HG, SMOKE VIOLET 1.4G

G982 HAND GREN SMK WHITE 1.4G

H557 66MM ROCKET HEAT

1.1E

K143 MINE APERS M18A1 1.1D

L312 SIG ILLUM WS PARA 1.4G

M023 C4 BLOCK 1 ¼ LB 1.1D

M131 CAP BLAT NON-ELEC 1.4B

M456 DETONATOR CORD 1.1D

M670 TIME

A131 7.62MM LINKED 4:1 1.4S

A557 .50 CAL LINKED 4:1 1.4C

A606 .50 CAL API Mk 211

1.4 Requirement Priorities, Tasking Methods, and Processes:

1.4.1 Delivery Requirement Priorities:

MISSION TYPE TASKING TIMEFRAMES

Passenger & Baggage Transport:

(Priority 2)

Within 48 hours of AMR

Cargo Movement:

(Priority 3)

Within 48 hours of AMR

1.4.2 Methods:

1.4.2.1 Mission requirements are tasked via two methods: (1) Priority 2 are planned at least 48 hours in advance of the mission and (2) Priority 3 are planned at least 48 hours in advance of the mission.

1.4.2.2 A schedule of missions for the week may be given to the contractor for some locations, if feasible. The US Government may suggest routes based on enemy threat, but the contractor is solely responsible for eventual route taken. Aircraft offered under this contract will operate to and from places, at times and dates, carrying passengers and cargo, as specified in the contract, by the Contracting Officer, the COR, or the identified missioning authority pursuant to the terms of the contracting. For additional details regarding airfield elevations and route planning guidance, check the following website: http://motca.gov.af/index.htm.

1.4.2.3 At least 12 hours prior to departure, a flight plan, to include call sign, radio frequency, flight route and time, must be filed with the designated USG personnel. The contractor is also responsible for filing this flight plan with the appropriate airport authorities. The primary method of airspace de-confliction for the contractor will be adherence to filed flight plans. This will enable the US Government to know where and when contract aviation is flying in order to better ensure safety of both contract and US Government aircraft. Unless the contractor aircraft has communications with Landing Zone (LZ) or Pickup Zone (PZ) locations in uncontrolled airspace, the contractor will adhere to advisory calls. Upon departure or arrivals at all airfields in uncontrolled airspace, the contractor will transmit advisories on Afghan Advisory and broadcast call sign, airfield departing or arriving from, flight level passing, flight level climbing to, and direction of flight. Contract aircraft will monitor Afghan Advisory when operating in vicinity of uncontrolled airports that support fixed wing aircraft. Helicopters are required to maintain at or below 500 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) when operating within 10 NM of any operational airport capable of fixed wing arrivals and departures, unless approved by ATC (tower/approach).

1.4.3 Process:

1.4.3.1 Ordering Process: The Government will initially establish the awardee pool by competitively awarding multiple-award IDIQ contracts. IAW FAR 16.505, Ordering, all multiple award contractors shall be provided a fair opportunity to be considered for each task order in excess of $30,000 within the aircraft category(ies) for which they received an IDIQ contract award, pursuant to the evaluation criteria to be identified in each individual Request for Task Order Proposal (RFTOP). This fair opportunity will be provided all IDIQ contract holders unless the contracting officer (or ordering officer / booker) determines that:

a. The agency’s need for the services or supplies is of such urgency that providing such opportunity to all such contractors would result in unacceptable delays.

b. Only one such contractor is capable of providing the services or supplies at the level of quality required because the services or supplies ordered are unique or highly specialized.

c. The task/delivery order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy or efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity pursuant to the procedures in this clause to be considered for the original order.

d. It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

http://motca.gov.af/index.htm

1.4.3.1.2 Following IDIQ award for the three aircraft types, the Contracting Officer will issue Requests for Task Orders Proposals (RFTOP) with an established number of flight hours based on the priority of mission and type of aircraft to those contractors who were awarded the IDIQ for each of the three respective aircraft ypes. The quantity of flight hours will be based upon historical data. The prices proposed under these Requests for Task Order Proposals shall not exceed the awarded prices for each CLIN/SLIN. However, offeror’s will be afforded the opportunity to submit pricing less than the awarded IDIQ prices at Request for Task Order Proposal (RFTOP) issuance. The Request for Task Order Proposal will clearly state the basis for award of the Task Order. Award will list the specific home base location for the ordered aircraft. A sample Task Order Award is provided below:

CLIN

Number

CLIN

Description

MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

AMOUNT

0001 Post Award Conference

1 Each $NSP $NSP

Line AB

Positioning if awarded 2 Medium Aircraft

1 Lot $$$ $$$

1005 Dedicated Monthly Rate Medium Aircraft #1

12 Each $$$ 12 X $$$

1005 Dedicated Monthly Rate Medium Aircraft #2

12 Each $$$ 12 X $$$

1006 Blade Hour Rate – Medium

3600* Hours $$$ 3600 X $$$

Line AB

Depositioning if awarded 2 Medium Aircraft

1 Lot $$$ $$$

1.4.3.1.3 Upon award of the task order for the respective aircraft type, the contractor will be authorized to receive and perform flights in accordance with the Air Movement Request (AMR) provided by the COR or designated missiong authoirty. The number of hours will be negotiated between the Contracting Officer’s Representative and contractor/s to determine the number of flight hours required for each mission performed under the task order. One flight hour will be allowed for every sixty (60) minutes of flight time. All flight hours will be rounded up to the next quarter hour (fifteen minute) increment. For example, a one hour and ten minute flight plan will be calculated as

1.25 hours. Excess hours on the task order will be de-obligated. NTM-A will track the number of hours issued and will provide a bi-weekly update to the Contracting Officer to determine whether additional hours are required.

Contractors will only be paid for blade hours flown in support of missions as assigned by NTM-A / CSTC-A or their designated representative. Blade hours are calculated from the moment rails are off the ground at the hub until the rails touch the ground at the hub at completion of a mission. Contractor flights not directed by the Government are non-billable. Missions will be flown to FOBs and other destinations designated by the Government as directed by the COR or designated representative, such as NTM-A /CSTC-A. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor in writing the names of the persons designated as COR. Missions may also be scheduled to unimproved locations. The contractor will be provided with longitude and latitude and/or a 10 digit grid coordinates of all mission destinations prior to departure. Contractor will not be required to fly into LZs not approved by US Military or where enemy fire is being reported.

1.4.3.1.4 The Contracting Officer will furnish the contractor a list of CORs authorized to issue Air Movement Requests (AMR) under each Task Order, identified by office and phone number by separate letter. AMRs received by the contractor from personnel not listed on the approved letter will not be honored. This list will be updated periodically to include changes of personnel due to rotations. AMRs will be made in writing and sent to the contractor via email.

1.4.3.2 The contractor will maintain two separate communications systems: (1) office internet connection (one), (2) office (one) and individual cell telephone (one), to receive AMRs.

1.4.3.3 Contractor shall have a representative available 24/7 to receive ATM, CONOPS briefings, and final mission scheduling. The contractor is required to acknowledge receipt of the AMR immediately. The contractor shall note the date and time of the AMR and Government official submitting the AMR. This information shall be included in the Contracting Operation Officer’s monthly reports.

1.4.3.3.1 Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractors.

2.0 Flight Mission Planning, Execution, and Support Requirements:

2.1. Planning:

2.1.1 The contractor shall coordinate with all airfield operations centers to obtain Prior Permission Required (PPRs) (as required). The contractor shall coordinate logistics (parking, fuel, maintenance, etc.) with the airfield, where performance is to occur. Fuel must be procured via commercial means. Military fuel service will not be available for contractor use. If mission is to a military field, contractor must have enough fuel to land and depart without refueling at the military field.

2.1.1.2 The Government will provide a designated ramp space on the respective airfields for the aircraft to receive passengers and cargo. Ramp Space for loading and unloading of passengers will be provided by the military presence at the scheduled air field, at the request of the contractor through a properly filed PPR request to the appropriate base operations office. The PPR must be sent to the NTM-A/CSTC-A ALO for verification and then it will be forwarded to the appropriate operations office. PPRs must be provided to NTM-A/CSTC-A ALO twenty-four hours in advance of the mission. Ramp space will only be provided if a PPR request has been submitted and approved, space is available, and the proper call sign is being used. While under this contract the military side of the airfield will only be utilized to onload and offload ANSF personnel.

2.1.2 Aircraft are chartered, meaning that every seat, and all cargo capacity, is considered sold to NATC-A. It is the responsibility of, and sole right of, NATC-A to fill the seats / cargo capacity, not the contractor. This may lead to some legs of the flight being empty. The contractor is not allowed to solicit for seats or cargo space.

2.2 Execution:

2.2.1 Aircrew shall remain on flight plan filed unless deviation for safety of flight is required; the USG may suggest routes based on weather and enemy threat, but contractor is responsible for the route selected.

2.2.2 Each aircraft will be expected to fly no more than (8) hours of flight time per day, and no more than (8) legs. A leg is considered to be complete when the aircraft has traveled from the requested point of departure to the requested point of landing.

2.2.3 Aircrews will not be scheduled to remain overnight at locations not designated as a hub location as specified by the task order. However, if tasked by DoD, contractor is authorized to remain overnight (RON) at other locations.

If tasked or forced to RON for reasons beyond the contractor control such as weather or maintenance, DoD is responsible for providing RON support, at the locations stated in AI 952.225-0011.

2.2.4 Aircraft routes and altitudes are to be flown in accordance with the Republic of Afghanistan Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) located at http://www.motca.gov.af.

2.2.6 Aircraft shall comply with all International Civil Aviation Organization Regulations (ICAO) requirements or Afghanistan Civil Aviation Regulations (ACAR) (http://www.motca.gov.af) as applicable, whichever is the governing document for aircraft identification and call signs.

2.2.7 Aircraft shall be equipped with an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) compatible with requirements in ICAO Annex 10 Volume 3 requirements and ACAR (http://www.motca.gov.af ) Part 7. Contractor shall ensure each aircraft has a satellite mobile phone in case of an emergency landing outside of a secure area.

2.2.8 Aircraft movement messages shall be transmitted in the clear.

2.2.9 No passenger services are required during time of flight.

2.2.10 NTM-A/CSTC-A escorts will be authorized to fly with loaded weapons in order to provide security for both themselves and the air crew. NTM-A/CSTC-A escorts will be identified in the AMR. Passengers may possess weapons, such as guns and knives as stated in 1.3.1.1. All weapons will be unloaded and cleared.

2.3 Support Requirements:

2.3.1 The contractor shall coordinate with the Airfield Manager (or equivalent), where performance is to occur, to ensure the service needed is available to complete the mission.

2.3.2 RESERVED

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2.3.2.1 Fixed Wing Cargo. Cargo to be loaded at Kabul, Herat, Kandahar, Shindand and Mazir-e-Sharif and flown on F/W aircraft will be screened and certified by USG/Coalition Security Forces.

2.3.2.2 Fixed Wing Passengers. Passengers to be transported from Kabul, Herat, Kandahar, Shindand and Mazir-e- Sharif on F/W aircraft will be screened by the Afghan Air Force. For flights originating at the bases listed in 1.2.1.2, the contractor shall be responsible for security screening. Contractors may utilize Government furnished screening services currently available at airfields, however, the Government cannot guarantee the availability of these services at any specific locations. Screening of passengers and cargo at US/CF military installations currently receive the same degree of passenger and cargo screening as provided to military aircraft in like status. Ingress and egress procedures to and through control points and restricted or controlled areas are established to permit crewmembers access to their aircraft. In situations where US/CF or Afghan forces conduct government screening, the contractor may, at its discretion, also perform additional screening of cargo and passengers. However, the USG is not mandating minimum screening requirements for contractor-conducted screening.

2.3.2.3 Rotary Wing Cargo. Cargo to be loaded at all locations on R/W aircraft will be screened and loaded by the Afghan Air Force.

2.3.2.4 Rotary Wing Passengers. Passengers to be transported from Kabul, Herat, Kandahar, Shindand and Mazir-e- Sharif on R/W aircraft will be screened by the Afghan Air Force. For flights originating at the bases listed in 1.2.1.2, the contractor shall be responsible for security screening. Contractors may utilize Government furnished screening services currently available at airfields, however, the Government cannot guarantee the availability of these services at any specific locations. Screening of passengers and cargo at US/CF military installations currently receive the same degree of passenger and cargo screening as provided to military aircraft in like status. Ingress and egress procedures to and through control points and restricted or controlled areas are established to permit crewmembers access to their aircraft. In situations where US/CF or Afghan forces conduct government screening, the contractor may, at its discretion, also perform additional screening of cargo and passengers. However, the USG is not mandating minimum screening requirements for contractor-conducted screening.

2.3.2.5 Except in the instances of gross negligence and/or misconduct, the USG assumes liability for damaged cargo.

2.3.2.6 Sensitive cargo shall be annotated on the AMR and will be the responsibility of the contractor until it is delivered to its destination. In the event that the authorized signatory identified in the AMR is not available to accept the sensitive cargo, it shall remain in the contractors’ possession and returned to its point of origin.

Additionally, the contractor shall notify the COR immediately. Sensitive Cargo is defined as arms, ammunition, and explosives that are a definite threat to public safety and can be used by militant, revolutionary, criminal, or other elements for civil disturbances, domestic unrest, or criminal actions.

2.3.3 Service Reliability: The contractor shall maintain a minimum schedule reliability of 85%. Reliability will be the percent of mission legs that takeoff on time (see paragraph 2.3.4.3), but excluding delays caused by the government, Air Traffic Control, airfield closure, war, weather, or force protection. A “mission leg” is defined as one segment with movement of passengers under this contract. A mission that is cancelled or delayed for a day for any reason other than those listed above is also considered a delay. Any dispute of cancellation or delay validity is to be handled by the Contracting Officer.

2.3.4.1 The contractor may refuse missions for safety reasons based on coordination with NTM-A, but notification shall be given to the COR within one (1) hour of the contractor identifying the reason for mission cancellation. The timeline begins when the contractor was notified of a condition warranting a cancellation. Cancellation notifications must include the reason for cancellation as well as the expected future date of execution. Cancellation the day of the scheduled mission will be counted against the scheduled reliability rate and will be reported to the COR if the threat condition was known the day prior and the flight was still allowed to be scheduled.

2.3.4.2 Any mission that is canceled, whether due to circumstances within the control of the contractor or due to circumstances outside the contractor’s control, must be rescheduled and flown within 48 hours after the reason for cancellation has subsided. The government reserves the right to cancel flights when no longer needed.

2.3.4.3 A delay occurs when the aircraft departs the aircraft parking spot, after the loading of passengers /cargo, from its intended location more than (60) sixty minutes after the scheduled departure time.

2.3.4.4 A cancellation shall be deemed to have occurred when the aircraft is unable to execute or complete its requested mission within the originating or destination airfield operating times within the current calendar day.

2.3.4.5 The contractor shall be prepared to fly in the seasonal weather conditions (temperature and altitude) at the locations listed in Appendices C and D and paragraph 1.2.1.2. If the contractor fails to complete a route due to poor weather, he will be compensated for all complete leg(s) flown, and for the leg(s) being flown when the mission was aborted. The contractor should return to the point of origin (hub) or nearest safe location, until the weather improves. Missions not completed due to poor weather will be rescheduled at the satisfaction of the Government.

For the contractor to refuse to fly a transport mission due to marginal weather conditions, the weather must be such that the ceiling is below 700 feet and visibility less than two nautical miles. Ceiling restrictions are subject to change as dictated by threat analysis. The contractor is required to follow the weather requirements per the Afghanistan Aviation Procedures Guide (APG), under the Low Risk spectrum. Aircraft are to operate in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) which take precedence over the APG, unless the APG is more restrictive, in which case it will apply when classifying weather criteria.

2.3.4.6 Missions not completed due to poor weather will be rescheduled at the satisfaction of the USG in accordance with paragraph 2.3.4.2.. For the contractor to refuse to fly a transport mission due to marginal weather conditions, the weather must be such that the ceiling is below 700 feet and visibility less than two nautical miles. Ceiling restrictions are subject to change as dictated by threat analysis.

2.3.5 The contractor is required to follow the requirements per the Afghanistan AIP and Civil Aviation Regulations (https://www.motca.gov.af/).

2.3.6 Aircraft will be allowed to be filled to maximum seating/cargo capacity. This number may only be reduced by the Contractor Operations Officer (COO) after confirming with the COR or ALO or KO, when it is demonstrated that the aircraft is incapable of carrying the load required by referring to the aircraft performance charts.

2.3.7 With COR approval, contractor may refuse cargo of extreme size, unusual shape or excessive weight, such that the characteristics prevent the cargo from being loaded into the aircraft or cause an unsafe operating condition or exceed the operating limits of the aircraft.

3.0 Aircraft and Crew Requirements and Safety:

3.1 General - The following criteria shall be met by all aircraft offered for service -

3.1.1 RESERVED

3.1.2 Aircraft must be configured with Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio, in good working order/condition.

3.1.3 For all aircraft, internal navigation capability, such as GPS, is required.

3.2 Rotary Wing - The following criteria shall be met by all helicopters offered for service -

3.2.1 The contractor will make available, at the Contracting Officer’s request, a copy of each helicopter’s maintenance history.

3.2.2 Every helicopter shall be certified as airworthy by trained and certified mechanics for that specific airframe.

Airworthy certificates shall be made available to the Government upon request. Preventive maintenance service schedules for helicopters shall conform to manufacturer’s recommended servicing intervals. The Government is entitled to perform an independent assessment of the condition of any contract helicopter at any time. The Government may also request that an independent assessment of any helicopter used in performance on this contract be conducted at contractor expense.

3.2.3 Each helicopter shall meet, at a minimum, United States aviation safety requirements as established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 133 and 135 or equivalent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulation and applicable DoD and Department of the Army (DA) rules and regulations.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure additional survival equipment appropriate for the environment and mission meets or exceeds FAR Part 133 and 135 or equivalent CAA regulation.

3.2.4 Contractor shall be an approved DoD air carrier, as determined by HQ AMC/A3B and the Civil Airlift Review Board (CARB), and shall maintain this approval throughout the performance of this contract. The contractor shall comply with all CAA requirements, and with all DoD additional standards as published on the following web site:

http://www.amc.af.mil/library/businesscustomers.asp If a non-approved DoD carrier submits a proposal, then the Government will evaluate whether adequate time exists to allow for the proper assessment of the contractor’s approval by HQ AMC/A3B without impact to the required start of the performance date.

3.2.5 The Government reserves the right to inspect helicopters, maintenance records and employee records at any time.

3.2.6 Authorized marking on all helicopters will be the contractors name on each side as well as required markings such as tail numbers. Other identifying marking, such as “UN”, “ISAF”, “NATO” or “SFOR” are not allowed and shall be removed. It is in the best interest of all parties that aircraft not be painted in a color that is close to military colors and paint schemes. Any color other than white must be reviewed and approved by the USG prior to deployment.

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3.2.7 Medium-Lift R/W Aircraft: Aircraft shall be capable of moving at least 8 passengers and baggage (planning weight of 250 lbs for 1 passenger and baggage) and cargo for a minimum internal load of 3,000 pounds at Mean Sea Level (MSL). Carrier must also be able to move cargo only with a minimum payload of 3,000 pounds.At 7,000 ft Pressure Altitude (PA), 20 degrees Celsius, the minimum payload requirement is 2,000 lbs.

3.2.8 Variations in payload on a mission by mission basis may be required due to changes in altitude and weather.

3.2.9 Defensive Armor. All rotary-wing aircraft shall be equipped with a Ballistic Protection System (BPS) certified to provide protection per the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard 0108.01 (NIJ Level 3A). Protection at a minimum shall cover the floor of the aircraft (both the cabin and cockpit areas). The BPS shall extend a minimum of 2 feet past the last row of passenger seats or to the rear bulk head/rear wall if this is less than 2 feet away from the last row of seats.

3.3 Fixed Wing - The following criteria shall be met by all fixed wing offered for service -

3.3.1 The contractor will make available, at the Contracting Officer’s request, a copy of each aircraft’s maintenance history.

3.3.2 Every aircraft shall be certified as airworthy by trained and certified mechanics for that specific airframe.

Airworthy certificates shall be made available to the Government upon request. Preventive maintenance service schedules for aircraft shall conform to manufacturer’s recommended servicing intervals.

3.3.3 Each fixed-wing aircraft shall meet, at a minimum, United States aviation safety requirements as established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) or equivalent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulation and applicable DoD and Department of the Army (DA) rules and regulations. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure additional survival equipment appropriate for the environment and mission meets or exceeds FAR or equivalent CAA regulation.

3.3.4 Contractor shall be an approved DoD air carrier, as determined by HQ AMC/A3B and the Civil Airlift Review Board (CARB), and shall maintain this approval throughout the performance of this contract. The contractor shall comply with all CAA requirements, and with all DoD additional standards as published on the following web site:

http://www.amc.af.mil/library/businesscustomers.asp If a non-approved DoD carrier submits a proposal, then the Government will evaluate whether adequate time exists to allow for the proper assessment of the contractor’s approval by HQ AMC/A3B without impact to the required start of the performance date.

3.3.5 The Government reserves the right to inspect aircraft, maintenance records and employee records at any time.

3.3.6 Authorized marking on all aircraft will be the contractors name on each side as well as required markings such as tail numbers. Other identifying marking, such as “UN”, “ISAF”, “NATO” or “SFOR” are not allowed and shall be removed. It is in the best interest of all parties that aircraft not be painted in a color that is close to military colors and paint schemes. Any color other than white must be reviewed and approved by the USG prior to deployment.

3.3.7 The contractor shall provide an aircraft on the date requested that is multi-engine, fixed wing, and fully instrument/equipped to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

3.3.8 Medium lift F/W aircraft will be able to carry a minimum of 30 passengers or 3,000 kg of cargo.

3.3.9 Light F/W will be able to carry a minimum of 7 passengers or 700 kg of cargo.

3.3.10 If the aircraft provided is unable to carry required number of passengers on the AMR at the time of take off due to previously known environmental conditions then the fixed rate hourly price contracted for that leg shall be reduced by the percentage of passengers not allowed to board.

3.4 Safety

3.4.1 RESERVED

3.4.2 All aircraft will maintain serviceable first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and all aviation life support equipment required to be maintained on helicopter in accordance with applicable DoD and CAA standards. The aforementioned items shall be inspected for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer’s inspection/serviceability instructions.

Documentation of the inspection shall be provided to the COR or designated Government representative such as the NTM-A / CSTC-A within 10 calendar days of the inspection.

3.5 Aircrew and Maintenance Personnel Requirements:

3.5.1 The Contractor shall ensure that its employees and subcontractors have obtained all necessary certifications and authorizations from appropriate governmental authorities as outlined in this document, and shall maintain such certifications and authorizations current and in good standing for the duration of this contract, and will avoid any actions which may lead to the cancellation of such certifications and authorizations.

3.5.2 Crew duty day requirements are governed by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 133 and 135 or applicable CAA regulation.

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3.5.3 RESERVED

3.6 Payloads - Cargo

3.6.1 Variations in payload, on a mission by mission basis, may be required due to changes in altitude and weather.

The contractor will deliver cargo from origin to destination. Cargo may consist of CLASS I (Food and Water), CLASS II (General Supplies), CLASS III (Fuel), CLASS IV (Construction Materials), CLASS V (Ammunition—all caliber) CLASS VI (AAFES supplies), CLASS VII (Major End Items), CLASS VIII (Medical Supplies), CLASS IX (Repair Parts), or CLASS X (non-military goods such as humanitarian assistance items). The cargo will be configured for loading inside the cabin of the aircraft or prepared for slingload delivery. The contractor shall be prepared to accept cargo in either configuration; internal or slingload. The contractor will ensure that the aircraft and the pilots are capable of performing sling load operations when tasked to do so by the missioning authority. The contractor will be notified by the Government prior to loading of any cargo of a hazardous, flammable, or explosive nature and any such cargo shall be properly documented and certified as per applicable military transport standards

3.6.2 Hazardous Cargo: The USG will ensure all hazardous materials are properly prepared and cleared for air movement prior to loading the aircraft. Prior to departure, the USG will furnish the pilot in command a written briefing to include the following information: proper shipping name, UN number, and hazard class and division;

quantity in terms of weight or volume; location of the hazardous item in the aircraft; and net explosive weight (NEW) for United Nations (UN) hazard class and division 1.1., 1.2., or 1.3.; passenger authorization; cabin smoking restrictions; and special handling instructions.

3.6.2.1 When transporting hazardous material on cargo flights, the contractor shall transport material in accordance with instructions provided by the USG. Whenever hazardous materials are on board the aircraft, the pilot in command shall enter the following information in the remarks section of the flight plan: proper shipping name, classification, NEW; and shall advise the tower or ground control prior to taxiing and landing. Identification shall include aircraft identification number, NEW, or quantity of other hazardous materials, hazard class/division proper shipping name, UN number, and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)/Estimated Time of Departure (ETD).

3.6.3 Hand Loading: When loading, a fire aisle is not required. The contractor shall provide sufficient quantities of tie down equipment, including separate tie down of heavy items such as engines or other types of cargo that must be secured separately.

3.7 Notice of Accidents

3.7.1 DOD Missions: When the contractor’s aircraft is involved in an accident or incident in support of a DOD mission, as defined in 49 CFR, Part 830, the contractor shall transmit the following information by the most expeditious means available to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

(1) Carrier and trip number, (2) aircraft type and number, (3) date and time of accident, (4) last point of departure and point of intended landing of the aircraft, (5) nature of the accident and the extent of damage to the aircraft so far as is known, (6) total number of crew members and passengers on board, (7) number of injured and fatalities aboard the aircraft, and (8) condition of baggage or government owned material, if any, on board.

3.7.2 Aircraft Medical Incidents: Report all aircraft medical incidents in flight, or while DOD passengers are under control of the aircraft captain, to the Contracting Officer and COR, at the next en route station for in flight incidents, or the station where the incident occurs.

DOD Casualties: In cases where death occurs on a contractor’s aircraft, the following information shall be furnished by telephone to the addresses below, with an information copy to the COR: Name, service number and component of service identified as: Army-USA, Air Force-USAF, Navy-USN, Marine Corps-USMC, and Coast Guard-USCG.

3.8 Operational Readiness: Each aircraft is allowed 6 days per month for scheduled/unscheduled maintenance (which equates to an 80% operational readiness rate). Each day the aircraft is Non Mission Capable (NMC) after the 6th day, payment will be prorated from the monthly fee. Proration will be calculated by dividing the monthly service rate by the number of days in the month and then multiplying this amount by the number of NMC days.

Billable days will be calculated by subtracting the 6 given maintenance days (if applicable) from the actual number of NMC days and then subtracting this total from the number of days in the month. The aircraft shall be FMC (Fully Mission Capable) for a minimum of 20 days in order to get credit for the 6 paid maintenance days. If an aircraft becomes FMC after 12/noon, no payment for monthly service will be paid for that aircraft for that day unless the Government is able to mission the aircraft before all flying/missions are completed for the day. If any aircraft is not available for an entire month, no monthly service fee for that aircraft will be paid. Any day an aircraft is not FMC for carrier controlled reasons, no monthly service payment will be made for that day. An airframe is not to be considered available unless both the airframe is FMC and the aircrew is available as defined by the FAA or comparable regulations. It is the contractor’s responsibility to report when an aircraft becomes NMC or FMC. If the contractor’s aircraft fleet, per location, flies the maximum number of hours a month (# of aircraft x 150 hours a month) no deduction will be taken from the monthly rate for any aircraft. If there are extenuating circumstances, the NMC days can be waived on a case-by-case basis by the Contracting Officer.

4.0 USG Furnished Services, Equipment, & Information:

4.1 Services:

4.1.1 NATC-A, through the AMR process, will provide the schedule for movement.

4.1.2 Ramp space for loading and unloading of passengers will be provided by the military presence at the scheduled air field, at the request of the contractor through a properly filed PPR request.

4.1.2.1 Ramp space will only be provided if a PPR request has been submitted and approved, space is available, and the proper call sign is being used.

4.1.3 All materials, to include fuel, oil, lubricants, and cleaning supplies shall be procured and provided by the contractor; the USG is not obligated to provide services, supplies, equipment, or facilities other than landing, taxing and parking areas.

4.1.4. Billeting. Billeting commensurate with that provided to US military forces shall be provided for contractor employees required to stay at airfields classified as basing locations, as defined in para 8.2.1.

4.1.5 Subsistence Class I subsistence will be provided for contractor employees required to stay at airfields classified as basing locations, as defined in para 8.2.1.

4.1.6. Weather Reports. The Government will provide current Intel, threat, and weather briefings to the contractor relevant to the impending flight path prior to departure.

4.1.7. Base Transportation Base transportation (bus or shuttle) may not be available at all hub locations. The contractor may provide its own flightline (ATV or Gator-like) vehicles upon USFOR-A approval and will obey all published regulations, licensing and dispatching requirements regarding vehicle operations.

4.1.8. Loading and Unloading. The Government may provide, at its discretion, loading and unloading assistance in accordance with paragraphs 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.2.3. The contractor shall be prepared to perform all loading and unloading in the absence of Government support, with the exception of external loads for which the Government will furnish personnel and slings and nets to sling load under helicopter.

4.1.9. Maintenance Resources The Government will provide distilled or clean water for engine rinse and wash at basing locations, as defined in para 8.2.1.

4.1.9.1. Contractor shall provide their own nitrogen containers/tanks. Nitrogen may be provided by the Government at some basing locations, as defined in para 8.2.1., but may not always be available.

4.1.9.2. Contractor shall provide its own ground auxiliary power unit.

4.1.9.3. The COR will coordinate a Memorandum of Understanding between contractor and the local Aviation Task Force as required for the Government to provide the following:

(1) Forklift capability with a height range of 18 feet and a lift capacity of 5,000 pounds

(2) Light sources for nighttime maintenance (some FOBs do not allow white light maintenance on the flight line)

(3) Fresh water washing facilities at all basing locations, as defined in para 8.2.1.

4.1.9.4. The Government will provide hangar space at basing locations, as defined in para 8.2.1. Request must be submitted 10 days in advance for scheduled maintenance. Unscheduled maintenance will be coordinated upon occurance.

4.1.10. Office and Working Space. The Government will provide office and working space at each basing location, as defined in para 8.2.1. Availability and type of office space will be clearly stated in the Request for Task Order Proposal.

4.2 Security

4.2.1 Military Installation Security. While on military installations, Troop Contributing Nations (TCN), or on military portions of commercial facilities, contractor and subcontractor personnel shall comply with security regulations promulgated by the military installation or activity Commander. Security regulations are directive in nature and shall be adhered to by all contractor and sub contractor personnel. If any contractor is found in violation of these regulations they will be punished in accordance with the base commander’s policy. Any more than 2 violations may result in a termination of this contract.

4.2.2. Contractor security. The contractor is responsible for providing any and all security requirements, in accordance with Afghan laws, necessary to ensure contractor performance under this requirement.

4.2.3. The contractor shall comply with the applicable DoD, USA, AMC, and CENTCOM instructions, regarding Operational,…