Solicitation W9128F20Q0009, NWD Aircraft O&M.pdf

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

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1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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ITEM NO.

W9128F20Q0009

CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Amount 0002 Option Year I 01 April 2021 – 31 March 2022 1 Job 0002AA Operation & Maintenance of Government-Owned

Aircraft 1 Job -

0002AB Major maintenance and repair (Estimated) 1 Job - $150,000.00 0002AC Per Diem (reimbursable) (Estimated) 1 Job - $25,000.00 0002AD Part-Time Labor (reimbursable) (Estimated) 1 Job - $5,000.00 0002AE Dry Lease (negotiable during emergencies) 1 Job - TBD

Option Year I Total

0003 Option Year II 01 April 2022 – 31 March 2023 1 Job 0003AA Operation & Maintenance of Government- Owned

Aircraft 1 Job -

0003AB Major maintenance and repair Estimated) 1 Job - $150,000.00 0003AC Per Diem (reimbursable) (Estimated) 1 Job - $25,000.00 0003AD Part-Time Labor (reimbursable) (Estimated) 1 Job - $5,000.00 0003AE Dry Lease (negotiable during emergencies) 1 Job - TBD

Option Year II Total

0004 Option Year III 01 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 1 Job 0004AA Operation & Maintenance of Government- Owned

Aircraft 1 Job -

0004AB Major maintenance and repair (Estimated) 1 Job - $150,000.00 0004AC Per Diem (reimbursable) (Estimated) 1 Job - $25,000.00 0004AD Part-Time Labor (reimbursable) (Estimated) 1 Job - $5,000.00 0004AE Dry Lease (negotiable during emergencies) 1 Job - TBD

Option Year III Total

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit

Price Total Amount

0001 Base Year, 01 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 1 Job 0001AA Operation & Maintenance of Government-Owned Aircraft 1 Job - 0001AB Major maintenance and repair (Estimated Price) 1 Job - $150,000.00 0001AC Per Diem (reimbursable) (Estimated Price) 1 Job - $25,000.00 0001AD Part-Time Labor (reimbursable) (Estimated Price) 1 Job - $5,000.00 0001AE Dry Lease (negotiable during emergencies) 1 Job - TBD

Base Year Total

0005 Option Year IV 01 April 2024 – 31 March 2025

1 Job

0005AA Operation & Maintenance of Government- Owned Aircraft

1 Job -

0005AB Major maintenance and repair (Estimated) 1 Job - $150,000.00 0005AC Per Diem (reimbursable) (Estimated) 1 Job - $25,000.00 0005AD Part-Time Labor (reimbursable) (Estimated ) 1 Job - $5,000.00 0005AE Dry Lease (negotiable during emergencies) 1 Job - TBD

Option Year IV Total Base and all Options Total

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Operation and Maintenance of Government-Owned Aircraft U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division, Omaha District

23 January 2020

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. General: This is a non-personnel services contract to operate and maintain one government-owned Metro 23, SA 227 DC Aircraft. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, accessories, and equipment except as otherwise specified herein, as may be necessary to maintain, inspect, repair, alter, and operate one Government-owned Metro 23, SA 227 DC Aircraft, Serial #903, Registration N55CE. The aircraft shall be operated and maintained in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) for the particular category and class of aircraft and these specifications. The aircraft shall be operated to and between such places and at such time as may be designated by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The US Army Corps of Engineers, in accordance with Public Law 153, is authorized within its Civil Works Revolving Fund to operate and maintain aircraft.

Corps airplanes are operated and maintained under contract rather than with in-house labor

1.3 Objectives:

1.3.1 Management, operation, trip scheduling/manifesting, routine maintenance and Inspection of aircraft and administration of Item 0003AB (fixed price).

1.3.2 Major non-routine Maintenance and repair away from home base, Parts, landing fees, custom fees and other costs of a similar nature (variable) as approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

1.3.3 Per Diem (reimbursable) in accordance with provisions of Performance/Technical Specifications, entitled "Per Diem Provisions" (reimbursable). The estimated amount shown indicates the cost which may be incurred. This will have a not to exceed amount.

1.3.4 Part-time Labor (reimbursable) The estimated amount shown indicates the cost which may be incurred. This line item will also have a not to not exceed amount.

1.3.5 Option to request contractor maintain emergency response capability during maintenance of government plane or to meet special transporting or aerial photography missions by way of dry leases/rent of aircraft

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide:

1.4.1 The Contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, facilities, materials, supplies, accessories, and equipment except as otherwise specified herein, as may be necessary to maintain, inspect, repair, alter, and operate one Government-owned Metro 23, SA 227 DC Aircraft, Serial #903, Registration N55CE. The aircraft shall be operated and maintained in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) for the particular category and class of aircraft and these specifications. No special or unique USG owned or developed mission equipment is installed in this aircraft. The aircraft shall be operated to and between such places and at such time as may be designated by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative

1.4.2 Army Regulations. The Contractor shall comply with and be bound by the most current version of the following Army Regulations. AR 95-1 Aviation, Flight Regulations, AR 95-20, Contractors Flight and Ground Operations, AR 385-10 The Army Safety Program, DFARS 252.228-7005, Accident Reporting and Investigation Involving Aircraft, Missiles and Space Launch Vehicles. Contractor will comply with the EM 385-1- 1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, current and in use at the start of the contract for the duration, unless redirected by modification of the contract.

1.4.3 Description of Flight Operations.

1.4.3.1 The aircraft is based at Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska, Bldg. 306, Hangar #2.

1.4.3.2 The Contractors Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) approved by the Government Flight Representative (GFR) will be required NLT 60 days after contract award. The Operations Manual, part 5 below, governs the overall operation of the aircraft and conduct of the crew. Any inconsistencies between the terms of this contract and the Contractors SOP shall be decided by the GFR, Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and a written determination furnished the Contractor.

1.4.3.3 The aircraft is operated approximately 550-600 hours per year. The Government, however, does not guarantee any number of operational hours.

1.4.3.4 The aircraft operates primarily in the continental United States. However, the aircraft and crew can be directed outside the continental United States as required to respond to emergency operations or water treaty issues.

1.4.3.5 It is estimated that as many as 60 days during a one-year period could be spent away from home base, requiring lodging and subsistence expense.

1.4.3.6 Office space for eight (8) operating personnel is provided on Offutt AFB at no expense to the Contractor.

1.4.3.7 Certain Ground Support Equipment, i.e., hydraulic mule, tow vehicle, one-half ton (1/2 TN) 4-wheel drive pickup truck, jacks, Ground Power Unit (GPU), other bench equipment, such as band saw, belt sander, arbor press, electric cargo kart and pressure washer are available as Government-furnished equipment. (Personal Property List attached at attachment 4/Technical Exhibit 4)

1.4.4 General Responsibilities

1.4.4.1 It is the Contractor’s direct responsibility to maintain the Government-furnished aircraft in an airworthy condition. All repairs, overhauls, and alteration to the aircraft must be made in accordance with the standards set forth in FAR, Part 43. This covers both materials and procedures. The manufacturer’s maintenance instructions are considered Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acceptable methods. Compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) is mandatory. The Contractor must comply with the FAR 91.9 requirement to have an approved flight manual available when operating the aircraft and the FAR 91.405 requirement that defects found in the aircraft be repaired between required inspections

1.4.4.2 The Contractor is obligated to give precedence to any work that may be ordered hereunder, and to schedule performance of work for others so as to accomplish the work ordered hereunder without undue delay.

1.4.5 Contractor Personnel

1.4.5.1 The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager to be stationed in the Offutt AFB, Nebraska office. This manager shall be generally responsible for, and have the authority to conduct, all normal operation and maintenance of the aircraft. This individual will be the point of contact for the Contracting Officer or their authorized representative in matters relating to the aircraft. The Contract Manager shall be on time for all meetings and requirements of this contract and the requirements of the Contracting Officer. This individual may also serve as a Chief Pilot.

1.4.5.2 The Contractor shall provide a minimum of three (3) Captain pilots qualified to operate the SA227DC Aircraft (2 pilots are required for each flight). The pilots shall be stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Pilots should be domiciled in Omaha or surrounding area whenever possible.

1.4.5.3. The Contractor shall provide two (2) qualified and certified A&PP aircraft aviation mechanics to be stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, to perform all normal repair, maintenance, and testing of the aircraft. Mechanics should be domiciled in Omaha or surrounding area whenever possible.

1.4.5.4 It is understood and agreed that the services and time of all personnel will be exclusively devoted to matters pertaining to operation of the Government-owned aircraft. The Contractor will furnish the Contracting Officer a written list of names of all personnel proposed to fulfill this contract. The list will be accompanied by documentation/résumé of the qualifications of each individual, to include training and work experience. Written approval of personnel by the Contracting Officer and the Government Flight Representative (GFR) is mandatory prior to assignment of any employee to the operation of this contract.

1.4.5.6 All personnel will be required to conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner at all times. The contractor may be required to remove any employee the Contracting Officer, at their sole discretion, determines to be incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable and whose continued employment, with respect to the service to be performed under this contract, is determined by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the requirements of this contract and the best interest of the Government. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

1.4.6 Maintenance and Repair. It is the Contractor’s direct responsibility to maintain the Government-furnished aircraft in an airworthy condition. The Contractor shall maintain the capability at Offutt Air force Base to provide FAA airworthiness certification for the Corps of Engineers’ aircraft, in addition to any other facility where the Contractor may be providing FAA airworthiness certification.

1.4.6.1 Provide all necessary hand tools for the maintenance of the airframe and engines.

1.4.6.2 Furnish all necessary labor and technical expertise to perform scheduled inspections in accordance with manufacturers recommended and FAA approved letter check inspection program (100 hours). This program is carried out by a letter check schedule in accordance with the manufacturer’s SA227DC Inspection Procedures, a copy of which is available in the Office of the Contracting Officer.

1.4.6.3 Perform unscheduled maintenance, repairs and routine servicing as required, including but not limited to, struts, tires, oxygen, oil, and hydraulic levels, etc.

1.4.6.4 Keep current all records on the Government-furnished aircraft, i.e., power plants, propeller, accessories, instruments and radio, total time in operation, time since last inspection, time since last overhaul, name of vendor, name of overhaul agency, mechanical failures, and trip delays and cancellations due to mechanical malfunctions

(giving the exact cause in each case). Include all maintenance and inspections accomplished, and by whom (See FAR 91.417). All maintenance discrepancies shall be entered in the aircraft and power plant logbooks with any comments relative to the condition of the aircraft upon completion of each flight.

1.4.6.5 The Contractor shall perform to the maximum extent possible, maintenance, repair and inspection at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. All other repairs will be coordinated with the CO and affected at an FAA certified repair facility.

1.4.7. Salaries and Reimbursable Benefits. The assigned Contractor personnel will be dedicated to the operation and maintenance of the Government-owned aircraft and the hangar facility at Offutt AFB. For this full time salaried employment, the total amount payable to the Contractor for salaries and all other personnel cost for this Contract will be that amount shown in the bid that reflect the most current Wage Determination and Revision Number as a baseline. A monthly request for payment should be submitted promptly within 15 calendar days in accordance with the Payment Clause.

1.4.8. Supplies, Accessories, and Equipment. The Corps of Engineers will provide supplies, accessories, and equipment including telephone and necessary communication equipment needed to perform this contract, unless otherwise stated in this contract. Office furnishings will be provided as GFE.

1.4.9 Maintenance and Repair Approval.

1.4.9.1 Maintenance and Repair. Maintenance will be performed by the Contractor only after approval has been obtained from the Contracting Officer. Any routine or home base maintenance or repairs shall be coordinated with the CO/COR. If emergency maintenance or repairs are required while away from home base, the Contractor, at his discretion, will arrange for repairs necessary to complete a safe return to home base.

Upon return, the Contractor will provide the CO/COR, a detailed account of the repair accomplished. Communication method is at the discretion of the CO/COR however, the Contractor will provide written reports upon request.

1.4.9.2 Maintenance Scheduling. The contractor shall develop and maintain repair maintenance schedules in compliance with standards and provisions set forth in Federal Aviation Regulation Parts 43 and 91, and Swearingen SA227DC Inspection Procedures.

Such schedule shall be coordinated with the CO in order to prevent conflicts with schedules for operation of the aircraft.

1.4.9.3 Inventory of Parts, Supplies, and Equipment. The Contractor shall establish and keep current a complete inventory of in-house spare parts and equipment showing the quantity, make, and model in each case and serial number for parts with a value of $5,000 or more. The size of the inventory is dependent on the availability of equipment and the proximity of suppliers. The Contractor shall provide to the CO for approval, a list of recommended spare parts, supplies, and equipment to be maintained in the inventory. After approval, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain such parts, supplies, and equipment for the term of the contract. An annual review of the inventory shall be conducted by the Contractor to determine if any item(s) should be added, deleted, or increased. The Government, however, reserves the right to (1) replace any given repair part with an FAA approved part, (2) procure any required maintenance, part, or required service from others, and (3) to furnish FAA approved replacement parts and accessories from any source for installation by the Contractor.

1.4.10 Flight and Ground Crew Qualifications.

1.4.10.1 General. The Contractor shall employ three (3) qualified Captain pilots to operate the SA227DC Aircraft (2 pilots are required for each flight).

1.4.10.2 Qualifications of the Pilots. Each first pilot of the crew shall possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with the appropriate Category, Class, and Type Ratings, and shall possess a valid Annual First-Class Medical Certificate. Each shall have a minimum of 5,000 hours of certified pilot experience, have served a minimum of 1,000 hours as Captain of the category and class of aircraft to be flown or higher, have a minimum of 1500 hours of turbo prop or jet time, have a minimum of 500 hours instrument flight experience, at least 250 hours of which must have been under actual IFR conditions. The chief pilot shall have logged a minimum of 1000 hours First Pilot time in SA227DC aircraft. At the commencement of the contract, the chief pilot will be qualified to serve as Captain of SA227DC aircraft; and for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months, during the past three (3) years, have been continuously current and actively engaged in command piloting SA227DC aircraft or aircraft of the same category and class. The contractor is authorized to employ part time First Officers to execute this contract if required. The First Officer shall possess a valid Commercial Pilot Certification with the appropriate category, class, and type ratings, and shall possess valid first class medical certificate. The individual shall have a minimum of 1,500 hours of certified pilot.

All pilots will have DD Forms 2627, 2628 and 1821 on file and be GFR approved prior to performing flight duties. The Chief Pilot will be designated in writing by the GFR as Instructor and Examiner for this contract.

1.4.10.3 Qualifications of Aviation Mechanics. The Contractor shall employ two (2) full time aviation mechanics. The Contractor is authorized to use part-time aviation mechanics. The part-time mechanic will assist the mechanics when phase maintenance is being performed on the aircraft and at other times when deemed necessary by the Contract Manager. All mechanics shall possess a valid mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (A&P), in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 65. In addition, the Chief Mechanic shall possess an Aircraft Inspection Authorization (IA) with at least fifteen (15) consecutive years experience as an aircraft mechanic with active work participation as a mechanic for the past twelve

(12) consecutive months. The Chief Mechanic shall possess at least ten (10) years experience in positions dealing in inspection, maintenance and repair of category and class of aircraft and engines. The Chief Mechanic shall have been a mechanic on a Metro 23 SA227DC and Garrett TPE 331-12/10 engine for at least five (5) years. The full time mechanics shall have received Technical Instruction on the SA227DC Aircraft and Garrett TPE 331-12 engines at manufacturer or FAA approved schools. In addition, both will attend annual certification training at the discretion of the Chief Mechanic and approved by the GFR/CO.

1.4.10.4 General Duties of the Flight Crew. Each crewmember or ground personnel will perform his/her duties in general conformance with the SOP.

1.4.10.5 Response Time. The Contractor shall be prepared to respond to a flight call from the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative for Scheduling within four (4) hours of receipt of a call. The government will attempt to schedule flights with one or more days’ notice. There will be times when emergency conditions will dictate a minimum of four hours’ notice.

1.4.10.6 Offutt Air Force Base . The Contractor will comply with all applicable rules and regulations at Offutt Air Force Base. The Contractor is encouraged to use all Government services available.

1.4.10.7 Per Diem Provisions. Per Diem at a rate of $1.65 per hour will be allowed for each flying duty day of four (4) hours or more in duration. This will allow a maximum of $39.60 for meals when on an overnight trip. Time will be calculated from one hour prior to takeoff to one hour after landing. If away from home station, this period will terminate upon arrival at designated home station. Reasonable motel expenses will be reimbursed at actual expense. Reasonable car rental, at TDY station, will also be reimbursed at actual expense when such transportation is required to travel to and from adequate lodging facilities, or if eating establishments are not within walking distance.

The Contractor is authorized and encouraged to use government rates and quarters wherever available.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years.

The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year 01 April 2020 – 30 March 2021 Option Year I 01 April 2021 – 30 March 2022 Option Year II 01 April 2022 – 30 March 2023 Option Year III 01 April 2023 – 30 March 2024 Option Year IV 01 April 2024 – 30 March 2025

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The Prime contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS, within 30 days after contract award. Existing quality documents that meet the requirements of this contract may continue to be used. The Contractor shall also require all subcontractors to possess a quality control program commensurate with the services and supplies to be provided as determined by the Prime. At minimum, the contractor’s quality system shall meet the following key criteria:

a. Establish capable processes to insure the effective and timely delivery of services.

b. Monitor and control critical process variations.

c. Establish mechanisms for feedback concerning the provision of services;

d. Implement a successful root-cause analysis and corrective action system to remediate any failure in the delivery of effective and timely services.

e. Establish procedures for continuous process improvement.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is attached as Technical Exhibit #1 and will be applied, quarterly or annually as stated in the plan and the minimum acceptable defect rate is also listed in the plan.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting scheduling operation, between the hours of 0800 and 1630 Monday – Friday except Federal holidays. The Contractor shall be prepared to respond to a flight call from the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative for Scheduling within four (4) hours of receipt of a call. The government will attempt to schedule flights with one or more days’ notice. There will be times when emergency conditions will dictate a minimum of four hours’ notice.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: A hanger bay and office space for eight (8) operating personnel is provided on Offutt AFB at no expense to the Contractor.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price Services Contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: All work performed under this contract shall be “Unclassified” or “For Official Use Only”.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security. Contractor personnel required to physically access government facilities and projects for purposes of site visitation, supervisory and quality evaluation, or meeting attendance will comply with the latest security requirements applicable to the government facility/project.

1.6.7.2 Key Control: not applicable, Offutt AFB manages key control.

1.6.7.3 Due to the sensivie nature of this contract See Anti-Terrorism/Operational Security (ATOPSEC) provision in Solicitation for details of security requirements.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: As listed in paragraphs 1.4.10.2 and 1.4.10.6 above.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5.

The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract:

issue written interpretations of technical requirements. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. All correspondence with the Government in relation to this contract needs to initiated with the COR.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Program Manager/Contract Manager/Alternate Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: If commercial travel is required by the government, it will be done under item “0001AC Per Diem” and will be reimbursable consistent with the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. For proposal purposes, a not to exceed is established in item “0001AC Per Diem”. All commercial travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: not applicable

1.6.15 Data Rights: not applicable

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.17 Phase In/Phase Out Period: not applicable.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations.

This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. EMPLOYEE STATUS. Verification of eligibility for service will be by the employee or by confirmation of employment status by SPAWARSYSCEN Pacific

COR.

2.1.7. FAMILY MEMBER. IAW 5 CFR 630.902, family member means the employee’s spouse, or same or opposite sex domestic partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sister, or brother. Family member also means individuals in the following relationships with the employee’s spouse or domestic partner: child, parent, or grandparent. It also includes those persons in a “step” relationship and any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.

2.1.8. IMMEDIATE DEPENDENT. Spouse and any children under the age of 21 living with the covered civilian employee in a parent/child relationship (including adopted children, etc.) or children of any age living with the covered civilian employee in a parent/child relationship that are disabled and incapable of self support.

2.1.9. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.10. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.11. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.12. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.13. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.14. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.15. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.16. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program

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PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: not applicable

3.2 Facilities: A hanger bay and office space for eight (8) operating personnel is provided on Offutt AFB at no expense to the Contractor

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities in the facility for the contractors use in performing tasks outlined in this PWS. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilitie, which includes turning off water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will furnish to the Contractor one (1) Metro 23, SA227 DC Serial 903, Registration N55CE completely equipped to be used in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall verify the condition of such Government-furnished property when delivered, acknowledge receipt thereof in writing to the Contracting Officer, and in case of damage to or shortage of such property, shall within twenty-four

(24) hours report in writing such damage and/or shortage to the Contracting Officer. The Government will furnish a TUG, ½ ton pickup 4-wheel drive truck, hydraulic mule, Ground Power Unit (GPU), Hotsy Pressure Washer, electric gator/cargo kart, other bench power equipment such as band saw, belt sander, arbor press and jacks, and spare parts required as approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government will from time to time furnish (from its own inventory or purchase) spare or replacement parts for use on the aircraft. Whenever available, these items will be used in lieu of the Contractor purchasing new replacement or spare parts

3.5 Materials: not applicable

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: not applicable.

4.3 Materials The contractor shall furnish materials necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS.

4.4 Equipment The contractor shall furnish the equipment necessary to perform work under this contract that is not listed under Section 3.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. See 1.4.1 through 1.4.11.1h above and below operatrions manual.

5.1.1 OPERATIONS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION SUBJECT

1. General

1.1 Abbreviations and Definitions

1.2 Applicability

Regulatory Requirements

1.4 Deviations from this Manual

2. General Operating Practices

2.1 Aircraft Maintenance

2.2 Personnel Qualifications

2.3 Flight Personnel Conduct

2.4 Flight Personnel Health

3. Flight Operating Practices

3.1 Safety

3.2 Flight Crew Assignments

3.3 Passenger Comfort

3.4 Use of Military Airports

3.5 Flight Plan Requirements

3.6 Altitude Requirements

3.7 Weather Requirements

3.8 Over Water Flights

3.9 Test Flights

4. General Operating Procedures

4.1 General

5. Flight Operating Procedures

5.1 General

5.2 Preflight

5.3 Departure

5.4 Cruise

5.5 Descent and Landing

5.6 Post-flight

5.7 Accident Procedures

6 Training Practices and Procedures

6.1 Initial Training Requirement

6.2 Recurrent Training Requirements

6.3 Crewmember Testing Requirements

6.4 Crewmember Training & Tests: Grace Provisions

SECTION 1

GENERAL

1.1 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS.

AGL – Above ground level AME – Aviation Medical Examiner (FAA) ATC – Air Traffic Control CG – Center of Gravity COE – Corps of Engineers COR – Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer DH – Decision Height ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival FAA – Federal Aviation Administration FAR – Federal Aviation Regulation IFR – Instrument Flight Rules MAP – Missed Approach Point MDA – Minimum Descent Altitude MSL – Mean Sea Level PIC – Pilot in Command SIC – Second in Command SOP - Standard Operating Procedures TC – Trip Coordinator – COE passenger designated on flight manifest coordinator between PIC and Government during flight.

1.2 APPLICABILITY.

(a) In addition to the Flight and Ground Operations SOP this manual prescribes the practices and procedures which will govern this contract operation.

(b) This manual applies to all COE aviation operations and aviation personnel, whether Federal or Contractor’s functions and employees.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

(a) COE aviation operations will at all times be in compliance with current FAR Parts 43, 61, 63 and 91; and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 830, and any other Federal Regulation which may apply.

(b) This manual in no way supersedes any Federal Regulation, Army Regulations or the GFR approved SOP. In the event of a conflict between this and any of the fore mentioned they will apply.

(c) Other regulatory requirements will be approved and implemented by the

GFR.

1.4 DEVIATIONS FROM THIS MANUAL.

(a) In an emergency or under situations of great urgency, deviations from this manual to the extent required to meet that emergency or exigency are authorized.

(b) Any Contractor employee who deviates from this manual under Section 1.4

(a) shall notify the appropriate CO of that deviation as soon as practicable, explaining in full detail the reason for the deviation and the action taken.

SECTION 2

GENERAL OPERATING PRACTICES

2.1 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.

(a) All reports, overhauls, alterations to and inspections of COE aircraft and related components shall be made in accordance with the standards and provisions set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) 43 and 91.

(b) Pilots shall not perform maintenance on the aircraft unless they possess a valid FAA mechanics certificate with the appropriate airframe or power plant rating.

2.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

(a) Pilots. Each Captain of the crew shall possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot

Certificate with the appropriate Category, Class, and Type Ratings, and shall possess a valid Annual First-Class Medical Certificate. Each shall have a minimum of 5,000 hours of certified pilot experience, have served a minimum of 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command of the category and class of aircraft to be flown or higher, have a minimum of 1500 hours of turbo prop or jet time, have a minimum of 500 hours instrument flight experience, at least 250 hours of which must have been under actual IFR conditions. The chief pilot shall have logged a minimum of 1000 hours First Pilot time in SA227DC type aircraft. At the commencement of the contract, the chief pilot will be qualified to serve as Captain of SA227DC aircraft; and for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months, during the past three (3) years, have been continuously current and actively engaged in command piloting SA227DC aircraft or aircraft of the same category and class. The contractor is authorized to employ part time First Officer pilots to execute this contract if required. The First Officer shall possess a valid Commercial Pilot Certification with the appropriate category, class, and ratings, and shall possess valid first class medical certificate. The individual shall have a minimum of 1,500 hours of certified pilot. All pilots will have DD Forms 2627, 2628 and 1821 on file and be GFR approved prior to performing flight duties. The Chief Pilot will be designated in writing by the GFR as Instructor and Examiner for this contract.

(b) Aviation Mechanics. The Contractor shall employ two (2) full time aviation mechanics. The Contractor is authorized to use part-time aviation mechanics. The part-time mechanic will assist the mechanics when phase maintenance is being performed on the aircraft and at other times when deemed necessary by the Contract Manager. All mechanics shall possess a valid mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (A&P), in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 65. In addition, the Chief Mechanic shall possess an Aircraft Inspection Authorization (IA) with at least fifteen (15) consecutive years experience as an aircraft mechanic with active work participation as a mechanic for the past twelve

(12) consecutive months. The Chief Mechanic shall possess at least ten (10) years experience in positions dealing in inspection, maintenance and repair of category and class of aircraft and engines. The Chief Mechanic shall have been a mechanic on a Metro 23 SA227DC and Garrett TPE 331-12/10 engine for at least five (5) years. . The full time mechanics shall have received Technical Instruction on the SA227DC Aircraft and Garrett TPE 331-12 engines at manufacturer or FAA approved schools. In addition, both will attend annual certification training at the discretion of the Chief Mechanic and approved by the GFR/CO.

(c) Scheduler. The Contractor shall provide scheduling duties. Scheduling being less than a full-time effort may be assigned to a First Pilot. Scheduler will receive mission requests from the supported Districts/Organizations prepare a draft Aircraft Use request NWD Form 95-1-1 and transmit to the COR/Mission Support Team for review, cost analysis verification and eventual approval. Scheduler will maintain an Airplane Calendar/flight schedule for all flights.

2.3 FLIGHT PERSONNEL CONDUCT.

(a) Flight personnel will be expected to take pride in their personal appearance and comply with COE standard policies and practices of the aircraft industry.

(b) Every practicable contribution shall be made to the comfort and welfare of the passengers. Personnel shall at all times be courteous to all alike and shall avoid marked attention to any individual.

(c) All flight personnel shall respect the private status of all Corps of Engineers’ business and shall not reveal any information which might come to their attention.

(d) No person shall offer passenger space to any person unless specifically authorized to do so by the COR, and as may be outlined in the NWD 95-1-1 regulation. Space available will be in accordance with the current DOD 4515- 13-R “Air Transportation Eligibility”.

(e) Flight crews shall report for duty in advance of departure in sufficient time to accomplish the preflight duties specified, and in no event later than one hour before departure time.

2.4 FLIGHT PERSONNEL HEALTH.

(a) Drugs and Liquor. Self-medication or taking medicine in any form when flying can be extremely hazardous. Even simple home or over-the-counter remedies and drugs such as aspirin, antihistamines, cold tablet, and appetite suppressors may seriously impair the judgment and coordination needed while flying. Therefore, no medication may be taken while performing flight duties except on the advice or prescription of an AME. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited for a minimum of twelve (12) hours prior to flight. The consumption of illegal drugs is prohibited.

(b) Blood Donation. Flight personnel shall not, except in an emergency, donate blood when it will be necessary to fly within fourteen (14) days following the donation. If the donation is necessary due to an emergency, flight personnel shall have a check of red blood cells and hemoglobin by an AME appropriately seventy-two (72) hours following the donation and before further flight.

(c) Mental and Emotional Stress. All flight personnel will receive a First Class Medical Physical annually to include an EKG and all blood work.

SECTION 3

FLIGHT OPERATING PRACTICES

3.1 SAFETY.

(a) No flight shall be originated if, in the opinion of the Captain, conditions exist or may develop which would jeopardize the safety of the flight.

(b) The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a minimum equipment list comparable to the sample attached hereto as APPENDIX A. The list shall be FAA approved and submitted to the CO for approval. No flight shall be originated if the aircraft is not in compliance with the minimum equipment list as approved.

(c) No flight shall continue with a condition that would jeopardize the safe completion of the flight.

(d) COE aircraft shall not land or take off at landing facilities where the available runway is inadequate as determined from the performance data of the aircraft manufacturer and the rules of the FAA.

(e) Taxiing of aircraft shall be at a speed to ensure safety and to avoid damaging other aircraft, persons, or equipment.

(f) Smoking and the consumption or transporting of alcohol shall not be permitted at any…