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This performance work statement outlines requirements for a firm fixed-price services contract to provide inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of one government-owned Metro 23 aircraft. Key details include:

The contractor shall provide pilots, mechanics, and management to operate and maintain the aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base in accordance with FAA regulations. The period of performance is one base year and three option years. The contractor must submit qualifications for pilots, mechanics, and management personnel. The contractor shall also develop flight and maintenance procedures, conduct safety programs, and report on aircraft operations. Fixed-price line items include personnel salaries while not-to-exceed line items cover travel, parts, and other materials. Quotations are due by January 16, 2024 and the intent is to award without discussions to the best value offer.

The document provides detailed requirements for aircraft operations, maintenance tasks, personnel qualifications, reporting, facilities, and other performance standards. It includes attachments listing estimated workload, government property, and evaluation criteria. The performance work statement fully describes the services and management required for the contract.

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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

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 18

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Dec-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9128F24Q0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Dec-2023

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.)

This amendment makes revisions to the Performance Work Statement shown red text. Most notably Paragraph 1.4.7 Invoicing, Paragraph 3.5 Government Furnished Material, and 4.3 Contractor Furnished Material. 52.212-1 Addendum, Paragraph B, Factor 1 Technical Capability corrects the Lead Mechanic qualif ications.

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Dec-2023

CODE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

W9128F 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9128F24Q0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

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

15 December 2023 Amendment 0001 20 December 2023

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 Not to Exceed (NTE) reimbursable line items.

1.3.2 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). This is a NTE amount determined by the Government.

1.3.3 Per Diem (reimbursable). The estimated amount shown indicates the cost which may be incurred. This is a NTE amount determined by the Government.

1.3.4 Part-time Labor (reimbursable) The amount shown indicates the historical annual cost incurred. This line item is a NTE amount determined by the Government.

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 Regulations (FAR) and Army Airworthiness Releases. 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 Not used.

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.

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 designate an individual as Contractor’s Representative Official (CRO) the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer, or their authorized representative, and the GFR.

1.4.5.2 The Contractor shall not conduct single-pilot operations or any flight not previously approved by the Government Flight Representative. The contractor shall provide four pilots, at least two of each must meet the requirements to perform Pilot in Command (PIC) duties in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135. 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) certified A&P aircraft mechanics, one or both of which shall be able to perform non-crewmber duties in accordance with AR 95-20, to be stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Both mechanics must complete maintenance training that is specific to the SA-227 and approved by the GFR prior to performing maintenace actions on N55CE. 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 beexclusively 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 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 provide weekly updates of scheduled and deferred maintenance to the COR. Unscheduled maintenance and damage to the aircraft, an aircraft component, or mission equipment shall be reported to the COR within 48 hours.

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 the manufacturer's recommended standards and FAA approved procedures.

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 in accordance with FAR 91.417.

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

1.4.7. Invoicing. The assigned Contractor personnel will be dedicated to the operation and maintenance of the Government-owned aircraft and the hangar facility at Offutt AFB. All documents must be supplied following the requirement for government invoicing. All supporting documents must reflect reimbursable costs for the current invoicing cycle. A monthly request for payment must be submitted promptly within 15 calendar days of month end.

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.

1.4.9.2 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 Purchase of Parts, Supplies, and Equipment. The Contractor shall provide to the CO for approval, a list of recommended spare parts, supplies, and equipment to be maintained in the inventory. 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 core replacement parts and accessories from any source for installation by the Contractor.

1.4.10 Flight and Ground Crew Qualifications.

1.4.10.1 Qualifications of Aviation Mechanics. The Contractor shall employ two (2) full time aviation mechanics.

The Contractor is authorized to use part-time aviation mechanics, at the discretion of the CO. 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. 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 recommendation of the Chief Mechanic and approved by the GFR/CO.

1.4.10.2 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.

1.4.10.3 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.

1.4.10.4 Per Diem Provisions. Per Diem at a rate of $2.45 per hour will be allowed for each flying duty day of four

(4) hours or more in duration. This will allow a maximum of $58.80 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. The contractor may request approval from the contracting officer or his representative to be reimbursed per diem at the Joint Travel Regulations rate in extenuating travel circumstances. This approval may only be requested on a case-by-case basis and requires written approval.

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 three (3) 12-month option years.

The intended Period of Performance is below, but will may be adjusted depending on the award date:

Base Year 12 Feb 2024 – 11 Feb 2025 Option Year I 12 Feb 2025 – 11 Feb 2026 Option Year II 12 Feb 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 Option Year III 12 Feb 2027 – 11 Feb 2028

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 Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence 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 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 Controlled Unclassified Information, CUI.

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 paragraph 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 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.

1.6.12 Contractor Travel: If commercial travel is required by the government, it will be done under item “000XAC 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 “000XAC Per Diem”. All commercial travel requires Government approval/authorization and notification to the

COR.

1.6.13 Other Direct Costs: See Evaluation Factor 3 - Price

1.6.14 Data Rights: not applicable

1.6.15 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.

1.6.16 Phase In/Phase Out Period: Reserved

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 TE Technical Exhibit

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 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: The Government will furnish the materials necessary for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft. A list of accountable government furnished property will be provided to the awardee.

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. See 52.212-1 Addendum, Page 20, D. Factor 3- Price. Costs for office supplies and other materials referenced should be included in the fixed-price quotation. Parts, tools, and materials necessary for the contract will be approved by the COR, purchased by the contractor, and then reimbursed at cost under CLIN 000XAB at the end of each month.

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 1.4.10.6 above and below operations manual.

PART 6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6. Publications:

6.1. 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.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Attachment 3/Technical Exhibit 3 – Estimated Workload Data

7.4 Attachment 4/Technical Exhibit 4 - Personal Property List

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective Performance Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Contractor shall write, implement and enforce it’s Flight and Ground Operating Procedures, in accordance with AR 95-23.

Contractor shall prepare and maintain specific written procedures, separate and distinct fom industrial or quality procedures, that describe aircraft flight and ground operations.

No deviation, from standard unless coordinated through the GFR and approved by the Army Aviation Waiver Authority.

Procedures shall be reviewd by the GFR every 12 months and within 90 days of a change of primary GFR

PRS # 2

Contractor Flight and Ground Operations Survey

The Flight and Ground Operations Survey is an onsite evaluation of the effectiveness of the contractor flight and ground operations programs and proceedures for protecting Government resources. One survey every 6 months.

Second or mid-cycle survey neeed not be as comprehensive as the the first or regular survey.

No deviation, unless coordinated through the GFR and approved by the Army Aviation Waiver Authority.

Every 6 months, GFR observations detemine the adequacy of procedures and their effectiveness in protecting Government resources.

PRS # 3

Aviation Safety Program Elements.

Contractor shall establish and enforce an Aviation Safety Program in accordance with Chapter 6, AR 95-20

No deviation unless approved by GFR

Every 6 months, GFR Survey will include an analysis of the current state of the contractor’s aircraft safety program.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Quarterly and Yearly Reports

Aircraft Operational Report

1 copy and it may be an electronic report.

Spreadsheet or actual ENG Form 2987-R transmitted via e-mailed to the COR and Program Analyst .

Stacy.J.Dufault@us ace.army.mil

Flight Log

Completion of mission/trip

1 copy and it can be an electronic report

ENG Form 2987a or equivelent information electronically

Stacy.J.Dufault@us ace.army.mil

Mission complete or remaining over night text or e-mail to COR

Upon completion of each Mission or at the end of each duty day if the plane is remaining over night away from Offutt

One text or e-mail Text or e-mail providing status mission complete at Offutt AFB or RON (remaining over night) in ___ (city or installation).

Text to 402-290- 8795 or e-mail at Stacy.J.Dufault@us ace.army.mil

Text or e-mail upon departure and arrival for each leg of missions with VIPs (General Offcier or Senior Exectutive Service (SES)) on board.

Upon departure and arrival for each leg of missions with VIPs on board.

One text or e-mail Text or e-mail providing departure and arrival status i.e. departing Offutt or on the ground in Pierre, SD.

Text to 402-290- 8795 or e-mail at Stacy.J.Dufault@us ace.army.mil

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

Item Name Estimated Quantity

1.

Missions flown per year

70-75 MSNs

7-9 Avg pax

Hours flown per year

550-600 hrs

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 4

PERSONAL PROPERTY LIST

Bar Tag # 70866 Noun: TRACTOR Nomenclature: TUG FOR airplane

Bar Tag # 72888 Noun: AIRPLANE Nomenclature: METRO 23 W/SPARE ENGINE s/n-70238C

Bar Tag # 74997 Noun:COMPRESSOR Nomenclature: AIR

Bar Tag # 74998 Noun: MULE Nomenclature: HYDRAULIC

Bar Tag # 94765 Noun: GPU Nomenclature: GROUND POWER UNIT- JET

Bar Tag # 94766 Noun: RECTAFIER Nomenclature: Aricraft Power System

Bar Tag # 97076 Noun: SCRUBBER Nomenclature: FLOOR

52.212-1 Addendum; Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items

This solicitation follows FAR Part 12 commercial procedures and FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. It is not a source selection, but it will be awarded on a Best Value basis.

Site Visit:

Site visit will be conducted on January 4th 2023 at 11 AM.

Location Offutt Air Force Base, Belevue NE, at Capehart Gate Visitor Control Center Meet at Visitor Control Center at 10 AM to register for visitor pass then as group move to site visit location.

Please RSVP with Chris Neuzil at 402-995-2783 or via email at Christopher.K.Neuzil@usace.army.mil

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.

Quotations shall be submitted in the following format:

A. Contract Documents B. Factor 1 - Technical Capability C. Factor 2 - Past Performance D. Factor 3 - Price

A. Contract Documents

Submit a cover letter pursuant to Paragraph (b) in FAR Clause 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services”. Submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 1449 signed and dated in the appropriate blocks. Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments (if applicable) either in the cover letter or with the signed SF30. Submit verification of small business classification and that representations and certifications in the SAM are complete and accurate.

B. Factor 1 – Technical Capability

Subfactor 1 – Technical Qualifications Submit resumés, ratings, and certifications for known key personnel listed here: one Chief Pilot, three Pilots, one Lead Aviation Mechanic, and one Aviation Mechanic showing qualifications as stated in PWS 1.4.5 “Contractor Personnel”. The Chief Pilot and Lead Aviation Mechanic must be identified at a minimum. This evaluation does not serve as GFR approval of key personnel.

(a) Chief Pilot. Provide a resumé detailing career flying hour totals, Pilot in Command time, Second in Command time, Instrument time, and night time. Resumé should also include flight management experience, aircrew supervisory experience, qualification history by aircraft type, and current qualifications and certifications. Provide a copy of all current FAA certifications. The following minimum certifications must be included (Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial Multi-engine, Instrument, FAA Medical Certificate, current Type rating).

(b) Pilots. Provide a resumé detailing career flying hour totals, Pilot in Command time, Second in Command time, Instrument time, and night time. Resumé should also include qualification history by aircraft type, and current qualifications and certifications. Provide a copy of all current FAA certifications. The following minimum certifications must be included (Airline Transport Pilot, Commercial Multi-engine, Instrument, FAA Medical Certificate, current Type rating).

(c) Lead Mechanic. Provide a resumé detailing overall aviation mechanic experience, G-IV SA-227 aircraft maintenance experience, mechanic supervisory experience, computerized maintenance program experience, and current aviation mechanic certification. Provide a copy of the valid and current aviation mechanic certification with an airframe and powerplant rating.

(d) Aviation Mechanic. Provide a resumé detailing overall aviation mechanic experience and current aviation mechanic certification. Provide a copy of the valid and current aviation mechanic certification with an airframe and powerplant rating.

(e) Incumbent Personnel: The incumbent pilots declined to provide their contact information. The contact information for the incumbent mechanics follows:

Employee Email Phone

Todd Fokken todd.fokken@cox.net 402-740-2827 Karl Dahlke karl.dahlke@dynatechaviation.com / lear35@cox.net 402-630-4488

Subfactor 2 – Management Capability Management capability shall discuss the approach, methodology, and depth of understanding of the contract performance requirements to furnish all labor, supplies, transportation, supervision, and management to provide inspection, operation, maintenance, repair of the aircraft and facilities. Offerors shall demonstrate their plan to successfully manage tasks. Proposal shall discuss management plan for control and integration of the contract performance requirement to include, at a minimum, work plans, personnel management policies and procedures.

Offerors shall demonstrate ability of the offeror to provide administrative management of personnel as well as perform accurate and timely accounting and finance procedures supporting the contract. Offerors shall provide documentation demonstrating adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 9.104-3(a), Ability to obtain resources. Offeror may include additional information, which reflects depth of understanding of contract performance requirements for management, supervision, manpower and equipment resources, and quality control/assurance. Offeror should provide a detailed organizational structure explaining chain of command and identifying personnel who shall have authority to make contract and work-related decisions. In addition to the requirements above, the following shall be submitted for evaluation:

• Proposed Personnel Plan for Flight Crew and Maintenance Ground Crew

Subfactor 3 – Feasibility and Applicability Offeror shall submit DRAFT flight procedures and DRAFT ground procedures to show a technical understanding of the procedural requirements listed in DCMA INST 8210-1C, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations, chapter 4 (Flight Procedures) and chapter 5 (Ground Procedures). Below are the plans that shall be submitted to determine the overall rating for Factor 1, subfactor 3:

• Provide a draft Flight Operations Plan in accordance with DCMA-INST-8210-1C.

• Provide a draft Maintenance Ground Operations Plan in accordance with DCMA-INST-8210-1C.

Subfactor 4 – Business History Offeror must demonstrate some flight management experience dealing with SA-227 aircraft or other aircraft of similar class, type, and weight. The management experience must include both aircrew management and aircraft maintenance management. The management experience must be within the past five years. Actual SA-227 aircraft management experience within the past five years will be scored higher.

Subfactor 5 – Safety and Compliance Below are the items that shall be submitted for evaluation. Failure to disclose a flight violation, safety violation or citation may result in proposal rejection. For mishap/incident history and FAA citations, only include items for the past seven (7) years starting with January 2017 through proposal submission date:

• Flight and Maintenance Mishap / Incident History of the Offeror (7 year history)

• Flight and Maintenance Mishap / Incident History of Employees While Working for Offeror (7 year history)

• FAA Citations against Offeror (7 year history)

• FAA Citations against Employees While Working for Offeror (7 year history)

• Companywide flight safety programs currently used by the Offeror (flight related)

• Companywide employee safety programs currently used by Offeror (not related to flight)

C. Factor 2 – Past Performance

Offeror shall submit a description of contracts performed or awarded in the past 5 years (of the solicitation issue date) in which the offeror performed as a prime or major subcontractor. The contracts must be relevant to services, maintenance, and operations similar to this solicitation. Government contracts are preferred, but not required.

Offerors should submit between two (2) and four (4) contracts for this factor. If a contractor is not able to submit at least 2 previous contracts within the last 5 years, the offeror can submit an explanation and/or a contract more than 5 years old.

For each contract submitted, include a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) or Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) completed by the client. Previously completed PPQs can be re-submitted under this solicitation. It is not necessary for the client to complete a new PPQ if they have already completed a PPQ previously.

The Government may verify all past performance submitted. Failure to include valid contact information may result in a negative evaluation.

D. Factor 3 – Price

Submit a completed Price Schedule (SF1449 pages 3 & 4). Also submit a detailed breakdown of costs for Contract Line Item Nos. (CLINs) 000XAA. 000XAA CLINs are firm fixed-price. All other CLINs have Not to Exceed (NTE) reimbursable amounts that are predetermined by the Government based on historical information.

Provide a price breakdown for fixed-price CLINs 0001AA 0002AA, 0003AA, and 00004AA. Also, state the annual escalation applied. The proposal for 000XAA fixed-price line items should account for annual escalation in wages, insurance, benefits, etc.

Firm fixed-price CLINs 000XAA shall include individual crew salaries, benefits, health insurance, property insurance, management, annual escalation, maintenance, inspection, recurring training, uniforms (if proposed), potable water and light refreshments (if proposed), office supplies, subscriptions and publications, telecommunications, internet, medical expenses, taxes, licenses, certifications, overhead, profit, and the administration of the 000XAB, 000XAC, and 000XAD NTE line items. It is understood that the Base Year may require one-time costs that will not be incurred in future years.

Separate mark ups or labor hours for NTE line items will NOT be approved. For example, administrative costs for lodging arrangements and preparing travel vouchers must be included in 000XAA. Only actual lodging, per diem, and other JTR allowed travel costs will be paid under 000XAC. If an unanticipated expense is encountered due to changes in aviation regulations, safety regulations, GFR recommendations, Offutt Air Force Base processes, or other reasons, the contractor must advise the COR and/or contracting officer prior to incurring the cost. Direction will be provided to either: 1) approve the unanticipated expense as a reimbursable in the 000XAB line item; 2) modify the contract to incorporate the change with price adjustment; or 3) disapprove the expense. Major maintenance events such as hot sections, painting, etc. will be addressed as needed through a separate contract modification.

Award Intentions The Government intends to select for award, without discussions, the responsible quotation that conforms to the solicitation requirements and is determined to be the best value to the Government. The government reserves the right to conduct discussion if it deems necessary. Reference FAR Clause 52.212-2 “Evaluation--Commercial Products And Commercial Services” for information on the relative importance and evaluation of each of these elements.

Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers must be submitted electronically, unless other arrangements have been made. Quotations are due by January 16 2024 at 2PM Central Time. Send you completed quotation package to the attention of wayne.c.weidenhamer@usace.army.mil. The proposal shall consist of one (1) pdf document not to exceed 15MB. The price breakout can be submitted as an Excel file if desired. As a minimum, offers must include with their proposal:

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, federal tax identification, email, and telephone number of the offeror;

(3) Names, title, email, and telephone number of persons authorize to negotiate and sign the proposal;\

(4) All required technical, past performance, and price factor information stated in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;

(5) A statement specifying agreement will all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.

Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration;

(6) Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments, if applicable;

(7) Not used.

(8) Not used.

Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from

52.21 the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions. All questions pertaining to this combined solicitation shall be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at:

https://www.projnet.org/projnet/ No Later Than ten (7) calendar days before due date of proposals, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of offers. The Bidder Inquiry system is to be used to ask and receive answers to all non-proprietary questions.

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via ProjNet email notification after an answer to the comment/question after it has been processed by our technical team.

All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet.

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