U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Attn: CEPOA-CT-CO, P.O. Box 898, Anchorage, AK 99506-0898 (Physical Address: 2204 Third Street, Room 56), Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-0898)

V -- HELICOPTER SUPPORT TO TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL FOR AERIAL WATERFOWL CAPTURE FOR MORTALITY STUDY!! SOL DACA85-00-R-0021!! DUE 071700 POC Contact, Sharyn Dunn, 907/753-2556/Contracting Officer, Corps of Engineers!! DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial items prepared IAW FAR 12.6 and information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect at the time of publication of this notice. This procurement is unrestricted under SIC Code 4522 with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. Non-Personal services to provide helicopter services. 1.1 Fort Richardson (FTR) is an Army installation located near the city of Anchorage, Alaska. 1.1.1 Eagle River Flats (ERF) is a 2,500-acre wetland located in the northwestern corner of Fort Richardson, Alaska. ERF is the only impact area on the base for heavy artillery and mortars. 1.2 Introduction: This project will take place in Eagle River Flats. Map for location to be provided upon request. The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) will be capturing waterfowl in Eagle River Flats for a mortality study on the waterfowl. Helicopter support is required to transport equipment and personnel to these areas to perform the aerial capture. 1.4 Description of Task for Helicopter Support Contractor: a. The helicopter support contractor will provide a helicopter (see helicopter requirements) with two pilots to transport two personnel, a net gun and two or three large dog crates. Anticipated dates for the work is between 31 July and 25 August 2000. A maximum of 40 hours of flight time will be required. b. The helicopter pilot will be required to fly at altitudes ranging from 40 feet to 100 feet and to maneuver quickly between these elevations to facilitate capturing the ducks. NWRC Personnel on board will be utilizing a net gun to capture the waterfowl. Please request scope of work for in depth description of this wok. c. UXO contractor will pre-clear helicopter-landing area in the flats. Landing areas will be marshy conditions. d. The helicopter support contractor will not have access to utilize the National Guard landing and refueling area. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining their own fuel from a designated source of their choice. The fueling facilities will be inspected to see that proper water separators and go no-go filters are utilized. Filters will be changed and inspected on a regular basis and recorded for the pilots to inspect prior to refueling. The contractor shall be paid at the wet flight rate bid regardless of where refueling occurs. The helicopter cannot be left in the UXO work area of the Eagle River Flats when work has been completed for the day. e. Technical point of contact for this project is JoAnn Walls at 907-753-5608. 1.5 Project Schedule: Work is planned to commence on or about 31 July 2000 and completion on or about 25 August. These dates may be revised due to weather, coordination with workers involved in the project, Army activities, etc. A total maximum flight time of 40 hours is planned. Work will take place during daylight hours. It is expected that it will take approximately 6 10 days to complete the work. There is minimal standby time required each day. 2. HELICOPTER SUPPORT QUALIFICATIONS: 2.1 Helicopter: The helicopter required to perform this work must be a Bell 212 civilian or a Bell 205. The helicopter shall be carded by OAS for ACETA (Aerial Capture, Eradication and Tagging of Animals) work. These helicopters can provide the internal cabin volume required to hold two passengers, a net gun and three large dog crates. The helicopter to be used must be ski-equipped to allow landing in marshy conditions. 2.1.2 The following requirements from the Aviation Safety and Operations Manual shall apply and certificates submitted as applicable. 2.1.2.1 Aircraft Certification: a. Aircraft approved for use shall have been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and issued an airworthiness certificate in the normal, utility, or transport category. b. All aircraft used must have been inspected by the Regional AviationManager for USDA/APHIS/WS or his designee within the proceeding 12 calendar months of the date of intended use to assure compliance. The inspection will be documented on APHIS Form 153 or equivalent and the aircraft will be issued an Aircraft Approval Card APHIS Form 150 or equivalent. The installation of any additional equipment or modifications to the aircraft must have prior approval. 2.2 Pilots: Pilots shall be currently FAA approved and licensed for the aircraft to be flown. Certificates shall be submitted with the contractor's quote. Within the last three years, pilots shall have a minimum of 50 hours flying time experience in performing aerial waterfowl capture when a net gun has been in use. Pilots shall be familiar with the Anchorage area. Resumes for pilots outlining this experience shall be submitted with the quote. Familiarity with the air traffic and terrain over Fort Richardson and Elmendorf AFB is beneficial. Pilot shall hold an OAS card for ACETA work. 2.2.1 The following requirements from the Aviation Safety and Operations Manual shall apply and certificates submitted as applicable. 2.2.1.1 Certification of pilots: a. All pilots that are approved for use will hold at least a valid commercial pilot certificate with the proper ratings for the equipment to be used, and have in their possession, a valid 1st or 2nd class FAA medical certificate. b. The helicopter operator must be certified as an air taxi operator under the provisions of FAA Part 135, authorizing helicopter air taxi operations, and the pilot must have satisfactorily completed a FAA, Part 135.293, flight check within the preceding 12 calendar months in the same category and same general type (e.g. light piston, light turbine, heavy turbine, etc.) as the helicopter to be used. c. The operator must be certified under FAA Part 135. The operating certificate must cover the type operation to be conducted and the aircraft and pilot used must be listed on the operator's certificate. The pilot must have satisfactorily complied with the requirements specified in the FAA, Part 135.293 (i.e. requirements for initial and recurrent pilot testing) and compliance must be verifiable by FAA Form 8410-3 (i.e., Airman Competency/Proficiency check) or equivalent. d. The pilot must have satisfactorily completed a Helicopter Pilot Proficiency Check administered by the Regional Aviation Manager or his designee. The check must be recorded on APHIS Form 154 or equivalent and the pilot issued WS Form 4 or equivalent. 2.2.1.2 Additional flight experience requirements are included in the scope of work. 2.3 Communications: Helicopter pilots must communicate by radio with Range Control at Fort Richardson to gain clearance to enter Eagle River Flats and must maintain communications with Range Control at all times while in the flats. A VHF type radio is required on the helicopter for maintaining communications. 2.4 No Department of Defense personnel shall be transported on this aircraft; therefore a non-DOD authorized contractor that meets all other requirements in this solicitation is qualified for this work. Any inspection by DOD personnel shall be done at the OB/OD pad, which is assessable by car. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY: The Helicopter Support Contractor will provide support as required by the National Wildlife Research Center. The UXO contractor has the final authority for on site personnel regarding all matters concerning UXO. 4. WORK AND SAFETY PLANS: The Helicopter Support contractor and pilots shall read and follow work and safety plans developed for work at this site. The Helicopter Pilots shall brief all involved personnel on safety concerns for the use of helicopters. The Contractor shall also comply with USARAK Regulation 350-2, (Range Regulation). Pilots shall also adhere to Standard Operating Procedures developed by USARAK (to be provided upon request). PROPOSAL: 5.1 The proposal shall be expressed at a wet rate price only. Prices will include all direct and indirect costs, i.e., travel, per diem, overhead costs, profit, G&A expenses, etc. Proposals shall include rate per hour of flight time for a maximum not to exceed 40 hours flight time. Actual flight time shall be based upon hobbs meter time rounded to the nearest 1/10 of an hour. 5.2 The contractor shall include the following submittals with the quote to be reviewed to insure the contractor meets the contract requirements. a. Resumes of pilots verifying experience outlined in paragraph 2.2, and 2.2.1.2. b. Proof of Aircraft Certification outlined in paragraph 2.1.2.1. c. FAA certificates for pilots for the helicopter to be flown. (paragraph 2.2). Pilot certifications listed in paragraph 2.2.1.1 (commercial pilot certificate, 1st or 2nd class FAA medical certificate, certification as an air taxi operator under the provisions of FAA Part 135). D.Proof of OAS card for ACETA work for helicopter and pilot. 5.3 Award of this contract may be subject to certification by USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services. This certification will include an inspection of the helicopter to be used and a Pilot Proficiency check ride. The following clauses/provisions apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference: (FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial"; (2) FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items"; (3) FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items", to include an addendum incorporating by reference FAR 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services" and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Terms of the Contract; (4) FAR 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items"; to include the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause: 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37 and 52.222.41; 52.228-5 and DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statures or Executive Orders Applicable to Acquisition of Commercial Items". Quotes in original and one (1) copy shall be received at the following address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, ATTN: Sharyn Dunn, P. O. Box 898, Anchorage, Alaska 99506 or delivered to 2204 Third Street, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, Room 30, by July 14, 2000, 2:00 P.M., local time. All proposals shall be clearly marked with the offeror's name and RFQ number. The following clauses, in full text can be found at URL: http://www.arnet.gov.far Vendor must be CCR Registered (http://www.ccr2000.com) when doing business with the Department of Defense. BASIS OF AWARD-Award will be based on the best value to the government to include all evaluation factors. Proposals must be submitted in writing and must address all evaluation factors.***** Posted 06/26/00 (W-SN468653). (0178)

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