12024B18R9229_R2_R9_Type_III_final.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following

Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use Type-III Helicopter Services -USFS Region 2 and 9

Solicitation No:

12024B18Q9229

Issued Date:

10/10/2018

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on 11/08/2018 @ 14:00 PM Mountain Time.

- The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation:

1. SF-1449, blocks 17a, 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign.

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested under Section B.

3. Provide two (2) copies of your Business/Technical proposal in response to section E-1 of the solicitation. All information on your technical proposal shall be provided via a USB thumb drive.

4. Provide your responses to Sections E-4 (Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters), E-5 (Information Regarding Responsibility Matters), E-6 (Representations and Certifications) and E-8 (Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Convictions) of the solicitation.

5. Provide a phone number and email for a point of contact.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center Attn: Solicitation No. 12024B18Q9229 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 ATTN: Mr. David Hershey 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

No facsimile (FAX) or e-mail offers will be accepted.

Offeror’s questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 10/24/2018.

E-mail: davidphershey@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as Offeror’s Questions for Solicitation No.

12024B18Q9229, or mail to the address identified above.

Offerors may contact David Hershey for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5627 (Phone) & 208-387-5384 (Fax number).

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) https://www.fbo.gov/

Solicitation No. 12024B18Q9229 U.S. Forest Service Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter for R9 and R2 combined National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 2

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B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION 4

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 5

B-5 CREW COVERAGE 6

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 6

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (need to check one) 6

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 6

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 7

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 7

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBIT

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 16

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS 16

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 17

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 18

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C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 51

C-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND EQUIPMENT 51

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EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL (C-4) 79

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) (C-4) 80

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT (C-1, C-7, C-33) 81

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES (C-4 (d) (8)) 85 EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT (C-4 (d) (7), C-4 (d) (18), C-

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EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES (C-4 (d) (17)) 92

EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED 93

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 94

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS 101

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL LOAD TRAINING

(C-12 (f) (1)) 102 EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST (C-21 (b)) 104 EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, Error!

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EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 110

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 111

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EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED 131

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT REQUIREMENTS

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EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM (C-12 (h) (5)) 136 EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (EXAMPLE) (B-3, C-5 (a) (15 & 17)) 138 EXHIBIT 22 – Reserved - 145

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT (B-14) 145

EXHIBIT 24 - RESERVED 148

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER (B-12) 149

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION (B-12) 150

EXHIBIT 27 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL SPECIAL MISSION QUALIFICATIONS &

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REQUIREMENTS 152

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 157

EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED 158

EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED 158

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY 159

EXHIBIT 32 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET 162

SECTION D- CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 164

D-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 (MAY 2015) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL

ITEMS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 164

D-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-5) (JUL 2018) 164

D-4 RESERVED 172

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 172

D-6 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984) 172

D-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 173

D-8 RESERVED 173

D-9 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010)

D-10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 175

D-11 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996) 175

D-12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 175

D-13 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 175

D-14 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) 176

D-15 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 176

D-16 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 177

SECTION E- CONTRACT PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (JAN 2017) (TAILORED)

E-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (Tailored) 182

E-3 CONTRACT AWARD 185

E-4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5) (OCT 2015) 185

E-5 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) 187

E-6 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-3)

(NOV 2017) 189

E-7 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006) 210

E-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY

OR A FELONY CONVICTION (AGAR 452.209-70) (DEVIATION 2012-01) ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012)

E-9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 211

E-10 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001) 211

E-11 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) 211

E-12 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990) 211

E-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (FAR 52-204.7) 211

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

12024B18Q9229

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

09 August 2018

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DAVID HERSHEY

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5627

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

08 NOV 2018

1400 MT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB) NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same As Item 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

TELEPHONE NO. ___________ DUNS_______________ .

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Region 9 and 2 Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter support

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 .

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNED (Type or pr int) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or pr int)

DAVID HERSHEY

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

OBJECTIVE.

One (1) Standard Category, Light (Type III) Helicopters fully operated, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the host base, and during the periods shown below. Award of helicopters for make and model will be based on best value. The performance requirements are a minimum and the helicopter will be evaluated for overall best value considering price and other factors. The Government will determine best value.

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract not to exceed 1 base year and 3 option periods for the daily availability rate. The flight rate will be an indefinite quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government will award a single contract based on the outcome of the evaluation process. The Government reserves the right to award any combination of items and/or number of items.

Helicopter Inspections (carding) -- all equipment needing to be inspected shall be available for inspection at least 3 days prior to the start of work. Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors.

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B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. 1 Helicopter equipped with bucket (Type III – Light)

Host Base(s): 1a. Lewisburg, WV / 1b. Broomfield, CO

Name: 1a. Lewisburg, WV / 1b. Arapahoe Roosevelt NF

Location: 1a. Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB), March 1 thru May 31, Net Days: 92

1b. Broomfield Regional Airport, 80104, June 9 thru September 16 Net Days: 100

Mandatory Availability Period: 1a. Lewisburg: March 1 thru May 31, Net Days: 92. 1b.

Broomfield, CO: June 9 thru September 16 Net Days: 100: Total 192 days

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III Light Helicopter

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability Base Year 2019 192 DAYS $ $

BASE

Daily Availability Option Year 1 2020 192 DAYS $ $

Option 1

Daily Availability Option Year 2 2021 192 DAYS $ $

Option 2

Daily Availability Option Year 3 2022 192 DAYS $ $

Option 3

***Daily Availability Six month extension 2023

Bid unit price $ N/A

6MT

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300 Hours See Exhibit 12 $

**Optional Use Rate Base Year 2019 HR $ N/A

BASE

**Optional Use Rate Option Year 1 2020 HR $ N/A

Option 1

**Optional Use Rate Option Year 2 2021 HR $ N/A

Option 2

**Optional Use Rate Option Year 3 2022 HR $ N/A

Option 3

***Optional Use Rate Six month extension 2023 HR $ N/A

Option 4

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

**Optional Use Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

***Six month extension is not guaranteed, however rates must be provided if the government is to exercise this option, and will be used for evaluation purposes.

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ITEM NO. 1

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

ITEM NO. 1

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs is required (Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload with bucket) Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc)

Bucket Weight Bucket Weight _ lbs (Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc). Shall provide a permanent weight label) Make and Model of bucket____________________________________________

Note: For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the Interagency Load Calculation, only current, applicable FAA approved Performance Charts shall be used.

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) lbs is required (Note: include the tank and snorkel)

Weight of tank and snorkel lbs

Make and Model of Tank____________________________________________

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload with Tank and snorkel)

Note:

For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the Interagency Load Calculation, only current, applicable FAA approved Performance Charts shall be used.

Relief Crew Costs Per Person (Round Trip)

Travel cost from Contractors Principle Base of Operation to Host Base for contract relief crew costs, per person, (Round Trip) $________________ (see C-41/C-42). The relief crew costs will be reviewed prior to award and prior to each renewal option period.

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B-2 BIDDERS MAY QUALIFY THEIR BIDS - BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE MAXIMUM

NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT.

B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

(a) Performance shall be based on minimum engine specification. Aircraft performance capabilities shall be determined by using the Standard Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Method. (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation)

Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used.

Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used.

As an example, Kaman K-1200 helicopters shall only use minimum specification engine performance data calculated from Rotorcraft FMS NO. 1, (USFS Fire Fighting).

Use (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation and Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart) per aircraft type and the appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts (HOGE and HIGE) from the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual with current supplements and changes as applicable.

For field operations use current temperature and elevation for performance planning purposes.

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and configured in accordance with the contract specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria:

(i) The weighing shall be accomplished by the Contractor or their agent.

(ii) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales should be listed by make, model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation (See Form B, Exhibit 21).

(iii) Weighing shall be:

(A) Accomplished within 12 months prior to the due date of proposal submission, and

1. Reserved

(B) At an interval of 24 months thereafter and / or

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(C) Following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list, which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft.

(iv) Helicopter(s) under this solicitation shall:

(A) Remain at or below the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed in the base year of the contract. When there is a difference in the aircraft's weight between different sets of scales, scales shall be allowed a maintenance tolerance of .2 % (two tenths of a percent) of the scale reading for each set of scales. For example, a helicopter that weighed 6000 lbs on one scale set would be allowed a 12 lb tolerance on each scale set when compared. (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6).

(B) Be allowed a total of 1% above the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed during the combined contract option periods.

(v) Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet contract equipped weight for performance.

(vi) If the government requires additional equipment after contract award, no penalty will be assessed.

(2) After proposal evaluations and prior to or post award all Exclusive Use aircraft weighing shall be witnessed and validated by Agency Aircraft Inspector(s). If aircraft must be weighed post award it will be at the option of the Government. The objective of the second and separate weighing is to validate the contractor’s proposed weight as configured to comply with the solicitation requirements. Contractors are responsible for the costs associated with weighing the aircraft excluding Agency Aircraft Inspector costs.

All aircraft shall be weighed prior to start of the base year Mandatory Availability Period

(MAP).

Applicable for Type III (Light) Helicopters Example:

CAPABILITY OF:

At 8,000 feet pressure altitude and 30°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Payload of 800 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for 1.5 hours as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

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B-5 CREW COVERAGE

The number of persons required will be the minimum complement of personnel while operating under this contract, additional positions may be offered to staff and support the helicopters.

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

And

With Relief Pilot(s) Without Relief Pilot(s)

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

7-Day Coverage (See Chart Below) A B OR C

COVERAGE FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER MECHANIC

6-Day 6-Day Coverage No Relief Required

3-Hour Call-up

A.

FSVD Required Relief FSVD Required

3-Hour Call-up

B.

FSVD Required Relief FSVD Required

Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD) Relief Mechanic(s) 3-Hour Call-up

7-day C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

Full Time Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base. Mechanic may serve as Fuel Truck Driver.

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

Type III (Light) Helicopter – A maximum of 3 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (need to check one)

12/2 12/12 Other (If “Other” is checked, Identify requested schedule, which is subject to approval by Contracting Officer)

Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule. Days off schedule may vary.

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

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B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

(a) The extended standby rate will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act and an adjustment will be made if needed. The extended standby rate will be computed by taking the minimum wage rate from the Department of Labor Wage Determination (current at that time), for Nationwide Pilot, times 1.5 plus 20% for benefits, overhead and profit and rounded to the nearest dollar. If needed, adjusted rates will become effective annually on February 16 of each year.

(b) Extended standby is not intended to compensate the Contractor on a one-to-one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft.

(c) The current rate is $51.00 per hour.

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply).

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA Operation Specifications for operations in the following locations. Reference Exhibit 3

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply)

NOTE: Anything checked will have an Exhibit that applies, to a C clause applicable, or CFR Reference.

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (See C-7 (b) (1) (i)) List Item Number(s) Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (See C-7 (b) (1) (ii)) List Item Number(s) VHF-FM Programming Ports (See C-7 (b) (5) (iv)) List Item Number(s) External PA with Siren capability (See C-7 (b) (1) (v) (A)) List Item Number(s) Internal PA with Siren capability for Heavy helicopters (See C-7 (b) (1) (v) (B)) List Item

Number(s) External Basket (check on below), in addition to the Internal Cargo Space

Short (58-60 inches) Medium (70-80 inches) Long (90 + inches) List Item Number(s)

Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See C-7 (b) (3) (i) (A)) List Item Number(s) GPS with Moving Map (See C-7 (b) (3) (i) (C)) List Item Number(s) GPS Data connector (See C-7 (b) (5) (v)) List Item Number(s) External Portable Aviation GPS Antenna: GPS Model: _________ (See C-7 (b) (5) (vi)) List

Item Number(s)

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Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (See C-7 (b) (4) (vi)) List Item Number(s) Aft Cabin Audio Control System (See C-7 (b) (2) (ii) (C)) List Item Number(s) Addition Telemetry Unit (ATU) (See C-7 (b) (4) (iii)) List Item Number(s) Dual USB charging ports, Qty: 2 Users: 3 (See C-7 (b) (5) (vii)) List Item Number(s) P-25 Digital VHF-FM Mobile Radio for Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 (g)) List Item

Number(s) Satellite Communications System: Minutes/Month: _________ (See C-7 (b) (1) (vi)) List Item

Number(s) Rappel Capability (See C-7 (a) (2) and Exhibit 17) List Item Number(s) Extended Height landing gear (See C-4) List Item Number(s) Litter Kit Provisions with Litter w/o Litter (See Exhibit 25). List Item Number(s) FAA Over Water Kit (See Exhibit 24) List Item Number(s) Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank (See Exhibit 5) List Item Number(s) PART 27--Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft Only (See CFR Part 27)

List Item Number(s) STC’d For Left Seat Vertical Reference See Section (C-4 (d) (10)) Gated Power fill Bucket (required as the primary bucket on all bucket offers see C-4 (18) (iii)) Engine Re-Ignition Kit (C4 (e) (3)) Fast Fin/Strake, BH 212 only (C-4 (e) (2)) Tail Rotor Mod Kit, Increased Take Off Horse Power Kit and PT6T-3 Engines (212HP), BH

212 only Rapid Refueling Close Circuit Open Port (Exhibit 8) Electronic Weight and Balance (C-4 (e) (1)) Synthetic Longline (Exhibit 5 (b) (15) (ii)) Law Enforcement Short Haul (Exhibit 27) Night Flying Operations (See C-7 (a) (3) and Exhibit 30) List Item Number(s) Certificated For Full Time Left Seat Operations (135 and 133) (C-4 (e) (4)) Aircraft offered shall have an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and approved in Operations Specification at the time of aircraft offering.

RAM or equivalent, iPad mount (shall be installed in location providing unrestricted access and be securely mounted via an approved installation. Suction mounts are not acceptable.)

Aircraft shall be marked as indicated below in 8 to 12 inch high visibility letters on the underside of the aircraft to be visible from the ground with or without tank installed.

FIRE

Other Markings required by line item (example” H-500”)

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Other: (Must go through the Change Process to C clause or Exhibit)

1. Eurocopter AS-350/355 helicopters shall be equipped with external baskets that are equivalent to the Dart Heli-Utility-Basket D350-607-041 with quick disconnect capability with FAA Approval. (see C-4(d)(27).

2. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates; 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Air Taxi Operators and Commercial Operations), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations) at time of offering.

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract will meet the requirements of Section C-12 (c) & (d) and C-20.

Contractors will offer pilots approved or eligible for approval in the mission tasks selected below.

All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C-12 (b) (2) or when requested by the

CO.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance) Required All Items Helitack/Passenger Transport Required All Standard Category Aircraft External Load (belly hook) Required All Type II and Type III Aircraft Water/Retardant Delivery Required All Bucket and Tank Items Longline VTR (150’) Required All Type I and Type II Bucket Items Optional Type III Snorkel Required All Tanked Items Mountainous Terrain Flight Required All Items Aerial Ignition PSD Torch Optional All Items Rappel Required For Rappel Items Short Haul Required For Short Haul Items Snow Operations (deep snow) Optional All Items Night Vision Goggle Operations Required For Night Flying Operations Other

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

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B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT (Contractor to check).

Contractor will will not authorize performance of work under the contract by a Government Pilot. (See Exhibit 23)

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information that is required to be submitted with your proposal is contained in Section E, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored).

B-16 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

After contract award, the contractor/company should declare Public Use by completing Exhibit 28 Public Aircraft Operations.

Refer to FAA AC 00-1.1A:

https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-1_1A.pdf

B-17 Reserved https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-1_1A.pdf

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered helicopters used in the administration and protection of Public Lands.

(b) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the contract. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions”. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) During the Availability Period the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

(d) The helicopter furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If contractor agrees to perform law enforcement, such agreement shall be in writing.

(e) The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Helicopters may be dispatched under this contract for such use.

(f) The Contracting Officer (CO) may by mutual agreement, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) shall not be responsible for any payment or liability.

(g) Reserved

(h) Reserved

(i) Reserved

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

(1) Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Person on Board Such Aircraft), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations), as applicable. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

(2) Helicopters shall conform to the approved type design (normal or transport), be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be

Solicitation No. 12024B18Q9229 U.S. Forest Service Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter for R9 and R2 combined National Office operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 helicopters will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplement type certificates (STC).

(3) Reserved

(4) Each helicopter shall operate in accordance with an approved 14 CFR Part 133, Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual (RLCFM), unless the CO specifically waives the requirement. A copy of the RLCFM shall be kept with the aircraft at all times.

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

(1) All passenger-carrying flights, regardless of the number of passengers carried, shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s 14 CFR Part 135 operations specifications.

(2) Helicopters shall be certificated in Normal or Transport Category.

(3) The Government may elect not to utilize individual Standard Category helicopter for passenger transport.

(4) Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo for suppressant/retardant as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data.

(c) Reserved

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided; the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP FAR Clause 52.245-1 (APR 2012).

(b) The Government will deliver the following items to the Contractor upon arrival at the Host Base.

1) NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials:

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513.pdf

Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letter:

https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513-fs-dot-sp-9198.pdf

(2) Reserved

(c) Wildland Fire Chemicals listed on the current Qualified Product List (QPL) may be provided by the Government as needed in accordance with the most current QPL as specified at https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/index.htm

(d) The following may be provided to the Contractor at the convenience of the Government.

AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513.pdf https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513-fs-dot-sp-9198.pdf https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/index.htm

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C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

(1) Helicopter shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins as required or identified by the FS and or DOI, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD).

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b;

Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

(3) Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), the helicopter shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument listed on the helicopter type certificate data sheet is inoperative. However, all items required by this contract may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Maintenance Inspector or the CO. As an example the following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the helicopter continuing to be utilized under contract.

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ii) VHF-AM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iii) P25 Digital VHF-FM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iv) Transponder and altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational)

(v) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational and connected to an operational transponder and altitude reporting system)

(4) Helicopter shall not be approved if any component time in service exceeds the manufacturers’ recommended Time between Overhaul (TBO) or FAA-approved extension. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor’s FAA approved maintenance program.

(5) Complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications. FAA approved “electronic” flight bags meet this requirement.

(b) Condition of Equipment

(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Helicopter systems and components shall be free of leaks except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

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(2) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(3) The helicopter interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no unrepaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. The exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(c) Center of Gravity

(1) All helicopters shall be configured so that the center of gravity will remain within the FAA approved Flight Manual published limits for all load requirements and full range of fuel conditions, including ferry with minimum crew without subtraction or addition of ballast.

(2) All helicopters shall be loaded such that the center of gravity will remain within allowed limit during the flight. Actual weights will be used for flight calculation.

(3) When the equipped weight of the helicopter, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a new weight and balance as required by the Contract.

(d) General Equipment (as applicable)

Helicopters shall be configured with the equipment required by 14 CFR and approved for make and model furnished. In addition, the following will be required:

(1) A copy of the Awarded Contract and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Contract period(s).

(2) Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and 14 CFR for use with the make and model furnished.

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

(4) Approved helicopter lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.209, plus instrument lights.

(5) First Aid Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 1, First Aid Kit Aeronautical)

(6) Survival Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical, Lower 48 and Exhibit 3 Alaska Supplement; weight of Survival Kit shall be considered as an addition to the equipped weight of the aircraft and will be documented on the C-chart or equipment list)

(7) Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment (Exhibit 5, Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment) as applicable.

(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

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(i) Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts for each occupant.

(ii) FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism.

Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

(iii) FAA approved single diagonal shoulder harness with inertia reel integrated with the lap seat belt with one single point metal-to-metal and a quick release mechanism for each passenger position.

(iv) Reserved

(v) All Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses for all helicopters must either be:

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

(C) Approved for installation by an FAA From 8110-3 with all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached or

(D) Field Approved for installation with supporting FAA Form 8110-3 and all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached

(vi) Installations substantiated to the requirements 14 CFR Part 29 are most desirable. All data pertinent for these installations shall be available for review by the Forest Service prior to agreement award. Installations of a seat, seat belt or shoulder harness are not acceptable as a minor alteration. Seatbelt and shoulder harness installations should follow the guidelines and best practices of FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 21-25A and 21-34. Field Approvals based on previously approved installations must match Make and Model. Field Approvals using previously approved "generic" Field Approvals are not acceptable, i.e. a Field Approval for a Bell 212, based on a previously approved similar installation for an S-58, would not be acceptable.

(9) One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable from the cockpit.

The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure.

Or

For helicopters with a landing gear incorporating an extendable strut, the hour meter may be activated by a switch mounted in such a manner as to only operate when the strut is fully extended.

The hour meter shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour only.

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(10) Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless the appropriate crew door has been modified with bubble window (if available) and operational gauges installed in the door that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations.

(11) Convex mirror for observation of external loads and landing gear (not required for aircraft equipped ONLY for vertical reference operations).

(12) The Fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum of

1.5 pounds capacity and 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(13) Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material.

(14) Reserved

(15) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate will also fulfill this requirement. In order to meet contract specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.1401 or Part 29.1401.

(16) High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades).

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

(B) As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

(ii) Remote Hook/Long line

(A) One remote cargo hook and a minimum of 150 feet of long line. Long line may consist of multiple segments and none shorter than 50 feet as per Exhibit 5.

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(B) For Power requirements see Exhibit 5

(18) Variable capacity collapsible bucket(s) (Required for all bucket helicopters and Type II and III tanked helicopters)

(i) All Buckets

(A) One (1) collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets shall be furnished under this Contract. Bucket must be capable of being transported in cabin or baggage compartment or external basket of the helicopter.

(B) The bucket, at 100 percent of manufacturers rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 8000 PA and 30 degrees C with a 200 pound pilot(s) and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line.

(C) An Operations Manual for the type bucket(s) provided shall be available on site.

(D) Environmental operating conditions may dictate the need for more than one size bucket.

(E) Shall be leak free (½ gallon or less in a 24-hour period)

(ii) Non-Gated buckets and non-powerfill buckets

(A) A second variable capacity water/retardant is required. At 100% capacity, the second bucket shall be no more than 10% greater than the minimum capacity of the primary bucket.

(B) Bucket capacity at each position or adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket. Collapsible buckets with cinch straps shall only be adjusted to marked graduations (i.e., 90%, 80%, and 70%). Intermediate graduations or capacities below the manufacturer’s minimum graduation (by tying knots, etc.) are prohibited.

(C) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity at each adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight) at each adjustment point.

(iii) Gated Buckets and Powerfill buckets

(A) Requires electronic hook load measuring system that provides cockpit readout of the actual weight.

(B) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight).

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(C) If powerfill equipped, bucket must fill to maximum capacity in no more than 90 seconds.

(19) Reserved

(20) Reserved

(21) Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements) (Not required for Alaska).

(22) FAA Approved Extended Height /High Skid Landing Gear (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer).

(23) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

(24) FAA approved locking cap(s) on all fuel filler ports. Single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA approved locking device.

(25) FAA approved Wire Cutters, for Standard Category personnel transport helicopters…