12024B189512_(Incorporating_Peer_Review)_(4-12-18).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 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following

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

Exclusive Use Forest Health Light Fixed Wing Aircraft (USFS Region 5) Solicitation No:

12024B18Q9512

Issued Date:

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on May 02, 2018 @ 14:00 Mountain Daylight Time.

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

1. SF-1449, block 17a: Provide address, telephone and DUNS number: blocks 30a-30c:

Complete, date, and sign.

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested in Sections B-2, B-3, B-4 and B-10. Provide pictures of aircraft as called out under B-9.

3. Provide two (2) copies of your Business/Technical proposal in response to section E-2 of the solicitation. It is requested that all information on your technical proposal be provided via two (2) thumb drives which are readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.

4. Provide your responses to Sections E (Representations and Certifications) of the solicitation.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

National Interagency Fire Center U.S. Forest Service, Contracting Attn: Solicitation No. 12024B18Q9512 3833 S. Development Ave Owyhee Building - MS 1100 Boise, ID 83705-5354

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

Bidders’ questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT April 23, 2018. E-mail: rhoffman@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No. 12024B18Q9512. Or mail to the address identified above. Offerors may contact Robert Hoffman for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5681.

“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/ mailto:rhoffman@fs.fed.us

Solicitation No. 12024B18Q9512 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use Forest Health Light-Fixed Aircraft Region 5 National Office

SF1449

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SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-2 CONTRACT HOME BASE

B-3 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

B-4 PRICING SCHEDULE

B-5 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)

B-6 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

B-7 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LFW, VERSION 4, DATE: 7/28/16) 4

B-8 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

B-9 AIRCRAFT PICTURES

B-10 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

B-11 EXCISE TAXES

B-12 MISSION FLIGHT PROFILE

B-13 HISTORICAL USE

B-14 AUTHORIZED ORDERING

C-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

C-8 AVIONICS (LIGHT FIXED WING, VERSION 7, DATE 7/28/16)

C-9 AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

C-10 AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

C-11 OPERATIONS

C-12 PILOT(S)

C-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

C-15 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

C-16 RELIEF PILOT

C-17 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

C-18 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

C-19 MISHAPS

C-20 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

C-21 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

C-22 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-23 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-24 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

C-25 RESERVED

C-26 RESERVED…………………………………………………………………………………………….37

C-27 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

C-28 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

C-29 RESERVED

C-30 PAYMENT FOR CANCELLED, DELAYED OR SHORT DURATION FLIGHT

C-31 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

C-32 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

C-33 RESERVED

C-34 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

C-35 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

C-36 RESERVED

C-37 DEFINITIONS

C-38 ABBREVIATIONS

SF1449

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C-39 LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 01 - WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT 02

EXHIBIT 03 - PERFORMANCE REPORT

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

D-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS . 54

D-3 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-4) (JAN 2017)

D-5 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS

D-6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

D-7 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 1989)72

D-8 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

D-9 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984)

D-10 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS (ALTERNATE I) (AGAR 452.209-71) (FEB 2012 ……………………..72

D-11 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

D-12 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

D-13 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (FEB 1988)

D-14 ORDERING (FAR 52.216-18) (OCT 1995) (TAILORED)

D-15 ORDER LIMITATIONS (FAR 52.216-19) (OCT 1995) (TAILORED)

D-18 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

D-19 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988)

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

TAILORED/ADDENDA)………………………………………………………………………………………77

E-2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL PROPOSALS 78

E-3 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (JAN 1999) (TAILORED)

E-4 CONTRACT AWARD

E-5 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006)

E-6 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E-7 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001)

E-8 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE

E-9 SUMMARY OF ACCIDENTS

E-10 SYNOPSIS OF SAFETY PROGRAM

E-11 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (FEB 2012)

E-12 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) (AGAR 452.209 – 70)

E-13 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR

52.212-3) (NOV 2013)

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

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

12024B18Q9512

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

04/12/2018

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ROBERT M. HOFFMAN

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5681

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

5/02/2018

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

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED 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

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. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

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

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

EXCLUSIVE USE FOREST HEALTH LIGHT FIXED

WING AIRCRAFT (USFS REGION 5)

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 print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 5/2011)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This solicitation is for the purpose of obtaining the services of a light fixed wing (LFW) aircraft to perform aerial surveys. This is in support of the Region 5 Forest Health Protection (FHP) Program. The contract aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein. The proposed aircraft shall be of a high wing configuration.

Payment for services provided will be for flight time as it is incurred.

The FHP program typically flies about 204 hours per year on average. These hours are typically generated on an average of 43 days.

The timeframe in which the surveys are performed runs from July 1st through September 30th. However, occasional early surveys are requested and severe fire situations can shut down operations for prolonged periods. Flights outside this time frame may be conducted under mutual consent and with compensation rates outlined in this contract. Survey missions are performed Monday through Friday and exclude holidays unless agreed to by mutual consent. Following is the draft flight schedule:

2018 Proposed Flight/Work Schedule and tentative operating bases

July 2-July 6 Central Coast California (Davis, Paso Robles) July 9-13 Southern California (San Bernardino/Big Bear/Lancaster) July 16-20 Southern Sierra Nevada (Madera) July 23-27 Southern/Central Sierras (Sonora, Porterville) July 30-August 3 Central Sierras (Placerville/Auburn/South Lake Tahoe) August 6-10 North Sierras (Susanville) August 13-17 Modoc Plateau, Klamath Mountains East (Susanville) August 20-24 Klamath Mountains West, Mt. Shasta (Redding) August 27- 31 Trinity Alps, North Coast (Redding) September 3-7 Greater Bay Area and Coastal Range North (Davis) September 10-30 Finish areas missed previously (TBD)

For the contract that is awarded, the minimum guarantee will be for 100 hours of flight time. This minimum will be applicable to the base year award. In addition, the minimum guarantee will be applicable to subsequent Option Years. In the event the contractor declares they are unavailable for a scheduled week, 20 flight time hours will be deducted from the minimum guarantee.

Performance under this contract shall be for one (1) base year with four (4) optional years. Award will not be made for an aircraft not considered suitable for the Government’s need, or at a cost determined to be unreasonable.

B-2 CONTRACT HOME BASE

Home Base: Within 120 NM of McClellan, CA (KMCC)

Company Name:

City: Airport ID:

B-3 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

(Contractor to complete these charts for each aircraft offered)

Make/Model

Year

Registration Number

Horse Power

Passenger Seats (including co-pilot)

Empty Weight

Hourly Fuel Burn Rate B-3 (a5) US GAL.

Useful Payload

Maximum Certified Gross Weight

Max Cruising Speed

Slowest Safe Cruising Speed

B-4 PRICING SCHEDULE

Flight Rate: This is a project flight rate and inclusive of aircraft availability with pilot but does not include overnight standard per diem rates which will be paid when aircraft is mobilized away from contract home base.

Year Service Quantity Unit Price Minimum Flight Time Total

Base

Flight Rate Hour $ 100 HRS $

Option 1

Flight Rate Hour $ 100 HRS $

Option 2

Flight Rate Hour $ 100 HRS $

Option 3

Flight Rate Hour $ 100 HRS $

Option 4

Flight Rate Hour $ 100 HRS $

B-5 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)

(a) Performance Requirements

(1) Single engine aircraft shall have a power loading of not more than 13.5 pounds per horse power. (FS policy and may not be changed)

(2) Multi engine aircraft shall be capable of at least 200 horse power per engine; any engine developing less than 240 horse power shall be turbo/super charged. (FS policy and may not be changed)

(3) Each takeoff shall meet the climb performance requirements of 14 CFR.

(4) Cruise speed of 130 knots true airspeed (TAS) @ 8000 ft.-ISA plus 20

(5) Cruise endurance of 4 hours @ 8000 ft. - ISA plus 20 degrees C with a 30 minute reserve.

(6) Aircraft must have a minimum useful payload of 1,000 lbs.

B-6 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations, See Section C paragraph C-38 for further explanation.

B-7 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LFW, VERSION 4, DATE:

7/28/16)

All items checked below are required and must comply with Section C, an Exhibit and/or Federal Regulations.

Resource Recon Avionics (See C-8)

Fire Recon Avionics, FM Option or higher

Air Tactical Avionics, Type or better

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty:

VHF-FM Radio in lieu of the Aux FM requirement: Total A/C VHF-FM Qty: (See C-8)

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: (See C-8)

VHF-FM Programming Ports (See C-8)

Non-Standard Radio, Type: (See C-8)

Satellite Communications System: Minutes/Month (See C-8)

Drop Cord for SIC/observer (See C-8)

Drop Cord for aft Instructor position (See C-8)

Push-To-Talk (PTT) cord for SIC/observer (TELEX PT-300 with VOX or equivalent)

Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See C-8)

GPS with Moving Map (See C-8, C-9)

GPS Data connector (See C-8)

External Portable Aviation GPS Antenna, GPS Model: (See C-8 (b)(5)(xiii)) Traffic

Advisory System (TAS) (See C-8)

ADS-B IN and OUT (See C-8)

Radar Altimeter (See C-8)

Autopilot (See C-8)

Multi-Function Display (MFD) (See C-8)

Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin) (See C-8)

Dual USB charging port, Qty: 2 Users: 3 (See C-8)

Supplemental Antennas, Qty: /Band: (See C-8)

Supplemental Radio Kit Provisions (See C-8)

Supplemental Air Attack Kit Provisions (See C-8 (b)(5)(viii))

TSO approved VOR/Localizer, Qty: TSO approved Glideslope, Qty:

TSO approved DME, Qty: {Not required if GPS is IFR with current database} TSO approved

Three Light Marker Beacon System, Qty:

Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent Provisions for IFR operation meeting 14 CFR 135.163 & 135.165

Single Engine – (# of seats: _4 ) Multi Engine – (# of seats: )

Large Cargo Doors

High Wing

Low Wing - Unobstructed vertical 140-degree view copilot seat

Air Conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes Freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable)

Turbocharged Turboprop Pressurized

Relief Pilot(s) Available Infrared

Aerial Photography

/TCAD (see insert para no.) Floats:

1. Amphibious

2. Straight

Designated Training Platform- see exhibit 1 Alaska Survival Kit- see exhibit 3 and insert

Other _Observation (bubble) window on front pax side and rear pax side behind pilot

Oxygen System

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance)

Mountainous Terrain Flight

Night Vision Goggle Operations

B-8 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section C-11. 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-11.

Pilots will be mountain remote airstrip qualified and carded for such missions.

B-9 AIRCRAFT PICTURES

Offeror’s shall provide interior and exterior digital photographs of the aircraft in sufficient quantity and quality for the government to determine the general condition of the aircraft inside and out. The exterior pictures should include the engine, cockpit, wings, and fuselage.

The interior should include the instrument panel, seats, and windows.

B-10 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (NAME) BUSINESS ADDRESS

CELL PHONE No.

Phone No.

Fax No.

B-11 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes shall be included in your contract price IAW FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

B-12 MISSION FLIGHT PROFILE

The following is for information only. Changes to mission profile occur regularly. Forest Health Protection aerial survey flights occur between 500 to 1,500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) in mountainous terrain. Aircraft typically carry pilot + 2 passengers and often a third trainee passenger with equipment, personal gear, and 4.5 hours usable fuel. The emphasis is to allow the surveyor a view of the vegetation. There are two types of flight patterns used.

• Grid flight pattern is flown with two surveyors. Flights occur from one side of the area of interest (AOI) to the other side in a straight line following a predetermined heading. The flight line is offset a few miles and the reverse heading is flown to maintain parallel lines. This pattern is repeated until the AOI is surveyed. The GPS unit utilized by the aircraft shall have the memory capacity to document the flight history of the aircraft for the previous 90 calander days.

• Contour flight pattern (uncommon) is flown with one surveyor following topographic contours of drainages and sub-drainages of a watershed. Upon entering the mouth of a drainage, the pilot may fly the left ridge or drainage bottom depending upon the width of the drainage valley to the top of the drainage. Then make a right-hand turn and follow the right side ridge or drainage bottom to the mouth of the drainage. This pattern continues into the next drainage or sub-drainage until the watershed is surveyed.

B-13 HISTORICAL USE

On Average, FHP flight hours average 204 total hours per year. Minimum total usage during the past 9 years was 157 hours, maximum was 243 flight hours. Aircraft services may not be required every week during the survey period. Aircraft will be allowed to accept other revenue assignments during any unscheduled time; however, pilot must be fully rested at the beginning of each scheduled survey block. Schedules will be provided before the start of the season and efforts will be made to follow the schedule.

B-14 AUTHORIZED ORDERING

The following office(s) or individuals are authorized to order services under this Contract.

Contracting Officer’s Representative/s, Contract Inspectors, and additional individuals as authorized by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

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

(b) The Government has Interagency and Cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft may be dispatched under this agreement for such use.

C-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

(a)Aircraft offered shall:

(1) Be FAA certificated as a Normal, Standard or Utility category aircraft.

(2) Hold a FAA Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 21.183.

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate and requirements of this contract. Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate.

Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 14 CFR 135 Certificate at the time of offering.

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 (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-1 (AUG 2010).

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Aircraft condition and equipment. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period. All equipment required for original certification shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL). NOTE: Awarded aircraft must provide the minimum equipment list (MEL) to the Contracting Officer.

(1) All aircraft furnished under this agreement shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(2) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials shall meet FAA standards.

(3) The aircraft 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.

(4) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Side windows will be free of coloration/excess tinting (a light gray tinting is acceptable). Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(5) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs. capacity and 2-B:C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(6) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following:

(i) Current contract and all modifications.

(ii) Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption 9198, the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068) and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) if required.

(iii) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

Note: The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is hereby authorized providing the following conditions are met:

- EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved.

- All other contract items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet style devices only, no laptops).

- Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without reliance on the government.

(7) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter shall measure actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths.

(8) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo while in flight.

(9) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this agreement shall have safety belts for all occupants and shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of 14 CFR. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall meet the above requirements during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the Pilot.

Lap belt and shoulder harness condition; the following are NOT acceptable:

(i) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed 5 percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the thickness of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness.

(ii) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use.

(iii) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern.

(iv) Technical. Standard Order (TSO) Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607).

Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the suitability of installed equipment.

(v) Age. Belts/fabric over 10 years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of the elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited.

(10) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof container. The kit shall be readily accessible to the Pilot and passengers. At a minimum, the contents shall include the following items:

Item Description Quantity Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long) 8 Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10 Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches) 4 Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling)

Roller bandage, minimum 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze)

Adhesive tape, minimum 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll)

Bandage scissors 1 Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2-pair of non-latex surgical gloves

1-face shield

1-mouth-to-mouth barrier 1-protective gown 2-antiseptic towelettes 1-biohazard disposal bag

Note: Splints are recommended if space permits.

Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate number of crew and passengers carried.

(11) Survival Kit. Aircraft shall have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24- hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit shall include the following:

• Knife

• Signal Mirror

• Aviation-type Signal Flares (6-each)

• Matches (2-small boxes in waterproof containers)

• Magnesium Fire Starter

• Space Blanket (1-per occupant)

• Water (1-quart per occupant – not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)

• Collapsible Water Bag

• Food (2-days emergency rations per occupant)

• Candles

• Whistle

• Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

Suggested additional survival kit items (appropriate to the geographic area.)

• Individual First Aid Kit

• Container w/carrying Handle or Straps

• Large Plastic Bags

• Signal Panels

• Flashlight with Spare Batteries

• Hand Saw or Wire Saw

• Collapsible Shovel

• Sleeping Bag (1-per two occupants)

• Survival Manual

• Snowshoes

• Axe or Hatchet

• Insect Repellant

• Insect Head net (1-per occupant)

• Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle

• Personal ELT

• Sunscreen

• SPOT device with current subscription

Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit.

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) Offered aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM’s most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 135 and this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall provide or arrange for sufficient maintenance capability to keep the aircraft in airworthy condition in accordance with 14 CFR 135.426.

The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this agreement, including those covered under 14 CFR 135.426.

(c) Each aircraft’s maintenance schedule shall include mandatory component retirement, replacement or overhaul time as specified in the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document and shall be in compliance with them.

(d) Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved Time Between Overhaul (TBO) extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(e) Offered aircraft shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v), and Service Bulletins (SB’s) with a time compliance requirement, referenced in an FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) or are designated mandatory by the manufacturer.

(f) The correction of maintenance deficiencies shall be accomplished prior to delivery and continue during agreement period of performance.

(g) Each aircraft shall be in compliance with all OEM (recommended or mandatory) programs, documents and resultant inspections from programs such as Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID) Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP) and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) programs.

(h) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally, aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operators home base (location the certificate is held) every 12 flight hours or 7 days- whichever occurs first.

(i) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine (installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate 3-hours of operation, including 2 hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this agreement. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S.

Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability.

(j) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an Aircraft Maintenance Inspector shall be notified for "return to agreement available” status, before the aircraft performs under the agreement.

(k) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card shall be carried inside the aircraft.

(l) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous 5 years. Aircraft must be equipped with a current equipment list and include all contractually required equipment as well as equipment as part of the original type certification and equipment installed since manufacture.

All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

(m) Mechanics assigned to work on aircraft shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings or if at a 145 Repair Station shall at all times be working in the presence of one so certified and rated. Additionally,

(1) Pilots without FAA airframe and power plant (A&P) certifications are authorized to perform only the preventative maintenance tasks detailed under 14 CFR 43 Appendix A, Section (c), provided they have been properly trained under the direct supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic and designated in writing by the contractor as proficient in each task to be performed. Pilots will have this documentation available for review by government representatives. Pilots performing preventative maintenance shall have current maintenance manuals available and make logbook entries that document their work was performed in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9.

(2) When the aircraft is not available due to required unscheduled maintenance, a pilot may function as a mechanic only if they possess a valid FAA mechanic certificate with the appropriate airframe and/or power plant ratings or if they are performing preventative maintenance in accordance with

14 CFR 43.3.

(3) Any time during which the pilot is engaged in mechanic duties performing unscheduled maintenance, or as a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will apply against the pilot's duty day limitations. All time in excess of 2 hours (not necessarily consecutive) must also apply against the pilot's flight limitations. After 2 hours, every hour spent as a mechanic, or a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will be applied against pilot flight time limitation one to one.

(4) Only a certificated mechanic (holding an airframe and power-plant rating) may perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.

Mechanics

(i) All mechanics shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this contract. The mechanic shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7(b).

(ii) The mechanic shall have 12-months experience in maintaining the make and model of aircraft being operated.

Experience on similar category of aircraft may be evaluated and accept on a one for one basis.

(iii) Mechanics shall have satisfactorily completed a manufacturer's field or line maintenance course for the make and model of aircraft.

For aircraft without training courses available the contractor must certify in writing that the mechanic has had in- house training necessary to maintain the aircraft offered. The contractor may be requested to provide a syllabus of the training program. Contractors shall submit a list of qualified personnel with their proposal and update the list annually to the CO 30 days prior to the start of the contractor’s first MAP.

(n) Mechanics and or maintenance providers may be inspected to ensure they meet the contract requirements. Only those individuals whose past experience can be verified from log books, employment records, etc., will be approved.

(o) Mechanic Duty Limitations including maintenance providers

(1) Within any 24-hour period, personnel shall have a minimum of 8 consecutive hours off duty immediately prior to the beginning of any duty day.

Local travel up to a maximum of 30-minutes each way between the work site and place of lodging shall not be considered duty time. When one way travel exceeds 30-minutes, the total travel time shall be considered as part of the duty day.

(2) Mechanics shall have (two) 2-24 hour time periods off duty during any 14-day period.

(3) Duty includes standby, work, or alert status at any location.

(4) Mechanics may be removed from duty for fatigue or other causes created by unusually strenuous or severe duty before reaching duty limitations.

(5) The mechanic shall be responsible to keep the Government apprised of their ground duty limitation status.

(6) The contractor is responsible to provide duty limitation information for maintenance providers at the request of the government.

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

(a) The security of Contractor provided aircraft and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended. Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight.

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

Required avionics systems and Contractor offered avionics/communication equipment shall meet the performance specifications as specified in FS/AMD A-24 at:

www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html

C-8 AVIONICS (LIGHT FIXED WING, VERSION 7, DATE 7/28/16)

Minimum Requirements http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html

The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional avionics may be required in section B of this agreement.

(1) Resource Reconnaissance Aircraft

(i) One VHF-AM Radio (COM)

(ii) One Global Positioning System with moving Map (GPS)

(iii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(iv) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) {Not required for aircraft only used for Law Enforcement}

(v) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.161.

(vi) An Intercom System (ICS)

(vii) An Audio Control system

(viii) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

Note 4: ADS-B OUT will be required for Air Tactical Aircraft beginning January 1st 2020.

C-9 AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

(1) Communications systems

Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. NOTE: P25 Digital VHF-FM transceiver is required for this contract. (See B-12) FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved

FM radios can be found on the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met.

(A) VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal.

(B) Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring

168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions.

Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

(C) Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable.

(D) Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

(E) The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(iii) Non-Standard Radios

Non-standard radios shall be aeronautical transceivers interfaced to the aircraft audio control systems and a compatible antenna via an approved installation.

The radio shall be compatible with the requesting unit.

(iv) Satellite Communications System (SatCom)

(A) SatCom systems shall be FAA approved, powered by the aircraft electrical system via a dedicated circuit breaker, interfaced to the aircraft audio system as a communication transceiver, permit direct dial operation, and be operational in all phases of flight.

(B) All manufacturer required displays and controls shall be easily visible and selectable by the PIC and SIC/Observer.

(C) The contractor shall maintain a subscription providing uninterrupted service during the contract period and a minimum amount of minutes per month as identified in Section B. The Government will reimburse the contractor for actual costs incurred when using more than the required amount of minutes specified.

(2) Audio Systems

(i) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer. Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall have an isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control systems

(A) General

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system.

Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA if required). Sidetone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio shall be provided to each position which requires ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

All required passenger positions shall utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Drop cords may be used provided MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors are installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech AAL280 series or equivalent).

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc. as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All required positions shall have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches. Cockpit speakers shall be sufficiently amplified for use in flight.

Crew positions shall have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. A PTT switch shall be provided to allow the SIC/observer to transmit without touching the flight controls.

(B) Drop Cord Requirements

(1) Coil cord with sufficient length to provide unrestricted movement according to mission requirements (Minimum 3 feet retracted)

(2) 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord

(3) JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing

(4) Large clip

(5) Volume control

(6) ICS switch with momentary and lock positions

(7) Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit)

(C) Aft Audio Control systems

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator directly behind the SIC/observer unobstructed access to the controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize the aft audio control system(s). All seats shall have access to ICS headphone jacks.

(D) Required Audio Control systems

The following audio control systems are required based on mission type

(1) Type I and Type II Air Tactical airplanes

(a) Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the PIC and SIC/observer

(b) The instructor position (directly behind the SIC/observer) shall have radio transmit capability. This position shall follow the SIC/observer system or have an aft audio control system.

(2) Type III and Type IV Air Tactical airplanes

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer

(3) Reconnaissance airplanes (when required)

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer

(3) Navigation systems

(i) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

(A) Aeronautical GPS

Each required GPS shall be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/observer can clearly view the display, use an approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS shall utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight. The GPS navigation database shall be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate.

(B) Portable Aviation GPS

Portable aviation GPS units (Garmin GPSMAP, aera, or equivalent) are acceptable when an Aeronautical GPS is not specified. They shall be securely mounted via an approved installation using the aircraft electrical system and a remote antenna. The GPS shall present information from an overhead perspective. The PIC shall have clear view of the display and unrestricted access to the controls. The SIC/observer shall also have a clear view of the display in Air Tactical aircraft. The GPS shall meet the above datum, coordinate, and database requirements for an aeronautical GPS. Portable GPS units are not acceptable for aircraft performing IFR or NVG operations.

(C) GPS with Moving Map

The GPS providing data to the moving map shall meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display shall be a minimum of 3 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS.

(4) Surveillance systems

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

Emergency locator transmitters shall be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR

91.207 (excluding section f). ELT antennas shall be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO C91a or newer ELTs are required. TSO C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration from the national authority for which the aircraft is registered.

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF)

Automated flight following systems shall be compatible with the government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF shall be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The following additional requirements shall be met.

(A) A subscription service shall be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program.

The reporting interval shall be every two minutes while in flight.

(B) AFF equipment shall be registered with AFF.gov providing all requested information. Changes to equipment and registration information shall be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. For assistance, the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD) may be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (360) 326-6002.

(C) An AFF operational test shall be performed prior to the annual compliance inspection. This test shall ensure that the system meets all requirements and is displayed in the AFF viewer with the correct information. A user name and password are required. Registration and additional information are available at https://www.aff.gov/ .

(D) If AFF becomes unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice systems for flight following. The system shall be returned to full operational capability within 5 calendar days after the system is discovered to be unreliable.

(E) This clause incorporates the Specific Section Supplement available at https://www.aff.gov/documents/specification_section_supplement.pdf as if it was presented as full text herein.

(F) For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov

(iii) Transponders

Transponder systems shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a). Part 135 aircraft shall meet the “Mode S” requirements of 14 CFR 135.143(c).

Transponder systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.413.

(iv) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems

Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91. These systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.411.

(v) Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) http://www.aff.gov/ http://www.aff.gov/documents/specification_section_supplement.pdf http://www.aff.gov/

Traffic advisory systems shall be TSO approved, use active interrogation, graphically display traffic relative to the aircraft’s horizontal position, and provide alert audio to the PICs audio control system. The display shall be within view of the PIC and SIC/observer. The system shall provide coverage in all directions above and below the aircraft with a maximum range of at least 10 nautical miles.

The display shall allow range selection of 2 miles or less, unless the 2 mile display area has a diameter of 2.75 inches or larger.

(vi) Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B)

(A) ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to TSO-C154c or TSO- C166b. Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b.

(B) ADS-B IN systems must be TSO approved, use diversity antennas on top and bottom of the aircraft, receive both UAT and 1090ES, and be interfaced to a multifunction display (MFD) capable of displaying TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather.

(5) General Systems

(i) Autopilots

Autopilots shall be capable of operating the…