Amendment 02.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

Amendment 02 December 16, 2019

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BLDG – MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE ID 83705-5354

Same as Item 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

12024B19R0001

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

November 15, 2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK

ONE

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: (specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

A. Page 6; Paragraph A-6 Maximum Complement of Personnel by Aircraft Type: Remove Type from the title.

Change to state the maximum compliment will offered by the Offeror in last page of Each Line Item and it will be used to determine the maximum number of personnel authorized for payment for Extended Standby and Overnight Allowance (Per Diem).

B. Page 10; Paragraph B-2(a)(2): Clarify that offerors aircraft must be maintained on a FAA approved maintenance program.

C. Page 23; B-7(a): Correct reference from B-10 to A-10.

D. Page 23; B-7(a)(1)(iii): Delete the requirement and reserve the paragraph. This item is not applicable.

E. Page 24; B-7(a)(xi) and(xii): Reserve paragraphs as Aux Power Source Pin and Bucket Torch Connectors are not required.

F. Page 24; B-7(a)(xv): Delete the statement that ADS-B OUT will be required. ADS-B OUT is required.

G. Page 25-26; Paragraph B-7(b)(1)(iii)Auxiliary FM System: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

MICHAEL MCFARLANE, Contracting Officer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

208-387-5695

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed By GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

CONTINUATION OF AMENDMENT 02 – SOLICITATION 12024B19R0001

H. Page 26; Paragraph B-7(b)(1)(iiv) Non-Standard Radios: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

I. Page 26; Paragraph B-7(b)(1)(v) Public Address System (PA): Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

J. Page 26; Paragraph B-7(b)(1)(vi) Satellite Communication System: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

K. Page 32; Paragraph B-7(b)(5)(i) RADAR Altimeter: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

L. Page 32; Paragraph B-7(b)(5)(ii) Auxiliary Power Source: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

M. Page 32-33; Paragraph B-7(b)(5)(iii) Bucket Torch Connector: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

N. Page 33; Paragraph B-7(b)(5)(v) GPS Data Connector: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable.

O. Page 36: B-10(b)(5) Cockpit Checklist: Change the requirement to identified approval requirements for Cockpit Checklists.

P. Page 50; B-13(c): Correct the reference in the paragraph to 18 USC 930 (g)(2).

Q. Page 69 – 70; Paragraph B-35 Reimbursement for Mobilization and Demobilization Costs:

Delete the paragraph in its entirety and replace with the updated clause on the replacement pages to clarify these cost.

R. Page 112; Exhibit 3, Alaska Supplement; B-4(2) Tundra Pads: Reserve the paragraph as it is not applicable to Type I helicopters.

S. Page 157; Exhibit 23, Performance by Government Furnished Pilot (a)(3): Correct reference in the paragraph to B-12.

T. Page 170; E-3(b)(2)(A)(i): Correct that the Schedule of Items is in Adobe pdf. and Excel.

U. Page 170; E-3(b)(2)(A)(vi): Add “One Way and” to the relief crew cost per person requirement for submittal.

V. Page 170; E-3(b)(2)(A)(vii) and(viii): Add (vii) Location of aircraft for Mob and Demob, and

(viii) Maximum Crew Compliment to require offerors to submit this information with the Schedule of Items.

W. Page 171; E-3(b)(3)(J): Add “by the contract including those” to the last sentence.

X. Page 172; E-3(b)(3)(M): Correct the reference to B-12(b).

Y. Page 172; E-3(b)(4)(ii): Change sentence to remove additional requirements. Only information for this item is total flight hours for all company flight hours, both fixed and rotor wing.

Z. Page 172; E-3(b)(4)(iii): Require Offeror to submit total number of aircraft accidents over the past five years.

AA. Page 173; E-3(b)(8): Reorganized the page and clarified that Jump Drives and Flash Drives are used interchangeably.

BB. Page 180; Paragraph E-4(d): Add the work “descending” to the last sentence in the base paragraph to state that the evaluation criteria are listed in descending order of importance.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS DOCUMENT

CC. Page 1: Correct the initial sentence from “Standard” to “Restricted or Standard Category” Type I Helicopters.

DD. Item 6; Porterville, CA: Correct the Forest to Sequoia National Forest.

EE. Page 1: X.d Extended Standby: Change to require offeror’s to propose their maximum compliment to be used for the calculation of extended standby costs.

FF. All Items: Change Item X.d for all Items to reflect that the costs for Extended Standby will be calculated and entered by multiplying the max complement offered multiplied by 180 hours per person multiplied by $52/hour.

GG. All Items; Page X Continued page: Correct the “Note” under Offered Helicopter Equipped Weight and Approved HOGE Jettisonable (or Non-jettisonable for Tanked aircraft) to be consistent with the definition in B-45(Includes the weight of a fixed tank, snorkel or bucket and any associated suspension hardware as applicable.)

HH. All Items; Item X Continued page: Add a request to include the location of the aircraft for Mob/demob purposes. Offerors shall add address or airport with City and State.

II. Items 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23 (Tank Items): Change the payload from Jettisonable to Non-jettisonable to match the minimum performance requirements for tanked items.

JJ. All Items; Item X Continued page: Add a location to offer your maximum compliment. This will consist of the maximum number of individuals that are authorized for payment for Extended Standby and Per Diem per the contract. This number shall be used in the calculation for X.d Extended Standby for all items. Offeror’s may offer different maximum compliments for each Item number. Enter the offered maximum compliment in the red highlighted cell in Excel

Excel Schedule of Items

KK. Change the Extended standby calculation to require offerors to enter their maximum compliment of personnel into the spreadsheet and adjust formulas to account for Offeror’s proposing the maximum compliment. Offerors shall enter the Max compliment offered in the spreadsheet in the area in red.

ALL DOCUMENTS (EXCEPT THE EXCEL SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

LL. Replacement pages to the Solicitation Document are attached.

MM. An updated Schedule of Items is uploaded due to the number of changes in the document.

NN. Changes in the amended solicitation and schedule of items documents are noted by bolded and italicized text.

OO. There is no change to the date set forth for receipt of proposals or any other dates as a result of this amendment.

Solicitation No. 12024B19R0001 U.S. Forest Service National Exclusive Use Large Fire Support National Office

SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

The maximum Compliment offered is identified on each Line Items and shall be used as the maximum personnel authorized for payment for Extended Standby and Overnight Allowance (Per Diem). Type I helicopters (excluding K-Max) will require a minimum complement of two Interagency carded A&P mechanics on site. When maintenance dictates, crews may work split shifts, reference B-12 (k).

Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (Contractor 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 with the exception of Maintenance Personnel. Maintenance Personnel may work a 14/14 schedule. If maintenance personnel work 14 days on, they must take 14 days off, unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Days off schedule may vary. A 14/14 schedule must be requested by checking “Other” and subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

A-9 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply).

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA 135 Operation Specifications (if contractor has an FAA 135 Certificate) for operations in the following locations. If Contractor has no FAA 135 Certificate, please select areas of operations willing to accept. If accepting work in Alaska, contractor shall meet the requirements of Exhibit 3 prior to mobilizing to Alaska.

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

A-10 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply)

Note: Anything checked will have an Exhibit, a B paragraph, or CFR Reference that applies.

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (See B-7 (b) (1) (i))

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (See B-7 (b) (1) (ii))

VHF-FM Programming Ports (See B-7 (b) (5) (iv))

External PA with Siren capability (See B-7 (b) (1) (v) (A))

Internal PA with Siren capability for Heavy helicopters (See B-7 (b) (1) (v) (B))

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

Short (58-60 inches) Medium (70-80 inches) Long (90 + inches)

Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See B-7 (b) (3) (i) (A))

GPS with Moving Map (See B-7 (b) (3) (i) (C))

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SECTION B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain fully contractor operated and maintained helicopters flight services 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 Exhibit 31 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 FAR 52.212-4(m) Termination for Cause.

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 Mandatory Availability Period the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use and control of the Government.

(d) The helicopter(s) 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.

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

(1) Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations) and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations). 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) and, be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. All aircraft are required to be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance Program.

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B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

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

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

(c) Examples of unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

B-7 AVIONICS

(a) Minimum Requirements

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) Avionics Specifications and paragraph (c) Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards. The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional avionics may be required in section A-10.

(1) All Helicopters

(i) One VHF-AM Radio (COM 1)

(ii) One VHF-FM Radio (FM 1)

(iii) Reserved One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) {Not required in heavy helicopters with 2 VHF-FM radios installed or KMAX}

(iv) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(v) An Intercom System (ICS) {Not required in single occupant aircraft}

(vi) Audio Control systems applicable to the type of aircraft offered

(vii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(viii) An Automated Flight Following System (AFF)

(ix) One Transponder

(x) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

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(xi) Reserved One Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin) {Not required in helicopters not approved for passengers}

(xii) Reserved One Bucket/Torch Connector (9 Pin) {Not required in heavy helicopters}

(xiii) Lighting for night operations in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205 (c)

(xiv) Lighting for all instruments required by 14 CFR 91.205 (b)

(xv) ADS-B OUT will be required beginning January 1st 2020

(2) Reserved

(3) Reserved

(4) Reserved

(b) 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. (This paragraph does not apply to single pilot helicopters which are not approved for passengers or non-fire aircraft.)

(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. 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.

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(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-603 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) Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM)

An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio control systems shall be provided using an MS3112E12-10S type bulkhead mounted connector with contact assignments as specified by FS/OAS A-17 available at the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html. Sidetone for the portable radio shall be provided (AEM AA34 or equivalent). The following applies to all AUX FM installations.

(A) An external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent) shall be installed with the associated coax terminated in a bulkhead mounted BNC connector adjacent to the above 10 pin connector.

(B) A portable radio mount (Field Support Services AUX-EPH- RB or equivalent) shall be installed providing the crew unrestricted operation of the radio controls when connected with an 18 inch adapter cable.

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(C) A VHF-FM radio meeting the requirements of paragraph (b)

(1) (ii) may be installed, in addition to the radios already required, in lieu of the AUX FM system.

(iv) 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.

(v) Public Address systems (PA)

PA systems shall be operated through the aircraft audio control systems and provide a siren with Yelp and Wail tones activated by the PIC and SIC/observer.

(A) External PA

The PA shall utilize speakers external to the aircraft with sufficient volume to be easily heard 100 feet below a hovering helicopter.

(B) Internal PA

The PA shall utilize speakers internal to the aircraft with sufficient volume to be easily heard throughout the passenger compartment while in flight. Helicopter manager positions in heavy helicopters shall have a switch to activate the siren tones.

(vi) 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

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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.

(vi) Reserved

(vii) Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast Out (ADS-B OUT)

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.

(5) General Systems

(i) RADAR Altimeters

RADAR altimeters shall be approved, operate from zero to a minimum of 2000 feet AGL and provide the operator an adjustable cursor which enables an altitude low (decision height) annunciation. The altitude low annunciation shall be clearly identified, and in the PIC’s primary field of view.

(ii) Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin)

An MS3112E12-3S type connector shall be installed and mounted in a location convenient to the passenger compartment and protected by a 5 Amp circuit breaker. Pin A shall be +28 VDC. Pin B shall be airframe ground. Pin C shall not be used. Reference FS/OAS A-16.

(iii) Bucket/Torch Connector (9 Pin)

(A) An MS3101A24-11S type connector shall be installed adjacent to the cargo hook within 12 inches. The connector must be adequately supported to prevent tension on the electrical wiring. Pin D must be airframe ground. Pin E must be +28 VDC operated with the “Bucket Open” switch on the collective and protected by a 50 Amp circuit breaker that can be manually opened and reset.

(B) The bucket open switch must be clearly labeled “Open”, spring-loaded to the “Off” position, and mounted on the collective to avoid confusion with the cargo hook release. The switch must be of a different design and mounted in such a way as to not easily be confused with the RPM Control (Beep switch).

(C) Helicopters performing bucket operations which require an ATU must use a permanently installed 9 Pin connector with PinG

Solicitation No. 12024B19R0001 U.S. Forest Service National Exclusive Use Large Fire Support National Office wired to a discrete input of the ATU which is configured for a ground to signal that a bucket is connected. All bucket assemblies used with these helicopters must provide a ground to Pin G to indicate that a bucket is connected. These pins must not be jumpered on the aircraft connector. All long lines used during bucket operations must use a dedicated conductor to carry the ground for Pin G through to each end. Remote hooks must not provide a ground to Pin G.

(iv) VHF-FM Programming Ports

DB-9 type D-subminiature connectors shall be installed in a location convenient to the SIC/observer. These shall be wired for RS232 serial communication between all required VHF-FM radios and a laptop computer. Individual connectors or an FM select switch may be used.

Pin 2 shall be data transmitted from the FM. Pin 3 shall be data received by the FM. Pin 5 shall be signal ground. Compatible radio front panel connectors may be used to meet this requirement if serial adapter cables are provided with the aircraft. For example, TDFM 136A s/n FDA1200 and higher.

(v) GPS Data Connectors

DB-9 type D-subminiature connectors shall be installed in a location convenient to the SIC/observer. These shall be wired to receive RS232 serial data from the GPS to a laptop computer. Pin 2 shall be data transmitted from the GPS. Pin 5 shall be signal ground.

(vi) External Portable Aviation GPS Antennas

Antennas shall be TSO approved and compatible with the portable aviation GPS of the requesting unit.

(vii) Reserved

(viii) Reserved

(c) Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions, federal regulations, and the following requirements.

(1) Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 “Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation

Solicitation No. 12024B19R0001 U.S. Forest Service National Exclusive Use Large Fire Support National Office be a violation of applicable federal or state regulations or contract provisions. The pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and shall refuse any flight or landing which is considered hazardous or unsafe.

(2) The pilot is responsible for computing the weight and balance for all flights and for assuring that the gross weight and center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft's limitations. Pilots shall be responsible for the proper loading and securing of all cargo.

Load calculations (Exhibit 13, Form 5700-17/OAS-67) shall be computed and completed daily by the pilot using appropriate flight manual hover performance charts.

(3) Smoking is prohibited within 50-feet of fuel servicing vehicle, fueling equipment, or aircraft.

(4) After engine(s) shutdown, the pilot may exit the aircraft while the rotor(s) are turning if the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) allows and the pilot remains within the arc of the rotor(s). The pilot shall coordinate this action with the Helicopter Manager. If not allowed by the RFM, aircraft must be shutdown and rotors stopped for pilot to exit aircraft or change seats.

(5) Cockpit checklists: All operators (inclusive of Part 91, 133, 137, and 135 operators) and pilots shall conform to Title 14 CFR Part 135.83 requirements. The operator must provide and pilots shall use a cockpit checklist that is current and of appropriate form. “Current and appropriate form” are OEM checklists or operator approved checklists that meet the guidance as specified within FAA Advisory Circular Number 120-71B, Standard Operating Procedures and Pilot Monitoring Duties for Flight Deck Crewmembers, dated 1/10/2017.

(6) Toe-in, single-skid, step-out landings are prohibited.

(7) Equipment such as radios, survival gear, fire tools, etc., shall be located in or on the aircraft in such a manner as to potentially not cause damage or obstruct the operation of equipment or personnel. All cargo shall be properly secured.

(8) The pilot shall not permit any passenger in the helicopter or any cargo to be loaded therein unless authorized by the Helicopter Manager.

(9) Reserved

(10) Flight Plans - Pilots shall file and operate on a FAA, ICAO, or agency flight plan.

Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. Flight plans shall be filed prior to takeoff when possible.

(11) Flight Following - Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, ICAO, or in accordance with FS or DOI-Bureau approved flight following procedures, which includes Automated Flight Following (AFF) and radio check-ins.

(12) Manifesting - Prior to any takeoff, the PIC shall provide the appropriate FS or DOI dispatch office/coordination center or helibase with current passenger and cargo information.

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(3) The FSV driver must have documented training in the following: company policies and procedures, company operations procedures, maintenance procedures, contract requirements and SMS.

B-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

(a) Personnel Conduct

(1) Replacement of Contractor Personnel

(i) Contractor employees required to work or reside on Federal property are expected to follow the facility manager’s rules of conduct that apply to both Government and non-Government personnel working or residing at these facilities. The COR will make available a copy of such rules. The Contractor may be required to replace employees who do not comply with these rules of conduct

(ii) The Contractor must replace any employee who performs unsafely;

ineffectively; refuses to cooperate; is unable or unwilling to adapt to field living conditions; or whose general performance is unsatisfactory, disruptive or detrimental to the purpose for which contracted.

(iii) The CO will notify the Contractor of all known unsatisfactory personnel conduct or unsafe performance. The employee may be afforded an opportunity for corrective action when the conditions warrant. When directed by the CO, the Contractor must replace unacceptable personnel not later than 24 hours after such notification, or as otherwise mutually agreed. The decision as to unacceptability will be at the sole discretion of the CO.

(b) Harassment Free Workplace

Contractors shall abide by "U.S. Code, Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order EO-93-05, Secretary's Memorandum 4430-2 Workplace Violence Policy, and Harassment Free Workplace (29 CFR Part 1614)". Regulations can be found at www.gpoaccess.gov/

(c) Firearm / Weapon Prohibition

The possession of firearms or other dangerous weapon (18 USC 930 (g)(2)) are prohibited at all times while on Government Property and during performance of services, under this contract. The term dangerous weapon does not include pocket knives with a blade less than 2 ½ inches in length or multi-purpose tools such as a Leatherman® tool.

(d) Dogs and other animals

No person may bring dogs or other animals on Federal property for other than official purposes. However, a disabled person may bring a seeing eye dog, a guide dog, or other animal assisting or being trained to assist that individual. Reference 41 CFR 102- 74.425

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(b) Reserved

(c) Ferry time of aircraft to and from the point of hire from the Contractor’s base of operations or current aircraft location, whichever is closer, will be paid at the applicable flight rate. If a fuel servicing vehicle is required, mileage to and from the point of use from the Contractor’s base of operations or current location that the fuel servicing vehicle is stationed, whichever is closer, will be paid at the rates stipulated in B-38, Payment for Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage.

B-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AND PERSONNEL

(a) Reserved

(b) Personnel

(1) A lump sum payment of $500 per day for travel days and workdays as compensation for each additional pilot or crewmember will be paid. This does not apply to relief crews brought in by the contractor on primary pilot or crews’ mandatory days off. This compensation is only for double crews ordered by the Government.

(2) In addition to the $500 per day, an overnight allowance will be paid when authorized. Extended standby does not apply to additional crewmembers ordered under this clause.

(3) Payment of necessary and reasonable transportation costs to and from the location of the aircraft is authorized. Itemized receipts shall support claims for reimbursement and shall be kept on file by the contractor. Copies of receipts shall be provided to the government upon request.

B-34 RESERVED

B-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

(a) MAP Period: The Contractor is responsible for all mobilization and demobilization costs to and from the Host Base(s) stipulated in the Schedule of Items.

(1)The Government may, at its discretion, start or release the Contractor from other than the Host Base stipulated in Section A. The contract price will be adjusted as described below whenever the distance from the Contractor's Home Base to the MAP starting location is greater than or less than the distance between the Contractor's Home Base and the Host Base stipulated in Section A.

(2) Distances that are greater than home base (identified in the Schedule of Items) to the Host Base stipulated in the Section A will result in a payment to the Contractor for the additional flight time required per paragraph (c) below.

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(3) Distances that are less than home base (identified in the Schedule of Items) to the Host Base stipulated in Section A will result in a decrease to the Contractor based on the taking the distance from the Home Base to the Host Base and subtracting the Flight time from the Home Base to the new start base per paragraph

(c) below.

(b) Pre and Post MAP Periods. Contractor will be paid from Point of Hire to the Fire for Mobilization. Contractor will be paid from the release point to the Point of Hire at the time of release.

(c) Flight distance will be measured using the most direct route taken from low level en route aeronautical charts. The net difference in distance (positive or negative) will be converted into hours of flight using the most economical cruise speed of the aircraft. The adjustment will be determined by multiplying the difference in distance (hours of flight) by the flight rate stipulated in Section A.

(d) Fuel servicing vehicle mileage will be measured using the most direct route taken from the Google Maps, MapQuest, or other tool for determining driving distance.

B-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER

When substitute or replacement aircraft are approved for use by the Contracting Officer, the following payment terms will apply:

(a) Availability – The Availability rate specified in the contract.

(b) Flight – Flight will be paid at the lower of following rates:

(1) The rate of the aircraft make and model originally offered in response to the solicitation, or

(2) The flight rate of the aircraft make and model being substituted.

B-37 RESERVED

B-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE

(a) A fuel-servicing vehicle is required for all fire support and non-fire project use.

(b) The price of the vehicle is included in the daily availability rate offered for both fire and non-fire use.

(c) Fuel Service Vehicle mileage.

(1) Outside the MAP. When dispatched by the Government, applicable mileage rates will be paid to and from the Assigned Work Location, beginning at the Contractor’s Principle Base of Operations or from the location of the vehicle at the time of order, whichever is closer. Payment will be made only for miles driven in support of the aircraft.

(2) During the MAP. The fuel-servicing vehicle will be paid mileage when it is dispatched by the Government to give service support to helicopters away from the host base as follows. Any RON related travel is excluded.

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SECTION D

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA SUPPLEMENT

The following provisions shall apply when operating in Alaska. All other provisions not expressly changed herein continue to apply. The reference numbers below for additional requirements correspond to the contract provision(s) numbering. This entire exhibit will only apply and be inspected for once the operator arrives in Alaska.

B-2 Certifications. Contractor’s Operations Specifications must authorize and permit operations in Alaska.

A Contractor from the lower 48 dispatched to Alaska needs to having Operations Specifications that permit Alaska operations.

B-4 (f) Aircraft Additional Equipment for Operations in Alaska

B-4(f) (1) Reserved One set of approved Tundra Boards or Snow Pads with accompanying FAA certification.

B-4(f) (2) Complete set of current aeronautical charts and navigation publications covering areas of operation within Alaska and Canada when in transit.

B-4(f) (3) Personal Tents and sleeping bags for the aircraft’s crew for use in field camp environments.

B-4(f) (4) One automatic-portable/automatic-fixed or automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ELT), certified to Technical Standard Order TSO-C126 may be required while operating in Canadian airspace.

B-4(f) (5) Reserved

B-4(f) (6) Survival kit:

All aircraft operating in Alaska will carry survival equipment. IN ADDITION TO THE SECTION C EXHIBT FIRST AID AND SURVIVAL KITS, survival kits for Alaska operations will contain at least the additional following items and additional items required by local regulation as is appropriate for local climate and terrain conditions.

The minimum additional equipment to be carried during the summer months:

Item Ax or hatchet (1) and knife (1) Candles (5) Mosquito repellant containing minimum 40% DEET Mosquito headnet for each occupant (1) Food - each occupant (sufficient quantity to sustain life for one (1) week) An assortment of fishing tackle such as hooks, flies, lines, sinkers, etc.

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) (Note: required only if aircraft ELT requires tools to remove the ELT

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SECTION D

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT (A-12)

(a) General

(1) The following provisions shall apply to the performance of work under the contract, on an intermittent and short term basis, when the utilization of a qualified Government pilot is authorized by the Contractor. All other provisions not expressly changed herein continue to apply.

(2) Qualified Government Pilots may operate Contractor aircraft on a case by case basis, upon written approval of the Regional Aviation Officer (RAO) and the CO.

(3) Government pilot operations will be in compliance with the USDA Forest Service Manual (FSM) 5700 or Department of the Interior, Departmental Manual (DM), Parts 350-354 Aviation Management and Title 14, Part 91 of the CFR, including those portions that apply to civil aircraft except as noted in the agency manuals. It is not intended that Government pilots meet all requirements of B-12.

(4) Appropriate records to establish the qualifications and experience of the Government pilot will be furnished to the Contractor upon request.

(5) The Contractor may conduct check rides and/or training of Government pilots for familiarization in the Contractor's helicopters. The cost of check rides and flight training, if required, will be borne by the Government.

(6) Approval of a Government pilot to perform work under the contract rests solely with the Contractor.

(7) The clause Loss, Damage, or Destruction, is applicable to this contract when the Contractor authorizes performance by a Government pilot.

(8) The payment provisions of the contract remain unchanged.

(9) Shall not function as Contractor’s scheduled relief pilot.

(b) Loss, Damage, or Destruction

(1) The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Government harmless from any and all losses or damage to the aircraft furnished under this contract except as delineated below. For the purpose of fulfilling the contractor’s obligation under this clause, the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract, and any extension thereof, hull insurance meeting FAA requirement, acceptable to the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor’s insurance coverage shall apply to pilots furnished by the Government to operate this aircraft. The contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract, and any extension thereof, aircraft public liability insurance in accordance with 14 CFR, Parts 198 and 205. The parties names insured under the policies shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The Contractor may request a list of Government pilots, by name, and qualifications for potential pilots from the CO.

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SECTION E

SOLICITATIONS PROVISIONS

(i) All pricing information for Daily Availability and Flight Rate for all four years in the attached Adobe (pdf.) copy of the Schedule of Items and the Excel Schedule of Items posted on beta.SAM.gov.

(ii) Make, model, and N number of the aircraft offered

(iii) HOGE – Jettisonable Payload using Interagency Load Calculation Form

(iv) Bucket/Tank Weight and make and model of the bucket/tank as applicable based on the line item requirement for bucket or tank.

Note: Submit the manufacturer’s technical data for weight and capacity of the tank and/or bucket as applicable.

Tanked Items: For the load calculation, the Equipped Weight shall include the weight of a fixed tank and snorkel.

Bucket Items: For the load calculation, the Equipped Weight shall include the weight of the empty bucket and any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc.). See definition for equipped weight.

(v) Helicopter equipped weight

(vi) Relief Crew Costs per Person (One Way and Round Trip)

(vii) Location of the aircraft for Mod/demob during the MAP

(viii) Maximum Crew Compliment

(B) Section A-5: Select one, two, or three pilot crew

(C) Section A-7: Select Work Schedule

(D) Section A-9: Check which countries and Alaska your Operations Specifications allow you to work in.

(E) Section A-12: Select if you will or will not authorize use of Government pilot.

(F) Point of Contact(s) for the company to include name, phone number, and email address.

SECTION 3 of Proposal (entire section required for the 1 hard copy of the proposal with the exception of the135 Op Specs, Ops Manual, and 137 Operation Specifications may be submitted with the thumb drives. Please submit the aircraft listing for your 133 and 137 in hard copy)

(3) MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION – Offeror shall provide the following:

(A) Copy of your current 14 CFR Part 133 Operating Certificate and current FAA Letter of Authority for aircraft designated to operate under the 14 CFR Part 133 Operating Certificate. If the aircraft that are authorized to operate under Part 133

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(B) Copy of your14 CFR Part 135 Operating Certificate (if you have a 135 Operating Certificate), Operations Specifications, and Operations Manual.

(C) Copy of your 14 CFR Part 137 Operating Certificate and Operations Specifications as applicable.

(D) Submit current aircraft equipment list that documents installed equipment on aircraft when weighed. Use Form A, Exhibit 21.

(E) Current aircraft actual weighing documentation including scales listed by make, model, calibration date, name of individual, signature and certificate number on document that performed weighing. (Aircraft Weighing Record, Use Form B Exhibit 21) MUST HAVE BEEN WEIGHED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS of the original due date of proposal submission.

(F) Documentation (including the name, weight, arm and moment of each item).of any equipment added or removed since the aircraft was weighed to meet the contract specification (Use Form C Exhibit 21).

(G) Helicopter Equipped Weight will be validated from D, E and F above which should be equal to or less than as identified on the schedule of Items.

(H) Manufacturer’s Technical data for weight and capacity of the Tank and or Bucket as applicable

(I) Provide copies of all flight manual Hover Performance Charts that are used to calculate payload. All charts that are required for the accurate calculation of payload must be provided in response to the solicitation.

(J) Summary table listing of all modifications by STC number or field approval and installation date. Copies must include FAA approval documents for all equipment required by the contract including those items in A-10.

(K) Provide the following aircraft performance information for each proposed aircraft.

If more than one helicopter is offered, fill out a separate attachment for each helicopter. Include helicopter Make, Model and Variant and Aircraft Registration Number.

(1) Submit an Interagency Helicopter Load calculation for each aircraft, as per Exhibit 13 (see clause B-3, Aircraft Performance Specifications). The helicopter-equipped weight shall be based on the actual weighing of the aircraft and shall meet the following requirements:

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(i) The aircraft shall be weighed prior to submission of your proposal, and

(ii) The weighing must take place within 12 months prior to the original due date of proposal submission.

Note: For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the Interagency Load Calculation, only current, and appropriate FAA approved flight manual hover performance charts shall be used.

(2) Vendors shall use Computed Gross Weight of the aircraft for calculation purposes for submitting proposals.

(3) Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used and will not be considered for the evaluation of proposals. 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). Performance Charts will be incorporated into the resulting contract.

(L) Copy of registration and airworthiness certificates for each proposed helicopter

(M) Provide names of Chief Pilot, Director of Maintenance, Director of Operations and Chief Pilot and provide supporting documentation that they meet the requirements of B-12(b).

SECTION 4 of Proposal (entire section may be electronic – No hard copy required)

(4) Information from your safety management system (SMS) components and accident history.

(i) The Contractor must provide a written submittal in response to the Safety Management System (SMS). The Contractor must submit the information requested in Exhibit 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONNAIRE AND ACCIDENT HISTORY. Additionally, the offeror shall submit the Company Operations Specifications, Emergency Response Plan, Examples, and any additional documentation to document compliance with Exhibit 31. Please submit complete signed copies of your plans.

(ii) Total number of flight hours and the total number of Aircraft for all company flight hours broken out by both fixed-wing and rotor wing

(iii) Total number of aircraft accidents over the past 5 years

SECTION 5 of Proposal (entire section required for the 1 hard copy of the proposal)

(5) The Offeror shall submit past performance information and organizational experience information using the Form E-9 Offeror’s Past Performance and Organizational

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Experience. The Government will pull CPARS information from CPARS for use in the evaluation. Please do not submit CPARS forms with your proposal. E-9 will be used to evaluate Organizational Experience.

Offeror’s that would like non-federal agency input considered for Past Performance shall provide Exhibit 15, Performance Report, (or similar information) to the past performance reference and that individual must complete the form and submit it directly to the Contracting Officer at michael.mcfarlane@usda.gov. This information must be received from the reference prior to the date and time set forth in the solicitation for receipt of proposals.

Information received after the date set forth for receipt of proposals will not be considered.

(6) Section E, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FAR 52.212- 3), completed by you or electronically in accordance with the clause.

(7) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any).

(8) Offers shall be submitted to:

(A) By mail, hand carried or express delivery service:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING – MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Mailroom Notification. All proposal documents shall be packaged in sealed envelopes or boxes and marked as follows:

Mailroom: DO NOT OPEN

Attn: Michael McFarlane, Contracting Officer

Deliver to Incident Support Branch (12024B19R0001)

No facsimile (FAX) offers will be accepted.

One hard copy (for sections/items noted above) and 4 full electronic copies (flash drive/jump dive) of your offer is required to be included in the proposal.

Flash Drive/Jump Drive must separate the…