Solicitation 12024B19R0001 w Amendment 01.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

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

Internet site: https://beta.SAM.gov Offers Are Solicited For:

National Exclusive Use Large Fire Support Helicopter Services

Solicitation No:

12024B19R0001

Issued Date:

11/15/2019

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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

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

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested in Sections A

3. Provide your responses to Sections E-3(b), E-8 (Representations and Certifications), E-9 Past Performance Evaluation Form, and Exhibit 31 (Safety Management System Components Questionnaire and Accident History) of the solicitation.

4. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

National Interagency Fire Center U.S. Forest Service, Contracting Attn: Solicitation No. 12024B19R0001 Owyhee Building - MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave Boise, ID 83705-5354

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

Offerors may contact Michael McFarlane for information about this solicitation at Michael.mcfarlane@usda.gov

“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)

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

STANDARD FORM 1449

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 1

A-2 OFFERORS MAY QUALIFY THEIR OFFERS - OFFERORS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT 3

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION 3

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 5

A-5 CREW COVERAGE 5

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 6

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES 6

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 6

A-9 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO 6

A-10 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 6

A-11 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 8

A-12 GOVERNMENT PILOT 8

A-13 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 8

A-14 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS 8

SECTION B - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 10

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS 10

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION 12

B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 12

B-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 19

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 23

B-7 AVIONICS 23

B-8 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS 34

B-9 RESERVED 34

B-10 OPERATIONS 34

B-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 40

B-12 PERSONNEL 41

B-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 50

B-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 51

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

B-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 52

B-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 54

B-18 MISHAPS 56

B-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 57

B-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 59

B-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 63

B-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 64

B-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 64

B-24 RESERVED 64

B-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED

AND PRE/POST MAP USE 64

B-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 65

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B-27 UNAVAILABILITY 66

B-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 67

B-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 68

B-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 68

B-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 68

B-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE PRE/POST MAP PERIOD AND PROJECT USE 68

B-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AND PERSONNEL 69

B-34 RESERVED 69

B-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 69

B-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 70

B-37 RESERVED 70

B-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 70

B-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 71

B-40 PAYMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE CHEMICALS 71

B-41 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE 72

B-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 72

B-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 73

B-44 RESERVED 73

B-45 DEFINITIONS 73

B-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS 80

SECTION C - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C-1 FAR 52.212-4 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION

2017-1) (OCT 2018) 83

C-2 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2017-1) (AUG 2019) 89

C-3 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998) 99

C-4 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(k) TAXES 99

C-5 AGAR 452.246-70, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988) 100

C-6 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988) 100

C-7 ORDERING (FAR 52.216-18) (OCT 1995) 100

C-8 ORDER LIMITATIONS (FAR 52.216-19) (OCT 1995) 100

C-9 REQUIREMENTS (FAR 52.216-21) (OCT 1995) (Applicable to CLINs 1.a, 2.a, 3.a, 4.a

AND ALL X.b – X.f CLINS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD) 101

C-10 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (AGAR 452.216-73) (FEB 1988) 102

C-11 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (FAR 52.216-22) (OCT 1995) 102

C-12 ORDERING. THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: 102

C-13 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 103

C-14 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 105

C-15 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) 105

C-16 PRE MAP/POST MAP 105

C-17 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.222-42, STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR

FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014) 106

C-18 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEO TAPING 106

C-19 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 106

C-20 POST AWARD CONFERENCE 108

C-21 FAIR OPPORTUNITY OMBUDSMAN 108

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SECTION D - EXHIBITS

D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS 109

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL (B-4) 110

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) (B-4) 111

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA SUPPLEMENT 112

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES (B-4 (d) (8)) 116

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT (B-4) 117

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES (B-4) 121

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (B-4) 122

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS 129

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL

LOAD TRAINING (B-12) 130

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST (B-21 (b)) 131

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION,

AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART (A-1, A-3 (a), B-10 (a) (6), B-34 (b) (3)) 133 EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION (A-3, B-2 (a) (3), B-10 (a) (6), B-10 (b) (2)) 134

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 137

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 138

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 143

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

AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL (B-12 (c) (9), B-20 (i) (2)) 145 EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING (B-10 (a) (3)) 145 EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM (B-12 (h) (5)) 149 EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (EXAMPLE) (A-3, B-5 (a) (15 & 17)) 151

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT (A-12) 157

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 160

EXHIBIT 29 - VENDOR-CONTRACTOR QA/EVALUATION/SAFETY CHECKS 161

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONNAIRE

AND ACCIDENT HISTORY 162

EXHIBIT 32 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET 166

EXHIBIT 33 - ADDITIONAL TELEMETRY UNIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 168

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 GENERAL INFORMATION 169

E-2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001) 169

E-3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2018) (TAILORED) 169

E-4 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (TAILORED) 177

E-5 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) 181

E-6 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-72) (FEB 1988) 181

E-7 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 182

E-8 52.212-3 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(OCT 2018) 182

E-9 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE 202

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

12024B19R0001

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

November 15, 2019

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Michael McFarlane

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5695

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

January 16, 2020 2:00 p.m. MST

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

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB) NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same As Item 9

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

OFFEROR CODE

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

TELEPHONE NO. ____DUNS 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

National Exclusive Use Large Fire Support Helicopter Services: Various Locations

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. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS – ATTACHMENT 01

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A-2 OFFERORS MAY QUALIFY THEIR OFFERS - OFFERORS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

Tier 1 Aircraft Performance Minimums:

Bucket: At 8,000 feet pressure altitude and 25°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Tank: At 8,000 feet pressure altitude and 25°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

The payload of 5,000 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

Note: See schedule of items for tank or bucket requirements.

Tier 2 Aircraft Performance Minimums:

Bucket: At 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 20°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Tank: At 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 20°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

The payload of 3,300 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

Note: See schedule of items for tank or bucket requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

Vendors shall use the Gross Weight of the aircraft for load calculation purposes for submitting proposals.

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

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

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

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

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

(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(MAP).

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

A-5 CREW COVERAGE (Contractor to Select Crew Requirement Below)

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

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

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

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

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

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER

MECHANIC

7-Day A.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

-Mechanic(s) required at Host Base/Alternate Base.

-Relief Mechanic(s) 12-Hour Call-up.

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic.

B.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

-Mechanic(s) required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD).

-Relief Mechanic(s) 12-Hour Call-up.

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic.

C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

-Full Time Mechanic(s) required at Host Base/Alternate Base.

-Relief Mechanic(s) required.

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic.

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A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

A maximum of 10 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause. 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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GPS Data connector (See B-7 (b) (5) (v))

External Portable Aviation GPS Antenna: GPS Model: _________ (See B-7 (b) (5) (vi))

Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (See B-7 (b) (4) (vi))

FAA Approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

Aft Cabin Audio Control System (See B-7 (b) (2) (ii) (C))

Addition Telemetry Unit (ATU) (See B-7 (b) (4) (iii))

Dual USB charging ports, Qty: ____ Users: ________ (See B-7 (b) (5) (vii))

P-25 Digital VHF-FM Mobile Radio for Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 (g))

Satellite Communications System: Minutes/Month: _________ (See B-7 (b) (1) (vi))

Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance (See CB-7 (b) (5) (viii))

Rappel Capability (See B-7 (a) (2) and Exhibit 17)

Extended Height landing gear (See B-4)

Litter Kit Provisions with Litter w/o Litter (See Exhibit 25).

FAA Over Water Kit (See Exhibit 24)

Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank (See Exhibit 5) All Tanked CLINs and awarded tanked aircraft

PART 27--Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft Only (See CFR Part 27)

STC’d For Left Seat Vertical Reference See Section (B-4 (d) (10))

Gated Power fill Bucket (required as the primary bucket on all bucket offers see B-4(d) (18) (iii)).

Engine Re-Ignition Kit (B4 (e) (3))

Fast Fin/Strake, BH 212 only (B-4 (e) (2))

Tail Rotor Mod Kit, Increased Take Off Horse Power Kit and PT6T-3 Engines (212HP), BH 212 only

Rapid Refueling Close Circuit Open Port (Exhibit 8)

Electronic Weight and Balance (B-4 (e) (1))

Synthetic Longline (Exhibit 5 (b) (15) (ii))

Law Enforcement Short Haul (Exhibit 27)

Night Flying Operations (See B-7 (a) (3) and Exhibit 30)

Certificated For Full Time Left Seat Operations (135 and 133) (B-4 (e) (4))

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

FIRE

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

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

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A-11 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

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

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

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

CO.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance)

Helitack/Passenger Transport

External Load (belly hook)

Water/Retardant Delivery

Longline VTR (150’) Required All Bucket Items

Snorkel Required All Tanked Items only

Mountainous Terrain Flight

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch

Rappel

Short Haul

Snow Operations (deep snow)

Night Vision Goggle Operations

Other

A-12 GOVERNMENT PILOT (Contractor to select)

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

A-13 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Applicable to all

After contract award, the contractor/company should declare Public Use by completing Exhibit 28 Public Aircraft Operations.Refer to FAA AC 00-1.1A:

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

A-14 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS

Performance charts submitted in response to the solicitation will become a part of the contract.

The following aircraft performance charts will be used in the computing Interagency Load Calculations. The Contractor shall provide updated charts when the charts below are no longer valid.

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CHARTS TO BE ADDED AT TIME OF AWARD

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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. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. Aircraft operated

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(3) Reserved

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

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

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

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

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

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

(c) Restricted Category Helicopters

(1) Helicopter(s) certificated in Restricted Category shall have been issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate.

(i) Aircraft required to have a Special Airworthiness Certificate prior to initial contract inspection.

(2) Helicopter(s) configured from aircraft types that have FAA Type Certificates obtained by the helicopter manufacturer shall incorporate the manufacturers designated changes to bring the helicopter into conformity with their type design, excluding passenger configuration requirements. All applicable Airworthiness Directives and mandatory manufacturer Service Bulletins shall be accomplished.

(3) Helicopter(s), which are configured from former military aircraft, which have FAA Type Certificates based upon military operation in lieu of a manufacturers Type Certificate, shall have all applicable Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s), military Service Bulletins, and Safety-of-Flight Messages accomplished. This includes any directives, which refer to later models of the same type, which were issued after the earlier models had left the military inventory. When FAA approvals establish more restrictive limits, such limits will prevail.

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

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

(a) Reserved

(b) The following information must be down-loaded by the contractor and kept on aircraft:

(1) NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials:

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

(2) Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letter:

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

(3) Reserved

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

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

AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio

B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

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

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b; Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

(3) Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), the helicopter shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument listed on the helicopter type certificate data sheet is inoperative. However, all items required by this contract may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless

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(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Condition of Equipment

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

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

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

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(c) Center of Gravity

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

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

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

(d) General Equipment

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

(1) A copy of the Awarded Contract and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Contract period(s). Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate performance charts are included in the copy of the contract. All changes to the performance charts during the performance of the contract shall be included in the contract via modification.

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

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

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

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

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

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

(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

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

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(ii) FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism. Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

(iii) Reserved

(iv) Reserved

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

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

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

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

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

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

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

Or

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

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

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

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

(12) As required by 14 CFR, fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(13) Reserved

(14) Reserved

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

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

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

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) Reserved

(B) Reserved

(ii) Remote Hook/Long line

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(A) One remote cargo hook capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft and a minimum of 150 feet of long line. Long line may consist of multiple segments and none shorter than 50 feet as per Exhibit 5.

(B) For Power requirements see Exhibit 5

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

(i) All Buckets

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

(B) The bucket, at 100 percent of manufacturers rated capacity (+/ - 5%) shall be commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C and use 200 pounds for each pilot and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line.

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

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

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

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

(A) A second variable capacity water/retardant Bucket is required.

At 100% capacity, the second bucket shall be no more than 10% greater than the minimum capacity of the primary bucket.

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

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

(iii) Gated Buckets and Powerfill buckets

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

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

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

(19) Tanked Helicopters

(i) Tanked aircraft will display the last three numbers/letters of the aircraft registration on both sides of the aircraft. Numbers/letters will be high visibility/contrasting colors and a minimum 32 inches high and 5 inches wide. Number placement on the aircraft sides should give high consideration to visibility from the ground. If there is a duplication in Aircraft Identifier for substitute aircraft and/or if a fixed external tank is replaced or moved to a different airframe, contact your CO for direction.

Example: N282CL will display 2CL

(ii) All 700 series IATB helitanker numbers shall not be visible.

(20) Reserved

(21) Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements).

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

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

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

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

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(26) FAA approved floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection within the cargo area. Floor protection is not required within the passenger seating areas. Floor protection in both seating and cargo areas shall not be in excess of ½ inch to allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all installed anchor points. (Not applicable to Type 1 or restricted category helicopters.)

(27) Reserved

(28) Reserved

(29) Engine inlet air filtration system/particle air separator for all medium and light helicopters.

(30) Heating system for windshield de-fog.

(31) Kit for disposal of fuel during start-up/shut down; i.e., EPA Bell Kit if commercially available.

(32) Reserved

(e) Reserved

(f) See Exhibit 3 for Alaska dispatches

B-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

(a) General

(1) The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each helicopter for extended periods during heavy use.

(2) Helicopters shall be operated and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations. Special equipment and/or modification of the helicopter to meet requirements of this contract shall be inspected, repaired, and altered in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer's recommendations or engineered data and, if required, be FAA approved. All "time change" components, including engines, shall be replaced upon reaching the factory recommended time, or FAA approved extension if applicable. Helicopters operated with components and accessories on approved TBO extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the helicopter is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the helicopter is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(3) FAA, CFR 14, Part 145 Repair Stations, may be used for specific maintenance functions that the repair station is certified for. The helicopter must be returned to service under the repair station certificate, and not under an

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(4) Contract performance may subject the helicopter engine to frequent smoke, sand and dust ingestion. All helicopters shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the Contracted aircraft.

(5) All maintenance performed shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR 43 and 91 including helicopter time-in-service and hour meter reading.

(6) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91 shall be kept with the aircraft, and at least every 12 flight hours or 7 days- whichever occurs first; transmitted to the operator’s home office (Location that Certificate is held).

(7) Maintenance of aircraft records shall be in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C as revised.

(8) Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at least 16 flight hours prior to the initiation of any maintenance inspection. In addition, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of any change of an engine, power train, control, or major airframe component and circumstances inducing the change.

(9) Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily standby or as approved by the COR.

(10) All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor's FAA Approved Maintenance Program.

(11) Inspections shall be performed in a maintenance facility, host or alternate base, or in the best field conditions available. Flight time to and from a maintenance facility or alternate base or location in excess of 30 minutes of flight time will not be paid.

(12) When less than 50 hours remain before the initial 100-hour inspection, the first 100 hour inspection shall be performed before or after the daily standby, or as approved by the COR.

(13) Helicopters on FAA Approved Aircraft Maintenance Programs (for example 100 hr. Inspections, phase or progressive type inspection), and after having flown 50 or more hours following the start of the Mandatory Availability Period, the Contractor May Perform scheduled inspection or maintenance without loss of availability. From that time, after every subsequent 100 hours of flight (±10%), scheduled inspections or maintenance may be performed without loss of availability per the requirements in (i) thru (iii) below.

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(i) When the inspection is due and the aircraft and flight crew have been released for the day, the contractor will be allowed to perform this scheduled inspection and/or maintenance, up to the end of the following calendar day, without assessment of unavailability.

(ii) When the helicopter is available for service, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the flight crew is also available. If the flight crew is not available when the aircraft is returned to service, unavailability will be assessed from that time until such time that they do become available.

(iii) If the entire calendar day is not used to perform maintenance, no credit of that unused time shall be granted.

(14) During 90 day or less MAP the contractor may, with the approval of the CO, elect to use 1 maintenance day and if the MAP is greater than 90 days the contractor may, with the approval of the CO, elect to use 2 maintenance days. These are non-paid calendar days for the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance. These days need not be consecutive; however, they must be full calendar days, the vendor may not bank unused portions of the day. Contractor shall request approval from the CO at least 48 hours prior to the initiation of the additional scheduled maintenance days.