Draft_19R0003_Lucky_Peak_T2_EU_Heli_Final.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For:

National Standard Category Type II Helicopter – 1 Medium Exclusive Use Helicopter – Lucky Peak

Solicitation No:

RFP 12024B19R0003

Issued Date:

April 12, 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 B

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. 12024B19R0003 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 michaelmcfarlane@fs.fed.us 208-387-5695 or 208-860-7334.

“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. 12024B19R0003 US Forest Service National Medium Exclusive Use Helicopters National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

OBJECTIVE

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-2 RESERVED

B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

B-5 CREW COVERAGE

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT

B-15 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

B-16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

B-17 RESERVED

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

C-7 AVIONICS

C-8 RESERVED

C-9 RESERVED

C-10 OPERATIONS

C-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

C-12 PERSONNEL

C-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

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

EQUIPMENT

C-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

C-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

C-18 MISHAPS

C-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

C-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

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C-24 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988)

C-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND

OPTIONAL USE

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C-27 UNAVAILABILITY

C-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

C-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

C-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

C-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD

C-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL

C-34 RESERVED

C-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

C-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER

C-37 LODGING & MEALS

C-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE

C-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION

C-40 PAYMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE CHEMICALS

C-41 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE

C-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

C-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

C-44 RESERVED

C-45 DEFINITIONS

C-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACCRONYMS

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48)

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES

EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL

LOAD TRAINING

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST

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

AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION

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

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT 17 - SUPPLEMENTAL RAPPEL REQUIREMENTS – EQUIPMENT

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL

EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING

EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM

EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (EXAMPLE)

EXHIBIT 22 - COMPUTED GROSS WEIGHT TABLE

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT

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EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION

EXHIBIT 27 - RESERVED

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

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

EXHIBIT 30 – RESERVED

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE

AND ACCIDENT HISTORY

SECTIOND - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 FAR 52.212-4 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(DEVIATION 2017-1) (OCT 2018)

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2017-1)

(JAN 2019)

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

D-4 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(k) TAXES

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

D-6 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS

D-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

D-8 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

(IF OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED ON THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

D-9 OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD PRE MAP/POST MAP

D-10 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42)

(MAY 2014)

D-11 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEO TAPING

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

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

E-3 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(TAILORED)

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

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

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

E-7 52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (MAY 2012)

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

ITEMS (OCT 2018)

E-9 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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

12024B19R0003

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

April 12, 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

April 26, 2019 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 Type II Helicopter Services – Item 9: Lucky Peak

One (1) Standard Category, Medium (Type II)

Rappel Helicopter

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

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

OBJECTIVE

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

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract not to exceed 1 base year and 2 option periods for the daily availability rate. The flight rate will be an estimated quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government intends on awarding a single contract as a result of this solicitation.

Aircraft Inspections (carding) -- all equipment needing to be inspected shall be available for inspection at least 10 days prior to the start of work. Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors.

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B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

ITEM NO. 9 Helicopter equipped with bucket (Type II Medium-Rappel- Bell 205, 210, or 212 per Exhibit 17)

Host Base(s)

Name: Lucky Peak National Forest: Boise Location: Lucky Peak Helibase

Boise, Idaho

Mandatory Availability Period Net Days June 1 – September 28, 2019 120 Days

Daily Availability Offer Rate

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability Option Year 1 2019 120 DAYS $ $

Base

Daily Availability Option Year 2 2020 120 DAYS $ $

Option 1

Daily Availability Option Year 3 2021 120 DAYS $ $

Option 2

Specified Hourly Flight Rate

*250 Hours **$ $

Optional Use Rate Option Year 1 2019 HR $ N/A

Base

Optional Use Rate Option Year 2 2020 HR $ N/A

Option 1

Optional Use Rate Option Year 3 2021 HR $ N/A

Option 2

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is our best estimate of useage and the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

**Enter the flight rate from Exhibit 12 based on the make and model of aircraft offered

ITEM NO. 9

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

ITEM NO. 9

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs is required

Approved HOGE Performance

(Note: Do not include weight of bucket and suspension hardware in payload calculations)

HOGE Non-Jettisonable Payload (Line 13 Load Calculation) _________

HOGE Jettsisonable Payload (Line 13 Load Calculation) ___________

Bucket Weight

Bucket Weight _ lbs

Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150’ long line (cables, connectors, etc.)

Note:

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

Relief Crew Costs Per Person (Round Trip)

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

Performance Requirements:

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

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

Minimum payload of 1,650 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.

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Additional Pay Items

Item Pay Items Quanity Unit Reference Pymt Clause

A Extended Standby Estimated Hourly Ref B-9 B Fuel Truck Mileage Estimated Mileage Ref C-38 C Subsistance Allowance

(RON) Estimated Daily Ref C-42 D Water Enhancers Estimated Gallon Ref C-40 E Additional Personnel Estimated Each Ref C-33

B-2 RESERVED

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES, (B) AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

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

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

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 Computed Gross Weight from Exhibit 22 for load calculation purposes for submitting proposals (See Exhibit 22 Computed Gross Weight). For field operations use current temperature and elevation for performance planning purposes.

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 manufacture’s requirements and configured in accordance with the contract specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria:

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

(ii) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales 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) shall:

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

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

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

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

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

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

(MAP).

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

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

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

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

(iii) Weighing shall be:

(A) Accomplished within 12 months prior to the original 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 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 scale readings, 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 when compared. (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6).

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

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

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

(2) After proposal evaluations and prior to or post award all aircraft weights 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 Mandatory Availability Period (MAP).

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

B-5 CREW COVERAGE

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

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew (Night Ops-) or Three Pilot crew

And

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

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

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

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER

MECHANIC

6-Day 6-Day Coverage

No Relief Required

3-Hour Call-up

7-Day

A.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

3-Hour Call-up

B.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

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

C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

Full Time Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

Type II (Medium) Helicopter - A maximum of 4 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

NOTE: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (CONTRACTOR SELECT)

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.

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

$51.00 per hour

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C

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

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

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

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

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

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: __2__ (See C-7 (b) (1) (i))

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: __2__ (See C-7 (b) (1) (ii))

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

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

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

Satellite Communications System: Minutes/Month ____ (See C-7 (b)(1)(vi))

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

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

GPS Data connector (See C-7 (b) (5) (v))

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

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

ADS-B IN and OUT (See C-7 (b) (4) (vii))

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

Additional Telemetry Unit (ATU) (C-7 (b) (4) (iii))

Dual USB charging ports accessible to pilot/copilot positions (See C-7 (b) (5) (vii))

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

Rappel Capability (See C-7 (a) (2) and Exhibit 17) Lucky Peak – Item #9

Extended Height landing gear (See C-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

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

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

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

Engine Re-Ignition Kit (C4 (e) (3))

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

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

Rapid Refueling Close Circuit Open Port (Exhibit 8)

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

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

Law Enforcement Short Haul (Exhibit 27)

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

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

Aircraft shall be marked “FIRE” in 8 to 12 inch high visibility letters on the underside of the aircraft to be visible from the ground.

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract will meet the requirements of Section C12 D and C-20.

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

All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C12 (b) 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’’)

Snorkel

Mountainous Terrain Flight

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch

Rappel

Short Haul

Snow Operations (deep snow)

Night Vision Goggle Operations

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT (CONTRACTOR SELECT)

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

B-15 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

Contractor should Public Use. After contract award, submit Exhibit 28 Public Aircraft Operations.

B-16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

B-17 RESERVED

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

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

(b) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the contract. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in 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 Availability Period the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

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

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

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

(g) Reserved

(h) Reserved

(i) Reserved

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

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

(2) Helicopter shall conform to the approved type design (normal or transport), be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 helicopters will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplement type certificates (STC).

(3) Reserved

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

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

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

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

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

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

(c) Reserved

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

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

(b) The Government at the time of award will provide the following items to the Contractor.

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

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

Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letter:

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

(2) Reserved

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

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

(1) AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio (See Section C-8, (a)(4))

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

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

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

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

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

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Condition of Equipment

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

(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 and etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable.

Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(c) Center of Gravity

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

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

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

(d) General Equipment

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

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

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

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

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

(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.

(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) For Type II (Medium) Helicopters: FAA approved shoulder harness (single diagonal strap with inertia reel) for each aft cabin passenger position. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, and a quick-release mechanism.

(iv) Reserved

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

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

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

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

(vi) Installations substantiated to the requirements 14 CFR Part 29 are most desirable. All data pertinent for these installations shall be available for review by the Forest Service prior to 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 that is activated by engine or transmission oil pressure.

OR

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

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

(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) Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material. (Not required for Type 1 helicopters.)

(14) Reserved

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

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

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

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. Not required for Type I helicopters.

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

(ii) Remote Hook/Long line (as applicable)

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

(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 with a 200 pound pilot(s) and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(iii) Gated Buckets and Powerfill buckets

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

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

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

(19) Reserved

(20) Reserved

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

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

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

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

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

(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) Internal baggage compartment/external cargo basket/racks. Minimum of fifteen

(15) cubic feet of cargo space with isolated internal baggage compartment(s) capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other fire fighting tools (requires rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

External cargo basket(s)/rack(s) with a closing mechanical latching lid, if available, may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments, which cannot be modified to accept fire tools. The lid shall cover the entire basket/rack. Cargo basket/rack shall be at least 4-inches deep and shall not hamper ingress and egress of personnel from the cabin area.

The devices shall be simple in function and have the capacity of being installed quickly.

All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in a FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.

All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. The basket will have a hinged top with a suitable method to secure the top closed in flight, to prevent the contents from exiting.

All helicopters shall have FAA approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, isolating the passenger area from the cargo area (transmission wells), sliding door area and will not compromise passenger ingress and egress. Cargo behind soft passenger seats must be restrained while seats are occupied per 14 CFR Part 29 requirements. Restraints or barriers must be capable of being removed within 15 minutes. Restraints within the cargo area of the transmission wells shall have netting restraints only.

(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) Optional Items, as selected in B-12

(1) Electronic Weight and Balance, tablet or similar device to calculate electronic weight and balance and transmit it via email (when internet access exists). This is for operational weight and balance and is not a substitute for other contract requirements.

(2) Fast Fin and Strake, FAA approved tail boom and vertical fin modifications. BLR is a known supplier of this equipment

(3) Auto re-ignition kit if commercially available for make and model of aircraft offered.

(4) Aircraft shall have a Supplemental Type Certificate for Left Seat Operations under Part 91, 135 and 133.

C-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 individual’s certificate for the repair station; for example repairman or A&P mechanic. The repair station may not be used in lieu of a carded mechanic if required by this contract.

(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 at least 16 flight hours prior to the initiation of any maintenance inspection. In addition the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO 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 CO.

(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…