Smokejumper Solicitation 12024B19R9008 Amend 4.pdf

Solicitation 12024B19R9008 U.S. Forest Service National Smokejumper Aircraft Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SF-1449)

SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 TOTAL AIRCRAFT

B.3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B.4 CERTIFICATIONS AND OPERATIONS

B.5 AIRCRAFT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B.6 AIRCRAFT REQUIRMENTS

B.7 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

B.8 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

B.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B.10 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

B.11 AVIONICS

B.12 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B.13 MECHANIC AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B.14 PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL

B.15 PILOT REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

B.16 FLIGHT AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B.17 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

B.18 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

B.19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B.20 SUBSTITUTION OF AIRCRAFT AND/OR PERSONNEL

B.21 SUSPENSION OF PERSONNEL

B.22 ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS

B.23 SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

B.24 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

B.25 SYNOPSIS OF SAFETY PROGRAM

B.26 MISSION ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT (CLIN 6)

SECTION C - CLAUSES

C.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

C.2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-4) (DEVIATION 2017-1) (OCT

2018) C.3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2017-1)(FAR 52.212-5) (JAN 2019)

C.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (AGAR 452.211-74) (FEB 1988)

C.5 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

C.6 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217 9) (MAR 2000)

C.7 PRE USE INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

C.8 PRE USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

C.9 INSPECTION DURING USE

C.10 INSPECTION OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

C.11 REINSPECTION EXPENSES

C.12 DESIGNATED BASE AND MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C.13 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C.14 UNAVAILABILITY OF AIRCRAFT AND/OR PERSONNEL

C.15 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

C.16 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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C.17 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

C.18 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

C.19 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

C.20 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE POST SEASON PERIOD

C.21 PAYMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION COSTS AWAY FROM DESIGNATED BASE

C.22 REIMBURSEMENT FOR AIRPORT USE COSTS

C.23 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

C.24 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

C.25 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PILOT

C.26 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

C.27 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

C.28 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C.29 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

C.30 EXTENDED STANDBY ADJUSTMENTS

C.31 POST AWARD CONFERNCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

C.32 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

C.33 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

C.34 KEY PERSONNEL (AGAR 452.237-74) (FEB 1988)

C.35 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES (FAR 52.245-2) (APR 2012)

C.36 INSURANCE COVERAGE (AGAR 452.228-71) (NOV 1996)

C.37 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014)

C.38 WAGE DETERMINATIONS

SECTION D - EXHIBITS

D.1 LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 - APPROVED AIRCRAFT

EXHIBIT 2 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT HISTORY

EXHIBIT 3 – NTDP SMOKEJUMPER AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT DRAWING

EXHIBIT 4 - FLIGHT USE REPORT (FS-6500-122)

EXHIBIT 5 - SMOKEJUMPER FIXED FLIGHT RATE AND FUEL CONSUMPTION TABLE

EXHIBIT 6 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL RECORD

EXHIBIT 7 - FAA MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT REPORT

EXHIBIT 8 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISION

E.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

E.2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION

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

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

E.5 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-72) (1988)

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

E.9 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-3) (OCT 2018) . 114

E.10 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990)

E.11 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006)

E.12 PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.237-71) (FEB 1988)

E.13 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE iii OF 116

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

12024B19R9008

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

12/26/2019

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

KELLEN LOGAN

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

Phone (208) 387-5361

FAX (208) 387-5384

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL

TIME

01/29/2020

1600 MST

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

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING – MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 481211

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS

8(a)

SIZE STANDARD:

1,500 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

See Block 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. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

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

OFFER

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

National Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(See Section B Schedule of Items, Supplies or Services & Prices or Cost)

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

SCHEDULE AND SPECIFICATIONS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 1 – Grangeville, ID - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: Grangeville Air Center 111 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base):

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

April 06 to September 09; 157 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 150 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Contractor’s Normal Cost of Transportation from the Contractor’s Base of Operations to the Designated Base (See C.21 Payment for transportation costs away from designated base):

Standby Hours Per Day: 9 Hours Standby per day

Extended Standby Hourly Rate: $52.00 per hour

CLIN 1

Grangeville, ID

Mandatory Availability

Period 04/06 to 09/09

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

**Base Period- 2020 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 1 - 2021 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 2 - 2022 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 3 - 2023 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall total evaluated price per Contract Line Item (ie. per aircraft).

*See Section C.29 Economic Price Adjustment for the Flight Rate.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 2 – Two Split Designated Bases-Missoula & West Yellowstone, MT - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft. May 1 to June 14 in Missoula, MT. Then the aircraft will move to West Yellowstone, MT from June 15 to September 9.

Designated Bases:

Missoula Smokejumper Base PO Box 7669 Missoula, MT 59807

W. Yellowstone Interagency Fire Center Box 610 West Yellowstone, MT 59758

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

May 04 to September 13; 132 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 180 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

CLIN 2

Missoula, MT

W. Yellowstone, MT

Mandatory Availability

Period 05/04 to 09/13

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

**Base Period - 2020 132 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 1 - 2021 132 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 2 - 2022 132 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 3 - 2023 132 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the MAP plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall total evaluated price per Contract Line Item (ie. per aircraft).

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 3 – North Cascades, WA - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: North Cascades Smokejumper Base 23 Intercity Airport Road Winthrop, WA 98862

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name: Redmond Air Center

National Forest: Deschutes National Forest

Location: Redmond, Oregon

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

June 01 to September 14; 106 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 180 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

CLIN 3

North Cascades, WA

Mandatory Availability

Period 06/01 to 09/14

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

**Base Period - 2020 106 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 1 - 2021 106 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 2 - 2022 106 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 3 - 2023 106 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the MAP plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall total evaluated price per

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 4 – Redding, CA - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: Region 5 Smokejumper Base 6101 Airport Road Redding, CA 96002

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

May 18 to September 21; 125 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 180 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

CLIN 4

Redding, CA

Mandatory Availability

Period 05/18 to 09/21

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

**Base Period- 2020 125 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 1 - 2021 125 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 2 - 2022 125 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 3 - 2023 125 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the MAP plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall total evaluated price per

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 5 – Missoula, MT - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: Missoula Smokejumper Base PO Box 7669 Missoula, MT 59807

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

April 06 to September 09; 157 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 150 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage: 1 OR 2 Pilot Crew

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

CLIN 5

Missoula, MT

Mandatory Availability

Period 04/06 to 09/09

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

**Base Period- 2020 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 1 - 2021 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 2- 2022 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option 3 - 2023 157 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the MAP plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall total evaluated price per

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 6 – Additional optional fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base:

Assigned at the time of order. (It may be any of the designated bases listed in the above CLINS 1 through 5).

Inspection Location:

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

Not applicable. These optional aircraft will not have a guaranteed Mandatory Availability Period. They will be ordered on a call when needed basis with no guarantee.

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 150 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage: 1 OR 2 Pilot Crew

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

CLIN 6

Additional/Optional

Aircraft

Estimated Hypothetical

MAP

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Period- 2020 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Option 1 - 2021 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Option 2 - 2022 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Option 3 - 2023 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the estimated number of days for the MAP plus the estimated flight hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall total evaluated price per Contract Line Item (ie. per aircraft).

*See Section C.29 Economic Price Adjustment for the flight rate.

Note: An Offeror must be awarded at least one of the Item Numbers 1 through 5 above in order to also be awarded this Item No. 6.

B.2 TOTAL AIRCRAFT

Offeror shall state the maximum number of aircraft they are able to accept.

Total number of aircraft:

B.3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation, and any resultant contracts, is to obtain services of commercially provided aircraft fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications for use in administration and protection of Public Lands. The Government intends to award multiple Firm-Fixed-

Price (FFP), with an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) type contracts, for a base year and three option years not to exceed four years total. The contracts will have fixed priced availability rates and fixed price with economic price adjustments for the flight rates. One aircraft will be awarded for CLINS 1 through 5.

More than one aircraft may be awarded for CLIN 6. Due to the volatile fluctuation in aviation fuel prices;

the flight rates will be adjusted based on increases and decreases to the prices of aviation fuel as indicated in the economic price adjustment clause specified in the contract. This smokejumper contract program requires the Contractors to provide their aircraft services during certain Mandatory Availability

Periods (MAPs) for the exclusive use of the Government. They are paid a daily availability rate during the MAP and an hourly flight rate when they are flown. We specify an exact period of time the aircraft must be available and the Contractor receives a firm-fixed-priced payment for each day of availability.

We also have fixed hourly/unit flight rates that the vendor receives for each hour that the aircraft is flown. However, if the aircraft is never flown the vendor does not receive any payment for flight time.

(b) The Contractor and their employees must be cooperative and work as a team in accomplishing the mission. Contractor's employees may be replaced if found to be uncooperative or the Contracting

Officer (CO) may terminate this contract.

(c) During the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) and any extensions thereof, the aircraft will be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

(d) Aircraft furnished under this contract will be operated from the designated or alternate bases throughout the contiguous United States.

(e) The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with all State and local agencies, private landholders, Department of Interior, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, through the coordination dispatch system as specified in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide, and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

(f) Use will include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies for fire suppression and other USFS administration activities.

(2) Transporting and dropping smokejumpers.

(3) Transporting and dropping paracargo.

(4) Reconnaissance.

(5) Testing of parachutes and other aerial equipment.

(6) Air Tactical Operations

(7) Search and Rescue

(g) Aircraft will be required to perform over rough, mountainous terrain typical of National Forest areas in the western United States at elevations varying from sea level to 13,000 feet, often encountering extremely unfavorable atmospheric conditions.

B.4 CERTIFICATIONS AND OPERATIONS

(a) Contractors must be currently certificated under 14 CFR Part 135 or 14 CFR Part 121. The Contractor must have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved operating specifications manual that includes the aircraft by serial number on aircraft listing (D085). With the exception of authorized USFS deviations, aircraft shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of their operating certificate. The Chief of the USFS has authority to deviate from certain requirements under

FAA Exemptions and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) grants of exemption as identified in the following paragraphs. The aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the FAA Operations

Specifications, Operations Manual, General Maintenance Manual (GMM), etc., as applicable, regardless of status as Public Aircraft. Aircraft performing a "public aircraft operation" does not alter the requirement for compliance with appropriate 14 CFR as follows:

(1) Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) - TAWS should be deactivated for smokejumping and paracargo delivery. The system should be reactivated at the completion of smokejumping or paracargo operation. This procedure shall be accomplished with appropriate checklists and procedures, notwithstanding any requirements of 14 CFR part 135.154.

(2) The aircraft shall be operated to the standards of 14 CFR Part 135 or 121, as appropriate when carrying passengers for other than firefighting missions.

(3) When performing the smokejumper/paracargo missions, i.e., firefighting operations the

Contractors shall comply with the parts of 14 CFR Part 91 that apply to all aircraft operations

(civil and public), except where Grants of Exemptions have been issued. The Chief of the USFS has authority to deviate from certain requirements under FAA and DOT Grants of Exemption as identified in the following paragraphs.

(i) Aircraft may be required to carry hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR.

Such transportation shall be in accordance with DOT Special Permit and the Interagency

Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068).

(ii) A copy (hard or electronic) of the current permit and handbook/guide and emergency response guide shall be aboard each aircraft operating under the provisions of this special permit.

(iii) It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that employees who may perform a function subject to this special permit receive training on the requirements and conditions of this handbook/guide (Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) Module A-110).

Documentation of this training shall be retained by the company in the employee’s records and made available to the Government as required.

(iv) The pilot shall ensure personnel are briefed of specific actions required in the event of an emergency. The Pilot shall be given initial written notification of the type, quantity, and the location of hazardous materials placed aboard the aircraft before the start of any project. Thereafter, verbal notification before each flight is acceptable. For operations where the type and quantity of the materials do not change, repeated notification is not required.

(v) It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that Contractor employees have received training in the handling of hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR 172.

(vi) Cabin Door may be left off during smokejumper and paracargo operations as authorized under Exemption GS-392. Aircraft must be FAA-approved to fly with door removed.

(vii) Flights below 500 feet for the purpose of dropping cargo is authorized under

Exemption GE-392A.

(b) A Government representative may inspect the pilot’s Interagency Pilot Qualification Card for currency before any flight. The Government has operational control and can delay, terminate, or cancel a flight at any time.

(c) Proof of possession of the aircraft by the Contractor shall be provided to the Contracting Officer not later than 10 days prior to the first day of the Mandatory Availability Period. The Contractor will be required to furnish a copy of its FAA Operations Specifications, Operations Manual, General

Maintenance Manual (GMM) to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of work.

(1) The aircraft model offered must have been previously approved as a Smokejumper Aircraft by the Interagency Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Board (SASES) (See Section J, Exhibit 1 for current listing of approved smokejumper aircraft). Aircraft offered must conform to the same standard configuration and performance capability of the model aircraft as originally approved as a smokejumper aircraft.

(2) Any flight exceeding 15 minutes of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) along the planned route must have two qualified instrument rated pilots. Autopilots authorized by Part 135 may be used in lieu of a second pilot. The Contracting Officer may require two pilots on any IFR flight or any administrative flights. (See Section G.10 for payment provisions for additional pilot.)

(d) The flight crew shall provide a pre-takeoff briefing describing the location of the emergency exits and appropriate evacuation and in flight procedures. The briefing may be waived for smokejumper and paracargo operations.

(e) Short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations from other than established airports may be permitted provided they are specifically approved in advance in accordance with Forest Service Manual (FSM)

5700.

(f) A passenger may occupy the copilot's seat during certain operations unless a two-pilot operation is required.

(g) Smokejumper Seats, Side Facing Seats. The Government will provide seating to accommodate fully equipped smokejumpers and their equipment. The smokejumper bench seats will be installed by the

Contractor upon request of the Government. This will require the removal and storage of the required

Contractor furnished seats.

(h) Weight and balance information shall be calculated and available to the flight crew on both seating configurations. It is noted that the Government furnished smokejumper bench seats may not meet all of the certification requirements of the Contractor required seats.

B.5 AIRCRAFT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) The aircraft and accessories shall be in operable condition and shall present a neat and clean appearance. Upholstery, paint, and Plexiglas shall be in good condition.

(b) The internal cabin area near the exit door and the external fuselage aft of and below the exit door shall be free of protrusions and sharp edges. Protrusions and sharp edges that cannot be removed shall be adequately protected to prevent snagging or chaffing of equipment.

(c) Aircraft Weighing and Center of Gravity

(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 should be listed by make model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation.

(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

(B) At an interval of 36 months thereafter, and

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

(2) All aircraft shall be so configured 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.

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

B.6 AIRCRAFT REQUIRMENTS

Aircraft furnished shall meet the following minimum requirements and conditions:

(a) All metal multi-engine landplane, certificated in normal or transport category with side-facing jumper exit door on left side of the aircraft aft of the main landing gear.

(b) Equipped and certificated for night and IFR operations.

(c) Powered by turbine engines.

(d) Bid Items

(1) BID ITEM No. 1 – Grangeville: Multi engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer's flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’ elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Short take-off and landing (STOL) capable aircraft shall clear 50’ obstacle during takeoff and landing with a runway length of 2, 000 feet on a standard day at sea level with zero wind at maximum certified gross weight.

(2) BID ITEM No. 2 - West Yellowstone/Missoula: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 6600' pressure altitude and 80º degrees

F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees

Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of

14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight

Manual.

(3) BID ITEM No. 3 – North Cascades: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit.

Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or

Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual. Aircraft shall be equipped with in-flight tail-opening cargo door with two (2) cargo roller-track sections attachable to the back ramp.

(4) BID ITEM No. 4 - Redding: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual. See Section C.9 for additional avionics requirements.

(5) BID ITEM No. 2 & 5 – Missoula: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

(6) BID ITEM No. 6 – Additional Optional Aircraft: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit.

Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part

25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

(e) Heavy-duty floor, stressed to 200 psf, or installed wooden or metal deck plating as necessary to bring the floor load bearing capacity to this figure.

(f) Aircraft shall be equipped with utility/cargo type exit doors, not an airstair door.

(g) As a minimum, meet the performance capabilities specified in Section B.1, Schedule of Items. These capabilities must be verifiable from the performance charts in the approved flight manual for that airplane; calculations and reference points will be in accordance with the following guidelines:

(1) The specified minimum cruise true airspeed shall be achievable at 10,000 feet MSL, ISA with

80 percent of maximum rated power.

(2) The payload will be calculated according to performance charts in the approved flight manual for that airplane for a minimum of 2 ½ hours of fuel with 30-minute fuel reserve (for a total of 3 hours) at maximum certificated gross weight.

Note: If the capability of the aircraft furnished permits carrying loads greater than the stated minimum requirements as stated in Section B.1, Schedule of Items, such loads will be carried when ordered.

(h) The minimum conventional passenger seating capacity specified in Section B.1, Schedule of Items must be achievable with two pilots.

(i) The cabin shall have the number of passenger seats specified in Section B.1 Schedule of Items.

(j) Aircraft condition and equipment. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period. All equipment shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved

Minimum Equipment List (MEL). However, all items required by this contract may not be placed on an

MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Safety Inspector or the CO. The following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the aircraft continuing to be utilized under contract. Once an item is placed on an MEL then the vendor is required to correct the discrepancy within identified approved MEL timeframes.

(1) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(2) VHF-AM Radio (for contract availability at least two must be operational)

(3) VHF-FM Radio (for contract availability at least two must be operational)

(4) Transponder (for contract availability at least one must be operational)

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

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

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

(m) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e., no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.) Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(n) 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 as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(o) The fire extinguisher(s) must be a hand held bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew when seated. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10:

Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s Part 135 operations specifications.

Minimum of two fire extinguishers, one forward and one aft must be available.

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

(1) Current contract and all modifications.

(2) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

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

(3) EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved.

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

(5) Vendors must keep the devices adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available withour reliance on the government.

(q) Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance

Definition: Portable Electronic Device: Any kind of electronic device, typically but not limited to consumer electronics, brought on board the aircraft that is not permanently installed and part of the approved aircraft configuration. Electrical energy can be provided from internal sources, such as batteries, an aircraft power source or both. This includes transmitting PEDs (T-PEDs).

(1) The aircraft must be certified as tolerant to portable electronic devices (PEDs), including transmitting PEDs, in accordance with RTCA/DO-307 for all phases of flight. This must be accomplished via an STC equivalent to Liberty Partners STC11071SC with configuration LP-S001-

B03 and include approval for wireless intercom adapters. An appropriate supplement must be incorporated into the aircraft flight manual.

(2) The contractor must have documented procedures and training to clearly address:

PEDs approved for use on board the aircraft

Situations when approved PEDs can and cannot be used

How and when PEDs must be secured or stowed

PED modes of operation that can and cannot be used

How and when to inform passengers of the contractor’s PED policies and procedures

How to manage scenarios such as suspected or confirmed electromagnetic interference, PED unit or battery smoke or fire, or other scenarios

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

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

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

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

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

(4) Technical Standard Order (TSO) Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the suitability of installed equipment.

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

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

Item Description Quantity

Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long) 8

Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10

Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches) 4

Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling) 2

Roller bandage, minimum 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze) 2

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

Bandage scissors 1

Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2-pair of non-latex surgical gloves

1-face shield

1-mouth-to-mouth barrier

1-protective gown

2-antiseptic towelettes

1-biohazard disposal bag

Note: Splints are recommended if space permits. Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate number of crew and passengers carried.

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

(1) Knife

(2) Signal Mirror

(3) Aviation-type Signal Flares (6-each)

(4) Matches (2-small boxes in waterproof containers)

(5) Magnesium Fire Starter

(6) Space Blanket (1-per occupant)

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

(8) Collapsible Water Bag

(9) Food (2-days emergency rations per occupant)

(10) Candles

(11) Whistle

(12) Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

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

(1) Individual First Aid Kit

(2) Container w/carrying Handle or Straps

(3) Large Plastic Bags

(4) Signal Panels

(5) Flashlight with Spare Batteries

(6) Hand Saw or Wire Saw

(7) Collapsible Shovel

(8) Sleeping Bag (1-per two occupants)

(9) Survival Manual

(10) Snowshoes

(11) Axe or Hatchet

(12) Insect Repellant

(13) Insect Head net (1-per occupant)

(14) Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle

(15) Personal ELT

(16) Sunscreen

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

B.7 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

(a) Each engine shall have at least 100 hours remaining before any overhaul or hot section inspection at the start of the Mandatory Availability Period. Those engines having less than 100 hours remaining before any overhaul or hot section shall be "backed up" by a substitute engine having more than 100 hours time remaining and installed in a Quick Engine Change (QEC) unit.

Note: Quick Engine Change unit is defined as the engine complete with engine mount, accessories, and the necessary wiring and tubing assembled in such a manner that it can be installed on the aircraft in a minimum of time. A QEC unit need not have the cowling or propeller installed to be a complete unit.

(b) Turbine engines must be able to pass an engine performance data plate speed check (ground run) as prescribed by the aircraft maintenance manual.

(c) A "Hot Section" inspection will not be considered as an overhaul on any turbine engine unless so specified by the manufacturer of the engine.

(d) New or major overhauled turbine engines shall have been operated for at least 3 hours (including a minimum of 2 flight hours) before they may be approved for use. In the case of a double engine change, each engine shall be operated 5 hours flight time on that aircraft prior to being approved for use.

B.8 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

(a) Installation of a horizontally mounted parachute static line attach cable in accordance with National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) drawings and STC (see Section D, Exhibit 3).

(b) A vertically mounted parachute static line attach cable with support strut running from floor to ceiling constructed and installed in accordance with NTDP drawings and STC (see Section D, Exhibit 3).

(c) An externally attachable jump step (See Section D, Exhibit 3.) (Not applicable to BID ITEM 3 – North Cascades.)

(d) Handrail of smooth contour that shall encircle the entire top and forward side of the left side jumper exit/paracargo door opening. The handrail shall be designed and installed so as not to restrict the size of the door opening and not to hinder the opening or removal of the door. The diameter of all handrail sections shall be ¾ inch. The "standoff" dimension from the cabin wall shall be 1 ½ inches with anchor strength sufficient to withstand a 600 pound load in any direction. Install in accordance with NTDP drawing. (See Section D, Exhibit 3).

(e) A sheathed knife (minimum blade length, 5 inches) easily accessible, but securely mounted on the bulkhead or cabin sidewall aft of the exit door.

(f) If a DHC 6 is provided, the following installations are required:

Standard Douglas type seat track and associated cargo tie down rings in sufficient numbers to adequately secure multiple bundle cargo loads up to the maximum payload capacity of the aircraft.

The standard Douglas type seat track will be installed over the three underfloor seat rails from passenger compartment forward bulkhead rearward to most aft bulkhead (or station 266 on

DHC 6).

The left and center tracks will be installed in sections with openings between sections to permit the legs of the fold up utility seats to engage the cutouts in the aircraft floor.

In addition to the floor mounted seat track, tracks of the same specifications will be installed along each cabin sidewall directly below the fold up seat attach fittings and extend from the forward most factory installed nut plate location to the location of the most rearward fold up seat attach fittings on each side. This seat track may be "notched" as necessary immediately below each seat fitting to allow structural clearance for parts of the seat assembly. (See NTDP drawing 805A) The nut plates are part of the De Havilland customer option package MOD 6/1225.

Aft track segment for use with smokejumper restraint system must be installed (See Section J, Exhibit 3, NTDP Smokejumper Aircraft Accessories Equipment Drawings List, Drawing MTDC 805A).

(g) Any aircraft other than the DHC 6 offered must have a similar option that is FAA approved. The seat track arrangement is similar to that used for mounting standard commuter seats and is intended for cargo tie down rings.

(h) A 1½ to 2 inch safety strap across the exit door that may be easily and swiftly connected/ disconnected in flight.

Upon request, the USFS will provide drawings for appropriate aircraft showing specifications, locations, and general installation details. Two static line attach cables may not be required in all aircraft. Some aircraft will not need the jumpstep or anchor points. Drawings should be requested from NTDP (See Section D, Exhibit 3).

B.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will deliver to the Contractor the following Government furnished property at the time of pre use inspection (see Section C.7, Pre Use Inspection of Equipment and Personnel).

(a) Drawings for the necessary smokejumper aircraft accessories (provided upon request). (See Section D, Exhibit 3)

(b) Spotter's Helmet

(c) Fiberglass Jumpdoor Boot. (Will fit standard configured door, operator will be responsible for “boot” on nonstandard door)

(d) "The Professional Smokejumper Pilot" Microsoft Powerpoint® program (See Section B.14, Pilot Requirements)

(e) Simula Seats (see Section B.4, Smokejumper Seats under Certifications and Operations)

(1) Smokejumper Restraint Bench Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

(2) Contractors shall be responsible to inspect, install, remove, and maintain the Simula Seat in accordance with the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness dated January 6, 2017 or latest revision. The ICA will be sent out upon award. Records of ICA completion will be reviewd at each each aircrafts pre-use inspection.

(3) The Government furnished items shall remain the property of the Government to be returned at the end of the contract period.

B.10 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

(a) FAA approved seats, seatbelts, and shoulder harnesses, for the pilot and copilot. Conventional passenger seating shall be FAA approved quick removable seats. Seat belts shall be a metal-to-metal single point quick release mechanism.

(b) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the aircraft 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.

(c) The aircraft shall be equipped with a pulse type light system to enhance recognition of the aircraft.

The system may utilize existing landing lights if they are visible with the landing gear retracted.