12024B19R9503_Amd_04_w_notes.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES 1 7

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable) Amendment No. 04 Feb 01, 2019

6. ISSUED BY CODE 024B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE – OWYHEE BLDG – MS 1100

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same as Item 6

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

12024B19R9503

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/04/2018

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS

DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT: Respond to Requst for Clarifications.

Attached you will find Requests for Clarification and the Government’s response. In addition, a summary listing of changes is included; also solicitation replacement pages.

The closing date for this soliciation remains unchanged. This is the only Amendment that needs to be acknowleged in your proposal solicitation.

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

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Robert Hoffman, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

January 19, 2016

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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

Prescribed By GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation No. 12024B19R9503 Amendment 04 Call When Needed for Light Fixed Wing Air Attack U.S. Forest Service

CONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION (RFQ’S)

1. Is a Weight and balance report required for an aircraft that is not mission ready? No Weight and Balance report would be required.

2. If an item not required by the agreement becomes in-operable (e.g. a 4th FM Radio), would the aircraft then be considered unavailable? As long as the minimum equipment requirements are met and in accordance with the aircraft MEL, the aircraft would remain available for use under the agreement.

3. Is section C.5(e) (concerning “Authorized Break”) applicable to Aircraft Weighing?

The Paragraph on Authorized Break is in the wrong section. It will be re-identified as Paragraph 8 under C.8(a)(Aircraft Maintenance).

4. For the programming of radios: Who is responsible for providing the laptop computer, software and cables (as called out under C.7(d)(Avionics Requirements)? The contractor is responsible for providing these items.

5. When will ADSB (identified under C.8(a) be required to be implemented? ADSB will be required beginning in 2020. The specifics on this requirement are called out under Paragraph (11)(Pg. 18) under C.8 (Contractor Furnished Avionics Systems).

6. Is the Satellite Weather System required to be incorporated in a Multi-Function Display (MFD)?

No. The requirement for a MFD will be Reserved.

7. What are the inspection criteria pertaining to radio “bleed over”? The inspection criteria are identified in Attachment 2 (FS/AMD A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards (Rev D)).

8. Is the “Note” called out under C.10(a) (Operations) referring to the annual Aircraft Carding Inspection? No. The Note pertains to a CWN LFV Pre-use Inspection Form. This form is found under Attachment 5 (The reference of exhibit 21 is incorrect).

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Summary of Changes

Section Page Description

C C.5 10 & 12 Authorized Break paragraph re-located to fall under C.5(a) Aircraft Maintenance C C.7 Avionics Requirements 13 C.7 (Avionics Requirements)(d) Identified that the contractor is responsible for the equipment C C.8 Contractor-Furnished Avionics

Systems 14 Paragraph (xvii) is now Reserved

C C.10 Operations 20 Reference on the second paragraph now changed to “See Attachment 5”

Solicitation No. 12024B19R9503 U.S. Forest Service Region 5 ATGS CWN Light Fixed Wing Aircraft National Office

SCHEDULE C

DESCRRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/ATTACHMENTS

C.5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) Aircraft Maintenance

(1) Offered aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM’s most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the Contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards and this Agreement.

(2) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement.

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

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

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

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

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

(8) Authorized Break - There will be no authorized break or period unless the aircraft has been assigned for 18 consecutive or more days and is coordinated with the CO and the regional AMI. The maximum allowed break or period shall not exceed 24 hours.

(b) Maintenance Records

(1) All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 135; Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13, and the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with those procedures established in the Contractor's maintenance program approved under 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications.

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SCHEDULE C

DESCRRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/ATTACHMENTS

(2) 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.

(f) Mechanics

(1) Mechanics or FAA part 145 Repair Stations assigned to work on aircraft shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings.

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

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

(4) Only a certificated mechanic (holding an airframe and power-plant rating) or FAA part 145 Repair Station may perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.

(5) All mechanics and repair stations shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this Agreement. The mechanic or repair station shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7

(6) Within any 24 hour period, personnel shall have a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours off duty immediately prior to the beginning of any duty day. Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the work site and place of lodging shall not be considered duty time. When one way travel exceeds 30 minutes, the total travel time shall be considered as part of the duty day.

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

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

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

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

SCHEDULE C

DESCRRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/ATTACHMENTS

C.6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

(a) The Contractor is responsible for the security of their aircraft, vehicles and associated equipment used in the support of this contract.

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two (2) independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended.

(c) Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight.

(d) Examples of Unacceptable Locking Devices and Methods:

(1) Locking aircraft doors

(2) Fenced or gated parking area

C.7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

(a) It is required that a complete set of schematic and wiring diagrams, covering all installed avionics systems be available at vendors Principal Base of Operations or maintenance facility.

(b) Required avionics systems and contractor offered avionics/communication equipment must meet the performance specifications as specified in FS/OAS A-24 at:

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

(c) In order to facilitate field maintenance, a complete set of the wiring and schematic diagrams covering all installed avionics systems in the aircraft, shall be carried aboard each aircraft.

(d) Each aircraft shall be supplied by the contractor a laptop computer and software with appropriate cable to support programming of VHF-FM radios and utilize programming ports.

C.8 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

(a) The following required avionics systems shall be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the installation and maintenance standards. All avionics systems, radios, components and other electronics shall be readily accessible for maintenance, and shall not interfere with passenger space or comfort.

(See Exhibit 7 for “preferred” configuration)

(1) Minimum Requirements:

(i) Three 760 VHF-AM Radios (COM 1, COM 2, COM 3)

(ii) Three VHF-FM Radios (FM 1, FM 2 & FM 3)

(iii) Separate Audio Control systems for the pilot, forward observer, and aft observer. (Total of three (3))

(iv) Dual VOR/LOC receiver systems http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html

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DESCRRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/ATTACHMENTS

(v) Glide slope receiver system

(vi) Marker beacon receiver system

(vii) DME transceiver system

(viii) Autopilot system (three-axis preferred) that is STC’d for the make and model of aircraft offered.

(ix) Global Positioning System with moving map display.

(x) ELT Emergency Locator Beacon

(xi) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(xii) One Mode S Transponder

(xiii) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(xiv) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system “In” & “Out”

(xv) TCAS or TAS

(xvi) Class B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

(xvii) Reserved

(xviii) VHF-FM Programming Ports

(xix) Three (3) dual USB Charging Ports

(2) Avionics Specifications: All required avionics systems shall be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of this section.

(3) Communications Systems: Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies.

Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

VHF-AM Transceivers

(i) VHF-AM radios may be integrated into a NAV/COM instrument. All radios must be in a location accessible, visible and easily manipulated by the forward observer.

(ii) VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments.

Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power and shall not

SCHEDULE C

DESCRRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/ATTACHMENTS

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

C.9 AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

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

(a) Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 “Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations” and Chapter 3 “Antenna Installation” is required.

(b) All antennas shall be FAA approved, have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 and be properly matched and polarized to their associated avionics system.

(c) Labeling and marking of all avionics controls and equipment shall be understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label marking is acceptable.

(d) Avionics installations shall not interfere with passenger safety, space or comfort. Avionics equipment shall not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse shall be protected.

(e) All avionics equipment shall be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, and location.

(f) Avionics systems shall meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards. For a copy of all FS/OAS documents visit http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html.

C.10 OPERATIONS

(a) Regardless of any status as a public aircraft operation, the Contractor shall operate in accordance with their approved 14 CFR 135 Operations Specifications and all FAA approved and accepted manuals, and all portions of 14 CFR 91 (including those portions applicable to civil aircraft) and each certification required under this contract unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Forest Service acknowledges certain Public Aircraft missions do not fall within the purview of 14 CFR Parts 135 and 91. Reference AC-00-1.1 and FAR Part 1 for Public Use definition.

Note: The ATGS/Fixed Wing Flight Manager has mission control and can delay, terminate, or cancel a flight at any time. Before conducting operational flights all aircraft will be field inspected using the R5 Light Fixed Wing Inspection form. A Copy of this inspection will accompany the aircraft during its assignment and a copy sent to the COR/CO. (See Attachment 5)

(1) Pilot Authority and Responsibilities: The Pilot-In-Command (PIC) has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight. The pilot shall comply with

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