12024B20Q9005 NIROPS Final.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://beta.sam.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use National Infrared Operations

(NIROPS)

Solicitation No:

12024B20Q9005

Issued Date:

04/08/2020

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on 5/13/2020 @ 1400 Mountain Time.

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 under section A-2, A-6, A-7, and D-11

3. Provide one (1) copy of your Business proposal and two (2) copies of your Technical proposal in response to Section E-2 of the solicitation. All information on your Business and Technical proposals shall be provided via USB thumb drives.

4. Provide your responses to Section E-4, E-5, and E-6 of the solicitation.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

ATTN: SOLICITATION NO. 12024B20Q9005

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE.

BOISE, ID 83705

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

Questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 04/23/2020.

E-mail: david.hershey@usda.gov. Fax labeled as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No.

12024B20Q9005, or mail to the address identified above. Offerors may contact David Hershey for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5627 or david.hershey@usda.gov.

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79)

Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9005 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use Night Infrared Operations National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

A-3 RESERVED

A-4 AIRCRAFT

A-5 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

A-6 HOME BASE

A-7 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

A-8 EXCISE TAXES

A-9 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

A-10 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

A-11 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

A-12 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

A-13 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

A-14 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION B - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATION

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

B-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

B-7 AVIONICS

B-8 RESERVED

B-10 OPERATIONS

B-11 PERSONNEL

B-12 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B-13 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B-14 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

B-15 RELIEF PILOT

B-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

B-18 MISHAPS

B-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

B-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

B-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

B-24 RESERVED

B-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL

USE

B-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

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B-27 UNAVAILABILITY

B-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

B-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

B-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

B-31 RESERVED

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

B-33 RESERVED

B-34 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

B-35 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

B-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

B-37 FOOD AND DRINK

B-38 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B-39 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B-40 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

B-41 PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT

B-42 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

B-43 DEFINITIONS

B-44 ABBREVIATIONS

SECTION C - EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION

EXHIBIT 2 - CPARS EVALUATION FORM

EXHIBIT 3 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD

EXHIBIT 4 - RESERVED

EXHIBIT 5 - WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT - RESERVED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

D-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2019) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

D-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-5) (JAN 2020)

D-4 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY

2014)

D-5 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984)

D-6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

D-7 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY

2010)

D-8 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

D-9 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

D-10 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013)

D-11 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

D-12 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

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D-13 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

D-14 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012)

D-15 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

(TAILORED)

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

E-3 CONTRACT AWARD

E-4 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR

52.212-3) (DEC 2019)

E-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5) (OCT 2015) ..102

E-6 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (OCT 2018)

E-7 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990)

E-8 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001)

E-9 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E-10 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT

HISTORY

E-11 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E-12 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990)

ATTACHMENT 1 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 2 - AIRPLANE APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES

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

12024B20Q9005

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

04/08/2020

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

David Hershey

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5627

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

05/13/2020

1400 MT

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:

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

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

EXCLUSIVE USE LIGHT FIXED WING NATIONAL

INFRARED OPERATIONS (NIROPS)

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 PRICE

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is a solicitation for fully operated and maintained light fixed wing aircraft services on a NATIONAL EXCLUSIVE USE BASIS, throughout the Continental US and Alaska. Aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein.

Awards will not be made for aircraft not considered suitable for the Government’s need, or at costs determined to be unreasonable.

DESIGNATED BASE: Contractor may offer a base of their choosing subject to government approval provided it is located in one of the following states: Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, or Northern California.

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Elevation:

Runway length:

Temperature:

(b) MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD AND NET DAYS

Mandatory Availability Period: June 15 – October 12 Total Availability Days: 120

Average Hours Flown in Last Three Years: 400 Hours

(c) OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT PROPOSAL:

MAKE:

MODEL:

FAA NUMBER:

(d) EXTENDED STANDBY RATE: $54.00

(e) STANDARD PER DIEM RATE: (Specified in Section B-36)

(f) OFFEROR’S RATE PROPOSAL: (Daily Availability Rate and Flight Rate Item 1)

2020 MAP Period - 1st YEAR – BASE YEAR – June 15 – October 12

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV GUARANTEED

120 DAYS $ $

Daily Availability – Optional Use AV ESTIMATED

10 $

Flight Rate FT ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

Extended Standby ES ESTIMATED

60 HOURS $54.00 $ 3,240

Subsistence Allowance PD ESTIMATED 60 DAYS Per FTRs $ $ 9,960

Other Charges SC ESTIMATED

1 LUMP SUM $5,000 $ 5,000

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2020

1 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 48 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

Aircraft shall be available 12 hours per day.

2021 MAP Period – 2nd YEAR – OPTION YEAR 1 – June 15 – October 12

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional Use AV ESTIMATED

10 $

Flight Rate FT ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

Extended Standby ES ESTIMATED

60 HOURS $54.00 $ 3,240

Subsistence Allowance PD ESTIMATED 60 DAYS Per FTRs $ 9,960

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2021

1 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 48 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

Aircraft shall be available 12 hours per day.

2022 MAP Period – 3rd YEAR – Option YEAR 2 – June 15 – October 12

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional Use AV ESTIMATED

10 $

Flight Rate FT ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

Extended Standby ES ESTIMATED

60 HOURS $54.00 $ 3,240

Subsistence Allowance PD ESTIMATED 60 DAYS Per FTRs $ 9,960

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2022

1 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 48 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

Aircraft shall be available 12 hours per day.

OPTIONAL 6 MONTH EXTENSION. These rates are review, but not used in award evaluation

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV ESTIMATED

120 DAYS $ $

Flight Rate FT ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS –

$ (see B-35). The relief costs will be reviewed prior to award and prior to each renewal period.

A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

Offeror(s) shall propose a daily availability (AV) rate and Flight Rate for each proposed item (aircraft) using the table(s) below. Offeror(s) may propose a fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions (6/36) as defined in B-16. Request to furnish optional pilot will be made in advance by the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Note: Availability Rate: Availability Rate shall include Mobilization and De-mobilization to and from the Host Base and lodging while at the Host base. All proposed availability rates shall be divisible by 56.

Note: Flight Rate: The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of D-15 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Agreements)

A-3 RESERVED

A-4 AIRCRAFT

(a) The aircraft furnished shall have certified power plant and airframe logbooks and other necessary papers substantiating the maintenance, overhaul, and airworthiness history.

(b) Aircraft Performance Requirements.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Payload: --Reserved

Speed: --Cruise speed of 275 KTAS below 18,000 ft. pressure altitude – ISA plus 10o C.

Endurance: --Cruise endurance of 3 hours @ 17,500 ft pressure altitude – ISA plus 10O C plus a 30 minute reserve.

Powerplant: --Turbine or jet powered aircraft.

--Single engine service ceiling of 14,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10 degrees centigrade with the required payload.

Environmental: --Pressurized aircraft with environmental controls.

A-5 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this Contract shall meet the requirements of Section B-11. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with B-11.

A-6 HOME BASE

Offeror shall enter the principle base of operation reflected in their 135 Air Carrier Operation Specifications.

Location (Physical Address) State 24 hour phone number Back up phone number:

Fax Number:

Email(s)

Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations as such the Regional Airworthiness and Pilot inspector shall have access to inspect pre /post award, and during the life of the contract.

A-7 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

Offeror(s) shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance:

Name 24 hour phone number

The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each aircraft for extended periods during heavy use.

A-8 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your contract price in accordance with (IAW) FAR Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The Contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

A-9 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect for a period of one (1) base year with two (2) option years for a total of up to three (3) years. If necessary a six

(6) month extension may be available at the end of the 2nd option period.

A-10 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours standby per day (Section B-26)

A-11 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

The extended standby rate will be $54.00 for all years of this contract

Extended standby is not intended to compensate the Contractor on a one-to-one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft. (Section B-31)

A-12 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations (See Section B-39 for further explanation)

A-13 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

THE OPERATOR MUST HAVE IN THEIR OP SPECS AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE IN ALL

AREAS CHECKED BELOW.

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

A-14 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All items below are minimum requirements and must comply with Section B-4, an Exhibit and/or Federal Regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Multi Engine

Relief Pilot(s) Available for seven (7) day coverage during mandatory availability period (MAP)

Mountainous Terrain Flights

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and the resulting contract is to obtain services of a light, turbine powered or jet aircraft fully contractor operated and maintained to meet specifications to support the National Infrared Operations (NIROPS) program hosted by the USFS. The primary mission of NIROPS is to use Infrared (IR) imagery to map the heat perimeters of assigned wildland fires throughout the United States. The primary scope of work under this contract is for the acquisition, processing and delivery of multi-band IR imagery for processing into geospatial data products. Rapid data delivery schedules are required to provide fire managers with up-to-date situational awareness and tactical operations support. General requirements and capabilities include:

(1) This platform may be utilized at any location in the Continental United States or Alaska in which wildland fire suppression operations are occurring. The general mission profile is to overfly wildland fires, predominantly after dark, to acquire IR image mosaics that are used to create geo-spatial map products for use by fire managers.

(2) A typical mission consists of flight planning in the afternoon, take-off and ferrying to the location of the wildland fire, conduct one or more passes to acquire the image mosaic of the specified target area, then upload the compressed image files while in route to the next assigned wildland fire. Depending on the number of fires assigned, initial takeoff time is normally at dusk and ending at mission completion or prior to the end of the crew duty day (14 hours), whichever comes first.

(3) IR missions will primarily be conducted at night, but in some instances may occur prior to dusk depending on the situation.

(4) Nightly assignments include mapping multiple large wildland fires (up to and exceeding 100,000 acres) in an area spanning multiple states with inter-fire ferry distances up to 1,000 nautical miles.

(5) IR imagers on board the aircraft are used to detect the heat perimeter of a wildland fire, including differentiation between areas of intense, isolated and scattered heat within the perimeter and identification of heat sources (e.g. spot fires) outside the main perimeter.

(6) Creation of single co-registered, orthorectified multi-band image mosaic files capable of being processed into final geo-spatial data products within established timeframes.

(7) Workflow automation capabilities to reduce the post-flight processing steps by agency Infrared Interpreters (IRIN) staff is desired, however at a minimum the offered solution must include airborne delivery of the collected and orthorectified image mosaic(s) in lossless compression format to agency IRINs for processing into the final data products.

(8) The typical NIROPS nightly workflow is as follows:

• Wildland fire incident places an IR request no later than 1530 Mountain time on the online scanner order site (https://fsapps.nwcg.gov/nirops)

• The request is assigned to one of the NIROPS aircraft during afternoon mission planning, which the contractor flight crew will be part of

• The assigned aircraft flies the fire and acquires IR imagery

• While in flight the IR imagery is uploaded to the NIFC FTP site for retrieval by agency IRIN

• Aircraft continues on to the next assigned fire(s) and repeats the acquisition and uploading process

• The IR imagery is interpreted by the government to generate the orthorectified

PDF map, GIS ready shape files, KMZ, and an interpreter’s log. This is the final quality point before passing intelligence to end users

• Final map products are posted to the incident’s IR folder on the NIFC-FTP site and coordinated with the incident’s Situations Unit or GIS Specialist to ensure product delivery is acceptable

(9) The aircraft, sensors, hardware, software, associated equipment, and personnel described within must be capable of integrating with and working in support of the NIROPS program across the United States.

(10) Mission acquisition will be operating within the mountainous orographic turbulent environment associated with average altitudes varying from 10,000 AGL to 18,000 ft.

AGL.

(b) The contractor will provide airplane, pilots, sensor, sensor operators, and will provide all aircraft maintenance and technical system support.

(1) Aircraft and crew must be capable of night flying and crewed with a Pilot in Command (PIC), Second in Command Pilot (SIC), and sensor operator.

(2) Aircraft must be turbine engine or jet powered, and pressurized cabin.

(c) The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State Agencies and private landholders throughout the nation. Aircraft may be dispatched under this contract for such use.

(d) The contractor may frequently be assigned to fires in locations that make it impractical to return to the designated base at the end of the night.

(1) At completion of the mission, the crew will recover to the nearest suitable airfield with appropriate lodging and support.

(2) Location of the final destination should be within 30 minutes flight time of the last fire flown for the night, if practical.

(3) Contractor will be responsible for arranging hotel accommodations, meals, ground transportation, as well as aircraft services.

(4) Contractor may be granted approval to use an airfield that is further than 30 minutes flight time from the last fire, or return to designated base, if mitigating circumstance exist https://fsapps.nwcg.gov/nirops such as aircraft maintenance, crew swap scheduled for the following day, or lack of available services (aircraft, hotel accommodations, etc.).

(e) The light fixed wing aircraft furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for other project, such as law enforcement, forest health monitoring, administrative flights, etc. If the contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

(f) The Contracting Officer may, with the Contractor’s 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 Forest Service is not responsible for any payment or liability.

(h) The period of performance of this contract shall be for one (1) base year, plus an additional three (3) optional years and an optional 6 month extension.

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

(a) Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 Certificate at the time of offering and throughout the contract period of performance.

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate.

(c) All passenger-carrying flights shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s/Operator’s 14 CFR part 135 operation specifications, and all FAA approved and accepted manuals.

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(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 (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-1 (JAN 2017).

B-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Reserved

(b) 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 one 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)

(c) 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.

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

(e) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (e.g., 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.

(f) 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.

(g) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be handheld bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs. capacity and 2-B:C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(h) Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes Freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable.).

(i) In pressurized aircraft Pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135 Oxygen Requirements.

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

(1) Current contract and all modifications.

(2) Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption 9198, the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068) and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), if required.

(3) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

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

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

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

(3) Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without reliance on the government.

(4) This authorization does not include other Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS).

(i) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter shall measure actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths.

(j) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo while in flight.

(k) 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.

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

(1) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed five (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 ten (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.

(m) 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)

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

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

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.

(n) 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 (six (6) each)

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

(5) Magnesium Fire Starter

(6) Space Blanket (one (1) per occupant)

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

(8) Collapsible Water Bag

(9) Food (two (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 (one (1) per two occupants)

(9) Survival Manual

(10) Snowshoes

(11) Axe or Hatchet

(12) Insect Repellant

(13) Insect Head net (one (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-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) 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 contract.

(b) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this agreement, including those covered under 14 CFR 135.426.

(c) 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.

(d) Offered aircraft shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directives (ADs) as per 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v), and Service Bulletins (SBs) with a time compliance requirement, referenced in an FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) or are designated mandatory by the manufacturer.

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 the Contractor shall be in compliance with them.

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.

(e) 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.

(f) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally, aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operator’s home base (location the certificate is held) every 12 flight hours or seven (7) days- whichever occurs first.

(g) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine (installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate three (3) hours of operation, including two (2) hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this agreement. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S. Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability.

(h) When any unscheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an AMI shall be notified for "return to contract availability” status, before the aircraft performs under the contract.

(i) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card or Point-to-Point Aircraft Data Card shall be posted inside the aircraft.

(j) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous five (5) years. Data shall include an accurate and updated equipment list.

All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

(l) Mechanics assigned to work on aircraft shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings or if at a 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station shall at all times be working in the presence of one so certified and rated. Additionally,

(1) Pilots without FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications are authorized to perform only the preventative maintenance tasks detailed under 14 CFR 43 Appendix A, Section (c), provided they have been properly trained under the direct supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic and designated in writing by the contractor as proficient in each task to be performed. Pilots will have this documentation available for review by government representatives. Pilots performing preventative maintenance shall have current maintenance manuals available and make logbook entries that document their work was performed in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9.

(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 or if they are performing preventative maintenance in accordance with 14 CFR 43.3.

(3) Any time during which the pilot is engaged in mechanic duties performing unscheduled maintenance, or as a pilot performing preventative 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, or a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will be applied against pilot flight time limitation one-to-one.

(4) Only a certificated mechanic (holding an airframe and powerplant rating) may perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.

(m) Mechanics

(1) All mechanics shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this contract. The mechanic shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7(b).

(2) The mechanic shall have 12 months experience in maintaining the make and model of aircraft being operated. Experience on similar category of aircraft may be evaluated and accept on a one-for-one basis.

(3) Mechanics shall have satisfactorily completed a manufacturer's field or line maintenance course for the make and model of aircraft. For aircraft without training courses available the contractor must certify in writing that the mechanic has had in-house training necessary to maintain the aircraft offered. The contractor may be requested to provide a syllabus of the training program. Contractors shall submit a list of qualified personnel with their proposal and update the list annually and given to the CO 30 days after award and renewal period.

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

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

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

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

B-7 AVIONICS

(a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this agreement must comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. The following are the minimum avionics which must be installed.

(1) Two VHF-AM Radios (Com 1 & Com 2)

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

(3) An Intercom System (ICS) for the PIC, SIC, and two positions at the Sensor Operator location

(4) One Audio Control System

(5) One IFR certified Aeronautical Global Positioning System (GPS)

(6) Two TSO approved VOR/Localizer systems

(7) One TSO approved Glideslope system interfaced to the #1 Localizer system

(8) One TSO approved Three Light Marker Beacon system

(9) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(10) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(11) One Transponder

(12) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(13) One ADS-B OUT system

(14) Provisions for IFR operation meeting 14 CFR 135.163 & 135.165

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this agreement must comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

(1) Communications systems

Transmitters must not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. Transmit interlock functions must not be used with communication transceivers.

(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios must 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 must have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

All aircraft approved for fire operations must use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft must be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html. The following requirements must be met.

(A) VHF-FM radios must be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies must be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation must be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power must be 6- 10 Watts nominal.

(B) Transceivers must have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring 168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions. Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

(C) Transceivers must have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards must be selectable.

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

(D) Transceivers must have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive must be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

(E) The radio must use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(2) Audio Systems

(i) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS must integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability must be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer. Passenger volume adjustments must not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC must have an isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control systems

(A) General

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios must be provided for each required audio control system. Each system must have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA if required). Sidetone must be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio must be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio must be provided to each position which requires ICS. All required passenger positions must utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

Audio controls must be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. Audio must be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system must be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All required positions must have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches. Crew positions must have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls.

(B) Reserved

(C) Reserved

(D) Required Audio Control systems

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer

(3) Navigation systems

(i) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

(A) Aeronautical GPS

Each required GPS must be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/observer can clearly view the display, use an approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS must utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight. The GPS navigation database must be current and cover the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate.

(B) Reserved

(C) Reserved

(4) Surveillance systems

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

Emergency locator transmitters must be certified to TSO-C126 or newer. ELTs must be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). ELT mounts must use rigid attachments and meet the deflection requirements of RTCA/DO-204. Velcro style mounts are not acceptable. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. Documentation of current registration is required from the national authority for which the aircraft is registered.

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF)

Automated flight following systems must be compatible with the government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF must be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The following additional requirements must be met.

(A) A subscription service must be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program. The reporting interval must be every two minutes while aircraft power is on.

(B) AFF equipment must be registered with AFF.gov providing all requested information. Changes to equipment and registration information must be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. For assistance, the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD) may be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (616) 323-1667.

(C) An AFF operational test must be performed by the vendor no less than seven calendar days prior to the annual compliance inspection. This test must ensure that the system meets all requirements and is displayed in the AFF viewer with the correct information. A user name and password are required. Registration and additional information are available at https://www.aff.gov/. If the aircraft is not displaying properly, the vendor must notify AFF.gov.

(D) If AFF becomes unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice systems for flight following. The system must be returned to full operational capability within 5 calendar days after the system is discovered to be unreliable.

(E) This clause incorporates the JSON Specification Section Supplement available at https://www.aff.gov/documents/Json_Specification_Section_Supplement.pdf as if it was presented as full text herein.

(F) For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager by emailing affadmin@firenet.gov.

(iii) Transponders

Transponder systems must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a). Part 135 aircraft must meet the “Mode S” requirements of 14 CFR 135.143(c). Transponder systems must be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14

CFR 91.413.

(iv) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems

Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems must be installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.

These systems must be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by

14 CFR 91.411.

(v) Reserved

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

ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to TSO-C166b.

(5) Reserved

(c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

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

(1) There must be no interference with required systems from any equipment installed in or carried on the aircraft.

(2) 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.

(3) All antennas must 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.

Repairs to antennas and cracks exposing the antenna housing or element are not acceptable.

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

(5) Avionics installations must not interfere with passenger safety, space or comfort.

Avionics equipment must not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected.

(6) All avionics equipment must be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, weight, and arm.

(7) Avionics systems must meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards.

(8) Communications equipment must meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-30 Radio Interference Test Procedures.