12024B20Q9409.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

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

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

Exclusive Use Type-III Helicopter Services - USFS Region 4/9

Solicitation No:

12024B20Q9409

Issued Date:

09/11/2020

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on 10/14/2020 @ 14:00 PM 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 B.

3. Provide two (2) copies of your Business/Technical proposal in response to section E-1 of the solicitation. All information on your technical and business proposal shall be provided via a USB thumb drive.

4. Provide your responses to Sections E-4 (Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters), E-5 (Information Regarding Responsibility Matters), E-6 (Representations and Certifications) and E-8 (Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Convictions) of the solicitation.

5. Provide a phone number and email for a point of contact.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center Attn: Solicitation No. 12024B19R9814 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 ATTN: Mr. Todd Novinger 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

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

Offeror’s questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 10/06/2020.

E-mail: todd.novinger@usda.gov Fax labeled as Offeror’s Questions for Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9409, or mail to the address identified above.

Offerors may contact Todd Novinger for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5272 (Phone) & 208-387- 5384 (Fax number).

“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. 12024B20Q9409 U.S. Forest Service Region 4/9 Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 2

A-2 BIDDERS MAY QUALIFY THEIR BIDS - BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE MAXIMUM

NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT. 6

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION 6

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 8

A-5 CREW COVERAGE 8

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 9

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES 9

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 9

A-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 9

A-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 9

A-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO 10

A-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 10

A-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 12

A-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT 12

A-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 12

A-16 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 12

A-17 RESERVED 13

A-18 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS 13

SECTION B - TECHNICAL SPE

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 14

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS 14

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION 15

B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 16

B-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 22

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 25

B-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 26

B-8 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS 39

B-9 RESERVED (Extended Standby Hourly Rate) 39

B-10 OPERATIONS 39

B-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 44

B-12 PERSONNEL 45

B-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 53

B-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 54

B-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND EQUIPMENT 54

B-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 55

B-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 57

B-18 MISHAPS 58

B-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 59

B-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 61

B-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 65

B-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 66

B-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 66

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B-24 RESERVED (Period Of Basic Ordering Agreement) 66

B-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE 66

B-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 67

B-27 UNAVAILABILITY 68

B-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 69

B-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 69

B-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 69

B-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 69

B-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD AND PROJECT WORK 70

B-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AND PERSONNEL 71

B-34 RESERVED (Ordering And Payment For Additional Aircraft And Personnel) 71

B-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 71

B-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 72

B-37 LODGING & MEALS 72

B-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 72

B-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 73

B-40 PAYMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE CHEMICALS 73

B-41 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE 73

B-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 74

B-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 74

B-44 RESERVED (Helicopter Manager Delegated Authorities) 75

B-45 DEFINITIONS 75

B-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS 82

SECTION C - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C-1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 84

C-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 (OCT 2018) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -

COMMERCIAL ITEMS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 84

C-3 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

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

DEVIATION APR 2020) (AUG 2020) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(DEVIATION 2017-1) (AUG 2020) 84

C-4 RESERVED 93

C-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 93

C-6 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984) 93

C-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 93

C-8 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) 94

C-9 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 95

C-10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 96

C-11 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996) 96

C-12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 96

C-13 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 96

C-14 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) 97

C-15 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 97

C-16 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 99

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SECTION D - EXHIBITS

D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS 100

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL (B-4) 101

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) (B-4) 102

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA SUPPLEMENT 103

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES (B-4 (d) (8)) 107

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT

(B-4 (d) (7), B-4 (d) (18), B-10 (e)) 108 EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES (B-4 (d) (17)) 112 EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED (Additional Avionics Equipment) 113 EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (B-4 (d) (21)) 114

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS 121

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL LOAD

TRAINING (B-12 (f) (1)) 122 EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST (B-21 (b)) 124

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

WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART (A-1, A-3 (a), B-10 (a) (6), B-34 (b) (3), B-36 (a)) 125

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION

(A-3, B-2 (a) (3), B-10 (a) (6), B-10 (b) (2)) 126

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 129

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 132

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 137

EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED (Supplemental Rappel Requirements - Equipment) 138

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL

(B-12 (c) (9), B-20 (i) (2)) 139

EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING (B-10 (a) (3)) 140 EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM (B-12 (i) (j) (k) (l)) 143 EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (A-3, B-5 (a) (15 & 17)) 145 EXHIBIT 22 - RESERVED (Computed Gross Weight Table) 151

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT (A-14) 152

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT (A-12) 155

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER (A-12) 156

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION (A-12) 157

EXHIBIT 27 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL SPECIAL MISSION QUALIFICATIONS &

REQUIREMENTS Applicable to Type III LEI EU – Mark RESERVED (LAW ENFORCEMENT

SHORT HAUL SPECIAL MISSION QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)

for Other Type III EU’s 159

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 164

EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED (Vendor-Contractor QA/Evaluation/Safety Checks) 165 EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED (Night Flying Operations) 165

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY 166

EXHIBIT 32 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET 169

EXHIBIT 33 - RESERVED (Additional Telemetry Unit System Description) 171

EXHIBIT 34 - SUPPLEMENTAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SHORT-HAUL REQUIREMENTS -

EQUIPMENT (A-12, B-7) 172

EXHIBIT 35 - FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING RECORD (B-12 (m) (3)) 174 EXHIBIT 36 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN TEMPLATE (B-26 (a) (1)) 175

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2015) 176

E-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (Tailored) 180

E-3 CONTRACT AWARD 184

E-4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5) (OCT 2015) 184

E-5 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) 186

E-6 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-3) (DEC 2019) 188

E-7 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006) 212

E-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION (AGAR 452.209-70) (DEVIATION 2012-01)

ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012) 212

E-9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 213

E-10 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001) 213

E-11 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) 213

E-12 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990) 214

E-13 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2016) 214

E-14 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE 216

E.15 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT

HISTORY 217

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

12024B20Q9409

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

09/11/2020

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Todd R. Novinger

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5272

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

10/14/2020

1400 MST

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

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same As Item 9

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

OFFEROR CODE

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

TELEPHONE NO. ___________ DUNS_______________ .

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 A (ATTACHED)

EXCLUSIVE USE TYPE-III HELICOPTER

SERVICES – USFS REGION 4/9

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

Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9409 U.S. Forest Service Region 4/9 Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter National Office

SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract not to exceed 1 base year and 3 option periods for the daily availability rate. The flight rate will be an indefinite quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government may award a single contract or multiple awards based on the outcome of the evaluation process. The Government reserves the right to award any combination of items and/or number of items.

Helicopter Inspections (carding) -- all equipment needing to be inspected shall be available for inspection at least 3 days prior to the start of work. Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors.

Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9409 U.S. Forest Service Region 4/9 Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter National Office

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. 1 Helicopter equipped with bucket (Type III – Light)

1st Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) Vichy - 114 days

Host Base(s) Vichy Helibase

Name: Vichy, MO Mark Twain National Forest

Location: Vichy Airport, Maries County, LAT 38 07 .65’ LONG 91 46.17’

MAP Dates: February 07-May 31

2nd Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) Pocatello- 100 days

Host Base(s) Pocatello Helibase

Name: Pocatello, ID. Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Location: Pocatello Airport, Pocatello ID. LAT 42 54.59’ LONG 112 35.76’

MAP Dates: June 20-September 27

Total MAP Days 100

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III

2021 MAP Period - 1st YEAR – Base Year- Vichy 2/7-5/31

Pocatello 6/20-9/27

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

LUMP SUM $5,000 $ 5,000

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2021

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

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Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III

2022 MAP Period – 2nd YEAR – 1st Option Year Vichy 2/7-5/31

Pocatello 6/20-9/27

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2022

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2023 MAP Period – 3rd YEAR – 2nd Option Year Vichy 2/7-5/31

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2023

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ITEM NO. 1

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

ITEM NO. 1

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs is required

(Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload with bucket) ______________________

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

2024 MAP Period – 4th YEAR – Third Option Year Vichy 2/7-5/31

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

Daily Availability – Optional

Use

AV

ESTIMATED

Flight Rate FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

Extended Standby ES

ESTIMATED

HOURS $52.00 $ 4,680

Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 14,500

Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS – 2024

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Bucket Weight

Bucket Weight _ lbs

(Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc). Shall provide a permanent weight label)

Make and Model of bucket____________________________________________

Note:

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

Relief Crew Costs Per Person (Round Trip)

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

A-2 BIDDERS MAY QUALIFY THEIR BIDS - BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT.

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s

Solicitation No. 12024B20Q9409 U.S. Forest Service Region 4/9 Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter National Office requirements and configured in accordance with the contract specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria:

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

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

(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

1. Reserved

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(MAP).

Applicable for EU Type III (Light) Helicopters:

CAPABILITY OF:

ITEMS 1 and 3

At 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

The payload of 900 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

Note: See schedule of items for bucket requirements.

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

A-5 CREW COVERAGE

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

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

And

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

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

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER

MECHANIC

7-Day A.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

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

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

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic

B.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

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

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

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic

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C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

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

-Relief Mechanic(s) required.

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

Type III (Light) Helicopter – A maximum of 3 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (need to check one)

12/2 12/12 Other (If “Other” is checked, Identify requested schedule, which is subject to approval by Contracting Officer)

Note: Item 2a and 2b Short-haul will be required to meet a 12/12 schedule

Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule with the exception of Maintenance Personnel. Maintenance Personnel may work a 14/14 schedule. If maintenance personnel work 14 days on, they must take 14 days off, unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Days off schedule may vary. A 14/14 schedule must be requested by checking “Other” and subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

A-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

(a) The extended standby rate will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act and an adjustment will be made if needed. The extended standby rate will be computed by taking the minimum wage rate from the Department of Labor Wage Determination (current at that time), for Nationwide Pilot, times 1.5 plus 20% for benefits, overhead and profit and rounded to the nearest dollar. If needed, adjusted rates will become effective annually on February 16 of each year.

(b) 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.

(c) The current rate is $54.00 per hour.

A-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations. See Section B-37 and B-42

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

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA 135 Operation Specifications (if contractor has an FAA 135 Certificate) for operations in the following locations. If Contractor has no FAA 135 Certificate, please select areas of operations willing to accept. If accepting work in Alaska, contractor shall meet the requirements of Exhibit 3 prior to mobilizing to Alaska.

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

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

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

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (See B-7 (b) (1) (i))

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (See B-7 (b) (1) (ii))

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

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

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

External Basket (check on below), in addition to the Internal Cargo Space

Short (58-60 inches) Medium (70-80 inches) Long (90 + inches)

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

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

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

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

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

FAA Approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

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

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

Dual USB charging ports, Qty: 2 Users: 2 (See B-7 (b) (5) (vii))

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

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

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

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

Extended Height landing gear (See B-4)

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

FAA Over Water Kit (See Exhibit 24)

Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank (See Exhibit 5)

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

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

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

Engine Re-Ignition Kit (B-4 (e) (3))

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

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

Rapid Refueling Close Circuit Open Port (Exhibit 8)

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

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

Law Enforcement Short Haul (Exhibit 27)

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

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

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

FIRE

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

Other:

1. Aircraft offered must have an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) at the time of offering and be approved in the OPS Specs.

2. Eurocopter AS-350/355 helicopters shall be equipped with high back front seats with shoulder harness.

3. All helicopters shall be equipped with the rear seat cushions secured, so that the aircraft may be flown with the rear doors removed or opened.

4. All Bell 206L-4 helicopters shall be equipped with a High-Altitude Tail Rotor System at time of offering.

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

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A-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

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

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

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

CO.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance)

Helitack/Passenger Transport

External Load (belly hook)

Water/Retardant Delivery

Longline VTR (150’)

Snorkel

Mountainous Terrain Flight

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch:

Rappel

Short Haul

Snow Operations (deep snow)

Night Vision Goggle Operations

Other

A-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT

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

A-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

A-16 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

After contract award, the contractor/company should declare Public Use by completing Exhibit 28 Public Aircraft Operations.

Refer to FAA AC 00-1.1A:

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

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A-17 RESERVED

A-18 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS

Submit the aircraft performance charts that will be used in computing the Interagency Load Calculations. These aircraft performance charts will be part of the agreement award. The Contractor shall provide updated charts when the aircraft performance charts submitted are no longer valid.

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SECTION B

TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

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

(b) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the contract. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions”. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) During the Availability Period the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

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

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

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

(g) Reserved

(h) Reserved

(i) Reserved

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

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

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

(3) Reserved

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

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

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

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

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

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

(c) Reserved

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

(a) Reserved

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

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

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

Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letter:

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

(2) Reserved

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

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

AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513.pdf https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms513-fs-dot-sp-9198.pdf https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/index.htm

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B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

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

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

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

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

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

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

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Condition of Equipment

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

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

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

(c) Center of Gravity

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

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

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

(d) General Equipment

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

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

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

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

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

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

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

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

(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

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

(ii) FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism.

Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

(iii) FAA approved shoulder harness (either single diagonal strap with inertia reel or double-strap with or without inertia reel) for each aft cabin passenger position. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, and a quick-release mechanism.

(iv) Reserved

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

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

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

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

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

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

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

Or

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

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

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

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

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

(13) Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material.

(14) Reserved

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

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

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

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

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

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(ii) Remote Hook/Long line

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

(B) For Power requirements see Exhibit 5

(C) Remote Cargo Hook must accept and retain a cargo ring with an inside diameter of 4.5”.

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

(i) All Buckets

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

(B) The bucket, at 100 percent of manufacturers rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be commensurate with the lifting performance requirements found in A-3 and use 200 pounds for each pilot and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(iii) Gated Buckets and Powerfill buckets

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

(B) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall…