1202SA22Q9300 PNWRS AFSL FIA Helicopter and Vessel EU Solicitation final.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.sam.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For: Region 10 (Alaska)

Pacific Northwest Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Data Collection.

Solicitation No:1202SA22Q9300

Issued Date:01/07/2022

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Proposals shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer by 1600 hours, Mountain, February 7, 2022.

Multiple email are accepted and please send pricing in a separate file.

Offerors are requested to email a letter of intent to submit a proposal which includes their CAGE Code and DUNS number no later than 1200 hours, local time, January 21, 2022. The information provided in this cover letter is not intended to be construed differently from the information in the proposal Should an apparent conflict in the interpretation exist, the information in the RFP shall take precedence.

Proposals that arrive after the prescribed time for receipt of proposals will be considered late and handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor the GPE for any changes to the solicitation at https://sam.gov. This solicitation neither commits the Government to pay any cost incurred in the submission of the offer or in making necessary studies or designs for preparing the offer, nor to contract for services/supplies. Any cost incurred in anticipation of a contract shall be at the Offeror’s own risk.

Contracting Officer, David P. Hershey, at david.hershey@usda.gov.208-387-5627

“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: Lead, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 8

A-2 RESERVED 14

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION 14

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 15

A-5 CREW COVERAGE 16

A-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 16

A-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (need to check one) 17

A-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 17

A-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 17

A-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 17

A-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO. 17

A-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply) 17

A-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 19

A-14 RESERVED 20

A-15 RESERVED 20

A-16 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 20

A-17 RESERVED 20

A-18 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS 20

SECTION B: HELICOPTER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 21

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS 22

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION 23

B-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 23

B-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 29

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 32

B-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 32

B-8 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS 43

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 43

B-10 OPERATIONS 43

B-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 47

B-12 PERSONNEL 47

B-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 55

B-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 56

B-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND EQUIPMENT 57

B-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 58

B-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 60

B-18 MISHAPS 61

B-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 62

B-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 64

B-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 67

B-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 68

B-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 68

B-24 RESERVED (Period Of Basic Ordering Agreement) 68

B-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE 68

B-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 69

B-27 UNAVAILABILITY 70

B-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 71

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B-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 71

B-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 72

B-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 72

B-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD AND PROJECT WORK 72

B-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AND PERSONNEL 73

B-34 RESERVED (Ordering And Payment For Additional Aircraft And Personnel) 73

B-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 73

B-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 74

B-37 LODGING & MEALS 74

B-38 Reserved 74 B-39 Reserved 74 B-40 Reserved 74

B-41 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE 74

B-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 75

B-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 76

B-44 RESERVED (Helicopter Manager Delegated Authorities) 76

B-45 DEFINITIONS 76

B-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS 83

SECTION B(2): VESSEL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 86

B(2)-1 BACKGROUND AND LOCATION OF WORK 86

B(2)-2 CERTIFICATIONS 86

B(2)-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION 87

B(2)-4 VESSEL REQUIREMENTS 87

B(2)-5 VESSEL MAINTENANCE 91

B(2)-6 VESSEL AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 92

B(2)-7 MARINE NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS 92

B(2)-8 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS 94

B(2)-9 RESERVED (Extended Standby Hourly Rate) 94

B(2)-10 OPERATIONS 94

B(2)-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 96

B(2)-12 PERSONNEL 97

B(2)-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 98

B(2)-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 100

B(2)-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, VESSEL, AND EQUIPMENT 100

B(2)-16 DUTY LIMITATIONS 101

B(2)-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 101

B(2)-18 MISHAPS 103

B(2)-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 104

B(2)-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 104

B(2)-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 107

B(2)-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 108

B(2)-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 108

B(2)-24 RESERVED (Period Of Basic Ordering Agreement) 108

B(2)-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE

B(2)-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 109

B(2)-27 UNAVAILABILITY 110

B(2)-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 111

B(2)-29 RESERVED 111

B(2)-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 111

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B(2)-31 RESERVED 111

B(2)-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD AND PROJECT WORK 111

B(2)-33 RESERVED 112

B(2)-34 RESERVED 112

B(2)-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 112

B(2)-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT VESSEL 112

B(2)-37 RESERVED 112

B(2)-38 RESERVED 112

B(2)-39 RESERVED 112

B(2)-40 RESERVED 112

B(2)-41 RESERVED 112

B(2)-42 RESERVED 112

B(2)-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 112

B(2)-44 RESERVED 113

B(2)-46 RESERVED 114

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C-1 FAR 52.212-4 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2017-

1) (OCT 2018) 115

C-2 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5)(DEVIATION JUL 2020)( 2021) 121

C-3 FAR 52.252-2, CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 130

C-4 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(a), THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: 130 C-5 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(k) TAXES 133

C-6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 133

C-7 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010)

C-8 RESERVED 135

C-9 RESERVED 135

C-10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 135

C-11 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996) 135

C-12 RESERVED 135

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

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 135

C-14 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) 136

C-15 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 136

C-16 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEO TAPING 136

C-17 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 136

C-18 FAR 52.223-99, ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION) 137

C-19 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 137

C-25 Reserved 138

C-26 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988) 138

SECTION D: EXHIBITS 138

D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS 138

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL (B-4) 139

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) (B-4) 140

EXHIBIT 3 – ALASKA SUPPLEMENT 141

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES (B-4 (d) (8)) 143

EXHIBIT 5 - RESERVED 144

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EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES (B-4 (d) (17)) 145 EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED (Additional Avionics Equipment) 146 EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (B-4 (d) (21)) 147

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER PILOTS 152

EXHIBIT 10 - RESERVED 153

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST (B-21 (b)) 154

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, 155

AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART (A-1, A-3 (a), B-10 (a) (6), B-34 (b) (3), B-36 (a)) 155 EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION (A-3, B-2 (a) (3), B-10 (a) (6), 157 B-10 (b) (2)) 157

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 160

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 163

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 168

EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED (Supplemental Rappel Requirements - Equipment) 169 EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT REQUIREMENTS

AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL (B-12 (c) (4), B-20 (i) (2)) 170 EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING (B-10 (a) (3)) 172 EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM (B-12 (i) (j) (k) (l)) 175 EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (A-3, B-5 (a) (15 & 17)) 177 EXHIBIT 22 - RESERVED (Computed Gross Weight Table) 183

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT (A-14) 184

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT (A-12) 187

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER (A-12) 188

EXHIBIT 26 - RESERVED 189

EXHIBIT 27 - RESERVED 190

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 191

EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED (Vendor-Contractor QA/Evaluation/Safety Checks) 192 EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED (Night Flying Operations) 193

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

ACCIDENT HISTORY 194

EXHIBIT 32 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET 199

EXHIBIT 33 - RESERVED (Additional Telemetry Unit System Description) 201

EXHIBIT 34 - RESERVED 202

EXHIBIT 35 - FUEL SERVICING HANDLER TRAINING RECORD (B-12 (m) (3)) 203 EXHIBIT 36 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN TEMPLATE (B-26 (a) (1)) 204

EXHIBIT 37 – INFECTIOUS DISEASE MITIGATION PROCEDURES 205

EXHIBIT 38 – CODE OF CONDUCT 207

PURPOSE 207

SCOPE 207

RELATED POLICY DOCUMENTS 207

1. GENERAL BEHAVIOR 207

2. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 208

3. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 208

4. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 209

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY 209

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY 210

7. MEDIA & SOCIAL MEDIA 210

8. DISCIPLINARY SANCTION 210

EXHIBIT 39 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL VESSEL PERSONNEL

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL CONTRACT APPROVAL (B(2)-12(c)(4), B(2)-

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E-1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) (TAILORED) 214 E-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (Tailored) 217

E-3 SAFETY 222

E-3.1 AVIATION SPECIFIC SAFETY PLAN 223

AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE 224

E-3.2 VESSEL SPECIFIC SAFETY PLAN: 225

VESSEL ACCIDENT HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE 226

E-4 AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRES 227

REQUIRED ENCLOSURES FOR E-4 229

E-5 VESSEL TECHNICAL CAPABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE 230

E-6 ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY 233

E-7 VESSEL AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT PLANS 235

E-8 KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRES 236

VESSEL MASTER EXPERIENCE DATA SHEET 236

PRIMARY PILOT EXPERIENCE DATA SHEET 238

E-9 PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES 240

E-10 52.212-3 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB

2021) 240

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

1202SA22Q9300

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

01/07/2022

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

David Hershey

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5627, david.hershey@usda.gov

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

02/07/2022, 1600

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: 481211

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

Internet Payment Platform (IPP) All invoice muse be submitted through IPP https://www.ipp.gov/

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

Helicopter and Vessel Support for Pacific Northwest Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Data Collection

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. 1202SA22Q9300 U.S. Forest Service Region 10 PNWRS – FIA Helicopter and Vessel Support National Office

SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

OBJECTIVE

This solicitation is for one (1) live-aboard marine vessel and one (1) Standard Category, Light (Type III) Helicopter fully operated, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation during the periods shown below, to be used in conjunction to assist with the completion of forest inventory work throughout coastal Alaska. The performance and capability requirements are a minimum and the helicopter and vessel 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 4 option periods for the respective daily availability rates. 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 weeks 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.

Vessel Inspections – all equipment needing to be inspected shall be available for inspection at least 3 weeks 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 COR.

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A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. 1 Helicopter (Type III – Light)

Host Base(s)

The primary host base will be a contracted live-aboard marine vessel. The marine vessel will provide storage for equipment and fuel, provide lodging and accommodation for staff, and serve as a mobile base for helicopter operations. There may be a need for additional land-based helicopter work conducted from alternate host bases. Mobilization to a host base other than those listed here may require bi-lateral contract modification.

Each Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) will start and end in one of the following locations: Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Juneau, Yakutat, Cordova, Seward, Homer, or Kodiak, Alaska. The Government will furnish the estimated starting and ending locations for each MAP no later than the first day of the Period of Performance for each Option Year, typically April 1. Typically, work occurs moving south to north through these locations each year, however this is not a commitment by the Government.

Locations not listed here may be utilized as a starting or ending location for a MAP upon bi-lateral modification.

1a. Helicopter Availability Requirement Table

Year Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) Net Days

Base Year (2022) 05/28-06/12; 06/25-07/10; 07/23-08/07; 08/20-09/04 64

Option Year 1 (2023) 05/27-06/11; 06/24-07/09; 07/22-08/06; 08/19-09/03 64

Option Year 2 (2024) 05/25-06/09; 06/22-07/07; 07/20-08/04; 08/17-09/01 64

Option Year 3 (2025) 05/24-06/08; 06/21-07/06; 07/19-08/03; 08/16-08/31 64

Option Year 4 (2026) 05/23-06/07; 06/20-07/05; 07/18-08/02; 08/15-08/30 64

1b. Helicopter Pricing Table

2022 MAP Period – 1st YEAR – BASE YEAR 05/28-06/12; 06/25-07/10; 07/23-08/07; 08/20-09/04

SUB

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.a. Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

1.b Daily Availability – Optional Use AV

ESTIMATED

1.c Flight Rate1 FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

1.d Extended Standby EP

ESTIMATED

HOURS $56.00 $ 13,824.00

1.e Subsistence Allowance PD ESTIMATED DAYS Per FTRs $ 3,500.00

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3.f Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

EVENTS $200.00 $ 2,000.00

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL HELICOPTER ITEMS – 2022

2023 MAP Period –2nd YEAR – OPTION YEAR 1 05/27-06/11; 06/24-07/09; 07/22-08/06; 08/19-09/03

SUB

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

2.a. Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

2.b Daily Availability – Optional Use AV

ESTIMATED

2.c Flight Rate1 FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

2.d Extended Standby EP

ESTIMATED

HOURS $56.00 $ 13,824.00

2.e Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 3,500.00

2.f Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL HELICOPTER ITEMS – 2023

2024 MAP Period –3rd YEAR – OPTION YEAR 2 05/25-06/09; 06/22-07/07; 07/20-08/04; 08/17-09/01

SUB

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

3.a. Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

3.b Daily Availability – Optional Use AV

ESTIMATED

3.c Flight Rate1 FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.d Extended Standby EP

ESTIMATED

HOURS $56.00 $ 13,824.00

3.e Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 3,500.00

3.f Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

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ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS HELICOPTER – 2024

2025 MAP Period –4th YEAR – OPTION YEAR 3 05/24-06/08; 06/21-07/06; 07/19-08/03; 08/16-08/31

SUB

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

4.a. Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

4.b Daily Availability – Optional Use AV

ESTIMATED

4.c Flight Rate1 FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

4.d Extended Standby EP

ESTIMATED

HOURS $56.00 $ 13,824.00

4.e Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 3,500.00

4.f Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS HELICOPTER – 2025

2026 MAP Period –5th YEAR – OPTION YEAR 4 05/27-06/11; 06/24-07/09; 07/22-08/06; 08/19-09/03

SUB

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

5.a. Daily Availability – MAP AV

GUARANTEED

DAYS $

5.b Daily Availability – Optional Use AV

ESTIMATED

5.c Flight Rate1 FT

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

5.d Extended Standby EP

ESTIMATED

HOURS $56.00 $ 13,824.00

5.e Subsistence Allowance PD

ESTIMATED

DAYS Per FTRs $ 3,500.00

5.f Other Charges SC

ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL, ALL ITEMS HELICOPTER – 2026

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Please note the Schedule of Items, CLINS structure may change upon contract award due to new system that has to be used for contract generation, however your bid items will not (prices and MAP length will remain unchanged). All items will be represented, just may present in individual line items.

¹Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract. The Hourly Flight Rate is determined using the National Flight Rate chart in Exhibit 12. Contractor will be paid at the wet rate for flight time under this contract.

ITEM NO. 1

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

1 Category: Indicate the category the aircraft is offered as: Standard = S, Limited (Standard Category offered in a Limited Capacity) = L, and Restricted = R

ITEM NO. 1

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs is required (Note: includes installed equipment such as pop-out floats, external cargo basket, etc.)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload) _____

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ITEM NO. 2 Research Vessel

Vessel Location

Each Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) will start and end in one of the following locations: Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Juneau, Yakutat, Cordova, Seward, Homer, or Kodiak, Alaska. The Government will furnish the estimated starting and ending locations for each MAP no later than the first day of the Period of Performance for each Option Year, typically April 1. Typically, work occurs moving south to north through these locations each year, however this is not a commitment by the Government.

Locations not listed here may be utilized as a starting or ending location for a MAP upon bi-lateral modification. The vessel and contractor staff must be fully supplied and prepared to fulfil all terms of this contract at the starting time and location of each MAP, with no expectation of returning to a port of call in fewer than 20 days.

2a. Vessel Availability Requirement Table

Year Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) Net Days

Base Year (2022) 05/28-06/12; 06/25-07/10; 07/23-08/07; 08/20-09/04 64

Option Year 1 (2023) 05/27-06/11; 06/24-07/09; 07/22-08/06; 08/19-09/03 64

Option Year 2 (2024) 05/25-06/09; 06/22-07/07; 07/20-08/04; 08/17-09/01 64

Option Year 3 (2025) 05/24-06/08; 06/21-07/06; 07/19-08/03; 08/16-08/31 64

Option Year 4 (2026) 05/23-06/07; 06/20-07/05; 07/18-08/02; 08/15-08/30 64

2b. Vessel Pricing Table

1 Total for base year and each individual option years is calculated as follows:

(Column B x Column C) + (Column D x Column E).

2 Total cost for base year and all option years combined is the sum of all values in Column F.

A B C D E

SERVICES

No. of Days in MAP Daily Availability

Rate

TOTAL1 YEAR

Daily Availability Base Year 2022 64 DAYS $ $

BASE

Daily Availability Option Year 1 2023 64 DAYS $ $ Option 1

Daily Availability Option Year 2 2024 64 DAYS $ $ Option 2

Daily Availability Option Year 3 2025 64 DAYS $ $ Option 3

Daily Availability Option Year 4 2026 64 DAYS $ $ Option 4

Total Cost for Base Year and all Option Years2 $

Percentage of Daily Rate attributable to vessel fuel costs3 %

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3 Contractors shall not anticipate increased vessel fuel costs in proposed pricing for option years. This percentage of the daily rate will be used in accordance with the Economic Price Adjustment in Section C.

ITEM NO. 2

Vessel Name:

Vessel Length (ft):

Vessel maximum cruising speed (kts):

Registration number:

Designated Home Port:

Total number of berths available:

Number of berths reserved for Government personnel:

List titles of contract staff onboard to support Government work:

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A-2 RESERVED

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 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.

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(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.

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:

At 2,500 feet pressure altitude and 10°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

The payload of 1100 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.

RESERVED

A-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

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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)

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

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

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

HANDLER

MECHANIC

7-Day A.

FSH Required Relief

FSH 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.

FSH Required Relief

FSH Required

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

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

-Apprentice Helicopter Mechanic authorized and may serve as Relief Mechanic.

C.

Full Time FSH 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.

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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: 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

The Extended Standby Rate for this contract shall be $56.00 an hour.

A-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

When contractor personnel are ordered by the Government to remain overnight when stationed away from the vessel, rates will be paid as published in Federal Travel Regulations. See Section B-37 and B-42

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

Contractor must have authorization as indicated in FAA 135 Operation Specifications (if contractor has an FAA 135 Certificate) for operations in the following locations. 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 B clause applicable, or CFR Reference.

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: _01___ (See B-7 (b) (1) (i))

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: _01_ Spare: _01_ (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 (58-69 inches) Medium (70-89 inches) Long (90 + inches) List Item Number(s)

Short Haul Capability (See Exhibit 34)

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

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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))

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: __500_______ (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)

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 Horsepower 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

Aerial Ignition (Check Below)

PSD Helitorch (Type II Reference Exhibit 5 (c))

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

Other: (Must go through the Change Process to C clause or Exhibit)

Tundra Boards or Snow Pads (B-4 (e) (5))

Pop-out Emergency Floats (B-4 (e) (6))

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 Platform / Vessel Landings

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

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A-14 RESERVED

A-15 RESERVED

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

A-17 RESERVED

A-18 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE CHARTS

Submit the FAA approved 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

HELICOPTER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION B: HELICOPTER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain helicopter transportation services fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein.

The project will require the exclusive use of a type III turbine engine helicopter capable of carrying a minimum of five (5) passengers and gear, and further equipped as described herein.

(b) The Contractor shall develop, maintain and utilize a Safety Management System (SMS) 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 Exhibit 31 Synopsis of Safety Program). When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, in conjunction with the Aviation Safety Manager, determine the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in the FAR 52.212-4(m) Termination for Cause. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and

4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) During the Mandatory Availability Periods the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government. The aircraft and aircraft personnel must be available for 14 hours per day throughout the MAP and must be capable of responding to Government flight requests within 15 minutes. Relief aircraft personnel may be required under this contract, and travel for any relief crews to and from the various base of operations required must be arranged by the contractor in order to not disrupt this 15-minute response time.

(d) The helicopter furnished will be used for project flights.

(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) The project area is primarily in southcentral and southeast Alaska but may include all parts of Alaska as part of the US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program in Alaska. Project start location for vessel and helicopter will typically be Ketchikan, Alaska, with project end location typically in Homer, Alaska. During the base year and all option years, the vessel and helicopter will typically start in Ketchikan, Alaska in early June. Work will proceed north and west as far as Kodiak Island until approximately early to mid-August, finishing in Homer, Alaska. The vessel will move as project work progresses. Movement of the vessel

Solicitation No. 1202SA22Q9300 U.S. Forest Service Region 10 PNWRS – FIA Helicopter and Vessel Support National Office may occur on any or all days and could range from 10 miles to over 100 miles (it is expected the vessel will move about 40-70 miles most days). The historic average total distance travelled by the vessel in a single use period is approximately 3100 miles. Most vessel moves generally occur in the evenings after government agency personnel have returned to the vessel after field work, and numerous overnight moves including several moves of a full 24 hours (or more) are required each use period.

Occasionally, vessel moves require the relocation of the helicopter to an alternate base. Prior to relocation of the helicopter, government personnel and the pilot will mutually establish an inclement weather plan, as described in B-26(a)(1).

(h) Contracted personnel shall strictly adhere to the Code of Conduct (Exhibit 38). Violations of this code are grounds for immediate corrective action.

(i) Work schedule for government personnel for each MAP in the base year and each option year will be 16 days on, 12 days off, with one day off in the middle of the 16-day work period. In order to prevent disruptions to helicopter availability requirements, contractor may opt to coordinate any required helicopter crew swaps during government agency off time.

(j) Local flight following duties will typically be conducted by qualified government personnel.

Assistance from vessel staff may occasionally be requested, per arrangement between Vessel Master and Lead Scientist. Requirements for contract personnel performing flight following duties are stipulated in section B(2)-12(e).

(k) There may be instances when land-based helicopter operations are conducted from an alternate host base where the vessel is not required. Mobilization to a host base other than those listed in Section A-1 may require bilateral modification to the contract.

B-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

(1) Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

(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.

(3) Reserved

(4) Reserved

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

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(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) Reserved

(c) Reserved

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

(a) Reserved

(b) The following information must be downloaded 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Condition of Equipment

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

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

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

(c) Center of Gravity

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(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

(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…