1202SA22R9100 2022 National Air Attack.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.fbo.gov

Offers Are Solicited For:

2022 National Light Fixed Wing-ATGS, USFS Solicitation No:

1202SA22R9100

Issued Date: 14 Dec 21

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on

Complete 1149

Complete provided excel for submitting schedule of items

See 452.215-71 for instructions on submitting your proposal

52.212-2 for evaluation factors

Vendors will submit using an email link to a drop box. There is a naming convention for the files located in 452.215-71.

No facsimile (FAX) will be accepted.

Bidders questions must be submitted and received by mail or e-mail NLT 7 Jan 2022

E-mail: matthew.morris@usda.gov Email with subject line as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No.

1202SA22R9100, or mail to the address identified above. Offerors may contact Matthew Morris for information about this solicitation at 208-749-1603 or matthew.morris@usda.gov .

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

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) mailto:matthew.morris@usda.gov mailto:matthew.morris@usda.gov

Solicitation No. 1202SA22R9100 U.S. Forest Service 2022 National Light Fixed Wing ATGS Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

STANDARD FORM 1449

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

A-3 AIRCRAFT

A-4 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

A-5 HOME BASE

A-6 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

A-7 EXCISE TAXES

A-8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

A-9 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

A-10 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

A-11 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

A-12 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

B-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

B-7 AVIONICS

B-8 OPERATIONS

B-9 PERSONNEL

B-10 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B-11 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B-12 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

B-13 RELIEF PILOT

B-14 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B-15 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

B-16 MISHAPS

B-17 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

B-18 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

B-19 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-20 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-21 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

B-22 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE38

B-23 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

B-24 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

B-25 UNAVAILABILITY

B-26 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

B-27 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

B-28 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

B-29 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

B-30 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD

B-31 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

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B-32 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

B-33 FOOD AND DRINK

B-34 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B-35 RELIEF PILOT TRAVEL EXPENSE

B-36 RENTAL VEHICLE, UBER ETC

B-37 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

B-38 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

B-39 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

B-40 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

B-41 DEFINITIONS

B-42 ABBREVIATIONS

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

2017-1) (NOV 2021)

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

(OCT 2018) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

C-3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C-4 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C-5 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C-6 452.215-73 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (NOV 1996)

C-7 452.237-74 KEY PERSONNEL (FEB 1988)

C-8 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988)

C-9 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE

C-10 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

C-11 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION APR 2020, DEVIATION JUN 2020, AND DEVIATION JUL

2020) (NOV 2021)

D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT 1 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION

EXHIBIT 2 - CPARS EVALUATION FORM

EXHIBIT 3 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD

EXHIBIT 4 - PREFERRED PANEL/RADIO CONFIGURATION

EXHIBIT 5 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM

ATTACHMENT 1 - AIRPLANE APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES

ATTACHMENT 2 - ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

ATTACHMENT 3 - CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

ATTACHMENT 4 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

ATTACHMENT 5 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY

ATTACHMENT 6 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 7 - DESIGNATED BASE INFORMATION

E-1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021)

E-2 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

E-3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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E-4 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E-5 452.215-71 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS

PROPOSALS (SEP 1999)

E-6 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)

E-7 452.204-70 INQUIRIES (FEB 1988)

E-8 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E-9 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (PROVISION)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 106

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

1202SA22R9100

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MATTHEW MORRIS

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208)749-1603

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

18 Jan 2022

1400 MT

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

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB) NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

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

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

OFFEROR CODE

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

2022 National Air Attack Base Year plus Four Option Years

EU, LFW, Tail # Period of Performance: 04/01/2022 to 03/31/2023, Base year

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 .

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

14 Dec 2021

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Location Example, Use Excel Number Aircraft Make For completing the Aircraft Model Manufactured Year Schedule of items Aircraft Registration-Number Empty Weight Certified Max Gross Weight Number of Seats Pressurized?

Hourly Fuel Consumption Rate Air Conditioning Base Year: 2022

Services Units Quantity Rate Item Total Daily Availability Day 100 $ - $ - Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200 $ - $ - Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 $ - $ - Extended Standby Rate Hour EA $ 56.00 $ 56.00 Miscellaneous Charges N/A N/A $ - $ 10,000.00

ANNUAL TOTAL $

Option Year 1: 2023

Services Units Quantity Rate Item Total Daily Availability Day 100 $ - $ - Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200 $ - $ - Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 $ - $ - Extended Standby Rate Hour EA $ 56.00 $ 56.00 Miscellaneous Charges N/A N/A $ - $ 10,000.00

ANNUAL TOTAL $

Option Year 2: 2024

Services Units Quantity Rate Item Total Daily Availability Day 100 $ - $ - Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200 $ - $ - Optional Pilot Rate Shift EA $ - $ - Extended Standby Rate Hour EA $ 56.00 $ 56.00 Miscellaneous Charges N/A N/A $ - $ 10,000.00

ANNUAL TOTAL $

Option Year 3: 2025

Services Units Quantity Rate Item Total Daily Availability Day 100 $ - $ - Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200 $ - $ - Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 $ - $ - Extended Standby Rate Hour EA $ 56.00 $ 56.00 Miscellaneous Charges N/A N/A $ - $ 10,000.00

ANNUAL TOTAL $

Option Year 4: 2026

Services Units Quantity Rate Item Total Daily Availability Day 100 $ - $ - Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200 $ - $ - Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 $ - $ - Extended Standby Rate Hour EA $ 56.00 $ 56.00 Miscellaneous Charges N/A N/A $ - $ 10,000.00

ANNUAL TOTAL $

6 Month Extension: 2027

Services Units Quantity Rate Item Total Daily Availability Day 100 $ - $ - Hourly Flight Rate Hour 200 $ - $ - Optional Pilot Rate Shift 1 $ - $ - Extended Standby Rate Hour EA $ 56.00 $ 56.00 Miscellaneous Charges N/A N/A $ - $ 10,000.00

ANNUAL TOTAL $

BASE PLUS ALL OPTION YEARS $

Travel type to designated base: cost of travel (round trip)

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Note: See Attachment 7 for Item List showing designated base information.

A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

Using Excel file posted in SAM or request a pdf to fill in using appendix 7, offerors shall fill in the item number, proposed aircraft information and the following three rates for evaluation:

Daily Availability Rate: Availability Rate shall cover Pilot, Aircraft and other fixed costs for a 14 hour period, Mobilization and De-mobilization to and from the Designated Base and lodging/ground transportation for personnel while at the Designated Base listed in the Bid Items.

All proposed availability rates shall be evenly divisible by 56.

Hourly Flight Rate: A rate that covers fuel, scheduled maintenance costs, data plans and other use costs associated with the aircraft. Flight Rate: The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of clause (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate).

Optional Pilot Rate: A fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions (36/6) as defined in B-28. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional pilot for one (1) shift, 14-hour period).

The government shall reimburse the contractor for the following items:

Extended Standby Rate: The Extended Standby Hourly Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of B-19 Extended Standby Hourly Rate.

Miscellaneous Charges: Examples are airport landing fees, tie-down charges, hanger rental, etc. these costs will be paid by the government when authorized by CO/COR in accordance with the terms of B-37.98/*.

A-3 AIRCRAFT

Performance Requirements:

(1) Multiengine turbine aircraft capable of a minimum 240 KTAS at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C:

With:

(i) 950 lb. payload

(ii) four (4) hours fuel computed at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

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(2) A minimum single engine service ceiling of 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10C:

With:

(i) 950 lb. payload

(ii) four (4) hours of fuel computed at maximum cruise power, 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

(3) High Wing or Low Wing with unobstructed side view (void of engine nacelle) from copilot seat and aft instructor’s station.

(4) Pressurized

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

A-4 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section B-9. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with B-9.

A-5 HOME BASE

Offeror shall enter the principal base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications.

Location (Physical Address) State, Zip+4

24 hour phone number

Back up phone number:

Email(s)

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

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A-6 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

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

Name

24 hour phone number

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

A-7 EXCISE TAXES

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

A-8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect from day of award for one (1) base year with four (4) option years starting on the month/day of award for a total of up to five (5) years.

A-9 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

Included in the daily availability, Pilot will be on standby for nine (9) hours per day and aircraft will be on standby fourteen (14) hours per day as scheduled by the COR/ATGS (Section B-23).

Extended standby for the pilot will be directed and paid at the extended standby hourly rate (A- 10)

A-10 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

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.

Extended standby is not intended to compensate the Contractor on a one-to-one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the aircraft. (Section B-29) The current rate is $56.00 per hour.

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A-11 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations (See Section B-34 for further explanation)

A-12 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

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

AREAS CHECKED BELOW.

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

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SECTION B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

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

Aircraft and contract personnel will be used for the administration and protection of public lands.

Relief personnel will be required to provide daily coverage during the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP).

(b)The aircraft furnished may be used for fire support, project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

(c) The standard configuration for the Aerial Supervision Mission is a Pilot (PIC), one Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) who sits in the Forward Observer (FO)/Second in Command (SIC) Station, and a Second ATGS or Instructor (aft observer) who sits in a station behind the Forward Observer (SIC) position on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction to the view outside the aircraft, while sitting in a position of comfort beside the largest window(s) available.

(d) The primary mission consists of engine start, taxi out and take off climb, cruise and descend to assigned target area altitude, circling a fire or incident in a right-hand pattern at 1,000’ to 3,500’ above ground level for 3-4 hours, return to designated base or alternate base, approach, land, and taxi to parking or fuel. Aircraft should have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the ATGS (FO/SIC position) and the Second ATGS/Instructor (aft observer) to see the incident clearly. Aircraft design should limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the fire/target area. These undesirable flight profiles lead to increasing the distance between the aerial supervisor and the objective which causes parallax.

(e) The ATGS observation mission is accomplished using speeds ranging from 120 – 150 KTAS. Most of the ATGS flights in the Fire Traffic Area are done at speeds that are often well below the published holding speed of desirable make model mission aircraft. This means that the aircraft spend a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right hand orbit.

(f) The Government has Interagency and Cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft under contract may be dispatched under these agreements for such use.

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 Certificate at the time of offering and throughout the contract period of performance. Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design and be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 and this contract.

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B-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-1 Alternate 1 (JAN 2017).

B-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period.

(b) All equipment shall be installed and operable or be deferred per an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) with the following limitations:

(1) Items required by this contract may not be deferred unless approved by a USFS Aviation Safety Inspector or the CO.

(2) The following equipment cannot be deferred except as identified in (1) above:

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ii) VHF-AM Radios (at least two must be operational)

(iii) VHF-FM Radio (at least one must be operational)

(iv) Transponder (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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Current contract and all modifications.

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

(3) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(k) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this contract shall have safety belts for all occupants and shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of 14 CFR.

The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal-to-metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall meet the above requirements during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the Pilot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(m) Rear Seats. All installed rear seats, including that of the Instructor position, shall be capable of remaining occupied during all phases of flight, including take-off and landing.

Equipment installed in front of rear seats shall not present a crash hazard to seated occupants.

(n) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof container.

The kit shall be readily accessible to the Pilot and passengers. At a minimum, the contents shall include the following items:

Item Description Quantity

Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long) 8 Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10 Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches) 4 Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling)

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

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

Bandage scissors 1 Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2 pair of non-latex surgical gloves 1 face shield 1 mouth-to-mouth barrier 1 protective gown 2 antiseptic towelettes 1 biohazard disposal bag

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

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

(1) Knife

(2) Signal Mirror

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

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

(5) Magnesium Fire Starter

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

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

(8) Collapsible Water Bag

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

(10) Candles

(11) Whistle

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

(p) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card shall be posted inside the aircraft.

B-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) Offered aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM/TC holders’ most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification that incorporates the scope and detail of the most recent revision of the OEM/TC holder inspection program. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards and this contract. Contractor shall provide the document name, revision number and date for the OEM/TC holders' most recent revision of the inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being offered.

(b) The contractor shall obtain from the OEM/TC holder an inspection program or supplement for the aerial supervision mission as described in B-1d) and e). The contractor shall provide a copy of the inspection program with the contract proposal.

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(c) After contract award and for the duration of the contract, discrepancies identified from structural inspections (B-5 b) shall be repaired with OEM/TC holder repair data. Structural repairs not related to the aerial supervision inspection program (B-5 b) shall have documentation of “No Technical Objection” from the OEM/TC holder when OEM/TC holder repair data is not used.

(d) In addition to B-5 a) and b), each aircraft shall be in compliance with all OEM programs (recommended or mandatory) including, but not limited to, instructions for continued airworthiness (ICAs), Service Bulletins, Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID), Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP), and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) programs.

(e) Offered aircraft shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v).

(f) FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB’s) applicable to the contracted aircraft shall be accomplished.

(g) Airframe, Powerplant and their associated components that have a recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) schedule from the manufacturer shall follow the recommendation.

Extensions to the TBO’s shall not be allowed while operating under this agreement unless approved by the OEM.

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

(i) Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and regional AMI at least 16 flight hours prior to the initiation of any scheduled inspection. In addition, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and USFS Aviation Maintenance Inspector of any change of an engine, propeller, major airframe component or major structural repair and circumstances inducing the change while under contract.

(j) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this agreement, to include the scope of information and responsibilities required in 14 CFR 135.426 for contracted maintenance. See Personnel Section for additional mechanic requirements.

(k) This list shall be submitted with the proposal and be kept current when additional maintenance providers or maintenance personnel are added. The list shall be made available at the time of pre-use inspection. The current list shall be available upon request throughout the

MAP.

(l) Only the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel identified may perform maintenance and inspections.

(m) The primary or relief pilot shall not perform maintenance or inspections.

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

(o) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine power train, or flight control system, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this contract.

The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S. Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability.

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

(q) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft data shall include an accurate and updated equipment list. Forms in Exhibit 06 are required.

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

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

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

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

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

B-7 AVIONICS

(a) REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this contract must comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. The following are the minimum avionics which must be installed. Reference exhibit 4 for preferred panel configuration.

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

(2) Two of the VHF-AM Radio must be capable of monitoring the standby frequency

(3) Three VHF-FM Radios of identical series (FM 1, FM 2 & FM 3)

(4) An Intercom System (ICS) for the PIC, SIC/observer, and Instructor (seated behind the SIC/observer)

(5) An Audio Control System for the PIC, SIC/observer, and Instructor

(6) Individual Volume Controls for the PIC, SIC/observer, and Instructor

(7) Receive Audio Indicators for the SIC/observer and Instructor

(8) One IFR certified and maintained Aeronautical Global Positioning System (GPS) with moving map

(9) Two TSO approved VOR/Localizer systems

(10) One TSO approved Glideslope system

(11) One TSO approved Three Light Marker Beacon system

(12) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(13) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(14) One Transponder

(15) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(16) A Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

(17) One ADS-B Out system approved to TSO-C166b

(18) One ADS-B In system

(19) An Autopilot

(20) One Multi-Function Display (MFD)

(21) VHF-FM Programming Ports

(22) USB Charging Ports: Two each for the PIC, SIC/observer, and Instructor.

(23) One Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent

(24) Equipment and lighting for IFR operations meeting 14 CFR 135.163 and 14 CFR 135.165

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(25) PED Tolerance (required within 12 months of award)

Note: ADS-B In does not meet Forest Service requirements for traffic advisory or weather datalink systems.

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics required by paragraph (a) REQUIREMENTS must comply with the following specifications and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

STANDARDS.

(1) Communications Systems

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

(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios must be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in 25 KHz increments. Transceivers configured to operate in 8.33 KHz increments are not acceptable. Transmitters must have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

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

https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents

The following requirements must be met:

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

(B) Transceivers must have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring

168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions.

Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable.

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

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

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

(2) Audio Systems

(i) Intercom system (ICS)

ICS must integrate with the aircraft audio control system and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a voice activated (VOX) capability must be provided for the PIC, SIC/observer, and Instructor. Passenger volume adjustments must not affect the PIC. The PIC must have isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control system

(A) The PIC, SIC/observer, and Instructor must have separate audio controllers installed in a location that provides the operator unobstructed access to the controls while seated. The PIC and SIC audio controllers must be identical. The Instructor audio controller must be of the same series as the PIC and SIC but does not require NAV audio.

(B) Each audio controller must have a master radio volume control and controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios. All required users must have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver. Sidetone must be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all positions.

Receiver audio must be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio must be provided to each position which requires ICS. Audio systems must not mute receiver or ICS audio during transmit.

(C) Audio controls must be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. The layout must be in the order of Com 1, Com 2, Com 3, FM 1, FM 2, FM 3. Audio must be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system must be designed for use with 600 Ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All required positions must have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches.

(D) Crew positions must have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. SIC/observer and Instructor microphone jacks must be wired with key lines allowing the use of remote PTT switches.

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(iii) Individual Volume Controls

Each required audio controller must have separate controls to independently adjust headphone volume for each communications receiver. The individual volume controls must be a built in, integral part of each audio controller. Toggle and push-on/push-off receiver selectors are acceptable. Push/pull style receiver selectors are unacceptable unless they use a lighted method to identify enabled receivers.

(iv) Receive Audio Indicators

Indications must be provided for each required communications radio and activate when audio is received. Indications integral to the audio panel or a separate indicator panel are acceptable. When required for the SIC/observer, the indications must be in the user’s primary field of view. When required for the instructor position, the indications must be easily viewed by the user while seated.

(3) Navigation Systems

(i) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

(A) Aeronautical GPS

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

(B) GPS with Moving Map

The GPS providing data to the moving map must meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display must be 3 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS.

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(4) Surveillance Systems

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

Emergency locator transmitters must be certified to TSO-C126 or newer. ELTs must be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). ELT mounts must use rigid attachments and meet the deflection requirements of RTCA/DO-

204. Velcro style mounts are not acceptable. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. Documentation of current registration is required from the national authority for which the aircraft is registered.

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF)

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

(A) A subscription service must be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program.

The reporting interval must be every two minutes while aircraft power is on.

(B) AFF equipment must be registered with aff.gov providing all requested information. A username and password are required. Changes to equipment and registration information must be reported to aff.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. Changes may take up to 5 business days to take effect. For assistance, email the AFF Help Desk at affadmin@firenet.gov.

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

(D) This specification incorporates the JSON Specification Section Supplement available at https://www.aff.gov/documents/Json_Specification_Section_Supplement.

pdf as if it was presented as full text herein.

(iii) Transponders

Transponder systems must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a). Part 135 aircraft must meet the “Mode S” requirements of 14 CFR 135.143(c).

Transponder systems must be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.413.

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SECTION B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(iv) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems

Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems must be installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91. These systems must be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.411.

(v) Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS)

Traffic advisory systems must be TSO approved, use active interrogation, graphically display traffic relative to the aircraft’s horizontal position, and provide alert audio to the PICs audio control system. The display must be within view of the PIC and SIC/observer. The system must provide coverage in all directions above and below the aircraft with a maximum range of at least 10 nautical miles.

The display must allow range selection of 2 miles or less, unless the 2-mile display area has a diameter of 2.75 inches or larger. Traffic displays must permit aircraft IDs to be turned off.

(vi) Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast In (ADS-B In)

ADS-B In systems must display TIS-B traffic, with aircraft IDs, on a government iPad via Foreflight using one of the methods below.

(A) A permanently installed ADS-B In receiver with the capability to wirelessly integrate with Foreflight. The wireless signal must be sufficient enough to provide uninterrupted connection from the SIC and Aft observer positions.

(B) Provisions to install a government furnished Stratus 3 receiver.

Provisions must include an installed dash mount, GPS and ADS-B antennas external to the aircraft with compatible connectors at the dash mount, and dedicated power wired to a compatible connector at the dash mount.

(5) General Systems

(i) Autopilots

Autopilots must be capable of operating the aircraft controls to maintain flight and maneuver it about the three axes.

(ii) Multi-Function Displays (MFD)

MFDs must be installed within view of the PIC and SIC/observer and display GPS navigation information on a color moving map. TAS and weather datalink information must be displayed on the MFD when these systems are required.

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(iii) VHF-FM Programming Ports

Programming ports must be installed in a location convenient to the SIC/observer. The vendor must provide with each aircraft, a laptop computer available with compatible programming software and the necessary adapters to load government provided frequency files into each required FM radio.

Compatible radio front panel connectors are acceptable. Vendor is responsible for uploading government furnished frequencies as requested by the

COR/ATGS.

(iv) USB Charging Ports

USB charging ports must be TSO approved, capable of providing at least 2 amps of power to each port simultaneously with an output voltage of 5 VDC and permanently installed in a location convenient to the specified users.

(v) Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance

(A) The aircraft must be certified as tolerant to portable electronic devices (PEDs), including transmitting PEDs, for all phases of flight in accordance with RTCA/DO-307. This must be accomplished via an STC equivalent to Liberty Partners STC11071SC with configuration LP-S001-B03. An appropriate supplement must be incorporated into the aircraft flight manual. Authorization for the use of electronic flight bags does not meet this requirement. The Government will use PEDs in accordance with the STC approval.

(B) Tolerance to the following systems must be included:

• Bluetooth

• Cellular

• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)

• VHF transceivers (136-174 MHz)

• UHF transceivers (380-520 MHz, 764-870 MHz, and 902-928 MHz)

• Wireless intercom adapters (1.92-1.93 GHz)

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

• PEDs approved for use on board the aircraft

• Situations when approved PEDs can and cannot be used

• How and when PEDs must be secured or stowed

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• PED modes of operation that can and cannot be used

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

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

(c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

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

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

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

(3) All antennas must be FAA approved, have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 and be properly matched and polarized to their associated avionics system. Repairs to antennas and cracks exposing the antenna housing or element are not acceptable.

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

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

Avionics equipment must not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation.

In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected.

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

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

(8) Communications equipment must meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A- 30 Radio Interference Test Procedures. For a copy of all FS/OAS documents visit https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents.

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B-8 OPERATIONS

(a) General

(1) The Contractor shall operate in accordance with all applicable portions of 14 CFR 39, 43, 61, 65, 91, 135…