1202SA22R9102 A0001 NLFW MATOC conformed copy.pdf
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This document outlines a solicitation for a National Light Fixed Wing Services Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). Key details include that the solicitation intends to award multiple firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts for fixed-wing aircraft operated by qualified personnel and equipped to specifications, each with a one-year base period and nine one-year option periods. Aircraft and personnel will support administration and protection of public lands through special use missions for fire, projects, resources, law enforcement, and point-to-point flights. Comments on the draft statement of work are due by September 30th, with an industry day scheduled for October 25th.
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1202SA22R9102
x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR
OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
x
02SA
BOISE ID 83705-5354
3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE
INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANC
03/10/20230001
13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
FACILITY CODE CODE
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)
7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY
PAGE OF PAGES
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)
1. CONTRACT ID CODE
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
02/15/2023
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.
ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
National Light Fixed Wing MATOC
LIST OF CHANGES:
Bids due date : 22-MAR-23 changed to 11-APR-23
1.Provide answers to questions
2.Provide list of changes
3.Issue conformed copy of solicitation
Continued ...
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
MATTHEW A. MORRIS
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
Previous edition unusable
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .
mamorris Highlight
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
2 120CONTINUATION SHEET
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
1202SA22R9102/0001
Period of Performance: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2033
NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
List of Changes
a) Updated Price worksheet Attachment 8
b) A-2 updated first paragraph
c) A-3 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION
Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section B-39. All pilots offered will be evaluated in accordance with B-39.
d) A-7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP) It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect from the day of award for one (1) base year with nine (9) optional years starting on the month/day of award starting 1 Jan 2024 with three distinct periods. 1st period years 1-3, 2nd period, optional - years 4-6, 3rd period, optional-years 7-10 for a total of up to ten (10) years.
e) A-9 Approved Operations Areas Added Mission 7 and combined 1&2 and 4-7
f) B3(b)(3) Mechanics and Maintenance Facilities identified in B-54 (j)
g) B-5(c) After contract award and for the duration of the contract, discrepancies identified from structural inspections (B-54 (b) shall be reported to the contracting officer within two business days and repaired with OEM/TC holder repair data. Structural repairs not related to the aerial supervision inspection program (B-54 (b) shall have documentation of “No Technical Objection” from the OEM/TC holder when OEM/TC holder repair data is not used.
h) B-5(j) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used for scheduled inspections to fulfil the requirements of this contract, to include the scope of information and responsibilities, required in 14 CFR 135.426 for contracted maintenance. See Section B-39 Personnel for additional mechanic requirements. This list shall be submitted with the proposal, be provided at the time of pre-use inspection and be kept current when additional maintenance providers or maintenance personnel are added or removed while under contract.
i) B-7(a) (2) Special Mission Fire Aircraft (Mission Category 1, 2 (A/B), 3 (A/B), 4 (A/B)) must also meet the following requirements:
j) B-7(a) added “(4) Mission Category 4 (A/B) must also meet the following requirements:
A Traffic Advisory System (TAS)”
k) B-8 MISSION EQUIPMENT – fixed order numbering
l) B-8 (a) & (d) changed “Additional Mission equipment requirements” to “Equipment Specification”
m) B-8 (b) (2) Medium-Altitude HD Full Motion Video (FMV) Camera System
Full Motion Video (FMV) gimbal, with Electrical-Optical (E/O), Short-wave infaredinfrared (SWIR), and and Mid-Wave infrared (MWIR) OR Long-wave infrared (LWIR) cameras that meets the following
n) B-8 (b) (2) (vi) changed
o) B-8 (b) (3)
p) B-8 (d) added Reference B-8(a) 1-8
q) B-8 (d) (3) changed MPU5 to fifth generations or above Wave Relays
r) B-23 (a) add “unless coordinated in advance.”
(a) During the task order period, the pilot, aircraft, and related equipment will be available 14 hours per day and will not be removed from the designated base or assigned work location without the approval of the Contracting Officer or designee, unless coordinated in advance.
s) B-23 add “(d) For Point to Point, Forest health, etc., short term needs, daily availably will be paid in 15 min increments from start of project to end of project each day not to exceed 14 hours.”
t) B-28 (a) Added as applicable in B-8 for the mission.
u) Added Definition of paper airplane
v) C-18 (a) added “Chief” pilot
w) C-22 added “CWN” and removed 12 month and last sentence
x) C-23 (2) Call-When-Needed (CWN): (Mission 3B, Mission 4C, Mission 5 A etc.)
y) Attachment 4 Removed duplicate information from end of attachment
z) Attachment 7
All avionics equipment offered in accordance with B-76 Avionics Requirements shall be listed below.
Submit this form for each offered aircraft with proposal. Not all the equipment is required for all missions or aircraft.
aa) E-2 52.212-1
a. substantially updated. Review all
b. Replaced in entirety 3. Safety Management System Components and Accident History:
c. Part II Technical vii. Add “in excel workbook” For all sensors, the camera model information shall be provided for each offered band in excel workbook and include the following:
d. PART II TECHNICAL Mandatory Documentation (Vendor Name_MD)
k) The offeror’s plan of how they will comply with B-54.
e. ATA g) Equipment list that verifies each aircraft offered meets B-76 Avionics Requirements and completed Avionics Requirements Worksheet (Attachment 7) for each aircraft offered.
f. VOE (c) Submit the name(s) of mechanics and proof of meeting B-39 (c).
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:
2023 National Fixed Wing Services MATOC Solicitation No:
1202SA22R9102
Issued Date: 15 Feb 2023
IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR
Offers will be due on 11 Apr 22 1300MT
Offerors are required to email the Contracting Officer, subject: “Letter of Intent 2023 NLFW.” Include all company employees needing a link to submit a proposal. In the body, include: Name/email/phone of individual with signature authority, company Name, UEI no later than 1200 hours, Mountain, 30 Mar 2023.
An email linked to your company’s drop box will be returned.
The information provided in this cover letter is not intended to be construed differently from information in the solicitation. Should a conflict in the interpretation exist, the information in the RFP shall take precedence.
See 52.212-1 for instructions on submitting your proposal
52.212-2 for evaluation factors
No facsimile (FAX) will be accepted.
Bidders questions must be submitted and received NLT 20 Mar 2023. Use this link to submit questions https://forms.office.com/g/LGHKnNWbJM
Offerors may contact Matt 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) https://www.sam.gov/ https://forms.office.com/g/LGHKnNWbJM
SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES
Standard Form 1449 A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS “Schedule of Items.xlsx Attachment 8”
A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE
A-3 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION
A-4 CONTRACTOR HOME BASE
A-5 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
A-6 EXCISE TAXES
A-7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)
A-8 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE
A-9 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS
B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS
B-3 PERSONNEL
B-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS
B-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY
B-7 AVIONICS FOR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
B-8 MISSION EQUIPMENT
B-9 OPERATIONS
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 AND MISSION SENSOR OPERATOR
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 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER - MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING
EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE
B-23 CALL WHEN NEEDED TASK ORDER - DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS
B-24 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION
B-25 UNAVAILABILITY
B-26 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY
B-27 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT
B-28 PAYMENT FOR DATA USAGE
B-29 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER- PAYMENT DURING OPTIONAL USE PERIOD
B-30 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS
B-31 PAYMENT FOR REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT
B-32 FOOD AND DRINK
B-33 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE
B-34 RELIEF PILOT TRAVEL EXPENSE
B-35 RENTAL VEHICLES and RIDE SHARE TRANSPORTATION
B-36 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY
B-37 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR
B-38 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING
B-39 USE OF GOVERNMENT LOGOS
B-40 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE
B-41 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM
B-42 DEFINITIONS
B-43 ABBREVIATIONS
C-1 52.212-4 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCT AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2017-1) (DEC 2022)
C-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS
(OCT 2018) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
C-3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
C-4 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011) C-5 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) C-6 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) C-7 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) Alternate I (APR 2012) C-8 52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012) C-9 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)
C-10 52.216-19, ORDERING LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)
C-11 52.216-22, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)
C-12 52.216-32 TASK-ORDER AND DELIVERY-ORDER OMBUDSMAN (SEP 2019)
C-13 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
C-14 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
C-15 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)
C-16 452.211-75 Effective Period of the Contract (FEB 1988)
C-17 452.216-73, MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB 1988)
C-18 452.237-74 KEY PERSONNEL (FEB 1988)
C-19 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988)
C-20 Flight Rate
C-21 ON-RAMP AND TECHNOLOGY INSERTION
C-22 CWN OFF-RAMP CLAUSE
C-23 SERVICE TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES
C-24 EU PRE/POST MAP
C-25 PAYMENT PROCEDURES
C-26 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR
EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC
2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION APR 2020, AND DEVIATION DEC 2022)
D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT 1 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION
EXHIBIT 2 – CONTACTS FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
EXHIBIT 3 - EXAMPLE OF PREFERED PANEL/RADIO CONFIGURATION FOR MISSION 1,2 (A/B), AND 3 (A/B)
EXHIBIT 4 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION
EXHIBIT 5 - EXCLUSIVE USE BASES
EXHIBIT 6 – EXAMPLE FOREFLIGHT
ATTACHMENT 1 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD
ATTACHMENT 2 - CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
ATTACHMENT 3 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET
ATTACHMENT 4 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND
ACCIDENT HISTORY
ATTACHMENT 5 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM
ATTACHMENT 6 - LIGHT FIXED WING PRE-USE FIELD INSPECTION FORM
ATTACHMENT 7 – AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET
ATTACHMENT 9 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
E-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
E-2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021) Tailored
E-3 ADDENDUM TO FEDERAL AQUISITION REGULATIONS FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1,
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS
E-4 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)
E-5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
E-6 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)
E-7 452.215-72 Amendments to Proposals (FEB 1988)
E-8 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)
E-9 452.204-70 INQUIRIES (FEB 1988)
E-10 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021/TAILORED)
E-11 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL Products and
Commercial Services (Dec 2022) (Deviation Dec 2022)
SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED
CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CODE
FACILITYCODE
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
OFFEROR
02SA
BOISE ID 83705-5354
3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE
INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANC
024B CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE
X
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481211
SIZE STANDARD:
100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR02SA
RFPIFB
10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE
RFQ
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
13b. RATING
NAICS:
SMALL BUSINESS
02/15/2023
208 749 1603MATTHEW MORRIS
(No collect calls)
INFORMATION CALL:
FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME
04/11/2023 1300 MT
b. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME
4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION
1202SA22R9102
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF
1 112OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
TELEPHONE NO.
17a. CONTRACTOR/
BOISE ID 83705
3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE
ATTN CONTRACTING
USDA FOREST SERVICE - NIFC
15. DELIVER TO
BOISE ID 83705-5354
3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE
9. ISSUED BY
7.
2. CONTRACT NO.
EFFECTIVE DATE
1,500
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW
ISSUE DATE
DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
11.
SEE SCHEDULEX
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13a.
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
8(A)
INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANC
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
24.
AMOUNT
23.
UNIT PRICE
22.
UNIT
21.
QUANTITY
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
19.
ITEM NO.
National Light Fixed Wing MATOC Period of Performance: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2033
Base Period - NLFW 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2026 Product/Service Code: F003 Product/Service Description: NATURAL
RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE
SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION
Delivery: 12/31/2033 Continued ...
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
XX
DATED
MATTHEW A. MORRIS
. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),
INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER
ARE
ARE
31c. DATE SIGNED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL
SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
OFFER
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:
REF.
UEI
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED
40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER
37. CHECK NUMBER
FINALPARTIAL
36. PAYMENT
FINALPARTIAL
35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER
COMPLETE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
24.
AMOUNT
23.
UNIT PRICE
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UNIT
21.
QUANTITY
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
19.
ITEM NO.
1st Option Period - NLFW 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2029
(Option Line Item)
Product/Service Code: F003
Product/Service Description: NATURAL
RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE
SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION
Delivery: 12/31/2033
2nd Option Period - NLFW 01/01/2030 - 12/31/2033
(Option Line Item)
Product/Service Code: F003
Product/Service Description: NATURAL
RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE
SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION
Delivery: 12/31/2033
Guarantee for NLFW contract based on highest level of aircraft offered
Product/Service Code: F003
Product/Service Description: NATURAL
RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE
SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION
32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Aircraft Model:
Aircraft Registration-
Certified Max Gross Weight:
Pressurized?
Air Conditioning:
Operating Areas
Qty/Unit (Day, Hour, Etc.)
Additional Offered Equipment (A-2)
Check the box(s) to indicate aircraft mission codes
Unit Price
Vendor:
Mission Code (B-1)
2024 2025 2026
Aircraft Make:
Manufactured Year:
Empty Weight:
Number of Seats:
Flight Rate Dry
Optional Pilot Rate
Daily Availability
Optional Mission Sensor Operator
Hourly Fuel Consumption Rate:
Flight Rate Wet
CWN Rates
Description
CONUS Alaska Canada Mexico
1 National Air Tactical - Incident Awareness and Assessment (NAT-IAA)
2a - Medium Altitude - Sensor Enhanced ATGS
2b - Low Altitude - Sensor Enhanced ATGS 3a - High Performance - ATGS
3b - Standard - ATGS
4a - Sensor Enhanced - Fire Mapping
4b - Sensor Enhanced - Fire Detection
4c - Sensor Enhanced - Resource Reconnaissance
5a - Standard - Fire Detection
5b - Back Country Operations
6a - High-Performance Resource Reconnaissance
6b - Standard Resource Reconnaissance
7 - Other Special Use Non-Fire light fixed wing operations
8 - Point-to-Point Cargo and Passengers
SECTION A
REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES
A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS “Schedule of Items.xlsx Attachment 8”
1202SA22R9102 NLFW MATOC Conformed Copy Amend 1 3 of 112
SECTION A
REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES
The intent is to award multiple Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for fixed-wing aircraft operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein, each with a one-year base period and nine one-year options period.
The guaranteed one-time minimums for each Contract awarded based on highest qualified mission will be
• Mission 1, 2 (A and B), 3 (A and B) $10,000
• Mission 4 (A and B and C) $7,500
• Mission 5 (A and B), 6 (A and B), 7 $5,000
• Mission 8 $1,000
The contractor shall provide all necessary resources to provide Light fixed wing support services in accordance with the solicitation.
A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE
Offerors shall use the pdf or excel file posted in SAM.gov Attachment 8 for each aircraft submitted for evaluation. Offerors shall fill in the proposed aircraft information, and the following rates for evaluation:
Daily Availability Rate: This rate shall cover Flight crew, Mission Sensor Operator (if required by mission task order), Aircraft, sensor (if required by the mission task order), and other fixed costs for a 14-hour period. Per diem will be paid in accordance with GSA travel regulations for authorized crew members. All proposed availability rates shall be evenly divisible by 56.
Hourly Flight Rate-Wet: A rate that covers fuel, scheduled maintenance costs, data plans, and other use costs associated with the aircraft. The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of Clause C-20 Economic Price Adjustment.
Hourly Flight Rate-Dry: A rate that covers scheduled maintenance costs, data plans, and other use costs associated with the aircraft. Fuel used may be reimbursed on daily invoices within IBS if implemented.
Optional Pilot Rate: A fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions (36/6) as defined in B-14. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional pilot for one (1) shift, 14-hour period.
Optional Pilots may be ordered to provide 24-hour coverage when ordered by the government.
Optional Mission Sensor Operator Rate: A fixed rate for optional Mission Sensor Operator (MSO) as defined in B-13. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional MSO for one (1) shift, 14-hour period. An optional MSO may be ordered to provide 24-hour coverage when ordered by the government.
Optional Equipment Rate: The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below.
Where no provision is made for a daily rate (evenly divisible by 14), the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.
Daily rates for optional additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the CO/COR.
Items offered shall fit within the description below.
When an item does not fall within a description category the vendor shall provide a description/measurement/price for the government to determine value for a mission category:
Description Qty/Unit Unit Price Sensors (example: EO/IR/LiDar) 1/Day $ Communication (example: MIMO, Private LTE, etc.) 1/Day $ Augmented Reality (example: HUD incident awareness) 1/Day $ Other (Ski’s, Floats, etc.) 1/Day $
Charges: When authorized by CO/COR, in accordance with the terms of B-37, the government shall reimburse the contractor for the following charges. Examples are airport landing fees, tie-down charges, hangar rental, etc. These costs will be paid by the government.
A-3 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION
Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section B-3. All pilots offered will be evaluated in accordance with B-3.
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SECTION A
REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES
A-4 CONTRACTOR 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 and/or National Fixed Wing Program Management, Airworthiness and Pilot inspectors and Aviation Safety shall have access to inspect pre/post award, and during the life of the contract.
A-5 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.
A-6 EXCISE TAXES
Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your contract price in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
A-7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)
It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect starting 1 Jan 2024 with three distinct periods. 1st period years 1-3, 2nd period, optional - years 4-6, 3rd period, optional years 7-10 for a total of up to ten (10) years.
A-8 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE
Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations (See Section B-33 for further explanation).
A-9 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS
FAA 135 Operation Specifications, it is desirable that offerors can operate in the locations checked identified below by mission.
Location Mission 1&2 Mission 3 Mission 4-7
CONUS
Alaska Canada Mexico
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain fixed-wing aircraft 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 may be required to provide daily (7-days per week) coverage during the period of performance/mandatory availability period as specified in the task order.
The aircraft furnished may be used for special use missions supporting fire, project, resource, law enforcement, and point-to-point administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.
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.
Aircraft, contract personnel, and equipment will be tasked in one of the following mission configurations and flight profiles:
MISSION CATEGORIES and FLIGHT PROFILE
(a) Mission 1: National Air Tactical-Incident Awareness and Assessment (NAT-IAA)
(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision and Incident Awareness and Assessment for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface. The resource provides enhanced situational awareness for the ATGS and incident response and support personnel by producing real-time information for on-scene incident personnel and off-site fire managers.
(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of four to six (4-6) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)
(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
(iii) Two Mission Sensor Operators (MSO)
(iv) Optional Secondary ATGS or Instructor
(3) ATGS seating positions shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction by the airframe to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with the passenger’s shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, and with their seatbelt fastened, and with their back against the backrest, reach the unobstructed station avionics.
(4) Typical mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 4=840) + Gear (35 x 4=140) = 980 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20. Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 150 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 14,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.
(iii) Mission flights consist of a high amount of flight time at speeds that require high angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.
(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(v) Aircraft loiter will average 10,000 AGL (estimated at 70% total mission time) with descent and loiter at 3,500’ AGL (estimated at 30% total mission time) then climb back to sensor altitude.
(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude and return to designated base or alternate base within 150 nm in under 30 mins.
(vii) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements.
(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.
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(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system. 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).
(7) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Air Tactical
(ii) Other: IAA
(iii) Reconnaissance (Fire)
(iv) Mountainous Terrain
(v) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(8) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Air Attack
(ii) Other: IAA
(iii) Fire Reconnaissance
(iv) Passenger
(v) Cargo
(b) Mission 2 (A and B): Medium or Low Altitude Sensor Enhanced, ATGS
(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision and Incident Awareness and Assessment using Medium or Low-Altitude Sensors during complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface. The resource provides enhanced situational awareness for the ATGS and Incident Command personnel by producing real-time information. Missions may include fire detection and mapping.
(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC)
(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
(iii) One Mission Sensor Operator
(iv) Optional Secondary ATGS or Instructor
(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. The secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, their seatbelt fastened, with their back against the backrest and reach the unobstructed station avionics.
(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (35 x 4=105) = 735 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20. Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 120 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e. flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.
(iii) Mission flights are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.
(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(v) Aircraft loiter will average 10,000 AGL (estimated at 70% total mission time) with descent and loiter at 3,500’ AGL (estimated at 30% total mission time), and then climb back to sensor altitude.
(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 120 nm in under 30 mins.
(vii) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.
(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.
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(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system. 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).
(7) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Air Tactical
(ii) Other: IAA
(iii) Reconnaissance (Fire)
(iv) Mountainous Terrain
(v) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(8) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Air Attack
(ii) Other: IAA
(iii) Fire Reconnaissance (Fire)
(iv) Passenger
(v) Cargo
(c) Mission 3 A: High Performance-ATGS
(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface.
(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC)
(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
(iii) Secondary ATGS or Instructor
(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. The secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, their seatbelt fastened, their back against the backrest and reach the unobstructed station avionics.
(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (35 x 3=105) = 735 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20. Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 120 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.
(iii) Mission flights are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means that the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.
(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(v) Aircraft circling will average 2,500’ AGL and be no lower than 501’ AGL.
(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 120 nm in under 30 mins.
(vii) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.
(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.
(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system. 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).
(7) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
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(i) Air Tactical
(ii) Reconnaissance (Fire)
(iii) Mountainous Terrain
(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(8) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Air Attack
(ii) Fire Reconnaissance
(iii) Passenger
(iv) Cargo
(d) Mission 3 B: Standard-ATGS
(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface.
(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC)
(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)
(iii) Optional Secondary ATGS/Instructor Station (not required)
(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. When configured with a secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction by the airframe to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat, with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, with their seatbelt fastened, and their back against the backrest and reach the unobstructed station avionics.
(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (35 x 2=70) = 490 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20. Climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.
(iii) Mission flights in the area of operations are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means that the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.
(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(v) Aircraft circling will average 2,500’ AGL and be no lower than 501’ AGL.
(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to the designated base or alternate base within 75 nm in under 30 mins.
(vii) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.
(5) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Air Tactical
(ii) Reconnaissance (Fire)
(iii) Mountainous Terrain
(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(6) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Air Attack
(ii) Fire Reconnaissance
(iii) Passenger
(iv) Cargo
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(e) Mission 4 (A and B and C): Sensor Enhanced – (A) Fire Mapping, (B) Fire Detection, (C)
Resource Reconnaissance
(1) Mission 4 (A) and 4 (B): The mission is to provide Incident Awareness and Assessment using sensors to enhance human awareness during complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface and/or flying predetermined areas for fire mapping as well as fire detection during and after multiple ignition events. This resource provides enhanced situational awareness for incident response and support personnel by producing real-time information.
(2) Mission 4 (C) The mission is to provide resource reconnaissance using sensors to enhance human awareness by flying predetermined project or planning areas/zones pre and post land management actions.
(3) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC)
(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (AOBS)
(iii) One Mission Sensor Operator
(iv) Optional Secondary AOBS or Instructor (not required)
(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (25 x 3=75) = 705 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20. Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 150 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 14,500’ MSL pressure altitude, loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.
(iii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(iv) Aircraft loiter will be no lower than 4,000’ AGL.
(v) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to the designated base or alternate base within 150 nm in under 30 mins.
(vi) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.
(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.
(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system. 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).
(7) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Reconnaissance (Fire for Mission 4A and 4B)
(ii) Other: IAA
(iii) Mountainous Terrain
(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(8) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Fire Reconnaissance (Fire for Mission 4A and 4B)
(ii) Other: IAA
(iii) Resource Reconnaissance (For Mission 4C)
(iv) Passenger
(v) Cargo
(f) Mission 5 A: Standard Fire Detection
(1) The fire detection mission flight profile consists of flying a pre-determined route with flight crew searching for fires line of sight. Flight operations typically occur at 1,000’ to 3,500’ AGL to observe and relay fire size-up information to a local dispatching center.
(2) All aircraft in this category will have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the FO/SIC position and the aft observer to see the detection area clearly. Aircraft design must not limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the target area. These
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(3) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC)
(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (AOBS)
(iii) Optional Secondary AOBS or Instructor (not required)
(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (15 x 2=30) = 450 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20. Climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.
(iii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(iv) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 75 nm in under 30 mins.
(v) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.
(5) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Fire
(ii) Mountainous Terrain
(iii) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(6) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Fire Reconnaissance (Mission 5A)
(ii) Passenger
(iii) Cargo
(g) Mission 5 B: Back Country Operations
(1) A Backcountry mission is a special-use mission flight profile. It consists of operations into or out of a designated backcountry airstrip owned by the agency, states, counties, or private individuals. The flight consists of taxing, takeoff, flight over mountainous terrain, and landing at an unpaved and/or unimproved airstrip. Backcountry airstrips are designated by letter by regional RAOs. Pilots must be specially trained and carded for Backcountry operations.
(2) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Back Country Operations
(ii) Unprepared Landing Site (If required by task order)
(iii) Mountainous Terrain
(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(3) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Back Country Airstrip Operations
(ii) Passenger
(iii) Cargo
(h) Mission 6 A: High-Performance Resource Reconnaissance
(1) The resource reconnaissance mission flight profile consists of flying project areas to meet planned objectives. Flight operations typically occur at 1,000’ to 3,500’ AGL to observe resource and/or record resource conditions for monitoring purposes.
(2) All aircraft in this category will have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the FO/SIC position and the aft observer to see the detection area clearly. Aircraft design must not limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the target area. These
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(3) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC)
(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (SIC/ FWFM-SU)
(iii) Optional second (2nd) observer
(iv) Optional third (3rd) observer
(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (15 x 2=30) = 450 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi via float or wheel as configured and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.
Climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000 MSL pressure altitude (Approximately 1,500 AGL), and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.
(iii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(iv) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 75 nm in under 30 mins.
(v) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.
(5) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Reconnaissance
(ii) Float operations as required
(iii) Mountainous Terrain (specific to regions with mountainous terrain as required) or “as required”
(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(6) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Resource Reconnaissance
(ii) Passenger
(iii) Cargo
(i) Mission 6 B: Standard Resource Reconnaissance
(1) The resource reconnaissance mission flight profile consists of flying project areas to meet planned objectives. Flight operations typically occur at 1,000’ to 3,500’ AGL to observe resource and/or record resource conditions for monitoring purposes.
(2) All aircraft in this category will have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the FO/SIC position and the aft observer to see the detection area clearly. Aircraft design must not limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the target area. These undesirable flight profiles increase the distance between the aerial observer and the objective which causes parallax.
(3) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:
(i) Flight crew (PIC)
(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (SIC/ FWFM-SU)
(iii) Optional second (2nd) observer
(iv) Optional third (3rd) observer
(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:
(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (15 x 2=30) = 450 LBS.
(ii) Engine start, taxi via float or wheel as configured and takeoff sea level at ISA plus 20. Climb to
5,500’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins, descend to working/loiter altitude of 3,000 MSL pressure altitude (approximately 1,500 AGL), and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1
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(Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.
(iii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.
(iv) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 5,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 50 nm in under 30 mins.
(v) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.
Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.
(5) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Reconnaissance
(ii) Float operations as required
(iii) Mountainous Terrain (specific to regions with mountainous terrain as required) or “as appropriate”
(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo
(6) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:
(i) Resource Reconnaissance
(ii) Passenger
(iii) Cargo
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