1202SA22R9102 NLFW.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.sam.gov

Offers Are Solicited For:

2023 National Fixed Wing Services MATOC Solicitation No:

1202SA22R9102

Issued Date: 15 Feb 2023

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on

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, 17 Mar 2023.

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. An email linked to your company’s drop box will be returned.

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 by e-mail NLT 10 Mar 2023

Email with subject line as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No. 1202SA22R9102. 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/ mailto:matthew.morris@usda.gov

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 Standard Form 1449 A-2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS “Schedule of Items.xlsx Attachment 8”

A-3 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

A-4 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

A-5 CONTRACTOR HOME BASE

A-6 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

A-7 EXCISE TAXES

A-8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

A-9 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

A-10 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 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

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BOISE ID 83705-5354

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANC

024B CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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481211

SIZE STANDARD:

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10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

03/22/2023 1300 MT

02/15/2023

208 749 1603MATTHEW MORRIS

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. 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 114OFFEROR 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

22.

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

1142 of

Aircraft Model:

Aircraft Registration-Number:

Certified Max Gross Weight:

Pressurized?

Air Conditioning:

Operating Areas CONUS Alaska Canada Mexico Base 1st Opt Year 2nd Opt Year

2 a 2 b 3 a 3 b 4 a 4 b 4 c 5 a 5 b 6 a 6 b

Qty/Unit (Day, Hour, Etc.) Unit Price

If upgrade is planned list new mission code and provide Daily Availability rate

Other Special Use Non-Fire light fixed wing operations Point-to-Point Cargo and Passengers

Sensor Enhanced - Fire Detection

Back Country Operations High-Performance Resource Reconnaissance Standard Resource Reconnaissance

Sensor Enhanced - Resource Reconnaissance

Medium Altitude - Sensor Enhanced ATGS

High Performance - ATGS Standard - ATGS

Low Altitude - Sensor Enhanced ATGS

Standard - Fire Detection

Sensor Enhanced - Fire Mapping

Check the box to indicate aircraft mission codes

Description Additional Offered Equipment (A-2)

Vendor:

Mission Code (B-1)

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:

National Air Tactical - Incident Awareness and Assessment (NAT-IAA)

Flight Rate Wet

Mission code

CWN Rates

SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS “Schedule of Items.xlsx Attachment 8”

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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 excel file posted in SAM.gov or request a pdf to fill out for each aircraft submitted for evaluation, (attachment 10). Offerors shall fill in the CLIN (item number), 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 (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate)

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.

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-3 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

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

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 from the day of award for one (1) base year with nine (9) optional years starting on the month/day of award 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 Mission 2 Mission 3 Mission 4 Mission 5 Mission 6

CONUS

Alaska Canada Mexico

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SECTION B

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 (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.

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(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

(i) Mission 7: Other Special Use Non-Fire light fixed wing operations

(1) This mission set covers other non-fire operations. Missions may include seaplane, ski plane, off airport, backcountry and unimproved landing sites.

(2) 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

(3) 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 (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.

(4) Pilots flying this mission may be carded for:

(i) Back country operations

(ii) Float operations

(iii) Ski operations

(iv) Un-prepared landing sites

(v) Mountainous terrain

(vi) Point to point passenger cargo

(vii) Remote water operations

(viii) Resource reconnaissance

(5) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

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(i) Back country operations

(ii) Passenger

(iii) Cargo

(iv) Point to point

(v) Resource reconnaissance

(j) Mission 8: Point-to-Point, Passengers and Cargo

(1) Point-to-Point missions must meet the requirements for 14 CFR 135. No additional equipment is required. They can be used to move passengers and cargo from one airport to another. These flights will be either ordered incident flights to directly support an incident or administrative use Point-to- Point flights. These flights are not Special Use Missions.

(2) Pilots and Aircraft flying this mission will be carded for Point to Point.

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier 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 and design and be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 and this contract.

B-3 PERSONNEL

(a) PILOT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

(1) Flight crew member record checks are required in accordance with 49 USC 44703 and 49 CFR

1544.230, regardless of the type of operation being conducted (parts 91,121,125,133,135,137 or public aircraft). The contractor will request, receive, and evaluate performance and safety related information (as specified by the law and regulation) before allowing any pilot to begin service as a flight crew member under this contract. Records of compliance will be made available for review when requested by the CO or designated government representative.

(2) The PIC shall hold a currently valid FAA commercial or higher Pilot certificate with current instrument rating. In addition, the Pilot shall also have logged flight time as PIC in fixed-wing aircraft of at least the following minimum amounts:

All Airplanes Flying hours Total time 1500 Pilot-in-Command total 1200 Pilot-in-Command, as follows:

Category and class to be flown 200 Fixed wing – preceding 12-months 100 Cross Country 500 Mountainous terrain1 200 Night 100/2002 Total Instrument 75 Instrument-actual3 50 Make & Model to be flown 25 Make & Model - preceding 12 months 10

Note 1: - Operations in mountainous terrain is flight at 2500 feet AGL and below in terrain identified as mountainous in 14 CFR 95.11 and depicted in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Figure 5-6-2.

Note 2: - Pilots performing under this contract for night operations must meet minimum 200-night hours as PIC. (Missions 1, 2a &b, 4a&b)

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Note 3: Pilots carded for only single engine piston aircraft require 10 flying hours of instrument actual.

Pilots carded for multi-engine, turbine powered, and or carded for multiple aircraft types require the hours identified in the table.

(3) Each PIC shall pass a DOI-OAS or USDA, Forest Service evaluation flight of missions required by this contract. Evaluation flights should not exceed two (2) hours and will be given by an Agency Pilot Inspector with recurrent evaluation flights not to exceed a five (5) year interval. Inspector Pilot-Fixed Wing may require additional evaluation flights in coordination with the CO. Evaluation flight costs shall be borne by the contractor.

(4) Mission evaluation flights shall be performed in mountainous terrain.

(5) The PIC shall be capable of performing programming functions and operations of contractor installed aircraft navigation and communication equipment. This includes the ability to enter and utilize newly assigned frequencies and tones (digital and analog) by programming the radio as well as selecting channels. Proficiency must be observed both on the ground and while in flight. The PIC shall be able to instruct the agency observer how to perform programming and operation of VHF- AM and VHF-FM radios, and GPS.

(6) All Pilots shall possess a current Class I or Class II FAA medical certificate.

(7) All Pilots shall meet the flight hour experience requirements to obtain an Interagency Airplane Pilot

Qualification Card in accordance with the Schedule of Items. Once a card is issued the pilot must carry the card on their person while performing under this contract.

(8) All Pilots shall speak English fluently and have the FAA “English Proficient” endorsement.

(9) Pilots shall maintain night currency as described in 14 CFR 135.247 (a) (2).

(10) When carded for the mission, pilots shall maintain Back Country Operations currency as described in FSH 5709.16 Chapter 50, 51.38 (a).

(11) When carded for the mission, pilots shall maintain Off Airport and Seaplane Base Operations currency as described in FSH 5709.16 Chapter 50, 51.38 (b).

(12) For a pilot who has not been previously inspected and approved for the missions required by this contract, by the DOI-OAS or USDA, Forest Service, the Contractor’s Director of Operations/Chief Pilot shall provide a signed statement that they have verified the pilot’s flight time qualifications and experience. The Contractor shall use Airplane Pilot Qualifications Record (Attachment 1) to document this verification. The completion of this form will be required prior to pilot inspection.

(c) MECHANIC EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

(1) All mechanics and or maintenance facilities shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this contract.

(2) Mechanics or maintenance facilities assigned to work on aircraft for unscheduled maintenance shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings. The mechanics shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7(b)

(3) Mechanics and Maintenance Facilities identified in B-4 (j) – The following requirements shall be met by the contractor mechanics and/or maintenance facility mechanics when performing scheduled inspections while on an order, EU TORP or Exclusive Use mandatory availability period (MAP). Contractors shall make available records to document these requirements while under contract.

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(i) The mechanic(s) shall have 12 months experience in maintaining the make and model of aircraft being operated. Three months experience shall have been in the last 2 years.

(ii) Mechanics shall have satisfactorily completed a manufactures or commercially available maintenance course for the make and model of aircraft. For aircraft without training course available the contractor must certify in writing that the mechanic has had in-house training necessary to maintain the aircraft offered.