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This is a draft statement of work for a National Light Fixed Wing Services multiple award task order contract solicitation. The document outlines technical specifications for fixed-wing aircraft and mission equipment to support wildland fire management and other land administration activities. Key requirements include aircraft in different mission configurations to support incident awareness, fire mapping, detection and resource reconnaissance. Aircraft must meet specifications for avionics, sensors, seating and other equipment tailored to each mission category. The statement of work also defines maintenance, inspection and certification standards for the fixed-wing aircraft and personnel qualifications. The contract has a one year base period and nine option years, with an anticipated award date in 2023. Comments on the draft are due by September 30th and an industry day will be held on October 25th.

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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: Issued Date:

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 & DUNS, Registration Number, and Aircraft Make/Model no later than 1200 hours, Mountain, --TBD--. 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.

No facsimile (FAX) will be accepted.

Bidders questions must be submitted and received by mail or e-mail NLT XX/XXXX

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

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

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

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

Solicitation No. U.S. Forest Service 2023 National Light Fixed Wing Services MATOC National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

STANDARD FORM 1449

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

B-4 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B-5 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

B-6 AVIONICS FOR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT

B-7 MISSION EQUIPMENT

B-8 OPERATIONS

B-9 PERSONNEL

B-10 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B-11 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B-12 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

B-13 RELIEF PILOT 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 PROCEDURES

B-27 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

B-28 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

B-29 PAYMENT FOR DATA USAGE

B-30 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER- PAYMENT DURING OPTIONAL USE PERIOD

B-31 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

B-32 PAYMENT FOR REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

B-33 FOOD AND DRINK

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B-34 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B-35 RELIEF PILOT TRAVEL EXPENSE

B-36 RENTAL VEHICLE, UBER ETC

B-37 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B-38 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

B-39 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

B-40 USE OF GOVERNMENT LOGOS

B-41 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

B-42 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

B-43 DEFINITIONS

B-44 ABBREVIATIONS

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

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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 6). 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-13. 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-38, 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-9. All pilots offered will be evaluated in accordance with B-9.

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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.

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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, for each location below.

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 back against the backrest, reach the 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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

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(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.

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

(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

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(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, back against the backrest and reach the 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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide

2023 National Light Fixed Wing Services MATOC National Office 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, back against the backrest and reach the 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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

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(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.

(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

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

(7) 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

(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, back against the backrest and reach the station avionics. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (35 x 2=70) = 490 LBS.

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(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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

(4) 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

(5) 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.

(1) 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)

(2) 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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

(3) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

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

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

(i) Reconnaissance (Fire for Mission 4A and 4B)

(ii) Other: IAA

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(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

(6) 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 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 (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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

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

(i) Fire

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(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

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(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 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 third (3rd) observer

(iv) Optional fourth (4th) 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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

(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

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

(i) Resource Reconnaissance

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 third (3rd) observer

(iv) Optional fourth (4th) 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 at ISA plus 20, 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.

(i) Reconnaissance

(ii) Float operations as required

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(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

(i) Mission 7: Alaska light fixed wing operations

1. Region 10, Alaska, utilizes light fixed wing flights as a primary means of transportation in support of agency projects. Flight conditions are unique in nature. Contractor shall provide crews, aircraft, and operations personnel capable of meeting the challenges of Alaska aviation under day visual flight rules for single engine aircraft. Missions may include seaplane, ski plane, off airport, backcountry as well point to point operations.

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 third (3rd) observer

iv. Optional fourth (4th) observer

3. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

i. Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (30 x 2=60) = 480

LBS.

ii. Engine start, taxi via float, wheel, or ski as configured and takeoff from sea level at ISA plus 20. Climb to 5,000 MSL pressure altitude cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins at ISA plus 20, descend to working/loiter altitude of 1,500’ 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 5,000’ 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.

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(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:

(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 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Single engine aircraft shall meet the following performance requirements:

(1) Aircraft shall have a power loading of not more than 13.5 pounds per horsepower.

(2) Positive single engine rate of climb when equipped for the contract and carrying a pilot weighing 210 lbs., one observer weighing 210 lbs., fuel for 4 hours plus a 30-minute reserve.

(b) Multiengine, piston-powered aircraft shall meet the following performance requirements:

(1) At least a 200-horsepower engine per side; any engine under 240 horsepower must be turbo or supercharged.

(2) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

(c) The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the CWN or MAP task order period.

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

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(1) Items required by this contract may not be deferred unless approved by a FS Aircraft Maintenance Inspector. Approvals may be based on operational requirements that require less than the standard configuration and shall be approved by the COR or designee and the AMI/AVI based on a predetermined time of completion/correction.

(2) The following equipment may not be deferred below policy minimums and operational needs as determined by the AMI and agency user:

(i) VHF-AM Radio

(ii) VHF-FM Radio

(3) The following equipment will not be deferred:

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ii) Transponder

(iii) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system

(e) All aircraft furnished under this contract shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order.

Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

(h) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, or distortion which limit mission visibility. Prior to approval, all temporarily repaired windows and windscreens shall be replaced. Windows shall not have aftermarket non-OEM tinted windows or window tint applied.

Windows with OEM tint are acceptable.

(i) Special Mission Aircraft Equipment

(1) Unpressurized Aircraft –Shall have an approved oxygen system capable of providing flight crew and mission crew aviators breathing oxygen for the duration in accordance with the mission for the flight time at or above 10,000 Feet MSL.

(2) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14

CFR 135.161.

(3) IFR aircraft must meet the equipment and lighting requirements of 14 CFR 135.163 and 14 CFR 135.165.

(4) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting for Mission Categories 1, 2 (A/B), & 3 (A/B).

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

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

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(7) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR 135.87 to restrain cargo while in flight.

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

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

(2) Current contract, task orders and all modifications. (Paper).

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

(4) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

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

(i) EFB’s used in the aircraft are identified in the contractors 135 Operations Specifications.

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

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

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

(k) Seats, Seatbelts, and Shoulder Harnesses

(1) Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts and shoulder harness of same type, design, and function for each passenger station/seat.

(2) All Seats, Seat Belts, and Shoulder Harnesses for aircraft must either be:

(i) An OEM installation

(ii) STC

(3) Federal Aviation Regulations require that occupant restraints systems are to be replaced in aircraft manufactured after July 1, 1951; such systems shall conform to standards established by the FAA.

These standards are contained in Technical Standard Order TSO-C22g. Restraint systems eligible for installation in an aircraft may be identified by the marking TSO-C22g or TSO-C114 on the webbing or by a military designation number, since military systems comply with the strength requirements of the TSO. Aircraft manufacturer installed restraint systems with part numbers are acceptable. Each system shall be equipped with an approved metal-to-metal latching device.

(4) Federal Aviation Regulations provide minimum inspection guidance, other than to state, that mildew and fraying may render the restraint system not airworthy, and that suspected webbing should be tested for tensile strength. The tensile strength requirement for a single person system is 525 pounds (most systems are rated at 1,500 pounds).

(5) Unacceptable Condition Criteria:

Webbing Hardware Stitching TSO Tags Frayed (5%) Inoperable Broken Missing Torn Damaged Excessive Wear Illegible Crushed Corroded Missing Swollen Excessive Wear

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Creased Deteriorated

(6) References:

(i) 14 CFR 91.205

(ii) 14 CFR 21.607

(iii) AC 21-34

(iv) TSO-C22g

(v) TSO-C114

(l) Rear Seats. All installed rear seats (aft of the cockpit), including that of the instructor position, shall be capable of remaining occupied during all phases of flight, including take-off and landing. Equipment installed in front of rear seats shall not present a crash hazard to seated occupants.

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

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

Item Description Quantity

Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long) 8 Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10 Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches) 4 Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling) 2 Roller bandage, minimum 4-inch x 5 yards (gauze) 2 Adhesive tape, minimum 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll) 1 Bandage scissors 1 Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

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

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

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

(1) Knife

(2) Signal Mirror

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

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

(5) Magnesium Fire Starter

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

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

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(8) Collapsible Water Bag

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

(10) Candles

(11) Whistle

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

(o) Additional required survival kit items (Alaska):

(13) Axe or Hatchet

(14) Collapsible Water Bag

(15) Water Purification Tablets

(16) Food (1 week minimum @1000 calories per day, minimum, per occupant)

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

(18) Mosquito Repellant containing DEET

(19) Mosquito head net for each occupant

(20) An assortment of fishing tackle such as hooks, flies, line, sinkers, etc.

(21) Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) (Note: Required only if Aircraft ELT requires tools to be removed)

(p) the following shall be carried as minimum equipment from October 15 to April 1 of each year (Alaska):

(1) Pair of Snowshoes (1)

(2) Sleeping bag per two occupants (1)

(3) Wool blanket or equivalent for each occupant over 4 years of age (1)

(4) Container w/carrying Handle or Straps

(5) Large Plastic Bags

(6) Signal Panels

(7) Flashlight with Spare Batteries

(8) Hand Saw or Wire Saw

(9) Collapsible Shovel

(10) Survival Manual

(11) Satellite Telephone and spare batteries

(12) Sunscreen

(13) Signal Mirror

(14) Laser rescue light or key chain LED light

(15) Water Purification Tablets

(16) Sealable clear plastic bags

Note: Certain flights may also require personal survival items to be carried in a personal vest, flight suit pockets, or other means directly attached to each pilot and occupant.

B-4 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) Aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM/TC holders’ most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification that incorporates the scope and detail of the most recent revision of the OEM/TC holder inspection program.

Aircraft type certificated for passengers seating configurations, excluding any pilot seat, of ten or more, shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 135.411 (a)(2) unless modified by an STC for nine or less.

All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards and this contract. Contractor shall provide the document name, revision number, 2023 National Light Fixed Wing Services MATOC National Office and date for the OEM/TC holders' most recent revision of the inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being offered.

(b) The contractor shall obtain from the OEM/TC holder an inspection program or supplement for the missions as described in B-1, that the aircraft will perform under this contract. The most restrictive inspection program shall be used when multiple missions are performed by the same aircraft. The contractor shall provide a copy of the inspection program with the contract proposal or an estimated delivery date within 12 months of award.

(c) After contract award and for the duration of the contract, discrepancies identified from structural inspections (B-4 (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-4 (b) shall have documentation of “No Technical Objection” from the OEM/TC holder when OEM/TC holder repair data is not used.

(d) Each aircraft shall comply with all OEM programs (recommended and mandatory) including, instructions for continued airworthiness (ICAs), Service Bulletins, Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID), Corrosion Prevention and Control…

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