1202SA22R9201-0002 - Q and A.pdf

1202SA22R9201/0002

Helicopter Support Services (HSS) – Type 1

1. Section B, B.7, Helicopter Avionics:

Q: Does the Appareo AIRS 400 meet the FDM requirement?

A: It is the contractor’s responsibility to demonstrate that their systems meet contract requirements. However, Appareo has provided documentation showing compliance for the

AIRS 400 system.

2. Section B, B.7, Helicopter Avionics:

Q: Does the Eye in the Sky cockpit video, audio, and flight data recorder meet the FDM requirements?

A: It is the Offeror’s responsibility to demonstrate that their systems meet contract requirements. However, Eye in the Sky has provided documentation showing compliance.

3. Section D, Exhibit 1, Modern Helicopter Aircraft Requirements:

Q1: We intend to bid a 2003 AS332L2 Super Puma as a Modern Type 1 helicopter for the upcoming Solicitation: 1202SA22R9201. We would like to know if the USFS agrees this aircraft meets the Modern Aircraft requirements for this solicitation? If not, please explain why it doesn’t.

A1: AS 332L2 is not in current production by Airbus therefore it does not meet the requirement of Exhibit 1. Also, it appears the aircraft as it has a minimum Gross Weight limit, and DA limitation are likely to inhibit its ability to meet the performance specifications.

4. Section D, Exhibit 1, Modern Helicopter Aircraft Requirements:

Q1: Bell 210: Built to current FAA Transport Category Rotorcraft Part 29 Airworthiness

Standards, unlike Bell 205A-1++ built to older Civil Air Regulations CAR 7 standards that pre-date todays FAR standard.

• Solid State Electronics

• Diamond-J Digital Gauges

• More power through transmission because of Bell 412 Main Ring Gear

• Crashworthy Fuel Tanks

Built in 2008, currently have 2500 total hours since NEW. Full manufacturer support.

Between 30-50 years newer than Bell 205 fleet.

1202SA22R9201/0002

Helicopter Support Services (HSS) – Type 1

A1: Data plate still identifies the original DOM. There are only 4 in the world. 3 reside with industry and the 4th resides with Bell. We are familiar with one that has a data plate from 1964. The Bell 210 project consisted of a vendor who was willing to provide an old aircraft for rebuild. Once sent Bell essentially re-built the aircraft. The 4 characteristics pointed out by the vendor are not eccentric to the current Bell medium fleet. The parts associated with this aircraft are common to the Bell 205 fleet and are still known to industry as becoming increasingly challenging to obtain. Lastly as known the Bell 210 is a single engine aircraft. Our letter of direction, RFI, unfortunate low and slow experiences and Helicopter Modernization Project Plan seeks out multi-engine aircraft as 1 mitigation to the low and slow flight environment.

The Bell 210 is certainly welcome to bid the legacy line items.