Amendment 0009 Revision Digest.pdf

Revision Digest

Applicable Solicitation: HSS MATOC T1

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B.4 HELICOPTER

REQUIREMENTS

B.4(c)(1)(i) Where the weight of the helicopter (equipped weight plus pilot crew weight) does not fall within the flight manual’s weight and balance limitations at the minimum fuel limit, or, in the absence of, at zero fuel, then the helicopter shall be ballasted. The ballast weight shall be included on the weight and balance forms used to determine the helicopter’s equipped weight.

Delete as this issue is addressed in B.15

The language in B.15 states… The empty helicopter equipped weight plus the weight of flight crew shall not be less than the minimum weight shown on the CG chart or a minimum aircraft weight limit. Cargo secured aboard the aircraft may be used to meet this requirement.

Availability

B.41(b)(1) Dispatches that require extended flight planning due to non-local mobilization shall be able to respond with 60 minutes unless otherwise established the COR.

Dispatches that require extended flight planning due to non-local mobilization shall be able to respond with 60 minutes unless otherwise established the Helicopter Manager/COR.

(Notes – the agency no longer recognizes PI’s and they are not applicable to CWN)

Availability/Extended Standby

B.41(b)(2)

Extended Standby (that period over 9 hours per day per authorized crew member): Not intended to compensate the contractor on a one-to one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the helicopter, nor is it paid while crew is traveling to and from place of lodging.

Extended standby must be specifically ORDERED and documented on the Flight Use Invoice by the Government. Extended Standby is not applicable to double-flight crews. Extended Standby applies only to the awarded number of compensable personnel provided with each helicopter.

Extended Standby (that period over 9 hours per day per authorized crew member): Not intended to compensate the contractor on a one-to one basis for all hours necessary to service and maintain the helicopter, nor is it paid while crew is traveling to and from place of lodging. Extended standby must be specifically ORDERED and documented on the Flight Use Invoice by the Government. Extended Standby is not applicable to double-flight crews.

Extended Standby applies only to the awarded number of compensable personnel provided with each helicopter.

Extenuating circumstances will be resolved by the

CO.

Unavailability

B.42 (a) Unavailability will be rounded to the nearest hour when a contractor fails to comply with requirements.

Unavailability will be rounded up to the nearest quarter hour when a contractor fails to comply with requirements.

Payment for Project Work

C.20 (a)(2) When service is ordered under the Project Flight Rate specified in the Schedule of Items, payment will be made only for actual flight time performed. Daily availability rate is not applicable.

When service is ordered under the Project Flight Rate specified in the Schedule of Items, payment will be made only for actual flight time performed.

(Daily availability rate and extended standby are not applicable.)

Payment for Overnight Allowance

C.23(a) (a)The Contractor shall receive an overnight allowance for each crewmember for each night that the Government requests the crewmembers to RON. The Government will pay the Contractor the actual cost of lodging up to the current standard maximum rate that is allowed as established by the FTR. Rates are available at: www.gsa.gov/perdiem.

(a)The Contractor shall receive an overnight allowance for each crewmember for each night that the Government requests the crewmembers to RON.

The Government will pay the Contractor the actual cost of lodging up to the current standard maximum rate that is allowed as established by the FTR. Rates are available at: www.gsa.gov/perdiem. Overnight allowances will not be paid for contractor personnel that live within 50 miles of the contractor’s principal base of operations, in accordance with the FTR on CWN orders.

http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem

Mobilization and Demobilization Costs

C.24 (a) (1) C.24

MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

COSTS

(a) CWN ONLY: The Government will reimburse the Contractor for availability, flight time and FSV mileage for mobilization and demobilization costs to and from the point of hire to the assigned work location.

(1) Ferry time of aircraft to and from the point of hire will be paid at the applicable flight rate, after flight occurs.

If a fuel servicing vehicle is required, mileage to and from the point of hire will be paid at the rates stipulated in C.18, Payment for Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage and Additional Service Vehicle Mileage.

C.24 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

COSTS

(a) CWN ONLY: The Government will reimburse the Contractor for availability, flight time and FSV mileage for mobilization and demobilization costs to and from the point of hire to the assigned work location.

(1) Ferry time of aircraft to and from the point of hire will be paid at the applicable flight rate, after flight occurs. If a fuel servicing vehicle is required, mileage to and from the point of hire will be paid at the rates stipulated in C.18, Payment for Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage and Additional Service Vehicle Mileage.

(2) During the first day of mobilization, on days flight is performed, availability is earned at an hourly rate calculated from one hour prior to flight commencing until either one hour after the last flight of the day or until the aircraft arrives at the reporting location and is released from duty.

(3) During the last day of demobilization, on days flight is performed, availability is earned at an hourly rate, calculated from one hour prior to flight commencing, until either one hour after flight of the day, or until the aircraft arrives at the original point of hire or the final destination.

(i) During demobilization, in order to receive payment for demobilization expenses (flight and mileage to point of hire or an alternate location), flights and mileage must commence within 24 hours of being released. If demobilization is delayed, due to unfavorable flight conditions, availability may still be paid until conditions improve. Once conditions improve, demobilization flights may commence, and availability, flight time, and mileage may be paid. All other extenuating circumstances will be resolved by the CO.

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E.4 FAR 52.212-2,

EVALUATION-

COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

E.4(b)(1) (1) Offer Acceptability:

Offers must assent to all terms of this solicitation and provide all Mandatory Documentation required by E.3, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors- Commercial Items. Offers will be deemed Unacceptable if there are exceptions to any term of this solicitation or failure to provide required/complete Mandatory Documentation.

(1) Offer Acceptability:

Offers must assent to all terms of this solicitation and provide all Mandatory Documentation required by E.3, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors- Commercial Items. This mandatory documentation is listed as a file structure in E.10. Offers will be deemed Unacceptable if there are exceptions to any term of this solicitation or failure to provide required/complete Mandatory Documentation.

E.10 OFFER

SUBMITTAL

FORMAT

E.10 Offerors shall mail complete proposals in the format identified below on a USB flash drive (also called a jump or thumb drive) to the address provided in E.3. Only timely proposals submitted to this address on an USB flash drive will be accepted.

Documents may be PDF, MS Word, Excel, etc., however, the file name shall be labeled as listed below (i.e., Amend01.doc may be Amend01.xlsx or Amend01.pdf). Offerors may include additional information however, the name of the document shall not exceed 30 characters, excluding the extension (.docx, .pdf, .xlsx, etc.).

Offerors shall email Shelia.stoddard@usda.gov a notice of intent and a link will be provided to upload proposals. Only timely proposals uploaded to the link provided will be accepted. Documents may be PDF, MS Word, Excel, etc., however, the file name shall be labeled as listed below (i.e., Amend01.doc may be Amend01.xlsx or Amend01.pdf). Offerors may include additional information however, the name of the document shall not exceed 30 characters, excluding the extension (.docx, .pdf, .xlsx, etc.).

E.3 FAR 52.212-1,

INSTRUCTIONS TO

OFFERORS-

COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (NOV

2021/TAILORED)

E.3(b)(6) (6) Offerors shall mail complete proposals in the format identified in E.10, on a USB flash drive (also called a jump or thumb drive), to the address below. Only timely proposals submitted to the following address on an USB flash drive will be accepted:

David Hershey

ATTN: RFP 1202SA22R9203

3833 S. Development Ave, STE 1100 Boise, ID 83705

(6) Offerors shall mail complete proposals in the format identified in E.10, on a USB flash drive (also called a jump or thumb drive), to the address below.

Only timely proposals submitted to the following address on an USB flash drive will be accepted:

David Hershey

ATTN: RFP 1202SA22R9203

3833 S. Development Ave, STE 1100 Boise, ID 83705

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B.4 HELICOPTER

REQUIREMENTS

B.4(c)(1)(i) Where the weight of the helicopter (equipped weight plus pilot crew weight) does not fall within the flight manual’s weight and balance limitations at the minimum fuel limit, or, in the absence of, at zero fuel, then the helicopter shall be ballasted. The ballast weight shall be included on the weight and balance forms used to determine the helicopter’s equipped weight.

Delete as this issue is addressed in B.15

The language in B.15 states… The empty helicopter equipped weight plus the weight of flight crew shall not be less than the minimum weight shown on the CG chart or a minimum aircraft weight limit. Cargo secured aboard the aircraft may be used to meet this requirement.

B.11 INSPECTION

AND ACCEPTANCE

B.11(c)(2)(x) Annual long-line competency check completed within the previous 12-months.

Annual long-line competency check completed within the previous 12-months for each make and model helicopter.

B.11(c)(2)(xi) Annual tank/snorkel competency check completed within the previous 12-months.

Annual tank/snorkel competency check completed within the previous 12-months for each make and model helicopter.

B.11(c)(2)(xiii) The contractor’s Part 137 pilot endorsement for each make and model helicopter.

The contractor’s Part 137 pilot endorsement

B.15 OPERATIONS B.15(a)(1) Public Aircraft Operations. The government exercises authority to initiate, control, and terminate flights through the dispatching and resource ordering system.

Public Aircraft Operations Government Declaration (Reference Title 49 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(41) and §40125). The government exercises authority to initiate, control, and terminate flights through the dispatching and resource ordering system.

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B.15 OPERATIONS B.15(a)(1)vii Flights performing external loads with government persons aboard. These flights are limited to rappel, cargo let-down, hoist, arial ignition, and short-haul.

(Reference 14 CFR Part 133.35).

Flights performing external loads with government persons aboard that are essential for the mission.

(Reference 14 CFR Part 133.35).

B.15(b)(2) The pilot is responsible to have a complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications. FAA approved “electronic” flight bags meet this requirement.

Redundant with B.15(a)(6)

B.15(b)(3) The Pilot-In-Command (PIC) is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft. The pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and shall refuse any flight operation or landing that the pilot considers unsafe.

Redundant with B.15(b)(1)

B.15(b)(blank #) The Pilot-In-Command (PIC) is responsible for the passenger safety brief, unless otherwise performed by the government.

(2) The Pilot-In-Command (PIC) is responsible for the passenger safety brief, unless otherwise performed by the government.

B.15(b)(blank #) The pilot-In-Command is responsible for cargo loading, security, and unloading unless otherwise performed by the government

(3) The pilot-In-Command is responsible for cargo loading, security, and unloading unless otherwise performed by the government

B.18 PERSONNEL B.18(c)2 Pilot approvals and flight examinations shall be administered by a USFS Helicopter Pilot Inspector.

Contractors shall coordinate pilot approvals with USFS pilot inspectors. The pilot approvals shall be issued by a USFS inspector.

B.18(d)10 A copy of the company’s designation that the pilot has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required by 14 CFR Part 133, External Load Operations, and an endorsement for each class of load that the pilot is approved for each make and model aircraft. Reference 14 CFR Part 133 (c), Operating Rules.

A copy of the company’s designation that the pilot has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required by 14 CFR Part 133, External Load Operations, and an endorsement for each class of load that the pilot is approved. Reference 14 CFR Part 133 (c), Operating Rules.

B.18(d)12 For long-line operations, a current (within the previous 12-months) Annual Long- Line Competency Check.

For long-line operations, a current (within the previous 12-months) Annual Long-Line Competency Check for each make and model helicopter for which approval is sought.

B.18(d)13 For Fixed Tank/Snorkel operations, a current (within the previous 12-months) Annual Fixed Tank/Snorkel Competency Check.

For Fixed Tank/Snorkel operations, a current (within the previous 12-months) Annual Fixed Tank/Snorkel Competency Check for each make and model for which approval is sought.

B.18(e) **The 100-hr requirement may be alternatively met under the following conditions: annual 25-hr PIC, and a USFS competency flight review in make model.

** The 100-hr requirement may be alternatively met under the following conditions: Waiver approval by the National Standardization Pilot, a minimum of 25-hrs PIC in each make and model for which seeking approval within the previous 12-months, and successful completion a flight evaluation in each make and model helicopter for which seeking approval.

B.18(e) *Flight hour requirements may be reduced by 50% if the pilot holds a type rating for the helicopter or submits evidence of satisfactory completion of training in the make and model from a certificated 14 CFR Part 141 pilot school, or a certificated 14 CFR Part 142 training center, or a 14 CFR Part 135 pilot training program.

*Flight hour requirements may be reduced by 50% if the pilot holds a type rating for the helicopter or submits evidence of satisfactory completion of training in the make and model from a certificated 14 CFR Part 141 pilot school, or a certificated 14 CFR Part 142 training center, or a 14 CFR Part 135 pilot training program, or a current manufacturer’s approved pilot ground and flight training program.

B.18(e) All Helicopter Minimum Experience Flying Hours Additional Special Mission Requirements Mountain Flying ….…………………………….. 200** Mountain Flying Experience – Make and Model …….………………….10 Vertical Reference (VTR) Experience ……………………………………10*

All Helicopter Minimum Experience Flying Hours Additional Special Mission Requirements Mountain Flying 200** Mountain Flying Experience – Make and Model…10 Vertical Reference (VTR) Experience ……………10* Annual VTR recurrency training ………………….

Attachment 8 Annual Long-Line and Snorkel/Fixed Tank Competency Check

Replace in its entirety. Changes to formatting, definition check airman, and include each make and model helicopter language.

Attachment 16 Pilot Mentorship Program Replace attachment 16 in its entirety (attached) to correct typographic errors, structure and incorporation of regulations governing SIC flight time consistent with 14 CFR Part 61.51.

Attachment 19 Replaced attachment

EXHIBIT 2 -

SUPPLEMENTAL

RAPPEL

REQUIREMENTS

(c) (1) (iii) (c) Type 2 Helicopters:

(1) The Bell medium 205, 210, 212 & 412 helicopters are approved for USFS rappel operations.

(i) FAA approved high skid landing gear (25 and 28-inch center measured from center cross tube) (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer). D12-664-101(28 inch) forward/D212-664-201(25 inch) aft cross tube height.

(ii)All aircraft shall have a compliment of 9 passenger seats installed. Bell 205, 210, & 412 shall have 4-person aft facing bench seat and 5 forward facing seats in the cabin area.

(iii) External Load Attachment Mechanism (ELAM) Rappel Bracket for Bell medium (205/210/212 & 412)

(A) Design Owner: USDA

(B) STC #: SH261WE

(C) Current Source: Dart Aerospace Canada

(c) Type 2 Helicopters:

(1) The Bell medium 205, 210, 212 & 412 helicopters are approved for USFS rappel operations.

(i) FAA approved high skid landing gear (25 and 28-inch center measured from center cross tube) (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer). D12-664-101(28 inch) forward/D212-664-201(25 inch) aft cross tube height.

(ii)All aircraft shall have a compliment of 9 passenger seats installed. Bell 205, 210, 212 & 412 shall have 4-person aft facing bench seat and 5 forward facing seats in the cabin area.

(iii) External Load Attachment Mechanism (ELAM) Rappel Bracket for Bell medium (205/210/212 & 412)

(A) Design Owner: USDA

(B) STC #: SH261WE

(C) Current Source: Dart Aerospace Canada

(D) The Jaw Clamp Locking Pin shall be secured with a Split Ring on each end. Reference STC Installation Instructions USDA200-012, Revision F, Table 1, Parts Breakdown, Item #15, Split Ring, Part Number D16-SS (Aerofast Part Number R1-SS identical to existing 1.0 dia. ring on opposite side of the locking pin). The hairpin cotter, Part Number HC2-SS is no longer authorized and shall not be installed.

EXHIBIT 1 -

MODERN

HELICOPTER

AIRCRAFT

REQUIREMENTS

(c) Type 1 (9) (9) Avionics:

(i) Internal PA System

(ii) PED Tolerance

(iii) Helicopter Manager Position:

9) Avionics:

(i) Internal PA System

(ii) Helicopter Manager Position:

B.7 HELICOPTER

AVIONICS

(a) Minimum Requirements:

(2) Helicopters approved for passengers must also meet the following avionics requirements:

B.7(a)(2)(x) (x) Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance will be required beginning January 1st, 2025.

(x) Portable Electronic Device (PED) Tolerance will be required beginning January 1st, 2026.

B.4

HELICOPTER

REQUIREMENTS

B.4(d)(25)(1) (iii)

(iii) All helicopters shall have FAA approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, isolating the passenger area from the cargo area (transmission wells), sliding door area and will not compromise passenger ingress and egress.

(iii) All helicopters shall have FAA approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers, isolating the passenger area from the cargo area, sliding door area and will not compromise passenger ingress and egress.

B.4(a)(2) (2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b; Helicopter Data Record and compliance with the contract shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s).

This includes (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, Military Technical Directive, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, complete component cards/hard cards/historical records for component(s), in their entirety, including life or time limitation records associated with that component, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s).

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b; Helicopter Data Record and compliance with the contract shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). This includes (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, Military Technical Directive, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, complete component cards/hard cards/historical records for component(s), in their entirety, including life or time limitation records associated with that component, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s).

B.4(d)(17)(i) (B)

1. Bucket #1: Shall have a capacity setting (±5%) commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C and using 200 pounds for each pilot and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel.

2. Bucket #2: Shall have a capacity setting commensurate with the payload category (±5%) for which the helicopter was contracted.

1. Bucket #1: Shall have a capacity setting (±5%) commensurate with the maximum HOGE-J lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C and using 200 pounds for each pilot and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel.

2. Bucket #2: Shall have a capacity setting commensurate with the maximum HOGE-J payload (±5%) for which the helicopter was contracted.

B.4(d)(11) Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable.

Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card.

For single piloted aircraft, FAA Form 337 field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable (except in the case of restricted category aircraft).

B.10

CERTIFICATIONS -

STANDARD &

RESTRICTED

B.10(a)(3) Type 2 Exclusive Use Helicopters shall be certificated for full-time left seat operations under Part 91,133, and 135.

Type 2 Standard Category Helicopters shall be certificated for full-time left seat operations under Part 91, 133, and 135. Certification of full time left seat operations for single pilot operations must be a STC. Type 2 Standard Category shall be certificated for full-time left seat operations under Part 91,133, and 135. Certification of full time left seat operations for single pilot operations must be a STC.

FAA form 337 Field approvals in lieu of STC’s are not acceptable (except in the case of restricted category aircraft).

(i) Standard Category helicopters having an FAA Form 337 for left seat operations can be offered only as Limited Use. Such aircraft may be utilized for passenger transport after a STC is provided.

Exhibit 11

TANK

SPECIFICATIONS

Exhibit 11 (7)(iii) Tank controls shall be installed to allow the aircraft to be piloted from the left seat for all tanked operations.

Tank controls shall be installed to allow the aircraft to be piloted from the left seat.