1202SA22R9203 conformed amd 0007.pdf

1202SA22R9203/0007 Conformed United States Forest Service (USFS) Helicopter Support Services (HSS) National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

OFFEROR’S COPY

Issuing Office:

National Interagency Fire Center USDA/Forest Service, Contracting Owyhee Building, MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave Boise, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded at https://sam.gov

Offers Are Solicited For:

Helicopter Support Services (HSS)

Solicitation:

1202SA22R9203 – HSS – Type 3

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

Offerors are required to email the Contracting Officer a letter of intent to submit a proposal which includes their UEI, DUNS, email/phone of individual with authority to bind, no later than 1200 hours, Mountain, December 12, 2022. The information provided in this cover letter is not intended to be construed differently from the information in the solicitation. Should an apparent conflict in the interpretation exist, the information in the RFP shall take precedence.

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with E.3 and E.10, no later than 1200 hours, Mountain, January 12, 2023. Proposals that arrive after the prescribed time for receipt of proposals will be considered late and treated in accordance with the FAR.

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to monitor the GPE for any changes to the solicitation at sam.gov.

This solicitation neither commits the Government to pay any cost incurred in the submission of the offer or in making necessary studies or designs for preparing the offer, nor to contract for services/supplies. Any cost incurred in anticipation of a contract shall be at the Offeror’s own risk.

Contracting Officer, David Hershey, David.hershey@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.

Helicopter Support Services (HSS) National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

SECTION A

STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449

SECTION A: STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449

Helicopter Support Services (HSS) National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)

SECTION A

STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE:

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

1202SA22R9203

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE:

November 28, 1500 MT

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

David Hershey

b. EMAIL david.hershey@usda.gov

8. OFFER DUE:

January 12, 1200 MT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

National Interagency Fire Center USDA/Forest Service, Contracting Owyhee Building, MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave Boise, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS:

481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See 9 See 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

IPP

TELEPHONE NO. ____DUNS NO. ____ _________ .

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 3

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 .

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNED (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SECTION B

CONTINUATION OF SF 1449

SECTION B: CONTINUATION OF SF 1449

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449 2

SECTION B: CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

B.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 9

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 9

B.3 HELICOPTER PAYLOAD SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR

PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT

VALIDATION 10

B.4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 15

B.5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 26

B.6 HELICOPTER PERFORMANCE DATA AND LIMITATIONS 31

B.7 HELICOPTER AVIONICS 32

B.8 HELICOPTER MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITIES 46

B.9 CERTIFICATIONS - GENERAL 48

B.10 CERTIFICATIONS - STANDARD & RESTRICTED 48

B.11 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 50

B.12 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 53

B.13 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 54

B.14 REINSPECTION EXPENSES 54

B.15 OPERATIONS 55

B.16 PILOT SPECIAL-USE MISSION AUTHORIZATIONS 62

B.17 GOVERNMENT PILOT TRAINING (VENDOR TO IDENTIFY IN PWB) 63

B.18 PERSONNEL 63

B.19 MINIMUM/MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

B.20 SUBSTITUTION OR ADDITION OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTERS, AND

EQUIPMENT 80

B.21 ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL (DOES NOT APPLY TO RELIEF CREWS) 80

B.22 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 81

B.23 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 82

B.24 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 83

B.25 CREW COVERAGE 86

B.26 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (VENDOR TO IDENTIFY IN PWB) 86

B.27 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 86

B.28 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 86

B.29 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 87

B.30 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (VENDOR TO

IDENTIFY IN PWB) 87

B.31 ADDITIONAL OFFERED EQUIPMENT (VENDOR TO IDENTIFY IN PWB) 87

B.32 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 88

B.33 NVG-NIGHT FLYING HELICOPTER OPERATIONS PRE-MANDATORY

AVAILABILITY PERIOD AGENCY/CONTRACTOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 88

B.34 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION 88

B.35 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 88

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B.36 DATA, IMAGES AND VOICE RECORDINGS 89

B.37 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 89

B.38 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 90

B.39 MISHAPS 92

B.40 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 93

B.41 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 95

B.42 UNAVAILABILITY 96

B.43 LODGING & MEALS 97

B.44 WILDLAND FIRE CHEMICALS 97

B.45 DEFINITIONS 97

B.46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS 106

SECTION C: CONTRACT CLAUSES 110

C.1 FAR 52.212-4 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(DEVIATION 2017-1)(NOV 2021) 110

C.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(A), THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: 117

C.3 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(K) TAXES 119

C.4 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-

5)(DEVIATION JUL 2020)(MAY 2022) 119

C.5 FAR 52.252-2, CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) 130

C.6 ON-RAMP AND TECHNOLOGY INSERTION 130

C.7 OFF-RAMP CLAUSE 131

C.8 FAR 52.216-18, ORDERING (AUG 2020) 131

C.9 HELICOPTER SERVICE TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES 132

C.10 FAR 52.216-19, ORDERING LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995) 134

C.11 FAR 52.216-22, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995) 134

C.12 FAR 52.216-32 TASK-ORDER AND DELIVERY-ORDER OMBUDSMAN (SEP 2019)

C.13 AGAR 452.216-73, MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB

1988) 136

C.14 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 136

C.15 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 138

C.16 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 138

C.17 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 138

C.18 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE AND ADDITIONAL

SERVICE VEHICLE MILEAGE 139

C.19 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 139

C.20 PAYMENT FOR PROJECT WORK 140

C.21 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 140

C.22 PAYMENT FOR RELIEF COSTS 141

C.23 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 142

C.24 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 143

C.25 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS 143

C.26 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 144

C.27 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 144

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C.28 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 146

C.29 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988) 147

C.30 EU PRE/POSTMAP 148

C.31 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEO TAPING 148

C.32 FAR 52.222-42, STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(MAY 2014) 148

SECTION D: CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS 149

EXHIBIT 1 - MODERN HELICOPTER AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 151

EXHIBIT 2 - SUPPLEMENTAL RAPPEL REQUIREMENTS - EQUIPMENT (B.7) 154

EXHIBIT 3 - FAA OVER WATER KIT 156

EXHIBIT 4 - AGENCY AERIAL IGNITION - PSD 158

EXHIBIT 5 - AGENCY AERIAL IGNITION – HELITORCH 160

EXHIBIT 6 - CONTRACTED AERIAL IGNITION 161

EXHIBIT 7 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT-HAUL SPECIAL MISSION QUALIFICATIONS &

REQUIREMENTS 163

EXHIBIT 8 - NIGHT FLYING OPERATIONS 168

EXHIBIT 9 - SUPPLEMENTAL SHORT-HAUL REQUIREMENTS 171

EXHIBIT 10 - ROTOR WING AERIAL SUPERVISION AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS 173

EXHIBIT 11 - TANK SPECIFICATIONS (B.4(D)(7), B.4(D)(18), B.15(E)) 174

EXHIBIT 12 – SUPPLEMENTAL HOIST REQUIREMENTS 177

EXHIBIT 13 - WATER ENHANCER ON-BOARD INJECTION / MIXING EQUIPMENT FOR

TANKED HELICOPTERS 178

ATTACHMENT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL (B.4) 180

ATTACHMENT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) (B.4) 181

ATTACHMENT 3 - ALASKA SUPPLEMENT 182

ATTACHMENT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES (B.4(D)(8))

ATTACHMENT 5 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON AIRCRAFT AND MAIN ROTORBLADES

(B.4(D)(16)) 187

ATTACHMENT 6 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 189

ATTACHMENT 7 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER

PILOTS 195

ATTACHMENT 8 - ANNUAL LONG-LINE AND SNORKEL/FIXED TANK COMPETENCY

CHECK (B.18(F)(1)) 196

ATTACHMENT 9 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST 197

ATTACHMENT 10 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL

CONSUMPTION, AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART 199

ATTACHMENT 11 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION (B.3, B.19(A)(3),

B.15(A)(6), B.15(B)(2)) 201

ATTACHMENT 12 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST (1/3)

ATTACHMENT 13 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 207

ATTACHMENT 14 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 212

ATTACHMENT 15 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL (B.18(C)(9),

B.11(I)(2)) 213

ATTACHMENT 16 – PILOT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (B.18(H)(2)) 214

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ATTACHMENT 17 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM U.S.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – FOREST SERVICE 217

ATTACHMENT 18 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM (B.3, B.5(A)(16, 18, 21 & 22)) 219

ATTACHMENT 19 - COMPUTED GROSS WEIGHT TABLE FOR TYPE 1 AIRCRAFT (B.3(A),

ATTACHMENT 11) - AUGUST 29, 2022 225

ATTACHMENT 20 - GOVERNMENT PILOT TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY PROGRAM (B.17)

ATTACHMENT 21 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER 233

ATTACHMENT 22 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS FORM 234

ATTACHMENT 23 - VENDOR-CONTRACTOR QA/EVALUATION/SAFETY CHECKS 235

ATTACHMENT 24 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE

AND ACCIDENT HISTORY 236

ATTACHMENT 25 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET 242

ATTACHMENT 26 - ADDITIONAL TELEMETRY UNIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (B.7(B)(4)(III))

ATTACHMENT 27 - FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING RECORD (B.18(M)(3)) 245

ATTACHMENT 28 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN TEMPLATE (B.41(A)(1)) 246

ATTACHMENT 29 - INFECTIOUS DISEASE 247

ATTACHMENT 30 - INTEGRATED HEALTH AND USE MONITORING SYSTEM 248

ATTACHMENT 31 – INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER PILOT APPLICATION 249

ATTACHMENT 32 – PILOT EVALUATION FORM 250

ATTACHMENT 33 – TYPE 1 SEATING CONFIGURATION 251

SECTION E: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS 253

E.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 254

E.2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP

2001) 254

E.3 FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV

2021/TAILORED) 254

E.4 FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021/TAILORED)261

E.5 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) 265

E.6 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-72) (FEB 1988) 265

E.7 52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) 265

E.8 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS --

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2022) 265

E.9 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE

REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE 285

E.10 OFFER SUBMITTAL FORMAT 286

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B.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain helicopters operated by fully qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein.

These helicopters will be used in the administration and protection of public lands to supplement the United States Forest Service’s (USFS) natural resources and wildland fire management programs. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, short-haul, rappel, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance, reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities.

(b) The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and use a Safety Management System (SMS) program to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of this program is a material part of the performance of the contract (see Attachment 24).

(c) During the Mandatory Availability Period the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

(d) The helicopter furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If contractor agrees to perform law enforcement, such agreement shall be in writing.

(e) The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Helicopters may be dispatched under this contract for such use.

(f) The Contracting Officer (CO) may, by mutual agreement of the parties, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time for the Contractor to perform outside work for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During such release, the USFS is not responsible for any payment or liability.

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The intent is to award multiple Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for helicopter support services, each with a one-year Base period and nine one-year Options. The guaranteed one-time minimums for each Contract awarded will be $10,000 for Type 1 contracts, $7,500 for Type 2 contracts, and $5,000 for Type 3 contracts. The contractor shall provide all necessary resources to provide the helicopter support services in accordance with the solicitation, as authorized through issuance of task orders.

***SEE E.3, FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES***

***PRICING TO BE ADDED AT AWARD***

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B.3 HELICOPTER PAYLOAD SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR

PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT

VALIDATION

(a) Payload shall be determined in accordance with, and in reference to, performance data and limitations contained within the FAA approved flight manual or FAA approved flight manual supplement. Hover payload shall be determined at zero knots.

Use Attachment 11, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation, and Attachment 10, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart per aircraft type and the appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts from the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual with current supplements and changes as applicable.

Vendors shall use Computed Gross Weight from Attachment 19 for Type 1 aircraft as revised to complete load calculations submitted with proposals.

For field operations use actual temperatures and pressure altitudes when determining payload.

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and configured in accordance with the contract specifications, as proposed.

Additional weighing criteria:

(i) The weighing shall be accomplished by the Contractor or their agent.

(ii) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales will be listed by make, model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation (See Form B and Attachment 19).

(iii)Weighing shall be:

(A) Accomplished within 24 months prior to the due date of proposal submission, and for aircraft on the companies operating certificate that are currently operating outside of the US, the current operating weight and balance will be submitted. These aircraft will be required to be weighed no later than the initial contract inspection.

(B) At an interval of 24 months thereafter and / or

(C) Following any major repair or major alteration which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. If the absolute value (sum of all items installed and items removed by the repair or alteration) of all changes does not meet the definition of negligible and exceeds either the

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Basic Weight or CG tolerances for the aircraft weight class, the aircraft shall be reweighed.

Helicopter Type

Aircraft Certificated Internal Gross Weight

Percent Change Allowed

CG Change (in inches)

Type 1 Over 12,501 pounds 1% ±0.5

Type 2 7,001 to 12,501 pounds

0.75% ±0.5

Type 3 Up to 7,000 pounds 0.5% ±0.5

(iv) Helicopter(s) under this solicitation shall:

(A) Remain at or below the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed in the base year of the contract. When there is a difference in the aircraft's weight between different sets of scales, scales shall be allowed a maintenance tolerance of 0.2% (two tenths of a percent) of the scale reading for each set of scales. For example, a helicopter that weighed 6000 lbs. on one scale set would be allowed a 12 lb. tolerance on each scale set when compared (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6).

(B) Be allowed a percentage above (table below) the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed during the combined contract option periods.

Helicopter Type

Aircraft Certificated Internal Gross Weight

Percent Change Allowed Above Bid Equipped Weight

Type 1 Over 12,501 pounds 1%

Type 2 7,001 to 12,501 pounds

1.25%

Type 3 Up to 7,000 pounds 1.5%

(v) Cowlings, doors, and fairings shall not be removed to meet contract equipped weight for performance. Flights with cowlings and fairing, and panels removed are not permitted.

(vi) If the government requires additional equipment after contract award, no penalty will be assessed.

(2) After proposal evaluations and prior to aircraft approval all aircraft weighing shall be witnessed and validated by Agency Aircraft Inspector(s). Aircraft equipped weight will be validated after any exclusive use TORP award. The objective of the witness weighing is to validate the contractor’s proposed weight as configured to comply with the solicitation requirements. Contractors are responsible for the costs associated with weighing the aircraft excluding Agency Aircraft Inspector costs.

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P Type 1- 8000’ 25C- 200 lb. Pilot(s), 1.5 hr. fuel

Task Order Type’s

(Min.) Additional categories as specified in the Schedule of Items

Category 1.2100 1.3000 1.3300 1.5000 1.7000 1.9000 1.11000 1.13000 1.15000 1.17000

HOGE 3300

HOGE-J* 2100 3000 5000 7000 9000 11000 13000 15000 17000

Category Legend *Bucket: An Actual payload (Bucket and Long line subtracted from HOGE-jettisonable), as determined by Attachment 11, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and 1.5 hours of fuel as determined by Attachment 10, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

*Tank: A HOGE-jettisonable payload, as determined by Attachment 11, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and 1.5 hours of fuel as determined by Attachment 10, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

Reference Exhibit 1 for modern aircraft requirements.

Category Example: 1.5000 = Type 1 Helicopter, 5000lb HOGE-J allowable. For Offerors proposing a tanked aircraft, Exhibit 11 applies.

Aircraft certificated as standard or restricted may be offered for payload categories that do not designate S or S/T.

1st Number value Type Remaining Numbers to right of decimal Payload S Standard Category

S/T Standard/ Twin Engine

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Type 2 - 7000’ 30C- 200 lb. Pilot, 1.5 hr. fuel

Task Order Type’s (Min.)

Additional categories as specified in the Schedule of Items Category 2.900 2.1200 2.1200 2.1350 2.1450 2.1650 2.1700 2.1850 2.2050 2.2250 2.2450 2.2650

HOGE 900 1200 1350 1450 1650 1700 1850 2050 2250 2450 2650

HOGE-J* 1200

Category Legend *Bucket: An Actual payload (Bucket and Long line subtracted from HOGE-jettisonable), as determined by Attachment 11, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and 1.5 hours of fuel as determined by Attachment 10.

*Tank: A HOGE-jettisonable payload, as determined by Attachment 11, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and 1.5 hours of fuel as determined by Attachment 10, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

Category Example: 2.1300-S = Type 2 Helicopter, 1,300lb HOGE allowable, Standard Category. For Offerors proposing a tanked aircraft, Exhibit 11 applies.

Reference Exhibit 1 for modern aircraft requirements.

Aircraft certificated as standard or restricted may be offered for payload categories that do not designate S or S/T.

1st Number value Type Remaining Numbers to right of decimal Payload S Standard Category

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Type 3 - 7000’ 30C- 200 lb. Pilot, 1.5 hr. fuel

Task Order Type’s

(Min.)

Additional categories as specified in the Schedule of Items

Category 3.270 3.600 3.650 3.700 3.750 3.800 3.850 3.950 3.1000 3.1050 3.1100 3.1150 3.1200

HOGE 270 600 650 700 750 800 850 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200

Category Continued

3.1250 3.1300 3.1350 3.1400 3.1450 3.1500 3.1550 3.1600 3.1650 3.1700 3.1750 3.1800

HOGE 1250 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650 1700 1750 1800

Category Legend Category Example: 3.950-S = Type 3 Helicopter, 950lb HOGE allowable, Standard Category.

Reference Exhibit 1 for modern aircraft requirements.

1st Number value Type Remaining Number to right of decimal Payload

S Standard Category

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B.4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General:

(1) Helicopter shall be registered in the United States of America or be registered in a country that can have its aircraft on a U.S. 133, 135 (if applicable) and 137 Certificate. Any helicopter offered shall be listed / authorized by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates and Operations Specifications.

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b; Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, Military Technical Directive, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

(3) The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period.

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

(i) MEL items required by this contract may not be deferred unless approved by a USFS Aviation Safety Inspector.

(ii) The following equipment cannot be deferred:

(A) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(B) VHF-AM Radio (at least one must be operational)

(C) VHF-FM Radio (at least one must be operational)

(D) Transponder (at least one must be operational)

(E) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational and connected to an operational transponder)

(5) Helicopter shall not be approved or operated while under contract if any component time in service exceeds the manufacturer’s recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) or FAA-approved extension. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor’s FAA approved maintenance program.

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(6) Engine Requirements: Turbine Engine(s).

(7) A copy (hard copy or electronic copy) of the Awarded Contract and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Contract period(s).

(b) Condition of Equipment:

(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Helicopter systems and components shall be free of leaks except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(2) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(3) The helicopter interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no unrepaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. The 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.), IAW Attachment 5.

(c) Center of Gravity:

(1) All helicopters shall be configured so that the center of gravity will remain within the FAA approved Flight Manual published limits for all load requirements and full range of fuel conditions, including ferry with minimum crew without subtraction or addition of ballast.

(2) All helicopters shall be loaded such that the center of gravity will remain within allowed limit during the flight. Actual weights will be used for flight calculation.

(3) When the equipped weight of the helicopter, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items, changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a new weight and balance as required by the Contract.

(d) General Equipment:

The following equipment will be required. Helicopters shall be configured with the equipment required by 14 CFR and be approved for make and model furnished. All items needed that the helicopter is not Type Certificated with shall have an additional FAA approval for installation such as a supplemental type certificate (STC), Field approval or 8110 with installation approval. Some items below specify the level of approval needed:

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(1) Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and 14 CFR for use with the make and model furnished.

(2) Free air temperature gauge.

(3) Lighting for all instruments required by 14 CFR 91.205(b) and approved helicopter lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205(c).

(4) The aircraft must have one or more strobe light(s) visible from above in all directions. The lights must be white, combination red/white, or LED red. Rotating beacons are not acceptable. Flashing anti-collision lights may be used to meet this requirement provided they comply with the aircraft specific certification requirements.

(5) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

(6) First Aid Kit Aeronautical (Attachment 1, First Aid Kit Aeronautical).

(7) Survival Kit Aeronautical (Attachment 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical, Lower 48 and Attachment 3, Alaska Supplement. Weight of Survival Kit shall be considered as an addition to the equipped weight of the aircraft and will be documented on the C-chart or equipment list).

(8) Tank Specifications (Exhibit 11), as applicable.

(9) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

(i) 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.

(Attachment 4, Restraint Systems Requirements and Their Condition and Inspection Guidelines).

(10) One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable from the cockpit (shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour only).

(i) The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure; or

(ii) For helicopters with a landing gear incorporating an extendable strut, the hour meter may be activated by a switch mounted in such a manner as to operate when the strut is fully extended.

(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.

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(i) Front doors equipped with windows shall be installed for all Type 1 and 2 helicopter operations.

(12) Convex mirror or camera is required for belly hook (where the length of the externally suspended load is less than 50’ in length) and is configured to provide observation of the load while in a hover. Convex mirror or camera is required for helitack/passenger transport and is to be configured to provide observation of the undercarriage of the helicopter, the landing gear, and the tail section. The objective is to view ground hazards underneath and behind the helicopter during landing.

(13) As required by 14 CFR, fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(14) Helicopters approved for passengers with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material.

(15) High-visibility markings on main rotor blades and aircraft (Attachment 5, High Visibility Markings on Aircraft and Main Rotor Blades).

(16) Cargo Hook, Remote Hook, and Long Line (not required for tanked Type 1 Helicopters or Exhibit 10, Rotor Wing Aerial Supervision).

(i) Cargo Hook:

(A) Type 1 Helicopters: One cargo hook that is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft

(B) Type 2 & 3 Helicopters: One keeperless cargo hook that is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

(C) As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

(D) Cargo hooks shall be restrained from rotating, while allowing for full longitudinal and lateral movement, via an original type design or FAA approved commercially available STC cargo hook retention system, and/or be capable of allowing the hook to move unrestrained while providing electrical power to the bucket/remote

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(ii) Remote Hook:

(A) One remote hook capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

(B) Remote Hook must accept and retain a cargo ring with an inside diameter of 4.5 inches.

(C) As a minimum, the remote cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. All work shall be done in accordance with manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, as applicable.

(D) Keeperless Remote hooks are not approved at this time.

(iii) Long Lines:

(A) Minimum of two 150-foot-long lines, one of which must be synthetic, is required. Long line may consist of multiple segments and none shorter than 50 feet.

(iv) Rotation resistant wire rope:

(A) Rotation resistant wire rope with swaged fittings rated in accordance with ANSI Standards.

(B) Fabrication and installation methods shall be in accordance with aircraft and ANSI Standards.

(v) Synthetic Long Line:

(A) Helicopter synthetic long lines shall be constructed from the HMWPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Equipment) or HMPE (High Molecular Polyethylene Equipment) family of rope fibers including brand names such as Spectra® by Allied Signal or fibers with similar properties.

(B) Working or Rated Load:

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1. The working or rated load of a rope is the maximum static load that will be lifted by the rope. Working loads are based on a percentage of the approximate breaking or ultimate strength of the rope when new and unused. The working load shall be appropriate to the lifting capability of the helicopter.

(C) Factor of Safety

A factor of safety of 7 shall be used for helicopter synthetic long lines. Therefore, all ropes shall have an ultimate strength of seven times the rated or working load. For example, if a Type 2 (Medium) helicopter line will have a working load of 4,500 pounds, the rope shall have strength, when new, of at least 31,500 pounds. Rope diameters will vary depending on strength and type of rope.

(D) Knots and Splices

Knots are not permitted in the synthetic long line. Knots can decrease rope strength by as much as 50%. Splices may be used in the assembly of the long-line, but no mid-line splicing repairs may be done. Re-splicing at the end of the line is permitted only if the rope is in good condition, and the new splice is done per manufacturer’s recommended splicing practices. Splices should always follow the manufacturer’s recommended splicing practices.

(E) Maintenance and Inspections

Manufacturer’s recommended maintenance and inspection procedures shall be complied with.

Documented Manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance, inspection, and splicing shall be available on site.

(17) Variable capacity bucket(s) (all helicopters excluding Exhibit 10, Rotor Wing Aerial Supervision):

Type 1 not approved for Passengers: 1 gated power fill bucket and 1 collapsible bucket. Two power fill buckets are also acceptable.

Type 1 Passenger Transport: 1 gated power fill bucket and 1 fully collapsible IA bucket capable not weighing more than 180 lbs.

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Type 1 Tanked: No bucket required.

Type 2 not approved for Passengers: 2 variable capacity collapsible buckets. Gated power fill or variable capacity collapsible gated buckets are also acceptable.

Type 2 Passenger Transport: 2 variable capacity collapsible buckets

(one of which can be a variable capacity collapsible gated bucket).

Type 2 Tanked: 1 variable capacity collapsible bucket

Type 3: 2 variable capacity collapsible buckets (one of which can be a variable capacity collapsible gated bucket).

Environmental operating conditions may dictate the need for more than one size bucket.

(i) All Buckets

(A) Furnished buckets must be capable of being transported in cabin, baggage compartment or external basket of the helicopter.

(i) K-Max Only: for initial attack only, vendors operating aircraft with limited storage or limited storage access are authorized to use any water bucket with a capacity of 420 US gallons. Higher capacity, compact, lightweight buckets are no longer available or no longer supported. Vendors shall switch to a bucket meeting contract specification as soon as practical, typically after the first fuel cycle.

(B) Buckets furnished:

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.

3. The manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used and validated by a representative load calculation.

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(C) An Operations Manual for the type bucket(s) provided shall be available on site.

(D) Shall be leak free (½ gallon or less in a 24-hour period)

(ii) Non-Gated buckets and non-power fill buckets

(A) Bucket capacity at each position or adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket. Collapsible buckets with cinch straps shall only be adjusted to marked graduations (i.e., 90%, 80%, and 70%).

Intermediate graduations or capacities below the manufacturer’s minimum graduation (by tying knots, etc.) are prohibited.

(B) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity at each adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight) at each adjustment point.

(iii) Gated Buckets and Power fill buckets

(A) Requires electronic hook load measuring system (load cell) that provides cockpit readout of the actual weight that has been calibrated / tested IAW its manufacturer’s requirements.

(B) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight).

(C) If power fill equipped, bucket must fill to maximum capacity in no more than 90 seconds

(18) For Type 1 Helicopters

(i) Tanked aircraft will display the last three numbers/letters of the aircraft registration on both sides of the aircraft. Numbers/letters will be high visibility/contrasting colors and a minimum 32 inches high and 5 inches wide. Number placement on the aircraft sides should give high consideration to visibility from the ground. If there is a duplication in Aircraft Identifier for substitute aircraft and/or if a fixed external tank is replaced or moved to a different airframe, contact your CO for direction.

Example: N282CL will display 2CL

(ii) All other tank numbers (ex: 700 series) must be removed from aircraft when hired on this contract.

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(19) Rapid refueling capability is required for all EU items and optional for all CWN items (see Attachment 6)

(20) Fuel Servicing Vehicle (see Attachment 6).

(21) FAA Approved Extended Height /High Skid Landing Gear (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer).

(22) FAA approved locking cap(s) on all fuel filler ports. Single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA approved locking device.

(23) FAA approved wire strike protection system, for Standard Category personnel transport helicopters only.

(24) FAA approved floor protection (applicable to helicopters approved for passenger transport). Helicopters shall have floor protection within the cargo area. Floor protection is not required within the passenger seating areas. Floor protection in both seating and cargo areas shall not be in excess of ½ inch to allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all installed anchor points.

(25) Internal baggage compartment/external cargo baskets (applicable to aircraft approved for passengers and/or non-jettisonable cargo). All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in a FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.

(1) Internal Baggage Compartment

(i) Minimum of fifteen (15) cubic feet of cargo space with isolated internal baggage compartment(s) capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other firefighting tools (requires rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models). Combination of internal baggage compartments to meet or exceed cargo compartment specifications will not be accepted, (Excluding Exhibit 10, Rotor Wing Aerial Supervision).

(ii) All cargo restraint anchor locations required by TC or STC must have cargo rings installed.

(iii) All helicopters shall have FAA approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, isolating the

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(2) External cargo basket(s)

(i) CWN: External baskets with a closing mechanical latching lid capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other firefighting tools may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments, which cannot be modified to accept fire tools. The lid shall cover the entire basket and have a hinged top with a suitable method to secure the top closed in flight, to prevent the contents from exiting. Minimum cargo basket must have a capacity of 13 cubic feet and 250 pounds, minimum length of 72 inches, the minimum width of 20 inches, the minimum depth of 16 inches. Basket quick disconnect capability shall be simple in function, FAA approved, and have the capacity of being either removed or added quickly (outfitted with a push pin or another mechanical device that allows for simple removal of the basket for mission configuration changes in the field when requested). All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. This basket must not prevent ingress and egress of personnel from any cabin door. If the option to use external basket/rack is exercised the ability for government employees to use existing internal compartments remain.

(ii) Type 3 Exclusive Use (Excluding Exhibit 10, Rotor Wing Aerial Supervision): In addition to the internal baggage compartment an external basket is required. External baskets shall have a metal positive locking lid covering the entire basket securing the contents in flight and preventing them from exiting. Minimum cargo basket must have a capacity of 13 cubic feet and 250 pounds, minimum length of 72 inches, the minimum width of 20 inches, the minimum depth of 16 inches. Basket quick disconnect capability shall be simple in function, FAA approved, and have the capacity of being either removed or added quickly (outfitted with a push pin or another mechanical device that allows for simple removal of the basket for

1202SA22R9203/0007 Conformed United States Forest Service (USFS) mission configuration changes in the field when requested). All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. This basket must not prevent ingress and egress of personnel from any cabin door.

(A) All cargo will be loaded, contained, and restrained in an FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.

(B) A flight step shall be available for use when the basket is not installed.

(Any FAA approved step is acceptable.)

(iii) All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA

STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability, and material construction.

(26) Exclusive Use Type 3 (Excluding Exhibit 10, Rotor Wing Aerial Supervision): Litter Kit Provisions with litter is required (see Attachment 21).

(27) Engine inlet air filtration system/particle air separator for all Type 2 and 3 helicopters.

(28) Heating system for windshield de-fog.

(29) System for disposal of fuel during start-up/shut down if commercially available, (e.g., EPA Bell Kit).

(30) Auto re-ignition kit for make and model of aircraft offered if commercially available

(31) Electronic Weight and Balance, tablet or similar device to calculate electronic weight and balance and transmit it via email (when internet access exists). This is for operational weight and balance and is not a substitute for other contract requirements. An original signed (PIC and manager) load calculation is still required to be on-site.

(32) Crash Resistant Fuel System if commercially available, meeting at least partial compliance with Part 27.952 Amendment level 30 or 29.952 Amendment level 35.

See SAIB SW-17-31R2 (or latest revision) for latest list of eligible aircraft.

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(33) An oxygen system or systems that is compliant with 14 CFR 135.89 when operating in conditions that require supplemental oxygen.

(e) Aircraft Additional Equipment for Operations in Alaska - See Attachment 3 for Alaska dispatches.

B.5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

(a) General:

(1) The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each helicopter for extended periods during heavy use. The assigned aircraft mechanic (A&P) maintains the airframe and engines of the aircraft to meet FAA 14 CFR and USFS contract requirements. This involves tasks such as performing routine checks, inspections, maintenance and identifying faults with the aircraft and correcting those faults. The mechanic is responsible for ensuring the aircraft meets type design and is in a condition for safe operation.

(2) Helicopter shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD). All aircraft technical manuals, to include electronic technical data, shall be kept complete and incorporate the latest revisions.

(3) A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

(4) Helicopters shall be operated and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations/limitations. Special equipment and/or modification of the helicopter to meet requirements of this contract shall be inspected, repaired, and altered in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and FAA accepted and/or approved manufacturer’s recommendations or engineered data.

(5) All “time change" components, including engines, shall be replaced upon reaching the factory recommended time, or FAA approved extension if applicable. Helicopters operated with components and accessories on approved TBO extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the helicopter is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the helicopter is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(6) All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor's FAA Approved Maintenance Program. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least 16 flight hours prior to the initiation of any maintenance inspection. In addition, the Contractor shall immediately notify the

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COR of any change of an engine, power train, control, or major airframe component and circumstances inducing the change.

(7) Contract performance may subject the helicopter engine to frequent smoke, sand and dust ingestion. All helicopters shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the Contracted aircraft.

(8) All maintenance performed shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR 43 and 91 including helicopter time-in-service and hour meter reading. Maintenance of aircraft records shall be in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C, as revised.

(9) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91 shall be kept with the aircraft, and at least every 12 flight hours or 7 days- whichever occurs first; transmitted to the operator’s home office (Location that Certificate is held).

(10) Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily standby or as approved by the COR.

(11) FAA, CFR 14, Part 145 Repair Stations, may be used for specific maintenance functions that the repair station is certified for.