1202SA24R9100 Smokejumpers.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

National Interagency Fire Center USDA/Forest Service, Aviation Contracting This solicitation can be downloaded from the following

Internet site: https://www.sam.gov

Proposals are Solicited for:

National Smokejumper Aircraft Services Solicitation:

1202SA23R9102

1202SA24R9100

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

(a) The solicitation closes 14 August 2024 at 1400 MT.

(b) Inquiries, questions and all other correspondence concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, David Hershey, at David.Hershey@usda.gov. Offerors shall only contact the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award. All questions are due by 10 July 2024.

(c) RESERVED

(d) Proposals shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer, David Hershey at David.Hershey@usda.gov, by the closing date and time stated on the SF-1449, 14 August 2024.

(1) The Forest Service requires all proposals adhere to the format detailed in 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Please ensure proposals are submitted in a professional and well-organized manner. Failure to clearly address all required information (e.g., aircraft type(s) and mission(s)), in the format required by the solicitation, may result in an unsatisfactory rating.

(2) Before submitting a proposal, send the Contracting Officer an e-mail with the subject line stating:

Notice of Intent for 1202SA24R9100 Smokejumper MATOC. Include all company employees requiring a link to submit the proposal. In the body, include:

(i) Name/email/phone of each individual with signature authority

(ii) Company name

(iii) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) no later than 1 August 2024 at 1400 MT.

(3) 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 https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Gwendolynn.Boyle@usda.gov mailto:Gwendolynn.Boyle@usda.gov

Solicitation No. 1202SA23R9102 1202SA24R9100 U. S. Forest Service Smokejumper Aircraft Services MATOC Washington Office ii request for proposals (RFP) shall take precedence. An email linked to each company’s drop box will be returned.

(e) The services in this RFP are being acquired under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services in conjunction with FAR part 15, Contracting by Negotiations. The Contractor shall complete/submit the following as part of its proposal:

(1) SF 1449, Blocks 17a (including Unique Entity ID (UEI)) and 30a-30c;

(2) Fill in the appropriate information requested in A.1, Schedule of Item, Sections B.6 Maintenance Management and Section B.11 Contractor Home Base; Attachments 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 10; and

(3) Provide supporting documents to:

(i) Section E.1 - 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors

(ii) Section E.10 - 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

(iii) Section E.11- 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation

(iv) Section E.12 - 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(v) Section E.13 - 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services and

(f) This solicitation neither commits the Government to pay any cost incurred in the submission of the proposal or in making necessary studies or designs for preparing the proposal, nor to contract for services or supplies. Any cost incurred in anticipation of a task order shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

“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.

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REQUEST FOR

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

03/01/2024

208-985-6266DAVID HERSHEY

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

08/14/2024 1400 MD

b. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1202SA24R9100

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 210OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

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BOISE ID 83705-5354

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EFFECTIVE DATE

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

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANC

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

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QUANTITY

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

National Smokejumper Aircraft Services Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2034

0001 Base Year - Smokejumper Aircraft Services Product/Service Code: F003 Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025 Continued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

DAVID P. HERSHEY

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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ITEM NO.

1001 Option Year 1 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026

2001 Option Year 2 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2027

3001 Option Year 3 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 to 12/31/2028

4001 Option Year 4 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

4 2 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1202SA24R9100

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 to 12/31/2029

5001 Option Year 5 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2030 to 12/31/2030

6001 Option Year 6 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2031 to 12/31/2031

7001 Option Year 7 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2032 to 12/31/2032

8001 Option Year 8 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2033 to 12/31/2033

9001 Option Year 9 - Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F003

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

4 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1202SA24R9100

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE

SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION

Period of Performance: 01/01/2034 to 12/31/2034

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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A CONTINUATION OF SF 1449, BLOCK 20 SCHEDULE OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES ............................................................................................... A-1

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES ............................................................................ B-1

B.1 Background and Scope ................................................................................... B-1

B.2 Contact Specifications .................................................................................... B-1

B.3 Performance Requirements and Flight Profile ................................................ B-3

B.4 Aircraft Requirements ..................................................................................... B-7

B.5 Aircraft Maintenance ..................................................................................... B-13

B.6 Maintenance Management ........................................................................... B-15

B.7 Avionics ........................................................................................................ B-15

B.8 Mission Equipment ........................................................................................ B-23

B.9 Aircraft and Equipment Security ................................................................... B-28

B.10 General Certifications and Approvals............................................................ B-28

B.11 Contractor Home Base ................................................................................. B-28

B.12 Operations .................................................................................................... B-29

B.13 Personnel ...................................................................................................... B-34

B.14 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations ................................................................... B-48

B.15 Relief Pilot(s) ................................................................................................ B-50

B.16 Suspension and Revocation of Personnel .................................................... B-50

B.17 Conduct and Replacement of Personnel ...................................................... B-50

B.18 Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................................... B-51

B.19 Accident Prevention and Safety .................................................................... B-51

B.20 Mishaps ........................................................................................................ B-52

B.21 Contractor Stand-Down or Deactivation ........................................................ B-53

B.22 Inspection and Acceptance ........................................................................... B-54

B.23 Pre-Use Inspection Expenses ....................................................................... B-57

B.24 Re-Inspection Expenses ............................................................................... B-57

B.25 Inspections During Use ................................................................................. B-57

B.26 Substitution/Replacement or Addition of Aircraft ........................................... B-58

B.27 Inspection of Substitute Aircraft .................................................................... B-58

B.28 Designated Base and Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) ......................... B-58

B.29 Service Task Order Procedures .................................................................... B-59 ii

B.30 Exclusive Use Pre/Post MAP ........................................................................ B-61

B.31 Exclusive Use (EU) Task Order – Mandatory Availability Period Including Extended and Operations Use ...................................................................... B-61

B.32 Daily Availability Requirements ..................................................................... B-62

B.33 Daily Availability and Flight Rate ................................................................... B-63

B.34 Flight Rate .................................................................................................... B-64

B.35 Excise Taxes ................................................................................................ B-65

B.36 Unavailability ................................................................................................. B-66

B.37 Payment for Availability ................................................................................. B-66

B.38 Payment for Flight ......................................................................................... B-67

B.39 Payment for Data Usage ............................................................................... B-67

B.40 Reimbursement for Mobilization and Demobilization Expenses ................... B-67

B.41 Exclusive Use Task Order – Payment During Option Use Period ................. B-68

B.42 Payment for Replacement Aircraft ................................................................ B-68

B.43 Payment for Overnight Allowance at the Standard Per Diem Rate ............... B-68

B.44 Food and Drink ............................................................................................. B-69

B.45 Payment for Relief Pilot(s) Travel Expenses ................................................. B-69

B.46 Payment for Rental Vehicles and Ride Share Transportation ....................... B-69

B.47 Payment for Miscellaneous Expenses to the Contractor ............................... B-69

B.48 Payment Procedures .................................................................................... B-70

B.49 Government Furnished Property ................................................................... B-71

B.50 Commercial Filming and Videotaping ........................................................... B-71

B.51 Use of Government Logo .............................................................................. B-72

B.52 Property and Personal Damage .................................................................... B-72

B.53 Notice of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System ............... B-72

C CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................. C-1

C.1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) ............................. C-1

C.2 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) ...................................................................... C-1

C.3 52.203-12 Limitation on the Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transaction (Jun 2020) ...................................................................................................... C-1

C.4 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) .......................................................................................... C-1 iii

C.5 52.204-13 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) .................................. C-1

C.6 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) ....................................................................................................................... C-1

C.7 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) ..................................................................................................... C-1

C.8 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) .................................................................. C-1

C.9 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) Alternate I (Apr 2012) ................ C-1

C.10 52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012) .......................................................... C-1

C.11 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023) Deviation 2017-1, Deviation Apr 2020, and Deviation Dec 2022 ................... C-1

C.12 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) ................................................................... C-11

C.13 52.216-19 Ording Limitations (Oct 1995) ..................................................... C-11

C.14 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) ..................................................... C-12

C.15 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (Sep 2019) (Tailored) ..................................................................................................................... C-12

C.16 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) .......................................... C-13

C.17 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) ................. C-13

C.18 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) .................................................. C-14

C.19 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses (Nov 2020) ................................ C-14

C.20 AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (Feb 1988) . C-14

C.21 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (Feb 1988) ............................................. C-14

C.22 AGAR 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (Feb 1988) (Tailored) ......... C-15

C.23 Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) – Treasury Invoicing System ................. C-15

C.24 Whistleblower Rights and Reprisal Protection ............................................. C-15

D LIST OF EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS ................................................... D-1

D.1 Abbreviations ................................................................................................. D-2

D.2 Definitions ...................................................................................................... D-5

D.3 Exhibit 1 – Public Aircraft Operations Declaration ........................................ D-14

D.4 Exhibit 2 – Grants of Exemption No. 392 and 392A ..................................... D-15

D.5 Exhibit 3 – NTDP Smokejumper Aircraft Accessories Equipment Drawing .. D-20

D.6 Exhibit 4 – Mission Crewmember and Avionics Locations ........................... D-21 iv

D.7 Exhibit 5 – Exclusive Use Bases .................................................................. D-23

D.8 Exhibit 6 – Example Foreflight ..................................................................... D-23

D.9 Exhibit 7 – Department of Labor, Wage Determination No. 1995-0221 (Mechanics), Revision 63, Dated 06/30/2023, 10 Pages and 1995-0222 (Pilots), Revision No. 62, Dated 04/05/2023, 4 Pages .............................................. D-24

D.10 Attachment 1 – Airplane Pilot Qualifications Record .................................... D-39

D.11 Attachment 2 – Contractor Authorized Signatures ....................................... D-40

D.12 Attachment 3 – Transportation Worksheet ................................................... D-41

D.13 Attachment 4 – Safety Management System (SMS) Components Questionnaire and Accident History .................................................................................... D-42

D.14 Attachment 5 – Weight and Balance Charts A, B, and C ............................. D-47

D.15 Attachment 6 – RESERVED ........................................................................ D-51

D.16 Attachment 7 – Avionics Requirements Worksheet ..................................... D-52

D.17 Attachment 8 – Past Performance Information ............................................ D-53

D.18 Attachment 9 – Smokejumper Aircraft Acceptance Inspection Form ........... D-54

D.19 Attachment 10 – Aircraft Performance Data Chart ....................................... D-56

E SOLICITATION PROVISIONS ....................................................................... E-1

E.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (Tailored) ....................................................................... E-1

E.2 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) ...... E-14

E.3 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ................................... E-14

E.4 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)E-14

E.5 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) ................................ E-15

E.6 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995) .......................................... E-15

E.7 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016) ................................................................ E-15

E.8 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jun 2020) ..................................................................................................... E-15

E.9 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) ........................................... E-15

E.10 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (Oct 2020) ............................................................................ E-18

E.11 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ............. E-18 v

E.12 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Tailored) ............................................................................................ E-20

E.13 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024) Deviations (Nov 2022) ...................... E-24

E.14 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006) ........................................................ E-44

E.15 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) ............................ E-44

E.16 AGAR 452.215-72 Amendments to Proposals (Feb 1988) ........................... E-44

E.17 AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (Sep 2001) ...E-

E.18 AGAR 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference (Feb 1988) ....................... E-45

A-1

A CONTINUATION OF SF 1449, BLOCK 20 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Contractor:

Aircraft Make: Aircraft Model:

Manufactured Year: Aircraft Registration-Number:

Empty Weight: Certified Max Gross Weight:

Number of Seats Smokejumper Configuration: Pressurized? Yes No Air Conditioning? Yes No

Number of Seats Passenger Configuration: Hourly Fuel Consumption Rate:

Operating Areas CONUS Alaska Canada CWN Rates Base Option Year 1 Option Year 2

Daily Availability $ $ $

Flight Rate Wet $ $ $

Flight Rate Dry $ $ $

Optional Pilot Rate

Performance Group If upgrade is planned list new performance code and provide Daily Availability rate

Performance Group** (Section B.3) Performance

Group Aircraft Make, Model, and Engines

A-1 A-2 A-3 B-1 B-2 B-3 C

**Check the box to indicate aircraft mission codes Optional Additional Technology and Equipment

Refer to Sections B.8(c), B.34(d), and B.39

Description Base Unit Price per Day

Option Year 1 Unit Price per Day

Option Year 2 Unit Price per Day

B-1

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

B.1 BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

(a) Background

Smokejumpers travel by aircraft all over the United States, including Alaska, to provide highly trained, experienced firefighters and leadership for quick initial attack on wildland fires in remote areas. Firefighting tools, food, and water are dropped from aircraft by a parachute(s) to the firefighters after they land near the fire making them self-sufficient for the first, forty-eight (48) hours.

(b) Scope

The intent of this National Smokejumper Aircraft Services (NSAS) solicitation and any resultant firm-fixed price (FFP), indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) with economic price adjustments, is to obtain multi-engine, turbine powered, fixed-wing smokejumper aircraft operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein. Aircraft and contract personnel shall be used for the administration and protection of public lands. Relief personnel shall provide daily (seven (7)-days per week) coverage during the period of performance/mandatory availability period (MAP) as specified in the task order.

B.2 CONTACT SPECIFICATIONS

(a) The guaranteed one-time minimum(s) for each contract awarded, based on highest qualified mission, shall be:

(1) Performance Group A $10,000.00

(2) Performance Group B & C $7,500.00

(b) Period of Performance

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation shall be in effect for one (1) base period with nine (9) one-year options, as follows:

Segment (See B.2(b)) Periods of Performance Beginning Dates End Dates

Base 1 January 2025 31 December 2025 Option Year 1 1 January 2026 31 December 2026 Option Year 2 1 January 2027 31 December 2027

Option Year 3 1 January 2028 31 December 2028 Option Year 4 1 January 2029 31 December 2029 Option Year 5 1 January 2030 31 December 2030

Option Year 6 1 January 2031 31 December 2031 Option Year 7 1 January 2032 31 December 2032 Option Year 8 1 January 2033 31 December 2033 Option Year 9 1 January 2034 31 December 2034 Six-Month Optional Extension 1 January 2035 30 June 2035

B-2

(c) On-Ramp and Technology Insertion

(1) The purpose of the IDIQ on-ramp is to create an opportunity for new, qualified, emerging Contractors, and for incumbent Contractors, to introduce services or aircraft not available at the time of initial contract award. In addition, there may be an opportunity to compete for additional requirements not identified as firm or optional requirements under the base contract. The intent of the on-ramp is to foster competition for future requirements.

(2) Parties shall mutually agree that the original solicitation, as revised, shall remain open during the life of this contract and, at any time, the Government may award additional contracts for IDIQ requirements.

The ten (10)-year performance period shall be divided into three (3) segments:

(i) Segment 1. First, three (3) years

(A) Original proposal shall contain pricing for three (3) years.

(B) Paper aircraft submitted with original proposal shall be carded by May the following year or paper aircraft shall be removed from award using a unilateral modification.

(ii) Segment 2. Second, three (3) years

(A) Contractors shall provide CWN pricing for the next three (3) years.

(B) If the Government issues a solicitation notice, new Contractors shall be allowed to receive IDIQ CWN awards for the remainder of the contract period of performance.

(C) Existing Contractors shall be allowed to add or remove aircraft.

(D) Paper aircraft shall be allowed and shall be carded by May the following year or paper aircraft shall be removed from award using a unilateral modification.

(iii) Segment 3. Last, four (4) years

(A) Contractors shall provide CWN pricing for the last four (4) years.

(B) If the Government issues a solicitation notice, new Contractors shall be allowed to receive IDIQ CWN awards for the remainder of the period of performance.

(C) Existing Contractors shall be allowed to add or remove aircraft

B-3

(D) Paper aircraft shall be allowed and shall be carded by May the following year or paper aircraft shall be removed from award using a unilateral modification.

(3) Minimum contract requirements, technical acceptability standards, evaluation factors, solicitation terms and conditions, price reasonableness, and basis for award shall remain in full force and effect for each new proposal. Upon award of each additional contract, the Government shall notify all present Contractors of the award, and the new Contractor(s) shall thereafter be eligible to compete with all present Contractors for the award of IDIQ task orders. New mission categories may be introduced by the Government when appropriate.

(4) Expansion of Performance Capabilities: The USFS reserves the right to consider, in the future, expansion of the mission categories covered by the IDIQ portion of the contract, by properly soliciting proposals from all interested sources capable of meeting the requirements in the expanded performance capabilities.

(d) Off-Ramp

The Contractor may determine, during the life of this contract, that aircraft services contracted hereunder are no longer economically viable in the marketplace. In such event, the Contractor may submit a written request to the Government for a no-cost bilateral contract modification to remove the aircraft service and shall do so at least twelve (12) months prior to the proposed discontinuation of services. The Contractor’s request shall include a brief explanation for the discontinuation. In any event, orders existing at the time of notification shall not be affected.

B.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FLIGHT PROFILE

During the MAP, and any extension(s) thereof, the aircraft shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

Aircraft furnished may be used for special use missions supporting smokejumper and paracargo operations, 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 this contract may be dispatched under these agreements for such use.

Aircraft, contract personnel, and equipment shall be tasked in one of the following Performance Categories and flight profiles:

(a) Smokejumper Performance Group A – Ten (10) or more passenger-capable in passenger configuration

(1) Performance Group A-1

(i) Smokejumper mission flight characteristics consist of:

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(A) Flight Crew ((pilot in command (PIC)/second in command (SIC), as required)

(B) Minimum smokejumper mission payload 5,500 pounds (lbs.)

(Includes: Smokejumper, cargo, spotter(s))

(C) Capable of cruise at 250 knots true air speed (KTAS) at 10,500 mean sea level (MSL) pressure altitude (PA)

(D) Fuel requirement: Four (4) hours (hrs.)

(E) Climb gradient in smokejumper mission configuration: +0.6% or better for second segment climb gradient at 5,000 feet PA at International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) +22

(F) Operational altitudes in mountainous terrain up to 13,000 feet

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(ii) Passenger(s) or cargo

(A) Pressurized for passengers and cargo only flights.

(B) Nineteen (19) passengers in passenger seating configuration.

(C) Minimum cargo 5,500 lbs.

(2) Performance Group A-2

(i) Typical smokejumper mission flight characteristics consist of:

(A) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)

(B) Minimum mission payload 4,000 lbs. (Includes: Smokejumper, cargo, spotter(s))

(C) Capable of 200 KTAS at 11,500 MSL PA

(D) Fuel requirement: Two and one-half (2.5) hrs.

(E) Climb gradient requirement: +0.6% second segment climb gradient or better at 6,600 feet PA at ISA +25.

(ii) Passenger(s) or cargo

(A) Nineteen (19) passengers in passenger seating configuration.

(B) Minimum cargo 4,000 lbs.

(3) Performance Group A-3

(i) Rear door/ramp capable of para cargo required.

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(ii) Typical smokejumper mission flight characteristics consist of:

(A) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)

(B) Minimum mission payload 4,000 lbs. (Includes: Smokejumper, cargo, spotter(s))

(C) Capable of 180 KTAS at 10,500 MSL PA

(D) Fuel requirement: Two and one-half (2.5) hrs.

(E) Climb gradient Requirement: +0.6% second segment climb gradient or better at 5,000 feet PA at ISA +22.

(iii) Typical passenger(s) or cargo:

(A) Nineteen (19) passengers in passenger seating configuration.

(B) Minimum cargo 4,000 lbs.

(b) Smokejumper Performance Group B: Nine (9) passenger-capable

(1) Performance Group B-1

(i) Typical smokejumper mission flight characteristics consist of:

(A) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)

(B) Minimum mission payload 3,300 lbs. (Includes: Smokejumper, cargo, spotter(s))

(C) Capable of 180 KTAS at 11,500 MSL PA

(D) Fuel requirement: Two and one-half (2.5) hrs.

(E) Climb gradient requirement: +0.6% second segment climb gradient or better at 6,600 feet PA at ISA +25.

(ii) Typical passenger(s) or cargo:

(A) Nine (9) passengers in passenger seating configuration.

(B) Minimum cargo 3,300 lbs.

(2) Performance Group B-2

(i) Typical smokejumper mission flight characteristics consist of:

(A) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)

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(B) Average mission payload 3,300 lbs. (Includes: Smokejumper, cargo, spotter(s))

(C) Capable of 180 KTAS at 10,500 MSL PA

(D) Fuel requirement: Two and one-half (2.5) hrs.

(E) Climb gradient requirement: +0.6% second segment climb gradient or better at 5,000 feet PA at ISA +22.

(ii) Typical passenger(s) or cargo

(A) Nine (9) passengers in passenger seating configuration.

(B) Minimum cargo 3,300 lbs.

(3) Performance Group B-3

(i) Rear door/ramp, capable of para cargo required.

(ii) Typical smokejumper mission flight characteristics consist of:

(A) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)

(B) Average mission payload 3,300 lbs. (Includes: Smokejumper, cargo, spotter(s))

(C) Capable of 180 KTAS at 10,500 MSL PA

(D) Fuel requirement: Two and one-half (2.5) hrs.

(E) Climb gradient requirement: +0.6% second segment climb gradient or better at 5,000 feet PA at ISA +22.

(iii) Typical passenger(s) or cargo

(A) Nine (9) passengers in passenger seating configuration.

(B) Minimum cargo 3,300 lbs.

(c) Smokejumper Performance Group C: Nine (9) passengers

(i) Backcountry capability required

(ii) Aircraft shall clear fifty feet (50’) obstacle during takeoff and landing with a runway length of 2,500 feet ISA +22 with zero (0) wind at maximum certified gross weight.

(iii) Typical smokejumper mission flight characteristics consist of:

(A) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)

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(B) Average mission payload 3,300 lbs. (Includes: Smokejumper, cargo, spotter(s))

(C) Capable of 150 KTAS at 10,500 MSL PA

(D) Fuel requirement: Two and one-half (2.5) hrs.

(E) Climb gradient requirement: +0.6% second segment climb gradient or better at 5,000 feet PA at ISA +22.

(iv) Typical passenger(s) or cargo

(A) Nine (9) passengers in passenger seating configuration.

(B) Minimum cargo 3,300 lbs.

(v) May be required to operate out of USFS approved back country airstrips.

(vi) Pilots and aircraft under this performance category shall be capable of being carded for mountainous terrain. See Section D, 5 for lists of mountainous terrain airstrips.

B.4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

Aircraft furnished shall meet the following minimum requirements and conditions:

(a) Turbine powered, multi-engine landplanes, certificated in normal or transport category under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 23 or 25. with side-facing smokejumper exit door on the left side of the aircraft aft of the main landing gear.

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

(c) Aircraft shall be instrument flight rules (IFR) equipped and certified.

(d) Smokejumper mission equipment – See Section B.8

(e) All equipment shall be installed and operable or be deferred per a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) with the following limitations:

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

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

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(i) VHF-AM radio

(ii) VHF-FM radio

(3) The following equipment shall not be deferred:

(i) Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)

(ii) Transponder

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

(iv) Cockpit voice recorder

(f) 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 are specified by the manufacturer.

(g) 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.

(h) 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.

(i) 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.

(j) Equipment and lighting for night visual flight rules (VFR) operations shall be in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

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

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

(m) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above. An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate shall also fulfill this requirement. In order to meet contract specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

(n) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be a 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.

(o) 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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(p) Passenger Configuration

(1) Cargo Restraint. For point-to-point passenger configuration flights, the Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR 135.87 to restrain cargo while in flight. Task orders may require smokejumper mission cargo restraints be provided by the Contractor.

(2) Unpressurized aircraft shall have an approved oxygen system capable of providing flight crew, mission crew, and passengers with aviator’s breathing oxygen in accordance with 14 CFR oxygen use requirements.

(q) Crash axe securely mounted and accessible to the flight crew.

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

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

(2) Paper copies of the current contract, task orders, and all modifications.

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

(4) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

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

(i) EFB’s used in the aircraft shall be identified in the Contractor’s 135 Operations Specifications.

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

(iii) Contractor shall 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).

(s) Seats, Seatbelts, and Shoulder Harnesses

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

(2) All aircraft seats seat belts, and shoulder harnesses shall meet the requirements of the Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee (SASES) and shall either be:

(i) OEM installation

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(ii) STC installation

(iii) Installed with an approved FAA Form 337, with supporting FAA Form

(iv) Installed with an FAA Field Approval with supporting engineering documentation.

(v) Government-furnished equipment in accordance with Section B.8 (b)(4)

(3) Rear Seats. All installed rear seats (aft of the cockpit), 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.

(4) 14 CFR require that occupant restraint systems shall 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.

(5) 14 CFR provides minimum inspection guidance, other than to state, that mildew and fraying may render the restraint system not airworthy, and that suspected webbing shall 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).

(6) Unacceptable Condition Criteria:

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

(7) References:

(i) 14 CFR 91.205

(ii) 14 CFR 21.607

(iii) Advisory Circular (AC) 21-34

(iv) TSO-C22g

(v) TSO-C114

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(t) 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 pairs 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.

(u) Survival Kit. Aircraft shall have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a twenty-four (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)

(8) Collapsible water bag

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

(10) Candles

(11) Whistle

(12) Nylon rope or parachute cord (fifty (50) feet)

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

(13) Axe or hatchet

(14) Collapsible water bag

(15) Water purification tablets

(16) Food (one (1) week minimum at 1,000 calories per day, minimum, per occupant)

(17) Nylon rope or parachute cord (fifty (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 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) requires tools to be removed.)

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

(1) One (1) pair of snowshoes

(2) One (1) sleeping bag per two (2) occupants

(3) One (1) wool blanket or equivalent for each occupant over four (4) years of age

(4) Container with 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

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(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.5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) Aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM)/type certificate (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 (10) or more, shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 135.411 (a)(2) unless modified by a supplemental type certificate (STC) for nine (9) or less. All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR 43, 91, and 135 standards and this contract. Contractor shall provide the document name, revision number, and date for the OEM/TC holders' most recent revision of the inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being proposed.

(b) For the life of the contract, discrepancies identified from structural inspections shall be reported to the Contracting Officer (CO).

(c) Each aircraft shall comply with all OEM programs (recommended and mandatory) including, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs), , Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID), Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP), and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) programs as applicable. These shall be documented and tracked within the aircraft’s maintenance status sheet.

(d) Comply with aircraft Manufacturer’s Service Bulletins (SBs) as applicable to the aircraft in its smokejumber usage / firefighting cargo usage.

(e) Aircraft shall comply with all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v).

(f) FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB’s) applicable to the contracted aircraft model shall be accomplished.

(g) Airframe, powerplant, and associated components that have an OEM published Time-Between Overhaul (TBO) schedule from the manufacturer shall follow that schedule. Extensions to the TBO’s shall not be allowed while operating under this contract unless approved by the OEM. These shall be documented and tracked within the aircraft’s maintenance status sheet.

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(h) Each aircraft’s maintenance schedule shall include mandatory component retirement and replacement, or overhaul time as specified in the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document and shall be in compliance with them.

(i) Contractor shall notify the COR at least…