1202SA25R9402 NLFW Reopener.pdf

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NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING OWYHEE

BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE BOISE, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.sam.gov

Offers Are Solicited For:

2023 National Fixed Wing Services MATOC Solicitation No:

1202SA22R9102

Issued Date: 15 Feb 2023

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on

No later than 3 Nov 2024, offerors are required to email the Contracting Officer, subject: “Letter of Intent NLFW.” Include in CC all company employees needing a link to submit documents. In the body, include primary POC Name/email/phone number, company Name, and UEI,.

The information provided in this cover letter is not intended to be construed differently from information in the solicitation. Should a conflict in the interpretation exist, the information in the RFP shall take precedence.

See 52.212-1 for instructions on submitting your proposal 52.212-2 for evaluation factors

No facsimile (FAX) will be accepted.

Offerors may contact Matt Morris for information about this solicitation at 208-749-1603 or matthew.morris@usda.gov

This solicitation is a reopening of the NLFW MATOC 10-year award. The first year is complete, 9 years remain.

A preproposal conference is planned 5-7 Nov, date and time TBD. The meeting will be online using MS Teams

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.”

Persons believing, they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service-related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

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

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Contents Standard Form 1449

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A-1 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

A-2 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

A-3 CONTRACTOR HOME BASE

A-4 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

A-5 EXCISE TAXES

A-6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

A-7 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

A-8 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Mission 1: National Air Tactical-Incident Awareness and Assessment (NAT-IAA) Mission 2 (A and B): Medium or Low Altitude Sensor Enhanced, ATGS Mission 3 A: High Performance-ATGS Mission 3 B: Standard-ATGS Mission 4 (A) and 4 (B):

Mission 4 C: Sensor Enhanced Forest Health Mission 5 A: Standard Fire Detection Mission 5 B: Back Country Operations Mission 6 A: High-Performance Resource Reconnaissance Mission 6 B: Standard Resource Reconnaissance Mission 7: Other Special Use Non-Fire light fixed wing operations Mission 8: Point-to-Point, Passengers and Cargo

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

B-3 PERSONNEL

B-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

B-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

B-7 AVIONICS FOR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT

B-8 MISSION EQUIPMENT

B-9 OPERATIONS

B-10 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B-11 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B-12 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

B-13 RELIEF PILOT AND MISSION SENSOR OPERATOR

B-14 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B-15 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

B-16 MISHAPS

B-17 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

B-18 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

B-19 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-20 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-21 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

B-22 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER - MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING

EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE

B-23 CALL WHEN NEEDED TASK ORDER - DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

B-24 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

B-25 UNAVAILABILITY

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B-26 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

B-27 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

B-28 PAYMENT FOR DATA USAGE (SATCOM)

B-29 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER- PAYMENT DURING OPTIONAL USE PERIOD

B-30 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

B-31 PAYMENT FOR REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

B-32 FOOD AND DRINK

B-33 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B-34 RELIEF PILOT and MISSION SENSOR OPERATOR TRAVEL EXPENSE B-35 RENTAL VEHICLES and RIDE SHARE TRANSPORTATION

B-36 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B-37 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

B-38 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

B-39 USE OF GOVERNMENT LOGOS

B-40 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

B-41 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

B-42 Mountain/Remote Airstrips

B-43 DEFINITIONS

B-44 ABBREVIATIONS

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

C-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C-3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C-4 Reserved C-5 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) C-6 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) C-7 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) Alternate I (APR 2012) C-8 52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012) C-9 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

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

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

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

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

C-14 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C-15 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

C-16 452.211-75 Effective Period of the Contract (FEB 1988)

C-17 452.216-73, MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (FEB 1988)

C-18 452.237-74 KEY PERSONNEL (FEB 1988)

C-19 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988)

C-20 Flight Rate

C-21 ON-RAMP AND TECHNOLOGY INSERTION

C-22 CWN OFF-RAMP CLAUSE

C-23 SERVICE TASK ORDERING PROCEDURES

C-24 EU PRE/POST MAP

C-25 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

C-26 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders –

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT 1 – Schedule of Items

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EXHIBIT 2 - CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT 3 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

EXHIBIT 4 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM

EXHIBIT 5 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD

EXHIBIT 6 – Performance Data Chart EXHIBIT 6 – Aircraft Performance Data Chart - Instructions

EXHIBIT 7 - AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET

EXHIBIT 8 – DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT 9 - LIGHT FIXED WING PRE-USE FIELD INSPECTION FORM

EXHIBIT 10 – ADDITIONAL PROPOSED AIRCRAFT DATA SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT

ATTACHMENT 1 – EXAMPLE FOREFLIGHT

ATTACHMENT 2 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY

ATTACHMENT 3 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION

ATTACHMENT 4 - EXAMPLE OF PREFERED PANEL/RADIO CONFIGURATION FOR MISSION 1,2 (A/B), AND 3 (A/B)

ATTACHMENT 5 - EXCLUSIVE USE BASES

ATTACHMENT 6 –NATIONAL OFFICE CONTACTS

ATTACHMENT 7 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 8 Proposal File Structure

E-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

E-2 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Sep 2023) Tailored

E-3 ADDENDUM TO FEDERAL AQUISITION REGULATIONS FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS

TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E-4 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

E-5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E-6 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E-7 452.215-72 Amendments to Proposals (FEB 1988)

E-8 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)

E-9 452.204-70 INQUIRIES (FEB 1988)

E-10 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021/TAILORED)

E-11 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL

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SECTION A

REQUIEMENTS AND PRICES

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Use Excel file “Schedule of Items.xlsx Exhibit 1”

Vendor Name:

Aircraft Make Aircraft Model Manufactured Year Aircraft Registration-Number Empty Weight Certified Max Gross Weight Number of Seats Pressurized?

Hourly Fuel Consum Air Conditioning Operating Areas

2025 2026

4c - Semsor Enhanced Forest Health

Unit Price

8 - Point-to-Point Cargo and Passengers

Additional Offered Equipment (A-2) Description Qty/Unit (Day, Hour, Etc.)

6a - High-Performance Resource Reconnaissance 6b - Standard Resource Reconnaissance 7 - Other Special Use Non-Fire light fixed wing operations

4b - Sensor Enhanced - Fire Detection

5a - Standard - Fire Detection 5b - Back Country Operations

3a - High Performance - ATGS 3b - Standard - ATGS 4a - Sensor Enhanced - Fire Mapping

1 National Air Tactical - Incident Awareness and Assessment (NAT-IAA) 2a - Medium Altitude - Sensor Enhanced ATGS 2b - Low Altitude - Sensor Enhanced ATGS

Reduction for Dry Rate from Wet Rate Optional Pilot Rate Optional Mission Sensor Operator

Satcom Rate: Fixed Monthly Based on Data and Time

Mission Code (B-1) Ready Mission

Hourly Flight Rate Daily Availability 14 Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Availability 14 Hourly Flight Rate Daily Availability 14

Hourly Flight Rate Daily Availability 14 Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Availability 14 Hourly Flight Rate Daily Availability 14

Daily Availability 14 Daily Availability 24 Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Availability 14 Daily Availability 24 Hourly Flight Rate

Daily Availability 14 Daily Availability 24 Hourly Flight Rate

M I S S I O N

C O D E Services Availabilty Hours

CONUS Alaska Canada Mexico

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The intent is to award multiple Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for fixed-wing aircraft operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein.

The guaranteed one-time minimums for each Contract awarded based on highest qualified mission:

• Mission 1, 2 (A and B), 3 (A and B) $10,000

• Mission 4 (A and B and C) $7,500

• Mission 5 (A and B), 6 (A and B), 7 $5,000

• Mission 8 $1,000 The contractor shall provide all necessary resources to provide Light fixed wing support services in accordance with the solicitation.

A-1 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

Daily Availability Rate: This rate shall cover Flight crew, Mission Sensor Operator (if required by mission task order), Aircraft, sensor (if required by the mission task order), and other fixed costs for a 14-hour period. Per diem will be paid in accordance with GSA travel regulations for authorized crew members. All proposed availability rates shall be evenly divisible by 56.

Hourly Flight Rate-Wet: (Primary) A rate that covers fuel, scheduled maintenance costs (to include travel and perdiem for maintenance personal), data plans (XM Weather, AFF, etc.) (See B-28 for SATCOM), and other use costs associated with the aircraft. The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of Clause C-20 Economic Price Adjustment.

Hourly Flight Rate-Dry: A rate that covers scheduled maintenance costs (to include travel and perdiem for maintenance personal), data plans (XM Weather, AFF, etc.) (See B-28 for SATCOM), and other use costs associated with the aircraft, and other use costs associated with the aircraft. Fuel used may be reimbursed on daily invoices within IBS if implemented.

Optional Pilot Rate: A fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions (36/6) as defined in B-14. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional pilot for one (1) shift, 14-hour period. Optional Pilots may be ordered to provide 24-hour coverage when ordered by the government.

Optional Mission Sensor Operator Rate: A fixed rate for optional Mission Sensor Operator (MSO) as defined in B-13. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional MSO for one (1) shift, 14-hour period. An optional MSO may be ordered to provide 24-hour coverage when ordered by the government.

Optional Equipment Rate: The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. Where no provision is made for a daily rate (evenly divisible by 14), the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.

Daily rates for optional additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the CO/COR. Items offered shall fit within the description below.

When an item does not fall within a description category the vendor shall provide a description/measurement/price for the government to determine value for a mission category:

Description Qty/Unit Unit Price Sensors (example: EO/IR/LiDar) 1/Day $ Communication (example: MIMO, Private LTE, etc.) 1/Day $ Augmented Reality (example: HUD incident awareness) 1/Day $ Other (Ski’s, Floats, etc.) 1/Day $

Charges: When authorized by CO/COR, in accordance with the terms of B-37, the government shall reimburse the contractor for the following charges. Examples are airport landing fees, tie-down charges, hangar rental, etc. These costs will be paid by the government.

A-2 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section B-3. All pilots offered will be evaluated in accordance with B-3

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A-3 CONTRACTOR HOME BASE

Offeror shall enter the principal base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications.

Location (Physical Address) State, Zip+4

24-hour phone number

Back up phone number:

Email(s) Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations, as such the Regional and/or National Fixed Wing Program Management, Airworthiness and Pilot inspectors and Aviation Safety shall have access to inspect pre/post award, and during the life of the contract.

A-4 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Offeror(s) shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance:

Name 24-hour phone number The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each aircraft.

A-5 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your contract price in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

A-6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect starting 1 Jan 2024 with three distinct periods. (first period stated Jan 2024) 1st period years 1-3, 2nd period, optional - years 4-6, 3rd period, optional years 7-10 for a total of up to ten (10) years. POP end date 31 Dec 2033.

A-7 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations (See Section B-33 for further explanation).

A-8 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

FAA 135 Operation Specifications, it is desirable that offerors can operate in the locations checked identified below by mission.

Location Mission 1 &2 Mission 3 Mission 4-7

CONUS

Alaska Canada Mexico

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SECTION B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain Call When Needed fixed-wing aircraft operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein. Exclusive Use (EU) aircraft will be selected using Task Order Request for Proposal (TORP) process (C-23). Aircraft and contract personnel will be used for the administration and protection of public lands. Relief personnel may be required to provide daily (7-days per week) coverage during the period of performance/mandatory availability period as specified in the task order.

The aircraft furnished may be used for special use missions supporting fire, project, resource, law enforcement, and point-to-point administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

The government has interagency and cooperative agreements with federal and state agencies and private landholders. Aircraft under contract may be dispatched under these agreements for such use.

Aircraft, contract personnel, and equipment will be tasked in one of the following mission configurations and flight profiles:

MISSION CATEGORIES and FLIGHT PROFILE

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Mission 1: National Air Tactical-Incident Awareness and Assessment (NAT-IAA)

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision and Incident Awareness and Assessment for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface. The resource provides enhanced situational awareness for the ATGS and incident response and support personnel by producing real- time information for on-scene incident personnel and off-site fire managers.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of four to six (4-6) is:

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

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) Two Mission Sensor Operators (MSO)

(iv) Secondary ATGS or Instructor

(3) ATGS seating positions shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction by the airframe to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with the passenger’s shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, with their seatbelt fastened, their back against the backrest and reach the unobstructed station avionics.

(4) Typical mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 4=840) + Gear (35 x 4=140) = 980 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 150 nm in under 30 mins,

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 14,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(vi) Loiter for a minimum of 3 hours

(a) Aircraft loiter will average 10,000 AGL (estimated at 70% total mission time) with descent and loiter at 3,500’ AGL (estimated at 30% total mission time) then climb back to sensor altitude.

(b) Loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)),

(c) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.

(vii) Aircraft will leave the area of operation climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(viii) Cruise 150 nm in under 30 min

(ix) Land at designated or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

Notes:

(a) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. reserve.

(b) Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

(5) Mission flights consist of a high amount of flight time at speeds that require high angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(6) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

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

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

(i) Air Tactical

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iv) Mountainous Terrain

(v) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

(i) Air Attack

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Fire Reconnaissance

(iv) Passenger

(v) Cargo

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Mission 2 (A and B): Medium or Low Altitude Sensor Enhanced, ATGS

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision and Incident Awareness and Assessment using Medium or Low-

Altitude Sensors during complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface. The resource provides enhanced situational awareness for the ATGS and Incident Command personnel by producing real-time information. Missions may include fire detection and mapping.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) One Mission Sensor Operator

(iv) Secondary ATGS or Instructor

(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. The secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, their seatbelt fastened, with their back against the backrest and reach the unobstructed station avionics.

(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (35 x 4=105) = 735 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 120 nm in under 30 mins

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude,

(vi) Loiter for a minimum of 3 hours.

(a) Aircraft loiter will average 10,000 AGL (estimated at 70% total mission time) with descent and loiter at 3,500’ AGL (estimated at 30% total mission time), and then climb back to sensor altitude

(b) Mission 2A - At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft for a minimum of 3 hours.

(c) Mission 2B - At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse

(d) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.

(vii) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(viii) Cruise 120 nm in under 30 min

(ix) Land at designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

Notes:

• Flight may require an instrument approach to land.

• Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

(x) Mission flights are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

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

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

(i) Air Tactical

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iv) Mountainous Terrain

(v) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

(i) Air Attack

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Fire Reconnaissance (Fire)

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Mission 3 A: High Performance-ATGS

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) Secondary ATGS or Instructor

(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. The secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, their seatbelt fastened, their back against the backrest and within reach the unobstructed station avionics.

(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (35 x 3=105) = 735 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 120 nm in under 30 mins

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(a) Loiter at no less than Vyse for a minimum of 3 hours.

(b) Aircraft circling will average 2,500’ AGL and be no lower than 501’ AGL.

(c) Mission flights are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means that the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(d) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft

(vi) Depart the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude,

(vii) Cruise 120 nm in under 30 min

(viii) Land at designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel.

Notes:

• Flight may require an instrument approach to land.

• Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

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

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

(i) Air Tactical

(ii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

(i) Air Attack

(ii) Fire Reconnaissance

(iii) Passenger

(iv) Cargo

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Mission 3 B: Standard-ATGS

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) Secondary ATGS/Instructor Station

(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. When configured with a secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction by the airframe to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat, with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, with their seatbelt fastened, and their back against the backrest and reach the unobstructed station avionics.

(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:

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

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(vi) Loiter at no less than Vyse for a minimum of 3 hours.

(a) Aircraft circling will average 2,500’ AGL and be no lower than 501’ AGL.

(b) Mission flights are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means that the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(c) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft

(vii) Depart the area of operation, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude,

(viii) Cruise 75 nm in under 30 min

(ix) Land at designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel.

Notes:

• Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

• Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped

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

(i) Air Tactical

(ii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

(i) Air Attack

(ii) Fire Reconnaissance

(iii) Passenger

(iv) Cargo

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Mission 4 (A and B and C): Sensor Enhanced – (A) Fire Mapping, (B) Fire Detection, (C) Forest Health Mission 4 (A) and 4 (B):

The mission is to provide Incident Awareness and Assessment using sensors to enhance human awareness during complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface and/or flying predetermined areas for fire mapping as well as fire detection during and after multiple ignition events. This resource provides enhanced situational awareness for incident response and support personnel by producing real-time information.

1. The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (AOBS)

(iii) One Mission Sensor Operator

(iv) Secondary AOBS or Instructor

2. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (25 x 3=75) = 705 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 125 nm in under 30 mins,

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 14,500’ MSL pressure altitude,

(vi) Loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.

(vii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft

(viii) Aircraft loiter will be no lower than 4,000’ AGL

(ix) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude,

(x) Cruise 125 nm in under 30 mins

(xi) Land at designated or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve

Notes:

(a) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

(b) Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

3. Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

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

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

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

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

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

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Resource Reconnaissance

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Mission 4 C: Sensor Enhanced Forest Health

1. The mission is to provide resource reconnaissance using RGB, NIR, FLIR, Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and radar sensors to enhance human awareness by flying predetermined project or planning areas/zones pre and post land management actions, and emerging forest health events that require advanced imaging for early detection.

2. The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (AOBS)

(iii) One Mission Sensor Operator

(iv) Secondary AOBS or Instructor

3. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (25 x 3=75) = 705 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from Sea Level Standard Day.

(iii) Climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 7.000’ MSL pressure altitude,

(vi) Loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.

(vii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.

(viii) Aircraft loiter/operate between 5,000 and 10,000 AGL.

(ix) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(x) Cruise 75 nm in under 30 min

(xi) Land at the designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve

(xii) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

Notes:

• Flight may require an instrument approach to land.

• Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

4. Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

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

6. Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

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

(ii) Mountainous Terrain

(iii) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

7. Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Resource Reconnaissance (For Mission 4C)

(ii) Passenger

(iii) Cargo

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Mission 5 A: Standard Fire Detection

1. The fire detection mission flight profile consists of flying a pre-determined route with flight crew searching for fires line of sight. Flight operations typically occur at 1,000’ to 3,500’ AGL to observe and relay fire size-up information to a local dispatching center.

2. All aircraft in this category will have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the FO/SIC position and the aft observer to see the detection area clearly. Aircraft design must not limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the target area. These undesirable flight profiles increase the distance between the aerial observer and the objective which causes parallax.

3. The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (AOBS)

(iii) Secondary AOBS or Instructor

4. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (15 x 2=30) = 450 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins,

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude,

(vi) Loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.

(vii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft

(viii) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude,

(ix) Cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins,

(x) Land at the designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve

Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

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

(i) Fire

(ii) Mountainous Terrain

(iii) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

(i) Fire Reconnaissance (Mission 5A)

(ii) Passenger

(iii) Cargo

Mission 5 B: Back Country Operations

1. A Backcountry mission is a special-use mission flight profile. It consists of operations into or out of a designated backcountry airstrip owned by the agency, states, counties, or private individuals. The flight consists of taxing, takeoff, flight over mountainous terrain, and landing at an unpaved and/or unimproved airstrip. Backcountry airstrips are designated by letter by regional RAOs. Pilots must be specially trained and carded for Backcountry operations.

2. Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Back Country Operations

(ii) Unprepared Landing Site (If required by task order)

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

3. Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Back Country Airstrip Operations

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Mission 6 A: High-Performance Resource Reconnaissance

1. The resource reconnaissance mission flight profile consists of flying project areas to meet planned objectives.

Flight operations typically occur at 1,000’ to 3,500’ AGL to observe resource and/or record resource conditions for monitoring purposes.

2. All aircraft in this category will have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the FO/SIC position and the aft observer to see the detection area clearly. Aircraft design must not limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the target area. These undesirable flight profiles increase the distance between the aerial observer and the objective which causes parallax.

3. The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (SIC/ FWFM-SU)

(iii) Second (2nd) observer

(iv) Third (3rd) observer

4. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (15 x 2=30) = 450 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi via float or wheel as configured and takeoff from 4,500’ MSL at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins,

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000 MSL pressure altitude (Approximately 1,500 AGL),

(vi) Loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.

(vii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.

(viii) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude,

(ix) Cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins,

(x) Land at the designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve

(xi) Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

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

(i) Reconnaissance

(ii) Float operations as required

(iii) Mountainous Terrain (specific to regions with mountainous terrain as required) or “as required”

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

(i) Resource Reconnaissance

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Mission 6 B: Standard Resource Reconnaissance

1. The resource reconnaissance mission flight profile consists of flying project areas to meet planned objectives.

Flight operations typically occur at 1,000’ to 3,500’ AGL to observe resource and/or record resource conditions for monitoring purposes.

2. All aircraft in this category will have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the FO/SIC position and the aft observer to see the detection area clearly. Aircraft design must not limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the target area. These undesirable flight profiles increase the distance between the aerial observer and the objective which causes parallax.

3. The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (SIC/ FWFM-SU)

(iii) Second (2nd) observer

(iv) Third (3rd) observer

4. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (15 x 2=30) = 450 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi via float or wheel as configured and takeoff sea level at ISA plus 20.

(iii) Climb to 5,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins,

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 3,000 MSL pressure altitude (approximately 1,500 AGL),

(vi) Loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1(Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.

(vii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft

(viii) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 5,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(ix) Cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins,

(x) Land at the designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve

Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

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

(i) Reconnaissance

(ii) Float operations as required

(iii) Mountainous Terrain (specific to regions with mountainous terrain as required) or “as appropriate”

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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

(i) Resource Reconnaissance

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Mission 7: Other Special Use Non-Fire light fixed wing operations

1. This mission set covers other non-fire operations. Missions may include seaplane, ski plane, off airport, backcountry and unimproved landing sites.

2. The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (SIC/ FWFM-SU)

(iii) Second (2nd) observer

(iv) Third (3rd) observer

3. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 1=210) + Gear (15 x 12=15) = 225 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi via float or wheel as configured and takeoff sea level Standard Day.

(iii) Climb to 5,500’ MSL pressure altitude

(iv) Cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins

(v) Descend to working/loiter altitude of 3,000 MSL pressure altitude (approximately 1,500 AGL)

(vi) Loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.

(vii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than 1.3 Vs1 for single engine aircraft.

(viii) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 5,500’ MSL pressure altitude,

(ix) Cruise 50 nm in under 30 mins

(x) Land at the designated base or alternate base with FAA required minimum fuel reserve

Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements

4. Pilots flying this mission may be carded for:

(i) Back country operations

(ii) Float operations

(iii) Ski operations

(iv) Un prepared landing sites

(v) Mountainous terrain

(vi) Point to point passenger cargo

(vii) Remote water operations

(viii) Resource reconnaissance

5. Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Back country operations

(ii) Passenger

(iii) Cargo

(iv) Point to Point

(v) Resource reconnaissance

Mission 8: Point-to-Point, Passengers and Cargo

1. Point-to-Point missions must meet the requirements for 14 CFR 135. No additional equipment is required.

They can be used to move passengers and cargo from one airport to another. These flights will be either ordered incident flights to directly support an incident or administrative use Point-to- Point flights. These flights are not Special Use Missions.

2. Pilots and Aircraft flying this mission will be carded for Point to Point.

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B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

Contractors shall hold at the time of offering and throughout the contract period a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier Operating Certificate. Aircraft shall conform to its approved type and design and be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 and this contract. Aircraft shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 Certificate prior to:

a. Scheduling a pre-use inspections (B-18 and C-21), and

b. Before proposing on TORPs, and

c. Throughout the contract period of performance

B-3 PERSONNEL

a. PILOT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Flight crew member record checks are required in accordance with 49 USC 44703 and 49 CFR 1544.230, regardless of the type of operation being conducted (parts 91,121,125,133,135,137 or public aircraft). The contractor will request, receive, and evaluate performance and safety related information (as specified by the law and regulation) before allowing any pilot to begin service as a flight crew member under this contract. Records of compliance will be made available for review when requested by the CO or designated government representative.

2. The PIC shall hold a current and valid FAA commercial or higher (Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Pilot certificate with current instrument rating. In addition, the Pilot shall also have logged flight time as PIC in fixed-wing aircraft of at least the following minimum amounts:

All Airplanes Flying hours Total time 1500 Pilot-in-Command total 1200 Pilot-in-Command, as follows:

Category and class to be flown4 200 Fixed wing – preceding 12-months 100 Cross Country 500 Mountainous terrain1 200 Night2 100/2002 Total Instrument 75 Instrument-actual3 50 Make & Model to be flown 25 Make & Model - preceding 12 months 10

Note 1: - Operations in mountainous terrain is flight at 2500 feet AGL and below in terrain identified as mountainous in 14 CFR 95.11 and depicted in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Figure 5-6-2.

Note 2: - Pilots performing under this contract for night operations must meet minimum 200-night hours as PIC.

Note 3: Pilots carded for only single engine piston aircraft require a minimum of 10 hours PIC of actual instrument flight time. All other pilots (i.e. carded for multi-engine, turbine powered, and or carded for multiple aircraft types) require the hours identified in the table.

Note 4: When a sea plane is offered pilots must be carded for Sea Plane operations and must have 200-hours PIC sea plane experience requirement in class.

3. Annually, all pilots shall be inspected against the base contract and carded by a USFS Fixed-Wing Inspector Pilot and be issued a USFS Card with the USFS contract number displayed on the card.

Pilots will be carded against the base contract and individual TORP numbers are not required, unless the TORP deviates from the…