Forest Service Helicopter Hoist RFI_2026.pdf
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the USDA Forest Service for market research on helicopter hoist operations and medical services. The RFI response deadline is November 21, 2026, at 1600 MST, with the special notice issued September 22, 2026. The RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, commitment, or obligation to award a contract. The Forest Service seeks information on contractor-operated and maintained helicopter services for both Exclusive-Use (EU) and Call When Needed (CWN) delivery models supporting wildland fire operations with hoist extraction capabilities and medical care ranging from Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Respondents must provide company information, estimated daily availability costs for six service configurations across two operational models (14-hour day VFR operations and 24-hour operations with night vision goggles), and detailed specifications on hoist equipment and medical capabilities. Required helicopter specifications include single or twin turbine engines meeting 14 CFR Parts 27 or 29, comprehensive avionics systems with dual VHF radios, GPS, ELT, and ADS-B systems, and capability to carry litter patients. Hoist requirements mandate FAA-STC external-mounted systems with minimum 280 feet of cable, 600-pound lift capacity, and Human External Cargo certification for Part 133 Class D operations. Personnel must include pilots current in hoist operations meeting specific experience thresholds, hoist operators and rescuers with defined currency requirements, and licensed EMTs/AEMTs/Paramedics with state licensure and medical direction for the BLS or ALS configurations. Respondents should also provide completed helicopter load calculations using the Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Form with specified performance parameters. Reference 1 provides established hourly flight rates ranging from $1,158.06 to $14,023.83 per hour depending on helicopter type and fuel consumption rates.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
USFS Wildland Fire Aviation Helicopter Support Services for Hoist and Medical Services
Special Notice Number:
Agency: United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Office: USDA Forest Service, Procurement and Property Services, Incident Procurement, Operations, Aviation Contracting Branch
Location: National Interagency Fire Center – Boise, ID
RFI Issue Date: September 22, 2026
RFI Response Date: November 21, 2026, 1600 MST
Synopsis: This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only.
Product Service Code: V221
NAICS Code: 481212
Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
This RFI is issued solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this RFI. It should not be interpreted as a request for proposal or an obligation to acquire any products or services. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this RFI, nor does submission of information grant any entitlement to payment. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this RFI.
Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Whatever information is provided in response to this RFI may be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for future needs. The information provided may be utilized by the US Forest Service in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Objective, Statement of Work, and/or Performance Specifications. The information resulting from this RFI may be included or combined with other submissions in one or more options considered in the analysis of alternatives. Please email the primary point of contact below to submit an official response.
Primary Point of Contact:
Shelia Stoddard, Contracting Officer shelia.stoddard@usda.gov 623-293-8721
Technical Point of Contact:
Beau Dobberstein, Washington Office, Rotor Wing Branch Chief beau.dobberstein@usda.gov 406-370-3374
Or Eric C. Graff, Washington Office, National Helicopter Operations eric.graff2@usda.gov 208-484-8672
Or mailto:shelia.stoddard@usda.gov mailto:beau.dobberstein@usda.gov mailto:eric.graff2@usda.gov
Josh Ingle, Washington Office, National Helicopter Program Manager Joshua.ingle@usda.gov 406-461-4433
Description:
The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research for helicopter hoist operations and medical services.
Specifically, providing Exclusive-Use (EU) and Call When Needed (CWN) contractor operated and maintained helicopter services to support the Forest Service with a standard category helicopter (any type) to be used for hoist operations and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical care of patients.
Background:
Medical emergencies and extracting patients from wildland fires, all-hazard incidents, and remote environments have always posed a significant challenge for land management agencies.
Hoist operations, both during the day and at night, are pivotal in facilitating response, extraction, and care for injured personnel. Agencies aircraft with short-haul capabilities currently fill the role for extraction; however, the need for more aircraft and hoist extraction capabilities throughout the nation and fire season is evident by the demand for these resources.
Helicopter Use:
The use of helicopters for hoist operations in wildland fire operations is a critical component in response to medical emergencies or incidents for the entire operational shift (14-hour or 24-hour availability). The hoist helicopter and crew will be used for medical responses and intel gathering missions. Helicopters will have NVG equipment for the 24-hour availability period. In addition to the hoist extraction use, medical care for the patient(s) being extracted will be a priority for this operation.
Helicopter Maintenance and Support:
Helicopter shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins as required or identified by the Forest Service, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives.
Helicopter Configuration:
The requirements for this request are detailed below in Helicopter Specifications, The Night Flying Operations (Appendix 1), The Supplement Hoist Requirements (Appendix 2), and the additional requirements in Medical Specifications and Equipment (Appendix 3), if meeting BLS or ALS medical capabilities.
Helicopter Specifications:
• General o Helicopter shall be registered in the United States of America or be registered in a country that can have its aircraft on a U.S. 133 and 135 Certificate. Any helicopter offered shall be listed / authorized by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates and Operations Specifications.
• Power-plant o Single Turbine Engine or Two Turbine Engines meeting 14 CFR Part 27 or 29
• Avionics o Ability to maintain communication between the hoist rescuer and aircraft at all times.
o Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 and COM 2) o Two VHF-FM Radios (FM 1 and FM 2) o An Intercom System (ICS) o An Audio Control system applicable to the type of aircraft offered o One Global Positioning System (GPS) o An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) o An Automated Flight Following System (AFF) o One Transponder o One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system mailto:Joshua.ingle@usda.gov o One TSO approved ADS-B OUT System o A Flight Data Monitoring System o Seats
Seats to meet the minimum personnel requirements for hoist operations o Litter
Aircraft is capable of accommodating a litter or non-ambulatory patients.
o Additional Requirements
See Night Flying Requirements (Appendix 1) See Supplemental Hoist Requirements (Appendix 2) See Medical Requirements (Appendix 3)
Requested Information:
Vendors/contractors who respond to this Request for Information (RFI) are requested to provide all the following information in writing and in accordance with the directions below:
1) Company Information:
• Company name
• Company mailing address
• Company point of contact (name & title)
• Point of contact’s telephone numbers
• Company’s size standard for the NAICS information provided above
2) Price and Configuration:
Using the following tables, input the estimated costs for daily availability associated to any or all the following options.
• Table 1 – Day Visual Flight Rules Hoist Extraction (Up to 14-hour shift) o Configuration 1 – Extraction Only o Configuration 2 – Extraction with Basic Life Support (BLS) Care o Configuration 3 – Extraction with Advanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care
• Table 2 – 24-hour Hoist Extraction o Configuration 1 – Extraction Only o Configuration 2 – Extraction with Basic Life Support (BLS) Care o Configuration 3 – Extraction with Advanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care
The helicopter would be outfitted with the appropriate equipment to meet Appendix 2, Supplemental Hoist Requirements, in each column. The helicopter company would provide the traditional staffing of pilot(s), mechanic(s), and fuel truck driver in addition to (1) Hoist and (1) BLS or ALS provider and the associated medical equipment (if appliable). Table 2 is requesting the same configurations with the exception that Table 2 would require NVG for 24-hour hoist capability and the requirements outline in Appendix 1, Night Flying Requirements.
Flight rates are already established in Reference 1.
Table 1
Helicopter Make and
Model
Day VFR Hoist Extraction Operations Only Price
Day VFR Hoist Extraction Operations and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) Patient Care Price
Day VFR Hoist Extraction Operations and provide Adavanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care Price
Availability Cost Availability Cost Availability Cost
Table 2*
Helicopter Make and
Model
24-Hour Hoist Extraction Operations Only Price
24-Hour Hoist Extraction Operations and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) Patient Care
24-Hour Hoist Extraction Operations and provide Adavanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care Price
Availability Cost Availability Cost Availability Cost
*Appendix 1 required
3) Hoist Configuration and Make and Model Information:
• Fixed or removable hoist o Manufacture and specifications of the hoist including feet of cable, o Time and personnel requirements to install or uninstall the hoist, if removable hoist is used o External vs Internal mounted hoist?
o Are there any VNE changes with the hoist?
4) Does the company have a Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) authorization associated with the Part
135 certificate?
☐ YES ☐ NO
• Provide any additional training, equipment, or other operational benefits associated with the HAA authorization that would benefit the government.
5) Completed Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation (Appendix 4)
• Provide an estimated non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) using 30 degrees C at 7000 feet pressure altitude, using 200 pounds per pilot, and 1.5 hours useable fuel by completing the Helicopter Load Calculation. The weight reduction (Box 8) for each make and model can be found on Reference #1.
NOTE: You may provide any other pertinent information that may contribute to efficiencies related to this RFI that will assist the Government in developing specifications for future solicitations such as:
• Performance charts
• Weight and balance
• Estimated timeline that discusses timelines from acquisition to mission configuration of the helicopter to meet helicopter services specifications for firefighting.
• Additional hoist information
• Additional night flying information
APPENDIX 1 - NIGHT FLYING OPERATIONS
Night flying operations are operations conducted under the scope of this contract during periods of darkness with the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
(a) Helicopter Requirements:
(1) Meets FAR 91.205(c) Visual Flight Rules (night)
(2) Meets FAR 91.205(h) Night Vision Goggle Operations
(3) Supplemental Type Certificated for NVG operations, aligned with the Mandatory Availability
Period conformity check, to include a set of NVGs for each person onboard and an extra set for each pilot.
(b) Additional requirements for field maintenance personnel: Primary maintenance personnel shall have received additional training on the Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) installed on the aircraft and any additional inspection requirements. Maintenance personnel must have training on any special tools or test equipment required to perform NVIS maintenance appropriate for field conditions.
(c) Night Vision Equipment Selection: OEM certified Generation III image intensifier tubes with auto gating, minimum Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 25, minimum resolution 64. Must mount to a universal military style visor mount system. M949 and F4949 systems are known to meet this requirement.
(d) Pilot staffing:
(1) Type 1 and 2 Helicopters: Night operations: 2 pilot crew (See (g) below for qualification requirements). The company will provide a list of offered primary and relief pilots (not to exceed four) prior to the contract start date.
(2) Type 3 Helicopters: Night operations: 1 pilot crew (See (g) below for qualification requirements). The company will provide a list of offered primary and relief pilots (not to exceed four) prior to the contract start date.
(e) Mechanic and Fuel Service Vehicle Driver Staffing
• Vendor will provide personnel which meet qualifications and duty limitations for each day.
(f) Flight Hour and Duty Limitations: For night operations, the limitations will be the same as day limitations except for a maximum of 6 hours NVG flight time per duty cycle. Pilots will provide NVG hours flown after each fuel cycle to the helicopter manager.
(g) NVG Pilot Requirements-Experience:
(1) PIC Experience Requirements:
(i) Helicopter Night Flying Hours 100 hours
(ii) Night Vision Goggle Flight Training 5 hours*
(iii) Night Vision Goggle Ground School 8 hours*
(iv) Helicopter Night Vision Goggle Hours 25 hours
• Completes Additional Training Required for Night Vision Goggle Operations per FAR 61.31
• Meets Night Vision Operating Experience and Proficiency Check per FAR 61.57
• Pass a Night Operations “special use” flight evaluation from a USFS approved Helicopter
Pilot Inspector annually.
(2) SIC Experience Requirements (if applicable):
(i) Helicopter Night Flying Hours 100 hours
(ii) Helicopter Night Vision Goggle Hours 25 hours
• Completes Additional Training Required for Night Vision Goggle Operations per FAR 61.31
• Performed as SIC during a Night Vision Operating Experience flight (reference FAR 61.57)
• Completed required online training modules IAW B.20(i)(2)
• Pass a Night Operations “special use” flight evaluation from a USFS approved Helicopter Pilot Inspector annually.
*Military NVG training will meet ground training and flight time requirement. Must provide official documentation.
APPENDIX 2 - SUPPLEMENTAL HOIST REQUIREMENTS
The following additional requirements apply to contracts and task orders that require hoist capability. The USFS will only consider hoist systems STC’d for Human External Cargo (HEC).
Contractors shall be certificated for Part 133 Class D operations for the performance of hoist operations.
(a) CONTRACTOR FURNISHED HOIST REQUIREMENTS:
(1) FAA STC’d external mounted hoist with a minimum of 280’ of cable
(2) FAA STC’d Fast rope/rappel anchor point integrated into hoist bracket minimum capacity of 300 pounds
(3) Minimum of (2) Hoists (primary and a backup hoist) that lift load of 600 pounds
(4) Hoist shall be capable of high fleet angle allowing hoist operation in high winds or other circumstances requiring an off-angle lift
(5) Single point payout
(6) Continuous Operational duty cycles
(7) Night vision compatible controls
(8) Cable length display
(9) Priority hoist controls for pilot
(10) Pendant lighting caution indicators
(11) Aft cabin emergency cable cut
(12) Cockpit pilot emergency cable cut
(13) Handheld emergency cable cutter
(14) Auxiliary lighting of the scene and for hoist operations like “Mightnight Sun” or similar lighting
(14) Extraction Devices must meet all appropriate manufacturer requirements and life limits.
(i) A minimum of two ambulatory and non-ambulatory devices are required. Approved extraction devices may include 908/908M Air-Lift Rescue Vest (ARV), Helitack AirbagTM or similar equipment.
Equipment not included on this list must be approved by the National Helicopter Program.
(ii)
(b) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
(1) Hardpoint(s) for spotter tether attachment (Fall Prevention Device) of at least 2500 lb.
minimum strength.
(2) Aircraft shall have the ability to fly with the appropriate doors secured or locked in the open position for sliding doors. OEM Kit or Supplemental Type Certificate. Spring keepers, original type design or FAA approved commercially available STC.
(c) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS:
(1) Pilot Requirements:
a. The pilot shall be approved (carded) and current for Hoist Operations.
b. Meet the night flying requirements if applicable (24-hour shift coverage)
c. The pilot shall have completed training in accordance with vendor’s Hoist Operations Plan.
d. Currency Requirement: Conduct 6 hoist operations within the previous 14 days. A single hoist operation is defined as a hoist of a person down from or up to the helicopter.
(2) Hoist Operator Requirements:
a. Meet vendor’s Hoist Operations Plan
b. Currency Requirement: Conduct 6 hoist operations within the previous 14 days. A single hoist operation is defined as a hoist of a person down from or up to the helicopter.
(3) Hoist Rescuer Requirements:
a. Meet vendor’s Hoist Operations Plan
b. Currency Requirement: Conduct 6 hoist operations within the previous 14 days. A single hoist operation is defined as a hoist of a person down from or up to the helicopter.
c. Meet the appropriate level of Medical Requirements if applicable (BLS or ALS)
APPENDIX 3 – MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
1) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Each person employed by the contractor shall meet the following minimum requirements and be able to provide evidence that employees meet the requirements upon request.
(a) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)/Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs)/Paramedics must hold a current license and remain in compliance with the appropriate EMS state licensing authority for the resource category that they have been awarded (EMT/AEMT/Paramedic). All personnel working under this agreement must comply with their medical direction, protocols, and all laws/requirements specific to the state in which the contractor is providing services while under hire on an incident. Holding a National Registry Card DOES NOT meet requirements for practicing.
(b) EMTs/AEMTs/Paramedics must have medical direction from a state recognized Medical Director that agrees to provide medical oversight (medication procurement, QI/QA and retrospective operational review) while operating on a fire assignment. This should be confirmed in writing through a signed letter from the contractors Medical Director. Contracted EMTs, AEMTs, & Paramedics will be expected to operate within the scope of practice of their normal protocols and medical direction. EMTs, AEMTs & Paramedics shall maintain currency the entire term of the agreement.
(c) Qualification cards for fireline going personnel must be always carried (if applicable).
(d) It is the responsibility of the contractor, through the Medical Unit Leader or their designee, to notify the local EMS jurisdictions of their incident assignment.
(e) It is the responsibility of the licensed EMS Provider, upon arrival to the incident, to plan for Patient
Care Integration Agreements with the local EMS Jurisdiction.
1.1) TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
(a) Each person shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) S-130/RT-130 Annual Fireline Refresher including fire shelter practice deployment.
(2) Introduction to ICS (ICS-100)
(3) National Incident Management System (NIMS): An Introduction (IS-700)
(4) Arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test
(b) The government reserves the right to verify training, medical certification/licensure, and proof of medical direction at any time for all personnel.
(c) Meet the Hoist Rescuer requirements
1.2) ENGLISH SPEAKING REQUIREMENT
Communication between contractor crew personnel and government incident personnel is mandatory for safe and effective performance. Contractor's representative shall be able to proficiently communicate in English, in the language of the crew, and read and communicate the Incident Action Plan, Safety Alerts, etc. All radio communication on government-assigned frequencies shall be in English.
1.3) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel arrive at the incident with the proper personal protective clothing and equipment as prescribed in the agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the PPE is operable and maintained in good repair throughout the duration of any assignment. Personal protective clothing will be maintained in good repair and be cleaned at sufficient intervals to preclude unsafe working conditions. All personnel shall be wearing personal protective clothing, including boots, upon arrival at the incident. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel arrive with the following PPE:
• BOOTS: All Leather uppers, lace-up type, minimum of 8 inches high with lug type sole in good condition (steel toed boots are not acceptable).
• HARD HAT: Hardhat meeting NFPA Standard 1977 is required.
• GLOVES: One pair of heavy-duty leather per person.
• EYE PROTECTION: One pair (meets standards ANSI Z87, latest edition).
• HEARING PROTECTION: Use hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 dB.
• HEAD LAMP: With batteries and attachment for hard hat.
• FIRE SHELTER: New Generation Fire Shelter is required.
• FLAME RESISTANT CLOTHING (shirt and pants or flight suit). For routine fireline duties, flame resistant clothing must be certified to NFPA 1977.
NOTE: It is recommended that fireline personnel wear a short-sleeved t-shirt, underwear, and socks under fire clothing and boots. T-shirts and underwear should be 100% cotton or a 100% flame-resistant blend of fibers. Socks should be cotton, wool, or a blend of flame-resistant fibers.
2) EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY
(a) The contractor shall provide dependable equipment that meets all applicable state and federal laws relating to motor vehicles and equipment.
(b) The government reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time.
2.1 Minimum Equipment
MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS EMTB EMTF AEMT AEMF EMTP EMPF Airway/Ventilation/Oxygenation Equipment
Airway – endotracheal (tubes sizes 5.5 to 9.0) R R R R Airway – supraglottic (per manufacture specification) R R R R Airway – nasal (sizes 30 to 36 French) R R R R R R Airway – oral (sizes 2 to 6) R R R R R R Bag-valve-mask (BVM), Adult R R R R R R Chest decompression – needle (14 gauge or commercial device) R R R R Cricothyrotomy – commercial kit R R R R End tidal CO2 monitoring/capnography R R R R Flexible Suction Catheter (14 French) R R R R Laryngoscope with blade (Size-2 straight or curved) R R R R Oxygen therapy – Nasal cannula R R R R R R McGill Forceps R R R R Oxygen therapy – Non-rebreather mask R R R R R R Oxygen therapy – simple face mask R R R R R R Oxygen Cylinder-Portable Filled (Size M4 for line gear, Jumbo-D stored in vehicle) R R R R R R Oxygen Regulator 0-15 LPM w/ spare gasket R R R R R R Pulse oximeter R R R R R R Scalpel R R R R Stylet, Adult R R R R Suctioning Device (Handheld manual or electric) R R R R R R
Cardiovascular/Circulation Cardiac/defibrillation/monitoring/pacing – multi-lead (interpretive) Device R R R R Automated External Defibrillator (AED) R R R R R R
Dressings and Coverings Burn Sheet – Sterile R R R R R R Gauze – Non-Sterile - 4"x4" R R R R R R Occlusive Dressing – Sterile R R R R R R Soft roll bandages – Non-sterile, 4" or larger R R R R R R Tape – Adhesive, 2” or 3” rolls R R R R R R Tourniquet R R R R R R Trauma Dressing – Sterile, 10”x30” or larger R R R R R R Triangular Bandages R R R R R R
Immobilization Patient Carrying Device (i.e., flexible with handles, vacuum mattress, rescue basket) R R R R R R Spinal immobilization – cervical collar R R R R R R Spinal immobilization – long board (with patient securing straps) R R R R R R Splint – traction, adult R R R R R R Splint – semi-rigid or wire splint R R R R R R
Infection Control Gloves – Non-Latex (sizes S to L) R R R R R R Mask – N95 R R R R R R Protective Eyewear R R R R R R Rigid sharps/bio-hazard container R R R R R R Biohazard Trash Bag R R R R R R Emesis bag R R R R R R Alcohol Prep Pads R R R R R R
Intravenous Equipment 60 Drop IV Administration Set R R R R 10 or 15 Drop IV Administration Set R R R R IV Start Kit R R R R Intravenous catheter (sizes 16 to 22 gauge) R R R R Syringes (sizes 3 to 60 ML) R R R R
Filter Needle R R R R Assorted sized of non-filtered needles R R R R
General Equipment Sphygmomanometer (adult) R R R R R R Stethoscope R R R R R R Trauma Sheers R R R R R R Blood Glucose Testing Kit R R R R R R
*Drug Box Medications *Must be Secured in lockable compartment
Each Drug box inventory shall comply with licensure state and medical direction requirements R
Drug box medication re-stock may be required after administration while on assignment
ADDITIONAL NON-FIRELINE EQUIPMENT EMTB EMTF AEMT AEMF EMTP EMPF
Trauma Supplies Bandage, Elastic wrap R R R
Bandage, Gauze, non-sterile R R R
Cold and Hot packs R R R
Dressing, Band-Aid® or like, various sizes R R R
Dressing, Non-Adherent R R R
Tourniquet, arterial occlusion type R R R
General Equipment Ring Cutter R R R
Thermometer, Oral R R R
Tweezers, splinter R R R
Splinting Items Pelvic splint, T-POD®, Sam Sling® or like R R R
Splint, finger R R R
Upper and lower extremity immobilization devices, air or vacuum type R R R
Burn Supplies Fluid, Sodium Chloride, 0.9% (Normal Saline) R R R
General Supplies Emergency blanket R R R
Eye, Irrigating solution, 4 oz R R R
Airway & Equipment Advanced Airway kit -per medics protocols R R
Oxygen Mask, Nebulizer R R
Equipment Intraosseous device, w/supporting supplies (per standing orders) R R
IV Fluids (per standing orders) R R
Pressure Infuser Bag, Disposable R R
Tourniquet, IV, Disposable R R
Drugs mg/ml
**Additional drugs as allowed for by licensure, credentialing and/or incident medical director.
Airway & Equipment Monitor/Defibrillator, Portable, battery-operated w/appropriate supporting supplies R
Drugs mg/ml
**Additional drugs as allowed for by licensure, credentialing and/or incident medical director.
Appendix 4 – Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Form https://www.doi.gov/sites/default/files/migrated/aviation/library/upload/OAS-67-Interagency-Helicopter- Load-Calculation.pdf https://www.doi.gov/sites/default/files/migrated/aviation/library/upload/OAS-67-Interagency-Helicopter-Load-Calculation.pdf https://www.doi.gov/sites/default/files/migrated/aviation/library/upload/OAS-67-Interagency-Helicopter-Load-Calculation.pdf
Reference 1 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, AND
WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART
The following standard load calculation weight reductions in the performance of civil operations, applicable to all helicopter flights carrying passengers and/or qualified non-crewmembers, have been established for the associated internal maximum certificated takeoff gross weight limits:
• 100 lb. weight reduction – Internal maximum certificated takeoff gross weight limit that is less than or equal to 7,000 lbs.
• 200 lb. weight reduction – Internal maximum certificated takeoff gross weight limit that is greater than 7,000 lbs but less than or equal to 12,501 lbs.
• 300 lb. weight reduction – Internal maximum certificated takeoff gross weight limit that is greater than 12,501 lbs.
COMPANY
AIRCRAFT TYPE
FUEL
CONSUMPTION
(gal/hr)
MAY 16, 2026
HOURLY FLIGHT RATE
($/HR)
LOAD CALCULATION
Weight Reduction
(lbs)
AIRBUS: SA 315B 58 $3,203.64 100
SA 316B 58 $3,252.47 100
SA 318C 45 $3,124.03 100
SA 319B 45 $3,125.67 100
AS 330J 179 $7,400.36 300
AS 332 L1 155 $6,892.32 300
SA 341G 45 $3,167.25 100
AS 350B 45 $1,985.54 100
AS 350BA 45 $1,980.79 100
AS 350B1 45 $1,985.12 100
AS 350B2 45 $1,938.59 100
AS 350B3 44 $1,857.42 100
AS 350B3e / H125 45 $1,881.39 100
AS 350D 38 $1,894.68 100
AS 355F1 58 $2,301.91 100
AS 355F2 58 $2,301.91 100
AS 365N1 87 $3,885.09 200
BO 105CBS 55 $2,436.32 100
BK 117 77 $3,356.94 200
EC 120 31 $1,306.80 100
EC 130-B4 / H130 53 $2,036.29 100
EC 135 64 $2,562.33 100
EC 135-P2 64 $2,699.83 100
EC 135-P3 / H135 64 $2,694.59 100
EC 145 80 $3,378.13 200
EC 145-T2 / H145 83 $3,473.19 200
EC 155B1 / H155 95 $4,638.42 300
EC 225 / H225 183 $7,058.99 300
BELL: 47/Soloy (Scott's) 23 $1,340.16 100 204B 86 $3,265.07 200 204 Super B 90 $3,306.24 200 205 A1 88 $3,169.36 200 205 A1+ 90 $3,190.04 200 205 A1++ 91 $3,200.23 200
UH-1B 86 $3,148.78 200
UH-1B Super 88 $3,169.36 200
BELL: UH-1F 88 $3,328.92 200
TH-1L 88 $3,169.36 200
UH-1H (-13 engine) 88 $3,173.11 200 UH-1H (-17 engine) 90 $3,193.69 200
206BII 25 $1,514.65 100
206BIII 27 $1,534.91 100
206L1 32 $1,762.30 100 206L3 38 $1,824.05 100 206L1/L3 with C30P 38 $1,824.05 100 206L4 38 $1,824.05 100 210 90 $3,133.31 200 212 100 $3,358.41 200
212HP 100 $3,388.47 200
212 Single (Eagle) 90 $3,338.77 200 214B 160 $5,326.08 200 214B1 145 $5,171.72 200
214ST 133 $6,442.08 200
222A 70 $3,971.20 100 222B 83 $4,104.97 100
222UT 83 $3,851.72 100
407 45 $1,989.55 100 407HP (Eagle) 45 $1,990.14 100
412SP/HP 110 $3,664.67 200
412EP 110 $3,664.67 200
412EPX 110 $3,745.13 200
429 73 $2,814.87 100
505 32 $1,293.27 100
BOEING: BV 107/CH 46 180 $6,920.08 300
BV 234/CH 47 405 $12,284.86 300
HILLER: SL-3/4 21 $1,054.77 100
H 1100B 22 $1,415.81 100 UH 12/Soloy 23 $1,247.17 100
KAMAN: H43F 85 $2,717.03 200
K-1200/K-Max 86 $4,223.09 N/A
LEONARDO AW 119 KOALA 55 $2,276.85 100
HELICOPTERS: AW 139 129 $4,405.18 300
EH 101 211 $9,789.07 300
McDONNELL- 500C 23 $1,590.50 100
DOUGLAS: 500D/E 28 $1,641.96 100
520N 32 $1,728.47 100 530F 34 $1,902.61 100 600N 41 $1,996.54 100 900/902* 69 $2,848.59 200
ROBINSON: R 66 24 $1,158.06 100
SIKORSKY: S 55T 47 $2,057.64 200
S 58D/E 83 $3,080.91 300
S 58T/PT6T-3 115 $4,549.59 300
SIKORSKY: CH 53D 425 $11,759.96 300
**REV 5/162026 CH 54A/S 64E 506 $13,987.79 300
**REV 5/162026 CH 54B/S 64F 522 $14,023.83 300
**REV 5/162026 CH 54A/S 64E (CMRB) 506 $13,987.79 300
**REV 5/162026 CH 54B/S 64F (CMRB) 522 $14,023.83 300
H 3/S 61 All Series 170 $7,468.06 300 S 62A 70 $3,028.73 300
UH 60A/S70A (-700/-701A) 135 $6,277.06 300
UH 60L/S70i (-701AC) 142 $6,491.38 300
UH 60M/S70M (-701D) 147 $6,643.04 300
UH 60A/S70A (-701C) 142 $6,491.38 300
UH 60A/S70A (-701D/CC) 147 $6,643.04 300
UH 60L/S70i (-701D/CC) 147 $6,643.04 300 S 76A 88 $4,393.46 200 S 76A+ 90 $4,419.31 200 S 76A++ 92 $4,424.33 200 S 76B 111 $4,460.04 200 S 76C 92 $4,359.44 200 S 76C+ 88 $4,322.26 200 S 76C++ 94 $4,350.99 200 S 92 171 $6,742.97 300
AVERAGE GALLON JET FUEL: Jet A PRICE: $8.63/Gallon
*For alignment and consistency with DOI helicopter contracts, the MD900/902 will have a 200 lb. weight reduction.
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