2019__Region_6_CWN_Light_Fixed_Wing.docx

SECTION E

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS/EXHIBITS

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire and Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/

Offers Are Solicited For:

Region 6 Call-When-Needed Light Fixed Wing Aircraft

Solicitation No:

1204H119Q0001 Issued Date:

11/15/2018

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on 12/18/18 @ 4:00 PM Pacific Time.

The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation:

1. SF-1449, blocks 17a, 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign.

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested under section B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-5.

3. Provide one (1) copy of your Business proposal and two (2) copies of your Technical proposal in response to Section E-2 of the solicitation. All information on your technical proposal shall be provided via a USB thumb drive.

4. Provide your responses to Section E-5, E-6, and E-7 of the solicitation.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, FIRE AND AVIATION CONTRACTING

REDMOND AIR CENTER

ATTN: SOLICITATION NO. 1204H119Q0001

1740 SE OCHOCO WAY

REDMOND, OR 97756

No facsimile (FAX) or e-mail offers will be accepted.

Bidders questions must be submitted and received by mail or e-mail NLT 12/03/18.

E-mail: ktoombs@fs.fed.us labeled as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No. 1204H119Q0001, or mail to the address identified above. Offerors may contact Kevin Toombs for information about this solicitation at 541-419-7039.

“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.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B-13 AGREEMENT PILOT QUALIFICATION …………………………………………………………….. 9

B-14 RESERVED ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 9

B-15 RESERVED ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 9

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICTIONS

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION E - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS/EXHIBITS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

1204H119Q0001

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

11/15/18

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

KEVIN TOOMBS, CONTRACTING OFFICER

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(541) 419-7039

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

12/18/18

4:00 PM PT

USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire & Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

1,500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- TON UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

|X| SEE SCHEDULE

USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire & Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756 USDA Forest Service Region 6 Fire & Aviation Contracting 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

FACILITY

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

TELEPHONE NO. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO._________________

EMAIL______________________________________________________

|_| SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

CALL WHEN NEEDED LIGHT FIXED

WING AIRCRAFT SERVICES – USFS REGION 6 – OREGON & WASHINGTON

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

|X| 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA |X| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED |_| 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA |_| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for fully operated and maintained light fixed wing aircraft services on a Call-When-Needed (CWN) basis, throughout Region 6 Pacific Northwest Region (Oregon, Washington). Aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein. Offerors shall list each aircraft to be considered for award.

Awards will not be made for aircraft not considered suitable for the Government’s need, or at costs determined to be unreasonable.

AIRCRAFT HOURLY FLIGHT RATES

Tail-Number

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5.

6.

AIRCRAFT DAILY AVIALABLITY RATES & ADDITIONAL PILOT RATE

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3.

4.

5.

6.

Note: If continuance of this BOA is considered to be in the Government’s best interest, the Government will notify Contractors 30 days prior to renewal that they may revise pricing for future orders.

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT: This table is used for the offeror to propose additional aircraft to be added to this agreement at a later date. These aircraft need not be available or mission ready. The minimum information needed is: 1. The make and model of the aircraft.

2. The proposed flight rate of the aircraft. 3. The Daily Availability Rate of the aircraft. These rates may be updated at the annual renewal of this agreement. These additional aircraft may be added at the discretion of the Regional Aviation Officer and the Contracting Officer and only by modification of the agreement.

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT HOURLY RATES

AIRCRAFT HOURLY FLIGHT RATES

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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

AIRCRAFT DAILY AVIALABLITY RATES & ADDITIONAL PILOT RATE

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6.

Note: No aircraft shall be added to this agreement unless listed on this chart.

OFFERED AIRCRAFT

(Contractor to Complete this Chart)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Note: Mission Codes, Weight and Fuel Charts and Equipment Codes apply to all 5 years.

Mission Codes

B3. Type 3 Air Tactical

B4. Type 4 Air Tactical

(1) Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5,000 feet MSL, at ISA, as stated in Aircraft Flight Manual.

(2) Use Key Below Note: List additional aircraft on separate sheet using same format.

Additional Offered Equipment The Items listed below may be ordered based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable. Hourly rates for additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the Government. The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. The cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in their proposed flight rate. The offeror must identify this equipment at the time of proposal/quotation. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered at the time of proposal/quotation.

Pricing

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6.

B-2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT

Contractor will |_| will not |_| authorize performance of work under the agreement by a Government Pilot. Notice Government requirements in Section C-39.

AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(3) Each takeoff shall meet the climb performance requirements of 14 CFR.

B-4 HOME BASE (Base from which aircraft would normally be available) Offeror shall enter the principle base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications. The location reflected shall be a physical location located within the Regional boundary. The same aircraft number will not be awarded/administered under more than one Forest Service CWN agreement.

Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award. Offerors for call when needed must have their 135 certificate located within the regional boundary to maintain Regional Forest Service oversight. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations and is the responsible agency for these operations. As such the Regional Airworthiness and Pilot inspector shall have access to inspect pre-award/post award, and during the life of the agreement.

B-5 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance:

CELL PHONE No.

Phone No.

Fax No.

B-6 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes shall be included in your agreement price IAW FAR Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The Agreement price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

B-7 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

It is contemplated that any Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect for a period of up to five years. The establishment of this BOA is anticipated by February 1, 2019. The initial pricing will be in effect for 12 months after the date of award.

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations, See Section C paragraph C-40 for further explanation.

THE OPERATOR MUST HAVE IN THEIR OP SPECS AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE IN ALL AREAS CHECKED ABOVE.

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Comment by Flemmer, John R -FS: Updated with current B-12 (vers. 6, date 11/23/16). Kept existing requirements.

All items checked below are required and must comply with Section C, an Exhibit and/or Federal Regulations.

|_| TSO approved VOR/Localizer, Qty: .

|_| TSO approved Glideslope, Qty: .

|_| Provisions for IFR operation meeting 14 CFR 135.163 & 135.165

|_| Aerial Photography

B-13 AGREEMENT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this Agreement shall meet the requirements of Section C-11. Contractors will offer pilots approved or eligible for approval in the mission tasks selected below. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C-11.

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

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

(b) All equipment shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL). However, all items required by this contract may not be deferred per an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Safety Inspector or the CO. The following equipment, when inoperative, may not be deferred with the aircraft continuing to be utilized under contract.

(1) Emergency Locator Transmitter

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

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

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

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

(c) All aircraft furnished under this agreement shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(d) The 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.

(e) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e., 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.

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

(g) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs capacity and 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.

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

(1) Basic Ordering Agreement and all modifications.

(2) Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption 9198, the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068) and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) if required.

(3) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

Note: The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is hereby authorized providing the following conditions are met:

· EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved.

· All other contract items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet style devices only, no laptops).

· Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without reliance on the government.

(i) 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.

(j) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo while in flight.

(k) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this agreement shall have safety belts for all occupants and shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of 14 CFR. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall meet the above requirements during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the Pilot.

Lap belt and shoulder harness condition; the following are NOT acceptable:

(1) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed 5 percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the thickness of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness.

(2) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use.

(3) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern.

(4) Technical Standard Order (TSO) Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the suitability of installed equipment.

(5) Age. Belts/fabric over 10 years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of the elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited.

(l) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). 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:

2-pair 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.

(m) Survival Kit. Aircraft shall have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit shall include the following:

· Knife

· Signal Mirror

· Aviation-type Signal Flares (6-each)

· Matches (2-small boxes in waterproof containers)

· Magnesium Fire Starter

· Space Blanket (1-per occupant)

· Water (1-quart per occupant – not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)

· Collapsible Water Bag

· Food (2-days emergency rations per occupant)

· Candles

· Whistle

· Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet) Suggested additional survival kit items (appropriate to the geographic area.)

· Individual First Aid Kit

· Container w/carrying Handle or Straps

· Large Plastic Bags

· Signal Panels

· Flashlight with Spare Batteries

· Hand Saw or Wire Saw

· Collapsible Shovel

· Sleeping Bag (1-per two occupants)

· Survival Manual

· Snowshoes

· Axe or Hatchet

· Insect Repellant

· Insect Head net (1-per occupant)

· Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle

· Personal ELT

· Sunscreen Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit.

(n) Reserved

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

Each aircraft shall be in compliance with all OEM (recommended or mandatory) programs, documents and resultant inspections from programs such as 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.

All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS. The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional avionics may be required when checked in section B-12 of this agreement.

Point to Point Aircraft Point to Point flights shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 135. No additional avionics are required.

Back Country Aircraft Aircraft operating to or from airfields or airstrips designated as Category 4 and are not otherwise conducting special use missions shall meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(3) excluding (a)(3)(ii).

Resource Reconnaissance Aircraft (All aircraft which are not used for fire operations or covered by paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2)) One VHF-AM Radio (COM) One Global Positioning System (GPS) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) {Not required for aircraft only used for Law Enforcement} Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

One of the following options for FM communications Option 1 One Supplemental VHF-FM Antenna Option 2 An Intercom System (ICS) An Audio Control system One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) Option 3 Provisions for a Supplemental Radio Kit Option 4 An Intercom System (ICS) An Audio Control system One VHF-FM Radio (FM) Fire Reconnaissance Aircraft Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 and COM 2) One Global Positioning System (GPS) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

One of the following options for FM communications Option 1 Two Supplemental VHF-FM Antennas Option 2 Provisions for a Supplemental Radio Kit Option 3 An Intercom System (ICS) An Audio Control system One VHF-FM Radio (FM) Air Tactical Aircraft Type 1 Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) Two VHF-FM Radios (FM 1 & FM 2) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) An Intercom System (ICS) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

One Global Positioning System (GPS) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) One Transponder One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

ADS-B Out is required beginning January 1st 2020 Type 2 Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) One VHF-FM Radio (FM) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) An Intercom System (ICS) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

One Global Positioning System (GPS) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) One Transponder One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

ADS-B Out is required beginning January 1st 2020 Type 3 Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) One VHF-FM Radio (FM) An Intercom System (ICS) An Audio Control system One Global Positioning System (GPS) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) One Transponder One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

ADS-B Out is required beginning January 1st 2020 Type 4 Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2) An Audio Control system One Global Positioning System (GPS) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) One Transponder One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system Provisions for a Supplemental Air Attack Kit Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

ADS-B Out is required beginning January 1st 2020

AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

Communications systems Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

VHF-AM Radios VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power.

VHF-FM Radios All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met.

VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal.

Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring 168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions. Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable.

Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM) An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio control systems shall be provided using an MS3112E12-10S type bulkhead mounted connector with contact assignments as specified by FS/AMD A-17 available at the following website: http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . Sidetone for the portable radio shall be provided (AEM AA34 or equivalent). The following applies to all AUX FM installations.

An external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent) shall be installed with the associated coax terminated in a bulkhead mounted BNC connector adjacent to the above 10 pin connector.

A portable radio mount (Field Support Services AUX-EPH-RB or equivalent) shall be installed providing the crew unrestricted operation of the radio controls when connected with an 18 inch adapter cable.

A VHF-FM radio meeting the requirements of paragraph 2.A.2) may be installed, in addition to the radios already required, in lieu of the AUX FM system.

Non-Standard Radios Non-standard radios shall be aeronautical transceivers interfaced to the aircraft audio control systems and a compatible antenna via an approved installation. The radio shall be compatible with the requesting unit.

Satellite Communications System (SatCom) SatCom systems shall be FAA approved, powered by the aircraft electrical system via a dedicated circuit breaker, interfaced to the aircraft audio system as a communication transceiver, permit direct dial operation, and be operational in all phases of flight.

All manufacturer required displays and controls shall be easily visible and selectable by the PIC and SIC/Observer.

The contractor shall maintain a subscription providing uninterrupted service during the contract period and a minimum amount of minutes per month as identified in Section B. The Government will reimburse the contractor for actual costs incurred when using more than the required amount of minutes specified.

Audio Systems Intercom systems (ICS) ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer. Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall have an isolation capability.

Audio Control systems General Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system. Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA if required). Sidetone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio shall be provided to each position which requires ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

All required passenger positions shall utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Drop cords may be used provided MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors are installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech AAL280 series or equivalent).

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as…