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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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10/24/2022

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Type III Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in support of BSEE, Pacific Outer Continental

Shelf, based out of Camarillo, CA.

This amendment provides answers to vendor questions and extends the solicitation close date to 10:00CS November 30, 2022. See the following pages for answers and updates to the PWS.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Lynn Herrman

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Vendor Questions and Government Answers:

Q1: Can you please provide previous award information for this contract to include aircraft type, daily and hourly rate bid?

A1: Aircraft type: Bell 407. Pricing cannot be released.

Q2: Who is the Vendor that is currently under contract? And what type of helicopter are they flying?

A2: The current contract number is 140D8018D0054 and the vendor is Aspen Helicopters, Inc.

They are using a Bell 407.

Q3: Is the existing contract same map with six-month extension, just like we're bidding now?

A3: The map is the same and the contract includes a six-month extension option.

Q4: The contract states: B1.2 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Question: are we required to have crew available 24 hours per day? If so, that requires two crews consisting of pilot and mechanic. We can fill this requirement, not an issue. I just need to determine the requirement so that I can price labor/manpower accordingly.

A4: No, a crew does not need to be available 24 hours per day. The intent of section B1.2 is to outline the exclusive use and control of the aircraft. The aircraft may not perform work for other customers while under contract with the DOI during its exclusive use period.

Q5: Bid items state designated base as “Camarillo”.

a. Question: Will the government provide a hangar at Camarillo airport? If not, is it acceptable to leave the helicopter on the airport ramp?

b. Question: Or is Oxnard airport acceptable designated base?

c. Question: Or is Santa Paula airport acceptable designated base?

A5: a. The Government does not provide a hangar at the Camarillo airport.

b. Oxnard Airport is an acceptable location for the contractor’s designated base provided the aircraft is brought to and available for use at the designated passenger pick up location at Camarillo Airport.

c. Santa Paula Airport is an acceptable location for the contractor’s designated base provided the aircraft is brought to and available for use at the designated passenger pick up location at Camarillo Airport.

Q6: The contract states: B1.2 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week are we required to have crew available 24 hours per day? Note* C16, page 39 states providing up to 14 hours per day.

a. Question: If 24-hours is required, that requires two crews consisting of pilot and mechanic. Please clarify the Gov requirement.

b. Question: If 24-hour coverage is provided, does the government provide any accommodations at the “designated base”?

A6: a. See response to Q4 above.

b. See response to Q4 above.

Q7: Are night VFR flights anticipated and/or regular mission under this contract?

A7: Night flights are not anticipated under this contract.

Q8: B20.1 states passengers will be picked up at Camarillo airport. Question: which are the most commonly alternate airports in this contract?

A8: The Camarillo Airport is the primary passenger pick up location for daily flights. The Oxnard airport location is the alternate location. The Oxnard location has been used at a minimum of once per year.

Q9: Question Regarding B20.3 - specifically what other allowance may apply? Please provide references.

A9: Allowances are discussed in Section C23.

Q10: Question: Section B, Page 14, Paragraph B7.4.3.3. Why is a marker beacon system (item in B7.4.3.3) required for this EU-Camarillo CA BSEE contract? The marker beacon system is not needed in a VFR helicopter, regardless of extended overwater equipment requirements for the following reasons:

1. 14 CFR 135.165 applies to extended over water operations with the following helicopter specific paragraph: “With respect to helicopters, an operation over water at a horizontal distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest shoreline and more than 50 nautical miles from an off-shore heliport structure.” The operating area of this contract is well within 50 nautical miles of land or a heliport at all times that the helicopter can easily divert to in order to ensure safety in the event of an emergency.

2. 14 CFR 91.175, paragraph (k) lists the basic ILS components to include an outer marker for all category of aircraft and when installed for use in Category II or III approaches an inner marker. Further along in paragraph (k) it defines “following means may be used to substitute for the outer marker:……VOR or nondirectional beacon fixes authorized in the standard instrument approach procedure, or a suitable RNAV system in conjunction with a fix identified in the standard instrument approach procedure.” Since all aircraft used on this contract have multiple GPS and VOR systems the outer marker beacon is not required. None of the airports in the operating region of the BSEE Pacific contract have inner marker beacons.

3. The Aeronautical Information Manual Section 1-1-9 outlines the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and aligns with 91.175.

4. For airports within the operating region of the BSEE Pacific District that still maintain an ILS approach (Santa Maria, Vandenburg, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Torrance, Santa

Monica, Long Beach and John Wayne (KSNA)) only two of those airports have an outer marker beacon and both of those airports have a GPS waypoint for use in an RNAV system to identify the outer marker.

A10:

Solicitation language has been amended as follows:

B7.4.3.3 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator must be installed. The marker beacon receiver system is not required, if the aircraft is equipped with approved substitute equipment as described 14 CFR 91.175 (k).

Note: 14 CFR 91.175 (k) Approved substitute equipment is described as compass locator;

precision approach radar (PAR) or airport surveillance radar (ASR); DME, VOR, or nondirectional beacon fixes authorized in the standard instrument approach procedure; or a suitable RNAV system in conjunction with a fix identified in the standard instrument approach procedure.

Q11: Sections A and E, Pages 6 and 79, Paragraphs: Minimum Helicopter Requirements and Target Helicopter Requirements.

Question/Comment: The target helicopter requirements listed on page 6 under A1 say “138 knots VNE at 1000’ PA and 30 degrees C”. On page 79 under Exhibit 2 “Minimum Helicopter Requirements” it lists “Airspeed of 130 knots indicated airspeed at 7,000 feet and 25 degrees C”.

Please clarify which item you would like on Exhibit 2, page 79, we believe it should be 130 KTS VNE minimum and target of 138 kts at 1000’ and 30C.

A11: The only airspeed identified is the target of 138 knots VNE. The following line has been removed from the Aircraft Questionnaire:

Airspeed: Capable of 130 knot indicated airspeed at 7,000 feet and 25 degrees C

SECTION B – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BSEE Exclusive Use Helicopters Camarillo, CA 14 Solicitation # 140D0423R0007 manned base station including: the helicopter call sign, the pilot's name, the number of passengers, the point and time of departure, the flight route, the destination, expected time of arrival, and the hours of fuel on board.

B7.3.5.9.3.2 Update the flight plan enroute as necessary.

B7.3.5.9.3.3 Close the flight plan within 15 minutes after arrival at the destination.

B7.3.5.9.3.4 For each flight the operators of the Contractor's manned base stations must:

B7.3.5.9.3.5 Record the flight plan as initially filed for each flight and modify the flight plan when requested by the pilot for enroute changes.

B7.3.5.9.3.6 Track the progress of the flight at 2-minute intervals during the flight, and record all enroute position reports.

B7.3.5.9.3.7 Close the flight plan at the termination of the flight.

B7.3.5.9.3.8 In the event of failure to receive a scheduled position report, the base station operator must take the following actions:

B7.3.5.9.3.9 Within five minutes, attempt to communicate with the overdue helicopter directly, through any other base stations, any aircraft in the vicinity of the overdue flight, and all other available means.

B7.3.5.9.3.10 Should the operator be unable to communicate with the helicopter within an additional fifteen minutes, the Contractor must institute search and rescue operations for the helicopter and notify BSEE, the U.S. Coast Guard and the, FAA. In any instance, an air search must be initiated if a helicopter remains overdue 20 minutes beyond its report time or estimated time of arrival.

B7.3.6 Satellite Phone System

B7.3.6.1 The Contractor must furnish and install an Iridium-based Satellite Telephone (SatPhone) system. The installation must be in accordance with FAR 43.

B7.3.6.2 The Iridium handset, or remote dialer, must be mounted in a convenient location in the cockpit. The location must provide ready and unencumbered access to its controls by both front seat occupants.

B7.3.6.3 The Iridium phone system audio must be permanently interfaced to the aircraft audio system in the same manner as the aircraft radios, so that the pilot and observer/copilot can utilize the SatPhone via their headsets. It is preferred that all occupants of the aircraft be able to converse over the SatPhone through their headsets, though keypad access may be limited to the two front seat occupants.

B7.3.6.4 The SatPhone system must provide the capability to pre-program at least six (6) telephone numbers that can be quickly selected by either front seat occupant while in flight.

B7.3.6.5 A TSO C-129a L-band antenna, acceptable to the manufacturer of the Sat Phone system, must be installed on top of the fuselage, giving as much a view of the overhead hemisphere as possible.

B7.3.6.6 The Sat Phone system may be integrated into the Automated Flight Following system (see B7.3.5) using either the same Iridium communicator or a separate Iridium communicator. In the former case, it is acceptable for phone calls to interrupt the transmission of AFF position reports for brief periods of time, and flight crews must be instructed as to this conflict.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted global positioning system (GPS-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, is equipped with a remote (i.e., not part of the GPS unit) antenna, and presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The primary GPS (or a second GPS at the co-pilot position) must also have near real-time weather downlink capability.

B7.4.1.1 The GPS must feature a color moving map display showing aircraft position in relation to airspace boundaries, including military, controlled, and restricted areas. The GPS display may also be configured to display the TCAS/TAS/TCAD data described in B7.6.2.

B7.4.2 RESERVED

B7.4.3 The aircraft must be equipped with the navigational equipment required for IFR operations as specified in 14 CFR 135.165, including, but not limited to, the following:

B7.4.3.1 Two VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receivers with indicators (NAV-1, NAV-2), each with a minimum of 100 navigation receive channels.

B7.4.3.2 One glideslope (GS) system, with a minimum of 20 receive channels.

B7.4.3.3 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator must be installed. The marker beacon receiver system is not required, if the aircraft is equipped with

SECTION B – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Camarillo, CA 15 Solicitation # 140D0423R0007 approved substitute equipment as described 14 CFR 91.175 (k).

Note: 14 CFR 91.175 (k) Approved substitute equipment is described as compass locator; precision approach radar (PAR) or airport surveillance radar (ASR); DME, VOR, or nondirectional beacon fixes authorized in the standard instrument approach procedure; or a suitable RNAV system in conjunction with a fix identified in the standard instrument approach procedure.

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 Two separate audio control systems (which may be combined in a single unit) for the pilot and observer/co-pilot to select receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/push to talk (PTT) audio inputs for all installed radios and public address (PA) systems. Each system must also allow the pilot and observer/copilot to independently adjust both the intercommunications system (ICS) and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls must be provided for both the pilot’s and observer/copilot’s microphone/PTT inputs. The system must be configured so the pilot and observer/copilot may each simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone. Transmitter sidetone audio must be provided for the user as well as for cross-monitoring via the corresponding receiver selection switch on the other audio control system.

B7.5.1.1.1 RESERVED

B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Separate controls must be provided for both pilot and observer/copilot to select audio from one or any combination of available receivers.

The ICS-equipped aft passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected by the observer/copilot. The receiver audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.1.3 The audio system(s) controls must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full movement of their respective controls without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls. Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

B7.5.2 An ICS for the pilot, observer/copilot, and all aft cabin positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position above. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. A "hot mic" capability, controlled via an activation switch or voice activation (VOX), must be provided for the pilot and copilot/observer positions. ICS sidetone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.3 Earphones, microphones, PTT’s, and jacks designed for operation with 600-ohm earphones and carbon-equivalent, noise-canceling boom type microphones (Gentex electret type model 5060-2, military dynamic type M-87/AIC with type CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) with U-174/U (single/male) type connector plug. The pilot position only may be configured for low impedance (dynamic) operation.

B7.5.3.1 A single U-92A/U type connector jack, which will accept a U-174/U type plug, and provide the ICS and radio functions as specified above, must be furnished at each required station.

B7.5.3.2 Separate PTT switches for radio transmitter and ICS microphone operation must be provided at the pilot, observer/copilot, and any other positions required above to be furnished with both radio transmitter and ICS operation. The pilot's PTT switches must be mounted on the cyclic control.

The observer/copilot's and any other required position’s PTT switches must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. The aft cabin positions must be furnished with cord-mounted ICS PTT switches.

B7.5.3.2.1 In lieu of the observer/copilot's cord-mounted PTT switches, a footswitch-operated PTT system may be utilized at that position only. ICS PTT switches for any additional positions required to be furnished only with ICS must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/ microphone connector.

B7.5.4 RESERVED.

B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part

91.215 (a) and (b), and inspected and tested every 24 months in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413.

B7.6.2 The aircraft must be equipped with an FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approved traffic awareness and avoidance system (TCAS/TAS/TCAD/etc.) featuring active interrogation of threat aircraft. The system’s antennas must be mounted on the aircraft to minimize airframe shadowing and provide 360-degree coverage. The system must also incorporate visual alerts for both pilot and co-pilot and an aural alerting feature which announces an alert of threat aircraft whenever such aircraft enter a zone of a programmable size with range selections from no more than two nautical miles to at least ten nautical miles around the aircraft. The audio alert output must be interconnected to the aircraft's audio system in such a manner that all ICS-equipped

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

Camarillo, CA 80 Solicitation # 140D0423R0007

EXHIBIT E-2

Helicopter Questionnaire

The proposal may recreate this form, but it must include all the information listed This questionnaire accurately completed will be used to determine the proposed aircraft payload capability.

REPRODUCE AND SUBMIT FOR EACH AIRCRAFT OFFERED - COMPLETE SHADED BLOCKS

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

**Note: In order to be considered, your aircraft must meet all of these Minimum Aircraft Requirements.

Seating: Five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Payload: Internal payload (HIGE) of 850 pounds at 30 degrees C at 1,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, required survival kit and fuel for 2.5 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Target Helicopter Capabilities:

**Note: The Government has identified target aircraft capabilities that are deemed beneficial to the Government’s mission and may contribute to a higher assessment of Aircraft Capability in proposed aircraft.

Airspeed: 138 knots VNE

Payload: Internal payload (HIGE) of 1,200 pounds at 30 degrees C at 1,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, required survival kit and fuel for 2.5 hours.

Aft Cabin Seating: Opposed seating for aft passengers

Note: HIGE payload amounts must be computed by using the Interagency Load Calculation Form (Exhibit 1) and Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 2) along with the offered aircraft’s applicable (1) hover ceiling charts, (2) current weight and balance report, and (3) the equipment list at the last date of weighing plus any revisions - attach copies to this form (see B32)

Aircraft Make and Model FAA Registration # Serial # # of Insured Passenger Seats (excludes pilot seats)

Aircraft Equipped Weight (Your aircraft weight & balance report & equipment list will be used to substantiate this weight – see item 1 below)

Currently Installed Aircraft Equipment to be Removed to Achieve Offered Payload Below (If none, indicate NONE)

Equipment to be Added to Meet the Aircraft Specifications Requirements (If none, indicate NONE)

(Attach additional pages if necessary) (Attach additional pages if necessary)

EQUIPMENT ITEM WEIGHT EQUIPMENT ITEM WEIGHT

ENTER YOUR PROPOSED HOGE

AIRCRAFT PAYLOAD (The aircraft make, model and HIGE payload that we confirm with you will be made a part of your offer and will be binding if your offer is accepted for award.

1. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have included the following documentation to support the minimum aircraft requirements in Sections A and B:

(1) Current aircraft weight and balance report.

(2) Aircraft equipment list certified accurate at the time of weighing and any revisions to the list.

(3) Appropriate aircraft performance data from the Aircraft Flight Manual.

(4) Interagency Load Calculation Form showing the performance characteristics of the aircraft. Calculations must include weight of aircraft in contract configuration, crew, and fuel as identified in Section A1.

(5) 14 CFR Part 135 Certificate

Failure to include the above information, will affect the evaluation you receive for your aircraft.

2. By signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge that the above information is accurate.

Name and Signature of Representative Completing this Form Date