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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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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/17/2023

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Exclusive Use and On-Call Air Attack Flight Services in Support of the Bureau of Indian

Affairs (BIA)

This amendment is issued to provide answers to questions asked by prospective offerors.

Please see attached amendment with all questions asked by prospective offerors, answers to each question asked, and the conformed solicitation containing all required changes in response to the questions asked. All changes made to conformed solicitation are highlighted in yellow for easy identification. Please sign and return one copy. Please note that the due date and time for proposal submission has not been extended.

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)

Austin Carter

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 .

140D0423R0034—BIA EU & OC ATGS

Questions & Answers

Question 1: There have been talks that some agencies would like to see the vendors get more money for availability than flight just so in years that the flying is less it doesn’t hinder or put the company in jeopardy or compromise safety kind of like the Large Air Tankers do and Super Scoopers. Does the BIA have a new formula for said pay structure?

Answer 1: No. The BIA does not have a formula for the pay structure outlined in the questions.

Offerors are solely responsible for developing and structuring their proposed pricing.

Question 2:

RFP 140D0423R0034

Section: A – Requirements and Price Page: 3-12 Paragraph: Item 001 & 002 Pricing Sheets

Can you explain the difference in estimated flight times for the award year and option years? The award year has an estimated 200 flight hours for April – December, yet the option years have an estimated 100 flight hours for January – December.

Answer 2: This was a typo; the pricing schedules have been corrected to reflect 200 FT for Items 0001 and 0002 Exclusive Use Option Periods.

Question 3:

Section: A – Requirements and Price Page: 13-17 Paragraph: Item 003 On-Call

Can additional aircraft be submitted that will not be available until 2024?

Answer 3: All aircraft proposed must be available to meet the performance timeframes outlined in the solicitation, and must be listed on an offeror’s 135 Certificate at the time of proposal. Aircraft may be added after awards are made, in accordance with the following clause which has been added into Section C:

C25 Add/Remove Aircraft/Equipment After Contract Award

After contract award and initial inspection, the Contractor may request in writing to the CO to add aircraft(s)/equipment. The aircraft(s) requested to be added must be of equal or greater performance capability as the aircraft originally awarded. The optional accessory or miscellaneous equipment must be the same equipment listed in Section A, Requirements and Pricing. It is at the Government’s discretion as to whether additional aircraft(s)/equipment will be added to the contract. Each request will be evaluated based on DOI needs. The CO will make the final determination to add aircraft(s)/equipment to a contract through a bilateral modification. The request to remove aircraft can be done anytime during the contract period.

Question 4:

Section: B – Technical Specifications Page: 26 Paragraph: B7.5.1.4.1

Type 1 air attack specifications require 3 FM in the cockpit with an audio panel in the instructor's station, by requiring it in the back it can no longer be a type 1. Can this be changed to just require 3 FM radios in the front in line with industry standards? The USFS and Legacy BLM contracts always required the radios be within reach of the PIC or SIC ( ATGS ) Moving a 3 rd radio to the rear of the aircraft would then not be accepted by the USFS in the event the called up the aircraft for CWN outside of the MAP of the BIA.

Answer 4: In response to this question the below changes have been made within Section B:

AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

B7.3.2 Three panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2, VHF-3) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot. Although not required by Federal Aviation Regulations, the aircraft’s radio call sign (normally the aircraft registration number) must be displayed on the instrument panel, in view of the flight crew.

AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

B7.3.3 Three P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each transceiver (FM-1, FM-2, FM-3) must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. Each transceivers’ operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

B7.5.1.4 Aft ATGS Instructor Station. One aft cabin position must be provided for use by an ATGS instructor.

Must include separate audio control system, providing the same functions as those described in B7.5.1 et. seq.

above, is required at this position.

AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

B7.5.1.4.1 Aft ARSO Station. One aft cabin position must be provided for use by an ARSO. Must include separate audio control system, providing the same functions as those described in B7.5.1 et. seq. above, is required at this position. ARSO station must be as detailed in Exhibit 7, B6.2.4 and B6.2.5.

DELETED:

B7.5.1.4.2 One FMV Enhance Fire Mission Workstation/Interface and Function Package at each aft cabin workstation as detailed in Exhibit 7, B6.2.4 and B6.2.5.

Question 5:

Section: B – Technical Specifications Page: 31 -32 Paragraph: B16 & B18

If the vendor's ARSO meets the requirements in B16 and then after contract award implements the training program to train new ARSO's in B18 will the newly trained ARSO's still have the 100 hours of

EO/IR FMV requirement? Or would there be a facility to add an extra charge if the training ARSO needed to ride in the plane supervising the new ARSO to get to the 100 hours? I think it would be sufficient for the new ARSO to be in phone contact with the lead/Training ARSO until 100 hours has been achieved. This would make more economic sense. Is the 100 hours only for vendor supplied ARSO or does the Gov ARSO must comply with the 100 hours of experience also ? If so will the GOV pay for contractor supplied Instructor ARSO if needed to receive the 100 hours of experience.

<Are 100 hours of training required for trained ARSOs or may the just complete their training syllabus and then have on the job training? Is the government willing to pay for the hours of training if 100 hours are required?>

Answer 5: BIA requires the ARSO to meet the required training and experience prior to the first order. BIA will not compensate the training or development of contractor provided ARSO. Our minimum requirement is 100 hours for the position, to be verbally verified. Means of communications between contractor lead and contractor trainee ARSO is determined by the contractor. BIA will not require the contractor to train the government to the ARSO 100-hour training. Space available dependent, ARSO trainee may be able to complete training hours, however no reimbursement will be provided for this.

Question 6:

Section: C – Contract Terms and Conditions Page: 85 Paragraph: B6.2.1

Can the requirement for SWIR be waived in place of having proven performance in smokey and low light situations using our unique payload having 3 modes in the EON camera

1- Color Super long zoom 2- Low Light (LP) 3- Extreme low light (ELP)

The XLP was specially spec’d into our camera for just about all weather surveillance mapping for a different Gov agency and provides a more than functional alternative to SWIR.

Answer 6: No. A review of the EON micron wave range does not meet the Government minimum specification requirements to produce our target results.

Question 7:

Section: C – Contract Terms and Conditions Page: 85 Paragraph: B6.2.1

Would a MX-10 equipped aircraft be considered for on-call?

Answer 7: The MX-10 would be considered for Item 0003 On-Call ONLY. Exhibit 7 has been amended to reflect MX-10 or similar for Item 0003 On-Call ONLY.

Question 8:

Section: A1 Page: 2

Reference: "Insured seating for three (3) passengers. The ATGS will occupy the co-pilot seat on the flight deck." Can you please confirm that the ATGS is included as one of the three insured passenger positions, and this requirement equates to two seats in the aft compartment which can be occupied during all phases of flight? How many total seats are preferred?

Answer 8: The co-pilot seat is included as one of the three (3) insured passenger seats. The ATGS occupying the right seat on the flight deck is included as one of the passengers. There must be seating in the cabin for one Mission Sensor Operator and one Secondary ATGS, Trainee, or Instructor. Ref: Section A1 and B1.1.4.

Question 9:

Section: B Page: 20 Paragraph 1.1

Is the mission system required to be maintained by an A&P or is the expectation that the ARSO would handle all maintenance? If maintenance is required on the mission system, will it be required to have a Return To Availability or Return to Service through an AMI?

Answer 9: Per Section B16, the Contractor must provide an ARSO to operate and maintain the sensor system. Section C19 applies to “Return to availability”. The COTR is the AMI. Per Section B26.4, The Contractor must immediately notify the COR and COTR of any change to any engine, propeller, flight control, major airframe component, or of any major repair and must describe the circumstances involved.

Question 10:

Page: 21 Paragraph: 2.2

Does the aircraft have to be on the D085 Aircraft Listing at the time of proposal? Aircraft currently in modification may be delayed.

Answer 10: Per Section D4.9 of the solicitation: A copy of the ‘list’ required by 14 CFR Part 135.63(a)(3) (Operations Specifications part D, “D085 Aircraft Listing”) which identifies aircraft that the offeror is authorized to operate, at time of proposal. The proposed aircraft must be listed.

Question 11:

Page: 25 Paragraph: 7.4.8

What data needs to be retrieved from this data port? Is this real time data retrieval or post flight “Bread Crumbs” "Flight Profile - Altitude" type retrieval?

Answer 11: Depending on the mission type, the data can be in various formats identified in Exhibit 7 and it may be near-real-time from the air (post-mission), post flight (after landing) or combination of both.

Question 12:

Page: 26 Paragraph: 7.5.3

Is it the intent to have a single, military style plug at the ARSO station? Would it be acceptable to utilized the dual plug headset type to maintain a standardized configuration throughout the aircraft? Are adapters acceptable?

Answer 12: No Single plug B7.5.3.1 requires dual plugs at all stations. B7.5.3.1 has been amended as follows:

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 typeM-87/AIC with CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) must be furnished at all required positions.

Question 13:

Section B7 Page: 26 Paragraph: 7.5.3

Does the vendor need to supply headsets that are compliant with these requirements, or will they be supplied by the DOI for the ATGS's use?

Answer 13: All parties shall provide their own headset.

Question 14:

Page: 26, 86 Paragraph: B7.5.1.4.2, B6.2.4, and B6.2.5

Section B7.5.1.4.2 refers to the aft mission workstations as "FMV Enhance Fire Mission Workstation/Interface and Function Package." This term is not used elsewhere in the RFP, however, Exhibit 7 delineates between two types of workstations: "B.6.2.4 Aft Cabin ARSO Workstation" and "B6.2.5 Aft Cabin Trainer/Trainee Workstation." Should the term "FMV Enhance Fire Mission Workstation/Interface and Function Package" be construed as a category term that refers to functionality that may be presented in differing hardware configurations for the ARSO, Trainer and SIC positions? For example, would a configuration that provides a robust ARSO console with dual 21" monitors and a lighter weight portable Trainer workstation that can be moved as needed from the Trainer to the SIC position be acceptable configurations for the aft workstations?

Answer 14: FMV (Full Motion Video) is a government capability requirement. The workstation monitor/devices may vary to meet the technological enhancements by different types of devices.

The government is not specifying the device type or style rather that it works well, integrates with the provided hardware and software, and enhances the product results. The government prefers to minimize delays and time to receive and send information to and from the aircraft. B7.5.1.4.2 has been deleted.

Question 15:

Page: 86 Paragraph: B.6

The requirement for any workstation available to the SIC position has been removed from the RFP. This was previously identified in Exhibit 7, section 2.6.3 in the RFI. Was this removal intentional? If not, would the government accept a touchscreen stowable ruggedized tablet computer for this position that provides: 1) Sensor display; 2) Sensor positional control; 3) Access to primary mission computer software?

Answer 15: The intention was to revise the ATGS/SIC device requirement: A monitor/device minimally capable of viewing the ARSO sensor view. Wireless or added features are welcome, but not required.

Question 16:

Page: 86 Paragraph: B6.2.5.c

Section B.6.2.5.c requires dual monitors of 12" or greater for the aft Trainer position. Would an alternative implementation which provides a single display presented on a wireless-enabled tablet style computer be an acceptable alternative for this position? Rationale: 1) During training operations, the Trainer will desire mobility to move to the cockpit position to facilitate face-to-face communications and shared situational awareness of elements outside the aircraft. A mobile solution provides the Trainer the capability to physically show the Trainee data that is presented on the Trainer's workstation. 2) A mobile display will facilitate visual cross-referencing of external elements and the sensor when viewing external elements from any position other than the Trainer's seat (e.g. scanning out of windows on the left side or other right-side windows. 3) This solution enables fielding of identical workstations for the SIC and Trainer position. This commonality would provide redundancy in the event of hardware malfunction, as well as enhancing training between the Trainer and Trainee by enabling the Trainer to instruct to specific switch action sequences.

Answer 16: A single device with split screen option, multiple mobile devices, or combinations are acceptable. ARSO and system software and hardware may demand a better integration solution.

We require no screen smaller than 12 in diagonal screen.

Question 17:

Page: 85 Paragraph: B6.2.1(a-c)

In the subtitle to the section header ("Exhibit 7 Minimum Camera Sensor Specifications (MX-15 or similar)") a preference is indicated for an MX-15 or similar sensor. The manufacturer (L3 Harris WESCAM) has continued to enhance the specific camera capabilities available inside the MX-15 housing. Today, the most advanced sensors commercially available are provided as part of their 5th Generation turret and deviate from the zoom capabilities listed herein. Specifically, current generation MX-15s provide step zoom capability for the MWIR sensor between 10-45mm and 117-175mm. Will the government accept newly manufactured examples of the most advanced MX-15 sensor suite that is commercially available? Rationale: 1) Fifth generation MX-15s are the only generation of sensors that provides an HD SWIR capability (720p); 2) Newly manufactured turrets (zero hour) will provide enhanced reliability and facilitate rapid maintenance if required due to warranty status and the deployment of numerous L3 Harris WESCAM facilities; 3) Fifth generation sensors provide an upgraded HD MWIR detector that provides enhanced optical sharpness at the extremes of range performance, offering enhanced detection capability (20-25% range increase) for single-tree or other low-intensity new ignitions; 4) Fifth generation MX-15s provide improved image processing algorithms over previous generations.

Answer 17: The government will accept more capable and newer equipment and hardware as long as the minimum requirements are met or exceeded.

Question 18:

Page: 85 Paragraph: 6.2.6.b

NVIS does not seem to be a requirement for any other aircraft lighting or avionics, but is mentioned in this line item. Would the government accept solutions which do not include an NVIS panel such as display panels that are equipped for both sunlight readability and low-light performance but are not edge-lit?

Answer 18: Yes. The NVIS is not required, but a preferred physical addition. B6.2.6.d within Exhibit 7 has been amended.

Question 19:

Page: 85 Paragraph: 6.2.6.d

What equipment is expected to be provided with a transit case? The only system which may be removed from the aircraft in the field is the MX-15 or an alternate sensor. Transit cases are available for these items. Does the government expect these transit cases to be on the aircraft, or can they be sent via maintenance trailer, etc. when required?

Answer 19: B6.2.6.d within Exhibit 7 has been deleted.

Question 20:

Section: D4 Page: 92

Would the Government prefer documents be combined within a Volume when possible or separate PDFs for each line item?

Answer 20: Section D3.2 requires that, “The proposal must identify in Section A-Pricing which item OR items the Offeror is proposing aircraft in support of.” Therefore, all required documentation shall be combined w/in a Volume rather than submitting a separate PDF for each line item. For example, if you are proposing the same aircraft for both EU requirements as well as the OC requirement, you would NOT submit the same required documents three (3) separate times.

Question 21:

Section: Exhibit E-2 Page: 117

For aircraft currently undergoing modification, would the Government like to see a proposed Weight & Balance or the last Weight & Balance and Equipment List prior to modification with the additional equipment currently being added listed under Equipment to be Added to Meet the Aircraft Specifications Requirements on Exhibit E-2?

Answer 21: The proposal must include a current weight and balance record, equipment list, and any revisions to the list (D4.6.3). Calculations must include weight of the aircraft in contract configuration (Exhibit E-2, Note 1(4)). The calculations showing equipment to be added or removed to meet aircraft specification requirements may be identified on the Aircraft Questionnaire or a revision to the equipment list with the weight of the item listed.

Question 22:

Section: General

Without specific on-boarding procedures stated in the contract, would the Government be willing to accept adding additional, technically acceptable, aircraft to the call-when-needed portion on a case by case basis? Also, would the Government consider a replacement aircraft, not on contract, with equal or greater capability if an unforeseen event occurred that grounded a contract aircraft, EU or CWN?

Answer 22: Please refer to section “Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment” within clause 52.212-4(a) “Inspection/Acceptance” on Page 42 of the RFP and C25 Add/Remove Aircraft/Equipment After Contract Award which has been added to the solicitation in response to Questions 3 and 22.

Question 23:

Section B Paragraph: B6.2.5.b

On page 86 of the RFP, the second bullet point under B6.2.5 Aft Cabin Trainer/Trainee Workstation states, “This seat shall swivel in a clear, natural, and comfortable viewing position of the ARSO display devices while seated and belted.” Is a swivel seat a non-negotiable requirement? We are having difficulty finding an available swivel seat meeting the schedule requirements for the exclusive use platforms.

Answer 23: The intention of B6.2.5.b is to have a view of the same display the ARSO is viewing. B6.2.5.b within Exhibit 7 has been amended to update our minimum requirement and to remove the seat swivel requirement.

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICE

Solicitation 140D0423R0034 2023 BIA Air Attack Sensor

Purpose: The purpose of ITEMS 0001 & 0002 of this solicitation is to solicit and award up to two (2) Single Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contracts for contractor-operated and maintained, exclusive use, multi or single engine turbine, pressurized aircraft, equipped as specified below and in Section B, with an Airborne Remote Sensor Operator (ARSO) aboard each aircraft for use by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The annual exclusive use period for each ITEM is 150 calendar days with the possibility of extension thereafter. The Designated Bases for ITEMs 0001 & 0002 are shown below. After approximately 50 calendar days at each Designated Base, there will be one non-revenue day for contractor to remobilize to the next Designated Base. (Also See Mobilization and Demobilization Clause). The contract period of performance for each ITEM is: Base Period will be from date of award through 31 December 2023 with four 1-year option periods of 01 January through 31 December of each option year.

The purpose of ITEM 0003 of this solicitation is to solicit and award a Multiple Award IDIQ Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment for On-Call contractor-operated and maintained flight services with identical aircraft and personnel requirements as identified for ITEMS 0001 & 0002. The contract period of performance for ITEM 0003 is: Base Period will be from date of award through 31 December 2023 with four 1-year option periods of 01 January through 31 December of each option year. Any and all bureaus/agencies within the Dept. Of Interior (DOI), and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) may utilize aircraft under ITEM 0003. The ordering procedures set forth under this line item is referenced under C9.2 and C9.3.

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENTS

Bureau: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)

Designated Base Locations: Item One: Exclusive Use; Designated Base Locations: Bemidji, MN (est. 50 days);

Double Eagle, NM (est. 50 days); Ronan, MT (est. 50 days) (One aircraft for 150 days availability with the possibility of extension thereafter; estimated 50 calendar days at each locations; amount of days at each location may change based upon fire activity;

there will be two (2) non-revenue days, one (1) each for remobilization to Double Eagle, NM and Ronan, MT)

Item Two: Exclusive Use; Designated Base Locations: Okmulgee, OK (est. 50 Days);

Show Low, AZ (est. 50 days); Omak, WA (est. 50 days) (One aircraft for 150 days availability with the possibility of extension thereafter; estimated 50 calendar days at each location; amount of days at each location may change based upon fire activity;

there will be two (2) non-revenue days, one (1) each for remobilization to Show Low, AZ and Omak, WA)

Item Three: On-call; other various locations throughout the United States

Aircraft Required: Multi or single engine Turbine, pressurized land airplane, equipped as specified in

Section B for Type 1 Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) including sensors for detecting and mapping wildland fires.

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Airborne Remote Sensor Operator (ARSO) plus one relief crew.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25.

An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support for continued airworthiness is provided from the current type certificate or supplemental type certificate holder.

VFR/IFR, Day/Night, Known Ice.

Payload of 900lbs with 4 hours of fuel and 30-minute fuel reserve plus a 200lb pilot with 25lb survival kit.

Fuel endurance of no less than four hours plus a 30-minute fuel reserve with the required payload at 3000’ pressure altitude, 25ºc, and minimum 120 KIAS.

Loiter time of no less than three hours at 7,000’ MSL no slower than 1.3 Vs1.

Cruise airspeed 240 kts at 22,000’ and +20°C ISA.

Single engine service ceiling of 14,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10°c with the required payload.

Pressurized aircraft with environmental controls. Heater and air conditioner

110v power source in the aft cabin.

Insured seating for three (3) passengers. The ATGS will occupy the co-pilot seat on the flight deck.

ARSO station. See Exhibit 7 for specifications

Visibility: No external obstructions within the field of regard, 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock, as viewed from the cockpit and minimal restrictions to outward visibility of the ground in level flight for the rear observers.

A2 SCHEDULES OF SERVICES AND PRICES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties as per 52.212-4(k) Taxes.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING PRICING SCHEDULES:

1. Enter the offeror’s name and base of operation location on each pricing page being submitted. The name and location should correspond with the name and location entered on the SF1449 and the 14 CFR 135 holder’s name and operating location(s) as established by the certificate holder, NOT the location of any one aircraft. (Remittance address information different than that entered on the SF1449 form should be included on the “Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information” page included in Section E.)

2. For each item you are offering on, enter the applicable make and model of the aircraft being offered along with a daily availability and flight rate for the base period and all option periods. Pricing must be included for all years for the offer to be acceptable.

3. Enter individual FAA registration number(s) of each aircraft where identified.

4. The Pricing Schedule pages included in this document will be made a part of subsequent individual conformed contract, if selected for award.

5. Complete and submit a separate Pricing Schedule for each aircraft offered. Offerors may propose the same aircraft for more than one item, but must complete all pricing pages for each item you want to be considered. Offers will NOT be evaluated or considered for any item for which all pricing pages are not complete.

6. All pricing shall be in whole dollars only.

7. Complete all shaded areas only.

A2.1 PRICING SCHEDULE – AIR TACTICAL

ITEM 0001: EXCLUSIVE USE DESIGNATED BASES: BEMIDJI, MN / DOUBLE EAGLE, NM / RONAN, MT

Bemidji, MN (est. 50 days); Double Eagle, NM (est. 50 days); Ronan, MT (est. 50 days). One aircraft for 150 days availability with the possibility of extension thereafter; estimated 50 calendar days at each location; amount of days at each location may change based upon fire activity; there will be two (2) non-revenue days, one (1) each for remobilization to Double Eagle, NM and Ronan, MT.

CONTRACTOR’S

DESIGNATED BASE OF

OPERATION

ITEM ONE:

EXCLUSIVE

USE, BASE

PERIOD

150 days between contract award (Estimated 10 April 2023) and 31 December 2023

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration

OFFEROR NAME

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

Daily Availability

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS

Flight Hours - Alaska

FD

EXTENSION (Optional)

Estimated Flight Hour

Additional pay items (T&M line item)

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$35,000.00 NTE

BASE PERIOD:

Date of Award (Estimated) 10 April 2023 through 31 December 2023

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Solicitation 140D0423R0034 2023 BIA Air Attack Sensor

CONTRACTOR’S

EXCLUSIVE

USE, OPTION

PERIOD ONE

150 days between 01 January 2024 and 31 December 2024

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM CODE

(* if ordered)

FLIGHT

HOURS

OPTION ONE PERIOD (ESTIMATED):

01 January 2024 through 31 December 2024

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused w/Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2)

Solicitation 140D0423R0034 2023 BIA Air Attack Sensor

CONTRACTOR’S

EXCLUSIVE USE,

OPTION PERIOD

TWO

150 days between 01 January 2025 and 31 December 2025

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

OPTION TWO PERIOD (ESTIMATED):

01 January 2025 through 31 December 2025

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

Solicitation 140D0423R0034 2023 BIA Air Attack Sensor

CONTRACTOR’S

OPTION PERIOD

THREE

150 days between 01 January 2026 and 31 December 2026

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

OPTION THREE PERIOD (ESTIMATED):

01 January 2026 through 31 December 2026

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

Solicitation 140D0423R0034 2023 BIA Air Attack Sensor

CONTRACTOR’S

OPTION PERIOD

FOUR

150 days between 01 January 2027 and 31 December 2027

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

OPTION FOUR PERIOD (ESTIMATED):

01 January 2027 through 31 December 2027

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

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ITEM 0002: EXCLUSIVE USE DESIGNATED BASES: OKMULGEE, OK / SHOW LOW, AZ / OMAK, WA

Okmulgee, OK (est. 50 Days); Show Low, AZ (est. 50 days); Omak, WA (est. 50 days). One aircraft for 150 days availability with the possibility of extension thereafter; estimated 50 calendar days at each location; amount of days at each location may change based upon fire activity; there will be two (2) non-revenue days, one (1) each for remobilization to Show Low, AZ and Omak, WA.

CONTRACTOR’S

ITEM TWO:

BASE PERIOD

150 days between contract award (Estimated 10 April 2023) and 31 December 2023

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

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CONTRACTOR’S

OPTION PERIOD

ONE

150 days between 01 January 2024 through 31 December

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

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CONTRACTOR’S

OPTION PERIOD

TWO

150 days between 01 January 2025 through 31 December

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

OPTION TWO PERIOD (ESTIMASTED):

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

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CONTRACTOR’S

OPTION PERIOD

THREE

150 days between 01 January 2026 through 31 December

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

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CONTRACTOR’S

OPTION PERIOD

FOUR

150 days between 01 January 2027 through 31 December

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

*The first order placed during the option period, for each aircraft, will include 150 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused

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ITEM 0003: ON-CALL

One aircraft to be utilized on an on-call basis at various locations throughout the United States.

BASE OF

OPERATIONS

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

OPTION TWO PERIOD (ESTIMATED):

A2.2 MINIMUM GUARANTEE

Exclusive Use: The Minimum Guarantee under the Exclusive Use contracts, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the Exclusive Use Period (150 days) for the first year (base year) of the contract;

however, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability. The estimated quantity for daily availability during any extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability. Immediately after contract award, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order obligating the guaranteed minimum amount.

On-Call: The one-time minimum amount guaranteed under the OC contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the initial OAS Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s). When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract, a minimum of one (1) Government-provided inspection for each aircraft and pilot as described in Section C 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance (a) Inspection Scheduling Process will be provided. This inspection is required for the aircraft to be carded and considered for use under this contract and is therefore, of significant (not nominal) value (reference Sections C9.9 and C21.2). This line item is not separately priced and is the minimum quantity the Government intends to order (also known as the minimum guarantee) under any resulting contract(s) as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 and FAR 52.216-22.

A2.3 Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The Contracting Officer will issue task orders to obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.4 In the lower-48 states all fuel shall be provided by the contractor and should be included in the flight rate (wet rate).

A2.5 In Alaska, fuel will be furnished by the Government. All fuel not otherwise furnished by the Government must be purchased by or charged to the Contractor. The purchase must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Fuel related costs shall be recorded as a line entry (i.e., date, fuel charge, dollar amount, and use-item code fuel charge [FC]), shall be used and shall be supported by paid legible, itemized invoices from the supplier. Certified true copies may be submitted in lieu of the original invoice.

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A2.6 Rates for flight hours shall be in whole dollars. If the unit prices are adjusted during the life of the contract, they will be adjusted to a whole dollar as follows: amounts of 50 cents or less will be rounded down and amounts of 51 cents or more will be rounded up.

A3 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (TIME & MATERIALS IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1)

A3.1 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

Note: The rates below are applicable to the base and all option terms of the contract.

DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM

CODE QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

Extended Standby EA Indefinite Hour $ 56.00

Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC Indefinite Gallons Actual Cost

Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem) PD Indefinite Overnight Standard or High GSA Rate

Special Charge for Miscellaneous Allowable Expenses (i.e., rental car expenses, tie downs, Dept. of Transportation fees, etc.)

SC Indefinite Each Actual Cost

A3.2 AVIATION FUEL INFORMATION

The contract's hourly flight rates are subject to economic price adjustments (EPA) for changes in the price of the Jet Fuel (CONUS) fuel base price (see C14, Economic Price Adjustment-Fuel).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hourly flight rates proposed are subject to adjustment, up or down, due to the fluctuation in jet fuel price from the reference below. It is important for the contractor to understand the ramifications of the contract's Economic Price Adjustment clause (see C14). The referenced price below (in this section) should be considered when developing the hourly flight rates offered in your proposal. If the referenced price per gallon for jet fuel changes in accordance with section C14, the Government or contractor is entitled to an adjustment to the hourly flight rates based upon the change in fuel price per gallon and the economic cruise speed and fuel consumption of the contract aircraft. The Contractor agrees to accept price adjustments, up or down, based upon its aircraft fuel consumption information and the current reference price of jet fuel at the time of the adjustment. The adjustments will be made via issuance of a bilateral modification, which must be agreed to by both parties prior to being fully executed.

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Contracting Officer will complete when fuel adjustments are made

Lower 48 States Only

AVERAGE BASE PRICES AVERAGE REFERENCE PRICES

Jet Fuel Jet Fuel Effective Date Award Effective Date

Source Document Original Contract Source Document Re-established Base Price(s) Jet Fuel Effective Date

Fuel prices obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel.

ITEM 0001: EXCLUSIVE USE - Bemidji, MN; Double Eagle, NM; Ronan, MT

AIRPORT / LOCATION

JET FUEL

(Base Price)

Bemidji Regional Airport, MN (KBJI) $6.80 Cutter Flying Service, Albuquerque, NM (KABQ) $8.51 Ronan Airport, Ronan, MT (7S0) $6.47 Average $7.26 Date fuel prices obtained 16 February 2023

ITEM 0002: EXCLUSIVE USE - Okmulgee, OK; Show Low, AZ; Omak, WA

AIRPORT / LOCATION

JET FUEL

(Base Price) Okmulgee Regional Airport, Okmulgee, OK (KOKM) $5.00 Show Low Regional Airport, Show Low, AZ (KSOW) $5.00 Omak Municipal Airport, Omak, WA (KOMK) $5.44 Average $5.14

ITEM 0003: ON-CALL

AIRPORT / LOCATION

JET FUEL

(Base Price) West Star Aviation, Grand Junction, CO (KGJT) $9.40 Atlantic Aviation, Reno, NV (KRNO) $8.15 McCormick Air Center, Yakima, WA (KYKM) $6.58 Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport, Gilette, WY (KGCC) $7.09 Waycross – Ware County Airport, Waycross, GA (KAYS) $5.57 Average $7.35 http://www.airnav.com/fuel

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (APPLIES TO BOTH EU AND OC REQUIREMENTS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully contractor operated and maintained Air Tactical Type I aircraft for fire suppression and/or all-risk missions when ordered. Contractor must provide fully operational remote sensing equipment capable of intelligence data collection, fire detection, mapping, aerial supervision, and tactical ground support. Contractor will be required to perform these services seven days a week. For each day the aircraft is required to be available; the Contractor must provide an Airborne Remote System Operator (ARSO) to operate and maintain the sensor system on all missions. The Government will provide the Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS). Missions include initial and extended attack fires, in support of nationwide interagency federal wildland fire and other emergency all-risk missions during all hazard incident operations.

B.1.1.1 The aircraft awarded under this contract must be capable of performing fire detection, mapping, aerial supervision and provide air-to-ground tactical support. It is important to note that this contract will be part of the national response framework for the suppression of wildland fires and/or other emergency all-risk missions that may be dispatched at the direction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for the two Exclusive Use contracts. The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.1.2 The aircraft will be used for incident support and may also be used for law enforcement, administrative flights, and other special use missions in support of government operations. Law enforcement will be limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance.

B1.1.3 The intent of the Sensor requirement is to provide aerial supervision and provide intelligence data by imagery, full motion video, and data while operating at altitudes between 3,500’ and 20,000’ AGL during complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland fire and other emergency incidents. The resource provides enhanced situational awareness for the Air Tactical Supervisor and incident management personnel by producing real-time and near real-time information. Missions may include fire detection, mapping, full-motion video capture and recording.

B1.1.4 The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:

• One flight crew (PIC) (Contractor)

• One government Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

• One Mission Sensor Operator (Contractor)

• Optional government Secondary ATGS, Trainee, or Instructor as needed

B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete these contracts.

The cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude of the Contractor’s employees toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.3 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, State agencies, and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.4 During any task order period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use of the Government.

B1.5 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

B2 Certifications

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The Contractor must obtain and keep current, all of the following required certificates, and must ensure that contract aircraft are operated and maintained in compliance with those certificates at all times:

B2.1 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Air Carrier Certificate or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., airplane, multiengine, visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR), day/night, passengers, and cargo).

B2.2 The aircraft must be identified on the list required by 14 CFR Part 135.63(a)(3) (Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing").

B2.3 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and have engineering support for continued air worthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved.

B2.4 The Contractor needs to have Operations Specifications that permit all Contiguous United States and Alaska operations.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) DOI OAS supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts and Task Orders

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract, modifications, and task orders (if applicable) in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task order number, performance period) in their possession prior to any flights under this contract and make this information available to government representatives on request.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. However, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

B5 Condition of Equipment

The Contractor-furnished aircraft and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair.

Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

B5.1 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinder visibility.

B5.2 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.3 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

Any aircraft, provided for use under these contracts must be equipped with items as shown below:

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B6.1 Current aeronautical charts covering area of operations. Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) are authorized but must be so through OpSpec A061.

B6.2 Sensor system to meet requirements of Exhibit 7.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

B6.4 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

B6.5 Shoulder harness with automatic or manual-locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.6 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, for the purposes of this contract, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.7 Dual flight controls for initial pilot performance evaluation.

B6.8 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.9 A wing and tail strobe light system with an independent activating switch.

B6.10 High-visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.11 Reserved.

B6.12 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.13 Reserved.

B6.14 A first aid kit containing at least the items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.15 A survival kit containing at least the items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance calculations.

B6.16 FAA-approved cargo restraints, cargo nets, and cargo straps for cargo tie down in cabin and baggage compartment area.

B6.17 The aircraft must be equipped with circuit breaker-protected USB charging ports at each aft cabin workstation and co-pilot seat as described in B7.6.7.

B6.18 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

B6.18.1 Aerial Supervision Mission checklist. This checklist is required to be in the aircraft and utilized in-accordance-with the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (IASG). The aerial supervision mission checklist is attached as an exhibit to Section C of this solicitation.