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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/13/2023

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

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

The purpose of this amendment is to respond to additional questions received from industry.

The due date for the receipt of proposals remains unchanged as October 31, 2023 by 1400

EDT.

All Changes are highlighted below.

Period of Performance: 05/01/2024 to 04/30/2029

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)

Angelina Clements

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

A1 CONTRACT REQUIREMENT

A2 SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS IDIQ SEAT

SERVICES

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 RESERVED

B4 CONTRACTS, TASK ORDERS, AND MODIFICATIONS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE (FSV)-REQUIRED AND SEAT

SUPPORT VEHICLE (SSV)–OPTIONAL

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

B12 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B13 MISSION CURRENCY AND PROFICIENCY

B14 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B15 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B16 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B17 FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE (FSV) AND SEAT SUPPORT

VEHICLE (SSV) DRIVER REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS.

B18 VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY LIMITATIONS

OPERATIONS

B20 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B21 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B22 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B23 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR FLIGHT

OPERATIONS

B24 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND

MANUFACTURER’S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS)

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED

PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SECTION C-CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS.48

C3 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT (AUR)

C4 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS –

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C6 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C8 POST AWARD EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERFORMANCE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C9 PRE-WORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C10 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C11 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C12 MISHAPS

C13 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C14 CONTRACT PERIOD

C15 ORDERS FOR SERVICES

C16 AUTHORIZED ORDERING OFFICIAL

C17 ADD/REMOVE AIRCRAFT/EQUIPMENT AFTER CONTRACT

AWARD

C18 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C19 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C20 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C21 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C22 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C23 FLIGHT TIME

C24 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C25 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

C26 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

C28 EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

(NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

D3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(52.212-1 MAR 2023)

D4 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-2 NOV 2021)

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

EXHIBITS

SCHEDULE A - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Contract Acronyms

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast AFF Automated Flight Following AFM Aircraft / Airplane Flight Manual AGL Above Ground Level ALSE Aviation Life Support Equipment AMOC Alternate Means of Compliance AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATBM Airtanker Base Manager ATC Air Traffic Control ATGS Air Tactic Group Supervisor AUR Aircraft Use Report BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs BLM Bureau of Land Management CFR Code of Federal Regulations CAS Close Air Support CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting CRM Crew Resource Management CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DG Directional Gyro DM Degrees/Minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation EFB Electronic Flight Bag EI Energy Institute ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FBO Fixed Base Operator FSV Fuel Service Vehicle FTA Fire Traffic Area FTR Federal Travel Regulations GACC Geographic Area Coordination Center GVW Gross Vehicle Weight GPM Gallons per Minute GPS Global Positioning System IAB Interagency Airtanker Board IAT Interagency aviation ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercommunication System IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity IFR Instrument Flight rules IIC Agency Investigator in Charge IMC Instrument Meteorological Condition

IPP Invoice Processing Platform MCTF Mission Currency Training Flight MDA Minimum Descent Altitude MFD Multifunction Display MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins MTOW Maximum Takeoff Weight NAC National Access Code NAICS North American Industrial Classification System NAFA National Aerial Firefighter Academy NFPA National Fire Protection Association NICC National Interagency Coordination Center NOAA Nation Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOE Nap-Of-The-Earth NTE Not To Exceed NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer PI Project Inspector PIC Pilot-In-Command POA Privately Owned Aircraft POC Point of Contact POH Pilot Operating Handbook POV Privately Owned Vehicle PPE Personal Protective Equipment PSI Pounds per Square Inch PTT Push to Talk PTS Practical Test Standards QPL Qualified Products List RFP Request for Proposals SABO Standards for Airtanker Operation SAIB Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins SEMG SEAT Manager SEAT Single Engine Airtanker SECO SEAT Coordinator SIC Second In Command SL Service Letters SMS Safety Management System SPCC Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure SRM Single-Pilot Resource Management SSV Seat Support Vehicle STC Supplemental Type Certificate T&M Time and Materials TBO Time Between Overhaul TFR Temporary Flight Restrictions TGID Talk Group IDs TO Task Order TORP Task Order Request for Proposals TSO Technical Service Order UAM Unit Aviation Manager UAS Uncrewed Aircraft System UAT Universal Access Transceiver UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USB Universal Serial Bus USFS United States Forest Service VFR Visual Flight rules VNE Never Exceed Airspeed VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1 Contract Requirement

SEAT SERVICES – VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The intent of this contract is to provide Single Engine Airtanker (SEAT) Flight Services for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian Affairs, (BIA), United States Forest Service (USFS) and other federal and state agencies (through cooperative agreement subject to the ordering procedures and legal limitations applicable to the underlying IDIQ Contracts.) as needed for the suppression of wildland fires. The Government may use this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to fulfill any need for SEAT services for wildland fire suppression including task orders (TOs) with very long or very short periods of performance, and TOs with options. When required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505, or as otherwise appropriate, TOs may be competed among the multiple IDIQ-holders. These TOs may be competed using a multitude of evaluation factors (see Exhibit 11). The relative weight of the price and any non-price evaluation factors will be included in the Task Order Request for Proposals (TORP). For some TO competitions, factors other than price may be given a greater weight than price. Each aircraft line item requires a primary and a relief flight crew, as well as a Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV). The Government may also have a need for a SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) (or combination FSV/SSV). SSVs (if ordered) will be priced as an additional pay item as noted in the additional pay items table, and ordered when needed. The performance period for this IDIQ contract is five years.

It is important to note that aircraft, flight crews and ground crews under this contract will be part of the national response framework for the suppression of wildland fires and may be dispatched at the direction of the Government to locations throughout the 48 contiguous United States.

ITEM 1 DESCRIPTION: Type 3 Airtanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Aircraft Required: One (1) or more turbine powered (minimum 1220 SHP), Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approved Type 3 Airtanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Service Vehicle: One FSV per aircraft equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Complement Required per Aircraft:

• One primary pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement, one relief pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to provide a trained, prepared, and proficient pilot that meets the requirements of the contract and Exhibit-1. Any Government provided training is supplemental to the Vendor required training.

• One FSV driver/operator and one relief driver/operator. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to provide a trained, prepared, and proficient FSV driver/operator (SSV driver/operator when applicable) that meets the requirements of the contract and Exhibit-1.

Reporting Locations: Various throughout the United States

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Must have a Standard and/or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate (see B2).

Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25 (See B2).

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

Visual Flight Rules (VFR), Day Only.

Minimum tank capacity of 800 US gallons.

Minimum payload of 6,900 pounds with IAB approved gate system installed, 1.5 hrs fuel and a 200 lb pilot at 7,000ft and 30° Celsius.

Operational Endurance of at least one hour and 30 minutes (1.5 hours) at 75% power, with 6,900 pounds of retardant, and a 200-lb pilot.

Capable of takeoff as configured above at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30° Celsius All firefighting equipment must be available or installed at the time of inspection.

Note 1: All exhibits applicable to this contract are included at the end of Section C.

Note 2: The following gates are IAB approved for Type 3 airtankers:

• Air Tractor Fire Gate Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3.

• Hatfield Gate

• Hydromax Gate

ITEM 2 DESCRIPTION: Type 4 Airtanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Aircraft Required: One (1) or more turbine powered, Type 4 Airtanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Service Vehicle: One FSV per aircraft equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Complement Required per Aircraft:One primary pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement, one relief pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement, one FSV driver/operator and one relief driver/operator.

Reporting Locations: Various throughout the United States

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Must have a Standard and/or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate (see B2).

Aircraft certified under CAR 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25 (See B2).

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

VFR, Day Only.

Minimum Tank capacity of 500 US gallons Payload minimum 4,600 pounds with 1.5 hrs fuel and a 200 lb pilot at 7,000ft and 30° Celsius.

Endurance of at least one hour and 30 minutes (1.5 hours) at 75% power, with 4,600 pounds of retardant, and a 200-lb pilot.

Capable of takeoff as configured above at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30° Celsius All firefighting equipment must be available or installed at the time of inspection.

Note: All exhibits applicable to this contract are included at the end of Section C.

A2 Schedule for services and price/costs IDIQ SEAT Services

OFFEROR NAME

Contractor Base of Operation

Use Periods Date of Award or May 01, 2024 whichever comes first, through April 30, NOTE: Offerors are permitted to provide separate pricing for Type 3A, Type 3B, and Type 4 aircraft, and may do so by copying this schedule and providing a separate schedule for Type 3A, Type 3B, and Type 4 aircraft. All aircraft of the same type must be priced the same.

Only aircraft on this listing will be considered when evaluating offerors for contract award. Offerors may add additional lines if more than 9 aircraft are included in an offerors proposal. Each aircraft is required to be accompanied by a fuel service vehicle

LIST OF AIRCRAFT

Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker #

Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker #

Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker #

Daily Rate anticipated to be used for deployments ordered on a daily basis. The below rates are the ceiling rates for this contract.

Rate Schedule for the First Year of the Contract: May 01, 2024 – April 30, 2025

Pay Item Descriptions Pay Item Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR

Additional pay items (Time and Materials (T&M) line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee. See the Rate Table for possible Additional Pay Items.

$30,000.00

Rate Schedule for Second Year of the Contract: May 01, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Pay Item Descriptions Pay Item Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR

Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee. See the Rate Table for possible Additional Pay Items.

$30,000.00

Rate Schedule for Third Year of the Contract: May 01, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Pay Item Descriptions Pay Item Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR

Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee. See the Rate Table for possible Additional Pay Items.

$30,000.00

Rate Schedule for Fourth Year of the Contract: May 01, 2027 – April 30, 2028

Pay Item Descriptions Pay Item Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR

Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee. See the Rate Table for possible Additional Pay Items.

$30,000.00

Rate Schedule for Fifth Year of the Contract: May 01, 2028 – April 30, 2029

Pay Item Descriptions Pay Item Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR

Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee. See the Rate Table for possible Additional Pay Items.

$30,000.00

ADDITIONAL FSV/SSV (MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS CITED IN B8)

Please Check Appropriate Blocks Below CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PROVIDE: One _ _ or Two __ FSV/SSV WHEN ORDERED (check which boxes apply) YES or NO _ _

Additional FSV/SSV will be priced as Additional Pay Items

THE ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SHOWN BELOW APPLY TO ALL LINE ITEMS ABOVE

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

A. Extended Standby – Pilot (C18.1) EP INDEFINITE HOUR $ 75.00 B. Extended Standby – Driver (C18.1) ET INDEFINITE HOUR $ 55.00 C. Additional Fuel Service Vehicle or SSV (C25.2) SD INDEFINITE DAY $650.00 D. Additional Driver/Loader Only (C25.3) P01 INDEFINITE DAY $350.00 E. Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage (C25.5) SML INDEFINITE Mile $ 2.64 F. Retardant Labor during Unavailability Period

(C25.4)

P01 INDEFINITE DAY $350.00

G. Mix, Test and Load Retardant (C25.6) P55 INDEFINITE GAL $ .25 H. Contractor Miscellaneous Expenses (C25.7) SC INDEFINITE EACH Actuals I. Training Daily (C25.9.1.1) TD 10 Days / Year DAY $650.00 J. Per Diem (C25.1) PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR

A2.2 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity -The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by FAR 16.504(a)(1) , is $500.00, which will be obligated on a TO at contract award. If no aircraft are ordered for an amount that exceeds the stated Minimum Guarantee by the end of the fifth ordering period then the guarantee can be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and paid to each vendor. The minimum Order Quantity as specified in FAR Clause 52.216-22 is $500.00. The Maximum IDIQ quantity will be a shared ceiling that will be established at contract award.

A2.3 Exhibits that will be applicable under the IDIQ contract are included at the end of Section C.

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and again when fuel adjustments are made.

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft Jet Fuel

Base Price Reference Price

Effective Date Insert (award) date Effective Date

Source Document ORIGINAL

CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference $ X consumption rate of

Old Flight Rate varies New Flight Rate

Increase Due

Re-established Base Price Effective Date

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

JET FUEL

$/GAL

Luxivair (KSBD) 909-362-6068 San Bernardino, CA $ 5.00 Cutter Aviation Service (KABQ) 505-842-4184 Albuquerque, NM $ 7.43 Million Air (KTUS) 520-889-6327 Tucson, AZ $ 6.99 Sphere One Av. (KCDC) 435-586-4504 Cedar City, UT $ 7.00 Western Aircraft (KBOI) 208-338-1800 Boise, ID $ 6.89 Edwards Jet Center (KBIL) 406-252-0805 Billings, MT $ 5.99 West Star Aviation (KGJT) 970-243-7500 Grand Junction, CO $ 7.68 Atlantic Aviation (KRNO) 775-858-7300 Reno, NV $ 7.90 Pangborn Aviation Service (KEAT) 509-886-0233 Wenatchee, WA $ 6.30 Burns Municipal Airport (KBNO) $ 6.00

Average $6.72 per gallon http://www.airnav.com/fuel

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained SEAT airplane flight services to support water/retardant application for fire suppression operations in the 48 contiguous United States. Airplanes must be approved for use as SEATs in support of the BLM, BIA, USFS, and other federal and state agencies (through cooperative agreements subject to the ordering procedures and legal limitations applicable to the underlying IDIQ Contract(s)) as needed. Contractor services include provision of an aircraft, personnel, FSV, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this contract.

B1.1.1 Multiple IDIQ contracts will be awarded. TOs will be competed and awarded for known, extended periods at specific locations.

B1.1.2 During the TO period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day.

B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to complete this contract successfully. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude 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 and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B2 Certifications

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 The Contractor must be certificated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137, “Agricultural Aircraft Operations.”

B2.2 Type 3 Airtanker contract aircraft must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 23 or 25. Type 4 airtanker contract aircraft must be certificated under 14 CFR 23, 25 or CAR 3. All aircraft must have parts manufacturing and engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder. Aircraft must also be certificated in the restricted category under 14 CFR Part 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work or certificated in a standard airworthiness category under 14 CFR Part 21.187 “Multiple Airworthiness Certification”. Surplus or previously type-certificated armed forces aircraft will not be used. The installation of any special equipment for this contract must be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved.

B2.2.1 The Government will evaluate single engine airplanes carrying 800 to 1,799 gallons for use as Type 3 SEATs and single engine airplanes carrying 500 to 799 gallons for use as Type 4 SEATs. Aircraft will be evaluated at a weight and maximum load consistent with the aircraft type certificate or approved increased load (supplemental type certificate (STC)).

B2.2.2 Aircraft offered as Type 3 SEATs must meet Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) requirements for Type 3 SEAT. Gates and flow control system must be IAB approved.

B2.2.3 Type 4 SEATs are not evaluated by the IAB.

B2.3 Operations Manual Requirements

The Contractor is required to have and use a written operations manual. The manual must include the company’s standard operational procedures for each model of contracted aircraft. At a minimum, the manual must include the following procedures:

B2.3.1 Method for calculating current aircraft weight, balance and performance based on actual loads and environmental conditions.

Procedures for identifying limitations and remaining within limitations. Procedures for retaining load calculation data. Load calculations must be retained for 30 calendar days.

B2.3.2 FAA approved inspection program, to include completion of 14 CFR 91 required airworthiness inspections, and approval for return-to-service in accordance with 14 CFR 43.5.

B2.3.3 Reserved

B2.3.4 Reporting and recording of mechanical irregularities that occur before, during, and after completion of a flight to ensure a record of all discrepancies, corrective actions and deferred discrepancies will be readily available throughout the contract period.

B2.3.5 Obtaining repair, preventive maintenance, and servicing of the aircraft during operations away from the contractor’s normal operating base. This includes procedures for ensuring mechanics performing maintenance or service on contract aircraft are appropriately certificated and trained for the tasks performed and have available the technical manuals, tools, and equipment necessary to perform the tasks in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and FAA standards.

B2.3.6 Determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported during previous flights have been adequately corrected/ repaired (or deferred if appropriate) before the next flight.

B2.3.7 Fueling the aircraft including the detection of fuel contamination, and protecting from fire (including electrostatic protection) including detailed procedures for any hot/rapid refueling program.

B2.3.8 Complying with flight manual “emergency procedures” and reporting abnormal conditions or potentially unsafe conditions.

B2.3.9 Continuity of operations. Procedures for when personnel, aircraft or equipment become unavailable.

B2.3.10 One copy of the manual must be maintained at the operator's principal operations base. Additional copies (current electronic copies are acceptable) must be readily available to pilots and support personnel while on contract away from the base.

B2.3.11 One complete electronic copy of the Contractor’s operations manual is required to be submitted within 30 calendar days of award of contract to the Contracting Officer (CO) and will be incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates within 30 calendar days of the update or at a minimum annually, that are made to their operations manual to the CO throughout the life of the contract.

B2.4 Training, Recruitment and Retention Program Requirements

The Contractor is required to establish and implement a training program for pilots and support personnel that satisfies the requirements of this contract and ensures that each pilot and support person is adequately trained to perform their assigned duties.

B2.4.1 This training program must have written initial and recurrent training curriculums. See the Training Program Requirements for Air-tankers and Scoopers (Exhibit 1) for the minimum requirements a training program must have.

B2.4.2 One complete copy (an electronic copy is acceptable) of the Contractor’s training, recruitment and retention program is required to be submitted within 30 calendar days of award of contract to the CO and will be incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates within 30 calendar days of the update or at a minimum annually, that are made to their training program to the CO throughout the life of the contract.

B3 Reserved

B4 Contracts, Task Orders, and Modifications

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

B4.2 The pilot must have TO information (i.e.TO 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 TOs 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.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished aircraft and vehicle(s) and all other equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair.

Aircraft must be airworthy and systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer. No fuel leaks are allowed on either aircraft or fuel/support vehicle.

B5.2 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, or repairs which hinder visibility.

B5.3 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.

B5.3.1 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions (Exhibit 2) for examples of the lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 The aircraft must be free of chemical odor and residue. Hopper tanks and the entire aircraft must be rinsed with a neutralizer.

Some examples are “Neutralizer” (“Neutra-Sol”) by Becker Underwood, Inc., (800-232-5907) or “Wipe-Out” by Helena Chemical Co. (901 752-4414). Equivalent neutralizers are acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one or more as awarded, fully compliant aircraft that is equipped as shown below:

B6.1 Instruments and equipment required by certification and in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205 (VFR day and night). The following additional instruments must be installed, operable, and airworthy:

B6.1.1 Gyroscopic rate-of-turn, slip/skid indicator (turn and bank or turn coordinator), or gyroscopic artificial horizon.

B6.1.2 Directional gyro (DG) or a vertical card compass designed and manufactured in accordance with a technical standard order (TSO) authorization.

B6.1.3 Free air temperature indicator.

B6.1.4 Rate-of-climb indicator.

B6.2 Landing lights.

B6.3 White wing-tip strobe lights.

B6.4 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing conspicuity lighting.

B6.5 For loading, 3-inch male Kamlock couplers (Mil C 27487 or equal) accessible from both sides of the aircraft (i.e., load from either side).

B6.6 The pilot-in command (PIC) must ensure that the following documentation/electronic equipment is current, operable, and accessible at the pilot station in the cockpit:

B6.6.1 Current approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), including performance charts, as appropriate.

B6.6.2 Quick reference cockpit checklist (in addition to the checklist found in the AFM) containing the following procedures:

Preflight After landing Before starting engines Shutdown Before takeoff Emergencies:

Cruise - Fuel Before drop - Electrical After drop - Hydraulic

Before landing - Mechanical

B6.6.3 Each aircraft must carry paper or electronic charts (in addition to loading charts found in the AFM) that will assist the pilot in determining the appropriate retardant/suppressant load capability for the environmental conditions present within authorized maximum weight limits for that specific aircraft. The considered environmental conditions must include outside air temperature and pressure altitude, at a minimum. The charts will not supersede any FAA approved or recognized manuals or charts. Regardless of media, the charts must be in the aircraft and accessible to the pilot throughout all flight. Pilots must be trained and knowledgeable in its use. Loading data shall be retained in accordance with B20.8.

B6.6.4 Current paper or electronic aeronautical charts covering areas of expected operation.

B6.7 Aircraft tank and apparatus for fire suppressant materials as required below:

B6.7.1 Offered Type 3 SEAT’s must be IAB approved or interim approved as a single engine airtanker as stated in Section A. The complete IAB document can be found at: https://www.nwcg.gov/committees/interagency-airtanker-board

B6.7.2 All systems must have an emergency dump feature that enables the pilot to drop the load in less than 6 seconds by using the normal “dump handle” (the lever normally used for operating the gate during the application of dry material such as seed or fertilizer) in a single, one-step operation. An operational check of this feature must be accomplished and documented within 30 calendar days of the annual Office of Aviation Services (OAS) inspection AND every 30 calendar days while performing on this contract including any extensions. Documentation of operational checks performed while on contract must be retained and made available to the Government upon request.

B6.7.2.1 The emergency dump feature must isolate the pneumatic or hydraulic pressure emergency systems so that function or failure of the normal system’s pressure does not affect the emergency system’s pressure.

B6.7.2.2 Emergency systems dependent on normal operating systems for initial charge must have a pressure gauge or indicator that is readily visible to the crew.

B6.7.2.3 Emergency systems dependent on pre-charged bottles must have a positive means of checking the air/gas precharge system pressure in addition to the gate system hydraulic pressure prior to the first flight of the day. If the positive means of checking is an operational check, rather than a real-time pressure gauge, the procedures for that operational check must be incorporated into the pilot's preflight checklist and the company's training program".

B6.7.2.4 The primary emergency dump control must be positioned within easy reach of a pilot strapped in his or her seat.

Electrically operated controls must be wired directly from a source of power isolated from the normal aircraft electrical bus and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker.

B6.7.3 A Kamlock coupler which allows the aircraft tank contents to be offloaded through it.

B6.7.4 The tanks and all operating mechanisms must be original aircraft equipment manufacturers (OEM), as listed on the type certificate or other approved data, or installed in accordance with an FAA STC or FAA field approval. All dispensing equipment must be maintained in accordance 14 CFR Part 43.

B6.7.5 Prior to the Government’s initial inspection and at least annually thereafter, the Contractor must inspect all tanks and dumping systems, including all associated tubing and electrical systems. As a part of these inspections, the Contractor must fill the tanks to their capacity with water to test for leaks.

B6.7.5.1 The tanks must be maintained in a leak-free condition throughout the period of performance.

B6.8 Aircraft marking. The aircraft must have a high visibility paint scheme. See the High Visibility White and Red Paint Scheme for SEAT Aircraft (Exhibit 3) for suitable colors and contrasting markings.

B6.8.1 An assigned tanker number must be displayed on both sides of the vertical stabilizer and/or rudder. The numbers must be as large as possible but at least 12 inches high with the format and spacing the same as aircraft “N” numbers (refer to 14 CFR Part 45.29).

B6.9 Fire extinguisher(s), One handheld bottle, minimum 2-B-C rating must be mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher(s) must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s operations manual.

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B6.10 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kit (Exhibit 4) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance load calculations.

B6.11 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (FS/OAS_A24F.pdf)(copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents .

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

B7.2.2 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna, unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as required by the avionics system and must have a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of 3.0 to 1 or better.

B7.2.3 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.2.5 All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

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B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) 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.

B7.3.3 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. The transceiver (FM-1), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. The transceiver’s operational controls must be https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents located and arranged so that the pilot when seated, has full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. The transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode.

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for the transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required.

Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, the transceiver must be programmed with the narrowband analog GUARD receive and transmit frequencies of 168.625 MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit only.

B7.3.3.4 The following VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements:

Technisonics: TDFM-136, TDFM-136A, TDFM-136/NV, TDFM-136A/NV, TDFM-136B, TDFM-136B/NV.

Cobham: (formerly NAT) NPX-136D-070.

B7.3.4 Reserved

B7.3.5 Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program

B7.3.5.1 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s AFF Program (https://www.aff.gov). Not all available satellite-based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements.

The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF.gov. For questions about current compatibility requirements, select the “HELP” button at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.2 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

B7.3.5.3 AFF communications must be fully operational in all areas of operation at all times. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.4 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing complete tail number; manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model;

and contractor contact information. If the contractor relocates previously registered AFF aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages

B7.3.5.5 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at:

https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.6 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements.

The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF.gov (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF.gov) and that all information displayed in AFF.gov is current. A username and password are required to access AFF.gov. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

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B7.3.5.7 If AFF becomes inoperable/unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice system for flight following. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

B7.3.5.8 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at:

https://www.aff.gov/documents/Specification_Section_Supplement.pdf with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.3.5.9 Reserved

B7.3.6 Reserved

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 At least one of the following VFR navigations systems must be installed:

B74.1.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS) system utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna. The navigational databases must be updated at least annually.

B7.4.1.2 One portable Aviation GPS unit (Garmin GPS 660 or 760 etc..) utilizing aviation-based software providing overhead orientation. Unit must be connected to remote antenna separate from GPS unit. Navigational databases must be updated at least annually.

B7.4.1.3 One tablet or mobile device, minimum size of 3.0 inches wide x 1.5 inches high, utilizing aviation application software (Foreflight, Gamin Pilot etc..) that incorporates overhead orientation and georeferencing of aircraft position on the map The display must show aircraft position in relation to airspace boundaries, including military, controlled, and restricted areas. Application software must allow for disabling of internal GPS sourcing and allow for sourcing of external remote GPS antenna signal.

Application software subscription must be current.

B7.4.2 All GPS systems must allow for continuous application of aircraft electrical power through circuit protected source.

B7.4.3 All GPS Systems must use WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in degrees, minutes, decimal minutes (DM) mode.

B7.4.4 Reserved

B7.4.5 All GPS Systems must ensure secure mounting and shall be located in a position to provide the PIC a clear view of aircraft panel and the unit display and unrestricted access to aircraft and unit controls.

B7.4.6 Portable Aviation GPS units, GPS tablets, or mobile GPS device systems will not be used for aircraft primary navigation in aircraft conducting IFR operations.

B7.4.7 Reserved

B7.4.8 Reserved

B7.4.9 Reserved

B7.5 Audio Systems

B7.5.1 One audio control system for the pilot to select receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/push to talk (PTT) audio inputs for all installed radios. Each system must also allow the pilot to independently adjust both the intercommunications system (ICS) and the receiver audio output levels.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Transmitter selection controls must be provided for the microphone/PTT inputs.