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FLIGHT SERVICES in Support of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BLM/Exclusive Use Type III Resource Helicopter/Fairbanks, AK Solicitation No. 140D24Q0030

Table of Contents

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

ITEM 1 AIRCRAFT FOR FAIRBANKS, AK

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 RESERVED

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS’ DUTY AND FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16-17 RESERVED

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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

B33 HELICOPTER TURBINE ENGINE POWER CHECK

SECTION C - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS - ADDENDA

52.212-4(K)TAXES

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52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2023)

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

ADDENDA TO DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/SAFETY MANAGER & ADVISOR

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 INVOICES - AIRCRAFT USE REPORT (AUR)

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C4 RESERVED

C5 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

DIAR 1452.228-71 AIRCRAFT AND GENERAL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE (MAR 1989)

C6 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C7 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C8.2 SUSPENSION OF PILOT

C9 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C10 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS)

C11 MISHAPS

C12 RESERVED

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C13 CONTRACT PERIOD

C14 EU PERIOD

C15 OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF EU PERIOD

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C18 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C19 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C21 FLIGHT TIME

C22 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C23 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C24 RESERVED

C25 RESERVED

SECTION C EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 STANDARD INTERAGENCY LOAD CALCULATION METHOD AND FORM

EXHIBIT 2 HELICOPTER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART

EXHIBIT 3 UNACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT LAP BELT AND SHOULDER HARNESS CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT 4 RESERVED

EXHIBIT 5 FIRST AID AND SURVIVAL KITS

EXHIBIT 6 & 7 RESERVED

EXHIBIT 8 DRAWING FS/OAS A-17

EXHIBIT 9 HELICOPTER LIKE MAKES AND MODEL GROUPS PLUS SERIES

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EXHIBIT 10 & 11 RESERVED

EXHIBIT 12 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS), FLIGHT TIME, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA

VIOLATION QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT 13 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (48 CFR 52.222.42)

EXHIBIT 14 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION

EXHIBIT 15 UNAVAILABILITY CONVERSION CHART

EXHIBIT 16 TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD 74

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 SEP 2023) TAILORED

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL

D8 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-2 NOV 2021) (ADDENDA/TAILORED)

D9 OFFER ACCEPTABILITY

D10 EVALUATION FACTORS

D11 TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE

D12 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

D13 NOTICE OF AWARD

D14 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.212-3 -- OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (DEC 2022)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

IAW FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

DIAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT E-1 OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

EXHIBIT E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3 HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM

EXHIBIT E-4 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Information Reporting Service A&P airframe and power plant AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air traffic control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute GPS global positioning system HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect IAT interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA public address system PA pressure altitude PFD personal flotation device PIC pilot-in-command PSD plastic sphere dispenser Psi pounds per square inch PTT push to talk RFQ request for quotes PPE personal protective equipment SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated

STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry

Procedures TBO time between overhauls TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR Voltage standing wave ratio

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

BLM/Exclusive Use Type III Resource Helicopter/Fairbanks, AK Solicitation No. 140D24Q0030

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The intent of this contract is to acquire one Contractor fully operated and maintained Exclusive Use (EU) to support Government natural resource missions. Flight services are for the EU of the Bureau of Land Management, in support of required compliance inspections, resource management activities and other government agency work. Services consist of transport of personnel and cargo to support biological, geological, archaeological, paleontological, hydrological and compliance activities.

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

Item 1 Aircraft for Fairbanks, AK

Designated Base: All aircraft, equipment, facilities, and personnel required under this contract shall be delivered to and removed from Fairbanks, Alaska.

EU Period: Dates: May 22 – August 29 of each year (100 days)

Aircraft Required: One light (Type 3) helicopter, equipped as specified in Section B

Crew Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), on-site Mechanic, (See B18 for alternate/relief crew option)

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

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

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 600 pounds at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet pressure altitude (PA) using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 2.3 hours total.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Landing Gear: Skid Type must be extended height.

Airspeed: 120 knots VNE at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet pressure altitude (PA)

Certification Basis: 14 CFR 27

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Payload: Non-Jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 750 pounds at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet pressure altitude (PA) using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 2.3 hours total.

Note 1: Contractor may be required to operate from alternate bases when dispatched by the Government.

Note 2: Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section B Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that you provide.

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

BLM/Exclusive Use Type III Resource Helicopter/Fairbanks, AK Solicitation No. 140D24Q0030

A.2 Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

A2.1 Schedule for one EU Helicopter with a guaranteed EU Period of 100 days for base calendar year. The subsequent ordering periods are estimated and are subject to availability of funding.

Base Period: 04/01/2024 – 03/31/2025 Exclusive Use Period: 5/22/2024 – 08/29/2024 Ordering Period l: 04/01/2025 – 03/31/2026 Exclusive Use Period: 5/22/2025 – 08/29/2025 Ordering Period 2: 04//01/2026 – 03/31/2027 Exclusive Use Period: 5/22/2026 – 08/29/2026 Ordering Period 3: 04/01/2027 – 03/31/2028 Exclusive Use Period: 5/22/2027 – 08/29/2027 Ordering Period 4: 04/01/2028 – 03/31/2029 Exclusive Use Period: 5/22/2028 – 08/29/2028

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

100 calendar days

START DATE: May 22, 2024 END DATE: August 29, 2024

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration #

ITEM

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CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

1A

Daily Availability Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability (See Note 1)

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

1B

Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

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EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for availability during Extension Period (See Note 2)

Not to exceed 1A

1D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per Flight Hour during Extension Period (See Note 2)

Not to exceed 1B

1E

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 Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$31,901.00 Estimate

1F

Additional pay items (optional for extension) (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.

$9,185.00 Estimate

BASE ORDERING PERIOD: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel. All fuel will be provided by the Government, or the Contractor will be reimbursed for Contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. The total estimated cost of A-F, for all years, will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each Offeror. This is no way obligates the Governments to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 1C and 1D will be awarded as unit prices only. The extended amount will be a dollar amount determined by the Government, based on days agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

BLM/Exclusive Use Type III Resource Helicopter/Fairbanks, AK Solicitation No. 140D24Q0030

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 100 Calendar Days

START DATE May 22, 2025 END DATE August 29, 2025

2A

2B

2C

Mutual Extension Availability (Optional) Price per day for Availability During Extension Period

Not to exceed 2A

2D

Mutual Extension Flight Hour (Optional) (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours (See Note 2)

Not to exceed 2B

2E

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$33,176.00 Estimate

2F

Additional pay items (optional for extension) (T&M line item)

$7,641.00 Estimate

ORDERING DATES April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

START DATE May 22, 2026 END DATE August 29, 2026

3A

3B

3C

Not to exceed 3A

3D

Not to exceed 3B

3E

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$34,503.00 Estimated

3F

$7,948.00 Estimated

ORDERING DATES April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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START DATE May 22, 2027 END DATE August 29, 2027

4A

4B

4C

Not to exceed 4A

4D

Not to exceed 4B

4E

$35,883.00 Estimate

4F

$8,265.00 Estimate

ORDERING DATES April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

START DATE May 22, 2028 END DATE August 29, 2028

5A

5B

5C

$ Not to exceed 5A

5D

$ Not to exceed 5B

5E

$37,318.00 Estimate

5F

$8,595.00 Estimate

ORDERING DATES April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M))

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT RATE

i Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C23) ii Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH For Lodging – Actual cost or above per diem with justification – receipt(s) required for lodging (See C23)

M&IE Authorized daily per diem rate (See C23) iii Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C23)

A2.1 Minimum Guarantee - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by FAR clause 52.216-19, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the 100-calendar day EU Period, as awarded on the first year’s task order under the base period. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of Contractor aircraft. The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the EU period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

A2.2 The start date for EU period may be changed by the issuance of Authorization to Proceed in accordance with C14.

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the following page is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL

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SECTION B- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain a fully Contractor operated and maintained EU helicopter flight services to support Government natural resource missions. Contractor service include provision of a helicopter, personnel, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include but are not limited to, transport of personnel and cargo for remote radio site maintenance, support of geological, archaeological, paleontological, hydrological, fisheries, wildlife, recreation, reality compliance and other administrative and related resource activities. Work will include high- and low-level aerial reconnaissance. Law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance and reconnaissance. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 Operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly IHOG) and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material and other documents referenced in specific sections of the contract. The NSHO and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material documents may be found at the following link: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides. The pilot and air crew will jointly conduct risk assessments for all missions to determine the risk and hazards. No mission will be flown that presents an unacceptable level of risk.

B1.3 During the EU period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the EU and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.4 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract.

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

B1.5 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.

B1.6 Fairbanks, Alaska will be the designated base of operations and the aircraft will begin and end the EU period in Fairbanks.

Operations will primarily take place on the North Slope and the Brooks Range within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA). Operations may take place in other areas of Alaska and the Arctic District may dispatch the aircraft to work with cooperators or other entities who hold cooperative agreements with the Arctic District Office. Operations may take place on all land ownerships.

B1.6.1 While at Fairbanks, vendors should be prepared to provide food, lodging and logistical support for their employees.

B1.6.2 Outside of Fairbanks the Government will provide or re-imburse the contractor for lodging and meals. GOV provided lodging will most often be in minimalist rooms in an industrial trailer (Umiat & Inigok). Hotel rooms or more modern industrial housing are only available if a particular project stages in a village, which may not occur during any given summer.

B1.6.3 Occasionally (for 1-2 week periods at a time) field work will take place in remote camps on the tundra. Lodging will be minimalist and consist of tents or a combination of hard-sided structures and tents.

B1.6.4 Working in remote field camps may involve extended periods without modern amenities, such as running water, internet, cellular phone communications or electricity.

B1.6.4.1 The Contractor must provide (at no cost to the Government) a means to communicate to its employees while in the field (i.e., starlink, or satellite phone).

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must hold 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:

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B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier 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., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, passengers, and cargo) in the 48 contiguous United States and Alaska.

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 135 (14 CFR 135) Air Carrier Certificate. The contract aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

B2.3 A 14 CFR 133, Rotorcraft External Load Operations Certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum. The contract aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, "D085 Aircraft Listing").

B2.4 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

B2.5 Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA-approved.

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 Office of Aviation Services (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

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

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task number, performance period) in his/her 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 device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

The Contractor-furnished helicopter, 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 (stop drilling is considered temporary). 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 hinders 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 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (see Section C) for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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The helicopter offered must be equipped as shown below:

B6.1 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the Alaska area of operations and Alaska Supplements.

Note: Electronic flight bags are acceptable if authorized by the FAA in the company’s operation specifications.

B6.2 One digital hour meter installed in a location visible by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter must be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or by equivalent means, to record flight time only.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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

B6.5 Double-strap 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.

B6.5.1 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

B 6.6 Utility folding aft cabin seating for easy access to a flat cabin floor equipped with tie downs for carriage of bulky cargo.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR, Part 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. (See the fire extinguisher maintenance instructions in Section B29.)

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government)

B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR, Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.10 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator (ADI), directional gyro, vertical speed indicator and rate of turn indicator or skid/slip indicator or inclinometer.

Note: In lieu of these listed instruments, a single, new generation electronic instrument providing combined data meeting at minimum the following TSO's: C3e, C4c and C113A.

B6.11 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing LED (red or white), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.

B6.12 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.13 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 4.

B6.14 High skid-type landing gear, if manufactured for the make and model offered.

B6.15 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

B6.16 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

Note: Closed-system, single-point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA-approved locking device.

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.18 Wire Strike protection system (mechanical). If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

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B6.19 Main Rotor Brake

B6.20 Reserved

B6.21 Internal and External Cargo compartment(s) as specified below:

For Internal:

B6.21.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin.

B6.21.1.2 Rear bulkhead modification is required. (Baggage compartment/rear locker extender kit or equivalent)

B6.21.1.3 Aircraft must be equipped with extended capacity forward opening, side baggage compartments. (eg. Squirrel cheeks or spacepods or equivalent)

For External:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo. Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

B6.21.2.1 Basket must have a minimal length of 83 inches and a minimum load capacity of 200 lbs.

B6.22 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.22.1 All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

B6.23 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 311E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.24 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.

B6.25 A survival kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.26 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. This hook must incorporate both an electrically activated release and a secondary mechanically activated release. The electric release must be activated by a switch on the cyclic. The switch must be guarded/protected to minimize the possibility of inadvertent activation. The secondary mechanical release must incorporate a hydraulically activated release if available for the make and model of helicopter. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29)

B6.28 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook.

B6.29 Reserved

B6.30 Reserved

B6.31 A remote operating switch for the remote hook clearly marked for "open" and "closed" and mounted on the collective control to avoid confusion with the airframe cargo hook release. The switch must be of a different design and must be mounted so as to not easily be confused with the RPM Control [Beep Range] switch.

B6.32 Part number MS 3101E-24-11S, nine-pin connector, for use as the power source for a remote cargo hook. Pin D must be airframe ground. Pin E must be switched 28VDC, protected by a manually operable, 50-amp circuit breaker. The water bucket/tank open switch must also activate this circuit.

B6.32.1 A lanyard to support the connector and mounted within 12 inches of the cargo hook.

B6.32.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor- furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the USDA Forest Service/DOI OAS Drawing A-16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation Services, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

B6.33 One remote cargo hook with related cabling and release system complying with the following specifications:

B6.33.1 Electrically activated remote cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and that is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

B6.33.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.33.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see Section C).

B6.33.3.1 Two ropes are required; each in 50-foot lengths.

B6.33.4 Electrical cables must be protected from pinching by hooks or shackles and from damage caused by stretching of the line. The electrical wire must be long enough at the aircraft cargo hook end to prevent a swinging load from unplugging the electrical connector.

B6.33.5 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR 133 and Advisory Circular 43.13–1B.

B6.33.6 Reserved

B6.34 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight.

B6.35 Snow/Tundra Pads

Note: To be installed when requested by the government

B6.36 Snow kit or necessary equipment to allow flight during falling snow.

B6.37 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator capable of filtering sand and dust particles (if manufactured for make and model).

Note: Helicopter must be capable of flight in falling or blowing snow.

B6.38 Two (2) barrel slings to transport two 55-gallon drums by external load. (For Alaska operations only)

B6.39 Portable fuel servicing system as described in Section B25.5.

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 (FSAMD_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

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B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars 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 (406 MHz) ELTs must include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon and 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.

B7.3.2 One panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1), aeronautical transceiver, with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

B7.3.3 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceiver. 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 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.

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 CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. Each 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 each transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). Each 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, at least one 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.

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B7.3.3.5 Each required VHF-FM transceiver must be equipped with a conveniently located programming port, to facilitate programming via a Government-owned laptop computer. The port(s) must be protected from accidental damage via contact, be hard-wired to the transceiver(s), not require switching of any cables for utilization, and must be conveniently located for ease of use. The Contractor must also furnish appropriate cables of adequate length, and/or any necessary adapters, to interconnect the aircraft programming ports to the serial and/or USB port(s) of the Government laptop computers as required.

Note: The “DIN” type connector receptacle on the front panel of some TDFM-136-series radios is part of an encryption feature and may not function as a programming port connector. This connector can be utilized for channel programming on model TDFM-136A, serial numbers FDA1200 and higher, and model TDFM-136B ONLY.

B7.3.4 Provisions for Auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) Portable Radio

B7.3.4.1 Interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appropriate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by drawing FS/OAS A-17 in Exhibit 8.

B7.3.4.2 One weatherproof, external, broadband antenna covering the 150-174 MHz band, with associated RG-58A/U (or equivalent) coaxial cable and connector, terminated in a bulkhead-mounted, female BNC connector (type UG-290A), conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot adjacent to the above 10-pin connector (Comant model CI-177 or equal).

B7.3.4.3 Mounting facilities for securely installing the auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio in the cockpit in accordance with the FAA AC 43.13-2B specifications. Locate and arrange the mounting facilities so that a seated observer/copilot has full and unrestricted movement of the radio's controls, without interference from the 18-inch adapter cable, clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls.

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system. Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may substitute an additional VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-2) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver(s) as detailed above.

B7.3.5 Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program

B7.3.5.1 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware for each aircraft offered, compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (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

BLM/Exclusive Use Type III Resource Helicopter/Fairbanks, AK Solicitation No. 140D24Q0030 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 notify 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.

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 AFF Systems must comply with supplemental requirements contained in Specification Section Supplement document available at: https://www.aff.gov/support/Specification_Section_Supplement.pdf.

B7.3.6 Satellite Phone System

B7.3.6.1 One Iridium-network based Satellite Telephone (Satphone) system. The installation must be in accordance with 14

CFR 43.

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

B7.3.6.3 The satphone system audio must be permanently interfaced to the aircraft audio system in the same manner as the aircraft radios, so that the pilot and observer/copilot can utilize the satphone via their headsets. The front seat observer and the two aft exit seats must have full transmit function and able to converse over the satphone through their headsets, though keypad access may be limited to the two front seat occupants.

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

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

B7.3.6.6 The Sat Phone system may be integrated into the Automated Flight Following system (see B7.3.5) using either the same Iridium communicator or a separate Iridium communicator.