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EXCLUSIVE USE (EU) HELICOPTER (HELO) TYPE II FIRE

FLIGHT SERVICES in support of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The designated base of operation is Ft. Wainwright (Fairbanks) and Galena, Alaska.

Read Solicitation in its entirety. Follow instructions under SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS. Questions Due 12/29/2023 at 2:00pm EST.

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123 2 of

SECTION A – PRICING AND REQUIREMENTS

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 1 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003 Ft. Wainwright and Galena, AK

Table of Contents

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENTS

A1.1 ITEM 1 AIRCRAFT FOR FT WAINWRIGHT, FAIRBANKS, AK

A1.2 ITEM 2 AIRCRAFT FOR GALENA, 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 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

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 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY LIMITATIONS

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)

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 2 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES BY FULL TEXT

52.212-4(A) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

52.212-4(K) TAXES

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)

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 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEBRUARY 2021)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C4 RESERVED

C5 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C6 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C7 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C9 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C9.3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS)

C10 MISHAPS

C11 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES - CONDUCT OF BUSINESS ON A MILITARY INSTALLATION

C12 GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS - CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C13 CONTRACT PERIOD

C14 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C15 OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE 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)

EXHIBITS

B16 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD ... 87

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (52.212-1 SEP

2023) TAILORED

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 3 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

Volume II Aircraft Capability Volume III Organizational Safety

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

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

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (52.212-2 NOV 2021) (TAILORED)

D9 OFFER ACCEPTABILITY

D10 EVALUATION FACTORS

D11 Aircraft Capability

D14 EVALUATED PRICE

D15 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

D16 NOTICE OF AWARD

D17 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) 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-2A (ITEM 1 – FT. WAINWRIGHT) HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3A (ITEM 1 – FT. WAINWRIGHT) HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM

EXHIBIT E-2B (ITEM 2 – GALENA) HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3B (ITEM 2 – GALENA) HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM

EXHIBIT E-4 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 4 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The intent of this requirement is to acquire two fully Contractor operated and maintained Exclusive Use Helicopters (EU), (see A1.1 Item 1, A1.2, Item 2) to transport personnel and/or cargo to support Government natural resource missions. Flight services are for the EU of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska Fire Service in support of fire and resource management activities and other interagency government work. This contract has a Five-Year ordering period with a six-month extension of services option, IAW FAR 52.217.8.

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENTS

A1.1 Item 1 Aircraft for Ft Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK

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

Exclusive Use Period: Dates: May 15 – August 12 of each year (90 days)

Aircraft Requirement: One medium helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle: One fuel service vehicle equipped as specified in Section B (Lower-48 only).

Note: Fuel servicing vehicles and driver(s) are required only when an aircraft is dispatched for operations in the 48 contiguous United States.

Crew Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Mechanic, Relief PIC, Relief Mechanic

While assigned to the L-48 the contractor will also provide a Fuel Servicing Vehicle, Driver, and Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, (The driver and mechanic must be different individuals).

Note: An additional PIC may be requested to provide additional coverage beyond the basic 14 hours per day provided by the primary or relief PICs.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats not including the pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot left seat PIC operated.

PIC position: Left Seat PIC

Payload: Non-Jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,400 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours total.

Powerplant: Turbine engine(s)

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Airspeed: 100 Knots VNE at Sea Level

Aux Fuel Tanks: 90-gallon internal

Target Aircraft Requirements:

Payload: Non-Jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,600 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet

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

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 5 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003 and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C 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.

A1.2 Item 2 Aircraft for Galena, AK

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

Exclusive use Period: June 1 – August 29 of each year (90 days)

Aircraft Requirement: One (1) medium helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: One fuel service vehicle equipped as specified in Section B (Lower-48 only).

Note: Fuel servicing vehicles and driver(s) are required only when an aircraft is dispatched for operations in the contiguous United States.

Crew Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Mechanic, Relief PIC, Relief Mechanic

While assigned to the L-48 the contractor will also provide a Fuel Servicing Vehicle, Driver, and Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, (The driver and mechanic must be different

Note: An additional PIC may be requested to provide additional coverage beyond the basic 14 hours per day provided by the primary or relief PICs.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats not including the pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot left seat PIC operated.

PIC position: Left Seat PIC

Payload: Non-Jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,400 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet

Powerplant: Turbine engine(s)

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Airspeed: 100 Knot VNE at Sea Level

Aux Fuel Tanks: 90-gallon internal

Target Aircraft Requirements:

Aux Fuel Tanks: In lieu of 90-gallon internal fuel tank, 1.5 hours of additional fuel endurance utilizing external fuel tanks such as Era / Bell Conformal Auxiliary Fuel Tanks.

Manufacturer part Number: 41228-200-003-005 or equivalent. The tank(s) must be FAA approved for use while transporting passengers.

Note 1: Aircraft will begin the exclusive use period at Galena, AK but may be assigned to several field stations or fire camps.

Note 2: Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 6 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003 and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C 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 2 Helicopter 7 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

A2 Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for each of the two required aircraft (Items). Offerors may propose on one item or both. Offerors must complete and submit pricing schedules (A2.1 and/or A2.2), for the item(s) they wish to be considered for award. The Government will elect to award up to two (one per item) contracts with an annual exclusive use period of 90 days. After the 90-day exclusive use period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government, the maximum days of Availability that can be ordered by the Government is 120 days, per item, per calendar year.

A2.1 ITEM 1 – Ft Wainwright: Schedule for one Exclusive Use (EU) Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days. The subsequent ordering periods are estimated and are subject to availability of funding for the Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks), Alaska.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

BASE PERIOD: 05/01/2024 – 04/30/2025 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/15/2024 – 08/12/2024 Ordering Period 1: 05/01/2025 – 04/30/2026 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/15/2025 – 08/12/2025 Ordering Period 2: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/15/2026 – 08/12/2026 Ordering Period 3: 05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/15/2027 – 08/12/2027 Ordering Period 4: 05/01/2028 – 04/30/2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 05/15/2028 – 08/12/2028

DESIGNATED BASE

Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

START DATE: May 15, 2024 END DATE: August 12, 2024

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

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

1C

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

Not to exceed 1A

1D

Price per Flight Hour during Extension Period

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

$56,875.00 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.

$18,188.00 Estimate

BASE ORDERING PERIOD: May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with 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 in no way obligates the Government 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 in the extension. This applies to all years.

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 8 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days – Item 1

START DATE: May 15, 2025 END DATE: August 12, 2025

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

2A

2B

2C

EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

Not to exceed 2A

2D

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

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.

$60,288.00 Estimate

2F

Additional pay items (optional for extension) (T&M line item) for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$19,278.75 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Days (Item 1)

START DATE May 15, 2027 END DATE August 12, 2027

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days - Item 1

START DATE May 15, 2026 END DATE August 12, 2026

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

3A

3B

3C

Not to exceed 3A

3D

Not to exceed 3B

3E

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

$63,909.00 Estimate

3F funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$20,436.75 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 9 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

4A

4B

4C

Not to exceed 4A

4D

Not to exceed 4B

4E

$67,744.00 Estimate

4F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$21,66.00 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Days (Item 1)

START DATE May 15, 2028 END DATE August 12, 2028

5A

5B

5C

Not to exceed 5A

5D

Not to exceed 5B

5E

$71,802.00 Estimate

5F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$22,960.50 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

A2.1 ITEM 2 – Galena: Schedule for one Exclusive Use (EU) Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days. The subsequent ordering periods are estimated and are subject to availability of funding for the Galena, Alaska.

A2.2 ITEM 2 - Schedule for one Exclusive Use (EU) Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days.

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 10 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

BASE PERIOD: 05/01/2024 – 04/30/2025 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 06/01/2024 – 08/29/2024 Ordering Period 1: 05/01/2025 – 04/30/2026 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 06/01/2025 – 08/29/2025 Ordering Period 2: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 06/01/2026 – 08/29/2026 Ordering Period 3: 05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 06/01/2027 – 08/29/2027 Ordering Period 4: 05/01/2028 – 04/30/2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: 06/01/2028 – 08/29/2028

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Galena, AK (Item 2)

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

START DATE: May 1, 2024 END DATE: August 29, 2024

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

1A

Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability

Guaranteed

1B

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

1C

Price per day for AVAILABILITY

Not to exceed 1A

1D

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

Not to exceed 1B

1E is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$56,875.00 Estimate

1F is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$18,188.00 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 20124 – April 30, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the Government or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. The totals for availability and estimated flight hours, for all years and extensions will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror. This in 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 in the extension. This applies to all years.

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 11 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

Continuous Period of 90 Days (Item 2)

START DATE June 1, 2025 END DATE August 29, 2025

2A

2B

2C

Not to exceed 2A

2D

Not to exceed 2B

2E

$60,288.00 Estimate

2F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$19,278.75 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

START DATE May 1, 2026 END DATE August 29, 2026

3A

3B

3C

Not to exceed 3A

3D

Not to exceed 3B

3E funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$63,288.00 Estimate

3F funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$20,436.75 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

START DATE June 1, 2027 END DATE August 29, 2027

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 12 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

4A

4B

4C

Not to exceed 4A

4D

Not to exceed 4B

4E

$67,744.00 Estimate

4F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$21,663.00 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

START DATE June 1, 2028 END DATE August 29, 2028

5A

5B

5C

Not to exceed 5A

5D

Not to exceed 5B

5E

$71,802.00 Estimate

5F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$22,960.50 Estimate

ORDERING DATES: May 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M)) Additional Pay Items Schedule for both Items 1 and 2.

BLM Exclusive Use Type 2 Helicopter 13 Solicitation # 140D0424R0003

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 ii Extended Standby – Driver ET INDEFINITE HOUR $37.00 iii Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $56.00 iv Additional Pilot AC INDEFINITE DAILY $500.00 v Additional Mechanic MC INDEFINITE DAILY $500.00 vi

Fuel Service Truck & Driver (Required in the Lower 48 only, priced as daily rate) (minimum of 8 hours of useable fuel for the make and model helicopter operating on the contract based on the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit)

SD

INDEFINITE

DAILY

RATE

$500.00 vii

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SMS

SMM

SML

INDEFINITE

MILE

350-749 gallons $2.64 750-1,499 gallons $3.67 1,500 or more gallons $5.90 viii Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C23) ix 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) x

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C23)

A2.1.1 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total funded amount for Daily Availability during the base year only for the 90-day Exclusive Use Period, as awarded on the first fully funded task order. 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 exclusive use period is not guaranteed and is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

A2.1.2 The start date for exclusive use period may be changed by the issuance of an Authorization to Proceed in accordance with C14.

A2.1.3 Southbound flight time thru Canada shall be paid at the dry flight rate until the first enroute stop is required in the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall close out the invoice at this time and enter total remaining Government fuel on board. A deduction will be made for the remaining Government reimbursed fuel at this time. The Contractor shall begin a new invoice line upon resuming flight thru the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall be paid the wet flight rate from this point until such time as they are released from service.

A2.1.4 Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C; exhibits that are only applicable during the solicitation phase of this procurement are included at the end of Section E.

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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 ☐ Av Gas

Fuel Source Location Phone No. xxx-xxx-xxxx

Base Price

Reference Price

Effective Date

(solicitation) Insert (award) date

Source Document

ORIGINAL CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Increase Due

Old Flight Rate

New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price

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. Water/retardant bucket sizes accepted for this contract are identified below. Contractor’s Fuel Service Vehicle size relative to number of gallons of fuel the vehicle can carry is identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

1ST

2ND

FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE SIZE (IN GALLONS)

1ST VEHICLE 2ND VEHICLE (IF OFFERED)

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 fully Contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, [fuel servicing vehicle and fuel when operating in the 48 contiguous United States] and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this contract. Missions will include but are not limited to fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 Operations (to include transportation of firearms) 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 exclusive use period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use 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 Aircraft furnished under this contract may be required to perform in Alaska, Canada, or any of the 48 contiguous United States in a field location. All required contractor personnel must possess current passports. (See the Contiguous United States Supplement Exhibit - Section C for all contract requirements that are applicable if operating in the contiguous United States.)

B1.6.1 Field locations may include tent camping facilities and preparation of meals in a field camp setting without modern amenities such as running water and electricity.

B1.6.1.1 Item 1: Ft. Wainwright, AK. At Fort Wainwright, the vendor should be prepared to provide housing, transportation, and logistical support for their employees in Fairbanks. While away from Fort Wainwright, government provided housing may consist of barracks or vendor provided tents. The government will provide a sleeping bag, mosquito net, cotton cord, and plastic sheeting.

B1.6.1.2 Item 2: Galena, AK. In Galena, the Government will provide food, lodging and logistical support. While away from Galena the government provided housing may consist of barracks or vendor provided tents. The government will provide a sleeping bag, mosquito net, cotton cord, and plastic sheeting.

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 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, Canada and Alaska.

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

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B2.3 A 14 CFR 133, Rotorcraft External Load Operations Certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137 "Agricultural Aircraft Operations" certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing").

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA-approved.

B2.6 Left seat pilot-in-command (PIC) required. The Contractor is required to have the appropriate FAA approvals for left seat operations. The Contractor must have 14 CFR Part 135 Operation Specifications and CFR 14 Part 133 approval for left seat operation, passenger transportation, and external load operations.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) DOI 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

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item:

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B6.1 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the expected area of operations.

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.

B6.6 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.

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.)

B6.8.1 (Bell medium only.) Controls and instruments installed for left crew seat vertical reference external load operations.

The left seat door must be modified for vertical reference operations. (i.e., bubble window, door gauges, etc.)

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 (see Section C).

B6.14 High-skid-type landing gear is required for Bell helicopter models, 31-inch extended height landing gear, similar to Dart P/N D205-594-013, is required.

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) (if manufactured for the make and model of aircraft offered) 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).

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Note: If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

B6.19 Main rotor brake.

B6.20 Cabin floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection (thickness not to exceed ½ inch) that allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all factory floor anchor points.

B6.21 Cargo compartment(s) as specified.

B6.21.1 FAA approved internal cargo restraint system. Bell medium helicopters must have FAA-approved internal cargo area adjustable restraints or barriers (normally constructed of nylon webbing) which extend from the floor to the ceiling, completely protecting the passenger compartment and sliding door area (i.e. Dart Cabin Area Cargo Net part no. 2550-01-01/03 or equivalent.). A solid barrier must be secured to the cargo side of the forward webbing to prevent small cargo items from protruding through the webbing into the passenger cabin seating area. This restraint system must allow easy access for loading/unloading of internal cargo, and allow removal or installation of the system in the aircraft within 15 minutes.

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

B6.22 One 90-gallon auxiliary fuel tank in the right or left rear passenger compartment must be installed. The tank must be FAA approved for use while transporting passengers. A baggage/restraint system shall be provided to allow use of the space above the internal fuel tank. Dual auxiliary internal fuel tanks are unacceptable. (Must have one open cargo hold.)

B6.23 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (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 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 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE- J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet pressure altitude, 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 35-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7,000 feet pressure altitude, 25˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 35-pound survival kit, and

1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.29 and 6.30 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 5,000 feet PA and 30 ˚C extending upward to 7,000 feet PA and above.

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B6.31 A remote operating switch for the water/retardant bucket and/or 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 helitorch or 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 FS/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 U.S. Department of Agriculture, 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; one each in 50-foot and 100-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 Part 133 and AC 43.13–1B.

B6.34 Dual sliding doors for aft cabin passenger access capable of being held open or removed for 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: Contractor is cautioned that the helicopter will be expected to operate in a dirty environment. Rotor wash can be expected to include sand, ash, dust, and other abrasive particulates.

B6.38 (Bell 205/212/412) BLR Aerospace FastFin® System or equivalent.

B6.39 (Bell 212 only) Increased Takeoff Horsepower Kit # 212-704-153.

B6.40 Two (2) barrel slings, lifters, or cargo nets to transport two 55-gallon drums by external load (For Alaska operations only).

B6.41 Portable fuel servicing system as described in Section B25.5.

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B6.42 Internal Litter Kit

Note: Fixed provisions must be installed. Litter to be installed when requested by the Government.

B6.43 (Bell mediums only.) A containment kit to retain excess fuel during engine shutdown (EPA kit).

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

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 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.

B7.3.3 Two P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each transceiver (FM-1, FM-2), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz), or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels.