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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 1 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019 Multiple Locations

A1. Item 1 - Moab, UT

A2. Item 2 - Wickenburg, AZ

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 (FSV) Equipment Requirements (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only)

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 (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only)

B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations

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

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 2 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019

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

C1 CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Dec 2023)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)

52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (Sep 2019)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011)

1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements (JUL 1996)

1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989)

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)

52.212-4(k) Taxes

AQD Limitation on Subcontracting Report – Alternate I (Jan 2012)

C2 Aircraft Use Reports (AUR)

C3 Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment

C4 Aircraft Insurance

C5 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (Dec 2015)

C6 Personnel Conduct

C7 Safety Management System (SMS)

C8 Mishaps

C9 Suspension of Pilot

C10 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

C11 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

C12 Prework Meeting

C13 Economic Price Adjustment (Does not apply to Alaska)

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 3 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C14 Contract Period

C15 Exclusive Use Period

C16 Extension of Exclusive Use Period

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 Availability Requirements

C18 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time

C19 Maintenance During Availability Period

C20 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C21 Daily Availability

C22 Flight Time

C23 Mobilization/Demobilization

C24 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)

C25 Government Miscellaneous Charges

EXHIBITS

SECTION D - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 Instruction to Offerors

D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard

D3 Period for Acceptance of Offers

D3 Submission of Offers

D5 Offer Contents

Offer Contents

D6 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D7 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection

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

52.252-1 Contract Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

SECTION E - EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT E-3 HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 4 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Contract Acronyms

AC Advisory Circular ACS Airmen Certification Standards AD Airworthiness Directive ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast AFF Automated Flight Following AFM Aircraft / Airplane Flight Manual AGL Above Ground Level ALSE Aviation Life Support Equipment A&P Airframe and Power plant AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASR Airport Surveillance Radar ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor AUR Aircraft Use Report BLM Bureau of Land Management CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting CRM Crew Resource Management CS Contract Specialist CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DIAR Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation DME Distance Measuring Equipment DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation EFB Electronic Flight Bag ELT-AF Emergency Locator Transmitter – Automatic Fixed ELT-AP Electronic Locator Transmitter – Automatic Portable EPA Environmental Protection Agency ET Eastern Time EU Exclusive Use FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FBO Fixed Base Operator FTA Fire Traffic Area FTR Federal Travel Regulations GFE Government Furnished Equipment GPS Global Positioning System GS Glideslope IAT Interagency Aviation Training ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICS Intercommunication System ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IDIQ Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity IFR Instrument Flight rules IIC Agency Investigator in Charge IPP Invoice Processing Platform ISA International Standard Atmosphere

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IS-BAO International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations MEL Minimum Equipment List MFD Multifunction Display MIL-DTL Military Detail MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins MSL Mean Sea Level NAC National Access Code NAICS North American Industrial Classification System NFES National Fire Equipment System NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTE Not To Exceed NTP Notice to Proceed NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OPM Operational Procedures Memoranda PA Public Address PAR Precision Approach Radar PI Project Inspector PIC Pilot-In-Command POA Privately Owned Aircraft POC Point of Contact POH Pilot Operating Handbook PPE Personal Protective Equipment PTT Push to Talk RFP Request for Proposals RNAV Area Navigation SAM System for Award Management SAS Standards for Aerial Supervision SDR Service Difficulty Reports SMS Safety Management System STC Supplemental Type Certificate T&M Time and Materials TAS Traffic Avoidance System TBO Time Between Overhaul TCAD Traffic Collision Avoidance System TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System TGID Talk Group ID TIS Traffic Information Systems TO Task Order UAS Uncrewed Aircraft System UAT Universal Access Transceiver VFR Visual Flight rules VIN Vehicle Identification Number VOR Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range VOX Voice Activated VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 6 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. Item 1 - Moab, UT

Designated Base: Moab, UT

Estimated Exclusive use Period (EU) Commencing on or about May 22 and up to 120 days ( Min 90 days)

Aircraft: One light helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle: One fuel service vehicle equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Mechanic, Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Relief

PIC, Relief Mechanic, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), (Per Solicitation Section B)

Minimum Aircraft 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 900 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c).

Airspeed: 120 knots VNE at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Aft Cabin Doors: Equipped with right and left side sliding doors

Aft Cabin Seating: Utility folding forward-facing aft cabin seating for easy access to a flat cabin floor equipped with tie downs for carriage of bulky cargo.

Target Aircraft Requirements:

Performance enhancements: BLR FastFin or equivalent system

Note 1: 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 the contractor shall provide.

Note 2: Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C.

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 7 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019

SPECIAL NOTICE:

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties (see 52.212-4(k) Taxes) A1.1 Item Pricing Moab, UT

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

Complete shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASE: Moab, UT EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Up to 120 calendar days (minimum 90 days)

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 1: May 01, 2024 through April 30, 2025 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about May 22, 2024 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Daily Availability Price per day for availability

AV 90

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Estimated Flight Hours Dry Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for availability during extension period

AV

Estimated

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per flight hour during extension period

FT

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not- To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Base Year 2024

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 8 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 2: May 01, 2025 through April 30, 2026 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about May 22, 2025 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not- To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 2

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 3: May 01, 2026 through April 30, 2027 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about May 22, 2026 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Price per day for availability AV 90

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not- To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 3

BLM Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopters 9 Solicitation # 140D0424R0019

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 4: May 01, 2027 through April 30, 2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about May 22, 2027 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not- To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 4

ITEM 001 – Ordering Year 5: May 01, 2028 through April 30, 2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about May 22, 2028 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not- To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 001 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 5

ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR ITEM 001

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A2. Item 2 - Wickenburg, AZ

Designated Base: Wickenburg, AZ

Estimated Exclusive use Period (EU) Commencing on or about April 25 and up to 120 days (Min 90 days)

Aircraft: One light helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle: One fuel service vehicle equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Mechanic, Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Relief

PIC, Relief Mechanic, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), (Per Solicitation Section B)

Minimum Aircraft 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 900 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c).

Airspeed: 120 knots VNE at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Aft Cabin Doors: Equipped with right and left side sliding doors

Aft Cabin Seating: Utility folding forward-facing aft cabin seating for easy access to a flat cabin floor equipped with tie downs for carriage of bulky cargo.

Target Aircraft Requirements:

Performance enhancements: BLR FastFin or equivalent system

Note 1: 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 the contractor shall provide.

Note 2: Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C.

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A2.1 Item Pricing Wickenburg, AZ

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

Complete shaded areas only.

DESIGNATED BASE: Wickenburg, AZ EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Up to 120 calendar days (minimum 90 days)

ITEM 002 – Ordering Year 1: April 01, 2024 through March 31, 2025 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about April 25, 2024 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 002 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 1

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ITEM 002 – Ordering Year 2: April 01, 2025, through March 31, 2026 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about April 25, 2025 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 002 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 2

ITEM 002 – Ordering Year 3: April 01, 2026, through March 31, 2027 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about April 25, 2026 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

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UNIT

PRICE

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AMOUNT

Price per day for availability AV 90

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 002 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 3

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ITEM 002 – Ordering Year 4: April 01, 2027, through March 31, 2028 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about April 25, 2027 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 002 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 4

ITEM 002 – Ordering Year 5: April 01, 2028, through March 31, 2029 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD: Commencing on or about April 25, 2028 and up to 120 days

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

Estimated Flight Hours Price per flight hour FT

Estimated

Price per flight hour FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (Optional)

EXTENSION (Optional)

FLIGHT

HOURS

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To-Exceed (NTE). The amount is for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 30,000 (NTE)

ITEM 002 – ESTIMATED TOTAL – Ordering Year 5

ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR ITEM 002

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Additional Pay Item (Time & Material; IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1.)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY ITEM

CODE

UNIT

APPLICABLE RATES

i. Extended Standby – Pilot EP HOUR $56.00 ii.

Extended Standby – Driver Light Truck Medium Truck

ET

ET

HOUR

HOUR

$56.00

iii. Extended Standby - Mechanic EM HOUR $56.00

iv. Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SMM

SML MILE

350-749 gallons $ 2.64 750-1,499 gallons $ 3.67 1500 gal or more $ 5.90

v. Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC EACH Actuals Reimbursed

vi. Subsistence PD EACH Per FTR

A3 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity -The minimum guarantee for this requirement is 90 days of availability on the first year’s task order for the base. Currently, no funds have been provided for the minimum guarantee of this requirement, but the Government anticipates receipt of funds prior to contract award. Funding will be obligated at the task order level each year at time of award. The Maximum Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) quantity will be a ceiling that will be established at contract award.

A3.1 Exhibits that will be applicable under the IDIQ contract are included at the end of Section C.

A3.2 Schedule for services and price/costs –The location attachments and estimated maximum ceilings are as follows:

Location Estimated Maximum Ceiling Moab, UT $7,000,000 Wickenberg, AZ $6,000,000

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This contract contains a schedule for each aircraft by base of operations (Designated Base). The Government will elect to award up to two (one per item) contracts with an annual EU period of up to 120 days (90-day minimum). After the specified EU period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the sole discretion of the Government (See C16).

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties (see Section C)

Daily Availability

Days per aircraft subject to availability

Daily Availability will be paid at the prices in the rate schedules. Payment for Daily Availability during the EU Period is guaranteed as specified in any awarded EU 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.

Estimated Flight Hours

(Wet - Contractor provides fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

Estimated Flight Hours (Alaska only)

(Dry - Government provides fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours.

Optional EU Extension (Estimated 30 Days)

The extended amount will be a dollar amount as stipulate in the line-item detail, based on days and flight hours agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

Additional pay items (Time and Materials (T&M) line item)

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

Start Date – The start date for EU period may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in accordance with C15.

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

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

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel

Base Price

Reference Price

Effective Date

Insert (award) date

Source Document

ORIGINAL

CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Old Flight Rate varies

New Flight Rate

Increase Due

Re-established Base Price

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

JET FUEL

$/GAL

Moab (KCNY) 435-259-1347 Moab, UT $8.50

Wickenberg (KTWF) 928-668-0564 Wickenberg, AZ $5.84 http://www.airnav.com/fuel

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 cargo and/or personnel in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation.

Missions may include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, STEP (single-skid, toe-in, hover entry/exit procedures), cargo letdown, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. 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 exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

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 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, all required contractor personnel must possess current passports. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

B1.7 The contractor’s personnel may be required to camp out during performance under this contract. Should field camping be required, the contractor is responsible for providing employees with necessary camping equipment (e.g. tents, sleeping bags, etc.).

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:

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. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

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

B2.4 A 14 CFR 137, Agricultural Aircraft Operations Certificate.

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides

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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; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts

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

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task 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 the 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:

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.

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

B6.8 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR 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.)

B6.9 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

B6.10 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

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.

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

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).

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

B6.19 Main rotor brake.

B6.20 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight.

B6.20.1 Dual sliding doors for aft cabin access.

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal or external capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other tools 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.

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Note: Requires rear bulkhead modification required on some models of aircraft.

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.

Note 1: AS350/H125 series aircraft must be equipped with a cargo basket such the Dart Heli-Utility basket (long with 300lb capacity) or equivalent. Basket must be quick attach/detach.

Note 2: Bell Helicopter Textron model helicopter, basket not required so is optional. If offered cargo basket must not block access to cabin doors. Basket must be quick attach/detach.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circulars 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

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

B6.23 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft 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.

B6.23.1 The aircraft must be equipped with on permanently installed circuit breaker-protected dual USB charging port for powering Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) as described in B7.6.8 (Cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable.)

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 (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-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 PA, 30˚ Celsius with a 200- pound pilot, 25-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 B6.30 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 at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 7,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius and above.

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

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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 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).

B6.33.4 Two ropes are required; one each in 50-foot and 100-foot lengths.

B6.33.5 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.

B6.33.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR 133 and Advisory Circular 43.13–1B.

B6.33.7 Operating switch for the remote hook. (See B6.31 for specification. Only 1 switch required)

B6.34 Internal Litter Kit

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

B6.35 (Bell 407 only) “Spotter Fixture (Towel Bar)” Part no. 407-278-001 or equivalent.

B6.36 Alaska-specific equipment requirements. Refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit. (See Section C.)

B6.36.1 The tundra pads will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B36.1.1 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

B6.37 Helicopter to be equipped for cargo letdown activities as follows: (Applicable to Item 1 Moab only)

B6.37.1 Storage area for cargo adjacent to cargo letdown door(s.)

B6.37.2 Sliding doors which can be opened while in flight. Door locks shall be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions.

B6.37.3 Windows must be available for the spotter to view the surrounding area without the necessity of opening doors.

B6.37.4 A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC’d) for overhead or floor mounted rappelling fixture appropriate to the make

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B6.37.5 Friction mitigation must be provided for the steps and/or skids to minimize abrasion of the letdown line

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.