140D0424R00032_Solicitation_8_19_2024.pdf

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 1 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

Contents

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1

A2 Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

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

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

B7.3 Communications Systems

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

Department of the Interior Interior Business Center

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 2 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

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

B33 Helicopter Turbine Engine Power Check

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance

Equipment

Personnel

Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment

52.212-4(k) Taxes

Department of the Interior

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 3 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

CLAUSES BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

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)

52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (SEP 2011)

Addenda to DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/Project Inspector (PI)/Aviation Safety Manager (ASM)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report

C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

C4 Reserved

C5 Aircraft Insurance

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

C9 Safety and Accident Prevention

C10 Mishaps

C11 Reserved

C12 Reserved

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C13 Contract Period

C14 Exclusive Use Period

C15 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period

Department of the Interior

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 4 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time

C18 Maintenance During Availability Period

C19 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C21 Flight Time

C22 Mobilization/Demobilization

C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items)

C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges

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 ACCEPTABLE PAINT SCHEMES

EXHIBIT 5 FIRST AID AND SURVIVAL KITS

EXHIBIT 6 DRAWING FS/OAS A-15

EXHIBIT 7 DRAWING FS/OAS A-16

EXHIBIT 8 DRAWING FS/OAS A-17

EXHIBIT 9 HELICOPTER LIKE MAKES AND MODEL GROUPS plus SERIES

FOR EXCLUSIVE USE CONTRACTS

EXHIBIT 10 WATER BUCKET USE PROCEDURES

EXHIBIT 11 HELICOPTER SYNTHETIC LONGLINE REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT 12 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS), FLIGHT TIME, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA VIOLATION QUESTIONNAIRE (Pre-Award VER. 6.0 – 2024)

EXHIBIT 13 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES SUPPLEMENT

SECTION B

B7 Avionics Requirements

B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements

Department of the Interior

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 5 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications

B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations

SECTION C

C23.5 Flight Rate Adjustment, Contiguous United States Operations

C27 Fuel Supply Expense

C24.6 Mobilization and Demobilization to and from the Contiguous United States

EXHIBIT 14 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (48 CFR 52.222.42)

EXHIBIT 16 TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

EXHIBIT 17 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FAR CLAUSE 52.219-14

LIMITATIONS OF SUBCONTRACTING

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 General Information

Volume II Technical Capability

Volume III, Organizational Safety

Volume IV, Organizational Past Performance

D4.26 Period for Acceptance of Offers

D4.27 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers

D5 Special Notice to Offerors

D6 - EVALUATION OF QUOTES

D6.1 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (tailored)

D7 Offer Acceptability

D8 Evaluation Factors

D9 Technical Capability

D10 Organizational Safety

D11 Organizational Past Performance

D12 Total Evaluated Price

D13 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection

Department of the Interior

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 6 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

D14 Notice of Award

D15 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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) .. 114

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

IAW FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

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

SECTION E EXHIBITS

Target Aircraft Requirements:

Department of the Interior

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 7 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

A Ampere AC Advisory Circular ACS Airmen Certification Standards AD Airworthiness Directive ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast AFF Automated Flight Following AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power Plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report AUX-FM Auxiliary Frequency Modulator CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer CONUS Contiguous United States COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DC Direct Current DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung DM Degrees/Minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation EFB Electronic Flight Bags ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Federal Aviation Regulations FIS-B Flight Information System-Broadcast FM Frequency Modulation FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GPM Gallons Per Minute GPS Global Positioning System GVW Gross Vehicle Weight HIGE Hover-In-Ground Effect HMPE High Modulus Polyethylene HMWPE High Molecular with Polyethylene HOGE Hover-Out-Of-Ground Effect IAT Interagency Aviation Training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercommunications System IFR Instrument Flight Rules IHPTS Interagency Helicopter Practical Test Standards IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform

Department of the Interior

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 8 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska kHZ Kilohertz KTAS Knots True Air Speed LED Light Emitting Diode MFD Multifunction Display MHz Megahertz MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins MSL Mean Sea Level NAC National Access Codes NFPA National Fire Protection Association NPS National Park Service NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NSHO National Wildfire Coordinating Group Standards for Helicopter Operations NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services OAT Outside Air Temperature P25 Project 25 PA Public Address PA Pressure Altitude PFD Personal Flotation Device PIC Pilot-in-Command PPE Personal Protective Equipment PPQ Past Performance Questionnaire PSD Plastic Sphere Dispenser PSI Pounds Per Square Inch PTS Practical Test Standards PTT Push To Talk RFP Request for Proposals RMS Root Mean Square RPM Revolutions Per Minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated SMS Safety Management System SPCC Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure STC Supplemental Type Certificate STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures TBO Time Between Overhaul TGID Talk Group Identification TIS-B Traffic Information System-Broadcast TSO Technical Standard Order UAS Uncrewed Aircraft System UAT Universal Access Transceiver UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VAC Volts Alternating Current VDC Volts Direct Current VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Never Exceed Speed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VTR Vertical Reference WGS World Geodetic System VHF-AM Very High Frequency – Amplitude Modulation VHF-FM Very High Frequency – Frequency Modulation

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 9 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained Exclusive Use Helicopter (EU) flight services for 120 calendar days to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government search and rescue, fire management, fire and natural resource, law enforcement, and administrative and related activities as directed by the Government for the National Park Service, Denali, Alaska. The exclusive use period is April 15th through August 12th (120 days). This contract has a base five-year ordering period with a six-month extension of services option, IAW FAR 52.217-8. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle & fuel (only required for use in the Lower 48), and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this contract.

A1.

Item 1 Requirement-- – Denali NP, Alaska

Designated Base: Talkeetna, AK

Exclusive Use Period (EU): (120 days) Minimum Guarantee (April 15th through August 12th) (120 days)

Aircraft Requirements: One Light (Type 3) Helicopter as specified in Section B.

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Mechanic, Relief Pilot-in-Command, Relief Mechanic, (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 500 pounds at minus 20 degrees C at 14,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 225 pounds, a mountain ranger at 200 pounds, a mountain rescue pack at 100 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.0 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c), with capability to make deep snow and glacial landings at altitudes up to an elevation of 17,500 feet MSL

Target Aircraft Requirements:

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE)* of 600 pounds at minus 20 degrees C at 14,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 225 pounds, a mountain ranger at 200 pounds, a mountain rescue pack at 100 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.0 hours.

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c), with capability to make deep snow and glacial landings at altitudes up to an elevation of 20,300 feet MSL

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.

A2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for the required aircraft. Offerors must complete and submit pricing schedules (A2.1) to be considered. The Government will award a single contract with an annual Exclusive Use

Department of the Interior

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 10 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska period of 120 days. After the 120-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 180 days, per calendar year. The ceiling amount for the resultant contract, and all funded task orders, will be $8 million. The estimated guaranteed minimum will be one funded task order for one (1) 120-day exclusive use period from April 15 through August 12 of each year in the five-year ordering period. The estimated minimum guaranteed amount will be provided at award.

A2.1 Schedule for Item 0001 Exclusive Use (EU) Type III Helicopter (Denali National Park) with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 120 days.

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali National Park at Talkeetna, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 Continuous Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE: April 15, 2026

ESTIMATED END DATE: August 12, 2026

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM 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

(See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

AV Estimated DAYS same as 1A

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 11 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

Price per day for

AVAILABILITY

During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

1D EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 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

$ NTE

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.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031

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 the task order. The estimates of A-F, for all five years plus the 52.217-8 extension, will be added together to arrive at the total 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 agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 12 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali National Park at Talkeetna, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 Continuous Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE: April 15, 2027

ESTIMATED END DATE:

August 12, 2027

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY –

GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING

AVAILABLE

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

(See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

Price per day for

AVAILABILITY

During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 1A

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 13 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

1D EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 1B

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

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.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 14 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali National Park at Talkeetna, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 Continuous Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE:

April 15, 2028

ESTIMATED END DATE:

August 12, 2028

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

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

(See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

Price per day for

AVAILABILITY

During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 15 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

1D EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 1B

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

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.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 16 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali National Park at Talkeetna, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 Continuous Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE: April 15, 2029

ESTIMATED END DATE: August 12, 2029

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS

PRICING

SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

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

(See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C EXTENSION (OPTIONAL)

Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as 1A

1D EXTENSION (OPTIONAL) FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 1B

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 17 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

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 agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 18 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali National Park at Talkeetna, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 Continuous Calendar Days

ESTIMATED START DATE:

April 15, 2030

ESTIMATED END DATE:

August 12, 2030

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

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

(See Note 1)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

Price per day for

AVAILABILITY

During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

AV Estimated

DAYS same as

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 19 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032 Denali NP, Alaska

1D EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL)

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

(See Note 2)

FD Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

same as 1B agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for

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

Additional Pay Items Schedule will be the same for both Items 0001 above.

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR ii Extended Standby – Driver ET INDEFINITE HOUR iii Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR iv Additional Crew - Pilot AC INDEFINITE EACH (per day) $ v Additional Mechanic MC INDEFINITE DAILY $ 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

SD

INDEFINITE

DAILY

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 20 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

RATE

and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit) vii

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SMS

SMM

SML

SMXL

INDEFINITE

MILE

0 – 349 gallon capacity 350-749 gallon capacity $ 750-1,499 gallon capacity $ 1,500 or more gallon capacity $ viii Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost ix Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR schedule x

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

A2.1 Minimum Guarantee - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the 120-day Exclusive Use Period of Year One, as awarded on the first 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.

A2.2 The start date for the Exclusive Use Period may be changed by the issuance of an Authorization to Proceed in accordance with C14.

A2.3 (Only applicable to relocations to the Lower 48) 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.

A2.4 Exhibits 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.

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 21 Solicitation # 140D0424R0032

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

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

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

☐ Jet Fuel ☐ 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 previous 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

Item 0001 –

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL

PAGE/CHART)

Item 0001 –

Solicitation 140D0424R0032 - Alaska NPS Exclusive Use Helicopter Services in Denali, National Park at Talkeetna

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NPS Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter 22 Solicitation # 140DXXXXX

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 for the National Park Service, Denali, Alaska.

Contractor services include provision of 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 solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, short-haul, search and rescue, 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 helicopter will be used statewide in support of individual units within the Alaska Region of the National Park Service. The helicopter will be based in Denali National Park, at Talkeetna, Alaska and primarily utilized within Denali National Park and Preserve.

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.

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must hold and keep current all 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. 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 A 14 CFR 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.

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B2.6 Left Seat Operations are Required. Unless the manufacturer’s designated pilot seat is the left crew seat, 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 operations. This approval must include passenger/cargo transportation and external load operations.

B2.7 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; (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.

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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.

B6.6 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 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 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.

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.

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B6.20 The aircraft must be equipped with a bubble window for the PIC and will allow longline and short-haul operations to be conducted without removing the pilots door. The bubble window will be constructed in such a manner as to allow unrestricted visibility and movement by the PIC for all external load operations. Provisions must be made to keep the bubble window clear of condensation/frost during flight operations (i.e., ducted warm air from heater/defroster).

B6.20.1 A protective covering for the floor to include the area adjacent to the guard and the area under the rear seats must be installed when the right front seat is removed. Cargo tie down points to accommodate cargo in the area where the seat is removed must be installed.

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal and 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.

Note: Requires rear bulkhead modification 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: If offered, the AS350 aircraft must be equipped with a left and right cargo baskets such the Dart Heli-Utility basket model D350-607-045 (96” length) or equivalent.

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

Note: Basket/racks must be quick attach/detach.

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.

B6.24 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.

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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 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 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.

B6.34 Short-haul configuration. Helicopter to be equipped for short-haul and cargo letdown operations that must meet the following specifications:

B6.34.1 Sliding or hinged door on Right Side which can be opened while in flight. Door locks must be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions. Doors may also be removed from the helicopter to meet these requirements provided the aircraft manual authorizes such removal.

B6.34.2 Windows available for the spotter to view the surrounding area without the necessity of opening doors.

B6.34.3 Dual external airframe mounted cargo hook system certified for Human External Cargo (HEC) operations.

B6.34.4 A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC’d) rappel fixture (used for short-haul spotter and aerial recon anchor) appropriate to the make and model offered. This anchor must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness.

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B6.34.4.1 For AS350/H125 Series aircraft, a hoist operators anchor point installed per section 2.B.2.c and figure (2) on page 23 in AS350 Service Bulletin No. 25.00.15. This anchor point will be used in lieu of the rappel fixture for the short-haul spotter’s safety harness tether.

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 (if manufactured for model), capable of filtering sand and dust particles.

B6.38 The Contractor may be required to install National Park Service insignia on each side of the aircraft. The insignias are self-adhesive, approximately 9 inches high and 7 inches wide. Insignias will be furnished by the Government.

B6.39 The Contractor must furnish an oxygen system installed in the aircraft that meets the following requirements:

B6.39.1 Oxygen outlets must be conveniently available at both the pilot and observer stations.

B6.39.2 The oxygen regulators and pressure gauge must be conveniently mounted, readily accessible to the pilot and observer stations.

B6.39.3 The pilot station oxygen hose receptacle must be mounted in such a manner as to not interfere with the pilot utilizing his bubble window while wearing the oxygen mask.

B6.39.4 Fully serviced, spare oxygen bottles must be available at the designated base and the designated mountain base to provide an additional 8 hours endurance for each oxygen station. (Bulk oxygen available to service these bottles at the designated base would be desirable.)

B6.39.5 Fittings and tools to allow the installed aircraft oxygen bottles to be removed and used as a portable system with the pilot’s helmet must be furnished by the contractor.

B6.39.6 Contractor must furnish oxygen masks compatible with the pilot and observer's protective helmets.

B6.39.7 The oxygen masks must be compatible with the aircraft's required avionics system.

B6.39.8 Oxygen system components must be aviation grade and meet the requirements of 14 CFR. The Contractor must ensure the pilot is knowledgeable of oxygen requirements and is competent to manage the installed system.

B6.40 Internal Litter Kit

B6.41 The Contractor must provide adequate ground support equipment to support operations in a late winter environment. Such equipment must include but is not limited to: aircraft and blade covers, small electrical heaters, ample supply of extension cord(s), and other equipment which may be unique to the Contractor's needs.

B6.42 The contractor must provide ample storage provisions for the support equipment and material. The storage area must provide protection from the weather elements with an adequate area for limited shop tools and maintenance support activity. (Typically, an enclosed trailer or truck would meet this requirement.)

B6.43 One ground power unit (GPU) capable of starting the helicopters engine and for performing routine ground system checks and maintenance. The GPU unit must be kept at the designated base.

Note: To be installed when requested by the Government.

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B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the…