B09_SA_RFP_BIA_EU_H_T3_Combo_Amend_01_FINAL_0001.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Herndon VA 20170

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Suite 2000A 381 Elden Street Acquisition Services Directorate Interior Business Center, AQD

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

12/23/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

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

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

Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Flight Services in Support of the Bureau of Indian

Affairs (BIA)

This amendment is issued to provide answers to the questions asked by prospective offerors.

Please see attached amendment with the questions asked, the answers to the question asked, and the updated Section A1 Item Requirements and updated Exhibits E-2 and E-3 containing all required changes in response to the questions asked. All changes made to the solicitation are highlighted in yellow for easy identification.

Please sign and return one copy with proposal submission. Please note that the due date and time for proposal submission has not been extended and remains 01/28/2025 at 1000 MS.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Shay Roadruck

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SOLICITATION 140D0424R0110 4 BIA Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter, Multiple Locations

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENTS

The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit and award up to three (3) single Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite- Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts with an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause for fuel adjustments to obtain Contractor-furnished, operated, and maintained Exclusive Use (EU) Type III helicopter services in support of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The Exclusive Use (EU) contracts will be assigned to the following designated locations:

• Contract 1 – Double Eagle, NM;

• Contract 2 – Bemidji, MN and Billings, MT;

• Contract 3 – Ronan, MT

All contracts include the possibility of the aircraft being directed to perform at any location within the Lower 48 States and Alaska. The intent of these Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts is to obtain EU helicopter flight services for missions that include, but are not limited to, flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resources activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives. During the EU period and any subsequent extensions, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Aircraft Required: One Light (Type 3) Helicopter per contract as specified in Section B.

Crew Compliment: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), Relief PIC, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver(s), (Per Solicitation Section B)

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

Designated Base (Contract 1): Double Eagle, NM; EU Period: 180 days (Estimated 01 March through 27 August each calendar year)

Designated Base (Contract 2): Bemidji, MN and Billings, MT; EU Period: 147 days (Estimated 10 April through 03 September each calendar year and includes two non-revenue days for remobilization to Billings, MT)

Designated Base (Contract 3): Ronan, MT; EU Period: 120 days (Estimated 26 May through 22 September each calendar year)

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 1000 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

Target Aircraft Requirements

Airspeed: 130 knots VNE at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet Performance: Crash Resistant Fuel Cell Enhancements: BLR FastFin® or equivalent system

Dual Hydraulics

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.

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

SOLICITATION 140D0424R0110 117 BIA Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter, Multiple Locations

EXHIBIT E-2

HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE

The proposal may recreate this form, but it must include all the information listed This questionnaire accurately completed will be used to determine the proposed aircraft payload capability.

REPRODUCE AND SUBMIT FOR EACH AIRCRAFT OFFERED - COMPLETE SHADED BLOCKS

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 1000 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 Target Aircraft Requirements:

Airspeed: 130 knots VNE at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet Performance: Crash Resistant Fuel Cell Enhancements: BLR FastFin® or equivalent system

Dual Hydraulics Note: Payload amounts must be computed by using the Interagency Load Calculation Form and Helicopter Fuel Consumption and

Weight Reduction Chart along with the offered aircraft’s applicable (1) hover ceiling charts, (2) current weight and balance report, and (3) the equipment list at the last date of weighing plus any revisions - attach copies to this form (see B32)

Aircraft Make and Model FAA Registration # Serial # # of Insured Passenger Seats (excludes pilot seats)

Aircraft Equipped Weight (Your aircraft weight & balance report & equipment list will be used to substantiate this weight – see item 1 below)

Currently Installed Aircraft Equipment to be Removed to Achieve Offered Payload Below (If none, indicate NONE)

Equipment to be Added to Meet the Aircraft Specifications Requirements (If none, indicate NONE)

(Attach additional pages if necessary) (Attach additional pages if necessary)

EQUIPMENT ITEM WEIGHT EQUIPMENT ITEM WEIGHT

ENTER YOUR PROPOSED HOGE AIRCRAFT PAYLOAD (The aircraft make, model and HOGE payload that we confirm with you will be made a part of your offer and will be binding if your offer is accepted for award.

1. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have included the following documentation to support the minimum aircraft requirements in Sections A and B:

(1) Current aircraft weight and balance report.

(2) Aircraft equipment list certified accurate at the time of weighing and any revisions to the list.

(3) Appropriate aircraft performance data from the Aircraft Flight Manual.

(4) Interagency Load Calculation Form showing the performance characteristics of the aircraft. Calculations must include weight of aircraft in contract configuration, crew, and fuel as identified in Section A1.

(5) Interagency Load Calculation Forms supporting both bucket sizes identified below.

(6) 14 CFR Part 133 and 135 Certificate

Failure to include the above information, will affect the evaluation you receive for your aircraft.

2. Identify water/retardant bucket sizes appropriate for this contract. (See B6, Equipment Requirements)

(Appropriate capacities will be identified in the conformed contract)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

1ST

bucket (B6.29)

2ND

bucket (B6.30)

3. Identify fuel truck appropriate for this contract. (See B8, Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirements) (Appropriate capacity will be identified in the conformed contract)

FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE CAPACITY REQUIRED

4. By signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge that the above information is accurate.

Name and Signature of Representative Completing this Form Date

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

SOLICITATION 140D0424R0110 118 BIA Exclusive Use Type 3 Helicopter, Multiple Locations

EXHIBIT E-3

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION FORM

The proposal may recreate this form, but it must include all the information listed

Offeror’s Name:

Aircraft Make and Model: Aircraft Tail Number:

VNE (7,000' PA and 25ºC)

Payload

(with 200 lb. pilot and 1.9 hours of fuel at 7,000' PA and 25ºC)

Minimum Aircraft Requirements as referenced in Sections A and B, including but not limited to:

Turbine Engine Yes No

Main Rotor Brake Yes No

Sliding Right and Left Doors Yes No

Dual Flight Controls Yes No

Flat Cabin Floor Yes No

Target Aircraft Requirements:

BLR fast fin or equivalent Yes No

Dual Hydraulics Yes No

Crash Resistant Fuel System Yes No

The following equipment requirements from Sections B6 and B7 must be identified on the aircraft equipment list, weight and balance revision, or aircraft questionnaire and be included in the aircraft weight for performance calculations.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

B6.7 Fire Extinguisher B6.24 First Aid Kit B6.12 Pulse Lights B6.25 Survival Kit (25 lbs.)

B6.21.2 Cargo Rack/Basket (89-inch min) B6.26 Convex Mirror B6.27 Keeperless Cargo Hook B6.35 Snow/Tundra Pads

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.3.1 406 MHz ELT B7.3.4 AUX-FM B7.4.1 GPS B7.3.2 VHF-1 and VHF-2 B7.3.5 AFF B7.5.1 2 Audio Control Systems B7.3.3 FM-1 and FM-2 knots lbs.