B09_SA_140D0425Q0634_0001_FINAL_0001.pdf

Q&A—NAVSEA EU LT FW Aircraft 140D0425Q0634_0001

Q1: Section A, Requirements and Pricing Page: 6 Paragraph: Endurance

May the payload in the "Endurance of four (4) hours with one 200 lb pilot, 25 lb survival kit and a 1,100 lb payload" requirement be reduced from 1,100 lbs to 870 lbs?

A1: Concur w/ requested change. See amended specification w/in Amendment 0001

Q2: Section A, Requirements and Pricing Page: 6 Paragraph: Performance

May the Single-engine service ceiling be reduced from "not less than 10,000' Mean Sea Level (MSL)" at maximum gross weight @ International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)” to "not less than 6,000' Mean Sea Level (MSL)?" (the previous requirement for this contract was 6,000 MSL. Most non-turbo charged light aircraft will have diƯiculty achieving much more than 6,000').

A2: Concur w/ requested change. See amended specification w/in Amendment 0001.

Q3: Section B, Technical Specifications Paragraph: B6.6

May this requirement be changed to read, "Each aircraft shall be equipped with an approved shoulder harness at the pilot and copilot positions?" IE., can the requirement for inertial reels be removed? (to our knowledge, most general aviation light aircraft are not equipped with shoulder harness inertial reels).

A3: Concur w/ requested removal. See amended specification w/in Amendment 0001 for updated verbiage.

Q4: Section B, Technical Specifications Page: 18 Paragraph: B7.4.6

May the requirement for an Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) receiver and associated equipment be removed? (not normally found in the GA fleet anymore and to our knowledge of the contract requirements, not needed for the mission set)

A4: Concur w/ requested removal. See amended specification w/in Amendment 0001.

Q5: Section B, Technical Specifications Page: 19 Paragraph: B7.6.4

May the requirement for an Underwater Acoustic Beacon be removed?

A5: Concur w/ requested removal. See amended specification w/in Amendment 0001.

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

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SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENTS

Designated Base: Contractor’s Home Base (See B1.5 for locations where missions may originate from)

Aircraft Requirements: One multi-engine land airplane equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Complement Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC). Second-in-Command (SIC) may be required based on mission complexity and length of crew day.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Certification: Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under Civil Air Regulations (CAR) Part 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25.

An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support for continued airworthiness is provided from the current type certificate or supplemental type certificate holder.

VFR/IFR, Day and Night.

Seating: Seating for a crew of two (2), plus minimum two (2) passengers.

Endurance: Payload of 1,100 pounds including pilot(s) and fuel for a 4-hour endurance and a 670-pound payload including pilot(s) and fuel for a 6.5-hour endurance.

Performance: Single-engine service ceiling of not less than 6,000’ Mean Sea Level (MSL) at maximum gross weight @ International Standard Atmosphere (ISA).

Capable of operating from a 4,000-foot runway at sea level at a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.

Each engine must be equipped with an alternator capable of 28V/38 amps.

Equipped for extended overwater operation.

Speed: 150 knot cruise speed at 7,000’ MSL, 6.5-hour endurance. 115 knots at 200’ Above Ground Level (AGL) with a minimum 65 knot sustained speed at 200’ AGL (during day/VFR conditions only).

Ground Clearance: Minimum Clearance from bottom of aircraft to ground not less than 12 inches (strut collapsed, flat tires).

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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B5.1 The aircraft shall comply with its type design. Any alterations shall be FAA-approved.

B5.2 All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs that hinder visibility. The manufacturer or FAA shall approve all repairs.

B5.3 The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. Tears, rips, or other damage to the upholstery or headliner are not acceptable. The exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean and neat and in good condition. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer and/or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.4 The instrument and control panels shall be finished with non-reflective paint. Each control and instrument required to be labeled shall be so labeled in accordance with the aircraft's type design. Where practical, the instruments shall be arranged in the panel in accordance with 14 CFR Part 23.1321.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

B6.1 The Contractor shall furnish a complete set of current Sectional or World Aeronautical Charts covering the area of operation and all relevant IFR enroute and terminal publications. The Contractor shall ensure aircrews have access to NOTAMs and weather planning information. Obsolete aeronautical charts and terminal publications shall not be carried in the aircraft.

B6.2 All aircraft certified in the standard category shall be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91, 121 or 135, as applicable.

B6.3 Fire extinguisher(s) as required by 14 CFR Part 135.155 shall be a handheld bottle with a minimum 2-B:C rating, one

(1) mounted in the cockpit area accessible to the flight crew and at least one mounted in the rear of the cabin area. The fire extinguisher shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers, or the Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.4 The aircraft shall be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 for carrying passengers’ day and night and in VFR and IFR conditions. Aircraft shall be equipped for extended overwater operations.

B6.5 If installed, each passenger seat shall be equipped with an approved shoulder harness installation.

B6.6 Each aircraft shall be equipped with an approved shoulder harness in accordance with the ALSE handbook at the pilot and copilot positions.

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 (FS/OAS_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 .)

B7.1.2 All aircraft shall meet the requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 135.165, “Radio and Navigation equipment:

Extended over water or IFR operations”.

B7.1.3 Antenna Installations. Each aircraft provided shall have provisions for the installation of GFP antennas mounted per Government instructions. Cabling shall be of sufficient length to reach the location of the rack mounting in the vicinity of the equipment control/operators.

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards.

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B7.3.5.9.3.3 Close the flight plan within 15 minutes after arrival at the destination.

B7.3.5.9.3.4 For each flight the operators of the Contractor's manned base stations must:

B7.3.5.9.3.5 Record the flight plan as initially filed for each flight and modify the flight plan when requested by the pilot for enroute changes.

B7.3.5.9.3.6 Track the progress of the flight at 2-minute intervals during the flight and record all enroute position reports.

B7.3.5.9.3.7 Close the flight plan at the termination of the flight.

B7.3.5.9.3.8 In the event of failure to receive a scheduled position report, the base station operator must take the following actions:

B7.3.5.9.3.9 Within five minutes, attempt to communicate with the overdue aircraft directly, through any other base stations, any aircraft in the vicinity of the overdue flight, and all other available means.

B7.3.5.9.3.10 Should the operator be unable to communicate with the aircraft within an additional fifteen minutes, the Contractor must institute search and rescue operations for the aircraft and notify the Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the FAA. In any instance, an air search must be initiated if an aircraft remains overdue 20 minutes beyond its report time or estimated time of arrival.

B7.4 Navigation Systems.

B7.4.1 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot. Although not required by Federal Aviation Regulations, the aircraft’s radio call sign (normally the aircraft registration number) must be displayed on the instrument panel, in view of the flight crew.

B7.4.2. One (1) Government provided AN/ARN-154 DME/TACAN Aeronautical Navigation system with multi-station, 126 channels minimum. Installation shall be completed by FAA-approved procedures or by a FAA approved and appropriately rated repair station requiring a completed FAA Form 337. The TACAN controls and DME indicator shall be installed in the normal avionics panel or pedestal area and located conveniently for use by both the pilot and copilot. The TACAN system installed will be powered by a 28 VDC power source (consisting of AWG #22 wires and protected by a 5-amp circuit breaker or as appropriate per the installation manual). A single DME A-119A TACAN antenna installed on the lower fuselage positioned so as not to receive any physical or transmitting interference from other structures or antenna will be connected using RG-142 Coax cable at a minimum.

B7.4.3 One Global Positioning Systems certified for IFR navigation shall be permanently installed in the aircraft. The GPS shall reference latitude and longitude coordinates for aircraft positioning, utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS shall be equipped with both ARINC 429 and RS-232 ports for output of aircraft position and other data. The GPS shall be linked to a high-resolution for moving map display.

B7.4.4 One marker beacon receiver system with three-light indicator must be installed. The audio warning must be provided to the flight crew’s earphones. The marker beacon receiver system is not required, if the aircraft is equipped with approved substitute equipment as described 14 CFR 91.175 (k).

B7.4.5 One glideslope (GS) system, with a minimum of 40 receive channels.

B7.4.6 One Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) receiver system, with indicator, covering the frequency range of 200 to 1,699 kHz as a minimum.

B7.5 Audio Systems.

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B7.5.1 At least one audio control system shall be installed for use by the pilot and copilot. The system shall provide controls for selection of the receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT inputs of each installed communication system and ICS. Audio level controls shall be provided for adjustment of the output levels to their respective earphones.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Controls shall be provided for selection of each installed transceiver for use via the microphones at both the pilot and copilot positions. Transmitter side tone audio shall be provided for the user, as well as at the other position(s) for cross monitoring.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver audio selection and operation. Controls shall be provided for selection of audio from one (1) or any combination of available receivers. The audio output shall be free of distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and shall be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.5.1.3 The controls of each audio system shall be located conveniently for use. Labeling and marking of controls shall be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent.

B7.5.2 An intercommunications system (ICS) shall be provided for pilot, copilot, and any additional passenger positions.

ICS audio shall mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control shall be provided for each position. Adjustment of the audio level at any position shall not affect the level at any other position. Microphone operation on the ICS system shall be voice actuated (VOX). ICS side-tone audio shall be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output shall be free of distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and shall be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment. "Portable"-type ICS systems are not acceptable.

B7.5.3 Headsets, Microphones, and PTTs.

B7.5.3.1 Each aircraft shall be furnished with one headset/microphone at each of the aft cabin positions.

B7.5.3.2 The audio system shall be designed for 600-ohm headsets and carbon equivalent, amplified-capacitor boom-microphones.

B7.5.3.3 A single set of J-033 and J-034 type connector jacks, providing all specified radio and ICS functions, must be provided at each required position in the aircraft. These jacks must accept the PJ-055B and PJ-068 type connector plugs as utilized with the headset/ microphone.

B7.5.3.4 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Operation. Separate PTT switches shall be provided for transmitter operation. The pilot's and copilot's switches shall be located on the control yokes.

B7.6 Other Avionics.

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part

91.215 (a) and (b) and inspected and tested every 24 months in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413

B7.6.2 All aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]). Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b.

B7.6.3 One (1) radio-magnetic indicator (RMI) presentation, incorporated with NAV-1/TACAN (switchable) on single needle and NAV 2 on double needle. If the TACAN system installed provides a "digital readout" of bearing information, it is optional to tie the TACAN to the RMI needle.

B7.6.4 One underwater acoustic beacon (Pinger) must be installed in the aircraft. The Pinger must be water-activated, mounted to the aircraft's airframe, must meet, or exceed the requirements of FAA TSO-C121, and must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.RESERVED

SECTION E – OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATMENTS

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EXHIBIT E-2

AIRCRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE

You 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:

Must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.

Aircraft certified under CAR Part 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25.

An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support for continued airworthiness is provided from the current type certificate or supplemental type certificate holder.

Certified VFR/IFR, Day and Night.

Seating for a crew of two (2), plus minimum two (2) passengers.

Single-engine service ceiling of not less than 6,000’ MSL at maximum gross weight @ ISA.

Capable of operating from a 4,000-foot runway at sea level at a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.

Each engine must be equipped with an alternator capable of 28V/38 amps.

Equipped for extended overwater operation.

150 knot cruise speed at 7,000’ MSL, 6.5-hour endurance. 115 knots at 200’ AGL with a minimum 65 knot sustained speed at

200’ AGL (during day/VFR conditions only).

Minimum Clearance from bottom of aircraft to ground not less than 12 inches (strut collapsed, flat tires).

Aircraft modifications to accommodate the carriage of Government Property (GP) must be FAA approved.

Payload amounts must be computed by using Exhibit 4: Airplane Approximate Recommended Cruise Fuel Consumption Rates, performance data from the Aircraft Flight Manual, weight and balance report, and equipment list that you provide Aircraft Make and Model FAA Registration # Serial # # of Insured Passenger Seats (excludes pilot seat)

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

EQUIPMENT ITEM WEIGHT EQUIPMENT ITEM WEIGHT

ENTER YOUR PROPOSED AIRCRAFT PAYLOAD (The aircraft make, model and 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

Notes:

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, as specified in section B.32 Weight and Balance.

(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) Calculations showing performance characteristics of the aircraft. Calculations must include weight of the aircraft in contract configuration, crew, and fuel as identified in Section A1. (use 6.7 lbs. per gal. for fuel weight)

(5) 14 CFR Part 135 Certificate or foreign equivalent.

(6) Part 135 Operations Specifications A003, B050, and D085.

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

2. 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

OFFEROR’S NAME