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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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

E. IMPORTANT: is not is required copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140D0425R0100/0002

Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Flight

Services in Support of the Bureau of Indian

Affairs (BIA) at Window Rock, Arizona and

Whiteriver, Arizona

This amendment is issued to provide a question asked by a prospective offeror, an answer to the question asked, and the conformed solicitation containing the required changes in response to the question asked. All changes made to conformed 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 been extended and is now due 01/09/2026 at 1300 PST.

Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 to

02/28/2031

Questions Regarding BIA Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter

Solicitation 140D0425R0100

Section Questions and Answers

Section B – Technical Specifications –

B6.20

Question 1:

Please confirm that dual sliding doors are required.

Answer 1:

Dual sliding doors are not required. No preference on sliding doors left or right. B6.20 Dual sliding doors for aft cabin access has been removed and updated to B6.20

Cabin doors which may be removed or open in flight.

Exhibit E18 and E-3 have been updated to remove

Sliding Right and Left Doors.

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICING

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Contents

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND PRICES

A2.1 PRICING SCHEDULE FOR TYPE III HELICOPTER AT DESIGNATED BASE: WINDOW ROCK, AZ

A2.2 PRICING SCHEDULE FOR TYPE III HELICOPTER AT DESIGNATED BASE: WHITERIVER, AZ

A3 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (Time & Materials IAW FAR 52.212-4 Alt 1)

A3.1 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

A3.2 AVIATION FUEL INFORMATION

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract B2 Certifications B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) B4 Contracts

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements (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 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 (AD’s) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSB’s) B28 Manuals/Records

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B28.3 If requested by the Government, the Contractor must furnish to the OAS Technical Inspector a copy of the Contractor's procedures manuals, as outlined in 14 CFR Part 135.21, along with any revisions made during the contract period B29 Maintenance B30 Maintenance Test Flight B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts B32 Weight and Balance B33 Helicopter Turbine Engine Power Check

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance

Equipment Personnel Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment

Reinspection Expenses FAR 52.212-4(k) Taxes FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020) DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011) DIAR 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Invoices - Aircraft Use Reports (AUR) C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (Dec 2015) C5 Post-Award Conference / Prework Meeting

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C6 Contract Period C7 Exclusive Use Period C8 Extension of Exclusive Use Period

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C9 Government Representatives and POCs C10 Personnel Conduct C11.2 Safety Management System (SMS) C12 Mishaps C13 Economic Price Adjustment for Fuel

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AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C14 Availability C15 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C16 Maintenance During Availability Period C17 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C18 Daily Availability C19 Flight Time C20 Mobilization / Demobilization C21 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C22 Government Miscellaneous Charges

Section C Exhibits Exhibit 1 Standard Interagency Load Calculations 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 Interagency Helicopter LIke Make, Model and Series 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. 6.2 – 2025) Exhibit 13 Alaska Supplement Exhibit 14 Unavailability Conversion Chart

EXHIBIT 15 TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

Exhibit 16 Department of Labor Wage Determination Information Exhibit 17 Helicopter Questionnaire Exhibit 18 Helicopter Information Sheet

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 General Information D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard D3 Offers D4 Offer Contents

Volume I Offer Volume II Technical Capability Volume III Organizational Safety Volume IV Past Performance

D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers D7 Evaluation of Proposals D8 Evaluation Factors D9 Technical Capability

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D10 Organizational Safety D11 Past Performance D12 Total Evaluated Price D13 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection D14 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov

2021) FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) (DEVIATION) 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (Nov 2020) DIAR 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information (Apr 1984) AQD Evaluation of Options Provision (March 2022)

EXHIBIT E-1 Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information EXHIBIT E-2 Helicopter Questionnaire EXHIBIT E-3 Helicopter Information Sheet EXHIBIT E-4 Past Performance Information Sheet (PPIS)

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular

AD Airworthiness Directive

AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support application

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

BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative

CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system

DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes

DOI Department of the Interior

DOT Department of Transportation

ELT emergency locator transmitter

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ERG Emergency Response Guidebook

EU Exclusive Use

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FS Forest Service

FTR Federal Travel Regulations

GVW gross vehicle weight

GPM gallons per minute

GPS global positioning system

HIGE hover-in-ground effect

HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect

IAT interagency aviation training

IBC Interior Business Center

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICS intercom system

IFR instrument flight rules

IIC Investigator in Charge

IP Institute of Petroleum

IPP Invoice Processing Platform

MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

OAS Office of Aviation Services

PA public address system

PA pressure altitude

PFD personal flotation device

PIC Pilot-in-Command

PPE personal protective equipment

PSD plastic sphere dispenser

PSI pounds per square inch

PTT push to talk

RFP Request for Proposal

RPM revolutions per minute

SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated

STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures

TBO time between overhaul

TSO technical service order

UL Underwriter’s Laboratory

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

VFR visual flight rules

VNE velocity never exceed

VOX voice activation

VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

Purpose: The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit and award up to two (2) Single-Award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contracts to obtain Contractor-furnished, operated, and maintained Exclusive Use (EU) Type III helicopter flight services in support of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The EU contracts will be assigned to the following designated locations:

• Contract 1: Window Rock, AZ

• Contract 2: Whiteriver, AZ

Both 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 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 for 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.

Designated Base (Contract 1): Window Rock, AZ; EU Period: 120 Days (Estimated May 01 through

August 28 each calendar year)

Designated Base (Contract 2): Whiteriver, AZ; EU Period: 120 Days (Estimated May 01 through August

28 each calendar year)

Aircraft Requirements: One light helicopter (as specified in Section B).

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

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: One fuel service vehicle equipped as specified in Section B8.

Minimum Helicopter 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 1,000 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 1.5 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

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

Certification: 14 CFR Part 27

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Performance Enhancements:

Air Speed:

BLR FastFin© or equivalent system

Dual Hydraulics

Crash Resistant Fuel System

130 knots VNE at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet

*Note: Payload amounts shall be computed using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form. This calculation will also incorporate the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart (Section B Exhibits), as well as the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list.

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A2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND PRICES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The contract price shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties as per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

52.212-4(k) Taxes.

A2.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE FOLLOWING PRICING SCHEDULES:

1. Enter the offeror’s name and base of operation location on each pricing page being submitted. The name and location should correspond with the name and location entered on the SF1449 and the 14 CFR Part 135 holder’s name and operating location(s) as established by the certificate holder, NOT the location of any one aircraft. (Remittance address information different than that entered on the SF1449 form should be included on the “Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information” page included in Section E, Exhibit E-1.)

2. For each item you are offering on, enter the applicable make and model of the aircraft being offered along with a daily availability, flight rate, and extension rates for the base year and each ordering period. Pricing must be included for all years for the offer to be acceptable. You must provide separate pricing for each location you wish to be considered.

3. Enter individual FAA registration number(s) of each aircraft where identified.

4. The Pricing Schedule pages included in this document will be made a part of subsequent individual conformed contract(s), if selected for award.

5. Complete and submit a separate Pricing Schedule for each aircraft offered. Offers will NOT be evaluated or considered for any item for which all pricing pages are not complete.

6. All pricing shall be in whole dollars only.

7. Complete all shaded areas only.

A2.1 PRICING SCHEDULE FOR TYPE III HELICOPTER AT DESIGNATED BASE: WINDOW ROCK, AZ

CONTRACTOR’S BASE OF

OPERATION

EXCLUSIVE

USE PERIOD

01 May 2026 through 28 August 2026

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration

OFFEROR NAME

ITEM

00010

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

Daily Availability

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

Flight Hours - Alaska FD Estimated

EXTENSION (Optional)

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

Additional pay items (T&M line item) See Additional Pay Items Schedule $30,000.00 NTE

BASE ORDERING PERIOD:

Date of Award (Estimated) 01 March 2026 through 28

February 2027

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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01 May 2027 through 28 August 2027

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

(*if ordered)

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD TWO:

(Estimated) 01 March 2027 through 29 February 2028

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is under no obligation to issue an order outside the initial (base) EU period (see A2.4).

01 May 2028 through 28 August 2028

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS PRICING SCHEDULE

Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD THREE:

(Estimated) 01 March 2028 through 28 February 2029

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is

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01 May 2029 through 28 August 2029

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD FOUR:

(Estimated) 01 March 2029 through 28 February 2030

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is

01 May 2030 through 28 August 2030

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD FIVE:

(Estimated) 01 March 2030 through 28 February 2031

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is

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A2.2 PRICING SCHEDULE FOR TYPE III HELICOPTER AT DESIGNATED BASE: WHITERIVER, AZ

01 May 2026 through 28 August 2026

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

BASE ORDERING PERIOD:

Date of Award (Estimated) 01 March 2026 through 28

February 2027

01 May 2027 through 28 August 2027

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD TWO:

(Estimated) 01 March 2027 through 29 February 2028

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is

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01 May 2028 through 28 August 2028

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS PRICING SCHEDULE

Estimated Flight Hours FT Estimated

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD THREE:

(Estimated) 01 March 2028 through 28 February 2029

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is

01 May 2029 through 28 August 2029

(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD FOUR:

(Estimated) 01 March 2029 through 28 February 2030

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is

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(Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Estimated

Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

ORDERING PERIOD FIVE:

(Estimated) 01 March 2030 through 28 February 2031

*The entire quantity is guaranteed if an order is placed. Not to be confused with Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2). The Government is

A2.3 Minimum Guarantee. The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, can be found below:

Contract 1 – Window Rock, AZ EU Period of 120 Days of Daily Availability from the Rate Schedule for the first year of the contract.

Contract 2 – Whiteriver, AZ EU Period of 120 Days of Daily Availability from the Rate Schedule for the first year of the contract.

Immediately after contract award, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order obligating the guaranteed minimum amount. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

A2.4 Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under these contracts (ceiling amount) are as follows:

Contract 1 – Window Rock, AZ $10,000,000.00.

Contract 2 – Whiteriver, AZ $10,000,000.00

These amounts are not historical or planned expenditure but set in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4).

A2.5 Obligation of Funding. Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The

Contracting Officer will issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for each ordering period covered under the contract, if the Government has a continued need and doing so is in the best interest of the Government. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.6 In the lower-48 states all fuel shall be provided by the contractor and should be included in the flight rate (wet rate).

A2.7 In Alaska, fuel will be furnished by the Government. All fuel not otherwise furnished by the Government must be purchased by or charged to the Contractor. The purchase must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Fuel related costs shall be recorded as a line

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A2.8 Rates for flight hours shall be in whole dollars. If the unit prices are adjusted during the life of the contract, they will be adjusted to a whole dollar as follows: amounts of 50 cents or less will be rounded down and amounts of 51 cents or more will be rounded up.

A3 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (TIME & MATERIALS IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1)

A3.1 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

Note: The rates below are applicable for the entire five-year term of the contracts.

PAY ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

Unavailability UA Indefinite Hour $0.00

Non-Revenue Flights NR Indefinite Hour $0.00

Extended Standby – Pilot EP Indefinite Hour $62.00

Extended Standby – Driver ET Indefinite Hour $42.00

Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage (750-1,499 gal) SML Indefinite Mile $3.20

Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC Indefinite Gallons Actual Cost

Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem) PD Indefinite Overnight Standard or High GSA Rate

Special Charge for Miscellaneous Allowable Expenses (i.e., rental car expenses, tie downs, Dept. of Transportation fees, etc.)

SC Indefinite Each Actual Cost

See C21 & C22

A3.2 AVIATION FUEL INFORMATION

The contract's hourly flight rates are subject to economic price adjustments (EPA) for changes in the price of the Jet Fuel Contiguous

United States (CONUS) fuel base price (see C13, Economic Price Adjustment-Fuel).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hourly flight rates proposed are subject to adjustment, up or down, due to the fluctuation in jet fuel price from the reference below. It is important for the contractor to understand the ramifications of the contract's Economic Price

Adjustment clause (see C13). The referenced price below (in this section) should be considered when developing the hourly flight rates offered in your proposal. If the referenced price per gallon for jet fuel changes in accordance with section C13, the Government or contractor is entitled to an adjustment to the hourly flight rates based upon the change in fuel price per gallon and the economic cruise speed and fuel consumption of the contract aircraft. The Contractor agrees to accept price adjustments, up or down, based upon its aircraft fuel consumption information and the current reference price of jet fuel at the time of the adjustment. The adjustments will be made via issuance of a bilateral modification, which must be agreed to by both parties prior to being fully executed.

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Contracting Officer will complete when fuel adjustments are made.

Lower 48 States Only

Make/model of Aircraft Jet Fuel

Requested/Effective Date of Price Adjustment

Referenced Fuel Source

Location: Gallup, NM

(KGUP)

(full service)

Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel ph: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Base Fuel Price $ Fuel Price at adjustment

(also becomes New Base)

Effective Date Date of Award Effective Date

Source Document Original Contract Source Document

Rate

Adjustment $ X consumption rate of

Increase or

Decrease Due

Current Flight

Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

Adjusted Flight

Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

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

AIRPORT / LOCATION

JET FUEL

(Base Price)

Gallup Municipal Airport, NM (KGUP) Full-Service $6.19

Show Low Regional Airport, AZ (KSOW) Full-Service $4.16

Date fuel prices obtained 04 December 2025 http://www.airnav.com/fuel 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 personnel and/or cargo 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 will include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, aerial supervision, 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) 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 – Exhibit 13).

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 contiguous United States and Alaska.

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 135 (14 CFR Part 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 Part 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 Part 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 Part

133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing").

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B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. 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, fuel servicing vehicle, 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 OAS Technical Inspector 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.

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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 Part 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. (See the fire extinguisher maintenance instructions in Section B29.)

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.10 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator (ADI), directional gyro, vertical speed indicator and rate of turn indicator or skid/slip indicator or inclinometer.

Note: In lieu of these listed instruments, a single, new generation electronic instrument providing combined data meeting at minimum the following TSO's: C3e, C4c and C113A.

B6.11 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing LED (red or white), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.

B6.12 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuity lighting.

B6.13 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit (See Section C).

B6.14 High-skid-type landing gear 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.

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.18 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

B6.19 Main Rotor Brake.

B6.20 Dual sliding doors for aft cabin access. (Deleted) Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight. (Added)

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.

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

For external:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket with a minimum length of 89 inches. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo.

Note: Aircraft must be equipped with a cargo basket such as the Dart Heli-Utility basket 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/rack 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 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.

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 at 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.

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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 specification:

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 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet (50ft & 100ft sections).

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 Alaska specific equipment requirements. Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit (See Section C).

B6.34.1 Snow/Tundra Pads.

Note: To be available at inspection and be installed when requested by the government.

B6.34.2 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

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 (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."

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B7.2.2 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna, unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as required by the avionics system and must have a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of 3.0 to 1 or better.

B7.2.3 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.2.5 All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.

B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering

118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceivers must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot. 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.

B7.3.3 Two P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Transceiver (FM-1, FM-2) must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. Each transceivers’ operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes

(NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. The transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability.