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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.

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Contractor

The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers to sign this document and return

Melanie Johnson

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Interior Business Center, AQD Acquisition Services Directorate 381 Elden Street Suite 2000A Herndon VA 20170

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140D0426Q0396/0001

Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Mesa

Verde National Park, CO

This amendment is issued to provide answers to the questions asked by prospective offerors and to incorporate changes in the solicitation.

Please see attached Questions & Answers and conformed solicitation containing all changes.

Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 to

02/29/2032

Question 1 Section A1 Paragraph Minimum Helicopter Requirements

BLR FastFin is not available for the Airbus H145. The H145 uses a factory Fenestron enclosed tail rotor designed to provide yaw authority and resistance to loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which is the purpose of the FastFin system. Will the Government accept the H145's Fenestron and factory tail design as an "equivalent system" that meets this minimum requirement? If so, what documentation should the offeror submit to show equivalency?

Answer 1 No, the Government doesn’t accept Fenestron as an equivalent system.

Question 2 Section B6 Paragraph B6.21.2

The FAA-approved external cargo basket available for the H145 is rated at 200 lb, below the 300 lb minimum specified. The H145 cabin offers a large flat floor with tie-downs (B6.6) that accommodates 58-inch tools and bulky cargo internally. Will the Government accept a 200 lb-rated basket for the H145, given this internal cargo capacity? Would doing so affect the technical evaluation or acceptance at contract inspection?

Answer 2 No, the Government requires the 300 lb-rating for operational capability.

Question 3 Section B6 Paragraph B6.21.1

Calls for a 15 cubic foot baggage compartment "separate from the cabin." The H145's aft cargo area, reached through the rear clamshell doors, exceeds 15 cubic feet (approximately 45 cubic feet with 6 seats) and is integral to the cabin. Will the Government accept this aft cargo area, with approved cargo restraint (B6.22), as meeting B6.21.1? If not, what configuration would be acceptable?

Answer 3 No, "separate from the cabin" is required by the Government.

Question 4 Section A

Paragraph A3.1

Due to the Volatile nature of the price of diesel can we get the per mile rate reviewed on an annual basis to account for changes in the cost of diesel instead of it being fixed for 5 years? As it is impossible to know how many miles will be driven on contract from year to year.

Answer 4 No change to the terms in Paragraph A3.1.

Question 5 Section A Paragraph A3.1

No Extended Pay Rate is specified for the Mechanic. What is the Extended Pay Rate for the Mechanic?

Answer 5 Pilot is removed from the description. There is a single standby rate for all crew members.

Question 6 Section A Paragraph A3.1

Could the USWFS review and adjust Extended Rates annually like the USFS? This would help avoid creating an economic hardship on the vendor performing the contract when Government mandated wages set via DoL Wage Determination, exceed the fixed extended rates set at the beginning of the 5 year contract performance period.

Answer 6 No change to the terms in Paragraph A3.1.

Question 7 Section A Paragraph A3.1

The mileage rate for the fuel truck seems low, $3.30 per mile. The DOI On Call FSV rate for the greater than 750 gallon truck is $4.60 per mile. Is this rate the true proposed rate for this solicitation?

Answer 7 Rates are updated in the table under paragraph A3.1.

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Contents

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2. Schedule Of Services and Prices A3. Additional Pay Items (Time & Materials IAW RFO 52.212-4 Alt I (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026)

SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements B7 Avionics Requirements B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) Equipment Requirements (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations B13 Mechanic Requirement B14 Mechanic Qualifications B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations B16 Fuel Service Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) B17 Fuel Service 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 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

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Contract Clauses Clauses Incorporated by Reference

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RFO 52.212-4(b) Inspection/Acceptance (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026) Equipment Personnel List of Special Use Flight Activities:

Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment Reinspection Expenses RFO 52.212-4(k) Taxes (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026)

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 (CPARS) (Dec 2015) C5 Post-Award Conference / Pre-work Meeting

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

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

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C9 Government Representatives & Points of Contact (POCs) C10 Personnel Conduct C11 Safety C12 Mishaps C13 Economic Price Adjustment for Fuel

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 On Call Use Outside the Exclusive Use Period/Extension C22 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C23 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

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Exhibit 8 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Exhibit 9 Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 10 Helicopter Like Makes and Model Group Plus Series For Exclusive Use Contracts Exhibit 11 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, ACCIDENT HISTORY, AND FAA Violation Questionnaire (Pre-Award Ver. 6.3 – 2026) Exhibit 12 Unavailability Conversion Chart Exhibit 13 Transportation Worksheet Exhibit 14 Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 15 Alaska Supplement Exhibit 16 Short-Haul Pilot Practical Test Course Requirements Exhibit 17 Applicable Wage Determination

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 Quotations D8 Evaluation Factors D9 Technical Capability 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

Solicitation Provisions Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

SECTION E EXHIBITS

Exhibit E-1 OFFEROR’S MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Exhibit E-2 HELICOPTER QUESTIONNAIRE Exhibit E-3 HELICOPTER INFORMATION FORM 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 AOM Aviation Operations and Management A&P Airframe and Power-lant 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 CASTPE Chief, Aviation Safety, Training and Program Evaluations 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 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 Regulations 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

HOGEJ Hover-out-of-Ground Effect, Jettisonable 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 ISA International Standard Atmosphere MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

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 RPM Revolutions per Minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures TBO Time Between Overhaul TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO Technical Service Order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture USWFS United States Wildland Fire Service VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Velocity Never Exceed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

The intent of this solicitation and resultant contract is to obtain a fully contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) for 120 calendar days in Mesa Verde National Park (MEVE) based in Hesperus, Colorado. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this contract. Missions will include, but are not limited to, short-haul, search and rescue (SAR), STEP (single-skid, toe-in, hover entry/exit procedures) landings, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire, aerial ignition, law enforcement, and other administrative and related resource activities. Designated base is Ft.

Lewis Helibase. The exclusive use period for this helicopter is May 15th through September 12th of each award year. This contract has a five (5) year ordering period.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Designated Base: Ft. Lewis Helibase, Hesperus, CO

Exclusive Use Period: 120 Days (May 15-September 12)

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

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with relief pilot, fuel service vehicle driver with relief driver, and mechanic with relief mechanic. The Contractor may provide a mechanic that is also the fuel service vehicle driver.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: One 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 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 2.5 hour total 40 minutes of flight with 20 minutes reserve.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Pilot-in-Command position: Left Seat PIC

Airspeed: 130 knots VNE at 25° C at 7,000 feet

Certification: 14 CFR 27

Performance BLR FastFin© or equivalent system

Fuel System: Crash Resistant Fuel System

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Performance Enhancements: Dual Hydraulics

*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 C 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 RFO 52.212-4(k) Taxes (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026).

A2.1 Instructions for Completion of The Following Pricing Schedules:

1. Enter the offeror’s name on each pricing page being submitted. The name should correspond with the name entered on the SF1449 and the 14 CFR 135 holder’s name as established by the certificate holder. (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.)

2. Enter the applicable make and model of the aircraft being offered along with a daily availability, flight rate, and extension rates for all five (5) years. Pricing must be included for all years for the offer to be acceptable.

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 conformed contract, 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.

DESIGNATED

REPORTING BASE

Ft. Lewis Helibase, Hesperus, CO EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD 120 Days

May 15, 2027 through September 12, 2027 (Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration

OFFEROR NAME

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM 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 $ $

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$20,000.00 NTE

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Daily Availability

AV Estimated

DAYS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Additional pay items Time and Materials (T&M) line item): The additional pay items are a Not-To- Exceed (NTE) amount for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$5,000.00 NTE

BASE YEAR March 01, 2027 – February 29, 2028

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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DESIGNATED

REPORTING BASE

Ft. Lewis Helibase, Hesperus, CO EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD 120 Days

May 15, 2028 through September 12, 2028 (Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Guaranteed

*If Ordered

DAYS $ $

Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$20,000.00 NTE

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Daily Availability

AV Estimated

DAYS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Additional pay items Time and Materials (T&M) line item): The additional pay items are a Not-To- Exceed (NTE) amount for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$5,000.00 NTE

YEAR TWO March 01, 2028 – February 28, 2029

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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

Ft. Lewis Helibase, Hesperus, CO EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD 120 Days

May 15, 2029 through September 12, 2029 (Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Daily Availability

AV Guaranteed

*If Ordered

DAYS $ $

Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$20,000.00 NTE

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Daily Availability

AV Estimated

DAYS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Additional pay items Time and Materials (T&M) line item): The additional pay items are a Not-To- Exceed (NTE) amount for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$5,000.00 NTE

YEAR THREE March 01, 2029 – February 28, 2030

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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

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Ft. Lewis Helibase, Hesperus, CO EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD 120 Days

May 15, 2030 through September 12, 2030 (Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

CODE

Daily Availability

AV Guaranteed

*If Ordered

DAYS $ $

Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$20,000.00 NTE

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Daily Availability

AV Estimated

DAYS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Additional pay items Time and Materials (T&M) line item): The additional pay items are a Not-To- Exceed (NTE) amount for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$5,000.00 NTE

YEAR FOUR March 01, 2030 – February 28, 2031

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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

Ft. Lewis Helibase, Hesperus, CO EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD 120 Days

May 15, 2031 through September 12, 2031 (Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

CODE

Daily Availability

AV Guaranteed

*If Ordered

DAYS $ $

Estimated Flight Hours

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$20,000.00 NTE

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Daily Availability

AV Estimated

DAYS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Estimated Flight Hour

FT Estimated

FLIGHT HOURS $ $

EXTENSION (If Ordered) Additional pay items Time and Materials (T&M) line item): The additional pay items are a Not-To- Exceed (NTE) amount for funding purposes only and implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$5,000.00 NTE

YEAR FIVE March 01, 2031 – February 29, 2032

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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

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A2.2 Minimum Guarantee. The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause FAR 52.216-22, is 120 days of Daily Availability, from the Rate Schedule, for the first year (base 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.

A2.3 Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under the contract (ceiling amount) is $8,000,000. This amount is not historical or planned expenditure but set in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4).

A2.4 Obligation of Funding. Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contracting Officer may issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for each ordering period covered under the contract. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.5 In the Lower-48 states all fuel shall be provided by the contractor and should be included in the flight rate (wet rate).

A2.6 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 entry (i.e., date, fuel charge, dollar amount, and Pay Item Code Fuel Charge [FC]), shall be used and shall be supported by paid legible, itemized invoices from the supplier. Certified true copies may be submitted in lieu of the original invoice.

A2.7 For flights in Alaska, flight time will be paid at a dry rate. The dry rate will be calculated by reducing the current (wet) flight rate by the base price of fuel multiplied by the hourly fuel consumption rate for the type aircraft as shown in the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart.

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 RFO 52.212-4 Alt I (DEVIATION)(Mar 2026)

A3.1 Additional Pay Items Schedule

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

Description Pay Item Code

Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Standby – Pilot EA Indefinite Hour $70.00 Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage

350-749 Gallons SMM Indefinite Mile $2.39 $3.30

Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage 750-1,499 Gallons SML Indefinite Mile $3.30 $4.60

Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage 1,500 or more Gallons SMX Indefinite Mile $4.60 $7.59

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 C22

A3.2 AVIATION FUEL INFORMATION

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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 quotation. 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.

Make/model of Aircraft Jet Fuel Requested/Effective Date of Price Adjustment

See Referenced Fuel Source Locations table below

Full service Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel

Base Fuel Price $ 9.69 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:

*Base Fuel Price will be updated at time of award.

Referenced Fuel Source Locations:

AIRPORT / LOCATION JET FUEL (BASE PRICE)

Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ) $8.25 Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN) $9.88 Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO) $10.95

AVERAGE (BASE PRICE) $9.69

DATE FUEL PRICES OBTAINED 09/24/2026

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this solicitation and resultant 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 herein. Missions will include, but are not limited to, short-haul, search and rescue, STEP (single-skid, toe-in, hover entry/exit procedures) landings, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire, aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. Missions will require flight operations to be conducted above 10,000 feet PA but less than 18,000 feet PA for periods of time of up to two-hour duration. Contractors must ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulatory requirements concerning the use of oxygen. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a portable aviation oxygen system. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 Law enforcement missions include but are not limited to, transporting Federal personnel to a law enforcement location, short haul into grow sites, low-level reconnaissance or surveillance flying, and prisoner transport. Law enforcement officers will fly with loaded firearms on-board the aircraft and may enter areas of potential contraband activity. Firearms will be transported in accordance to policy and guidance contained in the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) and Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material. Each of these 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 accomplishment of the mission and aviation safety 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).

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.

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 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").

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B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 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").

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) USWFS Aviation Operations and Management (AOM) supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and (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 Aircraft 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 AOMTechnical 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: The Contractor must provide at least one, small, (not more than 7,000 pounds approved gross weight) fully compliant helicopter that meets the minimum aircraft requirements specified in Section A and is equipped as shown below for each item:

B6.1 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the expected area of operations.

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Note: Electronic flight bags are acceptable if authorized by the FAA in the company’s operation specifications

B6.2 One digital hour meter installed in a location visible by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter must be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or by equivalent means, to record flight time only.

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

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, white, or half-white/half-red lens), 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.

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 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight (See B6.34.1 for additional configuration requirements).

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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 required on some models of aircraft.

For external:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket. An externally side-mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo. Basket must have a minimal length of 96 inches and a minimum load capacity of 300 lbs. Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

(Note: Fixed provisions for the cargo basket must be installed. Basket to be installed only when requested by the Government.)

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

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

B6.23 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.24 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 and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

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 (On-Board Systems keeperless cargo hook or equal) 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 shall incorporate both an electrically activated release and a secondary mechanically activated release. The electric release shall 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 buckets. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C). The buckets 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 buckets 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 buckets. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C).

The buckets must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25- pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The buckets must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline, i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

Note: The buckets provided in B6.29 and B6.30 must provide 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 and extending upward to 7,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius and above.

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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. Reference 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 Three ropes are required; one each in 50, 100- and 150-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 Part 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 Short-haul configuration. Helicopter to be equipped for short-haul operations that must meet the following specifications:

B6.34.1 Sliding left and right cabin door which can be opened while in flight. Door locks must be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions.

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. (Note:

Fixed provisions for this system must be installed. Dual hook system to be installed only when requested by the Government.)

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.

B6.34.5 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 (To be installed when requested by the Government.)

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B6.36 Internal Litter Kit (Note: Fixed litter kit provisions must be installed. Actual litter to be installed when requested by the Government.)

B6.37 Helicopter flooring must be light weight, not fabric, and easily cleaned. (Note: Bare metal floor with non-slip protective covering is permissible.)

B6.38 For Alaska specific equipment requirements Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit 15. The tundra pads will be inspected and must be available with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

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 AOMAvionics, or the most recent list may be found online at: https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents .)

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

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

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