B08_SOL_140D0426R0085_OC_Type_3_Helo_L48.pdf

COMBINED PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE / SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. OƯers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency.

Solicitation Number 140D0426R0085 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) for On- Call (OC) Type III Helicopter Services in the Lower 48 States. Please see the following solicitation for a more detailed scope of the services required.

This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

NAICS: 481211

PSC: V2210100

A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure are included in the “Schedule of Items” in Section A2 of the following solicitation.

A full description of the requirements for the items to be acquired is also included in the following solicitation.

A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition can be found in Section E of the following solicitation.

A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition can be found in Section C of the following solicitation.

The date, time, and place for receipt of oƯer are outlined in the following solicitation.

The Point of Contact for this solicitation is:

Austin Carter, Contracting OƯicer, DOI, IBC, Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) Email: austin_carter@ibc.doi.gov Phone: 208-433-5032 Address: 300 E Mallard Dr. STE 200, Boise, ID 83706

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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Table of Contents

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A1 Item Requirement A1.1 Interagency Fire Aircraft

A1.2 Non-Fire Aircraft A2 Pricing Schedule A2.1 Notes for Completing Pricing Schedules A2.2 Instructions for Completing Pricing Schedules ITEM 1—Minimum Guarantee:

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A2 ITEM 2 PRICING – 3 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

A2 ITEM 3 PRICING – 4 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

A2 ITEM 4 PRICING – 5 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

A2 ITEM 5 PRICING – 6 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

A2 ITEM 6 PRICING – 7 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

A2 ITEM 7 PRICING – MISCELLANEOUS

A2 ITEM 8 PRICING – ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Time & Material IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT I)

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL

EXHIBIT A-1 Helicopter Fixed Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart (Effective Date: 01 May 2027)

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– (Only required in the Lower 48 States for Interagency Fire Approval or if offered for other natural resource operations.)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations

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B13 Mechanic Requirements B14 Mechanic Qualifications B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications (Required for Interagency Fire Operations – Resource use if Ordered and Provided) B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations B18 Relief Crew Requirement (If Ordered and Provided)

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 B26 General - Maintenance B27 Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs) B28 Manuals/Records B29 Maintenance B30 Maintenance Test Flight B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts B32 Weight and Balance

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract Clauses

FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (Sept 2019) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) RFO 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION) (Jan 2026) RFO 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (DEVIATION) (May 2014) RFO 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) RFO FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020) DIAR 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989)

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RFO 52.212-4(b) Inspection/Acceptance (DEVIATION) (Mar 2026)

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

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Contractor Onboarding Procedures C2 Add / Remove Aircraft After Contract Award C3 Invoices – Aircraft Use Reports (AUR) C4 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) C5 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (Dec 2015) C7 Post-Award Conference / Prework Meeting

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C8 Contract Period

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C9 Government Representatives & Points of Contact C10 Safety C11 Mishaps C12 Personnel Conduct C13 Economic Price Adjustment for Fuel C14 Orders for Services C15 Government Cancellations

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 Availability C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C18 Maintenance During Orders C19 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 Contract Pricing C21 Daily Availability and Government Fixed Flight Rate C22 Project Flight Rate C23 Flight Time C24 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C25 Payment Method

Section C Exhibits Exhibit 1 Standard Interagency Load Calculations Method and Form

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Exhibit 2 Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 3 Unacceptable Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 4 Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 5 First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 6 Drawing FS/OAS A-15 Exhibit 7 Drawing FS/OAS A-16 Exhibit 8 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Exhibit 9 Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 10 Offshore, Vessel Landings, and Extended Over Water Additional Requirements Exhibit 11 Helicopter Like Makes and Model Group Exhibit 12 Safety Management System (SMS), Flight Time, Accident History, FAA Violation Questionnaire (POST-Award Ver. 5.5 – 2026) Exhibit 13 Unavailability Conversion Chart Exhibit 14 Transportation Worksheet Exhibit 15 Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 16 Contractor Provided Helitorch and Services Exhibit 17 Department of Labor Wage Determination Information Exhibit 18 Add/Remove Aircraft Form DOI On-Call Small Helicopter CONTRACTS Exhibit 19 Alaska Supplement

Additional Aircraft Insurance. The Contractor must have aircraft insurance coverage for operating in Alaska (See DIAR 1452.228-71 Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance (Mar 1989)

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 General Information

RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (Mar 2026) Tailored

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 IV PAST PERFORMANCE

D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers

RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products And Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (Mar 2026) Tailored D7 Evaluation of Proposals D8 Evaluation Factors D9 Technical Capability D10 Past Performance

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D11 Evaluated Price D12 Proposal Analysis and Contractor Selections D13 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

Solicitation Provisions

RFO 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (May

2026)(DEVIATION)

RFO 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (May 2026)(DEVIATION) RFO 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (May 2026)(DEVIATION) RFO 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (May 2026)(DEVIATION) FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) FAR 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995) FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) (DEVIATION) RFO 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) RFO 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) DIAR 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information (Apr 1984)

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 ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animals AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support Application AD Airworthiness Directive A&P Airframe and Powerplant AOM Aviation Operations and Management APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System CFR Code of Federal Regulations 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 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 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 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 USFS United States Forest Service USWFS United States Wildland Fire Service VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Velocity Never Exceed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A1 Item Requirement

A1.1 Interagency Fire Aircraft

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

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Relief Crew Optional.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B.

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Three to seven insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat normally single pilot operated. (See A2 Item 2 through 6 below).

Payload: Jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 550 pounds at 30 degrees C at 5,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.5 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine (minimum of 317 (takeoff) horsepower)

Note: Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fixed Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section A (Exhibit A-1). The computation shall also use the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list provided by the offeror.

A1.2 Non-Fire Aircraft

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

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC).

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: Optional.

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Three to seven insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat normally single pilot operated. (See A2 Item 2 through 6 below).

Payload: Jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 550 pounds at 30 degrees C at 5,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.5 hours.

Powerplant: Turbine engine (minimum of 317 (takeoff) horsepower)

Note: Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fixed Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section A (Exhibit A-1). The computation shall also use the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list provided by the offeror.

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A2 Pricing Schedule

A2.1 Notes for Completing Pricing Schedules

1. Project flight rates should be bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 States. All fuel shall be provided by the contractor. Aircraft furnished under this contract may perform in any of the 48 Contiguous United States and/or Alaska with transit through Canada. (See B1.5 and the Alaska Supplement Exhibit 19 in Section C.) 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 Fixed Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit A-1, Section A.

2. A fixed hourly flight rate is set by the Government (see Exhibit A-1, Section A) and is exclusively accompanied by the daily availability rate.

3. Only the fixed hourly flight rates will be subject to Economic Price Adjustments throughout the contract.

4. Subsistence will be reimbursed when being paid either type of project rate (P30 “Project Rate without Fuel Truck” or P31 “Project Rate with Fuel Truck”). Subsistence will NOT be offered when being paid daily availability/fixed flight rate;

therefore, price daily availability accordingly.

5. All other exhibits applicable to this solicitation are included at the end of Section C.

A2.2 Instructions for Completing Pricing Schedules

1. The pricing pages are designed to identify information about aircraft with the same number of passenger seats and that are being offered at the same unit price for availability and project flight rates. Complete and submit only pricing pages where aircraft are being offered.

2. Aircraft are desired for the following two (2) mission types; Interagency Fire and Non-Fire (often referred to as “Resource Only Flights” or “Project Flights”). If offering a Non-Fire aircraft, it is important to click in the column “SELECT FOR

RESOURCE FLIGHTS ONLY (NON-FIRE).”

3. If additional pages are needed because you are offering the same number of passenger seat aircraft, but it will be at different unit prices, copy the applicable pricing page and enter the information. (EX: 1. Offeror wants to offer two different 4-passenger seat aircraft as follows; a B206BIII and a Lama SA315B aircraft. The aircraft may be offered at different daily availability and project flight rates; or 2. Offeror wants to offer two B206BIII, one as a fire aircraft and the other resource flights only (non-fire). In either scenario, the offeror should copy the Pricing Table for 4 passenger seat pricing schedule and enter each aircraft on a different sheet with the applicable pricing.)

4. Enter the offeror’s name and principal base of operations 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 135 holder’s name and operating location(s) as established by the certificate holder NOT the location of any one aircraft. (Remittance addresses information different than that entered on the SF1449 form should be included on the “Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information” information page included in Section E.)

5. Enter a daily availability rate for all five (5) years. Pricing must be included for all five (5) years for the aircraft offer to be acceptable for daily availability pricing.

6. Enter a project flight rate for all five (5) years. Project flight rates for fire and/or non-fire must be included with the original proposal to be considered for project work; however, submission of project flight rates are at the option of the Contractor and are not required for the offer to be acceptable. To offer pricing for a Helitorch (see note below), project flight rates are required. There are two (2) project flight rates on the schedule, one (1) with an accompanying fuel truck (Pay Item Code P31) and another without a fuel truck (Pay Item Code P30).

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7. Identify available “Optional Accessory Equipment” that you would make available for the aircraft identified in the Schedule. If none, leave blank. Equipment not identified at this time may be added to the contract later if approved by the CO (See C2). Optional accessory equipment must be available and operable during the aircraft inspection or shall be removed from the contract.

8. Offerors submitting pricing for helitorch services or overwater flights should complete the pricing page A2 ITEM 7 PRICING – MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS included at the end of the aircraft specific pricing pages. Helitorch services must be in accordance with the Contractor Provided Helitorch Exhibit in Section C. This pricing is in addition to daily availability and/or project flight rates as offered under previous item(s). If the offer includes multiple aircraft at different prices, the offeror may make copies of the appropriate schedule. (REQUIRES INTERAGENCY FIRE AIRCRAFT)

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ITEM 1—Minimum Guarantee:

Initial USWFS Aviation Operations and Management (AOM) Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s). When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract, a minimum of one (1) Government-provided inspection for each aircraft and pilot as described in Section C, RFO 52.212-4(b) Inspection/Acceptance “Inspection Scheduling and Process” will be provided. This line item is not separately priced and is the minimum quantity the Government intends to order (also known as the minimum guarantee) under any resulting contract(s) as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 and FAR 52.216-22.

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A2 ITEM 2 PRICING – 3 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

(Complete shaded areas only)

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

PRINCIPAL BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/SERIES

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PASSENGER

SEATS

SELECT FOR

RESOURCE

FLIGHTS ONLY

(NON-FIRE)

SELECT ONE - POWERPLANT

(Turbine engine with a minimum of 317

(takeoff) horsepower)

N

YES NO

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM CODE UNIT UNIT PRICE

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – C21

Year 1 5/1/27 – 4/30/28 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 2 5/1/28 - 4/30/29 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 3 5/1/29 - 4/30/30 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 4 5/1/30 - 4/30/31 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 5 5/1/31- 4/30/32 Daily Availability AV DAY $

PROJECT FLIGHT RATE – C22

Year 1

5/1/27 – 4/30/28 Project Flight Rate Without Fuel Truck P30

HOUR

Project Flight Rate With Fuel Truck P31 $

Year 2

5/1/28 – 4/30/29 Project Flight Rate Without Fuel Truck P30

Year 3

5/1/29 – 4/30/30 Project Flight Rate Without Fuel Truck P30

Year 4

5/1/30 – 4/30/31 Project Flight Rate Without Fuel Truck P30

Year 5

5/1/31 – 4/30/32 Project Flight Rate Without Fuel Truck P30

Project Flight Rate With Fuel Truck P31 $

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Check if offering Pricing offered will be applicable for all years unless pricing permits otherwise Long line/remote hook/must have vertical reference pilot capability N/A N/A No charge Snow landing equipment SC N/A No charge

AgNav GPS Mapping System

P05 DAY $

P06 HOUR $

Concrete Bucket w/ capacity commensurate for helicopter offered P07 DAY $

Single Seeder w/ capacity commensurate for helicopter offered w/ contractor provided crew (Quantity:___ )(Price is per unit) P09 DAY $

Single Seeder w/ capacity commensurate for helicopter offered w/out contractor provided crew (Quantity:___ )(Price is per unit) P10 DAY $

Litter Kit P20 DAY $ Seeder / Mixer Loader Equipment P27 DAY $

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A2 ITEM 3 PRICING – 4 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

(Complete shaded areas only)

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

PRINCIPAL BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/SERIES

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PASSENGER

SEATS

SELECT FOR

RESOURCE

FLIGHTS ONLY

(NON-FIRE)

SELECT ONE - POWERPLANT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – C21

Year 1 5/1/27 – 4/30/28 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 2 5/1/28 - 4/30/29 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 3 5/1/29 - 4/30/30 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 4 5/1/30 - 4/30/31 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 5 5/1/31- 4/30/32 Daily Availability AV DAY $

Project Flight Rate With Fuel Truck P31 $

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Check if offering Pricing offered will be applicable for all years unless pricing permits otherwise

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A2 ITEM 4 PRICING – 5 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

(Complete shaded areas only)

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

PRINCIPAL BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/SERIES

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PASSENGER

SEATS

SELECT FOR

RESOURCE

FLIGHTS ONLY

(NON-FIRE)

SELECT ONE - POWERPLANT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – C21

Year 1 5/1/27 – 4/30/28 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 2 5/1/28 - 4/30/29 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 3 5/1/29 - 4/30/30 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 4 5/1/30 - 4/30/31 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 5 5/1/31- 4/30/32 Daily Availability AV DAY $

Project Flight Rate With Fuel Truck P31 $

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Check if offering Pricing offered will be applicable for all years unless pricing permits otherwise

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A2 ITEM 5 PRICING – 6 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

(Complete shaded areas only)

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

PRINCIPAL BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/SERIES

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PASSENGER

SEATS

SELECT FOR

RESOURCE

FLIGHTS ONLY

(NON-FIRE)

SELECT ONE - POWERPLANT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – C21

Year 1 5/1/27 – 4/30/28 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 2 5/1/28 - 4/30/29 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 3 5/1/29 - 4/30/30 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 4 5/1/30 - 4/30/31 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 5 5/1/31- 4/30/32 Daily Availability AV DAY $

Project Flight Rate With Fuel Truck P31 $

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Check if offering Pricing offered will be applicable for all years unless pricing permits otherwise

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A2 ITEM 6 PRICING – 7 PASSENGER SEAT AIRCRAFT

(Complete shaded areas only)

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

PRINCIPAL BASE

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/SERIES

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PASSENGER

SEATS

SELECT FOR

RESOURCE

FLIGHTS ONLY

(NON-FIRE)

SELECT ONE - POWERPLANT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – C21

Year 1 5/1/27 – 4/30/28 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 2 5/1/28 - 4/30/29 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 3 5/1/29 - 4/30/30 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 4 5/1/30 - 4/30/31 Daily Availability AV DAY $ Year 5 5/1/31- 4/30/32 Daily Availability AV DAY $

Project Flight Rate With Fuel Truck P31 $

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Check if offering Pricing offered will be applicable for all years unless pricing permits otherwise

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A2 ITEM 7 PRICING – MISCELLANEOUS

(Complete shaded areas only)

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME:

PRINCIPAL BASE

OF OPERATION:

HELITORCH (AERIAL IGNITION, PRESCRIBED FIRE, ETC.) CONTRACTOR FURNISHED

(REQUIRES INTERAGENCY FIRE AIRCRAFT)

Contractor helitorch services will be paid at the aircraft offered rates for either daily availability and the current fixed flight rate OR at the project flight rate depending upon how the services were ordered and accepted (C21 & C22). In addition, the below items will be paid if incurred)

PERIOD DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

AIRCRAFT MAKE/ MODEL

FAA REGISTRATION

N N N

5/1/27 – 4/30/28

Daily rate for batch truck Includes helitorch equipment, two qualified personnel (per the NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition, PMS 501 https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms501). P17 DAILY $

5/1/28 – 4/30/29 qualified personnel (per the NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition, PMS 501 (https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms501).

P17

DAILY $

5/1/29 - 4/30/30 qualified personnel (per the NWCG Standards for Aerial

5/1/30- 4/30/31 qualified personnel (per the NWCG Standards for Aerial

5/1/31- 4/30/32 qualified personnel(per the NWCG Standards for Aerial Ignition, PMS 501 (https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms501).

P17

ALL YEARS Batch truck mileage – is in lieu of fuel servicing vehicle P18 MILE $

ALL YEARS Gel – paid per gallons used SC GALLON ACTUAL COST

ALL YEARS

Subsistence Allowance per Authorized Crew Member (max of

2) – Only allowed when hired under the Project Rate. PD OVERNIGHT

PER FTR

SCHEDULE

Identify the number of torches available

Identify the number of batch vehicles available

OFFSHORE, VESSEL LANDINGS & EXTENDED OVER WATER USE

Paid at the originally offered daily availability or project flight rate offered

AIRCRAFT MAKE/ MODEL

FAA REGISTRATION

N N N

Pop-out floats Fixed floats If fixed floats, the charge, if any for converting aircraft to and from the fixed floats P12 LUMP SUM $

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A2 ITEM 8 PRICING – ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Time & Material IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT I)

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

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS – C21

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Pay Item Code

Quantity

Unit Rates

Fixed Flight Rate (paid only with Daily Availability) – C21 FT

Indefinite Hour See Exhibit A-1 Extended Standby Hourly rate EA Indefinite Hour $ 70.00 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage – 1 to 349 gallons (Mileage rate based on truck capacity ordered & provided) SMS

Indefinite Mile $ 2.39

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage – 350 to 749 gallons (Mileage rate based on truck capacity ordered & provided) SMM

Indefinite Mile $ 3.30

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage – 750 gallons and over (Mileage rate based on truck capacity ordered & provided) SML

Indefinite Mile $ 4.60

Mileage for Transporting Seeders, Seeder Mixer or Concrete bucket P28

Indefinite Mile $ 7.59 Spill Containment Barrier for Fuel Servicing Vehicle P29 Indefinite Daily $ 150.00 Subsistence Allowance per Authorized Crew Member (ONLY allowed when hired under the Project Rate) PD

Indefinite Overnight

Standard or High GSA Rate

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

Indefinite Each Actual Cost

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

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

Requested and Effective Date of Price Adjustment

01 May 2027

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel Av Gas

Fuel Source Location See “Fuel Survey Sources” below Phone No. xxx-xxx-xxxx

Base Price

$ 8.60

Reference Price

Effective Date

01 May 2027

Source Document

BASE CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$X.XX X consumption rate

Increase Due

See Exhibit A-1

Old Flight Rate

New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL

Pursuant to clause C13 of the contract, below is fuel survey information.

Full-service fuel prices obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel

Jet fuel prices are applicable for aircraft with turbine engines. The Fuel Prices listed below will be used to establish the base fuel price at award:

FUEL SURVEY SOURCES

JET FUEL

09/10/2026 Base Price

Riverside Premium Flight Service, Riverside, CA (KRAL) $7.19 Cutter Flying Service, Albuquerque, NM (KABQ) $10.10 Premier Aviation, Tucson, AZ (KTUS) $8.45 Sphere One Aviation, Cedar City, UT (KCDC) $8.38 Western Aircraft, Boise, ID (KBOI) $7.99 Edwards Jet Center, Billings, MT (KBIL) $8.25 West Star Aviation, Grand Junction, CO (KGJT) $9.99 Reno Aviation, Reno, NV (KRNO) $8.88 Wenatchee Jet Center, Wenatchee, WA (KEAT) $8.16

AVERAGE PRICE $8.60

BASE PRICE $8.60

Price per Gallon Difference- base and survey prices Result of Survey Effective Date of Change, if any Contractors Notified

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EXHIBIT A-1

Helicopter Fixed Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart

(Effective Date: 01 May 2027)

Make and Model Fuel Consumption

Gallon/Hour Load Calculation

Weight Reduction-Lb Hourly

Flight Rate (FT)

AIRBUS/EUROCOPTER

AS-330J 179 300 $7,400.36

AS-332L1, L2 155 300 $6,892.32

AS-350B/350BA 45 100 $1,985.54

AS-350B1,B2 45 100 $1,985.12

AS-350B-3/ H125 44 100 $1,881.39

AS-350D 38 100 $1,894.68

AS-355F-1/355F-2 58 100 $2,301.91

AS-365N, N1, N3+ 87 200 $3,885.09

BK-117 77 200 $3,356.94

BK117D-3/ H145 83 200 $3,356.94

BO-105CBS 55 100 $2,436.32

EC-120/ H120 31 100 $1,306.80

EC-130-B4/H130 51 100 $2,036.29

EC-135/ H135 64 200 $2,699.83

EC-145 80 200 $3,378.30

EC-155B1 95 200 $4,638.42

EC-225/H225 183 300 $7,058.99

SA-315B 58 100 $3,203.64

SA-316B 58 100 $3,252.47

SA-318C 56 100 $3,124.03

SA-319B 55 100 $3,125.67

SA-341G 56 100 $3,167.25

BELL

47 17A 100 $1,340.16

47/SOLOY 23 100 $1,340.16

204B (UH-1 SERIES) 86 200 $3,265.07

204 Super B 90 200 $3,306.24 205A-1 88 200 $3,169.36 205A-1++ 90 200 $3,200.23

206B-II 25 100 $1,514.65

206B-III 27 100 $1,534.91

206L-1 32 100 $1,762.30 206L-3 (Incl L-1 /C30P)/L4 38 100 $1,824.05 210 90 200 $3,133.31 212 100 200 $3,358.41 212 (Eagle Single) 90 200 $3,338.77 214B 160 200 $5,326.08 214B1 145 200 $5,171.72

214ST 133 200 $6,442.08

222A 70 100 $3,971.20 222B 83 100 $4,104.97

222UT 83 100 $3,851.72

407 44 100 $1,989.55 407 Eagle 44 100 $1,990.14 412 110 200 $3,664.67

412 EPX 110 200 $3,745.13

429 73 200 $2,814.87 505 32 100 $1,293.27

UH-1B 86 200 $3,148.78

UH-1B Super 88 200 $3,169.36

UH-1F 88 200 $3,328.92

UH-1H (-13 eng.) 88 200 $3,173.11 UH-1H (-17 eng.) 90 200 $3,193.69

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Make and Model Fuel Consumption

Gallon/Hour Load Calculation

Weight Reduction-Lb Hourly

Flight Rate (FT)

TH-1L 88 200 $3,169.36

HILLER

SL-3/4 21A 100 $1,054.77

UH-12 17A 100 $1,247.17

1100B 22 100 $1,415.81

UH-12/SOLOY 23 100 $1,247.17

LEONARDO/AGUSTA

AW109 72 200

AW 119 55 200 $2,276.85

AW 139 129 300 $4,405.18

MD

500C 23 100 $1,590.15 500D/E 28 100 $1,641.96 520N 32 100 $1,728.47 530F 34 100 $1,902.61 600N 41 100 $1,996.54 900/902 69 200 $2,848.59

ROBINSON

R-44 15a 75 R-66 24 100 $1,158.06

SIKORSKY

S-55T 47 200 $2,057.64 S-58D/E 83A 300 $3,080.91

S-58T/PT6T-3 115 300 $4,549.59

S-58T/PT6T-6 115 300 $4,548.67

S-62A 70 300 $3,028.73

S-70/UH-60 135 300 $6,643.04

S-76C+ 88 200 $4,322.26 S-92 178 300 $6,742.97

Note: An ‘A’ after the gallons indicates AVgas; all others are turbine 02/26

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The purpose of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor-operated and maintained On-Call (OC) small helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions in the Contiguous United States. Contractor services include provisions of a minimum of one helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this contract and/or offered by the Contractor and accepted by the government.

Missions may include, but are not limited to, interagency fire management program support such as wildland fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, rehabilitation seeding, search and rescue (SAR), law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and other administrative and natural resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 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.

B1.3 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.

B1.4 Offshore, vessel landings and extended overwater flight activities are permitted under this contract if offered and awarded by the Government. (See Helicopter Offshore, Vessel Landings and Extended Over Water Exhibit in Section C for requirements.) Award of this item will be discretionary by the Government. Services will be paid at the applicable flight rate in the Schedule of Items (Section A2).

B1.5 If contractor is authorized per requirements in B2.1, 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 in 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. (If Contractor is willing to accept a dispatch to Alaska, this Air Carrier or Operating Certificate must also authorize the contractor to operate in Alaska.)

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, 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 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, “D085 Aircraft Listing”). (Required for Interagency Fire Approval or as applicable if offered for other resource or non-fire operations.)

B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operations Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 133.27(a) (Operations Specifications Part D, “Aircraft Listing”).

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved.

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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; (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(s), 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 hinder 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 (Section C) for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The AOM Technical Inspector may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

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.

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

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

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

B6.4 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

B6.5 Double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.6 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.

B6.7 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 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit (Section C).

B6.11 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches, to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

B6.12 Locking fuel cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.13 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.14 Cargo compartment, internal or external capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other tools as specified below:

For internal:

B6.14.1 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:

B6.14.2 Cargo basket with a minimum length of 89 inches. An externally side mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal and incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo.

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

OR

Cargo Pod. An externally side mounted Pod (or belly pod for the MD500) of either fiberglass or Kevlar construction that secures the cargo with a locking lid and is weatherproof.

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

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

B6.15 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.16 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.17 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.18 Aircraft Security Equipment. See B21 for required locking devices.

B6.19 Reserved

B6.20 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). Note: If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

B6.21 Optional Accessory Equipment. As offered and specified in the Schedule of Items and accepted by the Government.

B6.21.1 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load. The convex mirror is not required for aircraft equipped and modified for vertical reference external load operation (i.e., door gauges, modified seat, alternate cargo hook release positions, bubble window) or for aircraft where direct vertical reference is possible.

B6.21.2 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. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.)

B6.21.2.1 If long line/remote cargo hook equipment is offered as an equipment option in Section A, see the Helicopter Long Line/Remote Hook Equipment Requirements and Helicopter Synthetic Long Line Exhibit (Section C) for requirements.

B6.21.2.2 If long line is offered as an equipment option, the water/retardant bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the long line, i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.22 Other equipment may be required for special use missions as offered and specified in the Schedule of Items and accepted by the Government.

B6.22.1 Offshore, vessel landings, and extended overwater flight (if offered), see requirements identified in the Helicopter Offshore, Vessel Landings, and Extended Over Water Exhibit (section C exhibits).

B6.22.2 Interagency fire (if offered).

B6.23 Alaska-specific equipment requirements. Refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit. (See Exhibit 19)

B6.23.1 The tundra pads will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.23.2 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

B6.24 Water Bucket (if offered), One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. The bucket shall have a manufacturer’s capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-Jettisonable) of the aircraft at 5,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 degrees Centigrade with a 200-pound pilot and 1½ hours of total fuel.

B6.25 Water Bucket (if offered), One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. The bucket shall have a manufacturer’s capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-Jettisonable) of the aircraft at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 25 degrees Centigrade with a 200-pound pilot and 1½ hours of total fuel.

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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 AOM 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."

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 monitor 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-C126b (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for aircraft 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-C126b 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 One panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1), aeronautical transceiver, with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot. The aircraft’s radio call sign (normally the aircraft registration number) must be displayed on the instrument panel, in view of the flight crew. (different VHF-AM requirements for Interagency Fire, see section C Exhibit)

B7.3.3 Reserved

B7.3.4 Provisions for Auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) Portable Radio

B7.3.4.1 Interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appropriate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as…