Questions_and_Answers_-_Amendment_2_0002.xlsx
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- USWFS EU T3 Helo Fire - Fort Wainwright, AK
- Solicitation number
- 140D0426R0114
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This file is a Questions and Answers document (Amendment 2) for the USWFS EU T3 Helo Fire solicitation at Fort Wainwright, Alaska (Solicitation Number 140D0426R0114), issued by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center.
The document addresses four key clarifications regarding contract requirements. Onboard injection systems and water enhancers such as BLAZETAMER380 are not authorized for use under this contract. This is a recompete of an existing contract (Current Contract Number: 140D8122D0017). The Government will not accept a Bell 205 medium helicopter; the solicitation specifically requires a T3-class aircraft. For AS-350 series aircraft, the "Squirrel Cheeks" configuration (Eurocopter Canada models 350-200814 for left-hand and 350-200824 for right-hand, or equivalent) is a mandatory requirement as stated in specification section B6.21.1. These responses establish definitive parameters for bidders regarding aircraft specifications, equipment authorizations, and equipment configurations required for compliance with the solicitation.
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| Question | Section | Answer | |
| 1 | Will onboard injection be available as an option under this contract, and will water enhancers such as BLAZETAMER380 be permitted for fire suppression missions? If permitted, what approvals or requirements would apply to their use? | B1.1 | Onboard injection and water enhancers are not authorized under this contract. |
| 2 | Is this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? | This is a recompete. The current contract number is 140D8122D0017. | |
| 3 | Would the Government accept a Bell 205 medium helicopter to meet the requirements of this contract? | A | No, solicitation is for a T3. |
| 4 | Is the requirement of Squirrel Cheeks a mandatory requirement or is that something that we can bid without? | B6.21.1 | As stated in B6.21.1, "Note: AS-350 series aircraft must be configured with the Eurocopter Canada “Squirrel Cheeks” that open forward: (350-200814 – LH and 350-200824 – RH or equivalent)." |
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