Combined_Synopsis_and_Solicitation_for_USWFS_EU_H2_Fort_Wainwright.pdf

Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and RFO Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. This requirement is being issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD).

Solicitation Number 140D0427R0119 is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for commercial aviation services for one fully contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use (EU) rotary wing, equipped as specified in Section B for natural resource and fire suppression missions.in support of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS).

The EU contract will be assigned to Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. Only proposals from small businesses will be considered.

Proposals from large businesses will be deemed unacceptable and removed from further consideration.

A list of items and quantities are provided in Section A.2, Schedule of Services and Prices. The aircraft requirements are provided in Section A.1, Item Requirement and Section B, Technical Specifications.

This solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and RFO provisions and clauses by reference.

The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The Government intends to issue a Single Award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) for insurance and Time and Material (T&M) for additional or special pay items. Flights will be ordered, and funding will be provided on firm fixed unit price task orders.

Period of Performance- May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2032, plus the up to six months extension of services, in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Size Standard: 1500 Employees

Product Service Code (PSC): V221, Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment – Passenger Air Charter

Proposals are due no later than 2:00 pm Central Time (CT), December 18, 2026. Proposals shall be emailed to Lynn Herrman, Contracting Officer, at lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov.

Questions. Questions related to this RFP must be submitted via email to lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov, no later than December 01, 2026, 2:00 pm CT. All questions must be received in writing – No oral questions will be accepted.

All e-mail inquiries must have “Questions – RFP 140D0427R0119” in the subject line.

**Funds are not presently available for this effort. The Governments’ issuance of this RFP is subject to the availability of funds and the Government reserves the right not to make an award.** http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov mailto:lynn_herrman@ibc.doi.gov

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

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Contents

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2 Schedules of Supplies or Services

A2.1 Item 1 – Fort Wainwright: Schedule for Exclusive Use Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days A2.2 Additional Pay Items during the Exclusive Use Period

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

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Pilot Requirements B10 Pilot Qualifications B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations B13 Mechanic Requirement B14 Mechanic Qualifications B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations B18 Relief Crew Requirement

OPERATIONS

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility B20 Flight Operations B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations B23 PPE for Ground Operations B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 General - Maintenance B27 Airworthiness Directives (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

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B32 Weight and Balance B33 Helicopter Turbine Engine Power Check

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Contract Clauses

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FAR 52.212-4(b) Inspection/Acceptance Equipment Personnel Substitute Personnel, Aircraft, or Equipment FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (DEVIATION) (Oct 2026) FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (Nov 1999) FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING DEVIATION (Jan 2026) FAR 52.222-42 – STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (May 2014) DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011)

General Contract Terms and Conditions C1 Aircraft Use Report C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021) C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements C4 Reserved C5 Aircraft Insurance C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015) C7 Prework Meeting

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 Personnel Conduct C9 Safety C10 Mishaps C11 Contractor Responsibilities - Conduct of Business on a Military Installation C12 Government Identification Cards – Contractor Employees

Contract Period and Renewal C13 Contract Period C14 Exclusive Use Period C15 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period C16 Availability Requirements C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time C18 Maintenance During Availability Period C19 Unavailability and Damages

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C20 Daily Availability C21 Flight Time C22 Mobilization/Demobilization (Applies to the beginning and the end of each Exclusive Use period) C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges

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Section C EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Standard Interagency Load Calculations Method and Form Exhibit 2 Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 3 Unacceptable Aircraft Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit 4 Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 5 First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 6 Drawing FS/OAS A-15 Exhibit 7 Drawing FS/OAS A-16 Exhibit 8 Drawing FS/OAS A-17 Exhibit 9 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 Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, DD FORM 2400 Exhibit 14 Civil Aircraft Landing Permit, DD FORM 2401 Exhibit 15 Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement, DD FOrm 2402 Exhibit 16 Transportation Worksheet Exhibit 17 Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 18 Contiguous United States Supplement Exhibit 19 Applicable Wage Determination

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D1 General Information D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Small Business Size Standard D3 Offers D4 Offer Contents D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers D7 Special Notice to Offerors D8 RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation March 2026) Tailored D9 Offer Acceptability D10 Evaluation Factors D11 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection D12 Notice of Award D13 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation

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

EXHIBITS

Exhibit E-1 Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information Exhibit E-2 Pilot Questionnaire Exhibit E-3 Past Performance Questionnaire Exhibit E-4 Helicopter Questionnaire

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CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support Application AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power-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 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 VFR Visual Flight Rules VNE Velocity Never Exceed VOX Voice Activation VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

The Department of the Interior (DOI), United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), requires a contractor operated and maintained aircraft for Exclusive Use (EU) flight services in support of natural resource and fire suppression missions. The EU period will be 90 calendar days each contract year.

USWFS requires one (1) Type II (medium) rotary-wing aircraft equipped for flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, and fuel (lower 48 States only), as well as all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited, to fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire, and aerial ignition; law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. Field locations may include tent camping facilities and the preparation of meals in a field camp setting.

The Government will direct the aircraft to support its missions and objectives. The Government plans to provide fuel while the aircraft is in Alaska; however, if DOI requires the repositioning of the aircraft to the lower 48 contiguous states during the EU period, the Contractor must provide fuel, a fuel servicing vehicle, and a fuel truck driver while working in the lower 48 United States. The designated base of operations is at Fort Wainwright (Fairbanks), Alaska, as directed by the Government; however, the aircraft will be subject to dispatch anywhere in the State of Alaska and in the lower 48 United States. The Government will assign the aircraft to support its missions and objectives 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during the predetermined EU period, as well as during any extension period needed.

Environmental conditions during the exclusive use period will vary, with paved and/or gravel surfaces in remote locations.

Temperatures may be below freezing in the spring and in the high 90s during the summer. Flights are often conducted in remote mountainous terrain where frequent thunderstorms are common. Turbulence associated with large wildland fires and thunderstorms is often encountered during fire missions.

With 24 hours of sunlight, temperatures, and lightning storms, aircraft may require double-crewing and increased maintenance.

The Government may request additional pilots and mechanics should the need arise.

This contract has a base five-year ordering period with up to six months extension of services option, IAW FAR 52.217-8.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

Designated Base: Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK

Exclusive Use Period: 90 Days (May 26-August 23)

Aircraft Requirements: One medium 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.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement: Per Exhibit 18 Contiguous United States Supplement (lower-48 only) A truck and trailer combination is not acceptable.

The vehicle’s tank(s) must have a capacity of a minimum of 16 hours of useable fuel for the make and model helicopter operating on the contract based on the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit 2

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 1,400 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Pilot-in-Command Position: Left Seat PIC

Airspeed: 95 knots

Aux Fuel Tanks: 90 gallon

Landing Gear: Skid Type

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Payload: Internal payload (HOGE) of 1,600 pounds at 25 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 1.9 hours.

(Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section B Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list that you provide.)

If a BH205, BH212 or BH412 series aircraft is offered, it must be equipped with a BLR FastFin ® kit as specified in section B.

Offerors should ensure their specific helicopter is capable of meeting the above minimum requirements. Contractor may be required to operate from an alternate base(s) in Alaska when dispatched by the government. This could also include dispatching to the Lower 48 when agreed to by both the government and contractor in a bilateral modification to the task order.

Note: All exhibits applicable to sections B & C of this solicitation are included at the end of section C. All other exhibits are included at the end of section E.

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 Schedules of Supplies or Services

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Offerors must complete and submit a separate pricing schedule for each type of aircraft for which they wish to be considered. If submitting more than one type, make a copy of all pricing schedule pages for each type of aircraft. The Government may select one (1) contractor to award to, with an annual exclusive use period of 90 days. After the exclusive use periods expire, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government. The maximum days of Availability that can be ordered by the Government is 120 days, per aircraft, per calendar year. All line items are firm fixed unit price, unless otherwise specified.

A2.1 Item 1 – Fort Wainwright: Schedule for Exclusive Use Aircraft with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days.

DESIGNATED BASES

Fort Wainwright, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 calendar days

ESTIMATED START DATE: May 26, 2027 ESTIMATED END DATE: August 23, 2027

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS

PRICING

SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

1A

Daily Availability (AV) Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability (See Note 1)

AV Guaranteed

DAYS $ $

1B Estimated Flight Hours (FD) (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours (See Note 1)

FD Estimated

250 FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1C EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2)

AV Estimated

30 DAYS $ $

1D EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period (See Note 2)

FD Estimated

75 FLIGHT

HOURS $ $

1E

Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates $ 58,750

ORDERING DATES: 05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. All fuel in the lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and will be included in a wet flight rate calculated and incorporated IAW Exhibit 15. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 1C and 1D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 1C and 1D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 1A and 1B. The Extended Amount for items 1C and 1D will be based on the number of extension days required by the Government and will be used for evaluation purposes only. This applies to all years.

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EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 26, 2028

ESTIMATED END DATE

August 23, 2028

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

2A subject to availability

(See Note 1)

AV

Estimated

DAYS $ $

2B

Estimated Flight Hours (FD)

(DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours.

FD

FLIGHT

2C

EXTENSION (Optional)

Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period. (See Note 2)

2D

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During

2E

The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$ 62,275

ORDERING DATES: 05/01/2028 – 04/30/2029 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. All fuel in the lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and will be included in a wet flight rate calculated and incorporated IAW Exhibit 15. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 2C and 2D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 2C and 2D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 2A and 2B. The Extended Amount for items 2C and 2D will be based on the number of extension days required by the

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EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 26, 2029

August 23, 2029

3A

3B

(DRY without fuel) Price per flight

3C

Price per day for

3D

3E

$ 66,012

ORDERING DATES: 05/01/2029 – 04/30/2030 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. All fuel in the lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and will be included in a wet flight rate calculated and incorporated IAW Exhibit 15. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 3C and 3D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 3C and 3D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 3A and 3B. The Extended Amount for items 3C and 3D will be based on the number of extension days required by the

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EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 26, 2030

August 23, 2030

4A

4B

(DRY without fuel) Price per flight

4C

Price per day for

4D

4E

$ 69,969

ORDERING DATES: 05/01/2030 – 04/30/2031 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. All fuel in the lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and will be included in a wet flight rate calculated and incorporated IAW Exhibit 15. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 4C and 4D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 4C and 4D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 4A and 4B. The Extended Amount for items 4C and 4D will be based on the number of extension days required by the

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EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Days

ESTIMATED START DATE

May 26, 2031

August 23, 2031

5A

5B

(DRY without fuel) Price per flight

5C

Price per day for

5D

5E

$ 74,163

ORDERING DATES: 05/01/2031 – 04/30/2032 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska All fuel in Alaska will be provided by the Government, or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. All fuel in the lower 48 will be provided by the contractor and will be included in a wet flight rate calculated and incorporated IAW Exhibit 15. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

Note 2: Items 5C and 5D will be awarded as unit prices only. The unit price for items 5C and 5D must be the same as, or lower than, the unit price for items 5A and 5B. The Extended Amount for items 5C and 5D will be based on the number of extension days required by the

SUB-TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMs/YEARS 1-5 $

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A2.2 Additional Pay Items during the Exclusive Use Period

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M)) IAW RFO 52.212-4 Alt 1

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS PAY ITEM

CODE

UNIT RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP HOUR ii Extended Standby – Mechanic EM HOUR iii Extended Standby - Driver ET HOUR ii Additional Crew – Pilot AC EACH (per day) iv Additional Crew – Mechanic MC DAILY v Fuel Service Truck & Driver (Required in the lower

48 only, priced as daily rate) (minimum 8 hours of usable fuel for the make and model helicopter operating on the contract, based on the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit)

SD DAILY

vi Fuel Servicing Vehicle – Mileage SMS SMM

SML MILE

350-749 gallons $2.39 750-1,499 gallons $3.30

1,500 or more $4.60 vii Fuel Charge (Alaska Only) FC EACH Actual Cost viii Per Diem PD EACH Per FTR schedule ix

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge) SC EACH Actual Cost

Note 1. Per Diem will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations, which means that the first and last day of travel will be paid at 75%, for meals & incidentals (if not provided by the Government) and no lodging will be paid on last day of travel. Lodging receipts ARE required (see C23).

Note 2. Minimum Guarantee - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the 90 Day Exclusive Use Period in the first year of the contract, as awarded on the first task order. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of contractor aircraft. The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

Note 3. If the Contractor is relocated to the Lower 48 States, southbound flight time thru Canada shall be paid at the dry flight rate until the first enroute stop is required in the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall close out the invoice line at that time and enter total remaining Government fuel on board. A deduction will be made for the remaining Government reimbursed fuel at this time. The Contractor shall begin a new invoice line upon resuming flight thru the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall be paid the wet flight rate from this point until such time as they are released from service.

Note 4. The additional pilot and mechanic rates shall each be multiplied by 90 (days of use estimated in full contract term), tabulated values then added to the yearly contract values TOTAL from A2.2, total estimated value input below.

Note 5: For purposes of this contract, flight crews will be referred to as the following:

Primary Crew – (required) costs associated with providing shall be included in the availability rate.

Relief Crew – (required) costs associated with providing shall be included in the availability rate.

Additional Flight Crew or Augmenting Crew Member - (when requested and provided) costs associated with providing are included in the additional crew rate identified in Section A and as specified in the additional pay items schedule.

TOTAL VALUE (see Note 4) $

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle and fuel (lower 48 States only), and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include but are not limited to fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. Field locations may include tent camping facilities and preparation of meals in a field camp setting. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 Operations (to include transportation of firearms) will be conducted in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly IHOG) and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material and other documents referenced in specific sections of the contract. The NSHO and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material documents may be found at the following link; https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides.

The pilot and air crew will jointly conduct risk assessments for all missions to determine the risk and hazards. No mission will be flown that presents an unacceptable level of risk.

B1.3 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

B1.4 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract.

The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.5 The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.6 Aircraft furnished under this contract may be required to perform in Alaska, Canada, or any of the contiguous United States. Because deployment to the contiguous United States usually requires transit through Canada, all required contractor personnel must possess current passports. See the Contiguous United States Supplement Exhibit in Section C for additional information.

B1.6.1 Field locations may include tent camping facilities and preparation of meals in a field camp setting without modern amenities such as running water and electricity.

B1.6.1.1 Item 1: Ft. Wainwright, AK. At Fort Wainwright, the vendor should be prepared to provide housing, transportation, and logistical support for their employees in Fairbanks. While away from Fort Wainwright, government provided housing may consist of barracks or vendor provided tents. The government will provide a sleeping bag, mosquito net, cotton cord, and plastic sheeting.

B1.7 Additional Pilot/Mechanic

B1.7.1 During high periods of activity, the Government may have occasion to utilize the aircraft after the primary crew has reached their duty/flight limitations. As a result, the Contractor may be requested to provide at least one additional crew. In some situations, continuous coverage may be provided by an augmenting crewmember The Government will request orders for crew complements in advance as determined appropriate. The additional crewmembers may be furnished at the option of the Contractor. If provided, the Contractor will be paid as set forth in the additional pay item schedule.

https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides

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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 conterminous United States and Alaska.

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 (14 CFR 135) Air Carrier Certificate. All offered aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

B2.3 A 14 CFR 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations Certificate, which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operations Certificate.

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

B2.6 Left seat pilot-in-command (PIC) required. The Contractor is required to have the appropriate FAA approvals for left seat operations. The Contractor must have 14 CFR Part 135 Operation Specifications and CFR 14 Part 133 approval for left seat operation, passenger transportation, and external load operations.

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, 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.

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B5.2 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.3 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (see Section C) for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

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

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item:

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

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

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

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 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.)

B6.8.1 (Bell medium only.) Controls and instruments installed for left crew seat vertical reference external load operations.

The left seat door must be modified for vertical reference operations. (i.e., bubble window, door gauges, etc.)

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

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

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

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

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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.

B6.14.1 Bell medium helicopters must be equipped with Dart 31-inch extended height landing gear P/N D205-594-013/023 or equivalent.

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. If manufactured for the make and model of the helicopter. Note: Closed-system, single-point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA-approved locking device.

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

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

B6.19 Snow/tundra pads (Alaska operations only)

B6.20 (Bell mediums only). A containment kit to retain excess fuel during engine shutdown. (EPA kit.)

B6.21 Cabin floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection (thickness not to exceed ½”) that allows for installation of all passenger seats and access to all factory floor anchor points.

B6.22 Internal cargo compartment. (Applicable to Bell medium helicopters.) A cargo box, with a minimum capacity of 22 cubic feet, capable of storing 58-inch long handle tools. This box shall be mounted vertically aft of fuselage station 130 within the cabin compartment. This box shall be primarily constructed of aluminum or other rigid lightweight flame-retardant material. It must be a solid sided structure mounted vertically thus providing a fully enclosed compartment within the cabin area aft of station 130. It shall be equipped with a door, complete with latching system, to secure the cargo within the box.

The door shall be equipped with a retention strap to prevent the door from accidentally impacting any portion of the aircraft fuselage. The box design shall allow it to be secured within either side of the helicopter and shall allow it to be secured in or removed from the helicopter within 15 minutes.

Note: Cargo boxes, previously approved by OAS, which were constructed of aluminum and designed to fit only on one specific side of the helicopter will continue to meet this requirement.

OR

B6.22.1 Bell medium helicopters must have FAA-approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, completely protecting the passenger compartment and sliding door area, are easy to work with, expedite loading/unloading of cargo, and can be removed or installed in the aircraft within 15 minutes.

B6.23 FAA approved Internal cargo restraint system.

B6.23.1 Internal cargo compartment: Aircraft shall provide a minimum baggage/cargo compartment of 54 cubic feet in the right rear passenger compartment, capable of storing 58-inch-long handle tools.

B6.23.2 Bell medium helicopters must have internal cargo area adjustable restraints (normally constructed of nylon webbing) which extend from the floor to the ceiling, completely protecting the passenger compartment and sliding door area. i.e.

Aeronautical Accessories part # 2550-01-03 or equivalent

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B6.23.2.1 A solid barrier must be secured to the cargo side of the forward webbing to prevent small cargo items from protruding into the passenger area. This barrier may be constructed of aluminum, composite, or plastic sheet (i.e., Kydex®), or other puncture resistant fabric material.

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

B6.24 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.

B6.24.1 The aircraft must be equipped with one permanently installed circuit breaker-protected dual USB charging port as described in B7.6.8. (Cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable.)

B6.25 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.26 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.

B6.27 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

B6.28 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.)

B6.29 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook.

B6.30 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE- J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and

1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline (i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet).

B6.31 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7,000 feet PA, 25˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must also be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline (i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet).

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.30 and B6.31 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 7,000 feet PA at 25˚ Celsius and above.

B6.32 A remote operating switch for the water/retardant bucket 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] switch.

B6.33 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.

B6.33.1 A lanyard to support the connector and mounted within 12 inches of the cargo hook.

B6.33.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water

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Department of the Interior, USWFS Aviation Operations and Management, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

B6.34 One remote cargo hook with related cabling and release system complying with the following specifications:

B6.34.1 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.

B6.34.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.34.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see Section C).

B6.34.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet (100 and 50ft sections).

B6.34.5 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.

B6.34.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR 133 and Advisory Circular 43.13–1B and/or 43.13-2B.

B6.34.7 Operating switch for the remote hook. (See B6.32 for specification. Only 1 switch required)

B6.35 (Bell mediums only). One 90-gallon auxiliary fuel tank in the left or right rear passenger compartment will be installed. Tanks must be FAA approved for use while transporting passengers. A baggage restraint system shall be provided to allow use of the space above the internal fuel tank. (tank to be removed at the request of the government).

B6.36 Dual sliding doors for aft cabin passenger access.

B6.37 (Bell mediums only). Left crew door modified with bubble window and operational gauges installed in position that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations.

B6.38 (Bell 212 only) Increased Takeoff Horsepower Kit # 212-704-153.

B6.39 (Bell 212 only) BLR FastFin® System or equivalent.

B6.40 Snow kit or necessary equipment to allow flight during falling snow.

B6.41 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator capable of filtering sand and dust particles (if manufactured for make and model).

Note: Contractor is cautioned that the helicopter will be expected to operate in a dirty environment. Rotor wash can be expected to include sand, ash, dust, and other abrasive particulates.

B6.42 Two-barrel slings, lifters, or cargo nets to transport two 55-gallon drums by external load. (For Alaska operations only.)

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

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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…