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SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The aircraft mission support described within this contract is of critical importance to the U.S. Navy ship weapon system test and evaluation program. This is a very significant process that involves a large contingent of personnel and equipment. At the completion of testing, the ship would be tasked to carry out operations in support of national defense. In the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to military standards for flight operations and safety.

B1.2 The intent of this contract is to obtain flight services utilizing two fully functional exclusive use (EU) airplanes operated and maintained by qualified Contractor personnel, and equipped to meet the specifications, for the support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The types of services required to be performed by the aircraft include, but are not limited to: aerial target launch; tactical datalink; data and communications relay; air transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies; and aerial reconnaissance in support of weapon systems and sensors test and trials as directed by the Government.

B1.3 The Department of the Navy has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, State agencies, and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

B1.4 The primary purpose of this contract is to provide flight services as described herein, however, the Government may require the Contractor to install or remove special use equipment on the aircraft; repair Government Property; or purchase additional component equipment for the use in the performance of this contract.

B1.5 Project Description and Requirements. Assigned missions will primarily be located in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and U.S. territories, however, international missions may be required.

B1.5.1 Combat System Ship Qualification Trial (CSSQT) Support. CSSQTs are conducted offshore of the East and West coasts of the conterminous United States. The Contractor may be required to temporarily base aircraft in the vicinity to Norfolk VA, Wallops Island VA, Jacksonville FL, Port Hueneme CA, or other Navy Atlantic Fleet and Pacific Fleet coastal testing locations. CSSQTs may require aircraft availability for periods up to 14 days and provide 30 hours of flight time per trial. CSSQTs may occur three (3) to four (4) times per year. The character and tempo of CSSQT operations may vary substantially from one evolution to the next.

B1.5.1.1 CSSQT flight schedules are highly dependent upon other range/airspace users, as well as, the particular requirements and priorities for each ship. The period and duration of the trial will be identified to the Contractor in advance, with a goal of 30 days prior to the start of testing. Due to refinement of Program Office schedules, mission timeframes are subject to change but are normally finalized at least 15 days prior to the start date of the test event.

B1.5.2 Shipbuilding Tests and Trials. Shipbuilding tests and trials may be conducted in port and off-shore adjacent to Bath ME, Portland ME, Pascagoula MS, Pensacola FL, or at other locations designated by the Government.

Shipbuilding tests and trials may require aircraft availability for periods of three (3) to four (4) days and provide ten

(10) to 12 hours of flight time per trial. These tests/trials usually occur two (2) or three (3) times per year.

B1.5.3 Research and Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E). RDT&E operations vary in length of availability and flight hours flown depending on the test requirements of the individual operation. These may be standalone missions or integrated into CSSQTs.

B1.5.4 Typical CSSQT and RDT&E Evolutions. The Contractor will be responsible to ensure the specified equipment is available at the designated test/trial location and returned to its operating base, or alternate government-designated location, upon completion of operations. If fuel or other considerations preclude carrying the required equipment to/from the designated operating location, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) for further instructions. In such cases, additional funds may be modified onto the task order and the Contractor will be directed to ship the equipment OR the Government, at its option, may ship the specified equipment by other means.

B1.5.5 Aircraft ferry to the test/trial location will be coordinated to provide adequate time for the flight crews to orient themselves with the test/trial locations and to participate in mission briefings. Time will also be allowed to facilitate aircraft configuration and checkout prior to the first operations

B1.6 General Mission Descriptions.

B1.6.1 Ferry Support Missions. Ferry operations involve transporting the aircraft to or from a Government-designated test location/forward operating base (FOB) remote from the designated operating base. This may include carriage of internal/external special mission equipment necessary for performance of mission services at destination.

The route and altitude selected must be the most economical available. Contractor employees may fly on the aircraft while ferrying unless the Government has designated the seats/space for its own use.

B1.6.2 Logistics, Passenger/Cargo Support Missions. Logistics and passenger operations are similar to ferry operations except that cargo and/or passengers are designated to be carried on the flight(s). When required, the Government will schedule flights to carry high priority cargo and/or passengers within the capabilities of the aircraft. All logistic and passenger operations must be conducted entirely in accordance with Air Carrier or Operating Certificate and Operations Specifications.

B1.6.3 When internal/external equipment is carried to or from the FOB in support of that particular aircraft's assigned mission(s), the aircraft will be considered operating in a ferry status. Refer to clause B1.6.1. However, if in addition, the aircraft is required to carry secondary or special mission support equipment to permit further (different) configuration and/or reconfiguration, the aircraft will be considered operating in a logistics status as defined in clause B1.6.2.

B1.6.4 Aerial Drone Target Launch Missions. Aerial drone target launch missions require the aircraft to carry externally mounted targets. The targets, when launched, provide specific target presentations for anti-missile weapon systems and sensors.

B1.6.5 Datalink Missions. Datalink missions generally consist of predetermined flight profiles for the purpose of exercising datalink transfer/recording for weapon system operator training and interoperability assessments and to provide situational awareness to range safety officers during ship live fire events.

B1.6.6 Tracking Support Missions. Tracking missions generally consist of the performance of predetermined flight profiles for the purpose of providing an aerial radar target for weapon system testing/calibration and/or operator training.

B1.6.7 Area Surveillance Missions. Area surveillance missions generally consist of the performance of predetermined flight profiles for the purpose of determining the surface environment/ship/watercraft density in the affected range/weapon impact area.

B1.6.8 Communications Relay (AUTOCAT) Missions. Communications relay missions requires the aircraft to carry internal equipment that allows units participating in a test event (beyond direct line of sight) to communicate on designated UHF frequencies.

B1.6.9 Standard Navy Target Control (SNTC) Relay. SNTC relay missions requires the aircraft to carry internal equipment that allows the target control team (beyond direct line of sight) of the target drone to relay control inputs on designated frequencies.

B2 Certifications

B2.1 The Contractor must possess either an Operating Certificate or Air Carrier Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorizing operations under 14 CFR Part 135 or 121. Failure to possess the required certification upon award or to maintain certification throughout the contract period, including options, may result in contract termination. Further, the operations specifications must authorize operation of the category and class of aircraft and condition of flight required under this contract (i.e. for multiengine operations: IFR day or night). When operating outside of the United States and its possessions and territories, the Contractor’s operations specifications require approval for the country or area in which operations will be conducted.

B2.2 The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.183 and a restricted airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.25 and 21.185. Multiple Airworthiness Certificates issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.187 are required.

B2.3 The aircraft will be required to have special equipment installed or attached to it during this contract. The installation of any special equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved or authorized by the Contracting Officer or designated representative. When the temporary attachment or installation of equipment is required for contract performance and for the purpose of complying with the Federal Aviation Regulations, the Director of Maintenance (DOM) or his designee is hereby designated to install such special equipment. When required the DOM must place the aircraft in the restricted airworthiness category in accordance with FAA requirements. When the special equipment is removed from the aircraft, the aircraft must be placed back in the standard airworthiness category in accordance with FAA requirements.

B2.4 NAVAIR Certification. Due to DoD Directive #5030.61, which addresses DoD Airworthiness Policy, the Navy has been tasked to conduct inspections on all commercial aircraft on government contracts supporting the U.S.

Navy. This will require personnel from the Navy’s Airworthiness Office COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (NAVAIR) Code 4.0 and PMA-226 to assess whether the operations flown under this contract are public or civil aircraft operations. If operations are deemed public, then a NAVAIR Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) must be granted which certifies that NAVAIR has determined that the aircraft, when configured for these public aircraft operations, is airworthy for the intended operation. Regardless of whether or not the government determines the planned missions qualify as Public Air Operations (PAO), a complete evaluation of the contract aircraft will be conducted by

NAVAIR.

B2.5 The Contractor must maintain a satisfactory Air Mobility Command (AMC) certification (CARB) for carrying Government passengers/cargo during the contract period, including option years.

B2.6 Access to Military Base License and Landing Permits. The Contractor must obtain Civil Aircraft landing permits for operations from military bases throughout the United States and its possessions and territories. The necessary applications must be submitted within three (3) business days after receipt of a contract award.

B2.7 Military Fueling Facilities. Upon written request from the Contractor to the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will work with the Navy to assist the Contractor in obtaining authorization to purchase fuel and oil from DOD agencies. In such cases, the Contractor must be responsible for adherence to applicable procedures and regulations. The assistance is for the convenience of the Government and does not obligate the Government to make such fuel available.

B2.8 Security Clearance: The Contractor must obtain and maintain SECRET security clearances for all crewmembers and support personnel engaged in operations under this contract. Contractor facilities are also required to have SECRET clearances as specified in the DD Form 254, "Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification,” in the exhibits. This security clearance is necessary solely for the benefit of the U.S.

Navy and will be administered by the COR. All access for Contractor personnel to classified information must be controlled by the Navy.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order must be used in such resolution:

(1) Typed provisions of these specifications;

(2) Agency supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference;

(3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference;

(4) Aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and

(5) Other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contract Documentation

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. The contractor must ensure that the contract is current including all modifications and 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

Contractor-furnished aircraft and 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. All GFP must be maintained in accordance with FAR 52.245-1, Government Property (APR 2012).

B5.1 The aircraft must comply with its type design. Any alterations must be FAA-approved.

B5.2 All windows and windshields must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs that hinder visibility. The manufacturer or FAA must approve all repairs.

B5.3 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat. Tears, rips, or other damage to the upholstery or headliner are not acceptable. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean and neat and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer and/or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.4 The instrument and control panels must be finished with non-reflective paint. Each control and instrument required to be labeled must be so labeled in accordance with the aircraft's type design. Where practical, the instruments must be arranged in the panel in accordance with 14 CFR Part 23.1321.

B5.5 The aircraft must possess a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and be maintained in accordance with the terms of such certificate.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

B6.1 The Contractor must furnish a complete set of current Sectional or World Aeronautical Charts covering the area of operation and all relevant IFR enroute and terminal publications. The Contractor must ensure aircrews have access to NOTAMs and weather planning information. Obsolete aeronautical charts and terminal publications must not be carried in the aircraft.

B6.2 All aircraft certified in the standard category must be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91, 121 or 135, as applicable.

B6.3 Fire extinguisher(s) as required by 14 CFR Part 135.155 must be a handheld bottle with a minimum 2-B:C rating, one (1) mounted in the cockpit area accessible to the flight crew and at least one mounted in the rear of the cabin area. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers, or the Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.4 The aircraft must be equipped in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135 for carrying passengers day and night and in VFR and IFR conditions. Aircraft must be certified to fly in known icing conditions. Aircraft must be equipped for extended overwater operations.

B6.5 Each aircraft must be equipped with five (5) approved forward or aft facing passenger seats, four (4) of which must be seat-rail detachable in the cabin area.

B6.5.1 Each passenger seat must be equipped with an approved shoulder harness installation.

B6.6 Each aircraft must be equipped with an approved shoulder harness and inertia reel installation at the pilot and copilot positions.

B6.7 Each aircraft must be equipped with a urinal and a self-contained toilet in an area that can be isolated from the main cabin. The toilet dump system must terminate in a disposal fitting or adapter that connects to a standard “honey bucket” waste fitting.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General.

B7.1.1 The Contractor must furnish, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from DOI OAS Avionics, or at: http://www.oas.gov/library/handbooks/aots.pdf).

B7.1.2 All aircraft must meet the requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 135.165, “Radio and Navigation equipment: Extended over water or IFR operations”.

B7.1.3 Antenna Installations. Each aircraft provided must have provisions for the installation of GFP antennas mounted per Government instructions. Cabling must be of sufficient length to reach the location of the rack mounting in the vicinity of the equipment control/operators.

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards.

B7.2.1 The Contractor’s avionics systems and their installation and maintenance must comply with all manufacturers’ specifications and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations contained within 14 CFR, regardless of any exclusions for public aircraft allowed in 14 CFR.

B7.2.2 The Contractor must adhere to the recommendations in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems," as well as AC 43.13-2A Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

B7.2.3 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.

B7.2.4 The Contractor’s avionics equipment mounting location and installation must not interfere with passenger safety, space, and comfort. Avionics equipment will not be mounted under seats designed for deformation during energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected.

B7.2.5 The Contractor must maintain the aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR, Part 91.411 and must inspect and test said systems every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR, Part 43, Appendices E and F.

B7.3 Communication Systems.

B7.3.1 Two (2) emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) must be furnished by contractor as follows:

B7.3.1.1 One (1) survival type ELT (ELT/S) attached to the life raft, meeting the requirements of 14 CFR, Part 135.167(c).

B7.3.1.2 One (1) automatic-portable or automatic-fixed 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT/AP or ELT/AF), meeting FAA TSO-C126 and COSPAS/SARSAT specifications, must be installed in the aircraft per the manufacturer's installation manual, in a conspicuous or marked location. The ELT must be interfaced to the aircraft GPS system so as to transmit aircraft location and registration number when activated. An external fixed-type antenna, mounted atop the fuselage, will be used in all applications.

B7.3.2 HF-SSB/AM aeronautical transceiver. The Contractor must furnish a total of three (3) HF-SSB/AM transceivers as described above: one transceiver permanently installed in each of the two aircraft, and a third transceiver which can be rapidly installed in either aircraft as HF-2 when so required.

B7.3.2.1 One (1) 32,000-channel HF-SSB/AM aeronautical transceiver (HF-1), operating in the two (2) MHz to 18 MHz band, FAA approved to TSO-C31c and TSO-C32c, and a minimum of 100 watts PEP output must be installed in each aircraft.

B7.3.2.2 Each aircraft must be configured with all equipment required for the rapid installation of a second, identical unit (HF-2) when required.

B7.3.3 VHF-AM aeronautical transceivers. Two (2) VHF/AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each operating in the 118.000 MHz to 135.975 MHz band, with a minimum of 720 channels in 25 kHz increments, and a minimum five (5) watts carrier power output.

B7.3.4 VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver. One (1) VHF-FM (FM-1) aeronautical transceiver, operating in the

150.000 MHz to 174.000 MHz band, with a minimum of 15 user-programmable channels in selectable 2.5 kHz increments, and with channel spacing of both 12.5 and 25.0 kHz (individually selectable by channel), and meeting the standards of RTCA document DO-160C.

B7.3.4.1 Nominal carrier output power must be ten (10) watts. The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN (150-174 MHz) and GUARD (168.625 MHz or as required) receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted in a location that is convenient to both pilot and copilot (Technisonics TFM-138B, or equal).

B7.3.5 UHF-AM aeronautical transceiver. Two (2) 7,000-channel UHF-AM (UHF-1, UHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, operating in the 225.000 to 399.975 MHz band on 25 kHz increments, a minimum ten (10) watts carrier power output, and 20 preset channels plus one (1) guard channel minimum (Magnavox Electronic Systems Company, 1313 Production Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808, 219-429-6000, Model AN/ARC 164 UHF/AM system, or equal). The UHF-1 controls must be located conveniently for use by both the pilot and copilot. UHF-2 controls must be located conveniently for use in the cabin.

B7.3.6 AUTOCAT. Provisions for a GFP UHF radio relay system, including UHF radios, antennas, and seat-rail detachable racks, for configuration/reconfiguration when communications relay (AUTOCAT) missions are ordered.

B7.3.6.1 When AUTOCAT radios are installed, a 28 VDC power source is required, consisting of two (2) AWG #8 wires and protected by a 60-amp magnetic circuit breaker. This power source must be connected to a terminal strip contained within a junction box in each equipment rack. Sufficient length of extra wire is required in the aircraft cabin for connection to the equipment racks.

B7.3.6.2 Each aircraft must be equipped with provisions for/capability of the permanent/temporary installation of two (2) ARC-182 or equivalent blade antennas, one (1) top mounted and one (1) bottom mounted (a minimum of 12 inches separation from the other antenna is required). Both antennas may be mounted on the bottom of the aircraft provided operational problems do not occur. Cabling to each antenna must be RG-214A/U terminated with a male-type TNC connector. Cabling must be of sufficient length to reach the location of the rack mounting.

B7.3.7 Each aircraft requires the mounting of one (1), seat-rail detachable, equipment rack, each being 30 inches H x

26.5 inches D x 22.5 inches W, and weighing approximately 280 pounds.

B7.4 Navigation Systems.

B7.4.1 Two (2) VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receivers (NAV-1, NAV-2) with indicators, each with a minimum of 100 navigation receive channels.

B7.4.2 One (1) distance measuring equipment (DME) system, with a minimum of 200 channels and TACAN/NAV 1/NAV 2 channeling.

B7.4.3 One (1) DME/Tactical Navigation (TACAN) system with multi-station scanning, 126 channels, and a minimum 250 watts peak transmitting power. Installation must be completed by an FAA-approved and appropriately rated repair station. A TACAN with air-to-air ranging capability must be provided by the Contractor when ordered on a Contract Instruction issued by the COR, when in the COR’s judgment, air-to-air TACAN is mission essential. (BF Goodrich Aerospace, 7020 Huntley Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229, (614)888-9502, Model AN/ARN-154 DME/TACAN Aeronautical Navigation system, or equal.) The TACAN controls must be located conveniently for use by both the pilot and copilot.

B7.4.4 Digital readouts will be provided from GPS/TACAN that will provide heading, speed, and altitude information to two (2) equipment stations (one (1) port and one (1) starboard).

B7.4.5 Two (2) Global Positioning Systems (GPS-1, GPS-2) certified under TSO-C129(A1) for IFR enroute navigation must be permanently installed in each aircraft. The GPS must reference latitude and longitude coordinates for aircraft positioning, utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. It must be equipped with both ARINC 429 and RS-232 ports for output of aircraft position and other data. The GPS must be linked to a high resolution CRT for moving map display. (ARGUS

5000/CE)

B7.4.5.1 One (1) GPS must be interfaced to, and provide all data required by the RADAR tracking system specified in paragraph B7.6.5.

B7.4.5.2 The second GPS will be Government provided and must be installed in the aft cabin and interfaced to and provide data to the LINK-16 datalink systems in each aircraft.

B7.4.5.3 GPS data recording will be provided by a stand-alone high-data-rate WAAS-enabled receiver and a dedicated laptop based recording system.

B7.5 Audio Systems.

B7.5.1 Five (5) complete, independent, audio control systems must be installed for the pilot, copilot, and the three

(3) mission equipment operator (port forward, starboard forward, and starboard aft) positions. Each system must provide separate controls for selection of the receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT inputs of each installed system, including the satellite telephone and ICS. Separate audio level controls must be provided for each position above to adjust the output levels to their respective earphones.

B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Transmitter side tone audio must be provided for the user, as well as, at the other position(s) for cross monitoring.

B7.5.1.2 Receiver audio selection and operation. Separate controls must be provided for selection of audio from one (1) or any combination of available receivers. The audio output must be free of distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment. The port center and port aft positions in the aft cabin must monitor the receivers as selected by their adjacent mission equipment operator positions.

B7.5.1.3 The controls of each audio system must be located conveniently for use. Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent.

B7.5.2 An intercommunications system (ICS) must be provided for pilot, copilot, and all five (5) aft (port forward, port center, port aft, starboard forward, and starboard aft) positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position. Adjustment of the audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. Microphone operation on the intercom system must be via PTT switches. A "hot-mike" capability must be provided for all positions via an activation switch or may be voice actuated (VOX). ICS side-tone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment. "Portable"-type ICS systems are not acceptable.

B7.5.3 Headsets, Microphones, and PTTs.

B7.5.3.1 Each aircraft must be furnished with one headset/microphone at each of the five (5) aft cabin positions.

B7.5.3.2 The audio system must be designed for 600-ohm headsets and carbon-equivalent, amplified-capacitor boom-microphones.

B7.5.3.3 All earphone/microphone jacks in the aircraft cabin must accept U-174/U type plugs.

B7.5.3.4 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Operation. Separate PTT switches must be provided for transmitter operation and ICS operation. The pilot's and copilot's switches must be located on the control yokes. The switches for the three (3) mission equipment operator positions must be located on the cords to the headset/microphone connectors. ICS-only PTT switches for the two (2) additional aft seat positions must also be located on the cords to the headset/microphone connectors.

B7.6 Other Avionics.

B7.6.1 One (1) radar altimeter with indicator, having a minimum altitude range of from 20 to 2,000 feet, variable decision height selection, and decision height arrival aural warning (King KRA 10A or equal).

B7.6.2 One (1) Underwater Acoustic Beacon (UAB/“pinger”). The pinger must be water activated, mounted to the aircraft airframe, must meet or exceed the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 21-10A, and must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications (Dukane Corp. Model N15F210B or equal).

B7.6.3 One (1) radio-magnetic indicator (RMI) presentation, incorporated with NAV-1/TACAN (switchable) on single needle and NAV 2 on double needle. If the TACAN system installed provides a "digital readout" of bearing information, it is optional to tie the TACAN to the RMI needle.

B7.6.4 One (1) loudspeaker, mounted on the port side of the aircraft, between the port center and port aft passenger positions, facing the two (2) equipment racks on the starboard side of the aircraft. The loudspeaker output, consisting of radio receiver outputs, must be driven by an amplifier with a minimum output of 15 watts with less than 10% distortion, and must be controlled by an adjacently mounted audio control system (Northern Airborne Technology model AA96-400, Air Comm Systems model ACS-2010, or equal). This system must include provisions for the routing of each radio receiver’s output to the loudspeaker, as well as, individual level controls for each receiver’s audio output.

B7.6.5 The RADAR system must be interfaced to the compatible GPS system described in paragraph B7.4.6.1 as a means of determining aircraft position for computational purposes.

B7.6.5.1 The RADAR system must be capable of determining and displaying the latitude and longitude of targets such as that described above, as well as, their range and bearing relative to the aircraft’s position.

B7.6.6 One autopilot system for single-pilot IFR operation per 14 CFR 135.105.

B7.7 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards.

B7.7.1 All avionics systems used in or on the aircraft for this contract and their installation and maintenance must comply with all applicable provisions of 14 CFR regardless of any exclusions for public aircraft operations allowed in 14 CFR. Handheld, portable, or marine-type equipment is not acceptable.

B7.7.2 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.

B7.7.3 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna unless otherwise specified.

B7.7.4 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.

B7.7.5 Avionics equipment mounting location and installation must not interfere with passenger safety space and comfort. Avionics equipment will not be mounted under seats designed for deformation during energy attenuation.

In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected.

B7.7.6 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 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B8 Special Equipment

B8.1 Government Furnished Property. As ordered, the Contractor must install the following GFP/CAP:

B8.1.1 The Government will provide the necessary equipment to conduct specialized missions. These units/supplies will normally be stored at the Contractor’s designated operating base. The following are representative types of the GFP/CAP and supplies that may require storage:

(a) Oscilloscopes

(b) Power meters

(c) Spectrum analyzers

(d) AUTOCAT system

(e) Datalink system racks

(f) Aerial target drone launch system

(g) Standard Navy Target Control (SNTC) system racks

(h) GPS position recording system

(i) GPA Re-Rad Relay system

(j) Security container for CMS and CCU material

B8.1.2 The Government will furnish as required (seat-rail detachable) equipment racks for aircraft under this contract for use during special missions. The 28VDC power supply must have one (1) 20-amp circuit breaker. The 115 VAC power supply must have one (1) 20-amp circuit breaker per phase.

B8.1.3 Total estimated space required to store the GFP/CAP described is 25,000 cf.

B8.2 Contractor-Furnished Property. The Contractor must furnish the following equipment and accessories:

B8.2.1 Blackout shades/curtains. Each aircraft must have provisions for darkening of the aft cabin area. Such darkening may be accomplished by means such as retractable shades or removable window covers for each window and a door or curtain of nonflammable material.

B8.2.2 The Contractor must provide maritime search RADAR in the aircraft under this contract. The selected RADAR must have passed or pass acceptance standards set by the NAWC WD Pt. Mugu Navy Test Range for use in providing range clearance and surveillance missions supporting scheduled live fire events. The RADAR display and operator station will be located in a position, not in the cockpit, that allows for a single operator. See the contract exhibit after Section C that provides the information on acceptance testing objectives and parameters used by NAWC WD to evaluate candidate RADARs for use on Navy ranges.

B8.2.3 Aircraft for this contract must be modified with two (2) hard points in the vicinity of the fuselage (centerline station) which is rated to support 2,000 pounds. Each hard point must be equipped to accept a GFE ADU-482A/A Pylon Adapter Assembly and/or GFE Aero-7A which is rated for carriage of up to 2,000 pounds. Each ADU/Ejector Rack Unit (ERU) must be wired to a switch located in the cockpit that will permit ejection of the centerline station stores if necessary. Conditions and considerations of use/activation of this jettison switch must be specified by the Contractor in his operations manual.

B8.2.4 BQM-74E Launch/Configuration Requirements.

B8.2.4.1 The aircraft make and model must possess a NAVAIR Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for carriage and air launch of BQM-74E aerial targets. The IFC will be granted by NAVAIR Code 4.0.

B8.2.4.2 The carriage configuration for BQM-74Etargets must allow sufficient clearance between both targets to permit independent carriage and in flight launch of each target without interference from the other target.

B8.2.4.3 The aircraft hard points must have sufficient ground clearance to permit normal and emergency flight operations while carrying BQM-74E aerial targets on a combination of the AERO-7B Ejector Rack and the ADU- 482 Launcher.

B8.2.4.4 Each aircraft must have two (2) external hard point installations that are FAA approved. The hard points must be electrically and physically compatible with the AERO-7B Ejector Rack Unit and/or the ADU-482 Launcher.

B8.2.4.5 The launcher control system must be configured to allow power to be denied to the target launch system by use of installed electrical breakers and landing gear weight-on-wheels switches. All mounting plates/hardware, antenna, wiring, GPS feed, and installation for target control airborne relay equipment must be provided by the Contractor.

B8.2.4.6 All mission essential kits, test equipment, target handling equipment required to support upload, download, carriage, and launch of the BQM-74E must be provided by the Government.

B8.2.4.7 The Contractor must instrument each aircraft with a high quality video recording system capable of recording the loaded stores from a front to rear view and a side view with sufficient lens aperture and angle to capture a view of the entire configuration. The Contractor must record the entire flight from takeoff to landing when the aircraft is loaded with BQM-74E targets. Video recordings will be annotated with briefed launch date, time, location, and aircraft speed and altitude information. The Contractor must maintain video recordings, for Government review, for a period of two (2) years from the date the mission is conducted.

B8.2.4.8 The Contractor must maintain a written record of all BQM-74E target carriages and launches to include date, time, target model and serial number, location, aircraft launch speed, altitude, maneuvers, and other pertinent remarks. The Contractor must provide a copy of this record to the Government Air Resources Coordinator upon completion of each launch mission. The Contractor must maintain this information for the entire duration of the contract.

B8.2.5 Each fuselage or wing station must be configured to accept jettisonable, fixed-wing external loads consisting of the ADU-482 pylon adapters and Aero-7A. Suspension lugs for all external stores are spaced at 14 inches.

B8.2.6 Each aircraft furnished under the contract must be equipped with power and control wire bundles from each centerline station to the general location of the GFP (seat-rail detachable) equipment rack in the aircraft cabin.

Wiring diagrams must be provided upon contract award. Three (3) wire bundles must be provided:

B8.2.6.1 Three (3) flexible coaxial cables in the 0.1-18 GHz band. One (1) cable capable of 1,500 watts average and less than 6 db attenuation per 100 feet @ 1 GHz terminated with N-type connectors. The remaining two (2) cables of RG-142 terminated with SMA Connectors.

B8.2.6.2 One (1) bundle consisting of fifty-five 20-gauge stranded aircraft quality wires for +28 VDC and signal.

B8.2.6.3 One (1) bundle consisting of ten (10) 12-gauge stranded aircraft quality wires for 115 VAC 3 phase 400 Hz. The harness is capable of handling the full 12 KVA output of the three-phase inverter system to either wing station.

B8.2.7 Each aircraft under the contract must have available 12 KVA of 115/200 VAC, three-phase power at 400 hertz, wye-connected, four-wire system. The Contractor will incorporate power management flexibility to facilitate isolation of power sources to the centerline stores in three (3) KVA increments. Each aircraft must have a 28 VDC source at 10 amps. This power must be provided to the two (2) equipment locations in the aircraft cabin to power the provided GFP. A suitable disconnect system will be provided for pilot control of all power to the equipment rack. The Contractor will ensure that all power sources for this system are protected by appropriate circuit protection devices.

B8.2.8 When AUTOCAT radios are installed, aircraft under this contract requires two (2) 28 VDC power sources, each protected by a 60-amp magnetic circuit breaker to support Government-furnished UHF-to-UHF communications relay system. Furnish power and control wire bundle to the equipment cabinet in the aircraft cabin.

This wire bundle must consist of two (2) AWG #8 aircraft quality wires (per AC 43-13-1A) and two (2) coaxial cables, RG-214A/U type cable. Leave a sufficient length of extra wire in the aircraft cabin for connection to the equipment rack.

B8.2.9 Standard Navy Target Control System (SNTC). Each aircraft must be equipped with provisions for/capability for the permanent/temporary installation of two (2) Government furnished SNTC relay units. Each aircraft will require the mounting of one (1) 19 inch equipment rack for installation of the two (2) SNTC units.

There are two (2) N-type female connectors on the rear of the relay chassis for connections to the antenna coaxial cable. Cabling should be very low-loss foam-filled for cable runs of up to 50 feet. For runs shorter than 25 feet, RG-8 or better may be used. Two (2) UHF antennas are mounted on the bottom of the aircraft provided operational problems do not occur. The recommended antenna is the UB Corp AO442.5MON (TNC) quarter wavy monopole antenna. The antennas require a minimum of ten (10) feet separation from themselves and other UHF antenna with more than 10 watts of radiating power. The free-space radiating path from the UHF antennas to the antennas on the captive BQM-74E targets should be a least 10 feet in order to prevent saturating the target and relay receivers. A detailed depiction will be provided by the government after award.

B8.2.10 GPS Re-Radiating System. Each aircraft must be equipped with the capability to re-radiate received GPS signals from the aircraft to the captive BQM-74E aerial targets, if the targets are located in a position that does not allow an unobstructed field of view from the GPS antenna located on the top of the target. A detailed depiction will be provided by the government after award.

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 Flight Crew Requirements

B9.1 The Contractor must furnish a flight crew consisting of a Pilot in Command (PIC), a Second in Command (SIC), and one or two Systems Support Operator(s) (SSO) as required by the mission for each day the aircraft is required to be available. Pilots meeting the requirements for PIC, located in B10.2, may fly as SIC.

B9.2 The flight crew must be familiar with the contract and the applicable task orders issued under this contract (see C13.5).

B9.2.1 The flight crew must be able to provide contract and/or task order information to the Project Inspector (PI) (see C4) or manager as requested.

B10 Pilot Qualifications

B10.1 General. Pilot flight hours will be verified from an employer certified pilot log. Further verification of flight hours may be required at the COR’s discretion.

B10.2 Pilot in Command (PIC) Minimum Qualifications. The Contractor must provide a pilot(s) who meets the following minimum qualifications and who possesses the required certificates and evidence of having satisfactorily passed the evaluations for the required tasks:

B10.2.1 An FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane category, appropriate class(es) and type rating for offered aircraft.

B10.2.2 A minimum of a current second-class medical certificate issued in accordance with 14 CFR Part 67.

B10.2.3 A current FAA competency check completed in accordance with 14 CFR 135.293(a and b) in the same make and model as the contract aircraft; a current 14 CFR 135.299 line check; and, if appropriate (for airplane multiengine and single engine turbine), a current 14 CFR 135.297 instrument proficiency check.

B10.2.4 Each pilot must, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer's designated representative(s), pass an agency flight evaluation check in make and model of aircraft to be flown on this contract, to include low-level operations or other special use operations as appropriate. The flight check will be in an aircraft supplied by the Contractor, at no expense to the Government. The satisfactory completion of the evaluation flight will not substitute for any of the total flight hours or other requirements listed in this contract.

B10.2.5 Proficient operation of all equipment identified in Section B. The agencies may require pilots to demonstrate this proficiency during an evaluation flight. The Contractor must ensure that crewmembers are properly trained in flight operations which require special maneuvers or qualifications such as low level flight and BQM-74E air launch.

B10.2.6 The Contractor must complete and submit an Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval experience resume form OAS-64A (Government provided before inspection) for each pilot offered for inspection and approval.

The resume must include the names and pilot addresses of past employers, substantiation of related type and typical terrain flying, and any and all accidents involving aircraft.

B10.2.7 For a pilot that has not been previously inspected and approved by the DOI, OAS or USDA, Forest Service, the Contractor will be required to provide a signed statement that they have verified the pilot’s flight time qualifications and experience. The COR will provide the Contractor a form to document this verification. This will be required prior to pilot inspection by DOI, OAS.

B10.2.8 The PIC must have logged minimum flying time as pilot-in-command (PIC) as follows:

(a) 3,000 hours…total pilot time.

(b) 2,500 hours…in airplanes or SIC in make and model to be used on this contract, or a combination of both.

(c) 250 hours…in class to be flown.

(d) 100 hours…night flying to include the recent flight experience requirements of 14 CFR 61.

(e) 100 hours… actual or simulated instrument flight time (including 75 hours in flight).

(f) 500 hours… cross-country.

(g) 200 hours… extended over water.

(h) 200 hours…low level (less than 500 feet above ground level).

(i) 100 hours…total time in make, model, and series of aircraft to be used.

(j) 100 hours…in any aircraft or SIC in make and model to be used on this contract, or combination of both, in the last 12 months, to include 10 hours (PIC) in make and model in the last 60 days..

B10.3 Second in Command (SIC) must meet the following requirements:

B10.3.1 Hold a FAA commercial pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings for the aircraft to be flown.

B10.3.2 Hold an FAA instrument rating-airplane.

B10.3.3 Hold minimum of a current Class II medical certificate issued under provisions of 14 CFR 67.

B10.3.4 Meet requirements of 14 CFR 135.293 (a and b).

B10.3.5 Hold a current Government agency pilot qualification card issued by a DOI approved pilot inspector.

B10.3.6 The SIC must have logged minimum flying time as follows:

(a) 1,000 hours…total pilot time.

(b) 750 hours…as PIC airplanes.

(c) 250 hours.. PIC/SIC multiengine airplane (SIC time must have been in an airplane requiring a crew of two).

(d) 25 hours…night as PIC to include the recent flight experience requirements of 14 CFR 61.

(e) 50 hours…actual or simulated instrument flight time (including 25 hours in flight).

(f) 350 hours…cross-country.

(g) 200 hours…low level (less than 500 feet above ground level).

(h) 25 hours…total time in make, model, and series of aircraft to be used.

(i) 100 hours…in any aircraft or SIC in make and model to be used on this contract, or combination of both, in the last 12 months, to include 10 hours (PIC) in make and model in the last 60 days..

B11 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations

Assigned duty of any kind must not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. “Duty” includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby. Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. Flight crewmembers will be subject to the following duty hour limitations:

B11.1 A maximum of 14 consecutive duty hours during any assigned duty period.

B11.1.1 The pilot must be given 2 calendar days of rest (off duty) within any 14 consecutive calendar days.

B11.1.2 The pilot must be given a minimum of 10 consecutive hours of rest (off duty) prior to any assigned duty period.

B11.1.3 Regardless of the above limits, pilots are expected to notify the government if they become fatigued prior to reaching the duty day limit.

B11.2 Flight Limitations.

B11.2.1 Each crewmember must report all flight time, regardless of how or where performed, except personal pleasure flying. Crewmembers reporting for duty may be required to furnish a record of all duty and/or flight time during the previous 14 days. This record will be used to administer flight and duty time limitations.

B11.2.2 Flight time to and from a duty station as a flight crewmember (commuting) must be reported and counted toward limitations if it is flown on a duty day. Flight time includes but is not limited to military flight time, charter, flight instruction, 14 CFR Part 61.56 flight review, flight examinations by FAA designees, any flight time for which a flight crewmember is compensated, or any other flight time of a commercial nature whether compensated or not.

B11.2.3 Flight crewmembers will be limited to the following flight hour limitations, which must fall within their duty hour limitations:

B11.2.3.1 A maximum of 10 hours flight time during any assigned duty period.

B11.2.3.2 A maximum of 50 hours flight time during any consecutive 6-day period. When a pilot acquires 40 or more flight hours in a consecutive 6-day period, the pilot will be given the following 1 calendar day off duty for rest, after which a new 6-day cycle will begin.

B12 Personnel Duty Limitations

B12.1 The Contractor must monitor and remove from duty, any personnel for fatigue or other causes before they reach their daily duty or flight limitations.

B12.2 Federal agencies may issue a notice reducing the length of personnel duty days and/or increasing days off either on a geographic or agency-wide basis.

B12.3 Ferry and Re-Positioning Flights – Duty Time. Special extended flights conducted under section B1.2 requiring crewmember flight and duty times in excess of 14 CFR Parts 135.263 and 135.267, may be conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, subject to the following: (1) Advance e-mail notification to the Contracting Officer, and (2) Flight must not exceed the requirements of Section…