140D8018R0015_Solicitation_Hybrid_SEAT_draft_5-15-18.pdf

SCHEDULE A - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SOLICITATION NO. 140D8018RXXXXXX 3 CONTRACT NO. D17PCXXXX

BLM NATIONAL ON-CALL/EU HYBRID SEATS SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

A1 SOLICITATION REQUIREMENT

A2 SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 RESERVED

B4 CONTRACTS, TASK ORDERS, AND MODIFICATIONS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE (FSV)-REQUIRED AND SEAT

SUPPORT VEHICLE (SSV) REQUIREMENTS –OPTIONAL

EQUIPMENT

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

B12 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B13 MISSION CURRENCY AND PROFICIENCY

B14 MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS

B15 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B16 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B17 FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE (FSV) AND SEAT SUPPORT

VEHICLE (SSV) DRIVER REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS.

B18 VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY LIMITATIONS

B19 RESERVED

OPERATIONS

B20 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B21 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B22 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B23 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

B24 RESERVED

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS), MANUFACTURER'S

MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS (MMSBS), SERVICE

LETTERS (SL) AND ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE

REQUIREMENTS

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED

PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SECTION C-CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 CONTRACT CLAUSES

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE .. 33

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL

ITEMS-ADDENDUM

52.212-4(A) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE-THE FOLLOWING IS

ADDED:

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (JUN 2016)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(MAR 2000)

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011 ... 40

AQD LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING REPORT -

ALTERNATE I (JAN 2012)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 41

C2 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

C3 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS –

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C5 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C7 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C8 PRE-WORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C9 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C10 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C11 MISHAPS

C12 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C13 CONTRACT PERIOD

C14 ORDERS FOR SERVICES

C15 AUTHORIZED ORDERING OFFICIAL

C16 RESERVED

C17 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C18 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C19 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C20 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C21 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C22 FLIGHT TIME

C23 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C24 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

C25 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

C26 RESERVED

DRAFT

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C27 EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INTRODUCTION

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

(NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

D3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(52.212-1 OCT 2015)

D4 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-2 OCT

2014)

D9 AQD EVALUATION OF OPTIONS PROVISION (OCT 2015) 78

D10 PROPOSAL ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTIONS . 78

D11 NOTICE OF AWARD

D12 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

E1 52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR (JULY 2016)

E2 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2015)

E3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (JUL 2013)

E4 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS

REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY

CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

E5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JULY 2016)

E6 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS—REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

E7 52.233.2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE

INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION):

SECTION E EXHIBITS ...................................................... 85 DRAFT

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Contract Acronyms

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power plant 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 CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations 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 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 IAT Interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS Intercom System IFR Instrument Flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins MTOW Maximum Takeoff Weight 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 RFP Request for Proposals

RPM Revolutions per Minute SEAT Single Engine Air Tanker SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry

Procedures TBO Time Between Overhaul 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

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

On-Call/Exclusive Use SEAT- Nationwide Page 6 of 86 Solicitation 140D8018R0015

A1 Solicitation Requirement

ON-CALL / EXCLUSIVE USE SEATS – VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The intent of the Government in this solicitation is to award multiple On-Call contracts to acquire single engine air tanker (SEAT) aircraft for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In addition to the On-Call portion of the effort, the Government also intends to solicit and compete Task Orders for extended, guaranteed periods at specific locations. Each aircraft line item requires a primary flight crew and a relief flight crew and a Fuel service vehicle (FSV). A SEAT support vehicle (SSV) (or combination FSV/SSV), with driver(s) are a separate optional line item.

The performance period for contracts awarded under this solicitation is one Base Year and four (4) option years.

For the On-Call portion, the Government is seeking Daily, 30, and 60 day AV and FT rates as noted in the pricing tables below. This will provide flexibility to order On-Call services for a longer duration when deemed necessary.

It is important to note that aircraft, flight crews and ground crews under this contract will be part of the national response framework for the suppression of wildland fires and may be dispatched at the direction of the Government to locations throughout the Lower 48 States.

ITEM 1 DESCRIPTION: Type 3 Air Tanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Aircraft Required: One (1) or more turbine powered (minimum 1220 SHP), Interagency Air Tanker Board (IAB) approved Type 3 Air Tanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Service Vehicle: One fuel service vehicle (FSV) per aircraft equipped as specified in

Section B.

Crew Complement Required per Aircraft: One primary pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement, one relief pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement, one FSV driver/operator and one relief driver/operator.

Reporting Locations: No designated bases; various throughout the United States;any per diem costs must be incorporated into the offeror’s proposal.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements: Must have a Standard and/or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate (see B2).

Aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 or 25 (See B2).

An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support, for continued airworthiness, is provided from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

VFR, Day Only.

Payload minimum capacity of 750 US gallons, 6,900 pounds.

Endurance of at least two hours (2 hours) at 75% power, with 6,900 pounds of retardant, and a 200-lb pilot.

Never exceed (VNE) airspeed of at least 140 knots indicated airspeed at MTOW.

All firefighting equipment must be available or installed at the time of inspection.

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Note 1: All exhibits applicable to this contract are included at the end of Section C.

Note 2: The following gates are IAB approved for Type 3 airtankers:

• Air Tractor Fire Gate Gen 1 and Gen 2.

• Hatfield Gate

• Hydromax Gate

ITEM 2 DESCRIPTION: Type 4 Air Tanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Aircraft Required: One (1) or more turbine powered, Type 4 Air Tanker equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Service Vehicle: One fuel service vehicle (FSV) per aircraft equipped as specified in Section B.

Crew Complement Required per Aircraft: One primary pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement, one relief pilot with Level I or Level II endorsement, one FSV driver/operator and one relief driver/operator.

Reporting Locations: No designated bases; various throughout the United States;any per diem costs must be incorporated into the offeror’s proposal.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements: Must have a Standard and/or Restricted Airworthiness Certificate (see B2).

Aircraft certified under CAR 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25 (See B2).

An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support, for continued airworthiness, is provided from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

VFR, Day Only.

Payload minimum capacity of 500 US gallons, 4,600 pounds.

Endurance of at least one hour and 30 minutes (1.5 hours) at 75% power, with 4,600 pounds of retardant, and a 200-lb pilot.

Never exceed (Vne) airspeed of at least 140 knots indicated airspeed at MTOW.

All firefighting equipment must be available or installed at the time of inspection.

Note: All exhibits applicable to this contract are included at the end of Section C.

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A2 Schedule for services and price/costs On-Call Single Engine Air Tanker Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

OFFEROR NAME

Please fill in complete company name

Contractor Base of Operation Please fill in Contractor Base of Operations

Use Periods Date of Award or May 01, 2019 whichever comes first, through April 30, 2020 with 4 one-year options available

NOTE: THE AIRCRAFT LISTING BELOW APPLIES TO ALL ITEMS UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE BY OFFEROR. IF MORE THAN ONE AIRCRAFT TYPE IS OFFERED, PLEASE PROVIDE SEPARATE PRICING PAGES FOR EACH TYPE.

The aircraft listing below applies to all items. Only aircraft on this listing will be considered for award. Each aircraft awarded under this solicitation is required to be accompanied by a fuel service/support vehicle when ordered in the Lower 48 States.

LIST OF AIRCRAFT

Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker # Make/Model FAA Registration # and Tanker #

Rate Schedule for the Base Year of the Contract: May 01, 2019 – April 30, 2020

Pay Item Descriptions Pay Item Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Rate Schedule for Option Year One (1) of the Contract: May 01, 2020 – April 30, 2021

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

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Rate Schedule for Option Year Two (2) of the Contract: May 01, 2021 – April 30, 2022

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

Rate Schedule for Option Year Three (3) of the Contract: May 01, 2022 – April 30, 2023

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

Rate Schedule for Option Year Four (4) of the Contract: May 01, 2023 – April 30, 2024

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 1 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 2 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

TOTAL ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE (YEARS 1-5)

30 Day Rate Schedule for the Base Year of the Contract: May 01, 2019 – April 30, 2020

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 30 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 60 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

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30 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year One (1) of the Contract: May 01, 2020 – April 30, 2021

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 30 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 60 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

30 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year Two (2) of the Contract: May 01, 2021 – April 30, 2022

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 30 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 60 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

30 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year Three (3) of the Contract: May 01, 2022 – April 30, 2023

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 30 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 60 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

30 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year Four (4) of the Contract: May 01, 2023 – April 30, 2024

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 30 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 60 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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60 Day Rate Schedule for the Base Year of the Contract: May 01, 2019 – April 30, 2020

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 60 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 120 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

60 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year One (1) of the Contract: May 01, 2020 – April 30, 2021

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 60 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 120 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

60 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year Two (2) of the Contract: May 01, 2021 – April 30, 2022

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 60 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 120 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

60 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year Three (3) of the Contract: May 01, 2022 – April 30, 2023

Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 60 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 120 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

60 Day Rate Schedule for Option Year Four (4) of the Contract: May 01, 2023 – April 30, 2024

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Code

Estimated Qty Units Unit

Price Total

DAILY AVAILABILITY AV 60 DAY $ $

FLIGHT HOURS (estimated) FT 120 HOUR $

Additional Pay Items (estimated special charges, Misc. costs, etc.) (See the rate table for Additional Pay Items) $30,000

ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ADDITIONAL FUEL SERVICE VEHICLES/SEAT SUPPORT VEHICLE (FSV/SSV) (MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS CITED

IN B8)

Please Check Appropriate Blocks Below CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PROVIDE: One _ _ or Two __ FSV/SSV WHEN ORDERED (check which boxes apply) YES or NO _ _

Additional Fuel Service Vehicles/Support Vehicles will be priced as Additional Pay Items

THE ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SHOWN BELOW APPLY TO ALL LINE ITEMS ABOVE

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

A. Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $ 54.00 B. Extended Standby - Driver ED INDEFINITE HOUR $ 34.00 C. Additional Fuel Service Vehicle with Driver or SSV

(C24.2)

SD INDEFINITE DAY $500.00

D. Additional Driver/Loader Only (C24.3) P01 INDEFINITE DAY $350.00 E. Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage (C24.5) SML INDEFINITE Mile $ 2.45 F. Retardant Labor during Unavailability Period (C24.4) P01 INDEFINITE DAY $350.00 G. Mix, Test and Load Retardant (C24.6) P55 INDEFINITE GAL $ .20 H. Contractor Miscellaneous Expenses (C24.7) SC INDEFINITE EACH Actuals

A2.1 Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Instead, the Contracting Officer will issue the contractor task orders as the need for services arise. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.2 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity -The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is (aircraft and equipment carding) during the Base year. The Maximum IDIQ quantity will be proportionate to the total number of aircraft awarded. Minimum guarantee will be met with the issuance of the first task order during the base year.

A2.3 Exhibits that will be applicable under the contract are included at the end of Section C; exhibits that are only applicable during the solicitation phase of this procurement are included at the end of Section E

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FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

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

Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel

Base Price

$4.44 per gallon

Reference Price

Effective Date

Insert (award) date

Source Document

ORIGINAL CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Old Flight Rate

New

Flight Rate

Increase Due

Re-established Base Price

Full Service Fuel prices obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel

JET FUEL

$/GAL

San Bernardino Airport (KSBD) 909-362-6068 San Bernardino, CA 3.28 Cutter Aviation Service (KABQ) 505-842-4184 Albuquerque, NM 4.74 Premier Aviation (KTUS) 520-889-6327 Tucson, AZ 3.75 Sphere One Av. (KCDC) 435-586-4504 Cedar City, UT 4.60 Western Aircraft (KBOI) 208-338-1800 Boise, ID 4.72 Edwards Jet Center (KBIL) 406-252-0805 Billings, MT 4.20 http://www.airnav.com/fuel

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West Star Aviation (KGJT) 970-243-7500 Grand Junction, CO 5.78 Atlantic Aviation (KRNO) 775-858-7300 Reno, NV 4.89 Wenatchee GA Terminal (KEAT) 509-886-0233 Wenatchee, WA 4.05

Average

$4.44 per gallon

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) airplane flight services with daily availability to support water/retardant application for fire suppression operations in the Lower 48 States. Airplanes must be approved for use as single engine air tankers (SEATs) in support of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Contractor services include provision of an aircraft, personnel, FSV, and all other associated equipment as prescribed in this contract.

B1.1.1 Multiple parent indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts will be awarded for on-call service.

Competitive task orders will be competed and awarded for known, extended guaranteed periods at specific locations on an exclusive use (EU) basis.

B1.2 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to complete this contract successfully. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

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

B1.4 During the task order period, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government 24 hours per day.

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must obtain 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 The Contractor must be certificated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137, “Agricultural Aircraft Operations.”

B2.2 Type 3 Air Tanker contract aircraft must be certificated under 14 CFR Part 23 or 25. Type 4 air Tanker contract aircraft must be certificated under 14 CFR 23, 25 or CAR 3.

All aircraft must have parts manufacturing and engineering support for continued airworthiness from the current type certificate holder or supplemental type certificate holder.

Aircraft must also be certificated in the restricted category under 14 CFR Part 21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation (fire suppression) work or certificated in a standard airworthiness category under 14 CFR Part 21.187 “Multiple Airworthiness Certification”. Surplus or previously type-certificated armed forces aircraft will not be used. The installation of any special equipment for this contract must be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved.

B2.2.1 The Government will evaluate single engine airplanes carrying 800 to 1,799 gallons for use as Type 3 SEATs and single engine airplanes carrying 500 to 799 gallons for use as Type 4 SEATs. Aircraft will be evaluated at a weight and maximum load consistent with the aircraft type certificate or approved increased load (supplemental type certificate

(STC)).

B2.2.2 Aircraft offered as Type 3 SEATs must meet Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) requirements for Type 3 SEAT. Gates and flow control system must be IAB approved.

B2.2.3 Type 4 SEATs are not evaluated by the IAB.

B2.3 Operations Manual Requirements

The Contractor is required to have and use a written operations manual for each contracted aircraft. The Contractor must provide an electronic submittal of their company Operational Manual within 30 days after notice of award As a minimum, the manual must include the following procedures:

B2.3.1 Method for calculating current aircraft weight, balance and performance based on actual loads and environmental conditions. Procedures for identifying limitations and remaining within limitations. Procedures for retaining load calculation data. Load calculations must be retained for 30 days.

B2.3.2 The approved aircraft inspection program.

B2.3.3 Program for ensuring implementation of the FAA approved inspection program, to include completion of 14 CFR 91 required airworthiness inspections, and approval for return-to-service in accordance with 14 CFR 43.5.

B2.3.4 Reporting and recording of mechanical irregularities that occur before, during, and after completion of a flight to ensure a record of all discrepancies, corrective actions and deferred discrepancies will readily available throughout the contract period.

B2.3.5 Obtaining repair, preventive maintenance, and servicing of the aircraft during operations away from the contractor’s normal operating base. This includes procedures for ensuring mechanics performing maintenance or service on contract aircraft are appropriately certificated and trained for the tasks performed and have available the technical manuals, tools, and equipment necessary to perform the tasks in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and FAA standards.

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B2.3.6 Determining that mechanical irregularities or defects reported during previous flights have been adequately corrected/ repaired (or deferred if appropriate) before the next flight.

B2.3.7 Fueling the aircraft including the detection of fuel contamination, and protecting from fire (including electrostatic protection) including detailed procedures for any hot/rapid refueling program.

B2.3.8 Complying with flight manual “emergency procedures” and reporting abnormal conditions or potentially unsafe conditions.

B2.3.9 Continuity of operations. Procedures for when personnel, aircraft or equipment becomes unavailable.

B2.3.10 One copy of the manual must be maintained at the operator's principle operations base. Additional copies must be readily available to pilots and support personnel while on contract away from the base.

B2.3.11 One complete (hard) copy of the Contractor’s operations manual is required to be submitted within 30 days of award of contract to the Contracting Officer (CO) and will be incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their operations manual to the CO throughout the life of the contract.

B2.4 Training Program Requirements

The Contractor is required to establish and implement a training program for pilots and support personnel that satisfies the requirements of this contract and ensures that each pilot and support person is adequately trained to perform their assigned duties. . The Contractor must provide an electronic submittal of their company training program within 30 days after notice of award

B2.4.1 This training program must have written initial and recurrent training curriculums. See the Training Program Requirements for Air-tankers and Scoopers (Exhibit 1) for the minimum requirements a training program must have.

B2.4.2 One complete (hard) copy of the Contractor’s training program is required to be submitted within 30 days of award of contract to the CO and will be incorporated and made a part of the contract. The Contractor is required to provide any written updates that are made to their training program to the CO throughout the life of the contract.

B3 Reserved

B4 Contracts, Task Orders, and Modifications

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract, task orders, and modifications (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 their 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

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished aircraft and vehicle(s) and all other equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft must be airworthy and systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer. No fuel leaks are allowed on either aircraft or fuel/support vehicle.

B5.2 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs which hinder visibility.

B5.3 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.

B5.3.1 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions (Exhibit 2) for examples of the lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 The aircraft must be free of chemical odor and residue.

Hopper tanks and the entire aircraft must be rinsed with a neutralizer. Some examples are “Neutralizer” (“Neutra-Sol”) by Becker Underwood, Inc., (800-232-5907) or “Wipe-Out” by Helena Chemical Co. (901 752-4414).

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one or more as awarded, fully compliant aircraft that is equipped as shown below:

B6.1 Instruments and equipment required by certification and in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205 (VFR day and night). The following additional instruments must be installed, operable, and airworthy:

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B6.1.1 Gyroscopic rate-of-turn, slip/skid indicator (turn and bank or turn coordinator), or gyroscopic artificial horizon.

B6.1.2 Directional gyro (DG) or a vertical card compass designed and manufactured in accordance with a technical standard order (TSO) authorization.

B6.1.3 Free air temperature indicator.

B6.1.4 Rate-of-climb indicator.

B6.2 Landing lights.

B6.3 White wing-tip strobe lights.

B6.4 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing conspicuity lighting. One source for this equipment may be Field Support Services, 770-454-1130.

B6.5 For loading, 3-inch male Kamlock couplers (Mil C 27487 or equal) accessible from both sides of the aircraft (i.e., load from either side).

B6.6 The pilot-in command (PIC) must ensure that the following equipment is current, operable, and accessible at the pilot station in the cockpit:

B6.6.1 Current approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), including performance charts, as appropriate.

B6.6.2 Quick reference cockpit checklist (in addition to the checklist found in the AFM) containing the following procedures:

Preflight After landing Before starting engines Shutdown Before takeoff Emergencies:

Cruise - Fuel Before drop - Electrical After drop - Hydraulic Before landing - Mechanical

B6.6.3 Each aircraft must carry a chart (in addition to loading charts found in the AFM) that will assist the pilot in determining the appropriate retardant/suppressant load capability for the environmental conditions present within authorized maximum weight limits for that specific aircraft.

The chart will not supersede any FAA approved or recognized manuals or charts. The chart must be in the aircraft and accessible to the pilot during loading operations.

B6.6.4 Current paper or electronic aeronautical charts covering areas of expected operation.

B6.7 Aircraft tank and apparatus for fire suppressant materials as required below:

B6.7.1 Offered Type 3 SEAT’s must be Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approved or interim approved as a single engine airtanker as stated in Section A. The complete IAB document can be found at:

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/contracting/airtankers/iab.htm

B6.7.2 All systems must have an emergency dump feature that enables the pilot to drop the load in less than 6 seconds by using the normal “dump handle” (the lever normally used for operating the gate during the application of dry material such as seed or fertilizer) in a single, one-step operation. An operational check of this feature must be accomplished and documented within 30 days of the annual OAS inspection AND every 30 days while performing on this contract including any extensions. Documentation of operational checks performed while on contract must be emailed to…within …days after being accomplished.

B6.7.2.1 The emergency dump feature must isolate the pneumatic or hydraulic pressure emergency systems so that function or failure of the normal system’s pressure does not affect the emergency system’s pressure.

B6.7.2.2 Emergency systems dependent on normal operating systems for initial charge must have a pressure gauge or indicator that is readily visible to the crew.

B6.7.2.3 Emergency systems dependent on pre-charged bottles must have a positive means of checking the air/gas precharge system pressure in addition to the gate system hydraulic pressure prior to the first flight of the day. If the positive means of checking is an operational check, rather than a real time pressure gauge, the procedures for that operational check must be incorporated into the pilot's preflght checklist and the company's training program".

B6.7.2.4 The primary emergency dump control must be positioned within easy reach of a pilot strapped in his or her seat. Electrically operated controls must be wired directly from a source of power isolated from the normal aircraft electrical bus and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker.

B6.7.3 A Kamlock coupler which allows the aircraft tank contents to be offloaded through it.

B6.7.4 The tanks and all operating mechanisms must be original aircraft equipment manufacturer’s (OEM), as listed on the type certificate or other approved data, or installed in accordance with an FAA STC or FAA field approval. All dispensing equipment must be maintained in accordance 14 CFR Part 43.

B6.7.5 Prior to the Government’s initial inspection and at least annually thereafter, the Contractor must inspect all tanks and dumping systems, including all associated tubing and electrical systems. As a part of these inspections, the Contractor must fill the tanks to their capacity with water to test for leaks.

B6.7.5.1 The tanks must be maintained in a leak-free condition throughout the period of performance.

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B6.8 Aircraft marking. The aircraft must have a high visibility paint scheme. See the High Visibility White and Red Paint Scheme for SEAT Aircraft (Exhibit 3) for suitable colors and contrasting markings.

B6.8.1 An assigned tanker number must be displayed on both sides of the vertical stabilizer and/or rudder. The numbers must be as large as possible but at least 12 inches high with the format and spacing the same as aircraft “N” numbers (refer to 14 CFR Part 45.29).

B6.9 Fire extinguisher(s), One handheld bottle, minimum 2- B-C rating must be mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher(s) must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s operations manual.

B6.10 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kit (Exhibit 4) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance load calculations.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSAMD_A24E.p df .

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 The aircraft's static pressure system, altimeter instrument system, and automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

B7.2.4 Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One 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 also be currently registered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered, and include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer.

B7.3.2 Two panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1, VHF-2) aeronautical transceivers, each with a minimum of 760 channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. Each transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power.

Each transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

B7.3.3 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. The transceiver (FM-1), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz), wideband analog (25.0 kHz), or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. The transceiver’s operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot when seated, has full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight. The transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode.

B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power for the transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring

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B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, the transceiver must be programmed with the narrowband analog GUARD receive and transmit frequencies of 168.625 MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit only.

B7.3.3.4 The following VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements:

Technisonics: TDFM-136, TDFM-136A, TDFM-136/NV, TDFM-136A/NV, TDFM-136B, TDFM-136B/NV.

Cobham: (formerly NAT) NPX-136D-070.

B7.3.4 Reserved

B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov). Not all available satellite based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements. The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF. For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence.

Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in all 50 states. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.3 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing: complete tail number;

manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model; and contractor contact information. If the contractor relocates previously registered AFF aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages.

B7.3.5.4 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at:

https://www.aff.gov. The Fire Applications Support Desk (FASD) can be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (360) 326-6002.

B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password, or contact the FASD.

B7.3.5.6 If AFF becomes inoperable/unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice system for flight following. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

B7.3.5.7 This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at: https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs with the same force and affect as if they were presented as full text herein.

B7.4 Navigational Systems

B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted global positioning system (GPS-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate.

B7.5 Audio Systems

One audio control system must be provided which provides controls for selection and operation of all installed transceivers via a single set of jacks through which the helmet-mounted, noise-cancelling microphone and earphones are connected.

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B7.6 Other Avionics

B7.6.1 One air traffic control (ATC) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part

91.215 (a) and (b).

B7.6.2 One APCO Project 25 compliant (P25) VHF-FM "multi-mode" two-way mobile radio, with a matched broad-band antenna, must be mounted in the SEAT-servicing vehicle (SSV). The radio's operational bandwidth must include the 150 MHz to 174 MHz frequency band, with user-programmable (in the field) channels. Selection of wideband (25.0 kHz) analog, narrowband (12.5 kHz) analog, or digital (12.5 kHz) spacing is required on each channel. The radio must be frequency-synthesized, equipped with the lowest 32 CTCSS sub-audible tones, and must develop a minimum of 30 watts carrier output power. Use of appropriate portable VHF-FM radios with suitable output power booster units is permissible.

The following radio models are known to meet the above requirements:

Datron G25RMV100, G25RMV110, G25ASU001 Midland STM-1050B, STM-1055B, STM-1115B Kenwood TK-5710, TK-5720 Relm(BK) Radio: DMH5992 with Smartmic, DMH5992X HP with Smartmic Relm: KNG-M150

Note: As of September 22, 2017, no other mobile radios were known to meet the above requirements. See http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/approved_radios.pdf for a complete, current listing of approved radios.

B7.6.3 The Contractor must furnish a cellular telephone for use by the PIC. The cellular telephone must be provided with service to the area of the contiguous 48 States. Each cellular telephone must be equipped with both 110VAC and 12VDC adapter cord assemblies for charging use. The Contractor must provide the number of the cellular telephone to Government personnel when requested.

B7.6.4 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast

(ADS-B)

B7.6.4.1 Effective no later than January 1, 2020, all aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]). Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b.

B7.6.4.2 ADS-B IN systems are not required, but any such system furnished must be TSO-approved, use diversity antennas on both the top and bottom of the aircraft, receive both UAT and 1090ES, and be interfaced to a multifunction display (MFD) capable of displaying TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather.

B8 Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV)-REQUIRED and SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) Requirements –Optional Equipment

B8.1 The Contractor must provide one Fuel Service Vehicle (FSV) for each line item (aircraft) awarded. The FSV shall be stationed at the designated operating base, unless dispatched by the Government to other locations. It is preferred that the FSV be a truck and the SEAT Support Vehicle (SSV) be a trailer that is pulled by the FSV. The FSV and SSV may be two separate vehicles or the FSV and SSV may be combined into a single unit. FSVs and SSVs will be ordered as two separate items.

B8.1.1 Contractor vehicles must be inspected in accordance with DOT Federal Motor…