140D8021R0002 GOMR Solicitation Posted 12_1_20.pdf
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This solicitation requests aviation services to support the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and the U.S. Coast Guard in the Gulf of Mexico region. The services required include transportation of personnel and cargo via light twin-engine, light single-engine, and medium helicopters to offshore oil and gas facilities from various locations including New Orleans, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Lake Jackson. The period of performance is a five-year base period from October 2021 through September 2026, with five one-year option periods to extend through September 2031. Aircraft are required to meet equipment specifications for items such as emergency flotation devices, avionics, and fuel capacity. The solicitation includes requirements for pilot qualifications and duty limitations, as well as maintenance and operational standards. Proposals are due by January 19, 2021.
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Boise ID 83706 300 E. Mallard Dr., Suite 200 Division 4/ Branch 4 Interior Business Center, AQD
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01/19/2021 1400 MT
12/01/2020
208-433-5033Justin Kondeff (No collect calls)
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Sterling VA 20166-9216 45600 Woodland Road, VAE-ORP BSEE Offc of Offshore Reg Pgrm
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Boise ID 83706 300 E. Mallard Dr., Suite 200 Division 4/ Branch 4
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Aviation Flight Services in the Gulf of Mexico Region to support BSEE and USCG.
Questions for this solicitation will be due by 0800 MT, 31 Dec 2020.
Offers for this solicitation shall be valid for 180 days. Proposals are due by 1400 MT, 19 January 2021, unless amended by the contracting office.
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
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Paula Teague
. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),
INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER
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30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL
SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:
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42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)
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41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
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00010 Base Period: 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2026
Aviation services to support BSEE and the USCG
00020 Option Year 1: 1 Oct 2026-30 Sep 2027
00030 Option Year 2: 1 Oct 2027-30 Sep 2028
00040 Option Year 3: 1 Oct 2028-30 Sep 2029
00050 Option Year 4: 1 Oct 2029-30 Sep 2030
00060 Option Year 5: 1 Oct 2030-30 Sep 2031
32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
CONTRACT ACRONYMS
DEFINTIONS
SECTION A - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT
B2 CERTIFICATIONS
B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)
B4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT
B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS
B8 RESERVED
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY
B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS
B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS
B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS’ DUTY AND FLIGHT LIMITATIONS
B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENT
B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS
B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS
B16-18 RESERVED
OPERATIONS
B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS
B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT
B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
B23 RESERVED
B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE
B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS (MMSBS) 27
B28 MANUALS / RECORDS
B29 MAINTENANCE
B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT
B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED PARTS
B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE
B33 HELICOPTER TURBINE ENGINE POWER CHECK
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
B34 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL AIRCRAFT)
SECTION C- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
C1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
C2 ADDENDA TO 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (TAILORED APR 2020)
C3 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
C4 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)
C5 PREWORK MEETING
C4 CONTRACT OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATION
C5 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL
C6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
C7 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD
C8 EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD
AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS
C9 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS
C10 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME
C11 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD
C12 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES
MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS
C13 DAILY AVAILABILITY
C14 FLIGHT TIME
C15 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION
C16 ON CALL USE OUTSIDE THE EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD/EXTENSION
C17 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)
C18 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
C19 DELIVERABLES
C20 EXHIBITS
SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
D1 GENERAL INFORMATION
D2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (52.212-1 JUN 2020) IS INCORPORATED BY
REFERENCE [TAILORED OCT 2020]
D3 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS
D4 OFFER CONTENTS
D5 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER
E1 PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
E2 PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
SECTION E EXHIBITS
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CONTRACT ACRONYMS
CONTRACT ACRONYMS
AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Invoice Reporting Support application A&P airframe and power plant ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC air traffic control AUR aircraft use report BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs CA-EBS Compressed Air Emergency Breathing
System CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line Item Number CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook EU Exclusive use FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW Gross vehicle weight GPM Gallons per minute GPS Global positioning system HIGE Hover-in-ground effect HOGEJ Hover-out-of-ground effect, jettisonable IAT interagency aviation training ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IIC Investigator in Charge IMC Instrument Meteorological Condition IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform ISA International Standard Atmosphere ISAT Iridium Satellite-Based Aircraft Tracking MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services OPITO Offshore Petroleum Industry Training
Organization
PA public address system 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 Proposal RPM revolutions per minute STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry
Procedures TBO time between overhaul TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System
TSO
TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances T-HUET Tropical-Helicopter Underwater Egress
Training 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 ration
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DEFINITIONS
DEFINTIONS
Alert - The contractor's personnel may be authorized to leave the immediate vicinity of the aircraft. When authorized to leave, the contractor's personnel shall maintain communications acceptable to the Government and be ready for takeoff/dispatch within 60 minutes (or longer period if authorized by the Government) after the Government attempts to contact the contractor's representative.
Daily Availability – Fixed rate for daily availability during the exclusive use period that shall include fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, overhead, annual inspections, permanent shop facilities, etc.) in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributable to actual flight. Aircraft will be required to operate simultaneously.
Days – Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all ‘days’ are calendar days.
Fixed Flight Rate – Fixed hourly rate for flight time during the exclusive use period.
Key Personnel – Lead pilots, chief pilot, safety manager, operations manager
Office of Aviation Services (OAS) - OAS provides aviation management experience and expertise to DOI Bureaus and other Federal agencies. OAS is under the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Safety, Resource Protection, and Emergency Services (DAS-PRE).
Risk – As it pertains to source selection, is the Government’s assessment as to the potential for failure to reach the contractor’s performance goals. The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which an offer’s proposed approach to achieving the technical factor or subfactor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance.
Standby - Contractor personnel shall be ready for take-off/dispatch within 15 minutes after the Government attempts to contact the contractor's representative.
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SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
SECTION A - SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
The intent of this contract is to obtain flight services for personnel and/or cargo in support of inspections and oversight of offshore oil and gas facilities and vessels. The type of services required to be performed include, but are not limited to, transportation of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and other Government approved personnel and cargo from various locations in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Region to and from offshore facilities including vessels in support of Outer Continental Shelf activities, including administrative and related activities as directed by the Government.
During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government.
A1 – Aircraft Requirements The number of aircraft identified in A1.1, A1.2 and A1.3 above are a mix of exclusive use (EU), on-call (OC), and optional aircraft.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
A1.1 Aircraft: Six (6)1 Light twin-engine helicopters with emergency pop-out float/raft system
Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
Minimum Helicopter Requirements
• Seating: Seven (7) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.
• Payload: Internal payload (HIGE), when equipped per Section B, of 800 pounds at 30 degrees C at 1,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds and have a range of 100 nautical miles with VFR reserves.
• Powerplant: Two (2) Turbine engines
• Airspeed: 130 Knot VNE
A1.2 Aircraft: Nineteen (19)2 Light single-engine helicopters with emergency pop-out float/raft systems
Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
• Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat, in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.
• Payload: Internal payload (HIGE), when equipped per Section B, of 750 pounds at 30 degrees C at 1,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds with range of 100 nautical miles with VFR reserves.
• Powerplant: One (1) Turbine engine
• Airspeed: 130 Knots VNE
A1.3 Aircraft: Six (6)3 Medium helicopter’s with emergency pop-out float/raft system
Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Second-in-Command
• Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single pilot operated.
• Payload: Internal payload (HIGE), when equipped per Section B, of 1500 pounds at 30 degrees C at 1,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds and have a range of 300 nautical miles with IFR reserves.
• Powerplant: Two (2) Turbine engines
• Airspeed: 130 Knots VNE
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SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
In addition to the aircraft described above, the vendor shall submit a Search and Rescue (SAR)/AMS plan. If a separate aircraft is being proposed for the SAR/AMS Plan pricing shall be included on Exhibit 6 Fixed Price Table.
A.2 The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability (Unit Price times Days of Availability) for all for the first year of the contract performance period (excluding On-call and Option Aircraft), however, the guaranteed quantity is subject to reductions due to unavailability.
The following type and number of aircraft shall be inspected and in EU status beginning Oct 1, 2021. These EU aircraft are the contract guarantee for the first (base) year:
Light single engine: 154 Light twin engine: 3 Medium twin engine: 2
The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under the resultant contract is $712 M.
1 Six (6)1 Light twin-engine helicopters with emergency pop-out float/raft system this number includes:
3 EU, 2 Optional, and 1 OC Light twin engine aircraft
2 Sixteen (16)2 Light single-engine helicopters with emergency pop-out float/raft systems this number includes:
15 EU, 2 Optional, and 2 OC Light single engine aircraft
3 Six (6)3 Medium helicopter’s with emergency pop-out float/raft system this number includes:
2 EU, 2 Optional, and 2 OC Medium aircraft
4 Five (5) of the light single-engine exclusive use helicopters offered must have minimum of 4 insured passenger seats and a maximum gross landing weight of 5,000 pounds or less allowing landing on platforms limited to 5,000 pounds. These 5 helicopters may also be requested to land with reduced fuel and passenger load on platforms limited to 4,000 pounds. The corresponding Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) for the weight requirements listed above are as follows:
Clin 1-6: New Orleans Clin 7-10: Houma Clin 11- 15: Lafayette Clin 16-18: Lake Charles Clin 19- 21: Lake Jackson
*One (1) of the light single-engine on-call helicopters, must have minimum of 4 insured passenger seats and a maximum gross landing weight of 5,000 pounds or less allowing landing on platforms limited to 5,000 pounds. This helicopter may also be requested to land with reduced fuel and passenger load on platforms limited to 4,000 pounds.
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SECTION B- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
B1 Scope of Contract See Section A. Schedule of Supplies/Services
B1.1 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.
B1.2 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.
B1.3 The BSEE conducts both production and exploration drilling inspections. The helicopters will be traveling distances to facilities and drilling rigs of up to 300 miles from the GOM District heliports (base of operations). All aircraft may be required to remain offshore overnight as directed by the Government. The exact number of days crews will be required to remain overnight is unknown due to the changes in inspection and oversight requirements of the BSEE and USCG.
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 these certificates at all times:
B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) day/night, passengers, and cargo to include HAZMAT).
B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR, Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.
The Contractor's Operations Specifications must authorize the carriage of hazardous materials in accordance with 49
CFR.
B2.3 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA-approved.
B2.3.1 Medium Twin Engine Only – Aircraft must be certificated and equipped for flight into IMC.
B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) DOI OAS supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (5) other documents incorporated by reference.
B4 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. 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.
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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
B5 Condition of Equipment The Contractor-furnished helicopter, offshore fuel storage, and all required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.
Evidence of successful completion of an agency contract compliance inspection (DOI aircraft card OAS Form 68) will be provided to the COR and BSEE National Aviation Manager. Aviation fuel storage and servicing equipment must meet or exceed Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference’s (HSAC) recommended standards (hsac.org/library).
B5.1 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired (stop drilling is considered temporary). All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinder visibility.
B5.2 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.
B5.3 Lap belt and shoulder harness assemblies must be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable. All passenger seat belts shall have the same release mechanisms. Seat belt extenders, if required, shall be provided upon request and shall have the same release mechanisms as the seat belts.
B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.
B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements The Contractor must provide a fully compliant helicopter for each applicable line item that is equipped as shown in sections B6 and B7 below:
Note 1: Inoperable aircraft equipment, including that specified in B6 and B7, may be deferred in accordance with the Contractor’s applicable Minimum Equipment List (MEL) with the following exception;
Regardless of provisions in the MEL, the following listed equipment must be operable within the specifications detailed below for dispatch from the designated base. If any of these 9 listed equipment systems becomes inoperable offshore or do not meet the criteria below, the aircraft may be dispatched for return to base only.
• Main Rotor brake (B.6.24)
• TCAS, TCAD, or TAS (B7.6.3)
• Strobe light (B6.10) Should contractor have complied with section B6.10 by installing dual LED light on the horizontal stabilizer or upper cabin, aircraft may be dispatched under the provisions of the MEL if at least one white strobe is operational.
• Pulsating forward facing lights (B6.11)
• Transponder (B7.6.1)
• Global positioning system (GPS) (B7.4.3) Aircraft must have at least one system capable of VFR navigation; or capable of IFR navigation if flight is to be conducted under IFR.
• Intercommunication system (ICS) (B7.5.2) Should the deferral in the ICS system limit communication ability between the passengers and crew.
• Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out.
• Hobbs meter (or digital hour meter per B6.2)
Note 2: Regardless of prevision in the MEL, if the Satellite tracking system (B7.3.5) becomes inoperable this item must be repaired within 48 hours from the time the malfunction is recorded. Any time the aircraft’s Satellite tracking system is inoperative the remainder of the Contractor’s flight following system for that aircraft must be fully functional. When
GOMR Aviation Support Contract 140D8021R0002 Page 10 of 111 the Satellite tracking system is inoperative the pilot must conduct radio flight following at intervals not to exceed 15 minutes. Failure of the Satellite tracking system will be documented using the DOI SAFECOM system.
B6.1 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the area of operations.
Note: Electronic flight bags are acceptable as authorized by the FAA in the company’s operation specifications
B6.2 One digital hour meter installed in a location visible by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter must be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or by equivalent means, to record flight time only.
B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.
B6.4 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.
B6.5 Double strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.
B6.6 Shoulder harnesses (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, and quick-release mechanism.
B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR, Part 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. (See the fire extinguisher maintenance instructions in Section B29.)
B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation. (May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)
B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR, Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.
B6.10 A strobe light (with either a white, or half-white/half-red lens) or a flashing LED (red or white), mounted on top of the aircraft or otherwise visible from above, with an independent activating switch. A red strobe or rotating beacon does not satisfy this requirement.
B6.11 High visibility, pulsating, forward-facing, conspicuity lighting.
B6.12 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit.
B6.13 Landing gear equipped with emergency pop-out floats and raft(s) system. (Example: Apical system or equivalent).
System may be attached to the external fuselage on helicopters equipped with retractable landing gear.
B6.14 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches, to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.
B6.15 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.
B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.
B6.17 A minimum of 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage, specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin. There shall be a micro-switch on the baggage compartment latching mechanism with a light on the pilot's console that indicates if the compartment is unlatched.
B6.18 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.
B6.19 Reserved.
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B6.20 A first aid kit containing items specified in the exhibits shall be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.
B6.21 Emergency equipment required by 14 CFR 135.167. A supplemental emergency survival kit installed in a conspicuously marked location, easily accessible to occupants if a ditching occurs. The purpose and location of the kit shall be part of the pilot’s preflight passenger briefing. The kit will contain the needed survival equipment to bring the standard self-contained raft survival kit up to Part 135.167(b) (3) standards.
B6.22 Wedge windows allowing extra arm and shoulder room for crew and passengers (if available for that make and model).
B6.23 Emergency escape window panels or jettisonable doors.
B6.24 Main rotor brake.
B6.25 Fresh Air Ventilation. Passengers must be supplied with adequate fresh air ventilation as determined by the Government. If adequate fresh air ventilation (example: supplement vents or scoops) is not provided, an operational air-conditioning system must be installed in the aircraft for all flights.
B6.26 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including directional gyro, gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator, rate of turn indicator, and vertical speed indicator.
B6.27 Aircraft tie down equipment for securing aircraft on offshore platforms and vessels appropriate for the specific aircraft.
B6.28 The contractor shall provide a dedicated on and offshore search and rescue plan. This shall include aircraft that meet the minimum requirements of this solicitation and have the following capabilities:
• Dual pilot
• Medical Personnel/Paramedic
• Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
• Multiple Personnel Rescue Capacity
• Rescue Hoist
• Search Light
• Forward-looking infrared systems (FLIR)
• Certified 14 CFR 135 Subpart L- Helicopter Air Ambulance
B7 Avionics Requirements B7.1 General.
All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).
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: https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf.
B7.1.2 All aircraft must meet any FAA requirements for the aircraft type, the route(s) to be flown, and the requirements specified in 14 CFR, Part 135.165, Radio and Navigation equipment: Extended overwater or IFR operations.
B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards
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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 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”.
B7.2.3 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 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.
B7.2.5 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 to preclude the Garmin "transmit Interlock" problem.
B7.3 Communications Systems.
B7.3.1 Each aircraft must be equipped with two Emergency Locator Transmitters, as listed below.
B7.3.1.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer) which must be installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). If not powered by its own, integral battery, the ELT remote switch/light must be powered by unswitched aircraft power. ELT antennas must be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.
B7.3.1.2 One survival-type ELT (ELT/S) meeting the requirements of 14 CFR 135.167 and certified to TSO-C126, must be attached to the life raft. TSO-C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), or the national civil aviation authority with which the aircraft is registered.
B7.3.2 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. The transceivers’ operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.
B7.3.3 One VHF-FM multi-mode aeronautical transceiver (FM-1), which provides selection of both narrowband (12.5 kHz) and wideband (25.0 kHz) bandwidth operation on each channel.
B7.3.3.1 The transceiver's operational frequency range must include the band of 150 to 174 MHz. The operator must be able to program any usable channels within that band while in flight.
B7.3.3.2 Carrier output power must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators. The transceiver encoder's operational controls must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.
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B7.3.3.3 One CTCSS sub-audible tone encoder (which may be an integral part of the transceiver), with the lowest 32 TIA/EIA-603 standard tone frequencies (from 67.0 to 203.5 Hz, less 69.3 Hz) being selectable, must be interfaced to the above transceiver. It is desired that the encoder provides a display of the selected tone or tone frequency.
B7.3.3.4 The following models of VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements:
Bendix-King/BK Radio KFM-985 Cobham: (formerly NAT) NPX-136D-070, NPX-136D.
Eureka Radio ERS-96000NB w/external tone encoder NAT (Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-138N NAT (Northern Airborne Technology) NTX-138 Technisonics TFM-138 (serial number 1540 and up) Technisonics TFM-138B (all) Technisonics TFM-138C (all) Technisonics TFM-500 (all) Technisonics TDFM-136, TDFM-136A, TDFM-136/NV, TDFM-136A/NV, TDFM-136B, TDFM-136B/NV.
Wulfsberg RT-5000/with C-5000 control head Wulfsberg RT-9600N w/C-962A control head
B7.3.4 Satellite Phone System. The Contractor must furnish and install an Iridium-based Satellite Telephone (SatPhone) system. The installation must be in accordance with FAR 43.
B7.3.4.1 The Iridium handset, or remote dialer, must be mounted in a convenient location in the cockpit. The location must provide ready and unencumbered access to its controls by both front seat occupants.
B7.3.4.2 The Iridium phone system audio must be interfaced to the aircraft audio system in the same manner as the aircraft radios, so that the pilot and observer/copilot can utilize the SatPhone via their flight helmets.
B7.3.4.3 The SatPhone system must provide the capability to pre-program at least six (6) telephone numbers that can be quickly selected by either front seat occupant while in flight.
B7.3.4.4 A TSO C-129a L-band antenna, acceptable to the manufacturer of the SatPhone system, must be installed on top of the fuselage, giving as much a view of the overhead hemisphere as possible.
B7.3.4.5 The SatPhone system may be integrated into the Automated Flight Following system (see B7.3.5) using either the same Iridium communicator or a separate Iridium communicator. In the former case, it is acceptable for phone calls to interrupt the transmission of AFF position reports for brief periods of time, and flight crews must be instructed as to this conflict.
B7.3.5 At least one Iridium Satellite-Based Aircraft Tracking (ISAT) system is required for all contract aircraft.
Compatibility with the U.S. Government AFF system is required. Not all available satellite-based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program or meet 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 ISAT system must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. ISAT aircraft hardware must as a minimum: utilize Iridium satellite communications, include an external 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 during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible.
Any visual indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot. The system must be set to transmit aircraft location data at a maximum two-minute interval and display a location history (breadcrumbs) on an Internet Website which can be accessed by the Contractor and, upon request, by the using Government agency or bureau.
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B7.3.5.2 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the ISAT aircraft hardware provider allowing position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be no less than once every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. If the contractor intends to use that subscription service to satisfy the flight monitoring requirements of paragraph B34.1, the contractor must provide, upon request, to the Government agency the necessary usernames, passwords and training for Government access to the system. The contractor is responsible for ensuring position data is captured by the ISAT service provider and must provide location histories of dispatched aircraft to the CO, COTR, NAM or Government agency upon request.
B7.3.5.3 In addition, the contractor must register their ISAT aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing the following: complete tail number; manufacturer and serial number of the ISAT transceiver; aircraft make and model; and Contractor contact information. If the Contractor relocates previously registered ISAT aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the Contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program to make the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the Contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within the Government’s AFF system. The Contractor must notify the Government of any system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages with the host ISAT system.
B7.3.5.4 Aircraft registration instructions and additional information can be accessed by selecting the HELP page at:
https://www.aff.gov.
B7.3.5.5 Prior to the aircraft’s contract inspection, the Contractor must ensure compliance with all ISAT systems requirements prior to aircraft approval. The Contractor must additionally perform a daily operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must confirm the aircraft’s position is being accurately displayed on the system provider’s website and the expected unit designation is displayed.
B7.3.5.6 The pilot will confirm a valid ISAT track with the Contractor base station/dispatch prior to the initial takeoff of the day. If the aircraft fails to appear on the Dispatch display, the aircraft will be considered unavailable. If ISAT becomes inoperable/unreliable after the initial takeoff, the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service and continue the mission utilizing radio/voice system for flight following. If that option is used, verbal position reports will be given at no greater than 15-minute intervals and a SAFECOM report will be filed. An aircraft with an ISAT that is not fully functional may not be dispatched from a base airfield (B6).
B7.3.5.7 Alternate systems would be considered, provided they can furnish all required information to AFF.gov
B7.4 Navigational Systems.
B7.4.1 Multi-engine aircraft. One VHF, VOR/LOC aeronautical navigation receiver with indicator (NAV-1), with a minimum of 100 navigation receive channels.
B7.4.2 Multi-engine aircraft. All aircraft must be equipped with operable FAA-required radio and navigational equipment required for IFR operations.
B7.4.3 Global positioning system (GPS).
B7.4.3.1 Multi-engine aircraft. The aircraft to be provided must be equipped with one WAAS-enabled GPS approved under TSO-C129a for supplemental IFR navigation. The GPS must reference latitude and longitude coordinates for aircraft positioning, utilize an approved, fixed and external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system.
B7.4.3.2 All other aircraft. One panel-mounted GPS must be permanently installed in the aircraft. The GPS must reference latitude and longitude coordinates for aircraft positioning; utilize an approved, fixed and external aircraft antenna; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS installation must be FAA approved (or approval pending). Handheld and/or marine-type equipment is not acceptable.
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B7.5 Audio Systems.
B7.5.1 One audio control system must be provided for the pilot and copilot/front seat passenger. The system must provide pilot and copilot/front seat passenger. with controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for any installed radios and PA systems. The system must also provide pilot and copilot with controls for adjustment of both ICS and receiver audio output levels.
B7.5.1.1 Transmitter selection and operation. Transmitter selection controls must be provided for the microphone/PTT inputs of pilot and copilot/front seat passenger. The system must be configured so that the pilot and copilot /front seat passenger may select and utilize transmitters (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT.
Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone. Transmitter side-tone audio must be provided for the user.
B7.5.1.2 Receiver selection and operation. Controls must be provided for pilot and copilot/front seat passenger selection of audio from one or any combination of available receivers. Any ICS-equipped aft passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected. The receiver audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk;
and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.
B7.5.1.3 The controls of the audio system(s) must be located and arranged so that both the pilot and copilot, when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of their respective controls without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls. Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent.
Electronic label marking is acceptable.
B7.5.2 An intercommunications system (ICS) must be provided for the pilot, copilot/front seat passenger, and all other passenger positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position above. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. A "hot mic" capability, controlled via an activation switch or voice activation (VOX), must be provided for the pilot, copilot/front seat passenger, and all other passenger positions. ICS side-tone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.
B7.5.3 Earphones, microphones, PTTs, and jacks:
B7.5.3.1 The system must be designed for operation with 600-ohm earphones and carbon-equivalent, noise-canceling boom type microphones (Gentex electret type model 5060-2, military dynamic type M-87/AIC with type CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) with U-174/U (single/male) type connector plug, as used on the government approved flight helmets. The pilot position only may be configured for low impedance (dynamic) operation.
B7.5.3.2 All earphone/microphone jacks in the aircraft (except the pilot's) must be U-92A/U (single/female) type, which will accept U-174/U type plugs.
B7.5.3.3 Separate PTT switches must be provided for radio transmitter and ICS microphone operation at the pilot and copilot/front seat passenger positions. The pilot's PTT switches must be mounted on the cyclic control. The copilot's/front seat passenger’s PTT switches must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. In lieu of the copilot's/front seat passenger’s cord-mounted PTT switches, a footswitch-operated PTT system may be utilized. ICS PTT switches for any other required positions must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. Passenger ICS PTT switches are not required for voice-activated ICS systems.
B7.6 Other Avionics
B7.6.1 One ATC transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR, Part 91.215 (a) and (b), and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR, Part 91.413 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months.
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B7.6.2 One underwater acoustic beacon (Pinger) shall be installed in the aircraft. The Pinger shall be water-activated and mounted to the aircraft's airframe, shall meet or exceed the requirements of FAA TSO-C121, and shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications (Dukane Corp. models DK100, DK120, or equal).
B7.6.3 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) or Traffic Awareness System (TAS). The aircraft must be equipped with a TSO'd TCAS/TCAD/TAS featuring active interrogation of threat aircraft. The system must be equipped with antennas mounted on the aircraft so as to minimize airframe shadowing and provide 360-degree coverage.
The system must incorporate visual alerts for both pilot and copilot, as well as an aural alerting feature which announces an alert describing the clock face position, distance, and relative altitude of threat aircraft whenever such aircraft enter a zone of a programmable size with range selections from no more than two nautical miles to at least ten nautical miles around the aircraft. The audio alert output must be interconnected to the aircraft's audio system in such a manner that all ICS-equipped positions will receive the alert. If the aircraft is equipped with a Multi-Function Display (MFD), GPS, or other system capable of displaying threat aircraft output data, the system must be also be interfaced to such.
B7.6.3.1 The system must be installed in accordance with an STC or FAA Field Approval based upon an existing STC and the manufacturers installation manual. Installation of the system must be accomplished by a certified avionics repair station which has been approved for such by the system’s manufacturer. The system must be maintained for continued airworthiness.
B7.6.3.2 The following systems are known to meet the above requirements: TCAS: Any TSO’d system which provides a range selection of 2 nautical miles or less. TAS: Bendix-King KTA 870, and Goodrich Skywatch HP TCAD. The Avidyne TAS600 series (formerly Ryan International TCAD 9900BX) also meets these requirements, but only when a separate, approved Multi-Function Display (MFD) is used to display threat aircraft data.
B7.6.4 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. Each aircraft must be equipped to meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.225 and 91.227
B8 Reserved
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority B9.1 The Contractor must furnish a pilot (or pilots for a 2-pilot aircraft) for each day each aircraft is required to be available. The pilot must have the authority to represent the Contractor in all matters except changes in price and time, unless the Government Contracting Officer (CO) is notified otherwise, in writing, prior to performance. See the Contractor’s Verification of Pilot Requirements and Experience (Exhibits C6) for initial approval/carding.
B9.1.2 For a pilot who has not been previously inspected and approved by the DOI Office of Aviation Services (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 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) will provide the Contractor a form to document this verification. This will be required prior to pilot inspection by DOI OAS.
B10 Pilot Qualifications B10.1 General.
Pilot flight hours will be verified from a certified pilot log. Further verification of flight hours may be required at the COTR’s discretion.
B10.2 Minimum Qualifications.
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