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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/23/2021

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

EU Helicopter Flight Services, Type II, Short-haul, Yosemite National Park, CA

The purpose of this amendment is to Revised the Terms and Conditions of this solicitation to include:

1. Section B6.13.1 Now reads; Bell medium helicopters must be equipped with Dart 31-inch extended height landing gear P/N D205-594-013/023 or equivalent.

2. Section B6.17.2 plus Note has been added to include an Internal Cargo Compartment.

3. Section B6.25 Collapsible Variable Bucket now reads One collapsible, variable capacity, Continued ...

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Janice Haener

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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140D8021R0009/0002 multi-drop capable water/retardant bucket.

4. Section B6.34.4 Rappel Fixture now reads: A

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC¿d) rappel fixture appropriate to the make and model offered. This anchor must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer¿s instructions for continued airworthiness.

5. Section B6.38 Has been added: The Contractor must provide adequate ground support equipment to support operations in a late winter environment.

Such equipment must include aircraft and blade covers and other equipment which may be unique to the Contractor's needs.

6. Section B7.3.3.5, B7.3.3.5.1, B7.3.3.5.2 and

B7.3.3.6 has been added.

7. Section B7.3.4.5 has been change to read BK

Radio KNG instead of BK Radio DPH/EPH/GPH.

LIST OF CHANGES:

Bids due date : 04-OCT-21 changed to 08-OCT-21

Date distributed : 23-AUG-21 changed to 07-SEP-21

Period of Performance: 03/01/2022 to 02/28/2027

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Solicitation 140D8021R0009 EU Helicopter Services, Yosemite National Park, CA

Table of Contents

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 ITEM REQUIREMENT

A2. PRICING WORKSHEET

A2.1 SCHEDULE FOR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA

A3. ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES OPERATIONS ONLY)

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 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES OPERATIONS ONLY) 32

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY LIMITATIONS

B18 RELIEF CREW REQUIREMENT

OPERATIONS

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (AD’S) AND MANUFACTURER’S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS (MMSB’S)

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

B34 OFFICE TRAILER FOR PILOT AND MECHANIC

SECTION C CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.211-11 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-SUPPLIES, SERVICES, OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (SEPT 2000)

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS – ADDENDA

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS.

(JAN 2021)

52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

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)

52.222-42 -- STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

ADDENDA TO DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/SAFETY MANAGER & ADVISOR

1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS (JUL 1996)

1452.228-71 AIRCRAFT AND GENERAL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE (MAR 1989)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 INVOICES - AIRCRAFT USE REPORT (AUR)

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C4 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C5 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C6 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C7 PREWORK MEETING

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C8 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C9 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C10 MISHAPS

C11 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL (LOWER 48 ONLY)

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL

C12 CONTRACT PERIOD

C13 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C14 OPTIONAL EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C15 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C16 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C17 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY PERIOD

C18 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS

C19 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C20 FLIGHT TIME

C21 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C22 ON CALL USE OUTSIDE THE EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD/EXTENSION

C23 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C24 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES

SECTION C EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

D3 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 RESERVED

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D8 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

D9 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

D10 ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY

D11 PAST PERFORMANCE

D12 TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE (TEP)

D13 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTION

D14 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—

REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(OCT 2020)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020) 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS – REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015) 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY

FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

52.212-3 –OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION)

1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL INFORMATION - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (APR 1984)

SECTION E EXHIBITS

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P airframe and powerplant 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 IPInstitute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA public address system PA pressure altitude PFD personal flotation device PIC pilot-in-command PPE personal protective equipment PSD plastic sphere dispenser PSI pounds per square inch PTT push to talk RFP Request for Proposals RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Pro-cedures TBO time between overhauls TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

SECTION A – PRICING AND REQUIREMENTS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 Item Requirement The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use medium helicopter services in support of Government fire suppression and natural resource missions for the National Park Service (NPS) in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite, CA. This contract has a Base Year with four 1-year Option Years.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Requirement: One medium helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B.

Requirement:

Crew Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Mechanic, Relief

PIC, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Relief Mechanic.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Seating: Nine insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in aircraft normally operated single-pilot.

Powerplant: Turbine engine.

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Payload: Non-jettisonable (HIGE) of 2,000 pounds and non-jettisonable (HOGE) of

1,600 pounds at 30 degrees C at 7,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 35-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.9 hours.

Office Trailer for Contractors: After contract award, Contractor must provide a small, temporary office trailer suitable for a minimum of three persons (pilot, driver, and mechanic). This trailer shall be equipped with air conditioning/heating and it is recommended to also have internet service. See section B34.

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

A2. PRICING WORKSHEET

A2.1 Schedule for Yosemite National Park, CA Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Crane Flat Helibase Yosem-ite NP

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

3 May 2022 thru 12 October 2022 (Estimated)

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model FAA Registration

OFFEROR NAME

ITEM

00010

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

Daily Availability

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours

FT

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

EXTENSION (Optional)

Estimated Flight Hour

Additional pay items (T&M line item)

See Additional Pay Items Schedule

$33,000.00 NTE

ORDERING PERIOD 01 March 2022 thru 28 February 2023 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Yosemite NP

3 May 2023 thru 12 October 2023 (Estimated)

00020

(* if ordered)

ORDERING PERIOD 01 March 2023 thru 29 February 2024 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

3 May 2024 thru 12 October 2024 (Estimated)

00030

ORDERING PERIOD 01 March 2024 thru 28 February 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

3 May 2025 thru 12 October 2025 (Estimated)

00040

00030

ITEM CODE

Estimated Flight Hours

EXTENSION (Op-tional)

EXTENSION (Op-tional) Estimated Flight Hour

ORDERING PERIOD 01 March 2025 thru 28 February 2026 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

3 May 2026 thru 12 October 2026 (Estimated)

00050

ORDERING PERIOD 01 March 2026 thru 28 February 2027 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ITEM 00060 – POSSIBLE 6 MONTH EXTENSION (FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES)

00060

ITEM 00060 – ESTIMATED TOTAL, – 6 MONTH EXTENSION

ESTIMATED TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE FOR ITEMS 00010 THROUGH 00060 $

* An order placed prior to, or during, the Exclusive Use Period, will include 162 days of AV, at a minimum. Not to be confused w/ Minimum Guarantee (see A2.2)

A2.2 Minimum Guarantee. The Minimum Guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability during the Exclusive Use Period (162 days) for the first year (base year) of the contract; however, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability. The estimated quantity for daily availability during any extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability. Immediately after contract award, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order obligating the guaranteed minimum amount.

A2.3 Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of services the Government may order under the contract is $13,000,000.00. This amount is not a historical or planned expenditure but set in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4).

A2.4 Obligation of Funding. Funding will not be obligated under the Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contracting Officer will issue a separate task order prior to the exclusive use period for each ordering period covered under the contract. Each task order will obligate funding for the payment of aircraft services.

A2.5 In the lower-48 states all fuel shall be provided by the Contractor and should be included in the flight rate (wet rate).

A2.6 In Alaska, fuel will be furnished by the Government. All fuel not otherwise furnished by the Government (in Alaska only) must be purchased by or charged to the Contractor. The purchase must be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Fuel related costs shall be recorded as a line entry (i.e., date, fuel charge, dollar amount, and use-item code fuel charge [FC]), shall be used and shall be supported by paid legible, itemized invoices from the supplier. Certified true copies may be submitted in lieu of the original invoice.

A2.7 Rates for flight hours must be in whole dollars. If the unit prices are adjusted during the life of the contract, they will be adjusted to a whole dollar as follows: amounts of 50 cents or less will be rounded down and amounts of 51 cents or more will be rounded up.

A3. ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

RATE SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

(Time & Material IAW FAR 52.212-4, Alternate I)

Note: The rates below are applicable for the entire five-year term of the contract.

DESCRIPTION PAY

Extended Standby – Pilot EP HOUR $54.00 Extended Standby – Driver ET HOUR $39.00 Extended Availability Mechanic EM HOUR $61.00 Subsistence Allowance PD OVERNIGHT Per FTR Schedule Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMM MILE $ 1.83 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SML MILE $ 2.45 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMX MILE $ 3.51 Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC EACH Actual Cost

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – OFFERORS DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

The Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and anytime flight rate adjustments are made.

Lower 48 Only

Make/model of Aircraft Jet Fuel

Requested/Effective Date of Price Adjust-ment

Referenced Fuel Source Locations

Madera Municipal Airport, CA) (KMAE) Fuel price obtained from http://www.airnav.com/fuel Phone: 559-675-1400

Base Fuel Price $4.49 Fuel Price at adjustment (also becomes New Base)

Effective Date Date of Award Effective Date

Source Document Original Contract Source Document

Rate Adjustment $ X consumption rate of Increase or

Decrease Due

Current Flight Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

Adjusted Flight Rates

1st Contract Year:

2nd Contract Year:

3rd Contract Year:

4th Contract Year:

5th Contract Year:

AIRCRAFT PAYLOAD

THIS TABLE FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE

Aircraft payload is an element of the offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the table below is made a part of the contract. Payload is computed using the Section A payload requirement and will be verified at the time of aircraft inspection. Water/retardant bucket sizes accepted for this contract are identified below and are based on the HOGE-J payload submitted in the offer and validated by the Government.

Contractor’s Fuel Servicing Vehicle size relative to number of gallons of fuel the vehicle can carry is identified below.

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

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL

PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED 1ST Bucket

2ND Bucket

FUEL SERVICE VEHICLE SIZE (IN GALLONS) 1ST VEHICLE 2ND VEHICLE (IF OFFERED)

http://www.airnav.com/fuel

SECTION B –TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as pre-scribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, short-haul, rappel, cargo letdown, search and rescue, STEP (single-skid, toe-in, hover entry/exit procedures) landings, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, law enforcement, and other administrative and related resource activities. The normal flight environment ranges from 2000’ to 14,000 mean sea level elevations with temperatures in excess of 38 degrees Celsius. Vertical reference operations are conducted over steep cliff faces and dense forests with average tree heights in excess of 200 feet. Some technical flights are conducted in a high angle vertical environment with minimal rotor clear-ance.

B1.2 Operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly IHOG) and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material and other documents referenced in specific sections of the contract. The NSHO and the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Material documents may be found at the following link: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides The pilot and air crew will jointly conduct risk assessments for all missions to determine the risk and hazards. No mission will be flown that presents an unacceptable level of risk.

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

B1.4 The Government and Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward aviation safety and accomplishment of the mission are an integral element of this relationship.

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

B1.6 This aircraft may be dispatched to Alaska. Because deployment to Alaska usually requires transit through Canada, all required Contractor personnel must possess current passports. For the Alaska-specific equipment and/or operational requirements, refer to the Alaska Supplement Exhibit (see Section C).

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 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, passengers, and cargo).

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.

B2.3 A 14 CFR Part 133 "Rotorcraft External Load Operations" certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a mini-mum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137 "Agricultural Aircraft Operations" certificate.

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

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

B2.6 Left seat operations required. (Bell medium only.) The Contractor is required to have the appropriate FAA approv-als for left seat operations. The Contractor must have approval for left seat operations for both 14 CFR Part 135 passen-ger transport and 14 CFR Part 133 external load operations.

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS) supplements and/or exhibits incor-porated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; and (5) other documents incorporated by reference.

B4 Contracts B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract, modifications, and task orders (if applicable) in each contract aircraft throughout the performance period.

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e., task number, performance period) in his/her possession prior to any flights under this contract and make this information available to government representatives on request.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. However, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the Contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment The Contractor-furnished helicopter, fuel servicing vehicle, and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

B5.1 Prior to inspection and acceptance, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace all windows and windshields that have been temporarily repaired (stop drilling is considered temporary). All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which 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 ac-ceptable limits.

B5.3 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for lap belt and shoulder harness condi-tions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Rep-resentative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below:

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

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

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

B6.3 Free air temperature gauge.

B6.4 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

B6.5 Double strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military-style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

B6.6 Shoulder harnesses equipped with inertia reel (either single-strap or double-strap) for each aft cabin occupant.

Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR 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 perfor-mance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

B6.8.1 (Bell medium only.) Controls and instruments installed for left seat pilot-in-command (PIC) operations to include gauges for basic engine performance monitoring installed in a location that is viewable by the pilot during vertical ref-erence external load operations.

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 High-skid-type landing gear is required.

B6.13.1 Bell medium helicopters must be equipped with Dart 31-inch extended height landing gear P/N D205-594- 013/023 or equivalent.

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. Closed system single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA-approved locking device.

B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.17 Cargo compartment, internal

B6.17.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin. This compartment must be capable of accommodating 58-inch-long shovels, rakes, and other tools (requiring rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

Note: (No auxiliary tanks or equipment shall be installed on the left side of the aircraft at longitudinal stations 139 through 156 in Bell medium helicopters.)

B6.17.2 Internal cargo compartment. (To be installed/secured in the aft cabin when requested by the Government) (Ap-plicable to Bell medium helicopters.) A cargo box, with a minimum capacity of 22 cubic feet, capable of storing 58-inch-long handle tools. This box shall be mounted vertically aft of fuselage station 130 within the cabin compartment.

This box shall be primarily constructed of aluminum or other rigid lightweight flame retardant material. It must be a solid sided structure mounted vertically thus providing a fully enclosed compartment within the cabin area aft of station

130. It shall be equipped with a door, complete with latching system, to secure the cargo within the box. The door shall be equipped with a retention strap to prevent the door from accidentally impacting any portion of the aircraft fuselage.

The box design shall allow it to be secured within either side of the helicopter and shall allow it to be secured in or removed from the helicopter within 15 minutes.

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

B6.18 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

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

B6.19 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft).

The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

B6.20 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kit Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.21 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kit Exhibit must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.22 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load. The convex mirror is not required for aircraft equipped and modified for vertical reference external load operation (i.e., door gauges, modified seat, alternate cargo hook release positions, bubble window) or for aircraft where direct vertical reference is possible.

B6.23 One keeperless cargo hook (On-Board Systems keeperless cargo hook or equal) that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. (See the cargo hook mainte-nance requirements in Section B29.)

B6.24 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook, visible to the PIC.

B6.25 One collapsible, variable capacity, multi-drop capable water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Proce-dures Exhibit (see Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the max-imum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 35-pound survival kit, and 1.5 total hours of fuel. The bucket must be capable of being operated with all increments of the longline, i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.26 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capa-bility (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 7,000 feet PA, 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 35-pound survival kit, and

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

Note: The bucket combinations provided in B6.25 and B6.26 must provide adjustments that allow the widest range of altitude/temperature combinations (subject to the limitations of the bucket manufacturer’s available sizes) for the maxi-mum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 7,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius and above.

B6.27 A remote operating switch for the water/retardant bucket and/or remote hook clearly marked for "open" and "closed" and mounted on the collective control to avoid confusion with the airframe cargo hook release. The switch must be of a different design and must be mounted so as to not easily be confused with the RPM Control [Beep Range] switch.

B6.28 Part number MS 3101E-24-11S, nine-pin connector, for use as the power source for a helitorch or remote cargo hook. Pin D must be airframe ground. Pin E must be switched 28VDC, protected by a manually operable, 50-amp circuit breaker. The water bucket/tank open switch must also activate this circuit.

B6.28.1 A lanyard to support the connector and mounted within 12 inches of the cargo hook unless the connector is otherwise secured.

B6.28.2 This connector must have multiple circuit capacity sufficient to provide power and control for Contractor-furnished equipment. The longline remote hook, fixed tank, or water bucket must be wired through this connector. A list of water buckets with required pin wiring can be found in the USDA Forest Service/DOI OAS Drawing A-16 Exhibit (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation Services, 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

B6.29 One remote cargo hook with related cabling and release system, complying with the following specifications:

B6.29.1 Electrically activated remote cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and that is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

B6.29.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.29.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit (see Section C).

B6.29.4 Three ropes are required; one each in 50, 100- and 150-foot lengths.

B6.29.5 Electrical cables must be protected from pinching by hooks or shackles and from damage caused by stretching of the line. The electrical wire must be long enough at the aircraft cargo hook end to prevent a swinging load from unplugging the electrical connector.

B6.29.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR Part 133 and AC 43.13–1B.

B6.29.7 Operating switch for the remote hook. (See B6.31 for specification. Only 1 switch required)

B6.30 (Bell mediums only) A containment kit to retain excess fuel during engine shutdown. (Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kit.)

B6.31 Wire strike protection system (mechanical). (Note: If manufactured for make and model of helicopter.)

B6.32 Snow/tundra pads. To be installed at Government request. (Not to be included in initial payload calculations.)

B6.33 Rappelling configuration. Helicopter to be equipped for rappelling and must meet the following specifications:

B6.33.1 Seating arrangement to provide seats for spotter and six rappelers.

B6.33.2 Storage area for fire packs adjacent to rappelling door.

B6.33.3 Sliding doors on each side which can be opened while in flight. Door locks shall be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions. Doors may also be removed from the helicopter to meet these requirements provided the aircraft manual authorized such removal.

B6.33.4 Windows must be available for the spotter to view the surrounding area without the necessity of opening doors.

B6.33.5 A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC’d) rappelling fixture appropriate to the make and model offered. This anchor must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness.

B6.33.6 All edges, which contact descent line, must be smooth to prevent chafing of lines.

B6.34 Short-haul configuration. Helicopter to be equipped for short-haul operations that must meet the following specifications:

B6.34.1 Sliding doors on each side which can be opened while in flight. Door locks must be provided to ensure that the door remains in closed and open positions. Doors may also be removed from the helicopter to meet these requirements provided the aircraft manual authorizes such removal.

B6.34.2 Windows available for the spotter to view the surrounding area without the necessity of opening doors.

B6.34.3 Dual external airframe mounted cargo hook system certified for Human External Cargo (HEC) operations. (If manufactured for make and model of helicopter)

B6.34.4 A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC’d) rappel fixture appropriate to the make and model offered. This anchor must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness.

B6.35 (Bell mediums only) BLR FastFin® System STC

B6.36 Alaska specific equipment requirements. Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit (See Exhibit 12).

B6.36.1 The tundra pads and auxiliary fuel tank will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.36.2 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

B6.37 Alaska specific equipment requirements. Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit (See Exhibit 12).

B6.37.1 The tundra pads will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.37.2 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

B6.38 The Contractor must provide adequate ground support equipment to support operations in a late winter environ-ment. Such equipment must include aircraft and blade covers and other equipment which may be unique to the Contrac-tor's needs.

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: https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

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, "Struc-tural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation."

B7.2.2 All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched, aircraft-certified antenna, unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as required by the avionics system and must have a voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) of 3.0 to 1 or better.

B7.2.3 Although the contract aircraft may not be certified for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), the aircraft's 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 trans-ceivers.

B7.3 Communications Systems. All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmit-ter/receiver controls on the installed audio control system(s).

B7.3.1 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 registra-tion 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. The transceivers 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. Although not required by Federal Aviation Regulations, the aircraft’s radio call sign (normally the aircraft registration number) must be displayed on the instrument panel, in view of the flight crew.

B7.3.3 Two P25-compliant VHF-FM transceivers. Each transceiver (FM-1, FM-2) must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 kHz) or narrowband digital (12.5kHz) operation on each of a minimum of 100 channels. Each transceivers’ operational controls must be located and arranged so that the pilot and observer/copilot when seated, have full and unre-stricted movement of each control without interference from clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

B7.3.3.1 Each 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. Each 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 each transceiver must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). Each transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency, alpha-numeric channel labels, and https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and GUARD receivers is required. Scanning of the GUARD frequency is not acceptable.

B7.3.3.3 Prior to acceptance under this contract, at least one 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.

B7.3.3.5 Each required VHF-FM transceiver must be equipped with a conveniently located programming port, to facil-itate programming via a Contractor-furnished laptop computer. The port(s) must be protected from accidental damage via contact, be hard-wired to the transceiver(s), not require switching of any cables for utilization, and must be conven-iently located for ease of use.

Note: The “DIN” type connector receptacle on the front panel of some TDFM-136-series radios is part of an encryption feature and may not function as a programming port connector. This connector can be utilized for channel programming on model TDFM-136A, serial numbers FDA1200 and higher, and model TDFM-136B ONLY.

B7.3.3.5.1 The Contractor must furnish a laptop computer, with pre-loaded transceiver programming software, for pro-gramming the aircraft’s two P25 VHF-FM radios via the above port(s).

B7.3.3.5.2 The Contractor must also furnish appropriate cables of adequate length, and/or any necessary adapters, to interconnect the aircraft programming ports to the serial and/or USB port(s) of the laptop computer above as required.

B7.3.3.6 The Contractor must furnish a third P25 VHF-FM radio, meeting the requirements of B7.3.3 et. Seq., for use as a spare unit.

B7.3.4 Provisions for auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) -portable radio:

B7.3.4.1 Interface for installing and properly operating an auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio through the aircraft's audio control system(s). The interface must consist of the appropriate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by drawing FS/OAS A-17 in Exhibit 8.

B7.3.4.2 One weatherproof, external, broadband antenna covering the 150-174 MHz band, with associated RG-58A/U (or equivalent) coaxial cable and connector, terminated in a bulkhead-mounted, female BNC connector (type UG-290A), conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot adjacent to the above 10-pin connector (Comant model CI-177 or equal).

B7.3.4.3 Mounting facilities for securely installing the auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio in the cockpit in accordance with the FAA AC 43.13-2B specifications. Locate and arrange the mounting facilities so that a seated observer/copilot has full and unrestricted movement of the radio's controls, without interference from the 18-inch adapter cable, clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls.

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio micro-phone excitation voltage from entering the system. Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 The Contractor must provide an auxiliary FM adapter cord assembly to interface the connectors and circuits necessary to operate the BK Radio KNG series radio through the MS 3112E-12-10S connector in the aircraft. The FS/OAS drawing A-15 in Exhibit 6 is provided as one possible interface.

B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://aff.gov).