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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

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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

09/21/2021

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.)

On Call Small (Type III) Helicopter Flight Services in Support of the Department of Interior

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions asked by potential offerors, and to update the portion(s) of the solicitation affected by the answers to these questions. Each question, as well as the answer thereto, is provided below. In addition, all pages of the solicitation impacted by the answers have been updated, and are provided below.

The due date for submission of proposals remains unchanged.

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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)

Austin Carter

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 .

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Period of Performance: 05/01/2022 to 04/30/2027

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION E - OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

Solicitation No. 140D8021R0017 L-48 On-Call Small Helicopters Page 111 of 113

EXHIBIT E-5

OFFER CONTENTS

Offerors must include the following information with their proposals

See D4 Offer Contents for more information

1. A completed, signed copy of the SF 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (See D4.1).

2. Acknowledgement (Signed SF30s) of all Solicitation Amendments, if applicable (See D4.2).

3. Completed Section A pricing pages for each aircraft being offered (See D4.3).

4. A copy of the first page of your SAM registration which indicates your current SAM registration status (See D4.4).

5. A completed copy of Offeror’s Miscellaneous Information (Exhibit E-1) (See D4.5).

6. Completed Aircraft Questionnaire (Exhibit E-2) with required documentation for EACH aircraft offered (See D4.6).

a. Applicable performance charts from the aircraft flight manual.

b. Payload calculations showing performance characteristics of your aircraft.

7. Completed Aircraft Information Form (Exhibit E-3) for each aircraft offered (See D4.6).

8. Current weight and balance report with required documentation for EACH aircraft offered (See D4.6.1)

9. A copy of the first page of your applicable FAA certificates, Part 133, 135 and 137 (See D4.7)

10. A copy of the FAA Operations Specifications Table of Contents and copies of all applicable sections of the FAA Operation

Specifications, Part 135 demonstrating authorization to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract per B2.1 (See D4.7.1).

11. A copy of the ‘list’ required by 14 CFR Part 133.27(a) and 135.63(a)(3) or Operations Specifications part D, “D085 Aircraft Listing” as appropriate which identifies aircraft that the offeror is authorized to operate. The aircraft proposed must be listed on the"D085 Aircraft Listing" at time of proposal (See D4.7.2).

12. A valid copy of the airworthiness certificate for EACH aircraft offered (See D4.8).

13. Completed copy of Past Performance Information Sheet (PPIS) (See D4.10).

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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QUESTION 1: Are we able to bid with an aircraft that we are in the process of purchasing and getting added to our 135 certificate, page D085, or must it already be listed?

ANSWER 1: Per D4.7.2, the proposed aircraft must be listed on the D085. For aircraft not listed, Section C25 allows for adding aircraft post award.

QUESTION 2: With all of our aircraft likely requiring modifications to meet the upcoming USFS MATOC solicitation, we are trying to nail down the specific weights of all the added pieces that they are requiring. With the DOI contract due October 28th, we will probably be estimating our weight increase which is subject to change if the USFS contract gets protested, thrown out or modified during the bid process. Does DOI have any wiggle room on weight after award since we really don’t know yet what is going to be required in the final RFP for the

USFS?

ANSWER 2: An estimated weight is acceptable for proposal. All calculations showing the estimated empty weight must be provided. The contract aircraft must continue to meet all minimum requirements throughout the contract.

QUESTION 3: Confirm that DOI will apply the Economic Price Adjustment to the submitted pricing and will DOI make the EPA adjustments available to the vendors?

ANSWER 3: Please see “ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL” on Page 14 of 111, as well as Section C24 “Economic Price Adjustment – Fuel” which breaks down all of the details of the EPA and how adjustments will work post-award.

QUESTION 4: Confirm the pricing for the daily availability rate should include the operational cost for salaries, logistical and administrative support. The pricing should be entered on page 8 on form A2, Items 3 and 4, Pricing 4 or 5 Passenger Seat Aircraft, Section -Daily Availability price per day - C34.

ANSWER 4: In accordance with Section C34, the pricing for the daily availability rate should include all fixed and variable costs (i.e. depreciation, salaries, overhead, annual inspections, permanent shop facilities, subsistence, etc.) incurred in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributable to actual flight. The pricing page that you fill out will depend upon the number of passengers that the aircraft you are proposing can carry. For example, if you are offering a helicopter with 4-passenger capacity, you will fill out the “A2 ITEM 3” Pricing Sheet; and if you are offering a helicopter with 5-passenger capacity, you will fill out the “A2 ITEM 4” Pricing Sheet. (Please read Section A2.2 Item 1 carefully).

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QUESTION 5: Confirm the project flight rates as shown on page 15 of 111, should only include the fixed hourly rate pricing, including fuel, as shown on Exhibit A-1. The pricing should be entered on page 8, form A2, Item 3 and 4, Pricing 4 or 5 Passenger Seat Aircraft, Project Flight Rate – C35.

ANSWER 5: In accordance with Section A2.1 “Notes for Completing Pricing Schedules”, Project flight rates should be bid wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 States. All fuel shall be provided by the contractor.

Also, in accordance with Section C35, The project flight ate with/without fuel truck should include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, overhead, annual inspections, permanent shop facilities, etc.) as well as costs directly attributable to actual flight that will be incurred in providing continuous service subject to the payment as specified herein. Exhibit A-1 does not apply to the Project Flight Rate (P30 & P31), but rather a fixed hourly flight rate, which is set by the Government and is exclusively accompanied by the daily availability rate (See Section C34.4). The pricing for Project Flight Rate should be entered on the appropriate Pricing Sheet in Section A2 (See Section A2.2 and answer to Question 4 above for examples).

QUESTION 6: Can you please explain more in detail on the Exhibit E-5 number 13? It references to sending the OP Specs but those are already requested in number 10. Also, number 13 states to see D4.10 but that refers to the information for the PPIS.

ANSWER 6: Item 13 within Exhibit E-5 has been deleted via Amendment 1.

QUESTION 7: Can you please clarify the statement in Section D3.3 that says, “Proposals shall have separate files for EACH required document and NOT one large document.” as it relates to vendors proposing more than one aircraft?

ANSWER 7: If proposing multiple aircraft, offerors should submit the required documentation for EACH aircraft proposed, but should provide a separate file for EACH required document (i.e. Exhibit E-2, Exhibit E-3, and Current Weight & Balance Report). For example, an offeror proposing four (4) different aircraft would submit their proposal as follows:

Exhibit E-2 “Aircraft Questionnaire”: Provide a single file with all four (4) Aircraft Questionnaires (1 for each aircraft proposed). Do NOT provide four (4) separate files, each with its own Aircraft Questionnaire. The same process should be followed for Exhibit E-3 and the Weight & Balance Reports.