B09_SA_Amendment_0002_0002.pdf

(x)

140D8022R0008 x x

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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Herndon VA 20170

D29

Suite 4000 381 Elden Street Acquisition Services Directorate Interior Business Center, AQD

108/20/20220002

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.

CODE

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

PAGE OF PAGES

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

08/20/2022

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.)

Helicopter Flight Services in support of NPS Grand Canyon Nation Park, South Rim Helibase

Period of Performance: 01/15/23 - 01/14/28

The purpose of this amendment is to revise the language in section B6.38 and Exhibit E-3 as follows:

B6.38 (Item 001 only) Vertical reference door (incorporating a bubble window, if available) to be installed at pilot¿s discretion. Primary use will be for cold weather vertical reference operations. Provisions (i.e. ducted air) must be incorporated to prevent the window from fogging up during operation.

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)

Lynn Herrman

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

2 107

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140D8022R0008/0002

Note: If manufactured for make and model.

Exhibit E-3 Item 001 - Aircraft Information Form.

B6.38 Vertical reference door has been removed.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION A: PRICING AND REQUIREMENTS

NPS Exclusive Use Helicopters Grand Canyon National Park 1 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

Table of Contents

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. ITEM 001

A1. ITEM 002

A2 ITEM 001 PRICING

A2 ITEM 002 PRICING

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 (FSV) EQUIPMENT

REQUIREMENTS (REQUIRED FOR LOWER 48 STATES

OPERATIONS ONLY)

B8.6 ITEM 001 ONLY - ADDITIONAL FUEL CACHE

(POSITIONED AT NORTH RIM DURING SUMMER

MONTHS)

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)

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 28

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS .. 29

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND

MANUFACTURER’S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS)

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 . 31

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING

WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN

2017)

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS –

ADDENDA

52.212-4(A) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

52.212-4(K) TAXES

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(MAY 2022)

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)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS

(SEP 2011)

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

(COTR)

1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS

(JUL 1996)

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

C1 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT (AUR)

C2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

C3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS

C4 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C5 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

Grand Canyon National Park 2 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

C6 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES –

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS ON A MILITARY

INSTALLATION (ALASKA ONLY)

C7 PREWORK MEETING

C8 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C9 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C10 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS)

C11 MISHAPS

C12 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – FUEL . 44

C13 ADD/REMOVE AIRCRAFT AFTER

CONTRACT AWARD AND CONTRACTING

ONBOARDING PROCEDURES

C14 CONTRACT PERIOD

C15 EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

C16 EXTENSION OF EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD . 46

C17 ON-CALL USE PERIOD USE – ITEM 002

ONLY

C18 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C19 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND

REACTION TIME

C20 MAINTENANCE DURING AVAILABILITY

PERIOD

C21 UNAVAILABILITY AND DAMAGES

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C22 DAILY AVAILABILITY

C23 FLIGHT TIME

C24 MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

C25 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

C26 GOVERNMENT MISCELLANEOUS

CHARGES

SECTION C EXHIBITS

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE AND

SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD

D3 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D4 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

D5 OFFER CONTENTS

D6 - EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(OCT 2014) (TAILORED)

D6.1 EVALUATION FACTORS

D6.2 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

D6.3 ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY

D6.4 PAST PERFORMANCE

D6.5 EVALUATED PRICE

D7 TRADEOFF ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR

SELECTION

D8 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS 83

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ... 83

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING

CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(NOV 2021)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION

(OCT 2020)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING

WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-

REPRESENTATION

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

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 (MAY

2022)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.233-2 -- SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT

OF THE INTERIOR (SEPT 2006) (DEVIATION) ... 95

1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF

PROPOSAL INFORMATION (APR 1984)

AQD EVALUATION OF OPTIONS PROVISION

(MAR 2022)

SECTION E – EXHIBITS

E-1 OFFERORS MISCELLANEOUS

INFORMATION

E-2 ITEM 001 AIRCRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE

E-3 ITEM 001 AIRCRAFT INFORMATION FORM

Grand Canyon National Park 3 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

E-4 ITEM 002 AIRCRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE

E-5 ITEM 002 AIRCRAFT INFORMATION FORM

E-6 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRES

(PPQ)

Grand Canyon National Park 4 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Information Reporting Support AMS Aviation Management System A&P airframe and power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW gross vehicle weight GPM gallons per minute GPS global positioning system HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect IAT interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins 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 RFQ Request for Quotes RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated

STEP Single-skid, Toe-In and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures

TBO time between overhaul TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE never-exceed speed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

Grand Canyon National Park 5 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. ITEM 001

DESCRIPTION:

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

Fuel Servicing Vehicle One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B and One fuel servicing trailer positioned at north rim during summer months. (Section B8.6 for Item 001) Both the vehicle and fuel trailer fuel tanks must have a capacity of a minimum of 8 hours of useable fuel for the make and model helicopter.

Crew Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Mechanic, Relief PIC, Relief Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Relief Mechanic. A co-pilot (SIC) may be ordered on a case by case basis at a Daily Rate identified in Section A.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Seating: Utility seating configuration for seven (7) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Powerplant: Twin-turbine engine.

Airspeed: Minimum of 120 knots VNE at 6,500 feet pressure altitude and 25°C at maximum gross weight.

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Certification Basis: 14CFR27 or 14CFR29 as applicable.

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HOGE) of 900 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.4 hours.

Aft Cabin Doors Equipped with right and left side sliding doors

Aircraft Dimensions: Maximum aircraft dimensions are limited due to hangar size.

Hangar dimensions are 45’ X 38’ Hangar door opening is 40’ wide 14’6” high

Noise Level: ICAO Annex 16 maximum noise level of 92.0 dbA or EPNdB as tested during level flyover. This value must be published in the flight manual.

Target Aircraft Requirements

Enhancements Crash resistant fuel cell.

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HOGE) of 1800 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.4 hours.

Jettisonable (HOGE-J) of 2000 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 1.4 hours.

Note: Payload amounts must 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 that you provide

Grand Canyon National Park 6 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

A1. ITEM 002

DESCRIPTION:

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

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

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

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver, Relief Mechanic.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Seating: Utility seating configuration for five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Powerplant: Turbine engine.

Airspeed: 120 knots VNE at 6,500 feet pressure altitude and 25°C at maximum gross weight.

Landing Gear: Skid type.

Certification: Certified in accordance with 14 CFR Part 27, paragraph 27.143 (c).

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HOGE) of 750 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 2.4 hours.

Aft Cabin Doors Equipped with right and left side sliding doors

Configuration: Left Seat Pilot-in-Command

Aircraft Dimensions: Maximum aircraft dimensions are limited due to hangar size.

Hangar dimensions are 45’ X 38’ Hangar door opening is 40’ wide 14’6” high

Target Aircraft Requirements

Enhancements Crash resistant fuel cell.

Payload: Nonjettisonable (HOGE) of 1,400 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25-pound survival kit, and fuel for 2.4 hours.

Jettisonable (HOGE-J) of 1600 pounds at 25 degrees C at 6,500 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, 25- pound survival kit, and fuel for 2.4 hours.

Note 1: Substitute (Backup Helicopter) During the On Call Use Period for Item 002, the Item 002 aircraft must be available for use as the substitute (backup) helicopter for the primary helicopter identified in Item 001, if the Item 001 aircraft is considered unavailable (i.e. scheduled or unscheduled maintenance). The substitute aircraft must be at the Designated Base or other designated Reporting Location within six hours of notification by the COR. When the Item 002 aircraft is used as the substitute (backup) helicopter for the primary helicopter (Item 001) flight rates shown in Item 002.b. will apply.

When Item 002 is flown as a substitute for Item 001, pay item code will be P68 (See C21)

Note 2: Payload amounts must 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 that you provide.

Grand Canyon National Park 7 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

A2 ITEM 001 Pricing

DESIGNATED

BASE

GRAND CANYON SOUTH

RIM HELIBASE, GRAND

CANYON VILLAGE, AZ

CONTRACT PERIOD

OF PERFORMANCE

1/15/23 – 1/14/28 365 days

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS PRICING

SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

GUARANTEED FLIGHT HOURS

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QTY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

1.a. GUARANTEED FLIGHT HOURS

BASE YEAR –

1/15/23 thru 1/14/24

FT

HOURS

OPTION YEAR 1 –

1/15/24 thru 1/14/25

OPTION YEAR 2 –

1/15/25 thru 1/14/26

OPTION YEAR 3 –

1/15/26 thru 1/14/27

OPTION YEAR 4 –

1/15/27 thru 1/14/28

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To- Exceed amount. The amount is calculated by the agency, is for funding purposes only, $ 250,000 (NTE) and implies no guarantee.

TOTAL PRICE – GUARANTEED HOURS; 5 YEARS $

ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL HOURS IN EXCESS OF GUARANTEE

QTY

EXTENDED AMOUNT

1.b. FLIGHT RATE FOR HOURS IN EXCESS OF GUARANTEED HOURS

BASE YEAR –

P11

Estimated

OPTION YEAR 1 –

OPTION YEAR 2 –

OPTION YEAR 3 –

OPTION YEAR 4 –

Grand Canyon National Park 8 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

TOTAL PRICE – ADDITIONAL HOURS IN EXCESS OF GUARANTEE; 5 YEARS

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

TOTAL ALL YEARS INCLUDING POSSIBLE 6 MONTH EXTENSION FOR ITEM 1

AND ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS.

BELOW INFORMATION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AT AWARD

Item 001 - Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover in ground effect (HIGE) payload that was confirmed for the above aircraft 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 appropriate for this contract are identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL

PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED

1ST

2ND

Grand Canyon National Park 9 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

A2 ITEM 002 Pricing

DESIGNATED

BASE

GRAND CANYON SOUTH

RIM HELIBASE, GRAND

CANYON VILLAGE, AZ

EXCLUSIVE USE

PERIOD

5/1 – 8/29 120 days

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR

THIS PRICING

SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD 5/1 – 8/29 GUARANTEED HOURS

PAY ITEM

CODE

QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

2.a. GUARANTEED FLIGHT HOURS

2023 BASE YEAR – 5/1

– 8/29

2024 OPTION YEAR 1

– 5/1 – 8/29

2025 OPTION YEAR 2

5/1 – 8/29

2026 OPTION YEAR 3

OPTION YEAR 4

Additional pay items (T&M Line Item): The additional pay items are a Not-To- Exceed amount. The amount is calculated by the agency, is for funding purposes only, and implies no guarantee.

$ 250,000 (NTE)

TOTAL PRICE – GUARANTEED HOURS; 5 YEARS

ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL FLIGHT HOURS IN EXCESS OF GUARANTEE (IN and OUTSIDE OF THE MAP)

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY ITEM

CODE

QUANTI

TY

UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

2.b. FLIGHT RATE FOR HOURS IN EXCESS OF GUARANTEED HOURS

2023 BASE YEAR –

2024 OPTION YEAR 1

2025 OPTION YEAR 2

2026 OPTION YEAR 3

2027 OPTION YEAR 4

TOTAL PRICE – GUARANTEED HOURS; 5 YEARS

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

TOTAL ALL YEARS INCLUDING POSSIBLE 6 MONTH EXTENSION AND

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS FOR ITEM 002

TOTAL ALL YEARS INCLUDING POSSIBLE 6 MONTH EXTENSION AND

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS FOR BOTH HELICOPTERS (TOTAL OVERALL

EVALUATED PRICE)

Grand Canyon National Park 10 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

BELOW INFORMATION SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTING AGENCY AT AWARD

Item 002 - Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover in ground effect (HIGE) payload that was confirmed for the above aircraft 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 appropriate for this contract are identified below.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HIGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL

PAGE/CHART)

WATER/RETARDANT BUCKET CAPACITY REQUIRED 1ST

2ND

Note 1 The start date for services may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with paragraph C15.

Note 2 Flight rate shall be bid Wet, with fuel for flight services in the Lower 48 States. All fuel shall be provided by the contractor.

Note 3 The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

Table A3. ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time and Material IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT 1)

2.

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

a. Extended Standby – Pilot EP HOUR $62.00

b. Extended Standby – Driver ET HOUR $42.00

c. Extended Standby - Mechanic EM HOUR $50.00

d. Daily Rate Co-Pilot (See C22.5) P01 DAY

e. Subsistence Allowance PD Overnight Per FTR Schedule

f. Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMS

SMM

SML

SMX

Mile 0-349 gallons $ 1.89 350-749 gallons $ 2.64

750-1,499 gallons $ 3.67 1,500 or more gallons $ 5.90

g. Contractor Miscellaneous Costs SC EACH Actual Cost

h. Satellite Phone Call Charges SC EACH Actual Cost

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THE AREA BELOW

Contracting Officer will complete at time of award and again when fuel adjustments are made Requested and Effective Date This Adjustment

Type Aircraft

Jet Fuel Av Gas

Fuel Source Location Grand Canyon Airlines KGCN 928-638-2463

Base Price

$ 7.41

Reference Price

Effective Date

08-19-2022

Source Document

ORIGINAL CONTRACT

Source Document

Difference

$ X consumption rate of

Increase Due

Old Flight Rate

New Flight Rate

Re-established Base Price

SECTION B – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Grand Canyon National Park 11 Solicitation # 140D8022R0008

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 provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, short-haul, search and rescue, STEP (single-skid, toe-in, hover entry/edit procedures) landings, emergency medical services, law enforcement limited to non-threatening surveillance, reconnaissance, transport of restrained prisoners, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.1.1 Law enforcement missions include but are not limited to; personnel/prisoner transport, short-haul and low-level reconnaissance or surveillance flying. Firearms will be transported in accordance with policy and guidance contained in the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly IHOG) and NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials. 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.

B1.2 Operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, the NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (formerly IHOG) and the NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials. and other documents referenced in specific sections of the contract. The NSHO and the NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials.

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 will 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 (Item 002 Only) - 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 12 (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 minimum.

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

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 The Contractor must be authorized in writing to operate within the Grand Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules Area by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Las Vegas Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). The contractor should contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Jeremiah Boyd at 928-638-7822 to apply for the authorization.

B2.7 Left seat operations required. The Contractor is required to have the appropriate FAA approvals for left seat operations. The Contractor must have 14 CFR Part 135 Operation Specifications and CFR 14 Part 133 approval for left seat operation, passenger transportation, and 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 https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides

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(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 hinders 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 for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B5.4 Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) may approve high visibility enhancements. (see B6.47- B.48 for additional paint scheme and placarding requirements)

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide fully compliant helicopters that are equipped as shown below:

B6.1 A complete set of current aeronautical charts covering the expected 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.

B6.5.1 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.

B6.6 Utility folding aft cabin seating for easy access to a flat cabin floor equipped with tie downs for carriage of bulky cargo.

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.

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B6.12 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit 4.

B6.13 High-skid-type landing gear is required.

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 Wire strike protection system (mechanical).

Note: If manufactured for the make and model of helicopter.

B6.18 Main rotor brake.

B6.19 Snow/tundra pads

Note: To be installed when requested by the Government.

B6.20 Cabin doors which may be removed or opened in flight.

B6.21 (Item 001 only) Cargo compartment. Internal fifteen-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). This compartment must be vented to prevent fumes in the cabin while transporting hazardous material. If this compartment is open to the cabin, it must also have a cargo restraint system to protect cabin occupants.

B6.21 (Item 002 only) Cargo Compartment, internal and external as specified below:

For internal:

B6.21.1 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin.

Note: requires rear bulkhead modification on some models of aircraft.

For external:

B6.21.2 Cargo basket (75” length or equivalent) capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes and other tools.

An externally side-mounted, quick attach/detach basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal incorporating a locking lid to secure cargo.

All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circulars 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

B6.22 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.23 An accessory power sources

B6.23.1 One MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the aft 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.

B6.23.2 . The aircraft must be equipped with two circuit breaker-protected USB charging ports for powering Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) as described in B7.6.6.

B6.24 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 5 (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.25 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 5 (see Section C) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations.

B6.26 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

(not required for aircraft equipped for vertical reference operations).

B6.27 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. This hook must incorporate both an electrically activated release and a secondary mechanically activated release. The electric release must be activated by a switch on the cyclic. The switch must be guarded/protected to minimize the possibility of inadvertent activation. The secondary mechanical release must incorporate a hydraulically activated release if available for the make and model of helicopter. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.)

B6.28 Cockpit-mounted external load indicator with readout of weight carried on the cargo hook.

B6.29 One collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 9 (see Section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 30˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-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.

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B6.30 A second collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant bucket. See the Water Bucket Use Procedures Exhibit 9 (see section C). The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 6,500 feet PA, 25˚ Celsius with a 200-pound pilot, 25-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 B6.29 and B6.30 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 maximum lifting capability of the helicopter beginning at 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ Celsius extending upward to 6,500 feet PA at 25˚ Celsius and above.

B6.31 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.

B6.32 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.

B6.32.1 A lanyard to support the connector and mounted within 12 inches of the cargo hook.

B6.32.2 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 6 (see Section C). Wiring diagrams for various equipment configurations are available from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Aviation Services (OAS), 300 E.

Mallard Drive, Suite 200, Boise, ID 83706, or USDA Forest Service (FS), 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354.

B6.33 One remote cargo hook with related cabling and release system complying with the following specifications:

B6.33.1 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.

B6.33.2 The remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

B6.33.3 Synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Longline Requirements Exhibit 10 (see Section C).

B6.33.4 One each of the following lengths of the rope must be provided: 50’, 100’, and 150’.

B6.33.5 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.

B6.33.6 All fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR 133 and Advisory Circular 43.13–1B.

B6.33.7 Operating switch for the remote hook. (See B6.31 for specification. Only 1 switch required)

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

B6.34.1 Aft cabin Sliding door 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.

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)

B6.34.3.1 If a dual hook certified for HEC is not manufactured for make and model, the aircraft must have the capability for installation of a Government provided Portable Safety Device (PSD). The manual release lanyard, a steel sheathed Teleflex cable, will be secured and routed from adjacent to the cargo hook to the cockpit for pilot activation. Movement of the cargo hook must not inadvertently release the safety retainer. The release handle must be located so as to be accessible to the pilot-in-command (PIC) or short-haul spotter, not interfere with pilot operations, and the system cannot be inadvertently activated. (Reference:

FAA Info 12015) See link below.

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B6.34.3.1 The Contractor must ensure that the Government furnished property is installed for short-haul activities and ensure any modifications and/or installation variations be accomplished in accordance with the Contractor’s FAA operating certificate.

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B6.34.4 A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC’d) overhead or floor mounted fixture to be used for the short-haul spotter restraint attachment point.

B6.35 Litter kit capable of transporting a litter patient and one attendant within the cabin area.

B6.36 Utility cabin floor capable of accommodating adjustable placement of cargo anchors.

B6.36.1 Helicopter flooring protection must be light weight, not fabric, and easily cleaned.

Note: Bare metal floor with non-slip protective covering is permissible.

B6.37 Sliding windows (if available) in each entry door for providing fresh air to the cabin area. Pop out-type window vents are acceptable only if sliding windows are not available.

B6.38 (Item 001 only) Vertical reference door (incorporating a bubble window, if available) to be installed at pilot’s discretion. Primary use will be for cold weather vertical reference operations. Provisions (i.e. ducted air) must be incorporated to prevent the window from fogging up during operation.

Note: If manufactured for make and model.

B6.39 Basic engine gauges, lights, or tone alert system for monitoring basic engine power/performance during vertical reference operations. This system must be visible and/or audible to the pilot during vertical reference operations.

B6.40 Restraint straps or pneumatic opener must be installed on all hinged baggage doors.

B6.41 (Item 001 only) Four I.V. bag hooks installed and equally dispersed in the cabin.

B6.42 Air-conditioning unit providing conditioned air to the passengers. The compressor on this unit must be either shaft or electric motor driven.

B6.43 (Item 001 only) Provisions to allow flight in falling or blowing snow.

B6.44 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator, capable of filtering sand and dust particles (if manufactured for make and model).

B6.45 External power cart (battery or self-generating type), capable of starting the engine(s) and providing electrical power to aircraft as necessary.

B6.46 Self-propelled transport cart capable of lifting the helicopter and moving it to and from the Government-provided hangar space and the primary helicopter pad which is a distance of approximately 75 feet.

Note: Hangar space is provided for the primary aircraft only but will only be available for the backup aircraft when the primary aircraft is not in the hangar. The hangar is not large enough to house both aircraft simultaneously.

B6.47 (Item 001 only) Exterior paint scheme (Special to be approved by negotiation with Grand Canyon National Park.)

See the Proposed Airframe Paint Scheme Exhibit 17 in the exhibits.

B6.48 (Item 002 only) Exterior placard (The word “FIRE” in 8-inch lettering on underside of fuselage must be installed during mandatory availability period.)

B6.49 (Item 002 only) - Alaska specific equipment requirements. Refer to Alaska Supplement Exhibit (See Exhibit 12).

B6.49.1 The tundra pads will be inspected and must be together with the aircraft for the initial inspection and all subsequent contract renewal inspections.

B6.49.2 The FAA certification must be available at the time of agency inspection.

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/sites/default/files/NIICD/docs/av ionics/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, “Structural Data,” Chapter 2, “Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations,” and Chapter 3, “Antenna Installation.”

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

B7.2.3 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 https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.pdf

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B7.2.4 Transmitters must 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 must not be used with communication transceivers.

B7.3 Communications Systems. All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/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 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.

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

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 (12.5 kHz) 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 unrestricted 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 must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and GUARD.