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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

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Anchorage AK 99502 4405 Lear Court Division 4/Branch 1A Interior Business Center, AQD

0008351494 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

481211

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORD44

RFPIFB

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

RFQ

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

01/29/2018 1100 AS

12/12/2017

907-271-5021V. Michele Waters (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140D8118R0001

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 120 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Anchorage AK 99502-1032 4405 Lear Court DOI Office of Aviation Services

15. DELIVER TO

Anchorage AK 99502 4405 Lear Court Division 4/Branch 1A

9. ISSUED BY

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

1,500

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

Interior Business Center, AQD

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

EXCLUSIVE USE FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NPS

AT FAIRBANKS AND DENALI NATIONAL PARK

2 COPIES OF THE PROPOSAL ARE REQUIRED, 1 HARD

COPY THE OTHER ELECTRONIC SEE D3

00010 ITEM 1 EXCLUSIVE USE BASE YEAR 5/21/18 -

8/18/2018 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK, AK

DAILY AVAILABLITY (90 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

Continued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

V. Michele Waters

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Period of Performance: 05/21/2018 to 08/18/2018

00020 ITEM 2 EXCLUSIVE USE BASE YEAR 5/14 - 7/27/2018 -

FAIRBANKS, AK

DAILY AVAILABLITY (75 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

Period of Performance: 05/14/2018 to 07/27/2018

00030 ITEM 1 EXCLUSIVE USE BASE YEAR 5/21 - 8/18/2019 -

DENALI NATIONAL PARK, AK

DAILY AVAILABLITY (90 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

(Option Line Item)

05/01/2019

Period of Performance: 05/21/2019 to 08/18/2019

00040 ITEM 2 EXCLUSIVE USE OPTION YEAR ONE 5/14 -

7/27/2019 - FAIRBANKS, AK

DAILY AVAILABILITY (75 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

(Option Line Item)

05/01/2019

Period of Performance: 05/14/2019 to 07/27/2019

00050 ITEM 1 EXCLUSIVE USE BASE YEAR 5/21 - 8/18/2020 -

DENALI NATIONAL PARK, AK

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

120 2 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 120

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

140D8118R0001

DAILY AVAILABLITY (90 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

(Option Line Item)

05/01/2020

Period of Performance: 05/21/2020 to 08/18/2020

00060 ITEM 2 EXCLUSIVE USE OPTION YEAR TWO 5/14 -

7/27/2020 - FAIRBANKS, AK

DAILY AVAILABILITY (75 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

(Option Line Item)

05/01/2020

Period of Performance: 05/14/2020 to 07/27/2020

00070 ITEM 1 EXCLUSIVE USE OPTION YEAR THREE 5/21 -

8/18/2021 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK, AK

DAILY AVAILABLITY (90 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

(Option Line Item)

05/01/2021

Period of Performance: 05/21/2021 to 08/18/2021

00080 ITEM 2 EXCLUSIVE USE OPTION YEAR THREE 5/14 -

07/27/2021 - FAIRBANKS, AK

DAILY AVAILABILITY (75 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

(Option Line Item)

05/01/2021

Period of Performance: 05/14/2021 to 07/27/2021

00090 ITEM 1 EXCLUSIVE USE OPTION YEAR FOUR 5/21 -

8/18/2022 - DENALI NATIONAL PARK, AK

DAILY AVAILABLITY (90 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

(Option Line Item)

05/01/2022

Period of Performance: 05/21/2022 to 08/18/2022

00100 ITEM 2 EXCLUSIVE USE OPTION YEAR FOUR 5/14 -

7/27/2022 - FAIRBANKS, AK

DAILY AVAILABILITY (75 DAYS)

FLIGHT HOURS (EST. 200)

Continued ...

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Solicitation No. 140D8118R0001 Fire, Search and Rescue NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 5 Helicopter Flight Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 7

CONTRACT ACRONYMS 7

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 8

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT 8

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 20

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 20

B1 Scope of Contract 20 B2 Certifications 20 B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) 20 B4 Contracts 20

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 20

B5 Condition of Equipment 20 B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements 21 B7 Avionics Requirements 23 B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements 28

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 28

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority 28 B10 Pilot Qualifications 28 B11 Personnel Duty Limitations 29 B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations 29 B13 Mechanic Requirements 30 B14 Mechanic Qualifications 30 B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations 30 B16 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications 30 B17 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations 30 B18 Relief Crew Requirement 30

OPERATIONS 31

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility 31 B20 Flight Operations 31 B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment 32 B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations 33 B23 PPE for Ground Operations 33 B24 Exemption for Transportation of Hazardous Materials B25 Fuel and Fuel Servicing Requirements 34

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 34

B26 General – Maintenance 34 B27 Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Manufacturer's

Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSBs) 34 B28 Manuals/Records 35 B29 Maintenance 35 B30 Maintenance Test Flight 35 B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts 35 B32 Weight and Balance 36 B33 Turbine Engine Power Assurance Checks 36

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS 37

CONTRACT CLAUSES 37

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) Clauses Incorporated by Reference 37 Clauses by full text 37

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS 37

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance 37 52.212-4(k)Taxes 39 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) 39 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995) 42 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 42 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) 43 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 43 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (48 CFR, Mar 2000) 43 DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 43 2011) 43 Addenda to DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/Safety Manager & Advisor 44

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report 44 C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013) 44 C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements 45 C4 Reserved 45 C5 Aircraft Insurance 45 C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015) 45 C7 Prework Meeting 46

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 46

C8 Personnel Conduct 46 C9 Safety and Accident Prevention 47 C10 Mishaps 47 C11 Reserved 49 C12 Reserved 49

CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL 49

C13 Contract Period 49 C14 Exclusive Use Period 49 C15 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period 49

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 50

C16 Availability Requirements 50 C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time 50 C18 Maintenance During Availability Period 50 C19 Unavailability and Damages 50

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 51

C20 Daily Availability 51 C21 Flight Time 51 C22 Mobilization/Demobilization 51 C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) 51 C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges 53 C25 Reserved 53

EXHIBITS 54

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 92

INTRODUCTION 92

D1 General Information 92 D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard 92

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) TAILORED 92

D3 Offers 92 D4 Offer Contents 92 D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers 93

D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers 93 D7 Special Notice to Offerors 93

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS 94

D8 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items (OCT 2014) (tailored) 94 D9 Offer Acceptability 94 D10 Evaluation Factors 94 D11 Offeror Capability 94 D11.1 Offered Aircraft Capability 94 D11.2 Pilot Experience 94 D11.3 Organizational Experience 95 D11.4 Organizational Safety 95 D12 Past Performance 95 D13 Evaluated Price 95 D14 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection 95 D15 Notice of Award 96 D16 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation 96

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS 97

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 97 Provisions Incorporated by reference 97 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) 97 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. (JAN 2017) 97 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 106 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation) 106

EXHIBITS 107

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SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

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

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

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

NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 8 Helicopter Flight Services

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

ITEM 1 DESCRIPTION

1. Aircraft Required: One light helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Item one EU dates: May 21 – August 18

Designated Base: Denali National Park, Alaska.

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Relief PIC, Mechanic

(One mechanic may provide services to both Item #1 and Item #2)

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Payload : Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 630 pounds at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 2.9 hours.

Note: Offered aircraft must also be capable of a jettisonable payload of 550 pounds HOGE at 30 degrees C at 5,000 feet pressure altitude with a 200 pound pilot and 1½ hours total fuel.

Powerplant: Turbine engine with minimum of 317 shaft horsepower.

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c).

Airspeed: 130 knots VNE at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet.

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 that you provide.

An AS350B2, AS350B3, H125, BH206L4 or a BH407 may typically fulfill the above minimum and requirements. (Note: BH407’s submitting performance per Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) 12 must maintain FMS 12 performance throughout the term of the contract.)

Note 1: In order to be considered for dispatch to the Contiguous United States the offered aircraft must meet the requirements of this solicitation, including Exhibit 34 Contiguous United States Supplement.

Note 2: All Exhibits applicable to this solicitation are included at the end of Section CITEM 2 DESCRIPTION

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

2. Aircraft Required: One light helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

Item two EU dates: May 14 – July 27

Designated Base: Fairbanks, Alaska.

Crew Compliment Required: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Relief PIC, Mechanic (One mechanic may provide services to both Item #1 and Item #2)

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 630 pounds at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 200 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 2.9 hours.

Note: Offered aircraft must also be capable of a jettisonable payload of 550 pounds HOGE at 30 degrees C at 5,000 feet pressure altitude with a 200 pound pilot and 1½ hours total fuel.

Powerplant: Turbine engine with minimum of 317 shaft horsepower.

Performance: Rotorcraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 27.143 paragraph (c).

Airspeed: 130 knots VNE at 20 degrees C at 3,000 feet.

Note 1: In order to be considered for dispatch to the Contiguous United States the offered aircraft must meet the requirements of this solicitation, including Exhibit 12 Contiguous United States Supplement.

Note 2: All Exhibits applicable to this solicitation are included at the end of Section C.

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A2 Schedules of Supplies and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for each of the two required aircraft. Offerors must propose on both and therefore complete and submit pricing schedules (A2.1 and A2.2) to be considered. The Government shall award one contract with an annual exclusive use period of 90 days for Item 1, and 75 days for item 2. After the exclusive use period expires, services may be extended for each aircraft at the discretion of the Government.

A2.1 Schedule for one Exclusive Use (EU) Aircraft (Item 1) with a guaranteed Exclusive Use Period of 90 days.

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali Park, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

90 Continuous Calendar Days

START DATE: May 21, 2018 END DATE: August 18, 2018

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – GUARANTEED SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

Daily Availability Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability (See Note 1)

Guaranteed

DAYS

Estimated Flight Hours (DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period (See Note 2) same as 1A

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period same as 1B

Additional pay items (T&M line item) The additional pay item estimated amount is calculated by the agency, and is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

$40,000.00 NTE

Additional pay items (optional for extension)(T&M line item) is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$10,000.00 NTE

BASE YEAR May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel. All fuel will be provided by the Government or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with the contract. The totals for availability and estimated flight for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror.

Note 2: Items 1C and 1D will be awarded as unit prices only. The extended amount will be a dollar amount determined by the government, based on days agreed to in the extension. This applies to all years.

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ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days

START DATE May 21, 2019 END DATE August 18, 2019

EXTENSION

(OPTIONAL) Price per day for AVAILABILITY During Extension Period same as 2A

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR same as 2B

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

2F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR 1 May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days START DATE May 21, 2020 END DATE August 18, 2020

3C same as 3A

3D same as 3B

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

3F funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR 2 May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 12 Helicopter Flight Services

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days START DATE May 21, 2021 END DATE August 18, 2021

4C same as 4A

4D same as 4B

4F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR 3 May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022- ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days

START DATE May 21, 2022 END DATE August 18, 2022

5C same as 5A

5D same as 5B

5F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR 4 May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023– ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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6 MONTH EXTENSION OPTION (IAW 52.217-8)

EXCLUSIVE USE Continuous Period of 90 Calendar Days

START DATE May 21, 2023 END DATE August 18, 2023

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

AVAILABILITY During

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

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

See Additional Pay Items Schedule for Rates

OPTION 6 MONTHS May 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023– ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 1 (base and all option years)

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A2.2 Schedule for one Exclusive Use (EU) Aircraft Item 2, includes On-Site Mechanic (one mechanic can be used for both locations)

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Fairbanks, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

75 calendar days

START DATE: May 14, 2018 END DATE: July 27, 2018

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #

Guaranteed days per aircraft subject to availability. (see Note 1)

* Includes On-Site Mechanic (see Note 3)

(DRY without fuel) Price per flight hour for estimated flight hours

Price per day for AVAILABILITY same as 1A

Price per FLIGHT HOUR During same as 1B

1E is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

1F is for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

BASE YEAR May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Note 1: Flight rate should be bid Dry, without fuel for flight services in Alaska. All fuel will be provided by the Government or the contractor will be reimbursed for contractor provided fuel in accordance with contract. The totals for availability and estimated flight for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror.

Note 3: Item 1A and 1C will include pricing for one (1) On-Site Mechanic during the guaranteed Daily Availability period.

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Continuous Period of 75 Days START DATE May 14, 2019 END DATE July 27, 2019

(See Notes 1 & 3)

2C same as 2A

2D same as 2B

2F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR 1 May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 75 Days START DATE May 14, 2020 END DATE July 27 2020

(See Note 1 & 3)

3C same as 3A

3D same as 3B

3E funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

3F funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR 2 May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Continuous Period of 75 Days START DATE May 14, 2021 END DATE July 27, 2021

4C same as 4A

4D same as 4B

$40,000.00

4F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

$10,000.00

OPTION YEAR 3 May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022- ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 75 Days START DATE May 14, 2022 END DATE July 27, 2022

5F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

OPTION YEAR 4 May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023– ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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6 MONTH EXTENSION OPTION (IAW

52.217-8) EXCLUSIVE USE Continuous Period of 75 Calendar Days

START DATE May 14, 2023 END DATE July 27, 2023

6F for funding purposes only. The amount implies no guarantee.

6 MONTH OPTION May 1, 2023 – Oct 31, 2023– ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF LINE ITEM 2 (bas and all option years)

ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL OF LINE ITEMS 1 & 2 (base and all option years)

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M)) Additional Pay Items Schedule will be the same for both Items 1 & 2 above.

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 ii Extended Standby- Driver* (Required in the Lower 48 only)

ET INDEFINITE HOUR $35.00

iii Extended Standby – Mechanic (paid when away from base)

EM INDEFINITE HOUR $56.00

iv Fuel Service Truck & Driver (Required in the Lower 48 only

SD INDEFINITE DAILY

RATE

$500 v Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage SMS

SMM

SML

INDEFINITE

Mile

350-749 gallons $ 1.83 750-1,499 gallons $ 2.45

1,500 or more gallons $ 3.51 vi Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost vii Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR schedule viii

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

A2.1 Minimum Guarantee/Maximum Quantity - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily Availability for each aircraft during the 75 day Exclusive Use Period, as awarded on the first task order. However, the guaranteed quantity for daily availability is subject to reductions due to unavailability of contractor aircraft. The estimated quantity for daily availability during an extension of the exclusive use period is not guaranteed and also is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

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A2.2 The start date for exclusive use period may be changed by the issuance of a Notice to Proceed in accordance with C14.

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

NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 19 Helicopter Flight Services

FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY – DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA

Aircraft payload is an element of your offer. The hover-out-of ground effect (HOGE) payload that was confirmed for the aircraft identified on the following page 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.

GOVERNMENT USE ONLY

CONFIRMED HOGE PAYLOAD AMOUNT

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE (FLIGHT MANUAL PAGE/CHART)

The following Pilot(s) are designated as Key Personnel under the contract. The Contractor’s request to substitute or replace any of the following Key Personnel must be approved in accordance with Key Personnel section of this contract.

Key Personnel Names: To be completed at award by the

Contracting Officer and upon any approved changes.

Pilot in Command (Item 1) Relief Pilot in Command (Item 1) Pilot in Command (Item 2) Relief Pilot in Command (Item 2)

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 20 Helicopter Flight Services

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 fire management and other natural resource management missions, including in remote field locations.

Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel 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, search and rescue, evacuation of sick or injured personnel, law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance and reconnaissance, and other administrative and related resource activities. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives.

B1.2 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.

B1.3 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.

B1.4 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.

B1.5 Aircraft furnished under this contract may be required to perform in Alaska Canada, or any of the contiguous United States in a field locations. (See the Contiguous United States Supplement Exhibit - Section C for all contract requirements that are applicable if operating in the Contiguous United States).

B1.5.1 Field locations may include tent camping facilities and preparation of meals in a field camp setting.

B2 Certifications

The Contractor must hold 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) in the conterminous United States and Alaska.

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 135 (14 CFR 135) Air Carrier Certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate.

B2.3 A 14 CFR 133, Rotorcraft External Load Operations Certificate which authorizes Class B loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR 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.

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 incorporated by reference; (3) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (4) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (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, NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 21 Helicopter Flight Services 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 shall be in acceptable condition as determined by the Government. See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (see Section C) 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.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide one fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as shown below for each item:

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

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 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 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 if manufactured for make and model.

B6.14 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door.

B6.15 Locking cap(s) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.16 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.17 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.

B6.20 Sliding or hinged door on side which can be opened while in flight. Doors must be equipped with a mechanism to ensure that the door(s) are positively secured when in both the closed and open positions. Doors may also be removed from the helicopter to meet these requirements provided the aircraft manual authorizes such removal.

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal or external capable of

NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 22 Helicopter Flight Services accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other tools 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. An externally side-mounted 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.

Note: Basket/rack must be quick attach/detach.

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

B6.23 An accessory power source consisting of an 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.

B6.24 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (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 (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.

B6.27 One keeperless cargo hook 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 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 (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 3,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 20˚ 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.

B6.30 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 capability (HOGE-J) of the contract aircraft at 5,000 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 B6.29 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 3,000 feet PA at 20˚ Celsius extending upward to 5,000 feet PA at 30˚ 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 (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.

B6.33 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

NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 23 Helicopter Flight Services 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 (see Section C). Steel wire rope may be used in lieu of a synthetic rope.

B6.33.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet. (100ft & 50ft sections).

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 B6.34 Internal Litter Kit: Fixed provisions must be installed. Litter to be installed when requested by the Government.

B6.35 Snow kit or necessary equipment to allow flight during falling snow.

B6.36 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator capable of filtering sand and dust particles (if manufactured for make and model).

B6.37 Barrel pump for remote refueling. (Ref: Section B25)

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

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

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSAMD_A

24E.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 accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411 and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months, as specified by 14 CFR Part 43, appendices E and F.

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

B7.3 Communications Systems

B7.3.1 One automatic-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). 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 One panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1) aeronautical transceiver, with a minimum of 760 http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSAMD_A24E.pdf http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSAMD_A24E.pdf

NPS Fairbanks and Denali NP, AK 24 Helicopter Flight Services channels covering 118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the pilot.

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

B7.3.3.1 The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136.0000 MHz to 173.9975 MHz. The operator(s) must be able to program any usable channels within that band, along with any required CTCSS tones, National Access Codes (NAC’s), or Talk Group ID’s (TGID’s), while in flight.

The transceiver must also incorporate a separate, programmable GUARD receiver, with accompanying GUARD transmit capability. Unless instructed by the Government for use on a specific project, all frequencies programmed for use under this Contract must be in the narrowband analog mode.

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

168.625 MHz, with a 110.9 Hz CTCSS tone on transmit

only.

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

Technisonics: TDFM-136, TDFM-136A, TDFM-

136/NV, TDFM-136A/NV, TDFM-136B, TDFM-

136B/NV.

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

B7.3.3.5 Each required VHF-FM transceiver must be equipped with a conveniently-located programming port, to facilitate programming via a Government-owned 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 conveniently located for ease of use. 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 Government laptop computers as required.

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.

B7.3.4 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…

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