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EXCLUSIVE USE HIGH ALTITUDE HELICOPTER FLIGHT

SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NPS AT DENALI NATIONAL PARK

See Schedule A for Pricing Input.

Task Orders will be awarded by an AQD Contracting Officer, and issued electronically.

Period of Performance: 04/10/2020 to 04/09/2025

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00010 Exclusive Use Rotorcraft Search, Rescue and Fire 1 EA

Support Services for NPS.

Period of Performance 4/10/2020-4/9/2025

See Schedule A for Pricing Input.

Task Orders will be awarded by an AQD Contracting

Officer, and issued electronically.

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00020 Exclusive Use Rotorcraft Search, Rescue and Fire 1 EA

Support Services for NPS.

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

Solicitation No. 140D8119R0012 NPS High Altitude Denali, AK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES 5

CONTRACT ACRONYMS 5

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES 6

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT 6

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 11

B1 Scope of Contract 12

B2 Certifications 12

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications) 12

B4 Contracts 12

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 13

B5 Condition of Equipment 13

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements 13

B7 Avionics Requirements 16

B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment Requirements 20

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 20

B9 Pilot Requirements and Authority 20

B10 Pilot Qualifications 20

B11 Personnel Duty Limitations 22

B12 Flight Crewmembers’ Duty and Flight Limitations 22

B13 Mechanic Requirement 23

B14 Mechanic Qualifications 23

B15 Mechanic Duty Limitations 23

B16 Fuel Service Vehicle Driver Requirement and Qualifications 23

B17 Fuel Service Vehicle Driver Duty Limitations 24

B18 Relief Crew Requirement 24

OPERATIONS 24

B19 Pilot Authority and Responsibility 24

B20 Flight Operations 24

B21 Security of Aircraft and Equipment 25

B22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations 26

B23 PPE for Ground Operations 26

B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials 26

B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements 26

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 27

B26 General - Maintenance 27

B27 Airworthiness Directives (AD’s) and Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins (MMSB’s) 27

B28 Manuals/Records 28

B29 Maintenance 28

B30 Maintenance Test Flight 28

B31 Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Life-Limited Parts 28

B32 Weight and Balance 28

B33 Turbine Engine Power Assurance Checks 29

CONTRACT CLAUSES 30

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

Clauses Incorporated by Reference 30

Clauses by full text 30

ADDENDA TO CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS 30

52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance 30

52.212-4(k)Taxes 32

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2019) 32

52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995) 35

52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 35

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) 35

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 36

52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 36

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) 36

Addenda to DIAR 1452.201-70 COTR/PI/Safety Manager & Advisor 37

GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

C1 Aircraft Use Report 37

C2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013) 37

C3 Contractor Personnel Security Requirements 38

C4 Notification of Key Personnel (Pilot and Relief Pilot)38

C5 Aircraft Insurance 38

C6 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(DEC 2015) 38

C7 Prework Meeting 39

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 39

C8 Personnel Conduct 39

C9 Safety 40

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C10 Mishaps 40

C11 Reserved 41

C12 Reserved 41

C13 Contract Period 41

C14 Exclusive Use Period 41

C15 Optional Extension of Exclusive Use Period 42

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 42

C16 Availability Requirements 42

C17 Schedule of Operations and Reaction Time 42

C18 Maintenance During Availability Period 42

C19 Unavailability and Damages 43

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 43

C20 Daily Availability 43

C21 Flight Time 43

C22 Mobilization/Demobilization 44

C23 Additional Pay Items (from Schedule of Items) 44

C24 Government Miscellaneous Charges 45

C25 Reserved 45

EXHIBITS 46

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 71

INTRODUCTION 71

D1 General Information 71

D2 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and Small Business Size Standard 71

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 JAN 2017) tailored 71

D3 Offers 71

D4 Offer Contents 71

D5 Period for Acceptance of Offers. 72

D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers 72

D7 Special Notice to Offerors 72

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS 73

D8 Evaluation—Commercial Items (52.212-2 OCT 2014) (addenda/tailored) 73

D9 Evaluation Factors 73

D10 Technical Capability 73

D11 Key Personnel 74

D12 Organizational Safety 74

D13 Past Performance 74

D14 Evaluated Price 74

D15 Tradeoff Analysis and Contractor Selection 75

D16 Notice of Award 75

D17 Inquiries Regarding the Solicitation 75

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

(FEB 1998) 76

Provisions and clauses Incorporated by reference 76

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 76

52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 76

52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 85

52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation) 85

EXHIBITS 86

Solicitation No. 140D8119R0012 NPS High Altitude Denali, AK

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

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

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

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 TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances TSO technical service order UL Underwriter’s Laboratory USDA United States Department of Agriculture VFR visual flight rules VNE velocity never exceed VOX voice activation VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

Solicitation No. 140D8119R0012 NPS High Altitude Denali, AK

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services for 120 calendar days to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government search and rescue, fire and natural resource missions for the National Park Service, Denali, Alaska. The exclusive use period is April 15th through August 12th (120 days). This contract has a base five-year ordering period with a six-month extension of services option, IAW FAR 52.217-8. Contractor services include provision of a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle & fuel (only required for use in the Lower 48), and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation.

A1. ITEM REQUIREMENT

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Aircraft Required: One Light Helicopter equipped as specified in Section B.

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

Minimum Helicopter Requirements:

Seating: Five (5) insured passenger seats not including pilot, but including copilot seat in an aircraft, normally single-pilot operated.

Powerplant: Turbine engine

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 500 pounds at minus 20 degrees Celsius at 14,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 225 pounds, a mountain ranger at 200 pounds, a mountain rescue pack at 100 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 40 minutes of flight plus 20 minutes reserve.

Performance: Performance capability to make deep snow and glacial landings at altitudes up to an elevation of 17,500-feet MSL

Certification Basis: 14 CFR 27

Target Helicopter Requirements:

Payload: Non-jettisonable payload (HOGE) of 600 pounds at minus 20 degrees Celsius at 14,000 feet pressure altitude using a pilot weight of 225 pounds, a mountain ranger at 200 pounds, a mountain rescue pack at 100 pounds, a 35-pound survival kit and fuel for 40 minutes of flight plus 20 minutes reserve.

Performance: Performance capability to make deep snow and glacial landings at altitudes up to an elevation of 20,300-feet MSL

Note 1: Contractor may be required to operate from an alternate base(s) when dispatched by the government.

Note 2: (Payload amounts shall be computed by using the Government’s Standard Interagency Load Calculation Method and Form and the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart included under Section C Exhibits along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report and equipment list that you provide).

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A2 Schedules of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This solicitation contains a schedule for the required aircraft. Offerors must complete and submit pricing schedules (A2.1 Item 1 all years). The Government will award one contract with an annual exclusive use period of 120 days. After the 120-day exclusive use period expires, aircraft services may be extended at the discretion of the Government, the maximum days of Availability that can be ordered by the Government is 180 days, per calendar year.

A2.1 ITEM

Offerors shall complete the shaded areas below.

DESIGNATED BASE

Denali National Park, AK

EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

120 calendar days

START DATE: April 15, 2020 END DATE: August 12, 2020

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

1A

Daily Availability Guaranteed days (See Note 1)

AV

Guaranteed

DAYS

1B

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

FD

Estimated

FLIGHT

HOURS

1C

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

1D

EXTENSION (Optional) Price per FLIGHT HOUR During Extension Period same as 1B

1E

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

$30,000.00 NTE

1F

Additional pay items (optional for extension) (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.

$10,000.00 NTE

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2020– February 28, 2021 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 total estimated cost of A-F, for all years will be added together to arrive at the estimated evaluated price for each offeror. This in no way obligates the Government to Extensions or the estimated days or flight hours listed in the price schedule.

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.

Solicitation No. 140D8119R0012 NPS High Altitude Denali, AK

ANNUAL EXCLUSIVE USE PERIOD

Continuous Period of 120 Days START DATE April 15, 2021 END DATE August 12, 2021

DAILY AVAILABILITY PRICE PER DAY – SUBJECT TO BEING AVAILABLE

2A

EU Period

2B

2C

EXTENSION

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

2D

(OPTIONAL) Price per FLIGHT HOUR same as 2B

2E

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

$30,900.00 NTE

2F

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

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2021– February 28, 2022 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 120 Days START DATE April 15, 2022 END DATE August 12, 2022

3A

3B

3C same as 3A

3D same as 3B

3E

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

$31,827.00 NTE

3F

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

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2022– February 28, 2023 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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Continuous Period of 120 Days START DATE April 15, 2023 END DATE August 12, 2023

4A

4B

4C same as 4A

4D same as 4B

4E

$32,781.81 NTE

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

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2023– February 28, 2024 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

Continuous Period of 90 Days (Item 1) START DATE April 15, 2024 END DATE August 12, 2024

5A

5B

5C same as 5A

5D same as 5B

5E

$33,765.26 NTE

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

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2024– February 28, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

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EXTENSION OF SERVICE OPTION PERIOD

Continuous Period of 120 Days START DATE April 15, 2025 END DATE August 12, 2025

6A same as 6A

6B same as 6B

6C same as 6A

6D same as 6B

6E

$34,778.22 NTE

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

ORDERING DATES: March 1, 2025– August 31, 2025 ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL

ESTIMATED TOTAL OF ITEM 0001 (total for all ordering periods)

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE (Reimbursed as Time & Materials (T&M), IAW 52.212-4 Alt 1))

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS

RATE

i Extended Standby – Pilot EP INDEFINITE HOUR $57.00 ii Extended Standby – Driver ET INDEFINITE HOUR $45.00 iii Extended Standby - Mechanic EM INDEFINITE HOUR $60.00 iv Additional Crew - Pilot AC INDEFINITE EACH (per day) $ v Additional Mechanic MC INDEFINITE DAILY $ vi

Fuel Service Truck & Driver (Required in the Lower-48 only, priced as daily rate) (minimum of 8 hours of useable fuel for the make and model helicopter operating on the contract based on the Helicopter Fuel Consumption and Weight Reduction Chart Exhibit)

SD

INDEFINITE

DAILY

$800.00 vii

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

SMS

SMM

SML

SMXL

INDEFINITE

MILE

0 – 349 gallon capacity $1.35 350-749 gallon capacity $ 1.83

750-1,499 gallon capacity $ 2.45 1,500 or more gallon capacity $ 3.51 viii Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost ix Per Diem PD INDEFINITE EACH Per FTR schedule x

Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

A2.1 Minimum Guarantee - the minimum guarantee under the contract, as required by contract clause 52.216-22, is the total amount for Daily

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Availability during the 90 day Exclusive Use Period of Year One, 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 is subject to reductions due to unavailability.

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 (Only applicable to relocations to the Lower 48) Southbound flight time thru Canada shall be paid at the dry flight rate until the first enroute stop is required in the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall close out the invoice at this time, and enter total remaining Government fuel on board. A deduction will be made for the remaining Government reimbursed fuel at this time. The Contractor shall begin a new invoice line upon resuming flight thru the Contiguous Lower 48 States. The Contractor shall be paid the wet flight rate from this point until such time as they are released from service.

A2.4 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.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Solicitation No. 140D8119R0012 NPS High Altitude Denali, AK

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained exclusive use helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions. Contractor services include provisions for a helicopter, personnel, fuel servicing vehicle, fuel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation. Missions will include, but are not limited to, short-haul, cargo letdown, search and rescue, fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, 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.

The helicopter will be used statewide in support of individual units within the Alaska Region of the National Park Service.

The helicopter will be based in Denali National Park, at Talkeetna, Alaska and primarily utilized within Denali National Park and Preserve.

B1.2 During the exclusive use period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished must 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.

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 Unites 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.

Aircraft must be carried on the list of aircraft authorized on this certificate.

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.

B2.6 Left Seat Operations are Required. Unless the manufacturer’s designated pilot seat is the left crew seat, 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 operations. This approval must include passenger/cargo 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 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.

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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

The Contractor-furnished helicopter, 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 Conditions Exhibit 3 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.

B6.5.1 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 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 4.

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 Flight instruments for low visibility flight conditions, including gyroscopic bank and pitch indicator (ADI), directional gyro, vertical speed indicator and rate of turn indicator or skid/slip indicator or inclinometer.

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B6.18 Main rotor brake.

B6.19 Engine intake filtering device or particle separator (if manufactured for model), capable of filtering sand and dust particles.

Note: Flight in falling or blowing snow may be necessary.

Additional equipment may be required.

B6.20 The Contractor may be required to install National Park Service insignia on each side of the aircraft. The insignias are self-adhesive, approximately 9 inches high and 7 inches wide.

Insignias will be furnished by the Government.

B6.21 Cargo compartment, internal and external capable of 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 required 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.

Note: If offered, the AS350 aircraft must be equipped with a left and right cargo baskets such as the Dart Heli-Utility basket model D350-607-041 (96”length) or equivalent.

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

Note: Basket/racks 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 RESERVED

B6.25 A survival kit containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit 5 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 (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 10.

The bucket must have a manufacturer's capacity adjustment commensurate with the maximum lifting capability (HOGE- J) of the contract aircraft at 1,000 feet pressure altitude (PA), 25˚ 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 Reserved.

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

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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 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 11.

B6.33.4 The length of the rope must be readily adjustable from 50 to 150 feet in 50-foot increments.

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 and cargo letdown operations that must meet the following specifications:

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

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

B6.34.3 Dual external airframe mounted cargo hook system certified for Human External Cargo (HEC) operations.

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

B6.34.4.1 If an AS350/H125 series aircraft is offered, a hoist operators anchor point must be installed per section 2.B.2.c and figure (2) on page 23 in the AS350 Service Bulletin No.

25.00.15. This anchor point will be used in lieu of the rappel fixture for the short-haul spotter’s safety harness tether.

B6.35 The Contractor must furnish an oxygen system installed in the aircraft that meets the following requirements:

B6.35.1 Oxygen outlets must be conveniently available at both the pilot and observer stations.

B6.35.2 The oxygen regulators and pressure gauge must be conveniently mounted, readily accessible to the pilot and observer stations.

B6.35.3 The pilot station oxygen hose receptacle must be mounted in such a manner as to not interfere with the pilot utilizing his bubble window while wearing the oxygen mask.

B6.35.4 The system must provide for the total of 2 hours endurance with the breathing mixture at 50 percent oxygen content at 16,500 feet altitude for each station (pilot and observer).

B6.35.7 Fully serviced, spare oxygen bottles must be available at the designated base and the designated mountain base to provide an additional 8 hours endurance for each oxygen station. (Bulk oxygen available to service these bottles at the designated base would be desirable.)

B6.35.8 Fittings and tools to allow the installed aircraft oxygen bottles to be removed and used as a portable system with the pilot’s helmet must be furnished by the contractor.

B6.35.9 Contractor must furnish oxygen masks compatible with the pilot and observer's protective helmets.

B6.35.10 The oxygen masks must be equipped with a microphone that is compatible with the aircraft's required avionics system.

B6.35.11 Oxygen system components must be aviation grade and meet the requirements of 14 CFR. The Contractor must ensure the pilot is knowledgeable of oxygen requirements and is competent to manage the installed system.

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B6.36 Snow/tundra pads (Shall be available and installed when requested by the Government.)

B6.37 Internal Litter Kit (To be installed when requested by the Government.)

B6.38 The aircraft must be equipped with a bubble window for the PIC and will allow longline and short-haul operations to be conducted without removing the pilots door. The bubble window will be constructed in such a manner as to allow unrestricted visibility and movement by the PIC for all external load operations. Provisions must be made to keep the bubble window clear of condensation/frost during flight operations (i.e., ducted warm air from heater/defroster).

B6.39 A protective covering for the floor to include the area adjacent to the guard and the area under the rear seats must be installed when the right front seat is removed. Cargo tie down points to accommodate cargo in the area where the seat is removed must be installed.

B6.40 The Contractor must provide adequate ground support equipment to support operations in a late winter environment.

Such equipment must include but is not limited to: aircraft and blade covers, small electrical heaters, ample supply of extension cord(s), and other equipment which may be unique to the Contractor's needs.

B6.40.1 The contractor must provide ample storage provisions for the support equipment and material. The storage area must provide protection from the weather elements with an adequate area for limited shop tools and maintenance support activity. (Typically, an enclosed trailer or truck would meet this requirement.)

B6.40.2 One ground power unit (GPU) capable of starting the helicopters engine and for performing routine ground system checks and maintenance. The GPU unit must be kept at the designated base.

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General

All installed transceivers must be placarded with designations matching the transmitter/receiver controls on the installed audio control systems.

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:

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

B7.2 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "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), which must: be certified under TSO-C126 (or newer):

be approved for use in helicopters; be installed in accordance with the ELT manufacturer’s instructions (including rigid attachment providing less than one-tenth inch movement with 100 lbs. force applied in the weakest direction); be mounted in a conspicuous or marked location, and; meet the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). The ELT’s remote switch/light must be mounted in view of the pilot, and if not powered by its own battery or that of the transmitter, must be powered by un-switched aircraft power. The ELT must include a 121.5MHz homing beacon, and its antenna(s) 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. ELT’s utilizing hook-and-loop (e.g. Velcro) mounting straps will not be acceptable after January 1, 2024.

B7.3.2 One panel-mounted VHF-AM (VHF-1) aeronautical transceiver, with a minimum of 760 channels covering

118.000 to 136.975 MHz. The transceiver must have

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B7.3.3 One P25-compliant VHF-FM transceiver. The transceiver (FM-1), must provide selection of narrowband analog (12.5 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 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 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.

B7.3.4 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 appro-priate wiring from the audio control system, terminated in an ITT/Cannon type MS3112E12-10S 10-pin connector conveniently located for use by the observer/copilot, and utilizing the contact assignments as specified by drawing FS/OAS A-17 in Exhibit 8.

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

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

B7.3.4.4 Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage provided to the AUX-FM system from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided to prevent the portable radio microphone excitation voltage from entering the system.

Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

B7.3.4.5 In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may substitute an additional VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-3) which meets the requirements for the VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver(s) as detailed above.

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

Not all available satellite based tracking systems are compatible with the Government’s AFF Program, nor meets AFF’s requirements. The contractor must ensure that the aircraft hardware offered is compatible with AFF. For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov.

B7.3.5.1 The AFF aircraft hardware must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF aircraft hardware must utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an externally or internally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s AFF viewing software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF aircraft hardware during periods of turbulence.

Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any visual

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B7.3.5.2 AFF communications must be fully operational in all 50 states. Contractors working in or accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada must have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links will operate effectively in all geographic areas.

B7.3.5.3 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF…