B09_SA_Amend_8_140D8120R0004_(Sec_A-E)_0008.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 GENERAL

A2 ITEM REQUIREMENT

A3 ITEM 0001-0009PRICING SCHEDULE

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATIONS

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACTS AND TASK ORDERS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B8 PILOT REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B10 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

OPERATIONS

B12 CONTRACTOR'S REPORTING AND RELEASE BASE

B13 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

B14FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B15 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B16 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B17 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B18 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B19 GENERAL – MAINTENANCE

B20 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS) AND

MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS)

B21 Maintenance Operational Check/Flight

B22 MANUALS/RECORDS

B23 MAINTENANCE

B24 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-

LIMITED PARTS

B25 SUPPLEMENTS

B25.1 – OFF AIRPORT OPERATIONS-WHEELS (SEE OPM

29)

B25.2 –RECONNAISSANCE (SEE OPM 29)

B25.3 – LOW LEVEL ACTIVITIES (SEEOPM 29)

B25.4 - GLACIER LANDING-SKIS (AIRPLANE)

OPERATIONS IN ALASKA (SEE OPM 29)

B25.5 – MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN (SEEOPM 29)

B25.6 - EXTENDED OVER-WATER OPERATIONS

B25.7 – RESERVED

B25.8 - SKIPLANE OPERATIONS (SEEOPM 29)

B25.9 – AVIATION FUEL DISPENSING FACILITIES IN

ALASKA

B25.10 - ON-SITE MECHANIC

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

C1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

(FEB 1998)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED

C3 52.212-4(K)TAXES

C5 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C6 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C7 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C8 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV1999) 44

C9 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE

CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C10 52.222-42 -- STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR

FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

C12 COTR/SAFETY MANAGER

SAFETY

C13 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C13.3 MISHAPS

C14 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

C15 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

C16 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C17 RESERVED

C18 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C19 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – INSURANCE

C20 CONTRACTOR ONBOARDING PROCEDURES

C21 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

C22 PREWORK MEETING

C23 CONTRACT PERIOD

C24 ADD/REMOVE AIRCRAFT AFTER CONTRACT AWARD 49

C25 ORDERS FOR SERVICES

C26 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C27 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME

C28 CONTRACT NON-COMPLIANCE

C29 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C30 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 SEP 2023) TAILORED

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 OFFERS

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

D8 RESERVED

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D9 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2)

(NOV 2021)

D10 PROPOSAL ANALYSIS AND CONTRACTOR SELECTIONS

D11 NOTICE OF AWARD

D12 INQUIRIES REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

SECTION E – OFFEROR’S REPRESENTATIONS,

CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

E1 52.252-1SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2023)

E4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E5 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS OCT 1995) 68

E6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE

INTERIOR (SEPT 2006) (DEVIATION)

E7 AQD EVALUATION OF OPTIONS PROVISION (OCT 2015)

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of

Animals AD Airworthiness Directive AIRS Aviation Information Reporting Support AMS Aviation Management System A&P Airframe and Power Plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications

Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS continuous tone coded squelch system DM degrees/minutes/decimal minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT emergency locator transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FSV Fuel Service Vehicle 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 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

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 General

This multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract is for fixed wing on-call services on an as-needed basis for transportation in Alaska for U.S. Department of the Interior and other agency personnel, cargo, or both using aircraft operated and maintained by the Contractor. Services under this contract are limited to those operators who are authorized to conduct flight services in Alaska and maintain an Alaska Base of Operations.

A2 Item Requirement

Item Description

All equipment, facilities, and personnel required under this contract shall be delivered to and removed from various location(s) as ordered and needed. Contractor designated base location(s) are identified on the following pricing pages.

Aircraft Requirement: Single engine and multiengine airplanes, equipped as specified in Section B and specific Supplements.

Seating: One (1) to fifty (50) insured passenger seats.

Landing Gear: Wheels, floats, amphibious floats, skis or wheel skis.

Crew Requirements: Minimum required flight crew for offered airplane. Relief flight crew is not required but may be provided if offered.

Note 1: Contractor may be required to operate from an alternate location when dispatched by the government.

AIRCRAFT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS:

Item #1 Description Minimum Guarantee –Initial Office of Aviation Services(OAS)

Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s).

Item #2 Description Type Aircraft: Tandem seat aircraft Gross Weight: Aircraft must have minimum certificated gross weight of 2,000 pounds

Item #3 Description Type Aircraft: Single engine piston aircraft Seating: Four (4) seats or greater

Item #4 Description Type Aircraft: Single engine turbine aircraft Seating: Four (4) seats or greater

Item #5 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine piston aircraft Seating: Six (6) seats or greater

Item #6 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine turbine aircraft Seating: Six (6) seats or greater

Item #7 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine piston aircraft Seating: ten (10) seats or greater

Item #8 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine turbine aircraft Seating: ten (10) seats or greater

Item #9 Description Type Aircraft: Multi engine jet aircraft Seating: ten (10) seats or greater

A3 Item 0001-0009 Pricing Schedule

Item #1 Description – Initial OAS Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s). When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract, a minimum of one Government-provided inspection for each aircraft and pilot as described in Section C2 will be provided. This line item is not separately priced and is the minimum quantity the Government intends to order (also known as the minimum guarantee) under any resulting contract(s) as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.504 and FAR 52.216-22.

Item #2 Description – Tandem Seat Aircraft

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

CARGO

ONLY

N

N

N

N

PERIOD DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

4th 4/1/25 – 3/31/26 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PERIOD DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

4th 4/1/25 – 3/31/26 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

*Note: all flight rates are dry – no fuel costs included.

Item #3 Description – Single Engine Piston Aircraft – Four (4) seats or greater

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

CARGO

ONLY

N

N

N

N

PERIOD DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

4th 4/1/25 – 3/31/26 Flight Rate FD HOUR $

PERIOD DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base 4/1/21 – 3/31/22 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

1st 4/1/22 – 3/31/23 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

2nd 4/1/23 – 3/31/24 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

4th 4/1/25 – 3/31/26 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #4 Description – Single Engine Turbine Aircraft – Four (4) seats or greater

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

CARGO

ONLY

N

PERIOD

DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

Base

4/1/21 – 3/31/22

Flight Rate

FD

HOUR

1st

4/1/22 – 3/31/23

2nd

4/1/23 – 3/31/24

3rd

4/1/24 – 3/31/25

4th

4/1/25 – 3/31/26

Standby Rate

SB

3rd 4/1/24 – 3/31/25 Standby Rate SB HOUR $

Item #5 Description – Multi Engine Piston Aircraft – Six (6) seats or greater

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

Item #6 Description – Multi Engine Turbine Aircraft – Six (6) seats or greater

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

Item #7 Description – Multi Engine Piston Aircraft – Ten (10) seats or greater

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

Item #8 Description – Multi Engine Turbine Aircraft – Ten (10) seats or greater

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

Item #9 Description – Multi Engine Jet Aircraft – Ten (10) seats or greater

NAME

AK BASE(S)

OF OPERATION

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED PAX

SEATS

GROSS

WEIGHT

A4 Additional Pay Items Schedule

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

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

i Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem)

PD INDEFINITE Daily For Lodging – Actual cost or above per diem with justification receipt(s) required for lodging (See C30.2.1)

M&IE authorized daily per diem rate (See

C30.2.1) ii Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE GALLON Actual Cost (See C14.2) iii Miscellaneous Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (See C30.4) iv Co-Pilot (when required) CP INDEFINITE HOUR Pricing will be negotiated with vendor when required and there is an additional charge.

v Flight Hour Guarantee (averaged over length of hire)

GTD INDEFINITE HOUR Guarantee is set at three

(3) hours in accordance with Section C29.3

• Note: See Section C30 regarding Additional Pay Items.

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 Scope of Contract

B1.1 The intent of this contract is to obtain fully Contractor operated and maintained on-call (OC) airplane flight services in support of fire and resource management activities and other government agency work in Alaska.

Missions may include law enforcement activities at various risk levels, as well as point-to- point transportation and special use flights. Examples of special use flights are identified in the supplements (Section B.25). Operations involving aircraft in support of Government programs that require deviation from normal operating procedures, special pilot qualifications or techniques, or special aircraft requirements may necessitate additional approval procedures. This contract must NOT be utilized to obtain direct fire suppression aircraft and tactical fire support aircraft. However, this contract may be utilized to obtain logistical and reconnaissance aircraft that support fire. The Government will direct aircraft to support its missions and objectives. During the availability period and any subsequent extension, aircraft furnished shall be subject to the exclusive use and control of the Government.

B1.2 The Government and the Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract. The Contractor employees' cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward accomplishment of the mission and aviation safety are an integral element of this relationship.

B1.3 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 obtain and keep current all of the following required certificates and must ensure that contract aircraft are operated and maintained in compliance with those certificates at all times:

B2.1 The Contractor must hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier and/or as appropriate an Operating Certificate. The Contractor’s Operations Specifications must authorize operation of the category and class of aircraft and conditions of flight required to complete missions for the Government.

B2.2 Aircraft used on this contract must be operated and maintained under provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 or 14 CFR Part 135. Aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 135 must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR 135.63 unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer

(CO). Fractional- ownership aircraft must be operated under 14 CFR Part 135.

B2.3 The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR 21.183 and if required a restricted airworthiness certificate issued under 14 CFR

21.25 and 21.185 to include the special purpose of forest and wildlife conservation work. Multiple Airworthiness Certifications may be required under 14 CFR 21.187. The installation of any equipment must be Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved.

B2.4 The contractor must also notify OAS and the Contracting Officer of any changes in the Director of Operations, Chief Pilot, and Director of Maintenance positions, plus any additional positions approved under 14 CFR 119.69(b).

B3 Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (i) typed provisions of these specifications; (ii) DOI OAS supplements and/or exhibits incorporated by reference; (iii) 14 CFR incorporated by reference; (iv) aircraft manufacturer's specifications; (v) other documents incorporated by reference

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

B4.2 The pilot must have task order information (i.e. task order number, authorized aircraft, performance period, etc.)

in their 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 aircraft and 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. All windows and windshields must be maintained at all times and must be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinder visibility.

B5.2 The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Any corrosion must be within manufacturer and/or FAA acceptable limits.

B5.3 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit for examples of lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide at least one fully compliant airplane that is equipped as shown below.

B6.1 Free air temperature gauge.

B6.2 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, for the purposes of this contract, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. The fire extinguisher must be maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual 10, Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers or the Contractor’s 135 operations manual.

B6.3 One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

B6.4 Shoulder harness and lap belt for front seat occupants.

The shoulder strap and lap belt must fasten with a metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Both the lap belt and shoulder strap(s) must release simultaneously with one release mechanism. Single strap shoulder harnesses must cross diagonally from one side of the body to the other.

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 Tandem seat airplanes must have an approved 5-point harness installed for all occupants.

B6.6 A strobe light or flashing LED, with either a white, or half-white and half-red lens, mounted on top of the aircraft, or otherwise visible from above, IE wing tip and tail strobes. If the aircraft certification requires the anti-collision light to be aviation red, then a white strobe or white flashing LED with an independent activating switch must be provided in addition to the red anti-collision light.

B6.7 Approved High Visibility, pulsating, forward facing conspicuity lighting (pulse lights) if approved for make and model of aircraft offered.

B6.8 One permanently installed and circuit protected dual auxiliary power charging receptacle (USB) (cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable).

B7 Avionics Requirements

B7.1 General.

B7.1.1 The Contractor must provide, install, and maintain the following systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of Section B7. Detailed avionics systems performance requirements are listed in Avionics Operational Test Standards (copies available upon request from DOI NBC- Aviation Management Avionics or at https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.

pdf

B7.2 Avionics installation and maintenance standards.

B7.2.1 Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars is required: AC 43.13- 1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems”; AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Communication, Navigation, and Emergency Locater Transmitter 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 3.00 to 1 or better.

B7.2.3 Avionics equipment mounting location and installation must not interfere with passenger safety, space, and comfort. Avionics equipment must not be mounted under seats designed for deformation during energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected. Avionics equipment normally operated by both pilot and observer/copilot (FM-1, AUX- FM, audio control system, etc.) must be mounted in the optimum location for the make, model, and series of aircraft offered. Mounting(s) which offers full and unrestricted movement of each control to both the pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, without interference from clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls, must be a goal in the selection of location.

B7.2.4 Transmitters must not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers in the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. So-called “Transmit Interlock” functions must not be used with communication transceivers. Specific test details are listed in Radio http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.p http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A24F.p

Interference Test Procedures (copies available upon request from OAS Avionics, or the most recent list may be found online at:

https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A30.p df

B7.3 Communications systems.

B7.3.1 One automatic-portable or automatic-fixed 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT/AP or ELT/AF), meeting FAA TSO-C126 and COSPAS/SARSAT specifications, must be installed in the aircraft per the ELT manufacturer's installation manual.

ELT shall be located in a conspicuous or marked location.

The ELT must include a 121.5 MHz homing beacon and be equipped with an external fixed-type antenna, mounted in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer.

Documentation of bi-annual registration from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is required for all TSO C126 and newer ELTs.

B7.3.2 One panel-mounted VHF-AM aeronautical transceiver (VHF-1), operating in the frequency band of

118.000 to 135.975 MHz, with a minimum of 720 channels, and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power.

B7.3.3 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware for each aircraft offered, with the exception of aircraft flying 14 CFR Part 121 scheduled service. The aircraft tracking hardware must be compatible with the government’s Automated Flight Following (AFF) Program (https://www.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.

B7.3.3.1 The following is a current list of AFF units that are compatible with the USFS aff.gov system at the time of the issuance of this solicitation:

Blue Sky Network, Guardian Mobility, Latitude Technologies, Outer Link, Sky Connect (will be changed to Troo Trax), Sky Trac, Spider Tracks, Trac Plus Global.

For questions about current compatibility requirements, contact the AFF Help Desk at https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx or 866-224-7677.

B7.3.4 Portable ISAT systems may be used, if compatible with https://www.aff.gov. However, the system must be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, operational in all phases of flight, be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant during periods of turbulence and have an antenna placement which ensures consistent GPS/Satellite reception and communication with the Iridium constellation. Any manufacturer-required pilot display(s) or control(s) must be visible and selectable by the pilot(s).

Remote equipment having visual indicators must be mounted in such a manner that it is visible from the PIC position.

B7.3.5 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 indicators for remotely installed units must be mounted so that they can be easily viewed by the pilot.

B7.3.5.1 AFF communications must be fully operational in all areas of operation, at all times. 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.

B7.3.5.2 The contractor must maintain a subscription service through the AFF aircraft hardware provider allowing AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via the Government AFF viewing software. The position-reporting interval must be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The contractor must register their AFF aircraft hardware with the Government through https://www.aff.gov providing: complete tail number;

manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver;

aircraft make and model; and contractor contact information. If the contractor relocates previously registered AFF aircraft hardware into another aircraft, then the contractor must contact the government’s AFF Program making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the contractor must ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within AFF. The contractor must contact the Government of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages.

B7.3.5.3 Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at:

https://www.aff.gov. The AFF Help Desk can be reached at 866-224-7677 or https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx.

B7.3.5.4 Prior to the aircraft’s annual contract inspection, the contractor must ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The contractor must additionally perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check must consist of http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A30.pdf http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/docs/avionics/FSOAS_A30.pdf https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx http://www.aff.gov/ http://www.aff.gov/ http://www.aff.gov/ http://www.aff.gov/ http://www.aff.gov/ https://www.aff.gov/help.aspx confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in AFF (indicating it is currently transmitting data to AFF) and that all information displayed in AFF is current. A username and password are required to access AFF. Log on to the AFF website at https://www.aff.gov to request a username and password.

B7.3.5.5 If AFF becomes inoperable/unreliable, the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice system for flight following in accordance with Bureau flight following protocols. The contractor will return the AFF system to full operational capability within 72 hours after the inoperative/unreliable unit is first discovered as defective.

B7.4 Other avionics.

B7.4.1 An intercommunications system (ICS) must be provided for the pilot, observer/copilot, and any additional required crewmember positions. ICS operation may be via either voice-activation (VOX) or push-to-talk (PTT). If PTT, the pilot’s PTT switch(es) must be mounted on the airplane control yoke, with cord-mounted PTT switches at any other required positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided. ICS sidetone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

B7.4.1.1 The system must be designed for operation with 600- ohm earphones and carbon-equivalent, noise-canceling boom-type microphones (Gentex electret type model 5060-2, military dynamic type M-87/AIC with type CE-100 TR preamplifier (or equivalent).

B7.4.1.2 Earphone/microphone jacks: JJ-033 and JJ-034 jacks must be furnished at each required station.

B7.4.2 The Government may request installation of Government-furnished equipment (GFE).

B7.4.3 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B). When required per 14 CFR 91.225, all aircraft furnished must be equipped with ADS-B meeting the requirements of TSO-C166b or TSO-C154C and 14 CFR 91.227.

B7.4.4 Other avionics may be required for special use missions. (See Supplement B25.2 Fire and Resource Reconnaissance and B25.6.5 Extended Overwater Operations)

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B8 Pilot Requirements

B8.1 The Contractor must furnish a flight crew for each day the aircraft is required to be available.

B8.1.1 A flight crew is the minimum personnel required to operate the offered aircraft IAW the aircraft’s Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and company operations manual.

B8.2 The pilot-in-command must be familiar with this contract and all applicable task orders issued under this contract.

B8.3 The PIC must be able to provide contract and/or task order information to the COTR, OAS inspector, COR, project inspector (PI), or Government manager as requested.

B9 Pilot Qualifications

B9.1 General

B9.1.1 Pilot flight hours will be verified from an employer certified pilot log or company flight records. Further verification of flight hours may be required at the COTR’s discretion.

B9.1.2 Prior to pilot carding, the Contractor must submit a current OAS-64A or FS 5700-20, Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval (with supplements if requested) for each pilot offered for approval. FAA Pilot and medical certificates must be submitted to OAS for initial carding. Medical certificates must remain current in order for pilots to exercise privileges authorized on the OAS-30A. New medical certificates must be forwarded to OAS. The OAS- 64A form can be found on the OAS website at http://oas.doi.gov.

B9.1.3 For a pilot that has not been previously inspected and approved by the DOI OAS or USDA, Forest Service, the Contractor must provide in addition to the OAS-64A, a signed OAS-64C that verifies the pilot’s flight time qualifications and experience. The COTR, or designated representative, will provide the Contractor a form to document this verification. This form must be completed prior to pilot inspection by DOI OAS.

B9.1.4 This contract may require that pilots meet specific special use eligibility and requirements. Pilots who have not been previously carded for specific special use missions must receive a flight evaluation in accordance with Section C of this contract. The flight evaluation will be in an aircraft supplied by the Contractor at no expense to the Government. The satisfactory completion of the evaluation flight will not substitute for any of the total flight hour requirements listed in this contract.

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B9.1.5 Pilots must be proficient in operating all equipment identified in Section B (GPS, FM radios, etc.). Pilots may be required to demonstrate proficiency during the agency evaluation flight. An abbreviated programming guide may be utilized.

B9.2 Minimum qualifications, see the Supplements in B25 for additional requirements.

The Contractor must provide a pilot(s) who meet the following minimum qualifications and who possess the required certificates and evidence of having satisfactorily passed the evaluations for the required tasks at time of inspection:

B9.2.1 An FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate as appropriate with applicable category, class, and type rating.

B9.2.2 Instrument rating or ATP for airplanes.

B9.2.3 As appropriate a current first or second second-class medical certificate issued under provisions of 14 CFR Part 67.

B9.2.4 Evidence of satisfactorily passing all required FAA flight checks in accordance with provisions of 14 CFR Part 135 or 121 equivalent. All pilots must meet the currency requirements of 14 CFR 61.57.

B9.3 The PIC must meet flight time requirements of 14 CFR Part 135 or Part 121 and the following:

B9.3.1 1,500 hours Total pilot time.

B9.3.2 1,200 hours PIC airplanes.

B9.3.3 200 hours PIC multiengine, when applicable.

B9.3.4 25 hours PIC seaplanes, when applicable.

B9.3.5 PIC large airplane when applicable. (12,500 pounds certificated gross takeoff weight or more.)

B9.3.5.1 50 hours PIC in make and model of aircraft to be used on this contract for passenger transport. (25 hours if the pilot has attended a formal training course for the make and model.)

B9.3.6 PIC turbo prop airplane, when applicable.

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PIC in make and model of turbo prop airplane to be used on this contract for passenger transport. (25 hours if the pilot has attended a formal training course for the make and model.)

B9.3.7 100 hours PIC jet airplane, when applicable.

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PIC in make and model of jet airplane to be used on this contract for passenger transport, and an unrestricted type rating if required. (25 hours if the pilot has attended a formal training course for the make and model.)

B9.3.8 100 hours PIC in category, preceding 12 months.

Note: RE: B9 3.5.1 and B9 3.6.1 The Contractor may request that this pilot flight hour requirement be waived for a pilot under special circumstances; however, the waiver may or may not be granted. The Contractor should contact the Contracting Officer in advance of this need for additional information on this process. No other pilot qualification exceptions will be considered by the Government.

B9.3.9 Vendor in house FAA approved 14 CFR Part 135 training courses do not qualify for the 50% reduction.

B9.4 SIC minimum qualifications, if required by the aircraft type offered.

B9.4.1 The SIC must have at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating.

B9.4.2 The SIC must have at least a second-class medical certificate issued under provisions of 14 CFR 67.

B9.4.3 The SIC must provide evidence of satisfactorily completing an FAA competency check (14 CFR 135.293 or 14 CFR 121 equivalent) for the make and model offered in this contract. This flight check must be kept valid throughout the contract period.

B10 Flight Crewmembers Duty and Flight Limitations

Assigned duty of any kind must not exceed 14 hours in any 24-hour period. “Duty” includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby Local travel up to a maximum of 30 minutes each way between the worksite and place of lodging will not be considered duty time. Flight crewmembers will be subject to the following duty hour limitations:

B10.1 A maximum of 14 consecutive duty hours during any assigned duty period.

B10.1.1 All flight crewmembers must have two 24-hour periods of rest (off duty) within any 14 consecutive calendar days.

B10.1.2 The pilot(s) must be given a minimum of 10 consecutive hours of rest (off duty) prior to any assigned duty period.

B10.1.3 Regardless of the above limits, pilots are expected to notify the government if they become fatigued prior to reaching the duty day limit.

B10.2 Flight Limitations.

B10.2.1 Each crewmember must report all flight time, regardless of how or where performed, except personal pleasure flying. Crewmembers and relief crewmembers reporting for duty may be required to furnish a record of all duty and/or flight time during the previous 14 days. This record will be used to administer flight and duty time limitations.

B10.2.2 Flight time to and from a duty station as a flight crewmember (commuting) must be reported and counted toward limitations if it is flown on a duty day. Flight time includes but is not limited to military flight time, charter, flight instruction, 14 CFR, Part 61.56 flight review, flight examinations by FAA designees, any flight time for which a flight crewmember is compensated, or any other flight time of a commercial nature whether compensated or not.

B10.2.3 Flight crewmembers will be limited to the following flight hour limitations, which must fall within their duty hour limitations:

B10.2.3.1 A maximum of 8 hours flight time (10 hours flight time for a crew of two when flying point-to-point missions) during any assigned duty period.

B10.2.3.2 A maximum of 42 hours flight time (50 hours flight time for a crew of two when flying point-to-point missions) during any consecutive 6-day period. When a pilot acquires 36 or more flight hours (42 or more flight hours for a crew of two when flying point-to-point missions) in a consecutive 6- day period, the pilot(s) will be given the following 24-hour period off duty for rest, after which a new 6-day cycle will begin.

B11 Personnel Duty Limitations B11.1 The Contractor must monitor and remove from duty any personnel for fatigue or other causes before they reach their daily duty or flight limitations.

B11.2 Federal agencies may issue a notice reducing the length of personnel duty days and/or increasing days off either on a geographic or agency-wide basis.

OPERATIONS

B12 Contractor's Reporting and Release Base

B12.1 The Contractor's base of operations must be as stipulated in Section A3. The Government and the Contractor may agree to a different report/release base(s) at the time an order is placed.

B12.2 If operating away from the Contractor's base of operations, additional allowances specified in Section C may apply.

B13 Pilot Authority and Responsibilities The Contractor must ensure that the PIC is responsible for:

operating the aircraft within its operating limits, the safety of the aircraft, its occupants, and the cargo.

The contract pilot:

B13.1 Must comply with Government directions, except, when in the pilot's judgment, such compliance would violate Federal or State regulations, contract terms and conditions. The pilot has the final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and must refuse any flight or landing which is considered hazardous or unsafe.

B13.2 Must not permit any passenger to ride in the aircraft or any cargo to be loaded therein unless authorized by the Government.

B13.3 Must be responsible for computing the aircraft’s weight and balance for all flights and for ensuring that the gross weight and center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft's limitations. The pilot must also properly secure all cargo.

B13.4 May not perform preventative maintenance in accordance with 14 CFR 43.3(h) unless authorized by the Contractor’s FAA-issued operations specifications.

B13.5 May function as a mechanic when the aircraft is not available due to unscheduled maintenance provided the pilot holds an A&P certificate and meets all of the mechanic qualifications required by the contractor’s operations specifications.

B13.6 Must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections when on duty as the primary or relief pilot.

B13.7 Will apply against the pilot's duty day limitations any time during which the pilot is engaged in mechanic duties performing unscheduled maintenance, or as an authorized pilot performing preventative maintenance. All time in excess of 2 hours (not necessarily consecutive) will be applied against the pilot's flight hour limitations. After 2 hours, every hour spent as a mechanic, or as an authorized pilot performing preventative maintenance, will be applied against pilot flight time limitation on a one to one basis.

B14 Flight Operations

B14.1 Regardless of any status as a public aircraft operation, the Contractor must operate in accordance with their approved FAA operations specifications and all portions of 14 CFR 91 (including those portions applicable to civil aircraft) and each certification required under Section B2, unless otherwise authorized by the CO. The Contractor must ensure that all personnel operate in compliance with the following requirements:

B14.2 Manifesting. The PIC must ensure that a manifest of all crewmembers and passengers on board has been completed and that a copy of this manifest remains at the point of initial departure or in accordance with supported Bureau requirements. Manifest changes must be left at subsequent points of departure when practicable. A single manifest of all passengers involved may be left with an appropriate person in those instances when multiple short flights will be made within a specific geographical area and will involve frequent changes of passengers.

B14.3 Passenger briefings. Before each takeoff, the PIC shall ensure that all passengers have been briefed in accordance with the briefing items contained in 14 CFR

135. Additionally, the briefing must describe the location/use of the following:

a. Aircraft hazards

b. Emergency locator transmitter (ELT) and location of remote activator

c. First aid kit

d. Personal protective equipment

e. Gear and cargo security

f. Water ditching procedures (when applicable)

g. Location and operation of emergency exits.

B14.4 Day/night use. Daylight hours are defined as during extended twilight hours when terrain features can be readily distinguished for a distance of at least one mile.

B14.4.1 Day/night and IFR aircraft use. Single-engine airplanes with reciprocating engines must not be operated into known instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or night conditions as defined in 14 CFR with Government personnel on board.

B14.5 Flight plans. Pilots must file and operate on an FAA, ICAO, or a DOI bureau-approved flight plan. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. Flight plans must be filed prior to takeoff when possible.

B14.6 Flight following. Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, ICAO, and/or in accordance with the DOI bureau-approved flight following procedures.

Check-in must not exceed one-hour intervals under normal circumstances.

B14.7 Smoking (including electronic cigarettes and personal vaporizers) will not be allowed in the aircraft.

B14.8 During ground operations a pilot must remain at the flight controls anytime a propulsion engine is running.

B15 Security of Aircraft and Equipment

B15.1 The Contractor will be responsible at all times for the security of their contract aircraft, vehicles, and associated equipment.

B15.2 Any aircraft used under this contract must be physically secured and disabled via a dual-lock method whenever the aircraft is unattended. Any combination of two different anti- theft devices designed to lock aircraft flight control surfaces when not in use, or designed to secure an aircraft to the ground, is acceptable, provided they are appropriate for the aircraft. Operational environments and personnel safety must be considered when selecting the locking devices and methods to be used.

B15.2.1 Removal and/or disabling of locking devices and methods must be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft. The devices must be installed in a manner that precludes their inadvertent interference with in-flight operations.

B15.2.2 Using other means of securing or disabling an aircraft is acceptable, provided it achieves a level of security equal to or greater than the following example locking devices and methods:

• Keyed igniter switch

• Keyed starter switch

• Keyed master power switch

• Hidden battery cutoff switches

• Hidden start relay switches

• Throttle/power lever lock

• Mixture/fuel lever lock

• Locking fuel cutoff

• Locking tie-down cable

• Locking control surface “gust-lock”

• Propeller lock

• Propeller chain lock

• Propeller cable lock

• Locking wheel lock or chock

• Locking “club”-type devices for control yoke

The following locking devices and security methods do not satisfy the physical security requirements:

• Locking aircraft doors

• Fenced or gated parking area

B16 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Flight Operations

B16.1 The Contractor must provide and require personnel to wear PPE for in accordance with The Interagency Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE), Chapter 2 Personal Protective Equipment.

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B16.2 The DOI/USFS ALSE Guide/Handbook and the certificates of compliance are available on the OAS website at:

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

B17 Transportation of Hazardous Materials

B17.1 Regardless of any FAA Air Carrier Operations Manual declaration of Will or Will Not Carry, the Contractor may be required to transport hazardous materials. Such transportation must be in accordance with 49 CFR, Department of Transportation Special Permit DOT-SP-9198, and the NWCG Standards for Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials.

B17.2 A copy of the current DOT Special Permit, NWCG Standards, and DOT Emergency Response Guidebook must be carried aboard each aircraft transporting hazardous materials.

B17.3 The Contractor must ensure that each employee who may perform a function subject to this DOT Special Permit has completed the Interagency Aviation Training Module A- 110, Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials, within the previous 3 years. The training can be completed online at http://www.iat.gov. The Contractor must document this training in the employee’s records and make it available to the Government when requested.

Note: The DOT special permit and the NWCG Standards are available online at www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.

B18 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

B18.1 General.

B18.1.1 The Contractor may be required to supply all fuel and lubricating oils required to operate all equipment and dispensing equipment during the contract period. In some instances, the contractor may have to utilize government provided fuel and dispensing equipment. In either case, the contactor must verify fuel used meets satisfactory appearance related to color and contamination. A visual analysis of fuel dispensed at the servicing nozzle shall be accomplished prior to initial use daily from either contractor or government systems.

B18.1.2 All fuel used must be commercial (or military) grade aviation fuel approved for use by the specific airframe and engine manufacturer. Only fuels meeting American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) or Military Detail (DTL) specifications are authorized for use.

Contractors should specify the applicable specification when ordering aviation fuel. The specifications for JET and Aviation fuel are listed below.

JET Fuel - ASTM D-1655 (Jet A, A-1, or B), Mil DTL-83133 (JP-8) Aviation Fuel - ASTM-D-910 (grade 100 or 100LL).

B18.1.3 Contractors must ensure that fuel obtained from distributors or fixed-base operators (FBO) meets the specifications listed in B18.1.2 and is the proper type, grade, and quantity. The Contractor must retain fuel delivery records throughout the contract period.

B18.2 Operations.

B18.2.1 Government personnel will not be involved with refueling of contract aircraft unless the pilot has determined that it is an absolute necessity due to an emergency situation. Such emergencies must be documented by the pilot using the SAFECOM system.

B18.2.2. Government personnel are not allowed in the safety zone during aircraft fueling operations. The safety zone is defined as within 50 feet of aircraft refueling receptacle/port.

B18.2.3 Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of the aircraft and fuel servicing vehicles/facilities.

B18.2.4 Cell phone use is prohibited within 50 feet of the aircraft and fuel servicing vehicle/facility during fueling operations.

B18.2.5 Aircraft must not be refueled while engines are running or propellers are turning.

B18.2.6 The Contractor must comply with 40 CFR Part 112: Oil Pollution Prevention, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan Requirements (SPCC) if applicable.

B18.3 Records/Documentation.

B18.3.1 The contractor must perform fuel quality checks and equipment inspections daily when fuel systems are used. The checks, along with results, must be documented.

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