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Solicitation No. 140D8121R0002 Alaska On Call Helicopter Flight Services in the support of the Department of Interior and other federal and non-federal agencies operating in Alaska

The current AK/HI On Call Helicopter Flight Services contracts will expire on 2/28/2022. The purpose of this solicitation is to award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for fully Contractor operated and maintained helicopter flight services throughout Alaska on an on-call basis to support the many DOI bureaus with natural resource and other missions in the state. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

NOTE: There are numerous changes from the previous contracts, so be sure to read the solicitation thoroughly before deciding to submit a proposal. Requirements and items in this solicitation are not negotiable.

If you submit a proposal, you must include pricing for the base period, as well as all the option periods. Your best pricing should be submitted in case discussions are not held. If your pricing cannot be determined fair and reasonable, you will not be given an award/contract. All flight rates are dry, meaning you will be reimbursed for fuel separately and should not build fuel costs into your flight rate(s).

NOTE: Your proposal should be priced competitively and should be prepared independent of other contractors.

Agreement or mutual understanding among competing firms that restrains the natural operation of market forces is suspect and can be seen as antitrust violations. Pricing the same as others can be considered collusion and the Federal Acquisition Regulations prohibit this. (see FAR 3.303)

If your offer is selected for an award, your prices will remain in effect for the base period of the contract (through February 28, 2023), as well as your pricing for subsequent option years if they are exercised. No adjustments to prices will be made except as otherwise permitted in the contract. Renewal of the contract(s) is at the option of the Government.

Section D, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation, outlines what you must submit with your proposal and how the proposals received will be evaluated. Prior to submission of your proposal, please check to see that you have included all the information requested. Failure to include the information identified may adversely affect the evaluation of your proposal. For your convenience, a checklist has been attached for your use (last page of the solicitation).

Proposals are due by 2:00 pm, Alaska time, September 22, 2021 to the email address provided in Section D2.2. Proposals received after this time and date would be subject to the conditions of D6 Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers.

The following highlights some of the changes you may wish to review prior to submitting a proposal:

A1:

• 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. Hawaii requirements will be advertised in a separate solicitation.

A2:

• Item #3: R-66 or equivalent “Resource work only” has been deleted. R-66 aircraft are no longer limited to resource work only.

A3 (Pricing Schedule)

• Each aircraft will have one flight rate (FD) and if applicable, one ACETA rate. For payment purposes, special use and point-to-point flight rates are no longer a contract rates and will not be authorized. All flight rates are dry rates.

• For ACETA, each aircraft will have one flight rate (P24) and shall be used for all ACETA programs flight services. The ACETA flight rate is a dry rate.

• Standby (SB) is now applicable for all types of flights. See C31.2 for more information on Standby.

• Daily Availability (AV) is no longer a contract rate and will not be authorized.

• Extended Standby (EP), an Additional Pay Item in previous contracts, is not a contract rate and will not be authorized.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

• B6.2 One digital hour meter observable from the cockpit. Location of meter is optional for aircraft with limited panel space (R44, R66 and MD500). Meter must be able to be observed without removal of panels and from a location at or forward of the cockpit doors. 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.

• B6.10 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.

Note: In lieu of these listed instruments, a single, new generation electronic instrument providing combined data meeting at minimum the following TSO's: C3e, C4c and C113A.

• B6.18.1.1 External Cargo Rack/Basket: A side mounted external rack/basket attached to the aircraft. The rack/basket(s) must have at a minimum a horizontal surface of approximately 36 by 15 inches. with a depth of 2.5 inches. Cargo carried in the rack must be secured with tie-down net, straps, or bungees.

• B6.20 An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the 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. The three-pin is removed/“Reserved” in the body of the contract, but still applicable to Interagency Fire additional requirements.

• B6.21 One permanently installed, and circuit protected dual auxiliary power charging receptacle (USB) (cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable).

B7 Avionics Requirements

• General: The avionics requirements applicable to all aircraft are listed in the body of section B7. Additional avionics requirements specific to special missions are listed in the applicable exhibits.

• B7.3.1 One automatic-fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), certified under TSO-C126 (or newer)

• 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.

• B7.3.5 One satellite-based aircraft tracking hardware, for each aircraft offered, 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.gov. For questions about current compatibility requirements, select the “HELP” button at https://www.aff.gov.

• B7.4 Navigational Systems B7.4.1 One permanently installed, panel-mounted global positioning system (GPS-1) utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit https://www.aff.gov/

(Garmin GPSMap 296/396/496 or equivalent) provided the portable unit is securely mounted, is equipped with a remote (i.e., not part of the GPS unit) antenna, and presents information from an overhead orientation (not a drive-along-the-road type), and is powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize the WGS-84 datum and reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the degrees/minutes/decimal minutes (DM) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS navigation database must be updated annually covering the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. (Now required for all aircraft, not just fire aircraft)

B7.5.1 One audio control system must be provided for the pilot and copilot/observer. The system must provide controls for selection of receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs for any installed radios and PA systems. The system must also provide controls for adjustment of both Inter- Communication System (ICS) and receiver audio output levels. (different requirements for Basic Fire/Interagency Fire, see section C Exhibit) (Now required for all aircraft)

B7.5.3 Earphones, microphones, PTT’s, and jacks 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) with U-174/U (single/male) type connector plug. The pilot position only may be configured for low impedance (dynamic) operation. (Now required for all aircraft)

• B7.5.3.2 Separate PTT switches for radio transmitter and ICS microphone operation must be provided at the pilot, copilot/observer, and any other positions required to be furnished with both radio transmitter and ICS operation. The pilot's PTT switches must be mounted on the cyclic control. The copilot/observer's and gunner’s PTT switches must be mounted on the cord to the earphone/microphone connector. Any additional ICS-equipped positions must also be furnished with cord-mounted ICS PTT switches. (Now required for all aircraft)

• B7.6.1 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) All aircraft must be equipped to meet the ADS-B OUT requirements of 14 CFR 91.225. ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to either TSO-C154c (978MHz Universal Access Transceiver [UAT]) or TSO-C166b (1090MHz Extended Squitter [1090ES]).

Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO-C166b. (Now required for all aircraft)

• B7.6.2 Each aircraft must be equipped to meet the Radar Altimeter requirements of 14 CFR 135.160, or have a current FAA Letter of Deviation Authority.

B8 Fuel Servicing Vehicle Equipment requirements

• These requirements have been moved to the Contiguous United States Supplement (Exhibit 15)

• Numerous changes in this section. Please read carefully.

• B8.2.1 Two fire extinguishers, each having a rating of at least 40-B:C and with one extinguisher mounted on each side of the vehicle.

• B8.2.1.1 ABC multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguishers (ammonium phosphate) must not be placed on fuel servicing vehicle.

• B8.2.9 Rapid/hot refueling operations must not be performed unless requested and approved by the

Government. Equipment used for rapid refueling/hot refueling must meet all requirements detailed in NFPA 407: Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing section 4.2.14. A copy of the contractor’s rapid refueling procedures must be kept with the fuel servicing vehicle.

• B8.5 Fuel Quality Checks and Equipment Inspections

B14 Mechanic Qualifications

• Mechanic qualifications have been modified to match the Interagency Fire Helicopter Standards.

B16 and B17 Fuel Servicing Driver Sections

• These sections have been moved to the Contiguous United States Supplement (Exhibit 15)

B20 Flight Operations

• B20.9 Smoking (including electronic cigarettes and personal vaporizers) will not be allowed in the aircraft.

B22 PPE for Flight Operations

• B22.1 The Contractor must provide and require personnel to wear PPE for in accordance with the Interagency

Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Guide/Handbook, Chapter 2 Personal Protective Equipment.

• B22.2 The DOI/USFS ALSE Guide/Handbook can be located here and the Aviation Helmet Standard along with, the list of approved helmets and the associated certificates of compliance are available on the OAS website at: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/safety/helmet.

B24 Transportation of Hazardous Materials

• Modified due to updated Department of Transportation Special Permit DOT-SP-9198.

B25 Fuel and Servicing Requirements

• B25.2.1.3 The aircraft must be shut down after 4 hours of flight (Hobbs) time or 2 fuel cycles (whichever occurs first).

• B252.6 Cell phone use is prohibited within 50 feet of the aircraft and fuel servicing facility/vehicle during fueling operations.

B26 – B33 Aircraft Maintenance Requirements

• Numerous changes in these sections. Please read carefully.

C2 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance

• C2.1.2 Note: For Limited Use/Restricted Category pilots only. In lieu of a current FAA 135 check ride, evidence of a current biennial flight review and two hours of documented long line training is required.

(added)

• C2.1.5 All references to point to point removed.

C14 Safety and Accident Prevention

• C14.2 Safety Management System (SMS) (added) – this is a post-award review

C19 Economic Price Adjustment - Insurance

• This is a new section and was not included in previous contracts.

C22 Orders for Services

• For requirements over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently $250,000, task order proposal requests will be issued to all helicopter on call contract holders to inform them of the opportunity and allow for proposal submission. (C27.1.2)

C23 Measurement and Payment

• Standby (C31.2) – Standby is only to be earned while in ready status and awaiting direction by the government. When held away from base overnight, flight time plus guarantee plus standby cannot exceed the 14-hour duty day. (C31.2.4)

• Flight Hour Guarantee (C31.3) - The flight hour guarantee (GTD) is now three (3) hours. This is now applicable to all missions that require the contractor to remain overnight away from their base.

Section C Exhibits:

The following exhibits were updated:

• Exhibit 11 Aerial Capture Eradication Tagging of Animals (ACETA)

• Exhibit 12 Offshore, Vessel Landings and Extended Over Water- Additional Requirements

• Exhibit 13 Basic Fire and Interagency Fire- Additional Requirements

The following exhibit was removed:

• Additional Pilot Requirements for Selected Geology Projects

The following exhibit was added:

• Exhibit 17 Safety Management Systems (SMS) Questionnaire

D9 Evaluation of Proposals

• Safety is not an Evaluation Criteria; however, this does not exclude a Contractor from meeting all Safety requirements stated within the contract.

General Changes

• Pilot information is NOT required with your proposal. Pilots will be inspected after award. All pilot related documentation will be submitted to the Office of Aviation Services prior to inspection/carding.

• Your business entity must be registered and active in SAM.gov prior to submitting a proposal (IAW

52.204-7).

Questions?

Should you have any questions after reading this solicitation, please submit your inquiries in writing to Contracting Officer, Valerie Flynn at 140D8121R0002@ibc.doi.gov. They will be researched and answered via an amendment to the solicitation. Questions will be accepted until 10:00 am Alaska time on July 9, 2021. Answers will be posted by solicitation amendment no later than 4:00 pm Alaska time on July 16, 2021.

Solicitation Amendments

You are required to submit acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments with your proposal. If you submit your proposal early, you will need to monitor https://sam.gov on a regular basis through the closing date for any updates to the RFP to ensure you have submitted signed copies of any amendments with your proposal. If the amendment posting answers provide additional information that make you want to revise your proposal, you are free to do so and submit the revision prior to the closing date via email in accordance with Section D2.2. If you submit a revision, it must be marked as such so the Contracting Officer knows it is to replace your initial proposal.

mailto:140D8121R0002@ibc.doi.gov https://sam.gov/

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Period of Performance 03/01/2022 - 02/28/2023

00030 Helicopter Flight Services - Option Year 1

Period of Performance 03/01/2023 - 02/29/2024

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02/28/2023

00040 Helicopter Flight Services - Option Year 2

Period of Performance 03/01/2024 - 02/28/2025

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02/29/2024

00050 Helicopter Flight Services - Option Year 3

Period of Performance 03/01/2025 -02/28/2026

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SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Table of Contents

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 GENERAL INFORMATION

A2 ITEM REQUIREMENT

A3 ITEM 0001-0008 PRICING

SECTION B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B2 CERTIFICATION

B3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (SPECIFICATIONS)

B4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT

B6 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B8 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

B9 PILOT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY

B10 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

B11 PERSONNEL DUTY LIMITATIONS

B12 FLIGHT CREWMEMBERS’ DUTY AND FLIGHT

LIMITATIONS

B13 MECHANIC REQUIREMENTS

B14 MECHANIC QUALIFICATIONS

B15 MECHANIC DUTY LIMITATIONS

B16 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER REQUIREMENT

AND QUALIFICATIONS

B17 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE DRIVER DUTY

LIMITATIONS

B18 RELIEF CREW

B19 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

B20 FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B21 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

B22 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

B23 PPE FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

B24 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

B25 FUEL AND SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

B26 GENERAL - MAINTENANCE

B27 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (ADS),

MANUFACTURER'S MANDATORY SERVICE BULLETINS

(MMSBS)

B28 MANUALS/RECORDS

B29 MAINTENANCE

B30 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT

B31 TIME BETWEEN OVERHAUL (TBO) AND LIFE-LIMITED

PARTS

B32 WEIGHT AND BALANCE

B33 TURBINE ENGINE POWER ASSURANCE CHECKS

SECTION C – CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

C1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

C2 52.212-4(A) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

C3 52.212-4(K)TAXES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

C4 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

C5 52.216-18 ORDERING

C6 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS

C7 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY

C8 52.216-32 TASK-ORDER AND DELIVERY-ORDER

OMBUDSMAN (SEPT 2019)

C9 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

C10 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE

CONTRACT

C11 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR

FEDERAL HIRES

C12 DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS

C13 COTR / SAFETY MANAGER

SAFETY

C14 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C15 MISHAPS

C16 AIRCRAFT USE REPORT

C17 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS

C18 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

C19 AIRCRAFT INSURANCE

C20 1452.228-71 AIRCRAFT AND GENERAL PUBLIC

LIABILITY INSURANCE (MAR 1989)

C21 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – INSURANCE

C22 RESERVED

C23 CONTRACTOR ONBOARDING PROCEDURES

C24 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

REPORTING SYSTEM

C25 PREWORK MEETING

C26 CONTRACT PERIOD

C27 ORDERS FOR SERVICES

C28 AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C29 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AND REACTION TIME ... 45

C30 CONTRACT NON-COMPLIANCE

C31 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C32 ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS (FROM SCHEDULE OF ITEMS)

SECTION A – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

EXHIBITS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 JUN 2020) TAILORED

D1 GENERAL INFORMATION

D2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

D3 RESERVED

D4 OFFER CONTENTS

D5 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS

D6 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVISIONS, AND

WITHDRAWALS OF OFFERS

D7 SPECIAL NOTICE TO OFFERORS

D8 RESERVED

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

D9 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2)

(OCT 2014)

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 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE

E2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS

E3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

E5 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (

E6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF

THE INTERIOR

E7 AQD EVALUATION OF OPTIONS PROVISION

SECTION A – REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

CONTRACT ACRONYMS

AC Advisory Circular ACETA Aerial Capture Eradication and Tagging of Animals AD Airworthiness Directive AMS Aviation Management System A&P airframe and power plant APCO Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials AQD Acquisition Services Directorate ASM Aviation Safety Manager ASO Aviation Safety Office ASTM American Society for Testing and Material ATC Air Traffic Control AUR Aircraft Use Report CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CFR Code of Federal Regulations CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System DM Degrees/minutes/Decimal Minutes DOI Department of Interior DOT Department of Transportation ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EPA Environmental Protection Agency ERG Emergency Response Guidebook FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FS Forest Service FTR Federal Travel Regulations GVW Gross Vehicle Weight GPM Gallons Per Minute GPS global positioning system HIGE hover-in-ground effect HOGE hover-out-of-ground effect IAT interagency aviation training IBC Interior Business Center ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ICS intercom system IFR instrument flight rules IP Institute of Petroleum IPP Invoice Processing Platform MMSB Manufacturer’s Mandatory Service Bulletins NFPA National Fire Protection Association NTSB National Transportation Safety Board NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group OAS Office of Aviation Services PA public address system PA pressure altitude PFD personal flotation device PIC pilot-in-command PPE personal protective equipment PSD plastic sphere dispenser PSI pounds per square inch PTT push to talk

RFP Request for Proposals RPM revolutions per minute SFI Safety Foundation Incorporated 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

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

A1 General Information

This multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract is for On Call Turbine and/or Small Reciprocating Engine Helicopter Services on an as needed basis for transportation of Government 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. The contract allows for ordering of aircraft for flight services in the Lower 48 States. The use of aircraft under this contract in the Lower 48 States is anticipated to be minimal and only in circumstances of Emergency Use for Interagency Fire.

A2 Item Requirement

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:

Small helicopters (12,500-pound or less certified maximum gross weight) equipped as specified in Section B or specific exhibits.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Requirement:

One vehicle equipped as specified in Section B (Required for Lower 48 States Operations Only) (May be offered for operations in Alaska)

Crew Requirements:

Pilot-in-Command (PIC).

Minimum Helicopter Requirements (see item descriptions 2-8 for specific performance and seating):

Landing gear: Skid type.

Powerplant: Turbine engine for Items 2 through 7 listed below.

Powerplant: Reciprocating engine for Item 8 listed below.

HOGE-J For turbine engine helicopters offered:

Payload calculations for the item descriptions below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 35 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 3,000 feet PA with a temperature of 20 degrees C.

HOGE-J For reciprocating engine helicopters offered:

Payload calculations for Item 8 below shall be computed using a pilot weight(s) of 200 pounds, a survival kit weight of 25 pounds and a total fuel load for 1.5 hours of flight at 2,000 feet PA with a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.

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 the Exhibits (see Section C) along with the offered aircraft’s applicable Hover Ceiling Charts, weight and balance report, and equipment list that you provide. (Note: Refer to the ACETA Exhibit for performance requirements when offering ACETA capability.)

Small or medium turbine engine helicopters such as the AS 350 Series, BH 206 series, R66, MD500 series, EC 130, BH 407, BH205, BH212, UH-1, or similar other models may fulfill the minimum requirements for items 2-7. A UH12E, BH-47G3B-1, BH47G3B-2, R-44 I or II or equivalent model may typically fulfill the minimum requirements for item 8. However, offerors should ensure their specific helicopter is capable of meeting the minimum requirements listed.

Item #1 Description Minimum Guarantee-Initial OAS Inspection/Test of Contractor Aircraft and Pilot(s).

Item #2 Description Type Aircraft: MD 500C, D, E, F; B206B III or equivalent.

Seating: Three (3) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds. (525) pounds for MD500C only.

Item #3 Description Type Aircraft: R-66 or equivalent Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds.

Item #4 Description Type Aircraft: BH206L-1, BH206L-3, BH206L-4, AS 350BA, AS 350B1, BO-105, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds (375) pounds for AS 350BA

Item #5 Description Type Aircraft: AS 350B2, AS 350B3, Bell 407, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 950 pounds.

Item #6 Description Type Aircraft: BH212, BH412, BH205 series, UH-1 series (restricted) or equal Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats (not applicable for restricted).

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 1,800 pounds.

Item #7 Description Type Aircraft: BH214B1 or equivalent.

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 3,700 pounds.

Item #8 Description Type Aircraft: UH12E, BH-47G3B-1, BH47G3B-2, R-44-I, II or other equivalent models.

Seating: Two (2) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft normally single-pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 500 pounds.

A3 Item 0001-0008 Pricing

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

Type Aircraft: MD 500C, D, E, F; B206B III or equivalent Seating: Three (3) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including co-pilot seat in an aircraft normally single pilot operated.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds. (525) pounds for MD500C only.

OFFEROR ‘S

NAME:

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

INSURED

PAX SEATS

MINIMUM

PAYLOAD

HOGE-J

N

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

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

Base

3/1/22 - 2/28/23 Flight Rate FD

HOUR $

Standby Rate

SB HOUR $

ACETA Rate

P24 HOUR $

1st

Option

3/1/23 – 2/29/24 Flight Rate FD

ACETA Rate P24 HOUR $

2nd

3/1/24 – 2/28/25 Flight Rate FD

3rd

3/1/25 – 2/28/26 Flight Rate FD

4th

3/1/26 – 2/28/27 Flight Rate FD

ACETA PROGRAM ITEMS, DEFINITIONS AND PROFILES – Please refer to ACETA Exhibit 11.

Item #3 Description

Type Aircraft: R-66 or equivalent Seating: Four (4) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds.

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

MINIMUM

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

3/1/2023 – 2/29/24 Flight Rate FD

2nd

3rd

4th

Item #4 Description

Type Aircraft: BH206L-1, BH206L-3, BH206L-4, AS 350BA, AS 350B1, BO-105, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 600 pounds (375) pounds for AS 350BA

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

MINIMUM

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

2nd

3rd

4th

Item #5 Description

Type Aircraft: AS 350B2, AS 350B3, Bell 407, or equivalent.

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

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 950 pounds.

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

MINIMUM

PERIOD DESCRIPTION PAY

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

2nd

3rd

4th

Item #6 Description

Type Aircraft: BH212, BH412, BH205 series, UH-1 series (restricted) or equal Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats (not applicable for restricted).

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 1,800 pounds.

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

MINIMUM

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

2nd

3rd

4th

Item #7 Description

Type Aircraft: BH214B1 or equivalent.

Seating: Nine (9) insured passenger seats.

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 3,700 pounds.

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

MINIMUM

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

2nd

3rd

4th

Item #8 Description

Type Aircraft: UH12E, BH-47G3B-1, BH47G3B-2, R-44-I, II or other equivalent models.

Seating: Two (2) insured passenger seats not including pilot but including copilot seat in an aircraft

Minimum Payload: (HOGE-J): 500 pounds.

BASE

OF OPERATION:

MAKE/MODEL/CONFIGURATION

(aircraft identified must be at the same rates)

FAA

MINIMUM

ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE

2nd

3rd

4th

ADDITIONAL PAY ITEMS SCHEDULE

(Reimbursed as Time & Materials IAW FAR 52.212-4 ALT1)

SCHEDULE

SUB-ITEM

ADDITIONAL PAY

ITEMS

PAY ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

i Subsistence Allowance (Per Diem) PD INDEFINITE DAILY

Per FTR Schedule - Actual cost for lodging

- receipt(s) required;

M&IE authorized daily rate ii Fuel Service Vehicle with Driver (L48 Cont. U.S.)

(truck’s fuel tank capacity)

SD INDEFINITE DAY $500.00

iii

Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage (L48 Cont. U.S.)

(truck’s fuel tank capacity)

SMM

INDEFINITE

MILE $1.83

iv Fuel Charge FC INDEFINITE GALLON Actual Cost (receipts required) v Miscellaneous

Contractor Costs (Special Charge)

SC INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost (receipts required) vi Mechanic (when required) MP INDEFINITE HOUR

Pricing will be negotiated with vendor when required and there is an additional charge.

vii Flight Hour Guarantee

(averaged over length of hire)

GTD INDEFINITE HOUR

Guarantee is set at three (3) hours – applies in accordance with Section C31

Note: See Section C32 regarding Additional Pay Items. Receipts are required for verification of ALL claimed items, except for meals and incidentals when they are authorized.

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 helicopter flight services to transport personnel and/or cargo in support of Government natural resource missions in Alaska. Contractor services include provisions of a helicopter, personnel, and all other associated equipment, as prescribed in this solicitation.

Missions will include, but are not limited to, interagency fire management program support such as fire suppression, fire monitoring, initial attack, prescribed fire and aerial ignition, rehabilitation seeding, search and rescue (SAR), aerial capture, eradication and tagging of animals (ACETA), overwater, platform and vessel landings, and law enforcement limited to nonthreatening surveillance, and other administrative and related natural resource activities. 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 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.

B1.3 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.

B1.4 Aircraft furnished under this contract must be operated and maintained by the Contractor.

B1.5 ACETA, Basic Fire, Interagency Fire, Offshore, Vessel Landings, and Extended Overwater flight activities are permitted under this contract if offered and awarded by the Government (see section C exhibits). Award will be discretionary by the Government.

B1.6 Aircraft furnished under this contract and their current base of operations may be requested to perform within Alaska, Canada, or any of the conterminous 48 States.

B2 Certification

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

B2.1 A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions required by this contract (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, passengers, and cargo).

B2.2 A Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135 Air Carrier certificate. These aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D085, "Aircraft Listing," as appropriate. (Note: Not applicable for aircraft issued a Restricted Airworthiness Certificate only.)

B2.3 A 14 CFR Part 133 "Rotorcraft External Load Operations" certificate which authorizes Class A and/or B loads, as a minimum.

B2.4 A 14 CFR Part 137 “Agricultural Aircraft Operations” certificate. (Required for all fire operations)

B2.5 The contract aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness certificate or a Restricted Airworthiness Certificate. Installation of any equipment required by this contract must be FAA approved.

B2.6 The contractor must notify in writing 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: (1) typed provisions of these specifications; (2) DOI, 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 Contract Documents

B4.1 The Contractor must maintain a complete, current copy of the contract, all 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 order number, authorized aircraft, performance period) in his/her possession prior to any flights under this contract and make this information available to government representatives on request.

B4.3 Electronic copies of contracts and task orders may be used. However, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that the documents are uploaded on an appropriate viewing device (e.g., laptop or tablet), which must be charged and made available at the aircraft for reference by government representatives upon request. Further, the contractor must agree to hold the government harmless for any inadvertent or accidental damage to the device.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

B5 Condition of Equipment

B5.1 The Contractor-furnished helicopter(s), fuel servicing vehicle, and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

B5.2 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.

B5.3 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.

B5.4 See the Unacceptable Lap Belt and Shoulder Harness Conditions Exhibit (section C exhibits) for lap belt and shoulder harness conditions that are not acceptable.

B6 Aircraft Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide at least one small Reciprocating Engine, (not more than 7,000 pounds approved gross weight) or one turbine (not more than 12,500 pounds approved gross weight), fully compliant helicopter that meets the minimum aircraft requirements specified in Section A and is equipped as identified herein.

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

B6.2 One digital hour meter observable from the cockpit.

Location of meter is optional for aircraft with limited panel space (R44, R66 and MD500). Meter must be able to be observed without removal of panels and from a location at or forward of the cockpit doors. 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. (additional buckle requirements for ACETA, see section C Exhibit)

B6.6 Shoulder harnesses (inertia reel, if manufactured for the make and model of aircraft offered), either single-strap or double-strap for each aft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

B6.7 Fire extinguisher(s), as required by 14 CFR Part 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted and accessible to the flight crew while seated. (See the fire extinguisher maintenance instructions in Section B8.2.1.)

B6.8 Dual controls for initial pilot performance evaluation.

(May also be required for interim or recurrent pilot performance evaluations at the option of the Government.)

B6.9 Aircraft lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.205(c), including instrument lights.

B6.10 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.

Note: In lieu of these listed instruments, a single, new generation electronic instrument providing combined data meeting at minimum the following TSO's: C3e, C4c and C113A.

B6.11 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.

B6.12 High visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting, if manufactured for model offered.

B6.13 High visibility markings on main rotor blades as specified by the Acceptable Paint Schemes Exhibit (see section C exhibits).

B6.14 High-skid-type landing gear, if manufactured for make and model.

B6.15 Personnel access steps for aircraft with a floor height greater than 18 inches, to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door. (additional step requirements for ACETA, see Exhibit)

B6.16 Locking fuel cap(s) (if manufactured for the make and model of aircraft offered) on all fuel inlet ports.

B6.17 Cabin heater and window defogger.

B6.18 Cargo compartment. Internal storage compartments or passenger seats of the helicopter cannot be used for any cargo transport unless the seat is unoccupied or the material in the internal storage compartment is soft (e.g., coats).

B6.18.1 Small reciprocating engine helicopter

B6.18.1.1 External Cargo Rack/Basket: A side mounted external rack/basket attached to the aircraft. The rack/basket(s) must have at a minimum a horizontal surface of approximately 36 by 15 inches. Cargo carried in the rack must be secured with tie-down net, straps, or bungees or any other method approved by the STC.

-OR-

B6.18.1.2 External Cargo Pod: An externally side mounted pod of either fiberglass or Kevlar construction that secures the cargo with a locking lid and is weatherproof. Examples:

Simplex Helipod, Simplex VII Ski Pod, Helipod Slimline II, or equal.

B6.18.2 Turbine helicopter (not applicable to restricted category aircraft)

B6.18.2.1 Internal: 15-cubic-foot baggage compartment within the aircraft fuselage specifically designed to carry cargo separate from the cabin. This compartment must be capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other tools (requiring rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

-OR-

B6.18.2.2 External Cargo Rack: A side mounted external rack attached to the aircraft. The racks must have at a minimum a horizontal surface of approximately 48 by 15 inches, with a depth of 2.5 inches. Cargo carried in the rack must be secured with tie-down net, straps, or bungees.

Examples: Alaskan Skycraft-style transporters and Garlick cargo racks.

-OR-

B6.18.2.3 External Cargo Pod: An externally side-mounted pod (or belly pod for the MD500) of either fiberglass or Kevlar construction that secures the cargo with a locking lid and is weatherproof. Examples: Heli-Composites Canada Star pod and DART Heli-Utility-Pod.

-OR-

B6.18.2.4 External Cargo Basket: An externally side mounted basket constructed with tubular frame and expanded metal and incorporating a locking lid or tie-down net, straps, or bungees to secure cargo. Examples: DART Heli-Utility- Basket and Aeronautical Accessories utility cargo basket.

Note: All construction methods must be as prescribed by Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B (Revision 1) and 43.13-2B or other FAA approval.

B6.19 Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

B6.20 Reserved

B6.21 One permanently installed, and circuit protected dual auxiliary power charging receptacle (USB) (cigarette lighter adapter is not acceptable).

B6.22 A first aid kit containing items specified in the First Aid and Survival Kits Exhibit (see Section C Exhibits) must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights.

B6.23 A survival kit for the area of operations containing items specified in First Aid and Survival Kit Exhibits. Must be carried aboard the aircraft on all flights and must be included in weight and balance/load calculations. (see Section C Exhibits)

B6.24 A convex mirror for the pilot to observe the sling load.

The convex mirror is not required for aircraft equipped and modified for vertical reference external load operation (i.e., door gauges, modified seat, alternate cargo hook release positions, and bubble window) or for aircraft where direct vertical reference is possible. A Video camera and monitor may be installed on aircraft with a limited or obscured view of external operations. Installation must be FAA approved.

B6.25 One cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. (See the cargo hook maintenance requirements in Section B29.5.)

B6.26 Snow kit or necessary equipment to allow flight during falling snow.

B6.27 Tundra boards or snow pads.

B6.29 Aircraft Security Equipment. See Section B21.1.2 for required locking devices.

B6.30 Applicable to Robinson R44I or II models only. An exhaust heat shield kit (factory #KI 165) must be installed or an FAA approved equivalent

Optional Equipment (if offered)

B6.31 Barrel slings or cargo net to accommodate up to two 55- gallon drums of fuel as the aircraft weight and balance will allow (if offered).

B6.32 Auxiliary fuel tank(s) (if offered).

B6.32.1 For Bell medium tank(s), see the Bell Medium Helicopter Exhibit (section C exhibits).

B6.32.2 For the MD500, an internal auxiliary fuel tank similar to the Fargo (21.0 gallons, U.S. capacity).

B6.32.3 For Bell 206B3s, an approved range extender (applicable only to the 76-gallon capacity tank).

B6.33 Pop out or standard floats for the aircraft. (if offered).

B6.34 Longline/remote cargo hook equipment (if offered), If a long line is offered as an equipment option, the long line must be counter wound or rotation resistant wire rope with swaged fittings having a minimum breaking strength of 3.75 times the working load with appropriate placards and/or synthetic rope meeting the requirements of the Helicopter Synthetic Long Line Requirements in the Exhibit.

B6.32.1 The external load must be capable of being operated with all increments of the long line; i.e., 50, 100, 150 feet.

B6.32.2 A lanyard installed within 12 inches of the…