2023 National Light Fixed Wing Services MATOC DRAFT SOW.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

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Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.sam.gov

Offers Are Solicited For:

2023 National Fixed Wing Services MATOC

Solicitation No:

1202SA22R9102

Issued Date: TBD

IMPORTANT

Draft External Responses will be collected via the link or QR code below.

Comments will be collected via the link or QR code below and due no later than:

September 30 th

, 2022 (09/30/2022).

**Incomplete submissions or questions will not be considered**

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“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing, they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) https://www.sam.gov/ https://forms.office.com/g/LGHKnNWbJM

Solicitation No. U.S. Forest Service 2023 National Light Fixed Wing Services MATOC National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

STANDARD FORM 1449

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

A-3 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

A-4 CONTRACTOR HOME BASE

A-5 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

A-6 EXCISE TAXES

A-7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

A-8 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

A-9 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

B-3 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

B-4 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B-5 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

B-6 AVIONICS FOR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT

B-7 MISSION EQUIPMENT

B-8 OPERATIONS

B-9 PERSONNEL

B-10 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B-11 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B-12 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT OR ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

B-13 RELIEF PILOT AND MISSION SENSOR OPERATOR

B-14 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B-15 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

B-16 MISHAPS

B-17 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

B-18 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

B-19 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-20 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-21 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

B-22 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER - MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING

EXTENDED AND OPTIONAL USE

B-23 CALL WHEN NEEDED TASK ORDER - DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

B-24 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

B-25 UNAVAILABILITY

B-26 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

B-27 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

B-28 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

B-29 PAYMENT FOR DATA USAGE

B-30 EXCLUSIVE USE TASK ORDER- PAYMENT DURING OPTIONAL USE PERIOD

B-31 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

B-32 PAYMENT FOR REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

B-33 FOOD AND DRINK

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B-34 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B-35 RELIEF PILOT TRAVEL EXPENSE

B-36 RENTAL VEHICLE, UBER ETC

B-37 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B-38 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

B-39 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

B-40 USE OF GOVERNMENT LOGOS

B-41 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

B-42 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

B-43 DEFINITIONS

B-44 ABBREVIATIONS

D-1 LIST OF EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT 1 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION

EXHIBIT 2 - CPARS EVALUATION FORM

EXHIBIT 3 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS RECORD

EXHIBIT 4 - EXAMPLE PANEL/RADIO CONFIGURATION FOR MISSION 1,2 (A/B), AND 3 (A/B)

EXHIBIT 5 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM

ATTACHMENT 1 – CONTACTS FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

ATTACHMENT 2 - CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

ATTACHMENT 3 - TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

ATTACHMENT 4 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY

ATTACHMENT 5 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 6 – OFFERED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ATTACHMENT 7 - DESIGNATED BASE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 8 - LIGHT FIXED WING PRE-USE FIELD INSPECTION

E-1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2021)

E-2 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

E-3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E-4 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

E-5 452.215-71 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS

PROPOSALS (SEP 1999)

E-6 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)

E-7 452.204-70 INQUIRIES (FEB 1988)

E-8 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E-9 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV

2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (PROVISION)

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

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SECTION A

REQUIREMENTS AND PRICES

A-2 DAILY AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT RATE

Offerors shall use the excel file posted in SAM.gov or request a pdf to fill out for each aircraft submitted for evaluation, (attachment 6). Offerors shall fill in the CLIN (item number), proposed aircraft information, and the following rates for evaluation:

Daily Availability Rate: This rate shall cover Flight crew, Mission Sensor Operator (if required by mission task order), Aircraft, sensor (if required by the mission task order), and other fixed costs for a 14-hour period. Per diem will be paid in accordance with GSA travel regulations for authorized crew members. All proposed availability rates shall be evenly divisible by 56.

Hourly Flight Rate-Wet: A rate that covers fuel, scheduled maintenance costs, data plans, and other use costs associated with the aircraft. The Hourly Flight Rate will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of Clause (Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate)

Hourly Flight Rate-Dry: A rate that covers scheduled maintenance costs, data plans, and other use costs associated with the aircraft. Fuel used may be reimbursed on daily invoices within IBS if implemented.

Optional Pilot Rate: A fixed daily rate for Optional Pilot Services to mitigate pilot duty restrictions

(36/6) as defined in B-13. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional pilot for one (1) shift, 14-hour period. Optional Pilots may be ordered to provide 24-hour coverage when ordered by the government.

Optional Mission Sensor Operator Rate: A fixed rate for optional Mission Sensor Operator (MSO) as defined in B-13. This rate is intended to cover one (1) additional MSO for one (1) shift, 14-hour period.

An optional MSO may be ordered to provide 24-hour coverage when ordered by the government.

Optional Equipment Rate: The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below.

Where no provision is made for a daily rate (evenly divisible by 14), the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.

Daily rates for optional additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the CO/COR.

Items offered shall fit within the description below. When an item does not fall within a description category the vendor shall provide a description/measurement/price for the government to determine value for a mission category:

Description Qty/Unit Unit Price

Sensors (example: EO/IR/LiDar) 1/Day $

Communication (example: MIMO, Private LTE, etc.) 1/Day $

Augmented Reality (example: HUD incident awareness) 1/Day $

Other (Ski’s, Floats, etc.) 1/Day $

Charges: When authorized by CO/COR, in accordance with the terms of B-38, the government shall reimburse the contractor for the following charges. Examples are airport landing fees, tie-down charges, hangar rental, etc. These costs will be paid by the government.

A-3 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section B-9. All pilots offered will be evaluated in accordance with B-9.

A-4 CONTRACTOR HOME BASE

Offeror shall enter the principal base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications.

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Location (Physical Address) State, Zip+4

24-hour phone number

Back up phone number:

Email(s)

Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations, as such the Regional and/or National Fixed

Wing Program Management, Airworthiness and Pilot inspectors and Aviation Safety shall have access to inspect pre/post award, and during the life of the contract.

A-5 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

Offeror(s) shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance:

Name

24-hour phone number

The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each aircraft for extended periods during heavy use.

A-6 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes and segment fees shall be included in your contract price in accordance with (IAW) FAR

Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

A-7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

It is anticipated that any contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will be in effect from the day of award for one (1) base year with nine (9) optional years starting on the month/day of award for a total of up to ten (10) years.

A-8 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations (See Section B-33 for further explanation).

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A-9 APPROVED OPERATIONS AREAS

FAA 135 Operation Specifications, for each location below.

Location Mission 1 Mission 2 Mission 3 Mission 4 Mission 5 Mission 6

CONUS

Alaska

Canada

Mexico

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SECTION B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

B-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain fixed-wing aircraft operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein. Aircraft and contract personnel will be used for the administration and protection of public lands. Relief personnel may be required to provide daily (7-days per week) coverage during the period of performance/mandatory availability period as specified in the task order.

The aircraft furnished may be used for special use missions supporting fire, project, resource, law enforcement, and point-to-point administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

The government has interagency and cooperative agreements with federal and state agencies and private landholders. Aircraft under contract may be dispatched under these agreements for such use.

Aircraft, contract personnel, and equipment will be tasked in one of the following mission configurations and flight profiles:

MISSION CATEGORIES and FLIGHT PROFILE

(a) Mission 1: National Air Tactical-Incident Awareness and Assessment (NAT-IAA)

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision and Incident Awareness and Assessment for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface. The resource provides enhanced situational awareness for the ATGS and incident response and support personnel by producing real-time information for on-scene incident personnel and off-site fire managers.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of five to six (5-6) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC/SIC as required)

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) Two Mission Sensor Operators (MSO)

(iv) Secondary ATGS or Instructor

(3) ATGS seating positions shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction by the airframe to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with the passenger’s shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, and with their seatbelt fastened, and with back against the backrest, reach the station avionics.

(4) Typical mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 5=1050) + Gear (35 x 5=175) = 1,225 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff, climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 150 nm in under 30 mins at ISA plus 20, descend to working/loiter altitude of 14,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.

(iii) Mission flights consist of a high amount of flight time at speeds that require high angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than best glide speed for single engine aircraft.

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(v) Aircraft loiter will average 10,000 AGL (estimated at 70% total mission time) with descent and loiter at 3,500’ AGL (estimated at 30% total mission time) then climb back to sensor altitude.

(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude and return to designated base or alternate base within 150 nm in under 30 mins.

(vii) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area location or dispatch requirements.

(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft. (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable).

(7) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Air Tactical

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iv) Mountainous Terrain

(v) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

(8) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Air Attack

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Fire Reconnaissance

(iv) Passenger

(v) Cargo

(b) Mission 2 (A and B): Medium or Low Altitude Sensor Enhanced, ATGS

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision and Incident Awareness and Assessment using

Medium or Low-Altitude Sensors during complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface. The resource provides enhanced situational awareness for the ATGS and Incident Command personnel by producing real-time information. Missions may include fire detection and mapping.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of four (4) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) One Mission Sensor Operator

(iv) Secondary ATGS or Instructor

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(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. The secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, their seatbelt fastened, back against the backrest and reach the station avionics.

(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 4=840) + Gear (35 x 4=140) = 980 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff, climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 150 nm in under 30 mins at ISA plus 20, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e. flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.

(iii) Mission flights are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than best glide speed for single engine aircraft.

(v) Aircraft loiter will average 10,000 AGL (estimated at 70% total mission time) with descent and loiter at 3,500’ AGL (estimated at 30% total mission time), and then climb back to sensor altitude.

(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 150 nm in under 30 mins.

(vii) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

Note: Actual mission altitudes and distances may vary due to location of the work area or dispatch requirements.

(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft. (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable).

(7) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Air Tactical

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iv) Mountainous Terrain

(v) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

(8) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Air Attack

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(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Fire Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iv) Passenger

(v) Cargo

(c) Mission 3 A: High Performance-ATGS

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) Secondary ATGS or Instructor

(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. The secondary ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, their seatbelt fastened, back against the backrest and reach the station avionics.

(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (35 x 3=105) = 735 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff, climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 150 nm in under 30 mins at ISA plus 20, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.

(iii) Mission flights are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means that the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than best glide speed for single engine aircraft.

(v) Aircraft circling will average 2,500’ AGL and be no lower than 501’ AGL.

(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 150 nm in under 30 mins.

(vii) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

(5) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

(6) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide

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(7) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(ii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

(8) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Air Attack

(ii) Fire Reconnaissance

(iii) Passenger

(iv) Cargo

(d) Mission 3 B: Standard-ATGS

(1) The mission is to provide aerial supervision for complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface.

(2) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS)

(iii) Optional Secondary ATGS/Instructor Station (not required)

(3) ATGS seating positions shall be at the SIC position. When configured with a secondary

ATGS/Instructor position shall be on the right side of the aircraft, in a location that provides for minimal obstruction by the airframe to the view outside the aircraft (downward looking), while sitting in an OEM seat, with their shoulder beside the largest window(s) possible, with their seatbelt fastened, back against the backrest and reach the station avionics. The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (35 x 2=70) = 490 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff, climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins at ISA plus 20, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 3 hours.

(iii) Mission flights in the area of operations are done at speeds that are often below the recommended published holding speed. This means that the aircraft spends a high amount of flight time at speeds that require higher angles of attack and/or flap extension in a right-hand orbit.

(iv) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than best glide speed for single engine aircraft.

(v) Aircraft circling will average 2,500’ AGL and be no lower than 501’ AGL.

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(vi) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to the designated base or alternate base within 150 nm in under 30 mins.

(vii) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

(4) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(ii) Reconnaissance (Fire)

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

(5) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Air Attack

(ii) Fire Reconnaissance

(iii) Passenger

(iv) Cargo

(e) Mission 4 (A and B and C): Sensor Enhanced – (A) Fire Mapping, (B) Fire Detection, (C)

Resource Reconnaissance

(1) Mission 4 (A) and 4 (B): The mission is to provide Incident Awareness and Assessment using sensors to enhance human awareness during complex and emerging incident(s) in the wildland and urban interface and/or flying predetermined areas for fire mapping as well as fire detection during and after multiple ignition events. This resource provides enhanced situational awareness for incident response and support personnel by producing real-time information.

(2) Mission 4 (C) The mission is to provide resource reconnaissance using sensors to enhance human awareness by flying predetermined project or planning areas/zones pre and post land management actions.

(1) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of three (3) is:

(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (AOBS)

(iii) One Mission Sensor Operator

(iv) Optional Secondary AOBS or Instructor (not required)

(2) The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 3=630) + Gear (25 x 3=75) = 705 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff, climb to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 150 nm in under 30 mins at ISA plus 20, descend to working/loiter altitude of 14,500’ MSL pressure altitude, loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the

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(iii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than best glide speed for single engine aircraft.

(iv) Aircraft loiter will be no lower than 4,000’ AGL.

(v) Aircraft will leave the area of operation, climb back to 22,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to the designated base or alternate base within 150 nm in under 30 mins.

(vi) Flight may require an instrument approach to land. Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

(3) Aircraft shall be IFR equipped.

(4) Aircraft shall have air conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft. (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not

(5) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Reconnaissance (Fire for Mission 4A and 4B)

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

(6) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Fire Reconnaissance (Fire for Mission 4A and 4B)

(ii) Other: IAA

(iii) Resource Reconnaissance (For Mission 4C)

(iv) Passenger

(v) Cargo

(f) Mission 5 (A and B): Standard - Fire Detection and Resource Reconnaissance

(1) The fire detection and resource reconnaissance mission flight profiles consist of flying a pre-determined route with flight crew searching for fires line of sight or observing a project area to meet planed objectives. Flight operations typically occur at 1,000’ to 3,500’ AGL to observe resource conditions or to relay fire size-up information to a local dispatching center.

(2) All aircraft in this category will have a minimally obstructed viewshed necessary for the FO/SIC position and the aft observer to see the detection area clearly. Aircraft design must not limit flight profiles requiring steep bank-angles or increased lateral distances from the target area. These undesirable flight profiles increase the distance between the aerial observer and the objective which causes parallax.

(3) The minimum crew configuration for the mission of two (2) is:

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(i) Flight crew (PIC)

(ii) Primary Aerial Observer (AOBS)

(iii) Optional Secondary AOBS or Instructor (not required)

(4) The mission flight characteristics consist of:

(i) Average Mission Crew Weight (210 x 2=420) + Gear (15 x 2=30) = 450 LBS.

(ii) Engine start, taxi and takeoff, climb to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude cruise 75 nm in under 30 mins at ISA plus 20, descend to working/loiter altitude of 7,000’ MSL pressure altitude, and loiter at no less than 1.3 Vs1 (Vs1 is defined for this contract as the aircraft configuration you intend to loiter at. (i.e., flaps approach, gear up)), for a minimum of 2 hours.

(iii) At no time will the loiter be below blueline, Vyse for multiengine aircraft or less than best glide speed for single engine aircraft.

(iv) Aircraft will leave the project location, climb back to 10,500’ MSL pressure altitude, and return to designated base or alternate base within 75 nm in under 30 mins.

(v) Land with FAA required minimum fuel reserve.

(5) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Reconnaissance (Fire for Mission 5A)

(ii) Mountainous Terrain

(iii) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

(6) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Fire Reconnaissance (Mission 5A)

(ii) Resource Reconnaissance (Mission 5B)

(iii) Passenger

(iv) Cargo

(g) Mission 5 C: Back Country Operations

(1) A Backcountry mission is a special-use mission flight profile. It consists of operations into or out of a designated backcountry airstrip owned by the agency, states, counties, or private individuals. The flight consists of taxing, takeoff, flight over mountainous terrain, and landing at an unpaved and/or unimproved airstrip. Backcountry airstrips are designated by letter by regional RAOs. Pilots must be specially trained and carded for Backcountry operations.

(2) Pilots flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Back Country Operations

(ii) Unprepared Landing Site (If required by task order)

(iii) Mountainous Terrain

(iv) Point-to-Point Passenger/Cargo

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(3) Aircraft flying this mission shall be capable of being carded for:

(i) Back Country Airstrip Operations

(ii) Passenger

(iii) Cargo

(h) Mission 6: Point-to-Point, Passengers and Cargo

(1) Point-to-Point missions must meet the requirements for 14 CFR 135. No additional equipment is required. They can be used to move passengers and cargo from one airport to another. These flights will be either ordered incident flights to directly support an incident or administrative use Point-to-

Point flights. These flights are not Special Use Missions.

(2) Pilots and Aircraft flying this mission will be carded for Point to Point.

B-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier Operating Certificate.

Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 Certificate at the time of offering and throughout the contract period of performance. Aircraft shall conform to its approved type and design and be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 and this contract.

B-3 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the CWN or MAP task order period.

(b) All equipment shall be installed and operable or be deferred per an FAA Approved Minimum

Equipment List (MEL) with the following limitations:

(1) Items required by this contract may not be deferred unless approved by a FS Aircraft Maintenance

Inspector. Approvals may be based on operational requirements that require less than the standard configuration and shall be approved by the COR or designee and the AMI/AVI based on a predetermined time of completion/correction.

(2) The following equipment may not be deferred below policy minimums and operational needs as determined by the AMI and agency user:

(i) VHF-AM Radio

(ii) VHF-FM Radio

(3) The following equipment shall not be deferred:

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ii) Transponder

(iii) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system

(c) All aircraft furnished under this contract shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order.

Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(d) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials shall meet FAA standards.

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(e) The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (e.g., no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(f) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, or distortion which limit mission visibility. Prior to approval, all temporarily repaired windows and windscreens shall be replaced.

(g) Special Mission Aircraft Equipment

(1) Unpressurized Aircraft –Shall have an approved oxygen system capable of providing flight crew and mission crew aviators breathing oxygen for the duration in accordance with the mission for the flight time at or above 10,000 Feet MSL.

(2) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14

CFR 135.161.

(3) IFR aircraft must meet the equipment and lighting requirements of 14 CFR 135.163 and 14 CFR

135.165.

(4) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting for Mission

Categories 1, 2 (A/B), & 3 (A/B).

(5) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 2-B:C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the Flight crew while seated.

(6) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter shall measure actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths.

(7) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR 135.87 to restrain cargo while in flight.

(h) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following:

(1) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card shall be posted inside the aircraft.

(2) Current contract, task orders and all modifications. (Paper).

(3) Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption 9198, the Interagency Aviation Transport of

Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068) and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG), if required (Electronic or Paper).

(4) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

(5) The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is authorized providing the following conditions are met:

(i) EFB’s used in the aircraft are identified in the contractors 135 Operations

Specifications.

(ii) All other contract items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet style devices only, no laptops).

(iii) Vendors must keep the EFB device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without reliance on the government.

(iv) This authorization does not include other Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS).

(i) Seats, Seatbelts, and Shoulder Harnesses

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(1) Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts and shoulder harness of same type, design, and function for each passenger station/seat.

(2) All Seats, Seat Belts, and Shoulder Harnesses for aircraft must either be:

(i) An OEM installation

(ii) STC

(3) Federal Aviation Regulations require that occupant restraints systems are to be replaced in aircraft manufactured after July 1, 1951; such systems shall conform to standards established by the FAA.

These standards are contained in Technical Standard Order TSO-C22g. Restraint systems eligible for installation in an aircraft may be identified by the marking TSO-C22g or TSO-C114 on the webbing or by a military designation number, since military systems comply with the strength requirements of the TSO. Aircraft manufacturer installed restraint systems with part numbers are acceptable. Each system shall be equipped with an approved metal-to-metal latching device.

(4) Federal Aviation Regulations provide minimum inspection guidance, other than to state, that mildew and fraying may render the restraint system not airworthy, and that suspected webbing should be tested for tensile strength. The tensile strength requirement for a single person system is 525 pounds (most systems are rated at 1,500 pounds).

(5) Unacceptable Condition Criteria:

Webbing Hardware Stitching TSO Tags

Frayed (5%) Inoperable Broken Missing

Torn Damaged Excessive Wear Illegible

Crushed Corroded Missing

Swollen Excessive Wear

Creased

Deteriorated

(6) References:

(i) 14 CFR 91.205

(ii) 14 CFR 21.607

(iii) AC 21-34

(iv) TSO-C22g

(v) TSO-C114

(j) Rear Seats. All installed rear seats (aft of the cockpit), including that of the instructor position, shall be capable of remaining occupied during all phases of flight, including take-off and landing. Equipment installed in front of rear seats shall not present a crash hazard to seated occupants.

(k) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). The first aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof container.

The kit shall be readily accessible to the Pilot and passengers. At a minimum, the contents shall include the following items:

Item Description Quantity

Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long) 8

Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10

Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches) 4

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Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling) 2

Roller bandage, minimum 4-inch x 5 yards (gauze) 2

Adhesive tape, minimum 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll) 1

Bandage scissors 1

Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2 pair of non-latex surgical gloves

1 face shield

1 mouth-to-mouth barrier

1 protective gown

2 antiseptic towelettes

1 biohazard disposal bag

Note: Splints are recommended if space permits. Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate number of crew and passengers carried.

(l) Survival Kit. Aircraft shall have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit shall include the following:

(1) Knife

(2) Signal Mirror

(3) Aviation-type Signal Flares (six (6) each)

(4) Matches (two (2) boxes in waterproof containers)

(5) Magnesium Fire Starter

(6) Space Blanket (one (1) per occupant)

(7) Water (one (1) per occupant – not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)

(8) Collapsible Water Bag

(9) Food (two (2) days emergency rations per occupant)

(10) Candles

(11) Whistle

(12) Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

(m) Additional required survival kit items (Alaska):

(13) Axe or Hatchet

(14) Collapsible Water Bag

(15) Water Purification Tablets

(16) Food (1 week minimum @1000 calories per day, minimum, per occupant)

(17) Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

(18) Mosquito Repellant containing DEET

(19) Mosquito head net for each occupant

(20) An assortment of fishing tackle such as hooks, flies, line, sinkers, etc.

(21) Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) (Note: Required only if Aircraft ELT requires tools to be removed)

(n) the following shall be carried as minimum equipment from October 15 to April 1 of each year

(Alaska):

(1) Pair of Snowshoes (1)

(2) Sleeping bag per two occupants (1)

(3) Wool blanket or equivalent for each occupant over 4 years of age (1)

(4) Container w/carrying Handle or Straps

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(5) Large Plastic Bags

(6) Signal Panels

(7) Flashlight with Spare Batteries

(8) Hand Saw or Wire Saw

(9) Collapsible Shovel

(10) Survival Manual

(11) Satellite Telephone and spare batteries

(12) Sunscreen

(13) Signal Mirror

(14) Laser rescue light or key chain LED light

(15) Water Purification Tablets

(16) Sealable clear plastic bags

Note: Certain flights may also require personal survival items to be carried in a personal vest, flight suit pockets, or other means directly attached to each pilot and occupant.

B-4 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) Aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the OEM/TC holders’ most recent revision of inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being inspected or an inspection program approved by the FAA under the contractor’s 14 CFR 135 operations specification that incorporates the scope and detail of the most recent revision of the OEM/TC holder inspection program.

Aircraft type certificated for passengers seating configurations, excluding any pilot seat, of ten or more, shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 135.411 (a)(2) unless modified by an STC for nine or less.

All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards and this contract. Contractor shall provide the document name, revision number, and date for the OEM/TC holders' most recent revision of the inspection program applicable to the serial number of the aircraft being offered.

(b) The contractor shall obtain from the OEM/TC holder an inspection program or supplement for the missions as described in B-1, that the aircraft will perform under this contract. The most restrictive inspection program shall be used when multiple missions are performed by the same aircraft. The contractor shall provide a copy of the inspection program with the contract proposal or an estimated delivery date within 12 months of award.

(c) After contract award and for the duration of the contract, discrepancies identified from structural inspections (B-4 (b) shall be reported to the contracting officer within two business days and repaired with OEM/TC holder repair data. Structural repairs not related to the aerial supervision inspection program (B-4 (b) shall have documentation of “No Technical Objection” from the OEM/TC holder when

OEM/TC holder repair data is not used.

(d) Each aircraft shall comply with all OEM programs (recommended and mandatory) including, instructions for continued airworthiness (ICAs), Service Bulletins, Continued Airworthiness Programs (CAP), Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID), Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP), and Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems

(EWIS) programs. These shall be documented and tracked within the aircraft’s maintenance status sheet.

(e) Aircraft shall comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness

Directives (AD’s) as per 14 CFR 91.417 (a)(2)(v).

(f) FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB’s) applicable to the contracted aircraft model shall be accomplished.

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(g) Airframe, powerplant, and their associated components that have an OEM published Time-Between

Overhaul (TBO) schedule from the manufacturer shall follow that schedule. Extensions to the TBO’s shall not be allowed while operating under this agreement unless approved by the OEM. These shall be documented and tracked within the aircraft’s maintenance status sheet.

(h) Each aircraft’s maintenance schedule shall include mandatory component retirement and replacement, or overhaul time as specified in the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section or equivalent OEM document and shall be in compliance with them.

(i) Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at least 16-flight hours prior to the initiation of any scheduled inspection. Additionally, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR and FS AMI of any change of an engine, propeller, major airframe component, or major structural repair and circumstances requiring it while under contract.

(j) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this contract, to include the scope of information and responsibilities, required in 14 CFR 135.426 for contracted maintenance. See Section B-9 Personnel for additional mechanic requirements. This list shall be submitted with the proposal, be provided at the time of pre-use inspection and be kept current when additional maintenance providers or maintenance personnel are added or removed while under contract.

(k) Only the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel identified may perform scheduled inspections.

(l) The primary pilot, relief pilot, or sensor operator shall not perform maintenance or inspections.

(m) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally, aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operator’s home base (location the certificate is held) every 12-flight hour or seven (7) days - whichever occurs first.

(n) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, replacement or reinstallation of any engine, power train, or flight control system, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this contract. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the FS AMI before the aircraft is returned to availability.

(o) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an AMI shall be notified for "return-to-contract availability” status before the aircraft performs under the contract.

(p) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actually weighing the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft and 60 months for single engine aircraft. Data shall include an accurate and updated equipment list. Forms in Exhibit 06 are required.

(q) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales should be listed by make model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation.

B-5 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

(a) The security of Contractor provided aircraft and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

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(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended. Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight.

(c) Examples of unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

B-6 AVIONICS FOR SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT

(a) REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this contract must comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS

SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

STANDARDS. The following are the minimum avionics which must be installed.

(1) All Aircraft except mission 6 Point to Point

(i) Two VHF-AM Radios (Com 1 and Com 2)

(ii) One VHF-FM Radio (FM 1) (two required (FM 1 and FM 2) for fire detection missions).

(iii) An Intercom System (ICS) for applicable crew configurations identified by mission category

(iv) An Audio Control System for applicable crew configurations identified by mission category

(v) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(vi) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(vii) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(viii) One Transponder

(ix) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(x) One TSO approved ADS-B Out System

(xi) VHF-FM Programing Ports

(xii) Two USB Charging Ports for the SIC/Observer

(xiii) Two USB Charging Ports for the Aft Observer (when this position is required or provided)

(xiv) PED Tolerance within 18 months of award

(2) Special Mission Fire Aircraft (Mission Category 1, 2 (A/B), 3 (A/B), 4 (A/B)) must also meet the following requirements:

(i) A total of three VHF-AM Radios (COM 1, COM 2, COM 3)

(ii) Two of the VHF-AM Radios must be capable of monitoring the standby frequency

(iii) A total of three VHF-FM Radios of identical series (FM 1, FM 2, FM 3)

(iv) Individual Volume Controls for all positions required by mission category

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(v) Receive Audio Indicators for all positions required by mission category

(vi) One IFR certified and maintained Aeronautical Global Positioning System (GPS)

(vii) Two TSO approved VOR/Localizer systems

(viii) One TSO approved Glideslope system

(ix) One TSO approved Three Light Marker Beacon system

(x) A Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

(xi) One ADS-B In System

(xii) An autopilot capable of flying preloaded search and rescue patterns

(xiii) One Multi-Function Display (MFD)

(xiv) Two USB Charging Ports for the PIC

(xv) One Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent

(xvi) One TSO approved altimeter in the SIC/Observer's primary field of view connected to the aircraft static system. This may be an electronic standby indicator or PFD.

(xvii) One TSO approved magnetic direction indicator in the SIC/Observer's primary field of view. This may be an electronic standby indicator or PFD.

(3) Sensor equipped reconnaissance aircraft (Mission 4 (A/B/C)) must also meet the following requirements:

(i) An autopilot capable of flying preloaded search and rescue patterns.

(4) Sensor equipped fire aircraft (Missions 1, 2 (A/B), 4 (A/B)) must also meet the following requirements:

(i) Onboard weather radar.

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics required by paragraph (a) REQUIREMENTS must comply with the following specifications and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

(1) Communications Systems

Transmitters must not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. Transmit interlock functions must not be used with communication transceivers on special mission fire aircraft.

(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios must be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in

25 KHz increments. Transceivers configured to operate in 8.33 KHz increments are not acceptable for aerial supervision aircraft. Transmitters must have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

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All aircraft approved for fire operations must use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft must be agency approved.

FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website: https://www.nifc.gov/resources/NIICD/niicd-documents

The following requirements must be met:

(A) VHF-FM radios must be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer; and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies must be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation must be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power must be 6-

10 Watts nominal.

(B) Transceivers must have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring…