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Alaska Region 10 - Tongass and Chugach Helicopter National Forests Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

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REPONSES ARE DUE: February 13th, 2015 @ 2:00 PM.

Quotes may be mailed or sent attached email to the Contracting Officer. Facsimile (faxed) bids will NOT be accepted.

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FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

(FEB 1998)

this purchase order or BPA incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make up their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Standard Form 1449

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 Schedule of Items

B-2 Principal Base Operation

B-3 Aircraft Performance Specifications (Minimum) to Be Used for Proposal Evaluation Purposes and Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

B-4 Engine Requirements

B-5 Reserved

B-6 Maximum complement of Personnel by Aircraft Type

B-7 Reserved

B-8 Reserved

B-9 Reserved

B-10 Overnight Standard Per Diem Rate Allowance

B-11 Reserved

B-12 Contractor Furnished Special Requirements

B-13 Contract Pilot Qualification

B-14 Government Pilot

B-15 Additional Information

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C-1 Scope of Agreement

C-2 Certifications

C-3 Government Furnished Property

C-4 Helicopter Requirements

C-5 Helicopter Maintenance

C-6 Aircraft and Equipment Security

C-7 Avionics Requirements

C-8 Reserved

C-9 Reserved

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C-10 Operations

C-11 Contractors Environmental Responsibilities

C-12 Personnel

C-13 Conduct and Replacement of Personnel

C-14 Suspension and Revocation of Personnel

C-15 Substitution or Replacement of Personnel, Helicopter and Equipment

C-16 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations

C-17 Accident Prevention and Safety

C-18 Mishaps

C-19 Personal Protective Equipment

C-20 Inspection and Acceptance

C-21 Pre-Use Inspection Expenses

C-22 Re-Inspection Expenses

C-23 Inspections During Use

C-24 Period of Blanket Purchase Agreement

C-25 Authorized Ordering Activities

C-26 Reserved

C-27 Payment Definitions

C-28 BPA Payment Procedures

C-29 Payment for Flight

C-30 Reserved

C-31 Payment for Standby

C-32 Payment for Daily Guarantee

C-33 Minimum Charge

C-34 Cancellation Charge

C-35 Payment for Optional Daily Rate for Local Fire

C-36 Payment for Substitute/Replacement Helicopter

C-37 Lodging and Meals

C-38 Payment for Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

C-39 Payment for Fuel Transportation

C-40 Reserved

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C-41 Relief Crew Approval and Payment

C-42 Payment for Overnight Allowance

C-43 Miscellaneous Cost to the Contractor

C-44 Helicopter Manager Delegated Authorities

C-45 Definitions

C-46 Abbreviations/Acronyms

Exhibits, List of Attachments

EXHIBIT 01 First Aid Kit Aeronautical EXHIBIT 02 Survival Kit Aeronautical

EXHIBIT 03

Modification of Flight Services Blanket Purchase Agreement Form EXHIBIT 04 Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines EXHIBIT 05 Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment EXHIBIT 06 High visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades EXHIBIT 07 Reserved EXHIBIT 08 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements EXHIBIT 09 Operations and Safety Procedures Guide for Helicopter Pilots EXHIBIT 10 Interagency Guidelines for Vertical Reference/External Load Training EXHIBIT 11 Helicopter Make/Model/Series List EXHIBIT 12 Helicopter Services Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart EXHIBIT 13 Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation EXHIBIT 14 Helicopter and Fuel Service Truck Pre-Use Checklist EXHIBIT 15 Performance Report EXHIBIT 16 Department of Labor Wage Determination EXHIBIT 17 Reserved EXHIBIT 18 Contractors Verification for Individual Helicopter Pilot Requirements and Experience for Initial Interagency Approval EXHIBIT 19 Reserved EXHIBIT 20 Aircraft Mechanic (Helicopter) Qualification Form EXHIBIT 21 Weight and Balance Form EXHIBIT 22 Reserved EXHIBIT 23 Performance by Government Furnished Pilot EXHIBIT 24 FAA Over Water Kit EXHIBIT 25 Litter Kit Provisions and Litter EXHIBIT 26 Aerial Ignition EXHIBIT 27 Reserved EXHIBIT 28 Public Aircraft Operations EXHIBIT 29 Reserved EXHIBIT 30 Reserved

SECTION D – CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 Contract Terms and Conditions and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Commercial Items) (FAR 52.212-5)

D-2 Contract Period and Renewal Option

D-3 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

D-4 Property and Personal Damage

D-5 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS……….. 120

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D-6 FAR 52.215-8 – OORDER OF PRECEDENCE…………………………………………………120

D-7 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES…………………………………………… 120

D-8 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT…………………. 121

D-9 FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS…………. 121

D-10 FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS……121

SUBCONTRACTORS

D-11 FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES………………………………………………………………………121

D-12 Contract Period and Renewal Option……………………………………………………121

D-13 FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities…………………………………………………….121

D-13 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE……………………………………………………….121.

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored/Addenda)

E-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-2) (Tailored/Addenda)

E-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3)

E-5 FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items…………………………………….125

E-6 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2)…………………………………………..125

E-7 FAR 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items……………126

E-8 FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES…………..139

E-9 FAR 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING…………………………………………….139

E - 2.1 – ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE…………………………………………………………….139

E - 2.2 SAFETY PLAN………………………………………………………………………………………141

E - 2.3 ACCIDENT HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE……………………………………………………….142

E – 2.4 ORGANIZATIONAL PAST PERFORMANCE…………………………………………………...143

E-3 FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items………………..144

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SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for fully operated and maintained Light (Type III) Helicopter aircraft services on a Call-When-Needed (CWN) basis throughout Region 10, see Note, Paragraph C-1. Aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein. Aircraft may be added or deleted from this list in accordance with D-2.

Upon Contractor's acceptance of an order from an authorized ordering office, the order becomes an agreement under the prices, terms, and conditions of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

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Cancellatio n Charge

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Daily Guarante e Flight Hours

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Equipped Weight Equipped weight equals the Empty Weight (as listed in the Weight and Balance Data) plus the weight of lubricants and onboard equipment required by BPA (i.e., including but not limited to survival kit, rappel anchor, first aid kit). Equipped Weight does not include the weight of the bucket and any associated suspension hardware. See definitions at C-45 for reference. The helicopter equipped weight shall be based on the actual weighing of the aircraft and shall meet the requirements in Section C.5 (15)-(18).

Optional Daily Rate for Local Fire When equipment is provided to meet Local Fire operations standards, an additional rate may be applied while conducting fire suppression missions. See C-4(e)(3) for a list of equipment items necessary for aircraft to be approved to conduct Local Fire operations. See definition in C-45 for definition of Local Fire. Payment for additional Local Fire equipment set forth in C-35.BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT

(a) The Contractor shall furnish supplies or services, if and when requested by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative during the period specified in the clause below entitled "Effective Period". Purchases (which may be referred to as calls) made hereunder may be written or oral. (b) Supplies or services will be identified on individual purchases issued in accordance with paragraph (a) above. Supplies and services purchased under this agreement shall be limited to

EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized Calls actually placed against this Blanket Purchase Agreement.

PURCHASE LIMITATION

No individual Call under this agreement shall exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. For the acquisition of commercial items no individual Call shall exceed $5,000,000.

EFFECTIVE PERIOD

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This Blanket Purchase Agreement is effective for a base year beginning the date of award for 12 months and 4 optional year periods.

B-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION

Offeror shall enter the location of the “Principle Base of Operation” in accordance with the definitions found in Section C for the offered aircraft. For Type III helicopters the location of the Contractor’s Operating Certificate is the determining factor as to where the Agreement is administered. Therefore, the same aircraft number will not be awarded/administered under more than one Forest Service BPA. Offers for furnishing services on a “Call- When-Needed” basis for Type III Helicopters are being solicited from operators that hold certificates in Region 10, Alaska.

Location (Physical Address) State

B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) TO BE USED FOR PROPOSAL EVALUATION

PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

(a) Performance shall be based on minimum engine specification. Aircraft performance capabilities shall be determined by using the Standard Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Method. (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation)

Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc.) shall not be used. Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used. As an example, Kaman K- 1200 helicopters shall only use minimum specification engine performance data calculated from Rotorcraft FMS NO. 1, (USFS Firefighting).

Use (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation and Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart) per aircraft type and the appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts (HOGE and HIGE) from the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual with current supplements and changes as applicable.

For field operations use current temperature and elevation for performance planning purposes.

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacture’s requirements and configured in accordance with the agreement specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria:

(i) The weighing shall be accomplished by the Contractor or their agent.

(ii) 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 (See Form B, Exhibit 21).

(iii) Weighing shall be:

(A) Accomplished within 12 months prior to the due date of proposal submission, and

(B) At an interval of 24 months thereafter and / or

(C) Following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list that significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft.

(iv) Helicopter(s) under this solicitation shall:

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(A) Remain at or below the proposed contracted helicopter equipped weight during the base year of the agreement. During the agreement option years, helicopters exceeding the awarded helicopter offered equipped weight must continue to meet the minimum aircraft performance specifications (B-3) in order to be approved for operations under this BPA.

When there is a difference in the aircraft's weight between different sets of scales, scales shall be allowed a maintenance tolerance of .2 % (two tenths of a percent) of the scale reading for each set of scales. For example, a helicopter that weighed 6000 lbs. on one scale set would be allowed a 12 lb. tolerance on each scale set when compared. (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6).

(v) Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet contract equipped weight for performance.

(vi) If the government requires additional equipment after contract award, no penalty will be assessed.

(2) Reserved

CAPABILITY OF:

At 3,000 feet pressure altitude and 15°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Payload of 600 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

Aircraft Performance Specifications: (minimum) to be used for proposal evaluation purposes

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

B-5 RESERVED

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

If requested by either the government or the contractor, up to 3 personnel may be authorized and paid as per the payment clause. Authorization will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Contracting Officer.

B-7 RESERVED

B-8 RESERVED

B-9 RESERVED

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C

B-11 RESERVED

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply)

Additional Offered Equipment

The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. Where no provision is made for a daily rate, the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide

9 Alaska Region 10 - Helicopter Transporation Services BPA 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.

If additional offered equipment is provided by Contractor, see appropriate Exhibits, if applicable.

Daily rates for additional equipment will be paid only if requested and ordered by the CO.

√ Description Capacity Quantity Unit Unit Price Seeder Day $ Fertilizer Spreader Day $ Spill Containment Barrier Day $ Aerial Ignition (See Exhibit 26) Day $ Fuel Service Vehicle (See Exhibit 8) Day $ Other Equipment Offered Day $

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract will meet the requirements of Section C12 D and C-20. Contractors will offer pilots approved or eligible for approval in the mission tasks selected below. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C12 (b) 2 or when requested by the CO. Checked items are required in order to meet the minimum qualifications for this BPA. Unchecked items are optional and at the discretion of the vendor.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance)

Helitack/Passenger Transport Mountainous Terrain Flight

Water/Retardant Delivery

External Load (belly hook)

Longline VTR (150’)

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch

Snow Operations (deep snow)

Other

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT

Contractor will will not authorize performance of work under the contract by a Government Pilot. (See Exhibit 23)

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information that is required to be submitted with your proposal is contained in Section E, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1)

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract or resultant Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) is to obtain Light (Type III) Helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered helicopters used in the administration and protection of Public Lands throughout USFS Region 10, consisting of the Chugach NF and Tongass NF in South Central and Southeast Alaska.

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(b) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations.

The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the contract.

(See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions”. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) Orders under this agreement may be placed on an intermittent basis for various amounts of flight time. The Government is not obligated to order and the vendor is not required to provide services at the time of request.

Government use varies depending on location, time of year, and federal budget allocations.

(d) The helicopter furnished will be used for resource project support and may be used for local fire operations and law enforcement flights. If contractor agrees to perform law enforcement, such agreement shall be in writing.

(e) The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Helicopters may be dispatched under this agreement for such use. Contractors may not accept orders under this BPA from other agencies for fire operations on other Federal lands or on State and private landholders.

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

(1) Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Person on Board Such Aircraft), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations), as applicable. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

(2) Helicopters shall conform to the approved type design (normal or transport), be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO.

If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 helicopters will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplement type certificates (STC).

(3) Reserved

(4) Each helicopter shall operate in accordance with an approved 14 CFR Part 133, Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual (RLCFM), unless the CO specifically waives the requirement. A copy of the RLCFM shall be kept with the aircraft at all times.

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

(1) All passenger-carrying flights, regardless of the number of passengers carried, shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s 14 CFR Part 135 operations specifications.

(2) Helicopters shall be certificated in Normal or Transport Category.

(3)The Government may elect not to utilize individual Standard Category helicopter for passenger transport.

(4) Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo for suppressant/retardant as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data.

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided; the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP FAR Clause 52.245-1 (APR 2012).

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(b) The Government will deliver the following items to the Contractor upon arrival at the Host Base.

(1) Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide with any applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letters and Emergency Response Guide.

(2) Approved personal fire shelters (spec. 5100-606) for all contractor personnel covered under this contract. Instruction in the use of shelter deployment shall be provided by the government and be verified by the Helicopter Manager. Contractor ground crews (mechanic and service truck driver) shall have fire shelters readily available for use if needed.

(c) RESERVED

(d) The following may be provided to the Contractor at the convenience of the Government.

(1) AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio (See Section C-7, (a)(4))

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

(1) Helicopter shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins as required or identified by the FS and or DOI, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD).

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b; Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

(3) Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), the helicopter shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument listed on the helicopter type certificate data sheet is inoperative. However, all items required by this contract may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Maintenance Inspector or the CO. As an example the following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the helicopter continuing to be utilized under contract.

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ii) VHF-AM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iii) VHF-FM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iv) Transponder and altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational)

(v) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational and connected to an operational transponder and altitude reporting system)

(4) Helicopter shall not be approved if any component time in service exceeds the manufacturers’ recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) or FAA-approved extension. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor’s FAA approved maintenance program.

(5) Complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications. FAA approved “electronic” flight bags meet this requirement.

(b) Condition of Equipment

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(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair.

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

(2) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(3) The helicopter interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no unrepaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. The exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint and etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(c) Center of Gravity

(1) All helicopters shall be configured so that the center of gravity will remain within the FAA approved Flight Manual published limits for all load requirements and full range of fuel conditions, including ferry with minimum crew without subtraction or addition of ballast.

(2) All helicopters shall be loaded such that the center of gravity will remain within allowed limit during the flight. Actual weights will be used for flight calculation.

(3) When the equipped weight of the helicopter, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a new weight and balance as required by the Contract.

(d) General Equipment (as applicable)

Helicopters shall be configured with the equipment required by 14 CFR and approved for make and model furnished. In addition, the following will be required:

(1) A copy of the Awarded BPA and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the BPA period(s).

(2) Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and 14 CFR for use with the make and model furnished.

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

(4) Approved helicopter lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.209, plus instrument lights. (as applicable)

(5) First Aid Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 1, First Aid Kit Aeronautical)

(6) Survival Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical,; weight of Survival Kit shall be considered as an addition to the equipped weight of the aircraft and will be documented on the C-chart or equipment list)

(7) Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment (Exhibit 5, Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment) as applicable.

(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

(i) Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts for each occupant.

(ii) FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism. Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

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(iii) FAA approved single diagonal shoulder harness with inertia reel integrated with the lap seat belt with one single point metal-to-metal, quick release mechanism for each passenger position.

(v) All Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses for all helicopters must either be:

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

(C) Approved for installation by an FAA From 8110-3 with all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached or

(D) Field Approved for installation with supporting FAA Form 8110-3 and all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached

(vi) Installations substantiated to the requirements 14 CFR Part 29 are most desirable. All data pertinent for these installations shall be available for review by the Forest Service prior to contract award. Installations of a seat, seat belt or shoulder harness are not acceptable as a minor alteration. Seatbelt and shoulder harness installations should follow the guidelines and best practices of FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 21-25A and 21-34. Field Approvals based on previously approved installations must match Make and Model. Field Approvals using previously approved "generic" Field Approvals are not acceptable, i.e. a Field Approval for a Bell 212, based on a previously approved similar installation for an S-58, would not be acceptable.

(9) One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable from the cockpit.

The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch that is activated by engine or transmission oil pressure.

OR

For helicopters with a landing gear incorporating an extendable strut, the hour meter may be activated by a switch mounted in such a manner as to only operate when the strut is fully extended.

The hour meter shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour only.

(10) Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless the appropriate crew door has been modified with bubble window (if available) and operational gauges installed in the door that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations.

(11) Convex mirror for observation of external loads and landing gear (not required for aircraft equipped ONLY for vertical reference operations).

(12) The Fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum of 1.5 pounds capacity and 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(13) Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material.

(14) RESERVED

(15) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate will also fulfill this requirement. In order to meet contract specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

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Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part

27.1401 or Part 29.1401.

(16) High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades).

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

(B) As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

(ii) Remote Hook/Long line (as applicable)

(A) One remote cargo hook and a minimum of 150 feet of long line. Long line may consist of multiple segments and none shorter than 50 feet as per Exhibit 5.

(B) For Power requirements see Exhibit 5

(18) RESERVED

(19) RESERVED

(20) RESERVED

(21) Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements) (Not required for Alaska).

(22) FAA Approved Extended Height /High Skid Landing Gear (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer).

(23) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

(24) FAA approved locking cap(s) on all fuel filler ports. Single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA approved locking device.

(25) RESERVED

(26) FAA approved floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection within the cargo area. Floor protection is not required within the passenger seating areas. Floor protection in both seating and cargo areas shall not be in excess of ½ inch to allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all installed anchor points.

(27) Internal baggage compartment/external cargo basket/racks. Minimum of fifteen (15) cubic feet of cargo space with isolated internal baggage compartment(s) capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other tools (requires rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

External cargo basket(s)/rack(s) with a closing mechanical latching lid, if available, may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments, which cannot be modified to accept fire tools. The lid shall cover the entire basket/rack. Cargo basket/rack shall be at least 4-inches deep and shall not hamper ingress and egress of personnel from the cabin area. The devices shall be simple in function and have the capacity of being installed quickly. All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in a FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.

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All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. The basket will have a hinged top with a suitable method to secure the top closed in flight, to prevent the contents from exiting.

All helicopters shall have FAA approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, isolating the passenger area from the cargo area (transmission wells), sliding door area and will not compromise passenger ingress and egress. Cargo behind soft passenger seats must be restrained while seats are occupied per 14 CFR Part 29 requirements. Restraints or barriers must be capable of being removed within 15 minutes. Restraints within the cargo area of the transmission wells shall have netting restraints only.

(28) RESERVED

(29) Engine inlet air filtration system/particle air separator for all medium and light helicopters.

(30) Heating system for windshield de-fog.

(31) Kit for disposal of fuel during start-up/shut down; i.e., EPA Bell Kit if commercially available.

(32) Helicopter equipped with fixed floats or emergency “pop-out” floatation devices for flights beyond glide distance to shore.

(33) Authorized equipment (e.g., snow baffles or shields) for flights in falling or blowing snow when conducting flights during the period of November 30 thru March 31.

(e) Optional Items

(1) Electronic Weight and Balance, tablet or similar device to calculate electronic weight and balance and transmit it via email (when internet access exists). This is for operational weight and balance and is not a substitute for other contract requirements.

(2) RESERVED

(3) When helicopters are offered for Local Fire suppression and support missions, the following equipment items are required for approval (See C-45 for definition of Local Fire):

(i) P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19

(ii) Variable capacity collapsible bucket(s) (see Exhibit 5)

(iii) Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM) (C-7 (b)(1)(iii))

(iv) Bucket/Torch Connector (9 Pin) (C-7 (b)(5)(iii))

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

(a) General

(1) The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each helicopter for extended periods during heavy use.

(2) Helicopters shall be operated and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations. Special equipment and/or modification of the helicopter to meet requirements of this contract shall be inspected, repaired, and altered in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer's recommendations or engineered data and, if required, be FAA approved. All ""time change" components, including engines, shall be replaced upon reaching the factory recommended time, or FAA approved extension if applicable. Helicopters operated with components and accessories on approved TBO extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the helicopter is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the helicopter is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

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(3) FAA, CFR 14, Part 145 Repair Stations, may be used for specific maintenance functions that the repair station is certified for. The helicopter must be returned to service under the repair station certificate, and not under an individual’s certificate for the repair station; for example repairman or A&P mechanic.

The repair station may not be used in lieu of a carded mechanic if required by this contract.

(4) Contract performance may subject the helicopter engine to frequent smoke, sand and dust ingestion.

All helicopters shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the Contracted aircraft.

(5) All maintenance performed shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR 43 and 91 including helicopter time-in-service and hour meter reading.

(6) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91 shall be kept with the aircraft.

(7) Maintenance of aircraft records shall be in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C as revised.

(8) When ordered, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO of any change of an engine, power train, control, or major airframe component and circumstances inducing the change.

(9) RESERVED

(10) All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor's FAA Approved Maintenance Program.

(11) Inspections shall be performed in a maintenance facility, or in the best field conditions available.

(12) RESERVED

(13) RESERVED

(14) RESERVED

(15) 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 (See Form B, Exhibit 21).

(16) Helicopter(s) awarded under this solicitation shall remain at or below the proposed contracted helicopter equipped weight during the base year of the agreement. During the agreement option years, helicopters exceeding the awarded helicopter offered equipped weight must continue to meet the minimum aircraft performance specifications (B-3) in order to be approved for operations under this BPA.

The helicopter’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 12 months prior to the due date of proposal submission and 24 months thereafter or following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. If the government requires additional equipment after contract award no penalty will be assessed.

(17) A list of equipment installed in the aircraft at the time of weighing shall be compiled. The equipment list shall include the name, weight, arm and moment of each item installed. Items that may be easily removed or installed for aircraft configuration changes (seats, doors, radios, cargo hook, baskets, special mission equipment, etc.) shall also be listed including the name, weight, arm and moment of each item.

Each page of the equipment list shall identify the specific aircraft by serial and registration number. Each page of the equipment list shall be dated indicating the last date of actual weighing or computation. The weight and balance shall be revised each time equipment is removed or installed which more than negligibly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. See Exhibit 21 for an acceptable example.

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(18) When the contract equipped weight of the aircraft, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items, changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a revised weight and balance as required by the Contract.

(b) Turbine Engine Power Assurance Checks

(1) A power assurance check shall be accomplished on the first day of operation, and thereafter within each 10-hour interval of contracted flight operation unless prohibited by environmental conditions (i.e.

weather, smoke). The power assurance check shall be accomplished by the contractor in accordance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual or approved company performance monitoring program. A current record of the power assurance checks will be maintained with the aircraft under this agreement and any renewal periods.

(2) Helicopters with power output below the minimum published performance charts or if the trend analysis indicates significant deterioration in performance the aircraft shall be removed from service. The power condition shall be corrected before return to service and agreement availability.

(c) Maintenance Flights

A functional maintenance flight shall be performed following overhaul, repair, and/or replacement of any engine, power train, rotor system or flight control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the helicopter is returned to service. The flight will be performed at the Contractor’s expense. Results of the maintenance flights shall be reported to and approved by the FS or DOI Aviation Maintenance Inspector before the helicopter is returned to Agreement availability.

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

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

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

(c) Examples of unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

C-7 AVIONICS

(a) Minimum Requirements

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) Avionics Specifications and paragraph (c) Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards. The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional avionics may be required in section B of this agreement.

(1) All Helicopters

(i) One VHF-AM Radio (COM 1)

(ii) One VHF-FM Radio (FM 1)

(iii) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM) {Required for FIRE only}

(iv) An Intercom System (ICS) {Not required in single occupant aircraft}

(v) Audio Control systems applicable to the type of aircraft offered

(vi) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

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(vii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(viii) An Automated Flight Following System (AFF)

(ix) One Transponder

(x) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(xi) One Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin) {Required for medium and light helicopters approved for passengers}

(xii) One Bucket/Torch Connector (9 Pin) {Required for FIRE only}

(xiii) Lighting for night operations in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205 (c)

(xiv) Lighting for all instruments required by 14 CFR 91.205 (b)

(2) RESERVED

(3) RESERVED

(4) Helicopters approved for Air Tactical operations

Helicopters may be approved for Air Tactical operations provided they meet the requirements of (a)(1)(iii) through (a)(1)(xiv) and the following requirements based on the type of Air Tactical approval. These requirements are for optional mission approval only. Paragraph (a)(1) and additional requirements in section B shall remain the minimum required avionics for aircraft under this agreement.

(i) Type I

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) Two VHF-FM Radios (FM 1 & FM 2)

(C) Radio transmit capability from the aft passenger compartment connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

(ii) Type II

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) One VHF-FM Radio (FM 1)

(C) Radio transmit capability from the aft passenger compartment connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

(iii) Type III

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) One VHF-FM Radio (FM 1)

(b) Avionics Specifications

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards.

(1) Communications systems

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(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios shall 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 no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power and shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft monitoring different frequencies.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

FM radios used in all aircraft for Resource Work shall be agency approved meeting the Forest Health Protection (Resource) or Fire specifications listed on the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html. All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. The following requirements shall be met.

(A) VHF-FM radios shall 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 shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal.

(B) Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring 168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions. Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

(C) Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603 standards shall be selectable.

(D) Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and…