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South Tongass Fixed Wing Exclusive Use Transportation Services Tongass National Forest

This is total small business set-aside procurement conducted in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part

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accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) Clause 52.222-41.

Responses to this solicitation may be mailed, hand carried, faxed or emailed. Email, for proposal submission is preferred. Faxed proposals should be sent to 907-743-9492.

Send inquiries about this solicitation to the contracting officer via email:

denisemurphy@fs.fed.us

Period of Performance: 04/01/2017 to 03/31/2020

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation's closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the

Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.

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Tongass South Fixed Wing Exclusive Use Transportation Services AG-0120-S-17-0003

PART 1—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

GENERAL

The purpose of this contract is to obtain a fully-operated and fully-maintained fixed-wing aircraft for passengers and/or cargo primarily in support of Forest Service resource management activities in Southeast Alaska. Contractor services include the supply of an airplane; personnel and all other equipment, supplies and incidentals as called out in this solicitation. During the six (6) month mandatory availability period, services will be ordered by noon the day prior to flight. Orders placed after the noon deadline, for the next day, do not have to be accepted by the contractor. If the Forest Service cancels a scheduled flight for reasons other than weather, the Government guarantees a minimum payment equal to one (1) flight hour.

Minimum flight hours will count toward the guaranteed flight hours.

ITEM NO. B1

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation - Primary Aircraft Item Requirement Aircraft Required: One (1) single engine (turbine powered) or multiengine (piston or turbine powered) airplane

Agency Name: US Forest Service, Tongass National Forest

Crew Complement Required: One (1) pilot-in-command (PIC) qualified pilot

Designated base: KETCHIKAN, AK

Period of Performance: 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018 and two (2) one (1) year options.

Mandatory Availability Period: 183 days: 1 April through 30 September of each period of performance

Minimum Aircraft Requirement: Seaplane reference C.4

Target Aircraft: deHavilland DHC-2 Beaver or other fixed wing aircraft with equal performance. Equal performance for B1 is defined as meeting all performance requirements in C.4 with the capability to carry six (6) passengers and 1,100 pounds of cargo.

PRIMARY AIRCRAFT OFFERING: Make: ______________________________ Model: _____________________________

Series: _____________________________ Gallons Per Hour: _____________________ Tail number: _________________________

ITEM NO. B2

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation--Alternate Aircraft Item Alternate aircraft that meet the specifications of this solicitation as stipulated in Section C.4. Alternate aircraft may be supplied when requested or agreed to by the Government to fit the mission as needed.

Each alternate aircraft offered shall consist of one (1) seaplane, fully operated, meeting the alternate aircraft requirements of this schedule and the specifications for operations at the designated base and during the periods identified in Bid Item B.1 as applicable.

Aircraft Required: Single engine (turbine powered or multiengine (piston or turbine powered) airplane

Agency Name: US Forest Service, Tongass National Forest

Crew Complement Required: One (1) pilot-in-command (PIC) qualified pilot

Minimum Aircraft Requirements: Seaplane reference C.4

ALTERNATE AIRCRAFT 1 OFFERING: Make: ______________________________ Model: _____________________________

Series: _____________________________

ALTERNATE AIRCRAFT 2 OFFERING: Make: ______________________________ Model: _____________________________

Series: _____________________________

[X] ONE PILOT CREW [ ] TWO PILOT CREW [ ] THREE PILOT CREW

[X] Seven Day Coverage for Item B.1 [X] 14 hours standby per day except as stated in Item B.2

B.3 Government Furnished Pilot (C.3 and D Loss, Damage or Destruction) Contractor will [ ] will not [ ] authorize performance of work under the contract by a Government Pilot.

RATE PER GUARANTEED FLIGHT HOUR AND OPTIONAL USE HOURLY FLIGHT RATE

Item 001 BASE YEAR -- 01 April 2017 to 31 March 2018

Sub Line Item

Description Unit Quantity

Unit Price Extended Amount

001-1 Primary Aircraft -- flight hours to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period.

Flight Hour 200 hours

001-2 Alternate Aircraft 1 - flight hours to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period.

hour 25 hours

001-3 Alternate Aircraft 2 - flight hours to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period.

Hour 25 hours

Total Base year: (A) $___________

Item 002 OPTION YEAR 1 – 01 April 2018 to 31 March 2019

002-1 Primary Aircraft – flight hours to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period.

002-2 Alternate Aircraft 1 – flight hours to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period.

hour 25 hours

002-3 Alternate Aircraft 2 – flight hours to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period.

Total Option Year 1: (B) $_________

Item 003 OPTION YEAR 2 – 01 April 2019 to 31 March 2020

003-1 Primary Aircraft - flight hours to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period.

003-2 Alternate Aircraft 1 - flight hour to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period

003-3 Alternate Aircraft 2 - flight hour to include flight hours exceeding the guarantee, but within the mandatory availability period

Total Option Year 2: (C) $__________

Base and Options total to be used for evaluation purposes (A + B + C) $___________

STANDBY TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO FLYING TIME AND WILL NOT BE

MEASURED FOR PAYMENT.

The flight hours shown in the schedules of items are for evaluation purposes only. The total is 250 combined flight hours, for each period of performance. The Government anticipates the primary aircraft will be used more than the alternate aircraft. If alternate aircraft are not offered, the primary aircraft will be evaluated for 250 hours of flight time.

The Offeror warrants that the price(s) quoted do not include any contingency amount for anticipated increased costs of contract performance for which price adjustments are provided in Section D, Economic Price Adjustment.

Vendor Name:

Phone No:

DUNS No:

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Authorized Signature:

Tongass South Fixed-Wing Transportation Services AG-0116-S-09-0013

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(1) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain services of aircraft fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications for use in administration and protection of Public Lands. During the Mandatory Availability Period and any extensions thereof, the aircraft will be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

The types of service which the aircraft will generally be required to perform include but are not restricted to:

transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies; reconnaissance and observation; transportation of cargo;

search and rescue missions; routine and tactical law enforcement missions (See Exhibit 1, for definitions).

(2) Aircraft will be required to operate out of remote areas and must be of a design and power to adequately perform over and from such areas. Strict compliance with specifications on power, design of aircraft and use of USFS approved pilots shall be required.

(3) Once ordered during the mandatory availability period of the contract (B.1), the Contracting Officer may, with the Contractor's agreement, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work such as search and rescue for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the Forest Service is not responsible for any payment or liability under the contract.

(4) The Government may designate alternate bases for temporary operation within the boundaries of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service Alaska Region 10.

(5) The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with State and Federal Agencies, and private landholders and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

(6) Work under the contract may be performed utilizing a qualified Government pilot. (See Section C.3.)

C.2. CERTIFICATIONS AND OPERATIONS

(1) Contractors must be currently certified under 14 CFR Part 135 (Air Taxi Operators and Commercial Operators of Small Aircraft). The Contractor will furnish a copy of his Part 135 Operations Manual to the Contracting Officer prior to operation under the contract.

(2) Aircraft shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 135.1 Subparagraph (b) notwithstanding) and the aviation regulations of the State of Alaska, except those requirements specifically waived by the Contracting Officer for operations under this contract. Status as a "public aircraft" does not alter this requirement for compliance with the above regulations.

(3) Fixed-Wing aircraft may be required to carry hazardous materials. Such transportation shall be in accordance with exemption DOT-E-9198 and the Department of Interior or USDA-FS Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Guide. A copy of the exemption, handbook and current Emergency Response Guide (ERG) must be aboard each aircraft operating under the provisions of this exemption.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each of the contractor’s employee(s) that may perform a function subject to this exemption receives training on the requirements and conditions of this exemption.

Documentation of the training shall be retained by the Company in the employee’s records, and made available to the Government inspector as required.

(4) Aircraft under the contract must be certified in standard or transport categories prior to use.

C.3. PERFORMANCE BY A GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PILOT(S)

If authorized by the Contractor (B.3), a Qualified Government Pilots may operate Contractor aircraft on a case-by-case basis.

The following provisions shall apply to the performance of work under the contract, on an intermittent and short-term basis, when the utilization of a qualified Government pilot is authorized by the Contractor. All other provisions not expressly changed herein continue to apply.

(1) Government pilot operations will be in compliance with the U.S.D.A Forest Service FSM 5700 or Department of the Interior, Departmental Manual (DM), Parts 350-354 Aviation Management and Title 14, Part 91 of the CFR, including those portions that apply to civil aircraft except as noted in the agency manuals. It is not intended that Government pilots meet all requirements of C.9.2.

(2) Appropriate records to establish the qualifications and experience of the Government pilot will be furnished to the Contractor upon request.

(3) The Contractor may conduct check rides and/or training of Government pilots for familiarization in the Contractor's aircraft. The cost of check rides and flight training, if required, will be borne by the Government.

(4) Approval of a Government pilot to perform work under the contract rests solely with the Contractor.

(5) Section D, LOSS, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION. This is applicable to this contract when the Contractor authorizes performance by a Government pilot.

(6) The payment provisions of the contract remain unchanged.

C.4. AIRCRAFT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Aircraft meeting the following specifications may be offered in any combination for Section B, Schedule of Items B.1. All single engine fixed wing aircraft used in Alaska shall be equipped with floats. Exceptions:

Cordova, Yakutat, Kenai Peninsula, Interior Alaska and special projects approved by the Regional Aviation Officer.

Alternate aircraft may be supplied by the offeror when requested or agreed to by the government. All alternate aircraft offered shall meet all contract specifications. During such periods of use, the contractor shall be paid the alternate aircraft contract hourly flight rate and such hours will apply against the contractual guarantee of hours.

Exterior paint shall be in good condition and well maintained; likewise upholstery and glass must be in good condition and well maintained. Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The

Contracting Officer may approve other variations.

Center of Gravity

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

(2) All aircraft shall be loaded such that the center of gravity will remain within allowed limits during the flight.

Actual weights will be used for flight calculations. The Pilot-In-Command will be responsible for compliance with the weight and balance limitations.

C.5 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT

Standard Equipment

Aircraft shall be configured with the equipment required by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) and approved for make and model furnished, including, but not limited to:

(1) Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and FAR's for use with the make and model furnished.

(2) Free air temperature gauge.

(3) Instrument lights, navigation lights, and landing lights.

(4) One or more independently-switched white strobe light.

(5) One set of FAA approved individual lap belts for each occupant. Lap/shoulder belts will be inspected annually for signs of deterioration and replaced by the Contractor as needed.

(6) The aircraft furnished under this contract shall have safety belts for all occupants and shoulder harnesses for front seat accupants meeting requriements of 14 CFR. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism.

(7) One flight meter recording in hours and tenths activated by an oil pressure switch, in series with a manually actuated electrical switch mounted within easy reach of the pilot. Electrical switch must be turned on immediately prior to take-off and turned off upon reaching parking area.

(8) First aid kit, (See Exhibit 2)

(9) Survival kit, (See Exhibit 2)

(10) Fire extinguisher(s) furnished and mounted in accordance with FAR Part 135.

C.6 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) RESERVED

(2) RESERVED

(3) Resource Reconnaissance Aircraft (All aircraft which are not used for fire operations or covered by paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2))

(i) One VHF-AM Radio (COM)

(ii) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(iii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(iv) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) {Not required for aircraft only used for Law Enforcement}

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

CFR 135.161.

(vi) One of the following options for FM communications

(A) Option 1

(1) RESERVED

(B) Option 2

(1) An Intercom System (ICS)

(2) An Audio Control system

(3) One Amateur FM Radio (See paragraph (b)(1)(vi))

(C) Option 3

(1) RESERVED

(D) Option 4

(1) An Intercom System (ICS)

(2) An Audio Control system

(3) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(4) Fire Reconnaissance Aircraft

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

(ii) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(iii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(iv) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

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

CFR 135.161.

(vi) One of the following options for FM communications

(A) Option 1

(1) RESERVED

(B) Option 2

(1) RESERVED

(C) Option 3

(1) An Intercom System (ICS)

(2) An Audio Control system

(3) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(5) RESERVED

Note 1: RESERVED

Note 2: RESERVED

Note 3: RESERVED

Note 4: RESERVED

(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

Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies.

(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.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

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

FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . 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-603A standards shall be selectable.

(D) Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

(E) The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(iii) RESERVED

(iv) RESERVED

(v) RESERVED

(vi) Amateur FM Radios

Amateur FM Radios are acceptable for use in the State of Alaska when approved on FAA Form 337 and meeting the following requirements:

(A) Permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and capable of transmitting and receiving in the 138-174 MHz frequency range. All http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband operation shall be selectable by channel. Carrier output power shall not exceed 10 Watts.

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

(C) The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(D) Interfaced through the aircraft audio control system for both transmit and receive operation.

The ICOM IC-2200H, IC-2300H and IC-V8000 radios with the MARS modification are known to meet these requirements:

(2) Audio Systems

(i) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio.

An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer. Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall have an isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control systems

(A) General

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system. Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA if required).

Sidetone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio shall be provided to each position which requires ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

All required passenger positions shall utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Drop cords may be used provided MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors are installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech AAL280 series or equivalent).

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match.

Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones.

The Vendor shall supply both the PIC and SIC/observer with aviation headsets (including microphones) which are compatible with the aircraft audio/ICS system.

The PIC shall have a radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch on their flight controls.

(B) Drop Cord Requirements

(1) Coil cord with sufficient length to provide unrestricted movement according to mission requirements (Minimum 3 feet retracted)

(2) 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord

(3) JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing

(4) Large clip

(5) Volume control

(6) ICS switch with momentary and lock positions

(7) Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit)

(C) Aft Audio Control systems

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator directly behind the SIC/observer unobstructed access to the controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize the aft audio control system(s).

(D) Required Audio Control systems

The following audio control systems are required based on mission type

(1) RESERVED

(2) RESERVED

(3) Reconnaissance airplanes

A single audio control system for the PIC and SIC/observer

(3) Navigation systems

(i) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

(A) Aeronautical GPS

Each required GPS shall be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/observer can clearly view the display, use an approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS shall utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight. The GPS navigation database shall cover the geographic areas where the aircraft will operate and be updated within the preceding 36 months.

(B) Portable Aviation GPS

Portable aviation GPS units (Garmin GPSMAP, aera, or equivalent) are acceptable when an Aeronautical GPS is not specified. They shall be securely mounted via an approved installation using the aircraft electrical system and a remote antenna. The GPS shall present information from an overhead perspective. The PIC shall have clear view of the display and unrestricted access to the controls. The SIC/observer shall also have a clear view of the display in Air Tactical aircraft. The GPS shall meet the above datum, coordinate, and database requirements for an aeronautical GPS. Portable GPS units are not acceptable for aircraft performing IFR or NVG operations.

(C) GPS with Moving Map

The GPS providing data to the moving map shall meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display shall be 3 inches wide, 1.5 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS.

(4) Surveillance systems

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

Emergency locator transmitters shall be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f). ELT antennas shall be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO C91a or newer ELTs are required. TSO C126 and newer ELTs require documentation of current registration from the national authority for which the aircraft is registered.

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF)

Automated flight following systems shall be compatible with the government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF shall be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The following additional requirements shall be met.

(A) A subscription service shall be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program. The reporting interval shall be every two minutes while in flight.

(B) AFF equipment shall be registered with AFF.gov providing all requested information.

Changes to equipment and registration information shall be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. For assistance, the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD) may be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (360) 326-6002.

(C) An AFF operational test shall be performed prior to the annual compliance inspection.

This test shall ensure that the system meets all requirements and is displayed in the AFF viewer with the correct information. A user name and password are required.

Registration and additional information are available at https://www.aff.gov/ .

(D) If AFF becomes unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice systems for flight following. The system shall be returned to full operational capability within 5 calendar days after the system is discovered to be unreliable.

(E) This clause incorporates the Specific Section Supplement available at https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs.asp as if it was presented as full text herein.

(F) For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager listed under contacts at https://www.aff.gov

(iii) Transponders

Transponder systems shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a). Part 135 aircraft shall meet the “Mode S” requirements of 14 CFR 135.143(c). Transponder systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.413.

(iv) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems

Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91. These systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.411.

(v) Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS)

Traffic advisory systems shall be TSO approved, use active interrogation, graphically display traffic relative to the aircraft’s horizontal position, and provide alert audio to the PICs audio control system. The display shall be within view of the PIC and SIC/observer. The system shall provide coverage in all directions above and below the aircraft with a maximum range of at least 10 nautical miles. The display shall allow range selection of 2 miles or less.

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(A) ADS-B OUT systems must be approved to TSO-C154c or TSO-C166b. Aircraft operating outside of the United States must be equipped with systems approved to TSO- C166b.

(B) ADS-B IN systems must be TSO approved, use diversity antennas on top and bottom of the aircraft, receive both UAT and 1090ES, and be interfaced to a multifunction display (MFD) capable of displaying TIS-B traffic and FIS-B weather.

(5) General Systems

(i) Autopilots

Autopilots shall be capable of operating the aircraft controls to maintain flight and maneuver it about the three axes.

(ii) RADAR Altimeters

RADAR altimeters shall be approved, operate from zero to a minimum of 2000 feet AGL and provide the operator an adjustable cursor which enables an altitude low (decision height) annunciation. The altitude low annunciation shall be clearly identified, and in the PIC’s primary field of view.

(iii) Multi Function Displays (MFD)

MFDs shall be installed within view of the PIC and display GPS navigation information on a color moving map. TAS and weather datalink information shall be displayed on the MFD when these systems are required.

(iv) Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

Cockpit voice recorders shall meet all applicable regulations for standard and transport category aircraft.

(v) Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin)

An MS3112E12-3S type connector shall be installed and mounted in a location convenient to the SIC/observer and protected by a 10 Amp circuit breaker. Pin A shall be +28 VDC in 28 Volt aircraft. Pin B shall be airframe ground. Pin C shall be +14 VDC in 14 Volt aircraft. Pins A and C shall never be simultaneously wired to the connector. Refer to FS/OAS A-16.

(vi) Supplemental Antennas

Supplemental antennas shall be aeronautical broadband antennas and operate in the correct frequency band for the specified use. An approved coax, with sufficient length to connect to a unit installed between the PIC and SIC/observer plus 4 feet (minimum), shall be installed and terminated with a male BNC. The following antennas or equivalents shall be used.

(A) Low Band (32-50 MHz): Dayton-Granger 720061

(B) VHF-FM (138-174 MHz): Comant CI-177-1

(C) UHF 400-500 (406-512 MHz): Comant CI-275

(D) UHF 700-800 (721-898 MHz): Comant CI-285

(vii) Supplemental Radio Kit Provisions

Space and mounting provisions between the PIC and SIC/observer shall be provided for the installation of a radio kit. The location shall allow for connection to the aircraft systems without interfering with flight controls or occupants. JJ-033 and JJ-034 audio jacks shall be installed next to the PIC and SIC/observer and interfaced to the PICs audio control system with PTT capability. The jack pair shall not be separated by more than 4 inches. An auxiliary power source shall be installed (paragraph (b)(5)(v)). A supplemental VHF-FM antenna shall be installed (paragraph (b)(5)(vi)).

(viii) Supplemental Air Attack Kit Provisions

Provisions for a supplemental radio kit (paragraph (b)(5)(vii)) shall be provided, and a second supplemental VHF-FM antenna shall be installed.

(ix) Supplemental Radio Kits

Supplemental radio kits provided with the aircraft shall be securely installed between the PIC and SIC/observer, meet FAA flammability requirements, and be interfaced to the aircraft via the provisions of paragraph (b)(5)(vii). The radio kit shall provide the capability for the aircraft to meet the equipment requirements of a Resource Reconnaissance Aircraft. See paragraph (a)(3).

(x) Supplemental Air Attack Kits

Supplemental air attack kits provided with the aircraft shall be securely installed between the PIC and SIC/observer, meet FAA flammability requirements, and be interfaced to the aircraft via the provisions of paragraph (b)(5)(viii). The air attack kit shall provide the capability for the aircraft to meet the equipment requirements of a Type II Air Tactical Aircraft. See paragraph (a)(5)(ii).

(xi) VHF-FM Programming Ports

DB-9 type D-subminiature connectors shall be installed in a location convenient to the SIC/observer. These shall be wired for RS232 serial communication between all required VHF- FM radios and a laptop computer. Individual connectors or an FM select switch may be used.

Pin 2 shall be data transmitted from the FM. Pin 3 shall be data received by the FM. Pin 5 shall be signal ground. Compatible radio front panel connectors may be used to meet this requirement if serial adapter cables are provided with the aircraft. For example TDFM 136A radios s/n FDA1200 and higher.

(xii) GPS Data Connectors

DB-9 type D-subminiature connectors shall be installed in a location convenient to the SIC/observer. These shall be wired to receive RS232 serial data from the GPS to a laptop computer. Pin 2 shall be data transmitted from the GPS. Pin 5 shall be signal ground.

(xiii) External Portable Aviation GPS Antennas

Antennas shall be TSO approved and compatible with the portable aviation GPS of the requesting unit.

(xiv) USB Charging Ports

USB charging ports must be TSO approved, capable of providing at least 2 amps of power to each port simultaneously with an output voltage of 5 VDC and installed in a location convenient to the specified users.

(c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions, federal regulations, and the following requirements.

1) Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 “Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations” and Chapter 3 “Antenna Installation” is required.

2) All antennas shall be FAA approved, have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 and be properly matched and polarized to their associated avionics system.

3) Labeling and marking of all avionics controls and equipment shall be understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label marking is acceptable.

4) Avionics installations shall not interfere with passenger safety, space or comfort. Avionics equipment shall not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse shall be protected.

5) All avionics equipment shall be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, and location.

6) Avionics systems shall meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards. For a copy of all FS/OAS documents visit http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html .

C.7. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(1) Maintenance facility must be available in Southeast Alaska and shall be spacious enough to completely accommodate Contractor's largest aircraft with hangar doors closed. All major repair shall be done in this facility unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

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(2) Aircraft utilized under this contract shall meet the maintenance requirements of FAR 43, 91, 135 and manufacturer's requirements as set forth in the applicable maintenance manuals.

(3) Compliance with Mandatory manufacturer's Bulletins, FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD), and the correction of maintenance deficiencies shall be accomplished prior to the start and during the period of contract performance.

(4) The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any change of an engine, control, or major airframe component (see Section C.29). The notice shall include identification of the specific component and the circumstances inducing the change.

(5) When engine, propeller, or accessories on the aircraft reach factory recommended overhaul time, the aircraft will be removed from service under this contract. Substitute aircraft are required in accordance with Section C.29.

(6) New or major overhauled engines must have a logged time of not less than three (3) flight hours, after installation, prior to Forest Service use.

(7) Reserved

(8) A test flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and/or replacement of any engine, propeller or flight control component, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems, or major airframe component before the aircraft resumes services under this contract.

(9) Airframe and engine logs shall be maintained at the designated base and shall be open to inspection by the Contracting Officer. All flight time shall be recorded in the appropriate log.

(10) Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily standby or as approved by the Contracting Officer.

(11) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous five (5) years, with an updated Equipment List of installed equipment.

C.8 FUELING

(1) All aircraft fuel shall be supplied by the Contractor unless the Government exercises the option of providing fuel. All fuel provided by the Contractor will be commercial grade aviation fuel.

(2) Fueling operations, including storage and handling, shall comply with the engine manufacturer's recommendations, and all applicable FAA standards. NFPA Standard No. 407, Aircraft Fueling Servicing, will be used as a guide. Additionally, if storage facilities contain more than 1,320 gallons in total or any one single container contains more than 660 gallons, then the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall apply; see Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 112 (40 CFR 112).

(3) Fueling systems shall utilize a single element filtering system such as a Velcon filter canister with Aquacon cartridge of a size compatible with pumps flow rate. (EXAMPLE: Velcon VF-61 canister with an AC-51205 cartridge.)

(4) Fuel pump intake ports (foot valves) shall be a minimum of three inches above the bottom of the tank, barrel or container.

(5) Tanks erected for aboveground storage, and tanks mounted on trucks, shall be equipped with sump drains at the lowest points. Sumps shall be drained daily.

(6) All aircraft engines must be shut down prior to fueling operations.

C.8.1 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE

(1) An approved fuel servicing vehicle (truck, pump house, or trailer) may be provided in lieu of fuel sites. The fuel-servicing vehicle shall be inspected annually by the Government and shall be stationed at the designated base unless dispatched by the Contracting Officer. Vehicle shall display a current USDA-FS or USDI-OAS inspection sticker.

(2) RESERVED

(3) Fuel servicing vehicles shall be properly maintained, cleaned, and reliable. Tanks, plumbing, filters, and other required equipment shall be free of leaks, rust, scale, dirt, and other contaminants. Trailers used for storage and transport of fuel shall have an effective wheel braking system.

(4) Spare filters, seals, and other components of the fuel servicing vehicle filtering system shall be stored in a clean dry area. A minimum of one set is required to be with the vehicle.

(5) The fuel tank capacity shall be sufficient to sustain eight (8) hours flight (14 hours when a two (2) or more pilot crew is required in the Schedule of Items). Barrels are not acceptable. The fuel servicing vehicle manufacturers' gross vehicle weight (GVW), with a full fuel tank, shall not be exceeded.

(6) All tanks will be securely fastened to the vehicle bed and shall have a sump or sediment settling area of adequate capacity to provide uncontaminated fuel to the filter.

(7) A 10-gallon per minute flow rate delivered by the filter and pump is the minimum size acceptable. Filter and pump systems sizes shall be compatible with the helicopter being serviced.

(8) A filter manufacturer's Operating, Installation and Service Manual shall be with the fuel-servicing vehicle.

Filters shall be changed in accordance with the manual's instructions.

(9) Gasoline engine driven pumps shall have shielded ignition system and Forest Service approved spark arrestor. Other exposed terminal connections shall be insulated to prevent sparking in the event of contact with conductive material.

(10) All refueling pumps regardless of power source shall be listed for use with petroleum products (e.g. UL, FM, etc.)

C.8.2 FUEL-SERVICING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

(1) Each aircraft fuel servicing tank vehicle shall have two (2) fire extinguishers, each having a rating of at least 20-B:C with one extinguisher mounted on each side of the vehicle. Extinguishers shall comply with NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

(2) Fuel tanks shall be designed to allow contaminants to be removed from the sediment settling area.

(3) Only hoses designed for dispensing of the type of Aviation fuel being utilized will be used. Hoses that comply with API BULL 1529 hose Type C, Type F and Type CT are known to meet this requirement. Hoses shall be kept in good repair and stored on a reel on the fuel-servicing vehicle.

(4) Fuel nozzle shall include a 100 mesh or finer screen (except for closed circuit nozzles), a dust protective device and a bonding clip or plug. No hold-open devices will be permitted.

(5) An accurate fuel metering device for registering quantities in U.S. gallons of fuel pumped shall be provided.

The meter shall be positioned in full view of the fuel handler while fueling the helicopter.

(6) Fuel servicing vehicle shall have adequate bonding cables.

(7) Fuel servicing vehicle shall comply with Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency requirements for transportation and storage of fuel, and shall carry sufficient petroleum product absorbent pads or materials to absorb or contain up to a 5 gallon petroleum product spill. The Contractor is responsible for cleanup of all product spills and disposal of all products used in the cleanup of a spill, in accordance with the Environment Protection Agency, CFR 40 Part 261 and 262.

C.8.3 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MARKINGS

(1) Each fuel servicing vehicle shall have "NO SMOKING" signs with minimum 3-inch high letters visible from both sides and rear of vehicle.

(2) Each vehicle shall also be conspicuously and legibly marked to indicate the nature of the fuel. The marking shall be on each side and the rear in letters at least three (3 ) inches high on a background of sharply contrasting color, such as Avgas by grade or jet fuel by type.

EXAMPLE: Jet-A white on black background, Avgas 100 white on green background.

(3) All fuel servicing vehicles must be placarded in accordance with 49 CFR 172.

C.8.4 FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE FILTERING SYSTEM (Three-Stage or Single-Stage is acceptable)

(1) The first and third stage elements of a three-stage system and the elements of a single-stage system shall be new and installed by the Contractor during the annual inspection and witnessed by the Government inspector.

The separator element (Teflon screen) of the three-stage system shall be inspected and tested as prescribed by the manufacturer during the inspection. The filter assembly shall be placarded with that data.

(2) If equipped with a drain, the bottom of the filter assembly shall be mounted to allow for draining and pressure flushing into a container. If the unit is drained overboard, the fuel shall not come in contact with the exhaust system or the vehicle's wheels. If the unit is equipped with a water sight gauge, the balls shall be visible.

(a) Three-Stage (filter, water separator, monitor) System:

Fueling systems shall utilize a three-stage system such as a Facet Part Number 050970-M2 for 20 gallon-per-minute pump (gpm), or equal. A Facet Part Number 050971-M2 for a 10 gallon-per-minute pump, or equal.

An acceptable third-stage (monitor) unit is Velcon CF-220K Series for 20 gpm flow or VelconCF-210K series for 10-gpm systems.

(b) Single-Stage System or Three-in-One Filter Canister:

Fueling systems shall utilize a single element system such as a Velcon filter canister with Aquacon cartridge of a size compatible with pump flow rate.

(3) Differential pressure gauge(s) shall be installed and readable.

EXAMPLE: Velcon VF-61 canister with an ACO-51201C cartridge.

C.9. PERSONNEL

A copy of this contract shall be made available to each Pilot and Mechanic. The contractor shall ensure Pilots and Mechanics are familiar with all applicable contract sections.

C.9.1 PILOT REQUIREMENTS - GENERAL

The Contractor shall furnish pilots as specified in the Schedule of Items and shall submit in writing to the Contracting Officer the name of each pilot assigned to the designated base(s). The Contractor shall identify each base to which the pilot is assigned under any Government contract and shall furnish a schedule of the pilot's utilization at each base.

(1) Each pilot shall display upon demand:

(a) A Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and a valid Class I or Class II FAA medical certificate.

(b) Single-engine or multi-engine land and sea endorsement, whichever is appropriate.

(c) Written evidence of passing an FAA annual flight check as required by FAR, Part 135 in the aircraft make and model furnished.

(d) A U.S.F.S. Pilot Qualification Card.

(2) Each pilot shall pass an agency flight check in make, model, and series over typical terrain. The flight check shall be at the discretion of a Contracting Officer.

(3) Pilots may function as mechanics providing:

(a) The pilot meets all the requirements for a mechanic as listed in Section C.9.4.

(b) The normal pilot’s duty limitations will apply to the pilot when functioning as a mechanic.

(c) During unavailability, mechanic duties in excess of two (2) hours will apply as flight time on a one-to-one basis toward flight hour limitations.

(d) A mechanic, other than the pilot, shall perform the 50 hour, 100-hour or progressive inspections.

(e) If approved by the contractors operations specifications, and in accordance with 14CFR part 43.3 (H), 43.5 and 43.7, pilots may perform preventative maintenance on the aircraft.

C.9.2 PILOT REQUIREMENTS - EXPERIENCE

(1) All Activities

Pilots shall have accumulated as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) the minimum flight times listed below. A certified pilot's log shall be made available to verify flight times at the discretion of the COTR.