Amendment02.pdf

PAGE OF PAGESAMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

Amendment No. 02

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE ID 83705-5354

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-024B-S-07-0016

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

November 21, 2007

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: (specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT: To make corrections to the solicitation for clarification, typographical errors, formatting errors and all missing information. All corrected items are in bold and are highlighted.

Proposal due date has changed to: COB on January 7, 2008.

The following sentence is added to the first page at the bottom: In accordance with FAR 19.502-2 (b) (1), this requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside

Questions with answers from the December 6, 2007 meeting, plus additional submitted questions with answers are included as an attachment.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed By GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

OFFEROR’S COPY – Amendment No. 2

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

U.S.Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center – Contracting Jack Wilson Building 3833 S. Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705-5354

Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use Fixed-Wing Airtanker Services

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-07-0016

Issued Date:

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: www.fedbizopps.gov

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Information and instructions for submission of offers are contained in the attached Solicitation as indicated below:

SF-33, Solicitation Offer and Award

Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Section J, List of Exhibits

Before mailing your offer, please recheck the following:

Does your offer set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation including Attachments, Exhibits and acknowledgement of any amendments that were issued?

Have you rechecked your figures, including calculations on your worksheet?

Have you received your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and complied with the Central Contractor Registration requirements of FAR 52.212-1?

Have you completed the annual representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov ?

Have you completed, signed, and enclosed all required documents?

Offerors may call Colleen Hightower for information about this solicitation at (208) 387-5695.

In accordance with FAR 19.502-2 (b) (1), this requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

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

EXCLUSIVE USE FIXED-WING AIRTANKER SERVICES US FOREST SERVICE, NATIONAL OFFICE

AMENDMENT NO. 02

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Changes to this Solicitation.

Page 2 Part 1 THE SCHEDULE, Section B – Supplies or Services and Price/Cost – Delete all but the first sentence of the last paragraph. The paragraph will now read: “Unlike past solicitations, all prices for this solicitation are to be priced out by the offeror(s) for each continuing year.”

B-3 Add the following chart.

1. This chart identifies the type of aircraft utilized in the past, classified on retardant payload gallons, payload weight, and cruise speed. All aircraft offered shall meet all terms and conditions of the solicitation to be accepted. Any other type of aircraft offered and accepted shall be added to the chart.

2. The payload weight is based on an average of 9.3 pounds of retardant per gallon. The minimum accpetable payload for this solicitation is 1800 gallons. The following payloads shall be the “maximum” retardant payloads, will not be exceeded and equate to the following:

TYPE OF AIRCRAFT4

MAXIMUM

RETARDANT

PAYLOAD

(GALLONS)3

MAXIMUM

RETARDANT

PAYLOAD (POUNDS)1

ESTIMATED

AVERAGE FUEL

CONSUMPTION

(GALLONS)

ESTIMATED

CRUISE SPEED

(KIAS)2

Twin – SP2-H 1,800 16,200 240 187 Four – Douglas DC-4 1,800 16,200 250 172 Four – Douglas DC-4 Super 1,800 16,200 285 190 Four – Douglas DC-6 2,082 18,738 420 215 Four – Douglas DC-6B 2,082 18,738 420 210 Four – Lockheed P2V 2,082 18,738 440 184 Four – Douglas DC-7 2,550 22,950 510 235 Four – Lockheed P3A 2,550 22,950 680 220

1 Payload conversion is made at an average of 9.3 pounds per gallon of retardant. Exact payload for each individual aircraft will be computed from documented weight and balance data.

2 Cruise speed is based on maximum payload on board utilizing cruise power or maximum speed restriction by the STC. Cruise speed is computed at 5,000 feel MSL at 55% METO power converted to knots indicated air speed (KIAS) for reciprocating powered airtankers and for tubine power airtankers, at power as required to maintain best speed without exceeding manufacturer or FAA operating limitations.

3 Aircraft will be expected to carry its maximum retardant payload unless conditions require a download.

4 All aircraft listed may not be acceptable.

Section B items from 3 forward have all been renumbered.

B-5 Aircraft Performance Specifications

A.3 Add the following so now sentence reads: 2-1/2 hours of fuel computed at the cruise rate specified in B-3.

B.1 First sentence – add normal following manufactuerer’s, so this sentence now reads: “Offered aircraft shall in accordance with the manufacturer’s normal Takeoff configuration (using appropriate performance charts)…….”

C-2 Certifications and Approvals – Add these two new paragraphs:

F. Any modification or alteration to current contracted fleet, which affects the aircraft performance, flight characteristics or operational limitations must be approved by the Interagency Airtanker Board.

G. Airtankers not in existence at the time of offer may be offered provided aircraft and tank system has obtained apporval by the Interagency Airtanker Board prior to the beginning of the

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Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) for the item offered. Airtankers offered under this clause shall be identified by type and “N” number.

C-4 Aircraft Requirements

A. 2 Change the word or to for, so now the sentence reads: “Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) approval for the aicraft for arial dispensent of liquids…………….”

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

A.3 Add the following wording, so the sentence now reads: “Unless authorized by an approved MEL, except as indicated in CFR 14 Part 91.213 (d) aircraft shall not……”

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

A.8 – Delete this entire sentence, therefore A 9 becomes A 8, A 10 becomes A 9, etc.

A.9 Add the following wording, so that the sentence now reads: “Aircraft shall be weighted configured as an airtanker within 12-months prior to the start of the first year’s MAP period, and every 36 months thereafter.” Second sentence, add the word also, so now the sentence reads: “The aircraft shall also be weighed…….”

C. Engines and Propellers

Add the following new sentence and NOTE, therefore 3 will become 4, etc.

3. Each engine shall have at least 100 hours time remaining before any overhaul or hot section inspection at the start of the Pre-Season (Mandatory) or shall be “backed-up” by a substitute engine having more than 100 hours time remaining and installed in a QEC (Quick Engine Change) unit.

NOTE: QEC unit is defined as the engine complete with engine mount, accessories, and the necessary wiring and tubing assembled in such a manner that it can be installed on the aircraft in a minimum amount of time. A QEC unit need not have the cowling or propeller installed to be a complete unit. Maintenance records that meet FAR 91 shall be kept with the QEC unit.

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

D. Parts

Add the following words, so the first sentence now reads: “Replacement parts shall have approved FAA, Military or OEM documentation.”

E. Delete this paragraph - P-3 Aircraft Phase III Inspection. Paragraph F – Maintenance Flights will then become Paragraph E.

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C-8 Operations

B. Pilot Authority and Responsibilities – add in an additional sentence, so there are now two paragraphs - 1 & 2 .

2. Aircraft shall be operated within recommended flight envelope limitations. Aircraft operating in turbulent conditions shall not exceed authorized penetration speeds for the aircraft.

E. Flight Plans – add the following wording, so the paragraph now reads:

Pilots shall file, open, and operate on either a FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or an agency approved flight plan for resource ordered flights. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable.

FAA flight plans should be filed prior to takeoff when possible.

H. Retardant Drops – replace paragraph 4 with the following:

4. To reduce the hazards of airtanker retardant drops in the early morning and late afternoon hours, the following limitations shall apply. These limitations apply to the time the aircraft arrives over the fire, NOT to the time the aircraft conducts retardant drops.

A. Normally, airtankers shall be dispatched to arrive over a fire not earlier than 30 minutes after official sunrise and not later than 30 minutes before official sunset.

B. Airtankers may be dispatched to arrive over a fire as early as 30 minutes prior to official sunrise and as late as 30 minutes after offical sunset provided:

(1) A qualified (ATGS) Air Tactical Group Supervisor or ASM Airtanker Coordinator (lead plane) is on the scene; AND

(2) Has determined that visibility and other safety factors are suitable for dropping retardant; AND

(3) Notifies the appropriate dispatcher of this determination.

2. Change the following sentences:

c. Aircraft Mechanic (Contractor)

2. Delete the word Will and insert the word “Shall.”

d. Authorized Aircraft or Pilot Inspector (Government)

1. Delete the word Will and insert the word “Shall”

2. Delete the word Will and Insert the word “Shall”

e. Authorized Airtanker Lead Plane Pilot/Airtanker Lead Plane Pilot Trainee (Government)

1. Delete the word Will and insert the word “Shall”

2. Delete the word Will and insert the word ‘Shall”

g. Other Personnel – Ferry Flights – This was listed as number 4. under f and now becomes g.

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C-9 Contractor’s Environmental Responsibilities – Add the following new sentence under E.

E. The Contractor is responsible for aircraft wash down at airtanker base facilities as needed.

Potable and non-potable water will be available at Government airtanker base facilities for contractor’s use.

C-10 Personnel

A. Pilot Minimum Background Investigations (MBI)

1. Add the following wording, so the sentence reads: “Upon award the Contractor shall submit to the Government the following information for any pilot who has not received a minimum background investigation.

C-10 Personnel Continued

C. Airtanker Pilot-In-Command (AKP) Minimum Requirements

7. Add the following wording to this paragraph, so sentence now reads: “Proof of completion of annual simulator training. ………..” and add the following sentence at the end of this paragraph:

“Attendance at a professional simulator training center is required.”

D. AKP Experience

Pilot-In-Command Breakdown

Change the following sentence, so it now reads: “Night flying to include at least 3 takeoffs and landings……”

D. AKP Experience – footnote page 18

3 Add the word Or, so the sentence will now read: “3Or performed as Airtanker Pilot during……”

C-11 AKI Upgrade Training

A.1 Add to the CO to the end of the first sentence, so the sentence now reads: “Contractors shall submit in writing AKI candidates to the CO.

C-16 Flight Hour and Duty Limitations

C. Mechanics

2. Change the sentence to read: “Mechanics will have 2-24 hour-time periods off duty during any

14-day period.”

7. Add the following new sentence: “A mechanic will be assigned to each aircraft. The mechanic will be allowed to fly on all re-positioning flights. At the end of the day, if the contractor requires, the aircraft will either be returned to the mechanic’s location or the mechanic will be taken to the aircraft at the Government’s expense.

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Page 26 and 27 – formatting change – only bold and highlighted areas changed.

F-3 Contract and Performance Periods

B. Daily Availability Requirements

1. Equipment. During the MAP, Airtankers shall be stationed and remain at their Assigned Work Location (AWL) fully operational.

2. Personnel. Each day, each of the Contractor's personnel will be in one of the following conditions of availability:

a. Standby – add the following sentence in bold.

(1) Personnel shall be on standby during the hours stipulated each day by the CO. The first 9-hours of standby will be considered the base or normal standby hours. During this time, the aircraft shall be immediately available and able to be airborne within 15-minutes.

Delays caused by local air traffic, FAA flight planning and filing for extended dispatches, taking on additional fuel for long dispatches, instrument flights, crews released for lunch by base managers and delayed in returning and other causes beyond the pilot’s control will not be considered a part of the 15-minutes.

(2) Availability is not required each day of the MAP when the pilot is off duty under the Flight and Duty Limitations.

b. Extended Standby. Hours of standby in excess of the first 9-hours may be ordered by the CO but shall not exceed 14-hours.

3. Authorized Breaks

a. The aircraft may be released from availability for scheduled maintenance and the Contractor will continue to be paid the availability rate. Approval to remove the aircraft from availability will be wholly discretionary by the Government. Periods approved for maintenance can be of any duration. However, once notified by the Government the aircraft shall be fully operational within 60-minutes.

b. When responding to a dispatch and an unscheduled maintenance deficiency occurs, the

Contractor has 60-minutes to return to service without assessment of unavailability. Repeated failures during a duty day may result in assessment of unavailability.

c. Upon advance approval of the CO, crews may be released from availability and service will continue to be recorded as available (this will constitute a duty day). When released during the duty day, crews shall inform the CO how they may be contacted.

d. Further, if the aircraft is not scheduled for availability, it may be removed at the contractor’s expense from the operating base for maintenance, provided the Contractor:

(1) Obtains permission from the CO or authorized Representative in advance for taking the aircraft out of service; and

(2) Follows the availability schedule set forth by the Government; and

(3) Uses the aircraft only for maintenance test flights or ferry to and from the maintenance facilities, unless the CO specifically approves other use.

4. Unavailability

a. The offered aircraft is unavailable whenever the aircraft or pilot is not in condition to perform. The contractor shall report any in-flight mechanical breakdown, and any major maintenance deficiencies that would result in the aircraft becoming unavailable.

b. Unavailability status will continue until the cause of the failure is corrected. It is the

AG-024B-S—07-0017 Page 6 December 10, 2007 contractor's responsibility to inform the CO whenever the Airtanker and crew are again available. If consistent failures to respond to airtanker dispatch occur, the CO retains the right to require test flights at Contractor's expense.

c. When the aircraft becomes unavailable due to mechanical breakdown, the Government reserves the right to inspect the aircraft after the contractor’s mechanic has approved it for return to service. A “Return to Contract Availability” maybe issued by the Government.

G-4 Payment for Availability/Unavailability – add sentence E

E. Unavailability will be recorded in actual hours and minutes each day. This amount will be subtracted from the 9 hours; availability will then be paid for the remainder.

G-7 Payment for Overnight Allowance (Personnel) Change the following C paragraph to read:

C. The Airtanker Base Managers shall provide meals, ice, and drinks at the government’s expense in order to sustain fire fighting operations. If the crews are required to be on site/base due to potential fire emergencies, or the crew is flying, then appropriate meals shall be provided. In addition, extended standby ordered by the Government in excess of 1 hour requires dinner to be provided.

G-8 Miscellaneous Cost to the Contractor

B. Change the first sentence so it will now read: “…….ordered to operate from an airport other than the contractor’s home base such as aiport landing fees,………..”

Page 33 – Remove clause FAR 52.216-4 and move it to the clauses by reference, page 31.

I-4 Economic Price Adjustment

FUEL PORTION OF THE FLIGHT RATE

1. During the contract periods, including renewals, flight rates will be adjusted to reflect increases and decreases in the prices of aviation fuel.

2. For adjustment purposes, price of jet fuel is established at $4.44 a gallon. The price of

AVGAS (100 LL) fuel is established at $4.85 a gallon. (Prices updated by September 16, 2007 Fuel Survey). The unit prices are an average price for aviation fuel at established airtanker bases Nationwide (Lower US 48). Variations in fuel will be determined by subsequent surveys.

3. The adjustment to the fuel portion of the flight rate will be determined by variation amount multiplied by the fuel consumption rates found in Section B.3 for the applicable aircraft type.

4. An initial adjustment to the flight rate will be made on February 16 of each contract period.

Subsequent adjustments will be made on May 16, July 16, and September 16 of each contract period provided variations in the average unit price, as stated above is $.10 highter or lower than the unit price established in the last adjustment made.

EXHIBIT 1 – BASIC AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND FIRE EQUIPMENT

I. Delete the words “and Alaska” from this sentence so it now reads: Cockpit checklist and flight publications to operator Visual Flight Rules and IFR in contiguous 48 states.

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EXHIBIT 2 – CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM

The Contractor’s OLM program should:

4. Delete Minimum Equipment List (MEL), so that the sentence now reads: “Define which parts or measured parametere shall be required on the aircraft.”

5. Delete the MEL of from the sentence, so that it now reads: “Define the process used to assure the

OLM system is full functional………..”

Page 40 – 43 Change all the formatting in bold and highlighted areas.

Exclusive Use Fixed-Wing Airtanker Services U.S. Forest Service, National Office

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT 3 - AVIONICS

General

Required avionics systems and contractor offered avionics/communications equipment shall meet the performance specifications as specified in FS/AMD A-24 at: www.fs.fed.us/fire/niicd/documents.html

Communications Systems

1. One Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). An ELT utilizing an external antenna meeting the requirements of 14

CFR 91.207 (excluding section f.), shall be installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual in a conspicuous or marked location. ELT’s certified under TSO-C91 are not acceptable.

2. Two 760 channel panel mounted VHF-AM aeronautical transceivers (VHF-1 & VHF-2), operating in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz in no greater than 25 kHz-channel increments, and a minimum of 5 watts carrier output power.

3. One Aeronautical VHF-FM Radio Transceiver (FM-1)

a) The transceiver shall operate from 150 to 174 MHz, permit the operator to program any usable frequency within that band while in flight, provide operator selection of both wide-band (25 kHz bandwidth/5 kHz modulation) or narrow-band (12.5 kHz bandwidth/2.5 kHz modulation) operation by channel for MAIN and AIR GUARD operation.

b) Carrier output power shall be 10 watts nominal. The transceiver shall be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency. Transceivers shall provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators for MAIN and AIR GUARD. Simultaneous monitoring of both MAIN and AIR GUARD (168.6250 MHz) is required. Scanning of AIR GUARD is not acceptable.

c) A CTCSS sub-audible tone encoder with a minimum of 32 standard operator selectable tones, meeting the current EIA/TIA-603 standard, shall interface with the above radio. The encoder shall encode a 110.9 Hz tone on all AIR GUARD transmissions.

d) The transceiver’s operational controls shall be mounted in a location that is convenient to both pilot and Second-In -Command.

d) A current list of acceptable aeronautical VHF-FM radio transceivers can be found at www.fs.fed.us/fire/niicd/documents.html

e) Multimode (P25) digital aeronautical VHF-FM transceivers must meet FS/AMD A-19. For a copy of FS/AMD A-19, visit www.fs.fed.us/fire/niicd/documents.html

Note: All VHF-FM transceivers (aeronautical, mobile, portable) furnished to meet the requirements of this contract shall be multimode (P25) digital by on January 1, 2010. Only P25 compliant transceivers shall be acceptable after this date.

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4. Audio Control Systems

a) General. Two separate and interchangeable audio control systems shall be provided for the pilot and Second-In-Command. Both systems shall provide the operator with separate controls for selection of multiple receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT audio inputs. A separate audio control system shall be provided at the pilot inspector’s position. The pilot inspector’s audio control system need not be interchangeable with the pilot or second-in-command’s audio control systems. In lieu of a separate audio control system for the pilot inspector, the pilot inspector’s position shall monitor the receiver’s as selected by the second-in-command.

b) Transmitter selection and operation. Separate transmitter selection controls shall be provided to the microphone/PTT inputs of each required operator. The pilot-inspector’s position does not have to have radio transmit capability. The system shall be configured so that the required operator may independently simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter (or PA system when installed) via their respective microphone/PTT. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio shall automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone. Transmitter side tone audio shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring via the corresponding receiver selection switch on the other audio control system (if required).

c) Receiver selection and operation. Separate controls shall be provided to the operator for selection of audio from one or any combination of available receivers. The pilot inspector’s position does not have to receive NAV inputs.

5. Radios and Systems

a) General. Audio control system(s) shall provide for selection of all installed radios and PA systems at all required positions.

b) Earphones and Microphones. The aircraft's audio system impedance type shall be the same throughout the aircraft.

1) All earphone/microphone jacks in the aircraft shall operate all required radios/ICS systems that are required for that position.

2) A Contractor provided spare headset with microphone shall be kept within easy reach of the pilot or flight engineer. The spare headset w/mic shall be the same impedance and jack connector type as the aircraft's audio system.

3) The pilot inspector’s position earphone/microphone jacks shall be JJ-033/JJ-034 type. The jack pair shall not be separated by more than four inches.

c) Push-to-talk (PTT) Operation. Separate PTT switches shall be provided for radio transmitter and ICS microphone operation at all required positions. The flight engineers position (if required) need only have an ICS PTT switch. The pilot and Second-In-Command’s PTT switches shall be mounted on the yoke, throttle, or any panel area convenient to the operator. The pilot inspector shall be equipped with ICS PTT switch mounted in an area convenient to the operator. It is preferred that the pilot inspector utilize PTT switches located on a coiled 3 foot handheld cord with large clip (Comm Innovations CIX016VG0K3-6P or equivalent) mounted adjacent to the pilot inspectors position. The coiled cord shall use a 6 pin MS3116A10-6P type connector with pin assignments of: Pin A–Audio Lo, pin B–Mic Hi, pin C–Mic Lo, pin D–Audio Hi, pin E–transceiver PTT, and pin F–ICS PTT.

d) Intercommunications System (ICS). An ICS system shall be provided for all required positions. ICS audio shall mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position shall not affect the level at any other position. “Hot Mic” capability controlled via an activation switch or voice activation (VOX), and an ICS PTT switch shall be provided at all required positions, unless normal conversation can be maintained. ICS sidetone audio shall be provided for the earphone corresponding with the microphone in use.

6. Automated Flight Following Systems

a) One Automated Flight Following System (AFF) (compatible with the government’s AFF tracking network (Webtracker) is required. Not all available AFF systems are compatible with Webtracker nor

AG-024B-S—07-0017 Page 9 December 10, 2007 meet Webtracker’s requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that the AFF system offered is compatible with Webtracker. To view Webtracker’s current compatibility requirements refer to www.aff.gov/.

b) The AFF system shall be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system, installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, and operational in all phases of flight. AFF equipment shall utilize as a minimum: Satellite communications, an internally or externally mounted antenna, provide data to the Government’s Webtracker software, use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker for power protection, and be mounted so as to not endanger any occupant from AFF equipment during periods of turbulence. Antennas should be placed where they have the best view of the overhead sky as possible. Externally mounted antennas are recommended to improve system performance. Any AFF manufacturer required pilot display(s) or control(s) shall be visible/selectable by the Pilot(s).

Remote equipment having visual indicators should be mounted in such a manner as to allow visual indicators to be easily visible.

c) AFF communications shall be fully operational in the lower 48 states. Contractors accepting dispatches to the State of Alaska, Southern Canada, or Western Canada shall have an AFF system capable of being tracked in these locations at all times. Not all manufacturers’ AFF equipment communication links shall operate effectively in all geographic areas.

d) The Contractor shall maintain a subscription service through the AFF equipment provider allowing

AFF position reporting for satellite tracking via Webtracker. The position-reporting interval shall be every two minutes while the aircraft is in flight. The Contractor shall register their AFF equipment with the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD) providing: Complete tail number, manufacturer and serial number of the AFF transceiver; aircraft make and model; and Contractor contact information.

If the Contractor relocates previously registered AFF equipment into another aircraft, then the Contractor shall contact the FAHD making the appropriate changes prior to aircraft use. In all cases, the Contractor shall ensure that the correct aircraft information is indicated within Webtracker. The Contractor shall contact the FAHD of system changes, scheduled maintenance, and planned service outages.

e) Registration contact information, a web accessible feedback form, and additional information is available at: www.aff.gov/. The FAHD can be reached at (800) 253-5559 or (208) 387-5290.

f) Prior to the aircraft’s annual Contract inspection, the Contractor shall ensure compliance with all AFF systems requirements. The Contractor shall perform an operational check of the system. As a minimum, the operational check shall consist of confirming the aircraft being tested is displayed in Webtracker (indicating it is currently transmitting data to Webtracker) and that all information displayed in Webtracker is current. A username and password is required to access Webtracker.

Log on to the AFF website at www.aff.gov/ to request a username and password, or contact the

FAHD.

g) This clause incorporates Specification Section Supplement available at: www.aff.gov/contacts.asp with the same force and effect as if they were presented as full text herein.

h) The system shall be maintained for continued Airworthiness, but an inoperable AFF system shall not exceed 10 days in duration.

7. Cockpit Voice Recorder

A cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) shall be installed and meet the standards of 14 CFR Part 121.359(a)(c)(f)(g) and (h) along with Part 25.1457 whether or not a CVR system is required by 14 CFR or the aircraft’s TC. If those recordings specified in Part 25.1457(c)(4)(i) or (ii) are not required, then the CVR shall record audio from the Pilot Inspector’s (PI) position on the forth channel in addition to those recordings required by Part 25.1457 (c)(1), (2) and (3).

8. Navigation Systems

a) One Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS shall be panel-mounted; permanently installed in the aircraft; utilize WGS-84 datum; reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) mode; utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS unit must have the ability for manual entry of

AG-024B-S—07-0017 Page 10 December 10, 2007 waypoints in flight. The GPS shall have a database (VFR units not over one (1) year old or approach-certified IFR units not over 28 days old) covering the continental United States and Alaska.

Handheld and/or marine type equipment is not acceptable.

b) One Transponder and Altitude Encoder. ATC transponder and altitude reporting system(s) must meet the requirements of 14 CFR §91.215 (a) and (b), 14 CFR §91.413 and be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR §43, appendix F.

c) One Static Pressure System, Altimeter Instrument System, and Automatic Pressure Altitude

Reporting System (Static System). The aircraft's static system(s) shall be maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR §91.411, and inspected and tested every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR §43, appendix E.

d) Two panel mounted VOR receivers with indicators meeting the requirements of 14 CFR §91.171.

e) One localizer (LOC) receiver interfaced to the #1 VOR system.

f) One glide slope system interfaced to the #1 VOR system.

g) One marker beacon receiver system with indicator.

h) One DME system independent of the GPS system. A DME system is not required if an IFR certified

GPS system is installed.

i) Magnetic compass. The magnetic compass(es) must be placarded per 14 CFR §23.1547.

j) One traffic awareness and avoidance system. The system shall be a TSO certified system. The system using an active surveillance interrogation meeting the following requirements:

1) The system shall have antennas providing a 360-degree view while minimizing airframe shadowing. Must be capable of receiving targets both above and below the aircraft.

2) The system shall allow operator range selection of 2 NM or less. The maximum range shall be at least 10 NM.

3) The system shall utilize a panel mounted multifunction display (MFD) situated for convenient scan reference by the crew. The MFD’s TCAS display area shall be at least 3 inches wide and 2 ¾ inches high.

4) The system shall be connected to the aircraft's audio control system(s) providing traffic alert audio for all required crew positions.

Note: Systems known to meet these requirements (when following the above specifications):

(1) TCAS: Any TSO certified system capable of a range selection of 2 NM or less.

(2) TAS: Goodrich Skywatch HP and Bendix-King KT A-870.

(3) TCAD: Ryan International TCAD 9900BX; Avidyne TAS-610; and Avidyne TAS-620

k) One Radar Altimeter. One Radar Altimeter shall be installed. If the radar altimeter indicator is not mounted near the glareshield, a remote altitude low light shall be installed adjacent to the glareshield providing the pilot with a clearly marked, and bright, altitude low light. The radar altimeter shall operate from zero feet to a minimum of two thousand feet with an operator adjustable cursor which enables the altitude low light indicator.

9. Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

a) All avionics systems used in or on the aircraft for this contract and their installation and maintenance shall comply with all manufacturers’ specifications and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations contained within 14 CFR.

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b) Strict adherence to the recommendations in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems", and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems", as well as AC 43.13-2A Chapter 1, "Structural Data", Chapter 2, "Radio Installation", and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation", is required.

c) All avionics systems requiring an antenna shall be installed with a properly matched aircraft-certified, broadband antenna unless otherwise specified.

d) Antennas shall be polarized as required by the avionics system and have a VSWR less than 2.5 to 1.

e) Required avionics systems and contractor offered avionics/communication equipment must meet the performance specifications as specified in FS/AMD A-24; Avionics Operational Test Standards.

FS/AMD A-24 is available at: www.fs.fed.us/fire/niicd/documents.html.

f) Labeling and marking of all avionics equipment shall be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

g) Avionics equipment mounting location and installation shall not interfere with occupant safety, space, and comfort. Avionics equipment shall not be mounted under seats designed for deformation during energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse shall be protected.

EXHIBIT 3 – AVIONICS –

3. One Aeronautical VHF-FM Radio Transceiver (FM-1) NOTE:

Change the following, so that it now reads: NOTE: All VHF-FM transceivers (aeronautical, mobile, portalble) furnished to meet the requirements of this contract shall be multimode (P25) digital by January 1, 2010. Only P25 compliant transceivers shall be acceptable after this date.

d). Intercommunications System (ICS). 4th sentence, change wording, so that is now reads: “”Hot Mic” capability controlled via an activation switch or voice activation (VOX), and and ICS PTT switch shall be provided at all required positions, unless normal conversation can be maintained.

6. Automated Flight Following System

Paragraph h: Add new sentence. The system shall be maintained for continued Airworthiness, but an inoperable AFF system shall not exceed 10 days in duration.

k. One Radar Altimeter. First sentence, delete the words “for the pilot-in-command.” Sentence now reads: One Radar Altimeter shall be installed.

2nd sentence, change the word stall to shall. Sentence will now read: “……a remote altitude low light shall be installed adjacent……..;”

EXHIBIT 4 – FLIGHT EQUIPMENT

B. Delete “and Alaska” from the end of the sentence, so the sentence now reads: “……..under the contract is VFR and IFR coverage in the contiguous 48 states.

E. Change the word form to from, so the sentence now reads: “Computation of density altitude shall be made from Standard……….”.

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EXHIBIT 8 – LOAD REFERENCE CHART

Revised Load Reference Chart to change headers and made spaces larger.

Abbreviations, added the following:

AKC Airtanker Co-Pilot AKI Initial Attack Airtanker Captain

Add the following instructions and wage determinations:

Wage determinations can now be downloaded from the following website: www.wdol.gov.

Instructions for downloading the wage determinations are:

1. Go to www.wdol.gov.

2. Select - Selecting SCA WDs

3. Pick State and county. For some states, the wage determination will be Statewide.

4. Next question: Were these services previously performed at this locatlity under an SCA-covered contract – Select Yes.

5. Next question: Are any of the employees performing work subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)? Select No.

6. Next question: Are the contract services to be performed listed below as Non-Standard Services.

If selecting the state/county wage determinations, the answer to this question will be No. The Airplane pilot is included in Non-Standard Services.

7. Next question: Were these services previously perfomed under an SCA wage determination that ends in an even number – select No.

8. At this time the wage determination for your location will pop up, then print it.

The following Wage Determinations are used by the current contract:

1. California – Butte County Wage Determination No. 2005-2055, Revision No. 4, dated

08/31/2007

2. Nevada – Douglas County Wage Determination No. 2005-2333, Revision No. 4, dated

05/29/2007

3. Montana – Statewide Wage Determination No. 2005-2317, Revision No. 4, dated

08/14/2007