LargeFireSupport9003-Final2-29-08.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

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

Offers Are Solicited For:

Heavy or Medium Exclusive Use Helicopters Large Fire Support Solicitation No:

RFP AG-024B-S-08-9003

Issued Date:

March 3, 2008

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

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

Date: March 19, 2008 Time: 0900-1600 MST

Location: Oxford Suites, 1426 S. Entertainment Ave.

Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone Number (208) 322-8000

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

Before mailing your offer, review offeror’s check list

Offerors may call Frank Gomez for information about this solicitation at (208) 387-5347 or Chuck Taylor at (208) 387-5623 for technical questions about the specifications in this solicitation.

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.

OFFEROR’S CHECKLIST

Offeror’s Name_________________________________________________________________

Failure to provide the following information may render your Offer unacceptable.

Yes No Have you completed the SF-1449, Solicitation for Commercial Items?

Yes No Have you completed Section E-1 Instruction to Offer-Commercial Items?

Yes No Have you completed Section E-2 Instruction for the preparation of business and technical proposals?

Yes No Have you completed Section E-3 Evaluation-Commercial Items?

Yes No Have you reviewed Section E-4 Contract Award?

Yes No Have you completed Section E-5 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items?

Yes No Have you completed Section E-6 Offerors Past Performance and Organizational Experience?

Yes No Have you completed Section E-7 Synopsis of Safety Program?

Yes No Have you completed Section E-8 Helicopter Performance Questionnaire?

Yes No Have you completed all the required information in Section B “Schedule of Items” including signing your proposal?

Yes No In addition to the other requirements in this solicitation, have you enclosed copies of the following:

1. 14 CFR PART 135 Operating Certificate and current 14 CFR PART 135 Operations Specifications (Sections A, B, C. D, and E as applicable). Each aircraft offered should be listed in Section D of the Operations Specification (as applicable).

2. Current 14 CFR PART 133 Operating Certificate and current FAA letter of authority for aircraft designated to operate under the 14 CFR PART 133 Operating Certificate.

3. 14 CFR PART 137 Operating Certificate and current FAA Form 8710-3 that lists all the pilots authorized to operate under the 14 CFR PART 137 Operating Certificate.

4. Appropriate Flight Manual Hover Performance Charts shall be provided under this solicitation for evaluation of the helicopters performance and used to complete the Interagency Helicopter Load calculation for this solicitation. (See E-3.b.1.b.6)

5. Have you submitted you Interagency Helicopter load Calculation?

Yes No Have you enclosed a list of all government and commercial contracts your company has performed in the past 36 months? (See E-6)

Yes No Does your offer set forth full accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation including Exhibits and acknowledgement of any amendments that where issued?

Yes No Have you rechecked your figures, including calculations?

Yes No have you completed and assured that all required documents have been submitted?

Yes No have you completed annual Representations and Certifications via on-line Representations and

Certifications Application (ORCA) website at: http://orca.bpn.gov?

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-08-9003 Large Fire Support Helicopter Services i

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 Bidders May Qualify Their Bids

B-3 Aircraft Performance Specifications (Minimum)

B-4 Engine Requirements

B-5 Crew Coverage

B-6 Maximum Complement of Personnel by Aircraft Type

B-7 Acceptable Work Schedules

B-8 Standby Hours Per Day

B-9 Extended Standby Hourly Rate

B-10 Overnight Allowance

B-11 Standard Per Diem Rate

B-12 Contractor Furnished Special Requirements

B-13 Additional Information

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C-1 Scope of Contract

C-2 Certifications

C-3 Government Furnished Property

C-4 Aircraft Requirements

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

C-6 Aircraft and Equipment Security

C-7 Avionics Requirements

C-8 Contractor Furnished Avionics Systems

C-9 Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

C-10 Operations ii

C-11 Contractor’s Environmental Responsibilities

C-12 Personnel

C-13 Conduct and Replacement of Personnel

C-14 Suspension and Revocation of Personnel

C-15 Substitution of Personnel, Aircraft, 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 Contract Period and Renewal Options

C-25 Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) Including Extended Use and Optional Use

C-26 Daily Availability Requirements

C-27 Unavailability

C-28 Ordering Additional Personnel or Equipment

C-29 Additional Aircraft after Contract Award

C-30 Payment Procedures

C-31 Payment for Flight

C-32 Payment for Availability

C-33 Payment for Extended Standby

C-34 Payment for Service in the Optional-Use Period

C-35 Payment for Additional Helicopter and Personnel

C-36 Reimbursement for Mobilization and Demobilization Costs iii

C-37 Payment for Substitute/Replacement Aircraft

C-38 Meals

C-39 Payment for Fuel Servicing Vehicle Mileage

C-40 Payment for Fuel Transportation

C-41 Payment for Foam Concentrate

C-42 Payment for Costs Away from the Host Base

C-43 Payment for Overnight Allowance

C-44 Miscellaneous Costs to the Contractor

C-45 Definitions

C-46 Abbreviations

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 First Aid Kit Aeronautical

EXHIBIT 2 Survival Kit Aeronautical (Lower-48)

EXHIBIT 3 Alaska Supplement

EXHIBIT 4 Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines

EXHIBIT 5 Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment

EXHIBIT 6 High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades

EXHIBIT 7 Additional Avionics Equipment

EXHIBIT 8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements

EXHIBIT 9 Operations and Safety Procedures Guide for Helicopter Pilots

EXHIBIT10 Interagency Guidelines for Vertical Reference-External Load/Snorke2 Training Standards

EXHIBIT 11 Helicopter Make/Model/Series Lists

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 Vehicle Pre-Use Checklist

EXHIBIT 15 Performance Report iv

EXHIBIT 16 Department of Labor Wage Determinations

EXHIBIT 17 Supplemental Rappel Requirements

EXHIBIT 18 Contractors Verification of Individual Pilot’s Requirements and Experience for Initial Agency Approval

EXHIBIT 19 “On Contract” Pilot Operational Training

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 Certification of Toxic Chemical Reporting (FAR 52.233-13)

D-3 Additional Clauses Required for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.212-5 (NOV 2007) Addendum

D-4 Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Contracts

D-5 Property and Personal Damage

D-6 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FAR 52.217-9)

D-7 Optional-Use Period

D-8 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (FAR 52.222-42)

D.9 Service of Protest (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006) ……………………………………………..183

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (JAN 2004) (Tailored/Addenda)

E-2 Instructions for the Preparation of Business and Technical Proposals

E-3 Evaluation – Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-2) (JAN 1999) (Tailored/Addenda)

E-4 Contract Award

E-5 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3)

E-6 Offeror’s Past Performance and Organizational Experience Questionnaire

E-7 Synopsis of Safety Program

E-8 Helicopter Performance Questionnaire

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-08-9003

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

March 3, 2008

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Frank Gomez

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5347

8. OFFER DUE DATE

April 14, 2008 4:30 p.m. MST

9. ISSUED BY CODE 024B 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

NAICS: 481212

SIZE STANDARD:1500 Employees

SMALL BUSINESS EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN- 8(A)

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

13b. RATING

US FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVENUE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700) 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

15. DELIVER TO CODE

US FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVENUE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

See Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

TELEPHONE NO. ____. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. _

FACSIMILE NO. .

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18A UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

Heavy or Medium Helicopters – Tanked or Bucket

Large Fire Support

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 .

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNED (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 3/2005)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

One to thirty-four (34) Standard or Restricted Category, Heavy (Type I) or Medium (Type II) Helicopters fully operated, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the host base, and during the periods shown below. Award of helicopters make and model will be based on best value to the Government. The performance requirements are a minimum and the Aircraft will be evaluated for overall best value including price. The Government will determine best value.

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract not to exceed 1 base year and 3 option period for the daily availability rate. The flight rate will be an indefinite quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government may award a single contract or multiple awards based on the outcome of the evaluation process. The Government reserves the right to award any combination of items and or number of items.

Pre-work Meeting/Aircraft Inspections-all equipment needing to be inspected will be at the inspection point 2 days prior to (to be Determined).

B-1 Schedule of Items

ITEM NO. 1 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Cadillac, MI National Forest: Huron/Manistee

Location: Cadillac, Michigan Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

April 17, 2008 – May 31, 2008 ( Not Applicable in 2008) 45 Days

OPTION YEARS

April 17 – May 31, 45 Days Mandatory Availability Period

Name: Ely, MN National Forest: Superior National Forest Location: Ely, MN

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 30 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

June 1 – June 30, 30 Days Mandatory Availability Period

Name: Jeffco, CO National Forest: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest

Location: Bloomfield, CO

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 1, 2008 – October 13, 2008 105 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

July 1- October 13 105 Days

Item No. 1 Daily Availability Offer Rate

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability

Base Year 2008

135 DAYS

BASE

Option Year 1 2009

180 DAYS

Option 1

Option Year 2 2010

Option 2

Option Year 3 2011

Option 3

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *450 Hours

See Exhibit 12 $

**Optional Use Rate

HR

N/A

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

**Optional Use Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

ITEM NO. 1

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:________________

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________lbs

Equipped Weight with tank and snorkel ________________ lbs or

Equipped Weight with Bucket_ lbs Includes any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc

ITEM NO. 1

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE with bucket= (enter maximum allowable payload) ____________

HOGE with tank= (enter maximum allowable payload) ____________

Note:

For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the Interagency Load Calculation, only current, applicable FAA approved Performance Charts shall be used.

Relief Crew Costs Per Person

Cost from Contractors Home Base to Host Base for contract relief costs, per person, $________________ (see C.40). The relief costs will be reviewed prior to award and prior to each renewal option period.

ITEM NO. 2 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Prescott, AZ National Forest: Prescott

Location: Prescott, AZ. Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – July 29, 2008 59 Days

May 1 – July 29 90 Days Mandatory Availability Period

Name: Grangeville, ID National Forest: Clearwater/Nez Perce, Location: Grangeville Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 30, 2008 – October 27, 2008 90 Days

July 30 – October 27 90 Days

149 DAYS

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *450

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

ITEM NO. 2

N Number:_________________

Note:

ITEM NO. 3 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Name: Albuquerque, NM National Forest: Cibola

Location: Albuquerque, NM Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – July 29, 2008 59 Days

May 1 – July 29 90 Days Mandatory Availability Period

Name: Helena, MT National Forest: Helena

Location: Helena, MT Airport

July 30, 2008-September 27, 2008 60 Days

July 30 – September 27 60 Days

Item No. 3

119 DAYS

150 DAYS

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *450

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 3

Item No. 3

Note:

ITEM NO. 4 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Name: Sierra Vista, AZ National Forest: Coronado

Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – July 29, 2008 59 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

May 1 – July 29 90 Days Mandatory Availability Period

Name: Libby, MT National Forest: Kootenai

Location: Libby, MT Airport

July 30, 2008 – October 27, 2008 90 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

July 30 - October 27 90 Days

Item No. 4

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *450

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

Item No. 4

Note:

ITEM NO. 5 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Name: Cedar City, UT National Forest: Dixie

Location: Cedar City, UT Airport

June 1, 2008 – October 27, 2008 149 Days

May 1 – October 27 180 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *450

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 5

N Number:________________

ITEM NO. 5

Note:

ITEM NO. 6 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank or bucket

Name: Silver City, NM National Forest: Gila

Location: Silver City Airbase

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – July 14, 2008 44 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

May 1 – July 14 75 Days Mandatory Availability Period

Name: La Grande, OR National Forest: Wallowa-Whitman

Location: La Grande,OR Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 15-October 27 105 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

July 15 – October 27 105 Days

Item No. 6

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *450

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 6

ITEM NO. 6

Note:

ITEM NO. 7 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Reno/Stead, NV National Forest: Humbolt-Toiyabe

Location: Reno/Stead Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – October 28, 2008 150 Days

June 1 – October 28 150 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 7

N Number________________

ITEM NO. 7

Note:

ITEM NO. 8 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Name: Rifle, CO National Forest: White River

Location: Rifle Airport

June 1, 2008 –, October 28, 2008 150 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 8

ITEM NO. 8

Note:

ITEM NO. 9 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: McCall, ID National Forest: Payette

Location: McCall Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

Jun 15, 2008 – September 12, 2008 90 Days

June 15 – September 12 90 Days

90 DAYS

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 9

ITEM NO. 9

Note:

ITEM NO. 10 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: San Bernardino National Forest: San Bernardino

Location: San Bernardino, CA Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – November 27, 2008 180 Days

June 1 – November 27 180 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *450

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 10

ITEM NO. 10

Note:

ITEM NO. 11 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Hemet, CA National Forest: Cleveland

Location: Hemet, CA Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 1, 2008 – November 27, 2008 150 Days

July 1 – November 27 150 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 11

ITEM NO. 11

Note:

ITEM NO. 12 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Casitas, CA National Forest: Los Padres

Location: Casitas Helibase

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 12

ITEM NO. 12

Note:

ITEM NO. 13 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Van Nuys, CA National Forest: Angeles

Location: Van Nuys National Guard Base

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 13

ITEM NO. 13

Note:

ITEM NO. 14 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Name: Santa Maria, CA National Forest: Los Padres Location: Santa Maria Airport

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 14

ITEM NO. 14

Note:

ITEM NO. 15 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank or bucket

Host Base(s)

Name: Wenatchee, WA National Forest: Oakanogon/Wenatchee

Location: Wenatchee Airport

June 1, 2008 – September 27, 2008 119 Days

May 1 – September 27 150 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 15

ITEM NO. 15

Note:

ITEM NO. 16 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: San Bernardino, CA National Forest: San Bernardino

Location: San Bernardino, Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 16

ITEM NO. 16

Note:

ITEM NO. 17 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Pocatello, ID National Forest: Carribou-Targhee

Location: Pocatello, Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 –, September 27,2008 119 Days

May 1 – September 27 150 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 17

ITEM NO. 17

Note:

ITEM NO. 18 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank or bucket

Host Base(s)

Name: Lucky Peak, ID National Forest: Boise

Location: Lucky Peak-Helibase, Boise, ID

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

June 1, 2008 – October 28, 2008 150 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *375

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 18

ITEM NO. 18

Note:

ITEM NO. 19 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Salmon, ID National Forest: Salmon-Challis

Location: Salmon Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 3, 2008 – September 30, 2008 90 Days

July 3 – September 30 90 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 19

ITEM NO. 19

Note:

ITEM NO. 20 Helicopter equipped with fixed tank or bucket.

Host Base(s)

Name: Bozeman, MT National Forest: Gallatin

Location: Gallatin Field Airport

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 20

ITEM NO. 20

Equipped Weight with Bucket_ lbs

Note:

ITEM NO. 21 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Orland, CA National Forest: Mendocino

Location: Orland Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 15, 2008 – October 12, 2008 90 Days

July 15 – October 12 90 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 21

ITEM NO. 21

Note:

ITEM NO. 22 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Porterville, CA National Forest: Sequoia

Location: Porterville, CA Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 1, 2008 – September 28, 2008 90 Days

July 1 – September 28 90 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 22

ITEM NO. 22

Note:

ITEM NO. 23 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank.

Host Base(s)

Name: Mariposa, CA National Forest: Sierra

Location: Mariposa Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 23

ITEM NO. 23

Note:

ITEM NO. 24 Helicopter equipped with fixed tank or bucket.

Host Base(s)

Name: Hungry Horse, MT National Forest: Flathead

Location: Hungry Horse Helibase

June 15, 2008 – September 12, 2008 90 Days

June 15 – September 12 90 Days

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight

ITEM NO. 24

Large Fire Support Helicopter Servic