Amendment 01 Large Fire Suport.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

Amendment No. 01 March 6, 2009

6. ISSUED BY CODE 024B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE., JACK F. WILSON BLDG.

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same as Item 6

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

AG-024B-S-09-9007

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

February 23, 2009

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/ORDER 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT

To provide the following:

1) Change Closing date to March 18, 2009

2) SF-30 with summary of changes

3) Revised Pages with changes

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)

Frank Gomez, Contracting Officer 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

Feank Gomez (Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

March 6, 2009

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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

Prescribed By GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-09-9007 US Forest Service Exclusive Use Helicopter Large Fire Support National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Changes

Section Page Description

A Offeror’s Checklist Offeror’s Checklist Deleted the Reference to E-8 Helicopter Performance Questionnaire. Replace this page

A Standard Form 1449 Block No. 10 added: SIZE STANDARD 1500 Employees. Replace Standard Form 1449 TOC Table of Contents iv Replace page iv B-1 Item No. 5 11-12 Item No. 5 changed to tank or Bucket. Replace pages 11 and 12 B-3 Aircraft Performance Specifications 14 Changed: Replace page 14

B--12 Landing Gear Configuration 16 Changed language. Replace page 16 C-4 D, 9 22 Deleted paragraph 9 and 10. Renumbered remaining paragraphs. Replace pages 22 through 25 C Exhibit 5 80 Changed language in A. Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank with Self-Filling capability. Replace page 80 D_4 D-4 (2) 136 Changed The price of Jet Fuel established at $5.36 to $4.42. Replace page 136” D-6 D-6 (3) 138 Changed to: (1) base year and two (2) renewal option Periods. Replace page 138 E-2 SUB-PARAT 1 142-143 Formatting change, mandatory Documentation now bold. Replace page 142 and 143 E-3 E-3 (b) (1) 146 Between (b) (1) and (b) (2) added Sub Factor are equal in importance. Replace page

Exclusive Use Helicopter Services Large Fire Support National Office

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 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:

If aircraft are not identified on your FAR Part 133 and 135, a letter of intent from the FAA on letterhead stating their intent to include the aircraft on the appropriate certificates would suffice for evaluation purposes. If the aircraft are not identified by the beginning of the start of work (MAP) the contract may be terminated for cause as per the clause FAR 52.212-4.

1. 14 CFR PART 135 Operating Certificate and current 14 CFR PART 135 Operations Specifications (Sections A and. D). 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

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 your 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?

Yes No Have you submitted copies of STC’s or FAA Field Approval for equipment required in B-12?

Amendment No. 1 Dated March 6, 2009

Solicitation No. Ag-024B-S-09-9007 US Forest Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

EXHIBIT 20 Mechanic Qualification Form

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)

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (JAN 2004) (Tailored/Addenda)...140

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

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-09-9007

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

February 23, 2009

FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Frank Gomez

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5347

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

March 18, 2009 4:30 p.m. MST

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

UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % 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 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

2.

NIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Heavy or Medium Helicopters Exclusive Use Helicopters Large Fire Support

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 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

TED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

OCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

T 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 Amendment No. 1 Dated March 6, 2009

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

ITEM NO. 5 Helicopter equipped with a fixed tank or bucket.

Host Base(s)

Name: Mariposa, CA National Forest: Sierra

Location: Mariposa Airport

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days

BASE YEAR

July 3, 2009 – September 30, 2009 90 Days Mandatory Availability Period

OPTION YEARS

July 3 – September 30 90 Days Mandatory Availability Period

Daily Availability Offer Rate

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability Base Year 2009

90 DAYS

BASE

Option Year 1 2010

Option 1

Option Year 2 2011

Option 2

Specified Hourly Flight Rate *300 Hours

See Exhibit 12 $

**Optional Use Rate

Base Year 2009

HR

N/A

BASE

Option Year 1 2010

Option 1

Option Year 2 2011

Option 2

*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. 5

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number________________

ITEM NO. 5

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) Bucket ______________lbs is required

OR

Equipped Weight (see definition) Tank ______________lbs is required (note: include the tank and snorkel)

Weight of tank and snorkel________________ lbs

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

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter maximum allowable payload w/Tank and snorkel) __________

HOGE (enter maximum allowable payload w/Bucketl) __________

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 (round trip) $________________ (see C.42). The relief costs will be reviewed prior to award and prior to each renewal option period.

Items 1 through 4

CAPABILITY OF

Hovering in ground effect (HIGE) Or

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

At 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 20 o C with non-jettisonable jettisonable Payload of 2700 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

Item 5

CAPABILITY OF

Hovering in ground effect (HIGE) Or

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

At 5,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 o C with non-jettisonable jettisonable Payload of 2300 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

B-4 Engine Requirements (Shown by an X in the Block)

Single turbine engine

Twin turbine engine

B-7 Acceptable Work Schedules

Exclusive Use 12/2 12/12 Other

If “Other” is checked, Identify requested schedule, which is subject to approval by Contracting Officer.

Note: All personnel shall be under the same work schedule. Day’s off schedule may vary.

B-8 Standby Hours Per Day

9 Hours Standby per day

B-9 Extended Standby Hourly Rate

$43.00 per hour

B-10 Overnight Allowance (Specified)

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C

B-11 Standard Per Diem Rate (Specified)

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C.

B-12 Contractor Furnished Special Requirements (Note: CO check those that apply)

Weight of the passenger seats will not be included in the equipped weight.

Rappel Capability (Exhibit 17) Litter Kit with Litter(s) Wire Cutters if available (Exhibit 5) FAA Over water Kit (in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91.33 Part b (11)

OVER WATER SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED BELOW:

Per 14 CFR Part 91.509(b) to include: Life raft(s) capable of transporting all occupants

(Maximum seating capability). Personal Flotation Device (MAE WEST) for all occupants.

Life raft (s) and personal flotation devices must meet all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations for certification and recertification.

Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank (Exhibit 5) Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Tank with Self-Filling Capability (Exhibit 5)

Or Variable Capacity Collapsible Bucket(s) (Capable of being transported in cabin or baggage compartment or external basket) must meet Section C-4.D.21 requirements Extended Height landing gear applies to type II helicopters with fixed tank only, e.g. cross tubes, similar to DART extended height 39 inch Landing Gear Kit, part number D205-594- 011, that insures a minimum of 12 inches clearance between the attached delivery tank and level ground. Dart Extended Height Access Step or equivalent must be provided with minimum of one step half the distance to the skid.

Landing gear configuration must insure a minimum of 12 inches clearance between the attached delivery tank and level ground. Amendment No. 1

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

8. Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

A. Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts for each occupant.

B. FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism. Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters.

Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

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

D For Type I (Heavy) Helicopters: An incorporated single or double shoulder harness integrated with the lap seat belt with one single point metal-to-metal (Lift Lever Buckle), quick release mechanism for each passenger position.

E. All Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses for all helicopters must either be:

1. An OEM installation

2. STC'd

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

4. Field Approved for installation with supporting FAA Form 8110-3 and all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached

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

9. One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable from the cockpit. The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure or equivalent system, to record flight time (in hours and tenths of hours) only.

10. External load operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card.

For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless operational gauges are installed in a manner which allows observation while the pilot’s focus is on the external load. Amendment No. 1. Dated March 6, 2009

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

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

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

14. Complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications.

15. Dual controls are required for pilot evaluations.

16. One or more independently switched white or white and red strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. . An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate will also fulfill this requirement.

For Type III aircraft--In accordance with 14 CFR 27.1401, Anti-collision Light System (d) Color. Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR 27.1397. In order to meet contract specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

17. High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main

Rotor Blades).

18. Cargo Hook

a. One cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

b. As a minimum, the cargo hook shall be completely disassembled and inspected with repairs made as required, lubricated, and a full-load operational check in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

19. Variable capacity collapsible bucket(s) (For bucket-equipped helicopters)

a. One (1) collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets shall be furnished under this Contract.

b. The bucket, at 100 percent of manufactures rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C with a 200 pound pilot(s) and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line. No partial dips allowed.

c. Environmental operating conditions may dictate the need for more than one size bucket.

d. Helicopters equipped with electronic helicopter hook load measuring system (load cells) that provide a cockpit readout of the actual external load and a bucket that is equipped with a gating system and/or a powerfill bucket that allows part of the load to be released while retaining the remainder of the load are approved in lieu of the second bucket.

e. Capacity of each position or adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket. Collapsible buckets with cinch straps shall only be adjusted to the marked graduations (i.e., 90%, 80%, 70%). Attempts to establish intermediate graduations or capacities below the manufacturer’s minimum graduation (by tying knots, etc.) are prohibited. Powerfill buckets do not need to be cinched.

f. An Operations Manual for the type bucket(s) provided shall be available on site.

g. Either the weight of the bucket or capacity at each adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight) at each adjustment point.

h. The jettison-arming switch, if applicable, shall be in the armed position during external load operations.

i. When a bucket is attached directly to the cargo hook, it is critical to measure the maximum length of the extended bucket from the shackle on the control head to the extended dump valve/fire sock, making sure that it is at least 6-inches less than the distance from the belly hook to the closest possible point on the tail rotor. Lines attached between the cargo hook and the bucket shall extend the bucket past the outside arc of the tail rotor, the line shall be no shorter than 50 feet.

20. The bucket gate open/close switch (es) shall be clearly marked for "open" and "closed," spring-loaded to the "OFF" position, and mounted on the collective pitch lever to avoid confusion with the cargo hook release. The switch shall be of a different design and shall be mounted in such a way as to not easily be confused with the RPM Control (Beep) switch.

21. Standard category Medium and all Light helicopters: An auxiliary power connector

(MS3112E12-3S) protected by a 5-amp circuit breaker connected to the avionics or main aircraft power buss shall be permanently mounted in a location convenient to the passenger compartment. Pin A shall be +24 VDC in 24-volt aircraft; Pin B shall be aircraft ground. Pin C shall be + 12 volts VDC in 12 volt aircraft. Never apply power to both Pin A and Pin C simultaneously.

22. Fuel Servicing Vehicle (Exhibit 7 Additional Avionics Equipment and Exhibit 8 Fuel Servicing

Equipment Requirements) (Not required for Alaska).

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

24. FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

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

26. All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in a FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual. Internal baggage compartment/external cargo basket/racks. Minimum of fifteen (15) cubic feet of cargo space with isolated internal baggage compartment(s) capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other fire fighting tools (requires rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

For Medium Type II only external cargo basket(s)/rack(s) with a closing mechanical latching lid may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments, which cannot be modified to accept fire tools. The lid shall cover the entire basket/rack. Cargo basket/rack shall be at least 4-inches deep. The devices shall be simple in function and have the capacity of being installed quickly.

C-5 Aircraft Maintenance

A. General

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

SECTION D

CONTRACT CLAUSES

EXHIBIT 5

ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT

A. Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank with Self-Filling Capability

One (1) externally mounted baffled, quick-disconnect (45-minutes) fixed suppressant/retardant delivery tank or one (1) or more internally mounted baffled, fixed suppressant retardant delivery tank(s) that meets or exceeds the following specification:

Capacity commensurate with the maximum related lifting capability of the helicopter equipped with the tank at sea level on a standard day.

NOTE: ALL CONTROLS FOR TANK SYSTEM SHALL BE LABELED AS TO FUNCTION

1. Door(s)

The Tank door(s) shall be designed such that:

a. The frontal area of the retardant column is minimized.

b. The door(s) does not appreciably deflect the retardant when fully opened.

c. The tank and doors shall be leak proof, i.e. ½ gallon or less in a 24-hour period

d. The doors shall be closeable in flight if the aircraft is not capable of landing with the door(s) open without damaging the door(s).

2. Venting

a. The tank shall be vented so that no more than 0.25 PSI negative pressure will be created in the tank head space during the fastest drop sequence.

b. The vent shall not leak during filling or normal flight maneuvers.

3. Fill Port(s)

a. The fill port shall be a 3-inch Kamlock ® fitting (male) and shall be located on the right and left side of the aircraft.

b. The fill port shall not leak or overflow during ground operations or during normal flight maneuvers.

Note: For hover draft operations, fill ports are not required.

4. Controls

a. The door open switch shall be the same switch that opens the water bucket.

b. When required, the tank close switch shall be the same switch that closes the water bucket. Amendment No. 1 Dated March 6, 2009

(iv) The facility does not fall within the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes or their corresponding North American Industry Classification System sectors:

(A) Major group code 10 (except 1011, 1081, and 1094.

(B) Major group code 12 (except 1241).

(C) Major group codes 20 through 39.

(D) Industry code 4911, 4931, or 4939 (limited to facilities that combust coal and/or oil for the purpose of generating power for distribution in commerce).

(E) Industry code 4953 (limited to facilities regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Subtitle C (42 U.S.C. 6921, et seq.), or 5169, or 5171, or 7389 (limited to facilities primarily engaged in solvent recovery services on a contract or fee basis); or

(v) The facility is not located in the United States or its outlying areas..

D-3 Additional Clauses Required for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts incorporated by reference. In accordance with FAR 16.506.

(1) 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 2005)

(2) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(3) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)

(4) 52.216.27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995)

D-4 Economic Price Adjustment Specified Flight Rate Contracts

(1) NON-FUEL PORTION OF THE SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE

Contract rates will be established in accordance with the following to reflect increases or decreases in the cost of performance of the contract work. The increases or decreases used in establishing the rates will be those indicated by the changes in the following price indexes:

The Non-Fuel Portion of the Specified Flight rate will be affected by :

TABLE 6-PRODUCER PRICE INDEXES

1. Commodity Group 1423 --Aircraft Engines and Engine Parts

2. Commodity Group 1425 --Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment

AVERAGE OF PERCENT CHANGES X 100 PERCENT OF LAST ADJUSTED RATE

The new rate will be derived by multiplying the average of the percentage changes of (1) and (2) times the rate in effect for the year immediately prior to the year in which the renewal is effective. The result will be added to or subtracted from the existing rate to become the newly adjusted rate (rounded to the next dollar).

(2) FUEL PORTION OF THE SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE

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

The price of Jet fuel is established at $4.42 per gallon. The unit prices are an average of the lowest unit price for aviation fuel Nationwide. Variations in unit prices used in determining flight rate adjustment amounts will be established by using the average of the lowest unit price for aviation fuel at the following locations:

(4) The Contractor may be otherwise insured by a combination of primary and excess policies.

Such policies must have combined coverage equal to or greater than the combined minimums required.

(5) Policies containing exclusions for chemical damage or damage incidental to the use of equipment and supplies furnished under this contract, or growing out of direct performance of the contract, will not be acceptable. The chemical damage coverage may be limited to chemicals dispensed while performing firefighting activities.

(6) The Contractor, prior to the commencement of work, shall submit to the Contracting Officer one copy of the insurance policy, or confirmation from the insurance company, certifying that the coverage described in this clause has been obtained.

D-6 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

(1) The Government may extend the term of the Contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(2) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(3) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed one (1) base year and two (2) one year renewal option periods.

D-7 Optional-Use Period

Outside the Mandatory Availability Period and any extensions thereof, the Government may need service on an intermittent basis. Orders may be placed subject to acceptance by the Contractor. The Contractor may agree to provide service at the contract daily availability rate plus specified flight rate (applies to daily availability contracts only) or at the optional-use hourly flight rate. If accepted, all terms and conditions of the contract will apply.

D-8 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, an amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Par 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This statement is for information only: It is not a wage determination.

Employee Class Wage Aircraft Pilot GS-12 $32.13 Aircraft Co-Pilot GS-11 $26.80 Aircraft Mechanic-Journeyman GS-11 $26.80 Aircraft Mechanic – Junior GS-9 $22.15 Aircraft Mechanic – Helper GS-6 $16.30 Service Truck Driver GS-5 $14.62

Amendment No 1 Dated March 6, 2009

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-09-9006 US Forest Service Exclusive Use Helicopter Services Initial Attack National Office

SECTION E

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

(3) Best Value Formula

D + (F x H) ÷ ( H x (L x P) = Cost per Pound

D = Average Daily Rate

F = Flight Rate

H = Average Daily Flight Hours (2.0)

P = Payload

L = Loads Delivered per Hour (6)

PART II TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Technical Proposal Instructions. The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the proposal will meet the requirements of the Government.

Therefore, the technical proposal must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed, description of the techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. Proposals that merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government's specifications/statement of work, or use such phrases as "will comply" or "standard techniques will be employed" will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further.

Separate Part II- Technical proposal into four subparts, one for each of the major technical evaluation factors. As a minimum, your technical proposal must clearly address (1) Mandatory Documentation (2) Aircraft Technical Assessment/Aircraft Performance, (3) Safety/Risk Management (4) Past Performance and (5) Organizational Experience:

SUB-PART 1

(A) MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION:

(1) 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. One copy will suffice.

(2) 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Certificate and current 14 CFR Part 135 Operations specifications (Sections A and D). Each aircraft offered should be listed in Section D of the Operations Specification (as applicable). One copy will suffice.

(3) 14 CFR Part 137 Operating Certificate..

(4) Submit a current weight and balance for each aircraft offered as per C-5.

(5) Submit a current aircraft equipment list for each aircraft offered.

Amendment No 1 Dated March 6, 2009

(B) AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL ASSESSEMENT/AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Provide the following information for each proposed aircraft. If more than one helicopter is offered, fill out a separate attachment for each helicopter. Include helicopter Make, Model and Variant and Aircraft Registration Number.

(a) Submit an Interagency Helicopter Load calculation for each aircraft, as per Exhibit 13 (see clause B-3, Aircraft Performance Specifications)

(1) The helicopter-equipped weight shall be based on the actual weighing of the aircraft and shall meet the following requirements:

• The aircraft shall be weighed prior to submission of the bid

AND

• The weighing must take place within 24 months prior to the beginning of the first mandatory availability period (MAP).

(2) Submit the manufacturer’s technical data for weight and capacity of the tank and/or bucket as applicable

Tanked Items: For the load calculation, the Equipped Weight shall include the weight of a fixed tank or and snorkel.

Bucket Items: For the load calculation, the Equipped Weight shall not include the weight of the empty bucket and any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc.).

See clause C 4 D.21 for reference

(3) Performance Data shall be provided with your proposal for evaluation of the helicopters performance and will be used to compute the Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation.

Note:

For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the Interagency Load Calculation, only current, and appropriate FAA approved flight manual hover performance charts shall be used.

Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used and will not be considered for the evaluation of proposals. Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used. As an example, Kaman K- 1200 helicopters shall only use minimum specification engine performance data calculated from Rotorcraft FMS NO. 1, (USFS Fire Fighting).

The Government will evaluate “Price” of offers for award purposes by adding the price for the base year plus 1 option period and adding the specified flight rate times the estimated flight hours to determine overall price being offered. The price proposals shall be evaluated to determine reasonableness and to determine the demonstrated understanding of the level of effort needed to successfully perform the services. Prices will also be evaluated using the “Best Value Formula index provided in exhibit E-2”.

The nonprice factors - Aircraft Capability, Safety /Risk Management , Past Performance, Organizational Experience-when combined, are significantly more important than Price.

(b) Offeror’s proposal shall include Two Separate Parts –Part 1 is a Business/Cost proposal and Part 2 is the Technical Proposal. The evaluation factors are listed in descending order of importance. All subfactors listed are equal in importance.

(1) Mandatory Documentation

(1) Current CFR Part 133 Operating Certificate

(2) Current 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Certificate

(3) Current 14 CFR part 137 Operating Certificate

(4) Current weight and Balance Sheet

(5) Current aircraft equipment list

The sub-factors are equal in importance

(2) Aircraft Technical Assessment

(1) Helicopter Load Calculation

(a) Helicopter equipped weight

(2) Manufactures Technical data for weight and capacity of the Tank and.or bucket as applicable.

(3) Performance data for evaluation of the helicopters performance.

(4) Appropriate Flight Manual Hover Performance Charts

(5) Submit copies of STC’s or FAA Field Approval for equipment required in B-12

The sub-factors are equal in importance.

(3) Safety/Risk Management

(1) Accident History (last 5 years)

(1) Annual Average flight hours

(2) Number of Accidents/Incidents

(3) Reduction of aviation insurance rates.

(2) Safety Management Systems

(1) Participation in a recognized program

(2) Company Developed Safety Program

The sub-factors are equal in importance