Solicitation AG-024B-S-11-9006 for CWN Helicopters.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/

Issuing Office:

U.S. Forest Service – Incident Business National Interagency Fire Center 3833 S Development Ave – Owyhee Bldg. – MS 1100 Boise, ID 83705

Offers Are Solicited For:

Interagency Call-When-Needed Heavy (Type I) & Medium (Type II) Helicopter Services

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-11-9006

Issued Date:

June 17, 2011

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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

[X] SF-1449, Solicitation for Commercial Items

[X] Section E, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored/Addenda)

[X] Section E, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3)

Your offer must have the following accomplished and complete or it may be rejected:

Sets forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation including Exhibits and acknowledgement of any amendments that were issued?

Accurate figures, including calculations on your worksheets?

Completed Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation and all required exhibits?

Completed the Offeror Checklist? (See Section E)

Completed the Offerors Past Performance and Organizational Experience Questionnaire? (See Section E)

Submitted complete Safety information required? (See Section E)

Current Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and complied with the Central Contractor Registration requirements of FAR 52.212-1.

Complete and current annual representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at https://orca.bpn.gov ?

Complete, sign, and enclose all required documents, including SF 1449 documents, and acknowledged all amendments.

Bidders Questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 3:00 PM MDT, July 01, 2011. E-mail: fgeijsbeek@fs.fed.us or tbach@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as “Bidders Questions for Solicitation RFP AG-024B- S-11-9006”; or mail to Address on SF 1449.

Proposal is to be mailed/submitted to USFS address on SF 1449 and received NLT, 18 July 2011, 15:00 MDT.

Offerors may call Fred Geijsbeek for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5682 or Tessa Bach at 208-387-5670.

“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.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) Yellow Copy

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-11-9006 US Forest Service National Call When Needed Helicopter Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

OBJECTIVE B-1

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS B-3

B-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION B-4

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

PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND

WEIGHT VALIDATION B-4

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS B-5

B-5 CREW COVERAGE B-6

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE B-7

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES B-7

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY B-7

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE B-7

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE B-7

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO B-7

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS B-8

B-13 GOVERNMENT PILOT B-8

B-14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION B-8

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT C-1

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS C-1

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY C-3

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS C-3

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE C-10

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY C-12

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS C-12

C-8 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS C-13

C-9 AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS C-21

C-10 OPERATIONS C-22

C-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES C-25

C-12 PERSONNEL C-26

C-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL C-30

C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL C-30

C-15 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, HELICOPTER, AND

EQUIPMENT C-31

C-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS C-32

C-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY C-34

C-18 MISHAPS C-34

C-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT C-36

C-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE C-37

C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES C-41

C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES C-41

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE C-41

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C-24 BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION C-41

C-25 AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES C-42

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS C-42

C-27 UNAVAILABILITY C-43

C-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES C-44

C-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT C-45

C-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY C-45

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY C-46

C-32 RESERVED C-46

C-33 RESERVED C-46

C-34 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL C-46

C-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS C-47

C-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER C-47

C-37 LODGING & MEALS C-48

C-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE C-48

C-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION C-48

C-40 PAYMENT FOR FOAM CONCENTRATE C-49

C-41 RELIEF CREW APPROVAL AND PAYMENT C-49

C-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE C-49

C-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR C-49

C-44 HELICOPTER MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITIES C-50

C-45 DEFINITIONS C-51

C-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACCRONYMS C-58

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL C-60

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) C-61

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT C-62

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES C-66

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT C-67

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES C-73

EXHIBIT 7 - ADDITIONAL AVIONICS EQUIPMENT C-74

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS C-77

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER

PILOTS C-85

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL

LOAD TRAINING C-86

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST C-88

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL

CONSUMPTION, AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART FOR AGREEMENTS

AWARDED 2011 - 2013 C-89

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION C-90

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST C-93

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT C-94

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION C-95

EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED C-110

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL C-111

EXHIBIT 19 - RESERVED C-112

EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM C-113

EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM C-115

EXHIBIT 22 - COMPUTED GROSS WEIGHT TABLE C-121

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EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PILOT C-122

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT C-123

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER C-124

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION C-125

EXHIBIT 27 - RESERVED C-127

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-5) (MAY 2011) D-1

D-2 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS D-7

D-3 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE D-9

D-4 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) D-9

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 1989) D-9

D-6 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS D-10

D-7 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEOTAPING D-10

D-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (52.217-8) (NOV 1999) D-10

SECTION C - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-1) (JUN 2008) E-1

E-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (JAN 1999) E-6

E-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-3) (MAY 2011) E-9

E-4 OFFEROR’S CHECKLIST E-25

E-5 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE E-26

E-6 SYNOPSIS OF SAFETY PROGRAM E-27

E-7 SAFETY AND TRAINING E-29

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-11-9006

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

June 17, 2011

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Fredrick Geijsbeek

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5682

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

July 18, 2011, 15:00 MDT

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

US FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

OWYHEE BLDG – MS 1100

BOISE ID 83705-5354

UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

NAICS: 481212

SIZE STANDARD:

SMALL BUSINESS EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN- 8(A)

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

15. DELIVER TO CODE

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

OFFEROR CODE

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE NE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109

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

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

01 Call When Needed (CWN) Heavy (Type I) and Medium (Type II) Helicopter Services

See Schedule of Items Section B-1

(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 TWO__

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

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-1

GENERAL

To obtain the services for Heavy and Medium (Type I and II) Helicopters fully operated, meeting the technical requirements of this solicitation and the specifications for operation on an on call, Call When Needed (CWN) basis by multiply agencies party to various National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) inter-agency agreements. Award of Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA’s) will be best value based on meeting minimum performance requirement, all technical requirements and reasonableness of proposed pricing. The Government will determine price reasonableness based on historical pricing and determine the best value accordingly.

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure Multiple Fixed Price Agreements (Basic Ordering Agreements – BOA’s) agreement not to exceed 1 base year period and 3 successive periods for the daily availability rate. The daily availability rate will be an indefinite quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government intends to award multiple agreements based on the outcome of the evaluation process.

Awards will not be made for aircraft considered unsuitable for the Government’s need, or at prices determined to be unreasonable. Materially unbalanced offers between the base year and option years may be rejected.

ORDERS AND PROCEDURES

(1) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the C-25 AUTHORIZED ORDERING

ACTIVITIES paragraph.

Subject to any limitations elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering Agreement. The Government may issue orders requiring performance at multiple locations.

(2) Call When Needed Helicopter flight services for All Risk Management to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of a task order (resource order). Orders for fire incidents and emergency support will only be placed by the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC), located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho or activities designated in the contract. Resource Orders for project flight services may be ordered on a case by case basis, subject to agency procurement requirements. Such orders may be issued from date of award through April 30, 2012 and any subsequent option years if options are exercised, through September 2015, Note: for ordering purposes the Resource Order will be the Task Order

(3) The Government will utilize computed performance as per B-6, mission requirements, response time, and price of the ordered resource (s) as a basis of conducting a trade off process to determine Best Value.

B-2

(4) For initial attack the host dispatch unit may give priority to the resources closest to the Incident. However, the number of fire orders in process and actual fire conditions at the time of dispatch may require a deviation from normal procedures in order to respond effectively to such conditions. Any deviation will be within the discretion of the Government, and shall not be deemed a violation of any term or condition of this contract.

(5) At the time of dispatch or re-assignment, the Government will provide a Task Order (Resource Order Form), including an Incident project name, Incident project order number and request number, to the Contractor. Orders may be issued orally and confirmed by written telecommunications (faxed or e-mailed resource order). To confirm the order the Contractor shall provide the resource order number they were issued or provide a copy of the completed Resource Order Form to the Governments authorized representative upon arrival at the Incident.

(6) All resource orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(7) If the Government places a resource and the vendor cannot meet the mission requirements, specified time frames, or if the Contractor does not accept the order, the Government may acquire the required services from another source.

(8) If the Government places an order and the vendor rejects the order, the government is not required to return to that vendor for future orders for

72 hours.

B-3

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is an Agreement for Interagency Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services. Furnish Type (insert Helicopter Heavy (Type 1) or Medium (Type II) helicopter(s) fully operated and maintained; including fuel servicing vehicle(s), meeting the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein, on a call-when-needed basis.

Upon Contractor's acceptance of an order from an authorized ordering office, the order becomes a binding agreement under the prices, terms, and conditions of this BOA.

N Number

C A T

Make Model

& Series

Equipped Weight2

(per agreement definition)

Helicopter HOGE Performance

Daily Availability

Rate3

Daily Availability

Rate3

Daily Availability

Rate3

Daily Availability

Rate3

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4

HOGE:

1 Category: Indicate the category the aircraft is offered as: Standard = S, Limited (Standard Category offered in a Limited Capacity) = L, and Restricted = R 2 Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight = lbs

Equipped Weight for Standard Category (Passenger Carrying) aircraft see “Equipped Weight” in Definitions (C-45).

Equipped Weight includes the weight of a fixed tank or the weight of the empty bucket and any associated suspension hardware (cables, connectors, etc.) for restricted aircraft. See Clause C 4 for reference.

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

The weighing shall be accomplished prior to submission of the proposal. The weighing must take place within 12 months prior to award of any agreements under this agreement. Helicopter(s) under initially awarded agreement(s) under this solicitation shall remain at or below contracted helicopter equipped weight as bid. Helicopters will be allowed 1% above the awarded contracted helicopter equipped weight during the agreement option period(s). The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft within 12 months preceding the starting date of the agreement and 24 months thereafter including options or following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft. Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet Agreement equipped weight for performance. If the government requires additional equipment after agreement award no penalty will be assessed.

3 The awarded Daily Availability Rate shall include all fixed and variable costs (depreciation, salaries, overnight allowances, overhead, permanent shop facilities, etc.) incurred in providing continuous service exclusive of those costs directly attributed to actual flight. This includes all requirements of FAR 52.212-4 including paragraph (k).

4 Optional Use Hourly Flight Rates will not be used in the evaluation for award. Optional Use rates MUST be entered/provided or proposal will be considered non responsive and rejected. Hourly Flight Rate will be paid at the applicable Hourly Flight Rate, in accordance with Exhibit 12, Helicopter Services Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

B-4

B-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION

Offeror shall enter the location of the “Principle Base of Operation” in accordance with the definitions found in Section C for the offered aircraft.

Location (Physical Address) State

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

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

Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used.

Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used.

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

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

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

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

(ii) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales should be listed by make model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation (See Form B, Exhibit 21).

(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

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

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

B-5

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

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

(B) Be allowed a total of 1% above the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed during the combined agreement option periods.

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

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

(vii) If after receipt of proposals and or after award the helicopter manufacture submits a mandatory service bulletin which may change a helicopter equipped weight no penalty will be assessed.

(2) After proposal evaluations and prior to or post award all aircraft weighing shall be witnessed and validated by Agency Aircraft Inspector(s). If aircraft must be weighed post award it will be at the option of the Government. The objective of the second and separate weighing is to validate the contractor’s proposed weight as configured to comply with the solicitation requirements. Contractors are responsible for the costs associated with weighing the aircraft excluding Agency Aircraft Inspector costs.

Standard and Restricted Category Helicopters

Capability of hovering out-of-ground effect (HOGE) with a minimum 1600 pound jettisonable payload, in the following conditions:

200 lbs for each required flight crewmember

1½ hours of fuel (includes reserve fuel). Use 7-lbs per gallon to compute weight of Jet A.

5000’ Pressure Altitude (PA)

30 C

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

B-6

B-5 CREW COVERAGE

The number of persons required will be the minimum complement of personnel while operating under this agreement, additional positions may be offered to staff and support the helicopters. Pilot(s) shall not perform as primary or relief carded A&P mechanic.

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

And

When necessitated by operational requirements and requested by the Government

With Relief Pilot(s) Without Relief Pilot(s)

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

7-Day Coverage (See Chart Below) A B OR C

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER (FSVD)

MECHANIC

6-Day 6-Day Coverage

No Relief Required

3-Hour Call-up

7-Day

A.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

3-Hour Call-up

B.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD) Relief Mechanic(s) 3-Hour Call-up

C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

Full Time Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

B-7

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

Type I (Heavy) Helicopters - A maximum of 10 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Type II (Medium) Helicopter - A maximum of 4 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES (NEED TO CHECK ONE)

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. Days off schedule may vary.

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

$45.00 per hour

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

Not applicable to this agreement Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply).

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA Operation Specifications for operations in the following locations. Reference Exhibit 3

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

B-8

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

Additional Offered Equipment

The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. Where no provision is made for a daily rate, the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.

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

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

√ Description Capacity Quantity Unit Unit Price Seeder Day $ Fertilizer Spreader Day $ Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank Day $ Dip Tank/Water Pumps Day $ Spill Containment Barrier Day $ Tundra Boards or Snow Pads Day $ Aerial Ignition (See Exhibit 26) Day $ Infrared Capability Hoist Capability Floats/Pop-outs Other Equipment Offered

B-13 GOVERNMENT PILOT

Contractor will will not authorize performance of work under the agreement by a Government Pilot. (See Exhibit 21)

B-14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

Scope of agreement will be applicable to all helicopter agreements.

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant agreement is to obtain helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered helicopters used in the administration and protection of Public Lands.

(b) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the agreement. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the agreement for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions”. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) The helicopter furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If contractor agrees to perform law enforcement, such agreement shall be in writing.

(d) The Government has Interagency and cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Helicopters may be dispatched under this agreement for such use.

(e) The Contracting Officer (CO) may by mutual agreement, release the Contractor from the agreement for short periods of time to perform outside work for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) shall not be responsible for any payment or liability.

(f) This agreement is a shared agreement between the Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, National Business Center, Aviation Management.

Award under this solicitation will result in two separate, but identical, agreements. Each agreement will be assigned the agency’s respective agreement number which will be signed by the agency’s designated Contracting Officer. Services to support each agency would be under the applicable agency agreement with payment being made as provided elsewhere in this agreement. It is anticipated that any changes required under one agency’s agreement will result in a change to both agreements, made by the applicable Contracting Officer. (An exception to this could be specific matters related to an agency specific project)

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

(1) Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Air Taxi Operators and Commercial Operations), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations), as applicable. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

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(2) Helicopters shall conform to the approved type design (normal or transport), be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 helicopters will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplement type certificates (STC).

(3) The pilot is responsible for computing the weight and balance for all flights and for assuring that the gross weight and center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft's limitations. Pilots shall be responsible for the proper loading and securing of all cargo.

Load calculations (Exhibit 13, Form 5700-17 or OAS-67) shall be computed and completed by the pilot using appropriate flight manual hover performance charts.

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

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

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

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

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

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

(c) Restricted Category Helicopters

(1) Helicopter(s) certificated in Restricted Category shall have been issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate.

(2) Helicopter(s) configured from aircraft types that have FAA Type Certificates obtained by the helicopter manufacturer shall incorporate the manufacture’s designated changes to bring the helicopter into conformity with their type design, excluding passenger configuration requirements. All applicable Airworthiness Directives and mandatory manufacturer Service Bulletins shall be accomplished.

(3) Helicopter(s), which are configured from former military aircraft, which have FAA Type Certificates based upon military operation in lieu of a manufacturer’s Type Certificate, shall have all applicable Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s), military Service Bulletins, and Safety-of-Flight Messages accomplished. This includes any directives, which refer to later models of the same type, which were issued after the earlier models had left the military inventory. When FAA approvals establish more restrictive limits, such limits will prevail.

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

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided; the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP FAR Clause 52.245-1 (JUN 2007).

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

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

(2) Personal fire shelter for each flight crewmember. Instruction in the use of shelter deployment will be provided by the Helicopter Manager. Fire shelter shall be on-board the helicopter at all times while under agreement and included in the equipped weight (8 lbs).

(c) Foam Concentrate will be provided by the Government as needed in accordance with the most current Qualified Product List as specified at www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire

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

(1) AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio (See Section C-8, (a)(4))

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

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

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or AMD 36b;

Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

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

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(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

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

(iii) P25 Digital VHF-FM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

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

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

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

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

(b) Condition of Equipment

(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Helicopter systems and components shall be free of leaks except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(c) Center of Gravity

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

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

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

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(d) General Equipment (as applicable)

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

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

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

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

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

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

(6) Survival Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical, Lower 48 and Exhibit 3 Alaska Supplement; weight of Survival Kit shall be considered as an addition to the equipped weight of the aircraft and will be documented on the C-chart or equipment list)

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

(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

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

(ii) FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism.

Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

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

(iv) 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.

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

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

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

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

(vi) Installations substantiated to the requirements 14 CFR Part 29 are most desirable. All data pertinent for these installations shall be available for review by the Forest Service prior to agreement 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) Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless the appropriate crew door has been modified with bubble window (if available) and operational gauges installed in the door that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations.

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

(12) The Fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum of

1.5 pounds capacity and 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

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

(14) Dual controls are required for pilot evaluations.

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(15) A white strobe light or white LED anti-collision type light, mounted so as to be visible (360°) from above during flight operations.

Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.1401 or Part 29.1401.

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

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) One keeperless cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. (Not applicable to Type I Heavy Helicopters).

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

(ii) Remote Hook/Long line

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

(B) For Power requirements see Exhibit 5

(18) Variable capacity collapsible bucket(s) (For bucket and tank-equipped helicopters)

(i) One (1) collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets shall be furnished under this Agreement. Bucket must be capable of being transported in cabin or baggage compartment or external basket of the helicopter.

(ii) The bucket, at 100 percent of manufactures rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be at least 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 or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line. No partial dips allowed.

A second variable capacity water/retardant is required if bucket does not meet C4.

19.iv equipped with a gated system. At 100% capacity, the second bucket shall be no more than 10% greater than the minimum capacity of the primary bucket.

(iii) Environmental operating conditions may dictate the need for more than one size bucket.

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(iv) 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.

(v) 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.

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

(vii) 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.

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

(ix) 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.

(19) 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.

(20) 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.

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

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

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

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

(25) FAA approved Wire Cutters, if available.

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

(27) Internal baggage compartment/external cargo basket/racks. Minimum of fifteen

(15) cubic feet of cargo space with isolated internal baggage compartment(s) capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other fire fighting tools (requires rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

External cargo basket(s)/rack(s) with a closing mechanical latching lid, if available, may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments, which cannot be modified to accept fire tools. The lid shall cover the entire basket/rack. Cargo basket/rack shall be at least 4-inches deep and shall not hamper ingress and egress of personnel from the cabin area.

The devices shall be simple in function and have the capacity of being installed quickly.

All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in a FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.

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

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

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

(30) Heater system for windshield de-fog.

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

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(32) Applicable to medium and light helicopters only. An MS 3101A-24-11S, 9-pin connector shall be provided. Pin D shall be airframe ground. Pin E shall be switched 28VDC, protected by a 50 amp circuit breaker that can be manually opened and reset.

The water bucket open switch shall also activate this circuit.

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

(a) General

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

(2) Helicopters shall be operated and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations.