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Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-12-9026 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use Type Fixed-Wing Airtanker Services National Office i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A- SOLICITAION OFFER AND AWARD-STANDARD FORM 33

PART I- THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS B-1

B-2 OPTION A- 1YEAR CONTRAT WITH 4 OPTION YEARS B-5

B-3 OPTION B- 5 YEAR MULTIYEAR CONTRACT B-21

B-4 OPTION C- 3 YEAR MULTIYEAR CONTRACT WITH 2 OPTION YEARS B-24

SECTION C-DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT C-1

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS C-1

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY C-2

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS C-2

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE C-3

C-6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIAONICS SYSTEMS C-6

C-7 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY C-6

C-8 OPERATIONS C-7

C-9 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBIITIES C-10

C-10 PERSONNEL C-11

C-11 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS C-16

C-12 RANDOM DRUG TESTING C-17

C-13 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT

AND EQUIPMENT C-17

C-14 ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL C-18

C-15 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS C-15

C-16 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY C-20

C-17 MISHAPS C-20

C-18 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT C-22

SECTION D- PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E-INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1 CLAUSES INCORPERATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998) E-1

E-2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE E-1

E-3 PROFICIENCY FLIGHTS E-3

E-4 AORCRAFT SECURITY INSPECTIONS E-3

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SECTION F- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCES (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998) F-1

F-2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (AGAR 452.211-74) (FEB 1988) F-1

F-3 CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE PERIODS F-1

F-4 POST SEASON USE PERIOD F-5

F-5 OPTIONAL USE PERIOD F-5

SECTION G- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 PAYMENT PROCEDURES G-1

G-2 FLIGHT TIME MEASUREMENT G-1

G-3 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT G-1

G-4 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILTIY/ UNAVAILABILITY G-2

G-5 PAYMENT FOR ECTENDED STANDBY G-2

G-6 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS G-2

G-7 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE (PERSONNEL) G-2

G-8 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR G-3

G-9 PAYMENT FOR FUEL – US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD PROGRAM G-3

G-10 PAYMENT FOR FUEL- WHEN US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD NOT ACCEPTED G-3

SECTION H- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H-1 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (AGAR 452.224-70) (FEB 1998) H-1

H-2 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996) H-1

H-3 US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD FULE PROGRAM H-2

H-4 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING H-3

PART II- CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I- CONTRACT CLAUSES

I-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 9FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998) I-1

I-2 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-9) (FEB 2012) I-2

I-3 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9)

(MAR 2000) I-3

I-4 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42)

(MAY 1989) I-3

I-5 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE I-4

I-6 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (FAR 52.222-54) (JUL 2012) I-4

I-7 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENTS OF WORK/SPECIFI

CATIONS (AGAR 452.211-73) (FEB 1988) I-8

I-8 INSURANCE COVERAGE (AGAR 452.228-71) (NOV 1996) I-8

I-9 AGAR 452.211-73 EXHIBITS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

(FEB 1988) I-8

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PART III LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHEMENTS

SECTION J- LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBITS LIST OF EXHIBITS J-2

EXHIBIT 1 BASIC AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND FIRE EQUIPMENT J-2

EXHIBIT 2 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS PROGRAM J-3

EXHIBIT 3 AVIONICS J-11

EXHIBIT 4 FLIGHT EQUIPMENT J-17

EXHIBIT 5 FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL J-18

EXHIBIT 6 SURVIVAL KIT – AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48 AND ALASKA) J-19

EXHIBIT 7 AIRCRAFT MARKINGS J-21

EXHIBIT 8 LOAD REFERENCE CHART J-22

EXHIBIT 9 ALASKA OPERATIONS J-23

EXHIBIT 10 US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD FUEL PROGRAM J-27

EXHIBIT 11 STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AIR CARD PROGRAM J-29

EXHIBIT 12 AIRTANKER FUEL LOG J-30

EXHIBIT 13 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS

QUESTIONNAIRE J-31

EXHIBIT 14 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS J-36

EXHIBIT 15 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION J-41

EXHIBIT 16 AIRCRAFT RECORDS AND MANUAL J-43

EXHIBIT 17 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT & MAINTENANCE LOG J-44

EXHIBIT 18 AIRTANKER INSPECTION FORM J-45

EXHIBIT 19 AIRCREW TRAINING FORM J-47

EXHIBIT 20 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS J-48

EXHIBIT 21 OFFERED AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED DATA J-49

EXHIBIT 22 PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION J-50

PART IV- REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K- REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO OFFERORS

OR RESPONDENTS

K-1 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (FAR 52.203-2)

(APR 1985) K-1

K-2 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FAR 52.204-8)

(MAY 2012) K-2

K-3 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5)

(APR 2010) K-6

K-4 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7)

(FEB 2012) K-8

K-5 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS. (FAR 52.219-1)

(APR 2012) K-9

K-6 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FAR 52.222-22)

(FEB 1999) K-13

K-7 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (FAR 52.222-25) (APR 1984) K-13

K-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID

DELINQUENT TAX K-13

K-9 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT

STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209 – 71)

(DEVIATION 2012-01) ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012) K-14

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SECTION L- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-1)

(FEB 1998) L-1

L-2 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001) L-1

L-3 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) L-1

L-4 TYPE OF CONTRACT (FAR 52.216-1) (APR 1984) L-1

L-5 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006) L-1

L-6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS

PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-71) (SEP 1999) L-2

L-7 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-72) (FEB 1988) L-9

L-8 REALISM IN PROPOSALS L-10

SECTION M- EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FAR 52.252-1) (FEB 1998) M-1

M-2 EVALUATION CRITERIA OF PROPOSALS M-1

M-3 CONTRACT AWARD M-4

M-4 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF THE EVALUATION FACTORS M-4

Part I THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B -SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B-1

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

(a) Item Description This requirement is set-aside for small business.

Designated Base: The Contractor’s base of operations. Administrative bases will be assigned at time of award. The Contractor may propose one or more additional alternate maintenance base(s) to be used during the performance of this contract.

Aircraft Requirement: One Aircraft with Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) Approved Tank for each Contract Line Item meeting the requirements of this contract.

Requirement: Planned coverage is 6-Days ON & 1-Day OFF

Personnel Requirements: Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Second-in-Command (SIC), Flight Engineer as applicable, Mechanic.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Payload: Minimum payload of 1,800 deliverable gallons (gallons capable of carrying minus residual gallons in the tank after dispensing the retardant) of fluid with a maximum of 5,000 gallons. Payload conversion is made at an average of 9.0 pounds per gallon of fluid. Exact payload for each individual aircraft will be computed from documented weight and balance data.

Takeoff and Landing: (1) Aircraft shall be capable of accelerating on all engines to take-off safety speed and lift-off within 80% of the effective runway at sea level and for MYL @ ISA plus 30 degree Celsius. Take-off Safety Speed is defined as the manufacturers or FAA-approved lift-off speed, or if these are not available, 115% of power-off stall speed for the takeoff configuration.

(2) Aircraft shall be capable of accelerating on all engines to the manufacturer’s or FAA approved Decision Speed, experience a failed engine, and either continue to accelerate to take-off with a failed engine within the remaining runway, or come to a complete stop on the runway. If Decision Speed is not available, Take-off Safety Speed shall be used in determining accelerate-stop requirements.

(3) The aircraft accelerate-stop distance shall not be greater than the length of the runway plus the length of the stopway (if present). For ex-military or restricted category airplanes, a stopway is a safety asset, but cannot be used in the accelerate-stop calculation. (14 CFR 1.1)

Tank: Offered aircraft Tank system shall be approved by the Interagency

Airtanker Board (IAB) 45 days prior to the MAP.

B-2

Target Aircraft Characteristics:

Payload: Target payload of 2,800 deliverable gallons (gallons capable of carrying minus residual gallons in the tank after dispensing the retardant) of fluid. Payload conversion is made at an average of

9.0 pounds per gallon of fluid. Exact payload for each individual aircraft will be computed from documented weight and balance data.

Cruise Speed: Target cruise speed of 200 kts at 8,000 feel MSL, with maximum payload, with power as required to maintain best speed without exceeding manufacturer or FAA operating limitations.

(b) The Following Schedule of Items shall be priced on a Firm Fixed Price basis for airtanker services meeting the requirements of this contract. The U.S. Forest Service intends to award up to eight (8) line items for Fixed Wing Airtanker Services. Line items will begin service in calendar year 2013. Proposed aircraft flight rates are dry rates with fuel provided by the Government through Government fuel cards however, the contractor shall provide a secondary means of paying for fuel during instances when the Government issued fuel card is not accepted. The Contractor will be reimbursed for fuel when required to procure fuel through other than the Government provided air card.

Offerors may submit offers for any or all of the line items included in the Schedule of Items for which they wish to be considered. All prices for this solicitation are to be priced out by the offeror(s) for each year of the schedule. Offeror’s may submit the same aircraft for multiple CLINs and qualify their offer to a specific number of aircraft. Government reserves the right to award all, none, or any combination of the items in the Schedule of Items.

The MAP will commence “on or about” the designated date contained in the contract Schedule of Items plus or minus 5 days. Changes to the beginning and ending date of the MAP period shall be made and communicated to the contractors by the Contracting Officer (CO) on or before February 20th of the performance year by issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP).

(c) Pricing

The Schedule of Items for this requirement is separated into three different schedules, Option A, Option B, and Option C. Offeror’s may propose pricing for one of the options, two of the options, or all three of the pricing options identified below. The Government will determine which option is the most advantageous to the Government and reserves the right to award any combination of pricing options determined to be the most advantageous to the Government. Offeror’s are encouraged to submit offers for all options as failure to submit an offer for a particular option may result in the Offeror not receiving an award.

Option A – 1 Year Contract with 4 Option Years: pricing consists of eight (8) Items for a contract for one year with four option years that may be exercised at the unilateral option of the Government in accordance with 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The Offeror shall enter pricing for all years and may offer different rates for each year of the contract.

B-3

Option B – 5 Year Multiyear Contract: Pricing consists of eight (8) Items for a 5 year (multiyear) contract with a stated cancellation ceiling for each year of the multiyear contract. The Offeror shall submit supporting documentation should they propose a cancellation ceiling that is greater than that included in the solicitation for Option B Cancellation Ceilings.

Option C – 3 Year Multiyear Contract with 2 Option Years: Pricing consists of eight (8) Items for a 3 year (multiyear) contract with two one year options that may be exercised at the unilateral option of the Government in accordance with 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Option C has also has a stated cancellation ceiling for each year of the multiyear contract. The Offeror shall submit supporting documentation should they propose a cancellation ceiling that is greater than the percentages included in the solicitation for Option C Cancellation Ceilings.

B-4

B-2 OPTION A – 1 YEAR CONTRACT WITH 4 OPTION YEARS

ITEM A1

OFFEROR NAME

AIRCRAFT FOR THIS

PRICING SCHEDULE

Make/Model

FAA Registration #/Tanker #

2013 Base Year

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED AMOUNT

A1.a.a Year 1- Beginning 02/20/13

Price per day for availability

AV 180 DAYS

A1.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

FLIGHT

HOURS

A1.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

DAYS

BASE YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 1st year, 2013

2014 Option Year

A1.b.a Option Year 1- Beginning 02/20/14

AV

A1.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A1.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

2nd YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 2nd YEAR, 2014

2015 Option Year

A1.c.a Option Year 2 - Beginning 02/20/15

A1.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A1.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

3rd YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 3RD YEAR, 2015

B-5

2016 Option Year

A1.d.a Option Year 3 - Beginning 02/20/16

A1.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A1.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

4th YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 4th YEAR, 2016

2017 Option Year

A1.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 02/20/17

A1.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A1.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

5th YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 5th YEAR, 2017

ITEM A1 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-6

ITEM A2

PRICING SCHEDULE Make/Model

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

A2.a.a Year 1 - Beginning 03/05/13

A2.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A2.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate

AV

ESIMATED

DESCRIPTION PAY

A2.b.a Option Year 1 - Beginning 03/05/14

A2.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

FLIGHTH

OURS

A2.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

ITEMCODE

A2.c.a Option Year 2 - Beginning 03/05/15

A2.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A2.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

B-7

A2.d.a Option Year 3 - Beginning 03/05/16

A2.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A2.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A2.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 03/05/17

A2.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A2.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM A2 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-8

ITEM A3

A3.a.a Year 1 - Beginning 03/20/13

A3.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A3.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

A3.b.a Option Year 1 - Beginning 03/20/14

A3.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A3.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

A3.c.a Option Year 2 - Beginning 03/20/15

A3.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A3.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

B-9

A3.d.a Option Year 3 - Beginning 03/20/16

A3.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A3.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A3.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 03/20/17

A3.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A3.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM A3 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-10

ITEM A4

A4.a.a Year 1 - Beginning 03/30/13

AV 160 DAYS

A4.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A4.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

A4.b.a Option Year 1 - Beginning 03/30/14

A4.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A4.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A4.c.a Option Year 2 - Beginning 03/30/15

A4.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A4.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

B-11

A4.d.a Option Year 3 - Beginning 03/30/16

A4.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A4.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A4.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 03/30/17

A4.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A4.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM A4 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-12

ITEM A5

A5.a.a Year 1 - Beginning 04/15/13

A5.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A5.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A5.b.a Option Year 1 - Beginning 04/15/14

A5.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A5.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A5.c.a Option Year 2 - Beginning 04/15/15

A5.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A5.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

B-13

A5.d.a Option Year 3 - Beginning 04/15/16

A5.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A5.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A5.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 04/15/17

A5.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A5.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM A5 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-14

ITEM A6

A6.a.a Year 1 - Beginning 04/25/13

A6.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A6.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A6.b.a Option Year 1 - Beginning 04/25/14

A6.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

A6.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

A6.c.a Option Year 2 - Beginning 04/25/15

A6.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

A6.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

B-15

A6.d.a Option Year 3 - Beginning 04/25/16

A6.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

A6.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

A6.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 04/25/17

A6.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

A6.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

ITEM A6 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-16

ITEM A7

A7.a.a Year 1 - Beginning 05/10/13

A7.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A7.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A7.b.a Option Year 1 - Beginning 05/10/14

A7.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A7.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A7.c.a Option year 2 - Beginning 05/10/15

A7.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A7.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

B-17

A7.d.a Option Year 3 - Beginning 05/10/16

A7.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

A7.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

A7.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 05/10/17

A7.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A7.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM A7 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-18

ITEM A8

A8.a.a Year 1 - Beginning 05/30/13

A8.a.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A8.a.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

A8.b.a Option Year 1 - Beginning 05/30/14

A8.b.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A8.b.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

A8.c.a Option Year 2 - Beginning 05/30/15

A8.c.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

A8.c.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

B-19

A8.d.a Option Year 3- Beginning 05/30/16

A8.d.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A8.d.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

A8.e.a Option Year 4 - Beginning 05/30/17

A8.e.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

A8.e.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM A8 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

B-20

B-3 OPTION B- 5 YEAR MULTIYEAR CONTRACT:

Option B Pricing consists of eight (8) Items for a 5 year (multiyear) contract with a stated cancellation ceiling for each year of the multiyear contract. The Offeror shall submit supporting documentation should they propose a cancellation ceiling that is greater than that included below for Option B Cancellation Ceilings. Contract(s) shall be awarded in 2013 with the first program year of the resulting contract(s) beginning at the time of award. The solicitation is written to include the requirements for each program year. Award(s) will not be made on less than the first program year requirements. If the

Government determines before award that only the first program year requirements are needed, the Government’s evaluation of the price or estimated cost and fee shall consider only the first year. Cancellation of this contract can occur if it is determined that the agency will not have the necessary funds to continue this program. If a cancellation were to occur, contractors would be eligible to receive compensation. The compensation would cover only those costs authorized up to the percentages outlined for the cancellation ceiling (below) in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-2 Cancellation Under

Multiyear Contracts (Section I – below). The proposed percentages are the maximum percent of the total cost for Availability

(CLIN BX.a: Extended amount) for each program year to be set aside for the cancellation ceiling and date/period and are as follows:

First Program Year 16% October 1, 2014

Second Program Year 14% October 1, 2015

Third Program Year 12% October 1, 2016

Fourth Program Year 10% October 1, 2017

ITEM B1

2013-2017

B1.a Beginning 02/20 Each Year Price per day for availability AV 900 (180/yr) DAYS $ $

B1.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

B1.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate AV

ESIMATED

100 (20/yr)

ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 5 Year Estimated Total

ITEM B2

B2.a Beginning 03/05 Each Year Price per day for availability AV 900 (180/yr) DAYS $ $

B2.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

FLIGHT

HOURS

B2.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate AV

ESIMATED

100 (20/yr)

DAYS $ $

ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 5 Year Estimated Total $

B-21

ITEM B3

B3.a Beginning 03/20 Each Year

Price per day for availability AV 900 (180/yr) DAYS

B3.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

B3.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

100 (20/yr)

ITEM B4

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

B4.a Beginning 03/30 Each Year Price per day for availability

AV 800 (160/yr) DAYS $ $

B4.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

FLIGHTH

OURS

B4.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate

AV

ESIMATED

100 (20/yr) DAYS $ $

ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 5 Year Estimated Total $

ITEM B5

B5.a Beginning 04/15 Each Year

AV 800 (160/yr) DAYS

B5.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

B5.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

100 (20/yr)

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ITEM B6

B6.a Beginning 04/25 Each Year Price per day for availability

AV 800 (160/yr) DAYS $ $

B6.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

FLIGHT

HOURS

B6.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate AV

ESIMATED

DAYS $ $

BASE YEAR – ESTIMATED TOTAL, AVAILABILITY AND FLIGHT HOURS – 5 Year Estimated Total

ITEM B7

B7.a Beginning 05/10 Each Year

Price per day for availability AV 800 (160/yr) DAYS $ $

B7.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

B7.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate AV

ESIMATED

ITEM B8

B8.a Beginning 05/30 Each Year

700 (140/yr) DAYS

B8.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

1250 (250/yr)

B8.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use

Rate

AV ESIMATED

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B-4 OPTION C – 3 YEAR MULTIYEAR CONTRACT WITH 2 OPTION YEARS: Pricing consists of eight (8) Items for a 3 year (multiyear) contract with two one year options that may be exercised at the unilateral option of the Government. Option C has also has a stated cancellation ceiling for each year of the multiyear contract. The Offeror shall submit supporting documentation should they propose a cancellation ceiling that is greater than those percentages included in the solicitation for Option C Cancellation Ceilings. Contract(s) shall be awarded in 2013 with the first program year of the resulting contract(s) beginning at the time of award. The solicitation is written to include the requirements for each program year. Award(s) will not be made on less than the first program year requirements. If the Government determines before award that only the first program year requirements are needed, the Government’s evaluation of the price or estimated cost and fee shall consider only the first year. Cancellation of this contract can occur if it is determined that the agency will not have the necessary funds to continue this program. If a cancellation were to occur, contractors would be eligible to receive compensation. The compensation would cover only those costs authorized up to the percentages outlined for the cancellation ceiling (below) in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multiyear Contracts (Section I ). The proposed percentages are the maximum percent of the total cost for Availability (CLIN CX.a: Extended amount) for each program year to be set aside for the cancellation ceiling and date/period and are as follows:

First Program Year 12% October 1, 2014

Second Program Year 10% October 1, 2015

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ITEM C1

2013-2015

C1.a Beginning 02/20 Each Year

540 (180/yr)

C1.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C1.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

60 (20/yr)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

C1.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 02/20/16

C1.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

C1.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITIY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

C1.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 02/20/17

C1.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

C1.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM C1 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

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ITEM C2

C2.a Beginning 03/05 Each Year

Price per day for availability AV 540 (180/yr) DAYS $ $

C2.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C2.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

C2.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 03/05/16

C2.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

C2.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

20 DAYS

C2.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 03/05/17

C2.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

C2.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM C2 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

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ITEM C3

C3.a Beginning 03/20 Each Year Price per day for availability AV 540 (180/yr) DAYS

C3.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C3.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

C3.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 03/20/16

C3.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

C3.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

C3.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 03/20/17

Price per day for availability AV

C3.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

C3.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ITEM C3 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

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ITEM C4

C4.a Beginning 03/30 Each Year

480 (160/yr)

C4.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C4.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITIY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

C4.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 03/30/16

C4.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

C4.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITIY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

C4.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 03/30/17

C4.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

C4.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM C4 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

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ITEM C5

C5.a Beginning 04/15 Each Year

C5.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C5.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

60 (20/yr) DAYS

C5.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 04/15/16

C5.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

C5.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

C5.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 04/15/17

C5.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

C5.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

ITEM C5 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

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ITEM C6

C6.a Beginning 04/25 Each Year

480 (160/yr) DAYS

C6.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C6.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

C6.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 04/25/16

C6.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

C6.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

C6.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 04/25/17

AV 160

C6.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

C6.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV ESIMATED

ITEM C6 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

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ITEM C7

C7.a Beginning 05/10 Each Year

C7.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C7.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

C7.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 05/10/16

C7.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

C7.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

PAY

ITEM

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

C7.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 05/10/17

C7.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

C7.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

ITEM C7 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

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ITEM C8

C8.a Beginning 05/30 Each Year

Price per day for availability AV 420 (140/yr) DAYS

C8.b Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD

ESTIMATED

750 (250/yr)

C8.c Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

C8.d Option Year 3 - Beginning 05/30/16

AV 140 DAYS

C8.e Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

C8.f Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate

AV

ESIMATED

C8.g Option Year 4 - Beginning 05/30/17

AV 140 DAYS

C8.h Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD

ESTIMATED

C8.i Price for Daily Optional/Post Map Use Rate AV

ESIMATED

ITEM C8 - ESTIMATED TOTAL PRICE – FIVE YEARS

Exclusive Use Fixed-Wing Airtanker Services National Office

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to secure a Firm-Fixed Price contract for Contractor operated and maintained Fixed-Wing Airtanker(s) services meeting the specifications of this contract. The primary use of large airtankers under this contract will be for initial attack (IA) of wildfires. These large airtankers are expected to carry moderate loads of retardant (2000 to 3000 gallons) to fires in the beginning stages following initiation. These immediate response actions occur in the first burning periods and are intended to support personnel either on scene or enroute to the incident in containing the fire when it is least costly to do so. During the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP), the airtanker shall be available for service a minimum of 6 days per week during the MAP and shall be at the exclusive use and control of the government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during periods of ordered service.

(b) Airtankers will be assigned an Administrative Base annually for contract management oversight only and will be dispatched nationwide as directed by the Government.

(c) All services provided under this contract shall be performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Contractors shall use all reasonable means to support safety awareness and adherence to established FAA standards and procedures as well as adherence to the USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual by all personnel engaged in airtanker operations. The USFS Aviation Management 5700 Manual can be obtained at the following internet address under publications:

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/av_library/index.html

(d) The establishment of a good working relationship between the Contractor and Government is essential to the success of this contract. The Contractor’s employees' cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude are required to establish the necessary relationship that must exist to successfully complete this contract.

(e) The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other agencies of the Federal Government and may be dispatched to support those agencies.

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

(a) Aircraft shall conform to an approved type design, and be maintained and operated in accordance with Type Certificate (TC) requirements and applicable Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). The aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with an FAA approved inspection program and must include an FAA approved Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID), Structural Inspection Document (SID), or Instruction for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for the airframe structure, as applicable with an ICA and Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) approved by the manufacturer (or equivalent) and the FAA for the airtanker role.

(b) Contractors shall be certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations). Any aircraft operated shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

(c) Contractors shall hold a 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station Certificate with the appropriate ratings for the aircraft and equipment offered.

(d) Aircraft shall be 14 CFR Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) certified.

http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/aviation/av_library/index.html

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(e) Any modification or alteration to the aircraft that may alter the San Dimas Technology Development Center (SDTDC) retardant coverage test results shall be approved by the Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) prior to use under this contract.

(f) Any modification or alteration to the aircraft, which affects the aircraft performance, flight characteristics, or operational limitations, must be approved by the IAB prior to use under this contract.

(g) Airtankers configured for use as airtankers at the time of offer may be offered provided aircraft and tank system has obtained an approval by the IAB 45 days prior to the beginning of the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) for the item offered. Airtankers offered under this clause shall be identified by type and “N” number.

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) The following list of Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be provided under the contract:

(1) Operational Load Monitoring System – (To be completed at time of award if applicable.)

(b) At the time Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be responsible for acceptance of the property and shall sign a property receipt document to show acceptance of the property. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP FAR Clause 52.245-1 (AUG 2010).

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

Aircraft shall have a Standard or a Restricted Category Airworthiness Certificate and shall meet the following:

(1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Certificate (TC)/Supplemental Type

Certificate (STC) as applicable that allows for the dropping of retardant on wildland fires (i.e.

aerial dispersant of liquids);

Or

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or equivalent approval for the aircraft for aerial dispersant of liquids, and

(2) A Continued Airworthiness Program (CAP) for the firefighting role.

Note: Refer to Section J, Exhibit 2 for critical information and details regarding engineering, maintenance, inspection, and data collection and monitoring required of the CAP by this contract.

(b) Condition of Equipment

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(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Fluid leaks shall be within manufacturer’s specified limits.

(2) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility.

(3) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat.

(4) The exterior finish shall be clean, neat, and in good condition. Low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable.

(5) If the aircraft has been used to disperse pesticides or herbicides it shall be supplied clean and odor free. The retardant tank(s) shall be cleaned in accordance with Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodentacide Act (1969) (FIFRA) Regulations.

(6) Contractor shall provide the Basic Aircraft and Fire Equipment as specified in Section J, Exhibit 1.

(d) Non-mission Essential Equipment

(1) Non-mission essential equipment stored in the aircraft during firefighting missions will be limited to crew baggage, technician baggage (as applicable), essential ground support equipment, minimum essential consumable liquids and spare parts not to exceed 800 pounds.

(2) Equipment stored in the aircraft shall be securely stored to prevent movement in flight.

(3) All mission essential equipment shall be documented in the aircraft weight and balance records.

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(1) Aircraft shall be maintained by the operator’s FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station (CRS) and in accordance with all applicable requirements of 14 CFR. Manufacturer’s Service Bulletins (SBs) or military Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) that are a safety of flight item or identified by an Airworthiness Directive (AD) note shall be complied with during the period of the contract performance. Under certain circumstances non-CRS personnel may perform preventive maintenance functions such as those contained in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, if approved by a USFS Aviation Maintenance Inspector.

(2) Special equipment and/or modification of the aircraft to meet the specifications of this contract shall be inspected, repaired, and altered in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR and manufacturer's recommendations or engineered data and, if required, be FAA approved.

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(3) Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), aircraft shall not be approved or used if any accessory, equipment or instrument is inoperative.

(4) All components including airframe, engines, and propellers with life, overhaul, “time change” or inspection limits shall be replaced/overhauled/inspected (as applicable) upon reaching the manufacturer’s (or equivalent) recommended time. Manufacturer’s recommended times may be published in manufacturer’s Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS), or an OEM equivalent document such as an ALS approved on an FAA Form 8110-3. Life limited components may never be extended. Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved FAA extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and the aircraft is operated in accordance with the extension.

(5) Contract performance may subject the aircraft engine to frequent smoke, sand, and dust ingestion. All aircraft shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the contracted aircraft.

(6) Maintenance of the aircraft shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43, Part 91, and Part 145. An example of acceptable aircraft maintenance records can be found in FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C, as revised.

(7) A flight log similar to that required by 14 CFR 135.65(a) shall be kept with the aircraft.

The log will contain the minimum items identified in Section J, Exhibit 17.

(8) Aircraft records, manuals and/or status sheets shall be available in the field to agency inspectors sufficient to determine current aircraft inspection, overhaul and life-limited component status. See Section J, Exhibit 17.

(9) Aircraft shall be weighed and configured as an airtanker within the 12-months prior to the start of the first year’s MAP period, and every 36 months thereafter. The aircraft shall also be weighed following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft.

(10) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the preceding 24-months of weighing. The certifying agency shall be an accredited weights and measures laboratory.

(11) An Equipment List shall be compiled for each offered aircraft. Weight and balance records shall be revised each time equipment is removed or installed.

(12) The COR shall be notified and a revised weight and balance record shall be submitted to the CO when an aircraft’s empty weight changes by +1% or more.

(13) Contractors may request up to six (6) days of break in service for maintenance during the MAP. These breaks may or may not be consecutive and shall be scheduled with the Government’s concurrence. End dates for the MAP will be adjusted as days are used. The 6 days are not included in the MAP. The Contractor will not be paid availability for days used

C-5 for break in service under this clause however, the MAP will be extended for each day of authorized maintenance break received.

(14) The Contractor will submit an FAA Form 8010-4, Malfunction or Defect Report, or file electronically in the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR) system, any serious failure, malfunction, or defect of an article, per 14 CFR 145.221 or maintenance deficiency identified in 14 CFR Part 21.3(c), or as requested by the government for what it considers a reportable/significant discrepancy. A copy of this report shall be submitted by fax or email to the USFS contracting officer within 24 hours of discovery.

(b) Continued Airworthiness Program

The Contractor shall operate the aircraft in accordance with a Continued Airworthiness Program (CAP) that meets the requirements of Section J, Exhibit 2. This Exhibit contains critical information and details regarding engineering, maintenance, inspection, and data collection and monitoring required by the CAP.

(c) Engines and Propellers

(1) The maximum Time Since Rebuild or Time Since Overhaul (TSR/TSO) permitted on any engine installed on a contract airtanker shall not exceed the manufacturer’s approved or recommended times, nor will they be operated when the efficiency becomes less than 95%.

(2) Extensions to maximum engine TSR/TSO must be approved by the FAA, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

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

Note: QEC unit is defined as the engine complete with engine mount, accessories, and the necessary wiring and tubing assembled in such a manner that it can be installed on the aircraft in a minimum amount of time. A QEC unit need not have the cowling or propeller installed to be a complete unit. Maintenance records that meet 14 CFR Part 91 shall be kept with the QEC unit.

(4) A "Hot Section" inspection will not be considered as an overhaul on any turbojet or turboprop engine unless so specified by the manufacturer of the engine. Top overhauls shall not be considered as an overhaul on any reciprocating engine.

(5) Following engine damage resulting in metal contamination of the engine lubrication system, the following items shall be accomplished before the aircraft is approved for return to service (applicable only to contaminated parts):

(i) All engine accessories, except propellers dependent on circulating engine oil pressure for operation, shall be removed and replaced with new, overhauled, rebuilt or serviceable units certified as airworthy by an appropriately-rated person (14 CFR

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Part 43.3).

(ii) Propellers using the engine oil system for operation shall have the propeller dome removed and flushed.

(iii) The engine oil cooler shall be removed and replaced with a new, overhauled or repaired unit which has been certified as airworthy by an appropriately rated FAA Certified Repair Station (CRS).

(iv) Any additional inspections or maintenance required by either the airframe or engine manufacturer shall be accomplished.

(6) Engine/propeller records shall be certified by an appropriately-rated person (14 CFR Part 43.3) or military authority; and shall be made available for inspection upon request. Engines removed from storage (unsealed - 2 years; sealed - 5 years, or greater) shall be inspected for rust and corrosion, compliance with ADs, and attested airworthy by a certified power plant mechanic prior to entering service.

(d) Parts

Replacement parts shall be approved under 14 CFR 21.8 and shall have FAA, Military or OEM documentation. Parts that have been rebuilt, overhauled, inspected, modified, repaired, or tested should have a maintenance release document signed by an appropriately certificated person qualified for the relevant function that signifies that the item has been returned to service.

(e) Functional Check Flights

A functional check flight shall be performed following overhaul, repair, and/or replacement of any engine, power train, or flight control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft is returned to service. The flight shall be performed at the Contractor’s expense. Results of the functional check flights shall be reported to and approved by a USFS Maintenance Inspector before the aircraft is returned to Contract Availability.

C-6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

The Contractor shall comply with Section J, Exhibit 3 during performance of this contract.

C-7 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

(a) The security of Contractor’s aircraft and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended. Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight.

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

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(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

C-8 OPERATIONS

Regardless of any status as a public aircraft operation (PAO), the Contractor shall operate in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91 and each certification required by this contract unless otherwise authorized by the CO.

(b) Pilot Authority and Responsibilities

(1) The PIC is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and the safety of its occupants and payload. The Pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and shall refuse any flight or landing which is considered unsafe.

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

(c) Loading and Refueling

Aircraft shall not be refueled or left unattended with the engines running.

(1) Contractors may propose procedures for hot loading of retardant into their aircraft with supporting information to include a risk based analysis for the Government to consider.

(2) Contractors may propose procedures for simultaneous loading of retardant and refueling with supporting information to include a risk based analysis for the Government to consider.

(d) Flight Equipment

The Contractor shall comply with Section J, Exhibit 4, Flight Equipment during the performance of this contract.

(e) Flight Plans

Pilots shall file, open, and operate on a FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), or an agency approved flight plan for resource ordered flights. Contractor flight plans are not acceptable. FAA Flight plans should be filed prior to takeoff when possible.

(f) Flight Following

Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, ICAO, or in accordance with USFS approved flight following procedures including Automated Flight Following (AFF).

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(g) Retardant Loading

(1) Aircraft shall carry its maximum retardant payload unless conditions require a download.

(2) Airtankers shall normally not be fully loaded with retardant until dispatched to a fire.

Contractors may propose partial load configurations with supporting information to include a risk based analysis for the Government to consider.

(3) In the event of a cancelled or aborted mission while still on the ground, and if required for maintenance, retardant shall be off-loaded from the aircraft. If off-loading capabilities do not exist, then the load shall be jettisoned in a designated area and cost will be charged to the fire.

(4) In the event of a cancelled or aborted mission after takeoff, a portion or all of the load shall normally be jettisoned.