FINAL_AG-024B-S-15-9004_Nat'l_CWN_Helicopter_Solicitation_-_1-13-15.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

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

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

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-15-9004

Issued Date:

January 13, 2015

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Proposals will be due on 2/12/2015 @ 3:00 PM Mountain Time

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center Attn: Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-15-9004 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 ATTN: Robert Hoffman 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

No facsimile (FAX) or e-mail offers will be accepted.

Offeror Questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 3:00 PM MDT, January 30, 2015. E-mail: rhoffman@fs.fed.us. Fax: 208-387-5384 and label as “Offeror Questions for Solicitation RFP AG-024B-S-15-9004”; or mail to Address on SF 1449.

Offerors may contact Robert Hoffman for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5681.

“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) https://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:rhoffman@fs.fed.us

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 3

B-2 PRINCIPAL BASE OPERATION 4

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

PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT

VALIDATION 4

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 6

B-5 CREW COVERAGE 6

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 6

B-7 ACCEPTABLE WORK SCHEDULES 7

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 7

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 7

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 7

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

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 7

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 8

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT 8

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 8

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT 9

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS 10

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 11

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 11

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 18

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 20

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 21

C-8 RESERVED 32

C-9 RESERVED 32

C-10 OPERATIONS 32

C-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 36

C-12 PERSONNEL 37

C-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 42

C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 42

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

EQUIPMENT 43

C-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 43

C-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 45

C-18 MISHAPS 46

C-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 48

C-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 50

C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 54

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C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 54

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 54

C-24 BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT PERIOD AND RENEWAL PERIODS 55

C-25 AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES 55

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 56

C-27 UNAVAILABILITY 57

C-28 CWN PAYMENT PROCEDURES 58

C-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 59

C-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 59

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 60

C-32 RESERVED 60

C-33 RESERVED 60

C-34 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL 60

C-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 61

C-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 61

C-37 LODGING & MEALS 62

C-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 62

C-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 62

C-40 PAYMENT FOR FOAM CONCENTRATE 63

C-41 CWN RELIEF CREW APPROVAL AND PAYMENT 63

C-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 63

C-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 63

C-44 HELICOPTER MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITIES 64

C-45 DEFINITIONS 65

C-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACCRONYMS 72

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL 74

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) 75

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT 76

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES 80

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT 81

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES 87

EXHIBIT 7 - RESERVED 88

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 89

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER

PILOTS 96

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL REFERENCE/EXTERNAL

LOAD TRAINING 97

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST 99

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, 100

AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART 100

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION 101

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 104

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 105

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 110

EXHIBIT 17 - RESERVED 124

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY APPROVAL 125

EXHIBIT 19 - “ON CONTRACT” PILOT OPERATIONAL TRAINING 126

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EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM 128

EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 130

EXHIBIT 22 - RESERVED 136

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT 137

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT 140

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER 141

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION 142

EXHIBIT 27 - RESERVED 144

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 145

EXHIBIT 29 - VENDOR-CONTRACTOR QA/EVALUATION/SAFETY CHECKS 146

EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED 147

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE

AND ACCIDENT HISTORY 148

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998) 150

D-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -

COMMERCIAL ITEMS 150

D-3 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-9) (JUL 2013) 150

D-4 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 151

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 151

D-6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 152

D-7 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 152

D-8 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEOTAPING 153

D-9 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FAR 52.223-17) (MAY 2008) 154

D-10 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5) (JUL 2014) 154

D-11 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS

FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209 -71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) 161

D-12 ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM WAGE FOR CONTRACTORS (FAR 52.222-09)

(DEVIATION 2014-O0017) (JUN 2014) 161

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-1) (APR 2014) (TAILORED/ADDENDA) 163

E-2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL

PROPOSALS 164

E-3 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) (TAILORED) 169

E-4 AGREEMENT AWARDS 171

E-5 RESERVED 172

E-6 OFFEROR’S PAST PERFORMANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE 172

E-7 HELICOPTER PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE 173

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E-8 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-3) (MAY 2014) 174

E-9 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-5) (APR 2010) 189

E-10 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) 192

E-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT

TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION

(AGAR 452.209-70) (DEVIATION 2012-01) ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012) 193

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE 5 OF201

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-15-9004

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

January 13, 2015

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Robert Hoffman

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5681

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

February 12, 2015

3:00PM MST

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB) NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same As Item 9

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. ____ 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 National Call When Needed (CWN) Heavy (Type I) and Medium (Type II) Helicopter Services

See Schedule of Items Section B-1

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

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 multiple 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) not to exceed 1 base year period and 3 renewable 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 agreement. Resource Orders for project flight services may be ordered on a case by case basis, subject to agency procurement requirements.

The Department of Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Contracting Officer (CO) is authorized to place Task Orders directly with the contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Basic Ordering Agreement All Risk Management as follows:

Fire - The DOI Contracting Officer will provide each CWN vendor a task order number to support all DOI fire suppression activities at award of the contract. The task order is for invoicing purposes to track through the Aviation Management System (AMS) and the submittal of their invoice through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Resource Orders for fire suppression activities are issued by the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC).

Non-Fire - Project orders will be placed by the DOI CO and coordinated through, and with the NICC when the task order is issued to the contractor. The DOI CO shall perform all contract administration, payment processing, claims adjudication, and close-out of each DOI task order.

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(3) At the time of dispatch or re-assignment, the Government dispatch center will provide a Resource Order Form, including an incident project name, Incident project order number and the appropriate Government Agency (USFS or DOI) agreement number or task order number supporting the suppression assignment. An order may be made orally or electronically, but will be confirmed in writing by a Government resource order for the USFS or DOI. If the incident is in support of DOI, the Resource Order will be related to the issued fire task order. The contractor shall provide the resource order to the Government’s authorized representative upon arrival at the incident. Additionally, for DOI support, the vendor must provide the issued fire task order number. The contractor shall follow the procedures as stated in Contract Paragraph C-28, Payment Procedures.

(4) All resource/task 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.

(5) If the Government places a request 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.

(6) 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.

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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 contract under the prices, terms, and conditions of this agreement.

N Number Make Model

& Series

Equipped Weight2

(per agreement definition)

Helicopter Allowable

HOGE Payload5

Daily Availability

Rate3 Base Year

Daily Availability

Rate3 1st

Renewable Period

Daily Availability

Rate3 2nd

Renewable Period

Daily Availability

Rate3 3rd

Renewable Period

Optional Use Hourly

Flight Rate4

Base Year

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4 1st RP

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4 2nd RP

Optional Use

Hourly Flight Rate4 3rd RP

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.

4 Optional Use Hourly Flight Rates will not be used in the evaluation for award.

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.

5 Calculated from Line 13 of Load Calculation Form ()OAS-67/FS 5700-17)

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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.

As an example, Kaman K-1200 helicopters shall only use minimum specification engine performance data calculated from Rotorcraft FMS NO. 1, (USFS Fire Fighting).

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.

For field operations use current temperature and elevation for performance planning purposes.

(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 manufacturer’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).

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(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

1. For aircraft on the companies operating certificate that are currently operating outside of the US, the current operating weight and balance will be submitted. These aircraft will be required to be weighed within 12 months prior to initial contract inspection.

(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.

(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.

(2) Reserved

Applicable for Type II (Medium) Helicopters Bucket Example:

CAPABILITY OF:

Hovering out of ground effect (HOGE)

At 5,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 °C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Payload of 1600 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates and Fuel Consumption. For Computed Gross Weight use Exhibit 22 for load calculation.

• 5000’ Pressure Altitude (PA) Dependent on Solicitation

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• 30° C Dependent on Solicitation

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

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.

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

And

With Relief Pilot(s) - Required EU Only 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 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-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.

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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

$46.00 per hour

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

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-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

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Floats/Pop-outs Other Equipment Offered

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract will meet the requirements of Section C-12 (c) & (d) and C-20.

Contractors will offer pilots approved or eligible for approval in the mission tasks selected below.

All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C-12 (b) (2) or when requested by the

CO.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance) Required All Items

Helitack/Passenger Transport Required All Standard Category Aircraft

External Load (belly hook) Required All Type II and Type III Aircraft

Water/Retardant Delivery Required All Bucket and Tank Items

Longline VTR (150’) Required All Type I and Type II Bucket Items Optional Type III

Snorkel Required All Tanked Items

Mountainous Terrain Flight Required All Items

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch Optional All Items

Rappel Required For Rappel Items

Short Haul Required For Short Haul Items

Snow Operations (deep snow) Optional All Items

Night Vision Goggle Operations Required For Night Flying Operations

Other

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT

Contractor will will not authorize performance of work under the contract by a Government Pilot. (See Exhibit 23)

B-15 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).

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

(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 contract. (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 contract 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.

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(d) 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.

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

(f) The Contracting Officer (CO) may by mutual agreement, release the Contractor from the contract 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.

(g) The Department of Interior (DOI), Contracting Officer (CO) will provide each CWN vendor a task order number to support all DOI fire suppression activities at award of the contract. The task order is for invoicing purposes to track through the Aviation Management System (AMS) and the submittal of their invoice through IPP. The Resource Orders are issued by the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC).

(h) Non-Fire - the DOI CO is authorized to place Task Orders directly with the contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Basic Ordering Agreement to support non suppression activities (projects). Project orders will be placed by the DOI CO and coordinated through, and with the NICC when the task order is issued to the contractor. The DOI CO shall perform all contract administration, payment processing, claims adjudication, and close-out of each DOI task order.

(i) The contractor will keep their individual contracted helicopters, respective status, of either “available” or “non-available,” current with the National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC).

Notification to NICC of the availability status may be accomplished by telephone at (208) 387- 5400; by FAX at (208) 387-5414 or 5663.

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C-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

(1) Contractors shall be currently certificated to meet 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Person on Board Such Aircraft), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations), as applicable. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates.

(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) Reserved

(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.

(2) Helicopters shall be certificated in Normal or Transport 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 manufacturer’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.

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(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.

(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 (APR 2012).

(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) Reserved

(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.

AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio

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 OAS 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.

http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire

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(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.

(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. FAA approved “electronic” flight bags meet this requirement.

(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 etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

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(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.

(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). The flight manual supplements (performance charts) and Load Calculations as submitted with the contractor’s proposal were utilized in aircraft performance evaluations for award of the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). These documents, by virtue of the agreement award were incorporated into the BOA. These are also required to be kept with the helicopter through the life of the agreement, in addition to the aforementioned agreement and modification (s) associated with it, as a complete Agreement package. This is irrespective of the fact that these performance charts are included in the Flight Manual, which is not, in turn, a substitute for a complete Agreement package being with the helicopter.

(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.

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(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

(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 that is activated by engine or transmission oil pressure.

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For helicopters with a landing gear incorporating an extendable strut, the hour meter may be activated by a switch mounted in such a manner as to only operate when the strut is fully extended.

The hour meter shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour 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) Reserved

(15) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. An LED aviation red strobe installed by the OEM or Supplemental Type Certificate will also fulfill this requirement. In order to meet agreement specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

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 is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

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

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(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 manufacturer’s rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C with a 200 pound pilot(s) and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel 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 C-4

(d) (18) (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.

(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.

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(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) Reserved

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