Solicitation_AG-024B-S-15-9014.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center 3833 S Development Ave, MS 1100 Boise, ID 83705-5354

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

National Smokejumper Aircraft Services

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-15-9014

Issued Date:

02/10/2016

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers are due on March 10, 2016 @ 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

- The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation:

1. SF-1449, block 17a and blocks 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign.

2. Provide your Technical and Business Proposal in accordance with the instructions in Section L of the solicitation.

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-15-9014 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

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

Offerors may contact Melinda Draper for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5610.

“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)

Solicitation AG-024B-S-15-9014 U.S. Forest Service National Smokejumper Aircraft Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SF-1449)

SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 1

B.2 OFFEROR SHALL STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT THEY ARE ABLE TO

ACCEPT

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK/EXHIBITS

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND OPERATIONS

C.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

C.4 AIRCRAFT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.5 AIRCRAFT REQUIRED

C.6 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

C.7 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

C.8 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

C.9 AVIONICS SYSTEMS

C.10 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

C.11 PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL

C.12 PILOT REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

C.13 FLIGHT AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

C.14 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

C.15 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

C.16 PILOT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

C.17 SUBSTITUTION OF AIRCRAFT AND/OR PERSONNEL

C.18 SUSPENSION OF PERSONNEL

C.19 ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS

C.20 SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

C.21 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

C.22 SYNOPSIS OF SAFETY PROGRAM

C.23 MISSION ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT (Line Item No. 7)

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 PRE USE INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

E.3 PRE USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

E.4 INSPECTION DURING USE

E.5 INSPECTION OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

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E.6 REINSPECTION EXPENSES

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.3 DESIGNATED BASE AND MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD

F.4 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

F.5 UNAVAILABILITY OF AIRCRAFT AND/OR PERSONNEL

F.6 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

G.2 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

G.3 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

G.4 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

G.5 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE POST SEASON PERIOD

G.6 PAYMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION COSTS AWAY FROM DESIGNATED BASE

G.7 REIMBURSEMENT FOR AIRPORT USE COSTS

G.8 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

G.9 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

G.10 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PILOT

G.11 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

G.12 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

G.13 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

G.14 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

G.15 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

H.2 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

H.3 POST AWARD CONFERNCE

H.4 COMMERCIAL FILMING AND VIDEOTAPING

H.5 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

I.3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

I.4 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

I.5 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

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I.6 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES

I.7 INSURANCE COVERAGE

I.8 ASSURANCE REGARDING RELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS 77

I.9 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

SECTION J - LIST OF EXHIBITS

J.1 LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 - APPROVED AIRCRAFT

EXHIBIT 2 - SYNOPSIS OF SAFETY PROGRAM

EXHIBIT 3 - MEDC* SMOKEJUMPER AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT DRAWING

EXHIBIT 4 - FIRST AID KIT (AERONAUTICAL)

EXHIBIT 5 - FLIGHT USE REPORT (FS-6500-122)

EXHIBIT 6 - SMOKEJUMPER FIXED FLIGHT RATE AND FUEL CONSUMPTION TABLE

EXHIBIT 7 - WAGE DETERMINATIONS

EXHIBIT 8 - AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL RECORD

EXHIBIT 9 - FAA MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT REPORT

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

K.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K-2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION

K.3 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

K.4 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

K.5 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

K.6 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILTY OR FELONCY CONVICTION

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

L.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2 INQUIRIES

L.3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

L.4 SERVICE OF PROTEST

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

M.2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

M.3 EVALUATION QUANTITIES--INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-15-9014

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

02/10/2016

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MELINDA G. DRAPER

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

Phone (208) 387-5610

FAX (208) 387-5384

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

03/10/2016

2:00 PM MST

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

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

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

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 481211

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(a)

SIZE STANDARD:

1,500 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

See Block 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. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

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

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

National Smokejumper Aircraft Services

(See Section B Schedule of Items, Supplies or Services & Prices or Cost)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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

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

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES & PRICES OR COST

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. 1 – Grangeville, ID - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: Grangeville Air Center 111 Airport Road Grangeville, ID 83530

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base):

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

April 01 to September 12; 165 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 150 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Contractor’s Normal Cost of Transportation from the Contractor’s Base of Operations to the Designated Base (See G.6 Payment for transportation costs away from designated base):

Standby Hours Per Day: 9 Hours Standby per day

Extended Standby Hourly Rate: $46.00 per hour

Item No. 1 Grangeville, ID

Mandatory Availability

Period 04/01 to 09/12

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Hypothetical Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Year-2016 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 1 - 2017 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 2 - 2018 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 3 - 2019 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall grand total evaluated price per Contract Line Item (ie. per aircraft).

*See Section G.15 Economic Price Adjustment for the Flight Rate.

ITEM NO. 2 – Two Split Designated Bases-Missoula & West Yellowstone, MT - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft. April 1 to June 14 in Missoula, MT. Then the aircraft will move to West Yellowstone, MT from June 15 to September 12.

Designated Bases:

Missoula Smokejumper Base PO Box 7669 Missoula, MT 59807

W. Yellowstone Interagency Fire Center Box 610 West Yellowstone, MT 59758

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

April 1 to September 12; 165 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 180 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Item No. 2

Missoula, MT

W. Yellowstone, MT

Mandatory Availability

Period 04/01 to 09/12

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Hypothetical Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Year-2016 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 1 - 2017 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 2 - 2018 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 3 - 2019 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be

ITEM NO. 3 – North Cascades, WA - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: North Cascades Smokejumper Base 23 Intercity Airport Road Winthrop, WA 98862

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name: Redmond Air Center

National Forest: Deschutes National Forest

Location: Redmond, Oregon

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

May 23 to September 18; 119 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 17 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 180 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Item No. 3 North Cascades, WA

Mandatory Availability

Period 04/01 to 09/12

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Hypothetical Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Year-2016 119 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 1 - 2017 119 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 2 - 2018 119 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 3 - 2019 119 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be

ITEM NO. 4 – Redding, CA - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: Region 5 Smokejumper Base 6101 Airport Road Redding, CA 96002

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

June 01 to September 28; 120 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 180 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Item No. 4 Redding, CA

Mandatory Availability

Period 06/01 to 09/28

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Hypothetical Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Year-2016 120 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 1 - 2017 120 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 2 - 2018 120 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 3 - 2019 120 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be

ITEM NO. 5 – Missoula, MT - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: Missoula Smokejumper Base PO Box 7669 Missoula, MT 59807

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

April 01 to September 12; 165 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 150 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage: 1 OR 2 Pilot Crew

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Item No. 5 Missoula, MT

Mandatory Availability

Period 04/01 to 09/12

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Hypothetical Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Year-2016 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 1 - 2017 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 2 - 2018 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 3 - 2019 165 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be

ITEM NO. 6 – McCall, ID - One fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base: McCall Smokejumper Base 605 S Mission St McCall, ID 83638

Inspection Location (If Other Than Designated Base)

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

April 15 to September 11; 150 Calendar Days

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 150 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage:

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Item No. 6 McCall, ID

Mandatory Availability

Period 04/15 to 09/11

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Hypothetical Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Year-2016 150 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 1 - 2017 150 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 2 - 2018 150 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Option Year 3 - 2019 150 Days $ 100 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours of 100 hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall grand total evaluated price per Contract Line Item (ie. per aircraft).

*See Section G.15 Economic Price Adjustment for the flight rate.

ITEM NO. 7 – Additional optional fully operational fixed wing aircraft.

Designated Base:

Assigned at the time of order. (It may be any of the designated bases listed in the above line items 1 through 6).

Inspection Location:

Name:

National Forest:

Location:

Mandatory Availability Period and Net Days:

Not applicable. These optional aircraft will not have a guaranteed Mandatory Availability Period. They will be ordered on a call when needed basis with no guarantee.

Maximum Complement of Crew Personnel:

Seating Capacity: Passenger Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 9 Passengers OR Smokejumper Seating Capacity configuration, a minimum of 8 plus 2 spotters; one or the other but not both configurations at the same time.

Cruise Speed: 150 Knots

Payload: 3,300 lbs

Aircraft:

Make:

Model:

Series:

Engine:

N Number:

Crew Coverage: 1 OR 2 Pilot Crew

One Pilot Crew Two Pilot Crew Three Pilot Crew and with Relief Pilot(s) to provide seven day coverage.

Item No. 7 Additional/Optional

Aircraft

Estimated Hypothetical

MAP

Daily Availability

Rate

Estimated Hypothetical Flight Hours

*Hourly Flight Rate

(Daily Availability + Estimated Flight Hours) =

Total Evaluated Price

Base Year-2016 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Option Year 1 - 2017 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Option Year 2 - 2018 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Option Year 3 - 2019 50 Days $ 50 Hours $ $

Grand Total $

The Daily Availability Rate times the estimated number of days for the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) plus the estimated flight hours, times the flight rate will be added to determine total price, for evaluation purposes only. The total price for the base and option periods will be added to determine overall grand total evaluated price per Contract Line Item (ie. per aircraft).

*See Section G.15 Economic Price Adjustment for the flight rate.

Note: In order to have a binding Indefinite Delivery Indefinte Quantity type contract, the contract must require the Government to order and the contractor to furnish at least a stated minimum quantity of services in accordance with FAR 16.504. Thefore, an Offeror must be awarded at least one of the Item Numbers 1 through 6 above in order to also be awarded this Item No. 7.

An Offeror may not be awarded only Item No. 7 due to the fact that there are no minimum guarantees for this line item.

B.2 OFFEROR SHALL STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT THEY ARE ABLE TO

ACCEPT

Total number of aircraft:

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK/EXHIBITS

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation, and any resultant contracts, is to obtain services of commercially provided aircraft fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications for use in administration and protection of Public Lands. The Government intends to award multiple firm fixed priced, hybrid Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts, with economic price adjustments, for a base year and three option years not to exceed four years total. This procurement will result in multiple awards of a hybrid Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Type (IDIQ) contract with fixed priced availability rates and economic price adjustments for the flight rates. One aircraft will be awarded for Item Numbers 1 through 6. More than one aircraft may be awarded for Item Number 7. Due to the volatile fluctuation in aviation fuel prices; the flight rates will be adjusted based on increases and decreases to the prices of aviation fuel as indicated in the economic price adjustment clause specified in the contract. This smokejumper contract program requires the Contractors to provide their aircraft services during certain Mandatory Availability Periods (MAPs) for the exclusive use of the Government. They are paid a daily availability rate during the MAP and an hourly flight rate when they are flown. They are a hybrid IDIQ in the fact that we have a definite quantity for the daily availability period. We specify an exact period of time the aircraft must be available and the Contractor receives a firm fixed priced payment for each day of availability.

We also have fixed hourly/unit flight rates that the vendor receives for each hour that the aircraft is flown. However, if the aircraft is never flown the vendor does not receive any payment for flight time.

(b) The Contractor and their employees must be cooperative and work as a team in accomplishing the mission. Contractor's employees may be replaced if found to be uncooperative or the Contracting Officer may terminate this contract.

(c) During the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP) and any extensions thereof, the aircraft will be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

(d) Aircraft furnished under this contract will be operated from the designated or alternate bases throughout the contiguous United States.

(e) The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with all State and local agencies, private landholders, Department of Interior, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, through the coordination dispatch system as specified in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide, and may dispatch aircraft under this contract for such cooperative use.

(f) Use will include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies for fire suppression and other Forest Service administration activities.

(2) Transporting and dropping smokejumpers.

(3) Transporting and dropping paracargo.

(4) Reconnaissance.

(5) Testing of parachutes and other aerial equipment.

(6) Air Tactical Operations

(g) Aircraft will be required to perform over rough, mountainous terrain typical of National Forest areas in the western United States at elevations varying from sea level to 13,000 feet, often encountering extremely unfavorable atmospheric conditions.

C.2 CERTIFICATIONS AND OPERATIONS

(a) Contractors must be currently certificated under 14 CFR Part 135 or 14 CFR Part 121. The Contractor must have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved operating specifications manual that includes the aircraft by serial number on aircraft listing (D085). With the exception of authorized USDA Forest Service deviations, aircraft shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of their operating certificate. The Chief of the USDA Forest Service has authority to deviate from certain requirements under FAA Exemptions and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) grants of exemption as identified in the following paragraphs. The aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with the FAA Operations Specifications, Operations Manual, General Maintenance Manual (GMM), etc., as applicable, regardless of status as Public Aircraft. Aircraft performing a "public aircraft operation" does not alter the requirement for compliance with appropriate 14 CFR as follows:

(1) Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) - TAWS should be deactivated for smokejumping and paracargo delivery. The system should be reactivated at the completion of smokejumping or paracargo operation. This procedure shall be accomplished with appropriate checklists and procedures, notwithstanding any requirements of 14 CFR part 135.154.

(2) The aircraft shall be operated to the standards of 14 CFR Part 135 or 121, as appropriate when carrying passengers for other than firefighting missions.

(3) When performing the smokejumper/paracargo missions, i.e., firefighting operations the Contractors shall comply with the parts of 14 CFR Part 91 that apply to all aircraft operations (civil and public), except where Grants of Exemptions have been issued. The Chief of the USDA - Forest Service has authority to deviate from certain requirements under FAA and DOT Grants of Exemption as identified in the following paragraphs.

(i) Aircraft may be required to carry hazardous materials in accordance with 49 CFR and DOT-E 9198.

(ii) Cabin Door may be left off during smokejumper and paracargo operations as authorized under Exemption GS-392. Aircraft must be FAA-approved to fly with door removed.

(iii) Flights below 500 feet for the purpose of dropping cargo is authorized under Exemption GE-392A.

(b) A Government representative may inspect the pilot’s Interagency Pilot Qualification Card for currency before any flight. The Government has operational control and can delay, terminate, or cancel a flight at any time.

(c) Proof of possession of the aircraft by the Contractor shall be provided to the Contracting Officer not later than 10 days prior to the first day of the Mandatory Availability Period. The Contractor will be required to furnish a copy of his/her FAA Operations Specifications, Operations Manual, General Maintenance Manual (GMM) to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of work.

(1) The aircraft model offered must have been previously approved as a Smokejumper Aircraft by the Interagency Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Board (SASES) (See Section J, Exhibit 1 for current listing of approved smokejumper aircraft).

Aircraft offered must conform to the same standard configuration and performance capability of the model aircraft as originally approved as a smokejumper aircraft.

(2) Any flight exceeding 15 minutes of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) along the planned route must have two qualified instrument rated pilots. Autopilots authorized by Part 135 may be used in lieu of a second pilot. The Contracting Officer may require two pilots on any IFR flight or any administrative flights. (See Section G.10 for payment provisions for additional pilot.)

(d) The flight crew shall provide a pre-takeoff briefing describing the location of the emergency exits and appropriate evacuation and in flight procedures. The briefing may be waived for smokejumper and paracargo operations.

(e) Short take-off and landing (STOL) operations from other than established airports may be permitted provided they are specifically approved in advance in accordance with Forest Service Manual (FSM) 5700.

(f) A passenger may occupy the copilot's seat during certain operations unless a two pilot operation is required.

(g) Smokejumper Seats, Side Facing Seats. The Government will provide seating to accommodate fully equipped smokejumpers and their equipment. The smokejumper bench seats will be installed by the Contractor upon request of the Government. This will require the removal and storage of the required Contractor furnished seats.

(h) Weight and balance information shall be calculated and available to the flight crew on both seating configurations. It is noted that the Government furnished smokejumper bench seats may not meet all of the certification requirements of the Contractor required seats.

C.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will deliver to the Contractor the following Government furnished property at the time of pre use inspection (see Section E.2, Pre Use Inspection of Equipment and Personnel).

(a) Drawings for the necessary smokejumper aircraft accessories (provided upon request).

(See Section J, Exhibit 3)

(b) Spotter's Helmet

(c) Fiberglass Jumpdoor Boot. (Will fit standard configured door, operator will be responsible for “boot” on nonstandard door)

(d) "The Professional Smokejumper Pilot" Microsoft Powerpoint® program (See Section C.11 Pilot Requirements)

(e) Simula Seats (see Section C.2 (g) Smokejumper Seats under Certifications and Operations)

(f) Hazard Materials Book

(g) Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Guide/Handbook

The Government furnished items shall remain the property of the Government to be returned at the end of the contract period.

C.4 AIRCRAFT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) The aircraft and accessories shall be in operable condition and shall present a neat and clean appearance. Upholstery, paint, and Plexiglas shall be in good condition.

(b) The internal cabin area near the exit door and the external fuselage aft of and below the exit door shall be free of protrusions and sharp edges. Protrusions and sharp edges that cannot be removed shall be adequately protected to prevent snagging or chaffing of equipment.

(c) Aircraft Weighing and Center of Gravity

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacture’s requirements and configured in accordance with the contract 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.

(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

(B) At an interval of 36 months thereafter

(2) All aircraft shall be so configured 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.

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

C.5 AIRCRAFT REQUIRED

Aircraft furnished shall meet the following minimum requirements and conditions:

(a) All metal multi-engine landplane, certificated in normal or transport category with side-facing jumper exit door on left side of the aircraft aft of the main landing gear.

(b) Equipped and certificated for night and IFR operations.

(c) Powered by turbine engines.

(d) Bid Items

(1) BID ITEM No. 1 – Grangeville: Multi engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer's flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’ elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Short take-off and landing (STOL) capable aircraft shall clear 50’ obstacle during takeoff and landing with a runway length of 2, 000 feet on a standard day at sea level with zero wind at maximum certified gross weight.

(2) BID ITEM No. 2 - West Yellowstone/Missoula: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 6600' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

(3) BID ITEM No. 3 – North Cascades: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,800 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual. Aircraft shall be equipped with in-flight tail-opening cargo door with two (2) cargo roller-track sections attachable to the back ramp. Maximum available seating of 17 passengers.

(4) BID ITEM No. 4 - Redding: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual. See Section C.9 for additional avionics requirements.

(5) BID ITEM No. 2 & 5 – Missoula: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

(6) BID ITEM No. 6 – McCall: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 6000' pressure altitude and 90º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load (including crew members, passengers, smokejumpers, seats, equipment and cargo) of 3300 pounds as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook.

When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 5000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

Short take-off and landing (STOL) capable aircraft shall clear a 50’ obstacle during takeoff and landing with a runway length of 2,000 feet on a standard day at sea level with zero wind at maximum certified gross weight (see (g)(2) below for specific fuel requirements).

(7) BID ITEM No. 7 – Additional Optional Aircraft: Multi-engine aircraft shall be able to perform in single-engine configuration with 2 ½ hours of fuel at 5000' pressure altitude and 80º degrees F and maintain a climb gradient of +.6 percent or better with no more than a 25 percent reduction in useful load as determined by manufacturer’s flight handbook performance at sea level and standard atmosphere. When carrying passengers other than smokejumpers, aircraft shall be capable of carrying a payload of 3,300 pounds at 4000’elevation at 80° degrees Fahrenheit. Transport category or commuter category aircraft (over 12,500 pounds gross weight) shall meet single-engine second segment climb gradient per certification standards of 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25, as appropriate, and in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

(e) Heavy-duty floor, stressed to 200 psf, or installed wooden or metal deck plating as necessary to bring the floor load bearing capacity to this figure.

(f) Aircraft shall be equipped with utility/cargo type exit doors, not an airstair door.

(g) As a minimum, meet the performance capabilities specified in the Schedule of Items. These capabilities must be verifiable from the performance charts in the approved flight manual for that airplane; calculations and reference points will be in accordance with the following guidelines:

(1) The specified minimum cruise true airspeed shall be achievable at 10,000 feet MSL, ISA with 80 percent of maximum rated power.

(2) The payload will be calculated according to Item 7a sub-items A through G on the Aircraft Questionnaire that requires a minimum of 2 ½ hours of fuel with 30-minute fuel reserve (for a total of 3 hours) at maximum certificated gross weight; Item 7a paragraph G must equal or exceed the minimum figure specified in the Schedule of Items.

Note: If the capability of the aircraft furnished permits carrying loads greater than the stated minimum requirements as stated in the Schedule of Items, such loads will be carried when ordered.

(h) The minimum conventional passenger seating capacity specified in the Schedule of Items must be achievable with two pilots.

(i) The cabin shall have the number of passenger seats specified in the Schedule of Items.

C.6 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

(a) Each engine shall have at least 100 hours remaining before any overhaul or hot section inspection at the start of the Mandatory Availability Period. Those engines having less than 100 hours remaining before any overhaul or hot section shall be "backed up" by a substitute engine having more than 100 hours time remaining and installed in a Quick Engine Change (QEC) unit.

Note: Quick Engine Change 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 of time. A QEC unit need not have the cowling or propeller installed to be a complete unit.

(b) Turbine engines must be able to pass an engine performance data plate speed check (ground run) as prescribed by the aircraft maintenance manual.

(c) A "Hot Section" inspection will not be considered as an overhaul on any turbine engine unless so specified by the manufacturer of the engine.

(d) New or major overhauled turbine engines shall have been operated for at least 3 hours (including a minimum of 2 flight hours) before they may be approved for use. In the case of a double engine change, each engine shall be operated 5 hours flight time on that aircraft prior to being approved for use.

C.7 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

(a) Installation of a horizontally mounted parachute static line attach cable in accordance with Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC) drawings and STC (see Section J, Exhibit 3).

(b) A vertically mounted parachute static line attach cable with support strut running from floor to ceiling constructed and installed in accordance with MTDC drawings and STC (see Section J, Exhibit 3).

(c) An externally attachable jump step (See Section J, Exhibit 3.) (Not applicable to BID ITEM 3

– North Cascades.)

(d) Handrail of smooth contour that shall encircle the entire top and forward side of the left side jumper exit/paracargo door opening. The handrail shall be designed and installed so as not to restrict the size of the door opening and not to hinder the opening or removal of the door. The diameter of all handrail sections shall be ¾ inch. The "standoff" dimension from the cabin wall shall be 1 ½ inches with anchor strength sufficient to withstand a 600 pound load in any direction. Install in accordance with MTDC drawing. (See Section J, Exhibit 3).

(e) A sheathed knife (minimum blade length, 5 inches) easily accessible, but securely mounted on the bulkhead or cabin sidewall aft of the exit door.

(f) If a DHC 6 is provided, the following installations are required:

Standard Douglas type seat track and associated cargo tie down rings in sufficient numbers to adequately secure multiple bundle cargo loads up to the maximum payload capacity of the aircraft.

The standard Douglas type seat track will be installed over the three underfloor seat rails from passenger compartment forward bulkhead rearward to most aft bulkhead (or station 266 on DHC 6).

The left and center tracks will be installed in sections with openings between sections to permit the legs of the fold up utility seats to engage the cutouts in the aircraft floor.

In addition to the floor mounted seat track, tracks of the same specifications will be installed along each cabin sidewall directly below the fold up seat attach fittings and extend from the forward most factory installed nut plate location to the location of the most rearward fold up seat attach fittings on each side. This seat track may be "notched" as necessary immediately below each seat fitting to allow structural clearance for parts of the seat assembly. (See MTDC drawing 805A) The nut plates are part of the De Havilland customer option package MOD 6/1225.

Aft track segment for use with smokejumper restraint system must be installed (See Section J, Exhibit 3, MTDC Smokejumper Aircraft Accessories Equipment Drawings List, Drawing MTDC 805A).

(g) Any aircraft other than the DHC 6 offered must have a similar option that is FAA approved.

The seat track arrangement is similar to that used for mounting standard commuter seats and is intended for cargo tie down rings.

(h) A 1½ to 2 inch safety strap across the exit door that may be easily and swiftly connected/ disconnected in flight.

Upon request, the Forest Service will provide drawings for appropriate aircraft showing specifications, locations, and general installation details. Two static line attach cables may not be required in all aircraft. Some aircraft will not need the jumpstep or anchor points. Drawings should be requested from MTDC (See Section J, Exhibit 3).

C.8 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

(a) FAA approved seats, seatbelts, and shoulder harnesses for the pilot and copilot.

Conventional passenger seating shall be FAA approved quick removable seats. Seat belts shall be a metal-to-metal single point quick release mechanism.

(b) One or more independently switched white strobe light(s) mounted on top of the aircraft 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 contract specifications, Contractors shall obtain FAA approval (FAA Form 337) to alter the aircraft, if applicable.

(c) The aircraft shall be equipped with a pulse type light system to enhance recognition of the aircraft. The system may utilize existing landing lights if they are visible with the landing gear retracted. A pulselite model 1220/2410-2 or equal will meet this requirement.

(d) A time recorder, comparable to a Hobbs meter measuring flight time in hours and tenths, activated by an air pressure switch or landing gear squat switch. If an air pressure switch, switch shall be mounted forward of the propeller(s) or outboard of the propeller wash area in a position where the airflow from the propellers is not sensed.

(e) Kit, First Aid (See Section J, Exhibit 4).

(f) Fire extinguisher, two 2 pound fire extinguishers approved for extinguishing petroleum based fuels and electrical fires (Halon recommended). Fire extinguisher(s) must be mounted in locations accessible to the aircraft occupants during flight.

(g) Crash axe securely mounted and accessible to the flight crew.

C.9 AVIONICS

(a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

All avionics used to meet this contract shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS identified below. The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed.

Smokejumper Aircraft

(1) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(2) Two VHF-FM Radios (FM 1 & FM 2)

(3) VHF-FM Programming Ports

(4) An Internal Public Address (PA) system

(5) An Intercom System (ICS) for all required audio positions

(6) Separate and interchangeable Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC

(7) Separate and interchangeable Audio Control systems for the Spotters/Mission Coordinator

(8) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(9) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(10) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(11) One Transponder

(12) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(13) A Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

(14) One Weather RADAR or Thunderstorm Detection system

(15) A Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

(16) A Flight Data Recorder (FDR)

(17) Two VOR systems

(18) Two Localizer systems

(19) Two Glideslope systems

(20) One Three Light Marker Beacon system

(21) One ADF system unless the GPS is certified and maintained for use in IFR conditions

(22) One DME system unless the GPS is certified and maintained for use in IFR conditions

(23) Each Magnetic compass shall be calibrated and placarded in no more than 30 degree increments

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this contract shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

(1) Communications systems

(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power and shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft monitoring different frequencies.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met.

(A) VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal.

(B) Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring

168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions.

Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

(C) Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable.

(D) Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

(E) The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(iii) Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM)

An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio…