Solicitation_AG-024B-S-15-9022.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

US Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center – Contracting 3833 S. Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: www.fedbizopps.gov

Offers Are Solicited For:

Amphibious Water Scooper Aircraft

Solicitation No.:

AG-024B-S-15-9022

Date Issued:

08/20/2015

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Awards will be made in accordance with Section E and in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procurement procedures. Best Value will be determined by considering price and other factors as per section E

A pre-proposal conference will be held, however due to the high volume of wildfires at this time, the conference will be scheduled after issuance of this solicitation. Please monitor FBO.gov for the announcement of the pre proposal conference.

Information and instructions for submission of offers are contained in the attached Solicitation.

Offerors may call Kellen Logan for information about this solicitation at (208) 387-5361 or Vince Welbaum at

(208) 387-5634 for technical questions about the specifications in this solicitation.

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.

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-15-9022 U.S. Forest Service

Amphibious Water Scooper Aircraft National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 5 YEAR MULTIYEAR CONTRACT

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT/EXHIBITS

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

C.3 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

C.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

C.5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

C.6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

C.7 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

C.8 OPERATIONS

C.9 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

C.10 PERSONNEL

C.11 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

C.12 RANDOM DRUG TESTING

C.13 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT, AND EQUIPMENT

C.14 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

C.15 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

C.16 MISHAPS

C.17 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

C.18 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

C.19 PROFICIENCY FLIGHTS

C.20 AIRCRAFT SECURITY INSPECTIONS

C.21 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

C.22 CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE PERIODS

C.23 POST SEASON USE PERIOD

C.24 OPTIONAL USE PERIOD

C.25 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

C.26 FLIGHT TIME MEASUREMENT

C.27 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

C.28 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

C.29 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

C.30 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

C.31 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE (PERSONNEL)

C.32 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

C.33 PAYMENT FOR FUEL – US GOVERNMENT AIR CARD PROGRAM

C.34 PAYMENT FOR FUEL – WHEN GOVERNMENT AIR CARD NOT ACCEPTED

C.35 AWSA MANAGER DELEGATED AUTHORITIES

C.36 EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 – BASIC AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND FIRE EQUIPMENT

i

EXHIBIT 2 – STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY PROGRAM (WATER SCOOPER ONLY)

EXHIBIT 3 – FLIGHT EQUIPMENT

EXHIBIT 4 – FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL

EXHIBIT 5 – SURVIVAL KIT – AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48 AND ALASKA)

EXHIBIT 6- AIRCRAFT MARKINGS

EXHIBIT 7-ALASKA OPERATIONS

EXHIBIT 8- GOVERNMENT AIR CARD FUEL PROGRAM

EXHIBIT 9-AIRTANKER FUEL LOG

EXHIBIT 10 – SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT 11 – DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

EXHIBIT 12 – DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION

EXHIBIT 13 – AIRCRAFT RECORDS AND MANUAL

EXHIBIT 14 - AIRCRAFT FLIGHT & MAINTENANCE LOG - SAMPLE –

EXHIBIT 15 – AIRTANKER INSPECTION FORM

EXHIBIT 16 – AIRCREW TRAINING FORM

EXHIBIT 17 – OFFERED AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED DATA

EXHIBIT 18 – PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DECLARATION

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D.1 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

ITEMS

D.3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

D.4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

D.5 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

D.6 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

D.7 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

D.8 SERVICE OF PROTEST

D.9 OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD PRE MAP/POST MAP

D.10 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

D.11 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS

D.12 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL

PROPOSALS

E.3 EVALUATION CRITERIA OF PROPOSALS

E.4 CONTRACT AWARD

E.5 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS –COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E.6 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION

E.7 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

E.8 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

ii

E.9 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION

iii

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 143

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-15-9022

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

August 20, 2015

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Kellen Logan

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

Phone (208) 387-5361

Fax (208) 387-5384

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

September 11, 2015

3:30 PM MDT

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:

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

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. __ 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

AMPHIBIOUS WATER SCOOPER AIRCRAFT

See Schedule of Items

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

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 STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

Amphibious Water Scooper Aircraft Services National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The Government plans on awarding a Firm Fixed Price type service contract for up to two amphibious water scooping aircraft. The number of flight hours is dependent upon the amount of wildland fire and other related activities each year, which makes estimating the total overall contract quantity of flight hours difficult to predict. Many variables determine the severity and the length of fire seasons, including weather and local or regional long-term climate trends such as droughts or unusually wet periods. Two hundred and fifty (250) flight hours are estimated annually. However, this estimate IS NOT A REPRESENTATION OR A GUARANTEE to an offeror or Contractor that the estimated flight hour quantities will be incurred, or those conditions affecting requirements will be stable or normal.

ITEM 1

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1. Price per day for availability AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-15-9022 Amphibious Water Scooper Aircraft Services

U.S. Forest Service National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM 2

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1. Price per day for availability AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours

FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

U.S. Forest Service National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM 1

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

ITEM 2

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

U.S. Forest Service National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM 1

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

ITEM 2

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

U.S. Forest Service National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM 1

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

ITEM 2

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

U.S. Forest Service National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM 1

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

ITEM 2

Fixed Price

OFFEROR NAME:

Aircraft Make/Model: FAA Registration #/Tanker #:

PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY

CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.

Price per day for availability

AV 210 days/yr DAYS $ $

2.

Price per flight hour (dry) for estimated flight hours FD ESTIMATED

@ 250/yr

FLIGHT

HOURS

3.

Price per day for availability (once 210 days have been used)

AV

ESTIMATED

@ 30 days

DAYS $ $

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

U.S. Forest Service National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

VARIABLE PAY ITEMS

ABS PAY

ITEM CODE

QUANTITY UNIT

LOWER 48 STATES

UNIT PRICE

4. Extended Standby ES INDEFINITE HOUR $ 46.00

5. Subsistence Allowance ON INDEFINITE Overnight Per FTR Schedule

6.

Contractor Miscellaneous Costs

CH INDEFINITE EACH Actual Cost

B.2 5 YEAR MULTIYEAR CONTRACT

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure a Firm Fixed Price Multi-Year contract(s) not to exceed 5 years for the daily availability rate. The U.S. Forest Service will guarantee payment, at the fixed daily availability rate, for each Mandatory Availability Period under the contract. Flights hours will be ordered, also at a fixed rate, on an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity basis and are not guaranteed. The Offeror shall submit supporting documentation should they propose a cancellation ceiling that is greater than that included below. The contract shall be awarded in 2015 with the first program year of the resulting contract beginning at the time of award. The solicitation is written to include the requirements for each program year.

Award will not be made on less than the first program year requirements. If the Government determines before award that only the first program year requirements are needed, the Government’s evaluation of the price or estimated cost and fee shall consider only the first year.

Cancellation of this contract can occur if it is determined that the agency will not have the necessary funds to continue this program. If a cancellation were to occur, contractors would be eligible to receive compensation. The compensation would cover only those costs authorized up to the percentages outlined for the cancellation ceiling (below) in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-2 Cancellation under Multiyear Contracts. The proposed percentages are the maximum percent of the total cost for Availability (CLIN 1) for each program year to be set aside for the cancellation ceiling and date/period and are as follows:

First Program Year 16% October 01, 2016

Second Program Year 14% October 01, 2017

Third Program Year 12% October 01, 2018

Fourth Program Year 10% October 01, 2019

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT/EXHIBITS

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to secure a Firm-Fixed Price contract for Contractor operated and maintained Turbine powered, Multi-engine, Amphibious, Fixed-Wing, Water Scooping Aircraft services meeting the specifications of this contract. The aircraft shall have full or interim Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) approval as a multi-engine water scooper. The primary use of Water scooping aircraft under this contract will be for initial attack (IA) of wildland fires. Water will be scooped from water sources such as lakes and rivers or loaded at ground locations. Chemical fire retardant including foam shall NOT be loaded in the Contractor’s aircraft. The Water scooping aircraft is expected to carry 1600 gallons of water to fires in the beginning stages following initiation. These immediate response actions occur in the first burning periods and are intended to support personnel either on scene or enroute to the incident in containing the fire when it is least costly to do so.

(b) The Water scooping aircraft will be assigned an Administrative Base annually (Boise, Idaho) for contract management oversight only and will be dispatched nationwide including in Alaska, as directed by the Government. During the Mandatory Availability Period (MAP), the designated base will be the Contractor’s base of operations. The Contractor may propose one or more additional alternate maintenance base(s) to be used during the performance of this contract. The water scooping aircraft shall be available for service 7 days per week during the MAP and shall be at the exclusive use and control of the government 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during periods of ordered service.

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

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

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

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

(e) The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State agencies and aircraft awarded under this contract may be dispatched to support those agencies.

(f) Line items will begin service in calendar year 2015. Proposed aircraft flight rates are dry rates with fuel provided by the Government through Government fuel cards however, the contractor shall provide a secondary means of paying for fuel during instances when the Government issued fuel card is not accepted. The Contractor will be reimbursed for fuel when required to procure fuel through other than the Government provided air card.

(g) The contractor will be directed to commence operations via the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Each Notice to Proceed will be issued at least 14 days prior to the identified start date.

Once the contractor has been directed to cease operations due to a winter shut-down, the contractor will be allowed up to 60 days to perform any required maintenance activities.

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

The commencement of spring availability will be directed via the issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

This availability will be contiguous until the balance of the 210 Availability days have been used up.

C.2 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

Aircraft shall be amphibious, twin turbine engine powered, have a Standard or a Restricted Category Airworthiness Certificate and shall meet the following:

(b) Minimum Aircraft Requirements

Payload: Minimum payload of 1600 deliverable gallons of water. Deliverable gallons are those gallons carried to the fire minus the residual gallons in the tank after dispensing. Payload conversion is made at an average of 8.3 pounds per gallon of fluid. Exact payload will be computed from documented weight and balance data and Takeoff and Landing performance charts for the Assigned Work Location

(AWL).

Takeoff and Landing: The aircraft accelerate-stop distance shall not be greater than 5,000 feet plus the length of the stopway (if present). For restricted category airplanes, a stopway is a safety asset, but cannot be used in the accelerate-stop calculation. (14 CFR 1.1)

Aircraft shall be capable of accelerating on all engines to the manufacturer’s or FAA approved Decision Speed (V1), experience a failed engine, and either continue to accelerate to take-off with a failed engine within the remaining runway, or come to a complete stop in the accelerate-stop distance. If Decision Speed is not available, Rotation Speed (Vr) shall be used in determining accelerate-stop requirements.

Aircraft shall be capable of accelerating on all engines in a no wind condition through Decision Speed to Take-off Safety Speed lifting off within 80% of the effective takeoff length at sea level @ ISA plus 30 degree Fahrenheit. Take-off Safety Speed (V2) is defined as the speed at which IAB one engine inoperative climb performance can be achieved, or if this speed is not available, 115% of power-off stall speed for the takeoff configuration.

Capable of operating from a 5,000-foot gravel runway, 3,000 feet pressure altitude, and 25º Celsius with an empty tank.

Certification: Aircraft certified in accordance with 14 CFR 21.183 or 21.185.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Certificate (TC) allows for the dropping of water or retardant on wildland fires (i.e. aerial dispersant of liquids);

An aircraft make and model for which engineering and logistical support, for continued airworthiness, is provided from the current type certificate holder.

VFR/IFR, Day and Night.

Cruise Speed: Cruise airspeed of at least 180 knots true airspeed at 10,000 feet pressure altitude and ISA, empty tank.

Endurance of four (4) hours at maximum cruise power, optimum altitude, standard temperature with a 45-minute reserve.

Tank: Offered aircraft Tank system shall be approved by the Interagency Airtanker Board (IAB) as a multi-engine amphibious water scooper.

Tank capacity of 1,600 U.S. gallons.

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

(d) Condition of Equipment

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

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

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

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

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

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

(e) Non-mission Essential Equipment

(1) Non-mission essential equipment stored in the aircraft during firefighting missions will be limited to crew baggage, technician baggage (as applicable), essential ground support equipment, minimum essential consumable liquids and spare parts not to exceed 1 percent of the maximum operating/takeoff weight

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

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

C.3 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

(a) Aircraft shall conform to an FAA approved type design, and be maintained and operated in accordance with Type Certificate (TC) requirements and applicable Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). Former military aircraft are not acceptable. The aircraft shall be maintained in accordance with an FAA approved inspection program and must include a FAA approved Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID), Structural Inspection Program (SIP), or Instruction for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for the airframe structure, as applicable with an ICA and Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) approved by the manufacturer and account for the Water Scooper role.

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Aircraft that currently have or receive interim approval from the IAB and, fail to hold either interim or final IAB approval will not be renewed and hereby agree to a no cost termination for the convenience of the Government at the conclusion of the season.

(h) Contractors that receive an award and fail to meet the requirements of this contract including those that fail to receive IAB approval or interim tank approval shall be terminated for cause in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 (D-3).

C.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

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

(1) Operational Load Monitoring System – (To be operational prior to the second year of the contract)

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

C.5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) General

(1) Aircraft shall be maintained by the operator’s FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station (CRS) and in accordance with all applicable requirements of 14 CFR.

(2) Manufacturer’s Service Bulletins (SBs) that are a safety of flight item or identified by an Airworthiness Directive (AD) shall be complied with during the period of the contract performance. Under certain circumstances non-CRS personnel may perform preventive maintenance functions such as those contained in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, if approved by a USFS Aviation Maintenance Inspector.

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

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

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

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

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

(8) A flight log similar to that required by 14 CFR 135.65(a) shall be kept with the aircraft. The log will contain the minimum items identified in Exhibit 14.

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

(10) Aircraft shall be weighed and configured as a Water Scooper within the 12-months prior to the start of the first year’s MAP period, and every 36 months thereafter.

The aircraft shall also be weighed following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft.

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

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

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

(14) Contractors may request up to two (2) days of break in service for maintenance during the MAP. These breaks may or may not be consecutive and shall be scheduled with the Government’s concurrence a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the requested break in service. End dates for the MAP will be adjusted as days are used. The two days are not included in the MAP. The Contractor will not be paid availability for days used for break in service under this clause however; the MAP will be extended for each day of authorized maintenance break received. Note: The two days authorized for 100 hour maintenance in paragraph F-3(b)(3)(iii)(F) is in addition to the two days specified here.

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

(b) An OEM Structural Integrity Program (SIP) for the firefighting role. Elements of a SIP are contained in Exhibit 2.

Note: Refer to Exhibit 2 for critical information and details regarding engineering, maintenance, inspection, and data collection and monitoring required by this contract. Failure to accomplish items and maintain compliance with the requirements identified in this exhibit will result in termination of this contract. The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure continued compliance. The development and maintenance of this program is a material part of the performance of the contract.

(c) Engines and Propellers

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) All engine accessories, except propellers dependent on circulating engine oil pressure for operation, shall be removed and replaced with new, overhauled, rebuilt or serviceable units certified as airworthy by an appropriately-rated person (14 CFR Part 43.3).

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

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

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

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

(d) Parts

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

(e) Functional Check Flights

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

C.6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

(a) Minimum Requirements

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

Water Scooping Aircraft

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

(2) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(3) An Intercom System (ICS) for the PIC, SIC, and Pilot Inspector

(4) The ICS system shall have a keyed capability unless normal conversation can be maintained in the cockpit during flight

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

(6) A spare headset with mic within reach of the PIC or Flight Engineer

(7) A Drop Cord is preferred, but not required, for the Pilot Inspector position

(8) One Aeronautical Global Positioning System (GPS)

(9) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(10) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(11) An Additional Telemetry Unit (ATU)

(12) One Transponder

(13) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(14) A Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

(15) One RADAR Altimeter

(16) A Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

(17) Two VOR systems

(18) One Localizer system

(19) One Glideslope system interfaced to the #1 Localizer

(20) One Three Light Marker Beacon system

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

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

(b) Avionics Specifications

All avionics used to meet this agreement 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.

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(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).

(2) Audio Systems

(i) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC. Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch.

The PIC shall have an isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control systems

(A) General

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system.

Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter. Sidetone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected.

Receiver audio shall be provided to each position which requires ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

All required passenger positions shall utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Drop cords may be used provided MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors are installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech AAL280 series or equivalent).

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones.

All required positions shall have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches. Cockpit speakers shall be sufficiently amplified for use in flight.

Crew positions shall have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls or a panel location convenient to the user.

(B) Drop Cord Requirements (when provided)

1. Coil cord with sufficient length to provide unrestricted movement according to mission requirements (Minimum 3 feet retracted)

2. 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord

3. JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing

4. Large clip

5. Volume control

6. ICS switch with momentary and lock positions

7. Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit)

(C) Aft Audio Control systems (when provided)

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator unobstructed access to the controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize this audio control system. If multiple aft audio controllers are installed, passengers shall utilize the most logical system.

(D) Required Audio Control systems

The following audio control systems are required.

1. Two separate audio control systems for the PIC and SIC.

These shall be identical individual units.

(3) Navigation systems

(i) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Aeronautical GPS

Each required GPS shall be TSO approved, permanently installed where both the PIC and SIC/observer can clearly view the display, use an approved external aircraft antenna, and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS shall utilize the WGS-84 datum, reference coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) format and have the ability to manually enter waypoints in flight.

The GPS navigation database shall be updated annually covering the continental United States. Aircraft operating in Alaska shall include an Alaskan database in the annual coverage.

(4) Surveillance systems

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)

Emergency locator transmitters shall be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR

91.207 (excluding section f). ELT antennas shall be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed by the manufacturer. TSO C91 ELTs are not acceptable.

TSO C91a or newer ELTs are acceptable. Documentation of bi-annual registration from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is required for all TSO C126 ELTs.

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF)

Automated flight following systems shall be compatible with the government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF shall be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate.

(A) A subscription service shall be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program.

The reporting interval shall be every two minutes while in flight.

(B) AFF equipment shall be registered with AFF.gov providing all requested information. Changes to equipment and registration information shall be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use. For assistance, the Fire Applications Help Desk (FAHD) may be reached at (866) 224-7677 or (360) 326-6002.

(C) An AFF operational test shall be performed prior to the annual compliance inspection. This test shall ensure that the system meets all requirements and is displayed in the AFF viewer with the correct information. A user name and password are required. Registration and additional information are available at https://www.aff.gov/ .

(D) If AFF becomes unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the Government, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice systems for flight following. The system shall be returned to full operational capability within 5 calendar days after the system is discovered to be unreliable.

(E) This clause incorporates the Specific Section Supplement available at https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs.asp as if it was presented as full text herein.

(iii) Additional Telemetry Unit (ATU) https://www.aff.gov/contractspecs.asp http:https://www.aff.gov

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(A) Additional Telemetry Units shall be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system and operational in all phases of flight.

(B) The ATU must report tank door open and tank door close events with GPS data (Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Speed and Heading) following the same data format as the AFF requirement. Depending on the tank system, additional data may be requested such as pump on/off or volume.

(C) The ATU data must be available to the government in near real time.

A subscription service shall be maintained through the AFF equipment provider allowing AFF position reporting and ATU event data via the Government AFF program.

(D) The only known system that meets both the AFF and ATU requirement is the Latitude technologies S-100 AFF coupled with the Latitude IONode FDM. Contact the government for consideration of other ATU hardware.

(iv) Transponders

Transponder systems shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 91.205(a). Part 135 aircraft shall meet the “Mode S” requirements of 14 CFR 135.143(c).

Transponder systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.413.

(v) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems

Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91. These systems shall be tested and inspected every 24 calendar months as specified by 14 CFR 91.411.

(vi) Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS)

Traffic advisory systems shall be TSO approved, use active interrogation, graphically display traffic relative to the aircraft’s horizontal position, and provide alert audio to the PICs audio control system. The display shall be within view of the PIC and SIC/observer. The system shall provide coverage in all directions above and below the aircraft with a maximum range of at least 10 nautical miles.

The display shall allow range selection of 2 miles or less. (To be completed prior to the second year of the contract)

(5) General Systems

(i) RADAR Altimeters

RADAR altimeters shall be approved, operate from zero to a minimum of 2000 feet AGL and provide the operator an adjustable cursor which enables an altitude low light.

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The altitude low light shall be clearly identified, adjacent to the glare shield, and in view of the PIC.

(ii) Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

Cockpit voice recorders shall meet all applicable regulations for standard and transport category aircraft.

CVRs installed in Water Scoopers shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR

121.359 (a) through (h) and 14 CFR 25.1457 with the Pilot Inspector position recorded on channel four (if unused).

(c) Avionics Installation And Maintenance Standards

All avionics used to meet this contract shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and installation instructions, federal regulations, and the following requirements.

(1) Strict adherence to the guidelines in FAA AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 “Aircraft Electrical Systems” and Chapter 12 “Aircraft Avionics Systems” as well as FAA AC 43.13-2B Chapter 1 “Structural Data”, Chapter 2 “Communication, Navigation and Emergency Locator Transmitter System Installations” and Chapter 3 “Antenna Installation” is required.

(2) All antennas shall be FAA approved, have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 and be properly matched and polarized to their associated avionics system.

(3) Labeling and marking of all avionics controls and equipment shall be understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label marking is acceptable.

(4) Avionics installations shall not interfere with passenger safety, space or comfort.

Avionics equipment shall not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation.

In all instances, the designated areas for collapse shall be protected.

(5) All avionics equipment shall be included on the aircraft’s equipment list by model, nomenclature, and location.

(6) Avionics systems shall meet the performance specifications of FS/OAS A-24 Avionics Operational Test Standards. For a copy of all FS/OAS documents visit http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html .

C.7 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

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

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

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(c) Examples of Unacceptable…