AG-024B-S-16-0002_Solicitation_FBO_11-18-2016.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

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

Airtanker Modernization

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-16-0002

Issued Date:

18 November, 2016

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers are due on 27 January, 2017 @ 3:00 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. Fill in the appropriate information requested under Section B – Schedule of Items.

3. Provide three (3) copies of offeror’s Business/Technical proposal in response to Section E- 3 of the solicitation.

4. Provide offeror’s responses to Sections D-3, E-5, E-6 and E-8 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-16-0002 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

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

Offerors may contact Larry Robillard for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5682.

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) https://www.fbo.gov/

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-16-0002 U.S. Forest Service Airtanker Modernization National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

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

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B-1 ITEM DESCRIPTION

B-2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B-4 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: MULTI-MISSION AIRCRAFT PROFILES

B-5 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

B-6 GENERAL AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

B-7 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AND SUSTAINMENT

B-8 SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENT LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINMENT

B-9 TRAINING

B-10 REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C-2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-4) (MAY 2015)

C-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-5) (SEP 2016)

C-4 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75) (FEB 1988)

C-5 ORDERING (FAR 52.216-18) (OCT 1995)

C-6 ORDER LIMITATIONS (FAR 52.216-19) (OCT 1995)

C-7 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (AGAR 452.216-73) (FEB 1988)

C-8 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (FAR 52.216-22) (OCT 1995)

C-9 ORDERING. THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

C-10 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

C-11 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4(a) INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE – THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED 40

C-12 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 (G) INVOICES

C-13 ADDEMDUM TO 52.212-4(O) WARRANTY – THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED

C-14 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEP 2013)

C-15 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

C-16 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

(JUL 2010)

C-17 DUTY-FREE ENTRY (FAR 52.225-8) (OCT 2010)

C-18 DUTY FREE ENTRY ADDENDUM

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND ATTACHMENTS

SECTION D - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

D-1 DOCUMENTS

APPENDIX 1 - ACRONYMS

D-2 EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 1 - RETARDANT DELIVERY SYSTEM (RDS) REQUIREMENTS - OPTION

EXHIBIT 2 - PASSENGER SEATING SYSTEM STC REQUIREMENTS - OPTION

EXHIBIT 3 - OLM DATA “.CDF” FILE FORMAT (EXAMPLE)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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D-3 ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - AIRTANKER MODERNIZATION EQUIPMENT PRICE SPREADSHEET . 59

ATTACHMENT 2 – SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT 3 – LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS INPUT FORM

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

E-2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001)

E-3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-1) (Oct 2015) (TAILORED)

E-4 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014)

E-5 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E-6 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN

(FAR 52.222-56) (MAR 2015)

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

E-8 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-3) (OCT 2016)

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-16-0002

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

18 November, 2016

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

LARRY ROBILLARD

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5682

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

27 January, 2017

3:00 PM MT

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: 336411

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

USDA FOREST SERVICE

2900 SPRUCE STREET

HANGAR 1071

MCCLELLAN, CA 95652

See Block 9

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

OFFEROR CODE

Invoice Processing Platform http://www.ipp.gov/

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

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

Airtanker Modernization – commercial acquisition for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 7 multi-mission, FAA certified aircraft will be ordered.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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

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

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________________ OFFER

DATED ________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

Larry J. Robillard

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 AND PRICES

B-1 ITEM DESCRIPTION

The USFS has a requirement to acquire a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of seven (7) new production FAA Certificated Transport Category aircraft to operate primarily as airtankers but also to serve in a multi-mission capacity.

B-2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The Contractor will be required to complete the Airtanker Modernization Equipment Price spreadsheet and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Input Form spreadsheet attached – See Section D-3

– Attachments 1 & 3.

B-3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The USFS has a requirement to acquire one (1) to seven (7) new production commercial aircraft to operate primarily as airtankers, but also to serve in a multi-mission capacity. These Multi- Mission Aircraft will be USFS owned and contractor operated and maintained. The Multi-Mission Aircraft represent the continuing modernization of the USFS large airtanker capability. After delivery of the completed commercial aircraft, the Multi-Mission Aircraft will undergo a major airframe modification for the installation of a gravity Retardant Delivery System (RDS) for primary use in the Airtanker Mission for the aerial delivery of retardant in support of national wildland fire suppression (if the optional RDS system is not supplied by the contractor). The Multi-Mission Aircraft will also be capable of critical cargo and personnel transport in support of Forest Service and interagency fire suppression efforts.

This solicitation is intended to procure a multi-mission airplane that has been analyzed for the Airtanker Mission using guidance from the FAA Operational Loads report DOT/FAA/AR-11/7 and that meet the other basic requirements of the solicitation. There are mission equipment options that can be proposed but are not mandatory to propose. These options are:

(1) Retardant Delivery System (RDS) modification (D-2 Exhibit 1)

(2) Passenger Seating System STC (D-2 Exhibit 2)

This contract includes the manufacture, assembly, integration, test, certification, and delivery of up to seven (7) new production Transport Category airplane certificated under 14 CFR Part 21, at time of first aircraft delivery. These aircraft shall be new airframes and components; not a retrofit. “New” is defined as less than 50 hours total airframe time. However, with proper justification supplied, the government may consider, at its discretion, an aircraft to be “new” with up to 100 hours total airframe time. This SOW requires the delivery of new production Transport Category airplane(s) and includes: warranties, project management, systems/production engineering, subsystem procurement and/or manufacturing, system integration, configuration management, Quality Assurance, Integrated Logistics Support, testing, and aircraft delivery/Government acceptance.

B-4 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: MULTI-MISSION AIRCRAFT PROFILES

(a) Airtanker Mission Profile: The Forest Service Airtanker Mission is primarily focused on wildland fire suppression and dropping retardant in support of ground firefighters to contain and/or control new, emerging and large fires. Large volumes of retardant from aircraft are required to help suppress fires.

The Forest Service, using historical data, estimates the average annual retardant delivered by each aircraft serving in the large airtanker role to be approximately 500,000 gallons.

The mission profiles for airtankers may vary somewhat based on the specific aircraft range and performance capabilities; however, the general features of the mission remain the same. A mission sortie is assumed to be less than 1 hour on average; this includes transit to and from the airtanker base and delivery of retardant. The Forest Service expects to fly 250 flight hours per aircraft during the May to September wildland fire season.

Detailed data for the airtanker mission profiles can be found in DOT/FAA/AR-11/7, Usage and Maneuver Loads Monitoring of Heavy Air Tankers, March 2011 (http://www.tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/ar11-7.pdf).

(b) Multi-Mission Profile: Although the primary mission of the Forest Service Multi-Mission Aircraft will be the airtanker firefighting mission, it will also be capable of supporting firefighting crews and delivering critical material to the wildland fire area of operations. The normal firefighting crew consists of 20 members and their firefighting gear. Chapter 13 of the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations states the Maximum Weight of a firefighting crew is 5,300 lbs including personnel and gear. The firefighting transport mission will utilize the 300 knots at 20,000 MSL capability to quickly move a minimum of two firefighting crews and their equipment to where they are needed most.

Similarly, the Forest Service will use the Multi-Mission Aircraft to internally transport the Forest Service owned Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) or other MAFFS support equipment (palletized compressors and / or MAFFS trailers) to an area of operations. This cargo transport mission will require a cargo area space capacity capable of accommodating either the MAFFS II, a MAFFS II support trailer, or the MAFFS II equipment during a potential transport mission of up to 2,000 miles. In order to fulfill this mission requirement, the Multi- Mission Aircraft payload area will require internal dimensions of at least 480 inches long, 103 inches tall, and 108 inches wide in order to accommodate a single MAFFS II unit weighing 15,000 pounds, the support trailer or other palletized cargo in support of MAFFS.

Additionally, the Multi-Mission Aircraft will be used by the Government to support interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State Agencies to the extent permitted by the certificated aircraft.

B-5 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

The Multi-Mission Aircraft must be a new manufacture, turbine multi-engine powered, Transport Category airplane, have a FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 21 at time of first aircraft delivery, and have an OEM Structural Integrity Program meeting the requirements of the Airtanker Mission defined in Section B-7.

The Multi-Mission Aircraft shall, at time of first aircraft delivery:

(a) Be Certified for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in accordance with 14 CFR.

(b) Be FAA Type Certificated Transport Category airplane in accordance with 14 CFR Part 21 at first aircraft delivery.

(c) Hold a FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 21.183.

(d) Hold a Type Certification based on FAA 14 CFR 25.571 Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation at Amendment 54 or higher certified for the Airtanker mission and all other missions under the certification.

(e) Certification Basis must include 14 CFR Part 26 at Amendment 6 or higher for the airtanker mission and all other missions under the certification.

B-6 GENERAL AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Multi-Mission Aircraft must be a new manufacture, turbine multi-engine powered, Transport Category airplane, have a FAA Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 21 at time of first aircraft delivery, and have an OEM Structural Integrity Program meeting the requirements of the Airtanker Mission defined in Section B-7. Forest Service Multi-Mission Aircraft shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Performance Requirements:

(1) All weather operation, including day and night operations, and icing conditions IAW

FAR 14 CFR 25.1419.

(2) Service Ceiling - 28,000 ft. minimum based on optimum aircraft performance.

(3) Maximum Gross Take-Off Weight - Not to exceed 170,000 lbs.

(4) Capable of operating from 5,000 foot unimproved landing strips carrying airtanker mission payload plus 2 hours and 30 minutes (2.5 hours) of useable fuel, not including reserves, per manufacturer's direction while considering fuel management.

(5) Airtanker Mission: Payload of at least 34,000 pounds plus 3 hours and 30 minutes (3.5 hours) of useable fuel, not including reserves, per manufacturer's direction while considering fuel management.

(6) Multi-Mission Payload of at least 15,000lbs, with a non-stop range of 2,100 nm at 28,000 feet ISA.

(7) Capable of Cruise airspeed of 300 knots true airspeed at 20,000 MSL.

(8) Capable of being modified to accommodate an internal 3,000 U.S. gallons or greater gravity retardant tank system with retardant weighing 9.0 lbs. per gallon. (The aircraft shall have this dimensional and performance capability).

(9) Have a minimum dimensional capacity to fit a minimum of 40 passenger seats. (The aircraft shall have this dimensional capability).

(b) General Equipment Requirements. Aircraft shall meet the following requirements at the time of delivery:

(1) New manufactured airplane.

(2) Equipped with multiple turbine engines.

(3) Meeting 14 CFR Part 36 Stage IV noise standards.

(4) Have a Class B cargo compartment as defined by 14 CFR Part 25.857

(5) Minimum Crew - Two (2) (pilot and copilot flight crew members).

(6) Maximum Crew – Five (5), (including pilot/copilot).

(7) Have a minimum, unobstructed cargo payload area of 480 inches long, 103 inches tall and 108 inches wide.

(8) Be capable of on-load and off-load of cargo payload at ground level through a hydraulically actuated cargo ramp and door with a cargo handling system that accommodates a standard HCU-6/E pallet.

(9) Equipped with a door incorporating stairs allowing loading and unloading of passengers without GSE external stairs.

(10) Equipped for single point refueling capability.

(11) Equipped such that external GPU assistance is not required to start the engines, electrically power the aircraft. The ability to heat and cool the cabin from an external source is preferred but not required.

(12) A toilet is required, an externally serviceable chemical toilet is preferred.

(13) Equipped with all weights, measures, markings, and instruments in Imperial units and in the English language.

(14) Equipped with Environmental Control System (ECS) for all areas that could be occupied by aircrew and passengers and all avionics areas.

(c) Avionics Requirements - All avionics used to meet these requirements shall comply with the specifications of paragraph B-6(d) (Avionics Specifications). The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed:

(1) General Avionics:

(i) The aircraft shall be certified as tolerant to Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (T-PEDs) for all phases of flight in accordance with RTCA/DO-307 with documentation in the aircraft flight manual to show compliance

(ii) One (1) qty. RADAR Altimeter

(iii) One (1) qty. Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

(iv) One (1) qty. Flight Data Recorder (FDR)

(v) One (1) qty. Multi-Function Display (MFD) with moving map

(vi) One (1) qty. Autopilot system

(vii) One (1) qty. Hobbs meter or similar recording devise, to record flight time, controlled by the weight-on-wheels switch

(2) Communications Systems:

(i) Two (2) qty. VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(ii) One (1) qty. Technisonic TDFM-9000 VHF-FM Radio

(3) Audio Systems:

(i) One (1) qty. Audio control and intercom Systems (ICS) for the pilot, copilot, two (2) qty. aft flight deck positions and two (2) qty. cabin positions

(ii) One (1) qty. Drop Cord for each aft flight deck position

(iii) One (1) qty. Cabin PA System

(iv) One (1) qty. Flight deck Speaker

(4) Navigation Systems:

(i) Two (2) qty. VOR/Localizer/Glideslope systems

(ii) One (1) qty. Three Light Marker Beacon system

(iii) One (1) qty. TACAN or DME system

(iv) One (1) each qty. Pilot and Copilot Primary Flight Displays (PFD)

(v) Two (2) qty. Attitude Heading and Reference Systems capable of operating in Alaska

(vi) Two (2) qty. Civil GPS/FMS certified for LPV approaches

(vii) Navigation systems capable of operation in Europe

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

(ix) One (1) qty. TAWS A (with inhibit capability)

(x) One (1) qty. Color Weather Radar

(5) Surveillance Systems:

(i) One (1) qty. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(ii) One (1) qty. Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(iii) One (1) qty. Mode S Diversity Transponder

(iv) One (1) qty. 1090ES ADS-B Out

(v) Two (2) qty. Altimeter/Air Data systems with Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting

(vi) One (1) qty. Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II v7.1)

(d) Avionics Specifications - All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements. Any equipment outside of initial aircraft certification will be subject to final design review by USFS. The Government shall be provided drawings and samples of instrument panels for approval of the configuration, finish, and labeling prior to initiation of aircraft manufacturing.

(1) General Systems:

(i) RADAR altimeter shall be approved, operate from zero to a minimum of 2000 feet AGL and provide the operator an adjustable radar altitude setting which enables an altitude low (decision height) annunciation. The altitude low annunciation shall be clearly identified, and in the PIC’s primary field of view.

(ii) Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) installed 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).

(iii) Flight Data Recorder (FDR) shall meet all applicable regulations for transport category aircraft. FDR installed shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 121.343.

(iv) Multi-Function Displays (MFD) shall be installed within view of the PIC and SIC and display GPS navigation information on a color moving map. TCAS, TAWS and Weather Radar information shall be displayed on the MFD.

(v) Autopilot shall be a three axis autopilot with PIC and SIC Flight Directors. The autopilot shall include at least heading, navigation, approach, altitude hold, vertical speed hold and altitude select/capture modes. The system shall be approved for precision approaches while coupled to the navigation systems.

(2) Communications systems:

(i) Communication 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) Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

(iii) VHF-AM Radios: VHF-AM radios shall be FAA approved aeronautical transceivers meeting minimum performance standards equivalent to TSO requirements, permanently installed, and operates in the frequency band of

118.000 to 136.975 MHz in no greater than 8.33 KHz increments.

(iv) VHF-FM Radio: The FM Radio shall be a Technisonic TDFM-9000 configured to Technisonic Project Number P 90149 with four VHF-FM modules capable of simultaneous operation. Each module (FM 1 through FM 4) must have dedicated transmitter and receiver switching on the audio controllers.

(3) Audio Systems:

(i) Intercom systems (ICS): ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An independent ICS volume control, keyed operation, and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for each required position. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. Secondary ICS channel for cabin is not a requirement, but desired.

(ii) Audio Control systems: Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system.

(A) Each flight deck system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver. 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.

(B) Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, FM-2, etc. (as appropriate). Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. Flight deck speakers shall be sufficiently amplified for use in flight.

(C) Crew positions shall have radio and ICS Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls.

(D) Drop cords must use MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech AAL280 series or equivalent).

(iii) Aft Flight deck Drop Cord Requirements:

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

(B) 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord.

(C) Headset jacks at the housing matching the aircraft headset jacks.

(D) Large clip.

(E) Volume control.

(F) ICS switch with momentary and lock positions.

(iv) Aft Flight deck Audio Control systems:

(A) The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator unobstructed access to the controls while seated.

(4) Navigation systems:

(i) All navigation systems and flight instruments must be FAA approved and meet the requirements for IFR operation in North America, Europe and Australia.

(ii) Civil Global Positioning Systems (GPS):

(A) Each GPS shall be WAAS certified, permanently installed, interfaced to an approved external aircraft antenna and be powered by the aircraft electrical system.

(B) The GPS must 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.

(C) The GPS must meet the performance requirements of TSO C145a/C146a

(D) GPS information must be displayed in clear view of the PIC, the SIC and any flight deck observer.

(5) Surveillance Systems Specifications:

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT):

(A) The Emergency Locator Transmitter shall be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding section f).

(B) A TSO C126 or newer ELT is required.

(ii) Automated Flight Following systems (AFF):

(A) 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.

(B) AFF shall be functional in all phases of flight and throughout North America.

(C) The system must be compatible with the Latitude IONode ATU system such as the Latitude Skynode S100.

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

(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.

(F) For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Help Desk under “Help” at https://www.aff.gov

(iii) Transponders:

(A) Transponders shall be certified to TSO C-112 and must be Mode S Diversity systems with antennas on top and bottom of the aircraft.

(B) Transponder systems shall be tested and inspected as specified by

14 CFR 91.413.

(iv) Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting systems:

(A) Altimeter, static pressure, and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems shall be installed in accordance with the IFR requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.

(B) These systems shall be tested and inspected as specified by 14 CFR 91.411.

(v) Traffic Collision and Avoidance Systems (TCAS):

(A) TCAS systems shall be TSO approved to TCAS II Version 7.1 or newer.

(B) The display shall allow range selection of 2 miles or less.

(C) The system must be selectable for display on the MFD.

(e) Aircraft Paint - Contractor shall apply “Forest Service,” the Forest Service Shield, the assigned FAA registration number (N number) and the assigned Tanker number per the approved paint scheme. The approved paint scheme will be incorporated into the awarded contract as an Exhibit which shall be specific to the aircraft Serial Number (SN) identified in schedule of items of the awarded contract.

(1) Primer and Paint Specifications:

(i) Primer:

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(A) Aircraft shall be primed with appropriate primer to accommodate polyurethane paint as recommended by the paint manufacturer and shall be painted in accordance with the applicable portions of the aircraft’s Structural Repair Manual or other technical documentation addressing refinishing.

(ii) Paint:

(A) Paint shall be high quality polyurethane such as those listed below. Paint is identified by Name Brand and color. However, contractor’s are authorized to propose alternate equivalent paint with the following salient characteristics: 1.

durability; 2. color retention; 3.smooth spray application; 3. UV resistance; 4.

hydraulic jet fluid resistance; 5. Salt, chemical and corrosion resistance.

Provided the color and quality is very similar to the colors and brands below:

(1) Sherwin-Williams, Jet-Glo Polyurethane.

(2) Base: White 7067 - Jet-Glo CM0570726

(3) Light Gray: Gray 707 - Jet-Glo 01529

(4) Orange: Bright Poppy - Jet-Glo 00304

(5) Black: Black: Semi- Gloss Black - Jet-Glo 07491

(iii) Specifications:

(A) The airtanker identification number shall be painted on a vertical surface. The number shall be a minimum of two feet high, seventeen inches wide and with a 5 inch brush stroke. The number shall not interfere with the aircraft's registration "N" number.

(B) The aircraft shall be painted with high visibility paint, which contrasts with the primary paint color scheme. High visibility paint shall be applied to the minimum areas as outlined below:

1. Nine square feet from the outboard tips inboard on the upper and lower surface of the wings.

2. Six square feet from the outboard tips inboard on the upper and lower horizontal stabilizer surface.

3. Six square feet from upper portion downward on both sides of the vertical surface of the rudder assembly or aircraft structure immediately adjacent to the tail assembly.

4. Contrasting paint(s) shall be applied to the camber side of the propeller blade tips. At a minimum, the area from the tip to approximately six inches inboard on each blade shall be contrasting.

(C) All liquid filler openings shall be marked near each opening with the identity of the fluid, the octane rating or grade, if applicable, and the amount in U.S. quarts or gallons.

(D) The following list of weights shall be painted on the outside of the aircraft in a location readily visible to the loading crews:

(A) Maximum Gross Weight

(B) Contracted Retardant Weight

(C) Maximum Landing Weight Empty Weight

(D) Normal Operating Weight

(E) Each loading level of the retardant tank shall be marked with the number of gallons capacity and the weight of retardant at that level based on 9.0 pounds per gallon.

(F) Level marks shall be painted on the retardant tank or aircraft indicating the level of the aircraft at the time of Weights and Measures Certification for quantity levels.

(iv) Workmanship:

(A) All painting shall be accomplished in accordance with the paint manufacturer's recommendations or instructions and the approved paint scheme.

(B) Where colors intersect or join, each color shall be cut carefully to form a neat straight line without ridges or tape lines.

(f) Optional Items:

(1) One (1) qty. Heads Up Display (pilot and copilot)

B-7 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AND SUSTAINMENT

(a) Type Design:

(1) The airplane will be delivered meeting all requirements of the FAA approved Type Design.

(b) Equipment Installation:

(1) The installation of additional equipment and/or modification of the aircraft to meet the specifications of this contract shall be completed in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer's recommendations or engineering data and be FAA approved by the TCDS or STC.

(c) Maintenance and Service Instructions:

(1) Each airplane will be delivered with a complete set of all required operations, maintenance and service instructions, along with a complete set of service bulletins.

(d) Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins:

(1) The delivered aircraft shall comply with all current Airworthiness Directives.

(2) At the start of Government acceptance inspections and at delivery of each aircraft procured under this effort, the Government shall be provided a list or lists identifying the airplane’s compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives and the airplane’s compliance with all Service Bulletins (SB).

(3) Draft SBs shall be provided to the Government for approval 60 days prior to scheduled acceptance to address those SBs that are applicable to the aircraft but will not be accomplished at the time of delivery.

(e) Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL):

(1) The aircraft shall have a FAA approved Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL).

(f) Weight and Balance:

(1) The aircraft shall be weighed in accordance with OEM standard practices.

(2) Records that reflect the modified configuration shall be delivered with the aircraft.

(g) Airtanker Validation and Structural Integrity Program:

(1) This section defines the Airtanker Validation and Structural Integrity Program (AVSIP) requirements for aircraft evaluated and awarded under this contract. An established AVSIP shall predict and prevent catastrophic failure of primary structure due to fatigue and shall be delivered with the aircraft. The AVSIP shall meet the following requirements:

(i) A comprehensive OEM developed AVSIP will be delivered with the aircraft.

As a minimum, the basic aircraft shall meet FAA 14 CFR 25.571 Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation at Amendment level 25-54 or later.

(ii) The aircraft shall have incorporated and complied with all requirements of the currently approved MSG-3 formulated maintenance and inspection program as a baseline for the aircraft at first aircraft delivery.

(iii) The aircraft’s program must include or have incorporated all recommended and/or required manufacturer programs such as Structural Inspection Documents (SID), Supplemental Structural Inspection Documents (SSID), Corrosion Prevention and Control Programs (CPCP), Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) and Fuel Tank System Inspection Program, as applicable.

(iv) The CPCP will incorporate specific inspections and maintenance required by the use of long term fire retardant based on http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire/wfcs/lt-ret.htm.

(v) A Low Utilization Maintenance Program (LUMP) shall be delivered with the aircraft if the basic AVSIP program requirements are different than the program developed for the airtanker mission. The planned peak aircraft utilization will be 250 flight hours/cycles to be flown in the airtanker mission profile during the fire season from May through September.

(vi) The aircraft shall have an FAA approved OEM maintenance and inspection program developed for use as an Airtanker using a 34,000 lbs. payload over 20 year service life flying 250 hours/cycles of airtanker operations annually, using the guidance of FAA report DOT/FAA/AR-11/7, Usage and Maneuver Loads Monitoring of Heavy Air Tankers, March 2011 as the operational loads spectra.

(vii) Documentation of a FAA approved complete Airtanker usage evaluation of the aircraft for Damage Tolerance and Fatigue to 14 CFR Part 26 at Amendment 26-6, or higher and 25.571 at Amendment 25-54 or later. The evaluation shall identify the loads, internal and external, to which the fatigue critical structure or principal structural elements (PSE’s) will be subjected to in the firefighting role and determine the impact of those loads.

(viii) The aircraft shall have FAA approved Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs) that meet 14 CFR 25.1529 at Amendment 25-54 or later for the airtanker mission formulated from the 14 CFR Part 26 and 25.571 evaluations and the aircraft shall be in full compliance with all inspections, inspection compliance intervals and structural component life limits derived from those evaluations.

(ix) Airworthiness Limitations based on the evaluations resulting from the above will be formally incorporated into the aircraft’s Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the ICA.

(x) The aircraft shall be in compliance with the Airtanker Validation Structural Integrity Program when delivered. Each mandatory component retirement, replacement or overhaul time shall be incorporated into the airtanker usage evaluation and the OEM Airworthiness Limitations Section at first aircraft delivery. A preliminary listing of Airtanker Mission inspection intervals and mandatory component retirement times shall be provided with the proposal.

(xi) The evaluations above must include substantiation to 14 CFR Part 26.43 at Amendment 26-4, via 25.571 at Amendment 25-54 or later for all structural repairs made to the aircraft since manufacture if any have been dispositioned prior to delivery.

(xii) The aircraft shall have documented support by the manufacturer for maintenance and engineering of the aircraft while performing the airtanker mission.

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(h) Operational Load Monitoring (OLM) System and Program:

(1) Aircraft shall be instrumented with a government reviewed and approved, functioning OLM system capable of characterizing the airtanker missions performed by these aircraft. The OLM system must provide required and specified parameters and sample rates for Initial Usage Evaluation (Table 1) or Continuous Monitoring (Table 2). The first aircraft shall have a system that meets Table 1, Initial Airtanker Evaluation; the remaining aircraft shall have a system that meets Table 2, Continuous Use requirements. Nz accelerations shall be recorded as close to the aircraft Center of Gravity as practicable or correction algorithms shall be validated and applied. Systems shall have functional and calibration flights recorded prior to delivery.

(2) Initial Usage Evaluation OLM System (Table 1): These are minimum system requirements for the first aircraft. The instrumentation and equipment utilized must include all mechanical components required to measure the flight parameters as well as strain gauges at selected locations on the airframe. The system shall have detailed installation instructions, drawings and ICAs. The ICAs will also include an installation validation plan for system and scheduled calibration check due annually. The following are minimum required parameters to be recorded at 32 Hz.

(3) The Table 1 requirement of strain gauge/accelerometer channels may be waived if aircraft OEM can provide health usage monitoring meeting Government requirements listed below.

Table 1 Initial Aircraft Evaluation OLM Minimum Channel List

Channel Description Number of Channels Units

Sample Rate (Hz)

Record Rate (Hz)

1 Date and Time in GMT (GPS) 1 Analog yyyymmdd_GMT 4 Hz 32 Hz

2 Latitude (GPS) 1 Analog Decimal Degrees 4 Hz 32 Hz

3 Longitude (GPS) 1 Analog Decimal Degrees 4 Hz 32 Hz

4 Altitude (GPS) 1 Analog Feet 4 Hz 32 Hz

5 Ground Speed (GPS) 1 Analog Knots 4 Hz 32 Hz

6 Vertical Speed (GPS) 1 Analog Feet per Minute 4 Hz 32 Hz

7 Heading (GPS) 1 Analog Degrees 4 Hz 32 Hz

8 Vertical Accuracy (VDOP) 1 Analog 4 Hz 32 Hz

9 Horizontal Accuracy (HDOP) 1 Analog 4 Hz 32 Hz

10 Normal Acceleration (NZ) 1 Analog G Force 32 Hz 32 Hz

11 Longitudinal Acceleration (NX) 1 Analog G Force 32 Hz 32 Hz

12 Lateral Acceleration (NY) 1 Analog G Force 32 Hz 32 Hz

13 Pitch 1 Analog Degrees 32 Hz 32 Hz

14 Pitch Rate 1 Analog Degrees per Sec. 32 Hz 32 Hz

15 Roll 1 Analog Degrees 32 Hz 32 Hz

16 Roll Rate 1 Analog Degrees per Sec. 32 Hz 32 Hz

17 Yaw Rate 1 Analog Degrees per Sec. 32 Hz 32 Hz

18 Pitot Pressure 1 Analog Inches Hg 32 Hz 32 Hz

19 Static Pressure 1 Analog Inches Hg 32 Hz 32 Hz

20 Outside Air Temperature 1 Analog Degrees C 32 Hz 32 Hz

21 Altitude (Static Pressure) 1 Analog Feet 32 Hz 32 Hz

22 Cabin Pressure Differential 1 Analog PSI 32 Hz 32 Hz

23 Indicated Airspeed (must be derived from Pitot / Static differential)

1 Analog Knots 32 Hz 32 Hz

24 Equivalent Airspeed 1 Analog Knots 32 Hz 32 Hz

25 True Airspeed 1 Analog Knots 32 Hz 32 Hz

26 Avionics On/Off 1 Discrete Discrete 32 Hz 32 Hz

27 Engine Start (one engine oil pressure) 1 Discrete Discrete 32 Hz 32 Hz

28 Weight On Wheels 1 Discrete Discrete 32 Hz 32 Hz

29 Flap Position 1 Analog Degrees 32 Hz 32 Hz

30 Fuel Quantity 1 Analog Lbs. 32 Hz 32 Hz

31 Aircraft Gross Weight 1 Analog Lbs. 32 Hz 32 Hz

32 Retardant Quantity 1 Analog Lbs. 32 Hz 32 Hz

33 Speed Brake / Spoiler Position 1 Analog Degrees 32 Hz 32 Hz

34 Tank Door Actuation(All Doors) As Needed Discrete 32 Hz 32 Hz

35 Strain Gauge and or Accelerometer Inputs

26 Analog Microstrain and Correlating Stress, G Force

32 Hz 32 Hz

Note: Additional channels for Retardant Quantity (32) and Tank Door Actuation (34) must be provided even if Tanking Option is not offered or exercised. These parameters can be provided in an additional system that records data that will integrate into the Table 1 system.

(4) Continuous Monitoring OLM (Table 2) Requirements for Additional Aircraft: The OLM system and instrumentation requirements for the remaining aircraft shall be less comprehensive. These are minimum system requirements for all other aircraft for continuous monitoring while in airtanker service. The instrumentation and equipment utilized must include all mechanical components required to measure the flight parameters listed. The system shall have detailed installation instructions, drawings and ICAs. The ICAs will also include an installation validation plan for system and scheduled calibration check due annually. The following are minimum required parameters to be recorded at 8 Hz. (Note - Nz, Ny, and Nx are at 32 Hz record rate in the following chart.)

Table 2 Continuous Monitoring OLM Minimum Channel List

Channel Description Number of Channels Units

Sample Rate (Hz)

Record Rate (Hz)

1 Date and Time in GMT (GPS) 1 Analog yyyymmdd_GMT 4 Hz 8 Hz

2 Latitude (GPS) 1 Analog Decimal Degrees 4 Hz 8 Hz

3 Longitude (GPS) 1 Analog Decimal Degrees 4 Hz 8 Hz

4 Altitude (GPS) 1 Analog Feet 4 Hz 8 Hz

5 Ground Speed (GPS) 1 Analog Knots 4 Hz 8 Hz

6 Vertical Speed (GPS) 1 Analog Feet per Minute 4 Hz 8 Hz

7 Heading (GPS) 1 Analog Degrees 4 Hz 8 Hz

8 Vertical Accuracy (VDOP) 1 Analog 4 Hz 8 Hz

9 Horizontal Accuracy (HDOP) 1 Analog 4 Hz 8 Hz

10 Normal Acceleration (NZ) 1 Analog G Force 32 Hz 32 Hz

11 Longitudinal Acceleration (NX) 1 Analog G Force 32 Hz 32 Hz

12 Lateral Acceleration (NY) 1 Analog G Force 32 Hz 32 Hz

13 Pitch 1 Analog Degrees 8 Hz 8 Hz

14 Pitch Rate 1 Analog Degrees per Sec. 8 Hz 8 Hz

15 Roll 1 Analog Degrees 8 Hz 8 Hz

16 Roll Rate 1 Analog Degrees per Sec. 8 Hz 8 Hz

17 Yaw Rate 1 Analog Degrees per Sec. 8 Hz 8 Hz

18 Pitot Pressure 1 Analog Inches Hg 8 Hz 8 Hz

19 Static Pressure 1 Analog Inches Hg 8 Hz 8 Hz

20 Outside Air Temperature 1 Analog Degrees C 8 Hz 8 Hz

21 Altitude (Static Pressure) 1 Analog Feet 8 Hz 8 Hz

22 Cabin Pressure Differential 1 Analog PSI 8 Hz 8 Hz

23 Indicated Airspeed (must be derived from Pitot / Static differential)

1 Analog Knots 8 Hz 8 Hz

24 Equivalent Airspeed 1 Analog Knots 8 Hz 8 Hz

25 True Airspeed 1 Analog Knots 8 Hz 8 Hz

26 Avionics On/Off 1 Discrete Discrete 8 Hz 8 Hz

27 Engine Start (one engine oil pressure)

1 Discrete Discrete 8 Hz 8 Hz

28 Weight On Wheels 1 Discrete Discrete 8 Hz 8 Hz

29 Flap Position 1 Analog Degrees 8 Hz 8 Hz

30 Fuel Quantity 1 Analog Lbs. 8 Hz 8 Hz

31 Aircraft Gross Weight 1 Analog Lbs. 8 Hz 8 Hz

32 Retardant Quantity 1 Analog Lbs. 8 Hz 8 Hz

33 Speed Brake / Spoiler Position 1 Analog Degrees 8 Hz 8 Hz

34 Tank Door Actuation(All Doors) As Needed Discrete 8 Hz 8 Hz

Note: Additional channels for Retardant Quantity (32) and Tank Door Actuation (34) must be provided even if Tanking Option is not offered or exercised. These parameters can be provided in an additional system that records data that will integrate into the Table 2 system.

(5) The following are the minimum requirements for both OLM systems:

(i) Data Acquisition Requirements: The OLM system utilized for the data acquisition must be capable of recording all of the flight parameters as well as the strain gauges, when applicable. Recorders shall be capable of recording flight data for a minimum of 25 flight hours on the removable data capture media without being overwritten. Recorded data shall be compatible with Forest Service Operational Loads Data Library software solution as defined below.

(ii) The aircraft’s OLM system shall:

(A) Identify the OLM system installation. Note: Aircraft that have a structural health monitoring system integrated into the aircraft by the OEM and is capable of determining loading severity of firefight operations for principle structural elements will be considered compliant with the intent of Paragraph B‐7(h)(5)(ii)(C through F) requirements.

(B) Identify the calibration process, and frequency of recalibration.

(C) Be properly installed using OEM recommended installation procedures.

(D) Identify the location of the recording device of the OLM system. The system does not need to be crash survivable; but consideration should be made for the most crash survivable location within the aircraft with regard to fire and damage from a crash for the recording unit.

(E) Contain procedures to assure the OLM system is fully functional for each flight, including all measured parameters.

(F) Identify the input sensor locations of the parameters listed.

Parameters identified as being required for developing revised ICA’s shall be so identified and be given greater description as to their use.

(G) Provide an explanation of the analysis of the data obtained from the aircraft OLM system.

(H) Contain procedures for the integration of the analyzed aircraft operational load data into the AVSIP.

(I) Define and provide a detailed explanation of the exceedance for each of the recorded parameters.

(J) Thoroughly explain the definition of a structural exceedance.

Structural exceedances may be single or multiple parameter exceedances.

(K) Contain procedures to follow (i.e. inspect, repair, or other maintenance action) when a structural exceedance occurs.

(L) Contain procedures for retrieval of the aircraft OLM data, analysis of the data, process for defining/deciding on a maintenance action, and implementation of the maintenance action.

(M) The recorded OLM data shall be in a “.cdf” file format. All values in data files shall be in engineering units. The data files shall include column header descriptions (including engineering units for the values in each column). Acceleration data shall be described as either incremental or total. There shall be only one flight per recorded file. The file shall be formatted as the example provided in D-3 EXHIBIT 3 - OLM DATA “.CDF”

FILE FORMAT (EXAMPLE).

B-8 SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENT LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINMENT

(a) Original Equipment Manufacturer Support Services: All support required for the aircraft in its original configuration and as modified from its original configuration to the airtanker configuration or other mission configurations as identified by the USFS. The Contractor shall provide the following services as ordered by the Government:

(1) Engineering Support Services (ESS):

(i) Miscellaneous engineering activities in support of the Government’s Multi- Mission Aircraft (as modified) including the airtanker, passenger transport, and cargo transport missions.

(ii) Responses and reviews to Government inquiries for technical information.

(iii) ESS efforts for Engineering support across technical activities shall include, at a minimum:

(A) Modification/Nonconforming Items: The Contractor shall provide engineering support to address USFS required repairs, modifications or nonconforming items associated with all aircraft operations. The USFS requires the OEM’s support from original design data to support structural and/or system modifications to the aircraft, to ensure continued airworthiness requirements relative to the USFS missions that are established and periodically reviewed.

(B) Aircraft Structural Integrity Program support: The Contractor shall provide analysis to Government provided operational loads monitoring data to update the aircraft’s continued airworthiness programs.

(C) Engineering and Manufacturing Data: The Contractor shall provide access to OEM engineering and manufacturing data to address modifications or nonconforming items associated with the as modified aircraft. The USFS requires the Manufacturer’s support from original design data to support structural and/or system modifications to the aircraft, to ensure continued airworthiness requirements relative to the operations performed by the aircraft.

(D) Engineering Studies: The Contractor shall provide safety inquires support when requested for safety investigation board findings and recommendations; support to accident/incident investigations, mishap assessments input; accident avoidance recommendations; aircraft work around options/recommendations.

(E) General Support: The Contractor shall provide support for operators’ conferences and systems engineering process improvements, and warranty action investigations prior to acceptance of responsibility under warranty.

(2) Maintenance Support.

(i) Maintenance Program Support: The Contractor shall provide OEM maintenance programs. Maintenance programs shall include updates and technical support for the maintenance program when ordered. The Government may order tailored maintenance programs to address low utilization and mission specific operations.

(ii) Technical Representative Support: The Contractor shall provide field support to support maintenance, modifications, or other instances as ordered by the Government. This support may be on site or via electronic means.

(3) Technical Publications and Software:

(i) Technical Publications. Five-year subscription to all technical publications required to inspect, repair, maintain and operate the aircraft shall be provided with the delivery of each airplane. A second subscription shall be provided with the first, fourth and seventh aircraft delivery. This includes, but not limited to, Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns, Structural Repair Manuals Service Bulletins, Service Information Letters, Aircraft Specific Wiring Manual (to include updated wiring diagrams for modification and optional equipment), ICAs and Pilot Operating Handbooks.

(A) Maintenance manuals: Shall include updates and technical support for the maintenance manuals.

(B) Illustrated Parts Breakdown: Manuals shall include updates and technical support for the parts manuals.

(C) Service Information and Updates: The Contractor shall provide support and updates of aircraft service information. Examples:

i. Maintenance Documents

ii. Parts support

iii. Tracking and prioritizing resolution of in-service issues

iv. Online and e-mail notices of new service bulletins

v. Airplane Tooling Services (Maintenance Tooling)

vi. Data and…