Final_AG-024B-S-16-9305_R3_EU_Heli_Solicitation_1-5-16.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/

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-16-9305 Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use Type-III Helicopter Services USFS Region 3

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-16-9305

Issued Date:

01/05/2016

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on 01/28/2016 @ 3:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time.

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

1. SF-1449, blocks 17a, 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign. Original 1449 must be included in package.

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested under Section B.

3. Provide one (1) copy of your Business/Technical proposal in response to section E-1 of the solicitation. The Technical Proposal information shall be provided on two (2) read-only compact disks compatible with Microsoft Office products or Adobe PDF.

4. Provide your responses to Sections E-4 (Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters), E- 5 (Information Regarding Responsibility Matter), E-6 (Representations and Certifications) and E-8 (Representation by Corporations Regarding on Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction) 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-16-9305 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 ATTN: Mr. Todd Novinger 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

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

Offeror’s questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT 01/13/2016.

E-mail: trnovinger@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as Offeror’s Questions for Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-16- 9305. Or mail to the address identified above.

Offerors may contact Todd Novinger for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5272 (Phone) & 208-387-5384 (Fax number).

“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-16-9305 U.S. Forest Service Region 3 Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS 2

B-2 BIDDERS MAY QUALIFY THEIR BIDS - BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE BELOW

THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT 8

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

PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND

WEIGHT VALIDATION 8

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 9

B-5 CREW COVERAGE 10

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 10

B-7 RESERVED 10

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 10

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 10

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 11

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

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 11

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 12

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT 13

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 13

ATTACHMENT 1 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SHORT-HAUL SPECIAL MISSION

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS 14

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 16

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS 16

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 17

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 18

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 24

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 28

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 28

C-8 RESERVED 38

C-9 RESERVED 38

C-10 OPERATIONS 38

C-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 43

C-12 PERSONNEL 44

C-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 49

C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 50

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

EQUIPMENT 50

C-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 51

C-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 53

C-18 MISHAPS 54

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C-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 56

C-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 57

C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 61

C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 62

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 62

C-24 CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION 62

C-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP) INCLUDING EXTENDED AND

OPTIONAL USE 62

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 63

C-27 UNAVAILABILITY 64

C-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 65

C-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 65

C-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 65

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 65

C-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD 66

C-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL HELICOPTERS AND

PERSONNEL 67

C-34 RESERVED 67

C-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 67

C-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 68

C-37 LODGING & MEALS 68

C-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 68

C-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 68

C-40 PAYMENT FOR FOAM CONCENTRATE 69

C-41 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE 69

C-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 70

C-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 70

C-44 RESERVED 71

C-45 DEFINITIONS 71

C-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACCRONYMS 78

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL 80

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) 81

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT 82

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES 86

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT 87

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES 93

EXHIBIT 7 – RESERVED 94

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 95

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER

PILOTS 102

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL

REFERENCE/EXTERNAL LOAD TRAINING 103

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST 105

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL

CONSUMPTION, AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART 106

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION 107

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 110

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 111

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EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 116

EXHIBIT 17 - SUPPLEMENTAL RAPPEL REQUIREMENTS – EQUIPMENT 130

EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY

APPROVAL 133

EXHIBIT 19 - RESERVED 134

EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM 135

EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 137

EXHIBIT 22 - COMPUTED GROSS WEIGHT TABLE 143

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT 144

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT 147

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER 148

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION 149

EXHIBIT 27 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL SPECIAL MISSION

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS 151

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 157

EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED 158

EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED 158

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS

QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT HISTORY 159

SECTIOND - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 162

D-2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 (MAY 2015) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- COMMERCIAL ITEMS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 162

D-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(52.212-5) (DEC 2015) 162

D-4 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-9) (JUL 2013) 169

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 170

D-6 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984) 171

D-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 171

D-8 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT

STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS

(AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) 171

D-9 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 172

D-10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 173

D-11 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996) 173

D-12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 174

D-13 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 174

D-14 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) 175

D-15 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 175

D-16 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) Error! Bookmark not defined.6

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2015) 177

E-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) 181

E-3 CONTRACT AWARD 183

E-4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-5) (OCT 2015) 184

E-5 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) 186

E-6 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (FAR 52.212-3) (NOV 2015) 187

E-7 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006) 204

E-8 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID

DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION

(AGAR 452.209-70) (DEVIATION 2012-01) ALTERNATE 1 (FEB 2012) 204

E-9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 205

E-10 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION

(AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001) 205

E-11 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) 205

E-12 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990) 205

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-16-9305

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

01/05/16

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

TODD R. NOVINGER

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

01/28/16

3:30 MST

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

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

Same As Item 9

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

OFFEROR CODE

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

TELEPHONE NO. ___________ DUNS_______________ .

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)

EXCLUSIVE USE TYPE-III HELICOPTER

SERVICES - USFS REGION 3

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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

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

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Three (3) Standard Category, Light (Type III) Helicopters fully operated, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the host base, and during the periods shown below. Award of helicopters for make and model will be based on best value. The performance requirements are a minimum and the helicopter will be evaluated for overall best value considering price and other factors. The Government will determine best value.

It is the intent of this solicitation to secure a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract not to exceed 1 base year and 3 option periods for the daily availability rate. The flight rate will be an indefinite quantity with no guarantee of flight hours given by the Government. The Government may award a single contract or multiple awards based on the outcome of the evaluation process. The Government reserves the right to award any combination of items and/or number of items.

Helicopter Inspections (carding) -- all equipment needing to be inspected shall be available for inspection at least 3 days prior to the start of work. Inspections may take place at the vendor’s facility or host base or at a location agreed to with the Agency Maintenance Inspectors.

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B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. 1 Helicopter equipped with bucket

Designated Base: Sandia Helibase

Name: Cibola National Forest

City and State: Tijeras, NM

Location: Approximately 10 miles east of Albuquerque, NM, within 3 miles of Tijeras, NM, LAT 35 4.266 LON 10622.799

Mandatory Availability Period: April 13 thru July 27 Net Days: 106 Calendar Days

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III Light Helicopter

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability

BASE

106 $ $

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Est. Annual Flight Use *125 See Exhibit 12 $

**Optional Use Rate

HR $ N/A

*Estimated number of flight hours per year is for estimation purposes only, the Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract.

**Optional Use Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

WORK SCHEDULES

Work Schedules will be a 12/4

Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule. Days off schedule may vary.

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At least 2 Primary pilots, 2 mechanics (for those working a 12 on and 12 off schedule) 1 primary pilot, 1 mechanic and relief personnel (for those working a schedule other than 12/12) must be identified in performance of the MAP (each year), and approved by the contracting officer a minimum of 5 days before start of MAP. Substitution or changes to those identified must be proposed and justified in writing at least 12 days prior to substitution and approved by the contracting officer and COR.

ITEM NO. 1

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________ lbs is required

(Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload non-jettisonable) __________________

Relief Crew Cost Per Person (round trip)

Cost from contractors base of operation to host base for contract relief costs, per person (round trip) $_______________ (see C-41). The relief costs will be reviewed prior to award and prior to each renewal option period.

Note: For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the Interagency Load Calculation, only current, applicable FAA approved Performance Charts shall be used.

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ITEM NO. 2 Helicopter equipped with bucket

NOTE: This Item has been selected to have the additional mission of Short-Haul.

Please refer to Attachment 1 for additional aircraft requirements

2 (a) Designated Base: Tucson Helibase

Name: Coronado National Forest

City and State: Tucson, AZ

Location: Approximately 3 miles south of I-10 on Wilmot Road; 5 miles southeast of Tucson

International Airport (TIA). LAT 32 3.016 LON 11051.049

Mandatory Availability Period: April 01 thru July 11 Net Days: 102 Calendar Days

2 (b) Designated Base: Helena Helibase

Name: Helena / Lewis and Clark National Forest

City and State: Helena, MT

Location: North side of Helena Regional Airport

Mandatory Availability Period: July 11 thru October 19 Net Days: 101Calendar Days

203 $ $

Est. Annual Flight Use *250 See Exhibit 12 $

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**Optional Use Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

WORK SCHEDULES

Work Schedules will be a 12/12

Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule. Days off schedule may vary.

At least 2 Primary pilots, 2 mechanics (for those working a 12 on and 12 off schedule) 1 primary pilot, 1 mechanic and relief personnel (for those working a schedule other than 12/12) must be identified in performance of the MAP (each year), and approved by the contracting officer a minimum of 5 days before start of MAP. Substitution or changes to those identified must be proposed and justified in writing at least 12 days prior to substitution and approved by the contracting officer and COR

ITEM NO. 2

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________ lbs is required

(Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload non-jettisonable) __________________

Relief Crew Cost Per Person (round trip)

Cost from contractors base of operation to host base for contract relief costs, per person (round trip) $_______________ (see C-41). The relief costs will be reviewed prior to award and prior to each renewal option period.

Note: For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the

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ITEM NO. 3 Helicopter equipped with bucket

NOTE: This Item has been nominated to include the additional mission of Short- Haul. Please refer to Attachment 1 for additional aircraft requirements

3 (a) Designated Base: TA-49 Helibase

Name: Santa Fe National Forest

City and State: Los Alamos, NM

Location: Los Alamos Airport (2012). TA-49 is approximately 15 minutes south of Los Alamos, NM on State HWY 4, approximately 3 miles west of the main entrance of Bandelier National

Monument. LAT 35 49.642 LON 10619.072

Mandatory Availability Period: April 14 thru July 14 Net Days: 92 Calendar Days

3 (b) Designated Base: Hungry Horse Helibase

Name: Flathead National Forest

City and State: Hungry Horse, MT

Location: Approximately 1 miles east of Hungry Horse, MT. LAT 37 23.06 LON 11403.21.

Nearest jetport is Glacier Park International (GPI)

Mandatory Availability Period: July 14 thru October 2 Net Days: 81 Calendar Days

173 $ $

Est. Annual Flight Use *225 See Exhibit 12 $

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**Optional Use Rate will not be used in the evaluation of proposals.

WORK SCHEDULES

Work Schedules will be a 12/12

Note: All Personnel shall be under the same work schedule. Days off schedule may vary.

At least 2 Primary pilots, 2 mechanics (for those working a 12 on and 12 off schedule) 1 primary pilot, 1 mechanic and relief personnel (for those working a schedule other than 12/12) must be identified in performance of the MAP (each year), and approved by the contracting officer a minimum of 5 days before start of MAP. Substitution or changes to those identified must be proposed and justified in writing at least 12 days prior to substitution and approved by the contracting officer and COR

ITEM NO. 3

Make:

Model:

Series:

N Number:

Contracted Helicopter Equipped Weight

Equipped Weight (see definition) ______________ lbs is required

(Note: Does not include bucket and associated suspension hardware)

Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload non-jettisonable) __________________

Relief Crew Cost Per Person (round trip)

Cost from contractors base of operation to host base for contract relief costs, per person (round trip) $_______________ (see C-41). The relief costs will be reviewed prior to award and prior to each renewal option period.

Note: For the purpose of evaluating helicopter performance and computing the

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B-2 BIDDERS MAY QUALIFY THEIR BIDS - BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE BELOW THE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT.

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

EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND WEIGHT VALIDATION

(a) Performance shall be based on minimum engine specification. Aircraft performance capabilities shall be determined by using the Standard Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation Method. (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation)

Performance enhancing data (Power Assurance Checks, wind charts, etc) shall not be used.

Only FAA approved charts based on minimum specification engine performance shall be used.

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

Use (Exhibit 13, Interagency Helicopter Load Calculation and Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart) per aircraft type and the appropriate Hover Ceiling Charts (HOGE and HIGE) from the approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual with current supplements and changes as applicable.

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

(b) Aircraft Weighing and Weight Validation

(1) The aircraft’s equipped weight is determined using weight and balance data, which was determined by actual weighing of the aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and configured in accordance with the contract specifications, as proposed. Additional weighing criteria:

(i) The weighing shall be accomplished by the Contractor or their agent.

(ii) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified as accurate within the previous one (1) year. The certifying entity may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scales should be listed by make, model and calibration date in the aircrafts weight and balance documentation (See Form B, Exhibit 21).

(iii) Weighing shall be:

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

1. Reserved

(B) At an interval of 24 months thereafter and / or

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(C) Following any major repair or major alteration or change to the equipment list, which significantly affects the center of gravity of the aircraft.

(iv) Helicopter(s) under this solicitation shall:

(A) Remain at or below the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed in the base year of the contract. When there is a difference in the aircraft's weight between different sets of scales, scales shall be allowed a maintenance tolerance of .2 % (two tenths of a percent) of the scale reading for each set of scales. For example, a helicopter that weighed 6000 lbs on one scale set would be allowed a 12 lb tolerance on each scale set when compared. (Ref. NIST Handbook 44, Table 6).

(B) Be allowed a total of 1% above the contracted helicopter equipped weight as proposed during the combined contract option periods.

(v) Cowlings, doors and fairings shall not be removed to meet contract equipped weight for performance.

(vi) If the government requires additional equipment after contract award, no penalty will be assessed.

(2) After proposal evaluations and prior to or post award all Exclusive Use aircraft weighing shall be witnessed and validated by Agency Aircraft Inspector(s). If aircraft must be weighed post award it will be at the option of the Government. The objective of the second and separate weighing is to validate the contractor’s proposed weight as configured to comply with the solicitation requirements. Contractors are responsible for the costs associated with weighing the aircraft excluding Agency Aircraft Inspector costs.

All aircraft shall be weighed prior to start of the base year Mandatory Availability Period

(MAP).

Applicable for Type III (Light) Helicopters Example:

CAPABILITY OF:

At 8,000 feet pressure altitude and 30°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Payload of 850 pounds, as determined by Exhibit 13, Standard Interagency Load Calculation form, using a standard pilot weight of 200 pounds and fuel for one hour and 30 minutes (01+30) as determined by Exhibit 12, Hourly Flight Rates, Fuel Consumption, and Weight Reduction Chart.

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS

Turbine engine(s)

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B-5 CREW COVERAGE

The number of persons required will be the minimum complement of personnel while operating under this contract, additional positions may be offered to staff and support the helicopters.

One Pilot Crew or Two Pilot crew or Three Pilot crew

And

With Relief Pilot(s) Without Relief Pilot(s)

6-Day Coverage (See Chart Below)

7-Day Coverage (See Chart Below) A B OR C

COVERAGE

FUEL SERVICING

VEHICLE DRIVER

MECHANIC

6-Day 6-Day Coverage

No Relief Required

3-Hour Call-up

7-Day

A.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

3-Hour Call-up

B.

FSVD Required

Relief FSVD Required

Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base (May serve as FSVD) Relief Mechanic(s) 3-Hour Call-up

C.

Full Time FSVD Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

Full Time Mechanic(s) Required at Host Base/Alternate Base

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE

Type III (Light) Helicopter – A maximum of 3 Personnel may be paid as per the payment clause.

Note: Managers may pay up to the Maximum Compliment.

B-7 RESERVED

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

$46.00 per hour

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B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations See Section C

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO (Contractor to check all that apply).

Contractor has authorization as indicated in FAA Operation Specifications for operations in the following locations. Reference Exhibit 3

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Note that exceptions may apply)

NOTE: Anything checked will have an Exhibit that applies, to a C clause applicable, or CFR Reference.

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2 (See C-7 (b) (1) (i)

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: 2(See C-7 (b) (1) (ii)

VHF-FM Programming Ports (See C-7 (b) (5) (iv)

External PA with Siren capability (See C-7 (b) (1) (v) (A)

Internal PA with Siren capability for Heavy helicopters (See C-7 (b) (1) (v) (B)

Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See C-7 (b) (3) (i) (A)

GPS with Moving Map (See C-7 (b) (3) (i) (C)

GPS Data connector (See C-7 (b) (5) (v)

External Portable Aviation GPS Antenna: GPS Model: _________ (See C-7 (b) (5) (vi)

Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (See C-7 (b) (4) (vi)

Aft Cabin Audio Control System (See C-7 (b) (2) (ii) (C)

Addition Telemetry Unit (ATU) (See C-7 (b) (4) (iii)

P-25 Digital VHF-FM Mobile Radio for Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 (g)

Rappel Capability (See C-7 (a) (2) and Exhibit 17)

Extended Height landing gear (See C-4)

Litter Kit Provisions with Litter w/o Litter (See Exhibit 25).

FAA Over Water Kit (See Exhibit 24)

Fixed Suppressant/Retardant Delivery Tank (See Exhibit 5)

PART 27--Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft Only (See CFR Part 27)

STC’d For Left Seat Vertical Reference See Section (C-4 (d) (10))

Gated Power fill Bucket (required as the primary bucket on all bucket offers see C-4 (18) (iii))

Engine Re-Ignition Kit (C4 (e) (3))

Fast Fin/Strake, BH 212 only (C-4 (e) (2))

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Tail Rotor Mod Kit, Increased Take Off Horse Power Kit and PT6T-3 Engines (212HP), BH 212 only

Rapid Refueling Close Circuit Open Port (Exhibit 8)

Electronic Weight and Balance (C-4 (e) (1)

Synthetic Longline (Exhibit 5 (b) (15) (ii)

Law Enforcement Short Haul (Exhibit 27)

Night Flying Operations (See C-7 (a) (3) and Exhibit 30) List Item Number(s)

Certificated For Full Time Left Seat Operations (135 and 133) (C-4 (e) (4)

Short-Haul Capability (See C-7 (a) and Exhibit 29)

Aircraft shall be marked as indicated below in 8 to 12 inch high visibility letters on the underside of the aircraft to be visible from the ground with or without tank installed.

FIRE

Other Markings required by line item (example” H-500”)

Other: (Must go through the Change Process to C clause or Exhibit)

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

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

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

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

CO.

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance

Helitack/Passenger Transport

External Load (belly hook)

Water/Retardant Delivery

Longline VTR (150’)

Snorkel

Mountainous Terrain Flight

Aerial Ignition PSD Torch

Rappel

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

Item No. Host Base Required Marking

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Short Haul (Only for Bases Designated Short Haul Capability)

Snow Operations (deep snow)

Night Vision Goggle Operations

Other

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT

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

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information that is required to be submitted with your proposal is contained in Section E, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1) (Tailored).

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ATTACHMENT 1 – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SHORT-HAUL SPECIAL MISSION QUALIFICATIONS

& REQUIREMENTS

The following additional requirements apply to Short-Haul capable contracts.

Special equipment required for Short-haul missions is supplied by the government, which typically consists of attachment hardware to the cargo hook; secondary release system; haul lines in lengths of 100, 150, and 250 feet; and, personnel attachment hardware and harnesses, etc.

(a) Annual Pilot Qualification and Currency Requirements: contained in the Interagency Helicopter Pilot Practical Test Standards (IHPTS).

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

*Pilots must attend a National Consolidated Short-Haul Training which will include Crew Resource Management for initial certification.

(b) Requirements of Emergency Medical Short-Haul Capable Helicopters

Capability for installation of a Government provided secondary external load safety retainer and safety retainer manual release, or system, which may include the installation of a retainer manual release lanyard or actuator that is secured and routed from adjacent to the cargo hook to the aft cabin for pilot or short-haul spotter activation not to interfere with pilot operations and the system cannot be inadvertently activated.

Movement of the cargo hook shall not inadvertently release the secondary restraint.

NOTE: The manual release shall be secured and routed from adjacent to the cargo hook to the aft cabin for pilot or Short-haul spotter activation. Aircraft offered shall be able to attach the secondary release system to a certified hard point on the belly of the aircraft.

All associated hardware to connect the secondary restraint to the certified hard point will be provided by the contractor.

Certificated for full time right seat position operations

Aircraft with enhanced safety features for the flight control systems are desirable but not required. Aircraft with enhanced safety features for flight control systems will not be penalized for any increase in associated aircraft equipped weight.

Pilot’s not holding an A&P certificate must be approved under 14 CFR Part 43.3(h) to remove and install doors, seats, cargo basket, and litter kit.

In addition to internal cargo space, Airbus AS-350/355 helicopters shall be equipped with external side mounted cargo basket with metal positive locking lid that has a minimum cargo capacity of 13 cubic feet and 250 pounds, minimum length of 72 inches, minimum width of 20 inches, minimum depth of 16 inches, and a maximum weight of 60 pounds. This basket must not cause any flight restrictions (Vne) or impede ingress and egress of personnel from all cabin doors. This basket must have quick disconnect capability with FAA approval (see C-4 (d) (27) for cargo basket requirements).

For AS350 models, a right side Vertical Reference Floor Window for improved viewing envelope and allows for more line to be viewed by the pilot.

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Both aft cabin doors must be either removable or sliding to allow for installation of Short-Haul equipment.

FAA approved quick release kit for front seat that accommodates litter system.

Keeperless Cargo Hook (C-4 (d) (17) shall incorporate both an electrically activated release and a secondary hydraulically activated release.

FAA/STC load cell on primary hook with indicator visible to pilot

For AS350 models, Cargo Hook shall be incorporated in a Swing Frame

Dual USB charging ports certified to FAA TSO C71 and capable of providing at least 2 amps of power to each port simultaneously with an output voltage of 5 VDC. USB charging port must be installed according to 14 CFR Part 43 and accessible from pilot and observer seats.

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain helicopters fully operated by qualified and proficient personnel and equipped to meet specifications contained herein for offered helicopters used in the administration and protection of Public Lands.

(b) The Contractor shall keep and maintain programs necessary to assure safety of ground and flight operations. The development and maintenance of these programs are a material part of the performance of the contract. (See Section E Synopsis of Safety Program) When, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, the safety programs do not adequately promote the safety of operations, the Government may terminate the contract for cause as provided in the “Contract Terms and Conditions”. Examples of such programs include but are not limited to: 1) Personnel Activities, 2) Maintenance, 3) Safety and 4) Compliance with Regulations.

(c) During the Availability Period the helicopter shall be made available for the exclusive use of the Government.

(d) The helicopter furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If contractor agrees to perform law enforcement, such agreement shall be in writing.

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

(f) The Contracting Officer (CO) may by mutual agreement, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) shall not be responsible for any payment or liability.

(g) Reserved

(h) Reserved

(i) Reserved

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) General

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

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(2) Helicopters shall conform to the approved type design (normal or transport), be maintained and operated in accordance with type certificate requirements notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the State in which the helicopter may be operated except those requirements specifically waived by the CO. If an operator has a 135 certificate, the aircraft will be maintained in accordance with their FAA approved maintenance program. 14 CFR Part 133 and 137 helicopters will be maintained in accordance with the type certificate and applicable supplement type certificates (STC).

(3) Reserved

(4) Each helicopter shall operate in accordance with an approved 14 CFR Part 133, Rotorcraft Load Combination Flight Manual (RLCFM), unless the CO specifically waives the requirement. A copy of the RLCFM shall be kept with the aircraft at all times.

(b) Standard Category Helicopters

(1) All passenger-carrying flights, regardless of the number of passengers carried, shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s 14 CFR Part 135 operations specifications.

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

(3) The Government may elect not to utilize individual Standard Category helicopter for passenger transport.

(4) Helicopters shall carry their fully rated capacity of cargo for suppressant/retardant as determined by use of the approved weight and balance performance data.

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided; the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP FAR Clause 52.245-1 (APR 2012).

(b) The Government will deliver the following items to the Contractor upon arrival at the Host Base.

(1) Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide with any applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit Letters and Emergency Response Guide.

(2) Reserved

(c) Foam Concentrate will be provided by the Government as needed in accordance with the most current Qualified Product List as specified at www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire

(d) The following may be provided to the Contractor at the convenience of the Government.

AUX-FM adapter cable with portable radio http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/fire

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C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS

(a) General

(1) Helicopter shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable 14 CFR requirements, mandatory manufacturers’ bulletins as required or identified by the FS and/or DOI, and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD).

(2) All required documents needed to verify the data in Form FS-5700-21a or OAS 36b;

Helicopter Data Record (including airframe logs, engine logs, compliance with mandatory manufacturer’s bulletins, FAA AD compliance, listing of installed STC’s, and helicopter status record, etc.) shall be made available to FS or DOI inspector(s). A status sheet containing the status of inspections, Airworthiness Directives and components having time/life limits will be available with each helicopter.

(3) Unless authorized by an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL), the helicopter shall not be approved or used if any accessory or instrument listed on the helicopter type certificate data sheet is inoperative. However, all items required by this contract may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Maintenance Inspector or the CO. As an example the following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the helicopter continuing to be utilized under contract.

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(ii) VHF-AM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iii) P25 Digital VHF-FM Transceiver (at least one must be operational)

(iv) Transponder and altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational)

(v) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting system (at least one must be operational and connected to an operational transponder and altitude reporting system)

(4) Helicopter shall not be approved if any component time in service exceeds the manufacturers’ recommended Time Between Overhaul (TBO) or FAA-approved extension. All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor’s FAA approved maintenance program.

(5) Complete set of current aeronautical charts covering area of operation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing navigation publications. FAA approved “electronic” flight bags meet this requirement.

(b) Condition of Equipment

(1) Contractor-furnished aircraft and equipment shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Helicopter systems and components shall be free of leaks except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

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(2) All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Repairs such as safety wire lacing and stop drilling of cracks are not acceptable permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(3) The helicopter interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no unrepaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. The exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e. no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). Military or other low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(c) Center of Gravity

(1) All helicopters shall be configured so that the center of gravity will remain within the FAA approved Flight Manual published limits for all load requirements and full range of fuel conditions, including ferry with minimum crew without subtraction or addition of ballast.

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

(3) When the equipped weight of the helicopter, as noted by registration number in Section B, Schedule of Items changes, the Contractor shall notify the CO of the change and submit a new weight and balance as required by the Contract.

(d) General Equipment (as applicable)

Helicopters shall be configured with the equipment required by 14 CFR and approved for make and model furnished. In addition, the following will be required:

(1) A copy of the Awarded Contract and modification(s) shall remain in the helicopter during the Contract period(s).

(2) Instrumentation required by the Type Certificate and 14 CFR for use with the make and model furnished.

(3) Free air temperature gauge.

(4) Approved helicopter lighting for night operation in accordance with 14 CFR 91.209, plus instrument lights.

(5) First Aid Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 1, First Aid Kit Aeronautical)

(6) Survival Kit Aeronautical (Exhibit 2, Survival Kit Aeronautical, Lower 48 and Exhibit 3 Alaska Supplement; weight of Survival Kit shall be considered as an addition to the equipped weight of the aircraft and will be documented on the C-chart or equipment list)

(7) Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment (Exhibit 5, Additional Suppression/Prescribed Fire Equipment) as applicable.

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(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

(i) Seat belts for all seats. One set of individual lap belts for each occupant.

(ii) FAA-approved double-strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reels for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts shall fasten with one single-point, metal-to metal and quick-release mechanism.

Standard factory shoulder harnesses are acceptable for Aerospatiale and Bell transport category helicopters. Military style harnesses are acceptable. (Exhibit 4, Restraint Systems Condition Inspection Guidelines).

(iii) FAA approved shoulder harness (either single diagonal strap with inertia reel or double-strap with or without inertia reel) for each aft cabin passenger position.

Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

(iv) All Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses for all helicopters must either be:

(A) An OEM installation

(B) STC'd

(C) Approved for installation by an FAA From 8110-3 with all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached or

(D) Field Approved for installation with supporting FAA Form 8110-3 and all DER supporting engineering substantiation documentation attached

(v) Installations substantiated to the requirements 14 CFR Part 29 are most desirable. All data pertinent for these installations shall be available for review by the Forest Service prior to contract award. Installations of a seat, seat belt or shoulder harness are not acceptable as a minor alteration. Seatbelt and shoulder harness installations should follow the guidelines and best practices of FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 21-25A and 21-34. Field Approvals based on previously approved installations must match Make and Model. Field Approvals using previously approved "generic" Field Approvals are not acceptable, i.e. a Field Approval for a Bell 212, based on a previously approved similar installation for an S-58, would not be acceptable.

(9) One flight hour meter (Hobbs) installed in a location observable from the cockpit.

The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure.

Or

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

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The hour meter shall record actual flight time in hours and tenths of an hour only.

(10) Operations from other than the manufacturer’s designated pilot station (right seat in most helicopters) are allowed only with an approved FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval and designation on the aircraft Interagency Data Card. For single piloted aircraft, field approvals in lieu of STCs are not acceptable unless the appropriate crew door has been modified with bubble window (if available) and operational gauges installed in the door that can be viewed by the pilot while performing vertical reference operations.

(11) Convex mirror for observation of external loads and landing gear (not required for aircraft equipped ONLY for vertical reference operations).

(12) The Fire extinguisher(s) shall be a hand-held bottle, fully charged, with a minimum of

1.5 pounds capacity and 2-B:C rating, maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(13) Standard Category helicopters with a floor height greater than 18-inches shall have an approved personnel access step to assure safe entrance and exit from each door of the helicopter. A section of external cargo rack may be utilized as a step by providing a clear space covered with non-skid material.

(14) Reserved

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

Each anti-collision light shall be aviation red and shall meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.1401 or Part 29.1401.

(16) High visibility markings on main rotor blades (Exhibit 6, High Visibility Markings on Main Rotor Blades).

(17) Remote and Cargo Hook

(i) Cargo Hook

(A) One keeperless cargo hook that is capable of being loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand, and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

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