Final_Amendment_6_AG-024B-S-9305_R3_EU_Heli_Solicitation_1-27-16.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

11. CONTRACT ID CODE I PAGE OF PAGES

1 I 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 15. PROJECT NO. (It applicable)

Amendment - 06 January 27, 2016

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (It other than Item 6) CODE I

U.S. FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100 Same as Item 6

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE ID 83705-5354

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-024B-S-16-9305

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

January 05, 2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

D

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE I FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

0 The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers 0 is extended, 0 is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning _1_ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: (specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

D NO. IN ITEM 10A.

D B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

D C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor D is not, ~ is required to sign this document and return _1_ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

Region 3 Excusive Use Type Ill Helicopter Services

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO:

1) Delete 2nd checked box line/Certificated for full time right seat position operations - replace with attached page.

2) Change verbiage in the 4th checked box to read as follows - If a/c is operated from right side a Vertical Reference Floor Window is required for improved viewing envelope and allows for more line to be viewed by the pilot - replace with attached page.

3) Closing date has been extended to February 3, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. MST

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

15C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

TODD R. NOVINGER, Contracting Officer

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contra.lillfng Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

1/ :i1/rrA

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV.10-83)

Prescribed By GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

14 Amendment 6

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-16-9305 U.S. Forrest Service Region 3 Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Services National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

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.

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. 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, if aircraft is operated from right side a Vertical Reference Floor Window is required for improved viewing envelope and allows for more line to be viewed by the pilot.

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