AG-024B-S-16-9405_08-15-16_R4_Type_III_EU_Rolla-Pocatello.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-16-9405 Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use Type-III Helicopter Services USFS Region 4

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-16-9405

Issued Date:

08/31/2016

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers will be due on 09/28/2016 @ 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-16-9405 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 09/19/2016.

E-mail: trnovinger@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as Offeror’s Questions for Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-16- 9405. 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)

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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 1

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

THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS WILLING TO ACCEPT 16

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

PROPOSAL EVALUATION PURPOSES AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHING AND

WEIGHT VALIDATION 16

B-4 ENGINE REQUIREMENTS 17

B-5 CREW COVERAGE 18

B-6 MAXIMUM COMPLEMENT OF PERSONNEL BY AIRCRAFT TYPE 18

B-7 RESERVED 18

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY 18

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE 18

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE 18

B-11 OPERATIONS IN ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, OR MEXICO 19

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 19

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION 21

B-14 GOVERNMENT PILOT 22

B-15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 22

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT 23

C-2 CERTIFICATIONS 23

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 24

C-4 HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS 25

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE 31

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY 35

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS 35

C-8 RESERVED 45

C-9 RESERVED 45

C-10 OPERATIONS 45

C-11 CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 50

C-12 PERSONNEL 51

C-13 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL 56

C-14 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL 57

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

EQUIPMENT 57

C-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS 58

C-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY 60

C-18 MISHAPS 61

C-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 63

C-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 64

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C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES 68

C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES 69

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE 69

C-24 CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION 69

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

OPTIONAL USE 69

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS 70

C-27 UNAVAILABILITY 71

C-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES 72

C-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT 72

C-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY 72

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY 72

C-32 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD 73

C-33 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL HELICOPTERS AND

PERSONNEL 74

C-34 RESERVED 74

C-35 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS 74

C-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT HELICOPTER 75

C-37 LODGING & MEALS 75

C-38 PAYMENT FOR FUEL SERVICING VEHICLE MILEAGE 75

C-39 PAYMENT FOR FUEL TRANSPORTATION 75

C-40 PAYMENT FOR FOAM CONCENTRATE 76

C-41 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE 76

C-42 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE 77

C-43 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR 77

C-44 RESERVED 78

C-45 DEFINITIONS 78

C-46 ABBREVIATIONS/ACCRONYMS 87

EXHIBIT 1 - FIRST AID KIT AERONAUTICAL 89

EXHIBIT 2 - SURVIVAL KIT AERONAUTICAL (LOWER 48) 90

EXHIBIT 3 - ALASKA, CARIBBEAN, CANADA, AND MEXICO SUPPLEMENT 91

EXHIBIT 4 - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES 95

EXHIBIT 5 - ADDITIONAL SUPPRESSION/PRESCRIBED FIRE EQUIPMENT 96

EXHIBIT 6 - HIGH VISIBILITY MARKINGS ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES 102

EXHIBIT 7 – RESERVED 103

EXHIBIT 8 - FUEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 104

EXHIBIT 9 - OPERATIONS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES GUIDE FOR HELICOPTER

PILOTS 111

EXHIBIT 10 - INTERAGENCY GUIDELINES FOR VERTICAL

REFERENCE/EXTERNAL LOAD TRAINING 112

EXHIBIT 11 - HELICOPTER MAKE/MODEL/SERIES LIST 114

EXHIBIT 12 - HELICOPTER SERVICES HOURLY FLIGHT RATES, FUEL

CONSUMPTION, AND WEIGHT REDUCTION CHART 115

EXHIBIT 13 - INTERAGENCY HELICOPTER LOAD CALCULATION 116

EXHIBIT 14 - HELICOPTER AND FUEL SERVICE TRUCK PRE-USE CHECKLIST 119

EXHIBIT 15 - PERFORMANCE REPORT 120

EXHIBIT 16 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION 125

EXHIBIT 17 - SUPPLEMENTAL RAPPEL REQUIREMENTS – EQUIPMENT 139

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EXHIBIT 18 - CONTRACTOR’S VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL HELICOPTER PILOT

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FOR INITIAL INTERAGENCY

APPROVAL 142

EXHIBIT 19 - RESERVED 143

EXHIBIT 20 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (HELICOPTER) QUALIFICATION FORM 144

EXHIBIT 21 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 146

EXHIBIT 22 - RESERVED 152

EXHIBIT 23 - PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT 153

EXHIBIT 24 - FAA OVER WATER KIT 156

EXHIBIT 25 - LITTER KIT PROVISIONS AND LITTER 157

EXHIBIT 26 - AERIAL IGNITION 158

EXHIBIT 27 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SHORT HAUL SPECIAL MISSION

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS 160

EXHIBIT 28 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 166

EXHIBIT 29 - RESERVED 167

EXHIBIT 30 - RESERVED 167

EXHIBIT 31 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS

QUESTIONAIRE AND ACCIDENT HISTORY 168

SECTIOND - CONTRACT CLAUSES

D-1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 171

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

- COMMERCIAL ITEMS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 171

D-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(52.212-5) (DEC 2015) 171

D-4 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-9) (JUL 2013) 171

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES

(FAR 52.222-42) (MAY 2014) 180

D-6 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18) (APR 1984) 181

D-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE 181

D-8 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT

STATUS FOR CORPORATE APPLICANTS

(AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012) 181

D-9 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (JULY 2010) 182

D-10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 183

D-11 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996) 183

D-12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY 184

D-13 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (FAR 52.223-2) (SEPT 2013) 184

D-14 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000) 185

D-15 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFIED FLIGHT RATE CONTRACTS 185

D-16 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999) 176

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2015) 187

E-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014) 191

E-3 CONTRACT AWARD 193

E-4 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-5) (OCT 2015) 194

E-5 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) 196

E-6 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (FAR 52.212-3) (NOV 2015) 198

E-7 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2) (SEP 2006) 215

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) 215

E-9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988) 216

E-10 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION

(AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001) 216

E-11 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) 216

E-12 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5) (JUL 1990) 216

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-16-9405

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

08/31/2016

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

TODD R. NOVINGER

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

09/28/2016

3:30 MDT

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

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(EDWOSB) NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

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 4

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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

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

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM NO. 1.

1(a) Type III Helicopter equipped with bucket

Designated Base: Vichy Helibase

Name: Mark Twain National Forest

City and State: Vichy, MO

Location: Vichy Airport, Maries County, LAT 38 07.65’ LONG 91 46.17’

Mandatory Availability Period: February 07 thru May 31 Net Days: 114 Calendar Days

1 (b) Designated Base: Pocatello Helibase

Name: Caribou-Targhee National Forest

City and State: Pocatello, ID

Location: Pocatello Airport, Pocatello, ID. LAT 42 54’ 53.84” LON 112 34’ 38.27”

Mandatory Availability Period: June 20 thru September 27 Net Days: 100 Calendar Days

Daily Availability Offer Rate for Type III Light Helicopter

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability

BASE

214 $ $

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Est. Annual Flight Use *325 See Exhibit 12 $

**Optional Use Rate

HR $ N/A

BASE

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

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

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ITEM NO. 1

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 with bucket) ____________________

(Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc)

Bucket Weight

Bucket Weight _ lbs

(Includes any associated suspension hardware, 150 long line (cables, connectors, etc). Shall provide a permanent weight label)

Make and Model of bucket____________________________________________

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

WORK SCHEDULES

Work Schedules will be a 12/2, 12/4, 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. 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)

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Approved HOGE Performance

HOGE (enter allowable payload non-jettisonable) __________________

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

Relief Crew Cost Per Person (round trip)

Cost from contractor’s 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.

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS

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

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

(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 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30°C with non-jettisonable jettisonable

Payload of 900 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 hourB-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE ALLOWANCE

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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:

1. Aircraft offered must have a FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) at the time of offering and be approved in Ops Specs

2. Any helicopter offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators Certificates; 133 (External Load Operations), 135 (Air Taxi Operators and Commercial Operations), and 137 (Agricultural Aircraft Operations) at time of offering.

3. Eurocopter AS-350/355 helicopters shall be equipped with high back front seats with shoulder harness

4. 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) Eurocopter AS-350/355 helicopters offered for this contract may be equipped with Squirrel cheeks which extends the volume of the side compartments. These compartments may be offered in lieu of the external baskets.

5. All helicopters shall be equipped with the rear seat cushions secured, so that the aircraft can be safely flown with the rear doors removed or open.

6. (i) The after last flight of the day inspection “ALF” shall be carried out by a maintenance qualified person or by a suitably trained pilot, authorized by the Regional Aviation Maintenance Inspector.

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(ii) After the daily check, if a detailed inspection or a maintenance action appears necessary to make the aircraft flightworthy, then the detailed inspection or maintenance action shall be carried out under the responsibility of a qualified aircraft maintenance specialist and shall be recorded in the aircraft documentation.

(iii) If anomalies are found which jeopardize the aircraft’s availability, the rejection criteria specific to certain anomalies are mentioned in the tasks of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and in EMM TURBOMECA documentation.

(iv) This inspection makes it possible to keep the aircraft in suitable condition to carry out another flight day. It consists in performing a visual or tactile examination of the condition of a component of an assembly in order to detect defects which may adversely affect its correct operation, without the need to use special techniques or tools.

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

Note: In support of the Aerial Ignition requirement, the Government will provide an initial training for the duration of the contract in Helitorch and Plastic Sphere Dispenser Operations. This training will include classroom instruction and a burn operation check-ride in the company’s aircraft (no flight time will be paid while company aircraft is engaged in training flights). The training for PSD will take place in Rolla, MO and Helitorch will take place in Pocatello, ID. The contractor is encouraged to include all potential pilots at this training. If, in the event the contractor requires an additional training class, a flat fee of $3,000.00 will be assessed to cover the government cost to teach the additional class.

Rappel

Short Haul (Only for Bases Designated Short Haul Capability)

Snow Operations (deep snow)

Night Vision Goggle Operations

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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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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 C Exhibit 31) 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

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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.

(8) Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses

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(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.

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

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(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 manufacturer’s recommendations.

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(ii) Remote Hook/Long line

(A) One remote cargo hook and a minimum of 150 feet of long line. Long line may consist of multiple segments and none shorter than 50 feet as per Exhibit 5.

(B) For Power requirements see Exhibit 5

(18) Variable capacity collapsible bucket(s) (Required for all bucket helicopters and Type II and III tanked helicopters)

(i) All Buckets

(A) One (1) collapsible, variable capacity water/retardant buckets shall be furnished under this Contract. Bucket must be capable of being transported in cabin or baggage compartment or external basket of the helicopter.

(B) The bucket, at 100 percent of manufacturers rated capacity (+/ -5%) shall be commensurate with the maximum OGE lifting capability of the helicopter at 5000 PA and 30 degrees C with a 200 pound pilot(s) and 1 1/2 hours of total fuel or the manufacturer recommended size/model bucket by helicopter make and model shall be used. The bucket shall be capable of being operated with all increments of the long-line.

(C) An Operations Manual for the type bucket(s) provided shall be available on site.

(D) Environmental operating conditions may dictate the need for more than one size bucket.

(E) Shall be leak free (½ gallon or less in a 24-hour period)

(ii) Non-Gated buckets and non-powerfill buckets

(A) A second variable capacity water/retardant is required. At 100% capacity, the second bucket shall be no more than 10% greater than the minimum capacity of the primary bucket.

(B) Bucket capacity at each position or adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket. Collapsible buckets with cinch straps shall only be adjusted to marked graduations (i.e., 90%, 80%, and 70%). Intermediate graduations or capacities below the manufacturer’s minimum graduation (by tying knots, etc.) are prohibited.

(C) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity at each adjustment level shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight) at each adjustment point.

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(iii) Gated Buckets and Powerfill buckets

(A) Requires electronic hook load measuring system that provides cockpit readout of the actual weight.

(B) Either the weight of the bucket or capacity shall be marked on the bucket or the operator shall have a written statement of the maximum capacity (weight).

(C) If powerfill equipped, bucket must fill to maximum capacity in no more than 90 seconds.

(19) Reserved

(20) Reserved

(21) Fuel Servicing Vehicle (See Exhibit 8 Fuel Servicing Equipment Requirements) (Not required for Alaska).

(22) FAA Approved Extended Height /High Skid Landing Gear (if available by STC or aircraft manufacturer).

(23) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

(24) FAA approved locking cap(s) on all fuel filler ports. Single point refueling port dust caps need not have an FAA approved locking device.

(25) FAA approved Wire Cutters, if available, or Standard Category personnel transport helicopters only.

(26) FAA approved floor protection. Helicopters shall have floor protection within the cargo area. Floor protection is not required within the passenger seating areas. Floor protection in both seating and cargo areas shall not be in excess of ½ inch to allow for installation of all passenger seats and access to all installed anchor points.

(27) Internal baggage compartment/external cargo basket/racks. Minimum of fifteen

(15) cubic feet of cargo space with isolated internal baggage compartment(s) capable of accommodating 58-inch long shovels, rakes, and other fire fighting tools (requires rear bulkhead modification of baggage compartment of some models).

External cargo basket(s)/rack(s) with a closing mechanical latching lid, if available, may be provided in lieu of baggage compartments, which cannot be modified to accept fire tools. The lid shall cover the entire basket/rack. Cargo basket/rack shall be at least 4-inches deep and shall not hamper ingress and egress of personnel from the cabin area.

The devices shall be simple in function and have the capacity of being installed quickly.

All cargo will be loaded, contained and restrained in a FAA Approved manner that is compliant with the aircraft’s approved flight manual and the operator’s 135 Operations Manual.

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All helicopters equipped with an external basket must have an FAA STC or field approval applicable for make and model, for dimension, load carrying capability and material construction. The basket will have a hinged top with a suitable method to secure the top closed in flight, to prevent the contents from exiting.

All helicopters shall have FAA approved internal cargo area restraints or barriers which extend from the floor to the ceiling, isolating the passenger area from the cargo area (transmission wells), sliding door area and will not compromise passenger ingress and egress. Cargo behind soft passenger seats must be restrained while seats are occupied per 14 CFR Part 29 requirements. Restraints or barriers must be capable of being removed within 15 minutes. Restraints within the cargo area of the transmission wells shall have netting restraints only.

(28) Reserved

(29) Engine inlet air filtration system/particle air separator for all medium and light helicopters.

(30) Heating system for windshield de-fog.

(31) Kit for disposal of fuel during start-up/shut down; i.e., EPA Bell Kit if commercially available.

(32) Reserved

(e) Optional Items, as selected in B-12

(1) Electronic Weight and Balance, tablet or similar device to calculate electronic weight and balance and transmit it via email (when internet access exists). This is for operational weight and balance and is not a substitute for other contract requirements.

(2) Reserved

(3) Auto re-ignition kit if commercially available for make and model of aircraft offered.

(4) Reserved

C-5 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

(a) General

(1) The Contractor shall be…