Solicitation_AG-024B-S-17-0001.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

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

Purchase of Single Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-17-0001

Issued Date:

January 17, 2017

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- Offers are due on February 28, 2017 @ 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

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

1. SF-1449, block 17a and blocks 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign.

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested under Section B – Schedule of Items.

3. Provide one (1) copy of offeror’s Business proposal and five (5) copies of offeror’s Technical proposal in response to Section E-3 of the solicitation.

4. Provide offeror’s responses to Sections E.8 of the solicitation.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center Attn: Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-17-0001 Owyhee Building – MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705

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

Offerors may contact Michael McFarlane for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5695 or michaelmcfarlane@fs.fed.us.

“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)

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

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B.1 ITEM DESCRIPTION

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B.4 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: MULTIPLE-MISSIONS AND PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS

B.5 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

B.6 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

B.7 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AND MAINTENANCE

B.8 SUPPORT MANUALS AND DOCUMENTATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

C.2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-4) (MAY

2015)

C.3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5) (NOV 2016)

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

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

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

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

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

C.9 ORDERING. THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

C.10 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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

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

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

C.14 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

C.15 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY

2010)

C.16 DUTY-FREE ENTRY (FAR 52.225-8) (OCT 2010)

C.17 DUTY FREE ENTRY ADDENDUM

SECTION D - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT - 1

EXHIBIT 2 – DEFINITIONS

EXHIBIT 3 – ACRONYMS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

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

E.3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2016)

(TAILORED)

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

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

E.6 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (FAR 52.216-27) (OCT 1995)

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

E.8 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR

52.212-3) (OCT 2016)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-17-0001

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

January 17, 2017

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MICHAEL MCFARLANE

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5695

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

February 28, 2017

2:00 PM MT

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

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING – MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 336411

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1,500 employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

FOB Origin See Block 9

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

OFFEROR CODE

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

TELEPHONE NO. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

Single Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft. See Schedule of Items in Section B.

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)

Michael McFarlane (208) 387-5695

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

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-17-0001 U.S. Forest Service Single Engine Turbine Aircraft National Office

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B.1 ITEM DESCRIPTION

(a) The USFS has a requirement to acquire a minimum of one (1) to ten (10) new production FAA Certificated Part 23 aircraft to operate primarily in a multi-mission role within the US Forest Service working capital fund (WCF) fleet. All aircraft purchased under the resultant contract shall be delivered FOB Origin.

(b) The following are descriptions of the CLINs from the Schedule of Items below with CLINs 1-5 (1 through 5) identifying the year in which the order is executed (pricing is based on order dates not delivery dates):

CLIN#s: Description of the CLIN

1-5.A: Purchase of one aircraft guaranteed at time of award of the contract.

1-5.B: Purchase of additional aircraft if needed. This CLIN will be the price of all aircraft ordered during this period and while we estimate 1 it could potentially be more. Offeror’s may provide additional schedule detail with varying rates for multiple aircraft purchased in any given year.

1-5.C: Pricing for the Tactical Audio System meeting the requirements of B.6(d)(1) of the solicitation and resulting contract. Offeror’s are not required to provide this equipment with their aircraft.

1-5.D: Pricing for the Tactical Communication System meeting the requirements of B.6(d)(2). System 1 is to be priced under CLIN X.DA and System 2 is to be priced under CLIN X.DB. Offeror’s are not required to provide this equipment with their aircraft.

1-5.E: Pricing for the General Equipment meeting the requirements of B.6(d)(3) of the solicitation and resulting contract. Offeror’s are not required to provide this equipment with their aircraft.

B.2 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Offered Aircraft

Make:

Model:

Series:

BASE YEAR – Aircraft Ordered from Date of Award through October 31, 2017

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED

AMOUNT

1.A Single Engine Aircraft GUARANTEED

AIRCRAFT $ $

1.B Single Engine Aircraft ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

1.C Tactical Audio System (B.6(d)(1))

ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

1.D Tactical Communication System (B.6(d)(2))

1.DA

Tactical Communication System

- System 1

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

1.DB

Tactical Communication System

– System 2

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

1.E General Equipment (B.6(d)(3)) ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

ESTIMATED TOTAL – 1st YEAR, 2017

YEAR 2 – Aircraft Ordered from November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXT. AMOUNT

2.A

2.B Single Engine Aircraft ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

2.C Tactical Audio System (B.6(d)(1)) ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

2.D Tactical Communication System (B.6(d)(2))

2.DA

Tactical Communication System

- System 1

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

2.DB

Tactical Communication System

– System 2

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

2.E General Equipment (B.6(d)(3)) ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL – 2nd YEAR, 2018

YEAR 3 – Aircraft Ordered from November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXT. AMOUNT

3.A

3.B Single Engine Aircraft ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

3.C Tactical Audio System (B.6(d)(1)) ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

3.D Tactical Communication System (B.6(d)(2))

3.DA

Tactical Communication System

- System 1

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

3.DB

Tactical Communication System

– System 2

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

3.E General Equipment (B.6(d)(3)) ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

ESTIMATED TOTAL – 3rd YEAR, 2019

YEAR 4 – Aircraft Ordered from November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

4.A

4.B Single Engine Aircraft ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

4.C Tactical Audio System (B.6(d)(1)) ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

4.D Tactical Communication System (B.6(d)(2))

4.DA

Tactical Communication System

- System 1

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

4.DB

Tactical Communication System

– System 2

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

4.E General Equipment (B.6(d)(3)) ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED TOTAL – 4th YEAR, 2020

YEAR 5 – Aircraft Ordered from November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

5.A

5.B Single Engine Aircraft ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

5.C Tactical Audio System (B.6(d)(1)) ESTIMATED

AIRCRAFT $ $

5.D Tactical Communication System (B.6(d)(2))

5.DA

Tactical Communication System

- System 1

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

5.DB

Tactical Communication System

– System 2

ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

5.E General Equipment (B.6(d)(3)) ESTIMATED

SYSTEM $ $

ESTIMATED TOTAL – 5th YEAR, 2021

TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE ALL AIRCRAFT, ALL FIVE YEARS

B.3 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The USFS has a requirement to acquire one (1) to ten (10) new production commercial off the shelf (COTS) aircraft to operate primarily in a multi-mission capacity.

This acquisition is part of the continuing modernization of the USFS Working Capital Fleet (WCF). The aircraft will perform the following missions:

(1) Air Attack/Air Tactical Mission

(2) Forest Health Protection

(3) Reconnaissance/Patrol/Survey

(4) Infrared (IR) Imagery

(5) Additional Missions

(b) This solicitation is intended to procure a multi-mission airplane that is appropriate to support various U.S. Forest Service missions. There are mission equipment options that can be proposed but are not mandatory to propose. These options are contained in B- 6(d) Optional Mission Equipment.

(c) This contract includes the manufacture, assembly, integration, test, certification, and delivery of a minimum of one (1) to a maximum of 10 (ten) new production 14 CFR Part 23 airplane certificated under 14 CFR Part 21. The aircraft shall be a new airframe and components; not a retrofit or remanufacture or assembled from used parts. New shall be defined as less than 25 hours total airframe time, free of defects and with all maintenance and inspection items current and/or complied with. The delivery of aircraft includes: systems/production engineering, subsystem procurement and/or manufacturing, system integration, configuration management, project management, Quality Assurance, testing, aircraft delivery/Government acceptance and warranties.

B.4 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: MULTIPLE-MISSIONS AND PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS

(a) Below are definitions as defined by current policy, guides, and subject matter experts for some of the missions that will make up the multi-mission role for aircraft purchased.

(b) Missions:

(1) Forest Health Protection Forest Health Protection aviation programs include aerial detection survey (ADS) and remote sensing (RS) missions to evaluate the health of our forests with the key interests of: “1) Personnel and public health and safety and 2) Healthy forests now and into the future.” The aircraft used for these missions are typically configured with capabilities for aerial photography, sensing, or other specialty equipment. ADS missions operate approximately 2,000’ AGL in grid or contour flight pattern, and RS is typically grid pattern.

Swath widths vary from 1 to 6 miles depending on flight pattern, visibility, terrain, and sensor capability. Total flight crew for ADS and RS ranges from 2-4 persons. Operational altitudes range from approximately 3,000’ to 15,000’ MSL for both ADS and RS with higher altitudes possible for RS.

(2) Air Attack/Air Tactical Mission. The Air Attack Mission consists of a pilot qualified for Air Tactical Missions and an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS).

The aircraft orbits in the fire traffic area (FTA) at a minimum of 2,500’ AGL or a minimum of 1,000’ above the airtanker orbit altitude at 150 KIAS or less. The ATGS supervises all other aircraft over a wildfire while being in constant contact with ground firefighters and communicating with the local dispatch. The ATGS is always an experienced firefighter, and assists the Incident Commander and other personnel on the fire in formulating strategy and tactics in accordance with incident objectives.

(3) Reconnaissance/Patrol/Survey. These flights are conducted in order to locate or detect fires or provide natural resource surveys over large and remote areas.

Aircraft can typically survey an entire forest or other area of responsibility in several hours.

(4) Infrared (IR) Imagery. IR imagery missions gather information for the firefighters and Incident Command Team to use for tactical decision making and situational awareness. Depending on the sensor installed, the aircraft may fly this mission during the day or night to detect fires and spot fires, identify hotspots, and gather information and intelligence regarding the present location of the fire to provide to the ground in real-time. The systems have also been used effectively to provide guidance for the delivery of firefighting suppressants. In 2013, the FS implemented a night air attack platform coupled with IR imagery to provide oversight and imagery for the night helicopter operations in southern California. This mission is typically flown at a lower altitude than IR Mapping and can be combined with the Air Attack platform orbiting the FTA at a minimum of 2,500’ AGL or a minimum of 3,500’ AGL if the aircraft is not operating in the Air Attack role.

(5) Additional Missions. In addition to the special missions listed above, FS aircraft are used for a variety of other missions including, but not limited to, administrative use flights, pilot training/proficiency flights, cargo transport, law enforcement, and research. These missions typically follow the standard flight profile (take-off, cruise at a high altitude, and landing) and may not require special maneuvers, except for law enforcement and research which may require lower altitudes and passes over an area of interest depending on the mission objective. FS aircraft are also used in unpredictable, emergency situations such as accident investigations, emergency cargo/equipment delivery, and audit teams when commercial services are not available or cost effective to transport the team or equipment.

B.5 CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS

(a) The Multi-Mission Aircraft shall be a new manufacture (less than 25 hrs), turbine single-engine powered, 14 CFR Part 23 airplane certified in Normal Category.

(b) The Multi-Mission Aircraft shall:

(1) Be an FAA Type Certificated 14 CFR Part 23 airplane in accordance with Part 21.

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

(3) Be Certified for Visual Flight Rules (VFR), Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), and for flight into known icing conditions in accordance with 14 CFR for all weather operations, including day and night operations, and icing conditions IAW 14 CFR Part 23.1419.

(4) Have a maximum Gross Take-Off Weight (GTOW) not to exceed 12,500 lbs.

(5) The Multi-Mission Aircraft must have an OEM inspection program that ensures continued airworthiness while performing the missions defined in Section B-4.

B.6 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

(a) Forest Service Multi-Mission Aircraft shall meet the following requirements (Performance Requirements shall be calculated using a 200 pound pilot):

(1) Capable of operating from unimproved landing strips.

(2) Multi-Mission Usable Load of at least 2,000lbs, with a non-stop range of 300 nm at 10,000 feet ISA.

(3) Air Attack/Air Tactical Mission: Useable Load of at least 1,000 pounds plus 4 hours and 30 minutes (4.5 hours) of useable fuel, including reserves, per manufacturer's direction while considering fuel management at 10,000 feet ISA.

(4) Minimum Cruise airspeed of 160 knots true airspeed at 10,000 MSL.

(5) Stall Speed. Aircraft shall have a stall speed of 70 KIAS or less with flaps up and zero degree bank angle.

(6) Have a minimum capacity of 6 passenger seats excluding the pilot and co-pilot seats.

(7) Have a minimum cabin cargo volume capacity to fit a minimum of 240 cubic feet.

(8) Minimal visual obstructions from any aircraft structure to view up to 3 miles straight out, when terrain contour allows, from the pilot, copilot or any observer seat position side window. While seated the field of view shall allow 70 degrees down and 120 degrees forward to aft.

(9) Minimal to no window/windshield tinting is desirable or the ability to customize level of tint at the time of acquisition is required. In addition, exhaust distortion must be minimized for optimal mission performance.

(b) Mandatory Equipment Requirements:

(1) New manufactured airplane in current production.

(2) Equipped with single turbine engine.

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

(4) Minimum Crew - One (1) pilot.

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

(6) Equipped with an Environmental Control System (ECS) for all areas that could be occupied by aircrew and passengers. This includes heating and air conditioning for crew and passenger comfort.

(7) Seating for the pilot and copilot with dual flight controls.

(8) A double strap shoulder harness restraint system for pilot and copilot.

(9) Provisions for cargo restraints and seat track tie downs that will allow for the safe hauling of cargo.

(10) Provisions for a cargo door allowing an item with the dimension of 48 inches by 48 inches to be loaded and unloaded into the cabin area.

(11) Oxygen System capable of providing oxygen to all certificated seats.

(12) Dual Controls (Pilot and Co-Pilot Positions)

(13) Wing and Tail Strobe Lights with independent activation switch as well as a pulse type conspicuity lighting system.

(c) Minimum Avionics Requirements:

(1) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) with Synthetic Vision for the pilot and copilot interfaced to all navigation systems including HSI functionality

(2) Dual Attitude Heading and Reference Systems. Capable of operating, without restrictions, in Alaska.

(3) Dual Air Data Systems

(4) One Multi-Function Display (MFD) in the pilot and copilot field of view. This must have the capability to display traffic with a range selection of 2 NM or less.

(5) Two VHF-AM communications radios having a minimum of 760 channels operating from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz

(6) Two VOR/Localizer/Glideslope systems

(7) One Marker Beacon system

(8) One DME system

(9) One Radar Altimeter

(10) Two WAAS GPS systems approved for LPV approaches

(11) One Weather RADAR system usable during all flight conditions

(12) An Active Traffic Advisory System (TAS) approved to TSO C-147 with a minimum range of 10 NM using directional antennas on top and bottom of the aircraft

(13) One Mode-S Transponder with 1090ES ADS-B OUT

(14) One Diversity ADS-B IN system receiving both 1090ES and UAT signals.

Traffic must be coordinated with the TAS system and displayed on the MFD and PFD Synthetic Vision. FIS-B weather must be displayed on the MFD.

(15) Advisory Terrain displayed on the MFD and PFD Synthetic Vision

(16) One TSO-C126 or newer ELT. An ELT transmitting GPS position information is preferred.

(17) One Hour Meter, to record actual flight time, controlled by a weight on wheels or airspeed switch

(18) Audio and Intercom Systems (ICS) for the pilot and copilot. ICS for all passengers is preferred.

(19) A Three Axis Autopilot with Flight Director coupled to the PFD and navigation systems and approved for ILS and LPV approaches. The autopilot must have an altitude alert, capture and hold system.

(20) The aircraft must have sufficient space to install the optional mission equipment listed below

(d) Additional Mission Equipment:

(1) Tactical Audio System with identical controllers for the pilot, copilot and front right passenger (instructor)

(i) This may be installed as the sole audio system in the aircraft or as supplemental to an OEM audio system. Installation as a sole system is preferred. This may replace a standard OEM system.

(ii) All cockpit and cabin positions must use the tactical audio system

(iii) Audio controllers must have laser etched, or equivalent quality, custom labels. Radio positions must be labeled as Com 1, Com 2, FM 1, FM 2 etc. as appropriate.

(iv) Audio panel annunciations must default to full bright when the dimmers are off

(v) The audio system must be compatible with 600 Ohm earphones and general aviation microphones

(vi) The audio system must be free of distortion, hum, noise and crosstalk

(vii) Warning audio must be provided to the pilot and copilot

(viii) Radio receive audio and ICS must be provided for all positions with Hot Mic and VOX capability

(ix) The pilot must have an ICS isolation capability

(x) Passenger positions must follow the instructor audio selections

(xi) Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each audio controller

(xii) Receive audio must be automatically enabled for the selected transmitter

(xiii) Controls shall be provided for the pilot, copilot and instructor to each independently select and adjust headset volume for each installed communications transceiver

(xiv) Each audio controller must have independent controls for radio and ICS volume adjustment

(xv) The pilot, copilot and instructor must have the capability to simultaneously transmit on any combination of separate radios

(xvi) Each audio controller must have a transmit indication

(xvii) A Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch shall be installed to allow the copilot to transmit without touching the flight controls

(xviii) The instructor position must have unobstructed access to the audio controls and a PTT switch while seated

(xix) Radio key lines must be wired to the pilot, copilot and instructor mic jacks

(xx) JJ033 and JJ034 style headset jacks shall be installed at each position and separated by no more than four inches

(xxi) Powered jacks compatible with the BOSE A20 Aviation Headset shall be installed at the pilot, copilot and instructor positions in addition to the standard jacks

(xxii) Cockpit speakers shall be sufficiently amplified for use in flight

(2) Tactical Communications Systems meeting the requirements below

(i) Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies.

Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers.

(ii) VHF-FM System 1(Offeror’s may comply with System 1 or 2):

(A) Two Technisonic TDFM-136B VHF-FM Radios permanently installed in a location convenient to the pilot and copilot. These must correspond to FM1 and FM 2 positions on the audio controllers

(B) One Auxiliary FM system corresponding to an AUX FM position on the audio controllers and meeting the following requirements:

(1) An interface to properly operate a portable FM radio through the aircraft audio control systems shall be provided using an MS3112E12-10S type bulkhead mounted connector with contact assignments as specified by FS/AMD A-17 available at the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html. Sidetone for the portable radio shall be provided by an AEM AA34 or equivalent.

(2) An external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent) shall be installed with the associated coax terminated in a bulkhead mounted BNC connector adjacent to the above 10 pin connector.

(3) A portable radio mount (Field Support Services AUX- EPH-RB or equivalent) shall be installed providing the copilot unrestricted operation of the radio controls when connected with an 18 inch adapter cable.

(iii) VHF-FM System 2(Offeror’s may comply with System 1 or 2):

(A) One Technisonic TDFM-9000 Radio, project number P90508, permanently installed in a location convenient to the pilot and copilot. The four modules must correspond to FM 1, FM 2, FM 3 and FM 4 positions on the audio controllers. A separate CI-177-1, or equivalent, antenna shall be installed for each module.

(3) General Equipment:

(i) One Latitude S100 Automated Flight Following (AFF) system

(ii) Auxiliary power installation. The aircraft shall be equipped with both AC and USB power receptacles for use in powering various mission-required equipment, as detailed below:

(A) Mid Continent TA 102, or equivalent, Dual USB Charging Ports. One each shall be installed at the pilot, copilot and all passenger positions. These must be accessible while seated. The location of the connector is to be approved by USFS personnel prior to delivery of the aircraft.

(B) A Mid Continent TI500, or equivalent, AC inverter supplying pure sinewave 115VAC 60Hz power to the copilot, forward left passenger and forward right passenger. The AC output must be circuit breaker protected. The outlets will be compatible with the standard U.S. three prong AC plug and accessible while seated.

The location of the connector is to be approved by USFS personnel prior to delivery of the aircraft.

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

(1) Primer and Paint Specifications:

(i) Primer:

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

(ii) Paint:

(A) Paint shall be high quality polyurethane such as those listed below. Paint is identified by Name Brand and color. However, offeror’s are authorized to propose alternate equivalent paint provided the color and quality is very similar to the colors and brands below:

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

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

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

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

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

(iii) Specifications:

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

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

(iv) Workmanship:

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

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

B.7 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS AND MAINTENANCE

(a) Type Design:

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

(b) Equipment Installation:

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

(c) Maintenance and Service Instructions:

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

(d) Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins:

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

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

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

(e) Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL):

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

(MMEL).

(f) Weight and Balance:

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

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

(g) Aircraft Maintenance:

(1) The Contractor is required to have all maintenance and inspections current at the time of delivery of the aircraft and shall be in compliance with the requirements of 14 CFR Parts 39, 43, 91, and additional requirements in this section. The contractor must have performed all mandatory manufacturers’ service bulletins and FAA AD’s. The Contractor shall correct all maintenance discrepancies prior to aircraft delivery. The Contractor will assure that all maintenance performed on the aircraft is recorded in the aircraft’s maintenance record.

(2) All aircraft inspections shall have been performed in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommended inspection program applicable to the aircraft prior to delivery. Aircraft offered must comply with the aircraft manufacturer's recommended maintenance programs, for the aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller and appliances installed. A manufacturer's maintenance program is one which is contained in the maintenance manual or maintenance instructions set forth by the manufacturer for the aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller or appliance installed.

A copy of the inspection and maintenance program used by the operator in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulation (CFR) 14, Part 91.409 (f) (1) through (4) shall be delivered with the aircraft.

B.8 SUPPORT MANUALS AND DOCUMENTATION

(a) Contractor shall furnish two sets each of the following:

(1) Maintenance manuals for the airframe, engine, propeller and installed equipment and appliances shall be provided.

(2) Complete wiring diagrams for the aircraft and avionics systems to be provided on paper and electronic AUTOCAD format.

(3) Complete equipment list per the weight and balance configuration of the aircraft to be provided.

(4) Parts manual shall be provided for the aircraft and engine.

(5) Current equipment list and weight and balance report determined by actual weighing of the aircraft.

(6) Initial and recurrent Pilot Training Programs.

(7) Initial and recurrent aircraft maintenance training programs.

(8) FAA approved Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) that minimally reflects Part 91 operations.

(9) Copies of all warranty material associated with the aircraft.

SECTION C

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ and www.acquisition.gov/far

The following Clauses are incorporated by Reference:

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

C.2 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-4) (MAY

2015)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights --

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C.3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Government wide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include --

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT, banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt Payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period at fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause.

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) System for Award Management (SAM).

(1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete.

Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(2)

(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to:

(A) Change the name in the SAM database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR;

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM database. Information provided to the Contractor’s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this…