AG-024B-S-17-9114_Amendment_0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. /3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0001 10 April 2017

6. ISSUED BY CODE 024B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA Forest Service – Contracting National Interagency Fire Center 3833 S. Development Ave., Suite 1100 Boise, ID 83705

Same as Block 6

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

AG-024B-S-17-9114

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10 April 2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

PN5LD2 (1502)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Region 1 Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Contract.

The purpose of this amendment is strike the erms ATGS, Air Attack, and Air Tactical, along with any specificaions in the following sections:

Offeror’s Copy, SF-1449, Pg. 2 – Mission Codes B1, B2, B3, and B4, Pg. 4 – Mission Codes B1, B2, B3, and B4, Pg. 6 – third item, Pg. 7 – eighth item, Pg. 19 – (5), Pg. 21 – (iv)(H) and Note 1, Pg. 22 – Note 3 and 4;

(ii)(B), Pg. 25 – (D)(1) and (2), Pg. 26 – (B), Pg. 29 – (viii) and (x), Pg. 51 – Air Tactical definition, Pg. 55 – Special Missions definition, Pg. 119 - Exhibit 6. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

DAVID P HERSHEY, CONTRACTING OFFICER

208-387-5627

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705

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

Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft - Region 1

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-17-9114

Issued Date:

April 7, 2017

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on April 28, 2017 @ 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

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

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

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested under section B-1, B-11, B-14, B-15, and B-16.

3. Provide one (1) hardcopy of your Business proposal and one (1) hardcopy of your Technical proposal in response to Section E-1 of the solicitation. Additionally, all information for your business and technical proposal shall be provided electronically via two (2) USB thumb drives.

4. Provide your responses to Section E-5, E-6, and E-7 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-17-9114

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE.

BOISE, ID 83705

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

Bidders questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT April 18, 2017.

E-mail: davidphershey@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No. AG-024B-S- 17-9114, or mail to the address identified above. Offerors may contact David Hershey for information about this solicitation at davidphershey@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)

Amendment 0001

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-17-9114 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SOLICTATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-2 RESERVED

B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)

B-4 RESERVED

B-5 RESERVED

B-6 RESERVED

B-7 RESERVED

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

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

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LIGHT FIXED WING, VERSION 4,

DATE: 7/28/16)

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

B-14 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PILOT

B-15 HOME BASE

B-16 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

B-17 EXCISE TAXES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT (EXCLUSIVE USE)

C-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

C-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

C-8 AVIONICS

C-9 RESERVED

C-10 OPERATIONS

C-11 PERSONNEL

C-12 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

C-13 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

C-14 SUBSTITUTION/REPLACEMENT or ADDITION OF AIRCRAFT

C-15 RELIEF PILOT

C-16 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

C-17 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

C-18 MISHAPS

C-19 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

C-20 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

C-24 CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION

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C-25 MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (MAP)

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C-27 UNAVAILABILITY

C-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

C-29 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

C-30 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

C-31 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

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

C-33 RESERVED

C-34 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

C-35 CONTRACTOR STAND-DOWN OR DEACTIVATION

C-36 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

C-37 FOOD AND DRINK

C-38 PAYMENT FOR COSTS AWAY FROM THE HOST BASE

C-39 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

C-40 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

C-41 PERFORMANCE BY GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PILOT

C-42 DEFINITIONS

C-43 ABBREVIATIONS

ATTACHMENT 1 - WAGE DETERMINATION

ATTACHMENT 2 - CPARS EVALUATION FORM

SECTION D - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

D-2 ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON STANDARD

FORM 1449)

D-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5) (JAN 2017) 65

D-4 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (FAR 52.209-9) (JUL 2013)

D-5 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42)

(MAY 2014)

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

D-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

D-8 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR

CORPORATE APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209-71) (ALTERNATE 1) (FEB 2012)

D-9 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

(JULY 2010)

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

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

D-12 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

D-13 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

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

D-14 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT CONTRACT FLIGHT RATES

D-15 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

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

D-17 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

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SECTION E - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS/EXHIBITS

E-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (APR 2014)

(TAILORED)

E-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212.2) (OCT 2014) (TAILORED)

E-3 AWARD PROCESS

E-4 MISSION SAFETY BRIEFING BULLET TOPICS & CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

E-5 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR

52.212-3) (JAN 2017)

E-6 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-5) (APR 2010) . 105 E-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (JULY 2013) .. 107

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)

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

EXHIBIT 1 – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

EXHIBIT 2 – SUMMARY OF ACCIDENTS

EXHIBIT 3 – SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONNAIRE

EXHIBIT 4 – AIRPLANE PILOT QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL RECORD

EXHIBIT 5 – LIGHT FIXED WING MISSION SAFETY BRIEFING BULLET TOPICS

EXHIBIT 6 – RESERVED

EXHIBIT 7 – MINIMUM AVIONICS CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

EXHIBIT 8 – RELIEF TRANSPORTATION WORKSHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 111

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-17-9114

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

April 7, 2017

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

David Hershey

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5627

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

April 28, 2017

2:00 PM MT

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:

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

See Block 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. 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)

EXCLUSIVE USE LIGHT FIXED WING AIRCRAFT-

REGION 1

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

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B-1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is an Exclusive Use Solicitation for fully operated and maintained light fixed wing aircraft services on an EXCLUSIVE USE BASIS, throughout the USFS Region 1. Aircraft shall meet the requirements of this schedule and the specifications included herein. Offerors shall list each aircraft to be considered for award.

Awards will not be made for aircraft not considered suitable for the Government’s need, or at costs determined to be unreasonable.

ITEM NO. 1

Designated Base: Idaho County Airport (KGIC)

Name: Grangeville Air Center

City and State: Grangeville, Idaho

Location: Grangeville

Mandatory Availability Period: 06/14/2017 – 09/25/2017 Net Days: 104 Calendar Days

Daily Availability & Flight Offer Rate for Light-Fixed Wing

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability 104 $ $

BASE

Daily Availability 104 $ $ Option 1

Daily Availability 104 $ $ Option 2

Daily Availability 104 $ $ Option 3

Daily Availability 104 $ $ Option 4

Flight Rate HR $ $

BASE

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 1

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 3

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 4

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 5

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

OFFERED AIRCRAFT

(Contractor to Complete this Chart)

Note: Mission Codes, Weight and Fuel Charts and Equipment Codes apply to all 5 years.

Mission Codes A. Point-to Point C. Fire Reconnaissance B1. Reserved D. Resource Reconnaissance B2. Reserved E. Other (i.e., Mountain Remote) B3. Reserved F. Designated Training Platform (See exhibit number 1) B4. Reserved

Item No.

Empty Weight

HP Number of Seats

Reserved Maximum Certified Gross

Weight

Mission Codes

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

ITEM NO. 2

Designated Base: Idaho County Airport (KGIC)

Name: Grangeville Air Center

City and State: Grangeville, Idaho

Location: Grangeville

Mandatory Availability Period: 07/03/2017 – 09/08/2017 Net Days: 68 Calendar Days

Daily Availability & Flight Offer Rate for Light-Fixed Wing

SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL YEAR

Daily Availability 68 $ $

BASE

Daily Availability 68 $ $ Option 1

Daily Availability 68 $ $ Option 2

Daily Availability 68 $ $ Option 3

Daily Availability 68 $ $ Option 4

Flight Rate HR $ $

BASE

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 1

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 3

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 4

Flight Rate HR $ $ Option 5

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

OFFERED AIRCRAFT

(Contractor to Complete this Chart)

Note: Mission Codes, Weight and Fuel Charts and Equipment Codes apply to all 5 years.

Mission Codes A. Point-to Point C. Fire Reconnaissance B1. Reserved D. Resource Reconnaissance B2. Reserved E. Other (i.e., Mountain Remote) B3. Reserved F. Designated Training Platform (See exhibit number 1) B4. Reserved

Item No.

Empty Weight

HP Number of Seats

Reserved Maximum Certified Gross

Weight

Mission Codes

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B-2 RESERVED

B-3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)

AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Aircraft Performance Requirements

(1) Single engine aircraft shall have a power loading of not more than 13.5 pounds per horse power. (FS policy and may not be changed)

(2) Multi engine aircraft shall be capable of at least 200 horse power per engine; any engine developing less than 240 horse power shall be turbo/super charged. (FS policy and may not be changed)

(3) Each takeoff shall meet the climb performance requirements of 14 CFR.

(4) Cruise endurance of 4 hours @ 8000 ft- ISA plus 20 degrees C with a 30 minute reserve.

B-4 RESERVED

B-5 RESERVED

B-6 RESERVED

B-7 RESERVED

B-8 STANDBY HOURS PER DAY

9 Hours Standby per day

B-9 EXTENDED STANDBY HOURLY RATE

$51.00 per hour

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations, See Section C paragraph C-39 for further explanation.

B-11 OPERATIONS IN CANADA, MEXICO, CARIBBEAN OR ALASKA WILL BE REQUIRED IN

THE FOLLOWING: (THOSE THAT ARE CHECKED)

ALASKA CARIBBEAN CANADA MEXICO

THE OPERATOR MUST HAVE IN THEIR OP SPECS AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE IN

ALL AREAS CHECKED ABOVE.

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Selected Additional Requirements. The following additional requirements may be required to meet local needs. When the option block is checked, the operator shall provide and maintain the checked item. If an item is checked and already is a required item, then the checked item is an additional requirement. The operating capabilities of this equipment shall be that as defined below.

B-12 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LIGHT FIXED WING, VERSION 4,

DATED: 7/28/16)

All items checked below are required and must comply with Section C, an Exhibit and/or Federal Regulations.

Resource Recon Avionics, FM Option or higher (See C-8 (a)(3)

NOTE: Resource RECON AIRCRAFT conducting forest health missions DO

NOT REQUIRE A P25 COMPLIANT FM RADIO.

Fire Recon Avionics, FM Option or higher (See C-8 (a)(4))

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: (See C-8 (b)(1)(i))

VHF-FM Radio in lieu of the Aux FM requirement: Total A/C VHF-FM Qty: (See C-8 (b)(1)(ii))

Additional VHF-FM Radios: Total A/C Qty: (See C-8 (b)(1)(ii))

VHF-FM Programming Ports (See C-8 (b)(5)(xi))

Non-Standard Radio, Type: (See C-8 (b)(1)(iv))

Satellite Communications System: Minutes/Month____ (See C-8 (b)(1)(v))

Drop Cord for SIC/observer (See C-8 (b)(2)(ii)(B))

Drop Cord for aft Instructor position (See C-8 (b)(2)(ii)(B))

Push-To-Talk (PTT) cord for SIC/observer (TELEX PT-300 with VOX or equivalent)

Push-To-Talk (PTT) cord for aft Instructor (TELEX PT-300 with VOX or equivalent)

Aft Audio Control System (See C-8 (b)(2)(ii)(C))

Aeronautical GPS in lieu of a portable GPS (See C-8 (b)(3)(i)(A))

GPS with Moving Map (See C-8 (b)(3)(i)(C))

GPS Data connector (See C-8 (b)(5)(xii))

External Portable Aviation GPS Antenna, GPS Model: (See C-8 (b)(5)(xiii))

Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (See C-8 (b)(4)(v))

ADS-B IN and OUT (See C-8 (b)(4)(vi))

Radar Altimeter (See C-8 (b)(5)(ii))

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

Autopilot (See C-8 (b)(5)(i))

Multi-Function Display (MFD) (See C-8 (b)(5)(iii))

Auxiliary Power Source (3 Pin) (See C-8 (b)(5)(v))

Dual USB charging port, Qty: 1 Users: SIC (See C-8 (b)(5)(xiv))

(in addition to training platform requirement in Exhibit 1)

Supplemental Antennas, Qty: /Band: (See C-8 (b)(5)(vi))

Supplemental Radio Kit Provisions (See C-8 (b)(5)(vii))

TSO approved VOR/Localizer, Qty: .

TSO approved Glideslope, Qty: .

TSO approved DME, Qty: {Not required if GPS is IFR with current database}

TSO approved Three Light Marker Beacon System, Qty: .

Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent

Provisions for IFR operation meeting 14 CFR 135.163 & 135.165

Specific to Item 1 in Section B:

Single Engine – (# of seats: _6___)

1000 pounds minimum payload Not less than 285 horsepower

4 ½ hours of fuel computed at 75% BPH or Maximum recommended Cruise power at 5000 feet pressure altitude, ISA plus 20 degrees Centigrade

Specific to Item 2 of Section B:

Single Engine – (# of seats: _4___)

(A) 530 pound payload on a Standard Day at sea level.

(B) Minimum of 6 cubic feet of baggage space

Multi Engine – (# of seats: ____)

Large Cargo Doors (only for item 1 in section B)

High Wing

Low Wing - Unobstructed vertical 140-degree view copilot seat

Air Conditioning - Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes Freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft. (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable.)

Turbocharged

Turboprop

Pressurized

Relief Pilot(s) Available

Infrared

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

Aerial Photography

Floats: 1. Amphibious 2. Straight

Designated Training Platform- see exhibit 1

Other ____________________________________________________

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance)

Mountainous Terrain Flight

Night Vision Goggle Operations

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

Pilots performing on this contract shall meet the requirements of Section C-11. 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-11.

**Note: The Item 1 duty pilot and relief pilot must maintain authorization and be available to perform mountain/remote operations to at least the following category 4 airstrips:

Dixie 1D05

Fish Lake S92

Moose Creek 1U1

Shearer 2U5

Elk City S90

B-14 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PILOT

Contractor will will not authorize performance of work under the agreement by a Government Pilot. Notice Government requirements in Section C-41.

Flight rate w/o Pilot: ______ ______ ______ ______ _______ Base Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

B-15 HOME BASE

Offeror shall enter the principle base of operation reflected in their 135 Operation Specifications.

Location (Physical Address) State

Note: The Government may inspect the offeror’s operation and maintenance facilities prior to award. The Forest Service provides oversight for its aviation operations and is the responsible agency for these operations. As such the Agency Airworthiness and Pilot inspector have to have access to inspect pre-award, and during the life of the agreement.

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE

B-16 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

Offeror/Quoter shall provide the name and address of the Director of Maintenance

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (NAME) BUSINESS ADDRESS

CELL PHONE No.

Phone No.

Fax No.

B-17 EXCISE TAXES

Excise taxes shall be included in your contract price IAW FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) Clause 52.212-4(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT (EXCLUSIVE USE)

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

(b)The aircraft furnished may be used for fire support, project, law enforcement, and administrative flights. If the Contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

(c) The Government has Interagency and Cooperative agreements with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft may be dispatched under this agreement for such use.

C-2 GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS

(a) Contractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operators 135 Certificate at the time of offering.

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate.

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 (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-1 (AUG 2010).

C-4 AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Reserved

(b) Aircraft condition and equipment. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period. All equipment required for original certification shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL).

(1) All aircraft furnished under this agreement shall be operable, free of damage, and in good working order. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(2) The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials shall meet FAA standards.

(3) The aircraft 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.

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(4) 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 as permanent repairs. Prior to acceptance, all temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

(5) Fire extinguishers, as required by 14 CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lbs capacity and 2-B:C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(6) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following:

(i) Current contract and all modifications.

(ii) Department of Transportation (DOT) Exemption 9198, the Interagency Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials Handbook/Guide (NFES 1068) and the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) if required.

(iii) Aeronautical charts covering area of operation.

Note: The use of electronic flight bags (EFB) is hereby authorized providing the following conditions are met:

- EFB’s used in the aircraft are FAA approved.

- All other contract items are readily available to the vendor and agency crew (tablet style devices only, no laptops).

- Vendors must keep the device adequately charged to allow normal use and have a means of charging the device readily available without reliance on the government.

(7) Flight Hour Meter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a flight hour meter, installed in a location observable by the pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter shall measure actual flight time from takeoff to landing in hours and tenths.

(8) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of 14 CFR to restrain cargo while in flight.

(9) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this agreement shall have safety belts for all occupants and shoulder harnesses for front seat occupants meeting requirements of 14 CFR. The shoulder strap and lap belt shall fasten with a metal to metal single point quick release mechanism. Military style harnesses are acceptable. All occupants shall meet the above requirements during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the Pilot.

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Lap belt and shoulder harness condition; the following are NOT acceptable:

(i) Webbing. Webbing that is frayed 5 percent or more, torn webbing, crushed webbing, swelled webbing that results in twice the thickness of original web, or if difficult to operate through hardware, creased webbing (no structural damage allowed), and sun deterioration if it results in severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, and stiffness.

(ii) Hardware. Buckle or other hardware is inoperable, nylon bushing at shoulder harness-to-lap belt connection missing or damaged, fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings, rust/corrosion if not minor in nature, wear beyond normal use.

(iii) Stitches. Broken or missing stitches, severe fading or discoloring, inconsistent stitch pattern.

(iv) Technical Standard Order (TSO) Tags (see 14 CFR 21.607). Missing or illegible tags are unacceptable unless inspection can confirm the suitability of installed equipment.

(v) Age. Belts/fabric over 10 years from date of manufacture require close inspection because of the elements they are exposed to, but do not have to be replaced if it can be determined they are in serviceable condition and not life limited.

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(10) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof container. The kit shall be readily accessible to the Pilot and passengers. At a minimum, the contents shall include the following items:

Item Description Quantity Adhesive bandage strips (minimum 3 inches long) 8

Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10

Bandage compresses, (minimum 4 inches) 4

Triangular bandage compresses, minimum 40 inch (sling)

Roller bandage, minimum 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze)

Adhesive tape, minimum 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll)

Bandage scissors 1

Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2-pair of non-latex surgical gloves

1-face shield

1-mouth-to-mouth barrier

1-protective gown

2-antiseptic towelettes

1-biohazard disposal bag

Note: Splints are recommended if space permits.

Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate number of crew and passengers carried.

(11) Survival Kit. Aircraft shall have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit shall include the following:

Knife

Signal Mirror

Aviation-type Signal Flares (6-each)

Matches (2-small boxes in waterproof containers)

Magnesium Fire Starter

Space Blanket (1-per occupant)

Water (1-quart per occupant – not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)

Collapsible Water Bag

Food (2-days emergency rations per occupant)

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Candles

Whistle

Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

Suggested additional survival kit items (appropriate to the geographic area.)

Individual First Aid Kit

Container w/carrying Handle or Straps

Large Plastic Bags

Signal Panels

Flashlight with Spare Batteries

Hand Saw or Wire Saw

Collapsible Shovel

Sleeping Bag (1-per two occupants)

Survival Manual

Snowshoes

Axe or Hatchet

Insect Repellant

Insect Head net (1-per occupant)

Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle

Personal ELT

Sunscreen

Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit.

C-5 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) All aircraft shall be maintained to 14 CFR Part 43, 91, and 135 standards. The Contractor shall provide or arrange for sufficient maintenance capability to keep the aircraft in airworthy condition.

(b) The Contractor shall identify the maintenance facilities and/or maintenance personnel used to fulfill the requirements of this agreement.

(c) Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved Time Between Overhaul (TBO) extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(d) Compliance with applicable mandatory manufacturer's service bulletins, alert service bulletins, and safety of flight bulletins as required or identified by the FS and/or DOI; and all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD); and the correction of maintenance

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deficiencies shall be accomplished prior to delivery and continue during agreement period of performance.

(e) All maintenance shall be accomplished in accordance with the standards established by 14 CFR Part 135; Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13, and the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with those procedures established in the Contractor's maintenance program approved under 14 CFR Part 135 Operations Specifications.

(f) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91.417 shall be kept at the Home Base or maintenance facility. Additionally, aircraft maintenance record entries and aircraft flight logs shall be transmitted to the operators home base (location the certificate is held) every 12 flight hours or 7 days- whichever occurs first.

(g) A functional check flight shall be performed at the Contractor's expense following overhaul, repair, and replacement of any engine (installations of reciprocating engines that are new, rebuilt, or overhauled shall accumulate 3-hours of operation, including 2 hours in flight, prior to Government use), power train, or control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft resumes service under this agreement. The result of any test flight shall be logged in the aircraft flight records by the Pilot. Results of test flights shall be reported to the U.S. Forest Service Aircraft Maintenance Inspector (AMI) before the aircraft is returned to availability.

(h) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, an AMI shall be notified for "return to agreement available” status, before the aircraft performs under the agreement.

(i) The Interagency Airplane Data Record Card or Point-to-Point Aircraft Data Card shall be posted inside the aircraft.

(j) The aircraft’s required weight and balance data shall be determined by actual weighing of the aircraft every 36 calendar months for multi-engine aircraft. Mission Use Only single engine aircraft shall be weighed within the previous 5 years. Aircraft must be equipped with a current equipment list and include all contractually required equipment as well as equipment as part of the original type certification and equipment installed since manufacture.

All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

(k) Authorized Break. During the standby period, requirements may be modified by the CO to allow Contractor's personnel time off away from the assigned work location or to conduct routine maintenance. No deduction of availability will be made for such authorized breaks except when Contractor personnel fail to return to Standby upon request. Requests will be coordinated with the appropriate regional maintenance inspector For Exclusive use aircraft with a MAP of 120 days or more, no more than 2 periods or breaks of 48 hours each maximum shall be allowed during the MAP without penalty and must be coordinated with the CO or COR. For those aircraft contracted with a MAP of less than 120 days, 1 period or break of 2 days (48 hours) will be allowed. The authorized absence during the map for any exclusive use aircraft to transition from assigned locations will not be used for any of these allowed maintenance periods.

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(l) Mechanics assigned to work on aircraft shall have appropriate FAA certification and ratings or if at a 145 Repair Station shall at all times be working in the presence of one so certified and rated. Additionally,

(1) Pilots without FAA airframe and power plant (A&P) certifications are authorized to perform only the preventative maintenance tasks detailed under 14 CFR 43 Appendix A, Section (c), provided they have been properly trained under the direct supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic and designated in writing by the contractor as proficient in each task to be performed. Pilots will have this documentation available for review by government representatives. Pilots performing preventative maintenance shall have current maintenance manuals available and make logbook entries that document their work was performed in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9.

(2) When the aircraft is not available due to required unscheduled maintenance, a pilot may function as a mechanic only if they possess a valid FAA mechanic certificate with the appropriate airframe and/or power plant ratings or if they are performing preventative maintenance in accordance with 14 CFR 43.3.

(3) Any time during which the pilot is engaged in mechanic duties performing unscheduled maintenance, or as a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will apply against the pilot's duty day limitations. All time in excess of 2 hours (not necessarily consecutive) must also apply against the pilot's flight limitations. After 2 hours, every hour spent as a mechanic, or a pilot performing preventative maintenance, will be applied against pilot flight time limitation one to one.

(4) Only a certificated mechanic (holding an airframe and power-plant rating) may perform scheduled maintenance and inspections. The primary or relief pilot on duty as a pilot must not perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.

Mechanics

(i) All mechanics shall maintain the aircraft in accordance with requirements specified within this contract. The mechanic shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.7(b).

(ii) The mechanic shall have 12-months experience in maintaining the make and model of aircraft being operated. Experience on similar category of aircraft may be evaluated and accept on a one for one basis.

(iii) Mechanics shall have satisfactorily completed a manufacturer's field or line maintenance course for the make and model of aircraft. For aircraft without training courses available the contractor must certify in writing that the mechanic has had in- house training necessary to maintain the aircraft offered.

The contractor may be requested to provide a syllabus of the training program.

Contractors shall submit a list of qualified personnel with their proposal and update the list annually to the CO 30 days prior to the start of the contractor’s first MAP.

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(m) Mechanics may be inspected to ensure they meet the contract requirements. Only those individuals whose past experience can be verified from log books, employment records, etc., will be approved.

(1) Within any 24-hour period, personnel shall have a minimum of 8 consecutive hours off duty immediately prior to the beginning of any duty day. Local travel up to a maximum of 30-minutes each way between the work site and place of lodging shall not be considered duty time. When one way travel exceeds 30-minutes, the total travel time shall be considered as part of the duty day.

(2) Mechanics shall have (two) 2-24 hour time periods off duty during any 14-day period.

(3) Duty includes standby, work, or alert status at any location.

(4) Mechanics may be removed from duty for fatigue or other causes created by unusually strenuous or severe duty before reaching duty limitations.

(5) The mechanic shall be responsible to keep the Government apprised of their ground duty limitation status.

C-6 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

(a) The security of Contractor provided aircraft and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

(b) Aircraft shall be electrically and/or mechanically disabled by two independent security systems whenever the aircraft is unattended. Deactivating security systems shall be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft or interfere with safety of flight.

(c) Examples of Unacceptable disabling systems are:

(1) Locked door/windows; and/or

(2) Fenced parking areas.

C-7 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

Required avionics systems and Contractor offered avionics/communication equipment shall meet the performance specifications as specified in FS/AMD A-24 at:

www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html

C-8 AVIONICS

Minimum Requirements

(a) All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the requirements of paragraph

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph

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(c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

The following are the minimum avionics which shall be installed. Additional avionics may be required in section B of this agreement.

(1) Point to Point Aircraft

Point to Point flights shall meet the requirements of 14 CFR 135. No additional avionics are required.

(2) Back Country Aircraft

Aircraft operating to or from airfields or airstrips designated as Category 4 and are not otherwise conducting special use missions shall meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(3) excluding (a)(3)(ii).

(3) Resource Reconnaissance Aircraft (All aircraft which are not used for fire operations or covered by paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2))

(i) One VHF-AM Radio (COM)

(ii) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(iii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(iv) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF) {Not required for aircraft only used for Law Enforcement}

(v) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR

135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(vi) One of the following options for FM communications

(A) Option 1

(1) One Supplemental VHF-FM Antenna

(B) Option 2

(1) An Intercom System (ICS)

(2) An Audio Control system

(3) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM)

(C) Option 3

(1) Provisions for a Supplementary Radio Kit

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(D) Option 4

(1) An Intercom System (ICS)

(2) An Audio Control system

(3) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(4) Fire Reconnaissance Aircraft

(i) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 and COM 2)

(ii) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(iii) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(iv) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(v) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR

135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(vi) One of the following options for FM communications

(A) Option 1

(1) Two Supplemental VHF-FM Antennas

(B) Option 2

(1) Provisions for a Supplementary Radio Kit

(C) Option 3

(1) An Intercom System (ICS)

(2) An Audio Control system

(3) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(5) Reserved

Note 1: Reserved

Note 2: If a Supplemental Radio Kit is provided with the aircraft, “with radio kit” shall be identified on the aircraft approval card.

Note 3: Reserved

Note 4: Reserved

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(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this agreement shall comply with the following requirements and paragraph (c) AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

(1) Communications systems

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.

(i) VHF-AM Radios

VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power.

(ii) VHF-FM Radios

All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. NOTE: P25 Digital VHF-FM transceiver is required for this contract. (See B-12) FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met.

(A) VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal.

(B) Transceivers shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring

168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions.

Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

(C) Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable.

(D) Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

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(E) The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(iii) Auxiliary FM systems (AUX FM)

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 (AEM AA34 or equivalent). The following applies to all AUX FM installations.

(A) 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.

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

(C) A VHF-FM radio meeting the requirements of paragraph 2.A.2) may be installed, in addition to the radios already required, in lieu of the AUX FM system.

(iv) Non-Standard Radios

Non-standard radios shall be aeronautical transceivers interfaced to the aircraft audio control systems and a compatible antenna via an approved installation.

The radio shall be compatible with the requesting unit.

(v) Satellite Communications System (SatCom)

(A) SatCom systems shall be FAA approved, powered by the aircraft electrical system via a dedicated circuit breaker, interfaced to the aircraft audio system as a communication transceiver, permit direct dial operation, and be operational in all phases of flight.

(B) All manufacturer required displays and controls shall be easily visible and selectable by the PIC and SIC/Observer.

(C) The contractor shall maintain a subscription providing uninterrupted service during the contract period and a minimum amount of minutes per month as identified in Section B. The Government will reimburse the contractor for actual costs incurred when using more than the required amount of minutes specified.

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(2) Audio Systems

(i) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and a “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the PIC and SIC/observer. Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall have an isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control systems

(A) General

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system.

Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transceiver (and PA if required). Sidetone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected. Receiver audio shall be provided to each position which requires ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio.

All required passenger positions shall utilize the SIC/observer’s audio control system unless an aft audio control system is installed. Drop cords may be used provided MS3112E10-6S type 6-pin connectors are installed adjacent to the required passenger headset jacks and wired for compatibility with an appropriate drop cord (Alpine Aerotech AAL280 series or equivalent).

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM-1, FM-1, AUX, PA etc… as appropriate or as COM-1, COM-2, COM-3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match. Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All required positions shall have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches. Cockpit speakers shall be sufficiently amplified for use in flight.

Crew positions shall have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. A PTT switch shall be provided to allow the SIC/observer to transmit without touching the flight controls.

(B) Drop Cord Requirements

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

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(2) 6-Pin MS3476L10-6P type connector on the coil cord

(3) JJ-033 and JJ-034 type headset jacks at the housing

(4) Large clip

(5) Volume control

(6) ICS switch with momentary and lock positions

(7) Radio PTT switch (only for positions which require radio transmit)

(C) Aft Audio Control systems

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator directly behind the SIC/observer unobstructed access to the controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize the aft audio control system(s).

(D) Required Audio Control systems

The following audio control systems are required based…