AG-024B-S-17-9116_IDIQ_LFW.pdf

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:

IDIQ Light Fixed Wing Aircraft - Region 1

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-17-9116

Issued Date:

May 01, 2017

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

Offers will be due on May 22, 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-15, B-16, and D-18.

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, E-7, and 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-17-9116

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 May 09, 2017.

E-mail: davidphershey@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No. AG-024B-S- 17-9116, or mail to the address identified above. Offerors may contact David P 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)

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-17-9116 U.S. Forest Service Region 1 IDIQ On-Demand Light Fixed Wing Services National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

i

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 RESERVED

B-4 GUARANTEED CONTRACT AMOUNT PER YEAR

B-5 RESERVED

B-6 RESERVED

B-7 RESERVED

B-8 AUTHORIZED ENTITIES TO PLACE ORDERS FOR EACH ITEM:

B-9 RESERVED

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

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

B-12 RESERVED

B-13 CONTRACT PILOT QUALIFICATION

B-14 RESERVED

B-15 HOME BASE / DESIGNATED BASE

B-16 MAINTENANCE CAPABILITY

B-17 EXCISE TAXES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICTIONS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

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 - (LIGHT FIXED WING, VERSION 7, DATE 7/28/16)

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

ii

C-21 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-22 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

C-23 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

C-24 CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION

C-25 DESIGNATED BASE(S) AND MANDATORY PERFORMANCE PERIOD

C-26 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

C-27 NON-PERFORMANCE DURING THE MANDATORY PERFORMANCE PERIOD

C-28 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

C-29 ORDERED STANDBY

C-30 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT

C-31 RESERVED

C-32 OPTIONAL PERIOD

C-33 PAYMENT FOR CANCELLED, DELAYED OR SHORT DURATION FLIGHT

C-34 RESERVED

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 DESIGNATED BASE

C-39 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

C-40 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

C-41 DEFINITIONS

C-42 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)

D-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5) (JAN 2017) 74

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 ORDERING (FAR 52.216-18) (OCT 1995)

D-10 ORDER LIMITATIONS (FAR 52.216-19) (OCT 1995)

D-11 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (FAR 52.216-22) (OCT 1995)

D-12 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT CONTRACT FLIGHT RATES

D-13 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY

2010) iii

D-14 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452.246-70) (FEB 1988)

D-15 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73) (NOV 1996)

D-16 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

D-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

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

D-18 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

D-19 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

D-20 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

SECTION E – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS/ EXHIBITS

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

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) (OCT 2015) . 115 E-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (JULY 2013) .. 118

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 – MINIMUM AVIONICS CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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-17-9116

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

May 01, 2017

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

David P Hershey

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

208-387-5627

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

May 22, 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

Region 1 IDIQ On-Demand Light Fixed Wing Forest Detection/Patrol and Air Attack Aircraft Services

See Schedule of Items

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

Furnish Light Fixed Wing Aircraft fully operated and maintained on an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Basis, meeting the requirements of this Schedule and the specifications for operation at the designated base and during the periods shown below. Contract service is intended primarily for Region 1 Forest Detection/Patrol and Air Attack for the Bitterroot NF, Lolo NF, Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF, Idaho Panhandle NF, Custer-Gallatin NF. (Item 1-Bitterroot NF;

Item 2-Lolo NF, Item 3- Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF, Item 4- Idaho Panhandle NF and Item 5- Custer-Gallatin NF for a total of 5 aircraft.).

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.

Additional Offered Equipment

The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. Where no provision is made for a daily rate, the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the daily availability rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.

Rates for additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the CO.

Contractor to complete this part: (list the additional equipment and rates here, and add the equipment code in the appropriate column on the ‘offered aircraft’ table for each item) code Additional Equipment Description Capacity Quantity Unit Unit Price

AE1 Infrared Capability Day* $

AE2 TCAS/TCAD Day* $

AE3 Aerial Photography/ Video Capability Day* $

AE4 AFF messaging capability Day* $

AE5

Day* $

AE6

AE7

AE8

AE9

AE10

*if an hourly or other rate for the equipment is more appropriate, replace “Day” with the appropriate unit

ITEM NO. 1

Designated Base: (See Note under B-15)

Name: Bitterroot NF

City and State: Hamilton, MT

Assigned Work Location: Ravalli County Airport (6S5)

Mandatory Performance Period: 1 July through 18 September Net Days: 80 Calendar Days

Hourly Standby & Flight Offer Rate for Light-Fixed Wing (Contractor to Complete this Chart)

Mandatory Performance Period Hourly

Flight Rate

Ordered Standby Hourly Rate

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Optional Period Standby Rate

Base Year (Date of award

Thru May 24, 2018)

Option Year 1 (May 25, 2018

May 24, 2019)

Option Year 2 (May 25, 2019

May 24, 2020)

Option Year 3 (May 25, 2020

May 24, 2021)

Option Year 4 (May 25, 2021

May 24, 2022)

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. Type 1 Air Tactical D. Resource Reconnaissance B2. Type 2 Air Tactical E. Other (e.g., Mountain Remote) B3. Type 3 Air Tactical F.

B4. Type 4 Air Tactical

A/C

Make/Model/ year

N# Empty Weight

HP

(1)

Fuel (2)

Number of Seats

Maximum Certified Gross

Weight

Mission and Additional Equipment

Codes

(1) If turbo-charged indicate by adding a “(T)” after the entry. If turbo-prop indicate by adding a “(TP)” after the entry.

(2) Fuel consumption expressed in gallons per hour at 65% power, at 5000 feet MSO, at ISA, as stated in Aircraft Flight Manual.

ITEM NO. 2

Designated Base: (See Note under B-15)

Name: Lolo NF

City and State: Missoula, MT

Assigned Work Location: Missoula International Airport (MSO)

Mandatory Performance Period: 1 July through 18 September Net Days: 80 Calendar Days

Period Hourly

Flight Rate

Ordered Standby Hourly Rate

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Optional Period Standby Rate

Base Year (Date of award

(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. Type 1 Air Tactical D. Resource Reconnaissance B2. Type 2 Air Tactical E. Other (e.g., Mountain Remote) year

N# Empty Weight

HP

(1)

Fuel (2)

Number of Seats

Maximum Certified Gross

Weight

Mission and

ITEM NO. 3

Designated Base: (See Note under B-15)

Name: Beaverhead--Deerlodge NF

City and State: Dillon, MT

Assigned Work Location: Dillon Airport (DLN)

Mandatory Performance Period: 1 July through 18 September Net Days: 80 Calendar Days

Period Hourly

Flight Rate

Ordered Standby Hourly Rate

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Optional Period Standby Rate

Base Year (Date of award

(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. Type 1 Air Tactical D. Resource Reconnaissance B2. Type 2 Air Tactical E. Other (e.g., Mountain Remote) year

N# Empty Weight

HP

(1)

Fuel (2)

Number of Seats

Maximum Certified Gross

Weight

Mission and

ITEM NO. 4

Designated Base: (See Note under B-15)

Name: Idaho Panhandle NF

City and State: Coeur d’Alene, ID

Assigned Work Location: Coeur d’Alene-Pappy Boyington Field-COE

Mandatory Performance Period: 1 July through 18 September Net Days: 80 Calendar Days

Period Hourly

Flight Rate

Ordered Standby Hourly Rate

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Optional Period Standby Rate

Base Year (Date of award

(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. Type 1 Air Tactical D. Resource Reconnaissance B2. Type 2 Air Tactical E. Other (e.g., Mountain Remote) year

N# Empty Weight

HP

(1)

Fuel (2)

Number of Seats

Maximum Certified Gross

Weight

Mission and

ITEM NO. 5

Designated Base: (See Note under B-15)

Name: Custer--Gallatin NF

City and State: Bozeman, MT

Assigned Work Location: Bozeman—Yellowstone Airport (BZN)

Mandatory Performance Period: 1 July through 18 September Net Days: 80 Calendar Days

Period Hourly

Flight Rate

Ordered Standby Hourly Rate

Optional Period Hourly Flight Rate

Optional Period Standby Rate

Base Year (Date of award

(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. Type 1 Air Tactical D. Resource Reconnaissance B2. Type 2 Air Tactical E. Other (e.g., Mountain Remote) year

N# Empty Weight

HP

(1)

Fuel (2)

Number of Seats

Maximum Certified Gross

Weight

Mission and

B-2 RESERVED

B-3 QUANTITY AND PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Required Items

Mandatory Performance Period

Net Days

Optional Period

Item #1 1 July through 18 September 80 Outside Mandatory Period Item #2 1 July through 18 September 80 Outside Mandatory Period Item #3 1 July through 18 September 80 Outside Mandatory Period

Note: The vendor is required to respond within three hours of placement of an initial order. Alternate response times may be acceptable as negotiated with the government at the time of order.

B-4 GUARANTEED CONTRACT AMOUNT PER YEAR

Item 1: Bitterroot NF -$20,000.00

Item 2: Lolo NF-$20,000.00

Item 3: Beaverhead/Deerlodge NF’s-$20,000.00

Item 4: Idaho Panhandle NF-$20,000.00

Item 5: Custer/Gallatin NF’s-$10,000.00

B-5 RESERVED

B-6 RESERVED

B-7 RESERVED

The Offeror warrants that the price(s) offered do not include any contingency amount for price adjustments provided in the Economic Price Adjustment Clause.

The Government does not guarantee any flight hours under this contract. For informational purposes; provided below is the estimated total number of flight hours flown under the previous contracts.

Light Fixed Wing (Bitterroot) - Item #1

YEAR HOURS FLOWN

2012 140 2013 79 2014 72 2015 62 2016 56

Average 82

Light Fixed Wing (Lolo) - Item #2

YEAR HOURS FLOWN

2012 305 2013 263 2014 127 2015 167 2016 54 Average 183

Light Fixed Wing (Beaverhead-Deerlodge) - Item #3

YEAR HOURS FLOWN

2011 91.6 2012 92.0 2013 76.8 2014 82.0 2015 69.0 2016 85.7 Average 82.8

Light Fixed Wing (IPNF) - Item #4

Light Fixed Wing (Custer-Gallatin) - Item #5

YEAR HOURS FLOWN

Average 125

YEAR HOURS FLOWN

2013 81 2014 46 2015 56 2016 60 Average 61

B-8 AUTHORIZED ENTITIES TO PLACE ORDERS FOR EACH ITEM:

Item 1: Bitterroot Dispatch Center

Item 2: Missoula Interagency Dispatch Center

Item 3: Dillon Interagency Dispatch Center

Item 4: Coeur d’Alene Interagency Dispatch Center

Item 5: Bozeman Interagency Dispatch Center.

B-9 RESERVED

B-10 OVERNIGHT STANDARD PER DIEM RATE

Rates as published in Federal Travel Regulations, See Section C paragraph xxx 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.

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.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL

REQUIREMENTS

Item #1

Item #2

Item #3

Item #4

Item #5

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))

Air Tactical Avionics, Type ____ or better (See C-8 (a)(5))

T4 T2** T2 T3

Additional VHF-AM Radios: Total A/C Qty: ___ (See C-8 (b)(1)(i)) NOTE: ATGS Aircraft ordered to R5 must be equipped with 3 AM radios to accept a resource order to R5

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)) NOTE: ATGS Aircraft ordered to R5 must be equipped with 3 FM radios.

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)) 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:

(See C-8 (b)(5)(xiv))(in addition to training platform requirement in Exhibit 1)

X X X X X

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SPECIAL

REQUIREMENTS

Item #1

Item #2

Item #3

Item #4

Item #5

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

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

Supplemental Air Attack Kit Provisions(See C- 8(b)(5)(viii))

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

Single Engine – (# of seats: ____) (minimum) 4 4 4 4 4 Multi Engine – (# of seats: ____)

Large Cargo Doors High Wing X X X X X 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)

Capability to carry HAZMAT Turbocharged Turboprop Pressurized Relief Pilot(s) Available Infrared Aerial Photography TCAS/TCAD (see insert para no.)

Floats: 1. Amphibious 2. Straight

Other

Low Level (Recon and Surveillance) Mountainous Terrain Flight Night Vision Goggle Operations Mountain Remote Authorization X X Fire Surveillance/ Reconnaissance X X X X X Air Tactical Coordination (Air Attack) X X X X X

B-12 RESERVED

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 above. All pilots offered may be evaluated in accordance with C-11 or when requested by the CO or the Branch Chief, Pilot Standardization.

B-14 RESERVED

B-15 HOME BASE / DESIGNATED BASE

*Note: The Contractor’s Principal Base of Operation (Home Base) will be the Designated Base if located within or adjacent to the listed National Forest for each Item #. If Contractor’s Principal Base of Operation (Home Base) is not in these limits, the contractor shall designate a base within these limits at an FAA approved airfield.

(Contractor to Complete this Part)

Physical address, State

Designated Base for Item #1____________________________________

Designated Base for Item #2____________________________________

Designated Base for Item #3____________________________________

Designated Base for Item #4____________________________________

Designated Base for Item #5____________________________________

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 contract.

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.

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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

DESCRIPTIOIN / SPECIFICATIONS

C-1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(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 contract shall be in writing.

(c) The Government has Interagency and Cooperative contracts with Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft may be dispatched under this contract 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

AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)

(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) Reserved

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

(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 contract 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.

(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 contract 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.

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.

(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 (3 inches long) 8

Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10

Bandage compresses, (4 inches) 4

Triangular bandage compresses, 40 inch (sling) 2

Roller bandage, 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze) 2

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

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)

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 contract.

(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 deficiencies shall be accomplished prior to delivery and continue during contract 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 contract. 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 contract available” status, before the aircraft performs under the contract.

(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) 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.

(l) Mechanics

(1) 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).

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

(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 - (LIGHT FIXED WING, VERSION 7, DATE 7/28/16)

Minimum Requirements

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

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS and paragraph

(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 contract.

(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

(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) Air Tactical Aircraft

(i) Type 1

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) Two VHF-FM Radios (FM 1 & FM 2)

(C) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM)

(D) An Intercom System (ICS)

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer

(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

(G) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(J) One Transponder

(K) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(ii) Type 2

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(C) One Auxiliary FM system (AUX FM)

(D) An Intercom System (ICS)

(E) Separate Audio Control systems for the PIC and SIC/observer

(F) Audio jacks with ICS and radio transmit capability in the rear seat connected to the SIC/observer Audio Control system. An Aft Audio Control system for this position is acceptable.

(G) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(H) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(I) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(J) One Transponder

(K) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(L) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(iii) Type 3

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) One VHF-FM Radio (FM)

(C) An Intercom System (ICS)

(D) An Audio Control system

(E) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(F) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(G) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(H) One Transponder

(I) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(J) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

(iv) Type 4

(A) Two VHF-AM Radios (COM 1 & COM 2)

(B) An Audio Control system

(C) One Global Positioning System (GPS)

(D) An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

(E) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(F) One Transponder

(G) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(H) Provisions for a Supplemental Air Attack Kit

(I) Equipment and lighting for night VFR operations in accordance with 14 CFR 135.159 and 14 CFR 135.161.

Note 1: Air Tactical aircraft equipped with an approved TAS shall be identified “w/TAS” on the aircraft approval card.

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: Supplemental Air Attack Kit installations shall not elevate the aircraft’s capability beyond the type for which it would otherwise be approved.

Note 4: ADS-B OUT will be required for Air Tactical Aircraft beginning January 1st 2020.

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All avionics used to meet this contract 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.

(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.

(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.